Methodist Churc&es. tho Primitive Methodist Church,' Am. Street, a novel yet interesting Ale* was held. It consisted of a dialogue lS _CB by the minister and recited by 15 * b«rs of the Biblo Class, on "Christmas 111 and its associations " The servico """received" with so much favour by tho tf"Nation that it is proposed to repeat am instead of tho ordinary service to itaLy morning. After the serviou a *Stoa was taken up for tho roliof of the P°or- St. John's, Ponsonby. The choir and friends of St. John's Wes . .- fihurch, Ponsonby, gave a perform ley last night entitled "Tho Nativity." There was a good muster of instrumental • f and the audience, although not over ,ie was appreciative. The affair went ffto'tho pleasing of all concerned. The Christmas troe in connection with , Alexandra and Pitt and Edwin-street torches passod off as woll as could bo do •red A steady stream of visitors kept nmine and goiug during tho afternoon and veningi B0 tliat at the close of tlie llav lt JL found that somo seventeen pounds had ton obtained. After a short rest and re freshment, two bands of carol singers Started out. Those in connection with the Edwin-street Church had for thoir object rto liqnic'ation of their harmonium debt, whilst the Alexandra-street frionds devote theirs to the relief of tho poor. Wo are pleased to learn that both wore successful.

"Tlio Messiah.

Tho annual performance of "The jlMsiah" at Berosford-street Congregation al Church took place yesterday forenoon, and n as listened to by a largo assomblago of M ople. It was a thoroughly successful moaiiction, and an improvement on that of the previous year. There was a full organ and orchostral accompaniment, Mr JJ?. Hooton acting as organist and Mr VV. lister proving himself to bo a moat ellicient conductor. The programme was closely adhered to, no alterations being mado. Tho opening overture was very satisfactorily rendered. Mr Edmonds, who took tho reci tative "Comfort Ye," and tho air " Every Valley," was not in as good vcico as usual. The chorus " AndthoUlory " was spiritedly given, while the recitative "Thus Saith lhe Lord," and tho air " But Who May Abide," were very good, considering that the vocalist was suffering from tho effects of a severe c^ld. Miss Walker gavo a first-class rendition of the air (with chorus) "Oh, Thou That Telleat Good Tidings," the recitative " Then Shall the Eyes," and the air "He Shall Feed." Mr Holloway.who took the air "Tho People That Dwell in Darkness,"was in-good voice, hot his time was vory uncertain. Tho reci tative " There Wero Shepherds," by Miss Hales, was satisfactory. Miss Moginie, who took the nir "Come Unto Him," ■ has not a very good voice. One of the best items was the air "He Was Despised," by Mrs Bartlett (nee Miss Peace). Mr H. Shaw, who took the recitative "Thy Rebuke," and tho air "Behold and See," was uncertain at the start, but gradually gained confidenco, and improved as tho number proceeded. Mrs Wbolley, in the recitative " Ho Was Cut Off," and air " But Thou Didst Not Leave," sang correctly, but her voice was unequal to the task. The air "How Beauti ful Are Tho Feet," by Miss Edmonds, was nicely rendered. In the air " Why Do Tho Nations," by Mr Abel, the range was rather high, and the vocalist lacked energy. Tho quartettes, " Since By Man" and " For as in Adam AH Die," by Mrs Webb, Miss Walker, and Messrs Bradnoy and Eady, were uncertain, but otherwise good. Tho choruses were all good in a greater or lessor degree, while the last, " Worthy is the Lamb," was excellent. During an interval an offertory was mado on behalf of tho organ fund, and realised £17 odd. Votes of thanks wero passed at the same time to the performers.

Special Services To-morrow. To-morrow (Sunday) special sermons will be preached at tho different churches of tho rity and suburbs : — St, Paul's: Morning, Rev. C. Bodington; evening f-rayer and confirmation. St. Matthew's: Threo services, at 11 a.m., Baptismal, 3 p.m.,-and at 7 p.m. ; service, with special anthem, sermon on "Christ's incarnation, Man's Salvation." Od.lfellow's Hall (Wofloyan) Parnell: Morning, " The Oldest Christmas Carol;" evening, " Tho Message of the Dying Year," by Rev. R. J. Williams. Choral Society : The "Messiah," at Choral flail, at 3 p.m. Wellesley-street old Baptist Chapel: Rev. Joseph Bates, lecture, " Tbe Man Christ Jesus," at 3 p.m. Tabernacle : Lecture by Pastor Thos. Spurgeon, at 6.45, on " Tho Correspondence ot the Messianic Prophets with the Facts in the Person of Christ: His Lifejand Death." St. Mary's Church, Parnell : Children's Flower Service, at 3 p.m.; address by Rev, G. E. Mason: Choral Servico at 7 p.m.; sermon by the Missionor. Alexandra-street Church : Special service, in which fifteen members of the Bible Class will take part: sermon on the passing year by Rev, A. J. Smith. Temperance Hall: Lecture by Mr G.Aldridgoon " Good Tidings." Tho Roy. W. Mcßao will conduct both services at St. David's Presbyterian Church. United Methodist Free Church : Morning, Rev. S. Macfarlano ; evening, Rev. C. Worboys on '"A Review of the Year 1885. Pitt-street Wesleyan: Rev. H, Bull (morning) on "The Holy Catholic Church—her Minis terial Orders." Other announcements in the usual column.

CHRISTMAS TREATS.

His Worship the Mayor (Mr VV. R. Waddel) entortained the City Council officials to dinner on Christmas Eve at the Corporation offices. There wore about 20 present. A number of toast_, including "The Council," "His Worship the Mayor," "The Town Clerk," "The Treasurer," "The Engineer," "Mr Wade, the late Valuer," "The Waterworks Engineer," and others were warmly received and re plied to. Those present expressed them selves as highly gratified at this kind and generous action on tho part of the Mayor. About 40 boys employod by the New Zea land Timber Company had an excellent treat provided for them on Christmas Eve In the Choral Hall on the invitation of Air C A. Harris, Chairman of Dieectors, and Mrs Harris. The hostess was cordially aided in her efforts to contribute to the en joyment of the boys, by the following ladies : —Mrs Herman, Mrs Brown, Misses Kato, Edith Isaacs, Marian Kelly, Home, Yon der Heyde, Brett, and Stone. Tho boya were accompanied by Mr Herbert, mana ger of the manufacturing department of tho Company. The stores of good things wero attacked with healthy youthful appetites, and a thorough appreciation of their excel lence. Every boy also received a Christmas wrd with his name written on tho back, nnd i little banquet. It was evident that all the lads thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and whilo they had their jokes, during tho display of tho magic lantern (by the Rev. J. S. Hill){they were orderly to a nicety, and by their conduct gave pleasure to their entertainers and the ladies and gentle men present. Short appropriate addresses were delivered bytheKevs. W. Tebbs and D. Bruce, who spoke of the excollent re sults that might be anticipated from such 'eunions, and pointing out that in the world all laboured, and as time went on they would be called upon to take the places now occupied by the men; and although the manual labour was done by them, the Directors of the Company had to work as nard as the men, not with their hands, but With their heads. A furher distribution of rakes, &o, was mado, and the youthful teeipients wound up by giving lusty cheera to those who had provided and dispensed the treat.

The inmates of the Industrial School at Kohimarama wero to-day entertained to a ,'feast" provided for them by subscriptions initiated by Mr. C. Rowe, shipping clerk of fi-M. Customs. A sum of nearly £24 was jawed, ahd this sufficed to provide an excel «"t repast and entertainment to the boys.

EXCURSIONS BY WATER.

Boxing Day in Auckland is remarkable for '•ie number and popularity of the excur sions by water, and to-day was no excep tion ta the rule, From an early hour in the Morning the wharf was crowded with in tending excursionists, all hurrying to the Wpective steamboats that -were to tonvey them to the scenes of enjoyment. J-ne spectacle was an animated one, everything and everyone being in a state of ' and pleasant excitement. Steamers ?ecprated with bunting of bright and glow -IDS colours were shrieking their steam whistles and hastening the footsteps of Jaggard passengers, bands wore playing, and «W hearty cry of " all aboard", was re- Minding on every side. The throng was wmpoaed of every species of humanity, but jne classes that preponderated were the lovier " and his bashful lady—who calcu «'ed upon a quiet hour in some seques- . JWed sylvan retreat, aud the übiqui -wna f am iiy party, with the i>ater and Mkf; bearing tho younger olive branches. *<ulethe elder of tbe offspring struggled :™™erear against the heavy odds of sug swtive-looking family kits, that gave mdi

cation of ample stores of good thin™ within their capacious limits Ho idfy und.„r t l" m,r al/ y -ad °ptod not»^ hoHdhv ~lk Ulrc«tening weather, and I . ■ ?"??. consPicuous on every .Iter ™V UM^thcaXCUVßion3left *°°n til a£r ?«>' ,° n, d f, '°m that tiino taking their departure overv few well e ,ntrnh? i a,' gl r et™V; yero •" her took' Z* wUh Csl Tr qubar, in the Clansman. This vessel which was bound for the pretty Island of ™', »« crowded i . every part «as overy prospect of a ploasant ««««on. Tho Wellington left tome fooL c n y nafte' Wards for^"vera, anHsc took an nnmemo number of peoplo. Sho 'ad ° J? Mti« of Hunter's P ba £d with her, and as tho moorings wero let go tho bandsmen struck up a favourite on of music. The Glenelg followed \Mth na TO crowd of people for Motu tapu, while the Waitaki, ior Waiheke, and MaeGregor, tor Tiritiri, also well patronised Sheehan's band was onboard thoWaitaki. Tho Awhina took the members and friends of the Field Naturalists' Club to Waiheke fassago, where (hoy oxpectod to spend a ploasant day. The members of tho Aloxandra-streot and Upper Pitt-street I nmitivo Methodist Churches, with thoir monds, wore conveyed to Motuhihi by the takapuna, while tho Coromandel conveyed a picnic party from tho United Methodist I'ree Church Sunday School to Lake Taka punii. The St. Stophon's Presbyterian Hunday Sohool's oxciu-eion was toMotutapu, whither a very largo party wore conveyed by thellowena, which was charterod for tho occasion. Tho childron wore undor the chargo of thoir tutors, and wero accompa nied by Roy. 1). W. Runciman. Tho Blancho convoyed to Drunken Bay a picnic party arranged by Mr. Clare, consisting of members nf tho Now Church and their friends. The Tabernacle Baptists had an annual picnic to tho Tamaki. An immense number of peoplo wore convoyed thithor by the Alexandra and Victoria, and appeared determined to have an enjoyable day. Besides these, the Tongariro and smaller steamers ran regularly to St. Helier's Bay, and wore crowded to excess every trip. The North Shore steamers wero busily plying to and fro all day, carrying crowds of passongers, while tho Northcote boats had thoir full quota of passengers. At noon the wharf was comparatively deserted, and tho change was truly ono of " from gay to grave, from lively to severe " It is estimated that up to that time upwards of 10,000 people had taken passage from wharf fof tho sports of holiday interest, inside and outside the harbour. Besides these excur sions, there wero numbers of others of a private nature in smaller vessels. There were also various picnics by land. The Beresford street Church Biblo Class had ono to Waitakerei Falls, and St. James's Bible Class another to Mangaro,

Boxing Night Amusements.

To-.niiiiit the indoor amusements aro

scarcely to numerous as in former yoare. The chief attraction, of course, is tho pro duction (for the first time in Auckland) of the exciting drama "Tho Sunny South " at Abbott's Opera Uoueo. Most completo arrangements havo been mado for .staging this play effectively, and tho Company being of'a high standard ot excellence. Tho author, Mr George Darrell, takes tho part of Matt Morley, the horo of tho drama, and in tho third act will f.ing an original song entitled "The Bacholor's Club." It scarcely requires oven this brief mention to ensuro a crowded houso to-night and tho inauguration of a most successful season of " Tho Sunny South."

At tho Theatro Royal to-night thoro is a largo bill of fare offered to amusement peckers, viz, two comedios, a musical bur'.etta and olio of casualties. The artistes aro nearly all old favourites, amongst them Miss Kate Howard, who mado horsoli ?o popular with tho Auck land public ; Mr F. W. Fisher, the popu lar comedian ; Mr W. H. Cowan ; Miss h. Leonard ;Mr W. L. Delehanty ; who is new to Auckland, and several others, Tho groat attraction hero [is tho popular prices in conjunction with tho enormous bill offered.

A troat for tho seafaring population is promised at the Sailors' Rest this evening, where a social tea-meoting is arranged to take placo, at a low price for admission. The rest may bo summed up in a church bazaar and several Christmas tree enter tainments.

MOUNT ROSKILL SCHOOL.

Tub 23rd was a red letter day among the children and their frionds, tho breaking-tip of tho school being the occasion for a school treat, Tho School Committee took a-Jvan tago of tho now regulations, and regulated the holidays, making tho assembling day tho 25th of January, instead of tho moro prolonged holiday givon to town schools The school being over, the children remained in tho playground and indulged in races and games until tea-time, when, after fire-balloon accents, thoy seated themselves on the grass and partook of the good things which wero provided in gieet variety. The ladies present were vory energetic in their endeavours to assist in the enjoyment of the children. A spread was then prepared for adults and visitors, which being over tho concert and littlo drama was gono through by tho children and was woll received. A number of games followed, until the older peoplo found it necessary to remind tho childron they should be io the arms of reposo after having spent a very pleasant time.

THE AUCKLAND . EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. 1885.



Personal. MISSING FRIENDS are requestod to call on Alex. Browne. They will hear tomcthing they little dreamt of. Tho way ho is quitting W. and J. Beohan's Stock of Drapery, tzc, is simply astonishing. MISSING- FRIENDS.— If this should meet tho oyo of William W. Nicholson, Builder, would he communicate with his daughtor, Mary E. Smith, on board tho b.s. MaicaL O" H, Susan ! Kate I Alice I Eliza ! Buy Tom. Keesing's Silver Name Broochoa. Itvery name in stock.—Victoria-atrcot, abovo Royal Mail. PERSONAL.— Ladies, Buy your Christ mas Fruit at Rew's. PERSONAL.— Metcalfe has reduced hi Music to Id a sheet. Foot of Wakefield street. EBSONAL.- 000 Tweo.l Trousers at la lid per pair, at tbo Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). Half-price. PERSONAL.— Who's your Hattor? J. W. Shackelford. " Tho People's Hatror," in order to bring the Hatu. oto., unequalled for value, into greater prominence, haa oponed at 21U. Qucon-_treet (lata Coupland's Store), aud ia still at 80, Yictorla-Btreot. PERSONAL.— It may not bo genorally known that Smoked Fiah in small and largo quantities can bo had at tho Colonial Bish Company. 207, Quoen-atreet (next dcor to Filler und Co., Butchei-3), at wholesale prioes. Ireeh euppliea each day. ERSONAB.— The friends and patrons of J.W. Shackelford. Hattor and Gont'o men's Mercer, wi 1 find tho Bamo remarkable value in Hats, Shirts, Scarf a. Silk Handkerchiefs, Vioaiery. Collars, etc.. at 210, Queen street (lato Coupland's Store), and 80, Victoria-street.



Meetings ❖ jl" M LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. -Monthly Mooting MONDAY EVEN ING Next, December 28, Freemasons' Hall, at 7 o'clock. All Masons invited. ROBERT KAYE, P.M., Hon. Sec. ZaorimZ. TVT J.0.0f0.F. &*■]&£? fa -^» LOYAL # / .-- % UNITED BRO ■ifcg;, 1^ f;- %-f- THERS' LODGIi, Jf '.-'-(Ti 'l ! -la The Members of Sltfh .' ■''■' k tendtSoANNUAL \A". i i MEETING to ba >S ! >~.. held on TUESDAY *Vfß^[fc t f~ thQ 2!) th December. WjfiElUiS- ! tl i y >t?iiktion of District and =sr\_Ti_%^foif ' sider Notioe °* Mo" tion re Officera' Pay, etc. By order of therf.G. R DnJBB> GM _ ipIGHT HOURS' DEMONSTRATION. General Commltte"wil7 Meet at Working Men's Club on MONDAY, December 28, at 7 ti m. Buainesi of ironortanco. p.m. bIMPSON, JBecretary^ UCKLAND CO-OPERATIVE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COM PANY (LIMITED). The First General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be ta Oanada Buildings, Queen-street, on WEDNi-SUAX, December 30.1885. Business: To receive Statement of Ac counts, Election of Directors and Auditor for tho oiißumg year. ARTHUR R. DENDY, Secretary. WANTED, a Respectable Young Man for tho Butoherlng,—J. Knight, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby.



Wanted. WANTEuTTa J o urnali'^7~h^ 0 business f_?2s£S. ? o!oviT writer. and geod from"Jan. Z.? Th!. i°- p?n _ an- Knß«K«i»ont eaoacitrSnd r<«»i. AB^ eal lss«'noniul a as to Office. rt!»ilt-.-Ad(lress, "Horu a ," Stah ¥S7"ANTED, a good Coucroto Hand; KdeLjaS^" need apply.-O. PUillips, W^nTO H^dWaiter (35s),Barman, Counlo n,, w °. ok' 1Io aaemald (15 ~ Married iSore'e er nnd Housemaid. - Mrs W^fs^^ Errand Boy. Apply 3on.!,_r.r" Ud3on' Gilomi^, Victoria and Hob- TAINTED, a flrst-elass Cook; none *ILA^^ S- H- Cox' ™* T\7"ANTED, at the beginning of Feb hoss Wrui' 5 thoroughly 'competent Gover etc tTn a .-. .?■ *«"}* attainments, relerencoa, ero^ini^.^l>os^nc^ucl£lnnd. \X/"AKTED, Ladies requiring Cover nLlr % 3s f °, s "nd Sol'vants to call on Mrs S. H. SjAtegg* betwooa Alexandra \Jy ANTED, Governosses and Servants .* V ™a m? n S Enßacemonts to call on Mrs AW?,',,! A rk. m- Quoen-streot, between Aloxandrq-stront and Turkish Baths! W ANTEDTl^pectable Working Man aLk- ivr oa n»1i163^ok- washinc: included. 'V^V,n^nn,?Ifi°1 3' lrru«orer, Vio'orla stroot rt ._c^'_gPPOj;toQraham-stro6t. W" ANTED Buyers for Fresh and lS_Oompa& Cl' Camd^-APPIy Auckland



WANTEDTTJuyers of Ladies' Silk m! „ fe „ h fttelOatoWCs. Jußt opened. Re markable \_.]■.. -.-Aiox.Browno,JunctionQucon 1 -cpjM,i^t£_W.nndJ.Reehan. TSTANTEb, All to Visit Rew's, Vie yy tona-alreet. MostExcellontTeaat lq lOd WANTED, Lessons in the Spanish Lan _ .. _Kg"gQj-Apply A.D., Box 150, PostOilico. TS7"ANTED, to Purchaso a Long Bath, nil a^Xfum Beccma lmnd i Particulars to iiatn. Star Ofhco. WANTED, a Riding Hack, must be q mot and fa^ t. Price not to oxceed £5. —Addroßß Master, Star Oiiice. ANTED to Charter or Purchase, a Schoonor ot 50 to V 0 tons r.iGifltor. The rato per month for charter, and the caeh price for purchaso. " U," Star Oiiice. W" ANTED TO LET (furnished) a Large Airy Hedroom, suitablo for two friencls. J orms oj cnch.-Apply at Brett's Grocery Store, Victoria street. W' ANTED, Saws to Sharpen, Hammer, nnd Ropa'.r.-Wm. Walker, Shoridan- Btrcet; or E. torfrnnd Co , Cruiokßbank and Miter, oris nott Groy-Btreet. Haws loft at any of the above IronmonEors will bo immediately attended ta WANTED, you to inspect the new and varied St-ck ef Christmas Freaonte and Now Yoars' Gifts. Cards, &c, from ono Half ponny each.-At . . Lye's Housekeeper's --.mar, Victoria street, 5 doors from Queen-Bt. ANTED SEEN-Tennis Rackets. _, , La'*o assortment of new shapes.— Charles Keleor and Co., 120, Queen-street. ANTED SEEN - Christmas and Birthday Cards. Kelsey's Now Cardß should bo seen early.-Charles Kolsey and Co., 120, Queen-Ntrcet WANTED SEEN—Christmas Cords~ Kolboj's new Christmas Cardß are, if possible, even inoro beautiful than those of last year. Shown In aeparatoroom. Should bo seen early.- Cimrlea Kulaey and Co., 120, Queon-st. \\7-ANTED KNOSVN-Wo havo some t T very Handsome Photo Screens and Albums, very suitable for Christmas Presents —A. Broomlmll and Co.. 18. Shortlaud-strcot. WANTED KNOWN—Hoffmann and Sous' is tho cheapo.t houso iv tho ct lony f.ir Pianos for t'nsh or upon timo payment. 2scxt Thratro Royal. V*/ANTED KKOWN, Carriage and T T Du.tgy repairs o' all kinds cheaply and promptly done by Kdwin Marvin, Upper Symonds-street \*JANTEiJ KNOWN, that T. Evans, *' V Karangahape Road, is now Clearing his winter Stock of Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes at a considerable reduction. W~ ANTED KNOWN.—That the Rus slau Tea Packing C.mpany a Teas are the pnroßt and most economical Teas iv tho market. A sic your grocer for thoni. WANTED KNOWN-For Ohrietmas and . ow Year Gifts, insnoct A. B. Broomhall and Co.'s Photographic Frames, Screens, und Albums, 48. Shortland-street. W" ANTED ICNOWN—Hofiinann and Sonn have tho largest and beat stock of Musical Instruments of ovory kind in tho colony. WTANTIODKNOWN -For Photographic T V Frames of all sor;s aud sizes at lowest rates, visit A. Broomhall and Co.'s Photo Stnros, 18, Shortland-stroat. WANTED KNOWN-Uoffmann and Sons aro selling Splendid iron-framed. full oompasa trichord Pianos, in handßOmo walnut oases, or £30 Cash. 'VtrANTED KNOWN-Cheap Drapery, TV 01 )!lii_s. Dresses, and Millinery; com petition defied. Comoand see.—J. H. Uannau, Vic-tori '-street. WANTED KNOWN-Hoffmann and Sons' is tho cheapest hou ie in tho colony for every description of Muticat Instruments. Next 'ih.atro Royal. WANTED" KNOWN —In Jewellery, Koleey and Co. still keep Only Real Gold and Roal Silvor: no irnitnttuus.—Charles Kelsoy and Co., 120. Qwoon-atreet. TXTANTED KNOWN, that Horses and ?V Bungles aro forHlro, and that prices aro reduced to lowcßt current rates.—Kdwin Hai via. Upper Synionds-atro-rt- WAN TJBD KNOWN. —Buy youi- Smoked Fish from tho Rakino ißland Fishing Bnatß, at wholoeaie prices, near tho Watermen's Steps, on THURSDAYS, FRI DAYS, and SATURDAYS. VSTANTED KNOWN.—Boots ! Boots-! T . Boot 3! - Dampior's Flrßt Shipment has Arri'-cd (this day Ike. 21), fo that ho can now bcII rosular lines cheaper than aver. Bo in timo at. Dumpier: Boo' -lr._> Vieleria-Btrcet. W'~ ANTKD KNOWN-Men's Hard Felt Hat . Is; good Straw Hals 2s Id ; Girls Trimmed Ho.ts, 2a lOd; Whito Bone Dress Buttons, 3d por dozou,—At Metca'fe's, f.ot of Wqkollold Btrcet. WANTED KNOWN-In Jowollory, Kolsey and Co. otill koep only roal gold and real Oliver—no imitations on tho promises, consequently everything gnarantetd.—Charleß Keleey and Co . 120. Qucon-strect. WANTED KNOWN-That Smoked Fish in any quantitiesoan bo had at the Colonial Fish Company, 207, Queon-strcet (next door t. Fishor and Co., Butchers), at wholesale prices. Fiesh sapplloa dally. ANTED KNOWN-That if you require a really good Silvor Watch, or any article of Silver cr Gold Jowollory (war ranted), either for persona', wear or for a Christ mas Present, the placo to obtain it good and cheap is Good>:on's London Arcade. ANTED KNOWN—The Eclipse fr'dlo Is now on at Goodson's London Arcade; call and Inspeot; you will Bave from 25 to 5. por cont. by purchasing your Christmas Gifts there, and have tho largost stock in town to select from. WANTED Known—Thoopportuuityof obtaining some ot the greatest Bargains over offered tho public will Boon bo over, this being tho last month of tho Cheap Salo at the Birmingham Arcade. Call and inspect; you will bo well repaid, it bslng a raro opportunity for obtaining somo ohcap Christmas Presents.



WANTED KNOVVN-In addition to the ordinary stock of Toys, Dolls, &c, at tho Birmingham Arcade, the prooriotor has mot opened a splendid assortment of entirely Now Gojds. Somo really novel and amusing and niarvolloualy oheap. Christmas and Now Yoar Cards are cheaper hero than any place in Auokland. WANTED KNOWN—That Toys, diroct from Germany, Dolls, direotfrom the Continent, nnd all goods suited for Christmas Presents are obtainable at Goodson's London Aroade In greater variety than at any other placo in Auckland; the prices aro Bitch as will suit ovorybody. Christmaa and New Year's Cards aro wondorfully cheap.



WANTED Known—The cheapest place In Auckland City or Suburbs to pur chase your Christmas Proaonts and New Year's Gifts is tho Birmingham Arcade, Quoen street (lato Coupland'e Store), whore an inaolvont Btook of Fancy Goods ia being offered at one-half the prico paid in ordinary Fanoy Gooda Shops. Call and inspect; you will be well ropaid, WANTED KNOWN—In consequence of hiaae expiring, and having loes epaco for display In our new promises, wo have resolved to give up keeping Imitation Jowollery, and hence tho largo stock we hold will be Bold off during tho Kolip^o Salo at any price, to effoot a clearance ; tho Abyeainian Art Jowollory ia equal in appearance to Colonial gold,—Good- BOn'B London Aroade. WANTED KNOWN-For Christmas Presents in Watches. Clooks, Sterling Gold and Silver Jowollery. you cannot do better thnn inspect the BplcDdid Stock displayed in the window of the Birmingham Aroade, and pur chase, according to your taste, at prloes much below tho usual run ia Queon-streat. Evory article ia warranted, and exchanged if not approved. _ _____ WANTED KNOWN—That Munro and Milligan respectfully request their Customers and Intending Patrons, to favour thorn with thoir Orders for Tailoring for the comitig holidays as soon as possible, as a heavy Influx of orders a week or two previous to Chrlatmaß last year compelled them reluctantly to doclino many, which, if given earlier, they would havo been able to exeoute, and nave prevented disappointment. WANTED KNOWN.—Boots I Boots I Boots I - Something Astounding l-Men's Light Watortights, 6a lid; some large Bizes in Men's Elastic Sides. 5s 6d; Men's Derby Shoes, 8a 6d; Buperior ditto, 10a 6d (own make); Ladies Kid Button Boots, High Leg. 7s 6d; Ladies Prunella Buttoning Boots, 6s 6d; splendid valuo in Prunella ElasUo Sideß, 4s 9d; High Heels Buperior ditto, no loeoapa. 5p 6d; superior ditto, 6s 6d and 7s 64 (Pollock's). In Evening and Dancing Shots we belt New Sealond. Tbo hantlaomo One-bar Shoe, with bows and two huckleß, for 3s Ud; superior ditto, 6s 6d, 6s, or 7s 6d; a splendid Ladieß' Walking Shoe, kid, at 5s 6d, and 5s lid (Oxford). An acknowledged fact, that, we havo the greatest variety of In fants' and Children's Boota and Shoes in Auok land Infantß'Strap Shoes, l»3d per pair; ls6d 2s 2a 6d, 2b Od, 3a, 3s 3d, and 3a 6d. with open bars, etc.. etc. A nice Button Shoe, kid bacE, patent vamp, 410 6,33 6d; Children's High Leg Prunolla, 4a; a grand line in Girls High Leg E. Side*, kid back, patent vamp. 11 to I. 4b lid; Ladles' Imitation Kid Slippers, 2a; White Can vas ditto, 2b; Carpet ditto, 2s lid;| Imitation Kid Elastic Side*. 3<6d; Real Kidl ditto. 4s 9d to 5a 6d ; superior do., 6a (3d to 12b 6d (Pollock's); Real Glove-kid I 'erby Walking Shoes, light, 103 fid'- Otto Hertz's ditto, lis 6d. Spaoi will not permit us giving moro particulars. Please examine the Window when paßslng and judge for yourself, at Dampibr's Boot Shop, Vlotorla-, street.



WANTED, Junior Hand for Gisborne.- Apply Monday, A. Hemingway, Draper, Freeman c Bay. W "ANTED • KNOWN — Now Music ! Music 1 Music 1 I am happy to inform the. publio that tho New Music has at Ja3t arrived, and consists of some of tho beat known and most Popular Songs, all at 6d each. Also, Diamond Musio Books, 6d (well assorted); Czemys 101 Exercises, Is; Homv'e celebrated Pianoforte Tutors, Za-which I will guarantee are tho saino as are sold in Queen-street at sa, or will forfeit £5; also, a few Books for Violin. A Lot of Musio slightly (.oiled, lrt and 3d vF.~ At Dampier's Handsomo New Shop, victoria-street, near Dampior'B Boot Shop. WANTED SEEN^Toys, Toys, Tty& Wonderful Bargains.-Good-size Wax Dolls, with hair, 2d: Dressed Wax Dolls, with hair. Id ; Large Wood Dells, 4d ; China Dolls and Indestructible Dolls, 6d; Large China Dolls, Ud ; Large Wax Dolls, with hair, Is; vory largo and highoßt price Wax Dolls, 2s; large Boxes of Paintß, 4d ; good-size Humming lops, 2d ; 72 dozen Steam Engines, 2d each ; 12 dozen Horses and Carriages, 4d; 36 dozen Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kitchen Bets, 6d ; Block Puzzles (make 6 picturos), 9d per box; handsomo indiarubber Balls, Rd; very large handsome China Mugs, 6d ; large Boxes ot Skittles, la ; *anor Boxes, Bd each; Work Boxes. 2s; Writ ing Desks, !)d; White Necklets, 2d; Largo 2-Horse Tramcars, Is ; an immenßolot of China Dogs, 2d; 21 doz. China Vases, 2d; Brace lets, 2d each; Gentß' Gilt Stud Suites, 9d tho suite; Handsome Plated Tea Services (5 pieces), 80s; also, bargains in Books, suitablo for Christmas prosents. and tho following: — Framed Pioturo. Is 3d; Large do., la 6d ; Hat Hooks, 2d ; Handsomo Brackets, 9d each; Wire Sponge Baßkots. Oil; Handsomo Bread Baskots, 3a, td, and 6d ; 45 dozen Good Useful Hammers, 2d each; Yankee Egg Beaters, 6d each; nice lino of Feeding Bottles, 6d; Grand Butter Knives, Is 3d ; Useful Steels, fid eaoh; 21 dozen Handiome Photo Frames, 2d, or. i for 6d; Thormo motors. Is each ; &0., &c—At Dampier's r»ow Shop, Victoria-stroot (near to Dampior's Boot Shop). WANTED, Purchasers of Dinnor, Breakfast, and Tea Sorvices to see tho uowcat and moat elegant patterns at WILSON'S, 26 7, QUKKN-BTHKE T. WANTED, all who aro in search of Christmas, New Year, and Wedding Prosents, to Inspect tho Now Goods imported this season direct from tho manufacturers, by BOYLAN & TANFIELD, 171, Queen-street



WANTED KNOWN.-That the Cheap est Houso for China. Glass, and Earihon waro is WILSON'S, 26 J, QUKEN-B THEIS T. A N T B D KNOWN— GEORGE GREGORY, Fnotographer. Of Quick's Buildings, near Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road, Is now producing First-olaßs Photographs at the following reasonable rates: For Carto deVirito, 10s 8d per doz,; for Cabinets, £1 Is per don. Children same prioe. Tram-oars pass the shop ANTED SEEN by new arrivals, visi tors from tho country, and others about to furnish, tho splendid stock of Toiletware at WILSON'S, 26 7, Queen-street. TTE7 A N T~E D KNOWN. J. KNOTT, Grey-st., Imports regularly - STEEL TOOLS, CUT- i LERX, BUILDERS' and GENERAL IRON MONGERY. Motto: "A Genuine Artlclo at a Moderate Price." WANTED, those'looking for Christmas, Wedding, and Birthday Presents to inspect the Now Vases, Ornaments, and other suitable articles, just arrived, at WILSON'S, 26 7, Queen-street.



TS/r ANTED KNOWN. AKRIVED-Tbo NEW STOCK for tho COMING SIIASON. Grand Display ot Mon's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Ties, Umbrellas, Hats (in Straw and Felt), &c, and overy description of Hoeiery and Underwear. Spoclol Lino in Boys' Cheap School Suite. D. McPHKRSON, Karangahapo Road. | ~VVr~A~_~T E D k No w n. J. KNOTT Has opened a BBANCH STORE in KARA NGAHAPE ROAD, near Waterworks with a Now and first-class Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY. • Splendid coodß just opened, suitable for Christinas Presoi-ts. Y^ ANTED, BUSHMEN AND OTHERS To know, SUITS TO ORDER, 10 HOURS* NOTICE. Note address, J. H. DALTON, CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. VICTORIA-STREET EAST. W^ NT E B KNOWN. J. H. Dal/TON, Tailor, Victoria-st East, Has just opouod NEW TWEKDS from tho fol lowing Markots:—West of England, Scotch, Moegiel, Oamaru, French, and German; tho ohoioest things in Fanoy Tweeds and Coatings that over ca mo to Auckland, Over 200 patterns to choose from, at prioes ranging as follows :— A Good Soit for 50s Od, usual £3 10s 64 60s Od, „ £i 0s (id 65s Od, „ £1 10s 6d Trousers „ 12s 6d, „ £0 18s 6d „ 15s Od, „ £1 Is Od ~ 21s Od, „ ill 5s Od „ 22s Od, „ £1 7s 6d Tho question ia ropeat-dly asked, "How can you sell real Twoeds at such priccß?" My answer is that I purohase direct from manufac turer?, pay a Btnall rent, and do my own cutting. In this way I cave fully 25 per cont.. the full benefit of which I Kivo to my customers. N.B. — My system of Cutting is in itsolf a novelty, allowing mo to rcmody those dofecta caused by tho shoulders being somowhft ronud, whilo to gentlemen possessing aim torateiy good figure I can suarantoe a perfect fit; making thorn th* admiration of their frionds and the envy ot thoi rivals. J. H. "dTlton, City Tailoring Establishment. Viotorls st. East. FIRST-CLASS Dressmaker wanted for Inter-provinoial town. —Apply Sargood, Ewen and Co., Victoria-jtreot. REAT NECROMANCER, AUGUS TUS, ongaged during Christmaa. Country frionds can havo an introduction at tho Auck land Co-operative Drapory and Clothing Co. (Limited). _ _ MARSHALL'S INFANTS Teething Powders glvo satisfaotion in evory caso. They contain no Mercury or Narcotics. Is, at all Chemlßts'. CjMITfl, Jones, and Robinson are re- O quest-d to call on Browne, junotion Queen and Grey-streets, and bring their youngsterß with them for Chrl-tmas Suita, 3s 6d to 30s. TO BOUSE-OWNERS. — Wanted to Loato, with a purchasing claueo, a eovon or oight-roomod House, with largo garden, about 20 minutes' walk from Poat-nflloo.-Apply by letter, stating lowest terms, to Thos. Spencor, care of Murray and .Spencer, Stationers. 70, Queon-stroet.



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TO LET, in Gibraltar Croscent, a com fortablo C-Roomed House; rent, 15s per w-ok.—Apuly to G. F. Fowler, Btaokstnlth, Manukau Road. Parnoll. r§ .0 LET, a new 7-Roomed Houso in JL Arawa-stroet, gas and water, wash-house, coppor, droraer, and evory convenience.—L. W. Ka'on, 8, Quecn-atreet. mo LET, good 0-roomod House, 10s 6d; 1 also, 5 ditto, 8s dd. 15 minutes' walk from Queon-Btreet.— Inquire Codringtor-stroet, loft Bide, 3rd house off Groat North Road. TO LET, Beautiful Furnished 7 roomed House and 1J aores Land, in Judgo's Bay, Parnell.—W. and J. Frator, Land Agency, Queen-street. TO LET, three large and commodious' Stores, with well-lighted basemont. lately erected in Commorce-streot.— A pply Brown. Barrett and Co., Elliott-street, Auckland. TO LET, Residence, Albert Park, lu.tely In o-oupation of L. Couplaud, Esq.; 8 rooms, bath-room, and pantry,—Apply Ji. W. Heath, 18. Shortland-street. TO LET, corner High-street and Vulcan Lane. Warehouse with exoollont storage accomodation ; several offices; nice shop and conveniences to hand; very central.—Particulars to D. F. Evans, Land Agent. TO LET, the Shops in Hobson-street, and Dwelling Houses, Cook-Btreot (ITa'lon's Buildings), replete with overy modern con venlonce.—Apply Thomaa H. White, Architect, A.M.P. Offices. Queen-street. _ TO LET, large House of 17 rooms, most suitable for a boarding-house; large dining room, bath room, gas and water laid on; situation, corner of Hobson-street and Cook-st. —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and Estate Agents, Scherfifs Buildings, Fort Btrcet. npO LET, Shop and 6-roomed House, I gas and water laid on. Wellesley-street East; Shop and 6 roomed Houso, gas and city water Jaid on, Hobson-street; Houso containing eight rooma, City Road.-: J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. O LET, Pollen-street, Great North Road. Six-roomed Cottage, with gas, city water, and every convenience; rent, lis 6d por week; also. Five roomed Cottage; city water; rent 10s per week.—Apply to Mr Rus sell, Grooer, Great North Road. M~ ANUFACTORY or Store to Let.- Building, Stanley-street, 25 feet by 60, suitable for Store or Manufactory. —W. S. Laurie and Co.. Cuatomß-strcet. "O EDUCTION OF RENT.-Four pleas- JLVi antly situated Houses, off Vermont-street, Ponsonby, containing 6 rooms, including scul lery ; city water laid on, and overy convenience; large garden; 10s per week to good tenant- Apply to Mr Brown, London Bakery, Vermont street^^ QT. GEORGE'S HALL, NEWTON, TO LET, the above Hall, which is specially adapted for Socials, Concerts, Evening Parties, &c. For particulars, apply to L. W. LEE, Viotoria Chambers, Karangahape Road. '



TO LET, in Uppsr Queen-street, the Houie occupied by Colonel Haultain — Apply to Rnaßcll & Campbell. Wyndham-streot. TO LET, one or two Unfurnished Rooms, with use of Kitchen, Mount Eden district; rent low.—Apply Star Onlco. TO LET, New Corner Shop of 5 rooms, and ono New 5-roomed Cottage, close to Public Baths.—T. Harper, Canada-street Fjpb LET, two new Shops and Dwelling- JL houses;. In Union-street—Apply to Edward Hartley, Architect. rjn o l 1 _'. MONA VIEW — Karangahape Road - Houso containing 6 rooms, gas and water laid on. TENNYSON-SIRKET, Surrey Hills.-Nowly flniphed 5 roomed House R-nt, 9i per week. WILLIAMSON'S AVENUE, Surrey Hills, GommodiousFamily Residence. Housereplete with overy convenience, and containing seven rooms and bath-room; washhouse fitted with bailor; aobestous Area in drawing and dining rooniß; rent low to a good tenant; immediate pes-jession. WALUACE-STREET.-Newly erected Gentle man's Rosidenco of 10 rooms, Bituated corner Wallaco and Argyle-streets. House replete with every convenience, including bath-room; gas and water laid on; close to tram and Pon- Bonby Wharf. Rent to a permanent tenant moderate. For Particulars of above Properties, apply— MALCOLMSON & CO., Land Agents, High-street.



For Sale. TmOR SALE, tho Russian Tea Packing JV Company's Pure Teas, at every respect ablo grocery shop and store in the colony. FOR SALE, 50 acres of excellent Land, situated about a quarter ot a mile from Taukau Railway Station. Thero are 4or 5 acres of bush, and it is partly bounded by a river. This little Farm would make a pretty horae- Etoad, and will be sold cheap —For terms apply Robert Gordon, close to Savings Bank, Surrey Hill-, Auckland. FOR SALE, at OtaJiuhu, close to Raif way Station, Cholco Building Sites from ono uero upwards, commanding vi^ws; volcanic Boil: scoria ash for concrete dwellings on the property. Easy terms of payment. Further particulars in future advertisements-— J. J. Macky. Land and Estate Agent, Fort street. TRIOR SALE, Tho Avenue, Mount Eden^ JD a comfortable new and well-finished houso of 5 rooms; new range, register grato, abundant water supply (over lOOOgal), back yard all concreted); allotment, 33 x 115, all cleared, nlco vegetable and flower garden, healthy placo, and only one minute from 'Bus (faro 3ii); very deßirablo freehold.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Agont. 1091. FOR SALE, FIRST - CLASS BOARIJINO- HdObE, in the best part of Hobson-street, containing 16 rooms; well furnished and carpeted throughout; every convenience; gas ana water laid on; plunge and shower baths; good connection of permanent boarders. Pro prietor leaving on account of ill health; price, only £200.—For particulars apply Malcolmson andJ3o., High-street. FOR SALE, Randolph-street (Newton), near Gloster-street, 6-roomed House and washhouse, good garden, gas and water; prioe, £350, easy terms. An Allotment at Cheltenham Beach. 50 x 150, 35s per foot About 2 Aores at Remuera. for £350. Groy-3treet. Parnell. 2 Houses. Gaud 7 rooms, largo allotments, from £350 each. Several Allotments in Wood-street, Ponfonby; prico low. Money toLend. Wanted, Cottages to Let.—Fowler end Wilklneou, Ex change Chambers, Durham-street East



FOR BALE, near Lake Takopnna, Beautiful Seaside Property with frontago to Bay. only one mile from tho Lake: good land, magnificent views, frosh-water stieams; fire wood and fencing in plenty; bathing, boating, fishing, and shooting facilities; beautiful dolls of native treeß and ferns: grand investment for working settler or capitalist; onlj forty minutes' drive from Birkenhead or Devonport When tho Lako Tramcars run, this property must be quadrupled in valre.—Central Land Agency, comer Queon-stroot and Vulcan Lane. Geo. Prasor. Manager. fTIHE GRANGE (OTAHUHU). This Splondid Property Is now placed in the market, in eonsequenoo of the owner wishing to return to England, and consists of commodious Brick Residence of 10 rooms, exclusive of bath room and sundry offices, lar^e stab'o and out buildings, such as is usually attached to a gentleman's well-appointed rcsidorce. The grounds, about ten acres, in orchard, garden, paddock, &c ; first class land. Thia desirable estate being so well-known, any comments aro uef.dloss. Cauls to view and all information at office of D. F. Evans, Land and Estato Agent. 1565



Ecclesiastical. (JT. PA 01/B (Eden Crescent).-Sunday kJ Services: 8 a.m.. Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and Sermon by Rev. C. Bodington; 4 p.m.. Baptism; 7 p m^jtvening Prayer and Confirmation. QT. MATTHEW'S~"CHURCH.^To~ kj morrow.—lo a.m.. 11 a.m.. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. To-morrow, 8 a in.. Holy Communion, 11 a.ru„ " St. John's Gospolfof Love,"(3 p.m., Baptisms, 1 p.m., "Tho True Method ot Salvution, Christ Alone!" MARY'S, PARNELLT SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. 3 p ru.- Flower Service.—Tho Roy. G. E. Mason will Addresß tho Children. 7 p.m.—Choral Service, with Seimon by tho ltov. G. E. Mason. PITT-STREET VyESIEYAN CHURCH.-Momtag at 11. Rev. H. BulL Subjoot: "Tho Holy Catholic Church: Her Ministerial Orders." Evenlnir at 6.3U, Rev. T. G. Cnrr. qT. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH^ IO Ponsonbv.—Mornine at 11, Mr W. F. Tucker. Evening at g.3Q. Hey. H. Bull. PARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.-- Morning at 11. Roy. S. Grifllth ; Evening at 6 30. Mr T. VY. Grady. DE VONPtfRT WESLEYAN CHURCH. —Mornine at 11, Mr Knott; Evening at 6.30. Rev. W. G. Parsoi son. ST JETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY HILLS.-The He,v. R. Ssnimorville will proaoh To-morrow Mornjmg at 11 o'clock. Evening at 5.30.; ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTEITiAN CHURCH.-Roy. W. Mcßae will conduct tho services, Morning at 11. Evening at d 30, To morrow. _^ AUCKLAND TABERNACLP/.—Lord's KaF, December 27.—Pastor T. Spurgoon will preaoh—Morning at 11. Evening at 6.15. MOUNT EDEN BAPTIS7/ CHURCH. Morning at 11, Mr Atkir.; Afternoon hi 2.15 Open Air Service in Viotor.ia Avenue, Now North Road, Evening at 6.30. Short Addresses by Young Men. C.ONGREGATION .iL SERVICE*, J BKRE3FORD-STREET CHURCH, AUCKLAND. Morning at lt-Rcv..'/. RobertsoD, M.A. Kvonlng at 7—Roy. J,, Robertson, M.A. Subject (in tho Morning): "The Christmas Carol of the Angels "( * Glory and Pcs oe."| At this Bervico tho Cho\r will sing (1) during tho offertory, " For unto, us a Child is born," from " Tho Messiah," an'i (2) before dismissal Sohu bort's Christmas Carol, "Glory to God in the Highest." Ih tho evening Oao subject will be "The Last Message ot a Dyiuar Year." At this sevioe the Choir will sing" fjti upyour Heads," from "Tho Messiah." MOUNT */SDEN~CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Morning at 11 ) Roy. W. J. L. Clo-s, Evening at, 6.30 I Pastor. B'.angera cordially invited. All fittings free. "TVTEWT.'ON CONGREGATIONAL i. . CB.URCH. Edinburgh-strcot.—Morning at ll.Ev anlng ate.3o. P"ar,nelL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Halll.—Morning at 11, " ''/he Oldest Christmas Carol.- Evenmcr at 6 3Q. TTho Message of the Dying year."—Rev. K. J. Williams. DEVONPORT "CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Evcninß at 6,30. Rev. H. M. Livens, fjorvico on Wednesday Evenings at 7.30. 7/TNITED METHODIST FiiKH (U CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS- Mornlnc at 11—Rev. J. Wrigley. Evening at 6.30-Rev. O. Worboys. Sub jeot: "A Review of the Year 1885." MOUNT EDEN- Mcrning at 11—Rev. C. Worooya. Evening at 6.3o—Mr Douglas. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRA-STREET. Morning-Speoial Christmas Servioe. in which 15 Members of the Bible Class will taKe part. In the Evening at 6.3o—Rev. A. J. Smith. rgIHEATRE ROYAL. CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, SUNDAY, 27th inst, at 8 p.m. Conducted by tho YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Special Hymns and Addresses. Strangeracordially invitea. Doors open at twenty minutes past seven. COME EARLY. HRISTADELPHIANS Meet in the Protestant Hall. Newton, at 10 30 a.m. on Sundays for Fellowship. Leoture at 6.30 p.m. Snbjeot; "Everybody's Question Answered." I^fEVV CHURCH SERVICES.—HeId Jj\ in tho Masonic Hall. Newton. Morning at li o'clock. Subieot: "The Stranger at the Door: a Meditation for Christmas Time." CHURCH OF CHRIST, Temperance Hall. Albert-3treet.—Morning Service at 11. Evening Lecture at 6.5, by Goo. Aldrldge. Subject: " Good Tidings of Great Joy." CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Eden Hall, Mt. Edon.—Morning Servioe at 11. Even ing Lecture at 6.45. by E. White. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE,-Sunday, December 27. — Lecture by Thomas Walker, " Mother Eve and the Fatal Apple: or The World on Fire." Commence at 7.30. SPECIAL EARLY MORNING PRAYER k5 MEETING In Waite's Hall. Mount Eden, at 7 To-morrow Morning, Unsectarian. Sankey Hymns. "\TOTICE OF REMOVAL. The ROOMS of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION have been REMOVED to TEMPORARY PREMISES, OLD BAPTIST CHTRCH, Wellesley-s'reet. Entrance to READING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from Chapol-street. B\JS 6d buys Foxe's Serge Suits at 6 Browne's ;3s 6d buys Norfolk Sult3 for Buys at Browne's; 81d buys China Matting af. Browne's; 6Jd buys the best Cretonnes at Browne's; Is ltd buys Men's Tweed Troußersat' Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-streets,



Public Notices. A STRONG, serviceable Timepiece for ss; exchanged if not approved.—J. Prince, Victoria-street Eaat. DVICE TO BUSHMEN.—Save 50 per cent, and Buy your Goods at the Auck land Co-operativo Drapery and Clothing Com pany (Limited). A LADY having a large and woll furnished House on tho North Shore, oniy a few minutes walk from wharf, would let part of it furnished, or take a few boarders; references given and required. — Address, Rogeneath, North Shore. MAN with Is 6d can buy a rattling good Djuble-back Shirt, a Boy's Suit for 33 6d, and a Suit for himself for 15a lid, at Alex. Browne'B (late W. end J. Beehan), junc tion Queen and Grey-streets. " A PLEA FOR JESUS OF NAZA. RETH, BY THE BISHOP OF MELBOURNE. PRICE—SIXPENCE. W. E. MEARS, 198, QUEEN-STREET. A- UCKLAN D~~PERMANENT "CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. The Office of the above Society will be closed on SATURDAY, December 26, and on SATUR DAY, January 2. Payments due on either of these dates will be received on the MONDAYS next following. By order of the Committee. _____ JOHN BATGKR, Secretary. BE PERSUADED - Savo Money by Ordering all your Goods at Row's Grocery Store, Victoria-street BOARD AND RESIDENCE in a private family, plunge and shower bath ; good table and every comfort; 'bus paßsos door, near tramway, ten minutes from Queen-street— Sibsey Villa, Park Avenue, Park Road. BASKETWARE AND "WICKER FURNITURE. -



Z&.cLKOD BROS, will commonco business Next Week in Albert-street, near Fire Brigade Station, as Manufacturers of every description of Basketware and Wicker Furniture. A largo Stock of Fancy Baskets on hand. C" IIRISTMAS Hams and Bacon at Row's, _ _ Viotoria-atreot COLLEGE BISCUITS 3d per lb. at Row's, Victoria-street CO- OPERATION. — Nothing like it. Compare our prices with any in Auckland, and judge for yourself.— Auckland Cooperative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). GHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Hlgh-st (near Shortland-street), has always For Saleand To Let large and small Houses in tho City, Suburbs, and Country diitricta; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eligible Building Allot ments for Sale. Money to Lend in large or small Bums, on approved securities, E~~ VERYBODY should read "New Zea land Illustrated Tit Bits." Price Two pence. -piGG AND BUTTER BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to thank his town and suburban customers for their kind support during the past year. Their further favours will Be gratefully acoepted. The following hotels specially thanked:—Clarendon, City Hotel, and the Park Hotel. T. TREMAIN, Butter and Egg Btoro, Aberorombie-atreet.



FOR a really Good Ham, at a reasonable price, try Rew's, Victoria-street. (.REAT NECROMANCER, AUGUS- X TUS. engaged during Christmas. Country frionds can havo an introduction at tho Auck land Co-ojerative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). GRAND ART UNION OF PICTURES (By Permission ob- the Colonial Secretary) 30 HANDSOMELY-FRAMED PICTURES, Value £25. 1,000 MEMBKRS AT 6d EACH. Pictures on View at E. Dunne's Shop, top of Grey-street. Drawing to take placo about 29th January, at tho Excelsior Hall, Uppar Pitt street. IF you drink wine, drink the best. If you drink Schnapps, drink Wolfe's, which is the only genuine Schnapps. IMPORTANT— To procure some of the Toys. Doilb, Christmas Cards from tho Auokland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Ca (Limited), and Bavo your money. TN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. HAMILTON. LATE OF PUKEKOHE EAST, DECEASED. All Aocounta owing by the deceased to be gent ia to the undersigned before Ist February, 1880. HILL & MAHONY, 36. Shortland-street MONEY may bo Saved by Purchasing at Row's, Victoria-street. MILLINERY, half-price; Undercloth ing, haH-prioe.—At the Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited!. MR WEBBE is not now connected with Oak House as stated in several advertise ments of late in the Star, inserted without his consent. " TV/BT-^-^'S inhumanity te Man" (Burns) -LtJL consists in depriving them of tho Rus sian Tea Paoking Company's Pure Teas. Ask your Qrooer for them. "T^TEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED .131 TIT BITS." " 'VfEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED JLK tjt BITS."-No advertisements. All reading matter. Tho cheapest Twopenoa worth ever issued from the Colonial Press. Ttf" O T I C E. Wells Sunk in Town and Suburbs, at 2b a foot. Boring Arteclan undertaken. Address A.F. & Co, Newton Post-office. Cleaning and Repairs Done. ON VIEW—Lato American Noveltieß (very cheap) Gladstone's Carts, Extonsion Top Jumn Seat Buggies. Democrat Waggonß, and Child's Seat Phaaton..-Cousins And Atkin, Coschbullders. Elliot-street. PURE INDIAN TEA 2s per lb. at Rew's, Victoria-street. PATRONIZE a house where Wolfe's Schnapps is kept—because you may then rely upon all things else. PONSONBY. -Corner Building Site close to Threo Lamps ;must bo sold at once. —Apply VV. J. Dalton, C.E.. Vulcan Lane. PRIVATE Board and Residence, Rus sell-street, Parnell.—Mra G. S. Thompson baa Vacancies for two or threo Gentlemen Boarders. PU,LMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET. AUffiKLAND. Tourists and others are Invited to call and In spect our beautiful New Series of Views of the Hot Lake Districts, Wairakei, Native Carvings, Bash Scenery, &c. Tho largest collection in the Colony. " T> EAD the entertaining Christmas Stories XV in Thia Week's " New Zealand Illustrated Tit BltB." "DOSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT _i__ (nearly opposite corner of Lake Road).— Superior Board and Residence: beautiful and retired situation. Terms moderate. SUGARS from 2^d per lb. at Rew's", Victoria-street. SUMMER MILLINERY ! SUMMER MILLINERY I



Ladies are recommended before buying else where to inspect the Stock of Cheap and Stylish Millinery At LOVETT'g, Wellosley-etrcct THE Blue Ribbon Army havo pirated Iho oolour of Wolfe's Schnapps Trade Mark. " T IIHIS England nover did, nor never X shall, lie at tlie proud foot of a conqueror" (Shakespeare); and bo the Russian Tea Paoking Company's Pure Teas tako their stand far above all others. Ask yonr grocer for them. THE first issue of the "New Zealand Illustrated Tit Bits" will contain nine comic illustrations, including a humorous car toon, "Dr. Vogel's Noßtrums." HE UNEMPLOYED can have an audience with the Prophet Mecca at the Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co (Limited). Tho poor dog Arab! is chained up- . ,: fjIHEY come as a boon and a blessing A. to men" (Cameron), the Rußsian Tea Pack* i [Company's Pore Teas. Ask your groo; .ftlthem. . TEg UNEMPLOYED can have an avlilex a-with the Prophet Mecca at the Auckland {>'. Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limits The poor dog Arab! Is ohained up. USE Rew's Baking Powder for your Christmaa Cakes. UNEMPLOYED.— Men's Shirts, Is 6d ; Braoes, 6d; Crimean Shirts, 3s Ud. Just half the price.—At the Auokland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). VISIT Rew's Cheap Grocery and Pro vision Store, Victoria-Btreot. "WOLFE'S "SCHNAPPS"wouId not have stood »* the test of nearly a half century wero it not a most superior article. HAT the folks are eayine-THAT Metcalfe's Ib the Cheapest Shop in the Town; THAT Metcalfe's Crinolines at Is 6d are worth six times the money; THAT Metcalfe's Toys at Id aro worth buying for prosents; THAT Metcalfe's Dress Materials are wonderful bar gains at 7}d a yard; THAT Metcalfe's Electro plate Ware has never been seen at the price be fore ; THAT Metcalfe's Pipes at 6d and 8d; Colls, 2d; Accordeona. Is 6d; Photo Frames, 6d; -Table Knives. 2d; and Hundreds of other Artioles suitable for Christmas presents, are all tremendous bargains.—Metcalfe's, foot of Wakefleld-Btreet. MAS, 1885.-Boys'Suits,3s lid, 4slid. Half-price, for a few days, at the Auck land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). Take note, mothers. YOU should be careful that you are not im x posed upon. Ask for and be sure you obtain Wolfe's Schnapps. T Sf REWARD will be given to any JLiO person who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the boy who stole a Dark Bay Mare from Mount Kden Bta tion on November 6 —F. Rapport, Mt. Albert. n_D BUYS a ToiTeiTCover (large~and \9 good) at Browne's; Is to 7s 6d buys the balance of Beehan's Stock of Umbrellas.— Browne's, junction Queen and Grey-streets,



T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Tha Partnership hiiherto existing between us. tho undersigned, under tho stylo or firm of "J. H. Hamor and C 0.," has this day been put an end to by mutual concent Ail debts and liabilities will be discharged by John Home Haruer. by whom all outstanding accounts will be received. Dated this 21th d ay of December, 1885. JOHN FLKMING. JOHN H. HAMER. Witness Devore, Solicitor, Auckland. DEVONPORT AND LAKE~~TAKA PUNA TRAMWAY COMPANY. FORMATION AND PLATELAYING, No. 1 ' CONTRACT. Tenders for this Contraot will bo received up to Noon on TUESDAY, the sth January. 1886, at the office of the undersigned, where, also, the plans and specification may bo seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMKS KNOX, Civil and Consulting Kngiceor. Colonial Bank Buildings, December 21,1385. ■Kj-OTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! The LONDON STOKE~is tho only Shop in Auokland where jou can get a Christmas Box. During Christmas week and tho week follow ing, all Purchasers of Groceries to tho amount of 5a will receive a Handsqmo Present. WALLER AND BAINBRIDGE, Grocers and Provision Merchants, Karangahape Road (next Garrett's. Butcher). IN THE ASSIGNED STATE Off HENRY PETRY. OF AUCKLAND, WATCHMAKER. Creditors In tho above Estate are requested to send in their Claims (accompanied by statutory declaration) to tho office of Mr Thorne, Solicitor, on or beforo nron of SATURDAY, tho 9th day pf January, 1886, after which date no claims can be recognised. J. M. GEDDES,) TpIIat „„ 0 E. A. PRICK, 'j-Trustees. Auckland. 18th December, 1885. AUCKLAND SOCIETY FOR PRO MOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.



ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 27th inst., the Hey. J. Bates will lecture on " The Man Christ Jesus "at throe o'clock, in tho Young Men's Rooms. Wellcsley and Chapol-atreeta; and the Roy. Thomas Spurgeon will lecture tho same evening, at half-past six, in the Tabernacle, on " The Correspondence ot tho Messianic Pro phecies with tho Facts in the Person of Chrißt: His Life and Death." "If DEN TERRACE KOAD DISTRICT. Pursuant to the Provisions ot the Road Boards Act, 1832. and Amendments thereto and the Regulations ot Local Hlcctionß Act. 1876,1 here by notify that tho following gentlemen have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Ofllco of Trustee for the district above-named: - james Mccormick john hough john james hunter As the number ot Candidates (three) exceeds the number required (one), a Poll will be taken at Mr Freemau's Corn Store, Eden Terrace, on MONDAY, the 28th day of Deoember, 1885. be tween the hours ot nine a.m. and six p.m. F. H. HEIGHWAY, Returning Officer. Office: Eden Terrace. December 21. 1885. CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES, BERESFORD-STREKP CHURCH, AUCKLAND. Eleven a.m.: REV. J. ROBERTSON, M.A, Seven p.m.: REV. J. ROBERTSON. M.A. Subject:—ln tha morning: "The Christmas Carol of the Angels "(" Glory, and Peace.") At this service the Choir will sing (1) during the offertory, "For unto us a Child is born," from the "Messiah," and (2). before dismissal Schu bert's Christmas carol, "Glory to God in the Highest" Ia the evening the subjeot will be *' The Last Message of a Dying Year." At this servioe the chnir will sing "Lilt up your Heads," from the •' Meaeiah." TO GRAIN AND PRODUC E D BALERS. On and after January 1, 1886, the undersigned havo agree \ tn sell GRAIN, POTATOES, CHAFF. &c. Sacks weighed in, and (or the future sacks will not be charged for :— E. MITCHELSON & CO. W. J. HURST & CO. G. S. JAKINS V. H: McKEVZIK ALFRHSD JOWITT ADAM LAYBOURN & CO. T. M. HALL & CO. BELL BROTHERS AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MKKOANTILI. CO. (LIMITED) HESKETH & AITKEN GUNSON & MARTIN COUPLAND & CO. W. 9. LAURIE & CO. PATTERSON & CO. JOHN LaMB R. B. SYMONS



DUBLIC NOTICE. In accordance with Section 50 "Tho Educa tion Acf, 1877," tho Education Board of the District ot Auckland hereby calls Publio Meet ings of the householders of tho now School Districts hereafter named, to bo held on MON DAY, llth January. 1836, at the times and places respectively nan ed in the sohedule hereunder, for the purpose of electing Sohool Committees, and likewise to consider tho boundaries of tho Bald Sohool Dlßtriotß. And in accordance with Section 69 of the said Act, the Board also appoints tbat the Com mittees of the said School Districts shall hold their first meeting immediately after election, on the same day and at the places respectively named in the Baid schedule. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. SCHEDULE. NEWMARKET —At the Boys' School, New market, at half-past seven p.m. REMUERA—At the Girls' Sohool, Remuera, at half-past seven p.m. HUNTLY-At the School, at half-paßt seven p.m. OHINEWAI-At the Sohool, at half-past seven p.m. ROTORUA-At Kelly's Hall, Rotorua, at half paßt seven p.m. MAUNGATAPERE-At the Maungatapere Sohool, at seven p.m. MAUNU—At tho Mauriu Sohool, at seven p.m. KAURIHOHORE-Atthe Kaurlhohore School. at seven p.m. HIKURANGI-At the Hikurangi Sohool, ot seven p.m, • "VV7" ESTP OR T COALS, JUST LANDED EX ORAVVITI, Said to be the best Household, Steam, or Smithy Coals in the Market. ON SALE, A Superior Sample of tho Above. W. & G. WINSTONE. N.B.—Albo, Taupiri, Newcastle, and Bay Coals as usual. BARABALA. B A R.A B A L A. .vr c w me a n^POT, L. E W _8_ E A U SPOT, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite Garrett's New BoiLDiNGt). BARABALA. BARABALA. 'mo '.CAPITALISTS. An opportunity offers for a person of moder ate capital obtaining either an active or a sleep ing Interest in a highly remunerative Manufac turing Business. Principals only treated with. MEBSRS RUSBELL AND CAMPBELU FG. EWINGTON^ • LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Queen street, Auokland. Established 19 Years. catalogues of properties sent on application. Cheap ilmisep. Shops, Cottages, Allotments, and Farms. Warehouses and Dwelling Houses to Let. Charming House, Ewington Avenuo, £750. Snug Houso, Lt mingtou Road, £365. Grand Resldenco, Vale Road, Mount Eden £600. Bargains at Rooky Nook. BY PERMISSION OF THE COL ONIAL SECRETARY. GRAND JB_f. UNION OF MOUNTED 2?RDS, PREPA66© -.OK A. REISOHEK. 800 SUBSCRIBEBS AT 10s FOETY PEIZKS. Ist Prize, valuo £15 -Handsomo carved and or namental Show-case of figured Rimu and Kauri, containing J2 different species, on viow at Messrß Upton And Co.'c. 2nd Prize, value £30-Cont»ining 8 varletlM in similar caso, on view at Messrs PbiUipps ant? Sons'. 3rd Prize, value £20—Containing 8 varieties f_i similar case, on view at Mr N. Q. Lennox's. These Prizes contain a variety of very rare birds, many of which will Boon be extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Prizes at £10; 15 Prizes at £5. Total, £100. To be drawn abont the'end of Deoember. TICKETS, lbs EACH, ObUlnab'o at Messrs 8. Coombes and Co.'s, Hazard 11 ir t. and Co 'b, N. G. Lennox's, Josiah Martin's, Phillipps and Sons', J. A. Pond's, Teutenberg's, and Upton and Co.'b. Other priiei on view at future date te bo > idVarttsedL



NELSON. NELSON. By kind permission of Admiral Tryon, this MAGNIFICENT IRONCLAD Wfllbo OPEN TO THE PUBLIC On SUNDAY NEXT, from 1.30 to 5 p.m. Tho fine Steamers of the DEVONPORT FERRY COMPANY will leave lhe Ferry Tee at Short Intervals during the Afternoon. FARK-ONE SHILLING. , Children under Twelve, Half-price. | ~JSOL rf^RAND EXCURSION. •fffffligS^ NEW YEAR'S EVE. The p. 8. BIRKENHEAD will leave Queen-street Wharf at 11 o'olook p.m. and CRUISE ABOUI' THE HARBOUR.- BRABS BAAiD ON BOARD. - DANCING, FIREWORKS, etc. FARE, le.



ATAHUHU RACES. Settling for Spring Meeting, hold 19th De cember, 1885, will take plaoo at the Star Hotel, Otahuhu, on WEDNESDAY, 30th December, instant, at eight o'clock, p.m. W. D. BUSH, Seoretary. jp IT V OF AUCKLAND. bateTkeepers. The City Counoil require the services of com petent Persons (man and wife, without familyl to attend tho now Baths, Applications will bo rocolvod until three pm. of THURSDAY, January 7. Sa'ary (tor both) at the rate of £100 per annum. Copy of regulations, with Hat of duties, etc., and any other information, may bo obtained on application at this Ofllco. (Candi dates canvassing Members of the Council will be dUqnaJflsd) P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk's Office, '1 own Clerk. December 21,1885. 015 ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MR THOMAS WALKER'S LECTURES. SUBJECT FOR SUNDAY NEXT " MOTHER EVE AND THE FATAL APPLE; OK, THE WORLD ON FIRE." MUSICIAL SELKCTIONS, &c. Doors open at 7. Lecture at 7.30. Admission as usual. Debate-MONDAY and TUESDAY, LORNE STREET HALL. "ATHEISM THE BEST GOSPEL FOR THE WOrtLD." Mb Walker Affirms. ■TjIOUR. NIGHT S' DEBATE. LAST TWcTniGHTS I MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 28 AND 29, IN THE LORNE-STREET HALL, BETWEEN Mb ALDRIDGE (of Churoh of Christ) and Mk TH'IMAS WALKER (representing the Auokland Kationaltstio Association..



Subject: " Atheism, the Best Gospel for the World." Mb THOMAS WALKER affirms. Admission ONE SHILLING. MISS BACON, FANCY REPOSITORY, 255, Qdeen-stbbst, FRESH CUT WAX EVERY WEEK. AGENT FOR THB~LONDON CHRYS TOLEUM COMPANY. Having secured the servioesof Miss O'Hanlon, the well-known Arliste, Ladie. wishing to take Lessons in the following works will receive every attention: — Lace, Shell-work, Seed-work, Applique, Raised Wool-work. Oriental Embroidery : Each la 6d per less. d. W&x Flowers. Macramn, Irarorial Marble Work, Leother Work, liuetro Painting, Can va line : Each 2.-i Cd per Ipbsoh. Clirißtoeuui: s por lesson. Poonbh Painting: A oouraa of six lessons, 80s, Crewel and Araaene: Free of charge. TNDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WELLINGTON. FIRST PRIZE FOR TINNED FISH, Paoked by THOMSON BROS., PORT CHALMERS. FRESH HAIK KIPPERKJt HO. FRBSK HAPUKA FRESH COD FRESH LING FINDON HADTOCK BTAGO LOBSI q.RB TAGO COCKLES OTA 80 CHICKS FRESH HALIBUT. The quality of these goods pronounced superior to all other exhibits, and can be obtained at LOWER RATES THAN IMPORTED FISH. OT Ask your Grocer for them. Agents for Auckland) BROWN, BARRETT AND CO. C\ REAT CLE-Aft-HKh- ; HA&E. OF £10,000 WORTH or BOOTS AND SHOES FOB ONE MONTH, AT COST PRICE 11 COST PRICE II T. ELLISON Is SELLING OFF the whole of his Large Stool of BOOTS and SHOES, for ONE MONTH, al COST PRICK for CASH ONLY. MUST BE SOLD, To Make Boom for Large Shipments to Arrive, SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF GIRLS' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, 11 to 1. AT LESS THAN COST. THOMAS ELLISON, Bootmaker and Importer. [74] 74, QUEEN 8 r. [71] \TOTICE OF REMOVAL KE-ARRANi.EMI.KT OF PARTNERSHIP. GIGANTIC SALE OF mm WORTH OF BOOTS AND StfOES. FOR ONH MONTH ONLY. Thirty Per Cent. Below Tr-<3e Price*. MKSSRS GAKRETT BROS. Having entered intoaNew Deed of Partnership, and beini. about to Remove their Ketail Depart ment to New Premises now building, are selling the whole of tha. Enormous Slock as above for Cash Only.. 600 Styles, Patterns, and Prices to aeloct fro-n. 8. d. »• d. Ladles' Walking Shoes.. .. 6 6 worth 10 6 Ladles' Walking Shoes.. .. 6 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes ._. .. 4 6 worth 8 6 Ladies' Evening Shoes .. .. 6 8 worth B 6 Ladies' Kid E Sides _. __, 6 8 worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sides .. ~ 8 8 worth 10 6 Ladies' Levant E. Sides 0 6 worth 10 fl Ladies' Kid E. Sides - _ 7 6 worth 11 6 Ladies' Kid B. Sides .. „ 8 6 worth 12 fi Ladleß' Levant Button _ -. 8 11 worth 12 6 Ladles' Kid Button . .. 10 6 worth 14 6 Ladles' Kid Button «, .. 11 8 worth 15 6 Ladles' Rid Leglets _ _ 9 6 worth 14 6 Ladies' House Boots - ..3 9 worth 6 6 Child's E. Sides .. - _ 1 9 worth 3 0 Child's E. Sides __. __. ..2 6 worth 3 8 Child's E. Sides. 7t013 - .. 3 6 worth 6 6 Child's E. Sides, 7to I - „ 411 worth 7 6 Ladles' Slippers - __ _ 1 0 worth 3 0 l«dies' Slippers _ a Ow.orth 4 0 ladles' Slippers _ 3 9 worth 6 0 Men's Blnohers „ „ _ i 8 worth 7 6 MenXßluchers .. .. „ 6 9 worth 9 6 Men's H.-made Watertight! .. 8 6 worth 11 0 Men's H.-made Watertight* .. 10 6 worth 18 8 Men's Elsstio Sides .. ..7 6 worth 1-1 0 Men's Klajklo Sides 10s 6d and 13 6 worth 18 0 Men's Balmorals __. .... 9 6 worth 14 0 Men's Walking Shoes ..' ..6 6 worth 10 6 Men's, Boys', and Youths' Boots all Bertuoed. OARRETT BROS., . Tanner*, Curriers, Manufacturers, and Importers, WAlt_-rntLD-BTKI!ET. AUCKLAND. Oountry Orders with U\ mlttanoea Promptly



mHEAT If II ROYAL.. P. W. Fi-har .. .. Manager. J. N, Donnelly .. . • Musical Direotor. ft KIGH'fS ONLY' (i v Commencing v TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! MONSTER PROGRAMME, O COMEDIES O * MUSICAL BURLETTA 4 AND VARI&TY ENTERTAINMENT. By the following well-known Artists, Mr F. W, FISHER, the popular Comedian Mr. W. H. COWAN Mlsa KATE HOWARDS, in her budset of Mash'r Hongs, Songs, and Dances Mr. W. L. DELAHANTY, his first appearance Mies L. LEONARD, and a host of other Talent LONDON POPULAR PRICES. DRESS CIRCLE 2*. Bd. STALLS 2a. PI! 18. Doors open at quarter past seven to avoid the crush. Comtnonc. at. eight. "DOVERTY BAY GUN CLUB. JANUARY-^, 18S6. GR4.NO MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Open tj all Membees. of the Poverty Bay Gun Club, and all othekb hesiding outside a radius of 5S miles FROM GISBOBNE,



CONDITIONS: Camoelitors to thoot at seven btrda each, from five traps, 5 yards apart, uso of both barrels, and subject in all other respects to the Poverty Bay Gun Club rules. Nominations, with 150 v.,. to bo mode to (he Secretary, Masonio Hotel; Gisborne, on MON DAY, January 11,1880, by 8 p.m. Handicap, from 21 yards to 31 yards, will bt) declared by 8 p.m. on TUESDAY, January 12, 1866. Accept mces, wl* Jsovs.. must be made to tho Secretary, on the Gan Club Grounds, at or before cson on WEDNESDAY,-January 13, 1836. Winner of Ist prize to receive seven-tenths of the money. Winner of 2nd prizo to receive two-tenths of tho iKonoy. Winner of 3rd prizo to receive one-tenth ot the money, less 5 per cent for expenses. First hird trappod at 12 noon. Other sweeps (poat entry) to follow, JNO. H AISLABIE. Ho". Secretary Poverty Bay Gun Club.



Lost and Found. I OST, Silver Open Geneva Watch, No. J 14,821,-Finder will be rewarded on leaving It at Btar Office. LOST. Thursday evening, Hobeon or Wellesloy-atreet', Red Leather Parse, con taining two ono pound notes (new), sovereign, &c.-Finder rewarded, Star Office; LOST —You will have lost a chance rarely to bo met with if you do not inspect Alex. Browne's Stock of Now Dresses (late W. and J. Beehan). junction Queon and Orey-streetc. I OST. -Will the person who took the 1 Melon-shaped Teapot in place of their own. return tho same at once and save further trouble.—W. Parker, Onehunga. 1 fkS. REWARD. - Lost, from Aber- J_\f cromble-street, Christmas Eve, Block af d Tan Terrier 81ut answering to the name of Rinnev.-Anyone returning the same to Mr Best. Grooer, Abercrombie-street, will receive the above reward. STOLENTfrom Freeman's Boy, on the night of the 20th, a Half-deck Boat, 18ft long, rammed stem, pointed white top, green bottom; property of O. Hewson.—Anyone know, Ing where she Is would kindly oblige by inform ing the police. ■ TDIOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by XV bnylng the Rußßian Tea Packing Coml pony's Pure Teas. Ask your grocer for them. THOUND, the place where a Cottage Time &} . p'eoe can bo obtained for ss.—J. Prince, Victoria-street East. _^ FOUND, that £1 goes as far as £2 by Buying at the Auokland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). FO UN D. —In Victoria-street, above Royal Mall H"tel. a Benefactor—Tom Keesing. Jewellery I Clooks I and Watches I On Deferred Payment. FOUND, four cases Hoyle's Prints, 13 caseß Hosiery. 2 oases Table Damasks. 6 cases Sheetings and Cretonnes.—Full particu lars at Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-streets.



Tenders. A RCH HILL ROAD BfIARD The following Tendera were received for Works in Oxford and Russell Btreets:-Oxford street: Casey and Lovett. £488 9s: G. Knight. £392 ISs Od: lander. .8355; R. Sandall, £290: Evans and Wright, £203 13a; Ellas Pascoe and Co.. £254 5s (accepted). Ruaßell-atreet: Casey and Lovett, £256 la 6d : Lander £177 12« 6d: Evans and Wright, £147; Knight, £139 12s 6d; Ellas Pascoe and Co.. £121 (accepted). For information of tenderers. x. ~_, ,„_,„ J. H. JOONING.CIerk. December 26,1885. "VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY 1.1 • ■■■ (LIMITED). The undersigned will receive Tenders up to 1 p m. on SATURDAY, Bth January, 1886, for tho Purchase of the whole or any part ot the Plant rf the abovo Company; their Interest in Free hold Allotment, with Stables erected thereon, at Avondale; and, also, their Interest in Leaie. with Aye years to run, of large Stable In Durham-street West, Auckland. For further particulars, apply to Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, Durham-street, or to JOHN HOLLAND, Chairman of Directors. TENDERS are required up to noon of MONDAY, January 4, for the erection of Cottage at Newmarket. Plans, &c., at my place, Ponßonby Road. -J. Batty. Continued on First Page. ■,'.-■ Auctions.



MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 28, AT TWELTB O'CLOCK. AT ARTHUR'S MART. 7 NEW YEAR'S GIFTS ! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS 1 ""--FATCHES. FASHIONABLE -GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. DIAMOND RINGS. ELECTRO PLATE WARE, &c. X, ARTHUR i Has reoelved instructions to sell, at his Mart, as above, on Monday neit, at 12 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF DIAMOND GOODS, WATCHEB. JEWELLERY, _C, SUITABLE FOR NEW YEAR'S GIFTS AND PRHSENTB. THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED BEOABD LESS OF PKIOE. Goods on view 10 a.m. morning of sale. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. THURSBS.Y, DECEMBER 31. | THE REMUERA YARDS. For sale on Thursday next, December 31, at one o'olook, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE, ISO Head well-fatted Cattle 600 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. For Private Sale—l6o Aores Land at Waiuku. with Cottage, garden, and other improvements; price required, £300. ■.■-.-..■_ . .:, ALFRED BUCKLAND. | : V TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29. f* TO LEATHER MERCHANTS, MANU FACTURERS, AND OTHERS. E. S. KIP, FRENCH CALF, ENGLISH CALF, SATIN HIDE, SATIN BUFF, &o„ &a, &o. GABRIEL LEWIS Has been instructed to sell, on above date, at H o'clock, 5 CASES SUPERIOR FRENCH CALF.' 2 OASES MIXED CALF, 80 to 32 - y OASES E.B. KIP, 20 and up > 2 CASES SATIN BUFF, 60 to 65 ][£ PACKAGES. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY^ THE HAYMARKET. O O L O ALE. FOURTH FOR THIS SBA'S'dtfl Will take place on Vv "., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1?86. ALFRED BUCKLAND. y_* Contained nlWitt; ***+^M