The Auckland Evening Star.

TvOL. XXVI.-N o . 278

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1385,

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping QAN FRANCISCO MAIL I"2£*l[ SERVICE. Jpj'"% jjugljANO VIA HONOLULU I AND SAX FRANCISCO. ST EAM3HIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND iLIMITKD), ~,,, contract with the Uovornmonte oJ Now South Wales and Now Zualand. | Scr7 loe will bo porformed by tho now .j powerful Steamships MARaROA and uMKDA, whioh will by despatched from ltl Htnd ss under:- „. , . Tncedsy. Dec. 8. 2 p.m. iiBiBW (without transhipment ill Honolulu). mjUiDl — Tuoeday, Jan. 5, 2 p.m. ratoarticulftrs.applrto irNIOX STKAMSHIP COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND (LIMITED). pilmerston Buildings. ICSaiJ vJ COMPANY OV NKW fe^Hfl ZEALAND (LIMITED). If TIME TABLE.—Deckmukb. IrTARANAKX NELSON. PICTON, WKL JT!NOTONrLYTTKLTON, AN!) WEST (YIA3T FORTS (from Manukan). "^t, | Date of Sailing. j \g*£ -sja j'TnOB.. Doc. t, 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. (Latest train for enrso, noon). OIMW I Tuoa^Ueo. S. 10 a.m. 8.10 am. iTSsBORNbT NAPIER. WELLINGTON, iyStON. AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). fT-iiwinw I Thurs.. Doc. 3. noon I — ■i£wß?_ I Thurs., Dec. 10, noon | -_ ""TOBjjKLBOURNK (Via Biujf). i'TJSSITTThurs,, Deo. 3. noon | — Sam' IThnre- Do°-10'noon ' "" 'Calla at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. «OMiHiN4I Dec. 2. 5p m. I. — Sm I About Friday. Dec. n | - FOR BUYA AND LEVUKA. ~ i^ W Ti fjlon.. Dec. IJ. 5 p.m. I 'MiBIBBOBN^NAPIKBrANirWEL~ '"" LINGTON. naCBQSS I Slatur., Dec, a. 2 p.m. | — "" FO*U GRKYMOUTH. j]s j" Wort., Dec. 2, 2 p.m. I — * TOR RUSSELL. jnuuHiNi i Weil.. Dec. 2, 5 pju. _[__ — OR'HONOLtJLUj^DjSA^KIWNCISCa IUUHOA _ I Tiles., Doc. Si. - p.m. I — KCUBSION TICKETS.—During December. innUT, and February Excursion Tickets will eissued at Reduckh Rates, available for ro mutil 31et March, IS3G. Cum must be booked and felonttoido TWO 'JUKI beforo advertised tiros of departure. Fisne Ttcketa must bo tnkon at tho Com pji Office. itckland Branch, corner of Queen and twan-Btresta. Ai nfiliiNT LINE. jj^^^Houth CWales "Government for »"**^ the conveyanco of Mails, The (ollowing Steamahlpa bslonginK to the ««ut»l Co. »nd tho Puciflo Co. will leave VBHIY «nd MKLBOUKNK on tho undar lentloieliiteß lor LONDON, via ADELAIDE, iIBOO.GARUIA (a) steamer's option), SVEt ■».._.. Frcn-" From Stomer. Sydney. Melbourne. BfflA „ Decombor 5 TT>eccmborli aMBOKAZO Dtcombor 19 I Uoceniber2s mi January 2 Januuryß ÜBI January 16 January 22 i»mu,.._ And fortnightly thoreaftor. Through farea to London, £22 to £75. Sssennera Becuro BBocial advantagea by ::«kkg through from Now Zealand, faros n Jm »id Second-claas being tho same as from •utnlia. Second-class passengers by Orient aaer are provided with saloon passages to /my or Melbourne fiSSAGKS ITR"OM LONUON.-SDecial raolli ■tforded for brln^lnK cut Friends and Ucla mbrpre-pnyment of tho paaaage monoy hero, IKQIAL RETURN TICKETS, available lJor lionthl, tranod at the foUowldk r»to» i— nest Saloon _ £117 tooond Saloon .. .. _ _ 77 fAROBLSBOOKKDTHROUGnto HJWDON <Btdn9ed Rates. nclurtbor partlonlara, apply 'o UNION BTKAM3HIP C'OMPAIfT OT NKW ZEALAND (Limited). AaenUi in Now Zoa!B,Bd. JKi y S. COIiOMANDEL, ffl®^vTll*MAa SCOTT, MASTSK. ™""" T£MK TABLK. Leaves Anokland I Leavo:i Coromandel 1 November. November. Monday, 30,11 p.m. Teather and other elroumstancea permitting. Sot reroonsibls In ahipplng, oarrj-ing, or dls :iuglogllve6tock, so Cargo received wlthoui Shipping Note. ■al within half-an-hour of advertised time of mrtote. 19 Parcels mast be prepaid on Board. A. R TT QWTNPLKY. Managnr Ai' JJTKAM TO THAMES, B& KJ Connfictinf? with RIVKR JffInT^aTKAMKRS for STIRLING BHmisTWOHTU. OHINKMURI, WAI -™^^ TKKAURI. WAIHI, AND TK .ROHA OOLDFIKLDS, MORRINSVILLS, ffITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND •WOTS SETTLEMENT, TIME TABLE. B.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.B. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. . I RoTOMAfIANA. I ENTZRPRiaE. Jna« SOI - islfterno6n j«»7 118 30 morning I ;"• 21 9.30 morning I 7 evening » 3|llmoroing I - * II - |Boveninc !W»7_SJJ.I 30 morning | — , FROM'tHAMKS. , - I ROTOMAHANA. I ENTBRPMBB. «3,W 3011 afternoon I - !*tey 11 2,30 aftomoon I 3.30 aftornoon !•"• 2 a.SO aflornoon I - ™«. 31 — II aftornoon ™7 I|4 afternoon I - SS^LUJJO afternoon [6.30 afternoon J? C"KO reoelved^for Rotomanana wlthjn w-u-honr of advertised tlma of leaving. M responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or "wuging Live Stock. PRO. FRABKR. Agent. Sra»»__ CJTBAM TO THE SOUTH HJHj'jfl The now 8.3. PB^\ JANET NICOLL, I 795 tODa register. Capt. Hatton j (unrier contract with the New Zoaland Government), will ff? Auckland tor Tonga, Vavau, Samoa, and 'Mm on or about WEDNESDAY, Decein *• «'i and »very second month thoroaftor. .wpeilor accommodation for first and second ™»PaaßODeers. He roand voyaso from Auckland (calling at «, Tavau, Samoa, Tahiti, Raiatea, and s*»ga) occupies about 10 days, and offers a ffrable opportunity to those desirous of iwg tho boautiful ialautls touched at, S™2 ta,i»?ned for tho round trip. Wlta °r va9SasOt and ali Particulara, DOKALD & EDENBOROUGH. ,^___ No. 30, Qneen-street. vtVl "VTORTHCOTE STEAM «^aW Jj( FERRY SERVICE. WRlr^w TIME TABLE. jJjffl^On and after November 2,1880, T»T^^ B>" and until further noticp. i^™. Auckland: J7.30, $915, 10.15. 510-16, ■*'.'•"a.m. j 112.30, §1,15,52.15,3.15, {4.0. 51.45, f;!5.30, and 9.0 p. m «4VE BIRKENnEAD : 7.f1, 8 30, 9.30. 10.0. 11.0, 18 Ju a-m'; 1213°' i'3o. 2'3J- 3-15- 4'°> iA5' 6l)l '¥■'•15 p.m. «S!J PONSONDY VIA BIRKENHBAD AND JTOIHCME: 9.15 and 11.30 a.m.; 2,15 and 5.15 j&Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a ffl?''eaves Dirkcnhoad at 9.?0 p.m., and jwiani at 10.30 p.m., and special arranKO ™« can.be made for late trips on othor nights. lain.''. SUNDAYS: iutt™ Auckland: 9.30, $10.15, §1015. and ||ft; UpO, §1.15, J2.0, 3.0, 3.30, 11.30,15.0, )£*3 and 0.0 p.m. lUst BißKMhikad: 9.0, 9.30. 10.0.11.0, and SdTlBI*'1*' l2|3°'ll3o> 23 0' 2' l5' 313p i' 3o' s' 4s' 6' o' StoSPONSONBY VIA BIRKEN'nEAD AND HJ«racoTE:9.is an d n. 30 am.: 2,15 ands.ls Am M rans to Ponsonby via Northcote C[ m i!™enhead. ISteamer runa to Sugar •vKJy.B. Wharf. Stcamor leaving Anck .jL"J» pm. will run to Sugar Cora- II: 8 jY^'f Bhould sufficient inducement f tsAJP « .Time Table will bo adhered to, KJSMSiKir perinittintr. Cattle r^JßStt&ek carried at ownor'fl risk. All ' ißfflP!I*?PrePiid. A Steamer is alwayn i.fanSyw'Jiicnralons.'Kiahlng, or otherwise. ~Mffi*a--Faniily Weekly 'ticket,ss; Gentß' ..jUlffll/Wet, 2s 6d; Ladfca' Weekly Tiokot, ■«cQfM«i''tlees" Weekly Ticket, Is 6d; i«SmTM?K en'a Weekly Ticket, la: Single SMm™ ket".«; .Children under 12 years, 3d; "*ss*!;. ,^oh trip, 6a..»-.:-"H-sß3.*-'-,->fe g ; Ws: O. LITTLEJOHNrPecretary.



_S»^J"EW ZEALANI 10~^0[~ Z ffr aHIPI>ING COMPANY k^S^lp. i> NOTICE TO PASSEN TAKA. The H.M.S. EIMUTAKA is appointoi to leavo WKLLINGTON for London, via Rio de Janeiro, on THUR3DAY, 17th December I'ttMcngors will bo forwarded coastwise aa nsual. Jk/j£ i T^ NEW ZEALAND .^ll^Els panyl'june™o com" Folt ''OND )N DTRKCT TO -wsmSSbSw FOLLOW THHI SAM MENDEL, The iron clipper barque L A I R A, *AAI at Lloyds, will ha despatched ai above. THE NEW ZJCALANI) SHIPPING CO jUAUTICD), Agen'ta. •f^sTTT^ J^OKTIIKHN STEAM ij s^v^C si S!II1> co- (limited). ;// A DAY AT WAIWKRA. CHEAP TRIP TO THE HOT SPRINGS. The Fast and Favourite S. S. CLANS.MAN Will make an Excursion to WAIWERA On WEDNESDAY NEXT, DEC. 2, Leaving Quoon-stroot Wharf at 10 a.m., and rcl timing to Auckland about 7 p.m. KKTUKN FARK 7 8 6 D. CHILDREN, HALF-PRICK. Tickota will bo availablo to return by this trip Dnly, but passengers desirous of roturning ky CLANSMAN on MONDAY, December 7, may Jo ao by taking Ordinary Roturn Tlcketa, price 12s CJ. -> "j^OKTHEKN STEAM IS/.'vxS\ TIMK TABLK.—NOVEMBER. ■<'*'i'nj4 (Weather and other Clrotur sa ijtancoa Permitting). \ FROM (iUKKN-STRKKT <' WHARF. TOTHK HOT I,A7{Ka.TKKRACKS, AND GKYSKHH (VIA TAUKANGA), TIIS QUICKKHT, CIiKAI'KST, AND EASIEST RITJTB. Tourists fan avoid thn tediona and roußh jverland journey by taking passage In tlio Northern steamship Conipaiiy's fust and com 'o rtiiblo stcumorßliiiANSMAN and WKIJUNU VON. which lcavo Auckland nlturnatiily every Monday and Thura.iu> at 7 p.m., arriving at raurnngA «t G o'elool; nn the following morning, when Crosby's ooaob.uuilur uiml confaet,loavcs immediately afior brcikfuat for the Hot Lakes, pausing through the Venpy Sinwart Settlemeni irriving nt nhlnemulu uE 5 o.rj. Banlo day. Sin«lo faro by Stuiui.*r and Couch, £2 103. Rot-irn ditto, £1. A Coach from Oiilnnmutu connects with steamers loavinK Taunmga for Auoklaud every rUKSDAYand FKIIHY. at 5 p.m. HOUND TRIP TCCKK'W are now issued at the Company's Otlicc. enabling iouristatotr»vi>l by Steimcr to Tauramia, thenra to Ohinenmtii md Canibridgd by co.ich, and Crom Cumbridgo lo Auckland by rail i'uro for the round trip .. ..£6 5 0 (TOR TAURAXGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PPRT3. STKAMItIU I DATE Oir SAIMWa. Clansman I Monday, SO. 7 p.'.n. Connec' a a: Tanranga for Opotlkl DoTi«!r.a and I ay of I'lenty Ports every TueßOuy. FOH~RnBBKIi, WHAK'IAIIOA^ VWU MONQONnI. Wolliugton j Monda ■. 30, 7_p. n^ Foil GaxAT Bakkief. TuYi»n ota. Pout Frrz- ROY, ANE HMND JIAY, _ Argylo I Every J Siursdaj, 3 a.m. FOX WHANaABBI. V. nANOAKEI HEADS. AND Mai aAi'Ai. Macgro«or I Kvery 1 ujsday. 'J P.m. _ Vaii \7iiANaAiuci! "V UAKGAnki llkadb, and PAIil BAY. fjiaczregor i itvory Friday, 8 p.m. FOX VVitANGAKKI AND WHANOAUKI HUAPS (Carrying casnengers and cargo for Waipu). A Coach moots tho steamer on arrival to con voy piisaengßra to_W_aipn_. Macgrefjor i Tuosrtay, 1. 8 p.m. Macgregor | KVld.iy, 1. 8 p.m. Wellington I Friday, 1,11 p.m. FUOM VVHANOAKKI TO AUCKLAND (From K'tUway Wharf). Macgrogor I Monday, 30 4 p.m. Maogrogor I Thursday, 3, ■! p.m. WellinKton I Saturday. 5. 2 p.m. Macgregor I Monday,.T.JiP^ai. For Mkhouby Bay. Argyle I Kvery Monday and Friday. 7 p.m. toy. Taiuua. Arjfyle ' Every Mocdar. 7 p.m. FROM MA.NUKAU. For Waitara and New Plymouth. Galrlooh and Stnfla, twico a wcok (aa por advertisement). Cargo nmst bo booked and alongaide the vossef by t p.m. prompt. Nono wiU be reoeivod * Presage Tickets mnflt bo taken at the Uom- Dft.-iv'n nfflno. 87. Qne-vxtreet. Auokland. EXCUIISIO N TIOKKTS.- During the months of December, January, and February Excursion Tickets will bo issued at Rkduoed KATES, availablo for retnrnjintiljlßt aiaroh. 1886. t-K~v TJIOR WAITARA AND .45D<aV JO NEW PLYMOUTH. •ftSaSir^^v The fiuo B.a GaIRLOOH will WyivflM^g^leave Onohunga Wharf bb above dWBSM (weatn'or and other clrcum stancoa permitting) TO-MORROW (Tuesday), December 1. at 10 a.m. The pasaonger accom modation ia unsurpassed—Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auokland; or, A. Barnes, Onohunga. . x^£ -ivr o T I C E. vg£«i2!foC«Mi- Allolaimsagainstthoßarquo 4»fcSr"a3rKLINl»R VKBNON.fromNow havl g roforfince to hor "^lilllHlWif'l"'' lim urfl CB.r«o, must bo pro sontod in duplicate tn tho undorsigned at or beforo 12 o'efook noon, TUKbDAY, Decembtr lßt> ARNOLD, HINK3 AND CO. Custom 3-itreetKaßt. ra^S^^will loaTO Queßn" Btroßt Whar( «iSHBBOs«6 every MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY, at 8 p.m., for whangarki, whangarki heads, timk tabliFfolTdiccembkr. From Whangaroi: Tuosduy, l"t Thursday, Srd Saturday, Sth Tucsda:.,3lh Thursday, 10th aalurday, 12th Tuosdas, 15th Thursday, 17th Saturday 19th Tuesday. 22nd Thursday. 21th Tuoi-day, 20th Thursday, 31st Cargo rocolvod Bt Queon-street Wharf until i A.mCOACH meets the Steamer at Marsden wSfe. Whangarcisil^ ami Panift Bay Fbsioot Payable on D«w- V ATdeliverios will be made on the wharf or otT?o\r^r b e ngoE^dlf^BZ^ 6ed a s^=e»ffl«!:. i CJTBAM TO LONDON. mm LONDON DIRK(K (Via ColombOi) I Leave Leave Mcl- Bisamor, Sydney. bourae. — im. isSS KAIBKB-I-HIND gOOU gee 17 CARTHAGE " lg ge. Tflti H I Jan. 11 Masstlia Jbu 22 I Jan. 33 y ger Vs bTokea at Auokland at same rate Sydney or Melbourne. , KoraUpartiou^a^t^^ &



JLX& XTIOR FREEMANTLE, .^is|g2&^-'- Western Austhalia. Th° Barquo ARMISTICH!. <-' A?' TAIN Uuuiiks, will lcnvo nn'im>?T>T7 "hia fort on or about 5Tn DK pa»son >_n> rOOm £°r B limitea number °f For IreiKht or passago apply to COUPLAND & CO.. Agents, Custom-street. JfJsjL \\7"AIUKU AND ONE rffigfc-SB-^ T» HUNGA STKAM W^^MK^NAVIGATION CO. (LIMITED), TIMK-TABLK-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onohunga. Loavo Waluku. NOVKMBKK. 30—Monday, 1 p.m. 30 -Monday, 5 p.m. DKCKMBEIt. I—Tuesday. 3 p.m. 2—Wed..G.4sa.m. 2-W'ed., 3 30 D.m. 3-Thursday, 7 15 a.m. ■I~ Friday, f1.30 p.m. 5-S»t unlay, 9 a.m. 7—Monday, 7 a.'t. 7-Monday, 10.30 a.m. 8 -Tuesday, 7.30 a.m. 8-Tuesday, 11 a.m. U-Woilncsday, 8 a.m. 8-Wednesday. 12noon 10 -Thursday, U a.m. 10-Thureday, 12,30 p.m. U—Vriday, 9 a.m. for Manukau Heads 12—Saturday, 10 a Hi. 12—Saturday. 1.30 p.m. 11-Jlonrtay. 1130 a.m. 11-Monday. 3 p.m. 1G Wednesday, 1p m. Hi- Wednesday, 1.15 p.m 17-Thursday. 1.30 p in. 17-Thursday, 5 p.m. 18—Friday, 8.3U p.m. ID-Saturday, S a.m. 21— Monday, 7 a.m. 21—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 2. -Tuesday, Ua.m. for Manukau Heads 23—Wednesday. 7 a in. 23—Wednesday, II a.m. 21—Thursday, 5.30 a in.2l—Thursday, l.noou _(i-Saturday, Special Trip 28-llonduy. 11 30 a.m. 23-Mouday. 3 p.m. .■»-V,Yil.i.ml,l.v, I p.m. 30-Wednesday. 5 p.m. 31—Thiirodny, 3 p.m. Si-Thursday, 630 p.ni, Weather and other circumstanoes permitting. All f reiKhta payablo before delivery of goods. ' ■I. IIAUU nitOVVN. Managing Director. \ rpEli KJ_MII S a HOI'KL, X WAIUKU. Superior Aeoonunodation and overy comfort THOS J BKDGWICK. Proprietor. JTKa fTjIHE S. S. COPTIC "l^fflS^^ LOAD FROZffiN&IKAT FOR vammummtm on or a ij Out 22nd INST. This offers a favourable) opportunity to persons doalrous of Bonding to Great Britain FKOZBS Lambs, Sheep, Bkkf, Buttkb ; Also, Assokted on Otiikk Packages of Case MKATB. Which wo are prepared to deliyer to any address. For particulars, apply at tba OFFICK, RAILWAY WHARF. TO FARMKRS, STOCKOWNERS, KTC. Applicationß for spaco to bo resorved for S.S. COPTIC, leaving on or about tho 22nd instant, must ho sent in at once. The S.S. RIMUTAKA, to follow on tho 17th DECKMBKU, Ims also a limited spaco available, which should bo appliod for early. Good Quality Lamb arriving Homo from January to Juno will realise from "d to 9d por lb. An expuctod Kiso in Muslim may also be lookrd fir aftur tliia jvar. " A. st THIRST WOOL SHIP JO FOR LO.NDON. ■^<(T2Ql_ir TO FOI,T,()W THK .^^^^^^ • BKNGUKLA. Tho AAI iron dipper baniuo CORONILLA, 521 tons roglsler (built umior Biiecial survoy),has been eni;a;;i'd specially for convoynnco of v\ 001, and having large engagements, prompt despatch may bo relied on. HKNUK.ItSDN & M-VCFAULANK. Agcntß. oma_ new zea e^rff 7/m l^nu shipping com sfc ':;\l_.^-VJH PANY'S itOYAL MAIL ££•.*** C? Jh L»;.S, |^L-_li3| (under Conuaot with the VI Now Zoalund Government) Will be despatched with Hor Majesty'a MaU» an under for LONDON, JV hi_Rlo de Jauolro and Madeif> I— Stcsmsrs. |' ronß-Dop°arturo. Data* - -^ Rimutaka. l,i7MWcllingt1nl Uoo. 17 I 1886. RCAPKIIU 4,103;) Aq _ n _|Jan. H Kaikouka J.J7I. I A h s n '"ay i Fob. 11 Tongauiko l,ro ,™ L March 11 AORANOI 4,163 ) rap*ed I April 8 And thenceforward ovory fourth Thursday The aoovo are all nowßieamars. built specially for tho trado, and commanded tj mon of great experlo&oa. The length of tho passage by the Company'! Iteamec. averages under 40 days. Passage money l f.aloon, from SO gnlneag upwarda; nucond cabin, 40 guinea* | iteoruns. from 18 guineas. For frolght;or paoaago apply to TUIS HiCAD OFFICK3, CHKISTCHUKCH, Or to tho Branches and Agent, of ths Company throughout tho Colony. CX* QHAWT "savYlL, AND ■^!^^^^ ALBION COMPANY __l_a___j_-'_a» {Liuitmdl. MONTHLY LINB OF FAST PASBENGKF BTKAMKUS BKTWKEN ALL, PORTS OB NKW 2KAI_A.ND AND LONDON. The followim? powerful new ateolbulll Steamers are appointed to loave for LONDON DIKKGT a. follows: - port m arrawtwL) Steamer. §| g | Commander. Da p ttrt ° u t ro °o" j^ Coptic .. 1307 3000 W. H. Kldloy Dnnembor 23 Lyttolton Talnul .. 5200 3500 B. J. Barlow Jan. 18. 188 li. Wellington Dnrlo .. 17-11 30^0 J. W. Jonnings Fobruary 13 Ar*wa ..5 00!35llO!J. Stewart March 13 I lonio .- 1573!:«n0'.1. G. C moron Ai>ril 10 Coptic .. 43' i7I3QOOS W. H. Kidloy iMay 8 Ito Unuuisuiiua are eupowend to gram pansngcs from Ivondon to New Zonland, pay meni for which has been guaranteed in th« •olonyi- U D. NATHAN & CO. CBUICKSIIANK & CO. A. ITCATHKBL ~n<X. GTBAM TO LONDON. IsWwihv k Tho S.a7TOPTIC Will leavo Lyttolton on Do- comber i! 3. For freight or Passa« & apply toj^ta: ca L. 1). NATHAN & CO. A. HKATHKR. "y- ACII T SEASON, 1885, E. G. ~B AIR D' S PATENT ANTI-FOULIN'G COMPOSITION For ProventinK Fouling on WOODEN VK3SKL9. Price: V2i por Gallon. NO YACHT SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. AHCH HILL PAINT WORKS,_ AUCKLAND, mo TRAVELLERS, &o. prksicntFfok homk. Vr-v Hnndeomo lalald Table 'lops. Cablnote, ■Inlotd Bomb G ovo Boxes, to., &0.. oil carofuUy S frnni New Znaland's rich and boautlful foroßt «S?i» Th_"O articles aro Krca y ad mlrwl atllcma and boeouio moro beautiful with keopinK. ' Carefully packod for ahipmont. W KOR'i^IE, Manotaotuhkk, Top of Shortland-atreot. t^bTv market JJ ote l. 6KOIIGK H. KASTON Newmabkkt. 7^ p i^ i> ii R, iJ, COAL & FIRKWOOD DKALER, it Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship 8 Side. Posts Bnil Rails Honaa Blooks, unfi ghlngleß on Balo. , . T"~HAME3 CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORT. JAMES MACKIE, PnoPßiiTon, VICTORIA-STRKKT EAST, AUCKLAND. SKJSfS rfrn-^^quantlty of]Umpj rtto Ironbark Shafta and Spokea, Red aum Felloos, and Hobart Town Hw-dwood. N.8,-Count?r Orders pnnctnßUy mitei-aa ♦<>. r«len!iono No^BO?. rJnHE~NIEW~ZEALAND LAND MORT, X GA.GK CO. (UMITKD). Subscribed CapltaTT... -•■■<s2 J ffi°°° Paid-up Capital _ £200,000 Head Offlco for tho Colony, t New Zealand Insurance Bun dings, QUEKN-STREKT, AUOKLAirD. b T-lsCompanylßpreparedtonegoaateLOANE on Freohold Mortgage, throughout the Colon j 8 atFo?ApplloS;n Forms and further partloulan apply to JAMBS BUTTLK, Heoretary, (Jueen-Btreet, Anokland,



JW" 0 T I 0 E TO PLUMBERS, GABFITTERS, HOUSEHOLDERS, &C, &o. Samuel Parker, Viotoria-st. East, la requiring all his available epaco In ordet to extend his Manufacturing Business, U whiob, (or the futuro, ho Intenda to devote hli entire attention. To facilitate thia he must a once CLEAR OUT HIS VARIED AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK Off BRASS FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS, GAS GLOBES, CHANDELIERS, PLUMBERS' GOODS, SANITARY WARE, &c, &c, All of which have boon bought in the very beEl English nnd Continental markets for cash, On and after this date THE ABOVE LINES WIL.L BE OLEARBD AT COST AND UNDER, FOR CASH. Goods Entered will be subject to an Advanos of 10 por cent, on sale prioos. S.P. Is a Gash Purchaser, at highest market ratea, of OLD LEAD, OLD ZINO, Note the Address— SAMUEL PARKER, Victoria-st. East, Just abovo Goodaon'a London Arcade, GALVANIZED IRON WOHKB. Manufacturer of Corrugated Iron Tables, Gal vanized Iron Spouting, Rldgeoaps, Laud-hoad Nails, Sco,, Sec, W' I L L"l AM " THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Vlotorla-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MAKULE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL. SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and overy description of Stono Work at the Loweßt dob ilhlo Priooa for Town and Country. TMPOUTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE, J. h 6"Tvlb en, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English. French, and Gorman P I A N () S PIPE AND RKffD ORGANS. HARMONIUMS. WATCH AND JICWELLERY, &o , BeKB to- inform ihe Public that having made nxruugemuutu for taking ovei the premises and huainfias of .Mr I. Aluxai.dor. uuxt tho Auckland Hotel, hu has decided, bo as to avoid the risk and trouble of removal of his Inruo and varied stock. lo hold a GKXI.'INE CIIICAP SALK of the übuvn mentioned Goods in his preaont pro mises, adjoining ilio Hunkof Now Zealand ; and to olFuct, if po»»iblo. a "peerty clenrnnco, all Goods will boaolclntCUSll'HlOH; KOHCaSH. A trinl will convince tho most sceptical that this ollor is genuine, and to prove it KHHAKIfrs CKLKBRATKD SILVER LKVER WATCFIHS will bo given away at 60a. Call early and sooure ono. T> U T C H £ X AND (ToT ■^ FOBT-BT. AND QUKKN-BT WHAM, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. BTOUBD tiiP m Mi-Hi) ITOB SHIPMENT. RAX.I.AST sr?ri,lJ-.D. E DUNNE, Houso, Sign, and Docora • ttve Paintor mid Paperhauger. Suporior work done, and pricos moderate. Has on sale, White Load. Oils, Colours, ana choap Paper hangin s, Pioturoß Framed to order.—Address top of (Iruy-atr nut. A X N 0 0 X BROTHERS, Kstobll shod 1801) SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS COX'S CRKKK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of tho Colobrntod Extract of Boan.JMnlnfpr.iant Pnwdo.o, liH«,t I>rU« YoUow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown. Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps,made from tho purest of Tallows, Sso. OHloes- DURHAM-STREET, Aaokland. N.8.-Raan Parohassra of Tahow, Wool, Saeepatinn. and Bonpr. /GROUND LIMB GROUND LIME FOR SALK, SOUTHGATB'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIMK. In uny qnttntlty, for Concrete Paths, Floors, Cellars, &o. Next to stono flnKging la ua- Ivallcd for durability and hard-sotting ounlltloß. For tanks and other wot work, it Is a Urst-:lasd material. KBANE, SOLE AGENT, C USTOMB-STRKKT. jTIDWAKD pARS 0N S, BRE4.D MANUFACTURER By Maciiineby, BYMONDS-STREET. •niUBMOND HOUSE, J\l PONSONBY ROAD AUOKLAND, W. COCHRAN, Bin., g_ AM± LV BUTCHER. GO TO BATH to HOTU'S PUBUO nOT, COLD, AND 9HOWKR BATHB, Victoria - btbbrt EAffr. Oharuo-ONE SHILLING. Open ftUweok.daya from 15 a.m. to 9 P.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS fromß till 10 a.m. The Bathrooms an ill private, snd mppllod with every conven ience, Turkish towehi, flesh and hair brushon, oombe, rcßpiratore, soape, &»- Select Bath room* (prlvato) for Ladies a^rr <! av! Bt »" hours, with fomalo attoudnncfc. One Shilling and Blrpenoo. Pleaso note tho address—Vlctorla itreet Kirt, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and naxt the Cheap Boddlng and Fnrnlture Mart. AnntUnd. N.R.-Hurbar In attjinaanna. W7~ L E V s> BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WYNDHAM-STBBKT. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Muslo, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. BAKKR9' SPECIAL lIULICD DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIR MUSIO BOOKB / Thob. J« ULrbutt,| / I MinurAOTCTBIIB O» I CORN BROOMS, ms%gA mtnm\s.APAi\*u»M, I T3LSPHONB WO. -138. I ,| HWBSOH.STBJEE'ff jj CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPEKo, AND HABIT-MAKHRS, HO3SON-STRKKJ, We respectfully lnvito attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Groa (Varioty and Choioe of the Bost Fabrics, with the Skill and Talont wo employ, and tho great successes of our efforts to produce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and On excelledi a Cut and Style, gives us every con lldcnoo In reopeotfolly sollcitinK tho favour of a Vlßit. All Twoeiig thoroughly anrnnk beforo being mado up, and Fit and Workmanuhtp Guaranteed, Tho Doiorred Payment System haa buoi found to be a great boon, by enabling thoso with limited incomes to procure neoeosarlos In the easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN I FIGURES. CJash Oußtomerß reoelved 6 per oent. Dlsoocnt 3 (one BhllUnnln the pound sterling) or. -.. -parcel! of 80s and' upwards. TKAM-OARS PASS THB CK/08, ! INBFBOTION IHYITBU ■■.^ rTI '



p APE R HANGING B, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINING 56,000 ROLLS OF PAPEHHANGINOB, CONBIBTINB Off NEW PATTERNS Ifor Drawing, Dining, Bed-roome, Hnll ia4 Staircase, suitable tor the Mansion or Cottars, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VAL.UK KVKH OIftfERED IN PAPJfRHANSINGS. 918—PACKAOES—918 BORIMS AND HEBBIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS. WHITK LEAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIi?PB * SON, (16 AND 97. ! ;D«BK-SOtBBMI. "JVfBW ZEALAND INSURANCE XX COMPANY (FIliK AND MAIUNE). Caplti-.l_ f11.000.000 Paid-up and Rosorrs> Funds __ £435,000 Protection raoM FIRE or MARINE LOag CUM na KryEOTED m this Company, OCAIMD'i JfIT WITH FBOMPHTIJDB ARE LtraiuuTY. lATWWS BUTTLB TSftS!«Bel MUSICAL Flfs TRU M E N'T WAREHOUSK, ETC., 88, VIOTORIA-STREKT, AUCKLAND. T. E, CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEACHER OF MUSIO, PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. Tbkmb and Testimonials Post Frkk on Application. Ar,L Kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned AND RW'AtIiKD. llavo a regular supply of NEW POTATOES FOR SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATE. MRS. S. H. U L A X KB . GOVERNKBSKB' INBHTUTK AN IV BERVANTS' REGISTRY OVi ICK, 310. QtTKKV htrkict ; Telephone No. 315 Wait ing Rooms for Luciioa and Servants, Kvory fautllty given for immediate oucngomonts. Cor roapondonoo respectfully invitca tram Ladlea In all vmM of tho Provincial District. Ref/CHEERI Jobo]ili Hunks. K»q., Manager frozen Meat and Btorago Co.; Thos. Buddie, Ksq., Solicitor; 1). J. McLood, Esq.. Manager A.M.P. Society; K. B, Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. T.I. S.ii'ra H>:q. (Bhera Brothers); J. U Wllnuo, H.4m. fWiiaoDJ find Hctoa), Agent for Anntrft. linn Mutual Provident Society. 1 . ~;; -:i OIL. BOAP, AND OAHDUR I COMPAHY (UMITiCDI.i MANUi-ACTURF.ua OS" STJiARINH CANDLES, COMMON LNV TOILBT SOAPS, LUBRICATINQ AN!) OTHEK GEA, WORKS—ST. ANN'S BRIDOK. tKHKOt* WAKB iOU.SK AND C.'r. rK:.t53--l.()Wlilfi /OJiKKT-ti'L'., i UC'iOiAWy La ad nh«l Estate Agents. SAtUEL VAILH. [JOHN DOUGLAS. Yaile & Douglas (Latk Samdkl Vails ROUSE LAND, AND ESTATE AGBNTS. LiNU AND KSTATK AUCTIONEKRS, Ri )AL KSTATK VALUATORS, BI.OKKKS UNDER THK LAND TRANSFER ACT, .SHOHTLAND-STKEET (N X X T Tn B P O S.T-0 Vt I 0 B.) BANKERS! Bank of Nkw South Walks. (Soo alao our advortißomcnt In " x\ ,Zi. Herald and " WciOkly Nowb.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT, £230.—Small Farm of 14 aoros, all in cul tivation within oaay distanco of town. Cot ta(?o of 3 rooms, nlmoat now.—Vnilo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonte, Shortland- Btrent. 1621. For positive Sale, no reasonable offor re fused. 1J acres rich volconio soil. House of 7 rooms, larno hall, verandah ull round; boau tlful aepoot, In a most hoaUhy nitimtiim; bx tonrtvo oattlo run close by. b'or price, terms, &c, apply to Vallo and Douglas, dMm\ and Entato Kentß, Shortland-etreot. 1128. FLAX JIILL, with', argo wator pnwor und buildings, inaicood poaitlon, oithor for (lax, flour, or bono mill, or any innnu ncturlne induntry roqulrlna power, 38 acres of land jidjoininß railway. Prico, £iou.- Vaile and DouglaM, Land and Estate A genta, Shortland- Btroot. ICIS VILLA SITE, in country township, close to railway, church. Bchool, &0,, bonutlfully Bltuatod, 21 acres of laud. Price, £25. -Vallo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Slinrt lanrt-BirDei. IW6 COUNTRY STOKE, doing a pood businosa, and 6 aurcß of lnnd ; parliculara, etc., from the undor>i|Oiort. Prico for land and building!), £450. including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vailo t»nd DouKlas, Land and Estate ARonts, HhortlaMd-street. 1017 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA 8 TE of 3 Acres, nour Ullorelie on tho Main South Road, volcanic coll. J3sOo.—Vnilo and Douglas, Land aud KBtoto Agonts, Shortland- Btroot. . _ 1011 Good Invostmont. —Shop and Dwelling lob to a good tenant on leapc, having about 2 years to run, at 32s 0(1 per week, in a locality rapidly rising in value ; all in good order ; allotmont 38x107. Prico, i»oO. IUJ3 £I,loo.—Farm of 303 acroa good land, a largo portion of it in cultivation, subdivided InioDiKiddooks, togothor with country etorn, doing a largo trado. Particulars may bo bad from Vailo & Douglas, Land and KhliUo Agent••. Shortland Btrcot. MWS £500.- Orchard and Farm of 15 acres. Tho orchard comprises 10acresplimtod with ahont 1,000 choico fruit trucn, all namod. Tho site haa been woll Bolooled, a Braall stream runß through it, and tho surrounding Bcenery is very good. Thoro ia a stable on the property, which is situated noar Howick, and will bo cold toKothor with one aero In that villago, for £500.—Vftilo and Douglcs, Land and Katato Agents, next General Post-olttco, Shortland street 1319 £450 - • Woll-built Dwollinu ll'ouao, contain ing 0 rooms and bath-room, all woll finished and fitted throughout; also, front and back vorandah, outbulldlnKn, etc.; toßOthor with allotmont 10 x 123. Situated noar tho Now markot Railway Station.—Yuilo & Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, ShorUimd-Btrcct.'; UVi'l £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS-For Sale, that Valuable Freohold Property in Queon-Btroet, known as Stain's Buildings. Tho allotmont haa a frontage to Queen-stroot o 127 foot by a dopth of 88 feet. The buildings are very sub stantially ereoteri, and with a view to convor- Bion into two tenements, each consisting of a arge shop, buaonicnt, and 3 dwelling rooms. —vallo and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shorth-nd-Btreet. 1501 £500—Two 4-rooraed Houses, with i acres of flratolass land in four paddocks. This property is situatod in the flourishing town of Kihiki'tl, and would form a comfortable home 'or anyone with a small income. Terms very oasT.—Valle and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-atrcot. 1559 TO LET ON LEASE, in a commanding position in Shortland-strcet. Promisoa aultable either tor a shop or a suito of throo large offlcce togother with a largo good cellar, approaohaulo by anothor entrance; rental uiodorato.—Apply to Vallo and Douglas, Land and Katato Agents, Shprtland-streot. TO LET, sevoial Houses at the North Shore.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Katate Agontß. Shortland-strnet. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, B lota each, 2 of thorn having frontages of £( foot by a depth of 110 feet, and tho othora front ogOB of 40 foot by siuno depth. Prico low, and terms easy, aa may be arranged.—Vailo ant: Douglns, Land and Estate Agenta, next th< Post-office. Shortlandstreot. 1372 £90.—Cheap House in a pleasant countrj villago, and cloao to railway atution. A now Honee of 4 rooms, with 2J acres of good land partly lnld out in orchard and garden.—Vailc and Dqi glas, Laud and Estate Agents, Short land-Btr:et ' 1005 £540~G wd Investment. For Salo, Twc Uouseß of flvo rooms each, and oro o tJiree rjoma, all detached, together wltl Kreeholrl Albtment, situatod within 15 mm utos' w ilk of the Poat-ofßoe i'ermn oauy.- Vailea.dDouglaa, Land and Eatate Agents Bhortla:?d-Btreet. 1671 £8 per ar.ro. 42 acres ol Good Land, withii 2 mlnutoa' walk of Howiok church and eohool ', Terms ta agreed.—Vailo and Douglas, Lant Klid KeUite AKenJi'^hortland-fltreet. 1571.



Money &(ti\ Ai\ T0 -LEND in sums of from d&\J\f\J\J £sUupwardß.—Apply Wm, S. Cochrane, Cochrane's Auction Mart, ISo, Queen streot. 3*l~7W'kA TO LE3s'D on Sood free 3&JL" W hold security. Apply to K. MITCH&LSON fc CO. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest.—Lalshly and Jackson, Quoen ■beet, MONEY TO LEND, bn~Freebold Socurltiea.—Aroh. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ol Freehold at ourrent rates.—C. w. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (uozt the Bunk of Now Zoalan^). "- MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usun.l rates of interest, CONNSLL & COOPER, Bolicltorß, Vulcan Lana. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSKLL, Solicitors, Shortiand-stroot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Kirst-class Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAU, So icitor, National Insurance Buildings. 85, Qncon-Btreot MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at oarrent rates of Interest. Apply to PJiTKII ULIPHANT, ; Solicitor, High-street. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &o, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. HOKIBAOHS NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, JUani), Commission, and Estate Agent, High-atreet. Anokland. TNDUBTRIAL AND PROVIDENT _L PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. BOALK OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Ropaymontsextend- For Week Ing over forfilOO. Bepa^Sf tot C b. d. £ s. d. 1 year _ _ 2 0 0 104 00 8 yoars _ _ 014 7 113 16 0 6 years _ _ 010 0 130 0 0 7 yearo _ _ 0 711 141 9 7 10 roars - .. 06 3 I 162 16 8 nd other Periods to suit Borrowers, The Board has power in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CKASK9 ON THE PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS. 7 days'notice „ ... .. _ 5 percent G months (flxod) .. _. .. 6 per cunt. 12 months (fixed OJporcont. CORNER OF QUKKN-STRKKT AND VULCAN LANK. Auckland. JOHN_EANCROFT. Manager. A" UCKLAND PERMANENT CO . OPEKMTVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Offick: 117, Queen-street. LOANS Rrantod upon approved securities of Freehold or Loaaohold Proporilcs in sums o( £20 to £li.ooo. principal and inlorost heiu? repay able in instnlnu'nM lit ihc followiug KKDUOKE Baths (or ropaymant of eaoh £100 borrowed :— Uciiajmuntaoxtend- o ~ \v.,,i- ToUnl Amouilt lngover. ™l ueek> Repayable. £ s. a. £. c it. lyear _ _ 2 0 0 104 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 0 II) 108 fl 8 8 years „ 11 7 113 15 0 i yours _ .. 11 8 121 0 8 0 years .. .. 8 9 13fi 18 9 8 yoai-B .. 7 1 117 13 9 10 yrara .. 8 S 162J1j 8 And in tho simc pronnrtion for smaller or larger loantj. UKJ'OolTii.—Thoßocioty recoiven nionny on | oposlt:—llopdyublo at 7 daya' notice, 5 par -int. per annum. JOHN BATGKK. Fecratory. BitlK OP SHUtiAWD iSOTMS GHANOIIII, T OMBOH lIORTGAOB/LOAN,' ASB) J j i!iscoijr; r: bans:. 80. BHOBTLAND.STKBIIT, AncrctiW) ---(OlTOUITS A. Ci.ATtK k. SONB1 V^AKBUODSJ*}. And Little CuilJii."-rnuct. '.'clbuurno. Irf)AKS ARK AbVANdiSD FROM £10 TO £1,000. Ur"n pcrt.onci, frccliolft, anil leasehold eeourlty, rop.vablo by Weakly, Monthly, or QuHrterly Ir."::-'.l;n«ntr.;. '..-. J.ir.v.Tit C'irr!M\t V.r,*';!). Auvfcecet ciado on Furniture without rotnornS, »nd Rli clawM of Marohandiec, I oAviIG.nAT.'TKn in'on Lull; Potions. Ijbo.ioibi, a;;]j mi'-iir :t'.- under Wills. LIILLaDISC'JUT-.'Tll^ AT UURHKN'I' HATffiJ. '''^.-.xt UFOfJ L'ir;j ;> i; rof Ossds. Re^aymiSt TV KA^V lNr-.'i;it.:.!!'.r.'[i:. fi'Olilia GRATIS, vii ccxi'.'.v.'MO'.iU.-i:-:' ru"i i-it.r '.lavfsliellJ.fttictll TTIOTOBIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, On and niter 31st AUGUST ffHfl BiPSINESa OI SHI ABOVE AGBNOY WILL BI CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET. TVrEW ZEALAND MORTGAGH, LOAN, J3| AND DIHCCUNT BANK, High-street (Next to Atkln's Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, PERSONAL SECURITY. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRBT AND SECOND MORTGAGE ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way cult tha Borrower. Ixhuib on Furniture without removal | also On »U kinds of -Merchandise. Loans mar be repaid at the rate ot Blxponoo per week In the Ponnd. Bills Discounted at Ourrent Rates, Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. AU communications strictly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET INbxt to Atkin'b Piuntinb Onrum JOHN SOPPBT, UOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, N). 8, QUKBN-STHHKT. ALSO, BOLI AOEN11 FOB MICSSKB DIUKKSON AND BURNKTT'B CKLICIIRATKD PALS ALE, In Bnlli and Bottle. | X a H A L L' HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, j SHIRTMAKER. HOMIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCER. HATS AND o CA M PS;^EVKKy R DE S CR^ KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND. 8 C.H. having made arrangements with Messra Fenton and Co., of Queen-street, for the manufacture and supply of tho whole of hia stock, is onablod to adduco tho name ot that weU-known firm as a GUARANTEE for the excellence and quality of hia goods. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKLAND. JTI I S H E R & 0 0,, ' WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. ESTABLISHED 1861. By Special Appointment to His Excellency this Governor, Sir W. F. Jervols: Hia Kxoellency Sir James Fergussou: and H.R.H. tho Duke of Edinburgh; aiso, Koaha Butohero to the -OQUKEN-9TREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Game. Home-cured Hams and Bacon, Corned Beef in Largo Quantity. Importers of Sausage Casings. The Tirade I ■ Supplied. N.8.-Oafvea' Rennet*.



Sporting. THE POKENO RACE . MEETING WILL BE HELD .' ON ItYEDNESDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1885.] AT THE QUEEN'S REDOUBT. H. F. LONGDON, Hon. Sec. Addhkss : Care of Post-ofllce, Pokeno. OTAHUHU KACiNG GLUB SPRING MEETING. ' (Registered Undkr a R.C. Club], To be held at Otahuhu on SATUItDAY, 19th December,'lßßs. Handioapperb—The Committee. First Raob. MAIDEN PLATK oi 20SOV8. . Weight for ago. For all horeos tha* have novor wou..public money exceeding £10. Distance, li mile." En trance, 308. Second Race.' PONY RACK of lOsovs. Onco round the course, For raaidon ponies, 14.1 and under. Weight for inches. Top weight. Ost 71b. Second horse to save his stakes. Entrance, 20h. Tuird IIACE. i HANDICAP HURDLE RACB of 3580V8. with a sweep of £1. second horse to receive £5 out o.C s akes. Over 8 flights of hurdlea, about 3 feet 6 inches high. Distance, 2 mileß. Nomination, £!;.acceptances, £1. Fourtu Rack. SUBURBAN PLATE HANDICAP, of,6osovs, second horse to receive £10 out of "stakes. Die Unco, 1} miles. Nomination, £2; acoept lUlCCW, £1, Fifth Race. OTAHUHU STEEPLECHASK of Msova. Se cnnit horso to receive £7. Third horeu £3 out of stakes. Distance, in or abont 3 miles, over fair hunting country. Nomination, £2; Ac ceptance, £1. Seventh Race. RAILWAY PLATE of 25aovs. Distance, lfc mile. Nomination, £1; Acceptance, 150. Eighth Race. HACK RACE for lOaovs. Winner to bo sold for £15; surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Distance, 1 mile. Minimum weight, lOst. Nominations for the Hurdle Race, Suburban Plato Handicap and Steeplechase close on WEDNESDAY, 4th December, 1885 ; all other Nominations on day of general entry, SATUR DAY. December 12th, 1885. Weights to appear on or about Decoinoer sth, Nominations will be received on tho above date by the Secretary, Criterion Hotel, Otahnhu, or W. Adims, No. 6, Kxohango Chambors, Duihum-street, Auckland. W. D. BUSH, Secretary. for Sale. FOR SALE, the. Russian Tea Tacking Company's Pure Teas, at every respect able grocery shop and Btoro In tho colony. TjlOR SALE, first-class new Hansom Cob, JP Double Sented Buggies and Dog Carts: also, 2 Socond-hana Hooded Bußgles—W. X, Boston. Coach Builders, WnkoflohCatreßt TCT 0 R... B. A L E" FARM, 27G Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Ti-treo Bush, with First-clnsri Houso of 8 rooms, out houses, and every convenience, Bouth of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SLATOR, Architect. Canada Buildings, Auckland. FOR SALE, tho Lease, Goodwill, Fix tures and Working Plant of a Bakery and Grocery Business, with a Restnurant attached, now in splondld working ordor. with ovory convenience for conducting a large business in all the aforcßaid branches. Locality un rivalled. A good paying trade now heirs done; fullest investigation courted, and principals only dealt with.-For further par kulars, apply to A. H._Nathan. TSj-i6liT~ro'diTlVE fJAI/B —I»o nico little JO Inlands; one of 50 acres: tho other, 100 ncrce lint-doss land nenr to Wailioke, Steamers pass two or three time.i dally; price low.-* Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, 8, Queen-street. CPHO IA L K«II OJ, ICOR BALK, HBYura of the best Building Sites In or near Auniland. Situated in Gladstone and Cleveland Hoads, Parnell. Thc-so lots wil bo sold on any reasonable Terms, and money will bo advanced for IJuilclmsr i! required. Apply to— P. COMIBKKY, Bhnrtland-iitreet. F, W, HOWARD.] [E. JO^ES. T>LUE STOKE, FORT - STREET. FOR SALE, M CASES ORANGES, ■i 0 SACKS PEANUT!*, 10 BALKS COCOANUT FIBRE (Ex Arawata). Also, 1 10-HORSK POWER DOUBLE CYLINDER UNGINE (complete), by Rueton and Proc tor, l-incolti, Kn .land, 1 CROSSLEY'S G4S ENGINB, 1 SAW BENCH, by Robinson and Sons, Rooh dalo England, 1 LARGE SAUSAGE MACHINE, And other Machinery. 501 O R 8 A L 1, " At LOWSST Maekbt Rates I Koeln, Pitch, and Tar K»roi>eno, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer'a Genulnj White Lead, in nood Mnntis Metal and Nails Jjargo f"took of Cfinvas, rarious branSl Wire Itopo, from ij Inch to i inch , Bo!t Rope, Hcmy, and Manills Bops, all Patent. Windlass ywood), FrlUs, »nd P«lil A;ichore. from 16 owt. to 10 lba. iriuv'.rjii. from i lmih to 1 inch. Oalß* fts.(3 Fish Oil. "VTOT'ICB OF REMOVAL. Tho ROOMS of thn YOUNG MBN'S CHRIS TIAN A3SOCI A.TION h*vobeenßEMOVKl) to TKMPOHARI" PJIEMISKS, OLD HAP 11ST ("H"UCH, Wdlesloy-s'reet. Enlmnoo to HWADING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from Cliapol-atreet. __^___ BY PERMISSION OF THH COL ONIAL SECRETARY. GRAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARED BY A. REISCHKK. SOO SUBHOKTBKttS AT 10.S FOETV PWZKS. Ist Prize, valur fi 15-Hand some carved and or nnmental Hi wuiiße o! liitarcd liimu and Kauri, cmi'aininv4 12 riiflVront species, 0:i viov/ at Mi;r,srs Upton and Co.'h. 2nd Prize, value £30-CpntainW6 vnriatiesin nimilarcr.Rn. on viiwntM.Pßsra Phillijipa ac<l .Sons'. Srf Prize, valuo £23—GontainlnB 8 varieties iv similar caeo, On yi'sw at Mr I\T. G. Lonnox's. Thcso Prizes contain a variety of very rare birds, many of which will soon be exUnct. 3 Prizes at £15: 20 Prizes at fi'.O; 15 Prizes at £5. Torul, £100. To bo drawn about tho end of December. TICKETS, 10s BACH, Obtainab'o at Messrn 8. Coombes nnd Cn.'s, tlnzani ll'.irnt, and Co.'s, N.G. Lennox's, Josiah Martin's, Philliups and Sons'. J. A. Pond'e, Tcutcnberg's, and Upton and Co.'s. Other prizoa on view at future dato to be advertised^ "VTEW ZEALAND FROEEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (Limited) Are Cash Buyers of large FRESH MULLET AND FLAT FISH. Apply Fbekzino Works, Railway Whabb PIANOS! I JUST I T3IANOS! I LANDKD. I JL FINBST TONED PIANO 3IN AUCKLAND. Persons requiring Icstrurnents -wonld save many pounds by Inspection of our dwelt. Instruments taken as part payment; balance each or time payment. BEHT..VALUK AND CHEAPEST STOCK W TOWS. Note the Addreai— AT WEBB'S OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-ST. (3 dours< fro.v Cook-st.) N.B.—No other place of businosa. Vacancies for Mnslc Pupils. HEAP TIMBER,! Cheap Timbbb ! CnEAP Timbkk I And all other kinds o' Building Material can a purehaeed at prices to mcci tho times at D. Goldie'b Mills, Uiwor Albert and Little Qundu streets. Buildings ■ rror od upon Deferred 1' ' •"ts. Terms most t ataKtious to ouston



Tenders. pUBUG WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. WASH-HOUSE CONTRACT, QUARANTINE STATION; MOTUIHI. Written Tenders for the above Contract will bo received at thiß Office till noon of TUESDAY. l=t December, 1885. They are to lie addressed to the Hon. Minister o£ Public Workß, and markod outside the envelope, "Tender for Wash-house Contract." Drawings, specification, and condi tions mar be seen at this Office. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. H. HALKB, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, November 18,1835. ■tT^AITEM ATA COUNTY COUNCIL. CLEARING DEVONPORT CEMETERY RESERVE. Tenders for the above work wjll be received fit this Office, up to Noon on FRIDAY, the 4th December. Spoolflhai ions may bdaeon at this Office, and at the Post-office. Devonport. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. _County Office, Anckland, November 21,1855. Yy^TEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. MAIN EAST COAST ROAD.—DEVONPORT TO WAIWEttA, CONTRACT No. 4. Tenders for Improvements on this Road, near Mr G. Fraser's property, Lake Road Dibtrict, will be received at this Office, up to Noon of FRIDAY,,4th December next. Plans and speci fications may.be seen at this office, and at the Post-office, Devonport. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. County Office, Auckland, November 24,1883. T AXE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. SEAVIEW ROAD CONTRACT. Tenders for above contract will bo received up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd Decem ber, at our Office, Colonial Bank Butldingß, whore plans and specification may bo seen. BOYLAN & LUNDON, Engineers. /^ITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS \J AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY, LIMITED. Tenders Will be received by the undersigned for the purchase of the Iron P.S Tongariro, now in good working order. Full partioulars as to carrying capacity, &c to be obtained at Com pany's office. Tenders to be reoelved by the undersigned up till 16th December, 1885. The highest or any tender not necessarily 83, Queen-Btreot, Auckland, 21nt November. 1885. ■_ "DO ROUGH OF NEWMARKET. Tenders for Bsoria, Carting, and Dust Collect- Ing for Twelve Months wil> be receiv4 at the Council Office up to Noon of TUESDAY, the Ist D^^j£^ M mNNißoN i Tovvn Clerk, 1%/TIRANDA COAL AND IRON COM jjfjL ; PANY (LIMITED.) STEAMER CONTRACT. Tonders for the Construction and Equipment of One Stern-Wheel Steamer and Two Barges, for the Miranda.Coal and Iron Co. (Llimted), will be reoeived until Noon, of MONDAY, the 11th December, by thfi undersigned, at whose office plans and specifications may be seen. The loweßt or any tender not necesaerily accepted, STEWART AND HUNTER. Civil Engineers, Shortland-etreet. November 20,1885. TJBLENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY rl (LIMITED). Tonders for Hawing, Planing, &c, at the Holenavillo Saw Mill", Will bo received up to noon of TUESDAY, December 11885. Specifications and ail information at the office. Star Buildings, Fort-street. The lowest or ary tender tot nocesaarily accepted. A _ WALKKR> November 16,1885. fiT~O BUILDERS. Tcnauro -will bo received up to Decerntim? 11, 1885 at Noon, lor the tjostlejs' Training Institute, to bo built in Richmond Road, Surrey Hills, for the Trustees of the Costley's Bequest, Plans and Specifications at R. J. ROBERTS'S. Aichiteot. Victoria Arcade, Auckland. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, December 3 for the Erection of a Villa Residon-e at Avnndalo Plans, etc., at my Offloe, N.Z. Land Agency, High-street. '. - The Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. r MARSHALL, Architect. mo builders. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO A HOUSE AT OTAHUHU. Tenders for the above aro invited until noon of the 7th day o£ Docomher. 1885. ARTHUK P. WILSON, Architect, ... ' ' ' Hlßh-Btroot, Auckland, fjjTcT BRI C X LA V E RS. Tonders fortho Pulling Down and Ro-ercction of Smull Store in Lome-street will be received up to noon of WEDNESDAY. 2nd Dpcember, 1885, at the office of W. J. Sullivan, 62, Queen street opposite Bank of New Zealand, where ulans and specifications may be scon. mo BUILDERS. ' Tenders aro invited till FRIDAY, December 4. at noon, for alterations to the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Queen-Btrcet. Plans and specifications at my office, CHARLES ARNOLD, Architoct. m O BUI L D E R S. i Tenders will be received by the undersigned up till noon on SATURDAY, December 5, for Erection ot Shop and Dwelling at Papakura. Plans aud specifications may be Been at I*. Wat son's store, Papakura. Lowest tender not necoaßarily accepted, j. WATBOS . F. N. WELLS.] [J. H. WELLS DEVONPORT. -VJH- ELLS BROTHERS, CARTERS' CONTRACTORS. Foe Sale, BRICKS' ■■ I COAL POSTS LIME ' AND RAILS SAND I FIRE- PALINGS SHELLS - | WOOD | HOU3EBLOCKS SCORIA ASH. Van for the Removal of irurnlture. All ro Bponsibillty of removal taken when entrusted to our charge. N.B.—Builders liberally dealt with, ■ Orders left at Lilowall Bros., Post-office. Yard: OppoEito DevonportJHnll. to build". The Mount F.der. Saw Mill Company (Limited) are Gelling Second-class Tlmbor at from ss. and First-olass Kauri Weathor Bonrda at 10s Gd per ICOtf., and all other descriptions of Building Timber in prop-riion. Also, Shingles, Palings, Postf, Rnil", and Home Blocks at reduced rates. Railway Siation. Mount Edon. _ Novomber_l!) 18S5. W. J. TKIGG, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR, IS. SOHKUIfF'S BUILDINGS, FOKT-STKKET. Ki^S Educational RS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. fiT. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNELL. HALF TERM, OCTOBER 27. 1885. Masters : Music and Sinirfng „ .. HerrSchmitt Music and Binding .. .. Herr I'utfchka Muuiaand Singing .. .. Mtu Micklethwait Drawing.. MrWatkins Drawing Mr Pay ton German Dr. Henßen Fronch .. Mons. Villeval TO DEVONPORT RESIDENT HOUSEHOLDBRP, AND OTHERS INTKRESTED. Notico is hereby given that after the expira tion of seven days from the dale hereof, a petition of tho Resident Householders of the Dfvonport Road District, in the Provincal Dis trict of Auckland. f.'A., will be presented to Hi* Kxrcllfincy, Sir William Francis Dhum SIONT) Jkkvois, tho Governor o( New Znalund, praying that the Devonport Rood District should be constitute! a UOROUGH (:o be named tho Borough ot Dovontovt). under the "Municipal Corporations Act, 1'.V0," and tho various acts amending the same. Dat°d this 26' th day o! November, 1883. M. NIOOOL, Cliairman. EWEN W. ALISON, Momber. Devonyort Ruad Bourd. C^IHEAP AND GoOD CUTLE~RY^ J Table ana Dees n Knives, from 8b ; Forks and Bpicj..i, '.taa i^od dozsn; Supeiinr Iviiry TiiV-lo ICnivcß, Scissors, aud Razors.-Thomas b. u .ul, 102, Queca-stioet, opposite Artbur'a . Mart.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Managers .. .. MaoMahon and Loitch. LAST SIX MIGHTS LAST SIX NIGHTS LAST SIX NIGHTS AND FARRVVKLL TO AUSTRALASIA OF DION BOUCICAULT DION BOUCICAULT DION BOUCICAULT After the most brilliant series of successes over achieved in the Southern Hemisphere. FAREWELL OP MKS DION BOUCICAULT, They sail tor America on Decembor 8. TO-NIGHT AND FOLLOWING EVKNINGS, That famous Drama nf Dion Boucicault, which has duilny tho last 25 years onjoyod a Buooets throughout the civilised world unique in tho annals of Dramatic Literature, THRCOLLEfcN BAWN. THE COLLEEN BAWN. THE COLLEEN BAWN. J Mylks-na-Coppalkkn .. Mr Dion Boucicaui.t Anne Chutk .. .. Mns Dion Bouoioault Together with the full strength of MaoMahon and Leitch's Company. PRIOBS.-59,35, and Is. Box pl4n at Lennox's. Carriages may t>e ordered nighiU for 25mlnuteB past 10. Babies not admitted. AH O X A L H ALL. TONIGHT, A CONCERT AND DRAMA <" Alfred, tho Croat"), played in Five Aots, on MONDAY, November SO. 1885, under the patronagH of tho Right Rev. Monsignoro Fynes. V.G., in aid of improvements in the Parnell Convent Schools. CONCEKT.—Part I.: Overture, Pianoforte Duet, •' The Sleigh Race," Misses Cannoll and Fitz; Sons, " Alas I those Chimes," Miss F, Uannell; Song (seleotod), Mr J. Edwards; Pianoforte Solo. *' Mocking Bird" (Hofflnan), Miss Chitty; Song, " The Little Hero," Dr. Erson ; Son?, " Robin Adair," Miss Milgrew ; Pianoforto Duet, " Orptico aux Enters" (Offen bach), Mißses O'Brien and Boylan; Song, " Hcenoß that are Brighteat," Miss Cannell; Comic Song;, " Are you there, Moriarty J" Dr. Kraon. ' Admission : 2s ; Children under 12. half-price. Doors open a- half-pa3t 7, commenco at 8 o'clock. "VT Z.O.G.T.—Sir Henry Havelock 11 t Lodge will hold a Social in the Alex andria Btreet Sahnol-room, on TUESDAY, Dec. 1. Dialogue by 2 Young Ladies and 2 Gentle men. Parlour Gameß, Verreshments, &c. Com petition for Singing and Reciting for Prizos. Adminskm-ls, single ; rlonble. Is Gd. Doors opun7 p.m—J.. P. BIRLBY. Sl-c. ■_ ST. JAMES'S HALL.—AUCKLAND PRKSBYTKRIAN CITY MISSION ASSO CIATIO N.—A Fruit Soiree, to celobratu the first Annual Meeting of the Association will be held in St. James's Hall, Welllngton-Btreet, on TUES DAY EVENING, Dec. Ist, at 7.30. Tho City Missionary will give a report of his work during the year. Addresses will bo delivered by Bovoral ministers and others, and selections of inueio will he rendered by tho combinod eh Irs of tho several city and suburban congregations. Tickfta. Is 6d each. ON VIEW ! ON VIEW ! ON VIJbJW ! A Dozen Doors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Kvery thing Guaranteed. Try my Deferred Payment System. VICTORIA-STREKT (Five Doora above Royal Mall Hotel), Aquatics A UCKLAKD ANNUAL KEGATTA - PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME. FORTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF TUX COLONY. JANUARY 20,1880. Ist Race—SCOWS, ordinary working centre boards, and canvas onl7 2nd Raoe-TRADING VESSELS. 30 tons and upwards, any rig (to be handicapped) 3rd Race-COASTING VTCSSKLS. 12 tons and under 30 tons, any rig, not built for yachts 4th Race-YACHTS, over six tona sth Raoo -XAUH.TB, under Bli- lullb 6th Kace-FISHING BOATS, four tons and upwards 7th Race-FISHING BOATS, under four tons Bth Raco-OPJtN SAILING BOATS, second class 9th Race-OPEN SAILING BOATS, third class 10th Race-MERCHANT SHIPS' GIGS 11th Race-KOHIMARAMA TRAINING BCHOUL BOYS I2th Bace-CHAMPION WHALEBOAT RACE same size hosts and same conditions as (or race of 1885 13th Race-DINGIKB, youths under 15 Hth Bace-WHALEBOATS, youths under 21 16th Race-MB,NO'-WAR AND NAVAL BRIGADE CUTTERS DUCK HUNT, GREASY POLE, &c. O. ROWE, Hon. Sec TyOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Mr W. H. Webbe having advertised that he is late of Oak Houbb, Mr THOd. H. WEBB boga to state for gcno-al information that Mr W. H. Webbe has not been in his employ for over 12 months, and during tho time he was working for him It was as a teacher and salotman only, and co no more late of Oak House than any other person employed. THOB. H. WEBB & CO. tbank their many friends and tho public for their loi>f;nupport, and inform them that during the past yoar the buei ness has largely increased, and that they have now, commenced tne manufacturing of I'inuun at their Factory, View Road, Mount Eden. The public are invilod to come and inspect their own make now on view, and also their very largo stock of Pianos, Organs, and Harmoniums, to bo Been only at the well-known Miwio Saloon, Oak House, Hobson-Etreet, near Cook-street. N.B.—Tuningand Repairing in allits branches. Old Instruments taken as part payment or re paired at the Factory. Noto the Address: OAK HOUSE.] [HOBSON St. No oilier Depot. fy OVEENOB BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STRKET. Board and Lodging .. .. 20s pet Week, Single Room 25a per Week, T\ R. S I" E B R' S PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmkrston Buiuhncm, Foot ov Qdken btllkkt, auckland (Established for tho Scientific and Sicofiy Curo of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseuset). Dn. Spebu isa Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S. Ho has devoted a lifetime to, and isifknowUrfKOd to be the most expert Physician in, Li 3 speciality in the United States. Young Men and Miildlc-SKcd Hfon who Bull"' r from Nervous and Physical Debility, Lobs of Kncrgy anil Memory, Kreprioiu on ihn Knee, Montal Dcpriission, Xliii oy and Ulacldur Troubloa. Ntufalgid, Uliounintisui, Scrofuln, Salt Itheum. I'aralyals, Fits, S'ljinil llievnav, St. Vitus'n Dance, Liver Complnint, AsUiiim, Catarrh, flcart, DlsoiWl. Gravel. Piles. &c, mid are t!rcd of taking mineral rtrngH. will ilo well lo coino ard try the Doctor* method of cum. bh it will, if properly applied, rellovo tlu'in of their sufl'eiini-'H and rcjnt'ire ilicm to heiUlli. Tbe Doctor uses no mlntral prouurntlone; his treatment con«i6tH who'ly in tho uec of vege table remodior. It will cost you nothlni; for conoultation: so please oil and Butisfy your solveß tbut the Doctor undevalandn your caEe. Dr. S, ourfß Humours and Diseases of tho Blood. To Ladies who ore ufHictcd by any of tho following conipluiats :—(.'old lixijcmitien Weak Stomachs. Lnioo anrl Weak Backs, Nervous and Sick Headache <. Conttiiiation und Indigestion, Pain ia tho bide and K^clf. L«u chorrea.etc, etc.: I with it clislinoly under dtooil that I do not ciairn to nciform )m ---possUiilltics or to have a miraculous power All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experiment ing. I will guacantoo a positive cure in every oobo I undertake, or forfeit £TA Consultation in ollice or by letter (ifRBE) Charges moderate. Examination and Advice' £1.-Call or .Address: Dr H. J. ?PIiKK Palmerbton Builwncs Auckland, N.Z. ' Office Hours :9 to 12.1 to i. Cto 8 p.m. ; Sundajs, 10 to 12. N.B.- All M3(?lcincs ncccnaary for a cnmplnts euro (^nn ho sent free from ohsorvatloii on receipt of symptoms, ■j*tT O T I C B. My Trnde Marls, - AUCKLAND JKKATKD WATKH CO.,"hiißbee,. KcKiHtor-.d All persons are cautioned against purchasing or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, i as they are my property. ' GKO. QLEDHIUU