AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Mint •Mr Thos. Morrin. Vice-Proaidont: pr?3Ln Kirkwood. Stewards: Mofara A. K. Mr ,J< * T Rubbcll, J. H. M. Carpenter, H. P. Taylor, £ £ on , ia it o y, Thoß. Williamson, R E. PS"B Mitchelson. M.H.R.H. W Render liaac^irnol Dawson, and mombera of tho Corn s'": „ludße: Mr Thoa. Morrin. atarter: *ltt< tfhria Stephens. Treasurer: Mr John ' V! hall Clerk of Scalea: Mr F. W. Marks. #M£„f Courao: Mr J. Chad wick. Handi- r Cffmr=MrJ.O.Kv°tt.

feus usually pleasant Spring Meoting under the auspices of the Auckland Racing Club la taking i^laco at Ellorslio as we go to tfrees. The weathor is boautiful, and the » eoing" very good. Thero aro about 3,000 ■resent. i. ... stakes of lOOsovs, with a sweopitake of to go to aocond horse. Weight for mo For 3-year-olds and upwards. Ono mile. xn W Howard's br m Woodnymph, by MMue'ket-Sylvia, 4yrs, Bst 21b (T. if-W Robertson's b m Mitvaillouse, svrs>t 121b (Hope) ... 2 ifrW K. Carter's blk g Rewi, aged, Bst 131b (Wattie) 3 Also ran: Rob Roy (agod, Bst 31b, Hodson), L onel (3yrs, 7st 91b, G. Laing), St. Michael nvrs 7st Gib, Hickoy), Lioness (3yrs, 7st 4lb, G. Williams), Empress (3yrs, L, 41b, Durston). Cinderella and Capella were scratched. Betting : G to i Mitrailleuse, 3 to 1 lioness, 4 to 1 Empress, ii to 1 Woodnymph, 7to 1 the others. Lioness was first away, and sho led tho field till tho cutting was reached. Hero Mitrailleuse wont up, and got on terms with tho filly, Rowi boing third. The others tailed off. A good race home ensued botwoon tho trio, until the distance post was reached, whon Woad- M mph shot out from tho ruck, and won cleverly by half a length. Time, lmin. 4858 C. Totalisator dividend, £6 10s.

HiNDioAP Hurdle Race of lOOsovb, with a dJJeOpßtakea of Saovs each to go to seco -d _____ Over 8 flights of hurdles Twomi i.. jfrJ. Lennard's eh g Shotover, aged, 108t2Ib(Rae) ... ... .... 1 Ut W. K. Carter sb g Alarm, aged, 10st 71b (Goldsmith) 2 Mr B. Peck's br g Nata, aged, lOst 51b (Fiewin) 3

Sit horses started. Also ran:—Woodpecker, Hat 21b; Minuet, lOst ti• Caoutchouc. 93t 51b. Botting: 2to 1 Shot nrer 3 to 1 Ntrata and Alaric, 5 to 1 tho others. Minuet got away first, but waa soon collared by Neata. Woodpecker ran last from start to finish At the stand Ngdta led, Alaric second, and Shotover thir.i. Ngata cnt out the running- till tho cutting waa reached, when he and Alaric raced to the top stretch, shotover was called on hero, and, gradually mining on hia opponents, camo away oppoaite §,« old stand, won easily by half a length. Timo, lmin B|aec. Dividend : £115s.

Welcome Stakes of loOsovs, added to a sweep stakes of 35078 each ; second horao to receive 20bovs. and third horbp s=ovb out of the stakes. For 2-year-olds. Colts, Bst 51b; fllles, Bst. Five furlongs.

Mr D. McKinnon's b g Scot Freo, by by Sterlingworth—Dainty Ariel mare, Bst(Wilmot) Mr J. Balmain's b f Reproach, by Fitz hercules-Slander, Sst (J. Thorp) ...

Mrs Lushington's b f Lady Norah, by Musket—Steppe, Sst (W, Stone) ... 3 Also ran: Petroleum by Cadogan—Pet roleuse, Bst 51b (G. Williams), Green MonntbyAnteros—Lady Mary, Sst(Heaton) Cremorne by Cadogan—Miss Laura, Sst 51b (Durston), Tamona by Musket—Moonlight, (Ist (T. Taylor), Ricochet by Musket— Erycina, §st (Hickey). Britannia by Stor lingworth-Clipper was scratched. Betting: 3to 1 Reproach, 4 to 1 Lady Norab, 7 to 1 Green Mount and Scot Free, 8 to 1 the others.

Tamoann was the first to get on hor legs, but after 50 yards had been traversed, .Reproach got on terms with hor, rest of the field in a cluster, Reproach, Petroleum, and Scot Free in close attendance, and a great race ensued, Scot Freo just managing to get up in last lew strides, and suc ceeded in gaining tho judge's verdict by a neck. Time, lmiu 6soc. Totalieator divi dend, £17 Os.

The Prince op Waies Handicap of ISOsovs. added to a sweepstakes of 3aovß eaoh, Becond horse to reoeive 20bovb, and third horao saovs out ot the stakes. For 3-year-olds and up wards. One and a miles miles. Cinderella 1 Woodnymph 2 Sirßedevere .. 3

THE C.J.C SPRING MEETING.

ANOTHER MU.-KET VICTORY.

(bi telegraph-owx correspondent.)

Christchurch, 10.30 a.m. .The weather ia glorious for to-day's meet ing, and the town 13 flooded with visitors. The New Zealand Cup will be run at 2.45 There will probably be 17 starters. Lady Emma is first favourate, but lovel money is offered on the field against any four. Riccarton Racecourse, This afternoon. Thb Sprino Hurdle Rack Handicap, a aweepstakeß ot obovs each with 200aovs. added j second horse to receive oObovb, and the thirdhorao 20aovs trom the stake. Minimum waight 9at; over eight flights ot hurdles. About two miles. A, H, Barron's gr g Director, aged, lOst 21b 1 P. Murphy's eh g Marquis, aged, lOst • 71b ... 2 6. Rutherford's eh h Master Agnes, 5 yrs, 12st 101b 3 Eleven horses started, and a grand raco earned. The Free Handicap, a sweepstakes of Sbovb. each, with 200sova added; second horse to re ceive SObovb, and tho third horse 20sovs from the stake. Ono mile. Soudan 1 Spade Guinea 2 Sediment 3

A very close finish. Elovon started. I fl'ho following started:—Stephenson's Tairoa, 6jra, 9st 111b; Stead's Marion, 1 yrs, Bat 81b; Butler's Talebea er, 1 jtb. Sat lib; Hammond's Rocket, 6 yrs. 7at 121b; Cutt's Water Kinjc. 1 yra. Ist 71b; Valinnce's f?avage, aged, 7st 71b; Rendle'fl Puck, i yrs, 6at 71b; Martin's Soudan, 3 yrs. 6at 131b; Lauce'a Sediment, C yrs, fet, Wild's Athol Daisy. Cst 61b, Stathhorne'a Bpade Guinea 3yrs, 7st 71b. At the start wnioh waa good Boudan and Marion went away with lead closely followed by Rocket and Salvage At the turn into the straight, Soudan came sway, and from the distance, and had his own way to the post. Sediment and Spade Guinea had a great fight for second place, which was won by the latter. Time, lmin. 15_V3ec. Totalisator: Inside, £2 shares, £12; outside, £1 hares, £8 9s.

The Hew Zealand Cup, a handicap sweep stakes of 20aov8 with l.OOOsovs added; second horse to receive 200bovb, and the third horse lOOsovs from the stake. Two miles.

MrR, Ray's b c Fußilado, by Musket— Wai-i-ti, 3yrs. 6st 71b 1 Mr P, F. Tancred's r h Administrator, 6yrs, 8t lib 2 MrG. G. Stead's br c Lochiol, 4yrs, 7st 121b 3 All the horses entered on tho cards started — seventeen — making a pretty held. Before the start, Poet bolted, »nd went three times round the courso. He was, however, started. Tiger Tia was left at the post. Captain Webstor got away first, and led past the stand a length ahead of Nelson. Passinc Cotte'e, Captain Webstor still held Us own, Leon next, Alpine Rose close OPi Administrator and Fusilade handy. Running along the back stretch Leon went to the front, and Captain Webster to the inside. At Ford's the order was— Minerva, Captain Webstei, Nelson, Ad mintratbr, and Wapiti well in front w the order named. At the six fur long post, Captain Webster led again. Nelson handy. Going in the straight there W a set-to between Nelson and Adminis trator, who drew away, Nelson collapsing. Jfnsllade and Hermitage were then close «P, Lochiel coming fast on tho outside At m distance the whips were at work on them «Ii and Fusilade, getting his head in front, won a good race by a length from Ad v? IBtlator> Lochiol third ; Hermitage, flelßOn, and Captain Webstor in the «aer named. Sou-wester and Lady mp_s_ were [___ near i y _\\ t h e way. Time, ™»n. 37Jsec. Totalisator dividend, £2 wares £38 Ca, outside, £9 2s, £1 shares.

THE PETANE RACES.

Another Musket to the Front.

(BY KLEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. , . The Petane races took placo yesterday. ■ The following are tho results : « Maiden Plate.—Gipsy, 1 ; Silence, 2. tfUUDLES.-Denbigh, 1; Paugh-a-ballagh .; ? .,2iAsßegai, 3. fBTANE Cup.—Douglas's Waitiri, by ■ MwHl;Herculaneum,2. fttiscE op Wales Stakes.—New York, 1. Unstina, 2. S 4 IUb AKWt TER Handicap.—Christina, 1 ;

Another Case of Embezzlement. '•' teJS?l^ thiß day.-Bland, the repre- Si Ye ,ero of Stewart, Dawson, and Co., Z ?!. ha 3 abeconded to Melbourne. A ' daf»l *• 8 been iseued for bis arrest. His ■ aifl tIODB are over £500. A principal of a«wm arrjyed toe ty the Rimutaki.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(special to press association.)

(Received November 10.) Another Loan. London, November 9.—Tho Melbourno Harbour Trust loan of £50,000 at i_ pet cent, has been placed in tho market. A minimum has been fixed at £101 ; tenders will bo opened on the 17th inst.

[REUTERs TELEGRAMS,]

(Recoived—lo, 1.15 p.m.)

Tho Governorship of Now South Wales.

Sydney, this day. Hia Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus and family left yestorday evening for Mel bourne, whoro they will be tho guests of Sir Harry Loch for a short timo prior to their departure for England. Ponding tho arrival of Lord Carrington, the adminis tration of Govornmont will bo in the hands of Sir Jas. Martin, Lioutenant-Govornor of tho colony.

ALLEGED PIRACY

Frederick Maddocks, charged at Sydney with piracy, has beon committed for trial,j'

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

After tho rain had cleared off a little yes torday afternoon, the jumping contest tock place. Thoro wero fivo competitors. As Mr Tonks, on To Arohn, and Mr W. Paul, on Melroso, proved a tie, thoy decided to

divido the stakes. About 3 o'clock, a largo (ire was kindled, which was successfully operated upon by tho Harden Star Gron ades imported by Messrs T. and S. Morrin. Later on, Messrs Reid and Grey had a small portablo ongine at work cutting and fillins chaff. b h

During tho aftornoon, the following special prizes wero awnrdod :—

Best Shod Roadster,—Mr Georeo Geach Ist; Mr T. Rowe. 2nd.

Best Shod Draught Horse. -T. Rowo, Ist John Ros», 2nd.

Best Milking Cow .to be in Iked in pre sence of a member of thnCommitteo at 9a.ro. on the 7th, and at 8 p.m )-Thero were six compet ing cows: Mr T. Paton's Beauty. Mr Paton's Hardy, Mr Paton's Molly, Mr J. Lonnard'a Lucy, Mr Lennard's Strawborry. and Mr R. Hall's Lady, 'i hey wero nil milked nt nino o clock on Saturday mornir^, and again at six o clock on Saturday evening, and tho milk ob tained at th-j last milking was submitted to Mr. J. A. Pond for ayalysis. He gave in his report yestorday, showing that, the milk ho received

from the several competing cowa showed the richest milk ho ever saw, and also tho poorost on record obtained from a healthy cow. The palm of victory was given to Mr Lennard's caw Strawberry.

Best Fresh Butter, in rolls, with and with out salt.—Mr John Allen, Hillside, Pukokohe, obtained the prize presented by the London Dairy Co.

Best Mammoth White Braiima.—Mr Doan obtained tho silver cup presented by MrA.G. Bartlett.

Best 10 Sfeei- fitted for export freezing trade. Tho silver cup presented by the New- Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agoncy Com pany was awarded to tho Waikato Land As social ion.

Best Shorthorn FuLL.-Waikato Land Association's Cadmus. Ist.

Best Hebei-ord Bull. -Now Zealand Stud ComDony's Roebuck, Ist.

Best Shorthorn Cow ou Heifer.—New Zealand Stud Company's Boriha. Ist. Best Hemekord Cow or Heikkr.—New Zealand Stud Company's Graceful, Ist.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1885



Personal WILLIAM HARLAND', who arrived from Dunedin on Monday, please com mnnicato with A. Major, oppositePitt-st. Baths. fTIHE Porson who took 2 Grey Goslings JL from Somersot Place, Howe-street, on Monday, is requested !to retnra them to Mra Furlong. Somerset Placo, oil'Howe streot. ■VTrOLKK'S Sciinai'PS—Keep it always inlho T ' house, and then you will have a friend in time of need. Meetings. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 151, K.0.-Tho Regular Monthly Communication will bo hold in the Lodgo-room, Freotnaaons' Hail, Princes-street, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Visiting Mark Brethien are Invited. By command of iho W.M. THOS. W. KITT. P.M., Sec. "VTOUNG MEN'S MEETING THE LA6T MEETING 7n THE PRESENT BUILDING. THIS (TUESDAY) KVKNING, AT 7.30 LECTURE HALL. V.M.C.A. COME! YOUNG MEN. COMB! AUCKLAND WAITEMATA BOAT ING CLUB. A General Meeting of the above Club will bo hold in tho Clubrocm of the Wnitomata Hotel TO-MORROW EVENING, the llth inst., at S o'clock sharp. Every member Is requostod to be present. CARL ________ Ju.s.. Hon. Soc. AUCKLAND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Tho Annual General yeoting of tho above Society will bo held on WEDNESDAY. Novem ber 11, at Moßßrs Broomholl and Co.'s Premises, Shortland-street, at 8 p.m. Amateur Photographors interested are cordially invited to attend. J. EDWARDS, Hon. Sec. FLICKERS' UNION. Ths next Mooting of the abovo Union will be held at tho Working Men's Club TO MORROW (Wednesday) ot 7.30 sharp. EALANDIA CHAPTER No. 197, S.C. —Tho Mark and Excellent Lodges of the Chapter will hold Meotingß TO-MORR'IW (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.30. Business: Installation of officers. Visiting companions invited. By ordor.—Alfred Kidp, S.E. XTOBSON-STREET CUTTING. A Public Meeting of all thoso interested In having Hobeon-streot cut to au easy grade will be held in St. James's Hall on WEDNESDAY, lltn instant at 7.30 p.m. All Property-ownerß in Pitt and Hobsonsls. are specially requested to attend. S'~UTRO GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). In pursuance of Clause 81 of " Tho Companies Act, 1882," a General Meeting of tho share holders of tho Sutro Gold and Silver Mining Company (Limited) will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Queen- Btrcet. Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the llth November. 18-5, at 2 p.m. In accordance with Clause 61 of tho Company's Articles of Association, all tho Directors on this occasion will retire, and Btand for re-election. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 3rd November, 1885. -VfBWMARKET WESLEYAN JJI CHURCH. A PUBLIC HOME MISSIONARY MEETING Will bo held in tho above Churoh TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, At Half-past Seven. MR MCARTHUR WILL PRESIDE. Addresses will bo delivered by Revs. 8011, Bavin, and Fellows. All are invltod. IVfEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT 1> AND STORAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Annual Genoral Mooting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at thoir Offices (reclama tion). Railway Wharf, on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, at 11 o'oloek. forencon, to receive the Hopori, and Balance-sheet for 12 months ending 30th June, 1885; and to Elect two Directors in the place of A. Bull, Esq., and Sir Fredonok Whitaker, who retire by rotation, but aro eligible and offer themselves for re-election; also, to Elect an Auditor in the place of John Milne. Esq., who retires but offers himßOlf for ro-electlon. ARTHUR BULL, Chairman. T7IIGHT HOURS' DEMONSTRATION. General Committee will meet at Working Men's Club on FRIDAY, 13th inst., 8 p.m. Business: Election ot Officers. W. SPENCE SIMPSON, Secretary^ ~ ..*»*.. TT~TC.B.S., AUCKLAND PSSKS XX» BRANCH. No. 81. -A WMi: Spocial Meeting will bs held in .ttie Wm usual place, at 8 p.m., WEDNM.B -%\W DAY, Nov. 18 (ordinary meeting Dttfi. nicht). Bußineaa: Consideration of IP Delegates' Report, and formation of District Board for the wholo of New Zealand.-. Membors absent without apology will be fined. _P KEARNEY. Secretary. NION OIL, SOAP;~AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual General Meeting of the Share i. ?°f„t ihß Union Oil, Soap, and Candle ?.° !i" \l Silted? W° 1 be 'held at the Office of Mrmiohn JßatKei '93. Queen-street, Auckland, en fiivmi?\Y.ihe i 10th November instant, at lW BCu S fne"s° CTo no recolvo Direct^' Report and SStsrS§lisSiS_ 'X''Si«.V.,KK,K,»..^ 4K Socretary. WANTED. 3 Men to work in freezing Storage <*>• (limited),



Wanted. WANTED, young Man to drive grocer'i cart.—Apply H. Row, Victoria st. WANTED, at once, good Tailor to taki chargo of work-room.—Address at Stai Office. W~" ANTEbnifrt-ciMß~Coat",~ Trousers and A'cat, Makers.—New Zealand Twoec Coinuany. Tailors. Shortland-Bttcot. WANTED, 50 good Men for the Thames Hikuatia Railway contract.—Apply 01 tho works to Laxkln and O'Brien. WANTED, a Painter.—Apply to Geo Allen, cornor of Nelson und Bercstord streets. TXT ANTED, a Kitchen Man.—Apply tc TV Mr Martin, Victoria Dining Roomß next to Montague's, Queen-Bt. WANTED, a smart Boy.-J. \V. Kent. Butcher, Mount Eden Road. WANTED, a strong, activo Lad tc carry Parcols.-William It. Bridgman, Draper, Upper Queen-atrcot. TVTANTED, a smart Boy as Messenger; T T oae who knows tho town well.— Apply Star Jobbing Room. WANJED, two smart Lads, about 14 years of age.—Apply al QlcdhiU'a Cor dial Factory. Wellesley-st. WANTED, Young Lady Apprentices to Drapery anu Millinery; alao Im provers.—J. 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WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant Girl, between 17 and 18.-Apply Mrs Garry, 10, Lowor Hobson-street. ~\J_T ANTED, for rospoctablo single Mm, V T middle-aged roapectable Person as Housekeeper; good homo for her service; no salaiy.—Apply "-Singlo," Star Ofllce \X7ANTED, by Married Couple, with T T two childron, Two Furnished Rooms, with use o( kitchen.—Address M.C., Star Olllco. WANTED, Waitress, Housemaid (hotel! town). Second Cook, Housekeeper (hotol), General (His, Giaborne), Genoral (To Aroha, 15s), Housemaid (hotel), Waltor, Kitchen Man, Gene rals (Kllnralle, Ponsonby, North Shore, Wark worth), Woman Cook, and several othors,—lira Elaraore's. WANTED-William] Harland, who arrived from Dunedin on Monday, please communicate with A. Major, opposiio Pitt-street gathg. WAM'ED, Four Respectable Boarders, terms, 18b washing included.—Apply Mrs Primrose, Abcrerombie-etreet. WANTED, two Qentlomen Boarders ; comfortable homo,- torms moderate.—Tho Misses Clarke, Kyber Pass Road, opposite Arawa-Btreot WANTED, 2 or 3 respectable Boarders ; terms moderate; comfortablo home — Apply Mrs Cavanagh, second house, top Vin cent-street. WANTED TO LET, Detached Room, with flreplacj, to singlo man.—Apply Mrs Davidson, Marmlou-»treot(Upper Queen st.) I*7 ANTED, Buyers of Meat at following T T Prices : Beef and Mutton from 1J por lb; Beef Sausages, 3d; Pork Sausages, 4d. Small Goods of all Descriptions Fresh Daily.—J, Fobs and Co.. Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, Purchasers of Vasos. Lustres, Dinner or Tea Setß China, Glass, Winos, Tumblers, Dishes, Sugars Creams, Butter or Fancy Glass to bco Goodson's London Arcade-Stock. TITAN TED, Purchasers of Watches, v t Clocks, Jewellery, Stationery, Cutlery, Electroplate Fnnoy Goods, Toys, Lolls, Games, anil tho Novelties found in Goodson's London Arcade. WANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand Dray Tor Tip Cart; must bo cheap.— Apply, stating price, " A.R.P.." Stab Olllco. WANTED, a Purchaser for tho fast sailing 23-ton Pleasure Yacht Maud, coppered. Ballast. Bails, and all gear new nrd complete; also, Dingy and Moorings. P.ice, __- Apply W. Llnd, Dcvonport. WANTED, Tenders for Doublo Chim ney.—Apply H. Hall, Kybor Pass. Newmarket. ANTED, 1,000 Working Men to toko Fivo Shares each in the Auoklatd Uo-oporatlvo Drapory and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) -Applications to G. W. Renshaw, Secretary pro lem., caro S. Cooir.bca and Co. . VfITANTED, Now Arrivals to inspect tho VT Varied Stook of China, Glass, and ffi'.rthenwaro, at Wileoa's. 267. Qucon-street. Unequalled valuo in Breakfntt Services, Toa Sets, Dinner Service:!, and Toilet Ware.—Note Ihoaddreaa: Wilson's. 267. Qucoustroet. oppo site J.'utllo'B Phonographic Booms. Ttf ANTE D SEE N - tennis "Rackets. ti La ge assortment of new shapes.— Charles Kolfoy and Co.. 120, Quoen-strcct, VTTANTED SEEN—Tho New Squaro Ti ShapoDinnor Services, the most tastoful Tea Se's and the cheapest Breakfast Services in Auckland, at Wilson'a. 2G7, Queonatree'. \\7 ANTED SEEN—Tho Splondid Selec- T v tion of Goods at R. Lyo'a Housekooper'n Bazaar, Victoria-atreot Weat, under old " Obaorver" OfHco. live doors from Quoen-Btreot. WANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Curds. Kclsoy's New Cards should be seen early.—Cbarlea Kelsey and Co., 12D, Queen-atrcot. WANTED SEEN -The «ew Goods, ex Kalkoura, in Goodson's Quoon-stroot Window. Sterling Silver Jewellery, Eloctro platod-Cruets, Cutlory. Sec. and 110 varietios of Pocket Knives. WANTED SEEN— Christmas Cards— Kolaoy's new Chriatrnaß Curds aro, if possible, ovon moro boautiful than thoso of last year. Shown in senarato room. Should bo seen early.- Charles Kelaoy and Co., 120, Qucon-Bt. WANTED UNDERSTOOD—In conse quence of expiration cf lease. Great Kcductiona In tho Prlcos at Goodson's London Arcado aro now made. You will offeot gnat saving by purchasing there. WANTED KNOWN—Short Lengths and Job Lots of Timber 5s per 100.- Now Zealand Timber Co. (Limited). ANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans, Karangahape Road, is now Clearing his Winter Stook of Women's and Children's Boots and Bhoea at a considerable reduction. ANTED KNOWN—The balance of Metcalfe's new Muaio reduced to 3d to make room for tho now lot coming from homo. —Metcilfo. foot of Wakefleld-strert. WANTED KNOWN-That I am making Mosglel Suits at £3 15s. All goods ahrunk. Fit and stylo guaranteed.—R. Stow, 86, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN-Metcalfe's is tho cheapest hou39 in Auckland. See hls aooordians nt 1b 6d and 3s 9d each ; also tho larga lot of books at tho door all at 91 each. WANTED KNOWN —In Jewellery, Kelsey nnd Co. Btill keep only Real Gold and Real Silvor; no imitations.—Charleß Kolßoy and Co., 120, Quoen-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN-That the choapest China, tho cheapest Earthenware, and tho cheapest Gla6B aro to bo had at Wilson's, 207, Quoen-Btreot. A visit will provo this. W~ ANTED KNOWN-Goodson's Lon don Arcade contains tho largest and cheapest Stook of Fanoy Goods nnd useful Artlcloo in tho Colony. Trade motto, " Small profits and qulokreturnß." ANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, Kelaoy and Co. still keep only roal gold and real silver—no imitations on the promises, consequently everything guaranteed.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—The Cheap Sale at Birmingham Arcade (late Coup land's Store), Queen-street, is a great auoceaa, and tho atoofc is fast being cleared; a few weeks longer at such slaughtering prices will olear off tho stock, and the opportunity of such cheap goods will bo gone. Call and Bccuro aomo of the bargains. , WANTED KNOWN-The Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcade (late Coup land's Store), Quoon-atrcot, is a great su.-cess, and the stock is fast being cleared ; a few weoks longer at such slaughtering prices will cloar off tho stock, nnd the opportunity of Buch cheap goods will bo gono. Call and aecure some of the bargains. WANTED KNOWN.-The Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcade (lato Coup land's Store), Queen-street, is a great suoceßS, and the stock fast being cleared, a few weeks longer at Bueh slaughtering pricea will clear off tho ntock, and tho opportunity of auch cheap goods will be gone. Call and secure somo of tho bargains. WANTED Known—Advice Gratis to persons Bulferiug from Rheumatism, Solatioa, Lumbaeo. Neuralgia, Gout, Asthma, Contraction of tho Muscles, Paralysis, Deaf ness, Affections of tho Eyes, Spinal Complaints, and Skin diseases. Cures quickly effected by consulting Mr Wooding, High-street. Seventy five per cent, of persons treated have been cured by outward application. Consultation free. WANTED- KNOWN.—A Grand Suc cess. 5 per cent, paid on £500 at Eaton'a Co-operative Stores, corner Hobßon and Cook streets, first month. Jubl arrived 50 cases Cur rants. 4jd por lb; 100 boxes Sultanas, (id lb: 1 ton Keilor s Orange and Lemon Peel, Is per lb; 50 boxes Prime Muscatels, Ib. Coupons issued with each purchase, however small. All pur chasers share in the profits. Dividends once In every month. W~ANTED KNOWN-That Munro and Milllgan roapecttully request their Cuatomora and intending Patronß. to favour them with their Orders for Tailoring for the coming holidays aa soon aa posaible, as a heavy influx of orders a week or two previous to nbrißtma3 lest year compelled them reluctantly io lic-'ine many, which, if Klven earlior. they would havo been able to execute, and have prevented disappointment. ipSTANT-ED KNOWN. — Hams-Hams V? Hams.-Ovor2'Jo Canterbury Hams, 9& lb. Guaranteed thoroughly sound. Money returned if not as represented. Local Hams Gd and 7d l 1); prime Cantorbury Bacon, .8d lb; ccod Local Bacon, guaranteed, 6d; prlmo Bacon, rather fnt, 4d lb, guaranteed; prune Factory Cheese, both old and new, 6d lb; good Chnese. 3d and 4d lb; best Fresh Butter, 8d; Salt ditto. 4d and 6d. All Purchasers Share In Pioflts. Dividends once a month.—Co-operative Stores, oorner Hobson and Cook-streets.



a Youth. — G. Hulme - T| Butcher, Queen-street. 3 \I7ANTED, a steady respectable Man 0 II Youth for horse, garden work, &c. ---_ Apply at Stab Oillco. i X\TANTED, a good Gonoral Servant 11 refcronce required.—For addtoa appl; thia ovening to Mr M. Carr, Bootmaker, Vie I tori.q-Btreet West. WANTED, a Good General servant must bo ablo to cook. — Apply Mr, _ Dod;<o, Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobaon-street. ANTED, a Respectable Girl about l" or 15 to make herself generally useful. . Apply to Star Dining Rooma. WANTED, Gonerals, Housemaids Waltreßsoa, Nureogirls, Assistant, (Good Wageß), Btiahmen, Firewoed Cutters ' Young Man for conntry.—A. McLeod, 7, Queen Btreet, or St. Mary'B Road. 1 \K7ANTED KNOWN.-To whom itmaj ¥ V concern.—£loo Roward it provon that w< 1 do not Bell aschoap, orchoaper, than any houat , in Auckland in tho following lines:—New Pota toes, 121b for 18 ; Onions, 121b for Is; Vogetablei givon away; Apnloa, 3d lb; be-t Crystal!ioc i Sugar, 3d ; good Yellow. 2d ; 50 Flour, guaran teed, is Gd: 25 Ommeal, 2o Gd: Soap, Id, or 2 bara7}d;BluoMott!cd,7d; Candles, GJd; Wax do. 10.1; lib tina Honey. Od. or two tins for lOd Corn Flour, lid porllb packot, or 2 paokots foi Sd; Salad Oil, Gd; Sardines. 5d per tin: Salmon, Gd and Sd ; Digby Cheeks, Kippered llcrringß, Yarmouth Bloaters. Herrings, in Fennell sauce and other kinds, 8M por tin, guaranteed ; Lemon Jelly, Od ; Hobart and Nelaon Jama, Od per tin, or 5b Od per doz; Dates, Id lb; Wax Matches, large tin boxoa, 1b Od por doz; fresh Herrings, (id per tin ; Potted Moata, both plain and devilled (a grand aßaortmcnl). 3 tins for Is: Milkmaid Milk, 3d per tin; Two Plugs Tobacco, 9d; Lollioa, 5Jd lb; a blond of Indian and China Tea for la Sd per lb. equal to anything sold at 2s Gd nnd 3s any whoro; n really good tea for 1b 3d nnd lsGrt per lb; Rico, 61b for 1b ; Treaclo, 2d per lb; Honey In bulk, 3d lb; Preserved Glngor, 9d lb; and othor lines equally as cheap, at Katon'a Co-oporntivo Storcß. Hobson and Cook-strcela. All purchasursßharcin tho profits. Dividend ill at Wodnosdnyjn the ii'j)nth._ _ Yjf^ANTED KNOWN-That""R.""Tnde * » hopo hue Just opened a Shipment ol Gaenllors and Gp.h Brackets, and Is now Belling them at prices never equalled (or cheapness. Also, cplonnld value in Electric Bell and Watei Fittings, and oil requisites of the trado.—Note the Address, Welloaloy-Gtreot, opposite tht Onera Houso. AVT AN" T "E D ~K"N O W N. ARRIVED-Tho 'NEW STOCK for tho COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Ties, Unibrollaa, Hats (In Straw and Folt), &c., and every description of Hosiery and Underwear, Spooial Line in Boys' Choap School Suita. D. MCPHERSON, Kqrangahapo Road. VVT ANTED KNOWN, J. H. DAYTON, Tailor, ' Viotoria-st. East, Has just oponod NEW TWEBDS from tho fol lowing Markets:— Weßt of England. Scotch, Mosgiel, Oamaru, French, and Gorman; tho choiceat thlnga in Fancy Twerda and Coatings that ever camo to Auckland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at prices rangins: as follows :— A Good Suit for 50a 0,1, ÜBttal £3 10s 6d 00a Od, „ £1 Oafid 009 Cd, „ £1 10s6d TIIOCSKIIS „ 12a 0(1, „ £'1183 Cd „ 15a Od, „ £1 laOd „ 21n Od, „ £1 5s Od „ 22a Cd, „ £1 7s Gd Tho question ia ropeat?dly naked. " How can you aell real Tweeds at such prices?" Sly answer ie t::at 1 purchaso direct from manufac turers, pay a small rent, and do my own cutting. In thia way I save fully 25 por cent., the full bonefit of which I givo to my oustomcrs. N.B.— My system of Cutting ia in itself'a novelty, allowing me to remedy thoso defects caused by tho shoulders being somewhat round, whilo to gontlemen poaaesslng a moderately good figure I can guarantee aporfectllt; making thorn tin admiration of their frienda and tho onvy of tbei rivals. J. H. D ALT ON, Ciiy Tailoring Establishment. Victoria st. Eaat. W ANTED KNOWN. REMOVAL OF AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY. Wo have rcmovod to nur new building in Commerco Htreot (two doors round cornor from former pieniiset). Tho public are respectfully requested to pay us a visit, and thoy will bo fully convinced that wo faithfully perform all wo ndvortiso. Wo have the finest ond largest Btock of Tweeds .and Coatlnga in tho North lalnnd. and a largo Btaff of the most carefully trained labour in tho colony. Our Cutters aro at the head of their profession, aa ia fully at tested by tho hundreds of lhittoring testimonials wo receive. Tho praigo bcßtowou upon us by tho other members of tho trado ia honest and spontaneous, na witness their almost universal desire to Imitate ua. Our pricos havo revolu tionised tho Tailoring Trado, and thoy exclaim in amazement, " How is It done 1" surra to MKAsnr.r. as wholesale rsiCES. BEST CRICKETING TWEED TROUSERS (SHRUNK). 133. Atlwool Suits, 15s; Moegiol Snlt, 55a; Foxo's No. 1 Serge Suit, 55a (this is £1 elsewhere); Worsted Suit. COa: OUR BEST TWEKD SUIT, £g jrjrS gD (Positively the Beat Material In Auckland); Trousers. 13s. Our Trouaera aro suporb—from the Boat Material, 20a Gd. Tho acoptlcal are Bpoclally invited to givo us a call and bo con vinced. All Goodß Shrank. Fit and Work manship Guaranteed. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Merchant Tailors. iMroßTKita, and , Manuitactokrkh. COMMKRCK-STREET Two doors Loin Cuatoma-atroct East, Kualneas Hcura 1 8.30 a.m. to U p.m. i) p.m. on Saturdays. THE LAHGK3T TAILORING CONCERN IN NEW ZEALAND. A MIDDLE-AGED Gentleman, without encumbrance, is desirous oOiny Bituation requiring carefulness and trust; town oreountry. —Addreas Confidence. Star Ofllce. I' 'fiURNISHED APARTMENTS U'anted, 1 lied and Silting Rooms, and uao of kitohen. —State terms. Sec, to 8.M., Star Office. PARTNER wanted (Houso Agency) with £3CO to £sfo; muat bo onorgotic and not afraid of work; knowledgo unnecessary if willing.—•' Waverlcy," Star Ofllce. TD OOMS. — Two Rooms Required by JLVi single Gentleman, who dines in town: very littlo, if any. attendance required; or Board, &c. with family in Parnoll. Remuera, or district.—Pleaso state torms, for pormanency. to^' Domo8," Star Olllce. SHOULD bo in every houso. Stops Cold ia tho Head like magic. Rubini's Special Tincturo of Camphor, or Camphor Pills (Mar shall's); Ib. at all Chemists-. T~AILORS.- Capital Opening for Steady Man in rising Country Town. No othor Tailor in Neighbourhood. — Apply to Mrs Honry'B. Shortland-Btreet. Wolfe's Schnai'l's would not have stood a test of actual trial for half a contury wore it not an cxcellont spirit. To Let. TO LET, a good 4 roomed House, near Queen-Bt.—Williams, Tailor. Viotoria-st, O LET, one of Sandon Villas, Dodwood Terrace. PonsoDby; 5 rooms, gasand water. —Apply W. Hougb. Jervois Road. TO LET, Arawa-street, near Kyber Pass, 7 Rooma and bath room; gas and water laid on.—Apply C. La Roohe, Kybor Pass. r|"10 LET, two new Shops and Dwelling- JL houses, Ss Union-street,—Apply to Edward Bartloy. Architect. TO LET, Two Four-r.iomed Houses in Swanaon-Btroot.—Apply at R. Flnlay's Shop, corner of Swanson and Chapol-Btreets.;; O LET, Collcgo Road, 6-rnomcd House, Rent, only 12s per wook; i?ood position,— H. Partington. Stichbury Buildings. rriO LET, several Rooms, unfurnished ; ■ frontage to Viotorin-stroet.—Apply to J. Adams. Watohmakcr. TO LET, 4 and 5-roomod Houses ; rent, from 8s Od por week.—Apply Mr Field, Grocer, Richmond Road, TO LET, Comforable 4-roomod Cottage, rent, Bs.—Apply M, Johnson, Claronoe streot, oifPoiripalior Terrace. TO LET, a small Cottage, cheap,—Apply next door abovo to R. J. Soustor, Norfolk- Btreot. Ponaonby. TO LET, a 5-roomod Cottago in Goorgo street. Alma Place, oil' Franklin Road ; water laid on ; rent, 9j 6d —Apply J. O'Brien, next door. TO LET, Shop and 4 rooms, opposite Scutt's, Draper, Viotoria-Btreet; ront, 17a. Also,' I-r'oomed Cottage in Graham-street.—M, Carr, Bootmaker. Victoria-street West. O LET, Cottage, 5 rooms, Mount Eden Road; ront, 12a a week.—Apply New Zea land Mortgage, Loan and Discount Bank, High street, next to Atkin'e, Printer. TO LET, newly finished 5-roomed House in Denriison-street. Surrey Hills.—Apply Mr Powell, Tennyßon-Btreot, or to Maloolmson and Co., High-street. TO LET, First-class Grazing and Water, for a few Cattle or horses; securo Fenccß. —App'y to Wm. Colledge, Raoecourse, One hunga. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Jeffero Road, with good water and gas.—Apply to Robert Gibb, Quality Terrace, Franklin Road. PonßQnby. O LET, that old-established Shop, corner Chapel and West Queen-street, oc cupied at present by U. Wonall, Rent, £I.— Apply on the premises. TO LET, in Alma-street, Newmarket, a most convenient 7-roomod Houso; gas, rauore, corner allotment.—W. &J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-Btreet. ._ TO LET, 3 Rooms and Scullery, with brick copper; water laid on; every con venience—T. L. Willoock, cornor of Pitt and Randolph streets. TO LET, a comfortable 6-roomed Cot" tage, gas, city water, pleasant view; near' Hobßon-street—Apply to fi. J. Rlordan, Hob- Boa-Btreet. TO LET, 6-roomed House, 10s 6d ; 5-roomed, 8a 6d; 3-roomed, 6s 6d. good locality all new. Codrington street, beside Arch' Hill Public School.—lnquire 3rd House In Street '.eft Bide. TJ^O LET, splendid Shop and Dwelling in .JL simuis's Buildings, foot of Grey-street; rent very low to a good tenant —Apply to D F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Queen street; TO BE LET, on Leato or Yearly, Farm of 20 Acres, Cottage and Outbuildings, good orohard of about 2 acres, good ran adjacent for cattle; about 3 miles from the Henderson Railway Station, and 13 miles from Auckland; ront, £20 per annum.—Apply Mrs Litten, -Karangahape Road, Newtoa, ,



TO LET, the 2-storied Warehouse, 21, Elliott-street. Key at Rae's, next door, "r rrio be let on Lease, - _______ Those commodious Business Premises in the centre of Queen-street, oloße to tho Bank of ". Now Zea'and, and lately occupied by the New ' Zealand Frozon Meat and Storage Company. ' For particulars apply to .. H. ASHTON & SON, 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. I TO LET, Williamson's Aventio, Sdrfey fi. Hills-Commodious Family Residence, houso replete with every convenience, and con l laining seven rooms and bath-room. - Immediate.possession. Rent low. TO LET, Argyle-street, Ponsonby, House containing serenrooms, fitted with ' nil conveniences ; good view ot harbour: close 3 to tram line; ront only 12a Od per wook, -Apply ; Maloolmson and Co., High-street, Auckland. BREWERY TO LET - A rare opportunity.-To be let for a term of years, the Petono Steam Brewery, doing a ' splendid businoßß. Potone is situated seven 5 miles from Wellington, and is one of the most ' proeporouß and go-ahoad townships in New ? Zealand. Thia Is a chance rarely to be met 1 with ; email capital only required. It ia a sure ; fortune for a business man; illness of the pro -1 uriotor being his Bole oauee for letting it. ; Prinolpalaonly dealt with.—ApplytoCIEDMONDS ■ Petone Brewery, near Wellington, N.Z.; or to Lawrence and O'Farrell, Melbourne. N.B. ■ —The Petone Ales have just been awarded first • prize at Industrial Exhibition, Wellington, TO BUTCHERS.-To Let, top Hobs&n stroet, first-class Butcher's Shop, with all . flttlngß, of the best, block, scales, etc. — Apply • Corn Storo, top Hobson-streot. For Sale. FOR SALE, Cheap, beßt English CountOßS Slates.-J. B. Blaikio, Victoria street. TfiOlt SALE, really oheap, House, 6 JD rooms, Charlotte-street, Eden Torracc; owner going away.—Apply Dowden and Paten, Queen-strcat. OR SALE, or to Lot, Now 7-roomed Concrete Houso, stable and coach-house, close to Mount Albert Railway Station,—Apply VV. J. Sayora Bnlldor, Mount Eden. "CIOR SALE, 2-roomed Cottago, city JD water and large al 'otment. in Manning-st.. off Nowton Road; prico, £115.—Apply John Baron. Manning-street, or on Tram Car. FOR SALE, Allotment at Sunnyeido, North Shoro; level, fenced, with 900 feet frontago to time streets. Prico low. Terms eaßy.—A. Woodrofl'e, Grafton Road. TrtOß SALE (Northcote), Splendid Land Ju en high road; good views; cheap for oash; 5 to 20 acres.—Cottorell and Co., North cote. FOR SALE, first-class new Hansom Cab, Double Seated Buggies and Dog Carts: alao. 2 Second-hand Hooded Buggies W. E. Bißton. Coach Bnildera, Wakeflold-strcot, FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an acre upwards; good 4-roomod Cot togoa and Hardens; aloo, Country Lands, cheap, —A. Bentham, Avondale. OR POSITIVE SALE—Two nico littlo Islands; ono of 50 ocroa; the other, 100 acres first-class land near to Waiheke. Stcamera pass two or throe timos daily; price low.—Apply to John Soppot, Land Agont, 8, Qaeen-Btroot. IJIOR SALE, Pure Langshan Eggs from JS? prize-winners for tlio last threo years also, Rouen Duoks' Eggs from Mr Deal s prize blrda. Price, 10a 6d a sitting of thirteen.—For particulars, apply to F. Stephens, Bootmaker Quecn-atreet. OR SALE (£700), a House of 7 Rooms, built of first-olass timber, and wollflnlßhad, large bath, Leamington range, copper and brick chimnoy in outhouses, concrete paths; gas and wator laid on; overy convenience; within 15 minutes' of Queon-Btroet; allotment, 41 x 120; ea«y tcrniß.—Apply to 250. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain, very convenient Nino-roomed 2-Btory Villa, fitted with bath, gas, and water; coalhouse, fowlhouec, swing, Sec.; within 5 mlnutoa' Quoon-Btreot. Suitable for boarding-house, Bchool. doctor, &c. Prico, .€575; easy terma.—Apply C. Williamson, Land Agont, High Btreet. Ij^ORTSALE, at Ellorslio, a fow Grand tP Building Sites, noar tho Railway Btation; high ground: magnificent viow: soil, rich vol canic clay; adjoins tho boautiful properties of Col. Dawson and Mr Ivoy.—For priceß and par ticulars, apply to Mr MoFarland, Surveyor, Ellorslio, or Geo. Fraser, Control Land Agency, Queen-atreot and Vulcan Lano. Auckland. FOR SALE or TO LET, Wynyard- Btroot, opposite Havolock-atroet, a Com fortablo Groomed Houso, with kitchon, servants' room, pantry and wash-hobso, gas and olty water laid in, copper, oupboards. dresser, wood shed, and fowlhouße. Vory nico garden and large allotmont For further particulars, apply 1). F. Evanß, House, Land, and Estate Agent Til O R SALE. A SUPERIOR FAMILY REBIDENCE, Nowly built, with stable, coaoh-house, and out houses, nearly an acre and a half of ground, planted with well-grown shelter troos, having frontages to two main roads; half a minutes walk from Railway Station, and three and a half miles from town. For particulars apply to JAMES MALCOLM, New Art Gallery. Welleßley-street. jp p Tjl WING TO N, ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE (Established 19 Years). FOR SALE HOUSES, SHOPS. COTTAGEB, FARMS, AND ALLOTMENTS. PRETTY AND SUPERIOR HOUSE, Leamington Road, Mount Eden, G rooms, bay window, Vcnotiaublinda, register grate, kitchen range, lofty roomß, stained glass doors, and many conveniences. This desirable property commands a viow of the Waltakoroi Ranges, aud is adapted for invalids, or others requiring a hoalthful locality. Thero is excellent 'bus ac commodation for threepenny fares. Price, £375 COTTAGE AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, in good position, at Newmarket, for £210, or cash down, £200. This is a bargain. HOUSE AND SS ACRES, oppoaito the pro posed Now Anglican Church, Mount Roskill Road, £1,000. I can offer some Special Bargains in Cottages and Allotments at Rocky Nook. F. G, IwiNGTON. OVELY PROPERTY FOR SALE, in EWINGTON AVENUE, MOUNT EDSN. SUPERIOR HOUSE, Nearly now, and three-quarters of an Acre of VOLCANIC LAND. Price, £750. Inspection Invited. F. G EWINGTON, ESTATE AGENT. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT ROCKY NOOK. I can sell some of tho Choicest Volcanlo Building Sites in this favourite locality at low prices ond on easy terms. Prices from 35s per foot.—F. G. EWINGTON. Estate Agont. I nm permitted to say tho the Owner of the Property can be found at hia roaid'enoe, Rooky Nook, and he will bo hap.py to point out the allotments to intending buyers. \\7" L. MITCHELL, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, Queen-street. TRAMWAY TERMINUS, AVALLACE -BTREET—For Salo, a few magnificent Build ing Allotments, the pick of tho district; good frontago, 200 foot deep. Poßition woll shel tered, sunny and choice; also, good water view. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE—Vory choice position, with rail and 'bus communication. ALBERT PARK—Family Residence for Sale. £10 DEPOSIT—Very cheap Cottage for £280, the balance on weekly payments. £15 DEPOSIT—New 5-roomed Residence on Surrey HIUs Estate, for £300. Houses In all parts of the City and Suburbs. TO BE LET. TO BE LET. New 7-roomed Houso,Mcmnt Eden; ront, 17s 6d Very good Family Residence, Monnt Edenl; rent, 25s Prospect-street, Ponsonby; rent, 15s Good Comer Shop, Ponsonby Road; rent moderate Offices; central position Furnished Houso, Waterloo Quadrant. New Brick Villa Residence. Grand View. FOR SALE—An O'd Established Grocery and Tea Businosß, 111 health compels the owner to retire. Easy terms to a good man, FOR SALE, near Mount Albert-8 Acres at £50. A Bargain. Money Lent on Good Freehold Security. Some oheap Farms and Country Lands for Bale. W. L. mTt"c HELL, LAND AGENT, TTfILLIAMSON A VENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMSON AVENUE, destined to be tho finest street In or about Auckland; also some in other streets, are now fob the first time open »or bale. Terms 1 One-fifth Cash, balance any time within five years. Instalments of £5 and up wards received. Interest, 7 per cent, on unpaid balances. FHnaMjna plan* oan be bad at Offlw, Short- A.LBOABDMAN. Asnt,



AUCTION SALES (town or country; conducted on best terms for vendors. A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement. ; TO LBS, Suburbs, 5 Rooms, lis; 7 Rooms, 10s; 8 Roomß, Ids. City i Choice Residence, 10b ; 8 Rooms, 18s; 7 Rooms, 13s. GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Sale!, on easy terms. Remuera, 25s to 60b ; Mount Albert, SDs to 50b; Surrey Hills, 80s; Takapuna Lake and Scaviews, £60 por acre and upwards. FOR SALE, an Crated Water Machine, com plete and repdy for use. Cheap, or easy terms. Also, first fate little Piano, by Bord, equal to newj price, £20. SHARES bought and sold ti) oMeJv Ko inter ests to clash with clients. A reasonable margin of credit allowed on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry storo close to Queen-Btreet, at Id per ton por week. No charge for receiving and delivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good securi ti jb at current ratos. LAND, Houses, Allotments, Businesses for sale and toleaao. I havo several Bargains for salo on deferred paymont or for cash. viz. :— GOOD STAND, Eden Terraco, opposite Poßt ofllce—ono or more substantial and well-built Shops, with convenient Dwelling attached. Prico. £150. RKNDELL PLACE — 0-roomed House on largo allotmont; £230. Also, 1-roomed Cottage (freohold); £200 ;to beeold on deferred payment system, from 10a weekly, with small deposit. No reasonable ofFor or terms rofused. NORTHCOTE—Two minutes from Wharf, rare chance-New 10 roomed Houae (at coat prico), with overy convenience for a family; largo allotmont, GG foet frontage by a great depth; also harbour frontage, flight of steps to afford opportunity of sea bathing; view sub lime; bracing and healthy position; price, £000; 9 acres, with Gil years' leaßohold, with now building orocted, vastly cheaper than freehold; a bargain.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auclioneor. REMUERA.—Sa lr 18p, oppoaito tho Hall, on Main Roatl, with 9-roomed Houao, stablo. &c.;a splondid site; will be sold a bargain; availablo either for speculation or for gentleman's resi dence. Prico, £1,250.— Apply J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. 1 have numerous other Properties for salo lease, oi exchange In town and suburbs. Several Securities on hand for Sums of £200 to £100 at 8 and ll per cont . J. R. RANDERSON, Auctioneer, Morcnntllo Chambers, Quoen-Btreot. De Jjacy a Gibbon, 21, QUEICN-STREET . (Opposite Firth b Mill), house, land. and estate agents, VALUATORS, ARCHITECTS, CIVIL ENGINEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, &0. MONEY TO LEND ON GOOD SECURITY, BILLS OF SALE, Sec. INSURANCES AT LOWEST RATES. (Tolephone No. 355.) Ivor Sale. t oka— keppel - street, JU/iOv GREAT NORTH ROAD, pro vided with cupboards, kitchen range, &c.; allotmont, 60 feet frontage. A bona fide bargain, on eaßy terms. (27 SYMONDSSTREET, close to the Choral Hall, ft first-class Family Residence of 13 rooms, Inoludlng Kitohen, Pantry, Bathroom, and Servants' Room. Provided with overy con venience ; gaa, city water, and main drainago; largo allotmont; concrete pathß; conservatory, greonhouße, and fine open viow. This pronerty is To Let or For Sale. (180) FARMS— A few choice Farms to be sold very cheap. T f_ TO £25 CASH, and balance by JUO Weekly Payments.—Several Cottages for disposal on tho above advantageous terms. CHEAP CITY ALLOTMENT.—Owner away, haa sent instructions to Bell a pro mlnont. level Building Allotmont in Wollealey streot East; 60 years Leasehold; grand position for warehouße, factory, or bußiness premisep. This wide thoroughfare, leading directly out of Queon-fltroot, will always maintain tlio value of property on both sides, for obvious reasons— increasing traffic, public buildings, and largo businoeß promises already erected. (155) f ry/i/V—HOUSE of 7 Rooms, includ- JLi 4 W Ing Bathroom, largo Kitchen, and Scullery, woll ilniahod, high ceilings, and built of firat-rato material; provided with oupboards, kitchen rango, 3 large tanka, front and sido verandah, stableß, woodshed, and waab houso. Corner allotment, 115 foet frontago, facing 5 roads, high grounds, commanding an extonßlve range of varied Bcenery on all sides; garden woll fenced, ulcoly laid out with a choice selection of fruit and ornamental trees. This property is situated near tho Ponsonby Road. Terma can bo arranged. (143) JffKfiA—CRUMMER ROAD, PON d&OO IF SONBY ROAD.-For Salo, a , superior, newly-crectcd Family Roßidence of 9 largo Rooms, including Bathroom and Kitchon, Built of first-class material, Hall 6 feet wide; Kitchen provided with Leamington range, oup boarda. Binks and othor conveniences; gaa and water laid throughout; concrete paths. Terms: Cash dopoait £50; balanco by arrangement.— Apply Fern Villa, as above, or to— €%A\_ De LACY & GIBBON, '*'* QUEEN-STREET. %__ LAKE TAKAPUNA — Muritai Estate —Ono Acre Sections, with sea-beach front age and main road; only throo miles from the North Shoro: ono of tho healthiest and most picturesquo districta out of Auckland. A few of the above unrivalled building Bites are still opon for disposal. Intending purchasers are rOßpectf ully Invited to call in and inspect our Property Register, as limited space will not hero permit of a full de scription of the many properties we have for disposal. Allotments In various parts of City and Suburbs, fARMS AND LAND FOR SALE MONEY TO LEND, on Froehold Securi ties, and for Building Purposes, in sums of £100 and upwards. T~)E T ACY AND /GIBBON, Ol QUEEN-STREET, *£_~ "VTALCOLMSON AND riO,, THE N.Z. HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENCY, Corner Vulcan Lane and Hioh-street. ARCHITECTS. CIVIL ENGINEERS, AND SURVEYORS. rt(f A CASH.—Corner of Crummer d&O" Road and Pollcnstreot, Surrey Hills. For Snlo, a moat desirable Family Resi dence, nowly erected, and built of firat-claßß material. The house contains five large and lofty rooms, kitchon, pantry, and bathroom ; gas and wator laid in. House ia replete with every convenience, and the property being situ ated on a cornor allotment, willalways command a prospective value. Immediate possession can bo givon. Prico, £550. Easy terms can be given. AQAA —TENNYSON - STREET, 3&Ovv« Surrey Hills. Newly-finished 5-roomed Houso, fitted with cupboards and every oouvenienco. This house navlog boen built of first-class material, is offered a bargain. Terms £10 casb, and balance payable periodi cally in reduction of principal and interest. Level allotmont, and near Great North Road. OQOA -FOR SALE, House of 6 dWO/w"* rooms, fitted with every con venience ; volcanic soil; pleasantly situated, New North Road; price, £320; small dopoait, and balance in weekly payments. Without ex ception this is tho cheapest Houso in tho mar ket. Good-sized level allotment. &S£_i\(\ -WILLIAMSON'S Avenue 3& OvVs and Pollen-street, Surrey Hills, —Houbo of 7 largo rooms, with bathroom; gas and water laid on throughout; House replete with every convenience, inoludlng asbeßtoa Area in dining and drawing rooms; outhouses, fitted with boilor, chimney. &c; paths laid down in ooncrete. This property, being situated in the centre of this rising neighbourhood, com mands a handßomo prospective value, and ofleis a splendid investment to an intonding pur chaser. Easy terms of paymont. J&tG. AA.-HCTON AND SELWYN -3&VM/V STREETS - For Sale, con venient Family Residence, containing largo dining and drawing-rooms, 3 bed-rooms, kitchen, servants' room, and bath-room ; gas and wator laid on, gas stove in kitchen, and gas asbestos fire in dining room. The property is situated at the cornor of the ibovo-named streets, and com mands one of the most extonslvo views In or around tho suburbs of Auckland; it is also with in ono minute's walk of tho tramway in Pon sonby Road.—For particulars and cards to view, apply to the undersigned. MOUNT ST., .off Symonds-st, large Leasehold Allotment, low ground rent; this allotmont, owing to its position, commands magnificent views over the harbour aid North Shoro ; price, only £50. XTIEW ROAD, MOUNT EDEN.-For T Salo (in consequence of owner leaving immediately for England), Three Houses, each containing five rooms and bath-room, fitted with overy convenience, and nearly new; large sized allotments, each 52 x 115, volcanic soil. As our instructions aro Imperative these properties will bo sold either separately or aa a whole; a bargain.—For price and terms, which are easy, apply aa under. T A A A— FOB sALE> a most desir __l__\Jr\J able Farm, containing 20 acres, all laid down in grass, good Five-roomed Houbo, with bath-room, placodes, cart shed, cow-shed; two acres of orohardf, Suitable for a dairy farm ; magnificent view ot Auckland, which is only distant 11 miles: must be sold, owing to owner leaving. Government road forms one boundary. t*__ CASH —New House, 7 Rooms, 3wV with handsome frontage, situated in Argyle-street, PonEonby, in one of the most picturesque and healthy districts of Auckland; close to train and pier; prominent level allot ment. A real bargain. Proapeotive increased value assured. Prioe, £125; balance in easy weekly or monthly Instalments. -i? 1 A CASH.—Newly-built House, six 3& ________ vr rooms, situated in Ayr-st, Parnell. City water, every convenience, woll flnißhed. Large allotment, 60 x 218. Price, £325. Balance in very easy weekly or monthly instalments. Oi A CASH.—FOR SALE, 2 Houses, d&JL" nearly new, each containing four rooms and scullery respectively; allotments 33 x 100; situated close to Newton Road; price £230, and £250 caßh; easy terms can be arranged for balanco. These are the cheapest bargains in the market, and well worth the attention cf any one requiring a good home. REMUERA (Portland Road).-For Sale, Gentleman's Commodious Family Resi dence, containing lofty dining and drawing rooms, i spacious bedrooms, bath and dressing rooms, wide entrance hall, kitchen, scullery, and servants-room. The house is replete with every modern convenience, including gas and water, pantry, linen and china closets, substantial out houses, stable, buggy shed, and harness room; ia situated on a magnificent corner allotment, and commands one of the finest views In this fashionable and arletocraXlc suburb. .For cards to view and prioe, which is exceptionally low, apply as under. TO EMUERA! REMUERA! REMUERA! XV For Sale, cheap, a few large choice Build ing Allotments in this favourite locality, being the pick of the property lately belonging to the Hon. James Williamson, and having magnifi cent views, close to the main road. 'Buses pass every half-hour. Prices, from 30s per foot, IMPORTANT NOTICE.—To those desirous of either purchasing or disposing of Properties, no better medium can be offered in Auckland than through our Agency. X very attention and civility paid to the interests of olients instruct ing us with their requirements and special in ducements given to those desirous of availing themselves of our advertising space. MALCOLMSON AND CO. Corner Vulcan Lane anb Hioh-st. _ NO Reasonable Offer Refused.—House, 5 rooms, tank and well, allotment, Charlotte-street, 60 years' lease only; £5 ground rent,-Apply Dimden and Paten.



) Public Notices. APPLY at once for Prospectuses to the Secretary Auckland Co-operative Drapory ' and Clothing Co, (Ltd.) Shares nearly taken up. CAPITAL gets 10 per cent, and share of Profits.—For Shares apply G. W. Renahaw, Secretary pro tern., Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) CHEAP ;AND GOOD CUTLERY, Electroplate Forks and Spoons, Superior Razors, Scissors, etc., just landed.—Thomas . Samuel, 162, Queen-street (opposite Arthur's Mart). CO - OPERATIVES, - Don't miss the cfcancs of taking Shares in the Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.)— For Proßpectusea apply G, W. Kenßhaw, Seore tary pro tern., care S. Coomboa and Co. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, High street (near Bhortiand-stroet), has nlways tor sale end to let large and small hcuses in the City, suburbs, and country districts i also farms, improved and nnimproved, In various parts of the province. Several eligible building allot ments for aale. MOtJEY TO LEND in large or Bmall Buma on approved securities. FATHERS,— Provide now for your Chil dren by taking a few Shares in the Auck land Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). — Apply to G. W. Renßhaw. Secre tary pro torn., care of S. Coombes and Co. MR W.H.'WEBbE, Teacher of Piano, Singing, and Organ. Terms, from two guineas. — Address Hobson-stroot, corner of Cook-atruot. T^OTICE OF REMOVAL. In coiupltnnco with tho wlahes of my numerous Bupportcra, I havo secured and will open, on FRIDAY NEXT, October 10th, thoso Central Promises, No. 217. Queen - street, adjoining Messrs. Hewin, Bros., with a New and BEASONABLfe Stock of DRAPERY and MIL LINERY, HOSIERY, &C. In tendering thanks for the kind support received in Wakcfldld-st. I beg to stato I will Continue to givo Btioh Value aa cannot fall to seouro an extensive Patronage.—H. GORDON, Gordon Houbo, No. 217 Wakeflold-ft. PRICE LIST of Firewood : Long, lis Gd ; Blocks, 12a 6d ; Split, 13s 6d. Terms- Cash.— V. Alderton, Wellogloy-Btreot West. IZHANOS ! ORGANS ! PIANOS ! for Cash or Deferred Payments, from 7s Bd per week.—Webbe's now Show Rooms, Hobaon- Btrcet, corner of Cook-Btreet. PARENTS wanting a sound Investment for tho Young, si chance presents itaelf now in the Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) — For Shares apply to G. W. Renehaw, Secretary pro tern. Wolfe's Schnapps is a remedy for most physical ailments. You cannot err by using it. TT ~E NR V HOOPER, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, Grey-street. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, ALEX ANDRA-STREET. ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT G. 30 O'CLOCK, Addresses by Revs. A. J. Smith, J. Boothroyd. and C. Worboys, Messrs D. Goldie, J. Brame, and others. Suitable Hymns by the Children. Collection at each service in aid of Sabbath-Bchool Fund. H. E, W OOI7LAMS (Late of tho Firm of IJprtrldge and Woollams), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST (Importer of Footballs, Boxing Gloves, and Billiard Requisites), 116, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Mart. Select Bowing Saloon and Rifle Gallery. J LEECH'S ART UNION • WILL BE DRAWN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. A FEW TICKETS LEFT at 2s 6d EACH. SHORTLAND ■ STREET, AUCKLAND. COAL. COAL. FIREWOOD. FIRE WOOD. A. AND ~0. P OLSON Coal and Firewood Merchants, Albert-btrret (next Salvation Barracks), and Pollen-street (Surrey Hills). Beet Ti-Tree Firewood (long), 12a per ton; Do. Blocks, 13s: Do. Split, lis. All coals at lowest prioeß, Orders deliverod at the shortest notioe. Termß oaah. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE. J. H o"w" DE N, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English, French, and German PIANOS PIPE AND REED ORGANS. HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, Sec, Begs to inform the Public that having made arrangements for taking over the premiseß and buainOßß of Mr I. Alexander, next the Auokland Hotel, ho has decided, co aa to avoid the risk and trouble of removal of his large and varied stock, to hold a GENUINE CHEAP SALE of the above montioned Goods in hia present pro mises, nd joining tho Bank of New Zealand; and to effect, if possible, a speody olearance, all Goods will bo sold at COST PRICE FOR CASH. A trial will convince tho moat Bceptical that this offer ia genuine, and to prove it ERHARDT'S CELEBRATED SILVER LEVER WATCHES will bo given away at GOs. Call early and secure one. Wolfe's Sciinaits should be in overy Camp Cheat. _ thorough of onehunga. elkctionoFmayor, In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, and the Amendment thereto, and the Regulation of Local Elections Aot, 1876, I hereby give noiico that an Election will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of November, 1885. for the roturn of onß duly qualifled peraon as Mayor of the Borough of Onehunga; and 1 hereby appoint TUESDAY, the 17th day of No vember, 1535, and the Courthouse, Onehunga, for tho Nomination of Candidates. Nomination papers, signed each by a candi date and two duly qualifled voters, must be de livered to the Returning Officer before the hour otneon on the day of Nomination. WILLIAM HY. BTEBBINGS, Returning Officer. Onehunga, Nov. 9th, 1885. "XTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT & i_X BTORAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE BUTTER DEPARTMENT. Important Notice to Dairy Farmers and Others. The above are now Cash Buyers of Prime Fresh Butter, at Market rates. Consignments may be sent in the lump at once, addressed te the Works, Auckland. EIOWLER & WILKINSON, -E ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND ESTATE AGENTS, Exchange Chambers (ground floor), DURHAM STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared, Builders' Quantities supplied, and Accounts adjusted.. Loans negotiated, Valuations undertaken, and Estates managed for absentees, Sec. Numerous Properties for Sale, in all parts of Auckland and Suburbs. COALS— XmREWOOD OALS - Jj IREWOOD - reduced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. Per Ton. TAUPIRI, 23s LONG TITREETJUs NEWCASTLE, S2s BLOCK DO., 23a 6d SCR'NDBAY, 29s SPLIT DO., HsM (If Booked, Is extra.) (It Booked, 6d extra.) ALL DELIVERED WITHIN REASONABLE - DISTANCE. W, Q. WINBTONB, Customs-street. ORDERS MAT ALSO BE LETT WITH MR CRUDGE, Wlnstone's Buildings, gymonds-street. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL J-l AND KK-ARRANGEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP. GIGANTIC SALE OF £304)00 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Thirty Per Cent. Below Trade Prices. MESSRS GARRETT BROS. Having entered into a New Deed of Partnership, and being about to Remove their Retail Depart ment to New Premises now building, are selling the wholo of that Enormous Stock as above for Cash Only. 500 Styles, Patterns, and Prices to select from. s. d. s. d. Ladles' Walking Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 6 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes _ .. i 6 worth 8 6 Ladiea' Evenine Shoes .. .. 6 6 worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E Sides „ ..5 6 worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sides .. ..6 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Levant E. Sides .. 6 6 worth 10 6 Ladieß'Kid E. 81des .. ..7 6 worth 11 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sideß .. .. 8 6 worth 12 6 Ladies' Levant Button ... .. 811 worth 12 6 Ladies' Kid Button .. ..10 6 worth 11 6 Ladieß'Kid Button .. ... 11 6 worth 15 6 Ladies' Kid Legists .. -9 6 worth 14 8 Ladies' House Boots .. .. 3 9 worth 5 6 Child's E. Sides .. .. - 1 9 worth 3 0 Child's E. Sides 2 6 worth 3 8 Child's E. Sides. 7to 13.. .. 3 6 worth 8 6 Child's K. Sides, 7to 1 _ .. 4 11 worth 7 6 Ladles' Slippers _ 1 0 worth S 0 Ladies* Slippers _ - 2 0 worth 4 0 Ladiea' Slippera ... .. -3 9 worth 6 0 Men's Blncbers 4 6 worth 7 6 Men's Bluchers .. .. ..6 9 worth 9 6 Men's H.-maoo Watertight* .. 8 6 worth. II 0 Men's H.-made Water tights ~ 10 6 worth 16 6 Men's Elastio Sides .. ..7 6 worth 12 0 Men's Elastic Sides 10s 61 and 12 6 worth 16 0 Men's Balmorals 9 6 worth 14 0 Men's Walking Shoes .. ..6 6 worth 10 6 Men's, Boys', and Youths' Boots all Reduced. GARRETT BROS., Tanners, Curriers, Manufacturers, and Importers, Waku-ikld-strket, Auckland. Country Orders -with Remittances Promptly tHmto]»a. i



""■^"TsKHf Residence of Bro. R. I Greenland. Drake Btreet, Freeman's Bay. g • TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the llth, at I , 2.15 p.m., for tbo purpose of following the I remains of hia late Wife to the Cemetery. ■ Brethren of other Courts invited. a By order of the C.R. B JOHN 8, FOTHERINGHAM, Sec, fe MRS McGUIRE wishes to thank I her numerous fi lends for their B kind sympathy in her sad bereavoment— fi the loss of her beloved son John—aleo for I i their kind assistance since his decease. H riITY OF AUCKLAND. KARANGAHAPE WARD. - EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. It is hereby notified that MR FREDERICK JEUNE ~ ROBERT STEVENSON, and „ THOMAS HENRY WHITE havo been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillor for Karangahape Ward of the City of Auckland, and that in compliance with the provisions of tho " Regulation of Lbc.il Hlectiona Act, 1876," a Poll will be taken for ono Councillor on THURSDAY, 25th Novombor, Inst., at the Athenteum, Upper East-street, within the said Ward, between tho hours of nine in the foronoon and six in the af.ernoon. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer, Oily Council Office?, Novombor 10,1885. <___ jfjsjt Q S. ORE T I jtmgyjjgi^g; will leavo Onehunga for Wan ganui via New Plymouth at 3 p.m. TO MORROW (Wednesday), llth inst. Latest Train, 2 p.m. J. W. WALLER, Agent. __~\_\ mfIEBARQUE ARMlS .x^feStii JL TICE having entered in _^^L______\^a't. the Customs, Consignees '*&g£*MjZt3h_\ aro requested to pay freight to, ■Bs»JsS3s»>and obtain delivery orders ~*mGBI&-~ rl_om A. BADDKLKY at the Ofiice of the North British and Mercantile In aurance Company. Vulcan Lane. All cargo impeding discharge of vcß-el will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expe se. MASTER, Agent. ■ Auckland, November 10,1885. AUCKLAND FISHING CLUB. Weather permitting. First Excursion on SATURDAY NEXT, ilth November. Steamer Altxan' ra will lewe at 1.10 p.m. punctually. Members requested to forward their subscrip tions. A. DBVORE, riRAKD CONCERT. CHORAIT~HALL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7Tn, 1885, In aid of St. Benedict's Church Fund. TICKETS, 2s Cd & Is. Doors op an at 7.30; commence at 8, TVT O T ICE, With reference to an advertisement by Mr F. G. Ewington offering to lot the Choral Hall for Concerts and other Meetings, I have to give notice to the Public that Mr Ewington has no authority tolot tho Hall, and that any application for its use must be made as usual to myself. H. N. GARLAND, Hon. Se3. Auckland Choral Society. 1^" 0 T I C E. Mr H. N. Garland having advertised that applications for tho Choral Hall must be made to him, and that I have no authority to let the building, I hereby givo notice that the Trustees in possession, Messrs F, D. Fenton and Thomas Russell (by his attorney, Mr Green), have appointed me their Sole Agent to receive trom the Choral Society certain moneyß due to them, and to let the building on any nights except TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. The Trustees' solicitor wroto to the Choral Society early last week, fully informing them of my authority. F. a. EWINGTON, Agent for the above Trustees of the Choral Hall. ST. JAMES'S HAL', WELLINGTON STREET. Rev. B. Hutson will deliver a lecture under tho auspices of the Auckland Society for Pro moting Christian Knowledge, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, November 10. Subject: "Man's Duty with Regard to the Gospel." At the closo of the lecture questions will be allowed. Collection to defray expenses. Doora open at half-cost sovon. Tho lecture will com mence at eight p.m. "KTORTH SHORE. -Board and Residence AJi required by gentleman in private family. Terma.—F.M., Star Ofljce. IMPOUNDED in the Mount Eden Public Pound on the 7th of November, 1885, by the Rangers—One Bay Horae, with star on fore head: One Iron-grey Filly, with star on fore head ; One Black Filly, no brands visible: One Creamy Mare, with black points. If not re leased before the 25th day of November, 1885, will be sold to pay expenses at noon. A. CROCKETT, Poundkeeper. \T E W T ON FIR E. DAVID GEDDIS begs to express his most sincere and hearlfelt thanks to Messrs Joseph Warren, A. Deaf, J. B. Jackson, Holgatb, Captain Field, and other friends, for their ex treme kindness in protecting his Stock and Plant, and removing it to a place of safety during tho fire, and while he was absent from town He also desires tc intimate that ho will resume business as Printer, Stationer, and Bookseller, in Karangahape Road, with as littlo delay as poßsib'e. MISS BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY, 255, Queen-street, Having secured the ear vices of Miss O'Hanlon, the well-known Artist in all kinds of artistio work, Ladles wishing to take Lessons in the following,works will receive every attention. Crewel, Arasene, Crochet, Beading, and Brading : Free of charge. Lace Honiton (Point and Roman), Seed-work, Shell-work, Anolique, Raised Wool-work, Oriental Embroidery: Each Is Gd per lesson. Wax Flowers, Imperial Marble Work, Leather Work, Maoramo, Lustre Painting. Canvasine (the latest painting): Each 2s Ci per lesson. Christoleum and Splash Work: 5s per lesson. Poonoh Painting: A conrse of 6 lessons, 30s. Agent for the London Christoleum Company, All orders will te promptly and satisfactorily executed. "DEW'S OLD ESTABLISHED TEA & GROCERY STORE, VICTORIA AND ALBERT STREETS. We take this opportunity of heartily thanking our frionds for the large and increased supnort they have given us during tho past year, and beg to toll them that, notwithstanding the great ory about oheap Btores and dull times, our establish ment has been better patronised during the past year than it has ever been before, which clearly shows that the public appreciate tho efforts wo are making to supply them with THE Very Bsst Articles at the lowost possible prices. SUGARS. TEAS. Good useful creara- Good Black Tea, Is Gd coloured Sugar, 2Jd per lb per lb Mixtnro of really good Whito Table Sugar, 3d Tea, Is lOd per lb per lb Mixture ot strong high- Best Crystallised Sugar class Tea, 2s Id por lb 3}d per lb Famous blend of choic- Loaf Sugar, IJd per lb est Tea, 2sßd per lb- COFFEE. highly recommended Freßh roasted end Choice Indian Tea, ground-daily 2slodnerlb Choice Mixture of Pure Indian Souchong, MochaandPlontation 2s per lb from is, Is 6d, and Is Od per lb BUTTER. We have long enjoyed a high reputation in this department of our trade. By special ar rangement we reoeive a daily supply from tho finest dairies in the Mangare and Waikato dis tricts, remarkablo for its delicious flavour and quality. Goods delivered in all parts of the town and suburbs. Orders called for. Shipping and country orders promptly attended to. R. RE W, wholesale tea merchant and family grocer, Victoria and Albert Streets. Lost and Found. TAKEN by mistake from first stall on Elleralib Racecourse, a Pair ef Running Shoes.—Owner can have his own by kindly re turning them to Star Ofllce. LOST, on 7th November, I Cream Ostrich Feather, between Durham-street and top of Parnell.-Ss reward at Star Office, LOST, a Darkish-red Cow, slit on left ear, branded WL on rnmp. Finder re warded.—W. Muckleaton, Bell Road, Remuera. T OST, Saturday last, Silver Watch. Gold JA_t Chain and Pencil, between Arawa and Cook sts.. via Symonds-st—Finder rewarded at L. W. Baton's, Auctioneer, Queen st. LOST, laat night, between Grey-street and Opera Honse, a Purse containing Notes etc.; also, return to Tauranga. Numbers known.—Finder rewarded on returning to Star Office. "I (\S REWARD.-Lost, on Wednesday rSV.«°A E hurßda£ laßt' an Old-fashioned Lady's Gold Cameo&ng, the Cameo set with Pearls.—J. Prince. mtclimaker^Victoria-st. __V_\ REWARD.-Stolen from Mmk gmlr-i Eden Railway Reserve, a Dark Bay Mare; small white B pot on forehead.-Tho above reward will be given for information; £L,L re£ ani on retnrn °r Mare t0 Mount Albert station Cottage. STRAYED away on Saturday night, a Blaok Horse, with white star on forehead, having saddle, bridal, and martingal on.- Jr'SP'.r^ill "* rewarded on returning same to W&J. SandfOl, Batcher, Eden Terrace.



Tenders. -VTOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Education Department, Wellington, 7th November, 1885. The advertisement of the 9th ultimo, inviting Tenders for the Removal of Buildings from Kaihu to f atta, is withdrawn. A New Building will be Erected at Taita, Tenders for which will shortly be called for. JOHN HISLOP. VALUABLE PROPERT ¥ IN ALBERT STREET. Tonders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the 16th day of Novem ber instant, for the Purchase of Parts of Allot ments 16 and 17, Section 15, City, with frontago to Albert-street of 56 feet, and depth 108 feet, on which arc threo tenements, all let to good ten ants. Farther particulars may bo obtained and tenders left at office of Mr W. Thome, Solicitor. DAVID FORT. mo builders". Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, November 16th, for the Erection and Completion of a Cottage at Devonport, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tonders will be received at my office until noon of MONDAY, tho lGth instant, for the Erection of a Hall (wood) at Onehunga, Plans at my offlco, Vulcan Lane. W. H. SKINNER, Architect. mO CARPENTERS, &c. Tonders will bo received up to Noon of TUURSD \ Y. November 12, for Alterations and Repairs to CoWage in Randolph-street Plans, &c., at our oflico. Exchange, Chambers, Dur ham-strcot Eaat. FOWLER AND WILKINSON, Architects. m- O B U I L D E R s. Tenders will be roceivod until Noon of WEDNESDAY, tho ISth inst., for Alterations to Warehouse in Queen-Btreet, lately ocoupied by Mossrs Shera Bros. Plans at my office, No. 1, Excnaneo Chambcra, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architeot, Continued on First Pago. Auctions. TO-MORROW, 10.30, On the Wbarf. POTATOES. POTATOES. Ex Leo. R. ARTHUR Will sell by Auction, To-morrow. 10.30 a m , en the; Wharf, alongside the Leo, ISO SACKS POTATOES Terms Cash. T O - M O R H O W, At 11 o'clock, BANANAS ! PINES! COCOANUTS ! Ex Arawata, from Fiji. G. W. BINNEY Will sell by nnbilo auction at his Mart, Corn Exchange, Fort-street, To-morrow (Wednes day), at 11 o'clock. Pft BUNCHES BANANAS O/V 5 Cases Pines 16 Bags Cocoanuts Ex s.s Arawata, from Fiji. WM. VAILE] [EOBT. BRADLEY TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. AUCTION SALE-DRAPERY, CLOTH ING, CORSETS, SUNSHADES, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING, &c„ &c. VAILE AND BRADLEY Will sell by auction at their Auction Sales Room To-morrow, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ABOVE GOODS Also, A Splendid Lot of Ladles' and Children's ParaßOls, woll assorted. • Also, A Large Lot of Ladles' and Gents' Hosiery. VAILE & BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queen-street. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. CARBINES & TAYLOR Will sell by publio auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock sharp, PRODUCE— Hams and Bacon, Cheese, Salt Butter, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Wheat, Oats, Maize, Bran, Sharps. Damaged Flour, &o. GROCERIES-Tea, Sugar. Oatmeal, Flour. Kerosene, -Candles, Soap, Confectionery, Jams, biscuit?. Pickles, &c. Also, FURNITURE, Drapery, Clothing, Fanoy Goods, See. CARBINES & TAYLOR. . TO-MO R R O W. JUNCTION YARDS. PRIZE FAT STOCK.. The undersigned will sell, at the Junction Yards, To-morrow (Wednesday), the following Prize Fat Stock:— THE CHAMPION PRIZE OX, bred by Richard Reynolds, Esq.. Wal Valley. Cambridge.. Prize Bullock, extra stock, bred by R. Reynolds, Eaq. 2nd Prize Ox, bred by Waikato Land Association Ist Prizo Ox, from Gorton Estate 2 2nd Prize Oreu, ditto ditto 2nd Prize Ox, from Edward Allen, Esq., Pukekora 1 Prize Ox, frwm B. Bent, Eaq., Waiuku 1 Prize Ox, from'T. Goodfellow, Esq. 15 Prize Shropshire Down Wethers 10 Prize Wethers, from Gisborne, &c, &c, &c. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned will sell on Friday, Nov. 18, at the Durham Yards, at 11 o'clock, Ex Oroti, from Wanganui, 5 HEAVY DRAUGHT HORRES, 9 Vory Useful Horses, broken to Saddle and Harness, HUNTER~AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. A. MORTON] [T. M. JACKSON TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, At 12 o'clock noon. To be Sold by Auction at the Exchange Sale Rooms, Durham-street, A. V R T O N, A.YRTON, A.YRTON, REMUERA. A (} CHOICE VILLA & RESIDENCE *V SITES, BETWEEN VICTORIA AVENUE AND ORAKEI ROADS. TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RBSERVK, j The Property is within Un minutes' walk of Remuera Railway Station, and 'Buses pass the Property every half-hour. I Terms:—ls por cent, cash; balance at 7 peri cent, for five years. Title—Land Transfer. ~ " I MORTON AND JACKSON. W. S. COCHEAKE.] [JAS. DACBB. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16. By order of the Registrar of tho Snpremi Omrt. j 410 ACRES, MANGAPIKO. ' The subscribers will sell by anotton, at their Rooms, Queen-rtreet, od Monday, .November 16th, at 12 o'clock, by order of tbe Registrar of the Supreme Court, st the request of the Mortgagee, ' } ALLOTMENTS Ips, 19C, 187,198, AND 1 P. IN THE PARISH OF MANGAPIKO;' COU.V. V OF WAIKATO, CONTAimNGiIfI ACRKS, more or less. T*,- ■■ " !*| S. COCHRANEAJfD SON, Auctioneers.