CABLEGRAMS.

I w^ wl_t^ H'~COPYWOHT' ] 1 [BEOT« X' s CABLFGBAM.J English "income Tax. I wivOecembarn.-Thei Income TaA commence in April. I *"* # professor for Adelaide. « i air has been appointed Profossoi *1 }lf ". wg .tics at Adolaido University, "I rf M°!n^vo for thore about tho middlo oi a lad* 11"1" I /"'"Ltor of Otago HigU School. „ oekher of King's College, Cambridge, nlected for tho position of Rector 1 °* Annexntt° n of New Guinea. I Lionel Stanley said the soveral Agents »l are arranging to proclam Eng- I ovor Now Guinea, I lisb *" jjj ]j 0 dor.c if the colonios aro I * l In subscribing fund 3 for tho pur- I 6 It is considered probablo that Mr I fhn Douglas will bo appointed High Com- I Biß Aflgio-AnßtraUan Pnro°lß Po3t u R C Baker's postal echomo h«8 boon l •rtdd'to tlie Treasury for cousidera | (jbnii»leu I I""'L W) la tho Rate of Discount. I I(l « D ojf, Docemborl7.— The direetira of I i, Rank of England have raisod tho dank I ,„ o f dhcount from three to four per I ""ine Colonies and Now Guinea. j Colonel Stanley, Secretary of Stato for ikn Colons, hold another conforonco with I S»A«nt*-General today on Now Guinea !■(« No dofinito decision was arrived j Jfind the meeting adjourned till Monday I gelt' I \ Chrlstcharch Appeal Caso. j Tlie owe Hill, Ford, and Nowton, v. Mr I T *,„ of Christehuroh, an appeal to tho I prln Council regarding sale of proporty at 1 Middleton, near Christchuroh, haa boon I jiainisfled, | New South Wales Politics. 3 Svdskt. this day.-Sir John Robertson I hu been sent for by the Governor, and haa I oTdertaken to form a Ministry. Tho As «mbly has consequently adjourned until I & w day.tn<>22Ddinst' j Melbourne, this day.—lt ia stated that I fljjHon.G. B. Korferd, Attorney-General J „[ victoria, will shortly be elevated to the 9 jadioial bench. j The Victorian ship-owners have formed a 1 combination in order to resist the demands I onto by wbarf labourers for a large increase I jo their vragos. ; Prorogation of Victorian Parliament. i The formal prorogation takes place to- I d»y- Tho Assembly has not dealt with 1 the Tasmanian Reciprocity Treaty, and that I measure is in conecqutnee fliolved until I next session.

HOME RULE FOR IRELAND.

Utr Gladstone's Proposed Reform. (by cable- copyright.) London, December 17. Is the powers proposed to be granted for Local Governmont in Ireland, Mr Glad itooo includes: —lrish control of the police; Irish members to eit in Parlia ment for Imperial purposes. Mr Parnell to furnish ganrantoea for tho protection of the loyal minority in Ireland, and for the protection of landlords' interests. This revelation renders the action of the Marquis of Salisbury uncertain. LoNDOS, December 17.—The "Standard," in so article on the political outlook to-day, iffirma that Mr Gladstone is prepared to restore the Irish Parliament, at the same time preserving the union with Groat Britain. Mr Gladstones Contradiction. London, December 17. Mr Gladstone announces that the remarks in yesterday's "Standard" at tributing to him a willingness to re-estab- Hil the Irish Parliament were Inaccurate. ——————

CHOLERA IN QUEENSLAND.

Two. More Deaths. (KEUTEII's TELEGBASKi.) (Received Decomber 18th—1.30 p.m.) Brisbane, this day. Tivo more deaths have occurred on board the s.s, Dorunda, the victims being a woman and infant. By latest accounts, no froeh cases have made their appearance,

<FHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, ITJHAY, DECEMBER 18. IM.



"tVTANTED, an Italian Greyhound Tog, T V full grown : weight not to exceed 12ibs. -Address, "F. 8.," Star Office. WANTED KNOWN — A Bplondid assortment of Boy's and Girls' Hnlatoac, and Oentfl and Ladles' Straws, from 6d to ss.— At Alienee, Draper, Ponsonby. _ WANTED KNOWN —Our Shop in connection with Manufactory Is now open; we now offer better value in Boots and tnoea than ever.—Newton Boot Warehouse. WANTED, 50,000 Aucklandera to see our splendid assortment of ladies' Shoos; only sound goods kept, sold at lowest Irioen.—Nowton Boot Warehouse. TTtrANTED KNOWN—A Grand Display T T of Xmas and Now Year Cards, and ail kinds of Presents at Allen's Fancy Bazaar, Jeivoia Road. Ponaonby. ANTED KNOWN.-Lambs from Is 8d per qnarter.-T. P. Mead, City Mar let, ■ TTtTANTED, Ponsonby Residents to »T Patronise Allen's Drapery for their i Christmas and New Year's Goods. For good value he is unequalled. W"ANTEIfKNOWN— The smallnees of our expenses enable us to offer our ooatomers the very best terms in trade; oall tod «ee.—Newton Boot Warehouse. WANTED Known by all men that our stock of Shirts is ono of the best in the Otty. • Oar Regattai begin at 33 6d: White Shirts, at 2s 9d! Men's Working Shirts, at 2n; Men's Under-shirts, at Is Id; Men's Summer Military Bocks. 3Jd per pair: Men's Ties, Scarfs, «to.. in great variety, from 9d each. — J. Green, 85, Victoria-street. "ANTED K"NOWN. — Men's Light Grey Trousers and Vests, I7s 6d, suitable tor millers, bakers, &o.; Men's All-wool Tweed Trousers, 10s 6d: do Union, 8s 6d ; Men's splen . did 811k Dust Coats, lls lid; Men's Soft Felt Bats la 9d ; Mou'a Tuscan Straw Hats of the ' Terr best quality, 8s 64 and la each; Men'a Light Coloured Kid Gloves, la I'd per pair ftlightly damaged).—J. Green, 83, Vlctoria-st. WANTED KNOWN—Goods suitable for Christmu.3: Rimmel's Jockey Club, M per bottle, or two bottlea for lid; large Males of Perfume, with glass stoppers, Is 3d; usual price, 2s 6d each; very pretty Budß for wearing In the hair, &c, Is Id; regular price at least, 23; good White Stockings, M per pair; a Stood variety of Plain and Striped Iloba, 6d per pair; fall fashioned Whlto Stockings, Is; regular price, 2s per pair; littla Boys' Holland and Two d Suits; Boys' Btraw Hats, &o.: Boys' Blaok and White Speckled Hat?, with wide grim, la; regular price, la 6d; Darkcolourod Prints, JJd ya d; Light Bine Gingham, 3s Od P» dozen yards; no better stuff for a holiday; Lawn 'tennis Prints, BJd; Grey and Drab Carmelites, &c.; 50 pairs Gray and Drab Gloves, at 6jd per pair; Indian Mus'in (white and cream), 9d per yard; Silk and Indian Mtulln Squares, Is; regular price. Is 6d to 2s 6d «MhjlOO Umbrellai. silk, from in 6d; Cotton, Is 1« each; 7a 6d Sunshades for 2i eaon, as they most be sold thii season. Other goods to numerous to mention in the limits of an adver- Ugement.-J. Green. 85. Victoria-gtrßet. WILL the Gentleman who bought the Gold Albort Today, at £5 15s, kindly cgujgck and set seal. PERSONAL.— Well, John, where are we going for our Holiday Fixings? Why, «> Allen's, Jervois Road, Ponsor.by; he la tne beat, Mary. S~DMMER MILLINEKY! SUMMER . ~ MILLINERY! i*dles are rocommended bofore buying else where to iinj ect t jj 9 $ iooi o£ cheap aDd Stylish JuilUnery v _■ At LOVaTT'i 3, Wellegley-Btreet. LET, Two Handaos-.e Balcony , A Houses; city water, ranges. So.; Us 6d. wpomed Cottage, with souUery, 8s 6d.-Apply TAUenjjraper, Jerrois Koad. IHE Marks-of (he Beast ?—Read " The .. Rationalist" this week. -"IpREBTHbUGHT in Auckland.—Read Jl "The Rationalist" this week. RABBI SCHINDLER on the Messiah .-._ Head " The Rationalist" this week. ]VO on Burial.—Read article in "The :_aationaajt" this week. J^OASTBEBF! CHRISTMAS BEEF"! DEVONPORT MEAT BAZAAR, BEACH ROAD, rw -A-VKNBLIi, in thanking his numerous 9i - mersfor their kind support during the last 2 L yea™. wishes to inform thorn atd the Public ?SS erally that having bought a prime lot of SJ«, Mutton, Lamb, and Veal for the season, ' .PS.fxceptlonally favourable terms, ho intends m»ag same at Reduced Prices. N.8.-Prim e Boiling Beef. 21 per lb; Roast Beef, from 3i per lb; Canterbury Hams and --- K£°? D' M ; Rounds of 80-.f: Ov Tonsuea; Poultry of all Vcind'. Hasao call early with rcur Cbriwn»s Orfierg. ; -\. , g? niitry Orderawiil recelyo special atten *:*a»'s i> .. .., w. AVBNBLL, Beaoh Road, Devonpott,



Wanted. W AKD> a>ok «»d Cam^keTper W A^TED, for country, Boy aboutTT \VTANTiiD, a Girl of 13 oriTveara tn W Av!,T i5 Dl , a Smart' ro9Pootablol^r"so. \¥^A^ U> ? KOod General Servant. gq^a^ffljg^" T- J" Phillp3; W Afl T?^' a B°°d General Servant ] offßeresttffiß^ Vlow' »°«M' T^ANTED, a good Goneral Servant: BobaonSt?^ 0 ""^•^W'y t0 M« toton! WE!?1 A ftt oneo, a good General hap" RoSd' ■ KT- U~A^y Q"^n'» Hotel, Karanga- W A?rn E w» *¥? or Rood General work v- m' i P0' I!. sef cIU Girl fl" I'ouse- WANTED, a Gonoral Servant for a small Ho^"Dr yad7o Ara Pa^^^ T^TARTED, an oxporioiiced Cook and T^ANTED, good Barmaid, 36sTal<io" » T Houjomaid, and to i-.Rs.ist in har 9(Vi -20a U- nd ß «C^' 2?3^ IIolI8? m^d- 'S3 Woman Cook.' ElsmoroT Gonorala apd Asblstams. - Mrs 'W"ANTfD^ Generals, Housemaids, ■nIZ -a Wi? itr,OBE% Assistants, Nurso Glrla V.Vnld- Shoeing BlackEinlth, Hou-elteepcr for Wairoa Ordinary Besmen-A. McLood, 7, or bt. Mary's Read, Pons-onb;. WANTED, Ladies requirin<r Gover .. i o?^3^ 19 anA Servants to call on Mrs S. H. \\7ANTED, Govonioesee and Servants q n xeA uH ing Kngagomonts to call on Mrs 8. H. Clark, 310, Queon-street, between Ajexanava-Btreet and Turkish Bathn. W "ANTED, by a respectable Married Man. Kmploymont in tho Corn Trade &q-c:s!w. VST?Bom'cr ai Good rgferencc3' WANTED, three or four Gentlemen Boarders in a private family. Terms moierato—ApplytoMrsOnyon (late of Thames), Franklin Road, Franklin House. WANTED, two respoctable Men as Boardors; terms, 18s per week (wash ing included).—Mrs Loonard, Uppar Vincent stivct. YVjTANTED to Rent, a Room in or about T » View Road, Mount Eden, or Afount RosWill.—Apply Y.K., Star Office. WANTED, onoßooom, partially fur nished :in healthy locality in tho snburba. -Apply to " A .^Ouehunga Post-DfHoe. WANTED, Furnisl^d^ouie-'Ponionby preferred. Write full particulars.— " J. Kj[i^.P-O.,^on3onby ;; TIT"ANTED, Single or Double-Seated "i Buggy, with or without Harness — A pply by letter, " 0.X.," Office this papor. XX7ANTED, the American Edition of It " Paine's Ago of Reason," containing tho Revolutionary Ballads. — Lennox's, 100, Qiu'en-Btreet. WA NTED, Buyers for Fresh and ClottidCrenmdaily.—Apply Auckland Dairy Company. W" ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Silk Manxes. 10 Uo lOCb. Just opened. Ho m&rfcable valao.—Alex. BrowßO,.Junott;n Queen and Gro; streota, lato W. and J. Beehan. Ttr ANTED, All to Visit Kew'a, Via » 7 torin-aJrect. Most ExcollentToa. at la lOd per lb. WANTED, you to inspect tho new and varlod St-ck i f Cbri^.tmas and New Yoara' Gifts, Cards, &c, from one Half penny enoh.-At U. bye's Houdokeopor's B ■£ tar. Victurla atreo >, 5 doors from Quoim-st, WANTED, Tenders for Painting two Bhops in Albert-street, next to Slossrs /hnrmsidea, Tenders to closo on Monday, 21st Decombor —Apply on tho job, 111t. McLeod. W" ANTED SEEN-Tennis Rackets. La'go assortment of new shapes.— Charles Kolcoy and Co.. 120, Qneon-street, WANTED SEEM — Christmas and Birthday CutSb. Kol3flr'e Now Cards should ba seen early.—Charles Kolsey and Co.. 120, Queeu-Btreet- WfANTED SEEN—ChriHtmas Cards- T T Kelnoy'a new Cnristmaa Curds aro, if possible, even more beautiful than those of last scar. Shown inseiiaratoroom. Should bo seen early.-C^avleß Kelacy awl Co.. 120, Queon-st. WANTED KNOWN—For Photographic Frames of nil sorts and sines vi lowest rato.3. visit J. Bruoinhill and Co.'b Photo Siores, 18. Sliortland-Htroat \ITANT.KD KNOWN—We havo eomo tt very llaiirtaoina Photo Screens and Albums, vafr sultabio for Christmas Presents —A. BrcumhnU and Co . 18. Bhortlitnd-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN, Carriago and Butrgy ropaira of all kinrla cheaply and promptly dono by JCdwln Ilarvio, Uppor Symonds-etroot W~ ANTED KNOWN —In Jewellery, Kelsey and Co. still keep only Roal 3old and Roal Sllvor: no Imitations.—Charles Kelsey and Co.. 120, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—Tho Cheapest Tailor in Town ia Allen, of Ponsonby. Give him a trial for your Holiday Suits, 50s to £6.— W. G. Allen. Jervols Road. WANTED KNOWN.—That tho Rus sian Tea Packing Company s Tens are tho purest and most economical Teas In tho market. Aek your grocer for them. WANTED KNU WN.-Cheap Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Drossea. Come and fen for yourstlvcs. - J H. Eancan, Vie; torit-street. off Hobaon street WANTED KNOWN-For Christmas and New Year Gifts, insocot A. B. iroomholt and Co.'s Photographio Frames, Screenß, and Albums, 18. Shortland-atreet. 'ANTED KNOWN, that Horaes and Bngglos aro for Hire, and that priooa are reduced ta lowest current rates.-Ed win Hatvia, Uppor Symonds-stroct. W~~ANTEIS~kNOWN, that T. Evans, Karangahape Road, is now Clearing his Winter Stock of Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes at a considerable reduction. 'ANTED KNOWN—Strawberries and Croam (fresh) twice daily at Ryder's refreshment Rooms, opiposito New RiHway Station. Lightrefreshmentsalwaysrciuly, Ludy attendant. ANTED, Butchers and Dairymen to know we are giving Id per lb. for green or saltod Pulled Calfskins. taflß. longshanks. and skull pieces cut off. -Young Broe., High- Btroet, , WANTED KNOWN.— Buy your Smoked Fish from the Rakino Island Fishing Boats, at wholesale pricos. noar tho Watermen-s Btepa, on THURSDAYS. FRI DAY 3. and SATURDAYS. ANTED KNOWN—In Jewellery, Kelaey and Co. still keep only real gold and real silver—no imitations on the promises, consequently everything guaranteed.—Cherleo geloey and Co ■ 120. Qneen-Btreet. ~X%J ANTED KNOWN—That if you TT require n really good Silver Watch, or any article of Silver cr Gold Jewellery (war ranted), either for personal wear or for a Christ mas Pf csont. the place to obtain it good and cheap is Goodson's London Arcade; W""ANtED~TSNO"WN— The Eclipse Sale is now on at Goodaon's London Arcade j call and inspeot; you will save from 25 to 50 per cent, by purchasing yonr Christmas Gifts there, and have tho largest stock in town to select from. ANTED Known—The opportunity of obtaining some of the greatest Bargains over offered tho public will soon be over, this being the last month of the Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcade. Call and inspect; you will bo well repaid, it being a rare opportunity for obtaining some cheap Cnristmaa Presents. j[NTED KNOWN.—The moon in " habited. It can't be believed. No more an tho 200 Canterbury Hams in cloth (Gil mour'sguaianteed). lOd lb; 250 other Hams in cloth, from6d; thoroughly sound and sweet— Co-operative Stores. Hobson and Cook-streets. All purchasers share i" the profits. WANTED KNOWN—In conaequonco of Leaso explriog, and Jiaving lofs paco for display in our new promises we have resolved to give up keeping Imitation Jowellery, and hence ths lsr<?o stock we hold will be Bold oil' during tho Kolip'fl Male at toy price, to fcfieet a clearance; the Abyasinian Art JewelleryU equal in appearanoo to Colonial gold,-Good sou's London Arcade. - VS7 ANTED KNOWN—That Toys, direct W from Germany, Dolls, direct from the eminent, and ah goods suited for CtalU Prepenta are obtainable at Goodson's London Arcade in greater variety than at, any other place in Auckland; the prices aro such as will suit everybody. Christmas and New Years Cards are wonderfully jheap. . ITfANTED KNOWN—For Christmas W Presents In Watches. Clocks, Sterling Gold and Silver Jewellery, you oannot do better article isT warranted, and exchanged if not approved. WANTED KNOWN—In addition to the ordinary stock of Toys, Dolls, &c, t the Birmingham Arcade, the proprietor has nst oocnod a splendid assortment of entirely low Goods. Some really novel and amusing ,nfl mnrvnliously cheap. Christmas and New YfarZrdsarecUpeAere than anyplace in Anokland. , . WANTED KNOWN — New Music ! JlusTcl M__to! I««9^?«C«{ the pubUc that tho New Ma. B}£ n haß aliast trrived, and consists of aome of the best known and most Popular Song", all»'bdeath. Fifo, Diamond Wfusio Books, (3d (w«U rrATn-'a 101 Kxercise^ I"! Hemva ceicoraieu B£3_Jtoffi^w_ieh I will grantee are the sameaa arc W.rl i;« y-«oii-stte*t slijOi S& XV 3a Bnd %&£s&£ landsome New Shop, Viotoria-street, near, Sampler's Boot Bhop.



W^ I™,1™, a Strong Boy, must bo able \\7" ANTED, a good General Servant - Jimis^^Cbl.'o^' G-_A^ Dl Drapor TTTANTED to Sell, one pair largo Magi( \\f ANTED, Apprentices to the Dross aiiJ n lnakln|ir- M'Wnei-y, and Saleß.-W. G Allen.jJraper, Jervoia Itoa I, Pomonby. \\T A. NTE D Known—The cheapost place «lmJ« ™ City or Suburbs to pur chase yoTip Christmas Preeents-and New Year's Oato ronrf B' r, ml"? ham Arcade, Quoen street stanknfi? P n8 2 f o!' whero an Ineolveni ths nr?rJ^ Dv?.Good^ ia bDit? offered at ono-ball fSSi WilL 0,P aid to ordinary Fancy Goods Shops. Call, andjnepeoj^youjvill bo well ropaid. WANTED KNOWN-That Mu~n7o~aid T J MiUisran rcweotrully request theli thim o"*^ , bxXe^ ilag Patrons to favour ™L*!*.'heir Ordors for Tailoring for tho fnfin 8»» j ys M DOl-D Possible. 08 a heavy Phl?« ? rdi" ra a woek or tw° previous to tnTdon?, ' year com Pellßd thorn reluctantly ™'>™ hoen ahlo to execute, and have prevented disappointment. \X7aNTED KNOWN.-Now that tho .'L G. roc j'rs have made up their blinds not ■2 nl c phn6tn™s boxes. Purchasers would do hn tofS ear m mlnd that wo ye a Christmas dox with overy deal, as tho following priooa wi 1 testify :-Currants and Raisins, ijd per lb,; Sul- | anrl?; Gd lb.; Muacatols. Is lb.; Lomon Peel, lid lb.; Almonds, Is lb.; Lollies. 6td lb.: ;'!"». 'B'h.; Preserved Ginger. 9d lb., and I.UOU lines in Grocories. equally as cheap, at Co operative) Storoe, Hobaon and Pock-streets. A!l Pnrobajera share in grouts. Dividends once a W ""ANTED KNOWN-What a Glorious Country to Live in-81bs Honey and a Z-lb Loaf ot Bread for la; New Potatoes. SUlbs .or Ibj Bisouita, several sorts, 3d lb; Primo Baoou, from 3d; 60 Flour. 4s Bd, guaranteed. Order? of 15s and over delivered (trco) to ail parts oT the Suburbs. Country ordors dollvared (free) on board. No Goods leave the Storo unless paid for by cash or cheque; no stamps.— Co-onoratlVO Storo, Hobson and Cook-Btroots.— Ail Purchasers elniro in profits and dividends once a month. ANTED KNOWN. — Furniturol Furniture-Selling Off! Tho follow ing aro inoluded In tho Grandest Selling Off I mvo had sines I have boon im ho Furnishing Trade:—Wood Chairs, 2a 9d ; Children's High Chairs, 3s 6d; Carpet-seated Folding Chairs, 4a 6d ; Children's Chairs, Is 9d: Drawers, 13a lid : Waehstanda, Is (H and 5a Gd : Toilot Tables, 4s 6d ; Kitchen Tables, 8s Bd ; Colonial COuches, Bi 6d ; Cot Blankets, 6a pair; All-wool 7a lid; Largo \Vhito Counterpanes, 3s Ud ; grand lino of do-. 5s Gd io 8a Gd : Bod Tick, Jd; ToweU 3d; Cretonne, Id; White Quilts, 4s 6d; Coloured 00.. 33 6d; Sheeting. Is: 'Pablo Linen, Is 4d; good Pillows, 8d; Single Mat rasses, 3a Gd j Single Palliasses, 7s 6d; Single Spring Mattrasaes. 15s lid; Doubla do., 255. i'c in time.-At Damplor'a Now Shop, Viotoria street, two doora from Dampier's Loot Shop. WANTED KNOWN.-Selling off tho following Bargains:-Fanny Baskets, d each ; very grand lino ot White-handled Hair Sruahes. Od ; lib tins of Baking Powder, 3d ; Coloured Ink, 6d per dozon botllos; grand lots of Brown Teapots. Gd eaoli; Pig Hinders, Sd nach; Dora' Velocipedes, 15a acd 17s 6d; Colonrou Pictures, 1 foot high. Id each; supoilor do.. Cd and Is ; Splash Mate, Gd ; Infants' Feed ing Bottles, tid ; Square Looking-glasses, 5d ; Fancy do, Is and Is Ud ; Breakfast Cups and Saucers. 4d; Parlour Mats, Is 4d and Is Gd ; )oor Mats. Is Bd ; hßndtsome Coal Scuttles. 6s Gd ; Koroseno Hand Lamps. 9d each ; Lumin ous Match Boxes, 4<i ; School Slates 5d ; Toma hawks, tid ; Ojster Knives, 4d ; ChUdron'a Iron Paf&«, Gd; Bull's-eye and other Linterns, 9d; Marking Ink, Id tho bottle ; Tin Plates. 2 for Id; Corkscrews, Id each ; Shoo Brushes, Is lid tho set; Cream Jn^s, 3d ench ; Pi-.diocks, 2d ; email Sorowdtivera, Id ; good size Cash-boxes, 'it 6d ; Bed Keys, Id.—At Dampier's New Shop, Vic toria-street. 2 doors from Dampier's Boot Bhop. ANTED KNOWN.-Boota I Boots I Boots! - Something Astounding !-Mou'a .ißhl. Wateriights, Sa lid; some largo sizes in Mou's Elastic Bides, 5a 6d : Men's Derby Shoos, 8* 6d; superior ditto, 10s 6d (own make); Ladies Kid Button Boots, High Lee, 7a 6d; Ladies' Prunel'a Buttoning Boots, 6s (5:1; splendid value in Prunella- Klastio Sides. 49 Od; High Heels superior ditto, no toccaps. or Gd ; superior ditto, 6s Gd and 7s G4 (PollockY). In Evening and Danolng Shots we boat New Scaland. The landsome Ono-bar Shoo, with bows and two buckles, for 3s lid; superior ditto, fia Gd, 6s or 7s 6d ; a splendid Ladles' Walking Shoo, kid, at 5a 6d, and 5s lid (Oxford). An acKnowledged i fact, thai we have tho greatest variety of In-! fanta' and Children's Boots and Shoos in Auck-' land. Infants' Strap Shoes, 1* 3d per pair; la Gd 2s, 2$ 63, 2s 9J, 3s, SaSd, and 3jCd, with open bars, eto, etc. A nice Button Shoe, kid bacK, patent vamp, 4 to 6, 3) Gd ; Children's High Leg Prunella, in: a grand lino in GlrU' His hLeg E. Side;, kid bank, patent vamp. 11 to 1. 4s lid; Ladies' Imitation Kid Slipporc. 2s; Whlto Can vus ditto, 2s; Caroot ditto, 2a lid; Imitation Kid Klaatio Sides. 3 6d; Real Kid ditto, 4s 9d tosj6d; BUDeriordi. 6s 6d to 12s6d(Pollock's); Kaal Glove-kid t.'erby A'alking Shoes, light, 10i 6.1; Otto Hertz's diito. lls Gd. Spaoa will not permit im giving more partlcnkra. Please examine tho Window whon passing aod judge for yo jrself, at Dampier's Boot Shop, Viotoria- Wonderful Bargains.—Go^d-Bizo Wax Dolls, with hair, 2d: Dressed Wax Dolle, with hair, 4d; Largo Wood Dolls, 4d; China Dolls and Indettruotiblo Dolls, 6d; Large China Dollß, 9d ; Largo Wax Dolls, with hair, Is; very lareo ana highost price Wax Dolls, 2s; largo Boxoa of Paints, Jd ; good-size Hamming Tors. 2d ; 72 dozen Steam Engines, 2d each ; 13 dozen Horeeu and Carriages, 4il ; 36 drzon Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kltohen Bete, 6d ; Blook Puzzles (make 6 pictures), M per box; handeomo Indiarubbor Balls, fid; vory largo handsome China Mugs, 6d ; large Boxes of SkitUos, Is ; FHnov Boxes, ►d oioh; Work Boxes. 2a; Writ Ing Desks. 9d; White Necklets, 2d; Largo '2 llorßO i ramcarß. la ; »n lmnoasolot of China Ooga, 2d;21 doz. Chlra Va^ea. 2d; Bracl- lita, 2d oa<.h; Genfc,' Gilt Stud Suite?, 3d tho BUtto; Handsomo Plated Tea Sorvices (5 piecoc-), 30 j; also, bargains in Books, suitable fer Chr.Btinan prouents. and tho following : framed Picturo. Is. 31; l^argo do., U 6d ; Hat Uuoks. 2d ; Handsome Brackots, 91 each; Wire Fpongo BaakotH. G1; Handsome. !?r«ad Buslieta, Si, <d, and Bd ; 15 dozon Oood Uai'ful Hammers, 2d cnoh; Yankoo Kgcr Beaters, 6d each; nico liae of Feeding Bottles, Gil; Grand huttor Ivnlves, la 3d ; Useful Steels, lid ench; 21 dozon HandfOGie Photo Frames, 2d, or i for 61; Thonno meters, Is enob ;&c, &c—At Dampier'a Now anop, Tiotoria street (near to Dampier's BotrtShopK WANTED SEEN by new arrivals, visi tors from the country, and othors about to furnish, tho splendid stock of Toiletware at WILBON'B. 26 7, QIIBKN-8 TXE ET. y\T ANTED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, I VICTORIA-ST KAST, Haß just opened NEW TWEKDB from the fol lowing Slarkets:— West of Knsrland, Scotch, Mosgiel, Oamara, French, end German; the choicest things in Fanoy Tweeda and Coatlnga that over came to Auckland. Ovor 200 patterns to ohooso from, at prices ranging as follows:— A Good Suit for 50a Od, usual £3 IDs fid 60s od, „ «1 Os 6d , 65s Od, „ £4 10s Gd TBOUBEKS „ 12s 6d, „ tn 18a 6d „ 15s Od, „ £1 Is Od „ 21s Od, „ £1 6s Od „ 22s 6d, „ £1 74 6d The question ia repeatedly asked, " How can yon Doll real Tweeds at suoh pricesl" My answer is that I purohase direct from manufac turers, pay a Btnall runt, and do my own cutting. In this way I eavo fully 25 per cent, tho toll benefit of which I give to my customers. N.B. — My system of Cutting is in itaolf a novolty, allowing mo to remedy those d«feots caused by the shoulders being somewhat round, whilo to Kcntlomon possessing a moderately good, figure I oan guarantee apertoot fit; making thorn tin admiration of their friends and tho envy cf thol rivals. J. H. ~b~A~LTON, City Tailoring Establishment. Ylctoriast East, WANTED, Purchasers of Dinner, Breakfast, and Tea Servioes to sco the newest end most elegant patterns at WILSON'S. 26 7. QPEKN-STBEET. 'ANTED, all who aro in search of Christmas, New Yoar. and Wedding Presents, to inspect the Now Goods imported this ecaßOn direct from the manufacturers, by BOYLA.N & TANFIELD, 17i. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN,—That tho Cheap est Houao for China, Glass, and Earthen- War°iS WILSON'S, 26 7, QUEEN-BTBEET. WANTED KNOWN- That GEORGE GREGOKY. Photographer, Of Uiiloka BuUdingß, near Three Lampe, Poosonby Road, Is now producing First-class Photographs at the foUowing reasonable rates: For Carte do VWte, 10s 6d per dots.; for Cabinet!, £1 Is per doz. Children same prfoe. Tram-cars pass the shop WANTED, thoße looking for Christmaß, Wcddinß. and Birthday Presents to inspect the IJew Vases, Ornaments, and other suitable articles, jußt arrived, at WILSON'S, 267, QUEBN-BTREET. XT7" ANTED KNOWN. ARRIVED-Tho NEW BTOOK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Ynutha' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Ties, Umbrellas, Hats (In Straw and Felt), &0., and every description of Hoßiory and Underwear. SpecialUnefnßoys'Chgjijfi^ag* > Knrangahape Road._ T¥T ANTED KNOWN \. WOOLLAMS & CO.'S 13s 0d Trousew are the Cheapest and Best. A WOOLLAMS & CO.'S 63s Colonial Tweed Suits made to Measure In 6 hours. A WOOLLAMS & CO. ore now Offering Greater Inducements than ever to Cash Customers. A WOOLLAMS * CO. stand Unrivalled for the Production of Clothing of High Claea Style and Finish. A WOOLLAMS & CO. are now making a. uw w Biacfe Coftt and Ve3j . and Fanoy Tweed Trousers for 70s, A. WOOLLAMS & CO aß have o the t Largest English and Colonial Twoeds and Worsteds of any other House In tho tiede. A. WOOLLAMS * CO.^Comfort inWe^r, Finish, are out Cele brated Guinea Trousers. * WOOLLAMS& CO. eiveno Credit and no XMsooonr, but rely on lilß Ktylo »nd Qualit; of thsir GacmcDis to Eive thoir Cubtomers Batlfltootion. BYDBNHAMHOUBB, Foot ot OMi-firarai



\A[ ANT ED, a smart Runner, to attend 1 V 'hes:oamerd.-Apply to Masou'd Wei lesley Houbo, Wellealey-3trcot. ANTED, Girl about 12 or H yoars of ago for light houecwork, — Apply Leslie's Store. Pqrnclt WANTED, a tidy (iirl to do ligFt housework and attend to children.— Apply Mra Hamer. Brown-Btraet. Ponßonby. "ANTED KNOWN-Miss Tutin, of Mongawai Parsonage Boardißg Schoo?, oaiJ. baseeii at Cambridge House, Vincent-st., until Monday week. TINTED KNOWN-I am happy to T T testify to tho wonderful oflect of Mr wooding'B applicstions for Rheumatism. My back was so bad I could not walk, and was taken to his rooms in a cib. But by one appli cation, and in less than two hours thn pain was Konp. I nm only too glad to make this known for tho benefit of othora. aa I had tried every thing olsc without relief.-I am. yours, &c, IJavld Hughes. Master and Owner Barque Ar.nestloo, Auckland.—Mr Wooding has quite cured me of rhounriatlfminmy leg and (inkle, and contraction of thn muscles of the foot, caused bra broken leg. I Buffered great pain for threo years, but In five applications I am free froni pain, and can walk qnite woll.—Alfred William?, Wollington-atreet, Aucklaud.—High street, Conenltatioa free. V& ANTED, BUBHMEN AND OTHERS To know, SUITS TO ORDER, 10 HOURS' NOTICE. Note address, J. H. DALTON, CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. j^g /CONSIGNEE WANfED \ 1236/ Ex Jessie Readman, \/ from London. A. HEATHER, Agents. HOLIDAY COSTUMES, Polonaises, Millinery. Capos, Paraßols. Dust Coats, &o.; half English cost.- Gordon's, 247, Qnoon-at. TW"BW~I6OAL INDUSTRY:.--Wanted, _L~ Evorjbody to Know that thny can now obtain Woollon Flock for Bode, Mattrapaes, Pillows, ant also. Long Cotton Flocks, mndc in Cußtomsfltreet West,and Buppllcd by all Up holatereis. PET CORNS, Paiuful Corns, Hard Corns, Old Corns, Now Corns, and Bnnlonß all disappear after using a Bottlo op two of Mar shall a Cura Clava. Is 6d. at all Chomlatß'. PAINTERS — VVantodi Good Bruth Ilanflp.—Muslc'er end Swan Job, next Prince of Waist Hotel, Hobaon-street, before S p.m. QUGABS from 2^d per lb. at Rew's, JO Victoria-street, OTRONG Boy wanted for station, Kai- O para, — Apply before 5 p.m. Saturday, to James Stirnbury, eocond houso left Curran-st., Jervcis Rou'J, Ponsonby. QMfTH, Jones; and Robinson aro re -0 <iuest"d to call on Browne, junction Queen and Grey-streets, and bring thoir youngsters with them tor Christmas Suits, ia 6d to 3Cs. TO Paperhangers & Paintors— Wanted, a good hand for Napier. — Apply to W. PhUllppa and Son. Queen street. _ 6D BUYS a Toilet Cover (large and good) at Browne's: Iv to Ys lid buys the lalanoe of Bechan's Stock of Umbrollas.— Browne's, junction Queen and Grey-streets. To Let. TO LET, two now Shops and Dwelling houses. It; Union-street.—Apply to Ed wan] lortloy. Architect. MHO LET, Furnished Room, in privato fi family ;no children; terms very moderate C.A., Bt«b Office. .___ TO LET, Shop and 4 rooms ; rent, 17b ; opponio ScmtV, Draper, Viotoria-street.— M. Carr, Bootmaker, Vlctcria-alrcot Weat. TO LET, a 5-roomed Houso, city water, liedford-Btrcet, Parnell Rleo. Kent 12-i ed^ApjlyJo Hcnry_Ci_vU, Portland-at., ParnolU f|TO LET; 4-Uoomed Houeos, Brown- JL atroot. Ponßonby, 2 In Alexandraatrcet; rent low.- J Wil iams, Tailor, Ylotoria Btreet T~ 6~LET, pretty Villa of 5 rooms, with oity water and gtrrfen.—Apply McKenzie's Store, ffingland-atroot, off Franklin Road. nrTbTElVAlbert Park, Uouee of 8 rooms, _L bathi oom, pnntry, and every convenience. —Apply to H. W. Heath, Shortland-Btroet. TO LET, 2 Front Rooms, furnished or unfurniahed. Married couple preferred. -Mra Hansen, Morrow Road. Newmarket. TO I/RT, in West-street, Newton, near Karnnftuhapo Host), nnw 6-roomcd Houso; olty wat-ir ami gas; thoroughly drained.—Apply VVaddell's Newton Bakery. TO LET, 7roomcd Houbo in Upper Quoon-n treet, nrsr District Kchool; nai' and water laid on.—Apply ta Wu. Jamieeon' Undertaker Wellwaley-street Khbu TO LET, 'Joorgo-street, Ponsonby, near Suffolk Hotel, a 4-roomed IIoubo; water laid on ; verandah bao« and front; 8a pur week. —apply W Bacon, Weßt-Btfeot, Newton. TJIO LET, Four new 5-roomod Houses, X and Ouo new Cornor Shop of 5 rooms; low rnnt; Pitt-street —Apply T. Harpar, Canada strnnt. rpO LET, 4-roomed Cottagn; city water, JL healthy locality; 2 minutes' walk from tramway ; rent, 89Gd.-Apply to 41, Wakefleld- BH-Oft TO LET, threo largo and commodious Stores, with well-Hunted basement, lately oroctod in Commcrco-Btreot.—Apply BrowH. Barrott and Co.. Elllottatroct, Auckland. TO LET, a dotachod 4 roomed Cottage, in Spring-street, Cjllego Hill. Water laid on. Rent, 10s. — Apply Mrs Campboll's atoro, Kngland-a treet. TO LET, a convenient Cottago of four rooms and scullery in Victori-street— Apply to A. Robinson, Fishmonger, Victoria- Btreet West TO LKT, a Comor Shop and 5 Koorac, replete with every convenience; splendid position for Green Grocer or Fanoy Shop. Ront, 1& Bd._ Corner Jnrvols Road and Curran-street. TO LET," 2"new 6-roomed Houeos in Fiobson-strect; also, 3-roomed Cottage ia Viotoria-strcot. — Apply to Mr Foloy, Grocer, liobeon-atreet TT\O LET, tho Shops in Hobson-Btreet, and X Dwelling Houbos, Cook-etreet (Fa'lon's Buildings), roplote with evory modorn con ventenco.—Apply Thomas H. White, Arohitect, A.M.P. Offloes, Queen-stroet. TO LET, Now Villa Residence ou North Head, Devosport; bathroom and every convenience—For termß. apply Jas. Slator, Architect, Canada Buildings, or Mr J. R. G«s coyno, Vanxhall Road. Devonport. TO LET, a beautifully Finished Six roomed Houbo in Ponsonby; bath, gas, and water laid on, and every convenience; very low rent to a permanent tenant.—Apply Stab Office. ___^^__ TO LET, threo Booms, with private en tranoe, rest ss, or four Rooms if doßired ; a'so, one Room, with fireplace and private en trance.—Apply G. A. Birtles, Newton-dtreot, Newton Road. TO BE LET, the Choral Hall, except on Tuesday and Friday Kvunings. This Is the most capacious and suitable building in tho city for Concert^, Public Meetings, Evoning Parties, and Snnday Services.—F. G. Kwlngton. Estate Agon', Coombea's Aroado. TO LET, on the Great North Road, a new 7-roomed House, with gas. bath, city water and copper. Rent, 18s per weok. Also, 1 and fi-roomed Cottages, with scullery and every convenience. Rent, 11s and 12s 6d per week.— Apply Mr Rußgoll, Grocer, Great North Road. TO LET, Shop and 6-roomed Houso, gas and water laid on, Wellosley-street East; Shop and S roomed House, gas and city water laid on. Hobsson-street; House containing eight rooms, City Road.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N^Z. Insurance Buildings. 0 LET, large House of 17 rooms, most suitable for a boardlne-honse: Urge dining room, bath room, gas and water laid on; situation, corner of Hobaon-street and Cook-at. —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and Estate Agents, Hcherff b Bnlldlnga, Fort street. TO LET OR FOR SALE, Oliphant street, Ponsonby. with a Purchasing Clause (1 or 5 years). Comfortable and Well flnished Villa of 6 rootrs. bath-room, waßh house (copper); water laid in, gas by tho door, in fact, all conveniences; large allotment, fully Btooked with trees and vegetables, conorete paths; pood view: rent, only £38 per annum, froo of all ttcxes.—P. F. Evans, Land Agent. nn O BE LET. A Broomed House in Buriolchstreet; 15s. A Gontleman'a Hodidonoe, Mount Eden. A new 8-rooraed House, New North Road; 14s, A 7-roomed Houoo. Mount Rosklll Road; 13s. A House and Acre of Land, Mount Rcsltill A Cottage, Viow Road. Mount Eden; 9s. A 5-roonied Honso. oorner of Cook-Btreet; 15s. AShopandDftolling-houso in Hobson-streot; 13s. A new Cottage, Victoria Avenue: 12s Bd. A 4-roomed|lHou6O, ISast-Btreet. Newton; I2s. A very comfortable Hou ,c, Grey-street; 17b 6d. A House in Karakastreet: 10s. A good Honso in Graf ton Road: 255. A 12-roomed lUouse, Mount Eden Road; gas and water :355. A large Warehouse, Custom House-street. A Shop and Dwelling. Wyndhara-street; 253. F. G. SWINGTON"."EBTATE AGENT. mo let. REMUBRA.—Westbourne Road, near the resi dence of S. Morrin. Esq., Commodious Gentle man's Residence of 10 rooms, including bath room, House fitted up with every conveni ence, gas and water laid on, magnificent viow, coach-house, &o. TENNYSON-STREET, Surrey Hills.-Newly finished 5 roomed House. Rent, 9i par week. WILLIAMSON'S AVENUE, Surrey Hills, CommndiousFamlly Reaidenco. Houserepleto with every convenlenoe, and containing seven , rooms and bath-room; v/ashhouse fitted with boiler ; asbestous flros In drawing and dining rooms ; rent low to a good tenant; immediate WALU&CE-STREET.—NewIy erected Gentle man's Residence of 10 rooms, situated corner Wallace and Aigyle-streets. House replete with every convenience, including bath-room ; gas and watur laid on; close to tram and Pon senby Wharf. Rent to a psrmanent tenant moderate. I' For Particulars of above Properties, apply— MALCOLMSON & CO., Land Agents, High-etreet.



PICTON STREET. — Beautiful Ne« House to Let, 9 rooms, bath, gas, and cltj water, splendid view, 25s ; also, others, from ldt 6d upwards.—C. Williannon, Land Agent, High Btreot. QT, GEORGE'S HALL, NEWTON TO LET, the above Hah, which 13 speciallj adapted for Socials, Concerts, Evening Fartic;i, &c. For particular?, apply to L. W. LKE, Victoria Chambers, Karaugahap9 ltoad. O PAWNBROKERS AND OTHERS. —To Let, with immediate possession, that Shop and Residence in Upper Queen street, now iv the occupation of Mr Aahtr, and for many years used as a pawnbroklng establishment; plate-glass windowß, gas and water Uld on, and every convenience.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Mstato Agent. ERY CONVENIENT 5 and 6-Roomed House to Let, in Graf ton, — Apply Clapton Cottage, Seafleld View Road. For Sate. ■ IpOR SALE, a Singlo Seated Buggy in JD good oonditlon.—Apply Gee and Potter, Coaohbuilders. FOR SALE, Black Spaniels ; some good Puppies, prize bred.—E. White, Cabinet makor, Poc aonby Road. FOR SALE, the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, at every rcspect ablo grocery shop and store in the colony. OR SALE, 400 and 200-Gallon Iron Tanks ; quite now.—Apply John Buchanan, Customs-street. FOR SALE, ohoap, a Boat 24ft long by lift beam, in good condition ; mast, sailß. Oai B, &O.—Apply fcTAK OfflCß. TJ^OR SALE, Piano (Cottage), rich tone, JO equal to new i cosh. £19; owner eoing awny.—Dickenson, Uppor Nelson-street (Bores ford-atrect end). 'EiOR SAI.E, Allotments from a quarter .IP of an acre upwords; good 1-roomed Cot tagcsandgurdcnß; also. Country Lands cheap. - A. Bentho.nL), Avondale. FOR SALE, Engino and Boiler, BuitabTe /or Latho. Circular, and Band Saw) all in Rood working order.—Apply " Engine," STAB Office^ FOR SALE, Fancy Business, Karanga hapo Road, Incluninu Circulating Library; £50: f urnlturo It reanlred.— Rent and terms on application to J. R. Uindoraon, Auctioneer, FOR^ SALE, fine upstanding Saddle Horse; goos in singlo or donblo harness; also. double-Seated Buggy and Harnets,—Apply Mr John Qnlnn. Albort Bt'cct. F OR SALE, 10 Years' Lease, Furniture and Goodwill of Restaurant, Qaeen-st.; bast stand in town. Cheap. —H. Partington, Btlohbury'£ Buildings F6R~SALETAilotment and a small Cot tags for £100; £60 cash, balance at 8 per cent for 3 years.—Apply D. N. Gamier, Kara ngahapo Read, from 7 to 9 a.m.. and 7 to 9 p.m. FOR SALE, Allotments at Sunnyslde, North Shore, close to new dook; 1,260 f set frontage tn three streets. Prico low: terms easy.-A. Woodroffe, Graftwi Road. FOR SALE, or To Let^Mozley Avenue, North Shore, how broomed House, out buildings : allotment 150 x 140. — H, Partington, Ktlohbury's Buildings. OR SALE, Birkenbead, 7-acre Home stead. Two acres In orchard and straw lerrlee; 4-roomed House; cheap. — 11. Parting ton, StichburyVj Buildings. FOR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel DoprcMte, one Second-hand Brougham, nearly new: one second-hand Dogcart Buggy ; also, light Express Curt.—W. and E. Boston, Coaohbnildora, Wakeflold-strcet FOR SALE, Newton, 4roomed Verandah Cottajte and Boullery, nearly new. well built, and thoroushly dry. with irrouDd. and good woll.—lnquire Mr Waddel, Baker, Went street. Newton. F~~ OR 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 J, K. aarthO£Bowcrn,jlotel Brokor,JWe!ljjigton. FOR SALE,~Stoamer Isabel, nearly newj; length, Ml ; beam. 10ft Din ; deoth of hold, sft. Steams fast on light consumption of coal; very useful for towing and other purposes. To bn sold cheap.—Apply to A. Ilnchanan, Bt. Mupgo Chambers. Queen-street. j?IOR SALE, Corned Beef, guaranteed I" prime quality nnd sound, iv omall or large quantities, to suit purchasers. Fresh Boiling Beef, lid per lb; Steam-iiiade Saueagos, 3d; German Snusasro, wholesale, 6d in Christmas week; Prize Ox Beef, Mutton. Lamb, Veal, GeeßO. Duck?. Fowhi, Hams, Corned Round Beef. Corned Logs Pork, Ox Tongues. Piikled Pork, Boioked Beef. Ox Tongues, and LegsMut ton.-G. Hulme, Butcher. Queen-street. tT^OK SALE, Frasi ■ class Boabdino . HoCbK, in the best part of Hobßon-Etroet, containing 16 rooms; well furnißbcd and onrpotod throughout; ovory convenience; gas and water laid on; plunge and shower baths; good connection of permanent boarders. Pro prietor leaving on account of 111 health; prioo. only £200.—For particulars apply Malcolmson Bud Co., Hlgh-3treet. ' I"jiOß STLB, Kandolph-street (Newton), . near Qlostor-stroet, 6-roomed Houbo and waehhouso. good garden, gas and water; price, £350, easy :orms. An Allotment at Cheltenham tvach, 50 x 150, 35b per foot About 2 Aores at Komnera. for £350. Grey-Btreet, Parnell. 2 Houses. 8 and 7 rooms. I«*e allotments, from £35ii oaoh. Several Allotments in Wood-street, V m'Onby;Drioelow, MoneyloLnnd. Wanted, CottatJOS to L«t—Fowl T and Wilkinson, Kx cliiinK'i- Chambers, Kurharastri-otEaßt. iJIOR BALE, near Lake Tnkapuna, ' Beautiful Seaside Proparty with frontafje M Bay. only one mile from tho Lake: good lind, niagniflcont views, frosh-water tti«ama; fire wcod and fencing in plenty; bathing, boatinE. fishing, and ehootlnsr faclllries; beautiful rtellp of nativo tviet and terns; grand Investment for vrorklns: settler or capitalist; onlj forty minutes' drive from Birkenhoad or Devouport. Whun the Laks Tramoar* run, this proporty must bn quadrupled in valve.—Central Laud Axency, coiner Qneenatreot and Vulcan Lano, Goo, Krasor, Manager. F" "6r~sale, by private tender, the Knlire Stock and Basinees Proraiaes of the Bay of Islandß Waggon and 1 urriago Manufacturing Company (Limited), s'tuatcd at Okaihau, Bay of Islands, in the oenire of a well wooded Timber Dlatrict. The Mill contains a Sawing Plant, which, with the othermaohinery, 1b drivon by a 16-horso power water-wheel. Thcra aro also workmen's cottagos and 10 acres of land. Further particulars may bo obtained from Hugh Tronohard, Ohoeawai, Bay of Islands, by whom also tenders will bo received until 31st January, 188 C. Lowest or any tender not necoßßarily accepted. BIRKENHEAD, 1J miles from the Wharf, 31 Acres of rich Land, with timber pud atroHins; also, 6 Acres near tbe Sugar Works; to bo Bold a bargain.—Apply to W. F. Hammond and Son. G^ EWING TO X, • LAND AND E3TATK AGENT, Queon street, Auckland. Established 19 Years. catalogues of propbrtikß sent on •iI'PLICATION. Cheap Houeop, Shops, Cottages, Allotments, and Farms, Warehouses and Dwelling Houbos to Let. ChnrmltiK House, Ewington Av<"nno> £!l&0. Snug Hou9<>, L'mlngten I'.oid, £3(15. Grand Residence, Vale Road, Mount Eden, mo, Bargains at Rocky Nook. "*T E W FRUITS. 200 CABHB NEW CURRANTS, EX COPIIO 110 BOXBS ELEME, &C, RAISmS, EX RUAPKHU FOR KAI.K BY AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AN© MERCAKTILE CO. (Limited). TO BE SOLD, cheap, a 53in. D.H.F. Fremior. Blorclo, niokel-plated; all latest improvementii.—Scrvlceand Fltten. Grey-slreet. 0 BUTOHEUS AND OTHKRS.—For Sale, a good Horse, Cart, and Harness, curt nearly new, movable top, and horse per fectly staunch, and good trotter; any reasonable trial; saddle and harness.—Apply Star Ofilco. rnOBACCONIBT'S~BUSINESS JL FOR SALE, In best part of (Jaeon street. 111-health cole causo of leaving. Rent, £A per week. Imme diate possession. Stock and Fixtures at valua tion (about £300).— Apply to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Palmerston Bnlldlngg, Caatomß-st. THE Theatre on the Hill.—Read article In " The Rationalist" this week. npHE GRANGE (OTAHUHU). This Splendid Property Is now placed in the market, in consequence of tho owner wishing to return to England, and consists of commodious Brick Residence of 10 rooms, exolUßivo of bath room and sundry offloeß, largo Btab'o and ont buildinga, euch as is usually attached to a gsntleman'a well - appointed residence. The grounds, about ten acres, in orchard, gardeu, paddock, &c ; first class land. Tina desirable estate being so well-known, any comments are nffodleso. Cards to vic^r and all information at office of D. F. Evans, Land and Estate Agent. 1605 Meetings, T^ORTHERN OMNIBUS CO. (Ltd,) The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the above Company will be held in the Mount Albert Public Hall on FRIDAY, the 18th lnst., at 8 o'clook p.m. JOHN BOLLARD. Chairman of Directors. December 10,1885. Gazette In Bankruptcy. TN BANKRUP TO 5. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and amendments thereof, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of Amelia. Hannah Howabd. Notice ia hereby given that I. Amelia Hannah Howard, of Manukau Road, Parnell, in tho Provincial District of Aueklond.in the Colony •of New Zealand. Boarding-house Keeper, have this day filed in tho said Court at Auck lan'l a Petition to be adjudged Bankrupt. Dated thid 18th day of December, ISBS. AMELIA HANNAH HOWARD. William WASTENEYB.High-street and Vnlcan Lone, Auckland, Solicitor for the said Amelia TTannnh HOWATQt



Lost and Found. tf«l fj R i W A B. D. THE PERSON who found a Pocket Book and Roll of Notee, between Telegraph Office and Albert Park, on December 2, is earnestly requested to return the pocket book, as It contains documents of importance which cannot be replaced. Return to this office. If the money is returned a reward will be paid in proportion to amount recovered, and no prose cution will be made. Tho above reward will be paid on return of the Pocket Book. LOST— You will have lost a chance rarely to be met with if you do not inspect Ales. Browne's Stock of New Dresseß (late w. and J. Beehan). junction Qnoen and Qroy-streets. T OST, at the Grammar School Dance JLJ last night, a Large Black . atm Fan worked with gold butterflies —Onreturnlng It to the Grammar School, the finder will reoeive the one left LOST, a Puree, near the Choral Hall, containing money.—A reward on return ing aame to STAB Office. LOST, last night, a Lady's Brooch with out a pin, between the Masonio Hall, Princes - struct, and Dr. Lowia'a, Symondß- Btreet,—Whoever will return the same to Mr Young, the Grocer, Shortland-etreet, will be re wa'dod. FOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by buying the Russian Tea Packing Com pany'B Pure Teas. A»k your grocer for them. FO UND. -In Victoria-street, above Royal Mail H"te), a Benefactor—Tom Keesing. Jewellery I Clooks I and Watches I On Deferred Payment. FOUND, tour casoa Hoyle's Prints, 13 casea Hosiery. 2 cases Table Damasks, C cases Sheetings and Cretonnes.—Full nartiou lars at Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-streets. Personal ALL Accounts owing to A. Taylor, Grocer. Karangahapo itoud, if not paid by January 2.1881, will be sued for without further notice.—A. Taylor. ]SSiNG"FRIENDS are requested to oallonAlcx. Browne. Th«y will hear eomethinK th« -y little dreamt of. The way ho Is quitting w. and J. Beehan's Stock of L'rapery, So., is simply astonishinjr.__^ MATRIMONa'L"— Middle-aged Gentle man, of considerable moans and do tncstio ho bits, temporarily residing in Auckland, soeka a Lady, age between SO and 10, of fair education and.'appearance, as a wife—Addrose, A.8., care of Haunaford'H Agency. PERSONAL. -^Ladies', Buy your Christ mas Fruit at Rew's. PERSONAL.— Look out for thlTßakino Smoked Fish tomorrow (notice the Sign Board), «.:> the Monopolists are carting down flab from the shop and selling them as Hanraki Gulf Fish; ; PERSONAL.— The friends and patrons of J W. Shackeltord, Hatter and Gent'e men's Mercer, wi 1 find the same remarkablo valnolnHats. shirts, Hearts. 8 Ik Handkerchief 8, Hosiery. Collars, etc . at 210, Quoen Btreet (late Coupland's Store), sad 80. Victoria-Btreet. PERSONAL.— Madame Mitchell, Fronch Dn-somaker, desires to inform her customers that Bho his been appointed by Mr W. P. Ogilvle, Victoria street West, to the management of his workroom, whore they will receive same betief fiction in fit and stylo as here tofore, at reasonable charges. ERBONAL.—Who's'^our Hatter? J, W. Shaekelford. "The People's Hattor," in order to bring the Hats, etc., unequalled for Value, into greater promlnoncn. has opened at 210. Queon-Btreet (late Conpland's Store), and is still at 80, Victoria-street. Volunteer Notices. J\ ISTR IC T ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, 17th December, 18S5. Intimation has beon received from Welling ton that, the time for Class Firing of Corps in Auckland, city and suburbs, may be extended to tho 28th Fobruary, ISSfI. By order. T. VIRKT SHBPHERi', District Adjutant. X UCKLAND KOYAL LANCERS. Tho Troop will Para'lo for exercise THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at tho Riding School, New Nortb Koad. D. KEMPT. Acting Captain^ f- —, Tl 688 ON CO RP S, I! A R.V.-The Company will mustor at Drill-shed for Judging Distanoe Parade in Full Dress, on SATURDAY, at 3.30 p.m. Inspection Parade at 7.30 p m. on MONDAY. Important meet ing after parade. By order. WM. JKNNINGS, Secretary. tS= Z. REGIMENT ARTILLERY". "A" BATTERY. Judging Diatanco Praotlce will take place TO-MORROW •Afternoon. The Battery will parade at 3.30, in tho DriU-Bhed. Undr-ss uniform and forage cape. Every member must ati? y Qo-rder Ufy ' W^MILLAR. Hon. Sec. T>ONSONBY RIFLES. Members will asaemble at corner Ponsonby and Richmond Roads TO-MORROW (Saturday) at 4,30 p.m., for judging; distance pracuoe; side arms only. p B McDONALD , Cnpt . QUEEN'S OWN RIffLES. Tho Company will parade at tho Drill Bhod TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING, at 7 p.m. Attendance oompulßory. Every Sergeant and Corporal muitpresont himself at this par? ado for examination by th» District Adjutant. Memo.—Forago Caps to be worn. This Parado will count as a Government Inspection Parade J. HOWARD KEEP, Captain. XT ICTO RI A STFL ES. Members of all ranks are hereby warned to Asaomblo at the Drill-shed. TO-MORROW {Saturday), December 19. athalf-past three p.m., in full dress, with arms and accoutrements, in accordance with District Orders, for judging distance prnotioo. Any member absant from this parado will bo liable for the amount of his capitation, in addi tion to the fine of five shillings for his absence from parade, whloh penalties shall be enforced. OWEN M»HON, Major N.Z.V., Captain Commanding Corps. nITYGU A X D S. Members aro warned to Muster, in accordance with District Orders, at the Drill shod TO-MOR ROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at i o'oloclc.for Judgins Distance Drill. Membora aro reminded that this ia the last Parade of the year lor Capitation, and that any member absenting himself, and thereby not earning the same, will be liable for that amount, in addition to the fines for non-attendance. ALFRED B. ISAACS. Major. Tenders. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. Tenders required for supplying a Band for the Summer Meeting. Tenders to close on MON DAY.aUo'olooSp.m. wM . pKRciV AL. Secretary. mo CONTRA CJT OR S. Tenders will be received until noon on MON DAY, 28th lnst., for the Formation of Roads at Romnera. Plans, &c., to be seen at tho office of he undersigned. malcolmson&co Hight-street. m~O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 23rd inßtant for the erecMon of two small Stablca and Stone-walling and Filling-in at Mount Eden. R. KKALS & SON, Arohitecte. ST. GEORGE'S ROWING CLUB.— Tenders: Tenders will be received by tha undersighsd up to MONDAY, Docember 23, 1835, for a first-class Racino Whaleboat, built according to Auckland Regatta Club Rule No. 82. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ALBERT ROBINS, Hon. Sec (oare of X Porter and Co.). December 18,1885. mENDBRS for the following will be re- A. celved at the Boroueh Council Office, Parnell, np to 6 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 29th inst, viz. :— For a Length of Concrete Channelling and Stone Kerbing. For a Supply of Dog Collars for the ensuing year. Particulars to be obtained at the Borongh Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. REYNOLDS. Town Clerk. December 18.18°5. nnENDERS wanted for Painting and I Plumbing till noon on Wednesday, the 23rd Inst.—Apply on job, Pollon-street, Surrey Hiilß. A. Kenny, Builder. Continued on lirat Vu.xa. Public Notices. MOANATAIARI EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). _—— Notice is hereby given th»,t the following Shares, forfeited for non payment of Call, due September 24, 1885, will do Sold by public anotlon. by Mr R. C. Greenwood, at his Auction Mart, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, on MONDAY, December 28,1885, at noon, mnless the Call and expenses are paid to the Manager on or before tho day of sale:— Name. No. Shares, Ainbury, S. J. ~ .. .. .. 75 Brodie, Alexander 930 Bennett. Jos 2375 Burns, Jno. 600 CarrickAitken 750 Crick.W.H. 100 Dalzell, W. J. 2150 Glblln, N.T. .. ; 600 Harrison 60 Neary.W.F 100 Punch, J 200 Smith,H.N .. .. 100 Sniith.N.J. .. 25 Schedler.M 50 Taylor.H. .. 100 Travers,W.T. SCO Travers, H 200 Thornburn, A, S 300 By order. B. MKNZIEB. Manager. MIXED SPICE.-Read article in "The Rationalist" this week. miTIRANGI, close to the School.—Foi JL Bale, 26 Acres, 7-roomed House, orchard. with bearing treei, dairy sheds, horses, cattle. sprinsf cart, harness, boat, &a—Apply to A. H



} \ RRY OF ARROWTOWN. — Read! J\. •• The Rationalist" this week. AT OUR CHRISTMAS SALE wo will sail Men's Tweed Suits for SH>, woith 35b Conflnonco Monday next, jit 9 o'clock a m.— liannken Proa.. 300 and 302, Queen-street. A RESPECTABLE steady Woman would -Ci. give her services to mind children or wait on lady for free passago to Sydney.—Address to Mra Cucksey, Home-street, back of Public School. Groat North Road, Newton. AMAN~with la 6d can buy a rattling Rood Double-back Shirt, a Boy's Suit for 3s Od, and a Suit for hlmsolt for 15a lid, at Alor. Browno'n (lato W, and J. Beehan). junc tion Queen and Qroy-Btreata. A LADY living a large and well furnished Eoqbo on the North Shore, omy a few minutes wall from wharf, would lot part of it fnrnlßhed, or taks rt few boardew J references Riven and required. — Adaress. Roaeneath, North Shore. DUBINESS C3MB reodor a stimulant esson- XJ tlaliy necessary—Wolfe's Schnapps Isthe stipanlant that should be taken. BE~FE~RSUADED — Save Money by Ordering all your Goods at Raw's Grocery Store, Victoria-street. BOARt) and Reaidenco for two Ladies at Mount Sden. Convenient to 'bus, arfta fruit and flower carder,- erory comfort.— For address apply to H. Partington,- Stiehbury's Buildings; BOARD AND RESIDENCE in a private family, plnnge and shower bath; good i able and every comfort; 'bus passes door, near tramway, ten minutes from Queen-street.— Sibaey Villa, Park Avenue. Park Road. ~f>OARD AND RESIDENCE suitable for I * a Married Couple oranlnvilad Lady a nice privato Bud-room ond Sitting-room, with attendance: five minutes walk from Queen-st— Apply for address at Star Office BUY your Christmas Card?, Toys, and Presents at the Newtbn Bureau. Large variety of Funoy Goods —DaVid Getldis. Printer, Boekßnller. and KUtionor, Garrelfs New Build ings, Karangahapo Road. t5~T~iTd ing twine. WANTED KNOWNT-^Manilla and Flax Binding Twine for gale. A Large Quantity «•£ above caved from the lata lire oC Messrs La wry & Co.. slightly soiled on outside, will be Bold for less than Half Original Cost, and equally as Rood for Binding. Thatching, Sewing Chaff and Pol ato Sacks. Orders left at Mr A. Auckland's, Hesketh and AiUen's. Hunter end Nolam's, J. R. Smith's. Auckland, and Store keepers, Otahuhu, whore samples can be seen, ■will bo promptly attended to by Subscriber.— SALEM. Otahuau. . i^HRISTMAS Hams and Bacon at Row's, y/ Victoria-street. __ |^OBDEN~HOUSE DINING ROOM, \J oDposlte Post office, NEWTON.-Dlnner3 from 12 to 2. First-class table. /^OLLKGfi BISCUITd 3d per lb. .at \j Rew'B, Victoria-street. \ CHAS, WILLIAMSON, House, Land, and Estate Agent, High-st, near Shortland-street), has always For Sale and 'o Let large and small Houses in tho City, Suburbs, and Country districts; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of tho province. Several eligible Building Allot ments for Sale. Money to Lend iv large or small gums, on approved securities. D~~ ON'T FORGET MONDAY Nls'XT.— Hannkon Broa. will hold a Christmas sale of Drapery and Clothing. Ooen ovary evening until 9 o'clock.—3oo and 302, Upper Queen-street. T7IXHIBITION of Glassblowing Saturday JilJ Afternoon, from 2 to 5. Admission, Cd. Prizeß given. Works, Freeman's Bay. EIGHT Constabulary Men had to be put on Stark's Point To-day. 10 best Cf my ba lief, because Connoll did not show up with eight men as ordered.—W. G. GARRARD. FOR a really Good Ham, at a reasonable prico, try Row's, Victoria-street, fi RAFTON ROAD SCHOOL. Notice is hereby given that the Christmas iolidays to be observed in the above-named School for tho prnsont year will bo from noon of JANUARY aSh. WML* 1885' tothemornin* of KDWD. HAMM')ND, Chairman. I" N THE ESTATE OF JOHN HANCOCK. DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate must be sens in at once to the undersigned. JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors to tho Executors. Shortland-stroet, Auckland, _J)ecembar 15,1885. JCARBEY, Ho"b^"l^e(^Bo^m"aker, • Begs to inform his customers tbat he has removed to the first Bhop abovo tho Auckland Dairy, whero ha has a Select Stook of Boots and Shoes. Best English and Colonial make at very low prices. Every description of Boots and Shoe made on the premises at Moderate Prices. The best Material and Workmanßhip._ LOOK OUT for our Great Christmas Sale, to commonce on Monday next.— Sannken Bras, Drapers and Clothiers, 300 and 302, Queen street. T ACECURTAINS! LACE CURTAINS! Just Op?nod. a Choioo Assortment of Patterns At LOVETT'3, _ ____ . Welleeley-street. MAKK it a rule to drink Wolfe's Schnapps. It creates no false appetite, but lias an Invigorating effect. MONEY may be Saved by Purchasing at Row's, Victoria-street. \|R JOHN MILNE, Publio Accountant, i-T» has this day been appointed Auditor to the Committee of .the Unemployed: J. CONNELL. Chairman Unemployed Committee, Auckland, December 16,1885. " TVT'^ '^ inhumanity to Man" (Burns) J.TJL consists in depriving them of the' Ru ssian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas.. Ask yonr Grocer for them. ,- ■ TVTOTIOE is hereby given that the Parnell J.tl Contractor will Collect tho Dust and Refuse on THURSDAY, the 24ih, and on the following THURSDAY; Friday in both weeks being holidays. 8. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. jWORTHCOTE STRAWBERRY GAR DUNS AND PLEASURK GROUNDS. MRS LI N D announces that her Pleasure Ground is now open for tho reception of Picnlo Parties and Visitors to this Favourite Suburb. She haß splendid accommodation. There is a floe Hall for Dancing and Promenading, with uto of Piano. There is tho Merry-go-round for the Cnildren and Garden Seats to rest: and, above all, abundance of her fine Strawberries and Cream. Visitors will find this a charming plaoe to apend a holiday, and at a small coat. "PURE INDIAN TEA 2a per lb. at Rew'B, JL Victoria-Btreet. PIANOS ! PIANOS ! Sewing Machines ! Sewing Machines! Mangles! Mangles! from 28 6d per week.—At w. C. Dennes'B, Qneon-atrest. 015-K3TABLISH and restore tho body by the ■*-*' perciatont übb of Wolfe's SOHNAPrg. "DOLL UP ! ROLL DP !-Lamb, 2a per XV quarter ; Mntton. at l}d ; Beef at 2d per lb.—At R. J. Sandall's, Eden Terrace.—For Cash Paly. SPECIAL NOTlCE.—Ladies requiring DresEOS and Mantles well and truly made should visit W. P. Ogilvle's Drapery and Drees making Establishment, the workroom of which is under the able management of Madame Mitchell, whose efficiency in fit, combined with good Btyle and workmanship, cannot fail to give satißfacfon. Charges very moderate. Christ mas orders shonld bo left early. A good stock of newest materials and trimmings to select from.—W. P. OQILVIE. Vlotoria Bouse, Vic toria-Btreet West. "fIIHIS England never did, nor never X shall, lie at the proud footof a conqueror" (Shakespeare); and so the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas take their stand far above all others. Ask your grocer for them. THE Members of the AUCKLAND BROKERS' ASSOCIATION beg to notify that their Offices will be Closed from 21th De cember to the ith January, 1885, both days in clusive. mo MASTER BAKERS.—At a meeting JL of the above, held at Robaon's Dining Rooms, it was resolved that an advertisement be again Inserted, tbat considering the rnlnous custom of giving cakes at Christmas, theyre 60lve that it be discontinued. E. Stilwell, Sec. ' FTIPIEY come as a boon and a blessing JL to men" (Cameron), the Russian Tea Packing Company's Puro Teas. Ask your grocer for them. THE SHIPS OF TARSHISH. with drawings, being a prediction as to the size and form of THE SHIPS OF THE FUTURE. Unsiakable.nnwreckable.free from sea-sickness, Price One Smmxo. __; UPTON & CO. mo CAPITALISTS. An opportunity offers for a person of modor ate capital obtaining either an active or a sloop ing interest in a highly remunerative Mannfao taring Business. Prinoipalß only treated with, Apply MESSRS RUSSELL AND CAMPBELL. mnE MUTUAL FIRE AND MARINE X INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZKALAND. (Iv Liquidation). All accounts aciainst the above-named Com pany must be rendered on or before MONDAY, the 2isc December, 1883, to the undersigned otherwise they will not be recognised. W. A. RIDINGS, Official Liquidator to the aaid Company. USE Rew'a Baking Powder for youi Christmas Cakes. VISIT Row's Cheap Grocery and Pro vision Store, Viotoria-streot. TX7HAT the folks are saying—That Met TT oqtfe's 1b the Cheapest Shop in the Town; that Metealte's Crinolines at la 6d art worth six times the money; that Metcalfe'f Toys at Id ere worth baying for presents; thai Metcalf ob Dress Materials are wonderful bar Kains at 7Jd a yard: that Metcalfe's Electro plate Ware has never been seen at the price be fore; that Metcalfe's Pipes at 6d and 8d; Dolls. 2d; Accordeons. Is (id; Photo Frames, 6d Table Knives, 2d; and Hundreds ol othei Articles suiteble for Christmaß presents, are al tremendous bargains.—AWfcalfe'B, loot o: Wakeflold street. XMAS oa NEW YEAR DONATIONS. —NOTlCE.—Christmas or New Yeai Special Donations towards the extension of thi work of the Auckland Scripture Gift Scrip ture Associtation to new schools and localltiei not hitherfj included will be moat thanklullj received and acknowledged. The operations o the Association are maintained undenomina tiondl, benefltting all without distinction Donations may be left in the Receiving Box a Metars Champtaloup and Cooper's, Queen street; with Mr Charles Mackay, Bookseller ■oS? ASoffiS 9 TreasMer> Mbevou



A CCEPTANCESforthoPukekoheHondi jt\. cap and Hurdles clcso with the Secrotary on SATURDAY, the 19th Decembor. W. Jon-. STEIN, Sec. ± TJARQUE HATTIE .^ERiSra -O N. BANGS, FKOM >^a^^.NEW YORK (v/A DUN -I**' Tho above Veß3olhav;np;ro ported at the Castoma, Conatgneeaareroquosted to PaBS Eiitrio!, Pay Freight, and take delivery of the cargo according to Bills ot Lading. AU goods impeding tho discharge of the ve'ael will >c stored at Consignees' rink and expanse. Delivery orders obtainable at the office of the undcrjlgned. H. P. BARBKK, Agent. Captain Bangs will not be resoonslble for any debts contracted by his crew without his written authority. Fort-street, December 18,1855. _^ "TseTi ~TpISHIN6f FISHING I 4&&3CT&. X' SPLENDin }»\ULS- RffiSrarekMAGNltriCENT SPOKT.-Tho wVriWSimß: 8- s- maori win leave tho *Kmßß^*^m Queen-street Wharf on her Popular Saturday Afternoon Fishing Excursion TO-MURROW (Saturday), at 2 p.m. Fares, 2a; Children, In. ARCH HILL. ARCH HILL. CHRISTMAS TREE AND STALLS At the WKSLKYAN SCHOOL-ROOM. The remainder of Goods on the Stalls will bo on Hale THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, At 6 SO o'clock. ...ADMISSION FREE. •pUBLIC HALL, ONEHUNGA PUBLIC AUCTION On SATURDAY (To-Mobrow) EVENING, COMMENCINU AT 7 O'CLOCK, A large number of articles left over from the Preßbyterian Ba; aar will be sold as above, in olnding Sofa Cushion, Ladies' Morning Gowns, Tea Spoons, Butter Cooler (olatod). Bird Cage. Eight-Day Clock, Photographio Views, Girls' Dresses, Slippers, Kerosene Cooking Stove, Dills, Antimacasscrs. Aprons, Turkoy Red and White Calico, Batter Cloth, Twine, Samoan Mats, Clooks. CWldron'a Underclothing, &o. THOROUGH OF PARNELL. ELECTION oFcOUNCILLOH. , I, Mark Rawmnos, ReturningOHcerfortho Borough of Parnell. hereby notify that FRI-- DA.V, theßchdayof January, 1886, is the day for the Elaotion of a Councilor ot tho eaid Boroueh. in the room of Jonathan Winks, eleotod Mayor. I also apnoint TUESDAY, the 29th day ot Du comber, instant (until noon), as the day, and the Borough Council Office t.s the place, for the nomination of Candidates. Dated 18th Docember, 1885. M. KAWLINGS. : ' .. __^ Returning Officer. p g -ij T V) • STAY AND MANTLE MAKER, 291, luoon-atreot, while returning lhanksfor favours conferred during the past five years, begs to intimate to his numerous Friends that, having recently added the Dressmaking Branch to his establishment, he is prepared to execute orders for that as well as previous lines. Dressmaking under the supervision of au experienced and practical Dressmaker. Notethe Address m _ Qmm . STjmmK : WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, DEVONPORT. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM I STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! B7RST-CLAS3 ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITOR 3. M. P_ ARRIBH, ; IT X REWARD will be given to hny IJO person who will (rive suoh information as will lead to the conviction of the boy who stole a Dark Bay Mare from Mount Eden Bta tion on November 6.— F. Rappart, Mt. Albert. Qrt>S 6d buys Foxe'a Serge Suits at L> 4 Browne's; 3s Ud buys Norfolk Suits for Boys at Browne's; B|d buys China Matting at Browne's; 64d buys tho best Cretonnes at Browne's; 4a lid buys Men's Tweed Trousers at Browne's (late W, and J. Beehan), junction Qneen and Grey-streets. ■'" - CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND CO. (Ltd.). ; NOTICE. 83. Queen-atreeti r Auckland, Deocmbcr 15.1885. As the City Council have intimated to us i licit intention to enforce the clause re stopping Tram Cars only fit Intersection of streets, we are reluotantly compelled to give notice to the travelling Public that on and after MONDAY, the 2lst inst., our Cars will stop only at the following Interactions of Queen-street—to take nn andput down passengers -viz.: Fort. Short land, Wyndham, Durham, Victoria, Darby, and Welleeley streets. F. A. WHITE. General Manager. TTT ESTPORT COALS, JUST LANDED AT ORAWITI, Bald to be the best Household. Steam, or Smithy Coals in the Market. ON SALE, A Superior Sample of tho Above. W. & G. WINSTONE. N.8.-AIBO, Taupiri, Newcastle, and Bay Coals as usual. ________ BARABALA, BARABALA. TVTEW mBA REPOT, KARANGAHAPB ROAD (Op/obite Gabbeti's New Bt/ildingb). BARABALA. BARABALA. TNDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WELLINGTON. FIRST PRIZE FOR TINNED FISfl, Packed by THOMSON BROS., PORT CHALMERS. FRESH HAIK KIPPEKE» DO. FRttSH HAPUKA FEBSH COD FREBH LING FINDON HADPOCK OTAGO LUBSI ?R8 OTAGO COCKLES OTA HO CHICKS FRESH HALIBUT. The Quality of these goods pronounced superior to all other exhibits, and can be obtained at LOWER RATES THAN IMPORTED FISH. tar Ask your Grocer for them. Agents for Auckland) BROWN, BARRETT AND CO. \TOTICE Q~F KKMO VA L X* AND HB-AURANGEMKN'T OP PAP.TNITIWfIIP. GIGANTIC SALSS Olf _«-000 WOxtTH ' BOOTS AND SnOES. FOR ON'K MONTH ONLY. Thirty Per Cent, Below TfrJu Prices.. MBSSUS GARRKTT BKOS. Having entered intnaNew Deed ot Partne-rublp. and beinic about to Remove their Retail Duinrt rooht to New Premises now building, aro selling tho whole of that Enormouu Stock as above for Cash Only. 600 Styles, Patterns, and Prices to select froai. s. d. s. d. Ladies' Walking Bhoea.. .. 6 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. G 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes - .. i 6 worth 8 6 Ladies' Evonina Shoos .. .- C 6 worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sides _ „ 6 6 worth S 6 Ladies' Kid K. Bitiea .. ..8 6 worth 10 6 Ladles' Levant E. Sides - 6 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sides .. ~ 7 6 worth 11 6 Ladies'KidK. Sides .. ..8 6 worth 12 6 Ladleß' Levant Button _ ..8 11 worth 12 6 Ladles' Kid Button .. ..10 6 worth H 6 Ladies' Kid Button . ..116 worth 15 6 Ladies' Kid Leglets „ _ 9 6 worth 14 C Ladies' House Bootl _ .. 3 9 worth 6 C Child's E. Sides .. „ ..1 9wonh 3 0 Child's E. Sides .. _ ..2 6 worth 8 t Child's E. Sides. 7t013 _ .. S 8 worth 6 £ Child's K. Sides, 7to 1 . .. ill worth V (1 Ladies' Slippers _ _ 1 0 worth 3(i Ladiee'Slippers „ 2 0 worth i C I—lies' Slippers _ _ _3 9 worth 5 ( Men's Bluchers 4 6 worth 7 f Men's Bluchers 6 9 worth 9 ( Men's H.-made Watertight* .. 8 6 worth 11 ( Men's H.-made Watertights .. 10 6 worth 16 ( Men's Elastic Sides .. ..7 8 worth 12 ( Men's ElasUo Sides 10a 6d and 12 6 worth 16 ( Men's Balmorals 9 8 worth 14 I Men's Walking Shoes .. .. 9 6 worth 10 ( Mea's, Boys', and Yontfc3' Boots ail Reduced. . GARRETT BROS., . Tanners, Carriers, Manufacturers, and Importers, ; , yy |hyf'.][_ffywy|* ) AXT PKTt A yp« Conntry Orders with BemltturaM Promptty



\ GNOSTICS at the Baptist Tabernacle* 'I!. —Bead article in "Tho Rationalist" thio "VTE vV ZEALAND*. FROZEN MBAX AND STORAGE CO. (LIMITED) Arc Cash Buyers of largo FRESH MULLET AND FLATFISH. Apply FitEEKisa Works, Railway Wharf. aE ORG JB WOO D, J,ATE OF VICTORIA DINING rIOOMS, Takes this opportunity to inform his Friends ana the Public that ho has COMMENCED BUSINESS la that Old Established llou^o known as tho TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Corner of Albert and Wyndiiam Sirekts. Mealn at All Huura. A BBOIT'S OPERA HOUSE. MR THOMAS WALKER'S LECTURES. LAST. OF THE COURSE., SUNDAY EVENING NEXT. Subject: "Cruelties and Crimes of Chris tianity, or Thß Dovii In the Parsons for Eighteon Hundred Years." Ovorture-Mr Webbe. Sore—Mr OatUD?. Reading—"The Burgomaster's Daughter"—Mr Walker. Song—Mr Gatllng. Dooro open 7 o'clock. Lecture, 7,3(7. Debato Monday and Tuesday, Lorne-streofc Hal, betweun Mr Walker and Mr Aldridgo. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HENRY PETRY. OF AUCKLAND. WATCHMAKER. Creditors In tho above Estate aro requested to send in their Claims (accompanied by statutory declaration) to the oflloo of Mi Thome. Solicitor, on or beforo n> on of SATURDAY, tbe 9ih day of January, 18SC, after which date no claims can be recognised. .T. M. GKDDE9,l Trnateea E. A. PRICK. prußtees. Auckland. ISth Dorcmbcr. 1835. AUCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OV ALL KINDS OF PLUG AND CUT TOBACCOS. CIGARS, in \arioiis qualities, equal in every respect to imporied ; several wcll-seißOned Lines in Stock. CIGARETTES, Largo Assortment, including silver and amber-tipped. HAREM riSARB.TTES, for Ladies. CUT TOBACCO, in bulk or paokots of 1 and 2 ounces. SPECIAL BRANDS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR WHEN REQUIRED. Sole Agonts for Auckland— M. LEVY & C 0., Fort-attoet, Auctions- J, H. HAMEIt] [j. FLEMING T 0-MO R R O W, At 2 o'Clook. J. H. HAMER & CO., . : Inatruotod by Mr Allpress and others, will sell at Newton Auction Mart, Karangnhape Road, to-morrow, at 2 p.m., A LOT OP GOOD HOUSEHOLD __. FURNITURE AND EFSmTB. includ ing—Cheffonier, Cretonne Suite. Superior Green Damask Conch, Sofas, Chests of Drawers, Linoleum, Mattingl, Round and Oval Tables, Mirrors, Looking Glasses, Door Mats, Bedsteads iron and wood). Beds and Bedding. Chairs oane and upholstered), new Sewing Machines singer'?. Grovor's. and Baker's), no rosorvu; Kitchen Utenrils, &0. . Also, A flno lot of Table Poultry, Duoks, Hun ana 9 Chicks, Hen and 7 Ducks, Hams, Bacon. &o. . J. H. HAMER AND C 0.,.., - Auctioneers. T0•M0 R R 0 W, '■'-"• At 11 O'clock. ,(>;■ • FURNITURE, CUTLERY, HOSIERY, &c, ' &c, &o. , . JOHN LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions to sell by i Publio Auction, TWO SUITES OF FUNITURE (a Horsehair), one in Green Rep and one In 3reon Leather, Couches (in Horsehair). Leather-seated Chairs, Kitchen Chairs and Tables, Waahstands and Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawers. Meat Safes, Dreeoer. Bed st-ads (Single and Doable), Mattresßeß (Spring and' -Flat); Mirrors, Table Cutlery, Olnoks, Faucepans, Frjingpane. Washing Dishes,, Dress Material (all eha-ies), Pettiooats, Hosiery, Potatoes, Tea, Soap.-Candles, &c, &c.. : ' . No Reserve. JOHN LEYDON, ". ■'.','.! , Auctioneer. ■'' ■■' -r ~_ i :— ' » j4 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, ' ■. ';. ;. : • _/ At 11 o'clock. ■■ ■ . fi TO BE.SOLD ON THE PREMISES,' MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELIi (NEXT TO MASON'S GARDENS), UNDER DESTRAINT FOR RENT. MESSRS MORTON & JACKSON Have received instructions to sell as above, THE WHOLE OF THE GOODS AND CH 4.TTLES on tbo above premises (with out reserve), con-ieting of Ghosts of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Cheffonior, Carpets, Linoleum, Beds and Bedding, Kitchen Utensils, and a large variety of Household Sundries. ■' ' AISO, ■ ■'- -'■ ■' ' ',■ ' A good Milch Cow (just calved). _ MORTON~&"jACKBON. • W. S. COOHBANE] [JABIK3 I)ACHE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. BY ORDER OF THB MORTGAGEE. EESIDENCE OF BIGHT ROOMS, HELENSVILLE, Tbo subscribers will sell by auction, at thoir Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, Deoem ber 23, at twelve o'clock, A LLOTMENTIS, BLOCK 3, TE HORO __, BLOCK, HELENS VILLE, having 50 feet 'rontage, and containing 18 porches, with a well built House of eight rooms ereoted thereon. Land Transfer Title. SAMUEL OOCHRANE _ SON. Auctioneers. ■■■■ s • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, : , At 11 o'Clock. ' ' Ex Ruapehu. SCOTCH HANDMADE GIG, BUGGY, CARRIAGE, CART AND'BUS HAR NESS, NICKEL SILVER MOUNTED LADIE81 AND GENT'S WHIPS, SADDLES, LADIES' AND GENT'S . BRIDLES, GIRTHS, HORSE* CLOTH- I ING, SHEETS, &(!., &C, &C. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions ta soil on above data at eleven o'clock, 0 CASES OF ABOVE FIRST-CLAS3 GOODS, just landed ex above Steamer. The Auctioneer been to call special attention ti this Consignment, being one of the finest lot of Goods ever imported. K. 0. OAKB] [B. D. TONK3 TUESDAY. DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'clock. TO THE TRADE. TO THE TRADE; ' EX JESSIE RE ADMAN, FROM LONDON, B. TONES & CO. : Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday December 22, at 11 o'clock, 1c as c cutlery; . 1 caeo Plated Waro ' 1 caso Faooy Banket Ware 1 case Cherrj and Briar Pipes ] en«c ]>rcfßln(j Ccraba ~ ..' 1 cr«cj ataKonury 1 caso liarometera . 1 case Tf a Trays . ' 1 oaee Photo. Kranios Tho above will be Bold in trade lines, and are foe positive Bale. : BX JKBBIB BKADMAN, FROM LONDON. b. o. oakr] [b. d, iohkbl WEDNESDAY NEXT, At Eleven o'Clock, AT BRUNSWICK MART. CHOICE COLLECTION ov STATUARY, TERRA COTTA WARE, RUSTIC SEATS, VASES, FILTERS, HEARTH TILES, FOUNTAINS. NEWTON POTTERY. B. TONES & CO. ''f\ Have received instructions from Mr Bo id. who is relinquieliins bUßinosß on account of ill health, to sail on "Wednesday next, at eleven o clock, ■ A LARGE COLLECTION OF CHOICE srATUAKY, Vases, Fountains, RusUo Boats, Hearth Tilee, Terra Cotta. Ware, &c, &o. Many new ami beautiful designs, and aa in. spectioatseaineutlyiuvlied. Part of this Col lection rtas tho^u at the Exhibition and i* ceived tho highest honours. Oa View atwr two o'clock on Monday. < ~.-:.; ,„. t""™ *.; ~. Continnefi oa Feurtli Tmn,