THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1884.



Wanted* T ITANrED, a smart Runner, wifcli one oi Vt two Boys; £2 per week can be mado.- ApplyPublißher.B'fAK Offlco. ■\TfANTKD, at once, Pair of Pit Sawyers, TT —Apply at Bricklayers' Arms Hotel Chapel-street. ■ WANTED, for the Country, about 3C miles from Auckland, a first-clasi Dreßsmaker.-Apply by letter enclose re ' fnronce, and state terms to "C.H. Stai Olllce. WANTED, someone to take charge o: a Baby; terms must be moderato.- Apply Star Office. TfTT ANTED, a Brickmaker. — Applj W Parker, New Zealand Timber Company WANTED, a good Lad for countrj hotel; one not afraid of work.-R. E Finch, R>nt.lnr.CT__Qneen_i_reet. TIT ANTED, after the Christmas holiday?. W a Gentleman to Taach Latin andMathc raatics' in a Indies' school; hours, from two til fSSr?al"o a Drawing Mastor.-Apply. statmp termß. Mrs Law. Remuera Seminary. ANTED, a Good General Servant it: Small family. No childron.-Apply ai Sunnyside, Lov_M_S_Ti^__J_t: TtrANTBD, 5 or G Younpc Men Boarders V> at Webster's Boardinghouse, Vincont street, fifth honse from Cook-3trcet, left-hand Blde.__ .— ---"tTT ANTED a good Driver for horse and W cartT-Apply to Mr H. Pitts, Builder, Devonport. WANTED, Pui'olias'era for splendid Volcanic Allotments, Valley Road, Mount Eden, on Tuesday. 10th inst, at tho Marl ofD. F. Evans, Auctioneer, Queen-street; sale a t 12* o'clock, easy terms. i ANTED -Found, a Plan of Gladstone Estate, showingOneAllotmontin every T»n to be Given Away on Thursday next at Dowden's Mart. ifTTANTED, a General Servant.—Apply W W. J. Beale, 170, Queen street. ANTED, n smart Girl as an appren tice to the hat-trimming; must bo handy with the noedle.-J. A. Cooper. 87, Vic toria-Btrect. . , ANTED, Good Bench Hands.—Apply G. Foster, New Zealand Boot Factory, Rutland__et 117 ANTED, a Widow or Married V V Couple to share part of ahouso at Mount Kdeu. Kent is.- Apply Mrs McGowan, opposlto Catholic Church. Wyndlianxatreet. W^ AIsTED, a good Painter; also, an Improver.-Apply R. H. Chester, Lin coln-street, to-night. WANTED, a Good Cartor ; ainglo man preferred.—Apply at one 3 Wells Bros., Devonport, , ITT ANTED, by respectablo Female, VV Situation as aeaiatant in fancy businoss or tobacconist; no previous oxpeneneo.-Ad ilres3."77,"STAßolllc.'i. ; WANTED, Apprentices and Improvors to tho Drcssraakine. - Apply to Mr Watlng. Grocer, Upper Pitt-street. Newton. WANTED, a tidy respectable Girl about J2 to assist in housework.— App y 3, Xi. Clark, Union-street. WANTED, a -Girl about 14, to assist in housework.— Apply Mrs Holland, Holland and Kogan, Tinamitha. Grey-street. '■VjTANTED TO LET,acomfortabloFront W Room, with fireplace;Suroy Hills; rent moderate^Apply 3TAi_tfUc_ T"l7aNTEDr_hreo or Four Smart Lads. W —Apply to managor McArthur'a Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, J?y a Gentlemen, Furnished ■ Bedrobm near Post-ofneo; rent not to exceed Ss per Week.-Apply at once to "Dover, Btab Ofllce. '■ ' WANTED, a steady, singlo Man to drive'u team of horses.—Apply to K. atockly, Contractor. Arch Hill.' ' HIT ANTED, Generals, Nursegirls, House VV maids.Waiters, Tailors,' Drivers, Milk men. Boys, Farmers, Well-sinkers. _o. —A. JJeLe_jd_^o^_jjTy,_7__quew)_BtreetWh__^ •_ \j_T ANTED, a Fevv Ornamental Brick VV and Plaster Moulds.—Particulars to •• X,"Bos 83, Post-offlcc. ANTED, by a useful, middle-aged man, Employment. Can milk, do plain cooklog, used to kttohen-vrork and garden.— ____»." Usetul," Si ak Ofilce. \\T ANTED, a Hatrdresser for Nelson ; VV references required. — Apply M. Levy and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, a Man to make himself gonerally useful.-Apply H. Bennett, Clarendon Hotel. TUT ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland W 'Registry (telephone '278), Genoral' (St. Helicr'a Bay). ; , j : ; ab Hann.forcJ's Auckland VV Registry (telephone No. 275), Milliner. for country store.; ] ■■ ' - Tni'7"ANTED, within three months, an 'V V eight-roomed House In or near Parnell. —Reply, stating full particulars, to " Viator, office of this paper.' WANTED, for a store, a Boy 14 years, one used to grocery trade, must' bo respectable. — Wm. Gresswoll, Storekeeper, Melrose, Devonport. ' WANTED, a' General Servant; also 2 steady Boarders; terms moderate.— Apply Stab Office. WANTED, Nursegirl, between 14 and 15.—Apply Mrs Tomlinßon, Barrel Hotel. Parnell. "ANTED, 2T_en accustomed to Farm Work, on Monflay morning, at 8 o'clock! —Apply ~t the Pacific Hotel. ANTED.—Eeady To-day (Saturday). Sold everywhere with Pictorial Cover, '•Tlie Kiss of Peace," "Naughty Doings at Port Albert." "The Story of tho Groat Holiness Camp Meeting and the Goingg on There.' i_S7"ANTED, Partner in established pay W ing concern. .'Capital) £50 to £100.—Apply " Co_cern t " Stabi Offlce.' ' . _______ W"ANT_r_»r first-class Hand for the Drosßinaking; al so. Improvers and Ap prenticea.—J. Cartor, Draper, Victoria-street, "VSTANTED, for N!Z. Rubber Stamp, W Engraving and Stencil Works, a Boy to- lesra above; time and premium must be Svcnt-S. U,*i'ifl]n &-Cq.. We-Csley-fliroeS, aflftkland. ;!"": WANTED, good General Servant'; must ba able to cook.—Apply to Mrs Alfred Bnckland, jnn., Reronoro. WANTED, an Apprentice or Improver to the Dressmaking.-Apply to Mra T. B. Smith. Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, first-class Coat Makers; highest wages and constant employ ment. - New Zealand Tweed Co.. Tailor., Bhortland-street, oppoalte Stab Office. WANTED, at once, a first-class Plumber and Zinc Worker.—Apply to J. Petford, Auotdand Plumbing Works, Chancery-street. ANTEP, 3 or 4 Gentlemen, Or Lady and Gentlotf'an, as Bparders in private family. JSvery fipme comfort^FoF adjlresa, apply to'thia offipe. T£XT ANTED, a First-class fcmall-goods VV Baker; good waftes.--Apply by lettor to Mr Stephenson, STAB Ofllce. ■ - WANTED, a Boy for Workahop.—R. Tud'ehope. Plumber, Wellcsloy-strect. WANTED, a Smart Boy; one. ac -customedto the ■ town. - Apply Mr gkrton, Stab Office. ■ '-■ WANTED; a respectable Nursegirl -(throe chlldren).-4pply HobEOii Hotel, Hobson-street. ; ■ , ■ !in7A-T_ED, TailorH and Tailoresses.— W Apply at onoe-to lVlunro:ana MUU«an, _w?So_i_etreot. ■ ■ '_j :. —— — E"""~ AJ(T_TD, a-trustworthy Girl as Nurse; reference rdanired.-App}r' *° M" on, he-t Choral Hal?, Syiitgnda street. WANTED. RQod General % vfln*--; Aopiy -rsi Frioer, opnpsito Church ot England KamDiar School, Manukau Road, Parnell, . ■ — rSTANTED, a Man esparjeneed in W ' working tow cards end drawing frames.-AHCkland Fibre Manufacturing to. (Limited). Stanley-street. __ WANTED, several good Milkers and good Scholars for Milking and town . , drinkera need apply. ——,- • WANTED to see again, on board of thp German Man .'-War Ship A batross, the Japanese Cook who|reported himself a fe^y days aeo. * • ———^ WANTED, 2 Smart Boya, with good references.-Apply Dampiers Hobson- Btreet Shop. ___, , __ WANTED, two respectable Mw M Boardors. Terms model _te.-Api>ly flrst house Barnea'a^ottages, Karangajiapojioaa__ ANTED, a SmartJ'ractical Man that underatandßall branches In the bench room ; ono accustomed- to a factory preferred; higneßt wage3.-Apply at oftco Garrott Bros., Wakefleld-stwint. , _. WANTED,, o iivat-elass Man T Cook for tho country.-Apply to Lewis and Simp.- Mii. 67, Quecn»3tretit. "t%T ANTED KNOWN-Samuol Coombes VV and Co. having purchased the whole of the Stock of Silk Mado-np Dresses from A, Clark and Sons.'will sell the same this evening They -will be slaughtered.—Samuel _oomoe_ aodCo. : i—: —r—- TO?ANTED KNOWN—'I-0 be seen this W evening, tho Mahdi, his Secretary, and the Animals on which 'h^ "scapo^-Samuel Cpombos & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen street. . ; ; ; WANTED KNOWN—To be seen this ■ evening.'the Mahal, his Secretary, and ANTED KNOWN.—In - Drapery, Clothing. Millinery, Hoisery; rjnd EXovm T defy couipaljtion-- _ Si -Uannaji. Srajper, Milliner, arid Clothier, Victoria street, OffHobßon-street. ■- - -..: WANTED, the Ladies to know that the _rand lino of Infanta1 Sdk and Satin .Hats at garter tho usual nrico_to Damplor's last Drapery i Selling; Off, Wake Ueld ' ■ street. Be in time, as the Shop is to let on tiie ':-.. Sth of January. -'r-'' ,-.■ "" ': TXTANTEP KNOWN-That H. Blox ■ ' jmnger, Ijarqaigahape Boad. ; . ■^fANTED*'kNOWH.-a Petry, W Watchmaker anS'Jeweller, next Albert Hotel, h_s jus" received a choice m Section of ; Jewellery and Watches, suitable and New Year's presents, every Mmc M Sar^tlea Ste?in, and Silver, at the m rowestprlces.-H. Fetry; Albert Hotel Build >l;r lags, Quetß-atre^t. ',■ , ■-._ ;; - : -



WANTED KNOWN—Samuel Coombei and Co. having purchased the whole o c tho Stock of Silk Made up Dresses from A Clark and Sons, will sell the simo this oveninß ' They will be slaughtered.—Samuel Coombei - and Co • YVfANTTED KNOWN—F. Shires ' TT having been dismissed from M: Hannan'3, Victoria-street, through illne™, beg: 5 to inform the Auckland Ladies, that she wil , make up their own Materials, the newes Style, at her Private Residence, Parnell Rise j next to Mr Bagley's, Fruiterer. WANTED KNOWN—Good Paddocki tor Grazing, with plenty of water, onlj * Two Shilling* per hoad.-Apply New Lyni Stable?. ~y XXT ANTED KNOWN—Grand llluinina ' TT tion Tonight, from 7to 10.-Samue .' Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings. Quoen-st. ANTED TO LEASE, about 40 acre.' of good Land with small House, withil sor 8 miles of Auckland; between Onehunga un< F.psom preferred.—Addres3 J. S. Pirn, care o J. jVlcMahoiyUnion-Bt, 3 doors from Patteson-st ANTED KNOWN—Rooks on Sale.- Stonehenge on the Greyhound, 1 Is; do on the Dog, 7s (id; Plain Home Talk, 8s Od Rabelais, Ss (id: Do Cameron, 8s Gd; tin Students' Darwin, ss; Textbook of Free masonry, sa; Mr Isaac 9, ss; Universal Hcaltt Book, ss; Origin of Species. 8s Cd; a Daughte: of Ileth. fls; Cicero, ns; Plato, os: Euripides fls; Conflict between Religion and Science, 5s Book of Nature, ss; Lander's Travels, 'M (id Dictionary of Quotations, ss.—Book Stall, Citi Market. WANTED SEEN, Christmas Cards- Charles Kelsey and Co. have jub' oponod up their now (Jhriiitnios Cards, whicl for boauty of desifin could scarely be surpassed should be seen early.—Charlea Kelsey and Co, 120. Queo.u-Btrcot. ■ ANTED KNOWN-Gvand Illumiim tion To-night, from 7 to 10.—Snmue Coombes and Co.. Canada Buildings. Queon-st WANTED KNOWN—That Onk Sun made by MUNRO & MILLISAN, Hob son-street, will wear longer than Half a Dozek (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy SurrS; ANTED KNOWN" — Pipomakers, Pipeoaso-niakers, and Amborturnorf can ilnd employment at Partridgo and Wool lam's New Zealand Wood Pipe Factory, Auck land. WANTED.— Is Hid per lb is tho price of really first-class Tea at Row's General Grocery and Provision Stores. Victoria-street. WANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks to Cloan and RopiUr, at T. Nutaford'B, Watchmakor, Victoria - street (next Union Bank), Chargeß moderate; all work warranted for 12 months. WANTED, Everyone- to come and see our Shilling Christmas Tablo. Hun dreds of useful and ornumental articles for One Sliillltif? caoh.-Donald W. Jack & Co., Pon- Eonby. Road. ANTED KNOWN,—As wo have now engaged Bovoral extra h'ande in the Dress making Department, ladiCß can depond On hay- Inp; thci'- Dressoa turned out quickly. Fit and stylo guaranteed. Chargos modcrato.—D. W, Jack & Co.. Ponsonbv Road. ANTED KNOWN-Tlio La.it Chance for Mon at Dampler'sllraperyScllingotr, Wakofleldotreet. includea Dux Collars. 12doz. for Hd ; Washing Scai-vos, Id; Coloured Bows, 2d ; Coloured Rurllngtons. 5d ; Black do, 8d ; Sox, 2d. 3d, and 4d; Mfrlno Singlets, la Id; Working Shirts, lid; Regatta Shirts, 2s 3d; Hard Felt Hats, Is; Braces. Bd ; Blue Sergo Suits, 15sCd; PagetCoats,Bs(Jd; Holland Coats, Is lid ; Tweed Trousers, Is lid ; Serge do, ,'ts 3d ; Moleskin do, -la lid ; Stud Sets, 2d to Bd. Bo in time as tho shop is to let on the ath of January. ANTED KNOW N, That J. H. DALTON, T411.0U, VICTOKIA-STBEKT KAST. MAKES SUITS TO ORDKR IN 12 HOURS' NOTICE. Note Address: Crry Tailouinq Estatilish- MKNT, VICTOUIA Sl'l'.KKT EABT__ _ W" IN TED SEEN^Thc' Wonderful Bargains in Furniture, including hand some Stutlod Couchos, 14)1 Gd and 19s Cd; hand sora 0 Stu (fed Chairs, 10s; Chests of Dra word, 19s (kl; Washstands, 3s Hd ;" Colonial Couohos, 5a 3d ; Stretehors.Cs: CoflbeTables. ssGd; TollotTables, ■Js 1M ; Loo Tables, oval, Msj ditto, round. 20a Kitchon 'Cables, 8a Od, 10s, Us; Meatsafes, 8a Cd; Kitchen DruHHora, 39n. Wonderful Krpsh Bargains in New Chairs, including Cane shated Chairs, 3« 3d; Grecian Cane seated Chairs, U 3d: Painted Wood Chairs, 33 3*l; Ann- Cltaira, Cs; Rocking Chairs, with arms, cano scated, 10); Children's Rocklnt; Chairs, 3h; Kolillng ChairH, oarpcM-scateil, .'«t«l; Cliildion's do., la lid.—At Dampier's Hobsonst ruot Shop. "ANTE iTTcnONVNT timT" Warnock Bros.' celebrated Carbolic Disinfectant in guaranteed to Instantly destroy all offensive smells and matters, and is recommended by thn Medical l'rofeEsiou as a Preventive of IHsnuso. —Manufactured only by tholnventors. Works: Cox'sCreek,Richmond. Warehouses: Durham strce t. WANTED KNOWN.—Tho last clmneo for 1 adlos at Dampier's Drapery Stlling ofT. Wakoncldetreet, includes over 5.000 yards Jackets,3sfld tofefid; Ulsters. 3s 3:1; Girls' d0.,2i; Plai'i Shawls, is lid; Woolwork Slip pors. Is Id; Alpaca Aprons, 2d: Print do., 4d and Cd ; Silk Ties, lOd; Striped Hose, 5d ; Black Straw Hats (fashionablo Shapes), 4d; Summer Sunshades, Is Hd; Umbrellas, Is 2d. Be in time, as the Shop isjo let on the oth of January. WANTED KNOWN—Tho last chance for ladies at Dampier's Drapery Selling Off, Wakefleldstrcot, Iniiudosa Grand Lot of Cheap Remnants in Prints, Dress Stulf, Sheet ings, Calicoes, and Ribbons. Bo In time, as the shop is to bo let on the sth of January. ANTED KNOW N- Useful Christmas Presents.—Ciikek Bros' are Selling Off their large stock of Household Requisites. Clothes Baskets, 2s Cd; Fancy Iron Brackets, fid; Handsome Brackot3, 2s; Fly-cheat Moat Safes, Is Bd ; Scrubbing Brushes. Od; Wooden Spoons, 3d; Tea and Coffee Strainer*. Gd; Hand some Pulp Vases. lsGd; Nutmeg Graters, ljd; Table Mats, set of six, 1b Gd; Egg Poachers, 9d ; Water's Free Prunera,ViotorNail-pullers, Signal Egg-timers, Steak-beaters, Is; Kgg Whisks. Is; Bread Graters, 6d; Solf-oleaning Jowcl Oloths, Splendid Drinking Horns, Brooma, Brushes, Door Mats, &c. ut CnEKK Bkos. , Nowton. WANTED SEEN, our grand display of 'Men's Hats, Helmets, Shirt-J. Collars. Ties, Sox, Braces, and Umbrellas. Men's "oft French Felt Hats at 2s lid (worth 53 6d); Sox, 3 pairs for Is; Regatta. Shirte, 2s Hd. —D. W. Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road. WANTED KNOWN-D. McPhorson ' hasjust received 2,030 yards of Nun's Veiling in Fawns, Drabs. Browns, and other leading shad us. The ahove, which aro .worth Is Cd. ge arp selling at 9}d to clear.. ; WANTED' K^'OvVN —Mr Askew's "Fire of Life" cures lihepmatism, Neiiralgia. Toothache, Headache, &c. Sold in Bottles. Is. la 6d, 2s 3d. It ttovi r fails to euro I— Three (ioors from Yoimg Men's Christian Asao ciatjon, Albert-street. W~" ANTED KNOWN—The last chance for Ladies at Damplev's Drapery. Selling off, Wakefield-street. includes Berlin Wool, gd per doz.; Fingering Wool,-3d per skein, or is lOd per hoad; AVfiito Worsted. 2cV the head j an enormous variety of Dress Buttons, 12 doz. for 9d; Clark's 200 yd Reels of Cotton. 9d per doz.; Clark's Crochet Cotton, 2d tho skein; Knitting Cotton. Is 3d the lb.; Black Wadding, 12ydsforls; White Mending, 4d the Jib.; White Frilling, 2d; White Tape, 8d per doz. Bo in time, as the shop is to let on the sth of January. ANTED KNOWH-Charles Kel^py and Co. reopiye MpntM'y Parcels of Jewellery. In this way tj»cir stgck is kepf -^eil assorted^ wiOi all wie n^wo^t gQOis. Np lmna? tions are kept on the premises. Everything guaranteed real Gold or Silver.—Charles Kglsey and Co., 120. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN-Cheap Timbbb ! CnBAP Timbbb! And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purchased cheaper and batter than anywhere olse at the yards of D. Gor.niE .Albort-streot WANTED KNOWN,—S. W. Jack & Co., Ponsonby, have a larse stock of all tho newest makos in Dress Matorial, which they are selling at prices which defy competition.— DrOßses made to order On the shortOßt notice. XJLT ANTED KNUWN-The last chance V» for Ladieaat Dainpicr'a Drapery Selling Off" Wakefield-street, includes Oatmeal-Cloth, 4W per yard; Print, 2d; Light Sateens, sd; Black Casnmero, Is id ;■ Wincey, 3id; Bloached Svvonsdown, lOd; Slate Silesic, 3d; White;do, 3d; Diaper, 7d ; Brown Holland, 3j-d; Towelliticfi Id -Turkey I'wJU; 4!u; tsotton' Ticking. SM1; White Flannel, 7id; Scarlet do, lOJrl; Blue"do, is Od; Shirtiilg. ijcl; VicfcriaLawn, 2(1; Cretonne, 35d and 0d; Window Muslin, M. Be in timp, as fho shop is to let on the S.th of January. W' ANTEP KNQV/N, -Thp pl fl c P in Auckland to purohaffa Xraos'Presents is undoubtedly Goodijon s Londoji Arcaflp. An immense stock to select from, and at prices dofjiag competition. During the Holiday Season we intend reducing'the exceseive stopje of Sterling fJolfi and Siivpr .jewpllery. Clocks and Watches, and' havo made such reductions in prices as will satisfy any purchaser. Spc our Diiecn-street Windows: In Abyssinian G6ld, silVer-nlatod,- and otlier artistic Imitation jewelry, W0 Ijave Uje largest and cheapest stock in town to seiepfc from. Jet Qfiode: We have a grand assortment. Kanrl Bum Ornaments' in gfpat yariety. T|ie Fa.nqV Oooda Stspk js replete with novelty and variety, and comprises Dtsoko, \Vox\i Boxes and Baskets. DrpßSinß »!)" Jcwnl Caßea. Colpnr Boxes, Matlwmatipal Insfrumpnts., Inifstanfls, itn'slo Oaaca, Pliolo. All]Uinsaiid> Iraineo, Scran Albums and Soraps, Purseu. iaulles1 end Gents/ Haes Card Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boyp's Kans, Fire Stovo Ornaments, Accordions and Concertinas. Dessert, Flrtl. Table Knives, Carvers and Knife, Folk and Spoon, Klectro plate, each iv elegantly lined cases suited toy prcsenlsj Tea ami Cp cc Sola. Cnieia 51^. ftlcctra-p aicd fcloods generally a splendid 08' sorfcment; ■Tal!le'atKl P-pcke* ■CutleVy, Holla, Toys innmnemble, Otfmcs of all kifids; Brushon, Comba ami Toilet Requisites, Xmas and Birth- Sy Cards. Brackets. R O pking-!' t or S C3, Children'^ and Dolls' Perambulators, Japanese Goods in preat variety; Dinner, Tea. and Toilet Sets; Vases, Lustres, Epcrgnes; Fruit anil Flowcre under Shades; MajolicaandTerraCotta Gootiß, alovolyassortment; Stntionpiy and flaoks at Engll9h prices. Tr;de motto at Goodson's London Arcade: " Small profits and quick returns. WAN T E D, ORDERS For BEST CALF ELASTIC BOOTS, good fit : guaranteed, lls Gd • BEST OALF SHOES, 12a Gd. : On Otfß DA-rt Notice if required. LADIE-5' AJfD CHILDRKN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, to measure, e,t LOWEST P^IC?:?: "'' NOT^S THBSK P-mCjSS— Men's E.S.. own iriako ~ .. Ts &d Men's Calf U.S. , 10a fid Watertight -10a 6d Bluchers, own maku .. ..53 ski Ladles' Prunella Boota .. .. 5a Cd Kid Boots .. .. ... .. 5a 6d T. cP&OSSEII, queen-street and newton boot warehouse. ■■ ■ -Tsr ANT ED, CU$ T Q J;I ERg BEST QUALITY MUTTON.. 2d to 4d per lb. ROASTING BEEF .. .. 3d to 3d per lb. BEEF-STEAICKS.. .. '.. sd&Cdperlb, CORNED BEEF .i From2drerlb. ■'v { .'' • M;,BREARLY. BuTCneK, Victoria and Clwpol .Streets.



3 \I|7A^TED> ftt Hannaforcl'a Aucklanc f TI Registry (established 21 yearn), ver; . largo number of Generals and Young Girl: 4 | (Town and Country.) \\t ANTED, immediately, a good plnii T T Cook for private family, Parnell: high eat wages given to tmitable person.—X Henry'i Registry^ W~ANTED, at flannaford's Aucklanc Registry (established 21 years), Hote General. 18a; no wastilnfl (Mercury Bay); urgent WANTED SEEN—The" low-prieec handsome Christmas Presents in Books ako, handsomely-bound Belgravia, Old Jona tlian, Chamber's Journal, Shakespeare. 2a Oil lot of 2a Novels, only Is 3d; Japanpae Cabinet? Is 6d ; Work Boxes, (id anil Is; Albums, 84 t( 2a Cd; very large Musical Tops, 4d.—At Dam pier'B Hobson-street Shop. WANTED KNOWN—Working Shirts, linen back and front, 3s to 3s (id ; guav nnteed to wear well.—J. Green. 83. Victoria-st. TIT ANT E D KNO \V N.- Pianofortes T T accurately tuned, sa, by a certificated tunor, 20 years London experience.—G. Hood, Mount Koskill Road. _____ WANTED SEEN—Dampier's Grand Sheot Muaic (aonssand pieces), 3d each, or 6 for l<t: Now Music (the most popular songE in the world). 6d. or 3 for Is; llonry'H Tutors (less than half price), 2s 3d; Cozemy's 101 Exer cises, 2s the two books; Violin Mnsic (from the best masters). Is 6<l; largo Instruction Books for the Violin, Is.—At Dampier'3 Hobson-streot Shop. <»6 TTAUNTED HOUSES."—Wanted, ll information aa to whsreabouts/of above.—Apply to J. Bridffowntor. Cooko-stroet, See. Sub-Committee of Investigation, N.Z. Psychological Society. _____ TJir'O'd D•CA HV 1N G. — Improvers T T Wanted, Monday morning eatly.—R. Mitchell, Cnstoms-atreet West. ATER Frontago Allotments at tlio Marino Parade. Ponaonby. for Sale.— Apply to 11. J. Smith. Franklin Hoad. T~ 0 TAILORS.—Wanted, at once, good Cont, Trousers, and Vest Hands; iroon wages, and constant employment.—Apply to A. Ji. Spenco, 172, Qieon-strent ~i MARRIED COUPLE wants ono or _c\. two Furnished Rooms, with use of kitchon; stato lernis — X C.. Stab Ollicn. T" 0 PAINTERS.—Wanted, Two Good Brush Hands. — T. Bryant, Ponso.iby Road. TO STAIRBUILDERS.— Joiner desiring JL to acquire thorough practical knowlodge would servo term; reasonable wages.—Address / Stairs," Star Office, X7'OWcTIAD_" just arrived "from Scot- X land wishes Situation as Assistant Cutter and Fitter in good Dress and Mantlemaking Hstnbllsliniont.— Apply by letter "107," Stab Office. - nj d\S (id PER WEEK (no deposit) will .8 " purchase nice 4-roomed Cottago at KiiißHland; a bargain.-Apply M. W. Greon and Co., High-street, near Shortland-street. "OELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— L_> SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Prioo, 2a «d and 4a Cd.-F. 0. Sharland. oppoaita th_ Post-ofUoo. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND BTKKI, PILLS.-Tho most popular medicine of tho day. Price, 2s Od a vox.—Colo nial Agent, K. C, Shabland. opposlto tho Post offloe To L«t m o let, QUKKN-STRKKT. SHOPS AND OFFICKSf PAUIRBSTON BUILDINGS. Apply Caretaker; or 11. Giiken, care Messrs WlllTAKF.lt & RITBSKIX. TO LET, ft 7-roomed Villa Itcsidenco, in the moat pleasant part of Mount St .lohu. Apply to F.W. Marks, Chapel-slroet, or third house from Junction Hotel, Groat South Road. TO LET, with purchasing claiiso, if neces sary, a Villa Residence, with large piece of Kround; beiullfiil view; gas. water, and ovory convenience,—Jas. 11. Qruham, Solicitor, Sjiortlanrt-sjireot. _' fjnOLKT, a Good fi-ioomoil House, 1 Archhill, besidt! public school; 10s Ud — Apply (lla.'ijow Store, Orcut North Hoad. rjiO LET, Shop, Dwelling, near corner B Aberorombie and Synionds - streets; moderate ronf; every oonventenno,—Apply P. Vaughan. 18, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. TJIO LET, Offices at present occupied by .1. Victorian MulniiU Assurance Company, National Bank Buildings.—Apply Hesketh and [tichmond, Solicitors. TO LET, 2 Comfortable front Rooms; gas laid on ;'ront low.—Apply next door to Mr Lambourne's Shop. KarauKtuuipe Uo.id. TO LET, 12 minutes' from Queen-Btreot, Ponsonby aide. I House 0 roams, 17s Gd; and 1 7 Rooniod. 15a; gas and city water.— Apply Kdwd. Tester, Draper, Karangahapo Road. _____ TV\Q LET, 2 Unfurnished Front Rooms ; J. register grato atd colonial ovon ; rent, 5s per week.—Apply R. Parker, 3rd house on loft. wharf Road, Fonwnby. TO LET, ft nice Furnished Bedroom. - Apply to Mrs Brans, corner of Nelson and Wellealcy-stroets. . rO LET, Vincent-street, Two-roomed Cottage ; suitable for Young Men; rent, 7* 01 per week.—Belmont House, Vinoent- Btrect. TO LET, in Wellosloy-street, Large un furnished Room. Fireplace; attendance if required.—Apply Gibbons and Co., Grocers, Hobson-street. rjnOLEr, Fomleigh-street, NewHousoot X Sovon rooms; bathroom, scullery, and wash-house; gas and water,—Apply J. Currio, Wootl-strct't, Ponsonby. mcTLET, tho Largo~2-Storey Building in _L Qucon-Btreot: formerly tho Quoon'sHoad Hotel, ami 2 Shops adjoining.- Apply to J. C. Secombo. •■ rO LET, in Pinnoll, most convenient House of Ton looms; gas, water, and bath ; Largo Allotment. 70 x 2 0 —W, and J. Fra ter, Land Agents, (Juown-stroot. nn6 LET, Farms with purchasing clauses, I Houses, Shops, Ofllccs. Itooms, Hotels, Boorcliog-hquses.—Grant and OooKc, 75., Quoen- Btiecf.- ' ' ' " * ' ■ • ■ ■ fl"10 L}2T, Room, with "fireplace ; suitable X far r.spcotabio young lndy. -App)y Howe street, next Fjnjgcn'B Store. (Til SAL.E, a first-class Bread Business, gaod houso, and curt, tlqjiig about 33owt, por week.—Apply by lettpr to "Jlakpr," Stab OiIICCU -; TO LET, House of 8 rooms and 13 acres of land, oloee to Penroso Station.—W. and J. Frateil, Land Agents, Queon-street. T" "O~LEf, Furnished Be"d and Sitting room, with nso or kitchen, fora married couple. —Apply E. McDonald, General Dealer, 74, Girey-streor. TO LET, Shor> \n best part of Queon sti-oet, \yith 2 rooms; gag lajd on. So.: 3i years W ru^.—H. 'Fiar.tiiigtgn, Stichljury'a Buijdjng?. ' _ ' T 6 "street), 6-voomed Honse, |n gpod qrder: w^tor livid Qn; tood stove; rent, 203.— H. partiflgtOTi, Stjch, tinrr'B Building"! • TO LET, 4-flbomeJ Cottage, Eden Tor race; rent. 93.—Apply at J. W. Heath's Stpro, by Riding Sohool, Now North Road, TO LET. in FranJiHn Hoad, a Five roomed House and Scullery (water laid on), near top end; vepfc, 13s por week; grand view of harbour.—Apply next door to Wm, Johnston- TU LET, Several Five roomed Cottages, Newmarket, — Wm. Dinnison, New market; | _^ rfiO LET, large Brick Shop and Dwelling, ■JL Vietoriii-streot'West; gas and water laid on; ront, 20sper week.—Apply Colonial Inaur anceComp'any, Shqrtlan'l-si.i'CCiti ' '"[HO LET, good Family House, si? rooms, _H_ Molrose, !J6rtl\'Shore;'rent,'losi—Apply pfesawell's Store, Mclroet)- ' '_ mo LET, Room, suital>lo for Watch- A. maker, Hair^resacr, cv Oillpo.—Apply to Chaa. F. Androws,- TbbMconist, \\ellesley BjlKard Roqn,^, Wcllealby-strCet.' ' ■ TO LET, 2 tyrge Rooms vitli fireplace, fitrnlslied'or unfurnished; in htalthjost Bubqrb —Apply Mrs Sayerg, Ejolbourne House, Mount H(}6n Roaa.' rr<o LET on FOR SALE, Handsome and JL Commodious Family Residence and Groiinds, pleasantly situated on WpsteHi oiije of Sfc Geome's B," f y, Thp house con : iamg 13 siiaelous and lofty rooms, litt«d and off in a Eiiperlor manner; hathroom, conservatory,' aiid s'unidry pliices, largo stable, hay loft, parrinjje house, etc., (Ho, Tile Gwunds, about 9 acna in (iitent, lire matt tastefully laid out tip tonnJß lawn, fiqwor garden, orchavq. and ifitctipn ijartten, ali »n bnautifut order, tho tree? in-full bearing. In fact, thf« property is replete Tvlth all tlic'oonvonlenoca usually attaohefl to a gentleman's reßklonco, and Ih eithor to Lot. or foi-Siile. Tm-ms very easy. Cards to view and all information at office of liftVjA Att eni* W d ■Au i crtlty\Q.er. TO. LET (Karangaliapo Road), two, Iftygo Sh^op.s, with private Tesi'.\ene6 attached to oao'ii. Imniediate possession Kivon, If required. Rents lov?.—Apply J. H. Hamer, Auctioneer and Land Agent. Rarangahapo Road, TO LET, in tho best part of Hobson- Btroet, a new iShop. -with G rooms, collar and workehop ! KQod opening for draper or Iron moagor.—Apply H. J__Rlordon, Hobson-stvoet. TO LET, at Mt. Eden, One Large Six roomed Villa Hesidence, with every con venience, near Smith's Omnibus Office.—Apply to Jesse Stokes, Mt__Edoß_Road. _. j[ TO LET, Shops with 7 rooms —t^ie Finest Stand on the- Ponsonby Road, be tivoon Thrco Lamps and All Saints' Church-^ v«th ga'9 and water and every convenience. Rents modcrato.-ApT)ly to F.Qui.ck, Ppnsßnby. dt to D. F. Evan3, Land anil Eatato %sm*» Queen-street. Keys to be'^od tfort 'Mv Breeery. K-otogTapiifiri ne^t door. mo LET," STnew Brick Shops, weil -1 finished; Rao and water laid on; sltnatod in Wellesley-strcct Bast.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insaranco. ■_ mo LET, those Iron and Concrete Stores J_ situated cornorof Stanley-stioetana Alton Ro.id; rent moderate.—Apply to S. J. kdraonos, Cuetoms-atrect. ___^ mO~LET. r ypatairs 1100ff.3, •by Quopn- JT street; svfitaWK lot Oflice," Stoic;' or aample-i-oorji-Ap^iyLowiaangSimpyon. j A 'SDITE of Room's tQ Let in_|]iß best J\ Bnsinoss Block in Pojisonby,; aoitable for Lady's Dressmaking Establishment—Apply to F Whttehead. 95. Viotoriq-Btreet. pTHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. "*" TO BE LET, The only one in.the Waifeato; •■ * Atmlv to - D. RICHARDSON, Apply to Arehfect, Cambridse.



i For Sale. r , i 8 TTIOR SALE, Mary-street, Mount Eden. JP clobo main road, level volcanic Cornoi 1 Allotment, 100 ft John-street, S3lt Mary-street - gas laid.—W. G. Woodward, Victoria Avenue s Kden Terrace. s TT^OR SALE, at Opohiti, No. 2, a Smal 1 X.1 Farm of 61 acres (in the Wangaroa district!. Tho land is good, with plenty of puriri timber or it. Price, only £Go.—Apply Andrew Walpo, al Mr Karl's Ollicc, Shortlaml-street. FOR SALE (West-street, Newton), well built 5-roomed Cottage; fjas and wator: stained Klaas verandah ; closo to Karangahape Road. Very convenient for business man, Terms very nasty.—Aunly J. H. Hamer, Land Agent, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, in Newton Road, House with o rooms; gas, water, and double allotment.—Apply H. Pittwood, Summer-street, Eden Terrace. FOR SALE off Newton Road, Croomed House, MaeCaulay-streot; J2175. Ali-o, Now House, 1 rooms, Newton-street; £210. Great bargains, — 11. Partlngton, Stichbury's Buildings. _______ TjTo X P ftiVATE SALE JD ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS) Farm Lotß from 20 aores and upwards, noar Pukekohe Station; from £7 10s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, eoi\talnlng 123 acres; ssourely fenced; iB near other homestcadß, and good land; £2 an acre. Farm of 150 nores on tho Pukekohe Hill, ad joining thatof Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved: £8 an acre. A flrst-elaas Farm, half-way between Kihikihi and To Awamuln, containing 680 unres, with choice upplo orchard. Avallablo and Fertile Farms, ranging from I,^oo to 10,000 acres, at prlcos varying with Im provements from £1 to ill an acre. ALFRED BUCKLAND. T7IOR SALE, Houses and Allotments to IP suit all olasscs. Cash or deferred pay nients.—Grant & Cooke. 75, Qucon-sta-eet. 17^011 -SALE, a 24-piissonger 'Bus, with J or without Horses. To bo Been at tho Union Bank 15 minutes past every hour. FOR SALE, tho Goodwill and Loaso of a profltablo Wholesale Business, in flrat-class working order, capable of Hearing £'2,500 per annum. A rare chance to a man with a mode rato capital. Principals only dealt with.—Box 0S Poßt-offloe. FOR SALE, Mount Eden, ono of the prettiest properties in Valley Road, con sisting of an Allotment 50 x 120, with a newly built and couvonieiitly planned Cottage of four largo rooms and kitchen, coach-house, &c— For price and further particulars, apply Guy Trenchard, 83, Queen-street. IT^OPv SALE, a pood serviceable Houso of ' four large rooms, kitchen and sciillery, on tho New North Road. Well finished: pretty frontage ; on a perfeotly level volcanic allot ment. A bargain; on easy terms. Price, £303. —Apply the Now Zealand Houbo. Land, and KBtflto Agonny. High-etrwct. I7WK SALK, over 100 feet frontago to JD good thoroughfare, with two Cottages thereon. For sale as a whole, or separately. Locality, Qufien-stivot, just over ICarangahapo Road. Teriiiß to suit.—Apply Stau Ofllco. OR SALE, a small Chest of Carpenters' Tools, also a small quantity of Knßluo Fitters' Bench Tools. - Address 8.C., Stak O/Hco. IriOH SALE, ono 3, 4, 5, G, 7-roomed 1 House. No deposit: weekly puymonts, to suitable persons. — T. S. Jackson, Builder, Tliiril Aveiuio, Kingsland K'statc. k TnOll SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 F Telescope (hooded), 2Singla Se*ts (hooded), 1 Turnover Scat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, etc.; soveral Sots ot good (■'ocond-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Catriage and Dray Factory, Vi.toria-Btroot. ' OR BALB, a bargain, New 0-roomed Houso, aituatod in Vale Road, a tow yards past Mount Kdcn Railway Bridge, iittod with Venetian blinds, register grates, copper, Yorkshire oven, wardrobo, etc; also, stublo, workshop, fowlpen, aud wooden coal-Bhed, and good garden, lt'.anted with fruit troos; allot ment, CO x 120. Price, £5«0. Two rooms can bo addi'd at llttlo expense. Terms car. be arranifed. —Apply W. W. Bayne, on the promiße.. I7IOirSAI_37- very dosirnbie Villa Rcsi 1 donco, just built, on Avenue Rand, Parnoll, wlthregl tor grate- and cooking rungo; watnr and gas lalit on.-Apply to J..M. & J. Mowbray, Lund Agents^ Kort^struot. 171 OR SALE, llouse in Commercial Koail, . Aruh Hill, 7 looms, with outhouse f"r woi'kaliop; new, iron roofs throughout, splendid view, luinily for town, 'buß or tram j will bo sold a bargain; onsy terniH.—Apply Gninton CottiiKe, (Jomineroittl Hond, Arch Hill. IjiOß SALE, 0-ioomod Houso in Boros ' fonl-btroul, Blxth from Congregational Church, sumo aide.—Apply at homo, or Mr , MclCeown, Baker, Wharf. IJIOIISAUS, 6-voomod Houeo, woll ' built, with slato roof, and tn good ordor, havinK a lariro Allotment; on main l-ond. ParneTl.-Apply to J. at- and J. Mowbray. I_nd Agonts, Fort-atreot. ' OR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm, 100 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty freah watorallthe year round, comfortablo dwclllng-houso, and numerous out buildings ; all in good order; }-mll (from rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will oe sola cheap.—Apply to John Soppot, Land Agent, M<l. 8. QiifiCn-Btrno . FOR SALE, 200-acvo Farm, Papakurn. Valloy, 3 miles from Manurewa Station ; metalled road; llouso nnd out-buildings; CO acres In grass and fencod; good soil. \V ill he Hold cheap and on ensy terms.— A pply to Potor Oliphant, Solicitor, High-street. FOR SALE, Old Potatoes, sound, fresh, picked, 7s Cd per saok.—G. 11. Layers, Hay market, Quoen-stECOt." OR SALE, Pleasure Boat, built for safety, 18 feet long, 6 foot boam, contro board, cork llnedi also, life buoy, sails, oars, &c, price, -!i5; also, Rowmgßoat. 10 feut, with oars, fee.; prioe. £s.—ApplyiJ. Booth. Devonport. 1710R SALE, four prominent level Allot ? montsatthocornorof-WaUacoandArsyle stroetg, Ponsonhy; 18 and. 00 feet frontages; from £3 10* per fpot. This property commands a good, prospective value, situated in afavourlto locality, olose to the Ponsonhy Wharf and tram way terminus. — Apply Malcolmson and De Lacy, Tho Now Zealand llouso, Laud, an,d Eatate -tfioncy.-Hijfti-Btfect. ;_' __■_■;_ ' OR 'POSITIV.i'i 1 a~-Vrfco Tittle Kavn: f 1 10 acred, part in Ki'aw, all fencod anil f,n csg',il-riiojncd Ilousq \ipon it; 3 ViU'Os from ItaiUyuy Station, tiiid ll m)loijJv-om town; also, a gcod' Farm at \\ ch,ani»_rcii 320 acres, nearly till fenped in, part In trood gross, and part bush, goflit Cottage, Outbuildings end Orchard; the sheop and cattle can either bo tal;pn at valuation or otherwise; a law pripp will be taken for tho lot,—•Aflpjy to John Boppot, llousa and Land Agpnt, No, 8, Quoen-atrcet. _ A ■LLOTMBNTS " FOR SAL_7-Mount _CTi. Eden, noar tho Church. £'■ por foot; Kent stroet, Surrey Hills, fl! Pon«;onby, near tho Wharf, £310a; Klnesland Estate, 10 x 118, £30.— Guy Trenchard. 83, Queen-Btrcct TIO BAKE US.—For Sale, i\ fjnt-oldfls Bread Business, goofl hovso and cart, doing about 2.JCO loavco per wfeefc—Appjy by letter tq " Baker.'-' i>TAn Ofllc,o. "I OS QD WEEKLY, w|tfo &m\\ Peposit, ■ /_» will Pu'rihp.so Ni>w ft-p>om«d House in Freeman's B,ay'i clt,y v;atqr.-r-C, Williamson. Kajatii A<Je"r- Hjgh-^trf ct. ' PLEASURE BOAT—Fw Bale a 16-foot pleasnro floftj. nsw, vevy ohcap.—Apply Jame^ Clarji, Boat BBildev, OIT "SAIiE, Oround Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ten or lb), Fire Brioks, &c—R, JtsnfcS«__n, Builder. Lorno- Btrect-__ CJUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For >_> Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; price rcq aired, 10b the foot—Alfred Bnckiand. TO bo disposed of (cheap). Counter, Fix tureß and Gas Fittings of a Shop in Hob eqn-atroet—Apply Star Office. _; ; \ UH.P. HORIZONTAL ENGINE, - E°S_SN AG N MA Lcf§I ICIC- To any person requiring Machinery of the above description, these things shoflld attract their immediate attention, the Mftehinerr being almost new EOfl Ot tho latest improved style, ard co-.nploto in oyory rcßpcct. Iho price is much bclo\v their value.—FiHl particulars from CHAS. H. QSMONP, Agflnt, 116, Queen-stvgot. Auckland. QITIS FOB VILLA RESIDENCE, O ostending fron Sentinel Road baok to iawronce-Btroot, with a total frontago of 528 feet. The ground is sheltered from all cold winds. The fruit trees on tho back part'an arc numorous, and very valuable, being in full bearing: laßt yoar there wore about two tons of apr.icjl, bc3iaos groat quantities of plums, qnliicns, pcarß, &o,—Apply J. -H. Withoford, Shortjanfl street. .. :•■ nno sftiPPERS of butter i"7 on"s.al'e, ■ 100 KKG3 PRIMK TARANAKI BUTTER. GABRIEL ;l^^B, Auptio.nejj,-, ItoiUNl and Residence. /COMFORTABLE Board and Residence \j for Single Gentlemen; 4 minutes from P. 0.; if permanent, ISa a wooU.- For address, apply W. ]i tiaUcii, fcontectloiioi'. Queen-street. /"GENTLEMEN can bo accommodated HJI with comfortable Hojrd and Residence; piano; plnngo nnd shower bath.-Opposite i'rinco of Wains Hotol. Hobson-street. ONA- VIEW, Karangahapo Road.— Board and Rosidenocofto-d to three o. four Gentlo-en, trb._*a cviry cpmfOrt, _lcanli-r ness, and stton'rlon may borohedupon; Terms, 3ls pei' V7ock, including washing.—Apply ta Mi's Moncur, Mona View. Iteferenfes: Mai cotason anu 'De'-Lacy. 'llio New Zealand House, Land, and KsUte Agency, High-styqt. "OIRICEN HSAIp, —Sftiioyskle Gardens.— Jj? ' Sl's ■Jehkinsori ia mow ready to roceive Visitor.. 1 Strawberries and fresh Cream ahvaya ready. Board anil Residence i ipROyiJON VILLA, Vincent-street. — \J Superior Accommodation foi two Gentle men ; 20a por week; plunge and shower, library. —Mrs Fu'ler. TO ESPECTABLE Mechanics can meet JAi with comfortable homa; plungp a^.-, Bhowc'1 bath.—Apply ICC, Groy-stveet, next Dr. Walker; ter^iSi -IS3 porv/este; , ' ' _l ovSrljor "biiowne "hotel, HOBSON-StREET. Board and Eodglne TIT.. ....ZOs per Weak Single Roc? •• •■ •■ •■ •• tarn pet Week WELtESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-street), Wellesley street West, Auckland, New Zealand; "'; BOARD ANdIRKSIDKNCB. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. Terms, «1 per week. ;....,= _' ;.. M. MASON, Proprietress.



TCI ■ O R SALE. COUNTRY HOTEL p In a Rising District, doing a Profitable' Business. Splendid investment for ' an Energetic Man of Business. j E. MITCHELSON & CO., 19, Queen-st Wharf. i ——— 1 Til O R SALE, . J} CHEAP COTTAGES. ; 1377—Pbkoivai. Parade—fi rooms, £300. ) 1375—Fkanri.in Road-0 rooms, iISSO. . IS«7—Mount Kdkn (close to Windmill)—Uot l tage,£lßo. 136?—Cl.ARKNCK-STREKT—S rooms, £350. 1347 — Charlotte-street, Mount Eden — 3 rooms, £170. 1 l.tlß-BAYFiKLD-srooms, £325. . 1369-Peroivai, Paradk-0 rooms, £375, on terms. i 1329-Vine-strket- 6 rooms, £300. Aud many others in various parts of the city and suburbs lit equally low rates. For furthor particulars apply to D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer and EBtato Agent, Quoen-strcet. FOR SAKE.—Allotment*, Gladstone Kstato, Dowden's Mart, on Thursday next, .1 One in every Ten Given Away. I TTIOR SALE.—By Auction, at D. F. JJ Evana's, Land Mart. Queen-street, several cliolco Properties, including come most desirable Volcanic Allotments. FOR SALE, Percival Parade, off Shelly Heach Koad, comfortable Brick Residence of (1 rooms, flropluco in every room; close to tlie beach; allotment, V> x 100; good view. Must be Bold.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auction oor and Kstato Agent. Queen-Btrcot. 1377 FOR SALE (cheap), on Outrigger Scul ling Boat.—Apply ta J. Waymonth, Boat buiUler, Customs-street West. UJLDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale on easy terms at Mount Eden, close to 'oustormimiß, and in a healthy locality.—Plan of property to bo scon at the office of 11. 11. Hayr and Co., High street. FOR SALE, splendid. Volcanic Allot ments; grand view, healthy position. To be sold by-auction next Tuesday, 16th instant, at Land Mart of D. F. Kvans, Queoa-stroet.—Plans at Mr Eustace's. Symonds-stroet; Mr Cuclcsoy's Grocery Store, Mount Eden Koad; and at office of Auctioneer. FOR SALE, Several Paying Business Hotels, Boardlng-houßOs, Partnerships, small capital, easy terms.—Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen street. TTIOR SALE, House of 0 rooms, for £25 JD deposit; in Kent - street; nearly now; provided with gas, water, and every con venience ; situated close to the tramway ami the Great North lload, £350. Terms can tip arranged as above.—Apply the New Zealand House, Land, and Kstato Agency, High-street. OR SALE, Mount Edon, clobo to the old windmill, Cottage and Allotment fenced in, nnd first-class position. The Allot; ment is 100-10 by 211-2. Price, only £180, part oil which can remain on mortgage.—D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Queen-st. 1367 FOR SALE, Flat Bush, splendid little Farm ot CO acres, subdivided into paddocks, small piece of bush for farm purposes; Houso of 5 rooms, dairy and all the usual farm outbuildings; a really desirable place: price only £500.—Apply to IJ. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Kstato Agent. 1358 I7IOK SALE (York-street, Parnell), a JD vory nlco Cottage of fl rooms, with beauti ful view of tho hurbour; only a few minutes' waik from the Hallway Station and Queen Btreot. Must be sold.—Apply ut once to D. F. Kvans, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Queen street (1129) r/iOB BALE, Paddle Steamer "Black .V Diamond," and several Barges.—Apply Day Coal Company. 7fi, Quecn-Btreet. Auckland. FQR, SAkE, Yacht, 4g tons, coppered, lead ballast, mooring?,-and gear complete. —Apply T. Glover, Ciistome-streot West. OR. SALE, Freehold Sections of various blzcs in tho choicest position in the sub urbs. We nro propand to ai range with the purchasers and to put up Buildingß on these suctions on payment ot a small portion ot the cost: lialanco on mortgage at 7 to 8 per cent.— Apply to F. J. Moss 8c Co., Laud Agenta, Short land street. FOItS ALE (£2O cash), Pollen-street, Sur rey Hills, House containing D rooms, al wi',ll finished nnd having every convenience; largo nllotmont. Price, £300. Terms, £20 cash remainder on weekly payments, or as may bo arranged. — Apply Malcolmson and Do Lacy, Thn Now Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency. High-street. TJTi 011 SALE, ft thoroughly staunch .I.' Draught Horse, suitable for any work, 5 years; n, bargain.—Apply James Feathorstone, Butcher, Newmarket. r^ENEKAL COUNTRY STORE, short V3T dista.no> from Auckland, -within S minutes of Railway Station: good dwelling attached; small rent, and nearly 0 acros in cultivation; good bakehouse, doing trade of 3 tons flour; general stock about £3CO. This is a good busi ness in an old established settlement; the owner wishing to rotire.—W. L. Mitchell, Confidential Agent, Queen street, Corporation Notices. QI T V 0F . AJJ CKLA ND. annualTtenders. tkndkks for cartage of road materials. tenders for the supply of timber TKNDKRS FOR IRONWOHK,INAILS7&c. ~,ThJ ° CM? Connell will recotVe separate loudors mitil throa p.nt.of THURSDAY, the 18th Docembor; 13»1. fo* above Supplies and : Work, in terms of Cpbciflcatlons and conditions to be viewodat iho'Offlce'of the City Engineer, Council Chambers, Hlgh-sWcct, during Offlco hours. •'■ " ••«' ""Rll ' " r" Tha•Council i\o "^n^ (jhcujse^es Tefidcro|to Uo oudoracd respectively Ifor the supplies of Work Tendered for. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. To\yn Oltirk s Ofllco, December 11 1881. 5U5 QIT V OF AUCKLAND. tendkhs"forl>rinting. TliO City Council will roceive Tenders until 3 p.m. ot THURSDAY, tho 18th inpt., for above work, in terms of specifications and conditions ;o bo viewed at this Office, Count.il Chambers, High-street. . - '■ • '• Tho Council do not bind tiieipsalvQS to accept any tender, i " ■"■" ■'■ - V' Tenders to.he "Renders for Print- Pi A. PHIHP3, Town Clerk. Town Clerfc's Ofllce, December 11,183 i. 504 rill V ol? AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR THE~SUPPLY OF COAL FOR WATERWORKS PUMPING STATION, &o. Tho City Council will roceive Tenders, until :hreo p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 18th Instant, for various descriptions of Coal, in terns of conditions to be viowed si tila Otfi'de, Coutißil Chambers. Hlglvstreee, Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for — Coal." &0. P. A. PHILLIPS, • , ~ „ Town Clerk. : Town Clerk's Offlco, Docembor 11,1881. ■ 503 fTT A.C.B, SOCIETY. aucklaniThraTnch, no. si. Tho naif-yearly Meeting will ho held at the usual placo at 8 p.m.. WEDNESDAY, 17th Inst, Bnsinoss: Balance-sheet, Audi tars' Report, and Ulection of Officers, . P. KEARNKY. Seoretary. THE AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE Tlio Half-yearly Goneral Moetinc of the Auck land Permanent, Co operative, Building and Investment Society will be held at tho Society's Offloo, U7, Queeu-stroat, Auokland, on WED NESDAY, 27th necomber, 1881. at 1 p.m. . Businot s—To receive the Half-yearly State ment of Accounts. .. ':;:.- JOHN BATGER, SCorefarv. AUCKLAND' "B^J^VQI.ENf aOOIEfY, I hereby give nolico that tho Annual Meetinij ot Sabsoribers to above Society will bo held at the Lome street Hall on TUESDAY NEXT, tho lfith instant, at 8 o'clock in the evening. An Annual Subscription ot 10s and upwards constitutes membership, and entitles the donor ■ . ! * i. to tako part a',\d te vote In the proceedings. THE P.UBLIQA'iHS SA^Mq^LY ]j^V!TE{» ■ TQATTSNP, ADMISSION TREE. TOM. DUPPy.Tf. Secrfrlary,. *; li«tnleri'» m o B v I l b E Rs. . Tenders will be received at my office, Queen street, up to Noon of SATURDAY next, the gpth December, for the erection, according to Plans-nnd Specifications there to*be eeon.-of a Building on Lot 13, Pattorson-streot, Edendalo. " D.F EVANS. ■' .. ... •■ •".-•',■ ____E.Bt*t°^??Hk_ fT\O CARPENTERS~AND BtJILDERS. Tenders required until TUESDAY,-the 23rd inst., for tho Erection and Completion of a Shop and Dwelling in the New North Rood. Plans, etc., at Hill's Pharmacy, Eden Terrace, or T. B. Bill. Chemist. Queenfltreet, .* M>j*~



Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO OIATION. Corner of WeUesley am Albert-streets. — Aleeting for United Praye Tins (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30.- A Bibl Heading will be given. Friends are cordiall invited. A BIBLE CLASS for MEN ever SUNDAY Afternoon, from 3 till i. ' QT. PAUL'S CHURCH.—B a.m., Hob K_> Communion; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer Litany, and Sermon, " Watchman, what ot thi Night 2" j 7 p.m.. Evening Prayor and Sermon " Religious Truth." OT. MARY'S, Parnell. — 3rd Sunday ii k5 Advent (tomorrow). Bishop Solwyn, o Melanesia, will preach at 11 a.m. C CHILDREN'S SERVICE, Parnell.- V Bishop Selwyn, of Melanesia, will giv< an Address to Children at St. Mary's Church TO-MORROW, at a quarter to Ten in thi Morning. 'G'-t •AN DREW'S PRESBYTERIAI* kJ CHURCH.-Morning at 11. Rev. A. Car rick. Subject: ''The Storm on the Lake o Ualilee." Evening at 6.30. Mr W. Ferguson Subject: "The Search for God." ' i^HRISTADELPHIANS meet in th< v> Newton Hall for fellowship at 2 p.m. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, Symonds-st.- Rev. T. McKonzlo Fraser, M.A., Morning at 11, Evening at 7. Lecture: "Elisha." /CHURCH OF JESUS CHKISI \J LATTER-DAY SAINTS.-Divlne SflrviCf held every aunday at the Masonic Hall, New ton, at 11 a.m. and 0.30 p.m. All are invited, No collection. ELLESLEY STREET BAPTISI CHURCH.-Sunday, Dec. 14,-Morning 11 o'clock, in the Chapel, Mr C. K. Button Evening. 8,48 o'clock, in the Choral Hall, Paßtoi W. E. Rice. PITT-STHEET WESLEYAN CHURCH. - Morning at 11. Rev. J. 11. Fletcher, l'roin Sydney; Kveningat6.3o,Rev. T._G.Cari\_ ' Sf7 JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonhy. — Morning at 11. Rev. T. G. Carr; Evening at 6.30. ARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.- Morning'at 11. Rev. S. Griffith; Hvening (_, 0.30, Roy. R. Bavin. /SRAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN \JT CHURCIL-Mornlng at 11, Roy. W. J. Watkin; Evening^t 6.30, Key. R. Bavin. ARCH HILL WESLEYAN CHURCH. — Morning, at 11 o'clock. Mr W. Me- Powell; Kvenlng at 6.30. Mr Markham. "DONSONBY BAPTIST CHAPEL.- X Morning at 11. and Evening at 0.30. by the Pastor, Rev. C. Carter. Subiect-Morning, "The Eclipse of Glory;" Evening, "The True Healer," ; "\TEW CHURCH SEJA VICES.—HeId 1 _Li in the Commercial Rooms, over Rattray's, Queen-street. Mornine at 11 o'clock. Subject: ' " The Divine Providence." "\TBWTON CONGREGATIONAL JJI CHURCH, Edinburgh-street.-Pastor: Roy. Thomas Adams, Sunday Services—Morn lng. at 11 o'clock: Evening at 6.30. PONSONEY HALL. — SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES, under the con duct of the Ponaonby Evangelistic Committee, on Sunday Evening, from 8 to 9. Seats free. No collection. All arc invited. RANKLIN ROAD PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.-December 14.- Morninc at 11, Mr J. S. L. Cox; Evening at 6.30, Mr R. J. Soußtor. TTNITED METHODiIST FREE U CHURPHES. PUT and VINCKNT-STRKETS-Morning at 11, Rev. 8. Macfarlane;' Afternoon aY 2.A0, Juvenile Missionary Meeting; Evening a,t 6,30, Evnngelistic Service. ■■■-•■ MOUNT EDEN-Mornine at 11, Mrßoblcy; Evening at6.3jK MrQriffltff. »•• /CONGREGATIONAL SERyiQES. BERESFORD-STREET- MornitfJ1 tfflK a'hd Evening at S.EO~Rev. J. Robertson, M,A. MOUNT EDEN- Evetilng at B.3o—Mr W. F. Tucker. Quincentenary of John Wlckllffe.—The 500 th Anniversary of the Great Reformer's Death being this year. Mr Robertson will deliver a Lecture on Sunday Evening on "Tho Morning Star ot the Reformation," PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TOMORROW as follows :- ALEX AN DH A-STREET- Morning atll-Rer. W. S. Potter. Flower and Frnit Service for Hospital Patients. Evening at S.3o—Mr R, B. Homley. PITT AND EDWIN STREETS-- Moraine at 11-Mr R. B. Horsier. Kvenlng at 6.30- Rev. W. 3. Potter. T> ATIONALISTIC ASSOCIATION. X\i Lomo-street Hall.—To-morrow (Sunday), Deoember H. — Morning at 9.30; Children's Lyceum, 11 a.m. Discasslon close. Xn Cflnje-. quonco of Dr. Hughes's Lecture at Uto Opera* House, there will bo no Evening Meeting.' : ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY HILLS.' This Church is to be OPENED on SUNDAY, 21st DECEMBER,, when DIVINE SERVICE will be oaoduotod at 11 a.m.—Rev, I). W. Runcihah -3 p.m.-IIKV. R. F. Ma«llC6l 7 p.m.—UKV. R. BOHMKnAiiXB Spooial Collections at each Service in aid of the Building Fund, A Sunday-school will be opened en the fol lowing Sunday, at 3 o'clock r^m. UNITED METHO.RIST~FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENi^TREE'fS- Morning at 11. Rev. S. Maojarlaiie. Afternoon at 2.3Q, J.uventlo Missionary Meeting, Evening at ii 30> Evangelistic Service. MOUN^ BDEK-- Mornjng at It, Mr J. E. Roberta. Evening a* 8.30. Mr Griffiths. ■piRUn 1 AND FLOWER SERVICE. WORSHIPPERS at the PRIMITIUE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. Are requested 1° FRUITS AND, FX'oSy-ERS,; NEXT SU^D.AX MORNING,' In aid of tho HOSPITAL PATIENTS. /"Tsit"l ST"M"AS"BRTeXKFXST. 8 A.M.. THURSDAY, 25th, isst. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Adprksses, Christmas Hymns, &c, 9 a.m. Tickets (for which early application is" necessary). Is each, may be obtained at the Rooms, or from any member of Committee. TTVEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH. Morning, at U-Rev. W. G. PARSONSON. Evening, at 6.30-Rev. J. PLKTCHER, Presi dent of the Wesleyan General Conference. MOUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY -BCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SBR VICES. TO.MQRRGW- (SUNDAY): Moruing, at 11, Roy. W. E. Rice. Afternoon, at 3. Rev. A. C. Lawry. Evening, at 6.50, Rev. D. Whytock. Collections in aid of School Funds. Annual TEA MEETING following TUEBDAY. Tea, G. 30; Meeting, 7.30. Addresses by Rev. W. E. Rice, other Ministers, and Friends. Admission at doors, Is 6d. CHURCH OF CHRIST, Temperance Hall. Albert-street.—Morning Service at 11. Evening Leoturc at 6.45 by lUcy'Alariilgo. Subjf ct: "The Baptism of the Spirit. i^HURCH OP CHRIST, New Eden Hall, Vy'Mt.Eden.—Morning Service at 11. Evening Lecture at B 19. by W. Munro. HURCH OS CHRIST, Oddfellows' Hall. PonaM. — Morning Service at 11. Kvoulog fiac^mat 6.1.S by Mr Pittwood. " /~^ODS'Ancient and Modern ". Ip t«i9 V3T subject of discourse to-m;Qirow, at 6.30 p.m., at the Arch Hill Pjib^o Sah'o'ol-room. All are earnoatly invlt^. Sa4koy^Bh.ynsnf, WELSH SDftVICE.-The Rev. R. J. Raborta will preach at the Rooms of tho V.M.C. Association to-morrow (December 14), at 6.30 p.m. ■ KINGSLA.ND WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL (NEW NORTH ROAD).- Annlversary Services will he held TO-MOR ROW (Sunday), December 14. Rev. A. Reid will preach in tho morning at 11 o'clock, and in the afternoon at 3: Mr George Keene in tho evening at 0.30 o'clock. On Wednesday oven ing (December IT), the Annual Soiree will take place. Tea at 6.30. Public meeting p.'lar. tea, at which addresses will be delivered "by minlt t»rfl and friends. *■■" THEATRE ROYAL.-SUNDAY EVENING-SERVICES, under the conv duct ol the Young Men's Christian AscoctatlJn .on Snaday evening, from 8 to 9. A. 11 svO IS vlted. 'Seats free.''- '" " ' A B.BjOT^'S O.¥.$R.A HOUSE, - "i^VMORROW (SUNPAYIi EVENING. ■ m, HUGHES, M.A., LL.D., WillLeotureon "THE BIBLE AND INFIDELITY." MUSICAL PROGRAMME. Overture. Pianoforte..Miss K. Camnb.Bsl and MrWobbe. v T "T" Song, "The Anchor's Wejglw^'-'.. .Mr :?ercs Shannon (of Misa prawford'^ Prawa.t« Company), " ' . SONO. "\\*en Sparrow^ BuiW >l,,Mißg Louis( 1 Crawford. ■ DBSwiPTiyfi SflNtl, "Bawkln's Night" Ml Mpflta.giie. Ba^lab, >■ Good-bye, Sweetheart". .Mr Percj Shannon. Recitation, "Eve of Waterloo "..Mr H Teece (prize elocutionist of S. Australia). Operatic Duet, from "111 Trovate"..Mlei Crawford and Mr Shannon. Prices of Admission: Dr< s? Circle, 2s (double, ticket, 3*. lady nnd gentleman); Stalls, Is; Pit 6d; GhiHren, Half Prices • % ~: ■, S ". Doors open at seven; commence at nau-pasi ' The' Musical programme will, prftocdOi the Lecture. ' THI- -' t) R "~i A^ h E. Cottage and Freehold Allotment, 40 x 141, foi £160. on very easy terras, say £20 cash, balance as per arrangement;.pleasantly situated al Kingsland,offNeWNorUißoad. ; •'" ~ ;-,l :jj.,n>"yl).r.Wgß,lM| : jl»»t.



Public Notices. "\7"ES, A GIFT—An Allotment in thi X Gladstone Kstate on Thursday next, a Dowden's Mart. CJ.END for your Tickets at once in Adan KJ Bode's Consultation on the Auckland Cup Will close Bhortly, and is tholmost liberal pro gramme ever offered; drawn in the presence ol preß3 and subscribers. 6,000 members at 10: each. HOT House Grapes ; the first of th< season.—J. W. Knight, Ponlterer, Hobeon street, and branch establishment, City Market the old stand. TVTQfHCE.—Agents haying Books in A XI Wellesloy's Consultation should send ii tneirreturns as early as possible, and anyoni WeU IBtioKets wiu pleaae aPP'y at once to A f -UIAL TELEGRAM.—Escape of th< ™~ Madhi from Egypt! To be interviewed This Brening .from 7 co 10.-Samuel. Coombei and Co,, Canada Buildings. Queen-streot, "]>JO INTEREST—If you purchase an XT Allotment in the Gladstone KBtate. yo\) only pay one-fourth cash; balance, £2 per month. with, chance ot getting Qift Allotment. J3PE3IAL. — Grand Show of Colonial a ma^e Clothing This Evening, from 7 tol 0, —Samuel Coombos & Co., Canada Buildings Queen-street. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—Escape of the _.. Madhi from Egypt! To be interviewed H!5 Sr. Kv nlinßr J frS m n7 J -t0 W>--Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. THOROUGH OF PARNELL, CLOSING OP SBLWYN TERRACR ROAD, ■Notice U hereby given that Belwyn Terrace Ro«s,is closed for Vehicle Traffic, during the building of the Retaining Wall. ' S. REYNOLDS, December 13,1881. Town Clerk. " A GOOD Name is better than precious oint ■"■ raent." Wolfe's SCHNAPra possesses a good name, won by merit. QHKIS TMA S HAM S. R. REW BeKB to inform otistome* that the CHRISTMAS HAMS have just arrived and are in splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. Is per lb. ..- ~ Local .. .. iod „ „ R E W■ S GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, VICTORU-STHKET. ri IVEN AWAY, not a Blushing Bride, VJT but an Allotment in the Gladstone Estate on Thursday next. • £<HOW in Windows To-night.—Samuel KJ Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen- A UCKLANP COLLEGE AND -__- GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Governors require the Services of a uentlcman competent to teach MATHK. MATICS, and tgii,* in &c Qoneral Work of the School. Salary, _3» por annu,m. Ap- Plications, wrth references and testimonials will be received until the 19*h JanuaryflV i 'Anoki^d mnSiS?' ktm^v' M' fi W. 11. W E B B E . (Potil of Ch. Gounod), FKSSIONAL TEAGHER OF MUSIC - PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN HARMONY, &o. Vacanoics for a few Pupils. January 3rd. Terms (12 lessons). £2 2s; 20 Lessons, £3 3s- Quarterly Terms (one leßSon weekly). £i 2a: Quarterly Terms (two lessona weekly). £3 3a The following New Classes now forming • IUDIMKNTS OF MUSIC, SINBINO. HiRMONY .imposition, and a Special Class fop Young Teachers. Fee-ONE Guinea, full tarn}. In. tending Students will pleaee gi?e/,n their name. U> Mr Webbe before MO_vi.Y, 3rd January. Special arrangomeflri made With Families and Pchooln. Address— MUSIC STUDIO. 198. QUEEN-STREET. ■ j&gs&^° R WA-ITARA, JmmJßs£ ?,K° «•* H^la xm&n TIKTfT^" loave Ori(*sM£ Wharf as inst (weather, Ptt^ago, apply tj.;nyAgentl OneKUnga. r\ R, HU X TAB _ E !K y ;saaAMklm^ F ftb°« fi D H. KNIGHT IpMiema" 41*' 1?. VI ■ftWentjl to hia !^UCK.L,_JT*> f^MpR COMPANY , ,-<: (LIMITED), ABB NOW WPU-PW CHE A P LIN E S T I MB B R .; v ■ previous tq STOCK TAKING. THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GO D." Bcrme_s by the REV. THOS. SPURGEON, of Auckland, with a preface by 4 REV. C. H. SPURGEON. with Illustrations ol the Auckland Tabernacle, and of the Rev. Thos. Spurgeon. AUCKLAND SUNDAY^SCH^pL UNION. V.M.C.A., WKL_EB_Bff- ART}, A^BEB.t-BTREI|:TB. Board q,? education. Applications for t,lio. appointment of Head master of the Kamp Boh,ool\flu be received by the Board, on or beforo WEDNESDAY. 31st )eceml^r,' 1881. Salary, according to scale, based on average attendance, about£2ooayear; a goad dwelling-house and ground provided. Applicants to state full particulars. Any Candidate who, either directly or indi rectly, is concerned in canrassing members of the Board or of the School Committee, will be disqualified. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TGVREE SCHOOL OFA.*I,*. The Competition for the lSh»o Study Prize Medal will take place pA the Class-rooms, Insti tute, on WEDNE&nAY. lTth inst., at 10 o'clock. K. WATKINS. Instrnotor. NT E R T A.I N M E NT In aid of St. Joseph's R.C. School will be held on MONDAY, in the Foresters' Hall, Kax angahapo Road. Admission, le. Doors open at 7 p.m.. to commence at 8 p.m. OPPOSITION 'BUS COMPANY Will Rnn a 'Bus on SUNDAY". Leave Avondale. 1 Lcavo Av^kltmct. At 10 a.m. and | At 1 p.m. and 1 si^^Cd ; .w|eklyTica^ WOLFR'ST SCHNAPPS is an article of su '»- pe'rior merit; therefore ask tor it, and accept nothing else. ■ 4_>-| 4\ TO £10,000 LENT on BuUding dm Jl. " Society prlnolples.or on other terms a snit borrowers. Allotments bought and louses built on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment— C. Wiixambon, Land, Kstate, and Financial Agent and Valuer. High-afreet, Auckland. PER S.S. COPTlC—Cbrfetmaa Presents, : Cards, Novelties and. Mvisja.—Richard son Bros., Victor!R-jjtroot, having Dissolved Partnership, awl remainder of stock sold by auction.J. Richardson will Reopen Business S ATUF.DAY NEXT, at his New Shop, near to cojner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, with the above New Stock, the seleotion throughout bSing quite now and rare to Auckland. TO E ALIT -".-When 10 Allotments are. gold XV in the Gladstone Estate, Ono Seciaon will bo given away, to be drawn toe-^y toe pur chasops themselves of such tip sections imme diately after tho gala «R Thur-dsvy next, at Dowden'B I£a& .T-T EVERYBODY. -Thura- I day next, Dowden's Mart, and the Allot ments to be given away. " HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I have a few very Superior Horses left for Sale.—-Apply to F. J. Qaick. Devonport, North Shore. SHOW in Windows To-night.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Quocc- Btreot •' ..'■". •■•■■•"/'':- -I\TEGRIM PENCIL.— Evexyoae should JJr.L be In possession c\ s, Megrim fenoll,' at the cost of Is Od. Certain Cure for Head, and Toothache, Ifioal Rheumatism. Mo'aqulto Bltjes, &o. Soil-(it"'all Hie' Chemists and "others.— Whoieaale Agents: Brown, Barrett, % Cq, .'•'' ??< LA.DSTONE is the poor.tnan1, frieftrtiij \X theory. An Alldthiieb,f!n in? Gladstone EBtate 'will make the poor m'^n rich. AJ.L PEOPLE whtt reside in hot climates aioaor^orlesß troubled with liver and ach disorders. Special Tincture oi jpoilophyllnm rarely fails to remoTp tham. '1 vy it. Price, Is.—C. W. Goodson, London Aycatte. Sole Agent for Auckland. XMAS EOX SUBSTANTIAL -Ar Allotment in tho Gladstone Estate. ISEASE —SMALLPDX, FEYE&S, Etc.—All persons wbhing; ta keep.froK those horrible diseases should eS Once procure s packet of WARNOOE'B c«iebr_ted DISINFEC TANT, aa " Eiwontlon ia bettcy than Curo."- Sold hv E)IV Svorekcepers, Chemists, «to., 9d th« Backet. • TP|LOOI>" COOLER is now sold at all XJ> HotoJo. It Is the best morning pick-mo up ever known. It instantly removes Nausea and Headache. WORMS. All children suffer from them. If suspected, aak for the Certain Cure. SHAKLAND'S WOBM POWDERS, ljppaeket Apothecaries' Hal opposite Poatafflca. rriOOTHACHE CURE. — Instantaneoue JL BeIief—ODONTAJUJIC—Is per bottl^,- F.O.BHARLAND.oppositePoßt-offloa. . "O OSELINE job thb EAJR"—Thw'ele^ XV gant pren°i&Uon completely ccllpsee every .artfale of a sanilar kind now before tho public. Price,' Is Cd a bottle.—Shabljihd, Apogj-oarieß "HaU. . : BA T SIRATS! RA T S I-Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE,. ' Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. . :. ■ . ■ Price. One Shilling a Bottle, A scs .. F. C. BHABLAND, opposite Poatofqoe. . TVTAGNETIC HEALING.-^G. Milset JJJL Stkpben, the Celebrated Australia! Wealer), receives Patients at his Rooms. Oven Lodge, Symouda at. (near St. Andrew's.Church) dailyfromioaili and2UH5. ?. &30 TeJtinionUla KrhibitoL —



PewonaL c "WT7ILL Jsr James Charnocfc kind ly senc t yyhi 9 addfeaß to UC. Cordeal . TTTILL the Young Man {improver t< l W- painting^ from Invercarf?.Ul call agair i. at once.—James Jtfaokie, Coaohbuilder, Vie i- toriasarcet. ' , CJIIOULD anyone want a House of 4, 5, i 3C, or 7 roomsi before Christmas, they can ■ have one cheap.-Terms can bo arranged by 9 apply ins to G. Sage. Oliphant-street, Ponsonby. SMITH, the owner of the Gladstone • Estate, has but one reason for selling - by auction; it is to invest in a larger Gladstone. ■ He is a Liberal, and delights to hear Out all hid i clients that have already purchased from him 3 can again Bell at a handsome profit.—For full . particulars, Bee Eiehardspn' and Crawley's Ad vertisement, Auction Column. i Lost and Found. LOST, from Wellington-str.eet, a small Cockatoo.—Finder please return to F. Connolly, Wellington-street. *. LOST— A plan of Gladstone Estate, where Ono in every Ten Sections is to be Given Away on Thursday next at Dowden's Mart. LOST, from T. Hogan's, Pukekohe, one Grey Riding Mare, last seen at Papakura. —Any person giving information that will lead to her recovery will be rewarded. LOST, in Nelson-street, opposite Gas Works, Tin of . Soft Soap.- Anyono re. taming same to W. & G. Winstone's Yard, Cuaioms-atrcat. will be rewarded. LOST, Carters' Receipt Book. -Finder rewarded on returning to N.Z. Drug Co., Shortland-street. LO3T, on Saturday, December 6th ( in Symonds-street, between the Wynyard Arms Hotel and Kyber Pass, a Kit, containing a Blue Dress.—Finder will be rewarded on re turning it to F. C. Sharland, Chemist (opposite thn Pnat Offlnel. . ■ uoj., tiom Liucoln-street, Ponsonby, a'! JLJ Little Girl, two years old; light balr, blue ! eyes.—lnformation gratefully received by P. i Turley. FIVE SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, I on Monday night, a Black and Tan Dog, with long hair, at Newmarket, with collar.— Apply S'^au Office. Gazette In Bankruptcy. . TIT BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and amendments thereof. Notice is hkekb y otvkn that I, Jamks Edward Haliday, of Parnell, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, Carpenter, have this day filed ■ in the said Court at Auckland a petition to be adjudged a Bankrupt. . Dated this 13th day ot December, 1884. _ _ _ . J. E. HAUDAY. o G. T. KijJETLEV, Queen-Btroet, Auckland, Solioitor for J. E. Haliday. Auctions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. MESSRS RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY HAVE received instructions from Mr T. Emery to sell by public auction, at kis iremlses, ono house from oorner of Hobson and victoria-streets, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, aa folio ws-Tables, Chairs, Couches. Carpets, Oilcloth, Crookery and Kitchen Uten sils. Bedroom—Double Bedstead, Spring Mat rass. Bedding, Chest Drawers. Dressing Tables, Looking Glass, Washstands and Ware, &c., &c. Sale at \% IS. sharp, RICHARDSON" & CRAWLEY, Auctioneers, 81, Queen-street. ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, At 11 o'clock. 'CHRISTMAS PtfESENTS! NEW YEAR GIFTS! IN ELECTRO-PLATE, VASES, FIGURES, ] -■;,,.'. WORKBOXES, CKUETS,.'; ALBUMS, ■ _ : ' .. _ &&!. . &0., ;'. *o. : ■ No Reserve. ■ ; GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructiona to cell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, THE BALANCE OF ELECTRO-PLA.TE. VASKS, FIGURES, CRUETS, ALBUMS, WQRKBOXES ■I" &C, &C, &C. . The above Goods are those not offered at the Furniture Sale. ■ ■■•■.:■ WILLIAM VAILB] IJOHN BIPPOK VAILK MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. W. & J. R. VAILE IX^ILL SELL by auction, at 11 o'clock, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ■ * TOSS and FANCY GOODS &&, &c», &o. - "■' • W, fip^R YAI^B, . : Auc±'«o»*ei;s, Queen-stvoeti opposite the Sayings Baofc. TUESDAY NOON. 1 PIANO, HQUSE~iOLI> FURNITURE, PLATEDWARE, CUTLERY, GLASS, EARTHENWARE, The Property of a Gentleman Leaving Auckland, Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale/ . ; R. ARTHUR. HAS be«n favoured with instructions from a gentleman leaving Auckland to sell by public a,«ct jon on Tuesday next, 12 o'clock noon, at his Mart, Queen-street, • ■■ , HIS SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS. Platedware, Cutlery, Picturcj, &c, Horsehair Suite (9 pieces), Dijiiue Tablo, Sideboard, Cheffoniers. Chesla Drawers; Largo Boiler, Wringing Machine, Dinner ware. Large Mirror; Half-tester Bedsteads, Spring and Hair Mattrass, Carpets, Hearthrugs and Matß, Wardrobe, Meatsafes, Washstand and Tables, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Cutlery, Plated ware, Toilet Glasses, Toiletware, Hand some Taa, and Coffee Service, Lot Superior Bedding* &o t " . ... ■ 'Also.' ■ ~'■'■ ' 'I-'-'' " UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT, PIANO, Household Furniture and Effects, Glass and Earthenware, Opera Glass, Pictures, Books, &c, Portmanteau, Travelling Cases, Largo Flag, Musical Bos, Cooking Utensils, Books, Poles and Rings, Brackets and Sundrien, 2 Boxes Clothing, . , &0., Ac, &C. WEDNESDAY, NOON. CLEARING OUT SALE OF GLASS WARE, FANCY GOODS, CHRISTMAS GOODS, ■ Also, Balance of Sbock of Ironmongery, Removed from Freeman's Bay. R. ARTHUR HAS been favov,r«i with instructions to soli by vaYblie auction, at his Mart, Queenstrest (Hardware Department on the third. $O0T) on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock, !■ 18 PACKAGES OF GLASSWARE. CHINA, &0., CHRMTMAB GOODS, Hand-painted Fruit Services, Flower Pots, Tea and Coffee Sets, Oak Salt Stands, Ruby Salts. Mugs, Candlesticks, Assorted Flower Stands, Cut Glass Decanters, Fancy Glasses. Butter Dißho3, Jugs, Vases, Tumblers. Wine Glasses, &o. , Also, The Balance ot the Stock of Ironmongery, Sen., ' remaining from the Clearing-out Saleat Shops in Patteson-street. Freeman's Bay, ..." ' 100 Boxes Boys' Carpenters) Took, &(;• WEDNESDAY^ 17, ISB4, „ j ■ ■ vAt d2o>'clock noon. ■" <' Bf ORDER OF THE MOBTGAGEE. IMiP.QRTANT SALE OF IEASEHOLD, ;' ■' "; ,i I -"QUEjsn^treetJ ;■ , f. ' ;J i .' '.IN GRANDiPOSIT^)N^'. 0 '' ':•'.■-. i.;^iRANi)ERsoN ' X-.-. ----l-l AS,'been instructed" by the Mditgagse II to'Bell'by public auction as ib^ov©,- LEASE for SO Years: (from 261^' iviy/ii^S), 6t Lot«, Harbour Board Declamation, having 26 feet frontage to Qjnoen-sireet 121 feet to I Qnay-strerit, anu 26 feet to Little Queen- Btreet; of. » rental of £390. for the 'first SO yoaia,. and J3sS3for the balance of the term. Tfijo. fouAclations are laid to Queenrsireet and tittle Queon-streot, and a party wall Is also built the cost of such improvements being fully £400. ■ ;■■•■■".-«.■ : " The rent has been,, paid up to tho Bth of This grand site is splendidly situated at the landing from the Queen-street Wharf,'and is admirably adapted far the building of commo dious shops (tod oiilcos for the use ot the ship ping and general business community. There can be no doubt that as an investment {or subdivision er subleasing, or for immedi ate occupation, there is no site to ooEtp&re with it for position. Terms easy. Particulars at Sale, . \ ';'*; .v AJSOI, TWO GSRANB ALLOTMENTS, situate on tho.Naw North Road, at Moraingaidc, opposite %ha Railway Siation, ohcJi huvinsr frontaces Ot 66 feet, by dopths varyiugfrom 180 to 2fS leet. Fences are ereotcd both front end back, the ground slopes up from the road, and commands a magnificent view of the surround {rig country. • TEerms::£T6 cash;' balance at 1 per bent.for SJyears. ■•■:•.• :■ .• -'■. •• •■ ■•■ t* ;■ ■■>■■*$ % • . - Also,:, ■•. .■ . ~: . ■I&WMARKET.~Lot 13 ot subdivision "of allotmont 22, section i, suburbs of Auckland, with commodious Seven-roomed House, facing and cow .Four-roomed- Cottage, facing Railway-street thereon, erected."-TJ>e allotment has frontages of 111 feet to Railway street, and 20 feet to View-street, andfwill be sold. In pne lot or divided, ■,*» .'perV plan ■~at ,Aufittqh?er> pfUce. ' . , , > 15OSI1*RKS in ;he city of ,AU£ljMtilk



8.0.0A8H.1 . , JB.D.TI II WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 | ■ At 12 o'clock noon, j 111 PONSONBY. PONSONBi'. IjH VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUN | THE RESIDENCE OF 129 MR E. LEWIS, PON3ONUY. (■ B. TONKS ft CO. ill JZTAVE revived instructions to sell, n«a ■*--*•_ Wednesday, December 21, at 12 o'c'.o jyfs THB RESIDENCE AND OKO'JMW IH MR E. LEWIS, Arthur-street, r"J|i BOnby. ljoing Lotß3oußd3l, subdivisi |ffi of Allotment 20,' suburbs of Aiickliu It Iff having a frontage to Arthur Mr.-i-i flffl ■ ; . about li 2 feet. < IB The House U replete with every oonvenlem ■ H II khs and water laid on, and ono of the me «wK magnificent views can be had from (lie baleon ffS| equalling anything to be seen in^our unrivaili >Ii robnrbß. HA Cards to view .may' bs obtained from il I Anolioueora. ■ ||gj THURSDAY, DECEMBER IS, Iffl At 11 O'Ciook. H A PERFECT COLLECTION B JAPANESE CURIOS, BRONZES, T SETS, VASES, PLAQUES, |i BOWLS, CABINETS, &c., &c., "H Collected by a Gentleman who long resided la Vm that Country. ■■■•"';■ ' il ■CATALOGUES 0^ TUESDAY. *-■ B. TONES & CO., if : - . Auctioneers. ■ Jp R. 0. CABtt.l [E. D. TOKKB l| FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, :-■ # At 11 o'clock. i CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS I -I PIA NO S.I ! DI A ROS ! !;' I Black and Gold, Walnut, and Iron-framed >■ , PIANOS. .. |: I Upright Grand and Full Grand PIANOS. 'I By the moßt Celebrated English and German j 1 ■.■■"• .' .-. '' Makers. " I .Tiist Landed, oxLoch Fergus. J . B. TONKS~& COJ, I AuctionoMf. - I 8. 0. OARB.] [B. 1). n-NKII. ■ j WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, . . j . At 11 o'clock. - j OA CASB S NE W PIGS OK BARRELS NEW CURB ANTS Transhipped ex Steamer from Smyrna. .■ | The Figs are especially a Primo Sample. : b. tonkEle co.i .-',.. - ._■ Auctioneers. THUTJSIJAY,~:DECEMBETi~ 18, 7 At il o'clock. ■...'' WHAREHINE, NEAPv PORT ALBERT. AT ARTHUR'S MART. TO be sold by auction at Arthur's Mart,-, ~ - Thursday, December 18, at 11 o'clock, on : - account of death of owner, ALLOTMENT So. 21 (south-east portion), containing 16 aorss of land, fenced. sown iv grass, and planted; together with tho newly- ■■'.; buMt Cottage erected then on, now used as a store; situated about five milea from Port ,;;• Albert; near a good gnmfleld. . > W. B. 000HBAKK] ' |JAB. BACSB TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. . "' BOOTS AND SIiOES, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, BOOKS, CLOTHING, FANCYGOODS.: rriHE Subscribers will soil by auction at _L their Rooms. Qucen-6trcet, on Tuesday, 16thDecember,atlltfclock, s:■•;•.« '■■■ FANC V GOanS, Brooches. Earrings, Dolls, r . Splashers,' Pictures. Music, I'inea, Giuas- Wore, Crockery, -Tools, Lamp?, P.ated- , ware, Teapots, Cruets, CuUery, Boots and ■:■ : fchoeß, Watches, Jewellery, Hooka, Cloth- '- ing, Chintz, Carpet . ■ . ' '.■".■■■: •'■. &«1, ■' ';: ' &0., : &C> ' • ■ Also, uader distraint for Tent, — HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Cheat Drawers, Sewing Machine, Coutii, &c. ! SAMUEL COCHRANB & BON, .; ' ' "Auetlotffeere;' ■ i: •■ • '■ -■ WILLIAM VAILE.] [JOHN KU'ON VAILE. ','\ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. W. & J. R. 'VAILE . WILL sell by auction at their Mart, J Queen-street, opposite Savings Bask, . ' * ■ AN BNGLISH CONSIGNMENT of £200. worth ot.beautiful Oleographs ia haudsoma gilt frames. W. & J. J&. VAILE, r^ ■ 'Auctioneers. ' MONDAY, DECEMBEIt 15. ' ' Messrs' carbines & taylor was \M sell by ancHon on Monday, Dec. 15,- ; ; A General Assortmcßt of Fancy Toys, Cuhtv Gamta, Desks. Ladieß'Bags, Boys Tools, Gents? ' Gold Suites, &c. Drapery—Gontsl Youih&' and '*i Boys' Suits, Hats,"&c. Produce—New Potatoes, -■ Hams and Bacon, Butter. Cheeso, Kt-e lieo£. ; Groceries—Tea, Sugar, Keroaena, Soap, Sec. . -'• WEDNESDAY^ DECEMBER 17. ; MESSRS CARBINES ftTAYLOßivfll."' :i Bell by i~a oa Wedneßdoy, Doc. IJ, •;.;5 600 Lots o? Choice New and Second hand , : Clothlntt, comprising Ladies" Kohes. Dresses in Stuffii, rrints, Muslin, 'Piijiie, Ball Uroases. " Caoxja, Jackets, Uata (trimmod and uutrimraei), Menß Tweed Trousers. Coats, Hata, Vests. Boots. &C., Ties. Skirta, Polonaises, &o. TUESDAY, »ECEMBER 2S. ./PiiELU*J3N"ARY; NOTICE, [Mubsbs RICHARDSON & OKAWLEY HAVE, been favoured with iustinctions fromthoßet'.HnrrtpiiieyDavies whoiß leaving the colony.to Se^by Tublf c "Auctioi), on his premises. Kmlly .glacis. Sliortland-street, Dn the above date, \ ■ ~ . r . ~' : ... The wholo. 03 Ws HOUSEHOLD iFUIiN^ .TUKSand FFF.KCTS. P.ustheTjpartimiiftrg in fiiluro ndvirLiscmoiitst :5 RICHARDSON A^D CRAWLEY; ;'' ■ ';*.'■ -.' ;?i ".j.. "■. Auctioneers, - . ' ■' " r - ?** Qoßol*^**B **' ■ - TUESDAT?, »EOEMBE» i 6. . IMAMOND JEWELXERY. GOLD AND sFIVER-IVATCIIES. I. w. doWden ■ WILL eeH by auction, at IS o'clock on : Tuesday next. 16th inst., ALABGE ASSOBI'MENT OF FIRST-CLASS ' DIAMOND JKWALLERy, ,;GOLD ■WATCHES, &c, &c. ■~ . . ■„ ; W.. DOWDEN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 19,, 1■ ■■' ■1V AT SOON." BY ORDER OF TBS, SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS., AT SIBBIN'S MARtT, QUEEK-STJIEEK. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTSAT y'; NORSPHCOTS, ttiree>ttiiutos' walk fronK v; "' the Wharf, udjoining tiro resfdenae of G. N.: <"'' Brasagx, Esq., and opposite Captain Slattery'a : new Dwelling-house, being Lots 22, ia, *2, and ■ 4J, (Wft. x.lS2fr. asoh. -Nos.^23 and 42ar« Corner Allotmento. WILL BE: LBABBD FOB a YEARS. ,-KaV vajuo; w:ll,ba given for the houses at the end of the lease. GEORGE . SIBBIN. AugOc^^^M