THE AublftliJiS : EVENING" STAIi," TUEsVval', DECEMBER 22 1885.

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Wanted. ■Garpentere.—Victoria Ar- W ends. ; W—^TnTED, o Gentleman Competent ,„ Trtito ChiVRO of tho Kditorial Do „(. of tho '• Louder ' Nowspappr.— lotions to bo sent to Mr J T. GarUok. *Jlrsjan of Dlreotcre. who will E lvo full SSS^fEt), a Boy, about la or 14.—w" W Metcalte, t iot of WnkefloLi-Btreet. JrrANTEI), a Nurse»irl —Mrs" Wm. YY fjjid. Clwrleß-street. Uncky Nook. ffTANTED, a CM about 14 to mind a W baby.-Apply to Mra Larklu, Mount 81enRwfL__ ~— —JNTED, a Girl from 12 to 13 to mind childron.-Mrs J WilHaras, 35, (Jroy jtMfJ^__ - fffTANTEO, v Btrons Girl for senoral W housework. 18 or 17.-Apply Mm Clark „ Pninicr Bton House, opposite Grammar jghoe!. gmOßtoiWcpL VttaTNTED, at once, a Respectable Girl YV'to moke herself gonerally usoful.— 'J. j[ra Oaroy, Auatral Houjo. corner of WJj^TED, Strong VoiiDg (Jiri, holp and tnke cliar«o of baby; 5j week ; com- Ortablehotnc-Apfly Jlr o Scott, Collogo Road, punewbj- _ W' ANTED, Coat, Trousora and Vest Hands; can bo mnfle at home or r-n tho irtßW* ■ Now Zealand Tweed Co., Tailo 8 ghorfland-streot. WANTKD, immediately, a good Geno r&l Servant; KOofl wage<-Apnly.; n tho toronW. to Mrs E, I'auburn, Manuknu Road, pan ell; \%T ANTED, a thorough General Sorvant; yy roferoncoß required. — Apply Pilton vleff Day-stroct, oetwuon tho liouta ot buvoq and nioo i_a tho cvonl'ig. ANTED, a respoctabloyoung Woman as Sorvant. -Apply Mrs Webster, centre Orey^treet. WANTED, a smart Houeemaid (one accustomed to waiting); also. Female ftxK.-Apply. at once, to A. Schuhzo. Ferry potel, Kotthcoto. J fTTANTBD, someone to adopt Boy, six W years old; mother nnablo to support him, -Apply H.G., Stau Office. WANTED, Two or Three rospectabio Younp; Men aa boarders.—Apply to Mrs Kslion, No. 123, next door to William's, Baker Grey-street, WANTED, a few Boarders at Doric House, top of Grey-street; terniß, from Uj per week; good bath-room.—Mrs Ellison Proprietress. "rn'ANTED, three or four Gentlemen f> Boarders in a private family. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Onyon (late ofThames), franklin Road, Franklin Houso. ANTED, n~Fu"rnislied Bed and Slttinß-room in a cheerlul locality; par tial board.- K. a i .B;i'AKOfflco. _ WANTED, a Furnis"hed"Bedroom, with usa of oittingroom in pnvato family FrUM»sa roEeronces required.—Keply statine temi9to"A.RC."STAitOmco B VirANTED To Buy, ono or two 4CO TT gallon Square Iron Tanks.-Stato trico 10 J. STABOffloo. ANTED, Buyers for Fresh and Clotted Cream diiily.—Apply Auckland Dairy Company. WANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Silk TT Manilea, 10.; to 100s. Just oponod. Re markable value.—Alox. Browne, Junc'i'n Queen sndGra? streets, laia W. and J. Baehan. WANTED, All to VliiTKlvirVic toria-stroot. Most ExcellsntToa at Is lOd peril). WANTED, £150; freehold security; 10 per cont.—Apply by letter A.8., Stab Offic^ _ W"~ANTBD-20 Acres Grand Little Bu^h. having complete watershed of creaks, within 1 miles, for Sale, choap; eaßy tenta-Addreaa. Bush. 20. STAROffica * TXT ANTED, you to inspect the new and T T varied Stcck cf Cbri'straas Preaaolß and New Yonrs' Gifts, Cards, &c, from one Half many eaoh.—At B. Lye's Housekeopoi's B.ziar. Victorln strae^. a doors from Quean-st. WANTED everybody who have not yot triad it to BBk their Groo- r for a bottle olßsnshaVs Ooncontrated lemonade. WANTED, Bushmen, Sorrier?, "and others to drink K>iusha,w's ('on<-«r.trat.oJ leiDOuadodurluiTlho Christmas an<l Nrw Xenr Holidaj-a, One bottle will make [i k I.on- of themivt oofi'.Lit: ami n;[ro'libig bi vorusn Ihit could bodiSlrud for the hot weather. Prico, 2a por bottle.^ At -ill Storekeepers. W'a NTED, Purchase™" for Good Ehne ■Rawing, JJd per Ib, 3!l> for Is ; Good S U' Better, oil per lb or 31b Is ; Best •. unterburv Hanisinckth, lid porlb; Kieo, jib Is; Muir's Freeh Herring Gd per tin; i!-nt.Flour, IJd per lb;allG»r)ils ftwt qnality, at Wlidlo-kIo Prices. Goods delivered to all purt.a or oity and suburbs -Pleaao noto tbo Addresa—Jaiaea Scott, corner of Cook and Neiaon streetg. TIT ANTED SEEN —Tennis Rackets. TT La~Ko assortment cf now shapes.— Charles FMfoy and Co.. 120, Queen-street. WANTED SEEN — Chriitmoa and Birthday Curia. Kslaoy's New Cardss Should ha B^en early.—Charles Kelsoy and Co.. ISO, (Jneon-stveet. WANTED SEEN—Christmas Cards- Kolsoy'a now Christmas Cards aro, It possible, even more beautiful than those of laot y6or. Shov/n In separate room. Should be soen early.—Clmrlea Kelaoy aad Co.. 120, Qnoen-at. WANTED SEEN by now arrivals, visi tors from tho country, and other* about to famish, the splendid stock of Toiletware at WIIiSON'S. 2^ 7, QUKg N- 8 THE HI. WANTED KNOWN—That Gabriel Lewis will hold the nsual Unredeemed Pledge Sale on Thursday. 21th inst. WANTED KNOWN.—that N. G. Lon nox is selling Bplendid Chrlßtmas Car is at Ono Shilling per dozen. ANTED KNOWN—Hoffmann and Sons have iho largest and best stock of Muaicul Instruments of every kind in tho colony. TTTANTEDKNOWN-For Photographic T T Frames of all sorts and sizes at lowest rates, visit A, Broomhall and Co.'s Photo Stores, 18, Shortland-streat. WANTED KNOWN-Hoffmann and fc'oni aro Belling Splendid iron-framed, lull compass trichord Pianos, in handscmc walnnt caseß. or £30 Cai»h. VITANTfiD KNOtVN—We have some TT very Handßome Photo Screens and Albmnß, very sultablo for Christmas Presonts <-A. Broomhall and Co., dS, Shortland-Btrcot. WANTED KNOWN, Carriage and Bafrgy repairs o' all kinds cheaply and Wxnptly done by Kdwln Harvie, Upper oymonds-street



TJITANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans", TT Karangahape Road, is now Clearing his Winter Stock of Women's and Children's Boots Mi Shoes at a considerable reduction. iIITANTED KNOWN —In Jewellery, .all ■ Kelsey and Co. BtUl keep only Real .Goldand Real Silver; no imitations.—Charles Kelaey and Co.. 120. Qnoen-atreet. "\I7ANTED KNOWN.—That the Rue ■"""■: slan Tea Packing Companys Teas are the purest and most economical Teas in the market Ask yonr grocer for them. W "ANTED KNOWN-For Christmas and New Year Gifts, insoect A. B. Broomhall and Co.'s Photographio Frames, Screens, and Albumß, 48, Shortland-Btreet .-TTtrANTED KNOWN—A Grand Display (i/T of Xinas and New Year Cards, and all ■naila of Presents at Allen's Fancy Buzsar, 'JwToiaßoad. Ponaonby. .'TITANTED KNOWN, that Horses and , T t • Boggles are for Hire, and that price 3 •fa reduced to lowest onrront rates.—Edwin HMviejJJpDer Symonda-street. •tITANTED~KNOWN—Webb's Pure ™Th Orange Wine, 18a per dozen, is Bold ■STMywhere for Xmaa Picnics ana Festivities ,»ad at The Shades. Ponsonby ; Quart and Pint Bottles.' ■ WANTED KNOWN-Charles Sharpe, , Fruiterer, of North Shore, has Ooened a Jrnlt and Refreshment Btall on Cheltenham Nun,. where visitors from Anck and and : inirronndlng districts can besnpplled. ;^HTANTED KNOWN. —Buy your aJi Smoked Fish from the Rakino Island OTtag Boats, at wholeealo prloea. near the ,W»t«rmeh"s Steps, on THURSDAYS, FRI DAYB, and BATURDAYB. !\X7ANTED KNOWN—In Jewellery, i- J.T ' Kelsey and Co. Btill keep only real gold mo real sliver—no Imltatioris on the premises, gßfflequantly everything guaranteed.—Charles B geboy and Co, 120. Queen-struet. WANTED KNOWN—That Smoked „ , , Fl»h In any quantities can be had at the vJW'tal Fish Compscy, 207. Queen-street (next JJprtoFiaherandCo., ButcherO, at wholesale , t2«!L_J[ireehjfuppliefl dally. "Wanted known—That if you "Jr require a roallygood Silver Watch, or • W article of SUvor or Gold Jewellery (war- JJJted), either for personal wear or for a Christ . Present, the place to obtain it good and 12S£ 2. 8ood?on's London Arcade. . WTaNTED KNOWN—The Eclipse . i*.'. Sale is now on at Goodson's London •£™*to;call and inspect; you will save from nil?. .I 1"61 C6nt- b? purchasing your Christmas ■SiS tt6ie. and have the largest stock in town gjgrect f roan. ■WANTBD KNOWN-That Renshaw'fi a«V- Lemonade is unsurpassed S*,'??oilng and rofreahing boverage for the hot J°«ner. it ig purei wholesome, and delloioua ft.i"° ShUUng Bottle will make U gallons. agjg haa at all Storekeepere. .\O ANTED Known—Tho opportuuity of ! '■ ««I'-a.obtalnlnß BOrne of tho greatest Bargains j XL™ "ffared the put.lio will Boon hoover, this SWthe last month of the Cheap Sale at the SaWmm Arcade. Call and Inspect; you 'fof«S\ ye.UrePaid, it being a rare opportunity '."gotajnlng soma cheap Christmas Presents. \JTANTED KNOWN-In consequence »!«;.. °j Loasa explriDg, and having less rSnRS r.™P lay ffl onr new premises, we have «aflS! to fSvenp keeping Imitation Jewellery, «dnrtC6tholdr^e stock we hold wiUbe sold a olßui* be Kollpiiß Sale at any price, to effect "uarance; tho Abyssinian Art Jewellery ib -■Ssg^ufato Co")nial goid-Good ,lW ANTED KNO WN-That Toys, direct ContinoH° m P«many, Dolls, direct from the PrS?'l and all goods suited for Christmas AnX 8i ara obtainable ac Goodson's London MMB& « B! r?ater variety than at any other «Ut •»l A5 o¥and: **c prices are such as will (S^ bod?,- Christmas and New Year's ■gSSgßwgnderfnlly cheap. ■ WANTED KNOWN~For Christmas Qoldawi «t? ent* in Watches, Clocks, Sterling t towinoi- ' '? r Jewellery, yon oannotdo butter f'^ftow^f M ht) Stock displayed in thb I'WIiS j-8 Birmingham Arcade, and pur "wW-wrafll^*o 111 'a«te. at. prices much , wticio )„ "flnal "in in Queen-atreat. Every mm^ 'wanted, and exohanged if not



- W^ E?KNOVVN-Men's Hard Felt WANTED to Soil, Uvd Allotment* at Inn.- n, th SloCe-dose to Trnm-Une, 30s ncr i "on Tv,.h "r r.r AP"'>' r''°«^r and Wil- Kifst? Excha"e° Chambers, burham-atrect WTNTEITKNOWN^hat R. Tudo m'ntof v? 0 3°''p\V^,?pc?cd a BtnaU °°»^' op?o Ns^p c ? a o^ ddro9B: Wellesley-strect. WANTED KNOWN -New Music I s*»d oonaleta of come of the best known wm^Srf*!? 0/- 9 arl ßold in Queen-atreft at 53. o? wiU forfeit &: also, a few Books for Violin. £v?h~^ oK ot Music slightly EoUed. Id and 3d v In M~ At t Da.rapler^Handsonle Now Shop^ Viotoniiatreot, near Pompier's Boot Bhop. W^ANTED KNOWN.-Selling oflTthi ■))«, >, followlnK Barßalna: Kanoy Baskets. r\ wi ?i: m ""V 1 BakinS Powder. 3d ; Coloured Ink, Gd per dozen bottles: grand lots "'Brpwn Teapots. 6d eaoh ; Pig Ringers. 3d ca.ih ; Boys Velodpedeß, los and 17s 6d • Coloured Pictures, lfoothigb. Id each ; superior do.. 6d and I 3 ; Bplaoh Man-, Cd ; Infants' Feed ing Bottles. 6d ; Square Lookins-glasses, 5d : Jane* do, Is and la 114 ; Breakfast Cupa and haucorn. 43 ; Parlonr Mats, Is 4d and Is Cd : Door Mats, Is 8d ; handsoino Coal Souttles. bs Gd : Kerosono Hand Lamps, 9a eacli ; Lumin ous Match Boxes, W ; School Slates 5d ; Toma a.iwks. ttrl; Oyster Knives, Id ; Children'a Iron i-afo^. Od : Bull's-eye and other Lnnterns, 9d ; Marking luk, Id the bottlo ; Tin Plates, 2 for Id; Ccrkecrewa. Id oaoh ; Shoo Brushea, la Ud tbo set; Cream Ju^?, 3d each ; Padiccks, 21; Bmall borawdrivers Id ; good size Cash-boxes, 39 6d ; Bed Keys, Id.—At Danipier'a New !?hop, Vio torja;Btreet. 2 doors fro ti Dampier's Root Shop. YX7ANTED KNOWN.-Boots! Boots 1 T T Boota! -SomothlngAstouEdingJ-Mon's Light Watoriiofhts, G3 lid; some largo sizes in Men's Elaatio Sides, 5a Od; Men's Derby Bhoes, Bi6d: superior ditto, lOaOd (ownmake); Ladiea1 Kid Button Boois, lllp.h Lee. 7s 6d: Ladies' Prnnel'a Buttoning Boots, 6s6d; aplondid value in Prunolla Klastio Sides. 4s 9d; Bi«h Heels nnnsrior ilitto. no 'oecnp3. 5? fid ; superior ditto 6s 6d and 7s 61 (Pollook'c). In Evening &ntl Dancing 8ho;s we be\t New Zealand. The mmlsomi One-bar Shoo, with bows and two buckles. for3sUd; superior ditto, 5s 6d, 6s or 7* 6d ; a Bplendid Indus' Walking Shoe, kid, at 5s 6d, ni<d 5s lid (Oxford). An acknowledged f*et, tha'- wo havo tho greatest variety of In ants' and Children's Boors and Shoes in Auck land Infants' strap Shoes, 1- 3d per pair; la6d 2s, 2dGd, 2s 9d, 8f), 3s 3d, and 3>6d. whh opan '. bars, etc., etc. A nice Button Shoo, kid bacK. patent vamp. 4to t>, 3.< Gd; Children's Hiah Leg k frunelU, 4s; a grand lino in Girls' High Leg B: Hide-;, kid baok. tiatent vamp. !l to 1. 4s ltd ; Ladies'lmi'ntion Kid !-:H|ip^r?,2<: VVhldi Can vss ditto, 2e; Caryot ditto. It lid; Imitation Kid K'.astic SMe>. 3<6J: Ren! Kid ditto, 4s 3J tn os K.i; snoorior do.. 08 I'd to '2a ti-3 (i'oll :ck'n); RoiilUlovo-ki-'. I'orhy Walklug Shoeo liirht, 10^ (id: Ouo Hertz's ditto, lls Gd. Speoa will not uormit un k^'ub nuiri) psrtlcul.'.rs. I'leaos oxoinmo the Window wltun racing and jurtße fur vo-irduir, at Liajipieh's Boot fhop, Victorla s'.retit. _ \\J~A*( TED SEEN*-Toy.-, Toys, Toys. V> Wonderful K.irg B InB.-Go.,d-3iz'j Wax Dolls, wi!h hair, 2d ; Dresaed Wax f>olls, with hair. 4d ; Ijargo Wood Dolls, 4d ; China IJotla and Ineleatruciible Doils, 6d ; Large China Dolls, I'd ; L-irge Wax Dolls with hair, In ; very lanto awl hißheat, priM Wax Rolls, 2a : large Boxes of Painto, 4d : (rood-size Utimmine Tops, 2d ; 72 dozen Bteam Engine?, 2d each ; 18 dozen Horses and Currianes. Id ; 36 dozen Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kitchen Pets, 6d ; Blook Pussz'es (make 6 pictures), 9d per box; httnduomci Indiarubber Balls, lid; vory large handsome China Mugs, fid ; liu-m tjoxes ot Skitrlcs, Is.; l-'niicv Boxsa, ed oio'n; WBrk Boxeo. is; Writ ing Desks, 9d; Whita Neokiots, 2d; Large 2-Horeu I'ramoara, Is ; an lmiTeuse lot of China 3oks, 2d;2i doz ('liira Va»es, 2d; Bruce tts, 2d each; GuutV G:lt Stud Suitoe, 9d tho suits; Handsome Plated Tea Services (5 plecee), 30s; also, bargains in Books, suitable for Jhralman presents, and tho fo lowing: - Framed Picture Is 31; Large do., 4a G'l; Hat [looks, 2d ; Handeomo Brackets, 9d eaoh; Wire Spongo Baskofe, 61; Handsome Broad Baskets, 31. id, and 6d :45 dozen Rood Useful Hammers, 2d each; Yankoo Egg Beaters, 6d each; ntco iino of Feediiiff Bottles, 6d; Grand Butter ICnives, Is 3d : Useful Steels, M each; 24 dozon Hand-ome Photo Frames, 2d, or i for 6i; Tbcrinomoters. Is each ;&0.. So.—At Dampier'a New SnoD, Victoriastreot (near to Damplers Boot Shop). WANTED, Purchasers of Dinner, Breakfast, and Tea Services to see tha newest and most elegant patterns at ■WILSON'B, 26 7, QUEEN•S TRE ET. \\/' ANTED "X NOW N. S"or Good Valin in Hats, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Braces, Hosiery, Umbrellas, oto., ro to LOVETT'S, Wellesley-etreot. : TTTTANTED KNOWN,— That thoCheap- T Test House for China. Glass, and Earihen i ware- Is WILSON'S, 20 7. Q U ST. y -ST KEE T. OTANTEFKNOWN-That for Cheap- T¥ nes?, Kxlont, and Variety to select from, there is EoGlas3 China, and Karthenware moot in Auckland equal to BOYLAN AND TANFIELD'd, 174, Qneon-atreet. Inspeotion invitetf. a n t"lTd k~n 0W n. J. KNOTT, Grey-bt., Imports rogularly - STEEL TOOLS, CUT LERY, BUILDERS' and GENERAL IRON MONGERY. Motto: " A Genuine Article at a Moderate Price." WANTED, those looking for Christmas, Wedding, and Birthday Presents to inppect the New Vasea, Ornaments, and other suitable artiolos, just arrived, at WILSON'S, 267, Queen-street TV/- ANTED KNOWN. Specialties in Hats. Novelties in Bcarvß;s. Latest Patterns in Shirts, Best Makes in Hosiery. Seasonable Underclothing. Collarb, Gloves, &o, at lowest prices. IneDOOtion invited. Compo'ition coiled. J. W. SHACKELKORD, Hatter and Gentlemen's Mercer, 210 Queen-streot Hate Coupland's Store), ana SO. Viotoria-atreet. '•VST A N T E D__ X N O W N. J. KNOT! Has opened a BRANCH STORE in KARA NGAHAPJS ROAD, near Waterworks with a New and eirst-class Btock of GBNERAL IRONMONGERY. Splendid goods just opened, suitable for ChriatinM Preaeats. , TVT ANTED KNOWN. ARRrVEO-The NEW STOCK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Yonths' and Boys' Clothing, Bnirto, Ties, Umbrellas, Hats (In Straw and Felt), &c, and every doaorlption of Hosiery and Underwear. IpeoTal LtaJn Boys' o^ss*^, Karangahape Road. TIT ANTED, BUSHMEN AND OTHERS To know, SUITS TO ORDER, 10 HOURS' NOTICE. Note address, J. H. DALTON, CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. VICTORIA-STREET EAST. VVT A N T EJL_ X N ° W N- J. H. DA~LTON, Tailor, Victoria-st East, •• •• ;: cslm: :: «ios§d "W1 ■• ill^: :: f^ I :: %l°£: :: 5%% The queation Is repeatedly askeo\ » How can while to KunMemen pap easing [« ■™??.'L™Xl envyof tboi rivals. J. H. 3"aLTON, City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria-et. East.



\\T ANTED, a Man for a few days - -*_* Apply at onco, G. Hnlme. Bntoher. \\7"ANTED, at the beginning of ITeb". nosß Wh7.' a f th."'oUßhly compotent Gover- Sg^j^^Xttg "ferences- WAN,TEDyTO LKT, at Devonport, 10s H t Trt Roa^. doomed Cottage; rent, ."°>.:iJiiji_Tun 'er. Devonport. VXTANTED KNOWN.-A Pianist in at .'l Vm tondonoa during the HoUdays to try u\ er^New^Muaio at Webbe's, Hobson-atreet. WANTED KNOWN -HoffSSSTiiTd t™ «„ j" i9J ne cheapest houao in the colony fcZga° « Muaical 3: WANTED KNOWN.-Boots ! Boots 1 » **<„ a ~Z ots i ~ Dampier's First Shipment has! sollrooni'Sn ay. t)ec- 211' E0 ">atlie can now 7ES r 8 cheaper than ever. Be in timo aj^JanimerHjtoot,^hop. Vicwrin-atroet. VyANTED KNOWN-HotFmann and tnr Pi. onß. lßthe cheapest house in the otlony ' N%tetre° R o^ 3: TT WILL ALWSYS Stop a Bad Cold in OWri™ % ai n i! ta uou early-Rublui's Special ChomUu'S Cam Phor (MarshaU'B), Is, at all (fiS|AT NECROMANCER, ADGUS" frim^i^ 8' ?" gl<80d flurin? Christmas. Country roiidsoanhaye an introduction at theAu<* iumiSd)? pora Drapery aDd clothine Co. CJMITH, Jones, and Robinson are re iSrt<A U? St? d '? call 1 1 n Brown °. Junction Quean and Grey-streets, and brin« their youngsters with themJor^Christma^Suits^Ss 6d to SOb? T\O PLUMBERS. - Wanted, Tenders, in™ ; > r*"u'3<lßy next, for Plumbinsr Job at Mountain View. Plans on job, or at A. WU llams'B, Builder, Kyber Pass. WEBB'S Pure Orange Wine, a delir cious eumuior drink, is cheaper far ban beer. With water mingled nearly twloe, it still remains good cheer. OD BUYS a Toilet Cover (large and good) at Browne's: Is to 7a Bd buys the jalanco of Beohan's Stock of Umbrellas — Browno'e. i unction Queen and Grey-streets. To Let. rilO LET, two new Shops and Dwelling- JJ. houao», !r. Unlon-atreet,-Apply to Edward Bartley. Arohitect. TO LET, Karangahapo Road, four roomed Cottage; rent, 12s Cd; gas Btove ; chotp—Next Mr Service's. I JO LET, in Upper Queen-etreet, the House ocoupied by Colonel Hanltaln — Apply to Huflsell & Campboll, Wyndham-streot. TO LET, Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms, convenient to Queen-streot.—Ex change and Mnrt.JlJßroy-Btreet. _ TO LET, a 3 and 7-roomed House. Rent low to a good tenant —Apply to Mrs Morrison, behind Bank of New Zealand, Karan- Kahnpejload : TIO LET, nice Seven-roomed "Cottage, Carlton Sore Itoad, gas and water laid on ; rorden, Sc.-Apply to H. Asbton and Eon, 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JIO LET, comfortable one-storied Five . roomed Houso. Brown-street: city water and every convenience —Apply Mr Arch, Brown-slreet, Ponsonby. TIO LET, a Corner Shop and 5 Rooms, _ replete with every convenience; splendid position for Green Grocer or Ifanov Shop. Rent, IJj 6d. Corner Jcryois Road aud Curran^stroet. TO LET, a nice furnished Bedroom,~Buit able for two respectable working men.- Apply Carlton Cottage, Wcllepley-street West, near NelEOn-stroet. right hand Bide going down. TO LET, Newmarket and Remuera, five roomed Cottages; also, 10roomed House, suitable for Boarding House—WillamDinnleon, Newmarket. TO LET, in Gibraltar Crescent, a com fortable 6-Roomed House; lent, 13s per week.—Apply to G. F. Fowlor, Blacksmith, Manukau Road. Parnell. mO LET, Beautiful Furnished 7-roomed JL llouso and 1-J acres Land, in Judge's Bay, Parnell.-VV. and J. Frater, Land Agency, Qtieen_street. T(f LET, a Shop and Residonce in Upper Quoon-airent (v.oxt to Mr Hannkin, • Draper); rent, 303 per week.—J. M. Lennox, IC tato Agent. TO LET, a Largo Cottage, almost now, J moms and soiiliery, good view and watiir. Windsor Lano, ParnelL — Apply on Pi'cmiaes. nnO LET, Two Uandso-.e Balcony .&. Houeei>; city water, ranges. &o.; 12a 6<l. l-raomc.d Ctiuntie, with soulkry. &a 6d.—Apply Allen. Urap -r, Jervoia Road. TO LET, threo lirgo and commodious Sttires. with woll-ljh'ed basement lately erootod in Commorce-utreet.—Apply Brown. Barrett imd Co.. Elliott-street, Auckland. TO LET, the Shops in Hobson-streot, and Dwelling Hourcb, Cook-Btreot (Falon's Builiiinga). replete with every modern eon vonieact.—Apply Thomas H. Vvbite, Arohitect, A.M P. Offices. Quoeu-etreet. TO LET, near the Epsom Hall, 6 Roomed House, nearly now; rant moderate.— Further particulars at Kpsom ytore and Post oftlce. or Mr F. G. Kwiogton, Coombes's Arcndo, Queen-3trcet. TO LET, Clifton Houso, in Grey-street, conducing eight rooms; ges and water laid >.v; rent low; conveniently situated.— Apiily Alfred Cox. Kdiato Agent, Coambeß'a Aroiflo. Queo^ Btrect. _^ TO LET, Now Villa Keeidence on North Hood, Devonport; bathroom and every convenience—F"or terms, apply Jas. Slator. Architect. C-;nada Huildlntrs, or Mr J. R. Gas coyne, Vauxhall Road. Davonport TO LET, a Cottage of Four rooms and ScuUery.oft'Grey-Btreet; registered gfatp, oven in kitchen, water laid on; rent, 11s per week; also, a Throe-roomed Cottage off Vir>cent-strcut; rent. S3 per week.—Apply to J. ■M. Lennox, Kstcto Agent. TO LET (with Board), Bed-room and Sitting-room, Wardrobes, and Private Plunge and Shower Bath; tramotrs pass every fow mitiutos.—Terms on application to Mr Hol listrr, Cobden-Btreet, Newton, cearly opposite Post-oftico. TO LET, large House of 17 rooms, most suitable for a boarding-house: lirge dining room, bath room, gaa and water laid on; situation, corner of Hohson-streot and Cook-st. —Apply to J. 31. and J. Mowt-ray. Land and Katate Agents. 3oherlfs Buildings, Fort streor. O LET, Shop and Groomed House", gaa and water laid on. Wellesley-slrcet Kest; t:hop and 5 roomed House, gas and city water laid on. Hobson-atreet; Houao containing eight rooms, City Road.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance Buildinga.



TO LET, Turner-Btreet, off Upper Queen stroQt, acomfortablo Villa Residonie, juet built and nicely finished off. 6 rooms, gas and city water throughout, all conveniences to hand, very central, only 6 minute*' wa'k from Queen street, grand view. Kent only 19a. — Apply to D. F. flvans. TO BE LET, THE CHORAL HALL, Except on TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS. This is the most Capacious and Suitable Build ing in the city for Conoerts, Publlo Meetings, Evening Parties, and Sunday Sorvlcea. F. G. KWINGTON, Estate Agent, Coomboa'a Arcade. mo let. MONA VIEW - Karangahape Road - House containing 6 rooroß. gas and water laid ob. TKNNYBON-3TRKET, Burrey HiUB.-Nowly finished 5 roomed House. Rent, 9a per week. WILLIAMSON'S AVENUE, Burrey Hills, CopimndiousFamily Residence. Hounereplote with every convenience, and containing sevon rooms and bath-room; washhouse fitted with bailer ; aatestous fires in drawing and dining rooms ; rent low to a good tenant; immediate possession. WALi.ACE-STREKT.—NewIy erected Gentle man's Residence of 10 rooms, situated corner Wallsco and Argyle-strests. House replete with ovory convenience, Including bath-room ; gas and warer laid on; close to tram and Pon- Bonby Wharf. Rent to a permanent tenant moderate. For Particulars of above Properties, apply— MALCOLMS ON & CO., Land Agents, High-street. T~6~AUCTIONEERS, Refreshment Pro prietors. &c—To Let, first-class Rooms, best goaition Northooto; close to wharf.—Waverley, tar Ofßce. For Sate. 171 OR SALE, Sausage Machine, filler and } block; neatly now.-Apply John Earle and Co., High Btreet. F OX SALE, 10 Years' Lease, Furniture, and Goodwill of Restanrant, Quoen-otrcet; best etand in town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stlohbnry'a Buildinga. FOR SALE, Piano (Rosewood); 18 guineas, cost £15 a bargain; grand aotlon and tone,—Dickenßon, Upper Nelson-street, Beresf ord-street End. EOR SALE, Upper Symonds-Btreet, fine Building Allotment, 33 x 120 feet, centre of bußineßß part of street H. Partington, Stich bnrjJ^Builoltiga, ; I~ HOR SALE, Several Cottages close to ' Queau-street; remarkably cheap, on ex cantionally taw terms. Also, Allotments from 10s per foot.-H.'.Kramer and Co., 177, Queen atreot. :' F'OBTSdLE, House of 4 rooms and Scullery; just past the Tolegate, Moont Kden. Allotment, 33x120. Let at 10s per weef. Small deposit and weekly paymentß.-Apply to E. Jones. Aloxandra-etrcer. FOR SALE, Cheap, tho Lease of a first-' class Commercial Hotel in oountry town ship; terms eaßy; present proprietor retiring from bnsinees.—For full particulars apply to J. B Garthon Bowern. Hotel Broker, Wofiington. FOR"BALE, Steamer Isabel, nearly new); length, 16ft; beam. 10ft 9in; depth of hold, sft. Steam b fast on light consumption of coal; very useful for towing and other purposes. To bo sold cheap.—Apply to A. Buchanan, St. Mungo Chambers. Queen-street. FOR SALE, Dock-street, North Shore, a Freehold Villa Residence ot 5 rooms and large scufiery. bow window, verandah and porch. All well finished off. White picket fence. Large Allotment, 10 x 132. Grand view of har bour. A most desirable freehold. Price, only £l<W.-D._F J J£vans. FOR SALE, 50 acres of excellent Land, situated about a quarter of a mile from Tauk*u Railway Station. Thereare lor 5 acres lof bush, and it Is partly bounded by a river. This littla Farm would make a pretty home i Btead, and will be sold cheap -For terms apply Robort Gordon, close to Savings Bank, Surrey Hilla. Auckland. Tfn 6" R l" c a s c— JD Brick Building, Queen St., three with Rood celhr. near the Railway Station, lately occupied by the Standard Insurance Co. Forparuoularsappiyto^^^^ At a Tonka and Co, s.



XT E \V ARRIVALS— XI LAND, VAUXH4LL. NORTH SHORE —Geo Brown is offering good Land in blooks -20 aores upwards—near Lake Takapuna; £8 acre. rniTIRANGI, close to the School.—For ■flu .eal°-26 Aores, 7-roomed Boubo, orchard, with bearing trec3, dairy shedp, horses, cattle, spring cart, harness, boat, &c-Apply to A. H. Baatwood. Tltirangi. rjiO BDTCHKRS AND OTHERS.—For J. Sale, a good Horse, Cart, and Harneßs, cart nearly new, movable top. and horse per f eotly staunch, and good trotter; any reasonable trial; Siddle and harness.—Apply Star Office. TIOBACCONIST'S. BUSINESS T . FOR SALE, In beet part of Queen street. 111-health «ole cause of leaving. Rent, £1 per week. Imme diate possession. Stock and Fixtures at valua tion (about £300).—Apply to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Pulinorston Buildings, Costoms-st. fTIO " NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS. FOR SALE. A FOUR-FEEDER PRINTING MACHINE, ! BY WILLIAM DAWSON AND CO. Almost new; and can be seen in full work. Address— " MACHINE," BOX, 322, General Post-office, Wellington. UCTION SALES (town or country) conduotod on best terms for vendors. A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement WANTED, a smart man with about £500 to buy grand littlo business, with 11 rears lease of control premises; large profits guarantied; books will be produced. This is a genuine opportunity. Immediate application necessary. —J. K. Randerson, Auctioneer. FIRBT-CLASB BJARDING HOUSE, New market, with furniture, good will. leaße for five years: to bo cold a bargain ; accomodatlon for !3 boarders; doing a splendid trade; the stand is unequalled; the whole must be sold for £210, or lease and goodwill seperately. Leone may be Inspoctod, and cards to view obtained from J. H. Randorson Auctioneer. TO THK INDUSTRIOUS UNEMPLOYED.- I have one or two housos, with land up to four acres, to lot on reasonable terms aa to Improve ments in lieu of ront. TO LET, Suburbs, 5 Rooms, 11b ; 7 Rooma, 10s; 8 Rooms, 15j. City: Choioo Residence, 40a; 8 Rooms, 18s: 7 Rooms, 15a. Splendid FARM (with Railway Station on tho estate), to be Exohanged for City or Suburban Property. No cash reauired. GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Sale, on easy terms. Romuera, 23s to 60s; Mount Albert, 30s to 50a; Surrey Hills, 80s; Takapuna Lake and Seaviowa, £60 per aore and upwards. SHARES bought and sold to order. No inter ests to clash with clients, A reasonable margin of credit allowed on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry store close to Quoen-street, at 4d per ton per week. No charge for receiving and delivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good securi ties at nurreat rate?. LAND, liousos, Allotments, Businesses for sale and to lease. £I)oo.—Freehold Store (with Post-office). Dwell ing, stables (12 horses); refreshment and straw berry gardens. Land has frontage of over 400 font, splendidly situated in popular marine suburb, a good bußineps now being dono; largo prospective value. First time offered.—Apply J. R. Handiireon, Auctioneer. I havo numerous other Properties for sale lease, oi exebango in town and suburbs. Sovcral -cood Securities on band for Sums of £200 to £400 at 8 and 9 per cent J. R. RANDKRSON*. Auctioneer, Mercantile Chamber!'. Qneon-street. Db Lacy & Gtibbon, 24, QUEBN-BTREKT (Opposite Firth s Mill). HOUSE, tiAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, VALUATORS, ARCHITECTS. CIVIL KNGINKERS. ACCOUNTANTS, fco. AGENTS FOR THK LOCALLY-MANU FACTURED STONE. MONEY TO LEND ON GOOD SECURITY. PILLS OF BALE, &C. INSURANCES AT LOWKST RATES. (Tolophono No. 355.) J? or Sale. T 1 KA—NEWTON—Cottage of 3 jLJ lv" rooms and f reohcld allotment. FARMS —A fow choice Farms to be sold very cheap. Dairy Farm's to ; et. til) T pr TO £25 CASH, and balance by J_J*J Weekly Payinenta.-Seeeral Cottflgeß fordisDO-'al on the abovo advantageous tormn. OQQifc-COLLINGWOOD-STREET jS*ij&\J (City). House of Five Rooms. (193) J?Orf? K. —MOUNT EDEN—Cottage %/W")O» of 4 ro>ms and scullery. (117) Ji*K.CSi4—CKUMMER ROAD, PON *(MOl" SONBY ROAD.-For Pale, a superior, nowlycrccted Family Residence of 9 largo Rooma. Including Bathroom and Kitchen, Bulit of nrdt-clas» material. Hall 6 feet wide; Kitchen prorMed with Lofimlngton range, cup boardr. sinks and othor conveniences; gas and water laid throughout; concrete paths Terms: Cash deposit £50; balance by arrangement.— Apnly Fern Villa, as above, or to— ~\TORTH SHORE, cloee to both wharves .131 nnd beach, Residence of 9 rooms, bith room. Hculleiy, and everr convenience; allot raont. 70 x 220; volcanic soil; good viow. A flrst cWi-iu urowet *■•: iV'tst bo ruld at onco. T -J rV pT —CITY Cottaße of 4 rooms JU JL 6 k9 anl freohoM allotment. JL*»>K.A-K.»P PE '.-STREET, 3&*O" GRKAT NORTH ROAD, pro vmcrl with otiriboards kitchen rinue, &c.; allotment. 60 feet frontage. A bona fide bargain on oasj terms. (27) TO LET, Houses and Shopa in all parts of Auchiand. LAKE TAKAPUNA — Muritai Estate —Ono Acre Sections, with sna-beach front ago and main road ; ono of the healthiest and most cioturesaue districts out of Auckland. CHE APCITY ALLOTMENT, Wellosley strcet ITast. (155) REMUERA— Villa Residence containing 7 rooms, including bathroom, and kit chen ; others could be added; stone chimney, &o; first-class material. Allotment about 70 x nearly 300 feet. (199) T ChAA~CIrY' close to Western JLifcr"" Park—Houeo of 11 rooms, in cluoing kitchon and bathroom. Allotment 06 x 9io. (197) "I A A ACRES Volcanio Land, Pukekohe JL'yr.'dt District, all in English grasß. B roornod Uoueo, outhouses, orchard fto. IntondlPgpnrchaeorsare respectfully invited ,o call in and inspeot our Property Register, as limited apace will not here permit of a full de scription of tho many properties we havo for dlspos.iL . Allotments, Farms, and Land. FOR SALE MONEY FO LEND, on Freehold Seouri ties, and for Building Purposes, in Bums of £100 and upwards. JT\E T ACY AND /GIBBON, 24: QUEEN-STREET, £^ OPPOSITE FIRTH'S MILL. \jy L. MITCHELL, LAND AND KSTATK AGKNT, COOMBES'S ARCADK, Queen-street. RESTAURANT AND CONFECTIONERS' BUSINESS for Sale, in the ben part of Karangahape Road. A Grand Littlo Business and a sure money Rotting concern. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale in Wallace-street ('ear Tramway terminus), Bella vista Road, Ponßonby Road, King street, &o. EXCELLENT VILLA SITES on City Loaßholds for Sale. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, Grafton Road, on largo Freehold Allotment; Houss fitted with all conveniences for a family, and commanding the best views. MOUNT ALBERT—New Family Resi dence adjoining Railway Station. TO BE LET. TO BE LET. Good Family Residence, Mount Eden; rent, ISB, lid, 15a, 17s, and 20s. Saven-roomed Houae, Liverpool-street. Soven-roomed House, Karangahape Road. Small Cottages, Farm?, Villa Residences, and other Good Properties for Sale. W. L. MITCHELL, LAND AGENT. SUGARS from 2_d per lb. at Rew'e, Victoria-streeu mURNER'S Fruit, Flower, and Seed JL Dopet, Karangahapa Road, ton of Queen street. Wreaths, Crosses, and Bouquets a Bpnolalty. Cut Flowers alwaya on hand. UUBNEK, Fruit Kalesman and Pre • eerver, Karangahape Road, opposite Queen-street. Fruit-growera will do well to consign their fruit to above address. Prompt BettloniPnta. mENDERS Wanted for Joiner's Work.— JL Apply New Star Hotel, at once. Geo. G. Clayton. ON VlEW—Late American Novelties (very cheap) Gladstone's Carts, Extension Top Jumn.Seat Buggies. Democrat Waggons, and'Child'd Seat Phaetons.-Cousins and Atkln, Coachbuildera. glliot-atreet. W "ANTED, a Situation aa Barman or Billiard Marker by thoroughly ex perienced man: first class references.—Address Delta, Skar Clfflco. \\ /ANTED KNOWN, Men's Unbleached V T Cotton Undershirts. 1b Id; Men's Strong Working Shirts, lined back, 2a eaoh: Men's Socfes, for 3Jd per pair ; Men's Windsor Scarfs, from 6d; Dress Shirtß, from 29 9d. -At J. Green's, 85, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWV—Bemmil's Jockey Club Perfume, 6d per bottle; Vlolot Powder. 2 packets for 33, or 91 per dozen to the trade ; Large Bottles of Perfume, in gla°s stopper boltles, Is 3d each, regular price 2s 6d per bottle.—J. Green, So, Vlctoria-strebt. WANTED KNOWN—Ladiea' Under clothes, very cheop. mostly plain goods. The Calico is heavy, and most of the ar ioles are large sizes. LaxlieB1 Night Dresses from 2s 3d Other artioles equally cheap.-At J. Green's 85, Victoria-street. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL. PITT AND VINCENT-STREETS. The Annual Picnic, on Boxing Day, will leave the Queen-street Wharf for Lake Taia puna, per s.s.Coromandel, at 8 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Ticketa may be haa from any of the Tcaohcra, 20, children half-price (hot water pro vided).



Lost ami Found. , ■-._■, ,- LOST, a Pair of Gold Eye Glasses j finder rewarded.—H. Kohn, Joweller Queen-street. OST—You will have lost a chance rarely to be met with if you do not inspect Alex; Browne's Stock of New Dreßses (late W. and, J Beehan). junction Queen and Grey-streetc. v r LOST, a Small Black and Tan Dbjr; answers to name of Spy.-The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Mr McArthur's, Princes-street, Albert Park, LOST, on Thursday last, Bezel of Ladies' Go"d Watch (rim for glass) —Finder will bo rewardod on returning Bame to A. G. Bar tlett, Jeweller. Qu'en street. t__~ 5S REWARD-Lost at:rNewton, 'a Pocket-book. The above reward will:be raid to any, pereon leaving Bame.'at Queen's Hotel, Karangahape Road. FOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by buying the Russian Tea Packing Com pany'a Pure Toas. Ask your grocer for them, ~ FOUND, tbat £1 goeß as far as £2 by" Buying at tho Auckland Cooperative Drapery and Clothiog Company (Limited). F~O UN D. In Victoria-street, abovo Royal lliil Hotel, a Benefactor—Toak Kersing. Jewellery ! Clooks! and Watchus I On Deferred Payment. FOUND, four cases Hoyle's Prints, 13 cases Hosiery. 2 cases Table Damasko 6" oases Sheetings and Cretonnea.—Full particu- Inrß at Alex. Browne's (lato W. and J. Beohanj, junciion Queen and Grey-streets. " ■ " -: iPersonal- ■ ' VJ j. R E. B. STOCKEN desires to thank those friends who have expressed their sympathy and Bhown kindness to him during tho illness of his wife; and also Dr. La wry. for hts prompt and^contlnaed attention. ISSING~FRIENOS are requested to call on Aler. Browne. They will hear something they littl» dreamt of. Tho way he ia quitting W. and J. Beehan's Stock of llrapery, &c is simply astonishing. WEBB'S "Pure~Orange Wine, 18~a~per doz^n. A flue Tonic for Invalids, and tiooii for all. OULD Mr Horace Biirnes, from New Plymouth, call at the Queen's Ferry Hotol, Vulcan Lane, to meet a friond. PERSONAL.— Ladiea, Buy your Christ mas Fruit at Rew'a. E__L — WouIdMREDOARCOOPER, borne. call at Stab Office. PERSONAL.— Metcalfe has reduced hi Music to Id a sheet. Foot of Wakefield street. PERSONAL. -Will George Grant, Car" pontar, lato of Dunedin and Greymonth, kln^lv lpavohifl nddress nt Star Office. Miss Young, of Qreymouth, wishes to call upon them PEBSONAL.- 500 TweoJ Trousers at ts llrt per pair, at tho Auokland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limltefi). Half-price^ PERSONAL.— Well, John, whore are wo going for our Holiday Fixings ? Why, to Allen's, Jorvois Road, Ponsonby; he is the boat, Mary. PERSONAL.— It may not be generally known that Smoked Fish in small and large quantities can be had at thn Colonial FHi Como'my. 207, Qneen-stroot (next dror to Fijihor and Co., Butchers), at wholesale prices. Frosh supplies each day.



Dlcctinss. AUCKLAND ROYAL LANCERS. The troop will Parado for exercise THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at eight o'olock, at the Riding School, Now North Road. P. KEMPT, Acting Captain. THE Annual Meeting of the Alexandra Lodge Protestant Alliance, will be held In tho Hall, Newton, on TUKBDAY 22nd. All Membors are requested to attend. A. B. Grifllth, Secretary. __ A O.S.—Tho usual Monthly Meeting of • Sanctuary City of Auckland, No. 3,978, will be hold in tho Aloxandrastreet School room at 8 o'olock TO-MORROW (Wednesday) KVENING. 23' d Dsoember, 1885. Candidates from Courts to bo in attendance at 8 30.—8y order.-UENRY T. GARRATT. Secretary. ~T ~ fa"TRiSH"N A TIO NA L ffi^sfi*pl JL LEAGUE. H; ''■/•'■'/•lfffljl J. E. Redmond Branch, *>•, ii'sl (JJ Auckland. , , ; ISh The Fortniahtly Meeting ol HS/?«^ *c above will be held in the IVW Catholic Institute, Wellington t^tiW street. TO-MORROW (Wed nf sday), at 8 p.m. Visitors in Auckland requested to attend. L. O'CONNOR. Hon. Sec, AUCKLAND FEDERATED IRON WORKERS' ASSOCIATION. All Membora a Te requested to attend tho Meeting called by tho Carpenters, at St. Jainea's nail, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next. By order. THOMAS P. MILLAR. President. HENRY R. JURY, ' Secretary. AJ (5 T? I (i U. IfKDKRATEO SEAMEN'S UNION (AUCK LAND BRANCH). The next Gonoial Meeting will be held on WKDNIiSDAY. fflrd instant, at 730 p.m., at Robson's Rooms, for transaction of ordinary business and appointment of auditors. ■ K. ELLISON. Secretary. A M ALGA MATED SOCIETY. O> ±\_ ■ ENGINEKRB. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 37*. All members of the abovo Society are re quested to attend the Meeting at at. Jamos'a Hall on WHDNEBDAY EVENING, convened by the Ama'gnniated Society of Carpentcra and Jolnera re present Trade diipute. ■ ■■■■■■■ By ordor of tho Prmld«nt and Sooretaix BUILDERS' LABOURERS SuCIETV. —The Quart'rly Meeting of tho above Soc'oty will bo hold in tho Working Men's Club on WEDNESDAY, 23rd December, at 7.30 p.m. -M. TOBIN. Becreta-y. A UCKLAND TURKISH BATH CO. J\. (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in tho abovo Company will be held at tho offloe of Mr Jchn Miln». Colonial Bank Buildings, on TUKS DAY. thn 29th inafc., at 2p.m. Businbbs.— To rocei ye the Directors' Report and Balance-Bhcet for tho year ending 30th November, 1885 To iCleot t,w o Direotors and Auditor for tho ensuing year. . • • ■ By order of the Directors. T. J. FARKELL. TAuokland, 18th December, 1885. ' Tenders. Prisons Department, i Wellington, December 15,1585. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of Uniform and Clothing Material for tho Gonoral Prisons atoro for the year 1886. These goods aro for wholesale n anufacture, and aro independent ot small iiuantities of clothing Buppliedloo»lly for repairs and minor wanta. Below is estimate of quantities probably re qul'od during the year, but the Department is not bound to these or any graater or less quantities. Samples of the goods can be seen at the Prisons at Addington. Auckland, Dunedin, Lyttelton and Terrace, Wellington. .All goods must be to standard sample. All tenders to be f.o.b. at nearest port to tenderer. Tenders must be delivered at any ono of the Prisons above-named, by noon ot Bth Jannary, 1886. The lowest or any tender not noceeearlly accepted. Byordtsr, A. HUME, Captain, : Inspector of Prisons. PROBABLE QUANTITIES OF GOODS RE QUIRED : (1) ICO pairs Blankets; (2) 1,000 yards Calico. 500 yards Unbleached Calico, SBin wide; (3) 200 yards French Canvas; ■(!) \ gross Officers' Cups; 05) 600 ynrds Blue Dangaree, 36in wide; (6i 150 yards Forfar, 3iln. wide ; (7)> 2,000 yards White Flannel, 281n to 30In wide; (8) 200 yards Hessian, 5Hn wide; (9) 300 yards Jean; (10) 250 yards Linen; (11) 300 yards Chock Linen; [U) 1,600 yards' White Plaiding, 281n wide; (13) .400 yarCs Serge; (11) 600 yards Silesia; (15) 500 yards strong Sheet- Ing, 7aln. wide; (16) 350 yards Tweed ; (17) 2,000 yards Twill Shirting, No. 2,30 in. wide; (18) 300 yards Towelling, Russian crash; (19) 250 yards Wincey; (20) 300 yards eaoh Wincey, grey and brown; (fl) 18 spindles Worsted; (22) 6 gross Composition Vest- Buttons, 3 srosn Flexible Coat Buttons, 3 gross Flexible Vest But tons, 5 great gross each Linen and Metal Buttons, • 2 gross Moha'r Binding. 3 .gross Buckles 5 great gross Cotton Reels, "5 COO Needle?, S great gross Stay, Binding, .61b Machine Silk, lib Sewing-bilk. 6ib Twist, ZJlb Machine Thread; (23) 3,000.b Sole Leather, 9001b Kip, 1001b Scotch grain Kio, 8001b Split Leather, 3001b Belly; ■ 2001b Shoulder, 9 sides Harness Leather, JGOlb Colonial Calf; &i) 4ib Silk, 31b YoUow Thread. 1 d*zen Papers each Hemp and Flax ; Boz Bristles; (25) 1001b each Brass anA Iron Rlveta. 2001b eaoh Wooden Pegs, Hobnails, and Hungarian Nails. 1001b each Steel Points and lion Sprigs. 20 dozen eaoh Crawley*B and Scotch Heel Tipß and Toe Plates, Last, Knivuß, Awl«, Hammers, Rasps, Files, Boot Hooks, Eyelets, Basils, &c, an required. TheTarchill district board will receive fresh Tenders for the Exca vation, Formaiion. &o, ot Oxford and adjoining streets up to eeven p m., THURSDAY, 21th instant; Tenders for Excavation, Formation, aud Metalling, a portion of Rusaoll-struct up to seven p.m., 24th instant Drawings, conditions, and specifications to be seen at my office, Stanloy-Btrect. J. JOUNING, Clerk. Archill Road Board, Auck and. mENDERS for Erection of an Kight- JL roomed House in Cook-street will be re ceived up till THURBDAY. the 31st December at noon. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all other Information obtained, upon appli cation.-D. QOLDIB, Albert-Btrcet. mENDERS for Coal will be received for JL above till WEDNESDAY, December 23, 18S5. Specification at our Office. Queen-street— DONALD AND BDgNBOBOUGH. XTW IS THE TIME TO BUILD. The Mount Eden Saw Mill Company (Limited are selling Second-olass Timber at from sb. aud Firat-class Kauri Weather Boards at 10s 6d per ICOft., and all other descriptions of Building Timber in proportion. Also, SMogles, Palings. PoaU), Raile, and House ttlocks'at reduced rates.. Railway Station. Mount Eden. November 18,1885. ContmntA on lint r*«e.



, j Public Notices. A CORRESPONDENT writes :-H the people ■"• knew the value of Wolfe's Schnapps theywould drink nothing else. A" DVICE TO BUSHMEN.—Save 50per cent., and Buy your Gaodß at the Auck land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Com .pany (Limited). ■ .. , . -. .- :^; A DVERTISER offers a comfortable -cV. borne to a respectable Girl in exchange for her services; small family: light work ; re ferences required.—Apply, by letter, to M. X, a, Star Office. A COMFORTABLE Home is offered to 2 or 3 YonDg Men in a private family, off •Shelly Beach Road:'bath and piano.— For ;addresß.at)Dlyto J. Wv-ehackelford, 210, Qncon ;atreet.;prMr Oswald, Draper.ThreeLamps. AMA'N with Is 6d can* buy ailittling good Double-back Shirt, a Boj's Suit for 3a 6d, and a Suit for himself for 15a lid, at ilex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junc tion Queen and Grey-streeta. '^"UCKLAND RACECOURSE.-Notice, wC3L any person or perrons found Hawking or Helling Fruit, Ice Cream. &c, without permis sion from tba underpinned. Bole pui-ohaser of ifght*.wiilbeProsecuted.-MRS HUNT, Wake fieid-Bireet. BE PERSUADED — Save Money by Ordering all your Goods at Row's Grocery Storo. Vlctoria-Btreet. BOARD and Residence for one or two Ladles at Mount Eden. Convenient to Dus. large garden, every comfort.—For address apply to H. Partingtnn. Stlnl-bury's Buildings. BUY your Christmas Cards, Toys," and Presents at the Newton Bureau/- Lafge variety of Fancy Goods — David Goddis. Printer, Booksoller. and Stationer, Garrett'a New Build ings, Karangahape Road. BOARD AND; RESIDENCE in a prlvato family, plunge ajd showor bath ; good table and every comfort; 'Sub passeß door, Dear tram war, ton minutes from Quoon-street Sibßey Villa, Park Avenge, Park Road. iTiHR'ISTMAS Hams and Bacon at Row's, \J Vlotoria-Btreet. COLLEGE~~BisCCTT3 3d per lb. at Rew'B, Victoria-Btreet. CHEAP MUSIC during the Holidays, Popular Sheet Music at One Shllllng.- Wobbe's Piano and Mubjo Rooma. Hobson-st. /Christmas cards~w!"ii be given to \J Children on Christmas Morning—Webbe's, Bobson-street. i^O~-OPERATION. —Nothing like it. V^ Compare our prices with any in Auckland, and judge for yourself.—Auokland Cooperative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). CHRISTMAS PRESENT -A Piece of New Music will be given to all Visitors on Christmas Kve (Thursday evening)—Wobbe's Piano Rooms, HobEpa street. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Houbo, Land, and Batata Agent, Hlgh-st. (near Shortlond-street), has always For Baleand To Let large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country districts; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in varimiß parts of the province. Several oliglb'e Building Allot ments for Sale. Money to Lend in largo or small Bums, on approved securities. r\EVONPORT ROAD BOARD. Notice Is hereby Riven that It in the intention of t'e Dovonport Road Hoard, at a Meeting to jo held on nth January, 1886. to Rescind n Special Resolution passed in 1882 enabling th* Board to make its own Valuation In terms of Section 11 of "Tho Hating Act. 1882." BKNJ, TANNER, Secretary. ] EVERYBODY should read "Now Zea li land Illustrated Tit Bits." Price Two pence; • FOR a really Good Ham, at a reasonable price, try Row's, Victoria-street. FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND PICNICS. &c. — The meet convenient Beverage will be found in Renshaw's Concen trated Lemonade, as a 2a Bottle will moko 1J gallons of the most delicious, cooling, and re freshing boverage. Guaranteed pure and whole some. To be had of all storekeepers. REAT NECROMANCER, AUGUS TUS, engaged during Christmas. Country rionds can have an introduction at the Auck land Co-operative Drapory and Clothing Co. (Limited). /YOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging „ ~ 20a per Waek. Hingis Koom.. .. , „ «. 26a pur Week. IMI'ORTANT^To procure some of the Toys. Dolls, Chri'tmaß Cards from the Auoklind Co-operativo Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limitc.d)j_and save your money. LATEST NEW~MUSIC received this week, dlreot from the publishers — Wcbbo's Piano and Musio Rooms. A Pianist in attendance. - * *j TVf R"WOLFE must be a happy man, as he is •"•*■ the solo proprietor of Wolfr's Bchnapps, which ia the purest spirit in the world. ONiSY may be Saved by Purchasing at Rew'e, Viotoria-streec. MILLINERY, half-price; Undercloth ing, half-price.—At the Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Company (LtniUedt. MR WEBBE ia not now connected with Oak House as stated in several advertise ments of lato in the Star, inserted without his consent. &/I X JOHN MILNE, Public Accountant, i»» hia thia day beenappointei Auditor to tho Commlttoo of the Unemployed. J. CONNELT. Ch'-irmnn Unomployed Committee. Auckland, DecoinW 16,1885. " TiyTAN'S inhumanity to Man" (Burns) XtjL consists in dppriving them of the Rus sian IVa Pocking Company's Pure Teas. Ask your Grocerjt or them. ""\T^ y ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED Jji .T IT BlT§____ "•"VTEW Zealand Illustrated Tit Bits" X™ contains pure wholeeomo fun and in struction for young and old. It makes it i first appoaratce on Thursday, VfOTlCET^Webbe's Piano Bhow Rooms .131 are at corner of Cook and Hobson-etreets, and not Oak House, as advertised in Saturday's Stab without hia consent "TVTEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED II TIT BITS "—r-Jo advertisemsnts. All reading matter. The cheapest Twopence worth ever issued from the Colonial Prces. ■R^OTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! -The LONDON STORE ia the only Shop in Auckland where you can get a Christmas Box. During Christmas week and the week follow ing, all Purchaeers of Groceries to tho amount of 59 will receivo a Handsome Present. WALLER AND BAINBRIDGE, Grocers and Provision Merchants, . Karangahape Road (nest Garrett's. Bntcher). P" UREINDISNTEA2aperIb. at Rew^ Vlctoria-atreet. ■ PIANOS Tuned for Christmas and New Yoar Parties, from Is.—G. Richens, care of Murray nr.d Pprnonr. Stationers. Qucen-st IJAJejUKHANGINGS. — Large variety, XT cheapest in town. Selling off Remnants at loss than half-price at E. Dunne's Shop, top of Qrey-Btroet. PIANO 8! PIANOS ! PIANOS^At wholesale prices for prompt rash.—Web bo's New Show Roomß, corner of Hobson and Cook-Btreete. ' . >■■ '.'.-■ ..:.■'•' PIANOS! ORGANS 1 PIANOS.—For Cash or Deferred Payments from 7s and 6d per week.—Wobbe's, corner of Boboon and Cook-streets. . T> BAD the entertaining Christmas Stories X\> in This Week's " Now Zealand Illustrated Tit Bite."- v ' ■. : . ■ ' '•: V ■.. ROSEBANK HOUSE, DEVON PORT (noirly opposite corner of Lake Road).— Superior Board and Residence: beautiful and retired situation. Terms moderate. STUDENTS of all olasses will be more than surprised how Wolfb'B Schnapps assists them in their brain work. __' fyiHE fiiue Ribbon Army have pirated the ■*•' colour of VVolfb'b Schnapps Tradg Mark. THE Conductor of " New Zealand Illus trated Tit Bits" offers a priae of ONH GUINEA every week for the Best Original Tit Bit; which may be either aioko or a short Btory. " riIHIS England never did, nor never JL shall, lie at the proud fbotof a conqueror" (Shakespeare); and so the Russian Tea Packing Company's' Pure Teas take their stand far above nil others. Ask your grocer tor them; THE first issue of the "New Zealand Illustrated Tit Bits" •will contain nine comic illustrations, including a humorous car toon. "Dr. Vogel'aNostrums." HE UNEMPLOYED can have an audience with the Prophet Mecca at the Auckland. Co-operative Drapery and Clothinsr Co (Limited). The poor dog Arabi is chained up- : . *' rpHEY' come as a boon and a blessing JB. ■■ to men" (Cameron), the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pore Teas. Ask your grocer for them. ;' ... . THE ■ UNEMPLOYED can have an audience with the Prophet Mecoa at the Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). The poor dog Arabi is chained np. " . TTSE Rew'a Baking Powder for your KJ - ; Chriatmas Cakes. TTNHAPPY CHRISTMAS STRIKE. \J: Sensible men amongst Carpenters, do wash your hands wholly of It, and that at once.' Don't follow toollßh agitators. ■ ; r. TTNEMPLOYED.—Men's Shirts, Is 6d; U Braces, 6d; Crimean Shirts, 3a lid. Just half the price.—At the Auokland Cooperative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). VISIT Row's Cheap Grocery and Pro vision Store, Victoria-street. _. WHAT the folks are saying—THAT Metoalfo's is the Cheapest Shop in the Town; THAT Metcalfe's Crinolines at Is 6d are worth six times the money; THAT Metcalfe's Toys at Id are worth buying for presents; that Metoalto'e Dreos Materials are wondorf ul bar gains at 7}d a yard; THAT Metoulf c's Electro plate Ware has never been seen at the price be fore ; THAT Metcalfe's Pipes at 6d and 8d; Dollb. 2d: Accordeons. Is 6d; Photo Frames, Bd; Table Knives, 2d; and Hundreds of other Articles snitable for Christmas presents, are all tremendous bargains.—Metcalfe's, foot of Wakefjeld-street. , . WE, the undersigned, do hereby agree >to Close our respective Places of Busi ness at eleven o'olook a.m. on tfce 26th Kb cembor and the 2nd January next, and re-open at 5 p.m.: -Thos. Hedger, Edw. Langley, R, 8. Sandall, G. Wood, A. 0. Carter, M. Brims, Hank and Lincoln, James Kilgour, William Cochrane, R. C. Brlsgs, G, Lawlaw. H. and J. BlDßtead, J. R. Hankey, J. Knight, E. Barrlng ton__ W. Parkinson, T. s. Mead, Geo. Rayner, T. Booth. C. Dunater, G. Rout. H. Garrett, W. C. Griffiths, S. H. Eustace, W. Walter, E. Wood and Co., G. Garretr, John Fobs, Geo Knight, John Buckland, D. Neilsos, Fenton and Co., R. P. Batting. Geo. Herbert. G. Hnlme, T.Walker. J. Lumpkin, G. F. Walliß, Lovell, Robert j>ong!aß. XM4B, 1885. - Boys'Suitß,3B Ud, 4a lid! Half-price, for a few daya, st the Auck land Co-operative Draperr and Clothlnß Co. (Limited). Take note, mothere.



vJVX "pi XCURSION. TttfflmS^V S.S. LALLA~~ROOKH __|______B___Jr will leavo Onehunga Wharf on BOXmG DAY, at 9.15 a.m., for Cornwallls and Mill Bays (weather permitting), Fare-TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. On WEDNEBDAY, December 38. the s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave Onehunga Wharf at 9.15 a.m. for the Manukau Heads (North and South). Apply A. CUNNINGHAM. Auckland or Onehunga. ' imTKJL IVTAN-OF-WAR BAY jdgj^a^, It± (Waiheke). J^Elii^l MAN-OF-WAR BAY. THE EXCURSION OF THbTsEASON. BOXING DAY.



The fast and oommodlons steamer WAITAKI will leave Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m. for the above, returning about 6 p.m. The beautiful and picturesque Bcenery, splendid Picnloing Grounds under the Xmas trees, which are now in full flower, and the many other attractions of this interesting locality should specially conn, end thia trip to the attention of all bolidav-makers, and Ex cursionists can depend upon smooth water all the way. Sbeehan's well-known Band will be in attendance. Tickets—Four Shillings each; Children, half price; to be had on board. In addition to the above, there will be a MOONLIGHT EXCURSION by the same well known Steamer, which will leave the Queen- Btreet Wharf at 8 p.m. for Rangitoto Channel, &c, returning about 10 o'clock. Fares-Two Shillings. The Band will also accompany thia trip. .C_T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN O CHURCH.—Sunday-school Erourslon to Motutapu wilt take placa on SATURDAY, 28'h (Boxing Day), per B.s. Rowena leaving Queen- Btreet whaif at 8 35 a.m., returning about 7 p.m. Parents and Friends connected with congrega tion Invited. Tickets (including provisions), 2s 6d each, from the Committee on the Wharf. Children may assemble at the Church at 8 a.m. Special tram cars will run from the Church about 8 a m.. for the convenience of those who wish to use them, at the usual rates.—H, Mcl, Secretary, A MERRY XMAS TO ALL, E'en those who wear the Ribbon Blue, And to the pledge have signed. May take thin Wine and yet do true When needed or Inclined. Sold Everywhere. ATHOLIO INSTITUTE, WELLING TON-STRBET.-A Social Gathering will bo held in the above Hall on MONDAY, December 23,1835. Dancing to commence at to If past eight. Refreshments provided. Double Tickets, 7s 63 ■ Extra Lad y, 2b lid.



pEAPES! GRAPES! HOT-HOUSE GRAPES. j, MASON, 37, Lower Queen-street (Opposite Railway Station). /CHRISTMAS TipTY. IN ST. JOHN'd CHURCH, PONSONBV, Tho Sacred Canta'a, "THE NATIVIT V," Will be perforated in aid of the Organ Fund ADMISSION: Is.



Tj Commence at Bight o'clock. J. HORSLEY, Organist _^_ R. CLARK, Conductor. EBB'S Peach~Wine, a rich liqueur, richer than finest Port, 3s per bottle; only a little left.—The Shades, Ponaonby. T> 0A R D OF EDUCATION. The Board Is In want of suitable Offices. Par ticulars of accommodation required may be ob tained at the office of the Boird, Wyndham street, Auckland. AT>pUcationn will be reoeived unt'l THURS DAY. Uth January, 1836. Applicants to state number and size of rooms, rent, and term of lea c. By order of the Board. _ VINCENT E. RICK. Secretary. JHHURCH OF ENGLAND CEMETERY^ V 7 SYMONDS-BTRKET. Notico is hereby given that any person found removing ferns, native shrnbj, &c, from this Cemetery will be prosecuted WM. S. COCHRANE. Dncomber 21,1885. ; - ■ "jmORESTERS1 HALL, NEWTON. : AN ENTERTAINMENT, Consisting of DRAMA, FARCE, AND CONCERT, : Will be given by tho Pupils of the Mabibt BROTHErs' School, TOMORROW (Wednesday), DEC. 23 Doors open at 7,30; commence at 8. Admission, Is 6. .f^ ORTHCOTE STRAWBERRY"" GAR *"' DBNS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS. MBS LI N D announces that her Pleasure Gronnd is now open for the reception ot Plcnio Parties and visitor* to this Favourite Buburb. Bho has splendid accommodation. There is a fine Hall Cor J'ancing and Promenading, with nee ot Piano. There Is the Merry-go-round for the Cnildren and Gardon Seats to rest: and, above all, abundanoe ot her fine Strawberries and Cream, Visitors will find this a charming plaoe to spend a holiday, and at a small coat, IVTOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP. -The JlI undersigned have this day entered Into Partnership as Engineers, Iron and Brass- Founders, &c, under the title of S. Jickell & Co., and beg to call attention to their adver tUementbolow. Bifjned) SAMUEL JIOKELL. WAJVTER COLLINB STEAD. Auokland, December 21,1885. S. JICKELL & CO., Engineers, Iron ard BrafS Founders, makers of ever," description of Engineers' and Shipbuilders' Brass and Gun- Metal Fittings, Castings, Pumps. &0.. Buildors' Ironwork and Castings. Engines iind Machinery of every description made to order. Repairs carried oat at moderate charges. Mechanical Drawings executed with accuracy and despatch. Inventors assisted, and Patents obtained. New and second-hand Machinery agent?. Estimates Free. Sole Agents for Tamaki Building Stone. Office and Works; Oaßtome-Btreet Weßt, next Warkworth Cement Co.'s Yard. WEBB'S Puie Orange Wine delivered Free, ISs per dozen ; good for all. The Shades, Ponsonby. " Teetotaller's Delight. TO OTH E R HjA M' S English Levor XV Watohes are the beat; each Watch is accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty.— Jas. Adams, Watchmaker. Victoria-street. y%T ESTPORT COALS,' JUBT LANDED AT OBAWITI. Said to be the best Household, Steam, or Smithy Coals in the Market. ON SALE, A Superior Sample of the Above. W. & G. WINBTONE. N.B.—Also, Taupiri, Newcastle, and Bay Coals as usual.



P. 6.8., 190.] [Telephote. No. 336. H. HABT.J [j. TOBIAS, XJ HART AND CO. H. HART & CO. beg to thank their nnmerous customers (or the liberal patronage acoordcd them for the past ten rears (late City Market) and have removed to their new and commodious premises. ALBERT-STREET AND MARKET SQUARE. HAVE ON SALE FRUIT. NUTS.. ; : Island ana Sydney SyWnd Local Le- -££££~ Hobart, Sydney, ana Whybrbw's : - Local Apples, Pears, Croesa & Blaokwell's and Plums Wyatt Pickles Bananas Teas (new season) Figs, Dates and Crys- Jams and Marmalade talised Fruit. Capers Sauces Currants CONFCTIONERY. Raistoß Bloaters Large Assortment Bri- Herrings ■ tl-A and Colonial Con- Sardines fcotionery. Salmon, &c, &c, Tobaoco and Cigars. Glassware, China and Earthenware, Birmingham and Sheffield Fancy Goods and Stationery. N.8.-Bayers of Hothouse Grapes in any quantity, (or cash. QELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! BTOCK OF CUTLERY and PLATED GOOD 3, JfOR ONK MONTH. Under coßt price, THOMAS SAMUEL Is compelled to Sell Off, in consequenoe of tae Duiness of Trade, all kinds ot CUTLKRY AND PLATED GOOD 3, BELOW COST FRICE. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERB LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. THOMAS SAMUEL, '■ ' 163, Queen-street, • OPPOSITE ARTHUR'S MART.



TTELENSVILLE TURF CLUB ANNUAL RAcFmEETING. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1886. MAIDEN PLATS of 20eovf., for horses that have never won a race of 20aoVo. Second hone to save stakes. Entrance, Isov. Dis tance, 11 milo. Weluht for age. HANDICAP HURDLE RACEof SOsovs. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, leov.; acceptance, 30s. Distance, 2 miles. HELEN3VILLE CUP HANDICAP of 55sovs. Second horse to receive lOsov. out of stakes. Nomination. 30s; acceptance, 2sovs. Dis tance, 2 miles. . FLYING HA NDICAP of 2Csovs. Sooond horse to save Btiikcs Nomination, lsov.; accept ance, lsov. Distance. 1 mile. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 15*ov. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Distance. 1} mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10:oVf. En trance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. HACK HURDLE SELLING RACEof 12s6vb. Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1} milo. Ten stone . up. Post entries. Winner to be cold for 15sovs. Surplus to go to the funds. Nominations to be lodged with tho Secretary by 8 p.m. on December 2), 18?o, with tho en trance fee enclosed. Acceptances, with Age and Colour, January 20, 1886. weights to appear on January 8,1886. All disputes or objections will be settled by the Stowards, whose decision will be final. Races will be run under the A.R.C. Rules, Qualification Fee, lsov. JOSEPH GRIFFITHB. Secretary. npAKAPU.NA JOCKE* CLUB.



SUMMER MEETING. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1886. Registered under A.R.C. PROGRAMME: MAIDEN PLATE, of 25sovs; for a.ll horses that have not won an advertiser! race exceeding 20sovs. Weight for age. Entrance lsov. on night of general entry. Distance, 1} miles. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of SOsovs, second horse to receive lOsovs from Btakes. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, IJsovs. Dis tance, 1 mile. . HANDICAP HURDLE 3 RACE1, of 60bovs. 660011(1 horse to receive lOaova from stakes; ovi-i1 S flights of hurdles. Nomination, Isov. Acceptance, 2aovs. Distance, 21 miles. HACK RACE, of 2Psovs, for horses that have not won an advertised race oxceoding 20sovs. Lowest weight. 9 stone. Tho winner to be sold for 20sovb, and any surplus to go to the Club. Entrance, lsov. on night of general entry. Distance, IJ milo. TAKAPUNA CUP. of 125sovs. Second horse to receive 20sovs, and third horse osovb from stakes. Nomination, i'.-jova. Accep'ance, 3sovs. Distance, 13 mi!c3. jL AT SELLING RACK, of 25sovs The winner to bfi soM Immediately after tho raco. and the whole of the proceeds to go to tho Club. No weight under Sat. Entrance, lsnv, on night of ganeral entry. Distance, 1 mile. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of lOOsovf,' second horse to receive lOsovs frjm stakes1 Nomination, 2soys. Acceptance, 3sove. Die' tanco, about 3 miles. ■ Nominations for Anniversary Handicap. Handicap Hurdle Race. Takanuna Cup. and Handicap Steeplechase close at 9 p.m. THURS DAY, December 31st. Weights to appear TUESDAY, January 12th. Acceptance and General Entry close At 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, January 22nd. All entries to be sealed and addressed to tho Seoretarr, Clarence-street, Devonport, or W.; Adams, No. 6. Exchange Chambers, Durham stroet East, with entrance money enclosed and full particulars. R. WYNYARD, Secretary. I /CHRISTMAS TREE SALE OF FANCY WORK Will be held in CONVENT SCHOOL, HOBSON AND WYNDHAM STREETS, TUEBDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURBDAY, 22nd, 23rd, and 21111 December, 1885. i Open from 3 p.m. Admission, Sixpence. CJYMONDS-STREET MEAT DEFOT. O■■ : I ENOCH WOOD ! ■"■' Will Kill the CHAMPION PRIZE OX, Weighing 2 200 Ponnds, For CHRISTMAS. Also Prize Mutton, Teal, McLean's Pouthdown Lamb, Dairy-Fed Pork of the first quality. Poultry Dressed to Order. '■ Working Men are invited to call and see what they oan have for their Money. The undersigned will do his utmost to furnish a Good Joint at a Small Cost. Youra reßpeolfully, _ ENOCH WOOD. CHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD WANTED KNOW N, THAT F. LAMBOURNE Is Selling for Cash— Belt-eettlngßanges, 36in , with Oven and Boiler £5 Os Ud Col tage Ranges 62 0s Od Register Grates .. 16a fld Faim Bedsteads .. 18s Od 10,000 Rolls PaperhanginK from Id jinr Roll. , Sorlm, No. 1. 4Jd per yard. Sorlm, Nob. 2 and 3,5 d per yard. Other goods too numerous to mention equally cheap, and all marked in plain figures. N.B.—A Beautiful Mounted Almanao for 1888 to be given away to all purchasers of 5a worth. PONSONBY COAL, FIREWOOD, AND TIMBER YARD, Near I hree Lames. S. DOUGLAS (Late J. Renwick). Orders for Coal and Firewood promptly attended to. Coke, Coarcoal. Shells, Lime, Pos's, PallDgs, Shingles, Sawn Timber (all kind ) in any quan tity, delivered. ; "Agent for Mount Eden Sawmill Company. Express Work carefully done. : TjIDEN TERRACE ROAD DISTRICT. Pursuant to the Provisions of the Road Boards Act, 1832, and Amendments thereto and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1870,1 here by notify that the following gentlemen have been duly nominated as Candidates for tho Office of Trustee for the district above-named: - JAMES McCORMICK JOHN HOUGH JOHN JAMES HUNTER > As the number of Candidates (three) exoeeda the number required (one), a Poll will bo taken at Mr Freeman's Corn Store, Eden Terrace, on MONDAY, the 28th day of December. 1885, be tween the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m. F, H. HEIGHWAY, Returning Officer, Office: Eden Terracn. December 21. 1885. CIO UR NIGHTS' DEBATE, LORNE-STREET HALL. Between Mr Geo. Aldridge, Minister of Church of Christ, and Mr Thomas Walker, representing the Auckland Rationalistic Associa tl°n> SECQND NIGHT, . j THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. DEC. 22, Subject: "The Divine Origin of Christianity." Mr Aldridge affirms; Mr Walker denies. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DEC. 28 AND 29. Subject: "Atheism the Best Goipel for the World." Mr Walker affirms; Mr Aldridge denies. Rev. J. S. Hill will preside. Doors open at 7.30. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. ADMISBSION: Is.



\ UCK-LAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL •«- UNION. The Depot of the above will be open' on THURSDAY EVENING (CHRISTMAS EVE) (or the Bale of Books for Christmas Presents, Birthday, Scripture, Christmas, and New Year Cards, In Great Variety, from 6d per dozen. ; mO CAPITALISTS, An opportunity offers for a person of moder ate capital obtaining either an active or a s'eep lng interest In a highly tcmuner*tlvo Manufac turing Business. Prinoipils pair treated with. APSIgB3RB KUSBKLL AND CAMPBEUL^ WEBB'S Tonic Orange Wine for In valids (special) for young and old, 18s per dozen.- The Shades, Ponsonby. . ■ ! T'~K REWARD will bo given to any JLJ tf person who will give suoh information. as will lead to the conviction of the boy who stole a Dark Bay Mar.o from Mount Kdon Bta Uon on November 6 —g. Rappart. Mt. Albert. Q^S 6d buys Foxo's Serge Suits at O I Browse's; 8s 6d buys Norfolk Suits for Boys at Browne's; B}d buys China Matting at Browne's; 6Jd buys the best Cretonnes at Browno's; Is lid buys Men's Tweed Trousers at Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-streeta. |_ IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HENRY PETEY. OP AUCKLAND, ■WATCHMAKER. Creditors In the above Estate are requested to send in their Claims (accompanied by statutory declaration) to the office of Mr Thorne, Solloitor, on or before n-on of SATURDAY, the 9th day of January, 1886, after which date no claims can be recognised. J. M. GEDDSS, I-,. E. A. PRICE. | Trustees. 18th December, 1886. P U B L I C M OT. I C E, J. E. GUEST begs respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Devonport and the public In gen- Sl^m^ &? haß »f vered his connection with Mr T. llchbon, and for the future will carry on the Upholstering and Cabinet Business, as be fore, at tie OlcCKstabliahod Shop on the Beaoh Road, lately ocoupied by Mr Tamer. J.E.O, havtan bis goods manufactured on the premises is able to sell-them at a greatly reduced rat* much .lower thsn heretofore; and jgo»raut«ed cheaper than any otbar house T 3#& INBPBOTION CORDIAiLYINVJTBtD. DKJONPOB't,IuRNffIHM«"BMPORIUM. Beach Rcmd, Z Doonftom Maeonio Hotel.



Auctions. NOTICE, DURHAM YARD 3 HORSE SALE. 0k WING to the Holidays, the under " signed will hold their next HORSE SALE m WEDNESDAY, December 30, HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. . H. HAMEB] [J. FLEMIKG; TV TO-MORROW. At 2 o'Clook. J. H, HAMKR & CO., Vill sell at tho Newton Auction Matt, Karen* gahapc Road. A N;ASSORTMENTOFGOODHOUSE £_. HOD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS-^ fanoy ;Goods. Pictures, etc.. without reserve. Gold English Lever Watch, by Cro&s. London. Uao, 1 Single and 1 Double Barrel Gun, and 1 first class Tricycle in good order. A lot of fine •oultr7 Ducks, &c, &c., &c. r [ J. H. HAMER AND: CO., ! Auctioneers. < TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. Messrs CARBINES AND TAYLOR Vlll Sell by Auotion, at their Central Mart, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, POULTRY. -FOWLS, DUCKS, Geese, Turkeys. •RODUCE.—Potatoes, Onions, Bran^ Bharps, Oats, Wheat. tROUERIES-Flour, Tea, Sugar, Oatmeal. Currants, Keg Batter, Rice, etc. )RAPERY. Fanoy Goods, Acoordeons. !anterbury Hams and Bacon, fltßt-claw quality. CARBINES & TAYLOR, ■'■-.■■'■ Auctioneers. TO•MO X R O W, At Eleven o'Clook. ~..'., ' 'LOSS WORK, CREWEL WORK, LACB AND GOLD ANTIMAC4SSARS, BLIP PER COVERS, NIGHT DRESS BAT CHES, TABLE MATS, BANNER ETTES, TEA STANDS, SCREENS, FOOT STOOLS AND FENDER STOOLS, PIANO STOOLS, CHAIRS, TABLE, BORDER BRACKET. GABRIEL LEWIS las received instructions to ebll on Wednesday, December 23, at 11 o'ekek, , A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE £_. GOODS. ! XX RUAPFHU. The Auctioneer oalls gpaoial attention to the ,bove lot of Goods, being one of the most costly ,nd handsome lot of Goods ever seen In Auok mil , ■-,'! ;.! TOMORROW, at Eleven o'Clook. )ATS. OATS. Oils, Ex Nassa, from Oamaru. HAMS AND BACON, SPICED BEEF. Also, Sundry Goods.in the Estate of A. Uttlng, :..,:: G. ; W.~bTnN : EY las received lnstructioos to Sell by Publio Auction, at his Matt, Corn —jcchange. Fort street, To morrow (Wednesday)at 11 o'olobk, 21 O SACKS DANISH OATS, 6 Cases Hams and Bacon Bpioed Beef Also. A quantity of Sundry Goods, comprltlng. Hate, Coata. Padlocks. Sorews, Leather, St-ielyards. Spurs, etc.. etc., in the Estate of A. Utting, a Bankrupt. Terms at Sale. Wit. VAIIK. | [ROOT. BRADLEY TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. POULTRY AND PRODUCE SALE.1 VAILE AND~ BRADLEY, Auotion Merchants. Queen-st. ; Will Sell by Auction, at their Auction Sales room, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 10.39 a.m., Ci REEN PRODUCE, POTATOES, \JC Oatf, and Chaff. At 11 a m., ■' Bacon, Hams, Batter, etc .: ~ - j At 11.30•a.m.,;/- ,"' ;;;;! Fowls, Turkeys, Geese, Duoke, Young tint. Aleo, >' -! i.» groceries*, etc, ltnmodiately alter gale of above B. TONES'] 1 ■ i ,; lR> C, OARK , to-morrow, .;; ;' iL ': "/ ■■'-■{ '■;",:At II o'Clook.' I; '.; 'jnc FROM MR BOYD'S POTTERY. ■ ■\TASES,':'. '.'y''■':'■'■■ '• : RUBTICSEATe, ':',;■,'-'.,' 'FOUNTAINS, ' s^'bj 11K4IITH TILKH AND 'OTHER TKBBA COTTA OOOJJB. : ;-.T. O - M "o~r"'R; b.wly.i ~ •'' '• At 11 o'Clock;1 • : ; >]" B. TONKS AND! CO., r ■•' una ,i; Auctioneers. ..■:•>■{ :-i r ~, ~„-_ T6-MORROW, at 10.30.. J. , : ,! OATS., ; .--, OATS;.' ■■■_-•■;•• OATS. Alongside Hattis N Bangs, Queen-atroot WbarL ''.IC'v 1 £*f\ SACKS PRIME FEED OATS, XV" InLots to suitPurohasere. -.;:■ MORTON AND JACKSdN.*i' u



THURSDAY, at Half-past Eleven. FOR 8 ALE, SCREW-STEAMER ISABEL, nearly new. Length, 16 feet j beam, 10 feet 9 Inches; depth of hold, 5 feet; 8 hone-power: steams fast and consumes little coal; very uee ful for towing, &c.; at present lying between tha Wharves. : MORTON & JACKSON, 69, Queen-street, W. S. COCHBANE] ■-,■■' [JAB. DAOBK THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. MAHOGANY WARDROBE, .BRASS MOUNTED CANOPY BEDSTBAD. HAIR-SEATED i SUITES, RIMU SIDEBOARD, TAPESTRY CAR PETS, AUSTRIAN CHAIRS. househo£d~forniture. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, uueec-street, on Thursday. December 24, at 110 olOok, '•■ i i • ITOOSEHOLD FURNITURE, consiat- J. iHKOf Hair-seat*d Bui tea. Mantel Mirrors. Tapestry Carpets, Austrian Chain, H.niUomo Mahogany wardrobe, with SUtoiUom ImA. Large Rimu Sideboard, Brass-MounteToanoDT Iron Bedstead, Spring Mattreese*. Iron and Wood Bedß;eade,PftlUaßSeg,Mattreeßoß, V. alher Pi lows, Waehßtmda and Ware, Um^i Tyblee, Mlrrorß, Curtains, Blankets, Whatooto. Pictures. Cane and VfvoA Chairs, RookS* Chairs, Clocks. Bewln« Machines. Crookery. SSSS^SSSS7- Plat6dw"rBl °»«^S: SAMUEL COCHRaInB AND1 SON, , AnptJoneerg. ' «*I TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, at II AUCKLAND CALEDONIiN SOCIETY'S I . SPORTS. *f .GOVERNMENT GROUNDS: (Behind Government House, Symondsgt), iGEEAT; ANNUAL GATHERING^ TheundersiKned has received lnatracUona in Sell 9°freshnient». etc Also Rfoht tn bvJvP Gipsy Tents, Merry-go-Kounrfs. Swing BoMi Punch and Judy Bho*, or any qther wr£g£Z' rJhtVaTorip'^ '^^WSS?' Conttsned oa rrnutli rw^j|^Hj