The Auckland Evening Star.

, VOL. XXVI.—N O . 290

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1885.

PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Sbippins;. - """ TTNION STEAMSHIP tj*«*_««*i U COMPANY OF NEW W 6__l_l ZKALANU (LIMITED). |_>^*1 OVEBLAND ROUTE TO lii_j|!-I»^4-. GREAT BRITAIN |[ THROUGH AMERICA. ROYAL MAIL SERVICE, ;j E \y ZBALA.ND TO LONDON IN 35 DAYS. ovfINEY, AUCKLAND, HONOLULU, AND Under contract with tho New Zealand, New South Wales, and United States Govern ments. Tho StsanHhlps of this Lino leavo Sydney for Auokland, Honolulu, and San Francisco, (ailing from Auckland as under :— AUMMA..- 3000 tons 3COD h.p. Tuesday, nfntli'OSA.... 3153 tons 3000 h.p. Tuesday,' 0 2nd Fob. jtiHAROA.... SOOOtons 3000h.p. _ -_^JulTeniatoly thereafter ovary four weeks. The through voynga will occupy, according in contract, _ days from Sydney. 20 days from Aucfcl-nd-..-.- 5 days to Auckland, 13 days Auckland to Bonolulu, and 7 days thanoo to g_o franoleco. Fassenprors will be carried through WITH OUT TRANSHIPMENT, and on very ad- TiUitO-.u9 torms. galoon Passengers broaking tholr journey at Honolulu have tho opportunity o- visiting the MUidfamous active volcano of Kilauoa, and other objects of interest In the Hawaiian Talandfl, and for which specially-advantageous arrangements have been made, and enjoy the oerfootlon of an unrivalled climate, proceeding by following steamer to San Francisco. Passengers booked through to San Franoisco. Liverpool or London, with special advantages, end with chotco ot routo across the American Oontisent, and of stsaraors crossing the Atlantic. Tickets are nvailablo for twelve months, and holder, have tho privllego of breaking their journey at Honolulu, Sin Francisco, and any place of call en route to New York. For foil particulars, apoly to UNION STKAM3HIP COMPANY OF NEW ZtCALAND (LIMITED). SJtwjjjj TTNION STEAMSHIP !_-l__A COMPANY OF NEW PlSpq ZEALAND (LIMITED). j ij TIME T_JBLE.-Dkc_mbkr. 5 WR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL IJNOTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). ""ijtoamor. j Lata of Sailing. | pmoniN I Wed., Doo. IG, 3 p.m. 1 2 p.m. Hawea I Monday, 21,6.30 p.m. | 5.20 p.m. FOBGISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, L-TTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Anoklandh_ KoTOJJAJUW-^ Thurs., Dec. 17, noon I — BiSOAROOMA i Thura^ Dec. 24, noon | — FOR __ELBOUI_NE (VIA 8r,...). Sotomahana I Thurs., Deo. 17. roon I — Risoaro'ma* I Tnurs., D.o. £4, noon I — "Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. ffAiHom I Tuo3„ Dec. 15, 5 p.m. I FORSUVA AND LEVUKA. Suva I Wotl., Dec. 111, 5 p.m. | — AKAWATA [Thurs., Jan. 14_up.m. |_ — _ TOR .ISBORNErNAPIER, AND WELIJNG'- 'lON. TaBFO I Monday. 14.5 p.m. I — FOB TIMAR'U AND DUNHUIN. Tappq | Monday, 11, 5 p.m. I — FOR KUSSKLL. Waihora I Tuesday. 15, 5 p.m. I — FOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. At-MSDA I Tuesday, Jan. 5. 2 p.jn. — BXCURSION TICKS t'S.—During Doeomber. 3_UAry, and Jfobruary Excursion Tickots'a ill batoucd at Reduced Ratkb, available for ro tor, until 31st March, 1880. Cargo must bo booked and alongside TWO , HJUItS bef.re advertised tlms of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com- ■ pony's Office. ; Auckland Branch, corner of Qceen and _i______i____ ! p^l. ABIENT LINE j KSmwJ^s. Under contract with tho Now ' __\£j^_)gk__?EOUth Wales Govovmuent for wSß&usrsrrnß t _ o conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to the ; Oriental Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave ' bYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under- ] mentioned da; es'or LUNiJO.V, via ADELAIDE, ( HIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ ; M___-._____ j ni „„_.. From From ' Bieamer. Sydney. Molbourna, Chimbobazo j Decomber lflTDecembor 25 ' Potosi January 2 I January 8 URIffNT January IB |January 22 Garonne- JarmarySO Februarys ■ Sobat- „_ I February 13 | February 19 And fortnightly thereafter. s Through fares to London, £22 to £75. • Poeaonaers secure special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand, fares n B_oon and Second-class being tho same as from Australia. Socond-class passengers by Orient iteamor are providod with saloon passages to Brduoy or Melbourne. PASBAGRS FROM LONDON.-Special facill- \ ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Rela- >. ttvesby pre-pas'ment of tho passage money here. SPKCLAL RETURN TICKETS, available for I 11 months, issued at the following rates :— First Saloon £117 c Second Saloon 77 1 P_RC_LBBOOKEDTHRO.GHtoLONDON ( It Reduced Rates. i For fnrtlier particulars, apply to UNION srEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agents in New Zealand. ■JfaJL. QTEAM TO THAMEIj *MBsß__ (O Connootlng with RIVER I WfmS^STEAMEKS for STIRLING- ' JyiSftSi W'ORTH.OHINEMURI, WAl '*™wm,^lJ TEKAURI, WAIHI, AND TE ' AftOHA GOLDFIELDB, MORRINSV__LE, " WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND F)STER'6 SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE, S.&. ROTOMAHANA, i r,B. ENTBRPBISB No. 2, FROM AUCKLAND. I ROTOMAHANA. I ENTERFRISg. f Monday 1410 afternoon I Laid-rip £ Tjesday 151J evening — ' Wed, -161 — 14.30 afternoon 1 Thursday 171 Lald-up I - ™»y IS I Lald-up I 7 evening 19111 morning | - FROM THAMES. ' . 1 I BOTOMAHANA. I ENT_BP_IB-.~ , Monday 14 irj3omorning I lald-up Tyejflay 15111 morning I Laid-up ™*. IGII2-3" midday - ThMJay 171 Laid-up 2 afternoon Jriday 181 Lald-up I - Saturday 191 5 afternoon I 6.30 afternoon No cargo received for Rotomahana withufl BMi-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. _Not rosponslble for Shipping, Carrying, or ( DKhargliifiLWHStook;. . CEO, FBA3I-B. Agent. j j|kA QS, COROMANDBL. ; |^^_)^^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. time table. , Lsavea Anokland: Lsavsa Coromandel i i IJecamhor. December. i»esday. 15.12 r^oon Wednesday, 16.12 noon ( "UKday, 17,12 noon Friday, 18,12 noon 1 wurday, 19,12 noon — ' ; Weathar and othor olroumstanoes permitting. not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dls °_ .tog live stock, . »o Cargo reoelvod without Shipping Note |~ within half an-hour of advertised time Oi v nurture. A'l Parctla moot be prapald on Board. __ A. R. H ywINDLBY. Managar. "diverheau and y.A§tW^^ PUHOI. t;^^lli^ S.s. BLANCHE ' ..iT^ will Boil as under (weather ( ,■ »w circimstances permitting) :— ■4-POKLAND TO HIVBItHIAD TO „ HIVERHKAO. A UCKXAND. Mn»*a?e, 6 a.m. Mondays. 8 a.m. -Do. 4p.~. Tuesdays. 8 a.m. W_*W _ 4 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. "Wan, 0 a.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m, H»t„ j' 4p m Do- iP m wurdays, 1,30 p.m, „ . FARES: Keturn 3a Single, 2s SATURDAY AFTERNOON'S EXCURSION: i "Att-,-. Return, 2', AUotaANDToPuHoi-. i'uiiorroAuckland- I "Bdno«dajs, at low 1 Thure ays, first high ■ wator. I water. ' o . FARE 3: : Return, 10s Single, G3 ' ' 0,,..- i D- LITTLEJOHN, Stc-«w.ry. -.•JfflSg!_»treetWh<,if. ' Ji_\4_ T-BvONPOKT STEAM *2_K3^ \J FEKRY COMPANY ,',____l_^ >' (LIMITED). Slmi&' ALTERATION OF TIME . TABLE. feM?'-?4 r,,or MONDAY,"December 14, the I)a_*" I*1 '* wlll UJ 'ho "Hi c-rabl» lo and from __«JBrt 'O- tho ensuing summer months : i___aJ-J*IJ T0 NORTH SIIOnE.-730, ShS. _•• lZ'3()- LO, "l 3D 2.0. 2.:^0, *3 0 3.30. 4.0. ' W \fJ M- 5 50, 0 10, 6 3., 7 0 7.40. 8 30, , lSaiii 020' un- 11-10 nm Sundays-*930, IWyPi'-S "130. 20 2.i0,»3 0,??.0,4 0,*4.39, ' M^o3°. 845.0-15 pin. „ ' 11 »'J„ ,H SHOItK TO a UCKLAND-7.0. *7.50. , ' lwis' rm< l*h n -3\ .0, 2,3 d, 3 0. 53 30, 40. ; •two ito™ s2o' 6-40- *80- °-4'J- 7*°-80- 90' ,0.;? ---<' 6 i 9n' 22, p m- Sundavs-9.0, *iOO n.m , 1/.30. :; m 8 to' oio' 230. 3.0, .30. 4.0, 4.30 5J.0, 5.30. W«»._s' 1»'Jra : «l^™__ I,d other ciroumstaiuoi^railttioß. i m SdJJ Ma W>nv De vonport * harf, except at low ■ J. RD. BAKER, I Traffic Manager,



. gHAW, GAVILL, AND ' _ffl_-_a_^ ALBION COMPANY (Limited). <?te?m„,_>llowinß .Powerful new steel-built DIB-OI _scC* t0 leave for (Final rort as arranged.) Stoamor. || §|s Commander. Da,e ot De- H S jj g parture. Coptlo .. 1367 30C0 W. H. Kldloy December 23 ■ TalMl ..52003500 aJ. Barlow JaWfsSfi. JJ"" •• ijm.iUiO J. G. Cmeron'Aiiril in Th'e 0 it^m 7- "• KWley iMayV Ihe Undorsiiinod are empowered to crant passages from London to New Zealand giVt Sy'fl WhiCh ha 3 n.n Pt_e L. D. NATHAN & CO CRUICKSHANK & CO A. HEATHER. Jtfl\4. gT__VM TO ;_ONDO_f ___M^__> ~r „ , Tna s-^ COPTIC «____H_g Will leave Lyttelton on De „ ccmberi3. *or freight or passage, apply to agents • CRUICKSHANK _ CO. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HEATHER. o TG'OIITHERN STEAM if^TtO^ J^ SHIP °°' LIMITED). ji s<-^_>^\ TIMB TAnLB.—DKOEMnKB. jL—-».^3a (Weather and othor Ciroum |7 stanaas Permitting). !9 FROM QUEEN-STREKT 1 WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES, TERRACES. AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA). 1_ QUICKERT, Cn_APEBT, AND EASIBBI HOUTS. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking passage, in the Northern Stcaraßhip Company's fast and com fO'tubJesteamorsOLANSMAN and WELLING TON, which leave Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga «t C o'clock on the following morning, whon Crosby's ooaob.under mail contract,loaves ; Immediately after breakfast for the Hot likes, ;. pa«sing through the Vesey Stewart Settlement, ► arriving at Ohinemutu at 5 p.m. Bame day. Singlo Fare by Steamer and Coach, £2 10a. Rotnrn ditto, £1. A Coach from Ohinemutu conneota with steamers leaving Tauranga for Auokland evory TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 5 p.m. ROUND TRIP TICKETS are now issued at the Company's Office, enabling tourists to travel by steamer to Tauranga, thence to Ohinemutu and Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail Faro for tho round trip .. ..£5 5 0 FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BtSAM-U. | DATB OJ BAJ"JSO. L___man | Monday, 14. 7 p.m. _______ | Thursday. 17, 7 p.m. Wellington I Monday, 21. 7 urn. Wellington I Wednesday, 23, 7 p.m. Clansman j Mcnday, 28, 7 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday, 3u, 7 p.tm Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl Doaalna and Bay of Plenty Porta every Tuesday, FOS ROS3EIX, WHANOAKOA, AND MONGOtiUI. Wellington | Monday, 14, 7 p.m. Clansman I Monday, 21, 7 p.m. Wellington [ Monday. 28, 7 P.m. Foa (Treat EUbrikr, Tr_p__na, Pobt Frrz itoY. A:rn Blind Bay^ Argyic j Every Thursday, ifo-in. FOB W_A-r»ARBI. WI'IANSARKI BEADS. AND M.ANSAPAI. Maogrogor_ I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. Fin" WBAsaAßici. Wn_;t>AF„t ___a, isro P_5F-_ *^-J- Macure^'iir | Every Friday, 8 p.m. Foe WnxNOAKKi anu WHANaARBi Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Walpu). A Coaoh meets the steamer on arrival to con vey pmaongjra to Waipti. Mncgregor I Tueiday, 15. 8 p.m. Macgregor | Friday, 18, 8 p.m. Wellington | Friday, IS. 11 p.m. Qlenolg I Monday, 21, 8 p.m, .Wa'jgreßOr I Tuesday, 22 8 p.m. MitC'croßor j Saturday, 20, S p.m. Ms'.'grogor I Ttietday. 29 8 p in. MacjiTgor | Friday, _______ 1.8 p.m. S"jiOM IVKAJHIAItK! TO AUOKLANU qfroio ftoUway V/harf). Macgtcgor ! Thursday, 17, 5.45 p.m. Wellington I S-'ii urday. 19, 2 p ni. Macgiegor | Monday, 21. 4 p m. Glenelg 1 Wednesday. 23,10 a.m. Mnogregor I Thursday, 21. 4 p.m. Maogregor Monday, 28.2 p.m. Maegregor I Thursday, 31. 0 p m. Fon Mercuky _a-. Argylo I Every Monday and Friday. 7 p.m. FofPi'airua. Argylo ■■ Every Moi day. 7 pm. Kok Waiwera. Clansman and Wellin(?ton alternately every Saturday at 2 p.m.. returning from Waiwora at 7 a.m. on the following Monday. _______ s__gjj_; AUi For Wattara and New Plymooth. Qolrloch and Staff*, twice a week (as per advertisement). Cargo must bo booked and alongside tho veceol by 4 p.m. prompt, Nouo will be rooelvod it ter that hour. PasDaga Tickets must oo taken at tho Com p^v'ti onion. W, Ouer-n-Elreet. Auckland. EXCURSIONTICKET3.-During thomonthß of December, January, and February Excursion Ti;kots will bo Issued at Reduced Rates (except cit Whaogarci service), available for return until 313t March. ISB6. •K. TjipOß WAIT AR A. *|S^^^^_ The dec s.s. GAIRLOCH will U—ilMHuV-^loaveOiiehnngaVVhatfaaabevo ■W IM l mil (woathor and other circum stances permlttink) TO-MORROW (Tuesday), December is, at 10 a ni. The passenger accom modation U unsurpassed —Northern Steamship Company, Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. jTKJL W AI W E R A "^^^^^ (HOT SPRINGS). Tho flna s.s. CLANSMAN, 650 tons, wl 1 leave tho Queen-street Wharf as above on SATURDAY, Decomber 12, at 2 p m., returning from Waiwora at 7 a.m. on MON DAY. _ RETURN FARE, 12s 6P. •CKA. QTEAM TC» LONDON. "^Pr^Ir^vPENINSULAR & ORIENTAL VBl____t_r SI'EAM NAVIGATION —a__B___# COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). v.,„™— Leave Leave Mcl- Steamer. Sydnoy. bourne. Carthage Deo 25 Da 0.31 1886. I 1888. Massilia Jou.K |Jan.l 4 Valewa Jan. 22 Jan. 28 Tabmania Feb.s ' Feb. 11 And thenceforward every altornnto week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. ~._._,. _ _ Rfctum titkots Issued both to first and second olasf, passengers at eep.-cially low rates. Cheap reserved uccommcrlation can bo obtained In this Company's vessels. ParHsongora hooked at Auokland at same rate- Sydney or Melbourno. For all P^^^P^HANK _ CO.. 18 Queen street, Auckland. Agents. OS. WAIT AX I &mmsm& ovory MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m, for WHAN GAREIand MARBDJMPOINT. TIME TABLkTfOR DECEMBER. From Whangnrel: Tuesday, 15th. 2 p.m. Thursday, 17th. 2 p.m. Saturday. 19th 5.30 p.r_. Tuesday, 22nd. 5 30 p.m. Thursday, 24t_, 9 30 a.m. Taw-day, 29th, 2 p.m. Thursday, 31et. 2 p.m. Cargo received st (Juu.n-B_.et Wharf untii 4 _.mcOACH moots l_a Steamer at Marsdon be made on the wharf or oih.' usual tedbg place at rl.k, of gonßignee. Ticket may t>9 obtained a« via uraoe or on KAMO CJOLLIERY COMPANY tUMITKD). Qnf.-t__i____o_PD______*_«l_ ~~PP~. TTITAIUKU AND ONE ,;_^b4_ VV. HUNG A BTEAM CO. (Limited). V^" TLVIK-TABLE-9.5. MANUKAU Leave On-iunga. Leave Waiuku. itSfe- r-iian& 8&. 22 Tu.isday, 9a.m for 28 -Saturday, Special 23-Monday. 1130 a.m. 23 -Morday. 3 p.m. 30- Wednesday, 1 p.m. 30-Wedno3dav.fi p.m. rrfH B _ KENT ISH HOTEL, NP a » WAIUKU. Superior AooommodaUon and every comfort. XdOB^J BKHQWIOK, Propriotor,



femjas^^ QTEAM. TO THE SOUTI l».;V®wMft £> SKA ISLANDS. Siiil t— ~~~ p*^fl, JANET NICOLL. i 798 tons register. Capt Hatto; j (unrter contract with the NeK , . , Zealand Government), wll Jeav. Auckland ,or Tonga. Vavau. Samoa, an: Tahiti on or about WEDNESDAY, Deoem bor 30, and every second month thereafter, Superior accommodation for first and second class passengors. The round voyage from Auokland (calling a Tonga, Vavau, Samoa, Tahiti, Kalatea, am Rarotongn) occupies about 40 days, and offers i favourable opportunity to those desirous o visiting the beautiful islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trip. For freight or passage, and all particulars apply to t DONALD & EDENBOROUGH. No. 30, Queen-street. 1 „__£ THIRST WOOL SHII v^g||JSy| JO FOR LONDON. '^Q&ESEBfim. TO FOLLOW THE «3£g~j|gsgg^. BKNGUELA. The AAI iron clipper barque CORONILLA, 621 tons register (built under special 3urvoy),haj been ongaged specially for conveyance of w 00l and having largo engagements, prompt despatch may be relied on. HBNDKHSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. .rvi KfOHTHCOTE STEAM rfM»_gS_ i-1 FKRRY SERVICE. TijSfiflfcTß^v time table. T_ n___l0n and a[ter December 1,1880 "•^s^^^——» and until further notice. Lkavk Auckland : 17.30, 59 IS, 10.15. 10 45, and 11.45 a.vi.; 112.30, 1,15, J2.15, 3.15, 14.0. M 5 5.30. {0.30, and 9.0 p.m. Leave Bihkknhejd : 7.0, 8 30, 0.30.10.0.11.0, and 11.45 a.m. ; 12.30, 1.30,2.3J, 3.15, 4.0,4.45,0.0, and 7.15 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, o Steamer loaves Birkenhead at 9.50 p.m., and Auckland at 10.::0 p.m., and spoclal arrange monts can bo made for late trips on other nights, SUNDAYS: Leave Auckland: 9.30, U0.15. 10.45, and 11.45 a.m.; }12 30, 1.15, 12.0, 3.0, &80, 14.30.15.0, 8.15, 0.30, and 9.0 p.m. -have Birkbnhkad: 9.0, 9.30. 10.0.1L0. and 11.45 a.m.; 12.30,1.30, 2.30. 2.45, 3 45, 4.30. 5.45. 0.0, and 7.15 p.m. ISteamer runß to Sugar Company's Wharf, Steamer leaving Auckland at 10 80 p.m, will run to Sugar Company's Wharl should BufHclent Inducement offer. This 1 Time Tablo will bo adhered to, woather and olroums'ances permitting. Cattle and Live Stock carriod at owners' risk. All freight, to bo prepaid. A Stoamer is always available for Excursions, Fishing, or otherwise. FARES.—Family Weekly Ticket, ss; Gonts Weekly Tioket, 2s 6d; Ladles' Weekly Ticket, la 6d; Apprentice.' Weekly Ticket, Is 6d; School Children's Weekly Ticket. Is: Singlo Return Tiokot. Cd; Children under 12 yoars, 3d; Night Boat*, each trip, Gd. D. LITTLEJOHN, Secretary, Quocn-strout Wharf. VACHX SEASON, 1885, E. G. ~BAIRD'S PATENT ANTI-FOULING COMPOSITION For Preventing Fouling ou WOODEN VESSKL9. Prico: 12j per Gallon. NO YACHT SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. Alien HILL PAINT WORKS. AUCKLAND -»■ *?.„•■*,.._'r« <*t_a*S^__i__» FISHER & 00., WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. ESTABLISHED 1864. By Spoolnl Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, 9lr W. F. Jorvols: His Excellency Sir James Forgusson : ar.d 11. R.H. tho Duko of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEKN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburb*. POULTRY of aU kinds DRESSED to ORD Dealers in Game. Homo-cured Hams and Bacon, Corned Beof in liorgo Quantity. Importers o? Sausago Coslhßs. The Trade Supplied. _ N.B.—CalvCT' Hoiinnte. 1" Wanes' carriage and dray FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Propiuktor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, nlso Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Hum Felloes, and liobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders imnctuullynttcndodMo. Telephone yp 308," " "_~_| OTOB A T H • to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-sthkkt East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from H a.m. to fl p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from G till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms nro all private, and supplied with cvory conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, Jvspirntors, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Ono Shilling and Sixpence Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N'.li.—Barber in attendance. WILLIAM THOMAS^ Comer of liorno and Victoria-streets, Auckland East MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Acourato and Beautiful. Monuments, Tomba, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at tho Lowest pos sible Prioon for Town and Country. S. C. H A L L HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, BHIRTMAKER, HOSIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCER. HATS AND CAPS OF EVERY DESCRIP TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAHAPB ROAD, AUCKLAND. S.G.H. having made arrangements with Mossra Fenton and Co., of Queen-street, for the manufacture and supply of the whole of his Btook. is onablod to adduco the name of that wollknown firm as a GUARANTEE for the excellence and quality of his goods. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKLAND. NOW READY. CONSUMPTION OP THE LUNGS, on DECLINE AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT, Bhowing that formidable disease to bo curable In all Us stagi'S, wi'h observations on Coughs, Asthmn, Chronlo Bronchitis, &o. BY GEO. THOS. CONGREVB, Of Pockham. London. S.E. Sixpence. Post Fuuk, Eiohtpencb. Published by UPTON fc Co., Booksellers, Auckland, N.Z., And may bo ordorod of any Booksellor. tar N. 8.-250.000 SOLD IN ENGLAND "r AWN-MOWING MACHINES Jj SHARPENED, By Special Steam Machinery, At Gkuatlv Reduced Pricks. Suarostocd to work equal to new, J. ST ON E, ENGINEER, MANUKAU ROAD, NICWMAKgBT. § HOB80H«STBKB1 j! i\ __ & is V. v\ yma £> ji «v £_ «_r lf ,i»i«_S«''so^ C"I_SH AND DEIffcRKSD PAYMENT } TAILORS. DRAPER*. AN6 HABIT- MAKER H, Horsoir _-BBB_, Wo r.spoctfnhv Invito attention to our Large Btook of NOVK-TIES for the present Season. Our Urea iVariaty and Choice of tho best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, n/_ the groat successes of our effort'; to produce Sucerior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Un esoollodi n Cut and Style, j?iv_ us every con fidence in respectfully soliciting too _your of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly snrnnk before being made np, nn<t J?lt and Workmanship Guaranteed. The DeZewo* Payment Syßtem has been found rob. a great boon, by enabling thooo with limited incomes ly procure necossaries In tho easiest possible way. ALL GOOD 3 AP._ M4RKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels 0t Wi 02G8-U8 PASS THE DOOR. • INSPECTION INVITED,



I ~DY PERMISSION OP THE COL JL> ONIAL SECRETARY. GRAND ART UNION OP MOUNTED BIRDS, v PREPARED BY A. REISCHEK. Ij 800 Subscribers at 10s. Forty Prizes, t . Ist Prl.e, valuo Hls -Handsome carved and or namoutal Slmw-oase ot figured Rimu and [. Kauri, oonraining 12 diflerent speoles, or view at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. t 2nd Prize, valuo £30-Containing 6 varieties It d similar cose, on viewat Messrs Pliillipps and a Sous, « 3rd Prize, value £20—Containing 8 varieties lr similar caso, on view at Mr N. G. Lennox's. i, .These Prizes contain a variety of vory rare birds, many of which will Boon bo extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Prizes at £;0 jls Prizes at £8 Total, £100. ? To be drawn about the end of Deoember. TICKETS, 10s EACH, Obtainable at Messrs S. Coombes nnd Co.'s Hazard. Hurat. and Co.'s, N. G. Lennox s, Josiah Martins, Philliups and Sons'. J. a. Pond's loutonborg's, and Upton and Co.'s. Other prizes on view at future dato to be advertised. j "jT O T I 0 I i TO PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, HOUSEHOLDERS, &c, &c '} Samuel Parker, • Victor[a_t. East, i la requiring all his available space In ordei 1 to extend his Manufacturing Business, t< which, for the future, ho Intends to devote hit entire attention. To facilitate this he must a 1 once CLEAR OUT HIS J VARIED AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK 01, ---i BRASS FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS ; I GAS GLOBES, ■ CHANDELIERS, PLUMBERS' GOODS; I SANITARY WARE, _c, &a, , All ot which have beon bought In tho very besl English and Continental markets for cash. I On and after this date I THE ABOVE LINES WILL BE CLEARED AT COST AND UNDER, FOR CASH. Goods Entered will bo subject to an Adyanci of 10 per cent, on Bale prioes. S.P. Is a Cush Purchaser, at highest market rates, of OLD LEAD, OLD ZINC. Note tho Addro3s— SAMUEL PARKER, Victoria-st. East, Just above Goodnon's London Arcade, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. Manufacturer of Corrugated Iron Tanks, Gal vanized Iron Spouting, Rldgeoaps, Lead-head Nails, &c. too. Havo a regular supply of NEW POTATOES FOR SALE • AT LOWEST MARKET RATE. HE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital _ £200.000 Head O-lce for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buh dings, Qdken-stree., Auckland. This Company Is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to JAMES BUTTLE, Secretary, Qneen-Btreet Anokland, ■VTE" W —ZEALAND INSURANCE i.l COMPANY (FIRB AND MARINE). Capital £1.000.000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds .... £125,000 pbotec-pion pbom fire ob marine loss Can be Effected in this Company. claims met with promptitude and liberality. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager TTO USE AND GENERAL DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. 13. WYNDHAM-STRBET. 15. NOTICE OF REMOVAL J. Henderson, In thanking his nnmerous ollonts and the publlo gonerally for their past liberal favours, has much pleasure In informing them that he has Removed to more Extensive Promises (two doors above old shop), where he trusts to merit a continuance of their patronage J. HENDERSON, WYNDHAM-BTRKBT. 15. WOMAN'S FRIEND. THOUSANDS USE THEM. NONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT THEM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. rpBS T ADIEF npONIO) Ss and 4s 0d per This excellent Tonlo onrlches and purifies the blood, improves the appotitu, restores colour, tono. and vitality, thereby removing headache debility, norvousnesß, weakness, and the de prewvlons from whloh so many females suffer. rfHE L ADIEB' C ALENDAB (__»_-,) PILLS j 2sßd and Is 6d per ( box. These Pills are Justly esteemed for their groat value In provontlng discomfort, Buffering, and Inconvenience, and for periodical una are the m out reliable and prompt medicine c vor brough to woman's aid. rpUE T ADHUS' piLLS, Is 6d por box. For the relief and prevention of headache, biliousness, glddinosa, constipation, liver com plaints. Indigestion, pains In the cheat back, and sides. &o. .... _ Tho abovo are endorsed by thousands of Mothers. Milliners, Dressmakers, Barmaids, Domobtlo Servants, Shop Hands. &o„ &0., as the greatest boon, mooting an urgent and long felt want Sold Everywhere, Sole Wholesale Agonts for Now Zealand— THE KEMPTHORNE AND PROSBER DRUB COMPANY. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging „ .. 20s per Week. Single Room.. .. *. .. 25s per Week. montine life assurance epecial'notice. Intending Assurers are Invited to make them arlvt'K a.quaiur*-d wl'h tho MPROVKD BY-TEVI OP TONTINE ASSURANCE, Introduced by the Hfectorsof THE COLOMAL MUTUAL LIFK ABBUR ANCE SOCIEIY, LIMITED. ABSOLUTE TONTINE, Policies Non-JulMtftblo after exMrr of Tcmtlnr period, while the Surrender Value is BUiu citnt to pay the premium. MODIFIED TONTINE. Afte. two yea-s m.irrbnr. e:m obtain Loans or Caen Surronu-r VMue of su-h policies. Posseting in these colonies the all Important advantage:' of a low ratio of mortality and » high ra:c nf inter-s- on S_"U»«.LV an,. LooaiX. Investkd FeiiOU. the Tontls(. rtwsnt.Tsor THH' COLONIAL ,Y,UTUAIna:i:-.M f.il 'O ■.•"inparc favourably with ihcrae o: '' or. i«;n C: mpunlos, obtained under less favourable eircunwtancea. THE COLONIC. MUTUAL Is the onlr f-010-.i^J < nl.> <■ »S'.'iing TonUne hu i er-. ti-i i.l:e ONLY 0-'K10« >N THE WORLD vy.cj! issues UNCONDITIi!Na_ iuNTINE POLIOIEB. n 8. H. LV a) _, Oennral Sscretary. N.Z. HERBERT DEVJfKIL. Resident Seoretarjr, Ofiices: Queen-Btroot, Auckland,



WH. PATTERSON'S • HORSE RKLIEF. i A Certain Curb for J WOUNDS OR SPRAINS IN MAN OR BEAST. Price, 3s 6d per bottle. , To ba obtained anywhere TESTIMONIALS: i Dkab Sir,—l beg to say that having used Mr W. H. Patterson's Horse Relief for sore baoks , and sprains after a heavy day's work, It gavo mo the utmost satisfaction, and I can highly recommend It to any person owning a . good horse —T. A. Bbown, Huntsman, P.H.C., The Kennels, Otahuhu, Oct. Ist, 1885. Dkar Sir—l hereby certify that Mr W. H. Patterson's Horse Relief is the best of tho kind 1 havo ever used.—W. Potter, Coach Pro ' prletor. Dear Sir,—Having had a bad case of a horse ' puttinji' his shoulder out, I called upon Mr W.H. Patterson, who made a most successful oure, ' and tho horse Is now In working order.—Yours, . Xc , Alex. McLean, Papakura, Deo. 5,1885. Testimonials nlso received from Woodyoar and Rose, Australian Circus; Mr R. Row, Wholesale and Retail Merchant, Auokland. FALLWELf. AND SON. AGKNTS, OTAHUHU AND PAPAKURA. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE. J. H 6~W DE N, WATCHMAKKH AND JEWELLER, Importer of English, French, and Gorman PIANOS PIPE AND RKHD ORGANS. HARMONIUMS, I WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &0., Bogs to inform the Public that having made arrangements for taking ovor the prenilwoH and I business of Mr I, Alexander, next tb» Auckland Hotel, he has decided, so ac to avoid tho risk and trouble of removal of his large and varied Btook, to hold a GI£NUINE UHKAP SALB of j tho above mentioned Goods In his present pro mises, adjoining the Bank of Now Zealand; and ■ to elfrot, if losslble, a speedy clearanoe, all ' Goodßwlll besoIdatCOSTPRICKKORCiSH. A trial will convince tho most sceptical that this offer Id genuine, and to prove It i EHHARUT3 CKLBBRATKD SILVER LKVKIi WATCHES will be given away at GOa. Call early and secure one. CI j? i p "i r; J% COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. , At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Side. ' Posts and Rails House Blacks, and Phlogloa oo Bale^ T" UCKER'S Ask your JL> Grocer JL for It Qncb Tried Always XJaBD. n BOUND LIMB, I GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE S 1 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any qunntity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (noxt to stono nagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and othor wet work it Is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET MR. P. F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. Oven Goodbon'h. A uohxand. "ARTHUR R. DENDY, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR. ScHEUFif's Buildings, Fort-st., Auckland. References:—R. O. Barstow, Esq., P. Cotuisl.oy, Esq., A. Heather, Esq., E. MltcheLon. Etq., A. Y. Hay. Esq. (Bank of Now Zealand). N.B.—Merchants and Tradesmen's Booka adjusted. DUTC -OHr AND C~O •*-* Fort-st., and Quern bt. WnARK, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARD!NO AGENTS. WOOL STORED AM) DUMPED POR SHIPMENT. HALLAST SUPPLIED. TfTT) wa rd BA~RTLBY, ARCHITECT, BTIOHBURY- BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. npo t_Ta vbl l c R_i _o PRKSENtFFoR HOME. Very Handsome Inlaid Table lops, Cabineto, Inlaid Box-, Glove Uoxcs, &c, &c, all carefully .ltade from New Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. Thcso artio.es aro greatly ad tuirod atHcme.and become moro beautiful with Keeping. Carefully packod for shipment W NORRIE, Manupaotuiucb, Top of Shortland-street Tjl D W AR D T> AR S 0 N.S BREAD MANUFACTURER By Machinery, SYMONDS-STREKT. DUNNE, House, Sign, and Docora • tlve Painter and Paporhanger. Superior work done, and prices moderate. Has on sale, White Lead, Oils, Colours, and oheap Paper hangln .8. Picture!, Framed to order.—Address toil of Groy-stroot HEAP TIMBER! Cheap Timdkb I Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds o! Building Material can a purchased at prices to meet tho timos at D. Goldik's Mills, Lower Albort and Little Queen streets. Buildings erected upon Deforrod Paymonts. Terms most advantageous to customers. WA P. N 6 O X BROTHERS, Kstabll shed 1862.1 BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extraot of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prize Yellow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic and Household, Carbolic and other Medicinal and Toilet Soops.mado from the purest of Tallows, Offices- DURHAM-STREET Auckland. N.8.-Caan Purohasor* of Taliow. Wool, Brtewpnttinß and Hnno* WfiffUAKKE T TTOTBL, GEORGE H. EASTON __ Newmarket. I icHh mo n D house, PONSONBY ROAD Auckland. W. COCHRAN, S.H., FAMILY BUTCHER / IThos. _F # Uarbutt, / 1 Man u_ aoturbb or CORN BROOMS, B„_&T TRADE | KAPAI }■ —ABK. TELEPHONE N 0..,232. W7" L B * 8i BOOK BINDER, PAJPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. wyndham-stbkei, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magarines, Public Libraries, and Sunday Sohool Books Well Bound. BAKKRB' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Blblos, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULKD. PIANOS! I JUST I •OIANOS! I LANDICD. I JL Also, Pianos cf ou: Own Manufacture. Mew.™ THOS. H. WEBB and CO., of Oek House, Hobßon-strot t, andof Viewßoad, Mouit Eden, Manufacturers of Pianoforte?, Ttarino niums, &«.. esiablisno. in Auckland in >BG9, and in London in 1817. Kvory Instrument sold with guarantee, on terms to r-uit purchssers. All kinds of inurements taken in iixchanae; also thoroughly Repaired at the Factory. Mt Kde.n. Purotuvoi s are invited to iespect the splendid and Yurie-d stock of Instruments to bo Been.t Ook House. Prices from £15 to £90. N.B.—No other Depot. Mueic Pupils taken ns usual. A.S3, Private Classroom for Teachers'use, or Pupilsl'o Practise in. M" U SIC A L INSTRUMENT WAREHOUSE, ETC., 88 VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. T. E, CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEAnucrj qc MUSIC. PIASU, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. Tkbms and Testimonials Post Fbbk on -..'LIGATION, Arx ilinds op Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired,!



Money -_?<_ __ A A T0 I*END in sums of from a&WW £50upwards.-ApplyWm.S. Cochrane, Coohrane's Auction Mart, 185, Queen- Btreet ONEY T"fl|B_ND at current rateß oi Interest—Laishly and Jackson, Queen street MONEY~TO LEND, onTreehold Securities,—Aroh. Buchanan, Solloltor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand), MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ot Freehold at ourront rates.—O. W. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (next the Bonk of New Zealand). ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of Interest CONNKLL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Shortland-street MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, oi First-claBS Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, So ioltor. National Insurance Buildings. 85. Qneen-Btreet MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 uu_ upwards, at current rates of Interest Apply to PET_R OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street "l_f ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY IV.L NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, *o, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED, JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Ebtatk Ac_nt, High-street Auokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, BOALB OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymentsextend- Per Week r™_m__o'}?' Wover tor £100. KepasgWo for JT_TiIC £ 8. d. lyear _ .200 104 0 0 S years _ . 011) US 15 0 5 years _ _ 010 0 ISO 0 0 7 years _ _ 0 711 144 0 7 10 years - -.1 0 6 3 162 16 8 nd other Periods to snlt Borrowers. The Board has power In oases of Siokness 01 Want ot Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. DEPosrra 7 daya' notice _ _ _ _ 6 per cent. 6 months (fixed) _ .. _ 6 per oent 12 months (fixed .. _ .. 6} per oent CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANE, AUOKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT, Manajtsr^ AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO ope kitive BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OfFIO-: 147, QUEKN-STREBT. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freohold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £0,000. principal and Interest being repay able in Instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- oT. ___. Total Amount lug over. For 6** Repayable. £ s. d. £ s d. lyear _ _ ii 0 0 101 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 108 6 8 3 yoars _ _ 14 7 113 15 0 4 yoars _ .. 11 8 121 6 8 G years ... 8 9 136 18 9 8 years _ _ 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .. 6 3 1112 16 3 And iv the samo proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives money on Doposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notlco, 6 per oent per annum, JOHN BATGKR, Secretary. TjTICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY. On and alter 31st AUGUST SHE BUSINESS Of ■_■ ABOVE AGENCY WILL B> CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET, Bank of England Not_s Changed. O__roiTMORTGA9E, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' Warehouse), And Little Co'llns-st, Melbourne. LOANS are Advanced from £10 to £1,000, Upjn Porsornl, Freehold, and Leasehold Seourity, Repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all clatsot of Merchandise. Loans granted upon Life Poli.ies. Legaoles, and Interests under Wills. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. Forms Gratis. All communications and Inter- views held strlotly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE. LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HlMf-BTREK (Next to Atkln'e Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £6 TO £1,000, PERSONA!. SECURITY. (FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SEOURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE OB ON ANY AVAILABLE BKOURITY, REPAYABLE IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way suit the Borrower. Loons on Furniture without removal | also on all kinds of Merchandise. loans mar be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Ratal. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought All communications strictly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET fN-ZT TO ATKiN'n Printing. Oni_ ■ ' i —_———■ Wdnfafional TI/TR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC (Musical Director and Organist of St Patrick's Cath?dral), UPPER HOBSON-STBEKT. PIANO, SINGING, VIOLIN, HARP, &a, At the rate of SIX GUINEAS A QUARTER (For one hour's lesson a week). ORGAN LESSONS (three half-hours a week), Ten Guineas a Quarter. PROSPECTUS Of tho LARNACH GOLD-MINING CO. (LIMITED). CAPITAL £10.000. In 20 OCO Shares of 10s each. 2s 6d per Share p tid-up. Tho object for which the above-named Com pany has been formed Is tbe working of the mine formerly known aa the Golden Calf. The pobliiou of this mine, adjoining as it does the once famous Caleo onion, and its prospects are so well krown, that it ij unnecessary losayany thlng In Its favour, further than in iha opinion of mauy mining experts, well acquainted with the mine, bs also with that ot the surrounding mines, the lost famous run of gold In the Caledonia will bo d.scovered iv it This opinion is further strengthened by tho fact that all effoits to pick up the said run of gold in tho other adjoining mineß have failed, and bb ther- can he little doubt but that tho said rich run of gold has not died out, tho strong probabilities arc that it will bo found in this Compans 'a mine, in fact, many are positively of that boliof. "" ho present proprietors of the Company now offer to the public 8.000 Bharea in the capital of th. Corr.pony, at 2s 61 per share, the entire pro ceeds from which, less biokeregeandthe forma tion of the Company, will be placed to the Company's errdir. This amount will, it is Cunnir.cr. d, be more than amp c to fully pros pect and tuoioughiy open up the mine; nor must it be forgotten that payab'.o quarz, irre- Si cctlve of any rich run of gold, is almost ccrialn to be obtained not long after operations are coßimencod, in which ca*o portion of the money now to be subscribed may hereafterform portion of a dividend to be declared. /i i.t i'^ ■ ion for chares to be made to Messrs Fl"! i iittK. Auckland or Thames Stock Ex e]i.ii.« accompanied with a deposit of Two Shillings and Sixpence per fhare. Applications will be considered In the order in whion tbey are received,



For Sale. FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey Hills, off Great North Road, third house from New Catholic School, a Six-roomed House, well built, and splendidly finished, all first-class material; grand pardon, well laid out and planted, with scoria paths, well drained and large wasbhouse; also. Furniture, at valuation, if required. This is one of the most faithfully built and convenient honsos in Auokland.— Apply on the premises. XnOR SALE, To Let, or Exchange, or to •*- be Let with purchasing clause, an eight roomed House, off Wellington-street Will be sold cheap (£IOO bolow cost). W be let cheap (5s per week below last rental) exchanged for smaller house on easy terms. Apply to J. H. WITHEFORD, Shortland-street. "El O R SALE. FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Tl-tree Bush, with First-class House of 8 rooms, ou houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES BLATOR, Arohlteot. Canada Buildings. Auokland. FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an aore upwards; good 4 roomed Cot tages and gardens ■, also, Country Lands cheap. —A. Bent-am, Avondale. FIMtSALE, Steam Launch (now), 28ft x 6ft x 3Jft; 1 Sec Machinery for Steam Launch, Steel Boiler; 3 Horizontal Steam Engines, sla, 6Jln. and 12in cylinders, with multitubular boilers and mountings complete. 1 Patent Direot-aotiog Steam Pump, 11,000 galls.. por hour; lOln steam cylinder and 71n water' ovllndor. 1 Semi Portable Boiler. lOh.p. nominal. • 1 Cornixh Boiler, ditto.—R. H. Yeoman, Alb.-rt Boiler Works. Albert-street. JjlOR SALE, a Butcher's Business in a - first-class and densely populated locality, oloso to town. The premises consist of a really good shop at d dwelling, stables, cartsheds, _.0., &o.; lease about four years to run ; rent low. Satisfactory reasons given for Belling. Intend ing purchasers will be supplied with full par ticulars on application to A. O. Carter, Butcher, Wellesley-street, Auckland, FOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and Buggies (13 In number), new and second hand, with and without hoods and extension tops, Including Waggonettes, Ladles' Pbtetons, Victoria Fhoetons, Pony Phaetons, Double and Single Buggies, Queen's Phmtons, and a light elegant, Family Carriage, with extension, top snd side curtains, pole and shafts, brake, lamps, &c. Prices from £30 to fillO.-Edwln Harvie, Upper Symonds-Btreet OR SALE, the Lease, Goodwill, Fix tures and Working Plant ot a Bakery and Grocery Business, with a Restaurant attached, now In splendid working order, with every convenience for conducting a large business in all the aforesaid branohes. Looality un rivalled. A good paying trade now beirg done; fullest investigation courted, and principals only deait with.-For further particulars, apply to A. H. Nathan. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a per fectly new House of 5 rooms, fitted with every convenience, and largo Freehold Allot ment, near Mount Eden Railway Station 3 torms easy.—Apply to John Soppet House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-strett " A PLEA FOR JESU3 OF NAZA RETH," BY THE BISHOP OF MELBOURNE. Prick—Sixpence. W. E. MEARB. 198, QUEEN-STREET. Land and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILB ] [JOHN DOUGLAS, Vailb * Douglas (Latk Samokl Vailb HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER SHORTLANL&TREET (Nil-- (HI POSI-OHIOK.) BANKERS: Bank oir New South Wales, (See also our advertisement in " N.Z. Herald" and "Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £310.— Comfortable and convenient Cottage of 4 rooms, In Napier-street, within 10 mlnuteß' walk of Queen-street; all In good order, nice garden, etc. It 1b offered cheap, as tho owuer is leaviog the colony. Allotment, 32 x 99.— V.lle and Douglas, Land aid Estate Agents. Shortland-street 1651 £650.-One Acre and Villa Residence of 7 rooms, dairy all well finished and in good order; garden t istof ully liid out, large cistern, etc; within h.lf an hour's walk ot city, and close to railway and 'bus —Vaile and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 165_ FARM of 120 Acres of rich land, close to town (12 unlet), with every convenie&ce for carrying on fanning on remunerative prin ciples ; hedges all In gocd ord. r; stables, oow houses, shed, barn, etc. The land Is of the very choicest description, and hu n good metalled road to the gate. Prioo £2,£00; easy terms of payment may be made. -Vallo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street 1617 Villa Residence of S rooms, Onehunga, with large garden, fruit trees, &o„ command ing beautiful view, and close to 'Bus end Railway; £800.—V.iio & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Bhordand-stieet Handy Little Farm of 20 Acres, all in cul tivation, orchard. grasß, and crops, within 10 miles of Auokland, 24 mileß from Railway Station ; has oharu lng view of surroutiding country, and is very suitable for a man with small capital. Price, £350.—Vaile & Douglas, Land at d Estate Agents, Shortlaud-streot. 1634 FLAX MILL, with', arge water power and buildings, In a good position, either for flax, flour, or bone mill, or am_ manu aoturinjj industry requiring power, 38 acreß of land adjoining railway. Price, £401i.-Vallo and Deuglas, Land and Estate A gents, Shortland street . . 1045 VILLA SITE, in country township, close to railway, church, sohoal, &c, beautifully situated, 2} acres of land. Price, £25. - Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Short land-street. 1616 COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and 6 acres of land; particulars, etc.. from the underi-igned. Price for land and buildings, £150, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street 1617 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA 5 TE, of 3 Acres, near Ellerslie. on the Main South Road, volcanlo soil, £500.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1614 Good Investment.—Shop and Dwelling let to a good tenant on leaee, having about 2 years to run, at 32s 6d per week. In a locality rapidly rlßlng In value; all in good order; allotment 36x107. Price, £850. 1613 £I,loo.—Farm of 303 acres good land, a largo portion of it in cnltivntiojn, subdivided into 9 paddocks, together with grantry store, doing a large trade. Particulate may be had from Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agent*. Shortland street. 1(135 £450-Well-built Dwelling House, contain ing 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished and fitted throughout; also, front and back verandah, outbuildings, etc.; togethor with allotment 10 x 123. SUuatod near tho New market Railway dtatlon.—Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street.: 1622 £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS—For Sale, thot Valuable Freehold Property In Quoon-street, known as Stain's Buildings. The" allotment has a frontage to Queen-street 0 (27 feet by a depth of 88 feet The buildings are very sub stantially erected, and wirtt v view to conver sion Into two tenements, each consisting ot a arge shop, basement and 3 dwelling rooms. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet 1594 £500—Two 4-roomed Houses, with 4 acres of first-class land In four paddocks. This property Is situated in the flourishing town of Kihlklhl, and would form a comfortable home for anyone with a small income, i erms vory easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-street 1589 TO LET, Beveial Houses at the North Shore.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland it reet BUILDI-J_ ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lota each, 2 of them having frontages of 50 feet by a depth of 1-i feet, ana the others front ages of 40 feet by same depth. Price low, and terms easy, as may be arrangod.—Vallo and Douglas. Land and Estate Agents, next the Post-offlce. Shortland-Btreet 1372 £540—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and ore of three rooms, all detached, together with Freehold Alljtmont sUuated within 15 min utes' walk of the Post-offlce Terms easy,— Voile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonte, Bhortland-street 1571 £8 per acre. 42 acres oi Good Land, within 2 minutes' walk of Howick church and school. Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agent' Shnrtlond-stroot 1571 MRS. 8. H. CLARK'- GOVERNESSKS' INSTITUTE ANT SERVANTS' RbGISTRY OFr"IC;E, 310. Quzxv street ; Telephone No, 345 Wait ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagememti. Cor respondence reapectfnllj Invited from Ladles In all parts of the Provincial I Harriot. R_r_REKBl Joseph Banks. Esq. .Manager Frozen Meat and S'nrageCo.; Thos. Burt rile. Ksq., Solicitor; D. .! MoLeod, Esq., ~_i_ui_ A.M.P. Society; E. .B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. XI. I' Shera-Esq. (Shera Brothers)) 3. _. Wilson, Esq. (Wilsons and Hcrton), Ag.nt for Autr» llan Mutual ProTident Society,



Tender?* THAMES VALLEY ROTORUA RAILWAY. SUPPLY OF SLBEPBRS. CONTRACT No. 2. Tenders will be received until noon of TUES DAY, the 22nd day of December, for the supply and delivery of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Totara Sleepers. Specifications and conditions of contract may bo seen at the office of T. _. Sandee, Esq., Hamilton, or at the office of the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. STEWART AND HUNTER. Civil Engineers. Shortla&d-Btreet, Auckland, December 8,1885. C~UTY OP AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS I AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY. LIMITED. Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the purchase of the Iron P.S Tongarlro, now In good working order. Full particulars as to carrying capacity, &c, to be obtained at Com pany's office. Tenders to be received by the undersigned up till 16th December. 18SS. The highest or any tender not necessarily aooepted. F. A. WHITE. Secretary, S3, Queen-street, Auckland, 21st November, 1885. A UCKLAND LUNATIC ASYLUM. Separate Tenders are invited for the supply of Groceries, Meat, Bread, Boots and Shoes, Hod ding and Clothing to this Aeylum for the year * Tenders 'will be received at Asylum up to Noon on MONDAY, 21st Decomber, 1885. Tender forms, conditions of contract, &o„ can be obtained at the Asylum. Tenders to be addressed, "Auokland Lunatlo Asylum." The lowest or any tender not necessarily aooepted. By order of Inspeotor of Asylums. F. CAHILL. December 8,1885. mo carpenters. Tenders are invited until noon of WEDNES DAY, 16th Instant, for the Erection of a Vills, Orakel Road, Remuera. F. W.QREY. Architect. mo contractors. Tenders will be received at our Office until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY. 18th. for the Erection Of a Villa Residence at EUerslle. W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Arohlteots. South British Chambers, rilO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon ot SATURDAY, the lfith Inst, for the Erection of a Baptist Church, at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at No. 9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect. TO BRICKLAYERS AND CARPUN TERS. Tenders are invited until Noon of the 18th inst for a Briok Addition: and eundry Altera tions to a House in Symonds-street for Mrs Boss ARTHUR P. WILSON. Arohlteot mO BUILDERS. G Tenders will be received until noon of the 17th Inst, for Repairing the premises in High-street lately damaged by fire. R. REALS & SONS, Arohlteots. riVO' BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 22nd inst for Additions to a Warehouse la Queen-street. R. REALS fe SONS. Arohlteots. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st inst for the Erection of a Family Residence In Parnell. R. REALS ffi BONB. Architects. TENDERS are invited up to December 20 tor Catting 44) to 50 Chains of Furze on the Government Road between Penrose Farm and Martin. Tenders to be addressed, W. VOSPEB. Penrose. TENDERS WANTED till noon ou TUESDAY. 15th inst, for extensive addi tions to Villa. Remuora; concrete. DAVID BOSS, F.R.LB.A.. Architect, Qucon-stroet. m~o B~TrT~L D E R s. Tenders required until Noon of the 16th inst for repairing the premises iv High-street lately damaged by Ike, R. KBALS & SON. Architects. TENDERS for Additions to the School Building at Wood-ill, noar Helenuville, will be received ay the Education Board, Wymiham street, Auckland, until two p.m. on THURSDAY, December 17 Instant Plans and ereciftoatlons at the Office of the Board, and at the School. mO CARPENTERS. The time for receiving Tenders for the Erec tion cf Dwelling in Anglesea-street has been extended until _ o'clock p.m. on FttIDAY, the 18th Instant, R. M. WATf. Arohlteot mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon ot SAT- UkDaY, the 19th Inst, for the Ereotlon and Completion of a Cottage in Havelook-street Plans, etc., at my Office, Vulcan Lane. W. H. SKINNER, Archlteot TENDERS will be received up to noon on TUESDAY, 15th December, for the Free Hon and Completion of a Villa Residenoe at Ellerslie.—Plans and specifications to be seen on application to X Dunne, Painter, Grey-sc F. K. W__.B.]~ [J. H. WBlii Dbvofport. XT7- ELLS BROTHERS, CARTERS' CONTRACTORS. Fob Sale, BRIOKS I COAL I POSTS LIME AND RAILS SAND I FIBE- I PALINGS SHELLS I WOOD | HOUSE BLOCKS SCORIA ASH. Ann for tho Removal of Furniture. All re sponslblllty of removal taken when entrusted to our charge. N.8.-BuUders liberally dealt with. Orders left at Lilewall Bros., Post-offloe. Yard: Opposite DevonporHHall. T> U B. I C NOTICE. Messrs HIBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify they are now prepared to supply their ARTIFICIAL STONE BLOCKS, For Building Purposes, In any quantity, and having made arrange ments with competent contractors, persons about to build can depend en having their buildings erected advantageously with this Superior Building Material. r^ENTAL NOTICE. Mb AriTFMITH, QUALIFIKD REGISTERED DENTIBT (Late of Whangarel and Northern Walroa*, Begs to announce that he Is now practising In Hobson-st., Auckland. ttDd will be pleased to 8-e any of his old patients should they require his services. Teeth supplied much under the usual high charges. Toothache Cured. Teeth -topped or Extracted. Other Den lets' Work Repaired. Consultation Free. HOBSON-STRBET (top op W_lle=ley.i.t.). Tramoars pass tho door. "PURE! B1IUE! Tm I R E I THAMES CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, auckland. JAMES MACEI- wishes to inform bis Cos tomers and the Public generally that, notwitlt standing ihe disastrous fire on Sunday morning, ho In prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the same Addi ess. NOTICE. In consequence of the Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, I wou'd feel Rreatly obliged by the prompt Settlement of all Aocounts payable to mo. All accounts cwlng Three Months and remaining Unpaid on tho 21st DKCEMBER, will be placed la the hands of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAME3 MACKIE, Coachbnilder, _ Victoria and Higu Streets. December S, 1;85. CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY (LIMITKD). uiu,r- a«I The above Company will run a service of Omnibuses (cammtnclng on MONDAY NKXT llth in stunt) to St Hetk-rs. via Parnell. New market, Green Lane, and bt John's Coliege, as und.r, until further notice:— ' leaving Queen-street. Union Bank Corner and St Hellers, at 83) and 110 a.m.. and 3 and 5 p_n FArces.-Panitll and Newmarket, 3d; Groe j F. A. WHITE,' p - December!), 1855. Secretary.



— !~ :: Amusements. 1 . , ■. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MONDAY, DKCaMBER 14. 1885. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT, ONE NIOHT ONLY. Tho Company will positively leave for Sydney by the Waihora. McMAHON AND LEITCH'S COMPANY, A Grand Commonwealth Benefit. THE OCTOROON (By Dion Boucicanlt) Salem Scudder (by deeiri).. Mr F. C. Appleton, Mr R. Matthowe and Mr Delahunty In their Great Acrobat io American Comio Double Pong and Dance, " Down Where the Sugar-cane Grows." (Arranged and perfeoted by them.) THEOCrOROON will be played in Its tntlrety. , Act 1. A Peaoeful Hornn. Act 2. Ihe Photo graphio Apparatus. Act 3. The Auotion; Zoe'a Tale. Aot4. Burning ot the Steamer. Aot 6. PoorZoe; Retribution; Death of the Villla_: Apotheosis. _ CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORK. A SALE OF WORK By the Ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian ' Church will be OPENED ON THURSDAY, 17th Inst., At2o'olocokp.m., In Large Shop lately occupied by Fisher & Co., Butchurs, and adjoining Bank of New Zealand. A REFRESHMENT STAL . Will be opened In connection wlth the salo. Proceeds In aid of Church funds. Friends desirous of asßisiing will please for ward contributions to St. Andrews Manse, Wynyard-street. QNEHUNGA PUBLIC HALL. GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S COMIC OPERA, j ' 1 "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE," Will be performed by the members ot tho ONEHUNGA CHORAL SOCIETY ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, Under the patronage and In the presence of Col. Sir George Whitmore. Sir Maurice O'Ror_b:,Co_ Lyon, Major Isaacs, Major Mahon, Hon. Capt. Oabl Sohmitt, ft& and otbeb Volunteeb Officers, wM Plan of Reserved Seats may be seen at Mr Lennox's, Bookseller, Queen-street, and Mr Oil man's, Chemist, Onehunga, from whom tickets to all parts of the houßO may be obtained.-- Dress-oircle (reserved), Is: Stalls, 3s and 2s j Pit, la. For particulars see largo bills. The performance will commence punctually 15 at 8 O'clock, and conclude in time to enable visitors from Auokland to return by last train, 10.80 p.m. ON VIEW! ON VIEW I ON VIEW iff | A Do.enJDoors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. M TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed. Try my Deferred Payment System, VICTORIA-STREET (Five Doors above Royal Mail Hotel), Sporting. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB, . M H On and after the 10th December Poison will be laid on the Ellerslie Racecourse. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. , ■ . -rr'~g^ii^MßismMi^>!"" AUCKLAND RACING . LUB'^fll SUMMER MEETmG. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 20th. 1885, AND IBT and 2nd JANUARY, 1888. FIRST DAY. 'SB Maiden Plate ot lOObovb. Midsummer Stakks of 200sova. Auckland Cup Handicap of.. .. lOOOsovb. Handicap Hurdle Race of .. .. lOOsovs. Railway Plate of lOOsovb. Christmas Handicap of iCOaovs. SECOND DAY. Auckland Derby of _ .. .. iwosovs. New Year's Gift ot 100sova.v£§ Auckland Racing Club Handicap of LOOsovs. ij Members' Pubbe of lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of.. SOOsovs. Gband Stand Handicap of .. .. loOaovs. THIRD DAY. Newmarket Handicap of .. .. lSOsovs. Nursery Handicap ot .. .. _ iOOpoyb. Auckland Plate ot SSOsovs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of SOOsovs. Selling Stakes of ICOscvb. Stud Company's Sires'br.KKS of.. 200sovs, Free Handicap of lOOsovs. iMM WM. PERCIVAL, ■■H:_| Secretary... iwm OTAHUHU RACING CLUB SPRING MERITING. (Registered Undeb a R.O. Club], i . , To bo htla at Otahuhu on SATURDAY, 19th December, 1885. Havkoappers-The Committee. W4 First Race. MAIDEN PLATK of 2Cbovb. Weight for ago. For all horseß that havo nevor won publlo money exceeding £10. Distance, 11 mile. En tranoe, 30s. Second Race. PONY RACE of lOsovs. Onoe round the course, For maiden ponies. 14.1 and undor. Weight for inches. Top weight, 9at 71b. Second horse to save his stakes. Entrance, 20s. Thibd Race. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of Sofovs. with a sweep ot £1, second horse to receive £5 out of b akos. Over 8 flights of hurdles, about 3 feet 6 inches high. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, £1; acceptances, £1. Fourth Race. SUBURBAN PLATE HANDICAP, of GObovs, second horse to receive £10 out of stakes. Distance, 1} miles. Nomination, £3; accept ances, £1. Fifmi Race. OTAHUHU STEEPLECHASE of SOsove. Se cond horse to receive £7. Third horse £3 out of stakes. Distance, In or about 3 miles, over fair hunting country. Nomination, £2: Ac ceptance, £1. Seventh Race. RAILWAY PLATE of 25sov?. Distance, I_?H mile. Nomination, £1; Acceptance, 16b. "■; ■ M Eighth Race. HACK RACE for lOsovs. Winner to be sold for £15; surplus to go to tho funrfß cf the Club. Distance, 1 mite. Minimum weight, lOst. Nominations for tho Hurdle Race, Suburban __&» H,? nd„L p B£ d Steeplechase close on FRIDAY. 4th December. 1.85: all other Norainotlons on day of Reueral entry, SATUR DAY. December 12th, 1885. « Weights to appear on or about Deoonrter 6th. 1855. " f^ Nominations will bo recoived on the above '-3mm date by the Secretary, Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu. or W. Adams, No. 6, Hxchsngo Chambers! -' Durhnm-Btreet, Auoklan?. . _§■ W. D. RUSH. Secretary, ifff, £JANT J£ |£EAT J| MR LOUIS H. SCHARKER'S ' GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view In tho Window ot the Cant B Beat Warehouse. Tho above being thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which the Auckland Publlo have treated him since starting f usiness in this city, has resolvtd to Present a Valu.ble Gold Watch to the Person who con make the Best Conundrum on the Winneb of thb^" Auckland Cup. Decision left to a Committee of Gentlemen. : 1 All Conundrums to bo Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE Queen-street . WHAT the folks ore saying- That Met calfe's is Hie Cheapest Shop in the- Town ; that Metcalfe's Crinolines at Is Od are worth six times the money; that Metcalfe's Toys at Id are worth buying for presents; that Metcalfo's Dress Materials are wonderful bar* gelt s at 7jd a yard', that Metcalfe's Electro. Plata Ware has never been seen at the n_r_ _. fore; that Motca'f ' Pines at Od and B_f Lollg . ";l; Accordeons t-i C ; Pho-o Frames Bd i wT_^ ft