The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—N£ 303.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 1885,

PEICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping. ■*^Z^ TTNION STEAMSHIP ■K£«l U COMPANY OF NKW &PS% ZEALAND (LIMITED). jp TIMK TABLK.-Jancary. i!o TABANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- WiINOTON, LYTTELTON, AND "WEST OOAST POKTS (from Mannkau). -^Tp^te of Selling. J §[|V f/mBiSBORNKr^APIKR, WELLINGTON, AND PORT CHALMKR3 "" (from Anokland). •S^Sdra I Thurs., Dec. 31, noon : ~ SV I Thurs.. Jan. 7, noon J -_ )TOR~MfILBOURNE (Via Dloff). SmSba pThurs., Doc. 31, noon I ~ unuPOURl* I Thurs., Jan. 7. noon — HM"""1" -Calls at Hobart. foBOKBOBNK, NAPIER. AND WKLLINQ" -g=pTCHOSSI Monday, Jan. j.Bp.m. |__—~~ S JfUK SYDNKX. ST^pmi I About Saturday, Jan. 9 — £Eapa I Wed.. Jan. 13. 5 p.m. I - -—-ypk xv va and uav uka. IntwATA I Thurs., Jan. 14.5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL. ■ ogipoußl I Monday, Jan. 4. 5 p.m. — jjjjTHQNOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO! TywjpA | Tuesday, Jan.s, noon I — -sfnURSION TICKE IS.—During December Jurajry, and February Excursion Tickets will h.tamed at Reduced Rates, available for re muntU 31st March, 1886. Csreo most be booked and alongside TWO BOOKS before advertised tlm9 of departure. Pasawe Tickets must be taken at tho Com ■ uts Office. AtioUand Branch, corner of Qneen and Catama-gtreew. ~~fk~T ARI EN r LINE. ffiSSKJ^^^ Under contract with tho New ™^BGgi*^South Wales Government for (■■■■"■' tho conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to the drlantal Co. and tho Pacißo Co. will leave TDNBY and MELBOUR>«D on the undor mtioned dates torLoNDOM, via ADELAIDE, raflO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ gISAFLEdJ- . -,„_„- From From Btwuner. Sydney. Melbourne. fmegi Januuryl January 8 ÜBnt Januu. yl6 January 22 <j jbonne- January SO Februarys iu ta -..- Februaryl3 February 19 JomKl-PEit...... Febroary27 Marchs And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £22 to £75. taenwrß secure speoial advantages by Booking through from New Zealand, fares n con and Second-class being the same as from ostraJia. Second-class passengers by Orient tamer are provided with saloon passages to due? or Melbourne. PAS3AGKS FROM LONDON.-Special f acili- He afforded for brlnning out Friends andßela rea by pre-pwmen tot the passage money here. IPKQIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for Bmonths, issued at the following rates :— first Saloon £117 Second Saloon .. 77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LONDON Reduced Rates. to further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), g- Agentaln New Zealand. "^l TTVIREOT SERVICE jffiKS^ TO SAN FRANCISCO, ■■""■ FROM SYDNEY. OVERLAND ROUTB TO GREAT BRITAIN, THROUGH AMERICA. The Magnificent Steamers AUSTRALIA and ZKALANDIA will leavo SYDNEY tor SAN JRANCI3CO (direct; via Honolulu, as under, Without transhipment, at monthly intervals:— Date of Sailing to Steamer. Tons. San Francisco from Sydney Australia 3,200 Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 a m. teAUNDiA _„ 8,200 Wed., Feb. 21, i p.m. AUSTRALIA.. 3.20 C Wed., March 2i, 1 p.m. ZUUNDIA 3,100 Thura., April 22, l.P.m. . i'issen^era aro booktd tj rfmi or Ihroßuh to European d.Stinuttons withsprcial idtftniaEps. r nd have at £a" bVanc sco choiC'1. o( the umiv.ltd AtlunHc Stfiimship Lin a Of tha Cm.ard, luud, While Star, or oiho; companies. :'Passenfer3 destined to any part of the Unltor: totea or tti > urovincas procure their railroad tickets at tan Frdncs :O. ;. All flrst-clirs p.a.iengrrs are allowed 350 poundi of lu?ij«?t) 10 San Frunclaco, und 250 ioni.ii "■Ovi.-rluid," free of charne. THROUGH F-iHE 10 LONDON. :' FIRST-CLiSS £66 0 0 ltd upwards, acconiins to tho sekcrioa to be iusdoairian Kranc'sco rimefnrd", railway maD3, cuidabook.''. Bhow [igalt roiitr-a to any point in the United States. Bay be i>j.d on apa'i-Ation. Fae^tDfeG s proceed1; cea Uvard can connect Tilth the htfa-ners of Va >-ic,a-i Mail 3.S COlll -p&ny, loaviog ports ia Chiua and Japan for San mnci co For tales of papfinge aid freight, and all othoi blcrmation, appb to : BROWN CAMPBffiLL & CO.. Auenis. Shortland-Btreot. ;;ai qteam to London. ■WM^vPEN'INSULAR & ORIENTAL VftllllilWftVy STEAJI NAVIGATION ;!■■■■■■ COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT -_ (Via Colombo). at..m.r I Leave j Leave Mcl- ateamw. j Byanßy . | bourne. VttEHAQS Deo. 25 Deo. 31 „ 1886. 1886. gUSttu Jan. 8 Jan. U lAiMta Jan. 22 Jan. 28 ;fiBHANiA Feb.s Feb.lt And thenceforward every alternate week. ; Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar • Wllea, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to, first and second 'ate passengers at especially low rates. Cheap faemd accomm cdatlon can be obtained la this Domtany's vessels. Passengers hooked at Auckland at Bane rates ? Jrfney or Melbourne. For all particulars apply to CRUTCKSHANK & CO.. : jj Qneamtreet, Auckland. Agents. ai "VTORTHCOTE STEAM i,AM^^ J3I BERRY SERVICE. ' TtfSanK^S. TIME TABLE. jM^iW^On and after December 1,1885, :^ —BBi** and until further notice. I*avi Atjcbxand: 17.30, J915, 10.15. 1O.«, ■■} -JUS a.m.; 112.30, 1,15, 12.15, 3.15, J4.0.4.45, if, 16.30, and 9.0 p.m. Ibatb BraKBNHEiD: 7.0, 8 30. 9.30.10.0.11.0, U41L45 a.m.; 12.30, 1.30, 2.33, 3.15, 4.0, 4.45, 6.0, Bid 7.15 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a Steamer leaves Birkenhead at 9.50 p.m.. and Auckland at 10.30 p.m., and special arrange ments can be made for late trips on other nights, X SUNDAYS: ..^tk Auckiand: 9.30, 110.15. 1015, and ftF.M?'lll23O. "5, J2O, 3.0, 3.30, J4.30.J5.0. »»,S.3o,and9op.m. •Übavb Birk»nhbad : 90. 9.3 ft 10.0 11 0, and A^f- ; 12.30,1.30,2.30. 2.45, 3 45,4.30, 5.15. 6.0, Mia 7.15 p.m. rnns to Sugar Company's Wharf. ;S«Mr leaving Auckland at 10 30 p.m. «P? ran to Sugar Company's Wharf » ; «Mold sufficient inducement oifer. This ™>c Table will be adhered to, weather «M oireums ances permlttine. Cattle and jjje Htook carried at owners' risk. All ;W™to be prepaid. A Stoamer is always ■Suable for Excursions, Fishing, or otherwiße. grABES.-Family Weekly 'Jicket,s3; Gents' S B|fly.Ticket, 2s 6d; Ladies' Weekly Ticket, £1- i Apprentices'- Weekly Ticket, 13 6d; »1 Children's Weekly Ticket, Is: Single figS" Ticket, Bd; Children under 12 years, 3d; uJUwßoato, each trip, 6d. D. LITTLEJOHN, Secretary, Queen-street Whan. vCkA mHE NORTHERN 'i^^^. X RIVER STEAM N4.Vl 'j|BPo!> GATION CO. (Limited). NOTICK .^WBRaTION OF TIME-TABLE, CHRIST MAS AND NEW YEAR. iJQjjOtamatea Boat will leaveHelensvilleon ™^DAY.2lst, and 28th, after arrival of 7.15 M-talntrom Auckland, instead of Monflay, :Wm train. And for Wairoa on TUKB DAY, .&,»»* 29th. after arrival Of 4.40 p.m. train, -, , a»«adof Wedaesday night. JKONDAY and FRIDAY trips up Wairoa as ;MMlasalao Port Albert on TUESDAY Nights. aJ.£* s "ill be reduced both by steam and rail •^'i'l'terigtn inst ■...°r order. ;.^~__ W. LODDER, Manager _ Itew**^ 17' OR GREYMODTH I KP^^ -^ DIRECT. ligllllll CONNECTING WITH WEST COAST !*• r^^^B ports. I The regular trader s.s. « HERALD, -'finil** U°yds, 385 tons register, Captain S. R EJtISJ-will fall as above from Auckland on ; 'WiURDAY, tne 2ad Janu if. at 5 o'clock. ' YaSffS* mnat be booked at our office. •PMrto ** Daßaaß°> and otner pardoulars, H'-t" STONE BROS., !0, Qucen-atreet.



,_J?T HE NEW ZEA gf.'fji'%!// LAND SHIPpING COM 7J\\' ||J]gg| PONY'S ROYAL MAIL i^^MC°J LINK 0F STHAMKRS y^LjM- (undor Contraot with the \H New Zealand Government) mil bo despatched with Her Majesty's Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio Jo Jnnniro and Madoira:- BsSS£== :l^r»n KIMUTA KA .:r.I U73 j rested APUIB Aiui uiuiiuliu; rtam on:ry tuunn Thursday. us unove am all now rtcamors, built specially tor me trade, and commanded by men of great oxperienco. Tl.o length of the passage by the Company's steamers averages under 40 days. Paseaso money: Saloon, from 60 guineas upwards; second cabin, JO Kuineas; steerage from 18 guineas. ' For froight.or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHUISTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agents of the Company throughout tho Colony. xSL^sf ITttlE NEW ZEALAND A shipping com ,^|ga|S|2» PANY'S LINE. 1"" London" direct '"lin" xo follow tho Sam Mondel. The Iron Cllppor Barque LAIRA, v?Si fj'JJoyd's. is now loading, and having the bulk of her cargo engaged will have quick des patch, sailing early In Jantiary. THE NEW ZEA.L4.ND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. jXKJL rpHE EASTERN AND J^^^^AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP . JHBKBHi COMPANY (LIMITED). LINK OF STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY TO CHINA AND EASTERN PORTS. Tho Steamers of this Lino (all of which aro of the highest class) leave Sydnoy rogularly every four weeks. For all panicnlars. apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Queen street. Auckland. TTIOK GISBORNE si&Wr&A X 1 AND EAST COAST PORTS.—Tho Tegular trader >gSgag|tt[GISBORNK, J. H. SKINNER, "^SHl^ra>^tho above Ports at Quetn -street Wharf until TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING. Gisborno Shippers will pleaaj Bend down early. . H. P. MORTON, Agent. ~K A. T? IVERHEAD AND tfS^K ±X PUHOI. \jAHjM^> s-8- BLANCHE •raasEsaeija Will sail as under (weather and circumstances permitting) :— AUCKLAND TO RIVERHEAD TO itivKRnKAD. Auckland. Mondays, 6 a.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. Do. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Stum. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Ifridays, 8 a.m. Fridays, 0 a.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. Do. 4p m. Do. 1 p.m. Saturdays, 1.30 p.m. FARES: Return. 3s Sinorle, 2a SATURDAY AFTERNOON'S EXCURSION: Return, 2s. Auckland to Puhoi—! Puhoito Auckland— Wodnosdays, at low | Thursjays, first high water. I water. FARES: Roturn, 10a Slnglo, fis D. LITTLEJOHN, Seorotary. Queen-atrect Whirf. Z T^TORTHERN STEAM !ps~-Tj-n^ -^ srap °°. (LIMITKD). l'L/-'/^\\ TIME Tablb.—January. P^-^is^4 (Weather and other Clrcnm IT Rtanoos Permitting), I 8-EOM QUEEN-STRKKT ' ' WHARK. TO TRS HOT LAKES, TERRACES. AND OEYSKRS (VIA TAURANGA), THB QDICKKBT, CHKAPEST, AND KABIKST ROUTE. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland lournoy by taking passage In the Northern Steamship Company's fast and com fo table steamoraOLANdM AN and WELLING TON, which leavo Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauianga »t 6 o'clock on the following morning, when Crosby's coach.undor mail confact.leaves immediately after breikfast for tho Hot Lakes, parsing through tho Vesey Stewart Settlement, arriving at ohlnemutu at sp.m. same day. Sins<lft Fare by Steamer and Coach, £210s. Ret m ditto, £A. A Coaui. from Ohlnemntu connects with Btt>atn^rH l>n ving Tanranga for Auckland every TUE-SDaY and FRIDAY. atsp.m. ROUND TRIP TICKETS are now issued at tho Company's Office, enabling touriststotravel by £ teamor to Tauranaa, thence to Ohinemutu and Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail Faro for the round trip .. ..£5 5 0 FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTKAMER. I PATH O' BArjNO. Clansman I Wednesday. 30,7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl and Bay of Plenty Porta every Tuesday. Fob Russell, Whanqaboa. and Mongonoi. Clansman I Monday. Jan 4. 7 p.m. Fob Giusat Barrier, Tryphena, Pom Fitz- boy, and Blind Bay. Argylo I Kvery f hureday. 8 a,m. For Taibua. Argyle i Every Monday, 7 pm. fuu Mercury Bay. Argylo I Evory Monday and Friday, 7 p.m. Fob Whansarei. Whangarei Heads, and ' MAW9APAI. Macgregor I Every Tnesday.J p.m. FoF^WUANOAREI. WHANQAREi HEADS, AND Pabua Bay. Macgregor I Every_Frlday, 8 p^rn. FOB WHANBAREI AND WHANOAREI HEADS (Carrying Baasengers and cargo for Walpu). A Coach moets the steamer on arrival to oon vey passengers to Walpn. Macgregor I Friday, January 1, 8 p.m. I'KOM WHANOARSI TO AUCKLAND (From Railway Wharf). Macgregor I Thursday, 31, 6 pm. For Waiwbra. . "Clansman and Wellington alternately ovory Saturday at 2 p.m., returning from Waiwora at 7 a,m. on the following Monday. " FROM MANUKAU. Fob Waitara and New Plymouth. Qalrloch iaa per advortlßemeut). Carao must be booked and alongside the vessef by 4 iTm. prompt. None will be reoelved must be taken at tho Com- Jvailablo^or return until 31at March. 1886. —STT rPHE S.S. CLANSMAN j*s£^V L will ldave for Tauranga "RmaaKjC^VVHIS (Wednesday) EVENING, Ih iiiTr"^'"' seven o'clock. inßtead ot the wHBHBHi&'* u9 udlday (Thursday). GTEAM TO THAME3, A?V^Sv & Connecting with RIVER te ka.uri, waihi. and tk W^fo\TL» DiND M°gß^ VIA^ foirBR'SSETTLEItENT.^ S S ROTOMAHANA, P 3. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. ' ]— gtoioMAHANA. I KNTSKPIUSJ^ Wed. 30 |"safternoqn Thursday 31 r 9.30 morning I — ; \lO evening I - fa&y l! I"™^ MO-J™- " THAMES. — fTtOTOMAnANA^_L J fciNTBRPRIBB L Wed i50T2"36 afternoon I " . Tburslay 311 330 afternoon 12 midnight sSay 2|Gn!omin| 5.50 afternoon Monday 41 (iSOinornirg JL . - J(ssisnTfn7 N -lSIDKKTT"wiII ba issued from Decfmber 19th till January Oth, 1886 W»4M D! 6 =b ß rßing.Uv«Btook fra TOASKR ABBn ,. —=TT th O MANUKAU JM>£v jj ' HEADS. Th lCA BLLA ROOEH Will (weather pmjWjJhm Onehungafor Monday. Jat.uo.-y i ««"am- Friday, January 8 at Ham. Onehunga or Auckland



jp^rpj STEAM PU^ji| SHIP Co> < LIMrBBI»- U NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS, |" FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, AND SATUR DAY, JANUARY 2. On FRIDAY ana SATURDAY, January Ist and 2nd. tlio above Company will RUN the following Excursions :— Tho s.s. CLANSMAN to KAWAU at 10 a.m. RETURN FARE FIVE BHILLINGS. Tho s.B. WELLINGTON to WAIWERA at 10 a.m. RETURN FARE FIVE SHILLINGS. The 3.5. MACGKEGOR to MOTUTAPU at 10 a.m. RETURN FARK TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, The 3 3. ARG V L E to TAMAKI at 10 a.m. RETURN FARE TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. First-class Bands Have Bkhn Engaged. Children under twelve years of age half-price. N.B.—On both days the CLANSMAN will go alongside tho Wharf at Kawau, and Kx oursioniats will thus bo able to spend from four to five hours on this beautifnl Island. ifVi ly/TAN-OF-WAll BAY *@l|i|y^. (WAIHEKE). THE EXCURSION OF THE SEASON. NEW YEAR'S DAY. The fast and commodious steamer WAIT A X I will loavo Queen-Btreot Wharf at 10 a.m. for the above, returning about 6 p.m. Tho beuutiful and picturesque scenery, splendid Picnicing Grounds under tho Xmas trees, which ore now in full flower, and tho many other attractions of this interesting locality should specially commend this trip to tho attention of all holiday-makers, and Kx cursionists can depend npon smooth water all tho way. Sports will bo hold on that day. A Band will bo in attendance Tir.kcts-Four .-hillings each; Children, half price; to bo had on board. JfaJT "MEW YEAR'S EVE I ! NEVV YKAH3 KVK!! The favourite s.s. WAIT A X I Will cruiso round tho harbour on NEW YEAU'3 B.VK, THURSDAY. December 31, leaving the Wharf at 11 p.m. A Band will bo in attendance Dancing on board. Grand Display of Fireworks. FARK ONK SHILLING. rKi Tl X C 1 X S I O N, jH^g ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH PICNIC, To the TAMAKI, Per S.S, COROMANDEt^On SATURDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 188G, leaving Queen-street Whar at 9 a.m. sharp. Hot Water provided. ADULTS, 2s; CHILDREN (under 11 years), Is. ~">k~I TiIXCURSIdN~TO~ ST. rf&l^XS^ JjJ HELIER'S BAY. \H^^NKW YEAR~S~DAY, AND THE following day. The p.?. TONGARIRO will run as under:— Leave Auckland Leave St. Heuer's 9am.. 11.30 am., 2p.m . 10a.m.. 12.30 p.m., 5 pm. 4 p.m., G p.m. Return Fares : ONE SHILLING. HE~~FAST AND FAVOURITE S.S. VIVID will run to H.MS. Nelson on THURSDAY,3Ist December, aDd FRlD.iYand SVIURDAY, Ist an I 2nd January, 1888. from 12 noon till spm.' Fares, Is. She will also cruise round Harbour to ccc the Old Year out and New Year in, leaving Ferry Tcoat 11.30 p.m. Fares, Is. .. y CJTEAM TO THE SOUTH , | "Tyro J5 SKA ISLANDS. !iiic||\ JANET NICOLL, ! 798 tons register, Capt. Hatton i (under contract with the New J Zealand Government), will leave Auckland for Tonga. Vavau. Samoa, and Tahiti on or about WEDNESDAY. Dacem bor 30, and evory second month thereafter. Superior accommodation for first and second class passengers. „ . Tho round voyage from Auokland (calling at Tonga, Vavau, Samoa. Tahiti. Kaiatea, and Rarotonga) occupies about 40 days, and offers a favourable opportunity to those desirous of visiting the beautiful islards touched at. Tickets issued for the round trip. For freight or passage, and all particulars, &PPly to DONALD & EDENBOROUGH. No. 30, Queen-Btreot. — jjT!£ CO ROM AND EL. '^^#^ > THOMAS S'COTTT MASTER. ji I »1 WwjXS^t TIME TABLE. Leaves Auokland I Leaves Coromandel I December. December. _ Thursday. 31.12 noon January. January. Saturday,2,l2midnight Sunday, 3.8 a.m. Weather and other oiroumstanoes permuting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live Btock. No Cargo reoelved without Shipping Note, and within half an-hour of advertißod tlmo of departure. _ A'l Parcels mast be> prepaid on Board. Return Tiske* January^Os each.^^ S«S- WAITAKI \jwM^^wiU leave Queen-street Wharf ifll'.Wil'iai e very MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m , for WHAN GAREI and MARBDEN POINT. TIME TABLE FOR DECEMBER. From Whangarel: Thursday. 31st. 2 p.m. Cargo received at Queen-street Wnar." until A^COACH meats the Steamer at Marsden Point for Walpu. , , , All dolivenea will be made on tho wharf or other usual lauding plaoe at risk of Consignee. Tlokflts may be obtained at the Office or on IKAMO COLLISKY COMPANY (LISnTKO). Qneen-atreet. oppaalte fflrttt'B Mlll^ ~_. ~ "IfI7AIUkU AND ONE- J^^fv VV HUNGA STEAM, TIME-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga. Leave Waluku. December 3i-Thurs., 3 p.m. ' 31-Thurs ,6 30 p.m. January. 4-Monday, 6.30 a.m. 4-Monday. 10 a.m. 5-Tuesday, 9 a.m. for Manukau Heads. 6—Wed.. 7 a.m. 6—Wed., 11 a m. 7-Thurs 8 a.m. 7-Thurs., 11.30 a.m. 8-Friday, 8 30 a.m. 8-Friday, 12 noon 9-Saturf, 9 a.m, 9-Sj.tur.. 12.30 p.m. 11-Mondsy. 10 a.m. 11 - Monday, 1.30 p.m. 13-Wed., 11a.m. 3-3?™ »-Thurs . 12 noon U-Thora., 3.30 p.m. 15-Friday, 3 p.m. 16 -Satur., 6.30 a.m. ]S-Monday. 6 a.m. 18-Monday. 9 a.m. 18 -Monday. 5 p.m. 20-Wed., 10.30 a.m. 21-Thura., 7.30 a.m. 21-Thurs.. 11 a.m. 22-Friday. 9 a.m. for Manukau Heada «3—Satur 9 am. 23-Satur., 12.30 p.m. 55 -Monday. 10 a.m. 25—Monday, 1.30 p.m. 57-Wed., 11 a m. 27-Wed ,3pm. 28-'lhurs., 12.30 p.m. 28 ThurG.,4pm. 30-3au,r.. 3p.m. 30-Satur , 6.30pm. Weather and other circumstances permitting. All freights payable before delivery of goods: J. BAR? BROWN. Managing Director. mo TRAVELLERS, &o. •*■ PRKSBXTS FOR HOME. Vpfv Handao-no Inlnid Table 'lops. Cabinets, 1 J,l"i"x c. Wove Boxra. fee., Sc. all carefully « Vri 1 f"m New Z-aland'B rich and beautiful fpresrt timbers? These artio es are B™«Uy ■*" mked " Uune.and become more beautiful with keoptog. Oareiwly packed for shipment. W NORRIE, Manotaotubkb, Top of BhorUand-street i p. P. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT^BUILDING



JpOR TWO WEEKS ONLY. FISHER & CO.'S LAtITpREMISKS NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. 27 OASES, 1,500 YARDS BEST QUALITY _, LINOLiKUM. Given away at 3sßd por yd. Regular priced Cd. J. M. McLACHLAN, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Not having room for thiß Shipment, haa taken these Premises, and intends CLEARING OUT, REGARDLESS OF CO3T CARPETS, OILCLOTH, RUGS, CUfr TAINS, CHAIRS, &o. GREAT SHOW. INSPECTION INVITED. TW" E W MARKET TTOTBL. georgk h. kaston . Newmarket. / Thob. J, Harbutt, / I Manufaoturbh of CORN BROOMS, *%s&* nUPH^KAPAIJMARg. TELEPHONE N 0...832. mHE AUCKLAND BRICK AND TILE -■- COMPANY, LIMITED. Pressed, Common Bricks,"S'Drain Pipe Tile, and Pottery Manufacturers. Current Prices. OFFICE AND DEPOT: Breakwater, Railway Witarf. Auckland T> U T C H E R AND CO, -*-^ FOKT-ST., AND QUEKN ST. WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED POR SHIPMENT. nAI.r.AST SUPPLIED. p i p I r, • COAL Sc FIREWOOD DKALKR. It Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Sldo. Posts and Itniin Hcuse Blooka, and Phlnglos on Bale. WT L E y Sl BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULICIt, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WYtfDHAM-STREET, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insaranoo and Mining Reglstor Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Muslu, Magazines, publio Libraries, and Sunday Sohool Books Woll Bound. BAKKR3' SPECIAL, RULKD DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayor and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS ItULKD. DAP E R n A N G IN G S, W. PHILLIPPS k SON HAVE RKCEIVKD, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACKABE S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, coNSiariNQ ov NKW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining. Rrd-rooins, Kail and Staircase, suitable for tho Mun3ion or Cottage. BSAUTTFUIj DKSIONS. AND BEST VALUH KVKIi. Üb'FKRED IN PAPICRHANdINUS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SItICET GLASS. WHITE LEAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHKd, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 and 97, Queen-street. _ - t _ _ • STAY AND MANTLE MAKER, 294, Queen-street, while returning thanks (or fa voura conferred during the piist flvo years, begs to intimate to his numerous Friends that, having recently added the Dresismaklng Branoh to his establishment, he is prepared to executo orders for that as well as previous linos. Dressmaking under tho supervision ot an experienced and practical Dressmaker. Note tho Address: 291. QUKEN-3TREKT. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Establl shed 1362.1 SOAP AND CANDUffi MANUFACTURER? COX'S CRBKK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers o! tho Celobrated Ertraot of Soap, Disinf pctant Powdors, First Prize Y«Uow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown. Economic tnd Household, Carbolio, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps,raude from the purest of Tallow? Offloea- DURHAM-STREET Auckland. N.E.-Ossn Purohosßra of Taliow Wool, BnoepaHim. and Bonof. TmiRE! TpIRE! TjIIRE! THAMES CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, Auckland. JAMES MACKIE wishes to inform his Cub toinera and the Public geuerally that, notwith standing tho d Isaetrous 1! iro on Sunday morning, he is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the samo Addiess. NOTICE. In consoquonco of tho Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, I would feel greatly obliged by tho prompt Settlement of all Acoouots payable to mo. All Accounts owing Threo Months and remaining Unpaid on the 21st DECEMBER, will be placed in tho handa of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAME3 MACKIE. Coachbnilder, Victoria and High Streets. Deoomber 8,1885. , i^iO TO BATH \JT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open nil week days from I) a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 0 till 1U a.m. The Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with evory conven ience), Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (privato) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence Please note tho address—Vietorm- Btreot liast, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. T7IDWARD DAfISONS BREAD MANUFACTURER By Machinery, SYMONDS-STRKKT. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Viotoris-fltreets, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL 9TONKMAHON, ARCHITECTURAL BCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inooriptlons Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, and every flecorlptlon of Stone Work at the Lowest pos alblß Prlocfl fnr T<wn nnrt fionntrr. // ** \ CABH AND DEFERRED PAYMHUT TAILORS, DRAPHHb. ANB HABITMAKBBB, Houao«-HTREKI, We respectfully Invite attention to our Large Sawk of NOVELTIES for the present Ssason. Our Gr6a I Variety and Choice of the Best Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we employ, and the great successes of our efforta to produoe Superior Garments, Perfect In Fit, and Un excelled! n Cut and Style, gives ub every con fidence in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly snrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with li-nlted Incomes to procure neoessarios In the easiest possible way. iLL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers reoelve 5 per cent. Discount (one chilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels j 3 "tRaEiCARS PASB THE POOR. , INSPECTION LNVITKD.



ARTHUR R. DBNDY, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, Sohebff's Buildings. Fobt-st., Auobxaku. References :-R. 0. Bnrstow, Esq., P. ComiaUoy, Keg., A. Heather, Esq., E. Mitchelson. Esq., A. Y. Hay, Esq. (Bank of New Zealand). N.B.—Merchants' and Tradesmen's Books adjusted. UODSI AND GENERAL DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT, 13, WYNDHAM-STRKET, 15, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. Henderson, In thanking his nnnierouß ollonts and the publlo generally for their past liberal favours, hao much pleasure In Informing them that he has Removed to more Extensive Premises (two doors above old shop), where he trusts to merit a continuance of their patronage. J. HEN DERSON, WYNDHAM-BTRBKT. 16. W" H. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. I All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts. Offlce Fittings. 8:o. MUSICAL INSTKDMEST WAREHOUSE, KTC., 88, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. , T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEACHER OF MUSIO. piano, violin, cornet, etc. tkiims and tbßtimonials po9t free on . Application. Ar.L Kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. LdWN.M OWING MACHINES SHARPENED. By Spoolal Htoan. Machinery, At Greatly Reduced Pricks. Guaranteed to wurlt equal to new. S. STONE, ffiNOINKER. MANUKAU ROAD. N'DWIUKIIT. A. AND G. P ICE, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRAP3 FOUNDERS. AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Ilavo for Sttlo tno following Machinery:— 1 Portable BDgino. by Hornßby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal j£i.<gino, double cjUnder, lOln. diameter, 21in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 13in. stroke 1 Launch Knglne. 4Jin. by sin. Btroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, lift, long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Holler, 20ft. long by Oft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by sft. dlaaotor 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by 4ft. Gin. diameter 1 Cornish Holler, lofc. long by s(t. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4fc 6in. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Fiold tubes, 7ft. by 3ft. 4in., new A quantity of Second-hand Quartz-crushing Plant. Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineer ing Work. Makers of Sawmill and Quartz crnuhlnK Machinery, Turblno Wheels, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. NOW READY. /"CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS, or . DECLINE AND ITS SUCCESSFUL THKAT.VtKNT. Showing that formidable disease to be eurablt In till iiH stages, with observations on Coughs. Asthmn, Chronic Bronchitis, &0. BY GEO. THOS. CONGREVE, Of Peckham. London. S.K. Sixpence. Post Free, Eightpencb. Published by UPTON fc Co., Booksellers, Auckland, N.Z., And may be ordered of any Bookseller. ••" N. 8.-250.000 SOLD IN fINGLAND "1/T RS. i H? 0 L A R K'h ItJL GOVERNESSES1 INSTITUTE ANf SERVANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE. 310, Qukicv stkket ; Telephone No. 346 Wait- Ing Rooms for LadiCß and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagemeita. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladles In all parts of the Provincial District. Refkrkeh: Joaoph Banks. Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor jD. J. MoLeod, Eeq., Manager A.M.P. Society jR, B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co,: J. M. Shera. Esq. (Bhora Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Big. (Wllßcmn and Herton), Agon* for Au»tr» Uan Mntmal Provident Socletr. montine life assurance speciaTnotice. Intending Assurers are invited to make them Bclvvsa'qu ilnted wi'h the MPROVJiD SY-TEM OF TONTINE ASSUUAN'f'E, Introduced by the Hroctors of THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LICK ASSUR ANCK BOCIELY, LIMITED. ABSOLUTE TONTINE. Policies Non iorfeitable after exulry of Tontine period, while tho Surrender Valuo is suffi cient to pay the premium. MODIFIED TONTINE. After two yea's inftn.bnra can obtain Loans or Cash Surrender Vnlue of euch policlos. PoisaepßinK In those colon'es tho all Important advantage* of a low ratio of mortality and a high rate nf iutor. si on Securrl'y ani> Locally Invested Funds, tho Tontine llEsui/rsof THE COLONIAL MUTUAL cannot fail to compare favourably with those of Foreign Companies, obtainod under less favourable circumstances. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL Is tho only Colonial offlco transacting Tontine tra>4neßD. nnd tho ONLY OFFICE IN THE WORLD WHICH ISSUES UNCONDITIONAL TONTINE POLICIES. IT P. 11. I-YAI.L, General Secretary. N.Z. HERBERT DKVKRHj. Resident Sooretary. Oftlcns: Qnoon-street. Auckland, OULPHOLINE T OTION TBE CURE FOR SKIN DISEASES. IN A FEW DAYS ERUPTIONS, BLOTCIIEB, PIM PLES ENTIRELY FADE AWAY. BEAUTIFULLY FHAORANT. PERFECTLY HARMLESS. CURES OLD-STANDING SKIN DISEASES. REMOVES EVERY KIND OF ERUPTION, SPOT, OR BLEMISH. AND RENDERS TUB SKIN CLEAR, SMOOTH, SUPPLE AND HEALTHY. BOTTLES SOLD EVERYWHERE. Made by T. PJCPPER & CO. PEPPER'S /AUININB AND IRON HEALTH, STRENGTH, T g lONIC. ENERGY. -S. GRJCAT BODILY STRENGTH, GREAT NERVE STRENGTH, GREAT MENTAL STRENGTH, GREAT DIGESTIVE STRENGTH, Follow the use of PEPPER'S QUININBAND IRON TONIC. It improves the appetite; pro motes digestion, greatly strengthens tho norvea, increase* strength of pulse, gives firmness to the muscles, alters pale countenance, supplies de ficient heat to weak circulations, overjomes bodily weariness and weakness, cures many painful core plaints—neuralgia, sciatica, etc.; is a remedy for dyspepsia, stomach affections, etc., and thoroughly recruits the health. PEPPER'S TONIC. Insist on havine it. Bottles 32 doses. Sold everywhere. Made only at Bedford Laboratory, London. PEPPER'S THE SAFEST ANTIBILIOUS mARAXACUM medicise. AND -pODOPHYLLIN It Is now Ufed and regularly pre?cribed by D any Physicians instead of blue pill and oalomel lor the cure of dyepophia, bilionsness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver, which are generally pain beneath the shoulders, heartache, drowsines?. no appetite, furred tons/uo, disagreeable taste in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feei ing of geiieral depression. Bottles Sold by all Chemists. Insist on having Pepper's. X OCKYER'S QULPHTTR TTAIR "OESTORER. THE BEST. THE SAFEST. THE CHEAPEST. RESTORES THE COLOUR TO GRAY HAIR. INSTANTLY STOPS THE HAIR FROM FADING. OCCASIONALLY UStD, GREYNEf S IS IMPOSSIBLE. REMOVES SCURF AND EMBELLISHES THE HAIR, CAUSING IT TO GROW WHEREVER THIN AND j PATCHY. Large Bottles, Is 6d. Sold everywhere. Made i in London.



Land and Estate Agents. ■ ..-i.Jj VAILS,] [JOHN DOUGLAS. "V ai l b & Douglas (Late Samuel Vailk house, land, and estate agents, land and estate auctioneers, real estate valuators, brokers under the land transfer A O T, SHORTLAND-STREET (N X I B 1H X POHX-OVVIOR.) BANKERS: Bank or New South Wales, (See also our advertisement In " N.Z. Herald" and "Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £310.—Comfortable and convenient Cottage of i rooms, in Napier-street, within 10 minutes' walk of Queen-Btreet; all in good order, nice garden, etc. It is offered cheap, as the owner is leaving the colony. Allotment, 32 x 99.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shortland-street. 1651 £650.—0na Acre and Villa Residence of 7 rooms, dairy, all wall finished and in good order; garden tastefully Uld out, largo cistern, etc.; within h»lf an hour's walk of city, and closo to railway and 'bus —Vaile and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shortland-Btreet. 1651 FARM of 120 Acres of rich land, close to town (12 miles), with every convenience for carrying on farming on remunerative prin ciples ; hedges all in goud order; stables, cow houses, shed, barn, etc. The land is of the very choicest description, and has a good 1 metalled road to the gate. Price £2;000; easy terms of payment may be made.—Vailo and Douglas. Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1647 Villa Residence of 8 rooms, Onehunga, with large garden, fruit trees, fee,, command ing beautiful view, and close to 'Bus and Railway; £800.-Vailo & Douglas, Land and Estate AKonts. Shortland-street. Handy Little Farm of 20 Acres, all in cul tivation, orchard, grass, and crops, within 10 miles of Auckland, 2} miles from Railway Statiun ; has char < ing view of Burrouading country, and is very suitable for a man with small capital. Price, £350.—Vailo & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet. 1634 COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and 6 acres of land; particulars, etc., from the undersigned, Price for land and buildingß, £150, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-streot. 1617 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA S. TK, of 3 Acres, near Ellerslle. on the Main South Road, volcanio soil, £500.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland- Btreet. 1611 Good Investment.—Shop and Dwelling leb to a good tenant on lease, having about 2 years to run, at 32a (id per week, in a locality rapidly rising in value ; all in good order ; allotment 83x107. Price, £850. 1643 TO LET, a Very Dosirablo Family Resi dence In Brighton Road, Parnell. containing 7 rooms, bath-room, scullery, pantry, wash house, coal-house, &c.; larjte garden and or chard; rent moderate.—Apply Vn 'a & Doug las, Land and Estate Agents. Shot llund-street. TO LET, a Large Shop with three rooms ; also, Large Dry Cellar, having a separate en trance from two streets. Shop oan be let with out collar it dosircd. Situation excellent, being central for oither it shop or for offices.— Apply Vaile & Douglas, Land and Kstato ARonts. Shortland-Btreet. TO LET, Houses at the North Shore, near the wharf. Rental, lls to 16s por week- Apply Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agonta. Shortland-atreoL £350.— For Sale, a Country Store, with Post ofilco. 'This s:ore is doing a good general busineES, which can bo easily oxtended.-Vailo & Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Short land-street. (1671) £450-Well-built Dwelling House, contain ing 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished and fitted throughout; also, front and back verandah, outbuildings, etc.; together with allotment 40 x 123. Situated near the New market Railway Station.—Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet.; 1622 £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS—For Sale, that Valuable Freohold Property in Queen-street, known as Stain's Buildings. The allotment has a frontage to Quoen-Btrcet o 127 feet by a depth of 88 feet The buildings are very sub stantially ereotort, and with n vlow to conver sion into two tenements, each consisting of a urge shop, basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, f 'ortland-atreet. 1594 £;"■ )—Two 4-roomed Houses, with 4 acreß a' first-class land in four paddocks, Thlß ).- nporty is situated in the flourishing town of X Uiiklhl, and would form a comfortable homo <ranyone with a small income, lormsvery 1 «sv.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Auents. Shortland-street. 1589 TO LET, sevptal Houses at the North Shore.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-stroet. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lots eaoh, 2 of them having frontages of 60 feet by a depth of 110 feet, and the others front ages of 40 feet by same depth. Prloo low, and terms easy, as may be arranged.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, next the Post-office. Shortland-street. 1372 £540—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and odd of three roomß, all detached, together with Freehold Allotment, situated within 15 min utes' walk of the Post-office Terms easy.— Vaile and Douglaa, Land and Estate Agents, Short land-stroot. 1571 £8 por acre. 42 acres ol Good Land, within 2 minutes walk ot Howlck church and school. Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agent' Shnrtlnnd-street 1671. Educational BRIARFIELD, I OWER GRAFTON R O v D. SCHOOL ?OR GIRLS. Head Mistress .. Miss Cole. Boardora and Day Sdolars received. Ordinary course includes instruction in English, French, Latin, Mathematics, Drawing, and Needlework. Girls prepared for local examinations. Home comforts for boarders. Uouso and grounds beautifully situated. References permitted to olergymen, di ctors, and parents ot pupils. First term of 188G b9gins Kcbruarylst 1 1%/T US I C A~L N~O T I C~E. MR B. HOMBKRG, Professor of Music, will continue to give PIANO LESSONS to pupils at their private Residences, or at his abode, corner of Nolson and Haydn-streets (at the rack ot St. James's Church), ierms moderate. Engagements takon to Dancing Parties. Also Languages Taught. A FTERTHEHOLIDAYS.-TUITION The Rev. J. W. ALLOWAY, B.A. (Prizeman of S. John's Coll. Camb.) is now open to engage ments as Visiting Tutor in Schools and Families. He will also receive Private Pupils, and hold clssses at his residence, Anglesta strect. Early application, to facilitate arrange ments, will oblige. Refkrknces-C. F. Bourne, Esq. (Head Master), and the entire Grammar School Staff: -J. F. Sloman, Esq (Girls' High School!, Herr Carl Schmiit. Rev. w. M. Dv Kiev (S. Thomas's Parsonage), W. H. Armstrong, Esq. (Dignan and Armstrong), &o. AUCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KIND 3OF PLUG AND CUT TOBACCOS. CIGtRS, in various qua'ities. equal in every respect to imported; several well-seasoned Linen in Stock. CIGARETTES. Largo Assortment, Including silver and amber-tipped. HARKM TIGARETTES, for Ladies. CUT TOBACCO, ia bulk or packets of 1 and 2 ounces. SPECIAL BRANDS CAN BE ARRANGED FOX WHEN REQUIRED. Solo Agents for Auckland— M, LEVY & C 0., Fort-street. AILWAY TEMPERATE HOTEL, NewmarKrt.—This well-known Boarding house, which is roplete with every convenience and thoroughly furnl hed throughout, having a large connection of respectable boarders, is now for Sale, togethor with Lease and goodwill of premises, at less than the original cost of the furniture.- Full particulars on application to T M. Green, on the premises; or J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. _ _ _ _ _ _^ -"-• BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HIQH-STRBKT. BY PERMISSION OF THE COL ONIAL 3ECRHTARY. GRAND >':'? UNION OF MOUNTED TTKDS, PKEPAt-iCc rx A. REISCHEK. 800 SCBSCRMEKS AT 10s FORTY PRIZES let Prize, vr.luc £'5-Handsomecarved and or numeutnl bh'>w-case of figured Rimu and Kiiuri. cr-n alning 12 different specks, on viw at Messrs Upton and Co.'o. 2nd Prize; vnluo £30-Containing 0 yarletUslß similar caso. on vie w at Messrs Phillipps ani' Sons'. 3r<! Prize, vnluo £20—Containing 8 varieties L. Fimiinr ca»e, on view at Mr N. G. Lennox's, These Prizes contain a varitty of very rare birds, many of rthich will soon be extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Piizes at, A 0; 15 Prizes at fiS Total, £100. To be drawn abont the end ot December. TICKET 3, lCs EACH, Obtainab'e at Meaers S. Coombea and Co.'s, Hazard Hnrpt. nnd Co.'s, N.G Lennox's, Josiab Ma.tin'a, PhilUiipß and Sons'. J. A. Pond's, Teutenberg's, ibd Upton and Co.'s. Other prizes on riew at future date to be advertised.



Sporting. AUCKLAND RACING ,LUB. KLLERSLIE COURBB. SUMMER MEETING, 1885-80. SECOND DAY (NEW YEAR'S DAY), FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1886. Auckland Derby of _ .. .. 300SOT8. New Year's Gift Handicap of .. lOOsom Auckland Racing Club Handicap of -iOOsova. Members'Pubbe of .. .. v lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of- SOOsova. Grand Stand Handicap ot .. ... 150sovs. THIRD DAY (SATURDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1886. Newmarket Handicap ol « .. lfiOsova. Nursery Handicap of .. .. - lOOsovs. Auckland Plate ot 250sovb. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap Of 3008OV8. Selling Stakes of lOOscvb. Stud Company's Sires' bTAKEB of.. 200sovs. Free Handicap of.. .. - .. lOOsova, FIRST RACK TO START EACH DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission to the Course, 2s; including Rail way, 3s. For particulars of time of running, see advertisement. Admission for Vehicles, each Horse, 2s (H; Passengers, 2a each; Horsemen. Ss eaob. Admission to Qrand Stand, 10s each. Admission to Derby Stand, 2s Bd each. Members of the Club and their Carriages, upon presentation of tickets, Free. Children Free. The New Grand Stand :ontalns spaolous DininK-rooma, Ladles' Cofl'oe-room, Ladles' Retiring-room, Cloak-rooms, &c, &c. Tea. Coifee, Icos, Strawberries and Cream can be obtained. For the convenience of visitors on the hill, amongst the trees, and elsewhere, hot water will be supplied gratis. Milk can also bo obtained at a low price. WM. PERCTVAL, Secretary A.R.C. a \ UCKLAND RACING CLUB. On and after the 10th December Poison will be laid on the Ellorslie Racecourse. WM. PHRCIVAL, Secretary. AUCKLAND RAGING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 188687. SYLVIA PARK BTAKBS, 1886-7. asweepstakes of lOsovs. eaoh, Ift, or laov. only If declared by 8 oVloek on the night of general entry for Summer Meeting, 18sfl, with 200aovs. added by the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company for the produce of their sires for the season 1883. The Eecond horse to receive SOsovs. and the third horse lOsovs, from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. The forfeit (Isovs) to be paid to the A.R.C. Secre tary by 12 noon on the day before the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. Nominations, accompanied withlsov. (first f orfeit),to be made to the Secretary of the A.R C. by 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, January Bth, 1856. Six furlongs. THE QREAT NORTHERN DERBY. 1887-8. of 750f ovs., added to a Sweecstakeß of 25bovb. eaoh. lOsovs. ft., or leov. only if declared to the Secretary by eivht o'clock on the niuht of general entry for Summer Meeting, 1887-8 Second horseto receive lOOsovs., and third horse 50sova. out of the stakes. For three-year-olds. Colts, Sat 101b ; fillips and geldings, Bst 71b. The forfeit UOeovs.) to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary by twelve noon on the day before the race, or the nominator will be liable (or the whole siake. Nominations, accompanied with lsov. (the amount of forfeit), to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Dnrham-street, or to the Secretaries of the Canterbury, Dunedln.-and Hawke'a Bay Jockey Clubs, by eight o'clock p.m. on KBIDAY, theßh January, 1886. Oneand a-halfmi.es. THE GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, 1887-8, of 300sova., added to a Sweepstakes of Issovs. each, ssovs. ft, or lsov. only if de olared by eight o'clock on the night of general entry for the Summer Meeting, 1887-8. The second horse to receive SOsnvs. and the third horse 2if ovs. from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101b; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. The forfeit (seovs.) to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary by twelve noon on the day before the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. Nominations, accompanied with Ibov. (first forfeit), to be made to the Secre tary ot the A.R.C., or to the Secretaries of the Canterbury, Dunedin, and Hawke's Bay Jockey Clubs, by eight o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the Bth January. 1886. Six fur longs. WM. PBRCTVAL, Secretary A.R.C. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING-. Nominations for the following events close on THURSDAY, December 31, at 9 p ru.: TAKAPUNA CUP. ljmlle .. .. 2sovs ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, 1 mile.. lsov HANDICAP HURDLES, 2} miles .. lsov HANDICAP STEEPLECHABE, Smiles 2sovs Winners of the Onehunga Cup and Handicap Hurdles to carry 71b penalty each. See advertised programme for particulars. R WYNYARD, Secretary. mAKAPUNA JOCKES! CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29m, 1886. Registered under A.R.C. PROGRAMME: MAIDEN PLATE, of 2SBOVS; for all horses that have not won an advertised race exceeding 20sovs. Weight for age. Entrance lsov. on night of general entry. Distance, 1} miles. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 50spvs, second horse to receive lOsovs from stakes. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, ljsovs. Dis tance, 1 mile. HANDICAP HURDLES RACE, of 60SOV8. second horse to receive lOsovb from stakes; over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, 2sovs. Distance, 21 miles. HACK RACE, of 20sove. for horses tuat have not won an advertised race exceeding 20sovs. Lowest weight, 9 Btone. The winner to be sold for 2030V8. and any surplus to go to the Club. Entrance, laov. on Eight of general entry. Distance, li mile. TAKAPUNA CUP, of 12550V8. Second horse to receive 20bovs, and third, horse 53ovb from stakes. Nomination. 2aovs. Acceptance, 3sovb. Distance, 1} miles. jL AT SELLING RACE, of 25sovs. The winner to be sold immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. No weight under Bat. Entrance, lsov, on night of general entry. Distance, 1 mile. , HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of lOOsQv* sscond horse to receive lOsovs from stakes- Nomination, 2sovs. Acceptance 3sovs. Dis tance, about 3 miles. Nominations for Anniversary Handicap, Handicap Hurdle Race. Takatmna Cup. and Handicap Steaplechase close at 9 p.m. THURS DAY, iJecember 31st Weights to appear TUESDAY, January 12th. Acceptance and General Entry close at 9 p.m. on FttIDAY. January 22nd. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Clarence-street, Devonport or W. Adams, No. 6. Exchange Chambers, Durham street East, with entrance money enclosed and fuUparHculara. r wyNyAED> Secretary .



For §ale. TOBACCONIST'S BUSINESS FOR SALE. In best part of Queen-street. 111-health gole oause of leaving. Rent, £4 per week. Imme diate possession. Stock and Fixtures at valua tion (about £300).—Apply to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, _ Palmerston Buildings, Cnstoms-st. FOR SALE, Dundonald-atreet, off New ton Road, within two minutes walk of Symonds-Btreet tramcar, a Six-roomed Houbo, workshop, bath, town water, and other con veniences; ohaap. — Apply on premises, or Richardson and Crawler, 81, Queen-street. TjlOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a per- J? footly new House of 6 rooms, fitted with every convenience, and large Freehold Allot ment, near Mount Eden Rail way Station : terms easy.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel Dogcarts, one Second-hand Brougham, nearly new: one second-hand Dogcart Baggy; also, light Eipreira Cart.—W. and S. Basten, Coachbnilders, Wakefleld-atreet. FOR SALE, a Sing.o Seated Buggy in good condition,—Apply Gee and Potter, Coachbuildera. FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey Hills, off Groat North Road, third house from M ew Catholic School, a Six-roomed House, well built, and splendidly finished, all firat-olaes material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, with scoria paths, well drained and large washhouse; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required. This is one of the most faithfully built and convenient heuses In Auckland.— Apply on the premises. Tjl O R SALE. FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Tl-troe Bush, with First-claas House of 8 rooms, ou houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMBS SLATOR, Arohlteot Canada Buildings, Auckland. FOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and Buggies (13 in number), new and second hand, with and without hoods and extension tops, lnoludlng Waggonettes, Ladles' Phiotons, Tlotoria Phaetons, Pony Phaetons, Double and Single Buggies, Queen'B Fhsetons, and a light, elegant. Family Carriage, with extension, top and side curtains, pole and shafts, brake, lamps, &c. Prices from £30 to £110.—Edwin Harvie, Upper Synonda-street. FOR SALE, Cheap, the Lease of a first class Commercial Hotel In country town ship ; terms easy; present proprietor retiring from business.—For full particulars apply to 3. B. Garthon Bowern, Hotel Broker, Wellington. Tp O R IS A L E. TIMEKALD TT IL L, EPSOM (The Property of William Gardner). BUILDING SITES 2 ACRES EACH. UNSURPASSED FOR VIEWS. Terms to suit purchasers. F. R. CLAUDE, AGENT, BHORTLAND-BTREET. XTEW LAW PARTNERSHIP The undersigned beg to announce that they have commenced Practice in Co partnership as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS In Chambers, in Nos. S and 6, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street, three doors above the Bank of New Zealand. K. W. BURTON. MAUftICE R. KEESING. Auckland, December 29,18% T AW PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Messsrs HUDSON WILLIAMBON and A. G. GOVER, having this day entered into Partnership, will carry on the practice of Bar r sters and Solicitors, at their Chambers. St. Mun o Buildings. Queen-street, Auokland, as Williamson and Gover. Money to lend on freehold seourity at current rates of interest. Auokland. December S, 1885. "VTOTICE OP PARTNERSHIP.—The JLI undersigned have this day entered into Partnership as Engineers, Iron and Brass- Founders, &c, under the title of S. Jickell & Co., and beg to call attention to their adver tisementbelow. (Signed) SAMUEL JIOKELL. WAI/TKR COLLINS STEAD. Auckland, December 21,1885. S. JICKELL & CO.. Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, makers of every description of Engineers' and Shipbuilders' Braes and Gun- Metal Fittings. Canting,), Pumps. &0.. Builders' Ironwork and Castings. Engines and Machinery of every description made to order. Repairs carried out at moderate charges. Mechanical Drawings executed with accuracy and despatch. Inventors assisted, and Patents obtained. New and second-hand Machinery agents. Estimates Free. Sole Agents tor Tamakl Building Stone. Office and Works; Customs-street West, next Warkworth Cement Co.'s Yard. GEORGE WOOD, LATE OF VICTORIA DINING KOOMS, Takes this opportunity to inform his Friends and the Public that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS la that Old Established House known as the TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Corner of Albert and Wyndham Sxreetb. Meals at All Hours. A NGELO'S DINING-ROOMS, 28, J\. QUEEN-STREET (opposite Wharf Hotel). —J. Anoelo. the well-known Caterer of Auok land, respectfully notifies that having taken over the above premises from Mr E. Darby, he is resolved that his table and other home com forts Rball ba unsurpassed at the prices One visit only solicited to prova the fact Well-aired Beds, 9a. Board and Lodging. 17a. The house has, at considerable expense, been thoroughly renovated PUiLMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tourists and others are invited to call and in spect our beautiful New Series of Views of the Hot Lake Districts, Wairakei, Native Carvings, B ash Scenery, &c. The largest collection in the Colony. . MISS BACON, FANCY REPOSITORY." 255, Queen-street. FRESH CUT WAX EVERY WEEK. AGENT FOR THE LONDON CHRY.S TOLEUM_O)MPANY. Having focurcd the services of Miss O'Hanlon. th.j well-known Artiste. Lai'.iej wishing to talce Leseom in the following works will receive evt-ry attention: — Lace, ShoU-work, Seed-work, Appliqne, Raised Wool-work, Oriental Embroidery: Kaon Is 6d perlessm. Wax Flowcra, Macrame, Imperial Marble Work, Leather Work. Lustre Painting, Canva line: Each 2a 6d per lesson. Chrj stolemn: . s per lesson. Poonah Painting: A course of Blx lessons, 80a Crewel and Araeene: Free of charge. QAN'T T> T>EAT TI^AREHOUSE. MR LOUIS H. SCHARRER'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in the Window of the Cant B Beat Warehouse. The above being thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which the Auckland Public have treated him since starting business in this city, has resolved to Present a Valuable Gold Watch to the Person who can make the Best Conundrum on the Winner of thb Auckland Cup. Decision left to a Committee of Gentlemen. All Conundrums to be Addressed— CONUNDRUM COMPI^TIONi CANT B BEAT WA&HOUSE, Queen-street. To Close on JANUARY 7. i



Amusements. ABBQ=TT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor .. Mr H. N. Abbott. Manager .. .. Mr George Darroll. THB SUNNY SOUTH. THIS and EVERY EVENING at EIGHT. NOGREATERTRIUMPHEVKR ACHIEVED NO GREATER VICTORY KVKR BCORKD THE THEATRE RANG WITH CHEERS. THB SUNNY SOUTH, THE SUNNY SOUTH, And its Author-actor, MR GEORGE DARRELL. MR GEORGE DARRELL. MR GEORGE DARRELti. MR GEORGE DARRKLU A TRULY MARVELLOUS SUCCESS. THE SUNNY SOUTH. ™EE^HU^ # SM^UNBO E UNDm G THE VERDICT UNIVERBAL. FIVE UPROABIOUS UALIS. VOCIFEROUS LAUGHTER. _ UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. . The performance went without a hitch, from the overture to the faU of the green curtain. The vast audience fairly bubbled over with ex pressions of delight, with loud and emphatic marks of appreciation, with genuine outburst of tumultuous oheeririß, stamping the endorse ment of LondOD, Melbourne, Sydney, and Ade laide, that George Darren's drama THE SUNNY SOUTH Is equal to any sensational drama ever written. TRULY MAGNIFICENT SCENERY. FIVE HUGE SENSATIONS. Matt Morley (with songl.Mß GEO. DARRELL, supported by MISS ANNIE MAYOR and DARRELL'S FAMOUS COMPANY. Prices: Circle and Orohestra Stalls. Ss; Stalls,' 8a; Pit. la. Children in anna not admitted. m H JJ A T B E ROiAL,, GREAT SUCCESS I GREAT SUCCESS 1 GREAT SUCCESS Everyone Delighted! Comb and Enjoy a Hkabty Laugh 1 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! 9 COMEDIES O ■" MUSICAL BURLETTA " AND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT. Miss KATE HOWARDS in her Maeher Songa F. W. FISHBR In Characteristic Sonus Mr. DELAHANTY In his Acrobatic Sonß and Dance MISS LEONARD, Mr W. COWAN, , Mr DOWLING, and a host of other Talent. POPULAR PRICES. DRESS CIRCLE 2s. 6d . BTALLB 2b. PIT Is. Doom open at quarter past seven to avoid the crush. Commence at eight. M7~S. NELSON. • By kind permission of Admiral Tryon, the Christy Minstrel Troupe. BNOWFLAKEB, Of the above ship will give a performance in aid of Seamen's Widows and Orphan School ana Home, at LORNK . STHKET FRIDAY, JANUARY 1.1886. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; commence at 8 p.m. Prices of admission: Front Seats, 3s; Back Seats. 2s ; Gallery, Is. FIRE BRIGADE'S COMPETITION AT NAPDXR, JANUARY, 1886. CONCERT AND BALL In aid of expenses of A.F.B. Team will be held in LORNE-STREET HALL ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. Under the patronage of the Naval Companies. TICKETS— Front Seats and Dance .. ..3s Second Seats and Dance .. ..2s A UCKLAND RATIONALISTIC J\. ASSOCIATION. A Meeting to celebrate the • , SECOND ANNIVERSARY . . Of the above, will be held in the FORESTERS HALL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, on NEW YEAR'S EVE. Short Addresses will be given by various Members and Friends. Musical Selections will be rendered. . DANCING to commence at 10 o'clock. Light refreshments provided. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 6d, Single Ticket, inclusive of Dance, 2s; Double ditto, 3s. Tickets may be obtained from Mr F. W Mouzer, Stationer, Victoria-street: Mr A. Campbell. Bookseller, Queen-street; Mr J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker, Walker's Buildings, Karangahape Road; and at the door. T>OVERTY BAY GUN CLUB. JANUARY 13, 1886. GRAND MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, Open to all Members of the Poverty Bay Gun Club, and all others residing outside a radius of 50 miles FROM GISBOHNE, CONDITIONS: Competitors to ehoot at seven birds each, from five traps. 6 yards apart, use of both barrels, and subject in all other respects to the Poverty Bay Gun Club rules. Nominations, with lsov., to be made to the Secretary. Masonio Hotel, Gisborne, on MON DAY. January 11,1886, by 8 p.m. Handicap, from 21 yards to 81 yards, will be declared by 8 p.m. on TUESDAY, January 12, 1866. Acceptances, with Zsom, must be made to the Secretary, on the Gan Club Grounds, at or before noon on WEDNESDAY, January 13, 1886. Winner of Ist prize to receive seven-tenths of the money. Winner of 2nd prize to receive two-tenths of ■ the money. Winner of 3rd prize to receive one-tenth of the money, less 6 per cent for expenses. First bird trapped at 12 noon. Other sweeps (post entry) to follow. .< JNO. H. AISLABIE. Hod. Secretary Poverty Bay Gun Club. N VIEW! ON VIEW! ON VIEW A Dozen Doors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. 4 TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed, Try my Deferred Payment System. VICTORIA-STREET (Fire Doors above Royal Mall Hotel), Tenders* TOTAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. WADIOMITI ROAD WORKS. Tenders are required up to noon of THURS DAY next, the 31st ioßt, for removing a Bridge and constructing a large Wooden Culvert. Plans and specifications may be seen at tho County Offlce, Palmer, ton Buildings. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. December 28 1885. ___ rr O BUI L D E R S. Tenders will bo received up to Noon on SAT URDAY, the 9th January, for re-building in btick the Emnlre Hotel. Vietoria-atreet. Plans, tec, at our offices. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, _____ Architecte. rfIENDERS for Erection of anTfight- JL roomed House In Cook-street will be re ceived np till THURSDAY, the 31st December at noon. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all Dther information obtained, upon appli cation V. QQLDIE. Albei t-Btroet. "VTOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD. The Mount Eden Saw Mill Company (Limited are selling Second-class Timber at from Ss. and ITirst-olasß Kauri Weather Boards at 10s 6d pee 100 ft.. and all other descriptions of Building Timber in proportion. Also. Shingles, Palings, Posts, Rails, and House Blocks at reduced rates. Railway Station, Mount Eden. November 19,1885. mo BUILBBRS. NEWTON t PLATE ISd^aK IIM^ HOUM Quotations for every description of Glaring. AJH. MORRlß,JCaiungahapx Road. D B V O N'P" Q~ R~TJ WELLS BROS. RECEIVING Alflj FORWARDING AGENTS VICTORIA WHARK, DEVONPORT. GENERAL CARTERS. &o. du^ento&° a'^ iaayß " Boffl<»nt* J> uB l i..c n'oTlcii. Messrs HIBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify they are new urepsred to supply thefi * ARTIFICIAL BTONE BLOCKS, Foe Building Purposes