WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TIiLEGRAI'H.-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day,

The Auckland Unemployed. Thk Minister for Defence informs me that instructions will be immediately given to employ 50 of tho Auckland unemployed on tho defence works either at Fort Resolution 6v Takapuna.

Conservation of Forests. The Minister for Lands informs mo that it is his intention to take all possible steps, in accordance with Professor Kirk's report on tho forests, to preserve, and so far as possible conserve, tho kauri forests of the North Of course, the conservation ot the timber is really a matter for private owners, as the Government cannot possibly step in and do anything that might be held to be a bar to enterprise, but where the forests are the property of tho Govern ment, they will be strictly conserved and preserved. The Puhipuhi forest is the largest kauri forest in the colony, and it is still, fortunately, in the handa of the Go vernment. All precautious against fire will be observed, oven to the destruction ot small scrub and grass round the forest, so that firo may not spread to or reach it. In this branch of his department the Minister appears to take commendable interest, and displays unusual energy, oven in so energetic a Minister.

General Scratchloy's Funeral. It is expected that arrangements will be made whareby this colony will be repre sented at Sir Peter Scratchloy's funeral in Melbourne. .

Auckland Exhibits for London

Mil George Rhodes, city buildor and con tractor, has prepared a most interesting exhibit, which ho is packing up for the Indian Exhibition. Tt shows preparations of tho celebrated Mahurangi linio — from Southgato's kilns. Tho oxhibitaimsat dis playing tho enormous strength and adhesive qualities of mortar made from our Mount Edon scoria and limo added in proper quan titioH. Anout woodon fraino is erected with a ciovico to admit tho end of a brick. Then thrco ordinary bricks cemontod togother with tho mortar ond to end and placed in a straight lino, unsupported at oho end, and over those hang tho testing power of a 50'lb weight. Tho strain is very great, but tho bricks stick togothor without acrack or flaw. Tho affair is woll worth Bonding, and was a capital idoa of Mr Khodos's, showing what our limes are capable of. A box of limo and scoria accompanies the exhibit, and no doubt somo Anglo-NoW Zealandor will roadily recognise them at tho Exhibition Tho Auckland Timber Company have raady for shipment por Ruapohu for London sevoral handsome exhibits for the Colonial Exhibition. The principal itom is a hand some caso allowing four doors on pivots, so as to show tho beauty of tho wood and workmanship in different lights. The four corner posts are worked in kahikatoa,, rimu.totara, and puriri, and the cornices aro of rimu, rewarowa, and tnottlbd kauri, prettily arranged. Tho doorß aro of wavy kauri with figured kauri panels, polished so as to show up the grain of tho wood, which includes tho best samples in variety ob tainable, and will sorve to show tho many aspects of tho kauri. The other articles for exhibition include a case contaiaing 150 mouldings, and two large flitches of kauri, each 5 foot wido, partly polished in order ta show what tho timber is capable of. All aro vory well proparod, and aro euro to command favourablo notice. They have beon propared under the superintendence of Mr Wallace Good, head of the joinory department. Mr Reischek, the naturalist, has com pleted two splendid cases of rare New Zea land birds for the Colonial and Indian Ex hibition in London, Ono case contains a family party of kiwis, mounted and grouped in natural positions by tho exhibitor from his own personal observations during eight yoars' sojourn in tho bush of New Zealand. Thoro aro four variotios of this singular bird in tho group, ono of them vory raro. Ono bird is reprosonted as burrowing for insects, anothor asleep, and one on the alort. Tho other membors of the group re present tho bird as it is seen awaking, running, and soarehing for food. There is also a clevorly-arranged nost and egg and specimen of the young. Tho other caso is a fino group of kakapos, tho large Now Zea [ and parrot. Thoro aro six birds in this group, with nest and egg : ono on tho alert, another feeding, a specimen of tho young climbing, bird lying down, a young bird and a full grown ono fitting down. These birds have beon grouped with that intimate knowlodgo of tho habits of the bird which Mr. Reischok has acquired in pursuing his extensive scientific researches, in the course of which ho has roduced tho ornithology of Now Zea land to a systematic ordor and accurate scientific basis previously unknown. Theeo groups cannot fail to oxcito much interest among exports in London. The handsome cases of mounted birds for Mr. KcischokV art union aro rapidly being completed, and form togothor a handsomo display such as was never got together in Auckland beforo. Tho numborof tho prizos.not less than thoir oxcellonco, ought to lead to a ready dis posal of the tickets.

Supreme Court.—ln Chambers.

In Cliambors yostorday morning, Mr Jus tico CJillios granted probato in joJolin Hall and (ioorge Dickson (deceaeod), and in re Union Sash and Door Company v, Harbour Board allowed till 20th January for filing of defence. In Harding v. Bullen and another, defendant was ordered to tile full particulars of sot-oIT and counter claim on or before 22nd inst. ; reply wilhia two days ; hucoihl defence to bo struck out aa bad : defendant to pay costs of this application (£2 2s). The mattor of executors' commission in ro Bar ton Ireland (docoasod) wub roferred to Kegis trar. Tho lists of contributions to tho Good onough and Bondigo United G.M. Co. were settled as advertised and filed. Mr Thoß. Buddie was appointed liquidator in each caso. A summons calling upon Mr John Phillips, jun., to show cause why he should not be restrained from enforcing his com pensation claim against Thames County Council was dismissod without costs

WIFE BEATING AT ONEHUNGA.

A man named Lewis Thomas was arrested at Onohunga yesterday by Constable Has lett, on warrant, charged, on tho informa tion of his wife, with assault and ill-treat moat. He was subsequently brought before the Mayor, Mr J. D. Jackson, and remanded to the 16th inst,, a certificate being producod by the polico from Dr. Scott, which went to show that the assault might provo of a rather eerious character. The man Thomas had been only a fortnight married. He is a wheelwight by trade.

University College Council.

A meeting of tho above body was held yesterday. Prosent:—Sir G. Maurice O'Rorke, Justice Gilließ, Judge Seth Smith, tho Mayor (Mr W. R Waddol), Colonel Haultain, JRovs, D, Bruce and A. ileid, and Mr E. Hesketh.

The Taupiri Reserve.—The opinion of Messrs Devore and Cooper re leasing the above stated that the Council had no power to loase for mining purposes, as tho agree ment under which the Government granted tho land provided only for agricultural pur poses.-Justico Gillies said ko had looked into tho opinion of Messrs Dovoro and Coopor, and considered it was in the main correct. The Council's power only doalt with the surface of the land. He had no doubt that tho Government had bungled in making tho conditions of endowment. He then moved (1) "That the lessee of a portion of the Taupiri reservo be informed that the Council is advised that it has no power to interfeie with or modify the terms of the lease agreed to be granted by the Government. (2) That the lessee be referred to the Government to carry out the agreement entered into with them, and in which the Council will be glad to assist the Government in any way it may be necessary to carry out tho agreement." Carried.

Sinclair-Gillies Scholarships.— Tho re port of the examiners recommended that the above scholarships be awarded as follows :— Tho Sinclair to F. E. Wilson, of Dunedin ; and the Gillies to T, H. Green, of Avon side, Christchurch. Honourable mention was made of J. Wooler for the Sinclair, and Phoebe Meyers for tho Gillies A protest against the granting of the scholarship to Mr Green was read from Mr Clarkson, of Christchurch, on the ground that the parents of Mr Green were able to give their son a University education without pecu niary aisl.—The protest was not sustained, and the reports adopted. Thk Profeshokship.—Mr Barton, of Queensland, applied for the vacancy made by the resignation of Profeßsor Tucker. -It was agreed to inform the applicant that the appointment web in the hands of the Agent-General, London.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. New Manukau.—Crushing operations have been bogun at tho Waiotahi Battery with five head of stampers.

City of Manchester.- Scott, proprietor, crushod 21 loads of quartz for 26£or.s gold. Thames G6i>den Ckow>\ — Livingstone, tributer, banked loz gold. The manager of tho La Monte furnace assures me that smelting oporations will bo in progress on Wednesday next, and it is just possible that thoy may bo commenced on Monday evening. There ore not more than 100 tons of ore on the works.

Reuben I'ark.—Mr Thomas Paacoo, who has for many years past been a successful tributer at tho Thames, has been appointed mine manager of this mine, and will com mence operations this week. The mine has beon worked unprofitably for seven years, but the new manager has developed a plan of working which he believes will prove re munerative. He intends cleaning out the old hopper level, and continuing the drive on the old Twenty-third of June reef, which in the early days of the goldfield was a good payable lode. Tho level will bo cleaned out by Christmas, and three or four months should show whether or not the old shot of gold goes down.

Coromandel, this day,

Success.—For tho past week there has been but littlo of importance to report from the mine, although there has been a great change for.tho better in the appearance of the reef. Fine-looking solid stone, and the ground more regular. For the last two days there have boen bettor prosp'octs of looso gold, but it does not seem to make in the stone.— (Signed) Peter Keid. Matawai.—A highly-minerulised roof has boon ptruck in the low lovol. Tt ia three foet thick, and shows woll for gel 1. MAKIEBEL.—Tho work of opening up tho how roof has beon pushed forward during tho pant itiohth. Soveral tons were put through tho battory as it came out of tho diivo without specimens, but the returns woro not as good as was anticipated, being only just payable. Tho reof still looks woll, and when furthor driven othor shoots of gold may bo mot with similar to tho one jußt passed. A drivo is now being put in at dn intermediate lovol to further open up tho roof. , .

Waiiu, this day.

Tho latest news from this distrist is to the effect that tho northern con tinuation of the Rosomont reef has boon met with in tho Union (late Albion) mine. Tho lode has been cut into for a distance of 3 feet, and tho stone broken out yields good mortar prospects of gold and appears to be rich in silver. This ia a very important discovery, inasmuch aa it determines the much-vexed question as to the richness and continuity of the Rose mont reef.

Kakangahake, this day.

Crown.— The work of sinking tho low level winze has been resumed, and stone showing gold freely was broken out yester day from the reef, which averages 2 feet in thickness. The stopes are also looking well and yiolding handsomely.

Whanqamata, this day,

Uumours ot a gold find in this dis trict have been current during the week, and I havo scon an old prospector who has just returned from a visit to that locality. Ho says that the country is favour able to the existence of gold, and that there are innumerable well-defined roofs outcropping. Tho stone broken out from some of those, when subjected to the mortar process, yields fair prospects of gold, but it will take time and money to datermine tlie value of tho reof system, which, being within easy distance of the East Coast, is not difficult of accoss.

The Cruise of the Janet Nicoll.

Thk b s. Janet Niooll left Auckland at 9 p.m. October 30, arrived at Tonga at 11 a.m. Novem ber 6, landed cargo aid left at 5 p.m. 7th for Haapal, Bighted tbe now island or voloano at 8 a.m. on the Bth, and reached Haapal 4 p.m. the samoday. Loft Haayai at 9 a.m. on November 9 arriving at Vavau at G pm. same day. Snt sail on 10th, at II a.m.. and had pleiisant breeze. but rained heavily on tho 11th, accompanied with much wind and naßty chopping sea. Ar rived at Samoa at 10 a.m. on tho 12th Novemtor, and left again at 11 a.m. on tho 14th. nud had strong head winds right down to Tahiti which £lace wo reached at 3 30 p m. on November 23. eft at 5 p.m. 24th November, with 4 saloon pas sengers for Auckland, and arrived nt Kaiat-ea at 10.30 am. on tho 25th November. Loft again at i p.m., 20th November, and reached Karotußga at C a.m. on tho 30th Novoanbor. Took in caruo, and set Bail for Auckland on Ist Deoomber. Nt 6 10 p.m., and had line weather and favourable winds until wo reached lat. 29' 49" S; the wind thon changed to a strong hoad wind, with lumpy eoa. and continued till last night. Groat Barrier at 6 a.m. yrserday morning, and arrived nt Auckland at 330 p.m. Pan-enKers: (Jnpt. Chavo, Messra O'Neal, Bloomfiold, and Levy. Mr Edinborough. The Janet Niooll left for Southern porta tbia afternoon.

Grammar School Governors.

Tun usual monthly mooting of tho above Hoard was hold yesterday. Present: Sir Maurice O'Rorko (Chairman), Kov, C. M. Nel eon. Colonel Haultain, and Messrs W. X Wad del (His Worship the Mayor), and T. Cooper. Mr C F. Bourne, hnudmaßtor, wns alao in at tendance

HucoKT.—Additional time wag granted to tho commiitoe appointed to report on tho tc&cfiiuK stall', iv order that they mightobtain tho reports of tbo professor.

Vacant Scholarships. — The committee iippoinied to consider tho awarding c.f fcholar ships, vacant by the resignation of tho holder, ropcrttd that thoy had failed to agn'o as to tho niodo, und hud there fore remitted the matter to tho Board. - Sir Mtturice O'ilorko moved that, in the case o£ a scholarship oncoming vacant, by resignation, dcaili, or otherwise, the Board if of opinion thai tho prooer courae to follow ib to throw such scholarships open to competition, — Colon 1- Haultttin moved as an amendment, "That in thoovout of a scholarship becoming vacant, tho uncxpired portion of the scholarship thall bo awarded to tho candidate, if otherwise qualified, who stood noxt to tho Bitccoatsful competitor at thu examination." Aftor some discussion, tho question was put to the meeting, and the amendment was carried. It was accoi d inuly resolved that tho scholarship in question should bo awardod to Carter, who was second OJtholiet.

Teacher ok Chemistry.—Mr Heighton re slgnediho above position, havingbaeuappointed hoad-maator oi the Invercargill High School.— The roaign-itiou was accepted with regret, and i. was reeolved, on tjio recommendation of the Committee to olfer tho position ot science master to Mr Caraon, at present a master in the school at a salary of £200 a year.

Distribution of Prizes.—With regard to this mattor, it waß unanimously resolved to ac codo to the proposal of the Board of Education, and tho Chairmen of tho Boards and tho head masters of the schools were appointed a oom mittoo to make arrangements for tho joint ceremony to take place at three pm. on Thursday noxt, at the Choral Hall.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs Vaile and Bradely hold tlieir weekly sale of farm product*, yesterday, at which there was a large attendance of buyors; bidding was spirited throughout. Poultry, geeso and young pigs entered in large numbers Tho following pricos wero obtained : — Poultry : Spring chicks, 9d to Is Id; young fowls. Is 2d to Is 1 Id ; ordinary fowls, 2s to 2s 6d ; geese, 3s Od to Is; young srorc pigs, 7s (id : Berkshire pigs, 13s Gd to 15s 6d; cabbage, Is Id per sack; cauli llowcr, per small bag, Is 9d; onions, 3d to l}d per 1b: rhubarb, 5d per bunch; old potatoes. Is 6d per sack ; pens, ljd per lb; gooseberries, 3d to 4d per lb ; new potatoes, Shepherd's, jd to Hd per lb; kidneys. Id to Jd per lb; ham», 6d ; bacon, inferior, 33d to Id per lb; bacon, Maori cured. l\d to ljd per lb ; oatmeal, ljd ; flour, second quality, 8s to 8s 6d; honey, inferior, pir keg, ss; fancy biscuit, Id; tea, Us to ltis per box; dripping, Id; pastry butter, 2d. Mkssks Carbines and iaylor's sale yester day of poultry, proan ;o, eto., was well attended. and good business roaulted. They roport as follows:—Poultry : An un ually largo quantity to hand, aad prices far more in favour oi buyers than vendors. Common fowl?, Is 6d to 2s 2d oach ; chickens, Is to 1 j Jd; duoks. Is 9d to 2s ; good fat turkoys sold well from 4s 6d to 8i fid oach; young goeso, 3s md to 5s Id ; well-grown gooso, 5s 3d to 7a 6d; sin all pigs, la 9d to 7b; modlum-sizod Borkshirea 12s 3d to 20*: pigeon', lOd to Is Sd ; rabbits, Gd to Is; hens with brooa ehioka. 6a 6d; ennarios, 4s 5d to Gs 3d : Produce : Now potatoes, Hobart, £1 to £5 per ton; ditto, kidnoyß, £1 10s to £5 per ton; onions. l:ji por lb ; green peas, 6d to lOd por pock; cabb-uo. 2a 6d per sack; honoy, 3d por lb; rhubarb. 5a per dozen bundles; eggs, lOd por dozen; cheese, 4d to 5d per lb; hams, inferior, 2d to 3d; ditto. Ka«lo's, lid to Is; bacon, 31 to 7ld ; salt bultor, 5d to 8d ; wheat, 3s Gd per bushel; oats, 2a 7d; maize, la; salt beef, Id; lard, 2jd. Tho gro met with roady salo, as also did ho fancy goods, furniture, etc.

A lecture was delivered on Thursday at tho Newton Hall, on the " Days of William III.," by " Ulster Maori." The attendance was not large. Tho principal events in the reign of the liberty-loving monarch wore narrated, his character represented, and the unjust intrigues, persecutions, and troubles to which ho was subjected duly told in " Ulster Maori's" stylo. It has been well said of William: It is not possible to doubt bis great intellectual and moral qualities, clear-sightedness, and persistency of purpose, but his character has been extravagantly lauded by fiery Protestants, and absurdly depreciated by others." Like every great man, William had hia pre judices and paßsions, and his action in connection with the awful massacre of Glencoo will never be effaced from his character. William was a splendid horse man, and Orangemen delight to picture their hero on a fine white horse, significant of his conquests and fall, by accident, into the custody of the last great enemy, but who was, according to Burns, " the poor man's dearest friend."

CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS.

Mb Hudson, Manager of th e . „ ." partment, has endeavoured l 7 7 * complaints made on p revioile ■ . m «' % no chance was given the publ io , '^ an excursion up-country Th °! arrangements have been madeV "g mas and New Year. Thn «!.♦ , Chtiit tickets will be issued on 2n, Sl^ "Wo* any point to any point [, y' C December 19th, to O^J^f, These tickets will be available h^ 2»i on any day up to January \m*& *& mag Day, the 8 o'clock train \ h^k- Waikato, with branchxonne^^^.ti. aa üßual; also the 9.50 a m uFVOI^ Awamutu to Auckland twi^T fcoa> % ructions); the 6 20 am fZ m"""* <** 4.15 p.m• from Auck^ Offl Mercer, the train and the 4.40 n m , • 18'•■»> Auckland to Helenav^^ t&>»> and 4 p.m. trains HelenX ta* *?**■ Between Onehunga andla? ft**lll* trains will run a 8 on SundL > mi «ti On December 24th and 31 8 t fl trains will leave Auckland at iv^* Waikato stations. krea T & m % wahia: Ist claw, return IT.. « j8""* ---return, 10s 6d. Hamilton 't? <H return, los Cd; 2nd cla»o »»V cms Cambridge, Ohaupo, 3 ft »«Mi On December 28th a chonn e»«» ---will leave Auckland at 7« a L , °ttiln ton and Cambridge, There'l°tßainil- bo held at Hamilton on thie d a ? T^ tb Hamilton; Ist class, 7a 9d- La T* Bto 9d. Cambridge: It cC/fo \lfa k Gs (id. Returning earn daj^{S bridge, dep. 5.25 p.m.; Umlt^ To enable Waikato people to »W. j n Auckland race, and visit the civ H** excursion trains will run on DecrmbeS lbt>s, and January let, 1886 ],„■' L"> Awamutu at 6.20 a.m CamS g Ts 0.20 am. Fares will be : F rOffi T 6J * mutu, Ohaupo : and Cambridge -$S* i7h, second class 12s 6d. From Hamilt Ist class, 15s 6d; 2nd cSa BB , IT B 6d fe = Ngaruawahia: Ist class, 14a- 2nd 10s G<l From Huntley:i 8t eta M cla 3 .s <M. From other stations ' tJ&T will be booked at Saturday nrtufflS thco trams. These tickets will UuS 4th? 1886? y trab °n aby day UP WS* On December 24tH and 31et,'tklli p.m. train from Auckland will be extendJ to Cambridge and To Awamutu < On December 26th, January fst and 2nrf the 4.15 p.m. train from Auckland will J. start untile p.m., and on December M will run through to Cambridge andT« Awamutu. On December 26th, Jawiarv 1« and 2nd the 4,40 p.* tain'from ?„! land to Helensville will not leave until n p m. ■ i °

On December 28th a special train wili leavo Auckland at 10 a.m. forDruryforth« races there, returning at 5.50 p.m Th 6 Saturday return fares will be charged Trains will leave Auckland from ll'affi until 3 p.m. on December 26th, January Ist and 2nd, at intervals of about twenty minutes for tbe Racetjourae, returning at frequent intervals up to 3.30 p.m, Specjjj will aho run from Onehunga, Hetdersoh Avondale, Mount Albert, and Mount Edeil for the Racecourse. A late train will leave Auckland at 11.15 p,m, on Deceabet 31st and January Ist, for Onehuiipa, The fares from Auckland, Mount Eden; New miirket, and OnehuDga to the Racecoura will be as usual, viz,, 3s, including admu sioh to the course.

A number of ordinary trainß will be can celled on Dec. 26th, Jan. Ist and 2nd, thj principal of which are the 11,45 aft, from Auckland, the 2.55 from Te Awamutu and Cambridge, the 6.20 a.m. from Auckland, the 11.30 a.m. from Mercer* the 11,59 a.m, from Auckland to Helensville, and the 11.45 from Helensville to Auckland, No goods traffic will be received or delivered on Dec. 2Gth and Jan. Ist and 2nd,,

ARMED CONSTABULARY.

(by telegraph—own cobbespohmbt,]

Wellington; thjs day, The Defence Minister has handed me a return showing tho number of armed con stabulary, and where stationed up to Sato day last. The total number is 395) of this number only 230 come under the category of field force, the Mfflaindw being employed as follows :-i-Artillery, 107 ; Engineers, 13; Torpedo Cprpe, 38, The whole force ib distributed asfollowa i- One officer commanding Artillery (Major Bodham)—Auckland district, 66) Kawbia, 23; Taranaki, 46; Taupo, 11 j Dunedin, 43 ; Lyttelton. 28 ; Point HalmeU Wel lington, 72 ; Kaipara Battery, Wellington, 10 j Depot, Wellington, 88; tdt«l, 397. The Auckland detachment is made up as follows:—1 inspector, 2 subinipeotan, 1 surgeon, 1 sergeant-major, 1 artilery instructor.Ssergeante,s2constables; total, G6. Auckland field force, 6; North Shore field force, 30; North Shore torpedo, lj North Shore artillery,22; Fort Resolute, 3; Alexandra field force,, 3; Hospital, Auckland, 1. '

R.M. COURT, ONEHUNGA.

Wednesday.

(Before Captain Jaokson. 8.M., tM Mr T. 8a11,J.P.) ' i!

Poaching.—Henry Benjamin, Hugh Hate, md John Murray wore charged on the,inrann«um of tho polico with a breach of tho Pntema Animals Act. by unlawfully treapaßSlng on Week's Island with dog and guninponmtol game. Tho defendants admitted «« mm and Mr S. Heeketh. who appe&re4/or BrK. Hall, the lessee ot tho eland (whota* .m unable to attend Couri himself), laitumiwj doßired by Mr Hall that any t sevettl JPjJtfj should be inflicted, as ho merely wished» P" a stop to the praotice of shooting on the Uujj- Fioed 20?, and costs 13s each. A Blmfor CMW againsi J. Lockwood was withdrawn. , Furious Biding. - Thomas MoCtanwjiW Fdward Hogan, for furiously 'i%'™K Queen-street, Onehunga. were fined Wm » O<FRufTSTBALtN...-Harry Mea«O*jg* How, and William Simpkics, three mwtt were charged wiih BteaUng aquMiUttOl*** borrios from the garden of!»«%."?" J3 Webb.-Tho boys admit ed U» <*»* ,£, wore discharged with a^severe (auto B» what would be done to them should they«»» appear before the Court, iLfcim Arr- Allkgkdßreach of the Iff^iS! William Weston, licensee oltaWf Hotel. Onehunga, was charged jtth JW ins whisky to Thomas WUtog* » \ it hibited pe.son under the.Act, oi" 11th November last.- Mr Cotte'■Jg2^ for Mr Weeton, and denM"l'Sg Sergeant Greene represented the *«• Caroline Col.ings deposed that on «"effij in question she left her house toafflW"^ leaving her husband in the W«JS alone, and on her return she roomwithhira PherecognisedMrWMtonw voiooasoneof the persons. SawtwozM**^ the plaoo shortly afterwards. n 2SI« Woston was one of them. Her nnffij™^ hot le containing whisky onlto*"foe Foster wa> also examined. ."SShStlmiP same defondant was further plyiogT. CollingßWithliquorontheW» w ber.-Vs Collings deposed to «M|iin husband on theuight of the 18g>«™ *J^ wV enter the Exchange H°toL M *}%ffi§ v» him supplied in fe passage of ttohorei what she knew to be brJS? y} h(l^mell of B it was brandy, as she felt W""1 jjo. from her husband, being "f^ after Mr Woston came oat to the ow her husband. He said «,*£ c «» ginger ale that had been wW'Sh hM h* Examination, witnessf^X-^teitotW band had been drinkino: bef«gj°j^f o |, e lu|d hotel.-Thonias Collings being^fe AH» noreoollection of caring being W hotel. Ho was sure he ootii n«s iM d, member of tho Onehunga "SgngeHo^ sioners, deposed to being^^jHJVm <»«$ on somo occaßions when Cowng honM ,uri Saw him drinking ginger ale i^O>» m in hoard the landlord refUße to B toxicating drink.—Dlsmnseo.

"For seventeen years Mao non has held office without a «g£|toi his personal character, »' m last evening. ...tidan*'*' Mr Justice Gillies has ]»«•$£ p,|U> of freetrade pamphlets to UKi * rf jj, Library The following « » "c" »Tbe work" deluded to the Great Bread Kl°tJ!> Letters," " Freetrade v. ***£*■&* ' tory of FreetraHe," .' «P»jig» (2copies^ « Depression in the West Iri"^ 3 "Crown Colonies of Gr»t c copies), " Reciprocity Cw 6^,l 1(3c o* " Pleas of Protection Exammw^^ " Trade depression (3,copiMJ. 4 and English " Western Farmer of Amena 1 ■'Prime of Tariff Mffi^ju* " IndiaCouval■ (3cop'^), *, "CobdeO ing of Cobden Club (1° «* Club Dinner "(10 copies.)

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12. 188 i.

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Auctions. Wi S. OOCHBANE] [JAMES DAOIUS MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. COMMANDING FREEHOLD PRO PERTY AND VILLA RESIDENCE, NORMAN'S HILL, ONEHUNGA. Tho subscribers havo received Instructions from P. Auld, Esq., who la leaving tho (colony, to sell, at their Land Mart, Queen-street, on Monday. 14th met., at 12 o'clock, hia WELL-SITUATED PROPERTY, ON NORMAN'S HILL. ONKHUNOA. containing li acres of rich land, all in a good -' state of cultivation as Kan on, paddock, &0., and 3' on whinh is orectod a comfortable Hoiiao of tta Booms, outhouaea, &c. N.B.—This property commando ono of llio moat extensive viows to bo obtained in that neighbourhood. BAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. PERFUMERY! PERFUMERY! SOAPS! FARINAS, COLOGNES, NUMBER i ESSENCES, LAVENDAR WATER, SELTZOGENES, AND CHARGES. &c, &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Has roceivod instructions to sell, on nbeve dato, at 11 o'clock, A-t CASES OF ABOVE GOODS. Tho attention of t^e trade in call d to this Special Balo. aawy instructions h to soil with out rosorve, to close consignment s. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, Ex llnapohu. TRADE SALE OF 08 JPackaues OK [ LADIES' LASTING BOOTS AND SHOES, LADIES' KID GLOVE MOROCCO BOOTS AND SHOES (in ovory design), GIRLS' AND MAIDS' OXFORD BOOTS AND SHOES, GENTS' KID CALF BALMORAL ELASTIC SIDES AND OXFORD SHOES, &c, &c, &v. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, i*S2 PACKAGES OF ABOVE FIRST DO CLABS AND SEASONABLE GOODS. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER I6\ TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND OTHERS IMPERATIVE UNRESERVED SALE OK HOSIERY AND SHIRTING, DRESS MATEtU&LS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, CURTAINS, &c, &c, &c, GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to soli, on nbovo dato. at 11 o'clock, Q CASES OF SHETLAND HALF- O HOSE (assorted) o CABKB LADIBB', GIRLS' AND MAIDS' " HOSE (Laco and embroidered) Q OASES GENT'S REGATTA SHIRTS A CASES SUMMER DRESS MATERIAL g OASES PRINTS • CASE LACE CURTAINS 0 CASKS UNDER BHIRTS g OASE3 ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 1 CASE SILK AND ALAPACA COATS. Terms at Sale. ~ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. CORN EXCHANGE, FORT-STREET. WOOL SALE (second for this season) Will bo hold on TUESDAY, December 15, at half-past 2 o'clock. G. W. BIKNE V, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. REMUERA. REMUERA. THE ORAKEI AND MOUNTAIN ROAD ESTATE. J. R. RANDERSON Has received instructions to sell, by Public Auction, at his Mart, Mercantile Cnambors, Queen-street. FTIHIS PROPERTY which comprises some I 20 aoroa of Land, has been carefully sur veyed Into Suitablo Lots for Villa Sites, also is unsurpassed, possessing magnificient Views. This flno Estate ia situated adjacent to the Residences of C. C. McMillan Esq., and opposite the property of A. leases Esq. Is bounded by Good Koad. For furthorJM,rtioularß, apply to JWk. RANDERSON, Auctioneer. B. O. OABB] |B. D. TONKS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, At 11 o'clock. ENGLISH FURNITURE ! ENGLISH FURNITURE ! Ex Jessie Roadman, from London. B. TONKS & Co. Afo Instructed to sell on Thursday, Dccsmber 17, at 11 o'clock, fk£* CASES FIRST-CLASS ENGLISH AtM FURNITURK- Walnut Drawing-room Saites Mahogany Dining-room Suites Mahogany Sideboards Duchesße Suites Cabinets Marble-top Washatandq Caoterburys Whatnots Loo Tables Ocoaaional Tables Commodes Black and Gold Ovormuntels &0., &C, &C. Many now deaigns, and all first-class Englis Furniture. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 At 12 O'clock, Noon. -| ONSDALE. T ONSDALE. REMUERA. REMUERA. REMUERA. VALUABLE VILLA SITES. The subscribers haa been instructed by 11. G. Pain, Esquire, to sell by Publio Auotion, at The Mart, 69, Queen-atreet, on abovo date, THIS SUPERIOR PROPERTY, Laving bean out up Into J-acro lota, will be sub mitted to tho public ou Wednesday, 16th mat. Th«J estate ia situated on tho aunny side of Little R'ingitoto, andia bouaded on the north and south by r aervea, ao that there is no pott sibility ot the viewa being built out. This Pro perty should exoito keen competition. It is splendidly sitiatcd, being surrounded by roada. Has amagniflceat view ot the sea; alao, city and country. Tha land ia volcanic, and cannot be surpassed for the richness ot ita pasture, carrying one ow to the acre all the year round. It is only five minutes' walk from tho Remuera Social Hall. Store, and Butcher's Shop. A li io of rail will Bhortly be tut from Penroae Station to the City, which mußt pas* close to the Prouert.y, and the station bo within three minutes walk. N.B. -Partie3 anxious to make money, if they invest in this Property, will double it in two years certain. Terms, one-third cash, balance five years at seven per cent. Also, The large and commodious 12-roomed House on the same property, with or without 21 acres ot land, which was put up about six months ago, and coat over £1,000. It commands a magni ficent view of the harbour, and is beautifully finish ;d with all conveniences-linen and plate cupboards, pantries, &c. Also, stable, cow house, piggery, &c, &o. Persons desiroua of VIEWING THE HOUSE AND LAND, may obtain FRBE PASSES for SATURDAY by any o' the 'Busaea on applica tion to the Auctioneers. MORTON~& JACKSON, Auctioneers, Produce Merchants, Estate Agents and Valuators, 69, Queen-street, Auckland. ~~~~ TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOoIT SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, Mob TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFEED BUCKLAND.



WEDNESDAY', DECEMBER 10. THE HAYMARKET. yyOOL g A L E THIRD FOR THIS SEASON WILL UK IIRLD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, THE REMUERA YARDS /CHRISTMAS TLTAIIKET. For Sale on Thursday, December 17, at 1 o'clock, CHOICE QUALITY WELL-FATTED CAT ILK, SIIEHP, LAMBS, CALVES, and PORKERS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 4, ISSG. ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, THE PROPERTY Or THE NKW ZEALAND STUD AND PKDIGRICIC COMPANY. MESSRS HUNTER & NOLAN, In conjunction with MR ALFRED BUCKLAND, Havo received instructions from tho New Zea land Stud and PocUgroo Stock Company to hold their ANNUAL y A L E OK TIIK WHOLE OF THEIR THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1881), AT SYLVIA PARK, When they will dispose of about 35 Yearlings Catalogues of which nro to bo seen at tho "STAB" Oillce, or will be for warded on application to tho Auction core. SPKCIAL TRAINS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. Luncheon at One o'clock. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13,18867" At Twelve o'Clock. DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. The undersigned has received instructions to sell, at tho Haymarket, on Wednesday, Jan uary 13,1880, at twelve o'clock, THE SURREY FARM, situate near tho Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1,268 acres cf freehold, with Dwelling and omhoußes erected thereon; and TWO LEASEHOLDS, each of 600 acres, held at annual rentals of &>a, one having about five the other ten years unoxpircd. The property is advantageously situated, ad joining the Coul Mines now being opened up by Hunt and Co. About 1,000 acres are in grass and otherwise improved. Most ot the land is of excellent quality. The whole Estate forms a flrat-clasa cattle run, and ita prospective valuo, from ita proximity to the coal mines ard a pro jected railway from Pokeno, makeß tho abovo a most doairablo investment. Intending purchaaora would receive useful information by applying to the undersigned aa to inspecting iho property, and Mr Gunn, tho tnanagor, residing on the estate, would show intending purchasers over it. For further particulars apply to Meears Whitakor and Russell, Mr William Aitkon, or to the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. nOUNTEY cXfTTI SALE'S! Pokeno—Monday, December 14. Drury—Wednesday, December 18. Papakura—Wednesday, December 30. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, At Noon. FIRST-CLASS INVESTMENTS. CITY PROPERTIES, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD. FREEHOLD, SURREY HILLS, MOUNT EDEN, MOUNT ALBERT, AND COUNTRY. ALSO, SCHOONER AND CUTTERS, LATE MR JOSEPH CRAIG'S ESTATE. R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from tho Executors of tho late Mr Joseph Craig to sell, by public auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mait, on Wednes day, 16th Inat., at twelve o'clock noon, rpiHE following well situated Freehold and "^ Leasehold Properties, in leading stroote and faat-rising neighbourhoods, an opportunity for poasesslon of splendid Bußinoua Sites and Premlaeß, boauii(ully-&ituatod Residences, and Siteaintbo City and Suburbs. Firatclaaa In veßtmenta which should not be missed :— Lot I.—COMMERCif-STREKI (leasehold), near the new railway s.u.Uon— Allotment Ao. 63 and part of Nob. ol) and 53, Section 2, having a frontage of (il feet 9 inoiioa, with the Build iuKnurectud thereon. Auplendldbusinoßainiu. Lot 2-WKLLKSLKr-STBEKT (loaaohold).- Two Allotments, Nov. 12 and 13. and part of 11 and 11, Sub-sjotion 1 ot Section 13, with two well built and finished Rosideuooß of !) rooms each. Tho situation ia convenient, healthful, and pleasant. About 30 years to run. Lot 3.-SYMONDS-STREKT (leaaohold).-A faithfully-built Reaidence of 10 rooms, con veniently arranged and well fioished; stablea. out-houses. &c.; on a largo leasehold allotment. About 89 years to run. Lot 1.-LORNE-S f RKBT (frouhold).-Allotment No. 66, Section 32, having a frontage of 6(i foot by a depth ef 1151, with two Mouuea erected thereon, one of 7 rooms, the other 8 rooms. This ia a fine site for a factory ; but a short diotancu from Queen-street. Lots.-KUTLAND-STRBET(loaaehold).-AUot inent No. 5, Section No. S, 32 x 100 fact, with the etablos thereon. A good buttinoas aito. Lot 6.-HKPBURN-STRKKT (leasehold), near Ponaonby Koud—Allotment No. 12, of Sub section 1, 2, 4, 5. Section 50, having a frontage of 51 feet by a depth of 102 foot, with a newly-buiit Houeo of Bix rooms; a beautiful situation. Lot 7. -ABKRCROMBIE-STREKTlleasehold)- Allotment wo. 3j, sub-division 5, Section 13, having a frontage of 33 feet. Lotß.-Mount Eden, RESERVE ROAD (freo hold), opposite the giounda and residence of J. Batger, Eac[.—A large Allotment, having 103 feat frontage by a depth of about 400 feet. Lot 9.-MOUNT EDEN ROAD, opposite tho reaidence of W. Brldgman, Eaq , and next to J. Batger, Eaq —A fina Allotment, having 215 feet frontage, with good House and lar^u iron Biabte; this will be Bold in aections; a most pleasant placo for residences. Lot 10.—MOUNT ED UN, near Mount Eden Eoad (freehold)— Allotment, Lot 2a and Ba. Sub division in Allotments of No. 137, Section 10, Suburbs. Lot 11. -SURREY HILLS, corner of North") Koad and Kent street (freehold) — Allot- &■ ment 10 x 85J, with good Dwelling % thereon. ° Lot 12.-SURREi HILLS, Kent-Bt. (free- 3 hold)— Allotment hay ing 30 feet frontage, s> ■with a good five roomed House. *- Lot 13.-SURRKY HILLS, corner of North g Road and Pollen-etroet (freehold) — Al- $ lotrnent 52 x 88J, with three good Shops H and Residence, and J. House of four q I rooms. If Lot 11. - SURREY HILLS, Pollen-atreet [ "j (freehold) — Allotment having 30 feet frontage, with a House of four rooms. W Lot 15.-SURREY HILLS, corner of North 2 Road and Maokelvie-atreet — Two Al- £5 lotments 26x38} feet, with Residences t"3 of five rooms each. £g Lot 16. - SURREY HILLS, Mackelvie- ffi street (freehold) — Allotment having 30 H feet frontage, with a House of eight & Rooms. J f 1 Lot 17.-MOUNT ALBERT, AVONDALE (free hold)—A fine site for homesteads, Bituated at the corner of New North Road and Manu kau Road, seven fine Building Sites, being subdivision of lots 20, 21, 28, and 29 of original aub. 64. Lot 18.-MATAKOHB, MARSDEN-60 acres of land, being northern portion of lot 40. Lot 19.-RAGLAN-Lots S, 10,11, 12, section 3, aubdiviaion into soctlona and lot. Allotment 30, Whangaroa, Rutland. Lot 20.—WATWERA-SOacresof land, allotment Also, Tons.^«gfe SCHOONER SAUCY KATE .. 41 I^^J CUTTER DEVERON, newly built 26 \t*% CUTTER FOUR SIiJTKRB.. .. 19 Jlgf /?65



j MONDAY, DECEMBER 1-1. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. FROM NEWTON LOAN OFFICE, WELLESLEY-STKEET. Mil R. AKTHUIt Has received instructions to sell, at hia mart, Qnoen-atreot, on Monday, December 11, ut 11 o'clock, mHE WHOLW OF THE UNRE JL DKICMBU PLKDUKS from the Nowton Loan Ofllce, Wellesley-streot (U, BLOOM, Pro prietor), Consisting of Oold and Silver Watches, Jowol lery, Books, Owns. Hydrometors, SewinK Ma ohinos, Clothing, Tools, &c, viz., 1.317, Quartz Brooch ; 1,581, Quartz KurrinKS ; 1,122, Bracelet; 1,210, 2 Pins and S-litulroa ; 1,222. 3 Vola.: 1.322, OFQV Watch ; 1,387. Pipe ; 1.103, Gold King ; 1,415, Locket and Chain ; 1,110, SHU Watch and Gold Chain: 1.419, Gun; 1,136, G»l Karrinpis; l.tii, Qolrt Brooch; 1.481, 3 rings; 1,(90, Pin and Links; 1,011. SIIW Watch, Brooch, and Hinpc; 1,518, OFSV Watch and Chain; 1373, OFOli Watch: 1,571. Dress King: I.BU. Spoons. Brooch, Toastrncks, 180 «o!d Chain, &c: 1,070, Album; 1.071. Quartz Earrings; 1.055, MH Watch and Gold Albert; 1,fi91 Gold Ring; 1,721, 2 Hydrometers; 1,731, Earrings and Locket; 1,75:.', OFSG Watch and Chain; 1.753, Sowing Machino; 1.757, OFSL Watoh; 1,780, OFriL Watch, Diamond Ring; 1787. Brace let and Locket and Chain. April 7: Diamond Brooch and Kan-Ings; 1,603, all Waltham : 1,821, BHL Watch: 1,830, 7 Volumes: 1,830. 2 Watches; 1,850, SUL Watch; 1,857, SHL Watch and Chain; 1.801. Kimc nnd Brooch; 1,877. OFG Vorgo Watch; 1881, Gold Albert: 1,888, Bicycle, Musical Box, King and Kovolvor; 1,901, Treadle Sowing Machino ; 1,939, Karrinifß; 1,!H1. GHG Watch; 1,913, Gold Albert; 1917, Brooch nnd Earrings; 1,051, Oold Albert: 1,909, SHG Watch nnd Chain; 1.071. Gold Albort; 2,001, Aneroid ; 2,00,'). HlK+ Waich and Chain; 2,003, Gold King ; 2,088. MHO Watch«nd Chain: 2,097, 2 Gold Keepers; 2,103, Silver Spoona and Keeper; 2,121 Pietol; 2,126, .SHG Watch; 2,:i69, GHKW Watch; 2,179, MllL Watch and Ohuin; 2.180, Fowllnr Piece; 2,185. Field Glnan and SH Chronograph; 2,180, Broach >'nd Karringa; 2.217, GHW Watch; 2 21S. SIIW Waich and Chain; 2.221, OFSW Watch; 2,223, SHG Watch; 1,1)00, Muck Volvot Dolman; 2.2(13 Dress and Jackot; 2,577, Sori^ nnd Boots ; 28.772, Dresses. &c. : 2,8-<l, Silk' Dress; 2.923, Black Suit; 2 953, 2 Coats : 2,1)81, Quilt. &o.; 3.093, Coat find Vo3t; 3,10-, JaoKcta and Shoots ; 3,275, Drefla Piece and Velvet; 3.259, Dresa ; 3,372, Dresi Piece. &c.; 3,491. Dress, Sheots, &o.; 3,51)7,12 Pieces ; 3,iviO. Suit Clotne-i; 3 632. Blan ket and Dross : 3 otil, Suit Clothes; :<,G7t>; Droas and Jacket; 3,720, 3 Oil Coats : 3 718, Portman teau and contents : 3.808, 2 Mulli and Collar ettes ; and about 200 Parcels of good, eound, and uaoful Clothing, Suits, Overcoats, Dresses, Undorclothing, Tools, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer.. WILLIAM VAILK.] [UOIIKKT lIKADLKY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, At 11 o'Ulock. BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, PICTURES, PIANOFORTE, HORSE, BUGGY, AND HARNESS. VAILE AND BRADLEY Huvo been favoured with lnatructiona from Messrs St. Lawrence & Co., to sell by auction, on above date, at their Book Arcado, Queen rf\B.k WHOLE OF STOCK OF JL POOKS, &c, consisting of— Novola. Historical, Geographical, Thoological, and Soiontilic Worka, amonßßt which are to bo found Bomo Rare and Good Literary Productiona, notably, 7 vols Com plete (m calf). " Travels of Anacharisia The Younger in Greece, before tho Chriu tian Kra." Also. Splendid Pianoforte, coat £15. Also, First-class Mare, Buggy, and HarnePS. Tho Mare is known to be a fast roadster, and very quiot todrive. VAILE AND BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queon-atroet. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, At Noon. i DESIRABLE CITY PROPERTY, PITT-STREET FKONTAGE, ; VINCENT STREET FRONTAGE. 1 D. F. EVANS Has received instructions from tho Trustees of 1 tho United Freo Methodise Church to sell by 1 public auction, at his Land Man, Queen-stroet, ; on Tuesday, December 15. at noon, mUAT DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PRO i X PKKTY, being tho present site of their 1 church and pchool. having an oxtenaivo frontage to Pitt-street, extending through to Vincent street, tho whole forming one o£ tho beßt siteß on tho west Bido of the city for a publio-hall, a EnrDoae for which it is well adapted, and such a uilding is much needed ; or| as an investment, it is second to none, having for a cortninty great prospective value. There in co doubt that aa soon na Hobson-strcct ia formed Pitt-street will have tho easiest grade, nnd become tho main outlot from tho wharf and city. Should tho l'royerty not Bell in one lot, I am instructed to subdivide into lots, and soil these Grand Building Sites separately, that is 3 fronting Pitt-street and 2 in A'incont-street (plan now ready). This will nirord an oppor tunity to secure n grand site Boldom met -ith. Tho substantial Wooden Church and Brick School will be sold at sumo time. Also, Ruatanga. County of Maradon. Lot 72, 10 Acrea ot unimproved Lund, of fair average Quality. 1 I). F. EVANS, I Auctionoor. I B. TONKS ] [li. (.'. CARR, : WEDNESDAY, tiik Him uay ok j DECEMBER, 18S5. I By Order of the Registrar of tho Supremo Court of Now Zealand at Auckland, at tho request of tho Mortgagee. I B. TONKS AND CO. ! Have been instructed to sell by auction, on j Wednesday, tho 10th day of j.ccembor, 1885, 1 at 12 o'clock noon, at their Auction Mart, i Queon-street, Auckland, KUSSELL— LO'iS Nos. 13 and 15 of Section 5 of tho Town of Russell, with tho Buildings thereon erected, formerly used as a 1 Storo and Bakery. i Full particulars may bo obtained, and the r.on -1 ditiouaof sale seen, at tho Auction Mart of B. Tonka and Co,, Queen-street. Auckland , ~ % a .> B. O. OAKK] | B. D. TOHKB. j FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 12 o'Clock Noon. i PKIVI L E G E S rou AUCKLAND OACING /CLUB'S 1 QUMMER ly/TEETING. CUP, DERBY, AND STEEPLECHASE DAYS. BOXING DAY, NffiW YEAR'S DAY, AND ! JANUARY 2nd. | B. TONKS k CO, Are instructed to 801 lon Friday, the 18th December, at 12 b'closk, .mHE GRAND STAND BAR : LEAN-TO BAR j PUBLICANS' STALLS REFRESHMENT STALLS CARDS ! STABLING ; For tho Auckland Racing Club's Summer Mooting at Kllorslio on Cup, Dorby, and Steeplechaso Days, T ~O O X Oi U T ELLERSLIE PARK SALE (LATE ISAACS'S ESTATE). RICH LANDS, GRAND VIEWS, GOOD I ROADS. OVERLOOKING RAOECOUR3K. ' EARLY IN JANUARY NEXT. R, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. " TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. JUNCTION YARDS. The undersigned will sell at the Junction Yards on Tuesday, December 15, 1 ftffe FAT CATTLE ±Ov 900 FAT SHEEP FAT L&.MBS DAIRY AND STORE COWS VEAL CALVES, &c, &c. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. THE DURHAM YARDS. WOOL SALE. THE UNDKHSIONKD WILL HOLD THEIR SECOND WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, At 2 o'Clock. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALS, at the Durham Yarda, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW. WOOL, aid SKINS. MBfHWR AMB NOLAN.



money £*f*i\t\il TO LEND in Bums of from d& \9"\r\f £50upwardB.—Apply Win. S. Cochrano, Cochrano's Auction Marl, 185, Queen- Btroet. MONKY TO LEND at current ratoa of Interest.—Laluhly and Jaokson, Quean struct. MONEY~ TO~LEND, on Freehold Seouritiofl.—Aroh. Buchanan, Bolloltor, St. Mungo Chamber* (opposite Bank of New Zealand). __ MONKY TO~LEftD on Mortgage oi . Freehold at ourrent ratoe.—C. W. Cavo, Sollcltar, Queon-Htroet (next the Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, in largo or email sums, at tiraal rates of Interest. CONNKLL & COOPKR, Solicitors, Vnloan Lone. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rato of tntcroflt.—Apply to JACKSON & KUSSRLJj, Solicitors, Shortland-Btreet. MONEY~TO TEND, on Mortgage, oi Flrat-claBS Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, So'loitor, National Insurance BuiWings. 85. Qaeenstregt. ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current ratosof Interest. Apply to PKTKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High Btreot. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTBB, UOUaUS. FURNITURE, fco, BILLS DISCX)UNrKD DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN wThARDID, Land, Commission, and Ebtatb Abeitt, Hlffh-street, Anokland. TNDUSTR.AL AND BROVIDENT XPKKMANKNT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVKBTMKNT SOOIKTY OF AUCKLAND, BOALK OF REPAYMENT RKDUOKD. Repaymentaextond- Per Week rS*S_^S°^?' Ing over tor WOO. p JnoSf '0I JTbTIE A b. d, 1 year _ .200 101 0 0 8 yean - . Oil I 113 IS 0 6 rears - _ 010 0 180 0 0 7 yean - - 0 711 144 9 7 10 ream - -063 162 18 8 nd other Periods to Bnlt Borrowers. The Board has power In oasea of Slokneas oi Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANOB MAY BK REPAID AT ANY TIMK. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION RfCPAXD. DEPOSITS. 7 days' notloe _. .. „ _ S per oent. 0 months (fixed) _ „ ..6 per oent. 12 months (fixed .. .. .. B} per oent. CORNER OF QUEKN-STRKET AND VULCAN LANE. Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCDJTY. Office: 147, Queen-strebt. LOANS granted upon approved eeonrltles of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums ol £20 to £0,000. principal and Interest bolng repay ablo In instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p ._ w>al , ITotal Amount ing over. Per Week. Re p ßyo hie. ___ J~^ t lyear _ _ 2 0 0 104 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 108 6 8 3 years _ 14 7 113 15 0 4 years ... 11 8 121 6 8 6 years ... 8 9 136 18 9 8 yoars .. _ 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .. .. 6 3 162 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Soolety receives money on 1 Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. "yiOTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY. On And after Slat AUGUST CHB BUSINESS OI BHI ABOVE AGENCY . WILIi Bl CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-BTBBBT.



THE Co-operative Drapery AND . Clothing Company, SALE EXTRAORDINARY. The above Company having purchased THE STOCK and PREMISES of S. Coombes & Go, Together with all their Branch Shops, amount ing to £37,000, Tlavo determined npo i holding a Genuine Clearing-out Sale of the entire Stock. Substantial Reductions throughout. All Goods larked in Plain Figures. REDUCTIONS FROM 10 TO 50 PER (JIOT. OFF OLD L'IUCES. Kstr.isive Alterations to premises in progress It if. nbsol.ii.-ly m-r^ary to«-.l a lfirjjo portion of our Stork, which m..*t. r.« ionc at j;u.y llio irontiir.flnc.is of this tinnoiuii-einent will W .-»llu-icii(l) d-mons tra-ted by insi>uotion of prices. SALE COMMENCES O.N FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1885. AUCKLAND CO - OPERATIVE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY, LIMITED, CANADA BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. TO THE PUBLIC. Ladies and Gentlemen, — I toko this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks to you for your kind patron age extended to me during the many years I have boon in business as Draper and Clothier 1 also beg to inform you Hint 1 have sold my Stock and Premises to tho Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Company, Limited, and would solicit for them the same patronage so kindly bestowed upon me. I am, Ltuliei and Gentlemen, Yours R.^peutfully, S. COOMBES & CO



Bank ok England Notes Chancird. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, SHORTHAND-STRKKT, AUCKLAND (Opposito A. Clark and Sons' Warehouse), And Ltttlo CVlinn-Bt., Molbourno. LOANS are Advanced from £10 to £1,000, Upjn Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Security, Ropayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, nt liOWest Current Rates. Advancos rnado on Furniture without removal, and all classe* of Morchandlao. Loans granted upon Llfo Poli.^en. Legacies, and Interests under Willa. BILLS DISCOUNTKD AT CITRUKNT RATKK. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. Forms Gratis. All communications and Inter- viowa hold, strictly conlldentlal. VTBW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, ll AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIOHBTRKKT (Next to Atkins Printing Offloe), QUANTS LOANS 07 £6 TO £1,000, PERSONAL BKCURITT. iTRBKHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTQAQB ANT AVAILABLE BEOURITT. HII'AYABLS IN WKSKLT OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In mi way rait the Borrower. Loans on Furniture without removal | alio on all kinds of Merchandise. Loam mar be repaid at therate o( Sixpence per week In the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strlotly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-BTRKET INBCT TO ATKIN'B PjMHTHK! OtTIOB Wr. Spier's dhrivatc- dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland (Established for the Solentiflo and Speedy Cure of Chronio, Norvoua, and Special Diseases). Dr. Spbbr la a Regular Graduated Physlolan, educated at Harvard ColleKe, U.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most export Physician in, his speciality in the United States. Young Mon and Middle-aged Men wl from Nervous and Physloal Debility i. I Knergy and Memory, Krnptlons on Urn . i . Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubloa, Neuralgia, Hheumatiam, Scrofula, Salt Khonm. Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, Bt. Vitus'a Dance, Liver Complaint, ABthma, Catarrh. Heart Disease. Gravel, Piles, &0., and are t'red of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oomo and try the Doctor's method of cure, as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their suffer) nss and roatorothem to health. The Doctor uaea no mineral preparations: his treatment consists wholly in tho use of vege table remedies. It will cost yon nothing for consultation; so please oall and satisfy your solvoa thnt the Dootor understands your case Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of tho Blood. To Ladies who ar« afllioted by any of the following oomplaints :-Cold Extremities, Weak Stomaohs. Lame and Woak Backs Nervous and Sick Headaohea, Constipation and Indigestion, Pain in the Side and Baok, Leu chorrea, etc, eto.: I wish It distinoily under stood that I do not olaim to perform Im possibilities, or to have miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honoat opinion of their oomplaints, No eiperimont ing. I will guarantee a positive oure in every case I undertake, or forfeit *200, Consultation in office or by letter (FREE). Charges moderate. Examination and Advloe, £I.—Call or Address: Dr H. J. SPEER, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland. N.Z, Office Hours: 9to 12.1 to i, 6to 8 p.m. } Sundays, 10 to 12. N.8.-AU Medicines necessary for a complete oure oan be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms. THE Blue Ribbon Army have pirated the colours of Wolfe's Schnapps Trade Mark. ■jy/TISS TEUTENBERG'S GRAND ART UNION OF PINE ART NEEDLEWORK (By Speolal Permission). FIFTY PRIZES. Tickets, 10s Each. first prtze .. .. _ .. em SECOND PRIZE „ 15 THIRD PRIZK _ 12 F .URTH PRIZE 10 The Remaining Prizes ranging from £1 to £10. DRAWING ABOUT CHRIBTMAB TIMB.



FIBBER & 00., WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. BSTABLISHBD ISCH. By Speolal Appointment to Hiß Excellenoy tho Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois: Hia Exoellonoy Sir James Forgusson: and H.R.H. the Duke ot Edinburgh; also, Kasha Butohers to the Jews. QUEEN-BTRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Famlllos waited on In Town or Suburbs, POULTRY of all klnda DRESSED to ORD Dealers In Game, Homo-onrod Hams and Bacon. Corned Beet In Large Quantity. Importers ot Sansage Casings. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calveß' Rennetn PIPER, • COAL & FIRKWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Poatß and Rolls Honso Blooks, and Fhlngles on Bale. 0 T 0 B AT.fi to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, 'COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, VtCTOnrA- street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from « a.in. to !) p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from C till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms aro nil private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, .soaps, &c. Select Bath rooma (private) for Ladies every (lay, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling anil Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. ILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome anrt Vlotorla streets, Auckland Kant, monumental. marble, and general stonemas6n, AUCHITKCTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Insorlptlona Aocnrato and Beautiful. Monuments. Tom bo, Hoadstonoa, and ovory description of Stoat' Work at tho Lowest pos alhle Prlonn fnr Tnv-n nnd Conntry. __ rniIAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY X FACTORY. JAMES MACKII3, Promubtou, VtOTOHIA-STHIOKT MAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly oxwWili'rl on (he Hhork-st notice Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand -A large quantity of Lamps, nlso Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Uuni Felloes, and llohurt Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to, Telophono N 0.308, ',-' ,<"-^ !iP^S»»"«£-J S. C. H A * *' HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, BHIRTMAKER, HOSIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCER, | HATS AND CAPS OV EVERY DESCRIP TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND. B.C.H. having made arrangements with Messrs Fonton and Co., of Queon-Btreet. for the manufacture and supply of tho whole of hie stock is enabled to adduce the name ot that woU-known firm as a GUARANTEE for the ezoellence and quality of his goods. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKLAND. p R 0 U~~¥~l> LtM H . GROUNDVLIME FOR SALK SOUTHGATE S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Collars, &c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting qualities). For tanks and other wot work it is a llrst^class material. B.KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STRKKT ARTHUR R. D E N D V, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, Schkrkf's Buildings. Fort-bt., AccklaKd. V — References :-R. C. Barstow, Esq., P. Coniiai.oy, Esq., A. Heather, Esq., E. Mltchebon. Esq., A. Y. Hay, Eaq. (Bank of Now Zealand), N.B.—Merchants' and Tradesmen's Books adjusted. U~T C If~E~R AND CO. FOKT-BT., AND QIJKKN RT. WITAHF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL BTOUED AND DUMI'KD KOK SHII'MKNT. IIAIJ.AST SDI'I't.IRD. TjI~D~W~A RD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, ■TIOHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. rjrTo tßav"el lcr s. &o. PRKSKNTsTfOR lIOMK. Vory IlandHoniK Inlaid Tublo 1 ops, Cabinet!!, Inlaid llox-'e.Ulove Boxes, &c.,&c.. all carefully undo from New Zealand's rich and beautiful mired nt Hi im\nnd bi-coinn moro beautiful wlUi koopinj?. Carefully packed for shipment W NORRIE, Manufaoturrb, Top ol Hhortland-street yf % L - y s, BOOK BINDER. PAPER KULKR, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WYNDHAM-HTKKBT. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKB. Isaaranoe and Mining Hefrietor Books Speolally Ruled and Bound. Muslo.Magarines, Public Llbrartos, and Sunday School Hooka Woll Bound. BAKJCRS' SPECIAL RULKP DAY BOOKS, lilblos. Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. HANI) AND CHOIR MUSIC HOOKS RULED. mUCKER'S X>AKING T>OWDER JL Ask your Jj Orooor JL for It. Once Tried Always TJhed. John sopp ct, house, land, and general COMMISSION AOKNT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STOKKT. AI.BO. SOLK AGENT FOB MESSRS DIOKKBON AND BURNETTS CKLEBKATKD > TOAKIIAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. tmportant"and special notice, J. HOWD BN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of Enaliah. French, and German PIANOS PIPE AND REED ORS ANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JKWKLLSRY, &a. Begs to inform the Pnblio that having made arrangements for taking over tho promltcs and buainesß of Mr I. Alexander, noxt the Auckland Hotel, he has decided, so as to avoid the risk and trouble of removnl.of his largo and varied stook, to hold a GBNUINEXJHICAP SALS of the above montioned Goods in his prosont pro mist's, adjoining the Bank of New Zealand; and tp effect. If possible, a «pesdy clearance, all Goods will be sold at COST PRICE FOR CASH. A trial will convince the most sooptical that this offer v genuine, and to prove it ERHARDT'S CKLKBRATKD SILVER LEVER WATCHES will bo given away at 60s! Call early and seonre one. T^JEWMARKET TTOTEL george h. ka3ton Nkwmarket. 13 I 0 H MO ND~HTuTE, AXI PONSONBY ROAD Auckland, W. COOHJ VN, B»h., gAMILY BDTOHKB NOW READT, /CONSUMPTION OF THB LUNGS, OR DECLINE AND ITS BUCCEBBFUL TREATMENT, Showing that formidable disease to be curable in all its stages, with observations on Coughs, ABthmn, Chronlo Bronchitis, &o, BY GEO. THOS. CONGRBVE, Of Peokham, London. S.R. Sixpbnob. Post Free, Eiqhtpbnob. Published by UPTON fc Co., Booksellers, Auokland, N.Z., And may bo ordered of any Bookseller. car N.8.-2M.000 SOLD IN ENGLAND TgIDWARD "OAjASONS BREAD MANUFACTURER By Machinery, BYMONI)S- S T R E E T. i DUNNE, House, Sign, and Deoora [• tlve Painter and Paporhanger. Superior work done, and prices modorato. Haß on Bale, White Lead, Oils, Coloura, and ohoap Paper hangin b. Pioturos Framed to order.—Address top of Qroy-Btroet i^HEAP TIMBER! Cheap Timbeb ! >4 iS? BA?, TIMBER' And aU othßr ilnda of BuUdlng Material can a purchased atprlces to meet the times at D. Goldie's Mills, Lower Albert and Little Queen streets. Bulldlnei erected upon Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers. \\T ARN 0C X BROTHERS, T T EstabU shed 18811 SOAP tSi-s CcfS fffigffi o**** Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract ot Soap, Dlirinf eptant Powders, First Prize Yollow, Blue Mottled, Doublo Crown. Economic and Household, Carbolio, and other Medioinai and Toilet Soapß.made from tha purest of Tallowß, fco. Offloes-DURHAM-STRBET Anotlsnd. N.8.-_Caaa PnrchMßH of TaUow, Wool, I Saeepatani, and Boner. '