The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 295

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1885.

PRICE—ONE PENNY,



Shipping. "" TTNION STEAMSHIP F\J COMPANY OF NEW ZEAI.AND (LIMITED). OVERLAND" ROUTK TO GREAT BRITAIN THROUGH AMERICA. ROYAL MAIL SERVICE. jjEW ZKALAND IX) LONDON IN 35 DAYS. SYDNEY, AUaa^HONOLULU, AND Under contract with tho Now Zealand, New South Wales, and United Statoa Uoveru montfl. The SteanHWpa of this l,ino leavo Sydnoy for Auokland, Honolulu, and San Frnncisco, sailing from Auckland as undor: - Tuesday. axamsda..- 3000 tons 300Dh.p. sth Jan. MABIPOSA.... 315StonB 3000 h.p. Tueaday,' 2nd Feb. Mabaroa.... 3000 tons 3000h.p. — "And alternately tncrcnftef every four woeks. The through voyage will occupy, according to contract, 25 days from Sydnoy. 20 days from Auckland-I'-''" S days to Auckland, 13 days Auckland to Honolulu, and 7 days thenco to S»n Kranoisco. Passengers will bo carried through WITH OUT TRANS dIPMKNT, and on very ad- Tant»stoua terms. Saloon Passengers breaking their journey at Honolulu have tne oP9ortunlty o' visiting the world-famous active volcano of Kilauea, and other objeots of interest In tho Hawaiian Islands, and for which specially-advantageous arrangements have been mado, and enjoy the porfeotion of an unrivalled climate, proceeding by following steamer to San Franolsco. Passengers booked through to San Francisco. Liverpool or London, with spoolal advantages. mi with choice of route across tho American Continent, and of stoamora crossing tho Atlantis. Tickets are available for twelve months, and holders have the privilege of breaking their journey at Honolulu, San Francisco, and any pisos of call en route to New York. For foil particulars, npply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZKALAND (LIMITED). l*P^\T^i TT NION STEAMSHIP ■f__aT_ COMPANY OF NEW H|B^SS^ ZEALAND (LIMITED). \ ■j TIMK TABLE.-DECEMBm. BVR TARANAKI, NKLBON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Late of Ss.lllnn. ! ISi??* HAWtA fMonday, 21, 6.30 p.m. I 5.20 p.m. ROTORVA I Monday, 23,1 p. m. 112 noon. FOB OISBORNE, NAPIER" WELLfNQTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS _ (from Auokland). BIKBAROOMA I Thurs., Dec. 21, noon I — Waihoba I Thurs., Dec. 31, noon I -_ FOR 'mKLBOURNK~(Via Blctt)T~~ "~ Rmqaro'ma' I Thura., I)uc. 24, noon I — Waiboka I Thurs., Doc. 31, noon | — "Calls at Hobart. ~~ FOR SYDNEY. TbAnau I Tuesday, 29, 5 p.m. I — f6~r~grbymouth. Ohau i Tuesday. 22.2 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LttVUKA, Arawata I Thurs., Jan. li 5 p.m. I — TOITGiSBORNE; NAPIERTaNDWKLLING- 'lON. iiDUill.Cnoss I Monflay, 21. S p.m. I - ifOK BUa.-tCLL. Rinoarooma I Monday, 21. 5 p.m. I — FOR HONOLULU AND SAN "FRANCISCO. AUMEDA I Tuesday. Jan. 5. 2p m. — ~KXcORBION TICKE IS.—During December. Jumary, and February Excursion Tiokets will toißßued at Reduced Rates, available for re tnrn «Stil 31st March, 1886. Uaruu in hut. be oookod and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised tlm9 of doparture. Piiao'iiie Tickets muat be takon at the Com Piiny' pOfflco. Aactiana Branch, corner of Queen and C latoma-atreeta. jrtvJL QRIENT LINE. TOWSft?s^ Under contract with tho Now \Jli£uW>Vr South Wales Government for ■™^^"» the conveyance of Mails, Tho following Steamships belonging to the Oriental Co. and the Pacific Co. win leave HYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dales !or LONDON, via ADELAIDE, bIEGO. GARCIA (at stoamer'a option), SUEZ aad NAPLSj :- at .™=» From j From Bt«uner. Sydney. I Molbonrno. Chimbobazo Decombor 19 I Oecembor2s POTOSI January 2 I January 8 Oriknt January IB January 22 Garonne _ January SO February 5 Sorati ,___ February 13 February 19 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £22 to £75. Paaaonaers socuro special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand, fares r Saloon end Second-cloea being tlie same as from Australia. Second-class passengors by Orient gteamer aro provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.— Special facili (lm Afforded for bringing out Friends and Rela tives by pre-paymen t of the passage money hero. SPKQIAL RETURN TICKETS, available fot 18 months,'issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon £117 I Second Saloon 77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LONDON *t Reduced Rates. For further particulars, apply *o ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), ■ ■ Agents in Now Zealand. Vfki QTEAM TO LONDON. I^^O^N.PENINSULAir&"ORIENTAL mldaia^y steam navigation itfMilii'n i COMPANY. , ~ FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). Hbunia* I I*ave Leave Mcl- B»e»mw. | Bydnoy> | bonme, " TBBST m 5. CiRTnAQK Dec 25 Doo.Sl „ 1886. 1886. Hassilia Jan.x | Jan. 11 ViUfTTA Jan.22 Jan.2B Tjbmania Feb.s Feb.lt And thenceforward every nlternato week. FMBengers anci cargo booked to London, Mar setlles. Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at uodewte ratca. lleturn ticketß Issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap leacrved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessela. Passsngers booked at Auckland st Borne rates Bydney or Melbourne. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. 19 Cluoou street, Auckland. Agents. Ai rpHE FAST AND COM iMsS&S. -I- MODIOU3 S.S. \ffi|BS^» W A I T A X I <HMMMM t 8 opon for Charter on Boxing Bay, December 26, and New Year's Diy. EAMO COLLIERY COMPATNY, 14, Queon-street, Agents. ■di_J^ S« 8. WAIT AX I \ailPM!?^>wlU leave Queon-street Wharf U^™^' every MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m , for GARBI and M AR3DEV POINT. TIME TABLE FOR DECEMBER. "',. From WhantMrol: Salnrdnj. 19th 5.30 p..: . Tmsday. 2and. "SO < r :<r., Ihursduy, i'Jtn, 9 iC, a.m. -, . '■ Tiiß,-(Uy,29:h.2u.ui. Thursdas, 3lst. 2 p.m. uirgo tocoivcd o; uueun-Htreet Whar-' unul 1 wn.. n 4 JX)ACH meets the Steamer at Marnrton HointforWalpu. Au deliveneb will be made on the whsrf or "■Mi usual lunding place at risk of Co~ugnaa. . "(ateismay bo obtained at the Oinue or on SAMO COLLIKRY COMPANY (LIMITED). . Qnr.en-gtraot. oVDonita lMrtb's Mill. jCKA CJTEAM TO~M~ANUKAU I^^av HKADS (NORTH AND The s 8. L ALIA KOOKH •• . Will leave as alovc on . Wednesday, 23, at 9 a.m. SB._Th. n Lulla~Rookh la available for DMolal Ct,orter, Fishing, or Picnic fartios. "* Particulars, apply to A CUNNINGHAM. , ~________s__un _. Wharf, or Auckiand. i j^\> vrrliiiKU and one <MlS&s. »' HUNG A STEAM \f|gygK.NAVIG\rION CO (LIMITED). , TIME-TABLE-g.Si. MANUKAU Wave Onehunga. l.oavo Weiuku. 5i ■• , December » tonrt »y. 7 a.m. 21-Mondoy, 10 30 a.m. S wsd,»y.9a.m for a Mauukau Hfads H*r, 1130 a.ra. 2? Morday. 3 p.m. S^a^day, 1 p m 30 - Wednesday. 5 pm. 3% 3 p.m. 31 -Thunday, 630 p.m. Aiifi. *"* other circumstances permitting. *" freishts oayablo before deUvt-ry of goods. J- B&RR BROWN. Mar.airing Dlreotar. THE KENTISH HOTEL, _". WAIUKU. B»PMlor Aooommodatlon and 'v-ry •omfort. TBOB, J. BEIKJWIUIt. rtoprteto*.



4f__vk S HAW * SAVILL. ANl> ALBION COMPANY (Limitjsd), TBBS_H__ffia?w» RtnJ1, 6 followln 8 .Powerful new steel-buUt DIRECT as rfoll Po Pwi"- d t0 I<JaVe for LOND°N (Final nort as arranged.) Steamer. §| || Commander. Dnte ot Do h| fl § portnre. Coptlo .. 4367 3000 W. H. Kldloy Dncomber •& Talnul .. 52003500 B. J. Barlow JaWuMB Iho Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zoaland. pay no°oV°_ whloh has been guaranteed In the h. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. J-QKj^v QTEAM LONDON \^^^^ wn, V'° B.S; COPTIC MSHMii_laU_B Vln leave Lyttelton on De comber a 3. For Ireißht or paaaaKO, apply to agents • CRUICKSHANK & CO. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HEATHER. ,rK A "t> IVERHEAD AND XV PUHOI. VtM^i^S^ S.s. BLANCHE *reTV~ t ~rY'~l Will aaU as under (weather and clrci instances permitting) :— Auckland to Rivkrhkad to Rivkrhkad. Awckxand. Mondays, 6 a.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. Dp. ip.m. Tuesdays. 8 a.m. Tuesdays. 4 p.m. HTidays, 8 a.m. b ndayg, 0 a.m. Satnrdayß, X a,m. Do. Ip m. Do. 1 p.m. Saturdays, 1.30 p.m. I FAUK3: Rotnrn 3s Single, 2s SATURDAY AFTKRNOON'S EXCURSION: Return, 2s. Auckland to Puhoi— i Punoi to Auckland— Wodn66days, at low | Thursaays, Arat high water. | water. FARBB: Roturn, 10s Single, 6a D. LITTLEJOHN, Secretary. i Queen-street Wharf. I OARQUE HATTIE I y&&tt& -t> N. BANGS, FROM pNKW YDHK (via DUN- The above Vessel having re ported at tho Custoniß, Consignoeaare requcatcd to PaBS Et tries, Pay Freight, and take doll very of the oargo aocordlna: to Bills of Lading. AH goods impeding the discharge of tho vo sol will bo stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Delivery ordera obtainable at the offloo of the undersigned. H. P. BARBER, Agont. Captain Bangs will not be resoonslble for any debts contracted by hia crow without bia written authority. Fort-stroot, Decombor 18,1885. QfTIHE NEW ZEA -jf|f" _ if'|| LAND SHIPPING COM- T^ /■V^i'i'lll PANY' S ROYAL MAIL |,v"':L V "to % \ LINK 0F STEAMERS US j i —___-iii fj (under Contract with the \fl Now Zoaland Government) Will be despatched with Her Majesty* Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira s— Steamer.. TonaJj,^^ Date. ______ van,.* Rimtjtaka 1.473 WeliiDßt'n Doo. 17 188 G. Ruapkhu 4.103h .„ _~._ Jan. 14 Kaikoura W A k n »,S Feb. 11 TONOARIRO 4,11)3 f J!°*la March 11 Aoran-qi . - 4.113 ) rangfl(l ApllS HIU .n.rllUßlOl «-..:>: ;s-.:ry tv irttl 11, 11, W-luy. The above are all new stcamerti, built specially tor me tr.ido, and coinmaudcd by men of great experience. Tho length of tho passage by the Compnny'si steamers averages under 10 days. Paseugo money: Suleon, from 60 guineas upwards; tocond cabin, 40 guineas; steerage, from 18 Kuincas. For frcißht or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Akoiilm of tho Company throiiKlioul tho Colony. 7~5 mHE NEW ZEALAND s<g&%<& i- SHIPPING COM PANYy LINE. "2ss§i»£J__lgLFbß LONDON DIRKCT. "'WilljiiwMl'" To follow the Sam Mendel. The Iron Cllppor Barqno L A I R A, *AAI at Lloyd's, is now loading, and having the bulk tf her enrxo engaßed will have quick des patch, sailing curly in Jaouiry. THE NEW ZEALAND BHIPPING CO. (LIMJTKD), Agents. "•n^i XAIRECT SERVICE *I^&^^^ TO SAN FRiNCISCO.. *!»£&&&£*» ntOM SYDNEY. OVERLAND ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN, THROUGH AMERICA. The Magniflcont Stoamora AUSTRALIA and ZKALANDI\ will leavo SYDNEY for SAN FRANCISCO (direct) via Honolulu, as under, wr'thorn transhipment, at monthly intervals:- D.iteof Sailing to Steamer. Tons. San Francisco from Sydnoy Zkalandia 3,2ooTuoedav, D0c.28 4 p.m. Australia 3,200 Thursday, Jan. !8 _____ 4 P i iu.____ Pus^n^crs arc tionk d M San Fian-idcQ. or tt.r.'U^h to Kuroo-'BU (1 stinations with sproinl ivl-i-iirTiiiCfa Mid >mve nt .--a-' Franc nco rhpico ..f 111-- unriv.l td jMl'int'e Su-amshiP Lin a of Ihu Cunard, Inu.ai, White Star, or oihur 'l"i-»''iir<;r3 de-tincd to nnj partot the United utoa or ln>) pruvi.ioea prccuro their rallroid All first-1 ™ p 8 engPH aro allowed 300 iioiinrii o( luggairn '•' Sim Frunciac.o, and ioO .urn ris-Ov^rUiid." free of charge. THK UGH FARE TO LONDON. FlllsT-CMSS £8S 0 0 i d upwards, accordinn to tho scltctloa to be '■inn' ■ iini r*il«rjy rnaos. iruidoboakß Bhrw i gul Vout'fl to any point In tho United i talus, may bo -mI on apn i -ation. iukphlcr n*- -ftie'l't H ea-tward can connout «• n -1" •■!«' I -ot ti.o i - U c,nc Mail d.S Com j.ir.y, :o.»lujfportetaChina und J.ipanfor Sin 'vi'trSoa cf P veenge a:id freight, and all othei alOTiSmi l feQ? t - ia^.^-t ~ o s. GOROMANDEL. MAS *™1^ MASTER. t^_3___S^' TIME TABLE. t.<.a.vt)£ Auoklaud : Loaves Uoroma-ndcl t !;fc«mtier. December. Tv- aday, 22. 12 noon Monday, 21.121 noon Thursday, 21, 12 ,oon W.W^ A 3 p.jn. "^Ca^o^rSved without Shipping Note aod wttofii half an-hour o! advertfsed of mnnt be prepaid on Board. Roturn Tiokeu to J^f^KY.°Ml«er_ —— TVrORTHCOTE STEAM J^JSi^W lS FERRY SERVICE, rf^^^^ TIMETABLE. MlMj>nn and after December 1,1885, a TiTMII ■■ ■ and until further notlci'. ano dn TMoS&B, Wedne^ays, w«^«s_ WBSIM Night Boats, each trip.6d. D-mT^St^TwhTrt



i " V T\TORTHERN STEAM- F-Ll SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIBH TAB_B.-D_CKMB_R. (Woathor and other Clroum atanoea Permitting). ITROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES, TERRACES. AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), ■ THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST BOUTB. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking possago in the Northern Steamship Company's fast and com fortable steamersGLANSMAN and WELLING TON, which leavo Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga Ht 8 o'clock on the following morning, when Crosby'a couch,under mall contraoUeavoa immediately afior breakfast for {he Hot Lakes, pa»sing through tho Vesoy Stewart Bottlement, arriving at ohlnemutu at S p.m. same day. Single Faro by Steamer and Coaoh, £210 a. Retnrn ditto, £1. A Coaoh from Ohinemutu connects with steamers leaving Tauranga for Auokland every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 5 p.m. ROUND TRIP TICKETS aro now Issued at the Company's Ofllco, enabling tourists to travel by Steamer to Tauranen, thence to Ohinemutu and Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail. Faro for the round trip .. ..£6 5 0 FOR TAURANGA ANU BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. I PATH Of SAIMNO. Wellington Monday. 21. 7 p.m. Wellington I Wednesday, 23, 7 p.m. Clansman I Monday, 28, 7 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday. 30, 7 p.m. ■ Conneota at Tauranga for Opotlkl Dou«la« end Bay ot I'lenty Ports every Tuesday. Fob Russkll, Whanoaroa, _N__MONaoNUi. Clansman I Monday, 21.7 p.m. Fob Great Barrier, Tryphena, Port Fms- boy^and Blind Bay. Argyle I Every Thursday. 8 a.m. For tairua. Argyle I Kvery Monday, 7p m. For Mercury Hay. Argylo I Kvery Monday and Friday. 7 p.m, FOB WUANOABEI. WpIANQAUKI IiKAIW. AND t M*N'QAPAI. . Macgregor I Kvery Tuesday, 8 D.m. For Whansarei. Whanqabki Heads, and Pakpa Bay. Maogrogor I Every Friday. 8 p.m. For Whanoahei and Whansarki Heads (Carrying passengors and cargo for Walpa). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con- Toy passengers to_Walpu. ___ Glonolg " "I Monday, 21,"8 p.m. Jlacgregor I Tuosday, 22. 8 p.m. Maogregor Saturday, 26, 8 p.r.i. Macgregor Tuesday. 29. 8p m. Macgregor Friday, January 1, 8 p.m. FBOU WnANOAREI TO AUCKLAND (From Railway Wharf). Macgregor | Monday, 51. 1 p m. Glonelg I Wodneeday. 23,10 a.m. Macgrogor | Thursday, 21. 1 p.m. Macgrogor I Monday, 28, 2 p.m. Macgregor I Thursday. 31. tip.ro. For "Waiwkba. Clanßman and Wellington alternately every Baturdu> at 2 p.m., returning from Walwora at 7 a.vi. on tho following Monday. "~from manukau. For Waitara and Nkw Plymouth. Qalrloch jas per advertUoment). Cargo must be booked and alongside the vessel by i p.m. prompt. None will be received tftor that hour. Pasaago Tickets must be taken at the Com- Bftnv'a Offlofi. 17, Qupfln-atroot. Auckland. EXCURSION TICKETS.-During the months of Duoernber, January, and February Excursion Tickets will be isauod at Rkduckd Ratks (oxcopt en Wnangntci ssrvtco), available for return until 31st March, 1880. jTKJL \\T AI W ERA I^^_|^> ("OT SPRINGS) Tho fine s.s. WELLINGTON. 500 tons, w. 1 loavu the Quuenntreet Wharf as above on SATURDAY. December 56, at 2 p m., returning from Walwera at 7 a.m. on MON DAY. RETURN FARK. 12s fiD. -iv Jk CjTEAM TO THAMES, io Connecting with HIVKR SI'KAMEKS for STIULING '. l_iU»i_A> WORTH, OHINEMURI, Wal __=__a_e__» TKIC/tURI, WAJHI and Tit AKOHA GOLDFIKLDS. MORIONS VD__S, -VAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLB. S.S. IS.OTOMAHANA, P,3. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. _ "__ I KOTOMA-AJH,. I KNTEK-BUHt. Satcrday 10 111 mbrDingl — Monday 211 1 afternoon I 10 night I'ucaday IK I 2 31 afternoon I — Wed. 23 | 3 30 afternoon 11 evening Thursday 24 i a afterno n — Friday 251 --. 12 midnight Saturday 2il: 6.lsoftorno3n I — 7_ ' FROM THAMES. | ROTOMAHANA. I ENTERPRISE. Saturday" 191 safternoon [6.30 afternoon Monday 211 - I - Tu-.sauy 221 7.30 morning I 7 evening Wed. 8mornlD(: I — Thuraday 211 8 murning I 9.30 evening Friday i.'sl 7.30 evening I — Siturday 2fl | - I 9 evening Sunday 27 9.30 m irninz _ I — RETURN TIUIiATJ will b) Issued from Dcccnibor 19th till January 9th, 1880 (inclusive, available for return till February Ist, 1886. Saloon, 10s; Steerage, 7? 6d; Children half-faro No cargo recolvod for ttotoraabana within h_f-n,n-hour ot advi»rtised lima ot leaving. Not reuponalblo for Shipping. Carrying, ot D'aoharßlnK hive Stnok. GKO. FHAhRR. AEon». T> AT E B~S~O~N * O~OT, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVKRY AND BAIT STABLES, LORNB STREET. Breaks and Omslbusoa (or Hire, Special Arrangements made with Picnic and Evening Parties. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Established 18S4, By Speolal Appointment to Hla Excellency the Governor, Blr W. F, Jorvola: Hia Exoollenoy Sir James Forgusaon; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers tp the eQUKSN-9TREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Fnmillea waltod on In Town or Suburbs, POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORD Dealors In Game. Home-cured Hams and Baoon. Corned Boef in Large Qnantlty, Importers of Sauuaßß Casings. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calveß' Rennnt*. WP B T. T- V, • STAY AND MANTLE MAKER, 20J. Queen-street, while returning itunks for favours conferred during the past live years, begs to intimate to his numorous Frlenda that, h_'ing reoently udded the Dressmaking Branch to hlB establishment, ho la prepared to exeouto ordera for that aa well as provioua linos. Dreesmaking under the supervision of an experienced and practical Dres-imaker. Note the Address: QpmHT . atBK »T. TIDWARD DAHSONS BRE4D MANUFACTURER By MAcniNKBY,' S V M O NTP3-STRKBT. TaT "alTftljTHr a k 0 x H JE R S, SOAP AND OA BNirLE BI>MANUFACTURERa COX'S CRKKK. AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of tho Celebrated Eirtiaot of Boap, Dlslnf pctant Powders, First Prize Yellow, Bine Mottled, Doublo Crown. Economic and Household, Carbolic and other Medicinal and Toilet Soapa.made from ths purest of Tallows. KOfßcoo- OURHAM-STRHHT Auoklanfl. N.E.-Caan Purchasers of Taliow Wool, SneapHgma. and Roni" ■ mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY I X FACTORY. ' I JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, , | VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. i Springs made and repaired. ~ 1 I Always on Hand-A large quantity of Lamps, ' j also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum • Felloes, and lfobart Town Hardwood. ! N.U.—Country Orders punctually attended to. 1 ; "Telephone No 30S. ' ! T~O~H N S O P• P E T, 1' c? HOUSTC. LAND. AND GENERAL , i COMMISSION AGENT, SO. 8. QUEES-OTREKT. - . i AT.SO, ;i SOLK AOENT KOS 3 MKSSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S C ' OKLICBRATKD > T3AKUAWAHIA 1 P A L B ALE, i Tn Bulk and Bottle. M tt> U T CH E R AND C~a Ij JJ FOBT-BT., AND Q.I'EKN BT. WHARF, '; j STEVEDORES, a. ! RECEIVING AND FORWARDING ' j AGENTS. 1 WOOL STORED'ASD DUMPED FOR SHIPMENT, BALL4BT SUPPLIED,



ARTHUR R. DBNDY, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, SoHEHFir's Buildings. Fort-st.^ Auckland, References :-K C. Iturstow, Esq., P, Comiskey, Esq., A. Heather, EBq., E, Mitchulson. Esq., A. Y. Hay, Esq. (Bank ol New Zoaland). N.B.—Merohantß' and Tradesmen's Books adjusted. Jp IR E ! "p IR E ! Tm 1 R E Thames carriage & dray factory VICTOBIA AND Hiart STREETS, AUCKLAND. JAMKS MACKIE wishes to inform his Cub tomers and tho Publio genornlly that, notwith staodiug the disastrous Kireon Sunday morning ho is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the saino Addi oss. NOTIC E. In conaequonco of the Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, I would feel Kroutly obliged by tht prompt Settlement of all Aocounts payablo tc mo. All Accounts owing Tlirco Months and remaining Unpaid on tho 21st DKCEMBER, will be placed in the hands of my Solicitor foi immediate recovery. J AME3 MACKIE, Coachbuildcr, Victoria and Higii Htreetß. December 8,1885. a~E' ORG ' B W~O~cT D, LATE OF VICTORIA DINING itOOMS. Takos this opportunity to inform his Friend! and tbo Public that ho has ; COMMENCED BUSINESS la that Old Established Ilou-o known as the TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Corner ov Albert and Wvndiiam SiKEKTS, Meals at All Hours. T^EVV ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (LIMITED) Are Cash Buyers ot large FRESH MULLET AND FLATFISH. Apply Frkkzinq Works, Railway Wharf. 13OAST BEEF ! CHRISTMAS BEEF i DEVONPORT MEAT BAZAAR, BEACH ROAD. W. AVKNKLL. In thanking his numorous Customers for their kind support during tho last 2i years, wishes to inform thoiu ai-d tho Publio generally that having bought a prime lot o( Beet, Mutton, Lamb, and Vual for tho season, on exceptionally favourable terms, ho Intend i aolllng samo at Reduced I'rio(R. N.8.-Primo Boiling Beef, 2d per lb; Roast Beef, from 3d por lb; Canterbury Hams and Bacon, (id ; Rounds of li<k>f; Ox Tongues ; Poultry of itII kindu. Please call early with your Christmas Orderp. Country Orders will recoive special atten tion. W. AVKNKLL. Beach Road, Devonport. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE j. h o~w"d en, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English. Frtncli, and German PiA N O S PIPE AND RKBDORGANS. HARMONIUMS. WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &O . Bogs to infm m ihi', t'ubli.: that having made trrungomuui« for taking ovui ihu preuil-es and bueinoss of Mr I. AlvXander, next tho A ucklauil Hotel, ho hail dui-Idid, bo as tv avoid tho riVk and trouble of ren-oi'ul of liia largo and varinl stock, lohold a GKNIJIXE I'IIKAP SALK of the abuve nioutionod Uuods in h's present prtv niisi s. adjoiting iho Ikuikof Now Zealand; and to effect, If poabiblo, a speedy clcni<.nco, ail Goods will b6B<JdatCUSf PRICE I'ORCaSU. A trial vtll convince tho moHt scuptioal tliut this offor U genuine, and to prove it EKIIAUI-T'S CKLK.BRATHD SILVER LEVER WATCHhS win bo given away at 601. Call early and securoone. HLIAM THOMAS, Coraorof Lome and Vlotoria-stroota, Auckland Koat, MONTJMKNTAL. MAftHLK. AND UENSBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurato and Boautitul. Monuments, To_ibs. Headstones, and every Icficrlptlon ot Stone Wort at the Lowest pt^ii j)hle Prtoiw for Town »nd Country. VTEWMAUKE T TT O T E L. GEORGE H. EASTON Nkwmarkkt. ~T~ W, ~ G O U L U -^*-# BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, S lGfi_ )T_l E__: PULMAN 7ST_TOTO GR APHI C ROOMS, SqORTLAND-STRKET, AUCKLAND. Tonriets and others are invited to rail and In spect our boauttful Now Series of Views of the Hot Lake bistriots, Wairakui, Native farvinKf, nosh Scenery, &c. The largest collection in (he O >lony. ri ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE SOUTHGATE 81 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B.KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET mO TRAVELLERS, &o. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very Handoomo Inlaid Table 'lops, CablneJa, Inlaid Boxeß.aiovo Uoxea.&c.,&o.. alt carefully made from Now Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. Theao artlc os are greatly ad mired at Ut inc. and becomo more beautiful with kooplng. Carefully paokod for RhlpmenU W NORIUE, Manufaotumb, Top of Shortland-stroet. F T~ F" E R~, • COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. it Yard, JCarangahapo Road, or Ship's 31d.?. Posts and RalU House Blocks, and Phlngiei mnßftle. _ _ Ti/f RS. 8. H. CLARK'S IYI GOVKRNESBE81 INSTITUTE AM SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFIOK, 310, Qubot-street) Telephone No. US Walt- Ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagome_t_ Cor respondonce reipeotfully Invited from Ladies In all parts of the Provincial Dlatrlct. Refkrekbi Joseph Banks. Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thou. Bnddle, Esq., Solicitor; 1). J. MoLood, Esq.. Manager A.M.P. Soolety; E, B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gaa Co.; J. M. Shera,Esq. (Bher» Brothers); J. L. WUlon, K«q. (Wllßom and Hcrtonl, Agent for Austra lian Mntnal Provident -Oolety, WT'L B y' 3i BOOK BINDKR, PAPKR RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WTN-HAH-STB-BX. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Inanranoo and Mining Register Books Speolally Ruled and Bound. Musio Magarines, Publio Libraries, and Sunday ' Sohool Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULKD DAY BOOKS. Bibles. Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS ■ KULBB. "j^ (> T~ I C^ B, My Triulo Mark, "AUCKLAND __RATEE WATKR C 0.," has bi.eo Registered. Ail porsons are cautioned against pnrohaslns or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark as they are my property. qko GO T O B A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria- street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from a a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 n.in. Tho Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, jespirators, soaps, &c. faelcct Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours with female attendance One ShiflniK and Sixnonco. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound' Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and-Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.8.-Barber iv attendance. &■ C. H A > * HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, SHIRTMAKER, HOSIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MKRCER HATS AND CAPS~~OF~EVF:nY DKSCRIF TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAHAPB ROAD, AUCKLAND S.C.H. having made arrangements witl Messrs Fenton and Co., of Queen-srreet. for tli nranufactnre and eupiiiy of tho wt-010 of hi stock, is onablod to adduce tha namo ot tha weU^now? flrm as a GUARANTEE for th excellence and quality of his goods. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKL VjVD. UCKER'B I»-Kl-vl. pOVVDEK As_ yonr JD Urocer X for it. ' Once Twed Always IJsee



, /CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. \J ' WILLIAM PARKINSON , Bogs to remind his many friends that ns usual he is MAKING EXTENSIVE PREPARATION To meet tho demand of tho Beason for PASTRY AND CONFECTIONERY FOR ! PARTIEB, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, ' PICNICS, &c. Onr C'onfeotlonery is Equalled by Few and Ex celled by None. Note Address : ROYAL DONCASTER BUTTERSCOTCH FACTORY, 10, GRttY-aTRttBT. C" ITV OF"AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND CO. (Ltd.). NOTICE. 83, Qneen-street. Anokland, Deoember 15,1885. As the City Council have intimated to uu iheir iiitoniion to onforco the clause ra stopping Tram j Carß only at li tersection of streets, we are reluctantly compelled to give notice to the travelling Publio that on aud after MONDAY, tho 21st iost., our Cars will stop only at the following Inters cilona of Queon-strcct—ti take up and put down paßS^ngern - viz.: Fort. Short -1 land, Wyndham, Durham, Victoria, Darby, and 1 WolloMoy btreets. > F. A. WHITE, 1 General Manager. f TtTUTICE OF RE M OVA L. Tho UOOMS of thn YOUNG MKN'B CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION havo boon REMOVED to TEMPORARY PREMISES, OLD BAP j IST OHIRUH, Welloßloy-S'roet. Entranoe to , RICADING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from I Chapel-Btreet. OANATAIARI EXTENDED GOLD MININQ COMPANY (LIMITED). Notico is hereby given that tho following 1 Shares,' forfeited for non payment of Call, due September 21, 1885, will be Sold by public auction, by Mr B. C. Groonwood. at his Auction Mart, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, on MONDAY, . Decombor '11, 1885, at noon, unions tho Call and , oxpenses are paid to the Manugor on or beforo the day of sale:— Name. No. Shareß Anibury, S. J 75 Brodic, Alexander 950 Bennott. Joa 2375 Burns. Jno 600 Carriok, Altken 750 Crick. W. H £100 Harrison 50 Neary, W. F 100 Punch. J> 200 Smith, H. N KM , Smith. N.J 25 Schodlor, M 50 Taylor, H. 100 Travora, H 200 I hornburn, A. S 300 By ordor. E. MENZIE3, Manager. \TMPO XTA N T NO TIC E. • Mr T. TICHBON, Decorative Upholsterer, Cabinet Maker, General Hmiao Fnrniahur, &c, , begs respectfully to inform his numerous frienos aud tho pub.io generally of Dovonport and neighbourhood that Le has uevercd iliu connec ■ tiou with Mr Guest, and id now canying on the Business as heretofore next tho Post-oflloe. In ! conaequonco of Dissolution of Partnership, Mr T. is selling the Wholo i f his Stock at a con bidcrablo sacrlllao, aud those who aro about . Bottling in Dcvoaport will do » ell to inspect his Stock before bujing in Auckland. \otktiik Ad: rkhs: T. Tiohbon'sUphols'ery WarehoUße, next IVutolllce, Dovonpoit. RAILWAY D"INING~ROOMS, 28, QUKEN-BTBEKT (opposite Wharf Hotc ). —J. Anoki.o. tho wail-known Catoror of Auck land, n;npi;o'fully notilles that having tak n over tho abovo preuilsea from Air E. Darby, ho id resolved that hia table and other lumc com forts chall bo uu»urp.ts»cd at tho prices Ono viait only RulloUud to provn tho fact. All Meale 9d. Weil-aired iJodfl, 9d. Bomd aud Lodging, 17s. Tho house hai>, at considerable expenbo, beon thoroughly renovattd. /^ OVERNOR BROWNE " "HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ .. 20b per Week, hinglo Room.. .. _ „ 26s per Week T AW PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mcsuwß HUDSON WIbLIAMSON and A. O. GOVER. having this iay entered Into Partnort.h'p, will carry en tho practice of Bar r siers and SolicilO'ie, at tholr Chambers, S*. Muu o Buildings. Queen-enoot. AuokUnd, as Williami-ou »nd Gover. Money io lend on freehold Bocurity at cunent rates of interest. Auckland. December 5, 1885; __^ BY PERMISSION' OF THE COL ONIAI. SEOUKTARY, GUAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARKI) BY A. REI3CHEIC. SOO SuBSfRIBKRM AT 10s FORTY PttIKES ißt IV!/.••., v liipJßi,l Hiinniinmo carvel und or n«muiilhl .-h w-casjo o' fi<u:td Kimu anil Knii'i. O"n alniua 12 diff-ront species, or vi v, at .M bPi's Up 'in ami Co V, .'nd l-i-.zo, v^luo _30-Cont;.ihing G varieties li, pi;, ilnr ca.3^, on vlo.t ;.t Mtß=re P.-.IU pya ai.d 'ip, :in! Pl.isa vnluo £2n-CnntHining 8 varlotleS In Fimilar (aso, on viuw at Mr N. G. Lunnox's. Thi-'.u Prizes cootflin a variety of very rare ■ tiirda, many of üblcu will euon lio ex inct. 1 i I'rizes a' _15; 20 Prizes at S 0•, 15 Prir.es at C 5. ; ■ To al, £100. To bo drawn about the end ' f December. TICKET., ins EACH, (.ibulimb'o at Messrs 8. Coombcs and Co.'s. ■laaard Hur»t, or.d Co.'s, N.G Lennoxs.Joflmh Vla.tli.'s, Phttlliifs and Sous'. J. A. Poud'a Tuuteiibt-rg'B, and Upton and Cj.'s. Other prinea on viuw at future dato to be vlvertiscd. im d"ward bastlbT, AROHTTEOT, BTIOHBURY'3 BU__DINGS. (IUEKN-STREKT. VUT ISS TEUTENBERG'S GUAND ART UNION OF FINE ART NEEDLEWOIiK (By Special Pormieslon). FIFTY PRIZES. Tickets, 10s Eaoh. KIHBT PR'ZB .. ..£2O SKCONI) Pl'tiKK 16 •nunn pkizk .._.._ 12 F URTH PRIZK 10 The Remaining Prizes ranglna from £1 to £10. rm.VWlNfi Al'O'-r ' irUI3TMAS TIMK. CHEAP TIMBER 1 Cheap Timbkb ! Cheap Timiikk I And all othor kinds ' o! Building Mutoi lul can a purchased at prices ! to mtot tho timca at D. Golpikß Mills, Lower ' Albert and LitUo Queen streets. Buildings erected upon Deferred Payments. Terms most ' advantageous to ouatomers, ' HAIR mRADING ' Consists in Bnjing Cheap and'SELLING AT A SMALL PROFIT in Proportion to the Cost. SOME TRADERS take extra profit out of anything they buy under the usual rate. This uyntem is NOT adopted at BRIGHTON HOUSE, as Customers always share in any reduction got . in buying. This accounts for tde fact that CHEAP GOODS IN ALL DKPARTMENTS Can bo had at BRIGHTON HOUSE. New Cu-tomers coming in by rail are. in formed that 3d spent on the I ram will iake thuni t0 th° TOP OF GRRY-STRKKT. , and a very small parcel will repay themodOHt outlay. ) PLEASE NOTE PRICES AND ADDRESS. 150 LADIES' BLACK CAPES, in Ottoman, 1 Broche Silk, and Cashmere, 8s lid tolO*6d— , about half the u,sual prices. They arc bound With Gimp l.ace Fringe. A very handsome ore of these will be Sent Free by Post to any ad dress on receipt of 10s Bd. A lot ot 1-Button White Josephine GLOVES, , up to 81 size, at 6d per pair. Well-assorted In BOYS' KNICKER SUITS, ; elze 0 to 12. from 8s lid to 21s ' BOY'S AND YOUTHS' TWEED TROUSER j SUITS, all good value, from 12s 01 to 25s the ' B\' special cheap line in ineful TWEED" ' MEN'S t UITo. at '7s lid ; not Runmsn. i MENd NELSON TWE_D TKuUdKRS, 7s lid; TROUSERS AND VEST, I2a 111; ; SUITS. 59j Gd. Nothing «an beat the value of i these goods. FANCY TWEED TROUSERS, 03 lid to 8s ' lid, v grand Trouser for wear, now Belling at . 98Cd; r qual to anything made tc measure at Us FOX'S iICRGH. SUi'J'g, 30s 6d. Thin quality ' road to men ure 1* advertised at 193 Gd. BOY'S CABBAGE TREK HA'IS, Is; Men's do. ieal uood qua'ity. 2& Get. HA.RD AND SOFT FELT HATS, from la 6d, 1 °YAli_ AND HALF-WIDE CHINA M4T , TIMJ, la 3Ja ; us'.'ul ptico. Is 9d; narrower widtna in proporlinn. This is ono of tho lines aniong o'hors, in which customers have the i, va j Vyartl°widß FLOOR CLOTH. 2a 2d, for fall h WLACE CURTAINS, from 2s 6d ; TAPED " AND SCALLOPED, 5s lid to 13s 6d ; good \ VaifioQ yards AMERICAN DRILL, 3s 3d dozen » yards ; a rca'ly cheap line. A lot cf useful DRESS GOODS, including gro-"sthat usually con 1h yard, for 7a Ha pet 12DR_I-MAKTNG AND MILLINERY in Style. _ ' I ONLY ADDRKSS j. ren dell, brighton house, >. 7upofqrey-strb;et.



I Sporting. AUCKLAND RACiM-i LOB. .___ ELLER9LIK COURSE. SUMMER MEETING, 1835-86. SATURDAY (BOXING DAY), 26th DECEMBER, 1885. Maiden Plate of lOOsovb. Midsummer Stakes of 20080V6, Auckland Cup IIANDipAPof.. .. lOOOsovb, Handicap Hurdle Race of .. .. lOOsovs. Railway Plate of lOOsovs. CniusTMAS Handioa-of ICOsova SECOND DAY (NEW YEAR'S DAY), FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1886. Auckland Derby of .. .. .. SOOsovs. New Year's Gift Handicap of .. lOOsovb, Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 400sovs. Members' Purse of .', .. .. lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of.. 300sovs. Grand Stand Handicap of .. .. 150sova THIRD DAY (SATURDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1886. Nkwmarkkt Handicap of .. .. 150aovs. Nursery Handicap of lOOsovs. Auckland Plate of 250bovb, Auckland Steeplechahe Handicap Of 300BOV8. SELLING Stakes of lOOscvs. Btud Company's Sires' Stakes of.. 2008ovb. Free Handicap of .. .. _ .. lOOsovs. FIRST RACE TO START EACH DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission to tho Course, 2s: including Rail way, Sa. For particulars of time of running, see advertisement. Admission for Vehlcloa, each Horso, 2s Od; Pasaongers, 2s each ; Horscinon. 5s eaoh. Admission to Grand Stand, 10a each. Admission to Derby Stand, 2s 8d each. Mombers of the Club and their Curriagos, upon prenontation of tickets, Freo. Children Freo. The New Grand Stand contains spacious Dining-rooms. Ladies' Coffee-room, Ladies' Retiring-room, Cloak-rooms, &c, &c. Tea. Coffee, Tecs, Strawberries and Croam can bo obtained. For tho convenience of visitors on the hill, amongst the trees, and eißowhero.hot water will bo supplied gratis. Milk can also bo obtained at a low prlDO. Wm. PERCIVAL, Seorotary A.R C. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. Un and after the 10th December Poison will be laid on the ElUrslio Raceconrno. WM. PKRCIVAL, Secretary. "VTORTHERiN "JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 1886. KKNBINGTON RACECOrJHBH. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY Brn and 9th, 1888. The NORTHERN S.S. COMPANY and the WAITAKI will convey Horses to and from Auckland FREE OF CHaKGK. Tho Passonger Fare is ONE POUND for the round trip. t_,Seo full programme on pago 6. F. A. JAMES. Hon. Bee. /^AN'T "D X>EAT TfTAREHOUSE. ' MR LOUIB H. SCHARRKR'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in tho Window of the Cant B Beat . Warehouse. The al-ove being thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which the Auckland Publio have treated him Binco starting husiness in this city, has resolved to Pi-OBent a Valuable Gold Watch to tho Person who can make the Best Conundrum on the Winner op the Auckland Cup. Decision loft to a Committee of Gentlemen. All Conundrums to be Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE Queen-street MR, P, F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDINO SURVEYOR. OVBB GOODBON'H. ATTOBX—ND. ff a \ ■ | HOB§OW-9TBFBT | ' (~iABE AND DEFERRED PATMItNI I TAILOBB, DRAPERo, HABIT-MAKE EH - HOBSOH-STBBKI. ::. We respeotfuhy Invite attention to our Largi Btock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Grea iVariety ard Choice of the Bes Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ and tho great successes o£ our efforts to produci Bnperlor Garments, Perfect In Fit, and Dn exoelledi n Cut and Style, gives us every oon fldence In respectfully soliciting the favour of i visit. All Twoedn thoroughly snnink before being made up, an<i V'.t and Workmanship Gnaranteed. The Deferred Faymvnt System has bsei found to be a great boon, by enabling thosi with limited Incomes to proonre neoessarles li _te easiest possible way, AI,T. iKJOns ARE MARKED IN FT_US PIGUREH. Cash Customers recelvo 5 per c-ut. Discoun (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel: of 20s and upwds. pAgg _ H _ Do _ R> INJSPKCTION INVITED. MAS on NEW YEAR DONATIONS —NOTICE.-Chrißtmpß or New Yea Si eoial Donations towards the extension of tbj t ork of 'he .Auckland Scripture Gift Scrip ture AsßOcitatlun to new schools and localitie rot hitherto included will be most thankfull] received and acknowledged. Tne operations o the A^BOciation are maintainfd undenomina tionil, benefitting all without dls'inctton Donations may be left hi the Receiving Box a Metsrs Champtaloup and Cooper's, Queen str-rct.: with Mr Charles Mackay, Booksellei Gr i-iir^et; or the Treasurer, at Depot, Hifc.h Birtet. Auckland,



For Sale, T7IOR SALE, city property, a really good JD bargain, only 5 minutes from Queen stret t, a grand Freehold Villa Rosldence of 8 looms, nicely finished off, gas and city water through nut, possessing all the conveniences that caii bo desirud. 1 hie property stands high, command ing a magnificent view of harbour and city. Open for af aw days. A mni,t desirable freehold, and well worthy the attention of investors and others. - Full particulars from P. F. Evans. F" OR SALE (Pukekohe East), an excel lent Farm of 120 acres, all fenced, partlive fence and wire ; 95 acres under cultivation, sub divided into paddocks, 1 aero in orchard of first claas trees; together with 7-roomed House (quite now), 10-stulled cow-shed, and other out build in«B,&o. This U a really iltst-class Farm, bo close to Auckland, easy of access by rail, and a good metalled roud all the way. Full particu lars on application to D. F. Evans, Estate and and Agent. (1646) Xjl O -R SALE. AVONDALK PARK — Containing 144 acreß rich Agricultural Land, suitable for villa sites, market, gardens, or nurseries. 4} miles from the General Post Office. Auckland; five minutes' walk from Railway Station. 'Buses pass every hour. Clossto public sohoo', churches, stores, public hall, etc. Will be sold in lots from One Acre and upwards. Price £ 0 per acre. Terms very eaßy. — H. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer, ' V uloan Lane; or John Bollard, Avoudale. TjIOR SALE, a beautifuf Farm of 168 JD acres of good Land, in Papakura Valley, ' only 11 miles from Manuruwa Station, and 10 miles from Auckland. Tho furm is all in grass and cropa, subdivided inio paddocks, with good substantial f«nces, and well drained. _. good creek runs through the prouerty. There is also a substantial House of nine rooms, with out buildings and every convenience, nowerpardon, .avenue, and orchards in full bearing.—For all further particularsapply D. F. Evans, Land aud. E»tate Agent Queen-strflet. 1.667. FOR SALE, Albert Avenuo, Mt Eden only 2 minute's from 'bus, a First-class, Mew, and Substantially Built Bay Villa Resi dence of 6 rooms, large and lofty, venet an blinds, poleq and rings, linoleum in hall (which is 0 feet wide), cupboards in every room, first class papor, in fact every ucsaiblo convenience; new range. regißtor grates, water laid In house and sink; allotment. 6CxI2G; conorete paths buck, front, and sides, white picket fence; tho ground is in full crop, froe from Btonea, and command—ig the flneßt views in the Mt. Eden district. Price only £560 Terms easy.—ADPly to D. F. Evans, Houbu and Land Agent. (1671) FORr¥AL_T"Grey^RtreetrNorth Shore, commodious 9-roomcd V'lla Residence, exclusive of bath (plunge) and scullery, wash house, fowl house, und work Bhop (which could be ÜBCd a;; stable), all conveniences, gas and water laid in houae, from 3 largo tanks, sink ; gas laid In for pas stove, if required; verandah on two sides, nice bow and Venetian windows, full sized, from which a magnificent view of the water and vessels iiuusing can bo obtained. Tho allotment is very large, 70 x 220. tastefully laid out as flower, vegetable and fruit gardens, in full crop, shell walks, two entrano s. A most dosirab c freehold marine residence in this im- Donaut suburb, and ouly 3 mlnutea from Victoria Wharf.—Full particulars of D. F. Evans, House and Estate Agent. FOR HALE, Manurewa, about 14 miles from Auckland, an Improved Freehold Farm of 307 acrep, part open and part bush. 100 acres aw ploughablo. ot which 40 acres are in crop, 200 acrea in good grass, subdivided into puddockß by a good wire fenco. tho balanco in good useful buph, etc. There aro two fine creeks of running water throughout tho year. Together with-a six roomed House, with tho usual outbuildings, dairy, cowshed, stable, otc, etc. Aniost desirable farm, so closu to town, aud well-worthy of inspection. Price for the lot, including Dwelllng-houso and all outbuild ings, and improvements, £1,175.—Fu1l par ticulars to D. F. Evans, Auotioner and Land Agent. *60_ "i RTHUR-STKEET, Ponsonby, 2 min _rV utoa'from tram. Handsome Villa Husi donee of srooms, Lr^eai.d lofty verandah and balcony, g.is and city water thro.ghou', gas Btov., two spacious halls 8 foet wide, easterly aspect, and commanding ono of the fineijt viows of tho harbour and city in this popular district. Nice w«»h house with copp.ji- built-r Ini > in. Sec, &c. j his troperty is well worthy the attention of speculators and other* T<j bo sold a tiarg-.in. Full particulars, on application tj D. F. Evaui*. 1290_ TO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. GRAINS FOR BALE. APPy: R. WHITSON AND CO., ' ALBERT BRUWKRY. I/I OR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey I? Hills. oiT Great North Road, third house from Iv uw Catholic School, a Six-roomed House, well built, a'ud splendidly finished, all firat-clasß material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, wiih scoria paths, well drained and largo washhouse; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required. This is one of the most faitbfully built and oonvonion'. houses in Auckland.— Apily on thepremisoa. T7l O R '. S ALE. FAKM, 276 Acres; 60 Go:d Knurl and Ti-tree Bush, with Kirst-olass House of 8 rooms, ou houses* and every convenience, south of Auck land, Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SUATOR, Arcbiteot. Canada Buildings, Auckland. TjtOßiJ ALE, a variety of Carriages and P Pui?KiOi (13 in numbfr), new and second hand, wl'h ami without hoods and extension tors, Including Waiigonotte?, LadlOß' PhnJtoHs. Viotoria Phretons, Pony Phrotois, Duuhle and Single BtiKi/ic s. Qiicr-'b Pba'ions, and a light, olegant, Family Carriaee, with extension, top i nd eido curtains, polo and shafts, brake, lamps, &c. Prices fr,,m £30 to £110. -Edwin Haivie, U (.per Symondii-street. OR POSITIVE SALE-^-Two nice little Islands; one ot 60 acres; tho other, 100 acres first-class land noar to VVaiheke. Steamers pass two or three time* dally ; prico low.—Apply to John Soppct, Land Agent, 8. Queen-street. " A PLEA FOR JESUB OF NAZA RETH, BY THE BISHOP OF MELBOURNE. Prick—StxPENOß. W. E. MEARB. 198, QUEEN-STREET. Educational. [A OAIID.] MR GEORGE H. CLUTSAM Wlllaocopt Pupils for the Pianoforte, every oranch of Theoretical and Practical Com position, and the Study of the Art of Accom panying, and will be in attendance daily to re -1 ceivo Pupl s at his Rooms, over Hoffman and Sons' Music Warohouse, Queen-street. ' A E*TE!RTHEHOLIDAYS.-TUmON. i The Rev. J. W. ALLOW AY, B.A. (Prizeman of 3. John's Coll. Cnmb.y is now open to engage ments as Visiting Tutor In' Schoolß and Families. He will also receive Private Pupilß. and hold classes at his residence. Angles, a street. Early application, tp facilitate arrange ments, will oblige. References—C. F. Bourne, Esq. JHeßd MBBter), and the entire Grammar Brhool Stuff: -J. F. Sloman, Ebo (Girls' High School). Herr Carl Schmitt, Rev. W. M. Dv Rieu (S. Thomas's Parsonage), W. H. Armstrong. Esq. (Dlgnan and Armstrong), &o- . . Wr. Spetr's Private- dispensary. P_I.__RSTON BUTI.DINOS. FOOT OF QCEEN -BTBKET, a.UCKI.»ND . (Established for the Scientific and Siecdy Cmt of Chiunio, Ne.-vous, and .Sjmclal.DiseesaH). Dr. ?pevk is a Regular Graduated Pby«lcian. ediica'ud at -Harvard > oilbko, U.S. He las di»vi.t'-i1 » lift 'ime tf.and ioacknowledged to be the most cxtiert Phißician in. hia bpuciality in the United hiatus. i Young Men and Middle-aged Men who suffer from Aorvous and Physical Debility. Jiossuf Energy and Memory, Kri.pslnnß un ih« i«Rce, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder* Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula. Salt Rheum. Paralysis, Fits., Spinal Disease, rtt. Vitus's Dance, Liver Complulot,, ABtlima, Catarrh. Heart Disease. GraveC Piles, &c, and i are t'red of taking mineral drugs, "will do well to come ard try the Doctor's mqthod of enre, a? t It will, if properly aiipliorl, relieve them , of their Bufferinirß and re«t»r« them to heAlth. 3 The Doctor tieeano roin-ral pi eparatlonu; hi - treatment consists wholly in ths-use olvwo-' - tabie reitiedles. It will oost jsoa nothing for 1 consultation; so please call and Batlsfy your bi-Ivbs th'it the Dootor. unders'anda jour case Dr. S, cures Humours and TUsiaaes of ths Blood. To Ladies who are n filleted by *ny of the following cpmplaiata:—Cola Extremities, Weak ■.-.tamaohs. Lame and Weak Backs, NcrVons and Sick Headaches, Comtipatii.nand luriiKeslion, Pain in the Side and B'.ck, Leu i chorrea. eto.. etc,: I wish it tlistino If under a btood that I do not claim to piifonn lm i possibilUics, or to have miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honcsl opinion of their oomplalnts. No eiperlm^nt ing. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undnrtake, or forfeit £200, Consultation in office or by letter (ITRKE). » Charges moderate. Examination and Advice. I £I.—Call or Address: Db H. J. BPEKR, Palmerbton Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hoora: 9to 12,1 to t6to 8 p.m.; Snndays, 10 to 12. r ... ~ a . "~~ ■ N.B.—All Medicines necessary for a cemplett 8 cure can be sent free from observation on r. receipt of symptoms. ■ ' - .-■OIOHMOND HOUSE, ■ XV PONSONnv KOAD t AUOKI.ANO, ,• W." COCHRAN, BIK., FAMILY aUTqjRS^..,



Tender ?► THAMES VALLEY KOTORUA RAILWAY. SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS. CONTRACT No. 2. Tenders will be receivod until noon of TUES DAY, tho 22nd day ot December, for the Bupply and delivery of Twenty Thousand (20,000)Totara Sleepers. Specifications and conditions of contract may be seen at tho office of T. G. Sandca, Esq, Hamilton, or at the office of the undersigned. Tho loweßt or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. STEWART AND HUNTER. Civil Engineers. Shortland-slreet, Auckland, ■ December 8.1885. "*! riYHE NORTHERN .jiS>«aV X STEAMSHIP COMPANY *■•**•****• Tho Company heraby invite Tenders for the Supply of the following for twelve mom hs, from January 1,1886: — 1. GUOCEKIES. 2. ALKS AND RPIRIT3. 3. VttGETABLEd. 1. MEAT. 5. BREAD. li. ENGINE-ROOM STORES. Specifications may be seen at the office, 67, Queen-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tonders to b3 delivered not later than twelve o'clock on TUESDAY, December 22. CONTRACT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CONCRETE MALT-HOUSE AT PIOTON. Writtun Tenders will be received by the undesigned till Noon of FRIDAY, tho 22nd day ot Jjniury, li&j, for the abovo-named con tract. Pirns, specifications, and conditiona can be seen at the ofllco of tne undersigned at Plcton. The lowest or any tender not neco&sarlly accepted. Intending contractors should notify their in tention to inspeot plans a fow days in advance to avoid possible delay. A. G. FELL, Proprietor. Picton. December 9,1885. fTTTATTEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SCORIA ASH WITHIN THE TAKAFUNA RIDING FOX THE YEAR 1886. , Tenders for tho above Work will be reoelved at tho County Office, Palmorston Buildings, Quojnßtreet Wharf, up to noon of THURSDAY, 21th December. Specifications may be seen at the County Office, and at the Post-offices, Devonport and Takapuna. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. December 12,1885. rfiENDEßSforthe following will be re- JL eclved at the BoroiiKh Coum.il Office, Parnell, up to 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 29tb inst., viz.:— ■: ■ For a Length of Concreto Channelling and Stone Kerbing. For a Supply of Dog Collars for the ensuing yoar. Particulars to bo obtained at tfie Borough Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. s. REYNOLDS. Town Clerk. December 18.18 J5. TO CARPENTERS AND BDILDERS. Tenders are invited for the t rection of a Villa Residence at Vauxhall. Dovonport. Plans and specifications can be Been at the offices of theuudorsigned, where Tenders are to bo sent at or before 12 o'clock noon of THURS DAY, i member 24th. The lowest or any tonder not necessarily ao ccpted. W. F. HUBBARD, Architect. _62, Queon-streer. m~~O B U I L D E R 8, The time for receiving tenders for the Ooatley Instiau.. has he n Kxlcndod to MONDAY. 21tt, Nuou, owing to the absence of one of the trust -en. R J. HOBKRTS, v ictoria Arcade. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. ±\_ Tenders required for tup plying a Band for the Summer MeotinK. Tenders to close on MON DAY, at 4 o'clock p.m. WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary. m O CONTRACTORS. 'Condors will be recoived until noon on MON DAY, 28th met., for tue Formation of Roads at Reruurra. Plann, ftc, to bo seen at tho office of he undersigned. MALCOLMSON & CO., Hight-streot. mo B U I L D E R~B Tenders will be received until noon of the 23rd Instant for the orec'ion of two small Stables and Stono-walling and Hillinsr-in at Mount Eden. R. KEAL3 fc SON. Architects. mENDERS wanted till noon on Tuesday, JL 22nd instant, for tho erection of two Brick Shops and Dwellings in Wollesley-st, DAVID ROSS. C.R.18.A., Architect, Qneen-st mOBUIL D E R 8. Tenders vrill be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 31st instant, for the Ercstlon of a Villa Residenca at Ponsonby. Plann, etc., at our offices. Queen-street. ; EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo CONTRA|CTORS", Tenders will be received until noon of THURSUiY, the 2iih inst., for tho erection and completion.of the New Turkish Baths In Lorne-Btreot. Plans at my Office, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street, HBNRY G. WADE, Aiohlteot. mo BUILDERS.—Tondors for the Erec 1_ tion of a Pair of Shops in patent stone will be received until noon on MONDAY. 21st inst.— PAUL & fRIPP, .ArohlteoU. : 9.' Mercantile Chamborß, Qneen-Btreot. riIENDERS are required at the Hay- JL market bafora TUitaD aY, December 29. for Twice Ploughing, Harrowing, Sowing, and Rolling about 6'l aores of land on the Woodland Farm, South Wairoa. 'Jho ground will be' shown by Mr Poyntor, who resides on the pro perty. There is abundant grass for the horses used in the work. • : ALFRED BUOKLAND. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TENDER, the Untire Stock and Business Premlseß of the Bay of Islands Waggon and carriage Manufacturing Company (Limited), S'tuated n.t Okaihau; Bay ot Islands, in the oentre of a well wooded Timber District. The Mill contains a Sawing Plant, which, with the other machinery, la driven by a 16-horso power water-wheel. Theia are also workmen's cottages and 10 acres of land. Furthor particulars may be obtained from Hugh Trenchard, Ohaeawai, Bar of Islands, by whom also tenders will bo reoeived untl. 3lßt January, 1886. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, "r\~~E~V (j N P 0^ K^ T. WELLi~BROS. RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, VICTORIA WHARF, Dbvonpobt. GENERAL CARTERS, &O. Van for Takapuna on Fridays if snfflcent in ducement offers. m O~ ~* B U I L D B b7 8, NEWTON PLATE AND SHEET GLASS WAREHOUBK AND GLAZING FACTORY. Quotations for every description of Glaring. A. H. MORRIS. gARAWGAHAPB ROAD. DDBL I'C NOTICE. Messrs HIBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify thay are now ,/rep*red to supply their ARTIFICIAL STONE .BLOCKS,- Fur nuiLDixg Purposes, In any qnau'ity, and li«.vlng made arrange inonta wi:h comjicUint utmtractor?,' perponn about to bnild "can depend en bavtnif their building* erected advantageously with this Superior Building Material. IN THE* ESTATE OF JOHN HANCjCK, DECEASED. ■ All Claims against the above Bstate roust be Ben, in at once to the undersigned. * ,_ , n JACKSON & RUSSELLi. ;r Solicitors to the Executors, Shortland-street, Auckland, December >S. 1885. - : r.- THE SHIPS OF T ARSHIS H. with drawings, being a prediction as to the size and form of; ■ H >O. J THE-SHIPSjOF THE FUTURB. v . ; Unßlokablo.ußwrookable, tree from sea-sickness. ~ , I ,i Price One skillino. : . - ■ . .'.' '- - - UPTON&Ca BO4KI> and Residence. for two Ladies at Moimt Kden. Convenient to 'bus, large fruiiß-r' (loworeardon, every comfort.- Fur ad !:•< si apply to H Partfngton, Stlchbun 's Bulldlngg. ■ ' BOAKp, AND . RESIDENCE in a priva'e family, plungo and shower bath : good iable and every comfort; *bnßpasses door near tramway, ten minut«Hfrom Qaeen-street.- Sitoey Villa, Park Avenue, Park Road. TDOARD AND RESIDENCE «.itab!eloi JL> a y Blarried Couple or an Invilad Lady- 8 nice private' Bed-room s_a Sitting-room will attendances live minutts walk from Queen-at- Apply for address at Stab Office. , - 5 ; UYyoiir Christmas Cards, Toys, anc Presents at. the Newton Baraan. Larg ( variety of iTanoy Goods -DavidGeddis Printer nookseUer. end Stitiooer, Garrett's New Build ings, Karangahape'Road. " n "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Parnel being holidays. ■ , ■ ; to I .:;.: ! eh?! BKXNOLPSt 3°*S^ C»erl(,



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPE'U HOUSF. Lessee .. .. Mi H.N, Abbott BOXING NIGHT, DKOKMBB:' 26. First appoi' anco in New Zeudiiil. ninr.o Mh tw>> professional toura nmni tie word, uf iho Celebrated Australasian Actor-Author, MR GEORGK 11ARRKLL MR GEORGE DaKRKLL MR GKORGE DARRIiLL . In his own Drama and GREATLONDON SUCCSrt*. The Representatlre Australian Ploy, THE SUNNY BOOTH THKHUNNYSuUTH Mr DarreH will be supported by Iho charming . eadinjt lady from the Royals, Mclbourno and Sydney,1 MISB ANNIB MAYOR, And hia own Famous Compimy of Picked Artists,comprising: MissesAnnio Mayor. Mabel Tracey, Ohrissey Peaohey, Helen Mayor. Millie Preseott, May Coteman, Moeers Gcorirw Forboc. Illy Dnorinpr, Joanph Ra)iior. Hurry Jordan, J. P. Weat, Stilling Duff. J. A. Patterson, L Gore. H. Somers. W. Love, and the author, Goorgu Darrell. SPECIAL NOTR.-In tnoheißtit of Mr Dar rell'a London succors with " i ho Sunny Houth," he met with a most serious accident whilst enacting the part of Mat Morley; us a conae quencd, Mr Darrell waainvalidud for fifteen weeks, and its drama takoii off the mage in tho midst of its brilliant run. Twenty-flro o( thu leading) London Journals pronouuctU em phatically iv favour of " The riunny South " anil Its actor-author, and the overflow.ng andienoes wero ultra-enthusiastic in praise o£ its produc tiOD. In addition to its London success," Tho Sunny South " has achieved in Melbourne. Sydney, and Adelaide two eeasous t ach, the LONGKBT RUNS ON RECORD For an Australian production. " Tho Sunny South " will be produoed witli its FIVE HUGE SENSATIONS, With ' ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY By William Matthews, J. Little, A. Clint, and W. J. Wilson, jun., and Mechanism by H. Win ning and Gob. Campbell, aud properties by A. Ashton. . -.:..■■ Prioea: Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss; Stalls, 3a; Pit. Is. Box Plan now open at Lennox's. Bookseller. Agent for Mr Darrell, JOK BROWN. LORKB-STK F¥~T II AL L. WRES TLING MATCH. TO-NIGHT, J. Holm, of Dunedin. and > Andkka\ Polkon; of Auckland. - Tho Wrestling Match advertised for last Sat urday will positively tako placo on. SATUR DAY, December 19, at 8 o'clock. Prioes of Admission ; Front Seala, 2s; Buck Beats. 18. Doors opon at 7.33. \ BBOTT'S OPBRiS , IiOUSE. MR THOMAS WALKER'S LBCTUREB. LAST OF THE COUR9K. SUNDAY EVENING NEXT. Subjeot: "Cruelties and Crimes of Chris ianity, or The Devil in the Parsons for Eighteen Hundred Years." Overture—Mr Wobbe. Song—MrGtitlinnv Reading—"The Burgomnstor'a Daughter"—Mr Walker. Song—Mr Oatllng. Doors opon 7 o'clock. Leotirc, 7 30. Dnbate Monday and Tuesday, Lorreßtrent Ha 1. botween Mr Walker and Mr AlilruUe. TjpuFUR NIGHTS' DEBA TB. LORNE STREET HALL. j Between Mr Gko. AtmilDGK. Minister ot Church of uhrist ; nnfi Mr jHOMAB Wai.kku, representing thu Auckland KatiouaiidiluAtiiouia tion, MONDAY AND TOESDA.Y, UKC. 21 and 22, Subject: "TheDivineOdginof Christianity.' Mr Aldridge affirms j Mr Walker 'toniea, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, UKC. M AND 29. Subject: "Atheism the Beßt Goipel for the S World." Mr Walker afflras; Mr Aldridge denies. Rev. J. 8. Hill will preside. Doors open at 7.3D. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. Admission, Is. Tickets for the course reserved), 3s. Tickets can bo procured ai J. M. Lennox's, Bookseller; A. Campbell's, Book seller; and W.C. Dennes's, Queen-street; AIAHU'HU PUBLIC HALL! MONDAY,IdFc! 21, 1885. .. RITA-RADCLIFF VARIETY ENTERTAINMKN T. " PAN TO PINAFORE," Introducing the Original London PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW. Doors open at 7 30. Commence at 8 p.m. Danoing at 10.15 p.m. ' Ad mission to Concert and Ball, 3s and 2s. Children, Is. For the Ball only—Gentlemen, 23; Ladles, la. "TVEVONPORT HALL, NORTH SHORE WEDNESDAY, Srd~DECEMBER, 1885. RITA-RADCLIFF Vaeibty Kntbbtainmhnt. ""■•:,■.;: "PAN TO PINAFORE." Introducing the original London Punch and Judy Show. Doors open at 7.38; commenco at 8 p.m. AdraisaiOD,Ssand2s; (.h'V ,:: -r. > Boats from Auckland, C.30 and 7 p.m, return ing 10.40 and 11.20 p.m. ' : .. TtTOONLIGi'T EXCURSION. Toe Members of the Parncll Drum and Fife 3and will hold an Kxcuraion to Mrs Llnd'a Strawberry Gardens, Northeote. on MONDAY EVJ£NING next. December 21st, AmusemenUl and Dancing in the hall, etc.. uto., Thep.e. Blrkcnnoad will leave Queen-streot Wharf at 7,30., roturolng at 11 o'o'.ock sharp. Tickets: ONE SHILUNG. CHRISTMAS TREE AND~ SALE OF VV O XX. : , A SALE OF WORK ■ By the Ladies of. SLvAndrew'g Presbyterian Church will be held THIS DAY (SATURDAY). 19th Inst., At 1 o'olock to a p.m, and from 7 to 10 p.ra. In Large Shop Utely occupied by Fishor & Co, Butohcrs, and adj oininß Bank of New Zealand. A REFRESHMENT STALL t Will be opened in connection wi'h tho ealo. Prooeeds In aid of Church funds. Friends desirous of assisting will ploaso lcavo their contributions at St. Andrew's Manse Wynyard-Btreet, * Any Goods Tinsold will bo sold by auction in the Evening. Admission. 6d; Children, half-price. *: "DRfMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOI '. ALBX ANDRA-BTRERT; ': CHRIBTMAS TREK AND SALE OF WORK, WEDNESDAY, 23. Open from 12 fo 5 and 6 to 10 p m, PROCEKIIS IM AID OY VHIMITIVJf J . Alcxandrttbtrtet aud Ne.vton. ' AdihiasioD.: Children, tid: Adul^a la (which enatlifH to a_Presttut'offih., Tit,.). il|wmcn A UCKLAND AMAtKUu-ATHLETiC XJL O ll U B (Inosnjunctipn with Waitemata Bicyole Clnb.» ■ TWELFTH GRAND CARNIVAL .■ >' . • ON THE ■ ■ "- ■.■ ■ ■ , h- DOMAIN C RIC XX T GROUND ON . SATDRDAY, JANUARY 23, 1886. r J • PROGRAMME: 100 YAnoa Maxdrk i MiwßroYctßCaiit. - 120 Yards Handicap tionbhip pf nTw 200 Yards Hurdle . RACE(imight-) MujcMAtnEN Bicycle 220 vabo Handicap 2. Miles uluh Raor 1000 Y AI ds Handicap (Bicyclkl 1-MILE UANDICAV . '" v' I/ iKi 2; Milks Walking 5 M'l-^ Opkn Rack-" Handicap (Bicycle) Gen(Tal Entry Night, January 13,1888. Full particulars in future,advertisement. i HARRY HHAXR. _4- " ' Hon. ■'Secretary. ON VIEW! ON VIEW! ON VIEW! • A Dozen'Dooes above. - • THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-SiJRSKT. TOM KEESING'S ' FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWBLLERY. - ■" . ; __ Everything Guaranteed. f Try my Deforred Paynient Bystom, VICTORIA-STREET IKlve Doom above Royal Mall Hotel),', i' WH. SKINNERTANLrioN" • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, , . Vulcan Lane. ■ : Shop Fronta, Ofllce Fitting*," fcod: