The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 274

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1885.

PRICE— ONE PENNY.



'**f j^AK FRANCISCO MAIL if^aS&l SKRVICE, jp^ ENGLAND via HONOLULU I AND SAN FRANCISCO. fIO .V STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NKW ZBALAND (LIMITED), ,i. t contr&i!twlth tho Governments of Now fiontta Wales and Now Zealand,] n e gjryioa will bo performed by tho now jdflerfal Steamships MARAROA and tgSDA. which will he despatched from i|tHtf d as under : . ..Tuesday, Doc. 8.2 p.m. j£OtABOA. •••• | -''__. ... I Tuoßday, Jan. ;>, 2 p.m. jlilßM | (Boartionlara, apply to rmlON STEAMSHIP COMI'ANY OF P NKW ZBALAND LIMITED). [UnOTtcn Buildings- .■^^TTNION STEAMSHIP l|G£al vJ COMPANY OF NKW felSq ZEALAND (LIMITED). p TIME TABLE.—November. «,» TARANAKI, NELSON. PICTON, WEL W?I\OTONiITyTTKLTON, AND WEST gtiST PORTS (from Mannkau). ■ --^rpfrato of Sailing, j gjg gjrr: TTuis.. Dec. 1, 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. ™ (Latest train for cargo, noon). iuOEfi I Tubs., Dec 8,10 a.m. i 8.40 am. SJoiBBOWra^APIER7 WELLINGTON. .VffioN. AND P°RT CHALMERS f (from Auokland). rTJTS FThurs., 2G. noon 1 - J^OTBI I Thorg. L pec. 3.. noon I - •—t^ffLBOURNE (Via Bluit). iTiMV' i Thurs., 26, nooo i - •iufltrtu Thurs., Dec. 3, noon I l^*"" «CaUs at Hobart. -■ '""_ FOR SYDNEY. { gii i gi«lWed.,Dcc.2.sp.m. I - S^-jfoitBUVA AND LEVUKA. I'fin.W I Mon., Doc. 14,6 p.m. I - i-_Sf'IBBORN «. NAPIER, AND WEL |lt£_°_ ijngton, ■p'wM | Saturday, 28,2 p.m. | — r~ TOR GREYMOUTH. SS |Wod,DecTi,2p.m. I — rr" FOR RUSSELL, fcmuHANA I Wed.. Dec. 2. 5 p.m. I — 'ISIUR3ION TICKETS.—During December, touiT. and February Excursion Tickets will ie issued Bt Reduced Rates, available for re- IBi ontaSlst March, 1886. (Jim mnat be booked and alongside TWO JOURS before advertiaed time of departure. ftoiw Tickets must bo taken at the Com uaiTOfllco. Atcktal. Branoh, corner of Queen and hjtgMjwgts. Ijkj. iJKIMNT LINE. fln^ Under oontract with tho Now fflofflflagfSonth Wales Government for 1.-^^-" the oonvej-anco of Malls. __t following Steamships belonging to the Until Co. and tho Pacific Cc. will leave lIDNBI wd MELBOURNE on the under nAßeddates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, 8380,8AROIA (at ote&mor'a option), SUM fp»i.m_i. From From ,i auamr. Sydney, Melbourne. JHSU .71 December 5 I December 11 (iajOEAZO December 19 I I_ccember2s teoa January 2 I January 8 test, Januaty 16 January 22 Iwitu...-. l__ Aid fortnightly thereafter. p Itajugli fares to London, £22 to £75. IftaeMeis secure special advantages by tattg through from Now Zealand, fares n SllMiuidSFCOnd-class being the name as from liWalti. Second-class passengera by Orient Wins, are provided with saloon passages to liter or Melbourne. ftfiitfflS FROMLONDON.-Speclal .aoili liifSried for bringing out Friends and Rela tmbTpra-Junnent of <the parage money hc?£ SWIM,RETURN TICKETS, avallahlo fo. I (--'Jit, taued at the following rates i— BntHtloon _ £111 V.Mad Saloon .. .. _ _ 77 PiBCKLS BOOKED THROUGH to lON DON (total Ratoo. ft.tether particulars, apply to - pHJOTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY p Of NKW ZEALAND (Limited), ■ '■•"'*.-■'"- - Agents In New Zealong. IVTORTHERN BTEAM tettm -Ll SHIP CO. (LIMITED). '• l^VsJl TIIIK TABLK.—NOVKMBEB. • psScli (Weather and othor Clroum . Li.:.-^" stances Permitting). 'y FROM QUKEN-STRKET •*y WHARF, ■10IHK HOT LAKES, TERRACES. AND SBYaKRS (VIA TAURANGA), nUtnOMBT. CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST POCTK. toniito can avoid the tedious and rough Ifltod journey by tukinK passage In tho Won Steamship Company's fast, and com . W-eiteamersULANriM AN and WKLLI A G p.Wlch leave Auckland alternately every WW and Thnrstlay at 7 pm., arriving at WitigjJt6 o'clock on tho following morning, WS Crosby's coach.uncler mall contnict.loaves tafdlatoly ader breikfas. for tho Hot Lakon, M% through the Veßcy Stewart Settlement, ltMßgiti.hln.n_n.r_ at 5 p.m. uamo day. Wo Fare by Steamer and Coach; £210s. ;«*jn ditto, £L iftwh Irom Ohlnemutu connects with SS_J«leaving Tauranga for Auckland every WBDAy aid FRIDAY, at 5 p.m. „ I®IADRANBA AND BAK OK PLENTY W-; PORTS. rona. | date or baitjwo. l*Wott I Thnrsday. 28,7 p.m. 3JPM ! Monday, 30, 7 p.m. ■ _________■'■ Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki ""B". and Bay vt I'lonty Porta every -~ - - Tuesday. _____ 'SSCBBHIL, WnANUABOA^ ASP MOKBONUI. Monday. 3. 7T.m. •»Bsut Barbikb, Tevphf.na, Port Fitz i '^__. Roy, asp Blind Bay. __ I Kvery Thnrsday. 8 o.m. "*.WB«SA_ffln. WHANBABEI HEADB. AND ■^fl MANBAPAI. fe^w_l Kvery Tuesday. 8 v.ra. "* WSBBABwTWHAN9ARBi HEADS, AND jP-U__. Pabua Bay. . .ftjgjw I Every Friday. 8 p.m. sjffHiaßißlU AND WHANQARKI HKAM WWjgsassengers and oargo for Waipu). ,»«Mti meets the steamer on arrival to oon .■^B^srs to Waipu. . fflWWr l Friday, 27,8 p.m. ,S^° IFr!dty.27.ll_m. 'ROB WBAHOARXI TO AUOKLAITO iT—~—gjg™ Railway Wharf). fflN« I Thursday. 26,4 p.m. ffffi; .Saturday, 23,2 p.m. SSggorjMonday. 30 4 p.m. ■ti1 m > IfOB Mercury Bay. jgj«__ I Kvery Monday and Friday. 7 p.m. t-^s.^ ■ For TAiRnA. l Every Monday. 7 pm. >i- -. FROM MANUKAU. jiP* WAtTARA and NEW PLYMOUTH. ■TiSSi-.Md Staffa, twico a week (aB per >-£ ■ ■ adveTtlaement). iSjS?_mu«t be booked and alongside the Btf yAp'n)< Prompt. Nono will bo received ,T£j!«Bijar. »i^lSTi<!kßt!l cost be taken at the Com- Qneen-street. Auckland. J^Ok TjIOR WAITARA*" AND fflCi&s. JO NEW PLYMOUTH. fm__d± The fine s.s. GaIHLOCH will IflljjSßg lt-ave Oaehnnßa Wharf aa abovo .fciL^- (weather and othor circum- Scffralttingl TO-MORROW (Thursday). "UMZ 1, ■Ht 3 P-m- The paraonger occom- M___ ? nDWjPasßed.-Northorn Steamship fiS i *' Atlokland; or, A. Biirnss, , ÜB. COROMANDEL. I^^^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTEB. T^?^ TIMETABLE. ■ ■• v?S AnoMobd i Leaves Coromandel I lfM»2!lOTem,)B''- November. L™«ay, 25, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 25,11 P.m. p«fflS gSlß„6n's> (passengers only) ;,|12?.28,2p.in. Monday, 30.11 pm. Js^* 6t»na other clrcnmfltanoea permitting. fi™f»Me bi shipping, carrying, or dis piffltSß Uve stock. •M.wSJ^ 0 «celved without Shipping Note. In^*™ half-on-honr of advertised time of t Wtoete moat be prepoid on Board. -S^^^. H «"iayDI,KY. Manager. !^KjL W7AIUKU AND ONE fflmk Tt HUN G A STEAM jtt^g^NAVIGATKiN CO. (LIMITED). I^^MR-I'ABLE-S.S. MANUKAU. """•'Jnahungo. Leave Waluku. i .SSij • November. llffic%sraE- ' 28-a-huioaay, 13.30 p.m pPifflCw.ppS &.m, for Kfe*aitH«da.° r ■iSifer-10.30a-m. 23--3aturday, 2 p.m. lf«&lP-ro. 30-Monday.sp.m . sSWBiK" ot-hol, circumstances permitting. .7.& j »?5 KRjable boforo delivery of goods. fJt^B-aSSIgOWN. Managing Director^ m* KENTISH HOTEL, W_\ l "WAIUKU. W| A-^jnnaotion and ovoiy comfort.



«£sfeW 1) IREGT service I T0 SAN FRANCISCO, . FROM SYDNEY. OVERLAND ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN THROUGH AMERICA. Tho Magoifloont Sieainors AUSTRALIA and S.EAL\NDIA will leave SYDNEY for SAN FRANCWOO (direct: via Honolulu, as under without transhipment, at monthly intervals: - ' Stoamnr L D'to of Sailing to atoamor. I'onß. San Francisco from Sydney AUSTRALIA S.2ooJTuesday, DcTT, ZEALANDIA 3,200 Tuo ß d4ay, niiec. 29, „ / 4 p.m. ~i' ls'iV ,l*cr» aro book* el to Sun Frun-lseo^nr " The Imrl^l l „Ha^,at^ a"/ rancßcocho«oß 0 (~.>„ . V 1 Atlnnt ° Steamship L. n a JniApSnteJ! ' UaiS-"- VVhUo Stttr* or olho' .- _!_'?_?_ destined to any pirt of tho United ■i-ki-is _ j:'*- v »>co3 procuro their railroad ■ __j.U-ia. tiin Franc'Slo. nnnmi^-j'Tl"B P'3-ens?«s a^e allowed 3.W •?P f. '? Snn. Kran«i3<-0, and 250 ! ou.cis UvarlMid," free of charge. THROUGH FAKE TO LONDON FIRST-CLASS m 0 0 m«riJ1£r W«» r nSl- a' ,Co.rdinJt t0 th" selection tobn muuo at can Krano'sco i ,'-',!|1! Ur^l., r.'l",, raiUv' iy n,aDa- B":'l" books shr.w ---,,.,!„? i s t0 ' v. pou,t m Ul° UuittiU States may bo mil on aim i vii/on. " ..,-% f'.T n *°rs P^cecdli-.g eastward cpin connect with Iho Mu-nor.. of tbo I'aciflc Moil S.S Con' !''r.<uci°eo ' POl' tS oh'aa Ulld Jap"n for Sdn ta&atfeSTt? and freight' and E" °ther BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO.. Asonts, Shortland-street S>mHß NEW ZEA __"_^ ZfM LAND SHIPPING COM. / . ill PANY' S ROYAL MAIL XX. fV^I IJSS 0F STEAMERS ?c_. Will \J .. til] Bj^SsJP— ~^_l * nndor Coh'rßo' with the l^ U New Zealand Government) WiU be despatched with Her Majesty'i Mails as undor for LONDON, Vi* Rio de Janeiro and Madeira t— Steamers. Tons-p? o,,*^ Date. 1885. Rimutaka _ i,m\ Deo. 17 _ As may 1886. Ruapkhu i.183_- bear- Jan. H Kaikoura _ 4,474 ranged Feb. II roNOAMBO-.— 4,163; March 11 AOBANOI „. 4,1631 I Apill 8 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday The above aro all nowste&msro, built specially (or tbe trade, and commanded ij men of great Experience. The length of the passage by the Company's .teamen) averages under 40 days. Passage money i Saloon, from BO guineas npwards; second eabln, 40 guineas | steerage From 18 guineas. For f rolsht.ar passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH. Or to the Branches and Age&ta of the Company throughout the Colony. x st HpHE NEW ZEALAND sSZ__Jr& B SHIPPING COM- S&tfSSoS&ff PANY'S LINE. FIKST Woqi7~ShlP FOR Tho Iron Barquo SAM MENDEL, LO3I tons register, 100A1.T. Persson, Commander. will load for London dire.---. AT THU RE DUCE') RATES OF FREIGHT, and having ;he greater part of her cargo engaged, will aavo quiok despatch, sailing early in Novem 3er. Splendid accommodation for passengers. THK NKW ZKALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agent:.. _a t T7IIRST WOOL SHIP ygzcy£h& JP FOR LONDON. TO FOLLOW THE ■qjg^fggp' BENGUKLA. Tho AAI iron clippor barquo CORONILLA, >24 tons register (built undor special survey), has pjeen engaged specially for conveyance of wool, nnd having largo engagements, prompt despatch may borolied on. HENDEUSON & MjVCFARLANE, Agents. S_ i ~ VfORTHCOTE STEAM Ji|>^V i_i BERRY SERVICE. ISUSsirJ^s. TIME TABLE. y!W .V-fiyy-^P" and after Novembers, 18S5, ■HMBMI end until further notic. Lkave Auckland: 17.30, 1915, 10.15. §1015, nnd 11.45 a.m.; 112.30, 51.15, 12.15. 8.15, J4.0,11.45, 5.30, !().30, and 9.0 p m, Mcavk Birkevhe.d: 7.0. 830. 0.30.10.0.11.0, B.nd 11.45 a-m.; 12.30 1.30, 2.3), 315, 4.0,1.15, 60, und 7.15 p.m. Leave Ponsonby via Birkenhead and Noutiicote : 9.15 and 11 30 a m ; 2.15 and 6.45 On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a Steamer leaves Birkenhead at 9.?0 p.m., and Auckland at 10.1.0 p.m.. and Bpeclal arrange monts can ba made for lato tripson othor nights. SUNDAYB: Leave Auckland: 9 30. J10.15. 51015, and 11.45 u-m.; U2 30, §1.15, {2.0, 3.0, 3.30, 14.30.15.0. §115. 6 30, and 9 0 pm. Leave Birkknhead: 9.0. 9.30. 10.0.11.0. and 11.45 a.m.; 12,30.1.30. 2.30. 2.45, 315, 4.30, 5.45, 6.0, and 7.15 p.m. _ Leave Ponsonby via Birkenhead and Nortbcotk : 9.15 and 11.30 a m.: 2,15 and 5.45 ISteamer runs to Ponsonby via Northoote and Birkenhead. {Bteamer runs to Sugar Company's Wharf. Steamer leaving Auck land at 1080 pm. will run to Sugar Com- Danv's Wbarf should sufficient inducement offer. This Timo Table will be adhored to, weather and circuma'ancos permitting. Cattlo and Live Stock carried at owner's risk. All freights to be prepaid. A Steamer is always available for Excursions, Fishing, or otherwise. FARKS.-Famlly Weekly Hoke., ss; Gonts Weekly Ticket, 2a 6d; Ladles* Weekly Ticket, Is 6d; Apprentices' Weekly Tiokot, Is 6d; Sobool Children's Weekly Ticket, Is: Single Return Ticket. 6d; Children under 12 years, 3d; Night Boats, eaoh trip, 6d. D. LITTLEJOHN, Peoretary, Queen-street Wharf. _ -Xi qjBAW, SAVILI* AHU «^S|m^^. ALBION COMPANY fgug__wm» (LmiiiD). MONTHLY LINK OF FAST PABSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ATA. PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful ne.w "teel-buill Steamers are appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: - nort as arranged.) s2 i« Date of De- Steamer, g-g g g Commander. par ture. Coptic .- 4367 2300 W. H. Kidloy Decomber 22 Toinul .. 5200 3500 B. J. Barlow Jan. 16, 1886 Doric . -17413000 - Jen_ ings Fob. 13,1386 Arawa ..530Q3?00J Stewart March 13 Tha Undersigned are empowen-d to gram Daceases from London to New Zeuland pay ment for which has been guaranteed in th« solony:- D NATHAN & CO. CPUICKSHANK & CO. A. IKATHKR ~tkjT Steam to London. •iSjilSlS^V The S.S. COPTIC V&MKE^T Will leave Lyttelton on or tggmmttßm a bout 19th December next. For freight or PWgg^g^gjf£% C O. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HEATHER. ■vr —mHE s.s. Coptic *™^^^^ LOAD FROZEn'mEAT FOR on or about 22ND INST. Thia offers a favourable opportunity to persons 1 doakoua of sending to Great Britain Frozen Lambs. Sheep. Beep, Butter ; Also, ASSORTED OR OTHER PACKAGES OF CASE Meats, ~ Which we are prepared deliver to any address. For particular . apply at the OFFICE, RAILWAY WHARF. TO FARMERS, STOCKOWNKR3. ETC. Application for r pace to be reserved for S.S. COPTIC, leaving on or about tho 22NI> '™J' must be sent in at once. The S.S. RIMUTAKA, t. follow on the 17T i DECEMBER, has also a limited space avail b*.e, which should be applied for early. , Good Quality Lamb arriving Home from January fo June wUI realise from 7d to 9d per ib A^oxpeoted Rise in Mutton moy also bo looked for aftor thia year.



j jgtjfe^ gTEAM TO LONDON. 1 W^^X!syii-NINBUL-AR"t~ORIENTAI A/~g__mig!r STEAM NAVIGATION j ",,Mai,sare!«'*> COMPANY. TOR LONDON DIREtW (Via Colombo.) Hteamtr Leave Leave Mcl- Sydnoy, bourne. _____ _ _____ Kaiser-i-Hind...„,__ Doo 11 I Deo. 17 Carthage I Doc. 25 Deo. 31 I 1886. I 1886. MASSILIA Jan. « I Jan. If Valbtta, I Jan. 22 I Jan. 28 And thenoeforward evory alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rateß. Roturn Tlokots leaned both to first and second class passengers at etpeclally low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booked at Auckland at some rates Sydney or Melbourne. For all partioulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18 Queen-atreot. Auokland. Agents. AA QTEAM TO THAMES, .^SJajSEV. K3 Connecting with RIVER TfIWffiJSI^bSTEAMERS for STIHLING- J_tM___WS WORTH. OHINEMURI, WAI * "■■■"•«■ TKKAURI. WAIHI, AND TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVIUuE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. . FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotomahana. I Enterprise. Wed. 251 " — I 12 midnight ~ . Thurs. 2811 afta-noon - * Friday 27 4.30 afternoon | 12 midnight Saturday 281 — I — from thames; J Rotomahana. I Enterprise. Wed. 251~9 morning j -"- Thurs. 26 i - | 10 a.orning Friday 271 0 morning | — I Saturday 281 - _ | — ! No cargo reoeived for "Rotomahana within balf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping. Carrying, or Discharging Livo Stook. CEO. FRABBR. Agant. jrfjfe^. S. 3. WAITAKI, VM_BJs^uil tons agister, 130 h.p.. will •~^^W^ be despatohed to WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR NOVEMBER. From Whangarei: Thursday. 26th, 9.30. Saturday, 38th, noon. Cargo reoeived at Queen-street Wharf until Ip.m. A COACH meets the Stoamer at Marsden Point, and runs to Waipu. Caboo.—For Whangarei Heads, Mangapal, and Parua Bay Freight Payable on Djcu- VSRT. All deliveries will be made on the wharf or other usual landing plaoe at risk of Consignee. Tioket may be obtained at the Offlce or on board. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED). Qneen-street. opposite Firth's Mill, YACHT SEASON, 1885, B. G. ~BAIRD'S PATENT ANTI-FOULING COMPOSITION For Proventlog Fouling on WOODEN VESSELS. Price: 12a per Gallon. NO YACHT SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. AHCH HILL PAINT WORKS. AUCKLAND. "OIOHMOND HOUSE, S\l PONSONBY ROAD Auokland. VT. COCHRAN, Shn.. FAMILY BUTCHER /(^ <\ il " |; SKsWSOK-STttBBT j V **, was i If %^ CIABH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT / TAILORS, DBAPEKo, ANB HABIT-MAKER 8, Hobson-strbei, Wa respeotfuliy Invito attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for tho presont Soaeon. Our Grea I Variety and Choioe of tho Rest Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we employ, and the groat successes of our efforts to produce Superior Garments, Porfoot ln Fit, and Un excelled! n Cut nnd Stylo, gives us overy oon fldenco in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly snrunk beforo being made up, ami Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to bo a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure neoesßarlea ln tho easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED LN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Caatomerr. reooivod 6 per cent. Dlsoocnl (ono a'ptfUlng ln the pound sterling) on all parcels at SO? aud upwards. TRAM-CARS PAiffi TliX OUOR. -wav.-"rrr^'--- rvxri-rwn THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprmtob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description ln Wood and. Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Had Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Head wood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually ottMd«d to. fe'enbone No 80?. X CT h A L L HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, BHIRTMAKER. HOSIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCER. HATS AND GAPS OF EVERY DESCRIP TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAHAPhIToAD, AUOKLAND. B.C.H. having made arrangements with Messrs Fenton and Co., of Queen-Btreet, for the manufacture and supply of the whole of his stook. is enabled to adduce tho name of that well-known firm os a GUARANTEE for the excellence and quality of his goads. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKLAND. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE, J. HOWDE N, WATCHMAKER AND JEWEDLER, Importer of English. French, and German PIANOS PIPE AND RKKD ORGANS. HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &o , Begs to inform tho Publio that having made arrangements for taking over the premi. Os and business of Mr I. Alexander, next tho Auckland Hotel, he has decided, so ob to avoid the rmk and trouble of removal of his largo and varied stook. to hold a GENUINE OHICAP SALK of tho above mentioned Goods in his prosent pre mises, adjoining ihe Bank of Now Zealand; and to effect, if possible a speedy clcarunco, all Goods will be sold at COST PRICE FOR C A SH. A trial will convince tho most sceptical that this offer is genuine, and to prove it ERHARW'S CELEBRATED SHiVER LEVER WATCHES will bo given away at 60s. Call early and seouro ono. -VT"cr_TCE OP, REM OVAL. Tho ROOMS of tho YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION hove beon REMOVED to TEMPORARY PREMISES. OLD BAP 11ST CH'TR'tH. Wellcßloy-s rcet. Entrance to READING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from Chapol-atreet. , t«- O T£_ I C B. My Trade Mark, "AUCKLAND DERATED WATER C 0.," has beo.-. Registered. All persons are cautioned against purchasing or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they are my property. qkq QIiEDmlJj- U _ C H E R AND OOT FORT-ST. AND QtTKKN-BT WBAUt, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. BTOREP ANT DUMPED rOB OHIPJKHI. BALLAST BtTPPLTCT» DUNNE, House, Sign, and Decora • tlvo Paint or and Paporhanger. Superior work done, and prices modorate. Has on Bale, White Load, Oils, Colours, and cheap Paper baogin^s. Picture*) Framed u> Order.—Address -.np of Grey-ftrom- TWTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (Limited) Are Cash Buyers of large FRESH MULLET AND FLAT FISH.: Apply FBMHING WORKS, RAILWA- WHARS



"vr o t i ob TO PLUMBERS, GASFITTERB, HOUSEHOLDERS, &C„ &0. i Samuel Packer, Victoria-st. East, ' Is requiring all his available space ln ordei to extend his Manufacturing Business, t< which, for the future, ho intends to devote hii entire attention. To facilitate this ho must a once CLEAR OUT ms VARIED AND WELL-SELECTED STOOK OP BRASS FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS, GAS GLOBES, J CHANDELIERS, PLUMPERS' GOODS, SANITARY WARE, &0., to., All of wbloh have beon bought in tho verybesl English and Continental juarkete for cash. On and after this date THE ABOVE LINES WILL BE CLEARED AT COST AND UNDER, FOR CABH. Goods Entered will be snbjeot to an Advancs of 10 per cent, on Bale prioss. S.P. la a Cash Purchaser, at highest market rates, of OLD LEAD, OLD ZINC. Note the Address— SAMUEL PARKER, Victoria-st. East, Just above Goodson's London Arcade, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, Manufacturer of Corrugated Iron Tanks, Gal vanized Iron Spouting. Ridgecaps, Lead-head Nolls; CHEAP TIMBER I Cheap Timber I Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Material can s purchased at pilcca to meet tho timoa at D, Goldie'b Mills, Lower Albert and Little Queen streets. Buildings ereoted upon Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers. A. aud Gr. Prioi, ENGINEERS. BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASB FOUNDERS. AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Havo tor sale the following Machinery i— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. I Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, IMb. diameter. Win. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by IUIn. stroke 1 .Launch Engine, 4Jin. by 51n, atroko 1 Multitubular Boiler. 17ft. long by sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler. 30ft. long by St. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft, long by sft diameter t Cornish Boiler. 17ft. long by If L Bin. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 16ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by (ft. 6in. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes,. 7ft. x3f U Un.; new A quantity of second-hand QuarU-oruahlna Phut. Kstlmatei ripplled for oil olossee ¥. BsgineerU* Work.—Makers of Sawmill and QuarU erushlng Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulio Machinery, Timber J aokt, and Patent Safety Catches to* Warehouse and other L* Cum __^^^^____^^4!!^S. Havo a regular supply of NEW POTATOES FOR SALE at LOWEST MARKET BATE. I L L I A M THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Vlotorla-etreeta, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AJfD CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Momuuonto, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Worn at the Lowest pos sible Price* for Town and Conntry. f. X O U H D LIMB GROUND LIMB FOR BALE, SOUTHG AT B'B MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors, Cellars, &o. Next to Btono flagging is un ivallod for durability and hard-setting qualities. For tanks and other wet work, it Is a flrst-olass material. KBA NE, SOLE AGENT, CUBTOM&STRBET. /\ Thos. o • HarbuttJ / I Munnuaroau ov CORN BROOMS, ■^SS B WUP«JKAPAI}ItA««. TELgPHOWUCft-W. j GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND 9HOWKR BATHS, Victoria-street East, Cbarge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from tl a.m. to » p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms art ill private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, oombs, respirators, soaps, tea. Heleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladles SJWT (toff, »t all hours, with female attendant*. One Shilling and Sixpence. Ploase note the address—VlctorlSj street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Aucklmd. N.B.—Barber In a'tenduu*. W. L B V 8> BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WTNDHAM-STEKKT. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOK&, ~ Insaronoo and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound, Music, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sunday School Books Woll Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS ' ■ RULED , WARDROBES AND CHESTS OB DRAWERS. Very handsomo Warrtobes, with silvered plate-glars fronts, and Chest Ot Drawers, all made from tbe very pick of our native forest timbers, aro now soiling at very low cash prices, for a few weeks only. W NORRIE, Top of Shortland-Btreet. mo ■■TRAVELLERS, &o. PRESENTS"FOR HOME. Very Handsome Inlaid Table'l ops. Cabinets, Inlaid Boxes, Glovo Boxes, So., &c. all carefully mado from New Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. Those artio os aro greatly ad mired at Heme, and bocome moro beautiful with kooping. Cartfully packed for shipment. W NORRIE, Manotaotcrkb, Top of Shortland-street. T%yjr U SIC A L TifSTirCr MENT IVJ. WAREHOUSE, ETC., 88. VICTORIA-STRBET, AUCKLAND. T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEAOHER OF MUSIC • PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNE I', ETC. Terms and Testimonials Pobt Free on Application. All Kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND OANDLS COMPANY (LIMITED), MANUFACTURERS OF STEARIN E CANDLEb, COMMON .'..ND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS WORKSt-fiT. ANN'S BRIDOJK. FEKROa* -WAKKHOUBH) AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBffiRT-ST., S.UGKLAJSD. ..:. Omß PUNhSJIX •* 'teJtam. •



BY PERMISSION OF THE COL ONIAL SaORUTARY. GRAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARED BY A, REISCHBK. 800 Subscribers at 10s Forty Prizes. lst Prize, value £15 -Handsome carved and or namental Show-case ot filfured Rimu and Kauri, containing 12 (lii'i-ront species, on view at Mesers Upton and Co.'s. * 2nd Prize, value £30-Containing 6 varieties in similar oase, on viewatMessrs Piiilllpps and Sons. 3i-J Prize, value -320-Containiog 8 varieties in similar case, on viow at Mr N. G. Lennox's. These Prizes contain a variety of very rare birds, many of whioh will aoon bo extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Prizes at £'0; 15 Prizes at £5 Total, £400. To be drawn about the end of December. TICKETS, 10s EACH, Obtainable at Messrs 8. Coombes and Co's Hazard, Hurst, and Co.'a, N.G. Lennox's, Josiati Martm'a, Phillipps and Sons', J. A. Pond's loutenberg's, and Upton and Co.'s. Other prizes on view at future date to be advertised, pAPBRHA N G I N G B, W. PHILLIPPS * SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS lpp.'. I'ACKAQE S-18S OONTAININQ 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINQB, CONSISTING OV NEW PATTERNS tat Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall ud Stalroase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottag. BEAUTIFUL DE3IGNB. AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IM PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—918 BORIMS AND HE SSI ANB PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITB LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLI'.'PS * BOH, 06 AND 97.-' raEEN-STBBM. JIDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, BTICHBUBY'B BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. NOW READY. CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS, OB DECLINE AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. Showing that formidable disease to be curable In all Its stages, with observations on Coughs, Asthma, Chronlo Bronchitis, Sco. BY GEO. THOS. CONGREVB, Of Pookham. London. RE. Sixpence, Post Free, Eiohtpenoe. Published by UPTON "t Co.. Booksellers, Auokland, N.Z., And may be ordered ot any Bookseller, **■ N. 8.-250.000 80LD IN ENGLAND WOMAN'S FRIEND. THOUBANDS USE THEM. NONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT THEM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. rPHE TADIKB" rpONICI 3s and 4s Od per This exoellont Tonic enriches and purifies the blood. Improves tho appotito, roatoroa colour, bine, and vitality, thereby retnoving hoaduoho, debility, nervousness, weaknoss, and the de pressions from which !-o many females suffer. THE T ADDfiß' (TtALENDAR / OR \ ■" V \ FEMALE/ PILLS 1 2s Od and 4s Od per j box. Those Pills are Justly esteemed for their great value ln preventing discomfort, suffering, and lnoonvi.nli.nce. and for periodical nse are the most reliable and prompt medicine ever brough to woman's aid. ipaE T ADIE3' piLLS, Is 6d por box. For the relief and prevention ot headache, biliousness, giddinoss, constipation, liver com plaints, indigestion, palnß In the ohest, baok, and sides. &o. Tho abovo are endorsed by thousands of Mother . Milliners, Dressmakers, Barmaids, Domottio Servants, Shop Handx &._■,, &c, as tho greatest boon, meeting an urgent and long felt want. Sold Everywhere, Bole Wholesalo Agents for "8w Zealand— THE KHMPTHORNE AND PROSSEK DRUG COMPANY, C__ _ _ _ _ _ J % COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. At Vsrd, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Ralls House -.looks, and Shingles ,m Sale Bank ot England Notbs Chanosd. r ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN,' AND Ij DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AooniAirD (Owo-uts A. Ci.ars 4. Sons' Warihouwil, And l_!ttle Collins-street, Melbouns. imNS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by W eo iiiy, Monthly, or Quarterlf Instalments, at Lowest Current Ra'eo. Adranoes made on Furniture without removal, and all olosses of Merchandise. toARBGRAN-ran upok I,irsPoiaciKß, Lkoaoim, ADO INTBRRSTS UNDER WILLS, 4ILLS DISCOUNTKU AT CURRENT RATES, Lo x vs upon Dspcuit or Deeds. Rifatuhjtj by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. «_U ooinnn-aioaUons and Interviews held ctrtotly cnr.Mnntlnl. KHDW ZEALAND FNBURANCB _y COMPANY (FIRE AND MAI;IINE). Capital U —JU.000,000 PaJd-np and Reserve Fundi ...£436,000 PlOTwmoN ntOM FIRE or MARINE LOSS Cam as Kit-eoted in this Comi'ant. tUUm (OR wrna promptitudb ahs liberality. r <.mk<- ntfTTL" ■*''-«»«» FISHER & O 0„ WHOLESALE. SHIPPINQ, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. Established 1864. By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervole: His Excellency Sir James Fergusson; and H.R.H. the Duke Of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of aU klndß DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers In Game. Home-cured Hnms and Bacon, Corned Beof ln Large Quantity, Importers ot Sausage Casings. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calves' Rennets. THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. This Association is the Only Office which possesses Government Security and proffers to the public the combined advantages of Mutual Life Assurance Lowest Premiums Inviolable State Guarantee. AMOUNT OF FUNDS. After 15 years' existence, the Offloe has now Accumulated Funds exceedirg One Million Sterling. Funds In June, 1875 £109.E6? Funds to June, 1880 .. .. .. .. £159.335 Funds In 1885, over.. .. £l 000,000 Annual Income exceeds .. £245,000 The Association offers tbe most Liberal Conditions extant. Branches ln all the principal Towns ln the colony, and Agencies at a!) the Money Order Post offices in the colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. The Association is now prepared to Invest port of it" Accumulated Funds as LOANS ON MORTGAGE of I'Vr-ehoM Lpnda In the Colony, st MODERATE RATES OF INTKRKST. to the extent of half the value of tho security Applications for Lo_m.t of not less than £350 to bo ad<lre-»cd to the Acting General Manager, Wellington. , Printed Forme of Application cr*i bo obtained Bt the Head Gfßco, and at tlio offices of the Diotrlot and Rebidtnt Agents, By Ordor. y D. M. LUCKIE. Aoting Generel Manager. " Head Offloe. Wellington. July, 1885. .



Corporation Notices. F.IT V 0 _ AUOKL AN D. FORMATION AND DRAINAGE WORKS, LINCOLN-STREET, PONSONBY. The City Council will recoivo tenders, until threo p.m. of THURSDAY, the 26th instant, for above works, in terms of plans and specifications to be viewed at the office of tho City Engineer, Council Chambers, High-street. The Counoll do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Works, Lincoln street." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Offlce, November 16,1885. 623 /"VI T V OF AUCKLAND. 1,000 LEATHERDOG COLLARS. Tho City Council will r .celve Tenders until threo p.m. of THURSDAY. November 28th, for above in accordance with sample and particulars to bo seen at the Offlce of thi Registrar of Dogs, Council Chambers, High- Btreet. . The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Dog Collars." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clork's Offlce, Nov. 20,1885. No. 627. ' /lITY OF AUCKLAND. KARANGAHAPE WARD.. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. . ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. It is hereby notified that MR FREDKRICK JEUNE „ ROBERT STEVENSON, and have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Offlce of Councillor for Karangahape Ward of the City of Auckland, and that ln compliance with the provisions of the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," a Poll will be taken for one Councillor on THURSDAY, 28th November, Inst., at tho Athenteum, Upper East-Btreet, within the said Word,bot^een tho hours ot nine iv tbe forenoon and Blx in tho af'or noon. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. City Council Office?, November 10,1885. 7 Money A*/* A A A T0 LEND in sums of from dbOUVV £50upwards.-ApplyWm.S. Cochrane, Coohrano's Auction Mart, 185, Queen- Street A*"l AAA T0 LEND on good free dbJL\j\J\j hold security. Apply to E, MITCHEL3QN & CO. MONEY TO LEND at current rotes of intercßt-Laißhly and Jackson, Queen street. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Securltles.-Aroh. Buchanan. Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank ot New Zealand). MONEY TO LBND on Mortgage of Freehold at current rates.—O. W. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (next the Bonk of New Zoaland). AM ONEY TO LEND, In large or small lxl, sums, at usual rates of Interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of lntoro3t.-Apply to JACKSON Sc RUSSELL. Bolicltors, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, So icltor. National Insurance Buildings. 85, Qacen-Btrcet MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 anil upwards, at current ratesof interest. Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High street. MONEY Advanced en Freehold Securi ties and for Building Purposes in sums of £110 and upwards. Arrangements made for progressive raj-ments during the erection of buildings. Money also lent on Stook or House hold Furniture, without removal, upon valua tion. All communications strictly private,- Apply to Malcolmson and Co., The N.Z. Home, Land, Ks'ate. and Financial Agenoy, High street. Office open on Saturday evenings from 7 to 9. oney Lent on promissory NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &0, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED, JOHN W. HARDIB, LAND, COMMISSION, AND ESTATB ASKNT, High-street. Auokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymentsertend-Per Week S?£LA£ 01J?j Ing over for £100. Kepa^oof lOt £ s. d. £ b. d. 1 year - _ 2 0 0 104 00 S yoars _ _ 014 7 US 15 0 5 yoars - _ 010 0 130 0 0 7 years _ _ 0 711 114 9 7 10 years - .-. q 6 8 162 16 3 nd other Periods to suit Borrowers. The Board haß power in cases of Sickness or Want of 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. DEPOSITS, 7 days'notice -.5 por oent 6 months (fixed) 6 percent 12 months (fixed 8J per,-oent CORNER OF QUEKN^STREET AND VULCAN LANE, AUOKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, Office: H7, Quekn-str]set. LOANS granted upon approved seourlties of Freehold or Leasehold Propertio;i ln sums af £20.t0 £6,000. principal and Interest being repay able ln loßtalm_nt9 at the following Reduced Rates for ropayment of eaoh £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p ._ w ..u fTo (ai Amount Ing over. Fer week. cpayable , £ B. d. £ b d. lyear _ .200 104 00 S. years - .. 1 010 108 6 8 Syeara _ _ 11 7 113 15 0 4 years ... 11 8 121 6 8 6 years ... 8 9 136 18 9 Byears .. .11 147 13 9 10 years .... 6 3 162 16 8 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS?—The Sooloty rocelvos money on. Deposit:—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGKR. Secretary. T7IOTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENOY, On and after 31st AUGUST CHE BUSINESS oi van ABOVE AGBNOY WILL BI C&RRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET. • NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIOH-BTBKKT (Next to Atkins Printing Offloe), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, ON PERBONAL SECURITY. jTREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE OR ON ANY AVA-ILABLE SECURITY. REPAYABLE IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or ln any way suit the Borrower, Lous on Furniture without removal | also on all kinds of Merchandise Loons may be repaid at the rate of Bixpenoe per week ln tho Pound. Dills Discounted at Current Hakss, Bank ol England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strlotly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STRKST (N-BXT TO AIDM'B PEItfHJWI QWIOT



For Sale. /-"UTX ALLOTMENT FOR SALE.I FOR SALE, a Valuable Allotment in Swanson street (late West Queen-street). Will be sold a bargain. Would prove a good investment. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Tm 0 R S A L E, FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Ti-tree Bush, with First-olaas House of 8 rooms, out houses, and every convenience, south of Auok land. Near Railway Station and Bteamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SLATOR, Architect, 21, Canada Buildings, Auckland. FOR SALE, Wellington-street, close to St. James's Church, new Shop and 4 large Rooms, with fittings, complete; oheap.—Apply to W. Rossor. Land and Estate Agent, Kara ngahape Road. TO BAKERS. — For disposal, easy terms, well-established, good payin Business, with Shop, Bakery, complete plant Excellent opportunity to small capitalist,—Apply W, H. Qninlan, Agent, Gisborne. FOR SALE, cheap, alaig. Looking-glass and Iron Bate.—l. Alexander. Jeweller. FOR SALE, an Allotment at the North Shore, 5 minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf; can be had for _E2 10b per foot, cash. ON SALE, Fish Hooks, 80,000 Blued Limerick Tinned Eel, Shark, and Gut Hooks, Fish Lines, Silk Hem Cotton from 10 to 60 yards. Swivels, Jags, Reels, Grains. Har poons, Eel Spears, and a lame assortment of Kawhal Baits and Spinners. Pure Island Lime juice on draft, Salmon Bellies in kegs. Real Burmese and Penang Cigars, Tea. Sugar, Flour, I Biscuits, Potatoes, Oatmeal, etc.. Wholesale and Retail atRoBT.S, Reynolds's, 15, Queon-street Wharf. FOR SALE, the Lease, Goodwill, Fix tures and Working Plant ot a Bakery and Grooery Business, with a Restaurant attached, now in splendid working order, with every convenience for conducting a large business in all the aforesaid branches. Locality un rivalled. A good paying trade now being done j fullest investigation courted, and principals only dealt with.--For further partioulars, apply to A. H. Nathan. FOR SALE, first-class new Hansom Cab, Double Seated Buggies and Dog Carts: also, 2 Second-hand Hooded Buggies.—W. E. Baaten, Coach Builders. Wakoflela-atreet. FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an acre upwards j good 4-roomed Cot tages and gardens; also, Country Lands, cheap. —A. Bentham, Avondale. FOR POSITIVE SALB-Two nice little Islands; one of 50 acres: the other, 100 acres first-class land near to Waiheke. Steamers pass two or three times dally; price low.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, 8. Qneen-street. FOR SALE, Pare Langshan Eggs from prtae-winners for the lost three years also, Rouen Duoks' Eggs from Mr Deal s prize birds. Price, 10s 6d a sitting of thirteen—For partioulars, apply to F. Stephens. Bootmaker Qneen-street. ePIO IA L NOT I 0 1 FOR SALE, severe of the best Building Sites in or near Auckland. Situated In' Gladstone and Cleveland Roads, Parnell. These lots wll be sold on any reasonable Terms, and money will be advanced for Building It required. Applyto- P. COMISKEY, Shortlafla-atrcet. FOR SALE (£700), a House of 7 Rooms, built of first-close timber, and well finish ad, large baih, Leamington range, copper and brisk ohlmney in outhouses, cooorete paths; gas and > water laid on; every convenience; within 15 minutes' of Queen-street; allotment, 11 x 120; easy terms.—Apply to 250, Qneen-street. T»TN ANAS! BANANAS! FOR SALE. THE BLUE STORE, FORT-STREET. SCO BUNCHES BANANAS 15 SACKS COCOANUT3 APPLES 80 BALES OOCOANUT FIBRE. EX ARAWATA. Land and Estate Agents SAMOEL VAILE. [JOHN DOUGLAS. Vaile & Douglas (j-iAtb Samuel Vaile HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS. REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER SHORTLAND-STREET (Next the Po si-office.) BANKERS) Bane of New Sooth Wales. (See also our advertisement In '• is ._. Herald and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £230.-Small Farm of 14 acres, all in cul tivation within easy dißtance of town. Cot tage ot 3 rooms, almost new.—Vailo- and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. ~ Jm- For positive Sale, no reasonable offer re fused, 4J acres rich volcanic soil. House of 7 rooms, large hall, verandah all round; beau tiful aspect, in a most healthy situation; ei tensivo cattlo run close by. For prico, terms, &o„ apply to Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate .< gents, Shortland-Btreet. 1428. FLAX MILL, with', arge water power and buildings, in a good position, either for flax; flour, or bone mill, or any manu aeturlng industry requiring power, 38 acres of land adjoining railway. Prloo, £400.-Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. - , . ~ ; 1615 , VILLA SITE, in countty township, close to railway, churoh. BChool, too., beautifully situated, 2J acres of land. Prico, £25.-Voile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shorc land-streot. ... .I °l6 COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and 6 aores oil land; particulars, etc.. from the Snder.lgned. Price itor land and buildings, 450, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vaile and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agents, Bhortland-street. 1617 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA S. TE, of 3 Aores. near Ellerslie on the Main South Road, voloanlo soil, £500.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. ■ * ' ■ ' Iwi Good Investment.—Shop and Dwelling let to a good tenant on lease, having about 2 yeara to run, at 32s 6d per week, in a locality rapidly rising; in value; all in good order; allotmont 36x107. Prioe, «850. 1643 £I,loo.—Farm, of 303 acres good land* a large portion of It in cultivation, subdivided Into 9 paddocks, together with country Btore, doing a large trade. Particulars may be' had from Vailo & Douglas, Land and EBtote Agent 9. Shortltnd street. 1655 £500.- Orchard and Farm of 15 acres. The orchard comprises 10 aores planted with about 1,000 choice fruit trees, all named. The site has been well selected, a small streem runs through it, and the surrounding scenery is very good. There Is a stable on the property, which is eitoeted near Howick, and will be sold, together with one aore ln that village, for £500.—Vailu and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, nest. General Post-ofllce, Shortland street. 191? £450-Well-built Dwelling House, contain ing 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished and fitted throughout; also, front and baok verandah, outbuildins-s. etc.; together with allotment 40 x 123. Situated near tbo New market Railway Station.—Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet.. £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS—For Sale, that Valuable Freehold Property In Queen-street, known as Stein's Buildings. The allotment has a frontage to Queen-street o 127, feet by a depth of 88 feet. The buildings s.re very sub stantially 'ereoted, and with a view to conver sion into two tenements, eaoh consisting of a ar»e shop, basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. — -failo and Douglaß, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 1594 £500—Two 4-r-:>omed Houbos, with 4 acres of first-class land in four paddocks, This Sroperty Is situated in the flourishing town of jhikihi, and would form a comfortable home lor anyone with a small income. Terms very easy.—Vaile aad Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortlmd-street. 1589 TO LET ON LEASE, in a commanding position in Shortland-street. Premises suitable either for a shop or a suite of three large offices together with a large good cellar, approachable by another entrance i rental moderate.—Apply to Vaile and Douglas, Land aDd Estate Agents. Shortland-street. TO LET, several Houses at the North Shore.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-street. „-_.„.,- BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lots eaoh, 2 of them having frontagoa of 50 feet by a depth of 110 feet, and tho othors front ages of 40 feot by same depth. Price low, and terms easy, as may be arraczed.—Vaile and Douglas Land and Estate Agents, next the Post-office. Shortland-street. 1372 £90.—Cheap House in a pleasant country village, and close to railway Btation. A new House of 4 r<ooms, with 2} acres of good land, partly laid out in orchard and garden.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agentß, Short land-Btreet _ _ , 1605 £540—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and one oi three ■ roomß, all detached, together with Freehold All.ttßcnt, situated within 15 min utes' walk ot the Post-office Terms easy.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, ShorOand-streeti : 0671 £8 per aero. 42 acres oi Good Land, within 2 minutes' walk of Howick church and school Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and E3tate Agent' Shortland-street, 15'il.



Amusements TO-NIGHT, TK7EDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. DRILL-SHED. Under thepationage of COLONEL SIR G. WHITMORR. COLONEL LYON. MAJOR SHEPHERD, AND CAPTAINS AND OFFICERS OF THE GARRISON. SECOND GRAND MILITARY PROMENADE CONCERT, In aid of Enlargement of DRILLSHED AND RIFLE RANGE. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. The following Ladieß and Genttemen have given their valuable assistance:— MIBS STEPHENSON, MRS WATER", MR G. H. WALPOLE, E. AND G. HARKER,,, BURNHAM AND CHARTER; the ARTIL LERY AND GARRISON BANDS. Accompanist: MISS HARDING. Musical Director: HON. CAPTAIN CARL SCHMITT (A.D.C. to Col. Sir G, Whitmore);' i .:.■-~pi . PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Overture. " Maritana ".. Artillery Band 2. isong.. Miss Stephenson" 3. Song, Humouristio.-Mr H. Wolpole 4. Fantasia. '* Patience".: Artillery Band'fpp . 5. Presentation of District Champion Belt to SergeantTaylor.Victoriaßifles.and money prizes to other competitors 6. Song. "I'm a Merry Ztngara" (Balfe)..Mrs 7. Song. "Theßagler"..MrKey 8. Waltz..Artillery Band. Interval op Ten Minutes. Part n. 1, Overture..Garrison Bsnd 2 Song, " Feeing the Foe"..Mr Smytho 3. Song. "Bid Me Discourse" (Bishop)-Mrs Waters 4. Quick March, "Vlotoria Rifles." composed and dedicated by Herr Carl Sohmitt to Major Mahon and Victoria Rifles..Con ducted by the composer, Hon. Captain Carl Sohmitt 5. Song..Miss Stephenson , 6 8ong; Humouristic, "Dr, Quaok"..Mr H. Wolpole 7. Waltz..Garrison Band GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. United Band oonduoted by Captain CarlSchmltL Doors open at halt-past seven; Concert to commence at eight o'olock. Tickets: Single, 2b ; Double, to atfmit Lady and Gentleman, So. _* Tickets not used on the 9th will be available for this Conoett. ' All Volunteers are requested to appear in uni form. : 0. MAHON, Major, - Hon, Bee " Tenders* '__ '-,"',■.; "^mEiLLINGTON HARBOUR BOARD,1 CONTRACT No. 26. EXTENSION Tff&NKB NORTH TEE. QUEEN'S WHARF. WEL LINGTON. . , Tenders will be received nt the Offloe of the Wellington Harbour Board, Wellington, up to 3 p.m. on THURSDAY, Deoembeir 24th, 1856, for the above contract • ~,-., ■■'■> Plans, specifications, and conditions may be seen at the Offloes of' the Board, and copies thereof at tho Offices of the Harbour Boards at Auokland, Christchurch, and Dunedin. The lowest or any tender not necossarily ac cepted. WILLIAM FERGUSON. . Secretary and Engineer. Harbour Board Offloe, Wellington, November 20.1885. mo CONTRACTORS. CUTTING, FILLING, FORMING. AND METALLING 42 CHAINS OF THK NEW NORTH.ROAD. Tenders for the above Works, addressed to the Chairman of. the Mount Albeit Highway Board, will be received until 2 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 3rd of December. Plans and ppecifloatiens may be seen at the office of Horace Hammond, C.E, 15, Coombes's Arcade). , f. _•.,.' (Signed) H, ALLBIGHT, , Engineer. MIRANDA COSL AND IRON COM ;, ■__■■;. ;,PANY: (LIMITED.) .'•".<■:; "■ Si » STEAMER CONTRACT. Tenders for the Construction and Equipment of One Stern-Wheel Steamer and Two Barges, for the Miranda Coal and Iron Co. (Limited), will be reoeived until Neon, of MONDAY, the 14th December, by the undersigned, at whose office plans and specifications may be Been. The lo nest or an y tender not neoeaserily accepted. STEWART AND HUNTER. , Civil Engineers Shortland-street, November 20,1881 p HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY :.--. (LIMITED). Tenders for.Sawing, Planing, &c, at the Helensville Saw Mill", will be received up to noon of TCESDAY, December 11885. Specifications end all Information at the offlce. Star Buildings, Fort-etraet. -; Tho loweat or a*y tender not necessarily accepted. - , , , J. A. WALKER, Sec November 16,1885. m 0 BUI L D E R 8. Tenders will bo received'until Noon of SAT URDAY, November 28, for the erection and completion of a' Shop and Dwelling House ln Parnell. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m 0 B U, 1 L D E R;S. Tenders for the erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby, will be received until noon of Saturday, the 28th instant. Flans, &o„at N 0.9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, ■ Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received for Erection .of a. Brick Cottage at Otahuhu until noon SATUR DAY, 28th November, _ PAUL AND FRIPP. Architects, t 0, Mersontile Chambers, Queen-street. F. N. WELLS.] [J. 11. WKLLB. ■;■ Devonport. ; s ■ ; ■XTT ELLS BROTHERS, carters' contractors. Fob Sale, bricks i coal 1 posts lime and rails SAND r ; [i I FIRE- I PALINGS I X SHELLS "' 1 WOOD | HOUSE BLOCKS SCORIA ASH. Van for the Removal of furniture. All re Bponslbillty of removal taken when entrusted to our charge. N.B.—Builders liberally dealt with. Orders left at Lilewoll Bros., Post-office. , ■■■ ■ Yard: Opposite DevonportlHall. W. J. TRIGG, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR, lfi. SCHBRFFS BUILDINGS. FORT-BTREET. -Educational A UCKLAND GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Applications for the positions of First and Second Female Assistant Teachers will.be re ceived by the Education Board, Wyndham (A-eet, Auckland, up to THURSDAY, the 3rd Decemb r next. Salaries at tbo rate of £200 and £150 a-year respectively. Applicants should state . ull particulars as to age. qualifications:and experience; and should famish testimonials and references. The School Prospectus may be seen at the office of any Education Board. - VINCKN r E. RICE, Secretary. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. ST. GEORGES BAY ROAD, PARNELL half term, october 27, 1885. , Masters: Music and Singing _ ... Herr Sch mitt Music and Singing Herr Tuteohka Music and Singing - ■ -• Mrs Micklethwall Drawing MrWstkins Drawing MrPayton German Dr. Hansen French ■..'; '■ j .. .. Mons. Villoval Sporting;. riiHE ANNUAL MEETING of th. HKLENSVILLE TURF CLUB will take ploc on FRIDAY, 28th January, 1866. Programme arid" fall particulars in fntur issue. JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, , Secretary.



• Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. VISIT OF THE~GREAT CELEBRITY, DION BOUCICAULT DION BOUCICAULT DION BOUCICAULT After the most brilliant reception on record in i Sydney and Melbourne, where, during 75 nights, his audiences numbered 140,000. Ho vißitslJew Zealand for 36 nights, under the guidance of MKSSRS MACMAHON AND LEITCH. His present season in Auckland w 11 be his farewell to Australasia, and ho will sail for Amorica on December 8. TO-NIGHT, for tho last time. THE SHAUGHRAUN. CONN .. .. MR DION BOUCICAULT. MRS DION BOUCICAULT . As Claire Ffolliott. together with MaoMahon and Leitctfs Company. . TO-MORROW (THURSDAY). _ . . ARRAH-NA-POGUE. PRICES.-Ss. 3s. and Is. Box plan. Lennox s. Carriages at 25 minutos past 10. Babies not ad mitted; -TTfEST END CRICKET CLUB. A GRAND CONCE ET, I connection with the above Club. WILL BE HELD In the ,CH OR A L HALL TO-MORROW. . -. "'£_ THURSDAY, 26th INSTA_JT. Programme in future issue. Doors open at 7.30. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s and Is. To be had at Lennox and Upton . Stationers, Queen-street, or from C. F. REID, Hon. Sep. W.B.C.C. UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY'S SHOW AT ______ ELLERSLIE, NOV. 9. BUTTER PRIZES. The First Prize, £7 7s, inboth classes waa awarded to Mr J. Allen, Pukekohe; and the Second Prize in both classes was awarded to MB O. Ballard, Buekland. '■ ' These exceUent Dairies of• BoT-mi are regularly suppUed to the LONDON DAIRY CO., and are oonstantly on sale at their Depots— GREY-STREET, VICTORIA-STREET, AND ; * " MOUNT EDEN ROAD. • Mr McDonald's Dairy of Butter, whloh took Wret Honours at the Show last year, Ir also sup ped to the LONDON DAIRY COMPANY, p Devonshire and Fresh CREAM for Straw berries In 6d and Is Tins. I """ I'M [OABD.I ~~ UTR GEORGE H. CLIUTBAM, IVJL LATfc PIANIST TO RITA-RAD • CLIFF CONCERT COMPANY. Has decided on remaining ln Auckland, api will ocoept. Pupils for the Pianoforte, every; branch of Theoretical aud Practical Composl- Hon, and the Stqdy of the Artof Aooompanying. His system will be that adopted by the Lelpslg Conservatoire, groat attention being given to the acquirement of a Thorough Technique. The number Of efcoellent pianists introduced to the world from that Academy Is a sufflolent guarantee of Its sucoets as a method. Mr Cluttam wfll be in attendance Sally to receive Pupils at his Rooms, over Hoffinan ana Bonte Muslo Warehouse, Qtieen-Btreet, botwoeo the hours of 11 a.m and 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. and ip-m. OSHERVILLE HO.USE.'STI HKLIER'S BAY. TEAS AND LUNCHEONS Provided at the House, also a Stall, with Re freshments, at the Wharf. . Rooms are now ready for Visitors, with or without Board. TKBMS ON APPLICATION. CAUTlON.—Persons found climbing trees or stealing fruit will be proEecuted. KADD y Aquatics. fjk 'jfflffl' ~1, iiMfikll' mmSm IIIJ™" nm______ "jt/TERCURy BAY REGATTA. ; DECEMBER 10, 1885. i :■■■■'*■' ■> - President: '.'.''77, _[ Thos. Peacock, Esq., M.H.I", Vice-Presidents: p R. Monk, Esq., A. Smith Esq., Capt. Macgres.iv Committee: Messrs E. Clay, L. Barber, F. Clark, O. Bennett, E. Taylor, T. McGregor, ,T. Wilson, W, War briok, T.Jones, J. Ansenne. '.*. ""-,, Umpire: Mr ._T. Jones. Starter: ' Mr T, McGregor. -Judge: - Mr-J. Ansenne. BROGRA .ME: Ist Race.. OPEN SAILINt . BO ATS, 20 feet and under, keel-or centreboards. Ist prize, £20; 2nd, £710s. , 2nd. FIRST-CLASS LOCAL BOATS, without ' centroboardß. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £1. . 3rd. SECOND-CLASS LOCAL BOATS, without centreboards. Ist prize, £5; 2nd. £L «h. PAIR-OAR SKIFFS, with coxwatos: Bklflb ' -16 feet end under, to bo rowed on bona fide gtinwales, gunwales Insido. lst prize, £6; I ">i_a,_i. 7' ■ ■• . 'gr, ,■■■ -■ sth. BUSHMBNIN PAIR-OAR SKIFFS, with ooxwaina. Ist prize, £6; second, £1. 6th. THK CHAItPIOI-J PUNT RACE. Dimen sions: Not more than 22 feet long, not less than 22 inches across the bottom, to be glanked with kauri not less than \ mob, to o rowed on the gunwales, fixed or sliding seats. Course, about 3J miles. Ist prize, - £30; 2nd, £15; 3rd, save stakes; sto start, lst prize, £30; 2od, save stakes: i to start. ■■-. j Ist prize. £30: 3to start. 7th. SHIPS' BOATS. Ist prize. £5. '} Bth. LADIES'PAIR-OAR RACE, Ist prize, £2; \ ooxwains, 10s. 9UI. BOYS' PAIR-OAR RACE. Ist' prize, £2; ' cox wains, 10b. 10th. CHAMPION WHALKBOAT RACE. Course, about i miles, lst prize, £50; 2nd, £13; 3rd, save stokes; fi to start, lst prize, £10; 2nd,. aye stakes; 4to start, lst prize. £10; 3 to start. Hth; DUCK HUNT. Hth. GRKASY POLE. Entries for the Whaleboat and Pant Races to be sent ln to the Seoretary not later than the 12th of December.' , ~ ' . .-«;.* Gonorol Entries to close on FRIDAY,' the 18th , December.' " ;].. .'■...,. -..'-■■._ Post Entries will be received for boats not in hajbourr-——-.*--• -—■-■— '--—> -——-;• . Entrance Fee, 10 per cent, on first prize. Regulation 35 of the .Auckland Regatta Club will apply to Races 1.2.3,4, a. Entries to be addressed to the Hon. See., Upper Mill, Meroury.Boy. •..-■-.. - ~'.'.,;... . JAS. ANSENNE. Hon. Sec. '" Q. 'S7l:'L r:iL'y:&; ::"c 0., Vi/* Or UPPER QUEEN STREET,"* '. Have PUROHABED THE STOCK: AND LEASE OF MESSRS HOLLAND & BUT LER. of Viotorla-Btreet. where they wll ■ BhorUy carry on their business. Tho new premises being much more central and commodious, C.G.H. & Co. will be better able to supply orders entrusted to them by their numerous customers ;-.-■ To any and all ot Messrs Holland & Butler's late patrons, C.G.H. & Co. beg to state they will do their best to.morlt a.continuance.of-thelr-., favours. As O.G.H. & Co. are direct importers of _t Paperhanginjrs, Gloss, Mouldings, White Lead, f , Oils. Varnishes, &0-. from all the leading English and American Manufacturers, they aro in a position to do thoir businers at tho very' Lowest Current Rat«". Agents for the Celebra tedPlotOffl. Rubber Point, ready for use. * ' - ~.< liHEREBY intimate tliat Messrs C. G. . Hill &Co, have purchased from mW'tho Btock-ln-TrJ.de of Holland's Butler, of Victoria street ; and I have perfect confidence in asking for] them the patronage of Messrs Holland & Bauer slate customers. . ■■'.....■,■ JNO. L HOLLANJ). . mONTINE LIFE ASSTTR ANCB*' 1 SPECIAL NOTICE. . . ; :■■-,,'' Intending Assurers are Invited to niako them selves acquainted with the ■ < '■ ■'• MPROVBD SYSTEM OF TONTINE . ASSURANCE, i,nm|J Introduced by the Directors of THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE AB«V_ ANCE SOCIETY, LIMITED.— ABSOLUTE TONTINK ? Policies Non-foifeitable after extdry of Tontlni. period, wbile the Surrender Value iasuffl olent to pay the premium. • MODIFIED TONTINE. ' After two years members can obtain Loans or Cssh Surrender Value of such policies, PoßßOßslng in these colonies the all-important advantages of a low ratio of mortality and a high rate of Interest on Securely and Locally InVKSTtEDFunds, tho Tontine REsuL-rsof THE COL< 'NIAL MUTUAL cannot fail to compare favoui.V.ly wilh those of Foreign Companios, obtained under less favourable circumstances. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL Is the only Colonial office transacting Tontine . business, and the "■■'■ -.■;•■•<.::..■• ONLY OFFICIC IN THE WORLD ,i[ ■ WlllCn ISRDKB UNCONDITIONAL TONTINE POLIOffiB; H, 3. H. LYALIi, General Secretary N _"■ HERBERT DEVkRIL. R^_____l_i& ! Offloe; Quo«n-Btroot,TAt-ffiidT