ff.i»s struck with the utterly de m*__*with which. ° piecewo! &»? The idea that at once occurred _#& Xil Are they undor tho impres ts *^»hLW a™ aoHl^^ wb&£__tou* ? If sol am 80rry t0 M£'Wca in the colony; for sd*""1 mnat fashionablo, and it is there at* the best concerts in (ore to W;P™[ 3 applause withheld whore toodon. n»vo wflg tho only roagon aii *en v"imagine for the stolid monner 0 lf._n (food concert was received. iSIHt my other point: The last piece Ifoff' °T«v!n(? ended as usual amidst W'fJm" silence, the finale of tho almost »»"" of t | ie finest choruses in the irtnfoft, j> M jni'g grand oratorio, com **°' 8 j nnd I havo "° worda to cx Prc93 i»eo 'Lent at seeing several people riso my" nd threes, and creato a disturb " X, attempt^ to leave the crowded 0 W *-,_, delight when Herr Schmitt, lA'".^ taste? laid clown his baton till 4____* qutot-tho only act of the tho W*.-^ which elicited a littlo hearty OW. jj o w, Bir, if these people had jpplatiß6* > , ttel , i { rnoranco of manners _\_l taste Which" they displayed, I #f filna that tho roat of tho nudionco, ■WW* |y n that, tho performers, would #&»ed by a "p?"". 011 ?'T, h an »<* »_> Hoping that, should I have **"Se whilein Auckland of attending ""v of tbeae very pleasant concert?, I fi i Lain find myself almost unique in I"'? °° m yapplansp,-l remain, yours truly,

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

'-' w „ 0 { this Board was held last evening Shortland- streot. Present:-Sir Wti&** (Chairman), Messrs W. R. Wad "' j tt'UptoD, J. M. Clark, Colonel Haultain, 'mkvuto' Judge Fonton' and Uov' c- M *®*t»nmio9 TEAOhinc" Stakf. • The Chair _____ alter consulting with the Head «*"".),« romroittee of tho Board hid resolved the staff, and to givo three fl^Klcs to tho master at once from the I^TnXnber. It was not desirable, how- WfflhS name of tho maßter to receivo {_____ be mado public at preßent.-Tho »®'Satiou of tho Committee was adopted, then moved, and it was carried, -EttfcHaad-master bo consulted as to fur iKlloM in the stait/'-Mr Upton's name wr E to the Committee. *!K2i-Itw«s agreed that the prizes be dls- JSI tothe snccoseful competitors in tho 5° .in.llnnthslTth p-ox. It wasannouoced MJS'p Pierce hart offered a splc-ndidly- Eripdltion of " Cook's Voyagos " for tho best Thilis Mehost form, •WtoSil.-The Head-master recom "TSthst die scholarship to bo thrown up re..t«rßißsat the end of tho year should be __S toF. W. Cartor, but this vecommenda- S2vMSttongly opposod by the majority of tho __a_ It was agreed that a Committeo con- WM wporton tho mal: er at the next meot '_ ■ li : WB9 also determined to hold future "Lnraof tbe Boatd on tho last Wednesday RKonth at 10 o'clock a m. ■Ksiok of FBRS.-Three applications were JBt before tho Board. In ono case, owing KKmUI™B9- the -whole ton waß remitted. SSmeond case half was remitted, and in the IwKp I**"'ta fQrnL ah a T_P_.. S t0 the 2S2tcfthO boy's absence from his dutieß. BWW Accounts-ThcEe wero passed (Kpjyment

Examination of Maori Students at Three Minus College.

fßiat««l» amll,at!ono'tlvo Maori students HI ftuntt ginga College to k place this Mtjiig, when st, largo and representative -Daring Of Wesleyara assembled to do honour UMaeeision. The schoolroom in whioh tho SSiation was held was very tastefully do jJStod *ith flowers and evergreens.

■'■'_tVI Bavin opened the proceoc ings, and mm ttose present were most of tho ministers Wit ibeenattending the District Meeting. "SJ S. Lawry offered prayer, after which XiCMiman [expressed a desire for asuccess ___W&t, sad saH it was tho first oppor lafitolilra of taking part in such an interest lamemmr. The examination of tho Maori Sola In Bible history and Catechism was SXAy Revs. A. Reid and T. G. Ham ______ Tha studentß present, numbering about itaja Maori youths, then read a few veraeß of fttare alond ma very distinct and Intel Igent mm. The questions put by Rev. A Reid. Kgteference to tho hiatory of tho Children : dtoSeLwere answered very readily and cor- Mtiy Bav.T. G. Hammond then put several iSniuoatheßamo sut-ject, evidently trying Lwtathe.Maoris, but they generally camo tough with flying colours. Tho Catechism incaums embraced the quotation of Scripture, SuMmotaosi of whioh quotation would put toihusetho slip shod fashion of many modern "To the Mountains," was then Hij His Maoris having been taught the IffflK's. tern. This waa a moat pleasing item. Srlons (one of the students of the College) HDdOCted the examination in arithmetic, the Susti: proving themselves quito at homo on ____m AC£Btiona. Em Mr Jonea also put them through the •jighM sad measures tables, with -which they fsefiirlj-acquainted. AMtier musical Item was gone through, aftor lUthlliglißh grammar formed the subject for Jfcfißows to exercise his powers of question to ipto the students. Charles Dickens's ?Je«Bi of Littlo Nell" was read in a manner 'rifcLlhowed eiroful training, and tho quet- Ht«e on the whole answered correctly, tali many of them with an innocent vein of itmtitwtfo to the delight cf the audience, teiiilmice, one Maori, Illustrating the mascu- H and feminine gecdois with "coach"— . . lit1 other subjects Included singing and HMie conducted by tho Rev. It Bavin, tiostated that the sight-reading test ha applied i» carried ont most satisfactorily. History - Wtaottd by Mr Burrows and Rev. S. Lawry. . (togmpfcyby Rev. Mr Watkins, tho students taffioi upon their right that New Zealand be ttjgis to the Maoris. Rev. A. Reid then Btatcd But Professor AJdis would distrlbuto tho mffl Profesaor Alalia felt that it was a Jtosmetovhit thorn, and was glad, at loast, Umlu their acquaintance. In presenting the wants he Bpoke words of encouragements 10 -itAatadent. feMannaell, ma short speech, slated that ho WKwdtha work being accomplished was one If Mititßce of which would bo folt in the Htw,althongh It would tako years and years WaR natives Into tho sutie degree of accom itoeitasthe Europeans. He was partlcu- Mrpleased with tho courago displayed by tho Mints to-day, and .wished thorn and thoir lutes every success. Dr. Kidd (classical tutor) spoke a fow worc.s, W Which the proceedings were brought tola

Jteflilnlalors present received an invitation gttkoluncheonwith the Maori students, and WWstof tho oompany. went in for picnic and

THE AUCKLAND' EVENINGSTAR/ 1 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1885



' A__ _\ EAGU LL, FROM /jßShjk fJ DUNEDIN. " ___!_"___ Consignees are requested to «B btake delivery ot their goods at ymmmw O nco. All cargo impeding the {Mttrge of the vessel, will bo landed and Jtwfl at consignees riak and expense. WM. HANNING. Ma6t,or. JKI TVrOTICE TO PASSEN ffifffiV. JLI GEHS FOR WAIROA. vH^S The ss. MINNIE CASRV I ' ■ ■ will not leavo for Wairoa TO- JjlSjSTon account ot accident to machinery. W. LODDER, Manager, ■ i ■ N.R.S.N: Co. r "i'^* TTIOR FREEMANTLE, Jj£tsfjk& -T Western A : U6tralia. The Barrio "aRMISTICB. ,MB BLCAFTAIN BtOGHES, Will leave '"«___* ■ Thiß Port on or about 6th Di£ r pJPBKR, Has room for a limited number of Wi freight or passage apply to COUPLAND & CO . Agents, ■■____.. ' Cuatom-atreot. WPTED, a Young Woman as general Apply Mrs Webster, centre of SgjWet/^" '■ ' '' ' ' ' Will ANTED, a respectable Lad for the* ■Hjrapery.-H. Gordon, 217, Qaccc-Btreet. AHPD, to Board and Lodge for a m .JW months 3 Littlo Girls, 5, 7, and 9, HMSbtctablO family' who would treat them ffl I|--Btate terms (to Inoludo washings etc.) SiA^TAßOfflce; ' (TO LKT, Furnished, 3 roomed Cottage, A >'» weekly; suit quiet couple-W. J Sulll ___*>*«ffi t, 62, Queen-Btreot (opposite Bank of •CTfguiuidj^ ; ___. TOUT, 6-roomed Houee and li acres :flEi:j?Ba t at Epsom, 15s por week; 6-roomed '.-'■■aWm 13 acres land, at Penrose,26s per ffij'^oaied House; Alma-street and Manu fi,* 1"1^' 18a per week.-^W. and J: FratOr, f~*g»ts, Qneen-street. I WAYEb o r Stolen, from Ireland &J'W6t. l freeman's Bay, ono Gray Goose. j^ffl^Wtiirning it to Mrs Joseph will bo ro !W$08! Pianos 1 Pianos 1 From 10s SK.* 8.1*- Mangles! Mangles 1 Mangles! «3 Machines I Sewing Machines! Sewing B»l *to ra 2a 6d per week.-W. C. V A C G I N AJT lON S afe, B,?*.'*o' PURECALF LYMPH just Wed by Dr. J. Murray Moore. 8( «olaatlon8 daily, at 1 p.m, at Pond's Phar-



IjOKNB-STREET HALL. — To-morrow Sffij??lwdaj) evening, a Lecture will be de- J^SJby the Key S. J. Niell, of the Thames, ffiix™ Karly Progress of the Christian MZSy to commence at half - past seven. pHSfwi Collec.ion to defray expenses. ■•IffifflS? "Wited to ask questions. Meeting >~^£»teeafterwaidß. ___ '' 8, HAMBRj [j. FLBMINO *itIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. At 11 o'clock. » 3. H. HAMER . CO. al?i rl?.yEd instructions from Mr Bryant to ?pß!*MpoHoad i<!onee' v/esf'fltrP°t' °^ Kara" T H_i,XHOLB OF HIS HOUSEHOLD <Nfo» l? N.ITURK AND EFFECTS, i»- Wri. LlSJ«ane Suite, Oval Table, Oirpeta, Ac Blinds, Rollers and U«ffl,. "S^B ,ron Bodstoadß, Spring Flax ?» _«ifi Washßtands and Ware, Dressing »«£.&?'' Tableß, Couches, Linoleum, "■^ewood fcen Utßnßils> Boilers, Clock*; lot Ij i On view morning of sale. I |yp. J- H. HAMER AND CO., y* ■ Auctioneers.



I'ersonal. W*kD the Man with Pool Balls call at —J^ty Club Bllliardßoom again. QPERA HOUSE, Saturday nightT^t?; >£_&g^swapped.-Apply Btlr Qfilco. ' PERSONAL. -Those Parties having to oall Md^s^JSwl ont HoT are requested bJK^|^|^^ da^- er it will P^WAprWiOlr Sydney Fielding readv P _3_ rJ t _Tai^ a_° n ai °™> now one sfrcot" °aMackl0' Coachbuildor, Victoria- Jf _^__T_ AUT &Ui,AMK MHOItKM, £n__m£___ P r,ess,nttker, desirea to inform her customersithat,»he has boon appointed by Mr "• i. uguvie, Victoria street West tn tho management of his workroom, where they will receive same satisfaction in fit and stylo m hore tof ore, at reasonable charges. Bk^iA* __*__& *^



Lost and Found. Tj°^T' _i . n? ar Queen-street, the Cap X-A of a Whorl, Reward at Star Oflloe.



L°^i.' b, 6'wcen Epsom and Auckland, a ■ •_. _ ?f eJ Cap.-Finder rewarded on return' lngittoMnj^r George, ffipaom. return.



T i . ' t botween Wollesley and Hobson ?i^i«^ eet _°3 ? aturday, a Cab Cushion -Tho nider rewarded by returning B«me to Mr Gor Al ttb n crttB b trr°e oetdool0et dool- 3 fr°m *M <»** A



1 O s ~ K^f^Fl^^^ JL VT 19th, a Dark Bay Mare ;no brand half clipped, and collar marked.-A. Taylor Grocer Karangahape Hoad. Newton. "*""• urocel.



C<TRA\ED into my Paddock at Otahuhu KJ an iron groy mare, 11 hands high, whito Suwrt'SuW whlte markß °n ba& "not £ln£.™ wl v n, f°"rtol->i' days will bo sold to pay oxpenscß.-*,V. Patterson, Otaliuhu.



T> UNNING in my paddocks, 2 Horses • _\u- a ?. n~\ hlt? Hor/ e' ccw 60t ot 9hoes on, A_t_ *ry Bho. '• and ouo youn« Mare or Filly dav-H«n'ih!!- o „iV* not claimod wltbin fo«rteon Henderson Pay cx Peilßcs--M- Hepburn T^OUND, a DTng^Ttho Harbour, in m ,i.„„ .'' 0t „St,okca Point. - Apply Harry blakey. LowerHobsonetreet. FOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by „ . »yln,sntho Rußs'an Tea Backing Com pany s Pure Teas. Ask your grocor for thorn. TPOUND, in Beresford-street Congroga ■ tional Church, a Brooch.—Apply Star



-. Volunteer Notices. JQBVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY. 'I he Corps will Paiado on Victoria Wharf at C. 15 this evening. Uniform : Full Dross, with out Armß. Full muster exp^tod. W. 11. FENTON, Captain. A UCKLAND ROYAL LANCERS. A Moeting of the abovo Troop will bo held TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING at 7.30, at tho Riding Schcol, Great North Road. All members and intending mombers who have not yet been sworn ia are particularly requested to attend. Business very important. All Lances to bo brought iv for inspection. D. KEMPT, Acting Captain. ■\r.BW~ZEALAND ARTILLERY, -li O BATTERY. CLASS FIRING. Members aro requested to meet on the Rillo Range at 9 o'clock on FRIDAY MORNING, and to provide thoni6elvea with IU rounds of ammunition, which may ba obtained from Sergeant HoJgklnEon between tho hours of 12 noon and 2 p.m. to-morrow. J. WHITNEY, Captiln. ONEHUNGA NAVAL ARTILLERY, THURSDAY. 7.50 pm. Uniform with out arms. SATURDAY, 5 p.m.. Inspection Parade. Band to attend.—E. HULSK, Captain.



Gazette ln Bankruptcy. XN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. Ia the matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act 1883. Amendment Act, 18S1," and of tho Bankruptcy of George Clark, of tlio Thames, in tho Pro vincial District of Auckland, Jeweller. Notice is hkkebv given that app icatlon will be made to the Court on THURSDAY, tho 10th day of December, 11:83 (tho day appointed by tho Court for that purpose), at 11 o'olock in the fore noon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can bo heard, that, an Order of Discharge bo granted to tho above-named Bankrupt. Dated thia 25th day of December, 18S3, K. T. DUFaUR, Bankrupt's Solicitor. Quecn-atroot, Aucklanpl. T N BANKRUPTCY, ' IN THE COUrFoFbANERUPTCV HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883." * and of tho Amendments thereof, nnd of tho Bankruptcy of Jon.v James, of Auckland, Auctioneer, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a General Mooting of tho Creciitorß ot tho abovenamed Bankrupt will bo held at my offlce, Stau Buildings, Fort streot, Auokland, ou MONDAY, the 30th instant, at half-past two p m.. for tho purposa ot receiv ing and con idering tho report ot tho Assignee, recommending tho conllr.i ation of, and, if tho Creditors think fit, of pasting a resolution con firming tho preliminary resolution pussed at a General Meeting of tho Creditors, held thia day, accepting a composition of 13s id, guaranteed, payable ln three months, and 6a Bd. uugarran toed, payable in six months. Dated, at Auckland, tills 23rd day of Nov ember, 1875. JOHN LAW3ON, Ollcial Assignee in Bankruptcy^ TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Aot, 1883," and amendment thereof. Notice is hereby given that Dividends, at tlio races horoinaf tor mentioned, will be Payable at my Office, Star Building . Fort-streot. Auck land, on and after FRIDAY, the 27th Instant, between the hours of 1 and 3 o'olock in tho after noon, in the undermentioned Estatos:— FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDENDS. ANGUS MoNEIL, of Tokatea, Minor, 53 lOd in lhe.fi „ JOHN ANDERSON, of Okadiau, Contractor, lid in tho fi ~ , „ _ HENRY JAMES LKE, of Auckland, Boarding house-keeper, 2a 8d in the & FIRST DIVIDEND. CHARLKS HENRY OLIVE, of Auckland, Builder, 6s Cd in the £ FIFTH DIVIDEND. ALEXANDER MoARTHUR, of Auckland, Teacher, 2s Cd in the £ N B.—All Promissory Notes inoludod in proof mußt be produced for endorsement. Dated this 25th day of Novembor, 1880. JOHN LAWSON, Official Assigneo in Bankruptcy.



Meetings, HE AUCKLAND BRICK AND TILE COMPANY (LIMITED). The Anuual Meeting of this Company will bs held on MONDAY, the 30th d&y of November, i 1885, at 2.30 p.m., at tho Chamber of Commerce, Queen-Btreot, Auckland. -•' Business: To reoeive tho Directors' Report " and Balance-sheet for the year ending 31st October, 1835; to KlootTwo Directors in place of Mossrs Pierce Lanigan and A. E. Whitakor, who now retire but offer themselves for re-election, and transact any othor business that may bo brought before the mootlrg. By order. COOPER, Manager. TVTEVV ZEALAND IRON AND STEEL J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). The Second Annual General Meeting ot Share holders in ihis Company will bo held at the Company's Office, Fort-streot, on MONDAY, Novembor 30th, at 12 o'clock noon. Bußlness: 'To receivo the Directors' report and BalancePsboer, Elect Directors, appoint Auditors, and transact suoh other busi ness as nc ay be brought before tho moot ing. JAMES MACFARLANE, Seoretary. Fort street, Auckland, November 21et, 1885.



Tenders. TITAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. MAIN EAST COAST _ROAD.-DKVONPORT WAIWERA, CONTRACT No. 4. Tenders for Improvements on this Road, near Mr G. Fraaer's property, Lake Road District, will be receivod at this Offlco. up to Noon Of FRIDAY. Ith December next. Plans and speoi flcations maybe seen at this offlco, and at the Post-offlcc, Devonport. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. County Office, AucklandJt^vemberj^l&S. -T^ffEMATATCOUNTY COUNCIL. CLEARING DEVONPORT CEMETERY k_u___ KKSERVE. Tenders for the ataw he recel^d OfflcoTand at the Post-offlce. Devonport. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. ' County Office, Auokland. NovemberjUgg^. moTCHEMISTS_AND DRUGGISTS. Tenders will be rec^d by fto underßigned to 3 o'clock on the 26th NOVEMBER, »»?•«» SeStD*Wtr^ea^nxtur.Bln^^^ preßpnt occupied by P. L. iJlciuuiiw, >j"= KKon av Piew°frem 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the23lh* JOHNLAWBON. Official Assignee Inßankruptcy^ TOBRICKLAYERS.— Wanted," Tenders until S^rfay next for BuildtoK Threo Chimney . end Concrete Foundations for Vita k Symonds-street. Planßto bo seen at Loner frnn H.TidParceU'B. Groy-street :— : —continued on First Wage.



_____^ Wanted. WANTED, a Gonel'al Blacksmith.— Apply Star Ofiico. T\7~ANTED, Two Shinglers to do about Binder, OtShu. "'""g^g-^"* J* Muir, WANTED, Goat, Trouser, and Vest t„_._- ■ X? nc.?-~^ New Zealand Tweed Co., Tailorp^ghortland-Btreet. WANTED, a good Tailor; constant =„ i n t0 _ competent man.-A. Woollamß and Co., Sydenham House. WANTED, goodTrowsersHands ; also, i m tr 8t __^< at good wagoß.-Apply B. J M. Kemp, Tailor, Msnukau Road, opposite at. Stephens Avenue. WANTED, Coat Hands and Improvers ;■ also, Smart Youth.—A uckland Clothing lompany. Commerce-street (new premises). ANTED.Strong Boy.-J.H. Wheeler, . Licensed Plumber, Karanga hope Road. WANTED, a Smart Lad who knows tho Room r°Wn wcll--A PPly Star Jobbing WANTED, a Lad from 1G to 1.8, that can milk, and work in garden; also a good spadesman.—D. Molndoe, Bpsom. WANTED, a respectable Lad.—Apply T. Hedger, Butohcr, Kyber Pass. ANTED, Improvers for the Bonch.- Apply at onco J. Simpson and Son, Boot and Shoemakers, Karangahape Road, Nowton. WANTED, Young Ladios and a Youth as Apprentices to Drapory; also, Assist ant MiUinoi-s.—J. Rondell, Brighton Houso. top of Grey-street. WANTED, Improvors, also Boys with a knowledgo of Benchwork. — Apply Manager McArthur's Boot Factory, L'ppu- Queen-streot. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to tho Dressmaking.—Mies Podersen, first Cottage above Convont, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a lirst.classMachinist; also, several Trousers and Vest Hands; tood wages.-J.'l'. Camp and Co., Tallci-3, opposite Waitomata Ifotol. WANTED, Three Improvers; also, a Good Dressmaker. - Apply Mrs Kirk _ii an, Victoria-street West." ANTED, a Good Barmaid.-Apply BTAitOllloe. WANTED, thorough good Housemaid. —Apply Hobson Hotel. WANTED, a Restaurant Waitress; wages, los.—Apply Hannaford's Registry. WANTED, a Milliner.—D. McPherson, _ Karatigahapo Road. WANTED, Hotel Genoral, 12s; Cook, lis, Bomo placo (Waipu).—Hannaford's Auckland's Auckland Registry. WANTED, respectable young Girl for Housework; to sloop at homo.—Apply 81. Grey-Btroot, next Carpontera' Arms. WANTED, a General Porvant; family small and work light.—Apply Mrs Skinnor, Fainhan_-Btreet, Parnoll. WANTED," a CoolT"antr Laundress ; rcforonccs required. — Apply to Mrs Seth Smith, Victoria Avonuo, Romuora. W~ ANTED, a Cook and Laundress (com bined). elso Housemaid, for Mrs L. D. Nathan, Karangahape Road; l-eferencos re quired.- Apply between the hours of 5 and 0 o'clock p.m, to Mrs David Nathan, Waterloo Quadrant. ANTED, a respeotable Woman to take Charge of Young Children, and assist In hotisowork.—Apply Mrs A. Water house, Briorly VU'aJVtount Albert. WANTED, in frentloman's family, 2 Lady Helps, ono to tako charge of and teach young childron, the other to assist in housework and needlework; a comfortable homo, with small salary.—Apply by letter to A.B , Mr Hall's Store, Otahuhu. WANTED, some kind person to Adopt Two strong, nre'ty. Motherless Boys from the country, three and five years.—Apply by letter, s'atipg terms, to W.Q. Stab Office. WANTED, some Kind Person to Adopt a Pretty Little Motherloss Girl 2 yoars and 3 montha old.—Apply by lottor, stating terms, A. T. Patterson. P. 0., Devonport WANTED, Ladies requiring Gover nesses and Servants to coll on Mrs S. H. Clark, 310. Quoon-Btrect, between Alerondra stroot and Turkish Baths. WANTED, Governesses and Servants requiring Engagements to call on Mrs S. H. Clark, 310, Quoon-streot, between Alexandra-street and Turkish Baths. WANTED, Dressmaking by theTday.— Addresß Miss E. Dcwhirst, John-street, Popsonby. WANTED, a Situation for a Girl of 17 as Housemsld ; or. in a Private Family, whero thero aro no very young childron.—Apply to his Worship tho Mayor, City Council Offices, Auckland. WANTED, by young man, Board and Residence with a quiot family.—Apply, stating tsrms, toy M.N.0.," Star Ofiico. WANTED, 2 respectable Young Mon as Boardors; moderate.terras; no others; 5 minutes' from Queen stroet —Belmont House, Nelson street (3rd houso pnat School). ANTED, 2 respectable Boarders, lGs per week, washing included: goad homo.—Apply Mrs Gibbon. Fruiterer. Vlctoria atreot West, 3 doors from Mr Carr'a BjQtShop. WANTED, Three or Four Rospectoblo Youug Men as Boarders.—Apply Mrs Leatham's Grocery Shop, Wollcsloy -streot. WANTED, two Boarders. Plunge and shower baths, with übo of parlour; ono niinuto's walk from tramcar, 15 from Post-office. Tcr^js modorato. — Mrs J. C. Donll. Arthur-st, Ponsonby (behind Wes'oyau Chnrcb). WANTED, to Board and Lodgo, for a f-.w months, Three Littlo Girls, 5. 7 and 9 ,with rcspectablo family, who would treat them kindly ; state terms (io includo washing, .to.) to " r.U.." FTAIt Ollice. \\7"ANTEb7to Rent Threo Unfurnishod Vf Rooms, or a Small Cottago. within ton minute*.' walk of Post-olllco.—Address Y.Z, Post-oflleo. _ __ WANTED to Soil, Young Antwerp's, f om oxhlbitio . and Flying Prize Stock. 7s (Id por pair,—F. Goodaore, Kxinouth-stroet, Norton Road (dymondß-atreot end). WANTED to Let, a comfortably furnished Bod and Sitting-room; uss of kitchen. Rent, 153 per wock.-Apply Star OftlCO. ' WANTED to Lot, a largo Furnished Bedroom, with or without Siitlng-room or attendance. Eight minutes from Queen-st 'forms moderate.—Address at Star Oflicc. WANTED TO LET, Cottago to 1 or 2 respectable mon, fireplace and water.— Apply Mrs Davidson, Marmion-st, off Uppor Queen-streot. ANTED TO LET, opposite All Saints' Church, Ponßonby, a Houso of 5 Rooms and Scullery; gas, water, and all conveniences; ront, lis weekly.—Apply Mr Gillmi»n's Grocery Store. WANTED TO" LET. Now 7-Roomod House on Kingsland Road, outhouse and Btablo; also, 8 Roomed House, Upper Qui?cn street.—Apply Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, 2 or 3 Unfurnished Rooms or Small Cottago at the North Shoro, clcs i to Victoria Wharf.—Address A.G., Dovon port. Poat-offlce. WANTED, Small House, furnished, in decent locality; for somo months — Acply stating terms, W. J. Sullivan. Agont, G2, Queen-street (opposite Bank of New Zoaland. ANTED, a Houso about 8 rooms, with plenty of ground; volcanic soil.-Stato prico, etc , to Hon»e, Box 78. P. P.. Auckland. WANTED, at once, Small House, in good BUburh ; furnished preferred.— Apply 0.M., Star Offlce. ' WANTED, Buyers for Fresh nnd Clotted Cream daily.—Apply Auokland Dairy Company. W" ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Silk Mamies, 10i to lOCb. Just opened. Re markable value—Alex. Browne, Junction Qucon and Grey streets, late W. and J. Boehqn. WANTED, Tenders for Erecting a Windmill to Pump Water, and Two Tanks—Apply Auckland Dairy Compony.Rom uora. WANTED, , Fronch-polishing Pianos, and all kindß of Furnituro Re-polished, equal to new, by an experienced workman.—J. Frat.r, at Mre Tyor'B, Karangahape Rosd. WANTED, immediately, Purchasers of Vasos, Lußtres, Dinner or Tea Sots China. Glass, Wines, Tumblers, Dishes, Sugars Croams, Batter or Fanoy Glass to see Goodson's London Arcade Stock. ANTED, Purchasers of Watches, Olooks, Jewellery, Stationery, Cutlery, Electroplate, Fanoy Goods. Toys, Dolls, Games, and tho Novelties found in Goodson's London Arcade. WANTED, to Parents and Guardians, Fit yonr Boys wilh Suits from Brown's Sale of Boehan's Stook ; Great Bargains ; Suits' Irom 3s 6d to 30a.—Junction Queon and Groy-Bt. ANTED those who require Calicoes, Sheoting, Tabling, Counterpanes, Curtains, or anything in the furnishing lino, to visit Aloxander Browne's. Sweeping reductions all round.—Late Beehan's, Junction Queen and Grey-streets. WANTED, Fathers and Mothers in Freeman's Bay District to hear Servioe of Song, "John Tregnowith." in the MißSlon Hall To-morrow Evening. Admlsiion free. ATCHES. WATCHES. — English Lovers, by otlebratod makers; Ameri can Waltham Levers, &c—Jas. Adams, Watoh makcr, Victoria-street. WANTED.— Look out for tho Rakino Island Smoked Fish on Thursday, near W'atermen's Steps. : __ WANTED, all Bootmakers to keepaway from Dunedin during Btriko for attemp ted reduction of wages. __ W" ANTED, New Arrivals to inspect the Varied Stook of China. Glass, and Earthenware, at Wilson's, 267, Queen-street Uncquallod value in Breakfatt Services, lea Sets, Dinner Services, and Toilet Ware.—Note tha address: Wilson's, 267. Queen street, oppo- Bite Tnt'le's Photographic Rooms. WANTED SEEN —Tennis Rackets. La-«e assortment of now shapes.— CbarlQß Keltey and Co., 120, Qqeen-street WANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Cards. Kelsey's New Cardß should be seen early.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120. Qneen-street WANTED SEEN-Tho new Goods, ex Kaikoura, ln Goodson's Queen-street Window. Sterling Sllvei JeweUory, Eleotro plated-Crueta, Cutlery, &0., aad UO varieties of Pooket Knives. WANTED SEEN—Christmas Cardfl— Kelsey's new Christmas Cards are, If nosßible, even more beautiful than those of hurt _t_r Shown In separateroom. Should be seen e£rly.-Charles KeW and Co., 120, Queen-st



WANTED, a .Youth aid a Boy.-Apply to W. H. Dampier. WANTED* a Second-hand Handcart.— Apply W. H. Dampler. WANTED, a Young Woman as General Servant.-Apply Mrß Wobßter, centre of Grey-street WANTED, SeverarGenerals (someTo to milk) and Nurseglrls.—Hannaford's Auckland Registry. WANTED, Female Cook {hotel, . ~ Suburbs, a good place).—Hannaford's Auckland Registry. WANTED, immediately, a competent General Servant; must have good refer ences ; no washing—Apply Mrs G. Jones, Col le._ Road, next England-street. WANTED, Boys- and Girls to hear Sorvico of Song, " John Tregnowith." in Freeman's Bay Mission Hall To-morrow Even ing. Admißßlon free. WANTED. — A thoroughly competent Accountant is desirous of giving Lessons ia Bookkeeping; single and double entry. Terms noderate.—Livesay&Lawoa.Cooinbes's Arcade WANTED, two General Servants for Gisborne; wages, 153; good places. Also, Housemaid for Hotel, Waikato, 12b. —E. Honry, Registry, Shortland-Bt. WANTED, Buttonholers and Finishers for Shirts and Drill Trousers [at A. Clark and Son», Shortland-street, Hosiery Depart ment, before 11 o'olook. ANTED UNDERSTOOD—In conße quonoe ot expiration of lease. Great Reductions In the Prlooß at Geodßoa'B London Arcade aro now made. You will effeot grwt saving by purchasing there . WANTED SEKN-The New Square Shapo Dinner Servicoß. Uie inoßt tasteful Tea Sels, and the ohoapest Braakfaßt Services in Auckland, at Wilson's. 207. Queen-Btree-. OTANTED KNOWN-Shorb Lengths T V and Job Lots of Timbor 5s per 100.— New Zealand Timber Co, (Limited). T^ANTED KNOWN-In Jowellery, T! Kelsoy and Co. still keep only Real Gold and Real Silvor; no imitations.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120. Queon-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN-Th.it the cheapest China, the cheapest Earthonwaro and tho cheapest Glass aro to bo had at Wilson's, 207, Queen-streot. A visit will prove thiß. WANTED KNOWN.-Alex. Browne is selling Bocban's Stock of Genoral Drapery 59 per cent, under English ooat.—Junc tion Queen and O roy-atreots. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans, Karangahapo Road, is now Clearing his Winter Stook of Women's and Children's Boots nnd Shoes at a considerable reduction. WANTED KNOWN.-That the Rus elan Tea Packing Company b Teas are the purest and most economical Teas In tho market. Ask your grocer fox them. WANTED KNOWN.— Buy your Smoked Fish from tho Raklno Island Fishing Boats, at wholesale prlcos, near tho Watermen's Stops, on THURSDAYS, FRI- D-A.Y3, and SATURDAYS. WANTED KNOWN-Goodson's Lon don Arcado contains the largest and ohoapest Stook of Fancy Goods and usoful Articles ln the Colony. Trade motto, "Small profltß and qulokretnrns." WANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, Kolsoy and Co. still koep only real gold and real silver—no Imitations on the promises, consequently everything guaranteed.—Charles Kolsoy and Co. 120. Queon-Btroet. W" ANTED KNOWN — Job Lot of Buttons- 2 Cards ono penny. Job Corsets, Job Pinafore; Job Laces, Job Millinery, Parasols and Umbrellas, half the market price. —Alexander Browne, lato W. and J, Bechan, Junotion Queen and Groy-Btreeta. WANTED KNOWN —All sizes White Shirts. 2s lid; Straw Hats, from _.d; Good Tweed Trousers, is lid, allsiz-s; stout Cotton Shlrtp, Is Od, double back. - Alexander Brown, junotion Queen and Grey-stroets (late W. and J. Boahan). ■ WANTED KNOWN.—The Choop Solo at the Birmingham Arcade (lata Coup land's Store). Queon-streot. is a groat success, and the stock faßt being cleared, a few weeks longor at such slaughtering prices will clear off the stock, and the opportunity cf such cheap goeds will be gone. Call and secure somo of the bargains. '■ WANTED KNOWN-That Alexander Browne's Salo of W. and J. Beehan's Stock Is now on. Soudan Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth. Canvas Cloth. Nun's Veiling, Cashmeres; all 50 por cent undor English cost. Dressmaking on the premises. WANTED KNOWN,—To be disposed of, 2CO dozen Ladies and Girls' Hose, all colours,3l to Is, all worth 2s per pair. Balance of Beehan's Gloves, quarter the usual price.—A. Browne, late Boehan Bros, junction Quoon and Qi.ay-Btreeta. WANTED KNOWN—The Cheap Sale at Birmingham Arcade (late Coup laud's Store), Queon-nircet, is a great sucoess, and tho stock is fast being olearod ; a fow weekß longer at Buoh slaughtering prices will clear off the stock, and fie opportunity of such cheap goods will bo gouo. Call and secure some of the bargains. WANTED KNOWN-That the largest variety of articles suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, is at Boylan and Tan fikld's, 171, Queen-street. Thoy mako it a spocial feature In their business to import tho best designs in Fancy Goods, Dinner, Tea and Breakfast Services, &c, &c. and as thoy ob tain their goods direct from tho manufacturers, thoy are in tho best position to offer thorn at the lowest rates. Inspection Invited. WANTED KNOWN-The Oheap Sale at tho Birmingham Arcado (late Coup land's Store), Queen-Btreot, is a great su"008s, and the stock Is fast being cleared ; a fow weeks longer at suoh slaughtering prioos will oloar on" tho stock, and the opportunity of suoh oheap goods will be gone. Call and sccuro somo of tho bargains. WANTED KNOWN-That Munro and Milligan respectfully rtquost their Customers and intending Patrons to favour thorn with thoir Orders for Tailoring for tho coming holidays as Boon as pcssiblo, as a heavy Influx of orders a woek or two previous to Christmas last year compelled thorn rcluotantly to dcclino many, which. If givon oarllor. thoy would havo beon ablo to execute, and havo prevented disappointment. _ WA NT B D KNO WN- That GEORGE GREGORY, Fnotographer, Of Quick's Balldings, near Throe Lamps, Ponsonby Road, [s now producing First-class Photographs at the Following reasonable rates: For Carte do Visits, 10s 6d per dot.; for Cabinots, £1 is per doz. Children some prloe. Tram-can pass the shop -T^TT ANT ED KNOWN. ARRIVED-The NEW STOCK for tho COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youthß' and Bovb' Clothing, Shirts, Ties. Umbrellas, Hats (In Straw and Felt), &c, and every description of Hosiery and Underwoar. Spocial Lino In Boys' Cheap School Suits. v D. McPHERSON. Karangahape Road. Wf ANTED KNOWN, DRESS GOODS, In the NEWEST STYLES, Prom 33d yard and upwards. Largo stock to select from. LACE CURTAIN Buyors should visit London House for these goeds. Beßt value in tho oolony. Six Yards Lono, mom 3s On to 2s UJd. An immonse Stock of BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, From 2i lljd the Suit; lined through. MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, &0., Cheaper than over. MKN'3 T.WKED TR.OUSKR3. from Ss lid Pair. JAMES S C U T T, London House, victoria and nelson-streets. YKT ANTED KNOWN • _. WOOLLAMS &~c5T'S 13s 6d Trousers are tho Cheapest and Best. A. WOOLLAMS & CO.'S 63s Colonial Tweed Salts mado to Measure ln 0 hoars. A. WOOLLAMS & CO. aro now Offering Greater Inducements than over to Cash Customers. A. WOOLLAMS & CO. stand Unrivalled for the Production of Clothing of High Class Stylo and Finish. A WOOLLAMS & CO. are now making Black Coat and Vost and Fanoy Tweod Trousers for 70s. A, WOOLLAMS & CO. have the Largest and Choicest Sto k of EDgllsh and Colonial Twoeds and Worsteds of any Other Houso in the trade. A. WOOLLAMS 4 CO. Comfort in Wear, Perfeot- in Fit and Finish, are our Cele brated Guinea Trousers. A. WOOLLAMS & CO. give no Credit and no Discount, bnt rely on the Style and Quality of their Garments to give their Customers Satisfaction. SYDENHAM HOUSE, Foot OF GBBg-BTRBBT vir ANTED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Victoria-st. East, »•'.'. Has just opened NEW TWEEDS from the fol lowing Markets:— West of England, Scotch, Mosgiel, Oamaru, French, and German; the choicest things in Fancy Tweeds and Coatings that over came to Auckland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at pricoß ranging aa follows:— A Good Suit for 50s Od, übuol £3 10s Gd „ „ 60s Od, „ _3i 0s 6d 65s Od, „ _Ulos6d TROT7SKRS „ 12s Bd, „ .30 183 6d „ 15s Od, „ £1 Is Od „ 21b Od, „ £1 5s Od „ „ 22s 6d, „ £1 7s 6d The question ia repeatedly asked, "How can yon sell real Tweeds at such pricesl" My answer is that I purobase direct from manufac turers, pay a small rent, and do my own cutting. In this way I Bave fully 25 pjj- oent., the full benefit of whloh I give to mv^.-jfomew. N.B. —My Byßtem of C«*? X is in itself a npvelt)\allow}ng me to remedy those defeots oausesßyThe shoulders being somewhat round, whiles! gentlemen possessing a moderately §ood figure I oan guarantee a perfeot fit; making lem the admiration of their friends and the envy of the! rivals. ■ j. h. dTlton,..'._-. City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria-Bt East



WANTED, a Plumber.-Apply to E Reynell, Avon-Btrest, Parnell. WANTED, a Boy.-Apply to C. Can"- ning, Confectioner, Qneen-street. WANAED, a Second-hand Letter Press, in good order.-Box 431, P.O. WANTED, a Coach Painter.-Apply Cousins and Atkin. WANTED, a Female Cook.-Apply Alexander Hotel, Chqpel-Btreet. WANTED, a Nursemaid or Lady Help, to be usefuL-Hannaford's Auokland Regiatry. WANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses; higheßt wages given.—Munro and Milllgan, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Young Lady to teach Sewing Machines: must be ablo to play the piano.—lnquire at W. E. llennes, Qaeen-sr. WANTED, two Ladies as permanent Boarders in a private family, or Lady and Gentleman; comfortable home; good view.— Apply Star Office. WANTED, Generals, Housemaidp, Waitresses. Assistants. Nursegirla. Good wages and nice places. Uurgent: Butcher. —A. McLood, 7, Queen-street, or St Mary's Road, Posßonby. ANTED KNOWN.—For Sale, a Butcher's Busineiis, Bituated In a lead ing suburb, with a rapidly increasing popula tion; large freehold Bsctlon. with 6-roomed house and outbuildings complete. Sole reason for selling, ill health of the proprietor. Teiina particularly easy.—Apply to G. Cozens, Queen i-t eet. WANTED, Tenders for Painting Kohi maramara School Buildings. Specifica tions can bo Been at City Council Offlceß, wero Tenderß will bo recuived. addressed to Cr. La Roche, until SATURDAY Noxt, at Noon. Lowest or any tender not necessarily acoepted FOR ALL DISORDERS incidental to Teething, give Marshall's Infants' Teeth, ing Powders—Nature's own remedy. They are entirely vegetable in composition. Is, at all Ohomlstß'. PERAMBULATOR Wanted a Small, Secondhand Basket Perambulator.—Apply to Mr T. B. Hill Chemist. T~RUNK Wanted fitted for Gentleman ; must be strong; new ar second-hand; Btato price.—Apply " Gun," Star Offlce. CTMASTER BAKERS.—Wanted, by a good workman. Situation, bread and small goods; town or country.—Apply Broad, Star Offlco. TO TAILORS.—Wanted, an Improver; a good chance for one able to assist with coats.—F. Massey, 67. Victoria-street (TMASTEH BAKERS.-Wanted, by Experienced Workman, used _ the country, a Situation. Can tako management of bakery. First-class references.—Apply Baker, Star Offlce. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS Is on agreeable remedy for debility, indigestion, bilious ness, &c. Be sure you obtain Wolfe's. To Let TO LET, the 2-storied Warehouse, 21, Elliott-street. Key at Itae's, next door. TO LET, Cottage of 5 rooms, top of Nelson-street; verandah back and front, worpshop at back; water and gaa laid on. nnO LET, a 4-roomed House in Gundry- A. street; ront, 7s Od.—Apply Mr Qerlach, Marmion-street, near Turkish Baths. TO LET or for Sale, a 3-roomed Cottago in Karaka-stroot. Nowton; evory con venience.—ApplyJasJameßonjUpperPltt^t TO LET, 4 ond 5-roomed House, near Queen-street; low rent to good tenant— J. Williams, Victoria-street. TO LET, a five-roomed House, Ponsonby, Seaward View.—Apply Mr Alay, St, Mary's Road. Ponsouby. ______________ r jno LET, two new Shops and Dwelllng- X houses, Is Union-street—Apply to Edward Bartley. Arohlteot _____.. TO LET, at Nqrthcote, three Furnished Rooms, or thp whole Houbo. Large gar lao, Btable. cpd shed.—Apply Star Offlce. TO LET, the two-storied House in Alton Road at presont in occupation of the nador iigned.—Apply to I. Alexander, Jeweller. 0 LET, close to Railway Station, Mount Eden. 4-roomod Cottage and Soullerv.— Apply Mr Webb. Painter, Mount Eden Road. TO LET, a 8, 5, and 7-roomed House, in first olass condition.—Apply J. Irvin, top cf Wakefleldstroet TO LET, ono of Sandon Villas, Ded wood Terrace, Ponsonby, 5 rooms, gas and wator^ApplyJW. lfoii(jh, Jervola Road. TO 1 ET, in Gaol Road, a 4-roomed House, with gas find city water laid on.— Apply to Henry Aspdon, Gaol Road. TO LET, in Napier-street a convenient 5-roomed House; gas and city water.— r. ÜBSher. ijtlchburt'a Buildings. Qneen-street. r*nO LET, an 8-roomed Houso (gas and JL overy convenience), Somerset Place, off ttowo-Bti-ect—T. Uesher, Stlchburyjj Buildings, J.ucon-Btreet. TO LET, a Cottage of five rooms and scullerr. in good order; gas and water.— apply Mr Nicholas Simms, Newton Road. R;nt, 13s. TO LET, an S-roomcd House, gas and water laid on, situated Belmont Terrace, Remuera—Apply to S. Fearco, Railway Ter minus Hotel, Auckland. TO LET. G-Boomed Houso, beautifully finished, with bathroom, gas, water, and every convenience, in Pitt-street; ront, 17s 6d weekly,—H. Kramer and Co.. 177. Quoen-st TO LET, now 6-Roomed House, 10s 6d ; alao, 5-Roomed Do., 8s 6d, every con renlcnoo; Codrington-streot, beside Aroh Hill Public gchco'.—lnqulro 3rd houae in street T~d~LET, a well-finished 6-roomed Cot tago. Great North Road; gas and water laid on; bath-room and all conveniences.—Apply to J. H. Jounlng, Stanley-street, Arch Hill. TO LET—DeLacy and Gibbon, 24, Queen street, have a 7-Roomed Houso to Let ln Newton Road, closo to the Symonds-strcot Tramway. T _ 0 LET, in Parnell, a Detached Houso of ssTon roams, pleasantly situated, gas wd water; gas stove end cooking range.— Apply J. Gilbert, Drapei, Parnell. TO~LET, for 3 months, comfortably Fur-1 nlshed Cottago. 3 miles from Whangarei.— Particulars apply to Mrs Kemblo, Buseex Houbo, Vincent-street TO LET, top of Grey-street, 8-Roomod Houbo ; gas and water laid on; good kitchen range.-Apply to William Barker, Vlncontstroet ' 0 LET, an 8-roomed House in Nelson- Blreot, suitable for boarding house; mo derate rent.—Apply to H. J. Riordan, Hobson jtreet ; TO LET, newly finished 6-roomed Houso In Tennyson-street. Surrey Hills.—Apply Mr Powell, Tennyson-street, or to Maloolmson and Co., High-street ■ TO LET, First-class Grazing and Water, for a few Cattle or horses; seoure Fences. —Apply to Wm. Colledgo, Racecourse, One hunga; • TO LET, Ada Villa, Nelson-atreot, 8-Roomod House, evory convenience, back entrance bath-room, rent low.—Apply Ada Villa. TO LET, 3 largo Shops and Dwellings; also, S large Private Dwelling Houses, Fallon's Buildings, Hobson-street—Apply Aler. Laurio, Fallon's Bnlldlngs. TOTjET, a Comfortable House of 4 rooms 'and soullory, Summer-street, Ponsonby. Every convenience Rent Os 6d.—Apply D. S. C.mbio, N Z. Insurance Buildings, or Mr Oxen hanc, gammer-street. . TO LET, a beautifully Furnished Six roomed House In Ponsonby; bath, gas, and water laid on, and every convenience; very ow rent to a permanent tenant—Apply Star Offlce. , rpO LET, Large Room, close to Post- I offloe, suitable for Sohoolroom or Work room ; rent, 7s Gd, or less for a term.—Apply EI, Kramer and Co.. 177, Queen-street, opposite T, and B. Morrtn and Co. TO LET, a convenient 2-Story Houbo, containing 10 rooms, with outhouso, gas laid on, and good well, situated in Manukau Road, cornor of St Georgo's Bay Road, Parnell. —Apply Mr F. Lodger, Furniture Warehouse, Upper Parnoll. TO LET, for a term of years, the New Corner Shop in Garrett's Buildings, Karangahape Road; It is the beßt corner for business in Newton, and well suited for a Draper or Clothier.—Apply Garrett Bros. TO LET, for a term of four years, small Dairy Farm of 10 aores. all in grass, orchard, and crop. Comfortable House of 8 rooms, dairy, piggeries, stable, coach-house, cowshed, fowlhouse. Stook, Including pigs and milking cows, to be taken at a valuation.—For terms and particulars, apply to Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-st. T~ 0 GROCERS.—Splendid Shop and Dwelling to Let in Slmms's Buildings, foot of Grey-street. Root, £2 103 per week. Three months' rent allowed for fltting-up shop. Grand position for a flrst-olass Grocery business.— Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Asrent, Queen-st.; or to Mr Nicholas Simms, Newton Road.— N.B.—Well lighted, dry, and rat-proof. Storage accommodation for 80 tons measurement, with good back entrance. s .'. TO LEASE, in Wolf-street, off Hepburn- Btreet, a well-finished 5-Roomod Houso, with wash-house and work-shop; terms moder ate to a good tonant—Apply on promises to G. Floyd. LARGE Double-fronted Shop and Dwel ling Houso to Let, In the best port of the rapidly improving distriot of Eden Terraoe, New North Road .-Apply to T. B. Hill. Chemist VERY convenient 5 and 6-roomed Houses To Let in Graf ton.—Clapton Cot tage, Seafleld View Road. For Sale. FOR SALE, at a reasonable figure, 500 Union Oil, Soap, and Candle Co.'a Shares. (12a paid up.) — Apply to Livesey and Lawes, Coombes's Arcade. FOR SALE, House of 6 rooms in Vine street, off St Mary's Road, Ponsonby. —Price and partioulars by applying to Charles Veal, second house from road. BUTTER AND EGGS in abundance, choice Waikato Dairies. — Tremayne'a Grocery Store, Aberorombie-Btreet EGGS ! EGGS 1 EGGS !— In any quantity.—Apply J. and F. T. Brown, Grocers and Bakers, Vermont and OUphaflt streets. Ponsonby. A\TATER FRONTAGE, PONSONBY. GRAND BUILDING "StES, situate at Pon sonby. havln g extensive Water Frontage. Only open for a few days. Price for the lot about 250 foot frontage to beach, £300. The sale being urgent, early application Is necessary, D. F. BVAN& Land and Estate Agont



CIOR SALE, light Spring Cart; price, £9. JD —Apply Ist houae back of Kingsland School FOR SALE, a Fine Leamington Range, nearly new, Hi 12s: about half cost. Now at shop of Mr Fordyce, Upper Parnell. FOR SALE, the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, at evory rsspect able grocery shop and store _____ the colony. IpOR SALE, a splendid Young Cow, to calve in a few days.—To be seen at Mr Howard's, Wynyard-street FOR SALE, a good Building Site for Shops, 120 ft frontage to main road, corner allotment; £9 per foot, one-third cash, balance OB agreed.—For full partioulars apply Star Offlce. FOR SALE.—In consequence of owner leaving town, I have for sale on very easy terms, and very cheap, a Family Residence ot Nine Rooms, fitted with all conveniences, and woll drained; 6 minutes from Post Office. Price, £550.—C. Williamson, Land Agent. High-street. FOR SALE, near Lake Takapuna, Beautiful Seaside Property with frontage to Bay. only one milo from tho Lake: good land, magnificent views, fresh-water stiearns; fire wood and fencing in plenty: bathing, boating, fishing, and shooting facilities; beautiful dells of native trees and ferns; grand Investment for working settlor or capitalist: onlj forty mlnutea' drive from Birkenhead or Devonport. Whan the Lake Tramoars ran, this property must be quadrupled in valte.—central Land Agency, corner Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. Geo. Eraser. Manager. BARGAIN.—House, and Allotment 66 x 198, Mount Albert; price, £115. Build ing Allotments, from 10s per foot—H. Kramer and Co. 177, Queen-street. A BARGAIN.—The best Coffee Stall iv tbo city; owner ill, must sell; cheap, and on easy terms.—Apply H. Kramer and Co., 177, Queen-street. F.|W. HOWARD.] [E, JONES. "OLUE STORE, FORT • STREET* FOR SALE, 50 CABES ORANGES, . SAOK3 PEANUTS. 40 BALES COCOANUT FIBRE (Ex Arawata). Also, I 40-HORSK POWER DOUBLE CYLINDER ENGINE (complete), by Rusten and Proo tor, Lincoln, England, I CROSSLEY'S GAS ENGINE, 1 SAW BENCH, by Robinson and Sons, Roch dale, England, L LARGE SAUSAGE MACHINE, And other Machinery. TjIMERALD HILL ESTATE, EPSOM. A PORTION OF THIS ESTATE WILL . SHORTLY BE OFFERED FOR SALE. THE BUILDING SITES ARE UNSUR PASSED FORQUALITY OF SOIL, BEAUTY, A.ND EXTENT OF VIEW. Terms Exceptionally Easy. For further Partioulars, apply to WILLIAM GARDNER, Proprietor; or F. R. CLAUDE, Agent. "jy/TALCOLMSON AND /TO., THE N.Z. HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENCY, Cornbr Vulcan Lank and Hioh-strbet. (LROHITECTS, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AND SURVEYORS. IMPORTANT NOTICE-To thoso desirous if either purchasing or disposing ot Properties, io better medium con be offered in Auckland _han through our Agonoy. Every attention and civility paid to the Interests of olients entrust ing us with their requirements, and special In lucemonts given to those desirous of availing :hemßelves of our advertising space. .O Ki| CASH.—Corner of Crummer 3&4f\f Mood and Polten-Btreet, Surrey Bills, For Sale, a mast desirable Family Regl lenoe, newly erected, and built of flrst-olass material. The house contains five large and .of ty room, kitchen, pantry, and bath-room ; jas and water laid ln. House is replete with every convenience, and the property being sita ited on a oorner allotment, willatvvayscommand i prospective value, Immediate possession can 9o given. Price, £550. Easy terms oan be given. £IQAA -TENNYSON - STREET, »OVV« Surrey HlUs. Newly-finished i-roomed House, fitted with cupboards and every convenience. This house having been pjullt of flrst-olass material, is offered a bargain. Formß £10 oasb, and balanoe payable periodi cally In reduotlon ot principal and interest. bevel allotment, and near Great North Road. £«O<)A -FOR SALE, House of 6 360/wVt ■ rooms, fitted with every con venience ; volcanio soil; pleasantly situated, Mew North Road: price, £320; Butall deposit, md balance In weekly payments. Without ex ception this is the oheapest House ln the mar ket. Good-sized level allotment i*OAA~A BARGAIN—For Sale _jblQ\j\J (Sussex-street, off Newton Hoad). a commodious Four-roomed House with cellar and every convenience, neat verandah; allotment, 37 x 100. To a working man anxious to lave rent and become hlsown landlord, we have no cheaper property on our hoiks than the ibovo small deposit and easy weekly instal ments. i»/*AA -WILLIAMSON'S Avenue 36"Ulf« and Pollen-Btreet, Surrey Hills. -House of 7 large rooms, with bathroom; gas md wator laid on throughout; House replete with every convenience, inomding asbestos Ores in dlnlcg and drawing rooms; outhouses, fitted with boiler, chimney, &c; paths laid down In concrete. This property, being situated in the centre of this rising neighbourhood, com mands a handsome prospective value, and otters i splendid investment to an Intending pur chaser. Easy terms of payment O/»AA-- pICTON AND SELWYN- StOW STREETS-For Sale, con ronient Family Residence, containing large lining and drawing-rooms, S bod-rooms, kitchen, iorvants' room, and bath-room; gas and water laid on, gas stovo in kitohen, and gas asbestos lire in dining room. The property Is situated at the corner of the ibove-nsmod streets, and com mands ono of the most extensive views In or around tho suburbs of Auckland; Itis also with in ono minute's walk of tho tramway in Pon sonby Road.—For particulars and cards to view, apply to tbe undersigned. TV/fOUNT ST., off Symondsrit., large IxJL Leasehold Allotment, low ground rent; this allotment owing to Its position, commands magnificent views over the harbour aid North Shoro; price, only £50. VIAIW &OAD, MOUNT EDEN.-For Hale (ln consequence of owner leaving Immediately for England), Three Houses, each containing five rooms and bath-room,' fittod with overy convenience, and nearly new; largo- Blzed allotments, each 52 x 115, volcanio soil. As our Instructions are imperative, these properties will be sold either separately or as a whole; a bargain —For prloe and terms, whioh are easy, apply as under. . JtfST CASH —New House, 7 Rooms, d&O with handsome frontage, situated in Argyle-street, Ponßonby, in one of tho most pioturosquo and healthy districts of Auokland; close to train and pior; prominent level allot ment A real bargain. Prospective increased value assured. Price. £125; balanoe ln easy weekly or monthly instalments. __£•""■ d\ CASH.—Newly-built House, six a&JL" rooms, situated in Ayr-at, Parnoll. City water, every convenience, well flnlshod. Large allotment, 60 x 218. Price, £325. Balance In very easy weekly or monthly Instalments. 2»-| d\ CASH.—FOR SALE, 2 Houses, d& JL" noarly new, eaoh containing four rooms and scullery respectively; allotments 33 x 100; situated olose to Newton Road; price £230, and £250 cash; easy terms oan be arranged for balanoe. Those are the cheapest bargains in the market, and well worth the attention of any one requiring a good home. J-./IWK -NORTHCOTE.-ForSale, db_Cs Oa in this delightfully Bttuatedsea side suburb, commodious 7-room House, with bathroom and every convenience; bay window: frontage to main road; allotment, li x 132, and situated within two minutes' walk of the wharf. Adjoins tho residence of G. N. Brossey. Esq. Grand view of Auokland and harbour. Small deposit required and balanoe ta per arrange ment "OEMUERA, corner of Westbourneßoad, XV and near tho residence of T. Morrin. Esq — For Salo Gentleman's Commodious Family Rent dence, containing lofty dining and drawing rooms, i spacious bedrooms, bath and dressing rooms, wide entrance hall, kitohen, scullery, and Borvant's-room. The house Is replete with every -modern convenience, inoludlng gas and water, pantry, linen and china olosets, substantial out houses, stable, buggy shed, and harness room; Is situated on a magnificent oorner allotment, and oommands one of the finest views in this f ashlonablo and arlstooratio suburb. For cards to view and prloe, which is exceptionally low, apply as under. MALCOLMSON AND CO. Corner Vulcan Lane and Hioh-bt. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT ROCKY NOOK. I oan sell some of the Choloest Volcanio Building Sites ln this favourite locality at low prices and on easy terms. Prices from 35s per foot-F. G. EWINGTON. Estate Agent. I am permitted to say tho the Owner of the Property oan be found at his rcsldenoe. Rocky Nook, and he will be hajjpy to point out the allotments to intending buyers, TWO Acres, all fenced and planted, and Six-roomed House at Mt Albert; easy terms; or will be exchanged.—Apply J. H, Witheford. Shortland-stroet. TIT L. MITCHELL, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, Queen-street. RESTAURANT AND CONFECTIONERS' BUSINESS for Sale, ln the beet part of Karangahape Road. A Grand Little Business and a sure money-getting concern. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale in Wallace-street (rear Tramway terminus), Bella Vista Road, Ponsonby Road, Klng- Btreot, &o. EXCELLENT VILLA SITES on City Leosholds for Sale. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, Grafton Road, on large Freehold Allotment; House 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 Resldenoe, Monnt Eden; rent, 18s, 14s, 15s, 17s. and 20s. Seven-roomed House, Liverpool-street Seven-roomed House, Karangahape Road. Small Cottages, Farms, Villa Residences, and other Good Properties for Sale. W. L. MITC HELL, LAND AGENT.



Public Notices. ASK for Chambers's Champagne Hop Beer, a grand Summer Beverage for picnio parties, &o. Sold in Qnart Bottles at 3s per dozen, delivered.—C. Chambers, Franklin Road. LL CLAIMS against the Estate of John Menzies, deceased, must be sent ln at Pjjoetothe undersigned. Dated 25th November. 1885.—Robert Browning. Temple Chambers, High-street, Auckland, Solicitor for the Exeou tors. A LADY having a large and well furnished House on the North Shore, only a few minutes walk from wharf, would let part of it furnished,or take a few boarders: references given and required. — Address, ROBeneath, North Shore. "DOpiLY comfort Ib the accompaniment of ±Z healthful vigour, nnd it will return when Wor.FE'B Bohnapab is employed. HAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Hlgh-sL (neaj Shortland-Btreet), has always For Sale and To Let large and small Houses in the City. Suburbs, and Country diatriots; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eligible Building Allot ments for Salo. Monet to Lend in large or small sums, on approved securities. T?XHAUSTED natures signifies by symptoms ±* that she needs aid and succour. Use Wolfe's Schnapps. /^JOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STRKE T. ' Beard Mid Lodging _ .. 2ft) per Weok. Blngleßoom.. .. „ .. S& p« Wae£ " "1%/ TAN'S inhumanity to Man" (Burns) lU. conßists in depriving them of the Rus sian Tea Packing Company's Pare Teas. Ask your grocer for them. PRICE LIST of Firewood : Long, lis 6d; Blocks, 13s 6d: Split, 13s 6d. Terms- Dash;—FjAJdOT^JP^ellesl^treMWMt;^^ ROSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT (nearly opposite corner of Lake Rood).— Superior Board and Residence. Beautiful and retired situation. Terms moderate. '■ rTIHEY come as a boon and a blessing JL to men" (Cameron), the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pare Teas. Ask your grocer for thero. TH) Invigorate the iystem and reotify •*■ irregularities of tho bowels, drink Wolfs's 3CHNAPFB. OLY TRINITY CHURCH, OTA HUHU. The Right Reverend the Bishop of Auokland will, on THURSDAY, November 26, Institute, In ihe above-named Church, the Rev. Frank 3ould as Incumbent of the Parish of Holy rrlnity, Otahuhu, cum St Matthias', Panmure. Divine Servloe, which will be Choral through- Hit, will commence at 7.30 p.m. A LL those having Repairs at my Shop are respeotfully requested to call for them lot later than December 2nd. ALEXANDER, Jeweller. N VIEW! ON VIEW! ON VIEW! A Oo?en Doors above THEATRE ROYAfc, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KBESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY, Everything Guaranteed. Try my Deferred Payment System. VICTORIA-STREET give Doors abovo Royal Mall Hotel). COAL. COAL. FIREWOOD, FIRE WOOD. A. AND ~oT~ POLSON Coal and Firewood Merchants, &XBERT-STRRBT (next Salvation Barracks), and Poiabn-street (Surrey Hills). Beat Tl-Tree Firewood (long), 12s per ton; Da Blocks, 13s: Do. Split, Us. All coals at lowest f rices. Orders delivered at the shortest notice. erms cosh. . P.ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUOKLAND. Tourists and others are invited to call and In ipeot our beautiful New Series of Views of Uie Sot Lake Districts, Wairakei, Native Carvings, Bash Scenery, Sco. The largest collection in the Colony. H. k E. W OOLLAMS (Late of the Firm of Partridge and Woollams), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST (Importer of Footballs, Boxing Gloves, and Billiard Requisites), 116. QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Mart 3h_uct Bowins Saloon anq Rifij Qaixbby JJ O T I C E. TO CONTRACTORS~AND OTHERS. On and after this date our List of Prices for Sanitary Piped, Drain Tl'es, &c, are Revised. Price Lists on application. CARDER BROS. AUCKLAND BRICK AND TILE CO. (LD.) R. O. CLARK. Junr. J. VAZEY. Auckland, November 25,1885. TTOT LAKES. Waikato or Tauranoa Routes. Tourists booking In Auokland receive priority of Seats in Coaoh ana Rooms at Hotel. Guide Books and all Information gratis. ALIBTER BROWN, Tourist Agent, Lower Queen-st. LAURIE ESTATE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ONLY ONE ALLOTMENT LEFT. The last chance of evor obtaining a FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT IN TBIB, THE BEST BUSINESS STREET IN AUCKLAND. , ANO Tflß PRIC? IS LOW. • Apply— M. S. LAURIE, East-street, NEWTON. /".HRISTMAS "pRESENTS! BUY THEM NOW ALEXANDER'S CLEARING SALE, .AND BAVE FIFTY PER CENT. us- ONLY SIX DAYS MORE I TSJ OCIENTIEIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS B.EWS, Sole Agent in Auckland for this System. Holds Classes at BRADFORD-STREET, Parrell. Mr Dar gavillo's late Residence, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from ten' till twelve. Weekly Classes at - MRS CLAYTON'S. Parnell MISS HILL'S. Ponsonby MRS GLOVER'S, Symonds-street MRS LAW'S, Remuera. Similar Classes formed In any District. Circulars. Terms, and Partioulars on applica tion. •Ih.m.gregar/ EUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURER, J177, QUEEN-ST. .( AUCKLAND (g) STAMPS above size, any shave (oval, oircular, eta). 7b, complete. SELF-INKING LINEN MARKERS, Is 6d. NAMES. 3s. MONOGRAMB, 3s. PERPETUAL DATERS. 21s. STAMPS to Order, at proportionate prices. Note Address—Over Auctioneer Leydon's. MISS BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY. 255, QUEEH STREET, Having secured the services of Mlsa O'HanUa, the well-known Artist in all kinds of artistlo work. Ladies wishing to take Lessons in the following works will rooelve every attention. Crewel, Arosene, Crochet, BeoiMng, and Bradlng: Free of charge. Laoe Honiton (Point and Roman), Soed-work, Shell-work. Applique, Raised Wool-work. Oriental Embroidery: Each le Cd per lesson. Wax Flowers, Imperial Marble Work, Leather Work, Maorame, Lustre Painting. Canvasine (the lateßt painting): Each 2s fii per lesson. Chrlstoleum end Splash Work: 6s per lesson- Poonah Painting: A course of 6 lessons, Sps. Agent for the London Chrlstoleum Company All orders will be promptly and satisfactorily executed. _ OIOWJiER & WILKINSON, -P ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS. AND ESTATE AGENTS, Exchange Chambers (ground floor), DURHAMSTREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared. Builders' quantities supplied, and Recounts adjusted. Loans negotiated. Valuations undertaken, and Estates managed for absentees, fee. ■ —■ Numerous Propertlee tot Sale, In all qwta ot Auckland and. Suburbs.'



__t_ IJ •__ BfoE |HM ITIAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING MEETING. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. FIRST RACE TO START AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission .. .. ONE SHILLING. R. WYNYARD, Secretary. Jj^X QOROMANDEL. Jjm^ S.S."rDBY. TIME TABLE? Leave Auckland: Leave Coromandel: Friday, 27,2 p.m. Saturday, 28, noon Offloe-18. Ferry Tee. x^^£^ "RARQUE ELINOR ■*-* VBRNON. from NEW ______» Consignees of cargo by this "i iuhs ■ vessel are requested to pay Freight, present Bills ot Lading, and get De livery Orders for their goods from the under signed without delay. Cargo will be at Con signees' risk after leaving ship's tackles; and if not removed promptly, will be stored at thtir risk and expense. Captain Berry will not be responsible for debts contracted by any of his crew without his written authority. ARNOLD, HINES & CO.. Auckland, November 25,1885. ge" ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY HILLS. A SABBATH SCHOOL FRUIT SOIREE Will be held lv thp Church TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, Commencing at half-past 7 o'clock. Ttokets-ONB SHILLING EACH. VILEST END CRICKET CLUB. A GRAND CONCERT, In connootlon with the above Club, WILL BE HELD In the CHORAL HALL ON THURSDAY, 26th INSTANT. PROGRAMME; (1) Pianoforte Duet. " Theme Itallen," Mrs Bell and Mies Main. (2) Trio, "The Mariners," Miss Culpan, Messrs Hanna and Knox. (3) Song, '* I Fear no Foe." (PinßUtl) MrSmythe. (1) Duet, " H Trovatore," Miss Stephenson and Mr Knox. (5) Song, "Stranded," Mr Huxtable. (6) Duet (operatio), Miss Culpan and Mr Taylor. 17) Song, " Sans Adieu." Mr J. Hanna. (8) Song. " The Laßt Watch," Mr J. Edwards. Interval. (1) Duet, "I Heard a Voice," Misses Main and Barton, (2) Song (selected). Miss Stephenson. (3) Pianoforte Solo, Fantasia on Irish Aire (Bencdiot), Mr G Clutsam. (4) Song, "True till Death."Mr A Tayler. (5) Duet," Exoelaior," Mesirs Knox and Hanna. 16) Song, " Pepita," Miss Culpan. (7) Song, " Tom Bowling," Mr T. Burnham. Carriages, 10.15. Doors open at 7.80. Concart to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s and Is. To be hod at Lennox and Upton's, Stationers, Queen street, or from tt F. REID. ■ Hon.Sec.W.B.C.C. QRAND" riRICKET IT ATCH, AUCKLAND GARRISON V. CIVILIANS. IN AID OF DRILL-SHED EXTENSIONS. MONDAY NEXT (ST. ANDREW'S DAY), NOVEMBER 30, At the DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. The following Players have been chosen:— ■ GARRISON. CIVILIANS. Barton, 0 Battery Arneil Beale „ Gardner Blair „ Holdship Beale. G.C.„ Lynch Coxon „ Mills Gould ~ Meldrum Meldrum, Col. Rifles Robinson O'Brien, O Battery Reid Porch, Cavalry Ryburn Tomlln, Queen's Own Testro Webster, O Battery Yates Emergency: Umpire: Howard, One. Rifles Mr Warren Fcorer: Scorer: Robertson, Vet. Rifles Mr — Umpire: Sykes, Col. Rifles. GARRISON BAND IN ATTENDANCE. ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. Play commences at ten a.in. OWEN MAHON. Major. N.Z.V.. Honorary Secretary. ■VTEW PUBLIC HALL, ONEHUNGA. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1885. GRAND OPENING NIGHT! Under the patronago and in tho presence of Sir G. M. O'Rorke, His Worship the Mayor ot Onehunga, Colonel Lyon, Major Shepherd, Hon. Captain Carl Schmitt (ADC. to Col. Sir George Whitmore), and the Officers and Members ot the several Volunteer Companies In the district. A DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE, In aid of the Onehonoa Drill shed Fund, Will be given as above, when will be produced, with entirely new scenery and effects, Watt Phillips beautiful drama— "LOST IN LONDON." Strong cast of 20 lady and gentlemen amateurs. LIFE IN A COAL MINE ILLUSTRATED. GRAND SNOW STORM EFFECT. Orchestra under the direction of Captain HULSE. THE NEW BCENERX~i. MB E.BRIGGS. Overture at 7.45. Curtain at 8 sharp. PRICES OF ADMISSION: . * Dress Circle and Reserved Stalls, 3s; Body ot Hall 2s. I . W.FINLAY WILSON, .-_■ - : Stage Manager. piTY OF AUCKLAND. KARANGAHAPE WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg to announce that at the urgent request of a large number of tbe ratepayers of the above Ward, I am no minated to fill the vacancy ln the Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. Morrison. Should you do mo the honour to place me at I the head of the Poll on THURSDAY next, the 26th lnsL, I shall in the future, as in the past, during ne time I held the position of Councilor, do my utmost to further the progress, and jeal onsly guard the interests of the city, and more particularly the Drainage and other require ments ot Karangahape Ward. I am, Ladles and Gentlemen, Yours most respectfully, R. BTBVENSON. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN SOARROTT, Esq. All persons having claim upon the above de oeased are requested to forward same to MESSRS JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Auokland. IVANHOE GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMIIED). A Call of 6d per Share on the Company's Capital has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at vie Company's Registered Offlce, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Auokland, on WEDNESDAY, Oth day of December, 1885. D. G. MACDONNELL. Manager. AnoMaml. November 23,1885. . IVANHOE GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Mr F. A. White having resigned the Manager ship of the abovenamed Company and Mr D. G. MaoDonnell having been gazetted as Manager previous to the 17th instant, the date of the Call as advertised and Inadvertently made payable at Mr White's Office, the said Call has been res cinded, and in lieu therefore a Call has this day been mode payable to Mr D. G.. MacDonnell at the Company's Registered Office, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. C. ALEXANDER) J. w. nlchol yDlreotors. SAM- B. FIRTH } Auckland, November 23,1885. SPECIAL NOTlCE.—Ladies requiring Dresses and Mantles well and truly mode should visit W. P. Ogilvle's Drapery and Dress making Establishment, the workroom of which is under the able management of Madame Mitchell, whose efficiency in fit, combined with good style and workmanship, cannot fail to give satisfaction. Charges very moderate. Christ mas orders should be left early. A good stock of newest materials and trimmingß to select from.-W. P. OGILVIE, Vlotorla House, Vic toria-street West. 'TIIHIS England never did, nor never X shall, lie at the proud foot of a conqueror" (Shakespeare); and so the Russian Tea Pocking Company's Pure Teas take their stand far above all others. Ask your grocer for them. EREETHOUGHT, at Opera House, Sun" day Evenings. Open, 7.30. to commence Bt ___.•• dnrij>B summer months,insteadof, 7 and 7.3 Q. _^ — ■ ~, PONSONBY PARCELS DELIVERY AGENCY. 'i.^Bl^ _ *_\ from to*", Carrie* and De illvered Da)ly. at low rates. Furniture carefully and cheaply Removed. Orders mey be left with Mr Aley, Grocer; Mr Roberta, Grocer; and Mr 81-hop, Grocer, Ponsonby; also, at North New Zealand Far mers' Association, Customs-street West.



OUR DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENTS Will be RE-OPENED for Business TO-MORROW (Thursday) MORNING, At 9 o'Clock, When, in addition to the Regular Stook, many New Lines being received ex Jessie Read man will be Offered Advantageously to Buyers. L. D. NATHAN AND CO. miMEER! TIMRERU TIMBER I M X . ' * Tho NEW ZBALAND TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED), having completed their New Mill, aro now offering SPEKAL ADVANTAGES to Contractors and Bailders, and are Selling BUILDING MATERIALS of every descrlp tion at REDUCED RATES. J^ 0 T I C _ The Undersigned have this day entered into Partnership, and will oarry on business of Wholesale Druggists and Sundrymen,inLorne, Qoburg, and Victoria streets, under the style of Sharland and Company. FREDERICK CADDY SHARLAND. CHARLES SHARLAND. JOHN FREDERICK OHURTON. February 7,1885. THE Undersigned has this day trans ferred his Interest In the Business carried >n ln Lome. Coburg, and Victoria streets, under he style of J. C. Sharland and Co., Wholesale h-iigglsts, to F. C. Sharland, C. Sharland. and r. F. Churton, who will receive all accounts due o the late firm and discharge all liabilities. ... J. C. SHARLAND. February ?'. 1885. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NO T I 0 E. The Partnership heretofore existing between Jeobqe William Buckingham and Alfred rAMEs Harvey, undar tho style of "Bucking >am and Harvoy, Bakers and Confeotloners," s this day Dissolved by mutual consent ISlimpm GEORGE W. BUCKINGHAM. (Signed) ALFRED J. HARVEY. The above Alfred J. Harvey will Pay all iocounts owing by Uie Late Firm, and Colleofc ill Debts due to the same, and begs to Intimate hat he will continue the above Business, and espectfully solicits a continued share of the mblic patronage. ALFRED J. HARVEY. Mount Eden Ror.4, ''' ~ 23rd November, 1885. A UCKLAND GARDENERS' HORTI. '*- CULTURAL SOCIETY. . '■■'.> Prize-winners can now obtain their money by ipplylng to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr A. Al.tken. lurham-street. . . ,- O. BMALLFIELD, Auctions. pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. LAND DIBTRICT OF AUCKLAND. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE OF TOWN AND SUbURBAN LEASEHOLDS, TOWN SHIP OF ROTORUA. Crown Lands Office. '- Auckland, 25th November, 1885, I hereby notify that the sale of Town and luburban Leaseholds, Township of Rotorua, tdvertiEodtobeheldat this office on Wednes lay, tbe 9th day of December next, Is Postponed intil further notice. D. A. TOLE. Commissioner of Crown Lands. TO-MORROW, At Eleven o'Clock, ' TRADE SALE OF (ififi yp A c X A G E. S WW Whisky, Brandy in bulk and caSe, ?ort and Sherry in bulk and case, genuine 31aret, Beer, Old Tom, Lager Beer, Rum, Lime fruit Juice, Cigars, Etc., Etc., Etc., GABRIEL LEWIS, , . Auctioneer. VILMAM VAILE.] [ROBERT BRADLEY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, Atl2o'clook. OUR REGULAR SALE DAY OF POULTRY, FARM PRODUOn, GRO CERIES, &c '; VAILE AND BRADLEY Vill sell by auction, at their Auction Salesroom O PURE-BRED YOUNG BERKSHIRE J PIGS, the property of and bred by Mr /Villiam Grey, Papatottoi. Aleo, i. large lot of Poultry, Fruit. Farm Prodiice, New Potatoes, Groceries; &b., Sco. VAILE AND BRADLEY, / Auction Merohants, Queen-street. V. 8. COCHRANE.] ' [JAS, DAORS, friday, november 27. rosewood pianoforte, hair seated suite, gilt mirror, . sterling silver forks, and household Furniture. fhe Subscribers! will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-Btreet on Friday, November 27. at 11 o'clock, •■.■:,_ ■■:■', HOUSEHOLDFORMTURE, consisting of—Rosewood Piano, Hair-seated Suite, 3ilt Mirror, Carpets. Oval Tables, Glass Cnp joard, Austrian Chairs, Clocks, Pictures, Iron md Wood Bedsteads, Palllaßfea. MattrasEos, 3hesta Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Dress ,ng Tables, Mirrors, Fenders and Irons, Chiffon iers. Curtains, Wood and Cane-seated Chairs. Rooklng-pholrs. Tables; Cutlery, PlatedwareT Range, Cedar Desk, Kitchen Utensils, &c. Also, at 12 o'clock, ' '■'-" 1 STERLING SliiVBR FORK. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft BON, " :._' Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER SO, ""• At Noon. Desirable Freehold Properties at PARNELL, PONSONBY r ONEHUNGA, fte^i ,D. fTe^ANS ~ ' "' Has reoeived Instructions to sell by pnbUo auc tion at his Land Mart Qaeen-stree .on Mon day, the 3Dth November, at noon, THAT DESIRABLE .'■'. FREEHOLD PROPERTYploasanttysituated inEMon street, Parnell. havingan extensive water front age to Hobson's Bay, commanding a grand and uninterrupted view of the harbour. North Shore, etc.. etc A most delightful Seaside Residence. The House is well and faithfSly built, contains 6i rooms, and is easy of extenston. T]?«fS 1 _dA*ls,*tlaete',B extent, beingpari of Lot 7, Subdivision of Allotment 7, gSoUon 1. Also, Tl»at desirable Property on Surrey Hilla front no Ponsonby Road, with a frontager* 10"i , 115*6,, on which Is erected a aubstanHarßhou and Dwelling-house of 6 rooms, stable, etc, etc,, being Lot 2, Section 68. Surrey Hills iSafcetel Good business stand, with great prospective Also, ONEHUNGA LOT 40, situate corner of Queen and Hardinghom streets; grand corner site for any business; Xx m linkstand nearlyTppo site the residence of F. Brookfleld, Esq. D. IVEVANS, ' Auctioneer. MONDAY, NOVEMBEITsorr""- At 12 o'clock noon, HOUSES and" allotment; HACKETT-STREETt By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland. i>. F. EVAN a Haa received instructions from the Registrar of thei Supreme Court at Aiokteid to Ml fte P^hUo Auction, at his Land Mart. Quien-eC $__%____?* A IjkTHAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF » New Zealond.being Lot No. 881 ?i __ SnbdiYislon of Suburban Allotment No, 12, of Section 8, Suburbs of Auokland. Parish of Waitemato. County of Eden, and known aa, :Pajt of- Glenburn Estate, having a frontage to c Haokett-street of Ui feet, together with the two. DwellinKs.ereoted thereon, as-known and ooon ___&_l_____ t_t^_* am _ n«w„wein iiiilshed and fitted with all conveniences, audi being situated near the beach Is well worths* frroSSSl VffllL ftny°ne * comtort^W* Full portloiUaraat the office <rf Means eonieril andj^oper. Solicitors. Vulcan ___?__tti_. D." F. EVANS, . Auctioneer. Coutinuea on Fourtb Page. ' 1 pPPiS" '_':.. .."