The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—N o . 265

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1885,

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping. "~rfkV T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM 4lf|^> COMPANY. Tho S. S . AUSTRALIA WILL SAIL FROM SYDNEY On tho :; ■ ; , Ist pecbmber jCB SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT, CALLING AT HONOLULU. BKOWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Agents. jVJL T3AGIFIC MAIL STEAM ! jffi^^ SHIP COMPANY. S.S, AUSTRALIA \YILL LEAVE FOR SYDNEY ON Oil ADOUT 14th NOVEMBER. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Agents, Lovrat Quoen-Btreet and Shot Hand-streets. t^m*** TTNION STEAMSHIP 'fflfflal COMPANY OF NEW Ij[BO^,«|'ZEALAND (LIMITED). V TIME TABLB.-Novkmbbb. WB TARANAKL NKLSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukan). "steamer. | Date of Sailing, j fitStxT I Tuesday^J.JP.SO a.m. 1^.40 a.m7 KRJHBBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Anckkindl. KisaiiooJU I Thurs., 19, noon | — :ftAKAP I Thnr3.. 26. noon [__ — ! " FOR DUNKDIN WHARF. ggAp I Monday. 16, noon [ — 7~~fok Melbourne (vETbZott), Rhoabooma l Thurs., 19, noon i — Tb AXAU* I Thuri"., 26, noon I — . , .■ "Calls at Hobart. ' gQR SYDNEY. jCiSAFOOM I Wod., 13, 5p m. I — ' FOR QRKYMOUTB. Tiroo I Tnea., 17. noon I — I "FOB OISBORNK. NAPIKR, AND WEL- LINGTON. 80Ti I Tnea.. 17,5 p.m. | — FOR BUYA AND LEVUKA. toAWATA I Sun.. 15, 6 p.m. I — FOR RU33BLL. ABAWATA • 15un.,15,5 p.m. I — Itmrotai I Wed.. 18. 5 p.m. I — Cargo must be booked and alongsido TWO HOORB before advertised tlma of departure, fassage Tickets must be taken at tho Com- Eany's Office. Auckland Br&noh, corner of Queen and Oostoma-streoti. ■T~ T^TORTHERN STEAM |v^-_^ J.l SHIP CO. (LIMITED). If'/x^vl Time Table.—November. Ip^^osk (Weather and other Clrotrat Ii i stances Permitting). | " FROM QUEEN-STRBKT ! " %VHARF. ; TOTHK HOT LAKES, TERRACES, AND GBYSKRS (VIA TAURANGA), . tH* QUICKEST, OHISAPKST, AKD EASIKBT jR ' HOUTB. Tmiistß can avoid the tedious and rough urarland ionraey by taking passage in tho Sorthsm Stcanißhip Compuny'e fast and com (o-taWeBtcamoraULANSMANandWELLJNG- -1 TON. wlich leave Auckland alternutrij-overy ilmidsj' and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Imrangimt 6 o'clock on tho following morniug, when Crosby's coach,under mail contraot.loavts tanediately after breakfast for the Hot Lakes, jtoing; through tho Ve3ey Stowart Settlement, I tniting at uhincmutu at 5 p.m. same day. B!n«!j Faro by titeamer and Coach, £210s. Return ditto,«. 'A Coach from Ohinemntu connects with Warners leavlDg Tauranga for Auckland every TUBBDAY and FRIDAY, at 5 p.m. KB TAURANSA AND BAY OF PLENTY f;/ * ■ ports. mASIKB.J PATE Or BA7MMB. Oilman ] Monday, 16, 7 p.m. Ouaman | Thursday. 19, 7 p.m. feUington I Monday, 23, 7 n.m. ffdUarton ! Thursday. 26, 7 p.m. Quaman i Monday, 30,7 p.m. Conneota at Tauranga for Opotlkl DwtfM end Bay of Monty Porta every Tuesday, ?08 RPBBKLL, WHANGABOA, AND MONaONUI. W«Dittgton Monday, 18. 7 p.m. : wpnnan Monday, 23, 7 p.m. yeMngton Monday. 30,7jvm; fssaanAT Bakbibr, Tbyphkn-i, Pobt Fitz- BOY. AND BLINDJJA^ fogto I Every Thursday, 8 a.m. ha WautaAEßi. Wkansarki Heads, and i-J.| -i MANBAPAI. | Every Tuesday, 8 p^m. «B Whakoarhi. Whanoarei Hbads, and ii'" ""; Parua Bay. V^gSor I Kvery Friday, 8 p.m^ JjH WhANSARKI AND WHANGARKI H2ADS IJteying nasßongerß and cargo for Walpu). i'AOoaota meets tho steamer on arrival to con gjggengera to Walpn. SysWßOi I Tuesday, 17,8 p.m. ■"pegor Friday, 20, 8 p.m. SJwngtoc | Friday, 20 11 p.m. ■Syswgra | Tuesday. 21.8 p.m. s*B«gor I Friday, 27,8 p.m. ™^jan I Friday, 27,11 p.m. Ifson Whakgarbi to aucrxand (From Hallway Whari>. ■■'■Ktrogor I Monday, 16. i p.m. t SWWor I Thursday, 10, i p.m. ijaujgton I Saturday, 21,2 p.m. {•"Kwgor j Monday, 23,1 p.m. JgWKOT I Thursday. 26, i p.m. SjJSan I Saturday, 28, 2 p.m. Wcgregot | Monday, 30. ft p.m. _. Fob Mkroury Bay. I Kvery Monday and Friday. 7 p.m. 'f-r— For Taibua. ggj» ■ I Every Moc day, 7 p m. ;' -. „ FKOMMANUKAU. W _WB WAITABA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. ■•iWoch and Staffa, twice a week (as per .^ advertisement). Vj^jo-nrast be booked and alongside the JHSftP-nii prompt. None will be reoelved "««that hour. »SSSBLTIok9tB nuat be taken at tho Com- WiOfflooJ^Queen^troet. Auckland. jttvA, TW-ORTHBRN STEAM ;«p^ ll SHIP COMPANY (LTD). rijmjPtiP^ W HAN Q ARKI AGIUO 0L- TURAL SHOW. "JffiNBSDAY and THURSDAY, Nov. 18 & 18* a^aTUBSDAY Next, Novomber 17, Return gwnTidcata to Whangarcl will be iesued for smiiraS.«for return by s.s. Macgregor, on ■$*Bs}sffii&& ™- wolli~on . dOsJL TTibR~\VAJTARA AND TOlgaK. -T NEW PLYMOUTH. IM^ Tho lino s.b. GaIIU.OCH will ■WHBajSi'-avo Onehunga Wharf kb above •i.-^^ (weather and other ciroum ■.{™*> Tormitting) on MONDAY, Novem- Bfti.SL?' "uee p.m. Tho passenger accom ffli "5 ansurpaßaed.—Northern Steamship ed)l Auoklaild • or- Al Barn« jIKX \I7AIUKU AND ONE fltaeSax t7 hunsa stkam UtMyF^NAVIQ ATION CO. (Limited). V M J XMK-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU ■ *&.!* Onehunga. Leave Waluku. lLir. j November. lr-SS2 ay- nw V.m. 16-Mondsy, 4 p.m. KlJfff.Sp.m. 18-Wed., 6fe a.m. 1 ■Mvtf» l«Own« 19-Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 8-KS y> 6P <m- 21-Baturday, 9 a.m. -fcSfflJ 1 W. '-SO a.m. 23-Monday, 11 a.m. •^Bnsllf.''Is> 25-Wed., 12 noon j a^SS*'-^ 8-™' 26-Thursday, 12.30 p.m. ;52W;1«I»«, 23-3aturday. 2 p.m. Wteffi 7' lPM- 30-Monday, 6 p.m. 'ia?SS a olnet olroumstanceß permitting. 1 J B«S£BTable before delivery of goods. jS~-igARR BROWN. Macarfng Director. mjSM KENTISH HOTEL, Sufcrifl, a WAIUKU. ; "« Aooommodation tind every comfort >~.^,THOB. J SKnawiCK. Proprietor. JSpTT^ROZEN MEAT TO :~-^gf-^~M^ LONDON. ■ • .'JfT'ffl ZjJfiTHE NEW ZEALAND L-JmiKSH SKIPPING COM WMiSBiK PANY'S ROYAL MAIL ::W"m ro*| BTKAMKRS ''J^^P "iM NOTICE. initaJ?J° 'ha continued depression in tho S zan meat in London, the Directors of *lVedL^ land Shipping Company Limited .»tt»nSed to redU'JE THK KAT« OF .Hiff§J ON FROZKN MEAT to THREH -5 Mate ' Ca PKR POUND, with the UDual ~;■«&..,,:);,, I.SAA'; GIBBS. I|^A3&i%HIMUTAKAwiU Ue'despatch'od . I^JMS?" fr)" l-ondon via Rio de Janeiro



_J?rrtHl NEW ZBA- J"o[ 2.4* LAND SHIPPING COM i" 1 , -r4 PANY'S ROYAL MAIL ■"■' :',■:.';.: ■■ nlihlfl ±r--"("~oi\ UNK OF STEAMERS . )M tl (undor Contraot with the 13 Now Zealand Governmont) Will be despatched with Her Majesty's Mall. as nndor for LONDON, -._—J^gj*lo de Janelroand jgadalra i_ Steamers. ,Tons.LPort ot n»t n j (Departure. ÜBt«. AOUANQI I 1 irAvrllji-m'n ! w^i ffl?n Roapkhu i ifis' (■ Aa may .Tan KAIKOUIU 4 i7l J hoar X' i Tonqak.ho ! Hi* 1 ragged MarcMl And thenceforward overy fourth Thursday The aoovo aro all nowsteamors. built apeclauy for the trade, and commanded ay mon at great experience, Tho length of the passago by tho Company's atearuers averages undor JO days. Pnsaago money l Saloon, from M Rnlneaa upwards; socond oabln, 10 guineas | steerage from 18 guineas. For freighter passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHUROH, Or to tho Branoheu and Age&M ol the Company thronghopt the Colony. sis£ TTIIRST WOOL SHIP X) FOR LONDON. ■"^egSSffii* TO FOLLOW THE "gajggEfSpkSS* BENGUELA. Tho AAI iron clipper Oarquo CORONILLA, 521 tons register (built undor speoial survey), lia3 been engaged specially for conveyance of vv 001, and having large engagements, prompt despatch m.iy be relied on. HKNDICKSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. jttNJk Qtbam to London! 2M&M&& WiII lca?oL?Uelton^onihe 21st Novomber. For freight or paseago. apply to tho agents, .«.. D. .NATHAN & CO. CRUICKBHANK & CO. A. HEATH&R. j^KA. TO LONDON. TsfflK3v^> Tho 3.0. lONIC JflMWXWjfrg* W»l leave Lyttolton oa or about 21th November next. For freight or past-tige, apulv to agents: CRUICKSUANK &. CO. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HEATHKR. A, s£ rriHE NEW ZEALAND s?gRXZ-& I SHIPPING COM v^^^^^j.PANY'S LINE. <^^^^^^^FIU3T WOOL SKIP FOR Tho Iron Barquo SAM MENDEL, 1031 tonsreglator, 100A1.T. Persaon, Commander, will load for London direct, tit tho rcductd rates of freight, and haying the greator part of her cargo engaged, will have quick flenpatco, sailing early in November. Splondid accommodation for passengers. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. j&Sb<|Ssj- »5« Sl WAIT AX I, toll 9 'OKiotor, .420 h.p., will 'S****"^® bo despatched to WHANGARKI, WHANGAREI HKADB. MANGAPAI, AND PABUA BAY. TIME TABLE FOli NOVEMBER. From Whangiirol: Monday, ICth, 2 p.m. Excursion, £t. Auckland to Wbaogard Cnttlo Show. Thuraday. 19th, I p.m. Mondny, 23rd. 5.10 p.ia. Thursday. 26th. 0.30. Saturday, 28th, noon. Osrtco tor ' at Qucen-Btroot Whnr.' until A "> 1 tfco Htr.Rinor at MarsJfn 'igarol Hfiuiu, Mangapr.l, tiom1 Payable on Deli j^ ./lit be made on Sho wharf or '.nding place at risk oil Consignee. .ay bo obtained at tho Office or on LLI3RY COMPANY (LIMITED), icon-atreot. opposite Firtli'B Mill. "TPaT Steam rci Thames, -ssSaC^ O C!onncctina: with UIVKK W^ajT. for STIRLING \SMMLkS WORTH. OHINEMUKI, WAl •aßlMammim tkkauri, waihi, and tk AROHA GOLUFIELDS, MOKUINSVII.I.B VVAITOA PIjAINS, AND GRANT AND 70STKR'H SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. S.S. HOTOMAHANA, ?,3. ENTERPBISB No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. ~ ~ I ROTOMAHANA. I KNTKIUPBIBI!;. Satu?day~ll f5 30"a£tcrnoon I — Monday llil — 15 afternoon Tuesday 17 I8 30 morning — Wed. IS 19.30 morning 7ovenlnK Thura. 191 10 mornine — Friday 201 11 morning I 8 ovonmg Saturday 21112 noon I — ' FROMTHAMBS. "I IIojr^MAnANA^_|JKNTEIIPniBS! :L Saturday~nTfiTmornTng I 12 midnißht Monday 161 12 noon I — Tuesday 17 I2 "0 a'ternoon I 3.30 arternoon Wed. 18 3.30 aftornoon — Thurs. 19 i afternoon 6 evening Friday 20 5 afternoon - j Baturday_2lj_ _ ~ I 6 evening No cargo roooivod for Rotomanana wlthia half-an-hour of advortiaed tima oil leaving. Not raoponslblo for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging MTaSto^ ~r^» S. COROMANDEL. SCOTT, MASTER. tMmllWSa TIME TABLE. Leaves Anokland 1 Lenveß Coromandol t November. Novembor. ™v Monday, IG, 12 noon Weather and other clrouuißtanoeß perinltting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dia- OlN?o£« OiSSSwd withonj Shipping Noto and withta halfan-hour of advertised time Of BZu rparo'ols mast be prepaid on Board. AU rarooiu "^ H jj W INDLEY, Manager. m. -VTORTHCOTE STEAM JiNav J3 FKRRY SERVICE. <>tfm&x3^. TIME TABLK. vMWyK^"" and after November 2.1885, aBBB and until further notice. ""lbA^/'PONBONBY VIA BIItKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE: 9.15 and 11.30 a m.; 2.15 and 5.15 P-On Mondays, Wodneadays, and Saturdays, a Steamer leaves Birkenhead at 3.30 p.m., and an LB7ivK P'PONSONBY VIA BIKKENIIEAD AND NoItHOOTK: 8.15 and 11.30 a.m.: 2,15 and 5.15 "■fsVamor runs to Ponsonby via Northcote nan^'a Wharf should sufficient inducement Rerarn Ticket. 6d; Childronunder 12years, 3d; Night Boats, each trip, 6d. D. LITTLKJOHN, Pecrotary, Quoen-etroet Wharf. p» QTBAM TO LONDON. 13 COMPANY. WOS LONDON OIRKOT (Via Colombo.) _>_ LBavo JLoaveMel- Stoame:. Sydney! | boTinie. 1885". I 188& Nov 27 Dec. 3 CHUSAN..-. Snn 11 Dec. 17 KAiSEB-i-HiND Deo." J^e CABTUAGE I 1886. 1886. °°p!$S£S "booked at AuoH«d at same rate S Ljyduuy or Melbonrua. For B Uparti O u)ar,.ap^^ ANE & '' 13 Que«n«tr6et,Attokamd. Agents.



+ffrsJL I&KIENT LINE. VTV^ratvik Under oontraot with tho New ■■aamasagsr 3Q"tU Walea Govarnmeut lor it jjjg conveyance of Mails. The following S*_»mahipß belonging to the Mental Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under, montloued dates !or LONDON, via ADELAIDE, 3IEGO, GARGIA (»* »teanier'a option), SUR2 'ABQ NAr JaeCS i— ■ . Rinnmnr From From Bteamor. Sydney. Melbourne. LiGUiUA~7T~77rTiov72r~ ["November 27 Ibkkia Decomborfl I Decomborll CimiBOHAZO December 19 Dccumbor 25 Potosi January 2 January 8 Orient Janmuylfi JanuaryJ^ And fortnightly thereafter^" Through faroa to London, £22 to £75. PussenKora secure special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand, faros n Saloon and Second-cltiau Whig the mimo as from Australia. Second-class passengers by Orient etoamor urn provided with aaloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LON'DOX-Speoial faollt lion affordrd for brln^iiiK out Friends and Rola liven by prepayment ot the pasauffe money here. SPECIAL RETURN TiCKKTS, Rvailablo for SS months, issued at tho following rfttee I— J'lrst Saloon .. fIUT Second Saloon .. .. ... .. 7T PAKOKLS BOOKKD i'mtOUGH to tON DON et Rudu="<l Rates. ffor further partinulars, apply fo UNION BTKAMSHIP OOMPANT OB1 NEW ZEALAND (Limited), AKants in Now Zealand. T^ISHING! FISHING"*! "BmffiT^S-. Tno B.S- MAORI will leave JSmffiff^lno FurJ T Too. Queon-Btreet ™I" ''" ' Wharf, for the Fishing Ground on SUNDAY, Nov. 15, at 9.30 a.m. Fare, 2a fid. E DUNNE, Houso, Sign, and Decora • tivo Painter and Papornangor. Superior work done, and pricos moderate. Hf>.s on sale, White Lead, Oils, Colours, ana choap Paper hangings. Picturoa Framed to order.—Address top of Groy-stroot T^-EVV ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (Limited) Are Cash Buyers of largo FRESH MULLET AND FLAT FISH. Apply Freezing Wobkb, Railway Wharf Tji DWA R^ BART LE V , ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. aWN-MOWING MACHINES SHARPENED, B; £pocial Slean. Muchinery, At Gukatlv Rkodoed PaiOES. GußJT'.tcod to work equal to new. J. STO NE, BNGINEMR, MANITKAU ROAD. NmVMAHitKT TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE. J. II O W DEN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of Ttagliah, French, and German PIANOS PIPK AND RKKD ORGANS. HARMONIUMS, WATCU AND JKWKLbKRY, &c , Bess to inform tho Public Hint having mado arrangementn for taking ovoi llio premi"C3 and bu6incsß of Mr I. Alexander, next tho Auckland Hotel, ho him ducidfd. en as to avoid tho riok aud trouble o( vemovilof his largo and varied stock, iohold a GENUINE CHuAP 3ALK of thcnb'jvo montionci Goods in his prctent pnv miai'9. arijoicing the Bank of Now Zealand; and to eiloct, if iioHsiblo. a speedy clearniico, all Gooiia will besoldat COST PRICK KORCaSK. A trial will convinco tho mont sceptical that this oil'or is gonutno. and to prove it EttHAK'iTVS CItLKBHAThU SILVER IiKVKR WATCUKH win bo given away at 60a. Carl'ofirljl" anil soouro cue. X\T AX H CKTk BROTHEBB, ¥* il-jtabiiahed 1861] SOAP ANO OAKDLE MAM,'FACTURKR3, COX'S CHlf'ilv, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of thn Celnbratod Extract of Bo<ip, Difuufpctitnt Powiort-, Kirst Prize Yellow, Blnn MotUcd, Double C'rowu. Economic, and Ilourahold, O.rbolic, an;! other Mcdii-inal end Toilet Soaps,ninde from tho purest of Tallows. ' Offiooa- i)UKHAM-STKKET,Anoblana, N.K.-n.wii Puvchf.jurr cf Taliow. Won Saßojaiunii. nnd :ior.'r. Tpl3 E N 808 OUGH CASTLE LIVERY AND L'A-T STABLE 3, SVMON'DS-STKKET. Tho underslKnod has start il this new and com"»todiot;p stable In connection wilh that well known HOTEL, tho "KDENBOKOUGH CASTLE," recently occupied by Mr J. Thompson. HORSES OF KVKrtY DESCRIPTION STABLED By the Day oh Week. Having engaged a trustworthy and steady Groom, who thorouuhly understands his busi noaa, tho Proprietor can guarantee ovory oaro and attontion to Horse entrusted to him, at very moderate charges. H. MAIDEN, Proprietor i KDENnoROuan CUsti-k Hotel and Livery Staples, Symonds&trket. FI S HE !&~' & 0 0,, WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. BBTAULIBHED 1861. By Spoolul Appointment to Hla Excellency tho Govornor, Sir W. F. Jcrvois ; His Kxcollenoy Sir Jamea ForKuaaon : and H.R.H. tho Duko of Edinburgh; also, Koaha Butchers to tho JOQUEKN-9TRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER, Dealers in Game. Homo-oured Hams and Bacon. Cornod Beef In Large Quantity. Importers of Pausago Caelngo. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calves' Rennota. "OIOHMOND HOU SH, j\> PONSONBY ROAD AUOKLANB, W, COCHRAN, «bn., FAMILY BUTCHER. BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WYNDHAM-STREKT. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books BpeolaUy Rulod and Bound. Musio, Magazinoo, ( Jublio Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. BAKEKS1 SPECIAL RULISD DAY BOOKS, Bibloa, Prayer and Hymn Books BAND AND OHOIIV 1 MU3IO BOOKS HULEO _ i p- E R \j» COAL & MRBWODO IJKALJ.CU. It Yard. Kflronßahftpo Bmd. OC fiWp'si Side,. Poatn and Rails Uoneo Blocks, Mid PhinglOß nn Hale. , O TO B A X il to ROTH'S I'UlibHJ iiOT, COLD, AND Cnargo-ONW SiULLTiIG.. OpenaUweek :&*n Dort thelchenp BrcldiTiK and Fnrnltura k*rt AtioMftn^- Nf.T-.--81-rbsr in nt^iattanoQ. "OUTCHER AND 00. ■Sy JTORT-ST. AND QOBBN-ST WHAItF, STEVEDORES, KEOHIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, BTOBKO AHI? DUMPKD rOK aHIP-RNI. BALLAST aUPTTIKn. pRO UN D LIMB GROUND LIMK FOR SALE, SOU THGAT E'S "ABX"tA*"WtisP GBOUND In any anantity, for Concrete Paths, Floora, Cellars, &o. Next to stone flaggtag is un lvalled for durability and hard-setting dualities. For tanks and other wet work, it Is a flrat-olass material, KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOM3-BTRBET. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMBS MACKIE, Pbopribtob. VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood anft Iron neatly executed on the oliortest notice. ?>lloe« and lTobnrt Town Btadwood. r1.8.--CcmntT? "rdora panctraaUy «S.



CG. HII-L & C 0., • Of UPPER QUETCN STREET, Have PUUCHASED THE STOCK AND LEASE OF MESSRS HOLLAND & BUT LKR, of Viotoria-etreot, whore they will Bhortly carry ou their business. The new promiaoa boing much more central and commodious, C.G.H. & Co. will be bettor able to supply orders entrusted to them by their numeroua customers. To any and all of Messrs Holland & Butler's late patrons. O.G.H. & Co. beg to state thoy will do thoir best to morlt a continuance of their favours. As C.G.H. & Co. are dlroot importers of Paporhangings, Glass, Mouldings, Whito Lead, Oils, Varnishes, &c. from all the leading English and American Manufacturers, thoy are in a position to do their business at tho very Loweßt Currant Untea. Agents for the Celebra ted Pioneer Rubbor Paint, ready for übo. I HEREBY intiuiato that Messrs C. G. Hill & Co. havo purchased from mo tho Stock-inTrido of Holland & Butler, of Vlctoria- Btroot; anil I havo perfect confidence in asking for thorn the patronage of Messrs Hollund & Butler's lato oustomora. JNO. L. HOLLAND. Tj J. ROSS, CENTRAL SALE ROOMS, IBS, COLUNBO-STKEKT, CHHISTOHUBOU, AUCTIONEER, LAND, FINANCE, AND FARMERS' AGENT. Consignments Promptly Attended to, O H N 8 O P P E T~, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, No. 8, Qdken-strkkt. ALSO, SOLE AOENT FOB MESSRS DICKKSON AND BURNETT'S CELEBRATED ? TaAHUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. "Xf 0 T I C E. My Trndo Mark, "AUCKLAND CRATED WATER C 0.," has been Registered. Ail porsons aro cautioned against purchasing or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they are my property. mO TRAVELLERS, &o. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very Handeomo Inlaid Table Tops. Cabinets, Inlaid lioxca. Glove Boxes. &0., &c. all carefully made from New Zealand's rich and beautiful foreat timbora. Thoao articles aro greatly ad mired at Homo, and become more beautiful with kooplng. Carefully packed fcr shipment W NORRIE, Mandfaotobkb, Top of Shortland-atroot. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WAREHOUSE. ETC., 88. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. T. E. CARTE R, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEACHER OF MUSIO. piano, violin, cornet, etc. Terms and Testimonials Post Fhee on APPLICATION. Arx Kinds of Musical Instruments Toned and Repaired. TT> I L L -OOSTING THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. At the "STAR" OFFICE arrangements can bo made for tho speedy Printing and Poßtlng oJ Bills throughout the wholo City and Suburbs, including Onchunga, Ot&huhu, Mangoro, Dovonport, Northcoto, and up the Walkato, a( MOST REASONABLE OHAROKB. Bills Posted by tho weok, month, or your, or at per 100. Thoso praeons having Billa to I'OBt will please forward them to the Publishing Office, where thoy will rocolvo prompt attention. XOHN T>UCHaNANi IMPORTER, TEA. COFJBEE & SPICE MERCHANT, CORNER CUSTOMS STREET EAST AND GORE-STREET, AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address : I Telephone Exchange, "* K»gle," Auckland. I No. 65. I 1885-86 NEW SEASON CHINA TEAS. Tno Firet Shipmont ot NEW SEASON CHINA TEAS, ex Tauisui. via Wellington, is now to liand, and Liquoring Samples can be obta'aed on applicatien. NEW SEASON INDIAN TEAS, NOW IN TRANSIT DIRECT FROM CALCUTTA. Tho Advertiser dlreots special notice to hit CnlPlirati'ii Brands nf INDIA AND CHINA AND PURE INDIAN BLENDED TEAS, which for thei? worth and character aro 80 highly Oftuenifid and increasingly inquired for. N.B. My Trodo Mark, as above. protectF oach package of tho following Blends in Jib and lib packets, 21b, 61b, 101b, and 101b Tins, viz., BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PUKE INDIAN TEAS viceuoy aauan^ SPREAD E,i«LE BAKING POWDER. These Chemically Puro and Excellent Powders havo established their claim on the publlo pat ronage, and to provide for tho increased Bale I have arranged v more comploto and commodi ous department in my New Premises for their " Laboratory, Hobson-streot, Auckland, June 13 1881 —I have sampled the Baking Powder in tho bulk, preparod by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant Auckland, and havo analysod the Barne, and find tha constituents pure and well propor tioned Tho result proves this article to bo Biiperior to any oither imported or colomally proparod that has beon submitted to me, and I can therefore, confidently recommend it to'the pnbllo.-(tiigned) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. SPREAD EAttlK QUEENSLAND ARROWROOT, Packed in ilb and lib packets. NTO^% PE«UA LL^ RK SPREAD EAGLE GROUND RICE, In lib Tins. SPREAD EAGLE GROUND GINGER, In lib and 71b Tins. "VKE AND OF FINEST QUALITY. None Genuine withoutmy Trade Mark. Wholesale by tfie'Proprietor. Retail by Grocers and Storekeepers generally. The STOCK OF-GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets, . To those about to commence business, atton tion is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer tho Celebrated H.ud Popular Ba nf Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc, and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to 0 ' Catalogues on application. JOHN "nUCHANAN, MERCHANT, Customs sibeet East and Gobe-sibebt, AUCKLAND.



j \rr ilium thomas, I TT Corner of Lome and Viotoris-Btreets, Auokland East, I MONUMENTAL. MAKBLK. AND GENERAI STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Insorlptloiiß Aoournte and Beaatlful. Monumontß, Tombs, Headatonos, and evorj doaoription of Stone Work at the Lrwoat dob alble Pricoa for Town tinr) Conntry. j ' ]VT OTI C E OV KEJIOVAI. 1 _L 1 AND , itK-ARRANGKM'CM' D[C p.\x> L vx I; VAIV. GIGANTIC bALK Oi'' £3'<-UO."i WOUTII BOOTS Ar.D SnOKS. l"f)K ON:': MONTH ONLY. Thirty For <Vni. Vm\ow Trdo i'ricet. MI.?SIW U \.KI;!iT I' I-'.!;. ■:■> Havli-B oniured ii>t,in Ni'w .hw,\ of l'arir.rrship, i.ni linu . ■ illicit tj l(,:irov. ll.cii- :: r-V-: il lii: .mi' Mient io Nuw Pj onii^cH i.nvv bui tii $;. iiro ueliing (no wl o'.c of thiu Kiiornniua Stuot us iil>j\o for t'a-h Only. 600 titjloa, Pfittorne, and Pricoy to select from. b. d a. d. .Ladies' Walking Shneß.. .. 5 (I wiirsh 10 ti Jjadlba'WalkinK Phoea.. .. (i 6 wo-th il o .'..adica'Evcnin;:.Shoos .. .. t (! v,-««-r.h Bo Ladies'Kvmiui.-rtiiOijj .. .. U Uwoi-.u a 6 Ladius'Kidti Bidna .. .. 5 0 worth 9 C Liidios' ti id K. Slduß .. .. 8 CwocihlO C Ijadio^'Levant X .. C 6 worth 10 C I .adieu1 Kid 10. siilm .. .. 7 0 worth 11 6 J>adW Kid IC. aides '~ ■ .. 8 (i worth 12 li .Lftdlos' Levant liuttou .. .. 811 worth 12 0 Latliea' Kid Button ... ..10 fi worth 11 0 j Ladies' Kid Button „ ..11 G worth 15 0 | Ladiea' Kid Ltglota .. _ 9 B won.h 11 0 Ladies'Houho iiootß ..3 9 worth 5 (1 Child's.E. Sides 1 fl worth 3 0 Child's R. Sidea 2 6 worth 3 0 Child's K. Sides. 7to 13.. .. 3 6 worth 6 0 (Jhlld'B It. Sldos, 7to 1 _ .. 11l worth 7 0 Ladies' Slippers .. _ —10 worth 3 0 i Ladies' Slippers „ _ ..20 worth i 0 j Ladies' Slippers 3 8 wort'i 5 0 J Men's Bluchers i 6 worth 7 6 • Men's Bluchura G 9 worth 9 6 Men'a H.-made Watertlghti .. 8 6 worth 11 0 Men's H.-made VVatorii«hts .. 10 6 worth 18 8 Men's Klaatio Sides .. ..7 0 worth 12 0 Mon's Elastic Sidos 10a Qd and 12 G worth 16 0 Men's Balmorals 9 8 worth 11 0 Mon's Walking Shoes .. ..6 6 worth 10 6 Men's, Boys', and Youtna' Boots all Reduced, GARRETT BROS, Tanners, Cu«riera, Manufacturers, and Importers, Wakkfield-stkkkt, Auckland. Conntry Orders with Remittances Promptly Dispatched. mEORTON, SMiTH7~AND FIRTH HAVE ON SALE Ty/jTATAMATA TTTONEY, PURK WHITE CLOVJffiK. FIRST PRIZE. I^TEW y'EALA^D XpARMER, T3EE AND T>OULTRY TOURNAL. Tho NOVEMBERNUMBKR is nowisßued. It is filled, as usual, with information valuable to farmora, and illustrated profusely. A now foature ia the Introduction of a " Chess Column," which will bo continued monthly, and which ought to conduco to tho amusamont and instruction of hundreds of country homoa. An Illustratod Supplomont, consisting of a flno engraving of tho Stallion "Ronlity," i preßontod with this number. All engaged in Agrioultoro, Horticulturo, Beo roaring, Poultry-kooping. and kindred purauilß, should take the " Farmer." Subscription for 12 moutiia: 10s, ]io3t fi'eo; r-inglo copy, Ib. 11. BUKTT, Publishor. Shortland and Fort streets, Anckiand, "JT O T I 0 E TO PLUMBERS, GASMTTERB, HOUSEHOLDERS, &v., &o, Samuel Pahkek, VicToiuA-sT. East, la requiring all his available spaco In ordei to extend bis MAVUKACTURIKO BUSINESS, ti which, for tho futuro, ho intends to dOTOto hli entire attention. To facilitate this ho must a onco CLEAR OUT ins va::ied and wkll-sklected stock OP BRASS FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS, GAS GLOBES, CHANDELIERS, PLUMBERS' GOODS, SANITARY WARE, _c, &c, All of which have boen bought in tho very best English and Continental markets for cash. On and aftor this dato THE ABOVE LINKS WILL BE CLEARED AT COST AND UNDER, FOR CASH. Goods Kntkrbd will bo subject to an Advance of 10 por cent, on solo prioos. S.P. Is a Cash Purchaser, at highest market rates, of q^q hSAJ} QLD ZIN _ Note the Address— ' SAMUEL PARKER, Viotoria-st. East, Jußt above Goodson'a London Arcade, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. Manufacturer of Corrugated Iron Tanka, Gal vanized Iron Spouting, Ridgocaps, Lead-head Nnilo, &c, See MRS. S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE ANC HANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE, 310, QuEHNBTRKETj Telephone No. 315 Walt liig Rooms for Ladles and Servants. Ever; facility given for Immediate engagements. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladiea in all parts of the Provincial District. Referees i Joseph Banks. Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thoa. Buddie, Kaq., Solloitor; D. J. McLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.I1. Society; X, B. Parsons, Esq., Seoretary Gas Co. jJ. M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Eiq. (Wilsons and Hcvton), Agent for Aojtr* Han Mutual Provident Society. HEAP TIMBER ! Cheap Timbrb ! Cheap Timbkr 1 And all othor kinds oS Building Material can a purchaeed at piicea to meet the tlmos at D. Goldie's Mills, Lower Albert and Little Queen streets. Buiidinga ereotod upon Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers. II R. IB <g\ U %^^ CASH AND DlimiiED PAYMEtsT TAILORB, DRAPKRo, ANB HABIT-MAKB X B, HOBSON-STUBKI, We respeotfuliy invito attention to our Largo Stook of NOVELTIES for the prosont Seaepn. Our Great Variety and Cholca o£ tho Best Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent wo omploy, and the groat succcbscs of our offorta to produce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Un oxcellcdl a Cut and Stylo, gives ub every con fidence in respectfully eolioitlng the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly Bnrunk before bolng made np, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessarian in the easiost possible way, 4J..L GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers reofllved 6 par oent. Diaonvnj (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parreli Of 20n and apwards. TBAM-OAPJ3 PABB THE BOOK. TNBFsraTicw mvrr~r> VMTILMAMSON A VBNUE, BDftREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMBON AVENUE, destined to be tho finest street in or about Auckland; also aome in other streets, are mow rua the first time OPEN FOB BALE. Terms: One-fifth Gash, balance any time within five years. Instalments of £5 nnd np wards received. Interest, 7 per cent on unpaid balances. Prices and plant can be had at Offiia, Short land-Ktreet, A, BOABDKAN, Agent,



i Aloney -_?_?_~-_--*_ To i-END in sums of from ' d&UvIFV £50upwards.—ApplyWm.S. Cochrane, Cochrane'a Auction Mart, 185, Queen street. JDMi AAlffc TO LEND on good free ' 3611/VV hold security. Apply to E. MITCH-L3ON & CO. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest.—Laishly and Jackson, Queen atroct._ MONEY~fO~LEND, on Freehold Securities.—Aroh. Buohanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank ot New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage oi Freehold at current ratea.—C. vv. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (nest the Bank ot New Zoalanrt). MOJSIEV TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual ratea of interest. CONNKLL & COuPEK, Solicitors, Vnloan Lane, ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of intereat-^Apply to | JACKSON & RUSSELL, ; Solicitors, Shortland-stroet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securltioa. ; WILLIAM COLKMAN, So lcltor, ; National Insurance Buildings. I 85, Qnoen-streot. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, atonrrentratesof Interest. ; Apply tg PETKR OLIPHANT, ! Solicitor. High-street. MONEY Advanced en Freehold Securi ties and for Building Purposoa in sums of £100 and upwards. Arrangements made for grogresßivo payments during the erection of uildings. Money alao lent on Stook or House hold Furniture, without removal, upon valua tion. All communications strictly private.— Apply to Malcolmoon and Co., Tho N.Z. House, Land, Fs'ato, and Financial Agonoy, High streot. Office open on Saturday evenings from j to 9. . TjTIOTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY. On and after Slat AUGUST THE BUSINESS or (mi ABOVE AGENCY WIIA BB CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED, JOHN wTitARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Aqkot, High-atroet, Auckland. TNDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT JL PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, ANB INVESTMKNT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymontsextend- Per Week £°^JuS 01} 0] Ing over for £100. Kopa^oo. JFaTd! £ s. d. 1 year _ .It! 101 0 0 3 yoara . _ 011 7 113 16 0 5 years _ _ 010 0 130 0 0 7 years - - 0 711 141 I) 7 10 years .. .. 0 6 3 162 16 3 nd other Poriods to BUit Borrowors. Tho Board has power in cases of Sickness ot Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY -IENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIMK. INTEREST CEASICB ON THB PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS. 7 days' nolico 5 por cent U months (fixed) 6 peroent. 12 montha (fixed Oi percent. CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANE, Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. A"UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _-3L OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office: 147, Queen-stbbbt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums ol .13(1 to £0 000. principal and Interest bolng repay • abloinlnstalmenta at iho following Reduced Ratks for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Kepaymontu axtend- p Trrnot Total Amount ingovor. rer woeKl Repayable. £ s. d. £ a. d. 1 year _ _ 2 0 0 101 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 108 6 8 3 years _ 14 7 113 15 0 1 years _ .. 11 8 121 6 8 Gyoars „ 8 9 136 18 9 8 years ... _ 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .. 6 3 102 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loons. • DEPOSITS.—Tho Society rocelves monoy on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 por cent, per annum. JOHN BATGBR, Secretary. TVfEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, 11 AND DISCOUNT BANK, HrQH-BTRE_V (Nest to Atkins Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, OK PERSONAL SECURITY. jmKSHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE ANT AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE IN WBKKLT OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way suit the Borrower. Loans on Furniture without removal i also on all klnda of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at the rate ot Sixpence per week in the Pound. BUlg Dlsoonnted at Current Ratea. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All oom_ranloatlonß strictly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkins Pkintins Orioi Bake oi England Notes Chanqid, T ONDON MORTGAGE. LOAN, AKJt> kj BlSCOUira BANK. ?0, BHORTLAND STREET, AtroitiAFti (Oppositk A. CwkKK & Sons' Wauht'-jiisb!. And Little CUiinMt i ml Mol'iciiir.i* XiOANS ARK ADVANCKD *'ROMt . £10 TO £1,000. fji'rtu perannal, freehold, »ndlea»ohold BsourldJ, it payable by Wsekly. MnntMy, or Quarterly icntalmentß, at Loweat Current B?.*e&. ■ Advonoej mado on E'uroilure without remove)., und all o'.aaws ol lierohandioo. rxiiNBGRANTED ITPOK liIVEPOMOIKB, IjKSAOIE», AND iNT^SKfljli UNUBR WlLtO, 311.L3 DSSCOUNTKI) AT CURRKKT HATKB. ?«a«b upon iJEpnßiTor.'Dsicpi}. Kepaymbhs BY J3.IXV u;::-f'.JJiiXirta. FOSMa K-UATI3. -.;■ «";)r,:irJs'.iof.-oV l s i-,r.ct JntorvlaYfs h«W. cirSctij coEfldontial. RP, HOLLIS'S LINE OF f COACH3CS, IJEAVE ONEHUNGA—HIanukau Hotel—7.3o, , 8, 8.30, 9, 9.15,10.30, 11.15 a.m., 12.15, 1, 1.80, 2.30, 3, 4, 6.30 p.m. Mondays—6 p.m. Saturdays—6, f1.30 p.ra. Sundays—B.3o a.m., 12 noon, 4.30 p.m. LEAVE AUCKLAND—Greyhound Hotel— 9,9.45, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.45, 3.15, i, 4.30, 5, 6, 7 p.m. Mondayß—ll p.m. Saturdays—lo,ll p.m. Sundaya—lo a.m., 2, 6 p.m. Single Fare. 13; Return Fare. 1b 6d. Tickets sold by the dozen:—To and from One hunga, 7s; to and from Greenwood's Corner, 6a | to and from Brown-atroot, Epsom. 6a. R. P. HOLMS Proprietor. ; "ftJORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY i _O (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIMK-TABLE On and after July 6,1885. DAILY. Lena*. Avondalo. Leave Aucklan.. gto a.m. 10.15 a.m. 9. 0 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 11.30 a.m, 4.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m 6.30 p.m. 6.45 p.m SATURDAYS. s. 0 a.m. 10 15 a.m. !l. 0 a.m. 1.10 p m. 11.18 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 5. 5 p.m. . 0 p.m. 5.30 p.m. p.m. NEW LYNN TO AU__3iAND. Leave N«w Lynn. Leave Auckland. ' 8. oa.ru. 12..5 p.m. 2. 0 p.m. 6.15 p.m. SATURDAYS, B,m. StifO p.ra, 5,10 p.m. 11. 0 p.m,



Sporting- A UCKL4ND ; RACi>.ri . LUB J\. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1885, AND IST AND 2ND JANUARY, 1886. FIRST DAY. Maidbn Plate of lOOs'ovs, Midsummer Stakes of .. ...'! .. 200sovb. Auckland Cup Handicap of.. .. lOOOsovb. Handicap Hurdle Race of .. .. lOOsovs. Railway Plate of lOOsovs. CnHISTMAS HANDICAP Of.. .. .. IOOSOVS, SECOND DAY. Auckland DsaaY of .. .. .. 30Osovs, New Year's Gift of .. .. .. lMaovs. AucklandßaoingClub Handicap of LOOsovs. Members' Purse of. lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of „ SOOsovs. Gband Stand Handicap of .. .. lOOsovs. THIRD DAY. Newmarket Handicap of .. .. 150bovs. Nursery Handicap of lOOaovs. Auckland Plate of 250sovs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of .. SOOsovs. Selung Stakes of i3oscve.' Stud Company's Sires' (stakes of.. zOOsovs.' Free Handicap of.. .. _. .. lOOsovs. WM, PEROIVAJb, Secretary. rpHE ANNUAL MEETING of the HELENSVILLE TURF CLUB will take place on FRIDAY, 29th January, 1886. Programme and full particulars in future issue. JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, Secretary. Educational. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNffILL. HALF TERM, OCTOBER 27. 1885. Masters : Mualo and Singing _ .. Herr Schmltt Music and Singing .. .. HerrTutnohka Muslo and Singing .. .. Mrs Micklethwalt Drawing MrWatkins Drawing MrPayton German Dr. Hensen Fronch Monß. Villeval lyfl-R T. TALLIS TRIMNELL MUS. BAC. OXON, Organist, and Choirmaster of Sr. Mary's Parnkll, Begs to announoe that he Is prepared to give Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing Lessonß; also, Instruolion in tho THEORY OF MUSIC. TERMS: FIVE GUINEAS PER COURSE OF THIRTEEN CONSECUTIVE LESSONS. Retoronoes klndl" allowed to the Rev. G. 11. S. Walpole and Churchwardens of St. Mary's, Parnell; tho Rev. W. Calder, All Saints'. Pon i onby; and to Mr Mark Rawlingß. Parnell. 'T»TTSS CARLOTTA WILSON --^-*- (LateofGulldhallSohoolofMuslcLon.), Is preparod to give Lessons in Pianoforte Play ing en moderate terms, to a limited number of. Pupils. CLAREMONT VILLA, CLAREMONT-ST., KYBER PASS ROAD For Sale. mO INVESTORS AND CAPITALISTS. To bo loaned, for 10 years, on most liberal terms, a Property (106 acrea with Cottage) 10 miles ftorn Onehunga, with double sea frontago. Valuable for freestone, limeßtone, fire clay, iron ore, coal, auiiferous cement, &o.—Apply to B. C. Greenwood, Auckland ; or to Mr J. Jermyn Symonda, Onehunga. "jj^Oß SALE, cheap, Iron Tank, portable I? Coppor Boiler, Pump, and about 20tt. Piping; on view at Cameron-Btreet, Ponsonby. —D. V. Eyana. Land and Katute Agent. FOR SALE, a new 5-roomed Cottage. Choap. £asr terms. Allotment 10 x 117. —Apply on premises, last house on right-hand aide of Third Avonae, Kingsland. N NORTH END OF MOUNT CAM BRIA, i Volcanic Allotments, with mag nificent views of tho entire Channel, Rangitoto, and Oiakei. Bay.—Geo. Brown, Vauxliall, Devonport. FOR SALE, Piano (rosewood cottage); full compass; a bargain, £18: in splendid condition, — Diokoneon, Uppor Neleon-street, Bereaford-Btreet ocd. FOR SALE, 300,000 acres Land in New Hebrides; titles guaranteed. Full par tioulars on application.—Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen-street. OR SALE, first-class new Hanaom Cab, Double Seated. Buggies and Dog Cartß: also, 2 Second-hand Hooded Buggies.—W. E, Boston, Coach Builders, Wakefleld-atreet, FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of in acre upwards: good 1-roomed Cot tageß and gardens; also, Country Lands, cheap. —A. Bentham. Avondale. FOR POSITIVE SALE—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, Queen street. FOR SALE, Pure Langeban Eggs from prize-winners for the last three years also, Rouen Ducks' Eggs from Mr Deals prize birds. Price, 10s 6d a Bitting of thirteen.—For particulars, apply to F. Stephens, Bootmaker Queen-street. FOR SALE, very cheap, a Farm of 60 aores, securely fenced, with now 5-roomoil House and outbuildings, good Garden, 10 young dairy Cows. A man can make £3 to £1 per week from timber alone. Two hoars' ride from town.—Apply Mr Heath's Boot Shop, Symonds street. ■ THOR SALE (£700), a House of 7 Rooms, 1 built ot first-claBS timber, and well finiahad, I'irfr,. bah, Leamington range, copper and brisk rhinra'jy in outhouses, concrete paths; gas and >■.uter lm'rl on; every convenience; within 15 minuli"' of Queen-street; allotment, 11 x 120; easy lertu.i —Apply to 250, Queen-Btreet. ■ . iJ'OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a few Grand ■• Building Sites, near the Railway Station; hißh ground : maKniflcont view ; soil, rich vol cc.olc clay; a^ji im the beautiful properties of Col. Dawßon and Mr Ivey.—For prfcos and par ticulars, apply to Mr McFarland, Survvynr. Ellerslie, or Geo. Frasof, Central Land Agency, Queen-street and "Vulcan I.one. Auckland. WE have placed in our hands, for ab solute Sale, Beveral Town and Country Hotels.—Grant & Cooko, 75, Queen-street. Tji O R SALE. ■ An OLD' ESTABLISHED BUSINESS, Yielding fair profitable returns, in the best part of COLOMBO STREET, CHRIBTCHURCH, Is FOR BALE, The present proprietor purposing to leave the colony. For further particulars apply to M. LEVY AND CO., Fort-street. Auckland. <3 P B O 1 A L NOXJOB. TOR SALE, Bevera ot the best Building Sites in or near Auckland. Situated in Gladstone and Cleveland Roads, Parnell. These lota wil be sold on any reasonable Terms, and money will be advanced for Building If required. Apply to— P. COMISKEY, Bhortland-streat. "O ANANAS! BANANAS! FOR SALE. THE BLUE STORE, FORT-STREET. 600 BUNCHES BANANAS 15 BACKS COCOANUTS APPLES 80 BALES COCOANUT FIBRK, EX ARAWATA.



Tenders. TVTAIROA COUNTY COUN-IL. WAIROA BRIDGE CONTRACT. 3 EPANS OF 120 ft. EACH, 5 SPANS OB 60ft. KACH, AND A DRAW SPAN OF 30ft., ' Tenders will be received at the County Council Office, Walroa (Hawke's Bay), up to 2 p,m, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th November, for the Erection of a Traffio Bridge over the Wairoa River at Clyde. Tonderß to be sealed, marked outside " Tender for Wairoa Bridge," and addressed to the Chair man Wairoa County Council, Clyde, Hawko's Bay, and to be accompanied by a marked cheque in accordance with tho specifications. Telegraphed Tenders will be received, pro vided that written tenders in due form are posted, as directed, at the same time, in which case, however, tho written tender must be en doraed as to time of posting by the Chiel Post master, at whose office it is posted. Plans and Specifications may bo Been at the offloa of the undersigned. Browning ■ street, Napier, and at the Publio Works Office, Wel lington. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. OARR. Civil Engineer. Napier, October 16.1885. VALUABLE PROPERT 5f IN ALBERT STREET. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the 16th day of Novem ber instant, for the Purchase of Parts of Allot ments 16 and 17, Section 15, City, with frontage to Albert-street of 56 feet, and depth 108 fee:, on which are three tenements, all let to good ten ants. Further particulars may be obtained and tenders lelt at office of Mr W. Thorne, Solloitor. DAVID FORT. m 6 B U I L I)"E R S. Tenders will be received at my office until noon of MONDAY, the lGth instant, Jor the Erection of a Hall (wood) at Onehunga. Plans at my office. Vulcan Lane. W. H. SKINNKR, Architect. mO CARPENTERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders are invited until noon of WED- N USD AY, 18th mat., for the Erection of a D well ing-house, Remuera. _ ?^ W J_G? KY> -A-roMtect. m O B tf I~ L D B R S. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, November 16th, for the Erection and Completion of a Cottage at Devonport, North KDWARD BARTLEY, Arohiteot. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst., for Alterations to Warehouse in Queen-street, lately occupied by Messrs Shera Bros. Plans at my offlca, No. 1, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street. HBNRY G. WADE, Architect mO BUILDERS. Try W. L. ROGERS, Poneonby Rood, for Cheap Turnery. Ballusters always on hand. All goods Delivered Free of Charge, with quick despatoh. mo B UILD^ERS. The tiuio for receiving Tenders for Hie Free man's Hotel. Freeman's Bay. is extended to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst. Plans, etc,, at our offlcos, Queen-st, B. MAHONY St SON. Arohitocts. ■ SP RIN GLESS LOCKS. BROMHEAD AND DOUGLAS'S PATENTS. THE SILVER MEDAL. London International Inventions Exhibition, 1885. MORTISE LOCKS-Arrlved ex 8.8. lonto. Large Assortments in Following Steamew. N.B.—Fix the Locks in proper workmanlike fashion, and they ate never-varying and ever lasting. Sole Agent and Importer— ED. DAWSON, Glover's Store, Customs-street West. ■ W. J. TRIGG, architect and quantity surveyor, 15, gcherff"s buildings, fort-strbkt. d overnor browne hotel, Ajt hobson-street. Board ana Lodging .. .. 2fls per Week. Single Room.. 25s per Week, ■^~A7clfT SEASON, 1886* E. G. "BAIRD'S PATENT ANTI-FOULING COMPOSITION For Preventing Fouling on WOODEN VESSELS. Price: 12s per Gallon. NO YACHT SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. AHCH HILL PAINT WORKS, AUCKLAND. YOUNG MEN, — 2s 6d will secure you 8 Share in Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Cl rthing Company (Limited).—Applications for Prospeotuses to G. W. Renshaw, Secretary pro tern., care S. Coombes and Co. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tourists and others are invitea to call ana in speot our beatitiful New Series of Views of the Hot Lake Districts, Wairakei, Native Carvinga, Bnsh Scenery, &o. The largest collection in the Colony. WATTS BROTHERS, NELSON-STREET, (Late of Cooper & Son, Queen's Decoratore, Windsor), Are prepared to give practical instruction in Graining, Sign-writing. Marbling, Burriahed Gilding on glass, Embossing, &0., &0., thereby giving young beginners a rare opportunity of learning in a short time the best and most reli able aecretß of the trade, that would otherwise take many years of experience to acquire. MISS BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY, 255, QOEKS-BTKEET, Having secured the services of Miss O'Hanlon, the well-known Artist in all kinds of artistic work, Ladles wishing to take Lessons in the following works will receive every attention. Crewel. Arasene, Crochet, Beading, and Brading: Free of charge. Lace Honiton (Point and Roman), Seed-work, Shell-work, Applique, Raised Wool-work, Oriental Embroidery: Bach Is 6d per lesson. Wax Flowers, Imperial Marble Work,ieather Work, Maorame, Lußtre Painting. Oanvasine (the latest painting): Each 2s 6d per lesson. Christoleum and Splash Wori : 5s per lesson. Poonah Painting: A conrse of 6 lessons, 30s. Agent for the London Christoleum Company All orders will te promptly and satlofactorily executed. riISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto exUting hetween Frank Williams and Charles Bishop, trading under the style or firm of Williams and Bishop, Fishmongers and Poulterers, has this day been Dissolved by mutual consent. All debte due by the late firm will be paid by Frank Williams, and all moneys owing will be received by the said Frank Williams, who will continue to carry on the business of the lato firm in the same premises in Fort street and Lower Queen street, Dated this 10th day of November, 1885. FRANK WILLIAMS. V ll Alt UKS BISHOP. Witness to tho signatures of the eaid parties; Pktek Olipiunt, Solicitor, Auckland. TTAND OV FRIENDSHIP GOLD JLi MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call of Threopcnco por Share on the Com pany's Capital has thlß day beon made by tho Directors, payable to tho Manager, at (he Coin pany'a Office, Now Zealand Imiiranco Bnild iiiea, Auckland, on WEDNE3UAV, tho 9th day of December, 1885. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Auckland, November It, 1885. V PERMISSION OF THE COL ONIAL SECRETARY. GRAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARED BY A. REISCHEK. 800 StJBSOKIBKIIS AT 10s, FORTY PKIZE3. Ist Prize, value £15-Handsome carved and or namental Show-case of flgured,Rimu and Kauri, containing 12 different species, on view at Messrß Upton and Co.'s. 2nd Prize, value £30-Containing 6 varieties in similar case, on view at Meßara Philllpps and Sons', 3rd Prize, value £20—Containibg 8 varieties in similar case, on view at Mr N. G. Lennox's. Theao Prizes contain a variety of very rare birds, many of which will soon be extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Prizes at £10; 15 Prizes at £5, Total, £100. To be drawn about the end of December. TICKETS, 10s EACH, Obtainable at Messrs S. Coombes and Co.'s, Hazard Hurst, and Co.'s, N. G. Lennox's, Josiah Martin's, Pbilliups and Sons', J. A. Pond's, Teutenberg's, and Upton and Co.'a. Other,prizes on view at future date to bo advertised. IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT PATTERSON, DECEASED. All pereons having Claim upon the above deceased are requested to forward same to MESSES JACKSON r AND EUSSKLL. Bhortland-Btreet, Auoklaad.



Amusements. ■.- A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. J\. Proprietor .. Mr H. N.Abbott. Acting Manager .. Signor G. Tea?ero. Bußlnosa Manager ... Mr Lachlan McGowan. THIB EVENING (SATURDAY!, NOV.il*. Majkroni and Whson t < ENGLISH AND COMIC OPERA COMPANY LAST NIGHT Of I3IDORA LAST NIGHT inoreaaing ISIDORA LAST NIGHT and ISIDORA LAST NIGHT Knthuniastio Success. I9IDORA LAST NIGHT Tbo Audience ISIDORA LAST NIGHT nightly clamouring ISIDORA LAST NIGHT with delight at the ISIDORA LAST NIGHT Performance of IBIDORA LAST NIGHT IBIDORA ISIDORA LABT NI'IHT The general Verdict ISIDORA LAST NIGHT unanimouslydeclare ISIDORA LiST NIGHT ISIBORA ISIDORA LAST NIGHT ia the leading ISIDORA LAST NIGHT attraction of the day. ISIDORA LAST NIGHT Thesinkin* of the Ship ISIDO nA LABT NIGHT la a Masterpiece o£ ISIDORA LAST NIGHT Htaue Meehaulfsm. ISIDORA REMKMHKR! REMEMBER! Last Night ol The Great Wreck Scene. Laat Night of tno Grand Apotheosis. Last Night of the Seizure of Jsidora. Labt Night op the Most Popular Opera. Chbrua of well-trained voiceß. Effective Orcheatra, under the baton of Mr LUSOOMBE SKARKLLE. MONDAY.~NOVEMBERK!. First Prodnotion Thia Soaeon of Balfo'e Cele brated English Opera. * ■ THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. For last Three Nighta (THO RSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY next). GRAND SPECIAL PROGRAMME. Box Office at Lennox's. Day Tickets at Ab bott's. Overture at 8. Carriages at 10.30. Prices of Admission, ss, 3a, and 2a. pEORGE A UGUSTUS. CJALA'S FAREWELL LECTURE. CHORAL HALL-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 t When THE MOST FAMOUS ENGLISHMAN That ever visited th*se Colonies Will Lecture on ENGLAND'S TWO GREATEST NOVELISTS. on the above evening. At Bigot o'clock, Mr GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, Prince of Journalists, Renowned Humourist, Brilliant Lecturer, most Graph! o of Special Correspondents, who attracted the largeßt uudi enoes ever seen in tbo Australian Colonies, ana who was received with the greatest enthusiasm in all the Southern Cities, will deliver his Famoa^wofpßiyOES OF THK PKN : DICKENS AND THACKERAY. DICKENS AND THACKERAY. DICKENS AND THACKERAY. DICKENS AND THACKERAY. With Personal and Professional Reminiscences. " Two great GeniUßes on whom there are few men we would rather hear detcant that Mr Sala, who was their contemporary, who worked for them and with them, and who en joyed the priceless prlvillege of their friend ship."—"Snootator." Reserved Seats, ia Second Seats and Bal- C°FAMILY TICKRTS, admitting Three. Re served, 10s; Unreserved sa. No Family Tiokets sold at doors. Plan of Soata at Lennox's, where, to avoid tho rush at the doors that occurred at Mr Sala a previous lecture. Second-class Tickets may aIBO be obtained. t& This willbeMrSal&'s positively laßt leo turo in New Zealand.. R a . SMYTHE ,; STRASBURG CLOCK. COUPLAND'3- STORE, QUEEN-STREET. Open Dailt from 2 to S and 7 to 10 p.m. Proprietor and Leoturer... .C. Jumeson. LAST DA V LA S T D A V Of the Clock of Stbasburb, positively last day. v MATINEK for Children Thia (3aturday) Afternoon. Admission-Is. Childron (id. WM. GIPFETT, Agont. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. SUNDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER 15. Lecture by ."IVO," on " The Sin and Fall of MaD,"or "Why were wo Damned V GOOD MUSICAL PROGRAMME. Songs by Members of the Opera Company. DISCUSSION INVITED. Doors open at 7. Commence at 7.30. AdmiEsion: Dresa Cirole and Orchestral Stalls. 2a; Doublo Ticket (Lady and Gentleman), 3s; Stalls, 1b; Fit, 6d. ~VT E W*M ARKET HALL. A CHriISTY~MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT Will be given in the above Hall ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 18S5, By theParnoll Young Men's Mutual Apaociation, In aid of Parnell Fire Brigade. Firstalaßß Programme of local and professional talent. Interlocutor, Mr W. Thomson. Bones, Mr A. Furber. Tambo. Mr D. Cotton. A ITa~L L Will bo given after the Entertainment. Doors open at 7.30 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8, and Ball at 10.30 p.m. Tickets: For Entcrtalnmont and Ball. 2a 6d: for Entertatnment only, Is. May bo obtained from members of the Fire Brigade or .Associa tion, and from the Parnell tradesmen. T. R. WivTr, Secretary. z^rand concert. chor*al~hall. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1885, In aid of St. Benedict's Church Fund. TICKETS, 2s Gd & la. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. QPORTS. S*PORTS. SPORTS". OTAHUHU ATHLETIC CLUB. The above Club will hold an ATHLETIC MEETING ON SATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, To commence 1 o'clook prompt. PROGRAMME. 1. 120 yds HANDICAP RACE.—Boys under 15 yeara. Entrance, Is. Prize, Silver Hunt- Ing Watch. 2. 150ydb MAIDKN RACE. — Scratch. En trance, 2a 6d. Prize. 3. 200 YDS HANDICAP HURDLW RACE.-3ft 6in. over 6 flights. Entrance, 2a (id. Prize. i, STANDING LONG JUMP.-'three Iriea. Entrance, Is. Prize, 5. 220 yds MEMBERS' HANDICAP RACE. Entrance, 2e 6d. Prize. 6. POTATO RACK. - Twenty Potatoes one yard apart. Entrance, Is. Prize. - 7. OTAHUaU HANDlCAP.—Threodistances. Entrance, sa. First prize, £3; second prize, £2. First distance, 100 yds. 8. RUNNING HOP - STEP - AND - JUMP.- Three tries Kntrance.'ls. Prize. 9. ONE MILE HANDICAP RACK.— En trance, 23 Gd. Prize. 10. BTANDING HIGH JUMP. - Throe trios, Entrance, la. Prize. 11. 210 yds OTAHUHU HANDICAP. - Second distance. 12. WRESTLING MATCH. —In stocking feot. Bfat of thrpo falls. Cumberland style. En tranco. 2a <3d. Prize. 13. iiOYDS HANDICAP RACK. - i'tot prize, £2 ; second p- ize, £1. Entrance, 2a 66. 14. 100 YDS SACK RACE. Entranoo, Is. Prizs. 15. 300YD3.—Third distance, Otahuhu Handicap. 18. RUNNING HIGH JUMP. - Threo trico. Entrance, Is. Prize. 17. TWO MILE-J HANDICAP STKKPLK CHABE.-First prize, £1 10a; second prize, £1. Entrance. Is (3d. 18. CATCHING THE GREASY PIG. — En trance, Is. Time for receiving Entries of Handicaps for above events i 8 extended until TUESDAY November 17, at 7.30 p.m. Handicaps to appear In Evening Stab of November 19. W. R, WILLS. Heoretary. " ITIAIR IRELAND IS EVER THE JJ HOMK OF MY HEART." POPULAR PRICE^ONE SHILLING. AT EADY'S MUSIC" WAREHOUSE. ON VIEW! ON VIEW! ON VIEW A Dozen Doors above THEATRE ROYAL. VICTORIA-STRKKT. TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Kverything Guarimteod. Try my Deferred Payment System. VICTORIA-STREET (Five Doors above Royal Mall Hotel). I"V CAN'T BE BEATEN—Cura Clava , (Marsh- ll'sj. The oniy hemedy that will in one week t«ko every Uorn offyoar feet. Its aale 1b the tareoßt of any Patent MeOioinu iv New Zealand. Mawlia.ll, Solo Proprletot., Is 6d; at all Chemista