THAMES MINING TELEGRAMS.

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Tiiami: i, this day

N"i:\v I'iunck Jmi'Kcial. About 201bs of

picked stone wore bagged thin aftorncpn

in the stores westward of the break above No. 5 level. The No. :l root has been re duced to mere formation in tho eastern drive at No. 5, but now manifests an im-

nrovcracnt. Only H2 stampers are at present employed, the full comploment of men not having yet roturneii lo work. The winze on Ilio Maiinor'n reef below No. 2 level in r,r> feet, deep, and the contiactors liiivo cominenccd rising in order to meet it. Hand hf t'liiKxnsmr.— The only work in progl'o94* is the uxtension of tho eastern drive on tho .Mariner.-; reef in No. ■! level. Tho tiiiarlz is now very large, occupying tho lull width of the face, but yet shows no ' QdkkN OF BKAI'TY.— Somo alterations havo been made in the winding machinery entailing a short stoppage of operations underground, but the works at Noh. Sand 10 levels have now been resumed. Oas 18 causing inconvenience in the cross-cut towards tho Vanguard reef at the former

level. hAitwrx.—Thorocf in ilio western drive continues to hliow gold, and averages i!Jt in width.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tin: cotlling on Uio Auckland Sammor MuAtiif,' too!; plawj lit Taller.,ill's Club room last night, mid passed i-li' mont satin faclorily. All of tho bookuuikorii were pro.-cnl. .Mr \Y. Walicix's scconrl annual sale of tlioraiijjhbred stock was hold atC'rcon I-anu yeslui'day nftonioou, but it vas not, the kucooas .■mlioipatril. The only lot disposed of was a lino yearling (jolt liy iluskot from Slander (half-brollicr to liilliii-^ato), "ho full to tho nod of Mr .1. I'ilbrow for 270 friiinoiiM. A {rood-looking yonrling <«>lt by Musket fnuu Yiitturina ivua withdrawn at a resurvo of -Jooguineas, tho best oil'or being

17"> guineasl. Tho following weights have been de clared for tho Northern .loekev Club Meeting, which takes placo at Whangaroi on the llth and 12th instant :-

K.J.C. iIANiiIUAJ', 1 mile and a half.— Libeller, Sst 121b ; Vuba Bill, Sst -lib ; Derby, Tst 121b; Woodpockor, 7st 101b; Fishwoman, Tst. ISib ; Dewdrop, Tst Sib ; Questor, Tst 81b; ifarold, 7s»- Sib: Mystery, Tst 51b ; Kalo, Tst '11!) ; Do ceivor, Tst : .Miss Musket, list 71b ; Strath earn, list -lib ; Introduction, Gst : Snider, Ost; Fungus, list Tib ; Alaska, Gut 71b.

l'rui.KANs' I'i.viNf; Stakks, 1 mile. — Libeller, Sst 121b; Vuba Bill, Ssl 41b; Woodpecker, Tst 101b : Fishwoman, 7st 101b ; Kalo, Tst Sib ; Stanley, TstVlb ; Rita, 7st 71b ; Musketeer, Tst 51b ; Mitrailleuse, Tst "ilb ; Strathcarn, list 121b! Deception, Cst 10lb ; Snider, fist 71b : Fungus, Gst Tib ; To Aroha, List; Pinafore, list.

Hurdles. — Woodpecker, list 101b; Ilarkaway, list; Christmas, lOst 51b; Angler, lOst '21b; Fly, Itlst; Tawhiao, »st 81b ; Trovatore, '.Ist Sib ; Fungus, list 51b. Aceept.inoes close on Monday, 7th inst., at four o'clock p.m.

INQUEST ON FIRE SYMONDS STREET.

An inquiry in)" Iho Into fire was held yes terday afternoon at the (Queen's Jloiol, Upper Symouds-Ntreet, before I'r. Pliilson, Coronor, ami a jury (Air Solomon Kcid, foreman). Detective Walker and Constable Dews were in nil ondnnne. Mr Mavis Clarke, of the South British, Mr Ciltillun, of the Victoria, niul Mr Tail, of the National In surance. Com jinnies, were also present. The lirst witness was .lames I'aul. lie slept, on tho night ol tho lSth Ucccmbcr.nl the back of the hon ■!■ rented of him by Henry Devoy: lie had been in.sured, but, was under the impression that his tonn had expired, but Mrs Paul had taken-1 he precaution to renew Iho policy without his knowledge, lie re tired to bed a few minutes nfturmnc o'clock and "wan quite sober. Tho lire appeared to bo in Fotheringliam'H house, and to have broken out in the bnek kitchen, next Young's, tho p'umber. lie could not. get out the front way to Symonds street between his two houses, and hail to got out by way of tho fence. The two houses wen; insured for £300, but they could not lie re-built under i'COO. Elizabeth I'aul gavo similar evidence ; she renewed tho policy on tho ll'th ultimo. William riuinrid-e, a bricklayer, of Newton, but who lived next door to I'aul at the time of the lire, deposed that, on tho night of tho occurrence, he saw Mr Paul picking up rngs in his yard, but did not know his object in doing so ; it was about nine o'clock ; the tire originated in the back kitchen of l'otheringham's house. Louisa Pluuiridgo bore similar testimony. Henry Devoy, bootmaker, deposed to occupying one of Paul's rooms for the purpose of his business, but did not sleep there. When the tire broke out he was asleep nt his lodgings in Hobson-stroet. Moss do Jongh, Commission agent, deposed to renting four rooms of Mr I'aul: lie left home for town at 7.30 that evening and returned at 10.30. Paul appeared muddled in the evening; heard him talking to himself in his room. David I'otheringliam rented a portion of the house -which was burnt down ; was on tho premises till half-past seven the night preceding. There Was ho fire used in the place. The premises were not in good con dition, and leaky. His loss was £]50. David Fothoringham was at. homo at the time of the outbreak of the tire, but on reaching the scene early, was of opinion that the lire originated in tho back kitchen. Tho jury carefully con sidered tho evidence submitted and returned the subjoined verdict:—"That tho burning of the buildings in Symonds street was the work of an incendiary, but that there was no evidence to provo by whom it was perpetrated."

The Foreman informed tlio Coroner that the jury had been taken from their places of business and lost considerable time over the investigation, and he thought they vero entitled to some compensation for their ser vices. Dr. rhilson, tlio Coroner, reforred thorn to tile representatives of the insurance companies. Mr J. B. ("Jilfillan said tho companies had already paid £-1,000 for the Symonds-strect firo. The jurors might send in' a bill for their trouble, but ho could not promise that it would be paid. Ho might say that the matter which the jury had boon considering; aU'ected life and property, and these euroly must be considered public questions, in which the community• Vcro as deeply interested as the insurance corn panics.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary meeting of the Parnoll Council wns held last night, the Mayor, (Mr D. 11. McKcnzie) presiding. Present: Messrs Melntyre, Mullins, Waymouth, Ireland, Clarke, and Winks. A letter was received from Mr .1. Cottick, calling attention to the necessity of sloping cutting in Garlield strcct, was referred to the Streets' Com mittee. A letter was read from Mrs Anne Boyd calling attention to tho ■ manner in which certain water-pipes '.were laid in Railway • street*. Sonic wei'o leaking,, and the. water was likely .to cause damage. Referred to- Engineers.—Mr R. Kcals complained.of the damage to his w.dl and private drainage, bytlio contractor for drainage, Referred to thcStrpets Com-; mittce.—Mr J. McCallum asked for spare earth to be placed opposite hishouso and that adjoining.—Request granted if there should be any earth to spare.—A letter was received from Mr A. Kidd, stating that the work of making crossing to his bouses (St.1 Stephen's Avenue) would be.proceeded with immediately. " ■■ ■

. CoxwiAcToli's Ai'cor.NT. —~Tlio JFayoi1 said that the lias Company had nuido a claim for damage done to their pipes by. the contractor. The Engineers said the contractor wan not liable. That was the Engineers' opinion, and his own opinion was that the Council was not liable. The Gas Company laid the pipes in the .street at their own risk. A discussion arose re the contractors account. Mr Waymouth said lie was informed the bottoms of the cesspits had not been properly put in.—The Mayor: The Engineers had given their cevtitionte, and they suggested, that legal ad vice should bo taken. —Mr \Vink:s thought the Council had had'law chough. —Mr "Wayinouth said it.would beau out rageous thing if, by and by, the bottoms of these cesspits should fall out altogether. —Mr Mullins said this 'work should not bo taken over by tho Council. There should have boon six inches of concrete and cement, liajf-an-ihch thick., After further discussion, it was resolved to 'pay tho certified account of the contractor.

.'ldxior Assistant.—-A discussion took placQ pn the subject of clerical assistance to th'c Town' Clorb,..but the niattor was iilti jnately 16ft in.thb hantls of that o|iieinl,-

Doc License.—The registration fee for dogs for the year ISS-i was fixed at 10s a-yoar. "Christmas Day.—lt was resolved to allow payment of wages to workmen in employ ment of the Council for Christina? Day.

W'atkk SiiTi.v. —Mr Mullins drew attcntic i to the fact that the supply pipes stopped short ai Mason's Gardens. There wore many houses within tho borough which must go sliovt.—Tho Foreman of Water works saiil that additional pipes might be obtained.—Mi- Waymonth said the late Mayor and liimsolf had waited on Messrs I'.oylan and Lundon, Engineers, in regard to nomplnints.— I. That the clay had not been properly rammed in tho street open ings. 2. As regards the employment of red lead in fixing tho hydrants. 3. In re spect to oaps for hydrants, Messrs Boylan and Lnndon said they would not give their certificate unless the work were properly done. They said that red lead was the right thing to use, and that caps had not been usctf in order to save expense.—He (Mr Wayinouth) believed that if the clay was not properly "rammed " the consequence would bo somo accident for which the borough would, perhaps, be held responsible The client of the interview was that Messrs Boylan and Lundon would undertake to see that tho works were properly finished, —Several members said that no "ram ming" had boon done worth speaking of.— Mr Wnymouth thought that a wrong start had' been made. Tho Council should have had their Clerk of Works. There was no redress. —The Mayor said that an In spector employed by tho Council would have insisted upon the work being properly (ini.-;hed.—Mr Wayinouth hoped that other places getting waterworks done would take a leaf "out of the Parnell book. But the work was done, and there was no remedy apprrcntly. Uakiikkduk I'i.ack.— Mr Winks, said that an accident had taken place that morning in Sehvyn-tcrrace. A baker's horse and carl had actually fallen over the cliff. A lady was sitting underneath', and escaped by a miracle, There were somo young girls dressing on' the buaeh after bathing. . This place ought to be made safe by additional fencing.—The Foreman of Works was in structed to do what was requisite to make the place safe.

MASONIC INSTALLATION.

District Grand Lodge, E.C.

Tjii: annual meeting of the District Grand Lodge, E.C., was held in the Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, last night. Brother G. S. Graham, District Grand Master, had come up from Wellington for the purpose of attending this meeting, and Brother Loddor, the D.D.G.M., was also present. Tho pedestals were draped with crape as a mark of respect for Brother Dr. Goldsbro', J.W. of the Grand Lodge. After a considerable amount of Grand Lodge routine business had been transacted, tho D.G.M. nominated his officers. Mr A. V. Mae donald was then unanimously re-elected Treasurer, and Captain Tongo, Tyler. Brother Moat was elected President of the Hoard of General Purposes; Brother Loddcr, I'resident of the Board of Bene volence ; Brother Moat, Senior Vice president, and Brother Dr. Dawson, jun., Vice - president of the Board of Benvolence. The oilicers were then invested mi follows :-Rev. C. M. Kelson, S.W. ; Dr. Dawson, J.W, ; W. I. Moat, President of the Board of General Purposes ; Rev. W. Tobbs, D.G. Chaplin; A. V. Macdonald, Treasurer; G. N. Rrassey, D.G. Registrar; Jf. G. Wade, D.G. See.'; C. Jfcsketh, S. Deacon ; W. 11. Fcnton, J.D. ; Cooper and Cole, Directors of Ceremonies; W. 11. Waddel, Superintendent of Works; Clarke, Pursuivant; and Captain Tonge, Tyler. Tho communication,, which was of an agreeable and liarmonious character, was closed shortly ftWcr ten o'clock.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FKIUAY, JANUARY 4, 18R4



Jjjt - Auctions jj DURHAM YARDS. IfciOß SALE, at tho Durham Yards, "J*J every Tuosday, at 11 o'clock, 1;* HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. SIT) — §0! HUNTER & NOLAN. SOXi ____——————— -~ the haymarket. FSdegular sales" of hay and im\ straw dMT EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. 1 At 11 O'clock. tot . |c ALFRED BUCKLAND. im MONDAY, JANUARY 7. £ PAPAKUYT YARDS. ;|MONTIIT^I^L.? f CATTLE 1 ]ji At Papakura, on Monday, January 7. HUNTER & NOLAN. I THE HAYMARKET W O 0 L gA L E I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9. ALFRED BUCKLAND. / THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. THE REMUERA YARDS. ' I THOR SALE, on Thursday next, January : JJ 10, at 1 o'clock, ) Dairy Cows. Store Cattle GO Choice Fat Steers, from "Tara i i 250 Fat Wethers, from Gisbo.no . Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Lambs, from \V ai kato and Waitara Fat and Store Pigs. I ALFRED BUCKLAND. " THE HAYMARKET. 1 OEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS S O AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR 1 SALE- I The same may be viowed on application being made at tho Ofllco of ALFRED BUCKLAND. I i^OUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Waluku—Saturday, January 5 Pukekoho—Monday, January 7 Pokono—Monday, January 11 Drnry—Wednesday, January 16 Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 Sheep Fair—Tuesday, February 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. I C< ALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, © HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, " aU2o'clook. ALFRED BUUKLAND MONDAY, JANUARY 14. milE FOURTH WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will be held at DURHAM-YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14. AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER AND NOLAN. Medical. ■JCTERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. K. C. West's Nervk and Brain Treat MENT, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depiession, Softening of the Brain resulting fin insanity, and leading ?o misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul (fence. Each box contains one month's treat ment. S3 a box, or six.boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. i WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To euro any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effect a euro. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Queen-street. Auckland. Sewing Machines. i— c ; - [Established 1855.] BY SPECIAL ■| | 3jraßMygffi^AprolMTMES'r. "DICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES! Jr SEWING MACHINES! 1 SEWING MACHINES I! "Oh, men with Bisters dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and they Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be more acceptable or suitable as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-KOOMB AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: OprosiTE the Market, Queen-street. f Warehouse: Lome-street. W. C. DBNN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, lias just received a Largo Shipment of the Challenge Machine of the World—. THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING pSyt .-■.-. MACHINE, I' Tho Most Silent The Cheapest Tho Most Rapid The Highest Arm Tho Most Simple Tho Largest Table The Mast Easy to Work The Best Cover The Most Durablo Tho Simplost Shuttle Tho Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 10b. DENNES'S CHALLENGE . BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. t-W" 'jjj[ jJsl TRICYCLE ' ¥^\ ¥< 1 ft<?' from £22108 i |v-| v BICYCLE, 18in., from £12 10. h^\oy\ CASH-ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. '.i'/a ot 130 Days ,' ->'i CASH SALE OF * 'SEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. H •WER.THEIM. .'£3 15s. >ND ROSSMANN, from £4 la. td^bt "'■ <s ROSSMANN TREADLE S^flKi ' from £6. Hi RD TREADLE ■l "IUNE,



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of «0 and "fe^cScUrane^t rates of Interest-Apply \V m. fa. toonrane, * 01 » M" ONEY TO 'LEND, in largo or small M— oneTtoTEND- in huso and email •Burns, at current rales of .nkrert. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aoekt, HIGH-STRKKT, Auckland. YnXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND Jli LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SAM BY ARNOLD, HIKES, & CO., Corner of Custom-houso ana Fort-streets. £!CTfOI£I,QOO. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY (OPPO3ITK CITY^COUNCIIi OKFICKS). Money advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Security, Doeda of Property, Shares, &c Repayments can bo maclo in Instalments of One Shilling per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. POBT-offick Address: Box 90, Auckland. DUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small margin only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORBD in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. uIW EBSffi °i T THiN AYDV^ C| INTKRKST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may bo obtained on appli cation at tlio Socioty's' offices, corner of Quekn btrkkt and V^&Lan^^^ Mnnagor . ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite a. Clark & Sons' Warehouse). £10 TO £1,000. Upon porsonal, freehold, and leasehold seourlty, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances mado on Furnitnro without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. LOANSGRANTED UPON LIFE POLICIES, LEGACIES, BnJjSDI^OTNTEijAT'c'miRENf'RATKS. Loans upon Deposit op Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. ~..,., All communications and interviews held strictly confidential. .._ Bank of Enc;lant> Notk.vChaxgkd. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office : 117, QiJeen-street, LOANS granted upon approved securities Ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Hates for repayment of each £10" borrowed:— Repayments extend- p Tv ec i- Total Amount ing over nT Meow. R e p a y au i o , 1 year _ ... 20 0 101 0 0 2 years - .. 1 010 103 6 8 Byeare _ .. U 7 H315 0 years _ .. 11 8 121 0 8 years Z .. 8 9 138 18 9 Bycara .... 7 1 117 13 9 lOyears .... 6 3 162 1G 3 i Jid in the same propertion for smaller or larger loans. . DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit: — Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 poi cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Secretary. Boots and Shoes. He-opening OK GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months in consequence of the late FIRE, wo now have much pleasure in informing our custom 3rs and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will bo Sold at the following prices for CASH ONLY : s. d. s. d Men's Watertights, own mako a 11 worth U 6 Men's Bluchers, own make .. I 11 worth 9 G Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 C worth 15 6 Men's Shoes, own make .. 6 G worth 15 C Men's Elastics, own make .. Sll worth II 0 Youths' Boots, own make .. 16 worth 7 0 AVonieiVa KUistics, own make (> G worth 11 G Ladies' Kid K.S., own mako .. 5 9 worth 10 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. G G worth 12 0 Ladles' Kid E.S., own make .. 7 G worth 13 0 Ladids'Kid E.S., own make .. S G worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 1 C worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes .. .. 5 6 worth 10 G Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes ..86 worth 14 G Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots 1 6 worth 3 6 Children's Shoes 1 11 worth 1 U Ladies' Best White Kid E. 5... 5 0 worth 10 G Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 G worth 10 0 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. S3T Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but wo guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, COURIERS,"WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works. Avondalo. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; and at Napier, Gisborne, New Plymouth, and Waipawa. "ROOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS. n. SAWKINS'S GREAT I GREAT SALE Off BOOTS. | SALE OF BOOTS. EM THOUSAND 110,000! TEN THOUSAND PAIRS 110,0001 PAIRS MUST I!E SOLD ! REGARDLESS OFCOSTI! For One Month. — For Cash Only. H. SAWKINS, 'RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, '•RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA-STIIEF.T, AUCKLAND. Doccmber Ist, 1883. Papcrliangings, &c T>APERHA N G I N G S. W. PHILHPPS & SON , HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185-P ACKAGB B—lßs CONTAINING! 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS, 916— PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plato and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QCEEN-STREET. QN SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED 300 SACKS FEED OATS 200 „ MILLING OATS 100 „ N.Z. MAIZE _ j 60 „ FOWL WHEAT Also, always an hand— . Wood's Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Onions, Canterbury Potatoes, Auckland . New Potatoes, Corned Beef, &c. ■ Wholesale and Retail. • ALBERT : AND ROBERT EATON, PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Fort-street (next to Customs-house),



Tea Mcrciijuiits A4TEA. OP RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, '• INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW VKAi; HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. mills nifty bo obtained by Purchasing the Fine Blond "'' INDIA AND CHINA TEAS 1 robek'tVeal, At Two Shillings and Fourpouco por Pound. I'URITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT NEAL, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland. Just Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, Specially with a view to my Is Bd, 2s, and 2s 6d TEAS, DKINQ SKCONI) TO NONE IN THE COLONY. F R E D K. W H I T E II E A D, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 05, VICTORIA-S'I'UKET, AND PONSONBY, A UCKL A S D.



N.l).—All Christmas Goods in Stoclc suitable f( -*«f«»«W.S.W •—— r—.,... Nelson, Moate & Co.'i CELEBRATED challenge QUEEN-STR.EET AUCKLAND, NesigsJie New Zealand . Clothing Factory.



jr (lie Season, at Lowest Prices for Cash. MOATE DRINK OUR Pure J|illded fII It has No Equal for Trus Natural Flavour, Valun, and Strsna.lh. PRICES 2/-, 2/4,2/8 r 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r Mb. and i-Ife. Paehals. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," «Br. Nalion la a Professional Taa Taator end Blondar." AWABDED COLD&SILVEft MEDALB. |elso2t,||oate&|o. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. &ENTS-EVCRYHHERE.



Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES, „• WINGATE, BURNS & CO., c 8 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, £ o CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. 5 ! \^ X. , FTCASON'S COOnS. 0 \ OlV\ GARDEN SPADES q \V\ GARDEN SHEARS tO \'©X GARDEN IiAKKS i" \ <b\ GARDEN HOES M i /oK i P / i^\ \*V\ ITAY RAKE 9 | / •&J&AS \%\ UAYFOHKS g w N \- \ ]!-TLTERS ,>, \ v \ \ KILTERS w <t> \ /\ \ \ KII.TKKS § •i- \ / , \ \ X FILTKH3 M FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING



Coaclibnildcrs« &c. OUSINS AND AT KIN, COACH BUILDERS, Eixiott and Albeht-btreets, Havo in Stock- Double and Singlo-seatod Bugßics, Hooded PhlEtons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carta, Second-hand Phtctons and Buggica. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokea, tho Best Stock in Auckland, THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMBS MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS. ICs: INVALID CARRIAGES, nil kinds (Wholesale BABY SLEl }"piNG aCARRIAGES: Also, BICYCLES (best English make), ROCK ING HORSES, &c. R. ANDERSON, PARJKAMAri'A-STRKET^JCJONBY. Awarded Four Prl JjiDWIN JJARVIE, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDEH, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and gain some new, mHE LARGEST and BEST STOCK of X MACHINES in Auckland, Comprising— THE RUDGE BAYLISS & THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSKY'S DEVEY'S. Prices from £13, with Ball Bearings. Tricycles Willis's Sociable and Singlo. and Roval Mail Repairs a Specialty.—SKßVlCJs & FITTON :% Grey-street, Auckland.



Hotels. T M ? EII I A L II 0 T E L, CORNKU OK Q.UKEN AND FORT BTKKETS. T. T. ANDERSON, PROPRIETOR, Begs to inform the Publi v that ho la now ready to reccivo Boarders at his New Hotel, whore they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. X E M I E II HOTEL, WATORONGOMAI (Near the Telegraphic OlHee), is the , LEADING HOTEL m THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Erecting Largo and Important. Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to tho Caro, Com fort, and Enjoyment of Guests. No expense whatever has been spared to constitute tins tlic Premier Hotel of the Te Aroha Qoldllold, ami make it tho Favourite Hesort of the Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits aro of tho Beat Brands. Billiard.-. Stabling —Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. Gunsmith. ri UN S. GUNS. GUNS SHOOTINO SEASON, 1833. TO SPORTSMEN. D. KTITT, G-UNMAKKR, 251, QuEKN-smEET, Auckland (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices : -^gSJSBv^ Double Breoch sde&mMsfmSi load ing Guns j&i^WfMtg&tf) Double .Muzzle R w~-M ;v loading Guns Iks?--,*V{ Curtis and Harvey's Din jßiJf '7**\. niond Gunpowder t?£ne33££r \ Pif?on,Wilks\& Laurence ' s£3Ssss!L*i'4.«^ I Allianco Gunpowder wmjflmtiry Wolkort, Parkor & Co.'s I) '§E^~r> "^ Newcastle Chilled Shot . T" "3 Kloy'e Cortridgos and Car jrl - nii . tridge Cases mKf/*& El('-y'? CaP9 an& Wadding' sitlSj Loading Machines, Ke-ra)i Wjl W Powder B'la'skg and Shot Pouohoa !&j Gamo Bags and Gun Casoa |*|| AirGuna fGun work of every kind done on tht Premises. Workmanship unsurpassed in the Colony, and Prices lieaeoiiablc Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE OITY MAIIKKT. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS ! ! A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive. Wholesale and rotail. Send for price list Tea merchants. Tea Co., London. Books Given Away: lbs, of Tea Sold: In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND.GREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH.



ironmongery* , ■ , , 1 ... Jt .,ii..Mi i ■ i''ii'«wn ii. lui'mi'mtmmKm m JtLu JET JLJuLJ JZIi O6 V-/V»/» s FUBNISHIHGr AND G-BHBRAL IKONMONGKEBS, QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HAVE NOW IN STOOS A Choice Anoortinont of ffiLEO^BO-PIjATED WABE, lE. POETEE <5c CO. Invito Persons now Building (o Inspect their Large Stock of LEAMINGTON RANGES, Three Foot to Five Feet Wldo. f ' | ~..l£iJ ■ Q..."®" f* lE. POETBE & CO. Havo just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WBING-INQ, AND MANGLING MACHINES, From the Best Makers. 3±J. POETEE & 00. Ilavo just received their Annual■Shipmont, pcrs.s. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GO OD ,;, ; . DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. \ I if .■■''is. I ■ I ■■■ •■■■ ■■■ w§ ' 1 ■ ' ' : : :::::;::::::::::Vv uj |jj . L. :; ~| I : : ::::::::::::::::B) § UJ |.! . V® :::::::::::::::|f/ '. - \f "' ""'li If 3ATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS, > NETS, COUItT MARKERS, &o. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE, - Jbr^JJruX, r,,i±v 6o UU., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (RETAIL-QUEEN-STREET) ; (WHOLESALE-HIOH-STRBET) AUCKLANDJ , 1..; .■•.-;: nfc . "j '■ •:.'■"■.' ■■■;-..■.■'■,::■.■



For Ssile. . AT , ' VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They aro in very good order, being nearly new. Also, GOOD BECOND-HAND BUGGIES Single or Double-seated, at Low Prices. W. CROWTHER. : Optician, &c T. P E AC 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES ot every description. An Acocratk Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Elestrio Bulls, Batteries, and Fittings. Magneetio Electric Maohinea and Medical Colla, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES^ THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. — TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 2i £er cent discount. Nearly 000 in use in Auck md. . . OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shortland-btbjket. . Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I E, • VICTORIA-STREET, : IMPORTER OB" BUILDERS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, ' Has for Sale, at Low Rates- ' Carpenters' Tools. . • Nails, Locks, Ilingei ' Kitchen Ranges . . • ' , , Register Grates, in great Variety Marble, and enamelled Sifito Mantelpiece! , ~ Largest Stock in Auckland .. :■ , •■. ■ : MarSlo, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Panders1 Galvanized Iron", Sheet Lead; and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster . ;,- INSPECTION INVITKD . Christinas Cards. '' , "W"EW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS -*»' CAUDS. With the view of providing for the coming season Christmas Cards, having fresh features of interest,.particularly of such a character as Bhonld make them specially suited for sending to friends at HOME or in tfie other COLONIES, wo are now publisliiug.a series o£ CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS OF NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS. The' subjects are six in number, via,, POHU'i'UKAWA ItATA MANUKA KOWHAI OLEJLA.TIB AlvE AXE Tho Cards are from Drawings by MISS EAMEB, of Auckland, and have boon repro duced in the moat porfectmannor by the art of CIIRQMO-UTMOGRAPIIY. Price: Sixpence each, or 2a Gil'the set of 6 Cards Postl'req. Wholesale price on application. f UP TO N ~& C 0., BOOKSELLERS. AND STATIONERS, '.'ft'.ji, i . ;"AT/CKtAND, ' ■■■'■ . ''■



Goodson's London Arcade. GOODSON'S -LONDON AROADE. "Y^E INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED KOR NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED. Wo append a few Lines, but our Stock ia so Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columns of a newspaper. Watel.es, Gold Lrnlies'nml Gents', from 50s Silver Kngish Levers, from 90s .. }\ iilthiun, from (i r :: *% i;»,!ffir:^ 03 Clocks, KiS^af ' ii." , .-Alarm, from I2g Od ■i Wood, from s.-; lid Ki;'ht-(lay, Uolhie, Strike, 25s Aloerts/ii^ie'rtitjlidrte^o"B " ~» Silver, from 10s " AiP?!"! 1"1 nTld ("ol(l Cased, from 6g *> " Oilt, Hair, and Steel from la Brooch and Barrings, Gold (sterling, from 30s Brooches, Gom^terli^Kir 30'1 Brooch an'dKarrinKs, Abpslnfon'Gold, from 5s " it Gold Cased, ns " ii Silverine, 2s Cd Brooches, Artistic ta^&Eftftp* ** M Bracelets, Gold (sterling) ■ 20a Silver „ 59 Crowes anS SffiiSH^aM^ 0' 2fl "* Locket,, in Sterling 2S M •i i. Silver, from 5s XT V, * Abyssinian and Silverine, 28 6d Necklets, Sterling Gold, from 208 .. „ Silver, 10s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Cd „ Pearl, Bead, an 1 Jet, la Hint's, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5s ~ Ladies' (tlress) with precious stonoa, from „ Weddings and Keepers, 9 and 18 c, from 7s Ud „ Gilt and Silverine, Is „ Silver, sterling, Is 6d Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Sets, 25s „ Cruets and Toast Racks, Is 6d ~ „ Biscuit Boxes and Butters, 10s ,• .. i able Forks & Spoons, per doz., 12a ii ~ Dessert ~ ~ , 12a ~ ~ Tea „ v ' 4fl6d .. „ Dessert and Fish Knives and Fork* (in case) n f, Goods Elegant for Presents CUTLERY-Tablo and Dessert Knives, 12s per doz. Tablo Knives and Forks, 7a 6d per doz. Table Carver from 2s Gd the set Knife, Fork and Spoon, is Bread and Pocket Knives, from 6d PURCHASKRS MAY REVEL EC THB CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. Of A CHRISTMAS TREE. ">:.•'=■./■ Vif. May bo ] Laden with Presents at a Nominal Sum by visiting THE LONDON ARCADE. Gents' Suites in Gold, Silver, Pearl, &c. &c. Scarf Kings, from Is Greenstone and Gum Ornaments i Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver, AUuminium ,■ - Pearl, Ivory (somo novel designs) Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and' Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 25.6 d - :' Fancy Baskots and Maori Kits Ladies'ißags and Companions, from Is 6d . ■ Jewel Cases and Cash Boxes, from 2s 6d Brackets in plush and wotfd (elegant) , ; "'•' Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp i'A. .'.■■■■ Concertinas and Acoordians, from 5s ■ Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat Books and Stationery at English prices Bagatelle Boards, from 63s Bags in Leather, Plush, Carpet,.and Russia Leather -■ Japanese Slippers, from is „ ; Articles of Curio (splendid stook) • '■■• :"'" Bassinettes, from 6s 6d Drafts, Chess, Backprammon and Drafta Christmas and Birthday Cards Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from la " Card Cases, in Leather, Ivory, Silver, and Pear ■ Brushes and Combs of all kinds ■ , , Perfumery and Toilet Requisites Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketware and Tennia Goods Tea. Breakfast, and Afternoon Tea Sets • •'' --' ■ ■ ■'■ Dolls and Dolls' Houses Photo. Frames in great variety Fans, Black and White, from Is Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 64 ■ '-'■''■ Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblors and Wines -.. V." , i Mathematical liistramonts ■ , t Japanese and Chinopo Lanterns . Moist Colour and Paint Boxes, from Is ' '•' ' a Lustroar and Vases ...i ! i.m Opera and Fiold Glasses Portmanteaux from 15s Perambulators from 10s 6d . ' ' Purses of all kindß from Is .laui ~>.- >■ I'ooket-books, great variety Terra Qotta and Bronze Ornamonta ~■, Rocking and Polo Horses Soraps in great variety '.•'■' '■■ '■•' ' ""'" Views of Auckland, 2s • '« Viows of Wellington, Is Cd > Vlowb of Dunodto and Christchurch, 2s 6d Wo have just unpacked a Splendid Assort nicnt of STKRLINGGOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY At prices defying Competition. ' ' ' : In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch lis. : ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre- '.{;'.. ; , . sents, we have a grand 5t0ck.,,.,,;..; „ ..;, .... . Before PuuoiTASi^a Youb ",' ,■',"' "I Bkfokb PcHCiTAsrao Youn |! •" ' CHRISTMAS '& NKVV YEAR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS "'.' ' ' ■ See ' '"!-■' ;•>'! - See > /.; :. < - GOODSON'S LONDON ARCANE. ' "' " , . GOODSON'S LOFOON ARCADE; .'. A Lar^e, Competent, and: Obliging Staff Of-i'' i Assistants; yet we say to our numerous . •.■ ;. Fnends, COME EAKLY. * EVERY CRICKETER should present a^Lacly with tho "LADIES' GLIDE TO uRICffET,' interesting, amusing, and instructive. Price, Is. Obtainable only at tho ARCADE. \ ■ Wo CLOSE from 12 to 6 p.m. on BOXINGf and NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morVung and evening for tho convenience of our co&try Customers. °^ ~LoNDr mA CHRIST . g/'?&Jo*' j6l^ -