THBi r AUCKLA^JD, EV£Nl2i.(x STAK, THUKoBAY/ DECEMBER 10/ 1885.



*^\~|qßteer Notices. <^M^*°™ h LANCERS' A«m Parade for oxeroleo TO-MOR- Oapt____ l^nnfG^-irrF l c s. \ f) „, parado for Government I V>»_rSBWAY ovor : in ? . Deo. 10th. j jJpT3<!^ _Very Member i. requited to be 1 SiSt johnlunpon, V^ Acting-Captain. -gVONPOEfNATOARTIJLLBRY. I / in Muator at Victoria Wharf at Hfl^uZfvKoTx " m-st. Uth ir,ar,. for I* 'MltancoParade. Kvery Momber mnst 1 -=jfjT^STILL __iy' "A" DIV n • - nintanco Parado cf the undormen ' AJ»d(ln!*Ul¥» heW on SATURDAY, 12th (K^Shle at Drill-shed at 3.30 p.m.. ; |~»nt. in blue uniform : idlM?" a «Sav»l Artillery, Devonport Naval "i"olils Pnnaonby Naval Artillery, Auckland t&* n'£* Every mfuiber must go through SiiKlii* Drum and Fife Band to attend. : mnprM ucß> K _ l_uoy, 10 ifißs. C.iptain Commandant. | "*■""" Meetings. CHKISTIAN ASSO- \ '• VU^rATION. -Temporary Rooms, Old ; I, .SJnreh cornorof Wellealoy and ' hapel : WlllCK»elletio Sorvloos «yory THUHB -; i"6Jt»vKNIN«.at7.3O Allareinvited. New > Ml_LVie cordially invited. i : S7t'TC"B"~"T O" ■~UNB MPLO Ylfi, *J Pntlio Mooting will bo hold THIS imnNO Decembw 10 at tho Choral Hall. I ('Syyjfft and Families of Unemployed are j to attend. JQomKLU Chairman of CouimHtoe. | g% TRISH NATIONAL X LEAGUE. •WOW 3, K. UKDMOND BRANOn, Ifi'i/fl fW Auckland. WilM The Fortnightly Mooting of WBiv &* abovo will be held in the KW Catholic Institute, Wellington- U&|i street, TO-MORKGW <Friday), vßr a t g p.m. A full attendance ; W«sled- L. O'CONNOR. Hon. See ' -fMABANTH GOLDMINING COM- I PANY (LIMITED.) (TO BE UEGI3TKBED.) A Ueneral Meeting of Shareholders will bo Jd it the Company's Oflloe on TUESDAY i StLthoieihiast^l^ at half-past two p.m., the proposal to amalgamate with the Trio. Just in Time, and Mina Licensed Holdings, and, If so approved, to re-form tho Company by increasing the capital of tho Company by tho crea tion of 12,000 more sharos, *—* «*•»"* F . A . WHITE. Secretary. I inußantl, December 9,18?5. Tenders. '] i- ■ rjITY OF AUCKLAND. TBNDBRB FOR PRINTING, &c. : Tha City Council will receive Tenders until 3 i li of IHURBUAY, the 17th instant, for abuvo Lrk in terms of specifications and conditions to be flowed at this office. High-street. ' Th» Council do not bind themselves to acoept my tender. Tenders to bo endorsed, "Tenders *«*»*>." pAiPHILIp3i Town Clerk. j Tinra Clsrk's Office, December 9,188a. 637 I m"t V OV All (TK LAND. IODBRB FOR THS SUPPLY OF COAL TO WATERWORKS PUMPING STATION. &c. ' Hi City Counoil will receive Tenders until ;i ) nm. of THURSDAY, the Uth Inst. for < vihona descriptions of Coal, in terms of con : iitions to be viewed at this office. Council ■.{ ciismbora, High-btreet. The Council do not j tod tbomaelves to accoptauy Tender. Tenders ii übe endowed " Tender for Coal, &c" S2 P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Cleik'B tifflco, December 1), 188a. 638 /TFT Y. OF AUCKLAND. ANNUAL TENDERS. 3 TBNDERS FOR CARTAGE OF ROAD MATERIALS. 1 TBHDKB3 FOR THE SUPPLY OF TIMBER. 1 HINDERS FOR IRONWORK, NAILS, &C. ' The Gty Council will receive separate Tenders | mil] three p.m.of THURSDAY, the 17th in j Hut, for above Supplies and Work, in terms of I ijKcillcationa and conditions to be viewed at ; thjolllce of the City Knuineer, Counoil Cham i ten, High-Btreet, during office hours. - j The Council do not bind themselves to accept ] or tender. Tenders to be endorsed respaotlvoly for the npplies or work tendored for. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 9.1885. 636 A UCKLAND LUNATIC ASYLUM. Separate Tenders are invited for tho supply of Onceries, Meat, Bread. Boots and shoes, Bed ling anil Clothing to this Asylum for tho your m. lenders will be received at Asjlum up to Noon on MONDAY. 21st Deoember, 1883. Tender forma, conditions of contract, &c, can to obtained at the Asylum, Tonders to be addressed, " Auokland Lnnatic Atrium." Ths lowest or any tender not necessarily sweated. By order of Inspector of Asylums. F. CAHILL. December 8.1885. m o c o n t k a c to & s. Tenders will be received at our Offloo until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, 18th, for tho Erection of« Villa Residenoo »i Ellerelle. W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Architects. Sonth British Chambers. mo CARPENTERS. Th« time for reoelvlng Tendors for the Erec tion of Dwelling In Anglesea-Btrcet has been extended nntll i o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, tho 18th instant. __^ R. M. WAIT. Archltcot mo builders. Tenders will be received until Noon of BATUKDAY. tho 19th inst., for the Krcotion of 'Baptist Church, at Ponßonby. P)ans, &0.,r,t No. 9, South British Builillngs. EDMUND BELL, Architect. TIBNDERS.—To Painters : Tendors i. wanted tl'l 6 p.m. on MONDAY, Hth December, for a 2-Story Shop, Parnoll.—Apply joH.Civil. Portland-Btreet. Parnell. . ffIIiiNDEKS are invited for Carting, in -I terms of specifications to be seen at the g« Works. Tenders to be lodged on or before Iw>P.tn. FRIDAY, tho 11th Inst.—By order of tt« Board of Dlreotora. E P. PARBONS, Secretary. for Additions to the School JL Bonding at Onebunga will be received by ™ Education Board. Wyndham-street, Anck- Und. until 2 p.m. on THURSD \Y. 17th Deoera wf Instant. Plans and Specification may be •:en at the Office of the Board, and on applica tion to Mr P, Clarke, Secretary to SohoolCom- MUee, Onehnnga. Continued on Vint Page. TO RE T T'S AUCKLAND \ LMANAC, 1886. TO ADVERTISERB. BUBINSBB MEN doalting to Advertise in thbpojular work should give in their favours AT ONOE, as the great demand whioh has >b*»Aj set in from all parts for copies of the Altmaao for 1886 necessitates Immediate puhli- Mtlon. H. BRETT. Biar Office, December 5.1883. T^O LET, Three Rooms, with private A entrance ; rent, 5s per week.—Apply E. Newton Road, "TO LET, East-street, Newton; four A roomed House; city water, oven, cup- Tos, &0., rent, 10s 6d Apply G. A. Forbes. WANTED, to borrow for three or five ■i j>, ™7 9atB> £8W on freehold security valued "fflck te lntoroat to "K- G- B"" star WANTED, Generate, Houßemaide, ~_. Waitresaos. Asslßtants. Cooks, Female =??*,(Meroury Bay). Housekeeper (Wairoa Blooksmltb.-A, MoLood, 7, *ewjitr_etWharf I__1 __ \y ANTED, ladies to know that I have rlltl DOißht a large lot of Ladies' Under aotttaa at rHiculou-ly low prices. Must be eoen "form an adequate Idoa of their value. The winoipal feature about this lot of clothes is, cE every artiolo is a large Bize. and tho JSrv* Kood. The prices are from 25 to 60 per TW L 88?, tow the regular prices. Ladies' i»«ted Drawers, from Is 3d por pair; Em he* VSr 1 IB6dJ Ivies' Plain Nightdresses, H??M; EmbroldWl, from 2s 6d : Ladies' Pffi. iS?108?- !■ M each; Ladies' Kxtra Large »S¥S?Bmiseß, 1b lid; Yoked, 2s 6d; Children's ivjywwers. 9d per pair. Lots of other prices JSt&SfMt be quoted in the limits of an ad iS_2>™t I believe this to be the best lot of imMuo<sW!lß ever offered to the Auokland ig^2cJLQreen.Ba. Victoria-street. W ASflb, Town and Country folk to loLyLi,oßll ,aJ J- Green'e, for BOine of the SWBKarUoieg^joopaifg O i Qr by and Drab fi__J I_'e6 i ftt 6ia per pair; 200 Embroidered SffM Muslin Scurfs, at 3d each, or five for 1b; tf^.^gS Collars, beautifully embroidered, fittw.! 81? s <Jnares, Is eaoh; Ladies' Print offiS^.t 4s each; Black and Coloured Em iffiwi/erayS' 10a 6d and 11s 6d each; jJiSSSUk Umbrellas, from 4s Bd to 10a each: TwSftvN"*. !» ier yard; 58inoh Whtta jffSi^eftlng.gd per yard; 72-inch Flnlaya WiiSffi1 Bheeting, la 6d per yard j 90-incli BoS'ij'JJled Sheeting. Is 6d per yard : Crewd fflS'v*' 2 Calico, is fa per dozen yards; Floor- S'ffJW -pen square yard (painted baok); Mia^ i ,?Jintß- *W 5 L^ll Gingham's, EtbulW it® Wool CarmlUte, Nun's Veiling. _fflf?S«»Uwn Tennis Prints, SJdper yard; VlSJigs§»U»». U m eaoh.-J. Green, 85,



Wanted. W An^S»^ W A wlthI!Pk"*°? C/> " good Upholsterer ; Dra P» to tike aaS_M____^_g ssssss WANTED, two good Brick Hand^ i^^hZTJL?e^l' opposlte WANTED, for~Ho* PlyisstET~s YY ANTED, a Reapectablo Lad for _^mnKto b,tsKt arL~ApplyGla3K0_^^ V^AJNTiiiU, a Boy about H to deliver "VXrANTBD, a Boy about 14 to attend to &!£%«««« "^tTANTED, an' active Lad to ride for V_alkor°Ceher:' 8C" *" th° tradc-APPIy T. \\f ANTED, (i Young Girl to assist in „ T 7 i hoyTOWork and mako herself ganorallr useful; references reqnired.-Apply firs Cox <_pper Ijorne-atreot, after aix p.m. TS7"ANTED, immodiatoly, a Girl accus- Barion, STAn'oflrce" 0^ y °ld' ng- ~ Apply Mr \\TANTED, a respectable younf; Girl to Annlr \S? v' xv ho"s°w <>Tk. Sleop at homo.- Aj)pjyJil£aY._^renJKarangahapoßoad. Y\7"ANTED, 3 or 4, ImproverlT^aTso M;^pJ^er??l^r_^c___^UrU^ ™* WANTED, at onco, 2 or 3 good Drosa a slakorß-, also Improvers and Apprentices Sr w Dfoeamnking.-Applj- Mrs Franklin at «ree? y Drapery Establishment, Hobson "^7"ANTED, Coat, Trousers, and Vest n J Ti, Mako. rß: work can be made at home or M, 35?&ff££; ZoalaDd T™»* op- WANTED, Girla from 15 up, to finish Hoalory Shlyts. &0.-Apply A. Clark & b™orolltfolo°ok °Otl H°9iOry D°Partlnont ■t^ANTED, a Tidy Girl to assist in aLi and rt.ind two ohildron. rma'^oninb 0". 88 *" Cr°mmCr Road' S™e * T^T"ANTED, a atronp Girl, about 16, for nr in K, neral "OUBBWork. - Apply at onoo to Ty"ANTED, Female Cook.—Apply Alex- T T andra Hotol. Ctiapel-street. W rANTED, a Cook.-Apply to Mr D. L. Murdoch, Prospeot, Mount St. John. Kpantn, botweon tho hours of 10 and 1, or after 5 oolock. 'ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland ... , . Registry. Several Generals and Young Glrla, to bo nieful (Town); neoded at onoe. \\T ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland .7 1?* 1"?. 1 Female Cooks 15s [to 20s; rea'ly good plaoea: urgent. \\TANTED, oxporienced Waiter, rirst- TT class wages; unmcumb-rod Married Couple, wife oxperioncod lav dreas, man gener ally ÜBOful flrat-closs plaoo : Houso and Parlour Maid. 12s ; Nuwomald. town : Cook-Laundress • Beveral Gonerals, Bmall families ; aix Glrla, as- Bist—Mrs Elsmore'a Iteglstry. Shortland-Btrect. W "ANTED, somebody to Adopt a Baby- Girl, fortnight old.-Apply at onco Star Ufllco. WANTED.by a! Young Lady, Roongage- Oflir nlcntia th 6 Bar.-Apply "A.8.," Stak W' ANTED, Employment by a single Man; middle age; oan milk and Is accustomed to horses; wages no object if a comfortaWo home: good references.—Address " J.J.,"Btar Office. WANTED, Employment for trust worthy Barman, references, four year?; also, good Man and Woman Cook ; Man Cook, country hotel, well rocommendod. — Mrß Elsmnre'a. W ANTED, by Married Couplo, Board and Rcsldenco in Private Family; both at business through tho day.—Apply Permanent Stak Offloo. WANTED, by a young Lady engaged during the day, a Furnished Bedroom in a qulot family, whero there are no other Iodgor8: with or without board.—Addroas A.8., Star Olllce. W ANTED, for permanency, by quiot couplo. with ono child Furnixhett Bod end Bittin«-rooma, with Board. — Terms to Quiet, tT>R Office. W "ANTED, 1 or 2 respectable Young Men to Lodgo only, in private family; (is per week, including washing.—Apply Star Ofllce. WANTED, two Kospcctablo Boarders, private family, bath aod piano ; terraa 18a: three lninutos' wulk from Quoon-atroot Addreaa at Star Ofllce. WANTED, Two Gontlemon Boarders or Married C-uplo; large rooms, bath; flvo minutes from Quoenatreet. Terms vory nJodcrate.-Granvillo House, Cooketreot, third house from Hobson-atreot. W "ANTED, an Invalid's Chair, in good condition.—Apply, at onco, Box 128, Poßt-oflico. WANTED, Buyers for Fresh and Clottrd Cream daily.—Apply Auckland Dairy Company. ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Silk Mantles, 10* to lOCb, Just opened. Re markable value.—Alex. Browne, Junction Quoon and Pro; streete. late W. a»d J. Beehan. WANTED TO LET, Large Bedroom, suitable for two friends; also, Singlo Bedroom.—Mrs Guildford, lower Union-street, near Giles, Butcher, Freeman's Bay. WANTED to Lot, an ImpiOTing Lease, or sell on easy terms, i acres land and houao of 6 rooms near Auckland.—Address " House, Land," Btar Offlcs. W ANTED to Sell or Loaso, on easy terms, a Proporty at tho Bay of Islands, consisting of Bouses, Sheds. &o.: good orchard; doop water frontage ; suitable for gardening or marine residence; will take town property In exchange. Boats, Nets, and Cattloat valuation —For particulars, app'y to J. T. Mlddlebrook, Opna. Bay ot Islands. WANTED, 500 People to Buy a Bundle of Rakino Smoked Fish To-morrow, and aoe that you buy from the Raklno boat. WANTED, Twenty Starlings.—Apply at onoe, J. Walker, City Markeu WANTED, Purchaser for a Good Staunch Horso; also. Spring Cart and Harness, suitable for express work.—Apply G. Boyd, Newton Pottery. ANTED to Purchase or Leaso, with a purchasing clause, a small farm wl'hln 20 to 30 miles of Auckland, must be cheap, and easy terms, or would exchange (or City property.—Send full particulars to Peters, Stab Ofllce. "ANTED, Immediately, Purchasers of ■Vasos. Lnstrss, Dtanor or Tea Bete China. Glass, Wlnoß, Tumblers. Dishes, Sngara 3roamß, Batter or Fancy Glass to see Goodnon's London Arcade Stock. ANTED, Purchasers of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Stationery, Cutlery, Electroplate, Fanoy Goods, Toys, UoDs, Games, and the Novelties found In Goodson's London Arcade. . WANTEP, to Parents and Guardians, Fit your Boys with Suits from Brown's Sale of Heehan's Bock; Great Bargains; Bults' from 33 6d to 30j.- Jnnotlon Queen and Grey-st. W ANTED, Tradesmen and Others to Inspect His Lordship's Larder, Upper Queen-strcot, Doforo going elsewhere; terms, 16b per woek; all meals 9d; every comfort, with good bath-room. ANTED those who require Calicoes, Sheeting, Tabling, Counterpanes, Curtains, or anything In the furnishing lino, to visit Alexander Browno's. Sweeping reductions all round.—Late Beehan's, Junotlon Qneen and Grey-streets. , WANTED, Now Arrivals to inspect the Varied Stook of Chira, Glass, and Earthenware, at Wilson's. 267. Queen-streejj Unequalled value in Broakfa»t Services, Tea Sets/Dinner Services, and Toilet Ware.-Note tho iddroßß : Wilson's, 267, Queen-street, oppo site Tuttle's Photographio Booniß. WANTED SKlN"—Tennis Rackets. La'ge assortment of new shapes.— Charles Kelcey and Co.. 120, Queen-street, WANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Cardß. Kelsey's New Cards Bhould be seen early.-Cfcarles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-street. . —— ■.-. TITANTED SEEN-Tho new Goods, ci W Kalkoura, in Goodson's Queen-street Window. Sterling Silver JeweUory, Kleotro olated-Crueta, Cutlory, Sao., and 110 varieties of Po(*et_tnl___ \XT ANTED SEEN—Christmas Carde-- W Kelsey's now Christmas Cards are, If possible, even more boantlful than those of . tot year. Shown In separate room. Should be seen eldy_____rle__^_roy____C_________n____ TXT ANTED SEEN—The New Square W Shape Dinner Services, the moattasteral Tea Sets, and the cheapest Breakfast Services in Auckland; at Wilson's. 267. Qneen-streer. Vl7 ANTED KNOWN.—For Sale, cheap, VV a Box Mangle.-Apply Hamer and Co., AnnHnncers. Karangahape Koad. . W~ ANTED KNOWN.-Wall Papers, to clear stook, from 3d per roll, at Twite's, Karangahape Road. A few dayß only. WANTED KNOWN—Gift and Toy B oka at English Published Prices at Xmas Card Bazaar. M, Qneen Btreer. WANTED KNOWN.—AIex. Browne is Belling Beehan's Stook of General Drapery 60 per cent, under Bngllsh ooat.-Junc tlon Queen and Grey-streets. . . WANTED KNOWN, that |Horaea and Buggies are for Hire, and that prices are reduced to lowest current rates.-^awin Harvie, Upper Symonds-straet. . TX7ANTED KNOWN-The Eclipse W Bale is now on at Goodspn'fl London Arcade;call and inßpeot; you wOl save from 25 to SO per cent, by purchasing your Christmas Gifts there, and have the largest Btook mtown to select from.



\X7ANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans wiJto. ih aranK. a£ ape Roa^i'» now Charing his an Ji wf tock ot Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes at a conßlderable reduction. T\7"ANTED KNOWN, Carriage and __V Buggy ropairs o! all kinda chcutfyand gyZj^r_ by Kdwta 1Ia"'i0- Jn™ Xtr ANTED ICNOVYN-In Jowellerv, Kelaor^and^im Queon-Btroot. W' ANTED KWOWN-That the cheapest m, >i. Chi "*' the cheapest Earthenware ana tho cheapest Glbsb aru to be had at Wilsim's 267, Qqyn-atreet. A visit Will prove thisr""" WANTED KNOWN.-fhat theltul. Bian Tea Ricking Cunpanv s Teas arc tho purest nnd moat ocommiical Teas in the nmrJjct^Afik your grocor for thorn. Wp ANTED KNOWN-IS Jewellery, , ~,i . i ls-,? 1887 and °°' Btul k0B P onl y real gold aud real silyer-no Imitations on tho promlsos, \\7"ANT¥d~ KNOWN. - Buy your vU< % noked Fisll 'rom tho Hakino Island Jlahiiiß Boats, at wholesale prlcos. near the rfeyTO g&2?UR& DAY3 HURaDAYd- ™- YY ANTED KNOWN-Goodaon'B Lon- T T don Arcade oontafcas the largest and ohoapest Stook of Fanoy Gooda and useful Articles In the Colony. Trade motto. " Small profits and quick returna." WANTKD" KNOWN - Thousands of Fresh Bargaina at Dampler's New thops In Viotoria-street, mostly euitablo for Christmas Presents; also, lots ot Frosm Muaio for Piano or Violin, &o. Particulars aa soon na possible. W~ ANTED "KNOWN -TaTslms White Shirts, 2a ltd; Btraw Hata, from IJd; Good Tweed Trousors, 4a Ud, all sizes; stout Cottonßhlrt*. laCd, double back. -Alexander Brown, junction Queen and Groy streets (late VV. and J. Boflhan). \\7"ANTED KNOWN-That iT~y7u T T roquiroa roallygood Silver Watch, or any orticlo of Sliver or Gold Jewellory (war rantodl, either for porsonal wear or for a Christ mas Proaont. the placo to obtain it good and choap is Goodson'B London Arcade WfANTED KNOWN — Job Lot of IT Buttons 2 Cardß ono pnnuy. Job Corsets. Job Pinafore, Job Ijaccs, Job Millinery, Parasols and Umbrellas, half the nmrkot price. —Alexander Browne, late W. and J, Beehan, Junction Queen and Grey-streets. YXTANTED KNOWN-That'Tloxander T T Browno'a Salo of W. and J. Beehan's Stook la now on. Soudan Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Canvas Cloth. Nun's Veiling, Cashmeres: all 50 per cent, under English cost. Dressmaking on emlaea. WANTED KNOWN.—To bo disposed of, K0 dozen Ladies and Girls' Hose, all coloured to Is, all worth 2a por pair. Balance of Bochan's Glovos, quartor the usual price.—A. Browne, late Beohan Bros., juuotion Queen and Grßy-Btreota. ANTED Known—Tho cheapest place in Auckland Oily or Suburbs to pur chase your Christmaß Presenta and New Year's ilfts is tho Birmingham Arcado, Queen Btroot lato Coupland'a 8toro), whero an Insolvent a tock of Fanoy Gooda is botng offored at one-half ;lie prlco paid In ordinary Fancy Gooda Shop 3, Call and Inspect; you will be well repaid. WANTED Known—The opportuuiFyof obtaining somo of the greatest Bargains ever offured tho puhllo will aoon be over, this ]o!ng tho last month of the Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcado. Call and inspect; you will be well repaid, it bolng a raro opportunity tor obtaining sojBC choap Chxißtmas Presents. WANTED KNOWN-Fo7Sale7great bargain), Butcher's Business, situated n leading suburb, rapidly increasing popula tion ; moat unusual chance for scouring going o ncern; largo frophold aeotion. shop, 6 roomed louse, and outbuildings, complete. Sole reason tor Rolling, ill-health of proprietor. Terms particularly easy.—G. Couzens, Queen-streak VX7ANTED KNOWN—That Munro and TT Milllgan respectfully nquost their Customers and intending Patrons to favour them with their Ordera for Tailoring for the coming holidays aa soon aa possible, as a heavy nflux of orders a woek or two provioua to . Christmas last yoar compelled thorn reluctantly to docllno many, whioh. If glvon earlier, they would have been able to execute and have prevented disappointment. WANTED KNOWN-For Christmas Presents In Watches, Clocks, Sterling Sold find Silver Jowollory. you cannot do better han inspect the aplondld Stock displayed in tho window of the Birmingham Arcado, aud pur chaEO, according to your taato, at prices much below the usual {run in Queon-stroet Every article la warranted, and exchanged it not approved. W "ANTED"KNOWN—In additfolTto tho ordinary stock of Toys. Dolls, &c, at tho Birmingham Arcade, the proprietor has just opened a splendid assortment of entirely New Goods, Some really novel and amusing and marvellously cheap. Christina* aud New Year Cards are cheaper here than any place in Auckland. W "ANTED to Sell, Lovel Allotments at North Shore, close to Tram-line, 30a per foot; House and Grounds at Northcotc, £150; S roomed Cottages at Mount Eden from £25". 7.^ acres at llirkenhead, £31", very Eusy Terms J Splendid Property in Karnngahape Roud: Allotmont and Good House in Vinccnt-st-cet, cheup: 10 Acres four miles from Birkenhcad, on Alain Hoad. for £200 -Apply Fowlor and Wil kinson, Exchange Chambers, lturham-Btroet East. WANTED KNOWN-That K. Tudo hopo lma just opened a small consign ment of tho "Patot't Wentaein Gas Lame," tbe best thing avor inventod for Drapers. Jewellers, and Everybody's Windows or Halls whore a brilliant light is required. These Lamps are .ick> owledgod to bo tho mont economical, as well as the most beautiful, thing in gas Imps ever offurod to the Public of Auckland, and as tho light is enclosed In glass, thero is no danger of goods catching tire when lighting. One of those Lamps will bo lit for inspootion on Satur day Night Note the address: Welloaloy-stroet, oppoß.te Opera Home. WANTED KNOWN.-Boots ! Boots I Boots! - Something A Rtoundlng t - Men B Light Watortights, 6a lid; some large Bizes in Men s Elastic Sidns, 5a Gd : Mon's Derby Shoos, 8s 6d; superior ditto, 10a 6d (own makn); Ladies Kid Button Boots, High L g. 7a 6d; Ladies' Prnnol'a Buttoning Boots, 6b 6d ; splondid value in Prunolla Klastio SHoe. is Od; Hiah Heels fniperior ditto, no toooaps. or Qd; superior ditto. Cs 6d and 7b W (Plolook'e). 'n Evening nnd Danolng Sho^s wo bowt Now Xouland. Tho handsome Ono-bar Shoe, with bowß and two buckles, for 3a lid ; superior ditto, Sa 6d, 6s or 7s Gd ; a splendid Ladles' Walking Shoo, kid, at 5s 6d, and 6s ltd (Oxford). An acknowledged faot, thav we have thn (rre»te6t variety of In fanta' and Children's Boots and Shoos in Auck land. Infanta" Strap Shoes, In 3d per pair; la 6d 2s, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, Ss 3d, and 3) 6d. with open bars, etc., etc. A nloo Button Shoe, kid bacn. patent vamp, 4t06, Si 6d; Children's High Leg Prunella, la; a grand line In Girls' High Leg K. 81dm, kid back, patent ramp, 11 to 1, 4s lid; Lodlos' Imitation Kid 31ippon>. 2*; White Can vob ditto, 2s: Carpet ditto, 2a lid; Imitation Kid Klastio Sides. 3% 6d; Real Kid ditto. 4s M to 5s ad ; snDorlor do.. 6s M to 12s 6d (Pollock's); Roal Glove-kid Derby Walking Shoes, light, 10j 6d; Otto Hortz ditto, Ha 6d. Spaoe will not pormit us giving more partloule.ni. Please examine the Window whon passing and judge for yourself, at Dampieb's Boot Shop, Victona street. TTT A N T B D KNOWN. For Hate, Shlits, Collars, Ties, Soarfs, Braces, Bolts, ttc. try A. LOVKTT. WellesleT-strflet. WANTED, Newcomers and parties Furnishing to visit BOYL4.N AND TANFIEM) before purohasing their Obockbbv and China eleewhere. Their stook is so well known as being the most varied, best, and CHEArKBT in the colony as to render pnfflng advertisements unnecessary. — Addrefl9 174 Qucon-atre»*. -ry ANTED KNOWN. ABRIVKD-The NKW STOOK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's. Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Bhlrts, Tiee, UmbroUae, Hats (In Straw and Felt), tea, and every description of Hosiery and Unrtorwear. Speofal Unok Boyß' Ohe.p^g.l,^ KarangabApo Rood. "Vy ANTED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, VICTORIA-ST. KABT, Has lust opened NBW TWBKDB from the fol lowing Markets:-West of England, Scotch, MoßgWl, Oamaru, French, and German; the choicest thlngß in Fancy Twoods and Coatings thateveroameto Auckland. Over2oo patterns to ohooae from, at prices ranging as follows:— AGood SUIT for 60s Od, uaual £3 10s 6d :: •• ;: M :: SiSSt TnOUBEBS , l|6d. £0 18B6d " ~ 2lsod, „ £1 fisOd „ „ 22s 6d, „ fil Tsßd The Question Is repeatedly asked, "How can yon sell real Twoedß at such pnceal" My answer Is that I purohase direct from manufao turorp, pay a Bmoll rent, and do my own outting. In thta way I save fully 25 por cent., the full benefit of which I give to my customers. N.B. - My system of Cutting is in Itself a novelty, allowing me to remedy those delects caused by the shoulders being Bomewnat round, whilo to gentlomen poaseß™K.a.™)d«H; good figure I can guarantee a perteot fit; making _£_&" admiration of their friends and the envy of thoi rivals. j. h. dTlton, City Tailoring gßtabllshfflent. Victoritt-Bt. East. yjr- ANTED KNOW N \ WOOLLAMS &~Co7'S 13s 6d Trousers are the Cheapest and Beat. A WOOLLAMS & CO.'S 63s Colonial A' Tweed Saits made to Moasure in 6 hours, A WOOLLAMS & CO. are now Offering A. ""uuun Greater Inducements than ever to Caßh Customers. A WOOLLAMS & CO. stand Unrivalled a., ti w^^« Jor the production of Clothing of High Class Style and Finish. A, WOOLLAMS & O*£ "»£*&' and Fancy Tweed Trousora for 70s. A. WOOLLAMS & CO^ha c ye o tbe t Largest Englieh ana Colonial Tweeds and Worsteds of any other House in the trade. _. WOOLLAMS ft GO._ e Comfort inWe*, Finish, are our Cele brated Guinea Trousers, A.WOOUAMBfcOO.gmoa-Jt-J"; the Style and Quality of their Garments to give their Customers Satisfaction. BTDENHAM HOUSE, FOOT Of GMX-BTBSBI



WANTED TO LEASE, with purchas ing clause, 6-roomed Houbb, and 2 or more acres grazing land; not more than 4 miles out.- AddreßS, " L," Stah Omco. WANTED, an Unfurnished Room, near Lower Queen Btreot; with use of kitc hen ; must be respectable.—1' Constant," Stab Ofllco. "IX7-ANTED, Tailors and~TailoressosT— „'.' Apply to M. J. Purcell. Talor, Lower Hobson-street, WANTED, Tenders for Painting, &c, at the old Coaoiopolitan Hotel.—Apply on the job at once; WANTED, a Country Man ; one who understands ploughing. — Apply to R. Scarborough. Applo Kurm, Kaat Tamaki. VIJILL Mrs Lars M. Laraen please call » at ntfloe of Mutual Life Awmrance of Victoria, 128 and 130, Queon at. WANTED, 0. Girl about 16 to mind four children and make herßolf usoful; references required.—Apply at Tier's Shop, S J monda-etreet. W ANTED, at once, a Canvasser, of good addrcßH, on salary. -Apply in first instance to R. King. la. Box 176, Post-oflloc. W "ANTED, by 0 Gentlemen (friends), Board and Residence, close to Queen- Btroet; Bingle rooms.-Reply, with fullest par tioulars aa to terms, &c, to Box 30 Poßt-olUce. \\T ANTED, a Boy to drive a pony and TT apring cart.-Apply R. Row, Grocer Victoria-street. ANTED, Smart Man with £30 cash ; rare chance; easy occupation.—Apply H.Kramer ard Co.. 177, Queon-Btreot, oppoaito T. and S. Morrin and Co. WANTE D, General Servants for Graf ton Road and Mount Edon; also. Nurse maids.—Mrs Jack's Keglatry. Mt, Edon Roart. W "ANTED, Purchasers for "Land to be sold noxt Tuesday, 15th inßtnnt, at J. R, Randorßon's Auction Mart. WANTED, a Boy about 11, to loam to milk and generally uacful, for Port Albert-Apply Mrs Rawlings, Pino Cottage, Wollesloy street West. WANTED, 2 or 3 Unfurnished Rooms for niarriofl couple, without children, KyborPaes Mount Ertun, or Kocky Nook dis trict*, liont must bo low.—Droßauiukcr, Stab Office. WAKTED, Two Young Gentlemen ns Iloardßrs, in private family where no others aro ki'pt; terms, moderato : 5 mlnutot)' from (Juoen-a.rcol. — Apply Bolniont House, Nc.Uon -giri-ot (3id li.-.uso ptßl.3chool). WANTKD UNDKRSTOOD—In conso quenoe of expiration of leaßO, Great Reductions In tho Prloeß at Gtoodaon's London Arcado ore now made. You will ell'uot gr-mt saving by pnrohasintr there _ WANTED KNOWN.—Tho popular My Love Waltz will bo sold at Sixponco on Saturday Evening at Webbo's Muslo Rooms. ANTED KNOWN—Men's, Youth'e, and Children's Straw Hats reduced 50 per cont. Men's Straw Hats, ls 4d; Wldr-brlm Spockled Hitn.^s —J. Gr3en,Bo, Vlotoria-streot. WANTED KNOWN.-Rare opportu nity of obtaining a splondid Villa Bito at Remuora, on Tuesday noxt, at J. R. Rander- Bon'9 Auction Mart. ANTED KNOWN -50 assorted Pieces of Gond Music at 6d. Saturday Svonlng, 7 to 10. Webbo's Piano and Mublo Rooms. WANTED KNOWXr-Anyono can sco Easton'a P*tont Mop in uso beforo purchasing at Mona Viow, Karangahapoßoad. Price, 12a 6d. • _ WANTED KNOVVN-That Toys, direct from Germany, Dolls, direct from the Continent, and all goods euited for Christmas Presents aro obtainable at Goodson*s London Arcado in greater variety than at any othor plnco in Auckland; the prices are euch as will sul' everybody. Christmas and Now Year's Cards are wonderfully cheap. VT7 ANTED KNOWN—In consequence Ti of liflase expiring, and having lets space for display in our new promises, we have roßolved to glvoup keeping Imitation Jewellery, and hence tho Urgo stook wo hold will be raid offduring tho KclTp*e Sale atony prlco. to olfcot a cloaranco; tho Abyaainian Art Jewellery is equal in appcaranoo to Colonial gold.—Good aon'B London Arcade. WANTED KNOWN-Advico Gratis to persons Buffering from Hhouinatiam, Fclntica, Lumbago. NouralslA, Gout, Asthma, Contraction of tho Muscles, Paralysis. Deafnoss, Afl'ections of tho Eye, Spinal Complaints, and Bkln Diseases. Cures quiokly offocted by con sulting Mr Wooding, High-street Soventy-fivp por cent, of persons treated have boen cured by outward application. Consultation free.—Mr Wooding has quite ourod mo of rhumatlem in my leg aud ankle and contraction of th» muscles of the foot, caused by a broken leg. I suffered great pain for threo years, but In 11 vo applications I am froo from pain and can walk quito well.—Alfred Williams, Wellington-street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN-Now Mueie 1 Music ! Music ! I am happy to inform tho publio that tho Now Mueio has at laßt arrivod. and c>nalst3 of some of tho boat kno«n and most Popular Bong», all at (id each. Also, Diamond Muaic Bookß, 6d (wtll asoorted); C. Zerny's 101 Exercises, 1«; Honrv'a celebrated Pianoforte Tutora, 2s-which I will guarantoo lire the mine aa aro Bold in Quoen-strnot at os, or will forfeit £1; also, a few Book for Violin, including Spohr's fchool for the Violin (hand somely bound), 13a. N.B.—A Lot of Jlusio slißhtly coiled. Id and 3d each.—At Dampior's Handsome New Bhop, Victoria-atroct, near Duinpier'B B^ot^hoP; ry A N~T ED KNOW N, * * That goods for tho prpacnt Boaaon mtiy Do had at the Nowton Pottery, Auckland, viz.. Spirit Jara, froii Half to Kivo Gallons; Fruit and Jams Jnra. an endless variety to choiwe from; alsi, Kilters nnd Buttor Coolora, various blzos; Tory hondaome small Water Cooling Fountains, adapted for lh" immersion of Boda or lemonade bottloa, which koopß tbe drink cool in tho warmost weather. The above Goods will brtaold at a great reduction in price so as to clear ont tho stock. Alco. a stock of lirst-clivs Fire Brink and Tiles, and othor goods too numerous to mention. GEORGE BOYD. NEWTON POTTERY. WANTED SEEN,—One of Dampier'B nnw Shopi in Viotoria-atrcol, which contains tho following fresh varieties :-Go,.d- Bizo Wax Dolls, with hair, 2d ; Dressed Wax Doll?, with hair. Id; Largo Wood Dolls. Id ; China Dolls and Indostructiblo I'olls, 6d ; Large China Dolls, 9d ; L"»rgo Wax Dolls, with hair, ls; very lnrjro and highest price Wax Dolla, 2a : largo Boxes of Paints, id ; good-Blzo Humming Tors, 2d ; Ti dozen Steam Engines, 2d oach ; 12 dozen Horsos and Cnrrlancß, 44; 86 dozon Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kitchen Bete, 6d ; Black Puzz'es (mako 6 pictures),9d por box; hanrtsomo Indiarubber Balls, fid; very large handsome China Mnga, 6d; large Boxes of Skittle*, ls : Knnoyßoibs,ed each; Work Boxes, 2s; Wrt ing Doßks. 2s; White Nocklots, 2d; Largo 2 florae Tramcara, 1b ; an Immense lot of Chirm Doga, 2d; 24 do/. China Va<es, 2d; Braoolets, !rt each; Gents' Gilt Stud Suites, 9d tbo suttel; also, lots of bargains in Books, suitablo for Chrißtmaa presents, and the following :- Framed Picture, 1b 3d ; Large do., ia Gd ; Flat Hooks, 2d: Handsome Brackota, 9d each; Wire Spongo Baskets, Bi ; Handaonnn Bread Baskets, 3a, <d, and Sd : 15 dozen Good Useful Hammors, 2d oach ; Yankee Egg Beaten, b'd euoh; nlco lino of FeediiiK Bottles, 6d; Grand Buttor Knlvos, Is 3d : Usof ul Bteels, 6d each; 21 dozen Handsomo Photo Frames, 2d, or 4 for Cd; Thermometers. 9d eaoh ;&c, &o.—At Dampior's Now Shop, Viotoria-streot (near to Dampior's Boot Shop). DRAPERY— Wanted, by a respectable Yonng Man, a Situation as Salesman In tho Manchester or Fancy Departmonts (Mnn cV ster Droforrod); good roferonoes.—Addrosß O.H.R, Melroee, North chore. EXKPCISE and ajudicloua nae of Wolfk'h Schnaits will Keep you in tho best of health. IT~CAN'T BE BEATEN—Curo Clavo (MarshMl'B). Tho only Remody that will in one week take evory Corn off your feet. Its sale la the largeat of any Patent Medicine in New Zealand. Marshall, Bole Proprietor. Is Gd, at all Chemists PARTNER Wanted in an Old-estab lished Manufacturing Business in Wel lington. Capital £1,000. —Apply O. A. Deacon & Co., Wellington. TO RUNNER BOYS. — Wanted, 25 Lads to run tho " Watchman." — Call sharp Office, Compton's Buildings, Qaeon-streot Wharf; good wages given. p WAITER.— A Young Man of Homeand colonial oxperlenoe wants a Situation as above in a flret-olass hotel or olub ;llrst-claßß references.—Apply X.Y., Stab Office. To Let TO LET, tho 2-storied Warehouse, 21, KUlott-Btreet. Koy at Rao's, next door. TO LET, Two Large Rooms, suitable for Factory in Upper Pitt-street.—Jas. DavlOß, Ironmonger (top of Queen-street). TO LET, 4-roomod and 6-roomed Houses near Queen-st. Low rent. —J. Williams, Vlctoria-st. ITnO LET, Four-roomed House in Lee- X street, fifth house from Brigton Road.— Apply to R. Adllngton, Grey-strcef, Brighton. T~O LET, 2 Front Rooms in Victoria streot West, 6s 6d per weok.-Apply to Mrs Hamilton, opposite Oxford Hotel. TO LET, East-street, Newton, Four roomed Houso; oity water, oven, oup boards, &c. j rent. 10s6d—Apply G. A. Forbes. TO LET, in Franklin Road (top end), a large Flvo roomed House; gas, city water.—Apply nsxt door, Mr Johnston. TO LET, Norfolk House, Ponsonby Kd. Gas and water, every convenience.—Apply R. Gordon, rear of Savings Bank^SurreyHulß^ TTLETftrWo new Shops and Dwelling houses, in Union-street-Apply to Edward Bartley, Arohltoot. . O LET, Baker's Premises in Baker street, including house, bake-house, and stable.—Apply B. Toaka and Co. O LET, tho two-storied House in Alten Road at proaont in occupation of the underaigned.—Apply to I. Alexander, Jeweller, TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage in Nelson strePt, opposite Baker-street.—Apply Mrs Boyd, or Mr Jr. G. Ewlngton. TT\O LET, new Corner Shop of 5 rooms, JL and ono new 5-roomed Cottage, close to Pnbllo Baths.—T. Harper, Canada-Btreet. O LET, a 5-Roomed House, Portland street, Parnell Rise, Parnoll.-Apply toH. Civil, Portland-atroet, Parnoll. TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage, with scul lery, in Clarence-street; city water; rent, 8a 6d.-App!y W. H. Mahony, care of Mr Eagle ton. WUlow-Btreet. , nno LET, in Hobson-atreet, a Shop, with X fittings, and 5 rooms; also, a Bakehouse, together or separately.—H. J. Riordafl, Hobaon street. TO LET, in Dedwood Terrace, Ponsonby, nice Hoiifju, seven roonw, with bath and scullery, gas and water.—Apply W. Hongh, Jervols Road O LET, in George-street, Ponsonby, a l-roomed detaohed Cottage, with back soillion. Water laid on,— Apply W. Sullivan College Road,



TO LET, a new 4-roomed Cottage off Grey-street; ront, 8s (Id.—J. M, Lennox, - Estate Agent. TO LET, new 6-roomed Houses in Hob sonstroot; rent, llg; aleo, 4-rcomed Cot • tai?o; ront, 8j; every convenience.—Mr Foley, Grocer, Hobaon-Btreet. TO LET, good 6-roomed House, 10s 6d ; also, 5 ditto, 8s 6d; 15 minutea' walk from Uppor Queen-atroot. —CodrinKton-Btreot. oil Groat North Road. Inquire 3rd boilae left Bide. TO LET, 7-rootned House in Uppor Queen a'roet, near District School; ga* and war-er laid on.—Apply to Wm, Jaimeson, Undertaker, Wcllcsley-Mreet Enßt. TO LET, Georgostreet, Ponsonby, near Sufl'iilk Hotel, a iroomed Houao ; water laid on; verandah, baolcnndfront.—Apply VV. Bawn, Wttt-siroet, Newton. fipo LET, in Queen-Btreot, a Seven i. roomorl House; K*a. water, bath, and flvcry convpuitmce. — Apply Thos, Belcher, Qu eon-street. TO LET, a very convenient GRoomed House. Wocd-Btxcet, Ponsonby; a!so, one of 3 Rooniß, College Road; rent moilorate.— Apply V. Nlchtingale, C llogo Road. TO LET, three large and commodioua Stores, with well-llßhted basement, lately erected in Commerce-street.—Jpply Brown, Barrott and Co., Elliott street, Auckland. TO LET, with immediato possession, Cliffon Houao. Groy-Btroot; rent low.— Apply Alfred Cox. Estate Agent. Coombes's Arcado, Quoen-street ffiO LET, a comfortable Cottage of 7 I Rooms, Victoria-street; ront 11b.—Apply to A. Robinson, Fishmonger, Vlotoria-streot WO6t. TO LET, 2 convenient Cottages of 4 rooms and scullery, near St. Matthew's Church.—Apply to W. Brlnßden, Painter, Hob aon-Btreot. TO LET, Newmarkot, main thorough faro, small Houso and Shop, togothor wth Rood Dressmnkine: liuainesa. capiible of con sldorablo extension, — Apply Wm. Dlnnison, Agont, Nowmarket. TO LET, the Shops in Hobaon-streot, and Dwelling Honsos, Cook-street (Falon'B Ruildings), roplete with evory modern con vonlence.—Apply Thomas 11. White, Architect, A.M,P. Offlcoß. Queen-street TO LET, Now Villa Residence on North Head, Dovonport; bathroom and every convenience—For teTaH. apply Ja?. Slator, Architect. C'nada BuildinKß. or Mr J. 11. Gas coy no, Vauxhall Koail, Dovonport TO LET, a beautifully Finished Six roomed Houso in Ponnonby; bath, gas, and water laid on, and every convenience; very ow rent to a permanent tenant,—Apply Stab Olllco TO LET, a now Cottage of 4 rooms and scullery oIF Grey-street; register gratf a, ovon in kitchen, and water laid on; rent, Us, Also, a 3-roomcd Cottaeo off Vincent-street; ront, 8s per week.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. TO LET, largo Houbb of 17 rooms, most suitable for a boarding-house; largo dining room, butli room, gas and water laid on ; situation, corner of Hobßon-Btrcot and Cook-st. —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and HBtate Agents, SchorfTa Buildings, Fort atrcot. TO LET, Boarding Houeo in Karanga hano Road, containing 13 rooms, and 2 de tachod, fitted up as a washhousoand bathroom, bob stovo, water laid on. Tho Houeo is in good order throughout. Torma: Rent 30a ; a special reduction of 10s por week for the (irßt throe montliß to a permanent tenant-Apply to J. II Witheford. BhorUand-»treot T7IURNISHED Room at North Shore, t 8 minutOB1 rfalk from wharf, in privato family. No children; portliJ board if neces sary. Tortiia inodorato.-T.D R,, Btak Offlco. For Sale FOR SALE, a light Spring Trap, eecond hand, cheap.—J.-Youne, Shortland-at. FOR SALE or to Lot, 9 rooms and bath room.—Apply H. K. Rogers, Lincoln-Bt. FOR SALE, an Iron Woigh Bridge (cheap).—Apply to A. Dunwoodie. Ono hnnga. 17TOR SALE, a quiot Donkey, suitable for • children.—Apply B. Versfoolt, 82, Grcy atrcot. FOR SALE, tho Russian Tea Packing Company's Puro Teas, at ovory respoot abln grocery ahop and store in the colony. 171 OR SALE, two Horses, suitablo for } heavy oxorcss work.—Apply Hedley'a Shooirg Forgo, Upper Pitt-streot. ITIOR SALE, a quiet Horao, saddle or ? harnoss ; suitable tor a lady.—A. Taylor, Grocer, Kitrangahape Road. FOii"S ALE, Hotel; weekly takings, £bO j long loaso; rent low; easy terms.—Grant and Coeko, 75, Quoon-Btrcot. FOR SALE, Several Nice Cheap Farms, improved and unimproved, from 10 to 1,003 acros.—Grant and Cooko, 75, Quoon-Btrcct. FOR SALK, Allotments from a quarter of an aero upwards: good 1-roomed Cot- UiKOB and gurdonß; alao, Country Lands, cheap, —A. Benthain, Avondale. 17IOR SALE, in Dovonport, large Allot _ iuout, situato cloao to wh*uf.. church, and school; volcanic soil; pretty view—Apply to T. LoiKh White. SoherirßßuililinKs. Fort-3t. "l'jiOß SALE, Piano by Bord, nearly now, J] cost £2s, price £26: a bargain ; owuor 0 .mpcllrd tv sell,—Dickeußon, Upper Nelson streot end. I~iV»R SALE, Good Corner AlTiitmeutT 70 1 x 70, lurge stable thorcon, close to Threo Lumps, Ponsunby; £1 per foot; oasytorms,— Apply this Ofllco^ (Tlbß SALIO, choap, 3 new Pair-wheel X? Dogcarts, ono Second-hand Brougham, nearly nuw; one secondhand Dogcart Buggy ; also, light Exprcaa Cart-W. and E. Basten, Coachbnildera, Wnkeflold-Btrcot. FOR SALE, tho Furniture of an eleven roomed boarding-house, with Harmonium, Piano, Cooking Stovo, otc. To bo Bold a bar gain. Ownor loaviiiK on account of ill-health. Price £100—Apply STAK OtHoe. J~T!OR POSITIVE SALE—Two nico little . Islands; ono of 50 aoros: the other, 100 acres Unit olnß3 land nosr to Walhoko. Steamers paBB two or threo times daily ; price low.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, 8. Queen-Btreet™ IjlOR SALE, Cheap, tho Leaeo of a first -7 class Commercial Hotel in country town ship ; terms ea?y; present proprietor retiring from buainofrs.—For full particulars apply to J. IC. Garthon Boworn, Hatol Broker, Wellington. OR SALE, a bargain, Family Residence of 9 Roorao, conveniently and healthily situated, and ronleto with ovory convenience ; "1 mlnutoe1 from Queon-atreot Price, £530. Only £50 oash roiulrud. Very euitable for boarding houso.—Apply to C. Williamson, Land Agent. High-Btrect. 171 OR SALE, 50 acres of excellent Land, ' situated about a quarter of a milo from Tauk»n Railway Station. There are lor 5 acros of bush, and it la partly bounded by a river. This little Farm would make a pretty homo ptoad, and will bo sold cheap —For terms apply Robert Gordon, closo to Savings Bank, Surrey HIU«. Auckland. FOR SALE, a Butchor's Bußinoss in a flrßtclasa and densely populated locality, oloso to town. Tho premises consist of a really good shop at ddwelling, stablos, cartshods, &c, &o.; lease about four years to run; rent low. Satisfactory ronaona given for nclling. Intend ing purohaßers will bo Buppliod with full par ticulars on application to A. O. Carter, Butcher, Wellosley-fltreet, Auckland, FOR BALE, in Queen - street, noarly opposite the Town Hall site, a Corner Allotment, 10 feet by 60 feot. or thereabout. Thlß is the first unocoupied oorner lot from tho Wharf, it Is well drained, and affords a good opportunity of securing an excellentposlllon for warehouao, faotory, or business.—For partiou lars apply to R. Nieholls, Oven, Stove, Rango, and Boiler Factory, 326. Qneen-atreet. FOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and Buggies (13 in number), now and second hand, with and without hoods and oxtenslon tops, including Waggonettes, Ladles' Phcotons, Vfotoria Phmtons, Pony Phrotons, Double and Single Buggies, Queen's Pbrolons, and a light, ologant. Family Carriage with oxtonslon, top find Bide curtains, polo and Bhafte. brake, lamps, &c. Prices from £3* to £110.—Edwin Harvio, Uppor Symonda-street. FOR SALE, the Lease, Goodwill, Fix tures and Working Plant of a Bakory and Grooory Bnsincss, with a Restaurant attached, now In splondid working order, with ovory oonvonienoo for conducting a largo buslnoßß In all the aforesaid branchoß. Locality un rivallod. A good paying trade now being done; fullest investigation courted, and principals only dealt with.-For furthor particulars, apply to A. H. Nathan. . FOR SALE, 2 Iron Tanks, 400 gallons, £3 10s each; 1 Good Hand Cart, £1 10s; 1 of D. Chamber's Knitting Machines, new, cost £7 10s (was bought for a parallzed girl who could not übo it), and now offers it for £6; 1 Mangle, nearly new, large size, £110«; 1 Maize Crusher in good order. Also, any quantity of the Very Beat Cooking Ranges, Colonial Ovens, Grates, Portable Boilers on hand or made to order. Repairs dono.-R. NICHOLLS, 328, Qncen-street. FOR SALE, Albert Avenue, Mt Eden, only 2 minute's from 'bus, a First-clasa, New, and Substantially Built Bay Vill» Kesi donce of 6 rooms, large and lofty, vonot'an blinds, poles and rings, linoleum in hall (which Is 6 feet wide), cupboards in evory room, first olass paper, in fact'every possible convenience; new range, register grates, water laid in houso and sink; allotment, 66x126; concrete pa>hß baok, front, and aides, white picket fence; tho ground is In full crop, free from stones, and commanding tho flneat views in the Mt. Eden district. Price only £560. Torms easy.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Houao and Land Agent. (1671) TTIOR SALETTo Let, or Exchange, or to -^- be Let with purchasing clause, an elght roomed House, off Wellington-street. Will be sold cheap (£IOO bolow cost). W be lot cheap (5a per week below last rental) exchanged for smaller house on oasy terms. Avply to WITHKFORD, Shortland-Btreet. "HI O B SALE, FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Ti-tree Bush, with Firat-claaß House of 8 rooms, out houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SLATOR, Architect, Canada Buildings, Auckland^ STRAW ilats Id e'achT Some of this lot was selling at 7b each.—Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. Special notice. FOR SALE, several of tho best Building Sites in or near Auckland. Situated in Gladstone and Clevoland Roadß. Parnoll. These lots will be Bold on any roaaonable Terms, and money will be advanced for Building if required. Apply to P. COMISKEY, . O|~ki~kYARD Reols ls P 6l dozen, all /w V " numbers, at the Auokland Co-opor. ative Drapery and Clothing Co,



FOR SALE, a Bargain ; the 3-ton yacht, Ethel May. A splendid boat for pleasure or working purposes; all gear complete.— Apply Thamo3 Carriage and Dray Factory; Victoria-street, Eaßt. A RTHUR-STREET, Ponsonby, 2 mm XX. utes' from tram, Handsome Villa Resi dence of 5 rooms, large and lofty verandah and balcony, gas and city water throughout, gas atoyp, two spacious .halls 8 foet wide, easterly aßpect, and commanding one of the llnest viewa of the harbour and city in this popular district, Nice wash-huußo with copper boiler laid in, &c, &o. "> hia property ia well worthy the attention of speculators and othors. To be solda bargain. Full particulars, on application to D. F. Evans. 1290 AUCTION SALES (town or country) conducted on beat terms for vendors. A low rate of commission, according to mutual aeroempnt. 5 ACRE 3 GRAND LIND, partly volcanic, about i mile= from British,' ana close to Railway Station, having lino gurry of blue stone; ex cellent creek runa through the pror/erty, st.cney bottom; w«U finished 12-roomed House of two B-ories, 3 double ctaitemeiß. 5 reuister gn-.tcs, good range, bath, water laid on: large cellar age ; wash-house, with copper boiler, stable and carriage houße; planted with choice trees. Price. £I,soo.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auc "fTRST-CLASS BEARDING HOUSE, New market, with furniture, goodwill, lease for livo years: to be sold a barnain ; accomortation fur 23 oarders; doing a splendia trade; tne stand is unequalled; the whole must be sold for £210, or lease and goodwill seperately. Lease may be inspected, and cards to view obtained from J. R. Handerson. Auotiouoer. TO LET, Suburbs, 5 Rooms, 11s; 7 Rooms, 108; 8 Rooms, 153. City: Choice Residence, 10s; 8 Rooms. 18s: 7 Rooms. 15s. Splendid FARM (with RaUway Station on tho estate), to be Exchanged for City or Suburban Proporty. No caah required, GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Sale, on easy terms. Romuora, 25s to 60s: Mount Albert, 30s to 50s; Surrey Hills, 80s; Takapuna Lake and Seaviews, £50 per aero and upwards. SHARES bought and sold to order. No inter ests to clash with cllcntß. A reasonable margin of credit allowed on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry store oloao to Quoon-atreet, aUd per ton per week. No ohargo for receiving and delivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good securi ties at ourront rates. LAND. Housos, Allotments, Businesses for fitiln n.ncl to loubo £<JUO.-Freehold Store (with Post-office). Dwell ing, ."tables (12 horsoa); refreshment and straw berry gardens, lyimd has frontage r,f over 400 fO''t, splendidly situated in popular mariuo nuburS a good business now being done; large pr spectivo value. Flrßt time offered.—Apply J. R. Kan.torson, Auctioneer. I have numerous other Propertios for sale lease, oi exobango in town and suburbs. Several Securities on hand for Sums of £200 to £100 at 8 and Oner cent J. R. RANDKRSON. Auctioneer, Mercantile Chambers, Queon-stroot. De JjACY & GrIBBON, 21, QUEKN-STREHT (Opposite Firth a Mili.l, HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, VALUATORS, ARCHITECTS, CrVTL ENGINEERS. ACCOUNTANTS, &o. AGENTS FOR. THK LOCALLY-MANU FACTURED STONE. MONEY TO LKND ON GOOD SECURITY, PILLS OF SALE, &o. INSURANCES AT LOWEST RATES. (Telephone No. 355.) h o R Sale. T 1 X A—NEWTON—Cottage of 3 JLj J_ Ov rooms and freehold allotment. T7IARMS— A few choice Farrai to be sold JJ very cheap. Dairy Farms to iet ,«) T r TO £25 CASH, and balance by JLjfcJ Weekly Payments.—Several Cottages for iHnpcnal on the above advantageous terms. jf> Q Q i W-COLLINGWOOD STREET 36/OO" (City), Houso of Flvo Rooms. (198) «OfiK —MOUNT EDEN—Cottage dW/VUOi of 4 ro >ms and scullery. (117) .f* KCik—CRUMMER ROAD, PON -36OO" SONBY ROAD.-For Halo, a Buporlor, nowly-ereotcd Family Residence of !9 largo Rooms, including Bathroom and Kitchen, Built of llrst-claBH material. Hall 6 feet wldn; Kitchen provided with Leamington range, cup boards, sinks and other conveniences; gas and water laid throughout: concrete paths. Terms: Cash deposit £.50; balance by arrangement.— Apnly Fern Villa, as above, or to— "VTORI H SHORE, close to both wharves iy and beach, Residence of 9 rooms, bath room, eoulleiy, and every convenience; allot mont, 70 x 220; volcanio soil; good viow. A flrst claes property. Must be nold at once. T "I I7K-CITY -Cottage of 4 rooms I i I I 4> an<i freehold allotment. _t?OP!A-KBI>PE 3W/WO\T GREAT NORTH ROAD, pro vided with cupboards, kitchen range, &c.; allotment. 60 foet frontage. A bona fide bargain on easy tonne. (27) TO LET, Houses and Shops in all parts of Auckland. LAKE TAKAPUNA — Muritoi Estate —One Acre Sections, with sea-beach front ago and main road; ono of the healthiest and most picturi'sauo dißtrlots out of Auckland. CHEAP CITY ALLOTMENT, Wollosloy street ffaat. (155) RE MUERA—ViIIa Residence containing 7 rooms, including bath room, and kit chen ; others could be added; stone chimney, &(j; flrat-claaa material. Allotment about 70 s nourly 300 feet. (199) I <QkAA-clrY- cloße t0 Western JL.e7™"\" Park—Houro of 11 rooms, in olu^ing kitchen and bath-room. Allotment. 66 x 300. 1197) -| /t A ACRES Volcanic Land, Pukekohe itrtt District all in Enifisli grass. B roomed Houao, ouihousos, omhard &c. Intending purchasers are respectfully Invited to call In and lnspuoi our Proporty Register, as limited space will not here permit of a full de scription of tho many properties we have for disposal. Allotments, Farms, and IjAND. FOR BALE MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Securi ties, and for Building Purposes, in Bums of £100 and upwards. TTVB T ACY AND~ /GIBBON, OJ. QUEEN-STREET, <rj^ OPPOSITE FIRTH'S MILL. __?O/I A Well-finished five • roomed 'Z&iGr&\f Verandah Cottage, allotment, GO x 117; Keppell-street. Caoh required. £51; a roal bargain,—H. Krumor und Co , 177, Queen street, Gazette In Bankruptcy. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPKRIOR~cbuRT OF BANK RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUOKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Aot, 1883," and tho amendments thereof. Notice IS hkbbbt arvKN that I, Henry Chrla tophor Bowman, of tho City of Auokland, in tho Provincial Dlstrlot of Auckland, of New Zea land. Labouror, have this day (lied In the said Court at Auckland a Petition to bo adjudged a Bankrupt Dated this Bth day of Deoembor, 1885. HENRY CHRISTOPHER BOWMAN. Debtor in Porson. Lost and Found. IfiOUND, a Purae containing Thimble 1 and sundries. - Apply Stab Office. LOST, last night in Karangahape Road, a Bag with Baker's Books—Finder please bring to Uickson's, Hobson-streot. L~OST, a Locket sot in quartz and a dark stone mounted In gold.—Roward for Its return to J. Ho wdon, Watohmakor. LOST, between Auckland and Otahuhu, a Gold Locket, engraved both sides.— Finder rewarded at Btak Office. LOST, Wednesday morning, between Choral Hall and Queen-street, a Black Macintosh. — Finder rewarded on returning it to London Dairy Grey-Btreet LOST, English Setter Dogs; one Dog aud ono Slut; both lemon and white Anyone returning either or both to W. PhllUpps and Son, Quoen-atreet, or W. B. White, Graf ton Road, will bo rewarded. LOST, on Monday, a Half-bred Fox Terrier Setter Pup; marks, black spot on right shoulder, black and brown on left shoulder, blaok spot on tho tall; answers to tno name " Spray."—Anyone returning thn samo to J. Wheeler, North-street, Nowton, will be re warded 6bu FOUND, a Dingy floating down tha harbour early this morning. Owner can have same by paying expenses. If not claimed within a week will be sold to defray expenses.— Apply Star Office. - FOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by buying the Russian Tea Packing Com pany's Pure Teas. Ask your grocer for them. Personal MATRIMONIAL. — A Middle-aged Gentleman, in good ciroximstances hail ing from the country, seeks an educated Lady, age, 30 to 35, an wife, through Hannaford's Agency; full particulars there. _ PERSONAL. —A Letter lies at this Office addreescd G. W. Cork. "PERSONAL.— Will Edwabd Bach, who JL came to Auckland In ahlp EmpreßS in 1885, oblige by sending his address to W. 3. Whitley, l^Queen-stroet "1 ERBONAL.-If this ehouid meot tho eyo of the Person who wants a Bargain in Drapery or Clothing, thoy will find it at Hannken Bros., 300 and 302, Qaeon-atroct. PERSONAL. — Splendid Gingham at 2jd par yardi at Auokland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). ERSONAL.—Who'g your Hatter T: J, W. Shaokelford, "Tho People's Hatter," in order to bring the Hats, etc, unequalled foi value, into greater prominence, has opened al 210. Queon-otroot (late Coupland's Store), and le Btill at 80, Viotoria-Btreet. PERSONAL.— Madame Mitchell, French Dressmaker, desires to inform hoi customers that Bhe has been appointed by Mi W. P. Ogilvie, Victoria Btreet West, to the management of his workroom, whero they wil) rooeive samo satisfaction in fit and style as here tofore, at reasonable charges. P~* ERSONAL.—The friends and patronE of J. W. Shackeltord. Hatter and Gentle men's Mercer, wi'l find the aarac remarkable value in Hats, Shirts, Scarfs, Silk Handkerchief c Hosiery, Collars, etc.. at 310, Queen-street flat< Counland's Store), and 80. Victoria street. ~ ~ ERSON&L.—For the convenience o! Country Customers, Ladies' Helps, Head! of Families, and others who cannot ahop during the day time, we have decided to keep our Shoj opentoß.3oeveryevening. OurstockofMilliners and Drapery is replete with the Latest Novelties Priceo to suit overyorie.—atepheneon'a Sydnej Drapery Co.. 250, Queen-street. |3 ARE CHANCE for Hairdresser to renl * X\j Saloon, Queen street, doing splendid • business. Owner called away.—Address Tom' tat," BiAR Office, ■..••■



Public Notices. A UCKLAND Drapery Co. have reduced xx thoir Stock 53 per coi.it. Some rare bargains. A LADY having a largo and well furnished House on the North Shore, only a few minutes walk from wharf, would let part of it furnished, or take a few boardere; references given and required. — Address, Boseneath, North Shore, __. "X . W. 5 o v l~~i) ""-• B4RRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EXCHANGE CHAMBERS, Corner of QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. AUCKLAND DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD. A Conference of Sunday-school Teachera will :>o huld in St Matthew's Hohool-room On THURSDAY, December 10, at 7.E0 p.m. Short Borvice In the church at 7 p m. The Rev. C. Bodington will addroaa the Conference. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, At 7,30. CASTOR f. S~P URGEON Will give an address on " HE COULD NOT BK HID." Special Evangelletlo Meetings every evening next week. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. SUNDAY EVENING NEXT. MR THOMAS WALKER'S LECTURE, " Tub Origin of Christianity." Doorß open at 7 o'clock, Leoturo at 7.30. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS NEXI' WBKK, Mr Walker's Prosecuted Lectures in Lome- Btraet Hall. CROWDS upon Crowds at the Sale of the Auckland Drapery Co. yeßtorday. QH~ALLENGE, I, Andrew Polson. of Auckland, Accept the Challenge of John Holm, of Dunedin, for a Wrestling Match for £50 a-sirte, Cumberland Style, to come off at the Lorno-atreet Hall on SATURDAY. December 12. Deposit of £10 to bo made at the Albion Hotel at 8 o'clock This Evening. HA S. WILLIAMSON, House, Land, and Estate Agent, High-nt. near Shortland-etreet), has always For Sale and To Let large and small Houses in tbo City, Suburbs, and Country diatrlots; alao. Farms, mprovedand unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eliglb'o Building Allot ments for Balo. Money to Lend in large or email sums, on approved securities. JT\ ENT A L NOTICE. Mr A.~L.~SMITH, QUALIFIED REGISTERED DENTIST (Late of Whungarei and Northern Wairoa), Begs to announce that ho «5 now practising in Uohson-st., Auckland, and will bo pleased to s«e any of his old patients should they require his services. Teeth supplied much under the usual high charges. Toothache Cured. Teeth Btopped or Extracted. Other Dentists' Work Repaired. Consultation Free. HOBSON-STKKKT (top ov Wellesley-BT.). Tramcars pasß the door. P) I V I D E If d] CAMBRIA GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend (llih) of Eight Shillings per Share has been declared this day by tho Directors in the above Damcd Company, payable at the Company's Offloo, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY next, the 11th instant. R. MCDONALD SCOTT, Manager. Auckland, November 9.1885. ■ E DUNNE'S Art Union of Pictnres • will bo drawn for ou Deo. 11, at 7 o'clock in tho evening, at Excelsior Hall. Pitt ptreet. pi DEN TERRACE ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. The seat of Mr J. Phillips on the Eden Ter race Road Board having become vacant, through absence from four consecutive or (Unary meetings of the Board, under Seotlon 3G of Road Board Act, 18S2. an Election will be hold, if necessary, on MONDAY, the 28th of Dtcen- bor, 1885, at Mr Freeman's Corn Store, Eden Terrace, between the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m.; and written nominations will io roceived by mo up to noon on MONDAY, the 21st December current, at tho said store. Any Ratepayer wishing to vote must first pay ia rates. I<\ 11. HEIGHWAY, Returning Officer. Deoember 7,1883. JTjiDEN TERRACE ROAD DISTRICT. 11 DOG REGISTRATION" ■•CT, 1880," AND AMENDMENT THKRKOF. NOTICE. All Dogs within the district require, under the provisions of the above Acts, to be registered annually on the first day of January in each year. Now Collars for 1888 (fee. ss), may be obtained at tr.o office of the Registrar on and after the Ist January. 1886, between the hours of 9 and 10a.m. Owners not obtaining Collars within 31 deya from Ist January, 1886, rill be liable to a pen alty, and summary proceedings will bo taken to enforce the same accordi jg to tho Act. F. H. HEIGHWAY, Deoember 7, 1885. Registrar. [JX)R the Biikn of your health accept only J- Wolfe's Bchnapps—lt 1b the only genuine SCHNAPPS. fi OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, V*" HOBSON-STRBET. Board and Lodging .. .. 20s per Week. Single Room , _ 2Js per Week. "lIEALTH is wealth." Therefore everybody 11 who drlakß Wolfe's Bohnapps Is wealthy, bocanse its gives health. H" ERE YOU HAVE IT.—Boys' K.B. Suits, from Is 6d.—Hennken Bros., 300 and 302, Queen-street. Opon until 9 o'clock every evening. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN BOARROTT, Ebq. All persona having claim upon the above do ceased are requested to forward same to MEBSKS JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Auckland. TORNB-STREET HALL. GRAND WRESTLING MATCH. J. HOLM, of Dunedin, and ANDREW POLSON, of Auckland. A grand Wrestling Matoh, Cumberland stylo, will toko place at the Lome-street Hall on SATURDAY Evening, Deo. 12, at 8 o'clock. Admission: Front Seata, 2s; Back Seats, le; to bo had at the Hall, and at tho Albion Hotel, Auckland. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. PIANOS ! Pianos ! Sewing Machines ! Sewing Machines i Mangles! Mangles ! at from 2s 6d por week.—W. C. Dennes, Queen- Btreet. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tourists and others are Invited to call and in spect our beautiful New Series of Views of the Hot Lake Districts), Wairakei, Native Carvings, Bush Scenery, &o. The largest collection in the Colony. DUBLIC 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 men to with competent contractors, persons about to build can depend on having their buildings erected advantageously with this Superior Batldlng Material. CJEE our Stook of Washing Prints at 2a O lid for 10 yards.—Hannken Bros., corner of Queen and Alexandra-streets. Open until 9 o'olook every evening. SPECIAL NOTlCE.—Ladiee requiring Dresses and Mantles well and truly made Should visit W. P. OgUvle's Drapery and Dress making Establishment, the workroom of which Is under the able management of Madame Mitchell, whose efficiency Gi fit, comblnod with good style and workmanship, cannot fail to give satisfaction. Charges very moderate. Christ mas orders should be left early. A good stock of newest materials and trimmingj to select from.—W. P. OGILVTE. Vlotorla House, Vic toria-Btreet West. "fTtHIS England never did, nor never I shall. He at the proud foot of a conqueror" (Shakespeare); and so the Rm-sian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas take their stand far above »11 others. Ask your grocer for them. TRY OUR TWEED TROUSERS at 7s 6d, worth 12a 6d.—Hannken Bros., corner of Queen and Alexandra streets. Opon every evening until 9 o'clock. '■ riIHEY come as a boon and a blessing JL to men" (Camoron), the Rnraian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas. Ask your grocer for them. mo CAPITALISTS. .'.' An opportunity offers for a person of moder ate capital obtaining either an active or a seepi ng interest in a highly remunerative Manufac turing Business. Principals only treated with. PMESBRB RUSBELL AND CAMPBELL. WE ARE NOW SHOWING a very Large Assortment of Men's Felt Hats— bought a job lot—from 2s 9d upwards —Hannken Bros.. Drapers and Clothiers, 300 and 302. Upper Queen-street. Open every evening until 9 o'clock. "XT' MAS Cards from 6d per dozen, at the _\_ Auokland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. T S_ REWARD. — Whereas of late JLj#_F considerable Damage has been done to the Well and Fences of the Orange Farm, Mount Eden, the above reward will be given to anyone giving Information on conviction of the offendera.—3. Prince, Mount Eden. T3ATERSON ft GO., GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, LORNE STREET. V!: eakß nndOmnibtiMß for Hire. Special Arrangements made with Picnlo tnc . .. Evening FarUw, ,



A UCfcLAND RACING CLUB. On and after the 10th December Poison will bo laid on the Ellerslio Racocourne WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY (LIMITKD). Tho above Company will ran a servico of Omnibusos (commencing on MONDAYNtfXT Hth inst'Uity to St. Hellers, via Parnell, New market. Green Lane, and at. John's Coilego, as under, until further notice :— I earing Queen-street. Union Bank Corner and St Hollers, atß3Jand 11.0a.m.,andSand5p.m. FabkS.-Parnell and Newmarket, 3d; Green Lane. 6d: St. John's, 3d ; St. Hollers, Is; return Crom St Heliers. Is 6d. F. A. WHITE, Secretary, December 9, 1885. jJjKJL TflOR WAITARA. wMßto^ ° s' 8'gairloch *^i*^™ra"* Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Waitara TO-MOKROW (Frldaj), at two o'clock, and will take paßßongers and cargo. Cargo up to 1 p m,—Northern Steamship Com pany, Auckland. jvi fTIHE NEW ZEALAND ■(RSJJjESft^. J_ SHIPPING COMPANY'S ■■■■■*»■ E.M.S. RUAPKHU, FROM LONDON. Consignees are reaucstcd to Present Bills of Lading and take delivery of cargOi Cargo Impeding the discharge of the ship will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense, in terms of Bills of Lading. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITKD), Agenta. ! CO-OPERATION'I \_/ Buy your Fish, fresh or smoked, from the Cooperative Rlsherman's Boats alongside Queen-Btroet Wharf, and you will get them at the prico usually sold to wholesale buyers and hawkers.— Cooperative Fisherman. LL CLAIMS against the Devon port Naval Artillery Corps must bo rendered in detail on or before the 21'h Decem ber, 1885, or they will not be recognised.— AddressJoW. H JtTonton, Captain. MY LOVE WALTZ.—The remaining conies of eecond thousand. Price Six pence, Saturday Evening, Webbe's Music Rooms. \ UCKLAND SELECT RIDING x\_ SCHOOL.—The proprietor of the above school begs to inform the public that be has added to nis establishment a Livery and Bait Stable, where Ladies' and Gentlemen can roly on getting good Hacks on Hire by the Hour or Day —(Signed) G. HAZBLL, Proprietor. EBBE'S, corner of Hobson and Cook streets. Best Make Pianos and Latest Muslo^ Pianist in attendance. "TTNDER THE PALMS." A Full Rehearsal ot Band and Chorus THIB (Thursday) EVENING, in Bt, Jameß's Hall, at 7.30. T MACKY. HOARD OF EDUCATION christmaFholidays. Class I.—ln all schoolß within a radious of three milos from tho Auckland Poet-ofßce, and in all other school which have an average attendance of 100 or more, from FRIDAY, 18th December, 1885, to MONDAY, Ist February, 18S6 (both days excopted). Class ll—ln all schools beyond a radius of three miles from the Auckland Post office, and having an average attendance under 100, Four Weeks. Committees of Schools in Class 11. may, at their discretion, alter the periods and duration of the holidays, provided that tho total number of holidays bo not less than seven weeks nor more than nine weeks in any one year, in the event of any change in the time of the holidays, they are requested to send ro the Boarrt previous notice of the datos at whiuh the holidays will begin and end. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Beoretary. USIC ! MUSIC !—Latest Now Music of this soason just received at Webbe's, HobßOn-street. A pianist in attendance on Baturday evening. TjiXHIBITION of Glassblowing Saturday XU Afternoon, from 2 to 5. Admission, 6d. Prizes given, works, Freeman's Bay. T AW PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Meessrs HUDSON WILLIAMSON and A. G. GOVER, having this day entered into Partnership, will carry on the practice of Bar r sters and Solicitors, at their Chambers. St. Mun;o Buildings. Queen-Bireet, Auckland, as WilliamhOn and Gover. Money to lend on freehold security at current rates of interest. Auckland. December S, 1885. T> UAPEHU Passengers and others re ft V quiring Houses, Farme, Businesses. Investmoutc, call on Grant and Cooko. 75, Queen-street. ONEY.—We have a Client who wiehes to invest £2000; in small sums if reqnired. -Grant and Cooke. 75, Queen-Btreet. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS at Wholesale Prices for prompt cash.— Webbe's. corner of Hobson and Cook streets. MUSIC HALL. — Saturday Evening, Webbe's Music Rooms. Slightly Soiled Musio—so paroelß assorted pieces, 10 in each, for 2S 63. MUSIC HAX-L —Webbe's Music Rooms Saturday Evening. 50 Popular Waltzes, GO Songs, 50 Selected Polkas, Quadrilles, &c, half-price. ¥BW ARRIVALS. -_LI L4.ND, VAUXHAIiL. NORTH SHORE. —Geo. Brown is offering good Land in blocku - 20 acres upwards—near Lake Takapuua; £6 acre. - IflIRE! TjiIRE! TpIIRE! THAMES CARRIAGE fc DRAY FACTORY, VICTOBIA AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND. JAMES MACKIK wishes to inform his Cus tomers and tho Publio generally that, notwith standing the disastrous Fire on Sunday morning, bo la prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at tho same Address. NOTICE. '■•'; In consequonco of the Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, I would feel greatly obliged by tho prompt Settlement of all Accounts payable to me. All Accounts owing Three Months and remaining Unpaid on the 21bt DECEMBER, will be placed in the hands of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAMES MACKIK, Coachbuilder, Victoria and High Streets. December 8,1885. TO" O T I 0 B. My Trade Mark, "AUCKLAND _CRATKD WATER C 0.," has been Registered. All persons are cautioned against purchasing or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they are m 7 property. oLgDmlJfc (CELLING OFF 1 SELLING OFF! STOCK OF CUTLERY and PLATED GOODS, FOR ONE MONTH. Under coat prico. THOMAS SAMUEL. Is compelled to Sell Off, in consequence of the Dulness of Trade, all kinds of CUTLKRY AND PLATED GOODS, BELOW COST FEICK. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, Queen-street, OPPOSITE ARTHUR'S MART. SCIENTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MisFiiws, Bole Agent in Auokland for this System, Holds Classes at BRADFORD-STREET, Parrell, Mr Dar gaville'B late Rct-idenco, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from ten tlli twelve. Weekly Classes at MRS CLAYTON'S, Parnell MISS HILL'S, Ponsonby MRS GLOVER'S, Symonds-atreet MRS LAW'S, Remuera. Similar Classes formed in any District. Circulars, Terms, and Particulars on applica tion. _______^__^___ " TW" O T I C E." £ JOB % £ . LOTS. % £ * AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY, Ltd., CUSTOMS-STREET WEST. Previous to Stocktaking SOME VERY CHEAP LINES USEFUI TIMBER. To Purchasers of 1000 ft. and over Freight an; Delivery FREE to any reasonable distance. \ ■ JOB $ ' % LOTS. £ !



Auctions. • TOMORROW. For Sttlo at tho Durham Yards To-morrow. 6 TONS GOOD OATEN CHAFF 5 Puio-bred Grey hound Pups HUNTER AND NOLAN. TOMORROW. THE HAY M A X X E T. For sale. To morrow, at tho Hajma-ket. ,1 QUIET (1R BY MARF, 1\- 7 ye ir? old, suitable lor v bVSBT or baker's cart. Ton trial. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO • M O R It O W. MORTON AND JACKSON'S WEEKLY SALE OF FARM PRODUCE, Gooseberries, and Poultry, &c. Also—Under Distraint— A Quantity of Superior Household Furniture. W, a. OOOHRANB] [JAS. »AORK TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. COUNTERS! COUNTERS! FIXTURES AND UTENSILS OF A DAIRY BUSINESS ! Tho Subscribers will sell at their Ilooms, Queen street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, THE FIXTURES AND UTENSILS OF A DAIRY EUSINK-'S. consisting Of— Counters, Dandy Can, Serving Tins and Measures, Buckets, Utensile, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. CARBINES & TAYLOR Will Sell by Auction, at their Mart, Quocn-st., To morrow, at 11 o'clock. PODLTR V.— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducka (including Pum-brcd Kouon), Geose, Pigs. Dors. Habbits, &c, Liver and Whito English Cocker Spintel Charles took Ist priza Auckland Show last year, Ccokor Spaniel with 2 Pups PEODUCK-Potatocs. Onions. Wheat, Oats, 50 sacks Maize (tat class quality). Sharps, Bran, Pig Flour. GEOCERIKS — Tea, Sugar, Kice, Barley, Cardies, Soap, Flour, Oatmeal, Keg Butter. DKAPEP.Y. Fanoy Goods, 12 dozen Preserving Jars, 1 first-class Incubator, with all appli ances, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Meat Safes, Che»t"> of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Horsohnir Suites. CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers. TOMORROW (FRIDAY), At 11 o'Clock. FOWL WHEAT, OATS, AND BRAN, FOWLS, &o, BINNEY & MACLEOD Will sell by public auction at their Mart on tho above date, "1 AA SACKS FOWL WHEAT LW 100 Backs Oats 1 cascß Primo Hams 2 ca?es Bacon Chewe, New and Old, Best Wairoa Potatoes, New and Old Choice Assortment of Fowla_ Also, Furniture, &o. TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock a.m. MARKET DAY. ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRJIT AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. "ARTHUR'S MAR T." POULTRY DEPARTMENT. Fowls, Turkeys. Duoks, Geese. Pigeons, Canaries. Fancy Birdß. Rabbits, Small Pigs, well bred Cooker Spaniol. euro bred Rovcn Ducks, good Foxterrlor, Milk Tins and Cans, Churn. 1600-gallon Iron Tank. PRODUCE, FRUIT. AND GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Good New Potatoes, (Kidney and others), Old Potatoes. Onions. Cabbages, Herbs, Carrots. Rhubarb, Peas, Brans, Bacon, Hams, Com Butter (In tins). Fresh Butter, Cheeße. Honey, Flour, Houst hold and Pig Oatmeal, Oato, Blmrpu, Bran, Wheat Hops. FRUIT :-Gooseberrleß, Plums, Loquats, LemoDß. Oranges. Superior Ginger Ale (In bottles), superior Raspberry Vinegar (in quait and pint bottles and flasket, a quantity of Jam Jars. GROCERIES, &c—2 Tons Sugar (in lota to BUtt purchasers), Tea, Coffee. Lemon Peel, Resins, Biscuits Lollies. Confootionery. Prunes. Sundry Lots of Groceries. Scales and Weights, Paint. Fine Ginger Ale, Superior Raspberry Vinegar. On Sale Privately, at Auction Prices. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT UPSTAIRS. A fine collection of Pianos, a very enperlor Harmonium, a good American Organ, worth £110, a large assortment of Household Fur! niture and Requieitos. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. FROM NEWTON LOAN OFFICE, WELLESLEY-STREET. MR R. ARTHUR Una received instructions to sell, at bis mart. Queen-street, on Monday, Deoomber 11, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE UNRE DEEMED PLKDUHS from the Newton Loan; Office, Wolleßley-street (D. BLOOM, Pro prietor), ConßletinK ot Gold and Silver Watches, Jewel lery, Books, Guns. Hydrometers. Sowing; Ma chines, Clothing. Tools, fee., viz., 1.817, Quartz Brooch ; 1,681, Quartz Earrings; 1,122, Bracelet: 1.216, 2 Pins and Solitaires; 1.2J2. 3 Vols.i 1.3221 OFGV Watch; 1,387, Pipe; 1,405, Gold Ring; 1,415. Locket and Chain; 1,1 It!, SUG Watch and Gold Chain: 1.419. Gun; 1,430, Gold Earrings; 1,114, Gold Brooch; 1181, 3 rings: 1,190, Pin and Links; 1,511. SHW Watch, Broooh, and Ring; 1,518. OFBV Watch and Chain; 1,573. OFGL Watoh: 1,574. Dross Ring; 1.611. Spoons, Brooch, Toastracks. 18c Gold Chain, &c.: 1.670, Album; 1,071, Quartz Earrings: 1,685, HS Watoh and Gold Albert; 1,661 Gold Ring; 1,721, 2 Hydrometers; 1,731, Earrings and Locket; 1,75a, OFSG Watch and Chain: 1.753, Sewing Machine; 1.757, OFSL Watoh; 1,780, OFSL Watclif Diamond Ring; 1787, Braco et and Locket and Chain. April 7: Diamond Brooch and Earrings; ),SO3, SH Waithom; 1,821, BHL Watch; 1.830, 7 Volumes; 1,836. 2 Watches; 1,856, BHL Watch; 1,857, BHIi Watch and Chain; 1 SGI, Rinit and Broooh: 1,877, OF<J Vergo Watch; 1881, Gold Albert; 1,888, Bioyolo, Musical Box, Ring andßevolvor: 1.904, Treadle Sewing Machine ; 1,939, Earrings ; 1,911. GHG Watch; 1,913. Gold Albert; 1947* Brooch and Earrings; 1,951, Gold Albert; 1,969, SHG Watch and Chain; 1.971, Gold Albert; 2,004, Aneroid; 2,005.811(4 Waich and Chain: 2,063. Gold Ring; 2,088. MUG Watch and Chain ; 2.097, 2 Gold Keepers; 2,103, Silver Spoons and Keeper; 2,124, Pistol; 2,12«, SHG Waloh; 2,16ff. GHKW Watch; 2,179, BHL Watch and Chain; 2.180, Fowling Piece; 2,185, Field Glass and 811 Chronograph; 2,186, Brooch and Barrings; 2.217, GHW Watch; 2,218, BHW Watoh and! Chain; 2,221. OFSW Watoh; 2,223, BHO Watch; 1,006, Black Velvet Dolman; 2.263, Dress and Jacket; 2,577, Serge and Boots ; 28,772, Dresses, &c. ; 2.851, Silk Dress; 2.923, Black Suit; 2 953, 2 Coats; 2,981, Quilt, &o.; 3 093, Coat and Vest; 3,102, Jackets and Sheets ; 3,275, DreßS Piece and Velvet; 3.289. Dreis; 3,372, Dresa Piece, &o,; 3,191. Dress, Sheets, &o.; 3,597,12 Pieces ; 3,600, Suit Clotbes; 8 632, Blan ket and Dress; 3.661, Suit Clothes; 3,676; Dress and Jacket; 3,726.3 Oil Coats; 3.748, Portman teau and contents; 3.808, 2 Muffs and Collar ettes ; and about 200 Parcels of good, sound, and useful Clothing, Suite, Overcoats, Dresses, Underclothing, Tools, &c., &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. W. S. COOUEANE] [JAS. DAOBB SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, At 11 o'Clock. CUTTER LEAH. The Subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Saturday, 12th mat., at 11 o'clock, . THE CUTTER LEAH, 11 tons register; well found in every respect; sails new and goar in good order, with Anchors, Chains, Dingy, etc. Can be scon alongside Queon-etroot Wharf. SAMUEL COCHR&NE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, At Noon. DESIRABLE CITY PROPERTY, PITT-STREET FRONTAGE, VINCENT STREET FRONTAGE. D. F. EVANS Has received instructions from the Trustees of the United Free Methodist Church to sell by public auction, at hie Land Marr, Queen-street, on Tuesday, December 16. at noon, FTIHAT DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PRO JL PERTY, being tho proaent site of their churohand sohool, having an extensive frontage to Pitt-street, extending, through to Vlnoent btreet, tho whole forming one of tho best sites on the west side of thecUy forapnbllo hall, a purpose for which. It is well adapted, and suoh a building is much needed; or, as an investment, it is second to none, having tor a certainty great prospective value. There is no doubt that as soon as Uobson-atreet is formed Pittatroet will have the easiest grade, and become tho main outlet from the wharf and olty. Also. Ruatanga. County ofvMarsdon, Lot 72, 40 Acres of unimproved Land, of fair avoraeo quality. .. „ .; • D. P. KVANS, ■ 'I)* Auctioneer. -■■"■•'-is continued; on Fourth Fag*,