The Auckland Evening Star.

iJ( -VOL. XXVI.-N O . 297.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1885,

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



TTNION STEAMSHIP ik«*\K««li U COMPANY OF NEW {§Gm 7\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). iS^telq OVERLAND KOUTE TO HKa^^V GREAT BRITAIN ir^ THROUGH AMERICA. BOYAL MAIL SERVICE, NE W ZBALAND TO LONDON IN 35 DAYS. «mjBY AUCKLAND, HONOLULU, AND „ ... ogntraot with ihe New Zealand, Now ftSth Wales, and United States Govern "" ments. gjeanuhlps of thia Lino leave Sydney for Anokland, Honciulu, and San Francisco, sailing from Auckland as undor: - Tuesday, iriMEDA..- 3000 tons 8000 h.p. sth Jan. Al*" 2 p.m. KABffO3A.,.. 3153t0ns 3000h.p. Tuesday, *^ 2^id Fob, BiBAB 0A.... 30O0tons 3000 h.p. _ -jgjalternatoly thereufter every four weeks. Thß through voyage will occupy, according .„ iwntraot, 25 day« "om Sydney. 20 days from ffid-i-f- 5 daJ, 9 t0 A^°^ landvi 3 aa?B Auckland to HonoKiln, and 7 daya thence to gjn Francisco. Fsßaengors will be carried through WITH OUT'TRANSHIPMENT, and on very ad vantagoia terms.. Saloon Pa39eDS°ra bx- eaking their journey at Honolulu have the opportunity o' visiting the Sorldtomoua activo volcano of Kilaaoa, and rther objeots of interest in tho Hawaiian Wands, und for which specially-advantageous utMgemonts have baon rnado, and enjoy the mrtoction °' an unrivalled climate, proceeding by following steamer to San Francisco. Passengers booked through to San Francisoo. Urerpeol or London, with special advantages, mil with oholoe of route across the American Continent, ud of stoamors orosrting the Atlantle. Tickets are available for twelve months, and holders have tho privilege of broaklng their lonrney at Honolulu, Sun Francisco, and any ilßoe af call on route to If ew York. For foil particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZBALAND (LIMITED). ito*tt-*< fT NION STEAMSHIP ifgHgQ COMPANY OF NEW Ig^^n ZEALAND (LIMITED). IT TIME TABLE.—Dkckmbbk. KJB TARANAKX NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Mannkan). __ ittanierT | Bate of Sailing, j jj!J£f£* ROTORUA I Monday, 28,1 p.m. 112 noon. Piugem I Tuesday, Jan. 5 I — FORGISBORNE, NAPIKR, WELLINGTON, JjYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland), RINBABOOMA | Thurs., Dec. 21, noon | — WaJhosa I Thnre.. Dec. 31. noon I — FOITmeIbOURNE (Via Blptf). BraeAßO'MA* I Thurs., l)ao. 24, noon I — Waihoha I Thurs., Dec. 31, noon | — ■ ■ 'Calls at Uoharw FOR BYDNEY. tiANAU I Tuesday, 29, 5 p.m. I — FOR~GR~KY~MbUTH. Bilu j_Tjiurjjday, Dec. 21 I — RJITGiSBORNKVNAPIIiJuT AISD WELLING ■ "ON. Mattai I Monday, 28,5 p.m. I — ~ FOX KUBSKLL. IbAsau I Tuesday. 29. 5 p.m. I I ~~ FOX SUVA AND LKVUKA. Arawata I Tkurs^, Jan. 14 5 p.m. I — F6R~H6NOLULU"AND SAN FRANCISgq AiAsiEDA iJTuesday, Jan. 5.2 pm. — "SXTTIJRSION TiCKKTs.—During December. January, and Fobruary Excursion Tickets will be Issued at Reduced Rates, available for re turn until 3lßt March, 188 S. , mTrrm Cargo niuat be booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised tim 9of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany' (Office. Auckland Branoh, oorner of Queen ana Cistoma-atreeta. jjs^k "FfcIRECT SERVICE TO SAN FRANCISCO, ""■■'*"l*"i FROM SYDNEY. OVERLAND ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN, THROUGH AMERICA. Tho Magnificont Steamers AWSTRALTA and ZBAL.iNDM will leave SYDNEY for SAN FRANCISCO (direct) via Honolulu, as Tinder, Without twvnsliipniont. at monthly intervals:- Date of Sailing to Steamor. Tons. San Francisco from Sydney ZWANDIA 3,200 Tuesday, Deo. 29. 4 p.m. Australia 3,208 Thursday, Jan i I i P.M. Fossun^ers uro book, d to d;in Jj'ranuisco. or through to Kuropi-an d 3!imiMons with special rivaniair.s. Mid bavo lit .-a-. Francscochoice of the unriVUfd Atlantic Sttamship Ltn-s ot the Cutiard, luaon. VVUUo Star, or other Pi^nn'l'crs d.j»tined to in? Pirt o! the UnltoJ Ptatw or Hi i vrorii.coa procure their railroaa liokeiß;ii. ."an i'Yane.sou. „ All flwt-d^a p.ssfngers aro allowed 350 pouuds of luKKi'i'o to San Francißco, and 200 ponuds •■OVdrlvnci," free of charge. THROUGH FARE TO LONDON. FIRST-CLASS .. .. - £86 0 0 ard upwards, according: to tha selection to be Time ™*d-\ r di vv'ty maos. guide books, show iigall routes to au> i.oiut in tha United States, maybetmd on njio'i-atlon. Pawentters proceeding eastward can conneot with the ttcanierd of tho I'aciflo Mail S.S Com- Psny, lciving ports in China and Japan for Han Francisco. For ro'ea of pissage and freight, and all othoi Information, applj ti I :BROWN CAMPBKLL & CO.. Agents. Shortland-street. "jfKl /\RIE NT LINE. ■l^W^K^S. Under contract with tho New UtUMHUyySouth Walee Government for q^q conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to the Oriental Co. and the Pauiflo Co. will leave Sydney and Melbourne on the under mantioned daies tor LON DON. via ADELAIDE, BIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option). SUEZ MdNAPLKri:- ■ «x I From From Btaamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ISntßdiuzo...... Deoember 19 December2s Pttroai. January 2 Januarys OaSwr January 16 JanHary22 OffIONNB- January3o Februarys Sorata ___ February 13 February 19 ~7 AnTfortnightryThereaiter. Through fares to London, £22 to £7S. Pasaengere seoure apeolal advantages 07 iwihg through from New Zealand, fares n Baloon and Second-class baing the same as from Asatralia. Second^lass passengers by Orient "twiner are provided with saloon passages to ordsey or Melbourne. . ,„ PASaAGKSFROMLONDON.-Specialfaclli- Htsaffcrdcd for bringing out Friends and Rela tives bjrpre-payment of the passago money here. BPKCJIAL RETURN TICKETS, available tor Hmonths, issued at the following rates :— First Saloon «W PARCEII BOOKED THROUGH to'LONDON »Uledu3ed Rates. ..'"^fif^SSSsS?/ COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), _.";.; ■■ Agents in New Zealand. "\ri77~ (2TEAM TOT LONDON. MTO^PENINSULAR & OR'ENTAL JagP^^ SI'EAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. . FOR LONDON DIRECT - ■ (Via Colombo). ___^__ '■** RtMmoi I Leave JLeavaMel . B™mer. Sydney. | bourne. -~— 188S ifflS CaRTH4 O k. Doo 25 Doo 31_ K*BSn,u Jan.x' i Jan. 14 I^WTA Jan. 22 ' Jan. 28 BgjiABIA Fob.s : Pop_ilL— And thenceforward every alternate week. ..Sf 88en8ers and cargo booked to London. Mar ««Jes, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at •"gyrate ratPß. Return tickets issued both to first and Beoond oiaaepassengers at cp.cially low nstes. Cheap Jaer ?td accommedation can be obtained in this vompany's veescld. Piasengers booked ut Auckland at same rates Sydney or Melbourne *or all particulars apply to „ _ cruickshank: a co., ||||||^THOMA3 SCOT?; MASTER. *^^^^^ TfMK TABLE. *"«»w Auckland t L*a.ve* Ooronmndel 1 ifv_ .' tcember. December. ißUKday, v, Vi toon Wednesday. 23. 3 p.m. w - Thursday 21,6 p.m. w»auior and other oiroumstances permitting. .■2J' B«POB8ible in shipping, carrying, or dls- SWngUvflHtoclt. frSrJfe!? 0 reoptved without Shipping Note, j™J"JWr, halfan-hour of advertlßod tone of JbXT'm*?"o* DB P'epaid on Board. ««!nm Tkkets to January 4,10s each. A. R, H awiNDLBY. MsnMWr



_J?rjlHE NEW ZEA. OF.'W[~ Z/j, LAND SHIPPING COM- S jliilf PANY' 3 ROYAL MAIL jP^^ifjjf^ Oi (i LINB OF yfjaJiP- ( unfler Contract with the \A New Zealand Government) Will be despatched with Her Majesty, Malls as under for LONDON, Via Rio do Janeiro and Madeira: --^^tHo^re. Date. iSSSffi::::::: dVf^Jf"" UIMDTAKA.Ir.I \m) ron Bed MayO Aim uiuiujuioi-vviiiM every rourtk I'liuraday. 1 lie above aro all new steamers, built specially for me trade, Qm l commanded by men of great experience. The length of tho passage by the Company's steamers averages under 10 days. Passnso monor: Saloon, from 00 guineas upwards; second cabin, 10 guineas; steerage from 18 guineas. For froiirht.or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agents of tho Company throughout the Colony. nPHK NEW ZEALAND s4?B%£i<& J- SHIPPING COM -&Zb~&3sSff PANY'SLINE. LONDON DIRECT. The Iron Clipper Barque LAIRA, *AAI at Lloyd's, is now loading, and having the bulk cf her cargo engaged will have quick des patch, sailing early in January. THE NEW ZKA.L4.NI) SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agenm. PK J. "DIVERHEAB AND AM>gv XV/ puhoi. 1* S.s. BLANCHE ■w^iSSa Will sail as under (weather and circumstances permitting) :— Auckland to I Rivkhiihad to RITEHHKAD. AUCKLAND. Mondays, 6 a.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. Do. i p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. Frißays, 6 a.m. Saturdays, 8 o,m. I>J. Ip m. Do. J, p.m. Saturdays, 1.30 p.m. | FARKS: Return. 8a Single, 2s SATURDAY AFTRRNOON'S EXCURSION: Return, 2s. Auckland to Puhoi— i Puhoito Auckland— Wednesdays, at low | Thursaays, first high water. | water. FAREB: Return, 10s Single, Gs D. LITTLKJOHN, Secretary. Quepn-strect Wharf U f^rOKTHERN HTEAM- F il SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIMM TABIA-DKCKMBEB. (Weather and other Ciroum atoneos Permitting). JfROM qUEEN-STRKKT WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKKS. TKRRACICB, AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), THS QUIOKSMT, OBRAFEBT, AND KAHICST EOOTK. Tourists can avoid the todioas and rough overland journey by taking passage in the Northern Steamship Company's fast and coni fo-tnble steamersULANSMAN and WELLING TON, which leave Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga »t 6 o'clock on the following morning, when Crosby's coaoh,under mail contracMeaves immediately afier brO'kfast for the Hot Lakes, parsing through tho Vesey Stewart Settlement, arriving at ohtnemutn at 5 p.m. same day. Single Fare by Steamer and Couch, £2 10 a. Retnrn ditto, £1. A Coach from Ohinemutu conneots with steamers leaving Tauranga for Auckland every TUKsnAYandFRIDA.Y. atsp.ra. ROUND TRIP TICKET 3 are now iesuod at tho Company's Office, enabling lourists to travel by steamer to Taurnuea, thenna to Ohinemutu and Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail Faro for tho round trip .. ..£550 FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. ttXKAMtin. 1 DATE Or BAJTJHQ. WoUinaton I Wednesday, 23, 7 p.m. Clfnaniiin I Monday. 28, 7 p.m. Clannn.an 1 Wednesday. 3U, 7 p.m. I Connects at Tnurangii for Opotlkl Uoualft" and Kay of Mouty Ports every | Tuesday. FOnTiuHSELL^yjHAyaAROA. AlfD MONSONUI. Clansman fMonday, 21, 7 p.m. fHF«kv:at Bariueb, Tbyphkna. Pom Fits; boy, anp Blind Bay. Arßylc" rßvoryThnrsday, 3o.jn; FOR TAIRUA. Argylo I Every Mouday. 7p m. FOB MkhOUBY IUY. Argylo I Every Monday and Friday. 7 p.m. FOE WHAH3ABKI. WHANBARKI ÜBADB. AHD Mansapai. Mac«raßOr I Every Tuesday, fjs""whamoarw. whanoabia hkadß, akd Pabua Bay. . Macgregor_^Every_Frlday, 8 p.m. Fob Whanbabei and Whanoabki Hkadb (Carrying Dossengora and cargo for Walpn). A Coach meeta the steamer on arrival to oon vey pasaengara to Waipn. _____ Macifesjor | Tuesday, 22. 8 p.m. Glenelg I Thursday, 24,8 D.m. Macgregor Saturday, 2S, 8 p.m. VUcgregor Tuesday. 29. 8 pm. Macgregor Friday, Jannary 1, 8 p.m. i'-OM WHAHGAKKI TO ADOBXAND (From Railway Wharf). Olonelg ["Wednesday. 23,10 a.m. Vlacgregor I Thursday, 21.1 p.m. lleneta I Friday. 259 a.m. Vlacgregor Monday, 28.2 p.m. nwprrpftnr^ I Thursday, 31. 6 pm. , FOB WAIWBBA. " Clansman and Wellington alternately every Saturuay at 2 p.m., returning from Walwera at 7 a. til, oa the following Monday. " FROM MANUKAU. FOB WAITABA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. Qairlooh (aa per advertisement). ' Carao must bo booked and alongside the vessefby 4 p.m. prompt. None will be reoelved *IPa6^go hTi Uokets must be taken at the Oom rmiv'H nffloe. 67. Qneen-Btreet. Anokland. P FXCU RSION TICKKTB.-During tho months Of December, January, and February Excursion Ti.kntH will be issued at Rkduckd Ratkb. avaUableloT rg£.m until 31st March. 1886. ASk^. S» S. WAIT AX I V'o____^wiu leavo Queßn- Btreet Whftrl every MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m , for WHAN GAREI and MARSDEN POINT. TIME TAB_E~FOR DECEMBER. From Whangaroi: Tuesday, 22nd. 5 30 p.m. Thursday. 24th, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, 29th, 2 p.m. Cargo reoelved at Qu'een-atreet Whar/ until * AmCOACH meets the Steamer at Marsden be made on the wharf or rr—r VfoSliICOtE STEAM J:Wl^?rV -LI FERRY SERVICE. rfW»_2§^. TIME TABLE. vffßMsynii and after Drcember 1,1885, (aSSfifiOß—• and until further notice. ..,„ ATrr-KTAND- 17 30. 19 15, 10.15, 10 45, and"iLutSSf fan "is, 12.15. 3.15.14.0.4.45, 51 0BivB'BmKK^K m; n: 7A 8M 930,100 11.0, and 11.45 a.m.; 12.30, 1.30, 2.3J, 3.15.1.0, 4.45. 60, an On7Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a Steamer (eaves Birkenhead at 9.30 p.m., and AnSSand at 10.30 p.m.. and special arrange monts can be made for late tripson othernights. SUNDAYS: . IUMr° X ' B^nhkad: 9.0. 9.30. 10.0.110. and 11^5 am. fim 1.30, 2.30. 2.45, 3 45, 4.30, 5.«, 6.0, Night Boats, each trip, 6d. D. LITTLEJOHN. Peer tary, "' Queen-street Wharf. —ir—: Stf.am to manuk.au fe HRAL'S (NORTH ANE L ALL /"k'OOKH Will leave as above on Wednesday, 23, at 9 a.m. •• r> m.. t oiin.~riookh is available foi S fec?arc''a e rter,8lF!Bhln Og<: or Picnic f arties. For particular,, appJym jNNiNG ODehungi Wharl, or Auckland.



ftasffij^, I\TORTHERN STEAM- Ifc^C^t SHIP C°" (UMITKD)- BOXING DAY (SATURDAY), DEC. 26. The above Company will RUN the following Excursions pn BOXING DAY with Bands onboard:— The s.a., CLANSMAN toKAWAUatIOo.m. RKTURN FARE FIVK SHILLINGS. The b.s. WELLINGTON to WAIWKRA at 10 a.m. RKTURN FARK FIVE SHILLINGS. The 8.8. GLEN E L G to MOTUTAPU at 10 a.m. RETURN FARK....TWO SHILLINGS AND t SIXPENCE. *, _"__ X "PRIMITIVE METHO _d3a£__s!_ X DIST CHURCH, Alexan- IHwPSoTVvdra-street, Upper Pltt-streot,— Nf n' iW_P^ pi""'" to Motohihl. SATUR ■■■■■■■• DAY, Deoember 28, 1836.— The favourite Steauier TAKAPUNA has been ohartered {or the occasion, and will leave the Ferry Company's Wharf at 9 a.m. Fare (In oludlng Tea only), TWO SHILLINGS. Tickets can bo obtained from any of the teaoheis or members. jfl^k. QhRISTMAB HOLIDAYB ! I JjQUflßfmm CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!! The DKVONPOUT FKRRY COMPANY have much pleasuro in announcing that they are now running; tholr tlno new saloon steamer BRITANNIA, in company with the old favourites. VICTORIA, TAKAPUNA. and ALHXANDRA. The BRITANNIA has-been fitted up regard less of expense, and is the m*at luxurious Kerry Steamer In the Southern Hemisphere, and is now running to and from Devonport at the small ohargo of 6d Retcii»i Ticket ; Chlldron undor twelve, half-price. At Davonport tho Willow Grove Strawberry Gn'dcns are in full swing; Camora Obscura and Bathing Machines on Cheltenham Beach; Fortifications at North Head and Flagstaff Hill are well worth a visit. Dovonpors is undoubtedly the best place to spo.-.d a Holiday at, but don't forget to make a trip in tho BRITANNIA. The now Time-tablo provides for a Boat every twi nty minutes, morning and evening, and half• hourly during the middle of the day. NoTK.-On Christmas Day the boats will run full time as on ordinary week day*. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. ITT CJTBAM TO THAMES, _rl-livs<XV io Connection with RIVER T^FSnpf^srKA-MKK3 for STIRLINQ \ __,_V_a&^ WORTH, OHINEMURI, Wal _t? yytbb-sHct TKKAUKI, WAIHI. AND TK AKOHA GOLUFIKLDS. MOB-UNayiLUB. WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE, B.S. KOTOMAHANA, P.d. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. ~" _j_ RoTOMAHANA. I MNT-ttPKIBB. Wi d. 231 330 afternoon I 11 ovening Thursday 211 i afterno=n I — Friday 251 - I 12 midnight Sunday 27 I 4.30 afternoon I — Mnulay 281 7 morning _ |__ _— FROM THAMBB7 ~JI ~ | fiofoMAJIAMA. I fcNTKKPBiaB. TuoßQ^7"2!nT.SOlnorning 7 evening Wot. 23 8 morning _„„ ~ , Thursday 2J 8 morning 9.80 evening Friday 25 7.30 ovening — Saturday 28 - 9 evening Sunday 27110 evening — Monday 28 111 evening I " "RE-URN TICKKTJ wilt be Issued from December 19th till Jannary 9th, 1888 (inclusive), available for r.turn till February l«t, 1886, Saloon, 10a; Steerage, 7s 6d; Children half-fare. No cargo received for Rolomahana witb__ half-an-honr ot advertised time of leaving. Not responsible (or Shipping. Carrying, or DlMr^gLlvaßtooJW FRAHKR. Agant. ;^~T XTTAIUKU AND ONE AH>Av yV HUNGA STEAM ti™|qlv^>NAVIGAiTION co* <limitkdl' TIMK-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga, Leave Waluku. DECEMBER. 23-Wednesday, 7 am. 23-Wednesday, II a.m. 21—Thursday. 8.30 a.m. 21—Thursday, 12 noon 26-Saturday, Special Trip 28-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23-Monday. 3 p.m. SO-Wednesday, 1 p.m. 30—Wednesday, 6 p.m. 31—Thursday, 3 p.m. 31—Thursday, 6SO p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARK BROWN. Managing Director. THE KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU. Superior Accommodation and every comfort. THOS. J. HEDOWing. Proprietor. -*. » fTIHE FAST AND COM ,,f«a£_Qs_ J- MODIOU3 B.S. j g opon f Or Charter on Boxing Day, December 26. and Now Year-Day. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY, H, Queen-street, Agents. FISHER & 00., WHOLESALE. SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. Established 186-1. . By Spoolal Appolntmont to Hla Exoellenoy the Governor, Sir W. F. Jorvois; His Esoellenoy Sir James Fergusson; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the j6QUEEN-BTREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Famlileo watted on In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORD Dealers in Game. Home-cured Hams and Baoon. Corned Beef in Large Quantity. Importers of Saußage Casings. Tho Trader Supplied. N.B.—Calves' Rennets. TTp DWA R D DAfiSONS BRE4.D MANUFACTURER By Machinery, 3YMONDS- 3 T R B B T. YY AKNO U_- BROTHERS, tS£«»fe D ™^ Manufacturers of theGelebratedExtraot ol Soap. Disinfectant Powders, First Pri_e Y-llow. Blue Mottled, Doublo Crown. Economio. and Housohold, Carbolic, and other Mediotaaland Toilet Boaps,ma_e from tho pnreat of Tallow,! Offices-DURHAMSTRKET Auoklanfl. N.E.-Casn Purohasarn or Taliow. Wool, SaeepaKma. Knd Bon»" , THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAX FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Propkietob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of every description in Wood ana Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. . N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. ""Telephone No 308, )«*»»< ARTHUR R. DENDY, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, Sohebff's Buildings, Fort-bt., Auckland, References :-R. C. Barstow, Esq., P, ComiaUey, Esq., A. Heather, Esq., E. Mitchehon. Esq., A. Y. Hay. Esq. (Bank ol New Zealand). N.B.—Merchants' and Tradesmen's Books adjusted.



jmiRE! Tmißß! TjiIRE! THAMES CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, Auckland. JAMES MACEIE wishes to inform bis Cus tamers and the Public generally that, notwith standing the disastrous Fire on Sunday morning, he is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the same Addiess. NOTICE. In consequence of the Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, I would feel greatly obliged by the prompt Settlement of all Accounts payable to me. All Accounts owing Three Months-and remaining Unpaid on the 21st DECEMBER, will be placed in the hands of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAMES MACKIE, Coaohbuilder, Victoria and Higu Streets. Decembers, 1885. G~E~O~R G E WOOD, LATE OF VIOTORIA DINING ROOMS, Takes this opportunity to inform his Friends and the Public that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS la that Old Established House known as tho TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Corner ov Albert and Wyndham subsets. Meals at All Hours. "VTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (LIMITED) Are Cash Buyers of large FRBBH MULLET AND FLATFISH. Apply Freezin<j Works, Railway Wharf. CHEAP TIMBER ! Cheap Timber 1 Chrap Timber I And all other kinds o! Building Material can a purchased at prices to meet tho timeo at D. Goldib'b Mills, Lower Albert and Little Quoon streets. Buildings erected upon Deforred Payments. Terms most advantageous to oustomera. OAPERHANGINGS, W. PIIILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, XX LATK ARRIVALS 185 ■ PACKAGE S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPEKIIANGINGS, CONHISTINO OK NKW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for tho Munsion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUK hVER OFFERED IN PAPKRHANGINGS. 91C—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS. WHITE LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PIIILLIPPS & SON, 95 AND 97, QtJEEN-STRKET. KIT B. E CLARK't GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE ANf, SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Qo__N-street ; Telephone No. 3_S Walt- Ing Rooms for Ladles and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engagememta. Cor respondence respeoifully Invited from Ladles is all parts of the Provincial District Rsfkrbeb; Joseph Banks. Esq., Manager Frozen Moat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; U. i. MoLood, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; E, B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M. Bbera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, E«q. (WUsoai and Hcvton), Agant for Austnt lian Mutaal Provident Society. ~F\ O T O B A T H VI" to ROTH'S PUBLTC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-stukkt East. Charge-ONK SHILLING. Open all week days from - n-m. to 9 p.m., aud SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.ni. The Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, -Bsplrators, Boaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance. One Slulling and Sixpence. Please note tho address—Victoria utrcot East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Borbor in attendance. //Thos. J, Harbutt, / Manotaoturkb of CORN BROOMS, B U^ E y ■' ■ _____ | KAPAJ JMAMt. TK-SPHONK N0...-32. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE. J. H O V^li) EN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English, French, and German PIPE AND REKD ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &o , Begs to inform tho Public that having made arrangements for taking ovei the proiul es and business of Mr I. Alexander, next the Auckland Hotel, he has decided, so as to avoid the risk and trouble of removal of his largo and varied stook, to hold a GENUINE CHttAP SALK of the above mentioned Goods in his present pro mises, a-joici-g the Bank of New Zealand; and to offiiot, If possible, a speedy clear_noo, all Goods will be sold at 6os/PRICE FOR CASH. A trial will convince the most sceptical that •^MJK^Sfi&FGS^ SILVER LEVER WATCHES will bfl given away at 60*. Call early and geonre one. WML LI AM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and ViotorlS-traots, Auckland East, MONUMKNT^MA^BI^AOTGENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monument-, Tombs. Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest pos irible Prlaea for Town and Ronntry. vrBWMARKBI IT O T E L. GKORGK H. KABTON " Newmarket. ~W; G~ls C ETTT • BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HIGH-STREET, /GROUND LIMB. , GROUND LIMB FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI o HYDR I AULIC GROUND Tn any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Collars, &o. (next to stone nagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it Is a first-class material. B, KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET mO TRAVELLERS, *o. PRESENTS FOR HOMR _, . Very Handßome Inlaid Table lops, Cablneto, Inlaid Box^b, Glove Boxes, &0., &c. all carefully made from Now Zealand's rioh and beautiful orest timbero. Theso artlc es are greatly ad nired atHcme.and become more beautiful with kooping. Carefully packed for shipment. W NORBIE, Manupac-TJEJU-, Top of Bhortl_nd-atreet. p i ¥" E R, • COAti & FIREWOOD DEALHnR.^ it Yard, Karangahape Road, or Shlp^Bide. Posts and Rallß Honse Bloaks, and Phloßloi on Sale. W7~ L E f a BOOK BINDER PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WTNDHAM-STBKEI, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music Magazines, Pubilo Libraries, and Sunday 1 Books WeU Bound. BAKBRS1 SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Bookß Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS ,V- O.T_ I C B. ! My Trade Mark, "AUCKLAND _KRATED WATKR C 0.," has beon Regißfered. All persons are cautioned against purchasing ' or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark. 'as they are my property. QUSDUIUm > X C. H A L . HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, SHIRTMAKERi HOSIER. AND GENTLEMKN'S MERCER HATS AND CAPS OF EVERY DESCRD? TION MADE TO ORDBR. KAKANGAHAPB ROAD, AUCKLAND. B.C.H. having made arrangements with • Meßsrs Fenton and Co., of Queen-street, for the r rranufaoturo and supply of the whole of his stock is enabled to adduce the name ot thai well known firm as a GUARANTEE for the exoellenoe and quality of his goods. KABANGAHAPiIROAD, NKWTON, AUCKLAND.



Laud and Estate Agents, W. L. M ITOHa" LAND AND BSTATE AGENT, OOOMBKS'S ABO-D>, Qu__H-»TB1»I. Bi_nwßß—National Bank of New Zealan.. Telephone Exohange, No. 108. Raata ant Interest Oo)leote_ In town aad •euntry. Money Invest.- for Capitalist! on flnl-oUuf leonrltl-S without obarge. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Partnerships arranged. Estates Managed for Absentee* and oUums. Tenants guaranteed to landlords. Houses To Let and Properties For Sale oi Lease plaoed on my Books Free of Charge. Insurances effected at Lowest Ratal, aad Confidential Agenolei _nderUkaa. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM ot 20 acres, all under culti vatlon, 2 acres orchard. Houso five rooms, stable (two-stall), cowshed, fowlhouse. cart- Bhed, piggeries, &c. Within eleven miles of Aucklanl EIGHT MILES FROM AUCKLAND—22 acres nearly all laid down in grass and fenced, north east asijeot. Four-roomed House with leanto; never failing spring of water. Prlco, £20 per acre. TUAKAU—A very choice Farm of 110 acres firsc-class Land, all improved and Bubdiviaed into numerous pad_oc_s, nectircly fenced and well watered. House ol six rooms, nearly new; dairy, barn, stabls, cowahed {i built), waggon-uhed, plggcrie-1, etc. Orchard of 2 acres, containing nearly 800 fruit treea. Crops ut present in tho around include-pitatocs, oats munKolds, turnips, otc. Piico, £1,3C0. IMPROVKD FARM ot 90 aorea, with good water frontage. Of teen mites from Auokland; about 20 acres In grass; Six-roomed House; dairy and large barn. Price, £130. HOUSES FOR SALE. SYMONDB-STREET-A grandly-Bltuatod House, containing 9 rooms, v.randah and bal cony, commanding a fine view of tho harbour and surrounding di-tricts. GRAFTON ROAU-7-roomed House; gas and water. Prioo, £1.200. ANGLE }KA-_TKKKT~A faithfully-built Resi dence, well finished throughout, containing 7 roonis ; fiaß and water. Prioe, £600. WALLAOft-STIIKKT (Poiisonby Road) - A choioe Villa Residence, conialniug 9 rooms ; vuiiindiih on two Bides; good garden, with concrete paths; well drained. MOUNT EDEN (Wynyaid Koai) - 7-rromed Family Dwolling; bath room and waah-houßO large allotmont. Prioo, £700. SENTINEL ROAD (Ponsonby)-Suburban Reel, denco ot 7 rooms; gas and oity water; large garden, drained and planted in fruit trees. Price, £6GO. VICTOttIA AVENUE (Mount Edon)-A tho rjiighly well-built 7 roomed Houso ; largo con crete cistern, stable, fowl-houso, piggeries, &c. Price. £575. HASLET .-STREET (Sden Terrace)-5 rooms and ecu'lory ; £350. HASLi-TT-STKEKT (Eden Terrace)-! rooms and scullory : £380. SUMMKH-STRKET (Eden Terraoe)-4 rooms and BCullcry ; £235. COMMERCIAL ROAD (Aroh Hill)— 7 rooms ; £360. KING-STREET (ArchHlll)-O rooms ; £110. PRINOK--3TREKT (Surrey Uills)-5 rooms' £310 MaCKKLVIK-STRKET (Surrey mUs)-7rooms, Btable, &o.; £750 PRO-iPKCT-STREBT (Ponsonby)-Grooms: £350 BRuWN-STRKICT (Ponsonby) -6 rooms; £350. ELIZdBKTH-STRKET (Ponßonby)-5 rooms; £330. VERMONT-STREET (Poo sonby)-8rooms;£300. SU-iMEK-STRKKT(Pon9onbj)-4 rooms; £180. MOUNT KDIJN ROA.O-1 rooms ; £!00. VICTORIA AVENUE (Mount Eden)-5 rooms £5.0. MOUNT ROBKILL ROAD-6 rooms ; £450. FLAGSTAFF HOAD (North Bhore)-4 rooms and scullery; £500. Sevoral of tho above houses may be purchased on exceptionally easy torms, only a email cash deposit required. A GENERAL STORE, doing a steady and in creasing business, near to Auokland. Large doublo fronted Shop and 10-roomed Dwelling, with ovor an acre of ground. Price, £350. Stock at valuation. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. QUKKN-STRKET-Vf ry valuable Block. OUSTOM3HT. WKST-Grond Factory Site. SYMONDS-ST.-Allotment. £16 per foot. GRKAT NORTH ROAD (Sutruy Hills)-£lO PONSONBY ROAD-Allotment, £11 per foot. WELLINGTON-STREHJT-Allotment, £8 per "IIKPBURN STREET-Allotmont, £7 10s per °MOTJNT EDKN (Main Road)-E7 per foot. VLKW ROAD (Mt. Bd'ju)— £l per foot. VICTORIA AVENUE (Mt Edon)-£3 por NKW NORTH ROAD-£3 per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL (Main Roadl-£2 12s per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL (Lflamington Road|-£l Is per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL (Lawrenoestrect) -10s por °NIGER-STRKKT (Aroh HUI)-3(to per foot STANLEY-STREET (Aroh Hill)—£3 per foot! MARINE PARADE (Ponsonby)-£_ por foot. BKACII ROAD (Dovonport)—-10 per foot. MOUM1 ALBERT (Main Roud)-£2 6s per c. a. o ooo' LA... AND MONKTARY AUKNT, 116, QUSBN-STBEKT lAdjoining 13. Tonka an. Co,'^, TSLEPHONE-NO. 188. BANKERS t NATIONAL BANK OF NKW ZEALAND. mortgages and loans negotiated rents and interests collkctkd monny invested on first-claßß skoi;ritih:s, without charge ESTATES MANAGED FOR AB-KNTKES VALUATION- AND ARBITRATIONS UNDEKTAKKN NATIVK LAND AFFAIRB SPECIALLY UNDKRBTOOD HOU6ICH TO L_T, AND PROPERTIES FOX BAUE Plaosd on mv Listh Fkke off Chakob evklly dkßchiptlok ov landhd pbopkbtt Bought or Bold to Order Large Si!MS to Lknd on fnun • oulrs Skouritv Aoknt for National Finn and Marine: In bukanck Company or Nkw Zraland, and tiik Nicw Zbaxand Aooidbnt Imicranob OO_U*ANT. P O R g A L E. ELLERSLIE. The Choice of those CHARMING RKBIDENCK SITES. Tho views from which are Unsurpassed. Situate close to tho Station. From a Quarter to Three Acroa may be pur chased on the Easiest, Terms. j»-|QC —A Great Bargain.—Cottage of two X,i.ou. rooma and lean-to, with stable, on allotment, 50 foot frontage to Mt Roakill Rond. BHOHTLANDSTRGKT.—AIIotment SO feet x 140 feet, with double frontage. Prioe, £45 per foot. Easy torms would be arranged for builillnc. BEACH ROAD-Large Corner Allotmont, 01 x 170; uplondid site for a factory or workmens' cottage. MOUNT KDEN-Vcy pretty Houbo of 6 rooms, with washliouse beneath, in the Leamington Roud. Allotment. 50 x 90, cleared and planted A decided bargain. £360. MOUNT KUKN (olose to main road)— Well-built 6-roomed tlouse and soullery. verandah two sides, gas and water; on corner allotmont; stable, buggy-house, and storo-houßO. Prioe, £600: very easy terms COLLEGE ROA D-Bulldinor Allotment, 40 x 112, opposite Cascade Suire. Prl c. £7 per foot. ELLER3LIE—WeII-built 3-roouied Cottage, on an aore and a-half al otment with largo work shop, etc; all level; very suitablo for trainer's stables, being the only section avail able go near to the Grand Stand. Price, £650. NORTHCOTE.—4-roomed House, on allotment 63 x 132, ten minutes' from Wharf. Price. £180. Also, adjoining Allotment. £1 por foot. OTAHUHU-Good Building -eotion, 99ft front age to the Panmure Road. Price. -50. REMUERA. — Oholce Building Allotments on tho Orakoi Road, 6S x 165: _5s to 80s per foot. CHE3TBRHIELD. Mount Roskill Road.—Good level Building Allotments, 65 x 132; 22a 6d to £3 per foot MOUNT EDEN, VIKW BOAD—Nearly new 5-roomcd House finished in flrst-claßs style, with all oonvenieaoes. detached wach-house, &o.; Bplendld garden; allotment, 60 _ 250. Price. £500. NEWMARKET, close to Domain—Four-roomed House with fcullery. Nico garden. Allot ment. 50x100. Prico. £310. ~;)i n-4-roomed Honso in Leamington Road Jt_ilU Mouut Bden, on allotment, 83 x 100. noOK —New 3-roomed GoU-«e al Mount tJ£6O. Rosklll. on allotment 76 x 145 ft. All tho above Properties may be arrangod to be bought on very eaßy termo. TO BE LET. HOWE-STREET—Comfortablo House of Seven Rooms. IGs per week, MOUNT ALBER I'-.-roomed Cottage and large allotment. 7s por woek. ELLBRSLIE—The grazing of 52 acres Land well sheltered and watered, aud securely L_?AMINGTON RO i D, Mount Kacn-1-roomocl House, 8^ Od per week. VALLK* ROAD, Mount Edon-7-roomed Houso. 15b per woek. NOR'HCOTffi—Few minntcs from wharf, I roomed House. 10s per week. FARMS FOR SALE. WOODBIDE. PAHATOITCI-Small Farm 0 23J acres on Great South Road, all under orop House, charf-honse acd outbuildings; half aero garden and orchard, well-watered. A rer.l baruain. Prico, £520. BOMBA_—Very Deßlrable Property of 55 acres wlihnow 4-roomcd House; volcanic soil, al iv pplendid graas, well-watered, fenced anc rob-nivided. Will be let or leased with pur chasine clause PAPAKUKA.—EversIoy Grove Farm, adiaoen to Hunua Station, consisting of 298 _cre3 first class land, well watered, mostly in grass large and commodious residence, with al necessary outbuildings. HAMILTON—3 inlles from station; 630 aorei good land, mostly downs, with small portloi swamp; soil rich, dark loam. Price £5 10i pur acre, or may be leased. NGARUAWAUIA-Canltal Dniry Farmrf 23 acres, on the banks of the Waipa, with sevei roomed Slouso and all nccesanry convenien cies. Everything in good order. Price £_ per aero. MARAETAI.—42 acres, unimproved, part goo< buah. Price, 25s per acre. I have several Farmß of every description and in all parts of the district on my lists, f o sale on easy terms. CHARLES H, OSMOND,



CHA 8, \V ILLIAMBON, HOUSK,LAND. & COMMISSION AGBNT, HIQH-BT., NEAB SHORTLAND-BT. TELEPHONE NUMBER-IM. RENTS and INTEREBT Collected. ESTATES Managed for Absentees. HOUSES TOLET and PROPERTIES FOR SALE placed upon my Lists Free of Charge. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALS AT WJB FOOT I— View Point Road, 50s Kpsom Road, £_ EllersUe, £H Hepburn-B treet, 808 Newmarket, 80s Llgar Plaoe, 80s Randolph-street Emmett-street. 82s B_ lieresford-Btreet. 70s Victoria Park. 26s Howe-street, 1000 Conquest Place, £1 Shelly Beacn Road, £JS Customhouse-street Northoote. 10s and 65 Fort-street aoase). (Ms Hobson-st., Leasehold. Fitzroy-street, 60s And its various omer streets at low rates. Bankers i National Bank ot Mew Zealand. MONEY Invested for Capitalists on Flrst olass SoourlUes without charge. Six per cent, allowed on deposits until Invested. MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES Bought. ALLOTMENTS Bought and Houses Built on Wie Weekly Payment System. iSiOOO TO S_i_K_>. 11> Surnß or foo t_ni upwards on good ooourlties at low rates. HOUSES FOR SALE :- Several Houses for Sale upon small deposits. Sumraer-streot-New Six-roomed House, 3 lots, £550. Rosa Roart—New Six-roomed House; gas, oity waier,fl37S, Hepburn-etreot—New Six-roomed House, £500.5 i'.oso Road-Family Residence, 9 rooms. £650 j Elizaboth-stroat—New Huuse, 5 rooms, £323 Devon-etreet—s rooms (new), £300 Grey-Btreet—Boardlng-nonse, £1,600. Howe-street— Shop and Dwelling, £420 Russell-atroet-New 5-roomed House, £.09 Mount Eden—Family Residence, ts rooms, £67- Mount Eden-Goneral Store, and House. £800 Rusßell-Btreet— Large Roomy House, £190 Boresford-street—Loaaohold. 11s 6d weekly Ponßonby Road—Now 7 roomea House, gas, £700 Avondalo—Cottage and jaore, £UU. Cobden-st.-B rooms, gas, and city water, £375 Kybor Pass—Shop and Dwelling, £-125 Pratt-street-6 rooms, oity water, £290 __y,ber Pass—Shop and Dwelling, £1.000 Collingwood-Btreet—Now 5-roomed House. £320 Devonport^-Now 5-roomod House; gas.Scc—£36o Kingslanii—New 3-roomed House-£l5O Surrey HiUs-New 6-roomed House, £600 Surrey Hills—New Broomed House. £375 Surrey Kills—New Broomed Houbo. £125 Riohmond—N«w 8-roomed House, £350 Anglesoa-Biroet-New 6-roomed House. £600 Sentinel Road -New 7-roomed House, £675 Mary-stroet^-New 5-roomed House, £500 Stowart-Bt.,Mt. E'en-New i-roomed House, C 275 Norman-Btreet—New Rouso ; bay window—£2Bß Rusaell-streot—Ntw Houso, & rooms, £230 England-Btroot—Shon and Dwolling, £1,100 BLUE STONE QUARRY to Let or Lease for term of years, four miles from Auckland. COMPACT FARM of 88 acres for Sale, within 16. miles of Auckland, on good roads. Six roomed Houso and outbuildings; large run for cattle adjoins. Splendid timber on property. MOUNT KDEN—Charming Villa Besidenoo For Sale (Just built), 7 rooms and bath-room, de tached wash-house, fowl-house, cow-shed, stable, buggy-house; largo volcanic allotment, and grand view. Only £700. COTTAGES and VILLAS To Let in Sentinel Road, Boresford-st, Howo-st. Kllzabeth-su Victo:ia-Bt. Flv'E ACRES OF LAND B'or Sale on Lake Road, partly fenced, in grass; 2 miles from the flrut wharf. A bargain. FIVK-ROOMKD HOUSE For Sale, and _ rooms, Cobden-st., with 9 Btalled stable; £850; gaa and city water-. LEASKHOLD COTTAGE AND STABLE for Sale, in Freeman's Bay: 32 i ears to run. ONK ACRE OF LAND lor Sale, at Belmont, North Bhoro. with three road frontage.. New 7-roomed HOUSE For Sale In Arawa-st, £500; alto very convenient House Duke-st, with ange, gas, wash-house, &0., £100. £260.—N0w Houso, In Dovou-stroet, Newton, for Sale; a bargain at tho price. RICHMOND ROAD.—Pretty Cottage (New) For Sale, with all conveniences; -220; gas laid on. Also, new House for £270. Blßl.—New Four-roomed HOUSE For Sale In ocntre ofolty(loasehold). £50deposit; balance on deferred pavmonts. £380 —New Four-roomed HOUSE For Sale in Howudtro_t(freohold). £50deposit; terms. PKKTTY VILLA REBIDKNCK £or Sale In Llnooln-streot; gas. oltr water, range. £800, BloO—Comfortable HOUSE For Sale In Sussex street. Newton Rond. Small deposit only. £3 YEARLY—Allotment!! to be Leased In Beroaford - street for Thlriythree Years. Money lent to build with if desired. FARMS also For Sale et Waikomlti, Paramo remo. Waltakonji, liahurangt, North Shore, Papakura. &o. Also, sac List In " New _i_aland Humid ' and " Wooklj Nowa." C H _, d. WILLIAMSON, UHTATK AliKVr SUGH-STKKKT F air Trading CONBISTS IN BUYING CHEAP AND SKLLINU AT A SMALL PROFIT IN PRO PORTION TO TilK COST. SOME TRADERS take Extra Profit out of anything thsy buy under the usual rale. This Bystom U not adopted at BRIGHTON HOUSE, as Customers always Bharo in anyTeduction got in buying. This accounts for the fact that CHEAP GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Can be had at BRIGHTON HOUSE. Now Cu-tomors coming in by rail are in formed that 3d spent on the tram will take them '° 110 TOP OF GREY-STREET. and a very small parcol will repay tho modest outlay. PLEASE NOTE PRICES AND ADDRESS. . 150 LADIES' BLACK CAPE 3, in Ottoman. Brocho Silk, and Cauhmore, 8s lid toloi6d— about half the usual prices. Trimmed with Gimp Lace, &o. A handsome ODe Sont Free by Post on receipt of 10a 6d. A lot. ot 1-Button White Josephine GLOVES, up to 81 size, at 6d per pair. VVell-assorted in BOYS' KNICKER SUITS, size 0 to 12. from 3a lid to 21s BOY'S AND YOUTH 3' TWEKD TROUSER Suits, all good value, from 12s Bit to 25s the A Bpecial choap line in U3eful TWEED MttN'S 'bUITS. at 17s lid ; not rubbish. MENd NKLSON TWEED TROUSKRS, 7a lid; TROUSKRS AND VEST, 12s lid; SUITS, 29« 6d. Nothing can beat the value Of these goods. TWEED TROUSERS, 5a lid to 8s lid, a grand Trousor for wear, now selling at 9s6d; equal to anything made tc measure at 14s. FOX'S 3KRGB BUITS, 30a Od. This quality mad" to mea uro U advertised at 49s G6. BOYS CABBAGK TREHi HATS, Is; Men's do . roal tood quality. 2b Od. iYARD AND HALF-WIDE CHINA MAT TLSG, Is 3|<l; usnal price, Is 9d, One of the lines in whioh customers have the advantage. LACE CURTAINS, from 2s 6d ; TAPED AND SCALLOPED, 5s lid to 13a Odj good 1,000 yards AMERICAN DRILL, 3s 3d apzen yards ; a really choap line ' . A lot cf usuful DRESS GOODS, lnoludmg Bcoißthat ÜBuallyco3t is yard, for 7s lid per 2 yards DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY in Style. only Address— J. RENDELL, BRIGHTON HOUSE, -"OP OF GREY-STREfIT. i % •«> sj /^ASB AND DRFERtiBD PAYMENT y.' TAJLOKh DKAPBIio, HABIT -MA KSBB. - HOBSOtf-8m_B» W b respectfully Invite attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Urea iVarioty and Choioe of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, and tho great Buooessea ot our efforts to produce Superior Garments, Perfeot in Fit, and Un excelled! n Cut and Style, gives us every eon fldenoe in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit •" " •■•"• All Tweeds thoroughly anrunk before being made up, ana Kit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has bee found to be a great boon, by enabling those -+Rh limited Incomes to procure n?Pß6sarlc- ir tho eei-iuflt possible way. tLk (MX)OS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Caeh Customers receive 5 per cent Discount (one {hilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel! of 20a and upwards TRAMCARS PAF3 THE DOOR. INSPECTION INVITKD. ICTC)*TICE OF RE MO'V'AL, The ROOMS of the YOUNG MHN'S CHRIS TIAN A?SOCIATIONh«ve been REMOVED t( TEMPORARY PKEMISHS, OLD BAPIISI CHURCH, Wolleslcy-s roet. Entrance t< RKADING-ROOM AND LIBBAKY frou Chapel-street. ______ Xi OBM OS D aOUS B PONBONBY ROAD AnOIUJLKD. W. COCHRAN, Sir.. FAMILY BUTOHBK MR. P. F. M. BURR OW B ARCHITECT AND BUIUMN& BURVEYOR. OVCB QOODBON'B. ACOTCUITD,



I Sportlnu, AUCKLAND RACING} . LUB. KLLERBLIE COURSE. UMMKR MEETING, 1885-86. SATURDAY (BOXING DAY), 26th DECEMBER, 1885. Maiden Plate ot lOOsovs. Midsummer Stakes of 200sovs. AuoKiiAND Cup Handicap of.. .. lOOOsovu. Handicap Hurdle Rack ot .. .. lOOsovs. Railway Plate of lOOsovs. Christmas Handicap of.. .. .. lOOaovs. SECOND DAY (NEW YEAR'S DAY), FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1886. \ Auckland Dbbby of - .. .. SOOsovs. New Year's Gift Handicap of .. lOOsovs. Auckland Racing Club Handicap of .OOsovs. Mbmbers'PUßßßot lOOaovs. Great Nobthern Foal Stakes of- SOOsovs. Gh and Stand Handicap of .. .. lSOsovs, THIRD DAY (SATURDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1886. Nbwmabket Handicap of .. .. lfiOsom Nursery Handicap of .. .. _, lOOsovs. Auckland Plate ol .. .. .. 250sovs. Auckland Stbeplkchabe Handicap of .. .. .. SOOsovs. Sellino Stakes of.. .. .. v. lOOscvs. Stud Company's Sibes' bTAKES of.'. 200bovs. Free Handicap ot.. .. _ .. lOOsove. FIRST RACE TO START EACH DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission to tho Course, 2s: Including Rail way, 3a. For particulars of time of running, see advertisement. Admission for Vehicles, each Horse, 2s fa; Passengers. 2s each ; Horsemen; Ss each. Admission to Grand Stand, 109 each. Admission to Derby Stand, 2s 6d each. Members of the Club and their Carriages, upon presentation ot tlokets, Free. Children' Free. The New Grand Stand contains spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies' Coffee-room, Ladles' Rotiring-room, Cloak-rooms, &c, &o. Tea. Coffee, Ices, Strawberries and Cream can be obtained. For the convenience of visitors on the hill, amongßt the treea, and elsewhere, hot water will be supplied gratis. Milk can aleo be obtained at a low price. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R C. \ UCKLAND RACING CLUB. On and after the 10th December Poison will be laid on tha Ell.rsHo Racocourno. WM. PKRCIVAL, Secretary. pANT T> T3BAT TTf AREHOUSE. j '' '' MR LOUIS H. SCHARBER'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, , FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in the Window of the Cant B Beat Warehouse. The above being thoroughly satisfied with the manner In which the Auckland Public have treated him since Btartlng Hisiness in Ujis.city. las resolved to Present a Valuable Gold Watch to the Person who can make the Best Conundrum on thb Winner of thk Auokland Cup. Decision left to a Committee of Gentlemen, All Conundrums to be Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE Queen-street. TMPORTANT NOTICE. Mr T. TICHBON. Decorative Upholsterm, Cabinet Maker, General House Furnisher. &c, bogs respectfully to inform his numerous mono a and tho pubilo generally of Devonport and neighbourhood that be has severed his connec tion with Mr Guest, and U now carrying on the 3usinoßS as heretofore next tho Poßt-omoe. In consequence ot Dissolution of Partnership, Mr T. is selling tho Whole if his Stock at a con siderable sacrifice, and those who are about settling in Devonport will do well to Inspect his Stock before buj ing in Anokland. NOTETna Adiress : T. Tiohbon's Upholstery Warehouse, next Post office. Devonport TDAILWAY DINING-ROOMS, 28, X\ QUEEN-BTHEET (opposite Wharf Hotel). —J. AN-KLO the well-known Caterer of Auck land, rcspec fully notifies that having taken over the above premises from Mr E. Darby, he is resolved that his table and other home com forts (<hall be unsurpasaed at the prices One visit only aoUrited to prove the fact All Meala 9d. Well-aired Beds, Bd. Board and Lodging, 17s. The house has, at considerable expense, been thoroughly renovated. T AW PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Messsrs HUDSON WILLIAMSON and A. G. GOVER, having this day entered Into Partnership, will carry on the practice of Bar r stors and Solicitors, at tholr Chambers. 8t Munto Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland, at Williamton and Gover. Money to lend on freehold security at current rates of interest, Auckland. December 6,1885, !>OAST BEEF ! CHRISTMAS BEEF ! PEVONPORT MEAT BAZAAR, BEACH ROAD. ■W. AVRNELL, in thanking hla numerou Customers for their kind support during the lasl 24 years, wisheß to inform th<^m a_d the Public generally that having bought a prime lot ol Beet, Mutton, T,arab, and Veal for the season on exceptionally favourable term', be intandi selling same at Reduced Prices. N.8.-Prime Boiling Beef. 2d per 1b; Roas Beef, from 3d per lb; Canterbury Hams am Bacon, 6d ; Rounds of Beef; Ox Tongues Poultry of all kinds. "Please call early with yonr Christmas Orders Country Orders will receive special atten UOD' I W. AVENKLt. ' Beach Road, Devonport. I" N THE ESTATE OF JOHI HANCuCK, DECEASED. All Clataß against the above Estate must b sen i. in at once to the undersigned. JACKSON & RU-9ELL, Solicitor's to the Executors. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 15,1885. q~ y^r-. jonbs (i^to Chief AgMit for the Royal Insnranci Company.) ■■'■ HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, INSURANCE, "FINANCIAL, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. (Ofitio_:2l SiImTLAND-STUERT) Begs to announce the com lets not his ai ranfcemoi-ts for carrying on the above Branche ot Businr ps. House. Land, K«t»t.e.—Properties boughl rold. o: It; Rei.ts collecud; Ca c c Proi*r i<i nd-riaken for Absentees Ketatct managed and supervised fo E_:<'Oii)or- .ua o'hers. Insurance —Kifw ted on the most Fa vourabl Terms; ■ lanoa for Losses prepared a_i adjuau'd. Financial.-Scrurities provided for Inve ton; M>ii"t!HKPß negotiated and II terest c Hwted. Coofldentlal. -r- Negotiations undertakei Partnerships and Sales of Builnemc arranged. To en-Ure strict ooi O'lei co In all trans>a tioni principals, or their solicitors, only will be iv gotlated with. V * ' ATOkland, Septettw B, lHt



Tenders* mo contra |c tors. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, the 24th inst.. for the erection and completion of the Now Turkish Baths in Lorne-streot Plans at my Office, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street HENRY G. WADE. - Architect. mo CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received until noon on MON DAY, 28th inst., for the Formation of Roads at Remuera. Plans, Sec., to ba seen at the office of he undersigned. MALCOLMSON & CO., Hlght-Btreet. mENDERS are required at the Hay- X market before TUKBDAY, December 29. for Twloe Ploughing, Harrowing, Sowing, and Rolling about Bi acres of land on the Woodland Farm, South Wairoa. Ihe ground will be shown by Mr Poynter, who resides on tho pro perty. There is abundant grass for the horses used in tho work, ALFREDBUCKL AND. m o p a i nt c rT s. Tenders will be received up to noon on WED NESDAY, ihe 30th inst.. for Painting a Building in Queenetreet. Plans, &c, at onr Offioes, Queen-strcot. EDWARD MAHONEY & HON. Architects. ANTED, Tenders for the Lease, for 12 months or more (at per week rectal), of the SYDENHAM BIILTARD ROOM, Foot of Grey-atreet. This Room is undoubtedly the largest and beet billiard saloon in Auckland, and would be a profitable investment to the right man For conditions, apply to A WOOLLAMS ft; CO.. Bydenham House, foot of Grey-street. T\ E V O N P O R T. WELLS BROS. RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, VICTORIA WHARF. Devonport. GENERAL CARTERS, &o. Van for Takapuna on Fridays if suffloent in duoement offers. m 6 b ij I l s E r s. NEWTON PLATE AND SHEET GLASS WAREHOUSE AND GLAZING FACTORY. Quotations for every description of Gla___g. A. H. MORRIB. gARANQAHAPE ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Messrs HIBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify they are now prepared to supply their ARTIFICIAL STONE BLOCKS, For Building Purposes, In any quantity, and having made arrange-' ments with competent contractors, persons about to build can depend on having their buildings erected advantageously with this Superior Building Material. For Sale. FOR SALE, staunch little Pony, fast trotter, with Trap and Harness complete; nearly new; price, £25.-8. Sntman. Mt .Eden. BIOR SALE, a really good Tobacconist and Stationery Business, situated in one of the best Btr.ets in Auckland. Ingoing small. —For particulars apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Fort-Btieet, Auckland. FOR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel Dogcarte, one Second-hand Brougham, nearly new; one second-hand Dogcart Buggy; also, light Kxprens Cart—W. and E. Basten, Coachbnllders. WaXefleld-atreet. - FOR SALE, a Sing.o Seated Buggy in »good condition.—Apply Gee and Potter, Coachbnilders. FOR SALE, the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, at every respect able grocery shop and store in the colony. FOR SALE, New and Second-hand Spring Carts.— A pp'y J. Patterson, next to Tabernacle. Upper Qu6t_- treet. FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an acre upwards: good 4-roomed Cot tages and gardens; also. Country Lands cheap. —A. Bentham. Avondale. FOR SALE, several Choice Building Allotments at Remuera on very easy terms.—Apply to William Rosser, Victoria Chambere, Karungahape .'.pad. OR SALE, 7-roomed New House, on Surrey Hills; price, *360; terms very easy.—Apply Mr Russell, Grocer, Great North Road. i ' FOR SALE, Allotments at Sunnyeide, North Shore, olose to übW dock; 1,260 feet ftrontaKO to three streets. Price low: terms easy. -A. Woodroffe, Grafton RoadU FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey Hills, off Great North Road, third houße from hew Catholic Schcol a Six-roomed House, well built, and splendidly finished, all fir.t-elass material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, with scoria paths, well drained and urge washhouse; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required. This is one of tho most faithfully built and convenient houses in Auckland.— AptJy on the premises. • T^T OR S A LE. FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Go-.d Kauri and Ti-tree Bush, with First-class House of 8 rooms, ou houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SLiATOR, Architect Canada Buildings, Auckland. FOR SALE (Pukekohe East), an excel lent Farm of 120 acres, all fenced, part live 'ence and wire : 95 acres under cuMration, sub divided into paddocks, 1 acre in orchard of first class trees; together with 7-roomed House onite new), 10-stalled oow-Bbed, and other eut auildinds.Kc. Thiß ia a really first-class Farm, so oloae to Auckland, easy ot access by rail, and a good metalled road all the way. Full particu lars on application to D. F. Evans, Estate and and Agent. tIM6) Tm O R S A L E. AVONDALE PARK — Containing Hi acres rich Agricultural Land, suitable for villa Bites, market gardens, or nurseries. 4} miles from the General Post Offloe^ Auckland; five minutes' walk froih Railway Station. 'Buses pats every hour. Oloss to public sohoo', churches, storeß, public hall, etc. Will be sold in lots from One Acre and upwards. Price JW) per aore. Terms very easy. — K. C. GreknWoOD, Auctioneer, Vulcan Lane; or John Bollard. Avondale. FOR" SALEr a~beautiiurFarm, of 168 acres ot good Land, in Papakura Valley, only li miles from Manurewa Station, and 16 miles from Auckland. Tho farm is all in grass and crops, subdivided into paddocks, with good substantial fences, and well drained. A good creek runs through the proDerty. There is also a BUb.-tantial House OT nine rooniß, with out buildings and every convenience, flower pardon, aveouo, and orchards in full bearing.—For all further particularsapply D. F. Evans, Land a_d E»tate Agent. Qneen-atreet. 1.657. OR SALE, Albert Avenue, Mt Eden only 2 minute's from 'bus, a First-class, New, and Substantially Built Bay Villa Resi dence of 6 rooms, large and lofty, yanetmt blinds, poles and rings, linoleum in ball (vrhio_ is 6 feet wide), cupboards in every room, first class paper, in fact every pcsjible convenience; new range, register grates, water laid In house and sink; allotment, 66x126; concrete path* back, front, and sides, white picket fence; the ground is in full crop, free from stones, and commanding the finest views in theMuEdei district. Prioa only £560 Terms easy.-ApDlj to I) F. Evans, House and Land Ago_t. (1671) FOR SALE, Manurewa, about 14 miles from Auckland, an Improved Freehold Farm of 367 acre?, part open and p irt bueh. 10( acres are ploughable. of which 40 acres aro it crop. 200 acres in good grasß, subdivi _cd intt paddocks by a good wire fence, the balance in good useful buth, etc. There are two flat creek* of running water throughout the year Together with a six roomed House, with th< usual outbuildings, datrj, cowshed, stable, etc. etc A most desirable farm, so close to town and well-worthy of inspection. Price for thi lot, including Dwelling-house and all outbuild infts, and improvements, £1,475.—Fu1l psr ticulars to D. F. Evans. Auctioner and Lane Agent. 1660 npO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS ~ GRAINsioR BALE, APP'y R. WHITSON AND CO.. . ALBERT HREWHRY. }7*OR SALE, a variety of Carriages ant ? Hupgioi (13 In number), new and second hand, with ana without hoods and exiensioi tops, including Waagooettee, Ladies' Phojtoni Victoria Pbajtons, Pony f'hietots, Double am Single BuKgifS, Queen's PJbojtons, and a light elegant. Family Carriage, with extension, to: end Bide curtains, pole and shaft?, brake, lamp! fro. Prices from £30 to £l!0.-l_dwi_ Harvie Upper Symondg-atreet. . ■ OR POSITIVE SALE—Two nice Httl Islands; one ot 60 acres; tho other, 10 acres flret-class land near to Waihoke. Steamei pass two or three times dally; price low-—Appl to John Soppet, Land Agent, 8. Queen-street FOR SALE, the Lease, Goodwill, Fb Mires and Working Plant ot a Baker; an Grocery Business, with a Restaurant attaohei now In splendid working ordor, with ever convenience for conducting a large bueinet in-all the aforesaid branches. Locality m »f rivalled. A good paying trade now being doui ; fullest invesilgatlon courted, and prlnoipa it only dealt with.i For further particulars, appl to A. H. Nathan. dTf O S~ SAL I J- THE WAIKATO HOTEL, HAMILTOJ f This Valuable Freehold Property, oonßistlt s- of a really rirst-o'ass Hotel replete with evoi necessary convenience, a large Public Hell tr Jj | half-an-ac c of land, is now in our hands f< * | Sale on most reasonable terms. The w!io stroctoraisbuiitof brl.k, almost naw, 1 andT J c_Dita' order. Splendid-posiHou. *■ i For paniculara aB to price. Sat., apply to ' Ji- M. & X MOWBRAY. Hchertrs Bulldloga, Fort-mreet,



Amusements. ■ ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. _C3l. Leßßee .. .. Mr H. N. Abbott. BOXING NIGHT,' DECEMBER 20, First appearance in Now Zealand, since his two professional tours round the world, of the Celebrated Australasian Actor-Author, MR GKORGK DARRELL MR GKORGK DARRKLL MR GKORGK DARRELL In bis own Drama and GREAT LONDON BUCCESB. ... [ The Representative Australian Play, THE SUNNY SOUTH TUKBUNNYSUUTH Mr Darrell will be supported by the charming emlng lady from the Royals, Melbourne, and Sydney, MISS ANNIK MAYOR, And his own Famous Company of Picked Artists, comprising: Misseß Annie Mayor, Mabel Traoey, Chrisaey Peaohey, Uelen Mayor, Millia 'rescott, May Colaman, Messrs George Forbeß, Ully Deering, Joseph Raj nor. Harry Jordan, J. P. West. Stilling Duff, J. A. Patterson, L. Gore, . Somers. W. Lovo, and the author, George Darrell. SPECIAL NOTE.-In tno height of Mr Dar rell'sLondon success with "'1 he Sunny South," he mot with a most serious acoidont whilst, enacting the part of Mat Morloy; as a conse quence, Mr Darrell was Invalided for fifteen weeks, and its drama taken off the stage in tiro midst of its brilliant run. Twenty-fire ot the leading London Journals pronounced em phatically In favour of "The Sunny South" and its actor-author, and the overflowing audiences wore ultra-enthusiastic In praise of its produc tion. In addition to Its London success, " The Sunny South " has achieved in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide two seasons each, the LONGEBT RUNS ON RECORD For an Australian production. " The Sunny Sooth " will bo produced with Its FIVE HUGE SENSATIONS, With , i ENTIRELY NEW SOENKRY By William Matthews, J. Little, A. Clint, and W. J. Wilson, jnn., and Mechanism by H. Win ning and Goo. Campbell, and properties by &.. Ashton . Prices: Clrole and Orchestra Stalls, Ss; Stalls, Ss; Pit. is. Box Plan now open at Lennox's, Bookseller. Agent for Mr Darrell, JOB BROWN. 3RIMIXIVE METHODIST SCHOOL. ALEXANDRA-STREET. CHRISTMAS TREK AND SALE OF WORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. Open from 12 to S, and fl to 10 p.m. PROCEEDS IN AID OF PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra street and Newton, Admission: Children, 6d; Adults, Is (which entitles to a Present off the Tree), .;, ifiAMBBIDGB XJOXING T \AY J D XJ ATHLETIC SPORTS, AT CAMBRIDGE. WAIKATO, SATURDAY, December 26th, 1885. TE AWAMUTU OAVALKY BAND WILL ATTEND. Programme op Principal Events: MAIDEN RACE, 120 yards-Prizes. 30a and 10p. Entrance, 2s Gd. CAMBRIDGE CUP, JS27 10a (Ut stage), 100 yards (handleap)-First prize, £20; second prize, £9; and third prize, £2 10s. Nomina tiona, 10a; acceptances, Ss. HURDLK RACE HANDICAP. «0 yards, 10 hurdles. 3(t Bin-Prizes, £210s and 10s. • En trance, 2s 6d. ■: •',•:. i CAMBRIDGE CUP (2nd stage) 250 yards. WALKING M4.TCH, 2 miles-Prizes, £2 103 and 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. Handicap. CAMBRID3E CUP (3rd and final stage), iOO yards.' OBSTACLE RACE. half-mile.-Prlzes, £2 10s and 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. HALF-MILE RACE HANDICAP.-Prlzes. £3 and£l. Entrance, 2s 6d. MILK RACK HANJJICAP.-Prizeß, £7 10b and £210s. Nomination, 7s 6d, acceptance, 2« od. N.B. - All nomina'lons must bo accompanied by correct statement of performances for last twelve months, and colours. Entries tor all handicaps must be sent to the Secretary, accompanied by the entrance fees, by 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, 17th December. No en trance accepted unless accompanied by the fee. No entries will be received except on the con dition that all claims, disputes, and objections shall bo decided by the Committee, Buch deci sion to be final All protosla must be accom panied by the sum or ton shillings, which phiill be orfeitcd to the fundß if the "protest bo not bub (H, KBRR ' Handioappcre \R. KIROWOOD. : <. " . (L. CARNACHAN. H. W. WESTBY, Secretary, i Cambridge, December 7,1885. ; \ DOLL SHOW AT THE FORTH COMING FANCY FAIR. A PRIZE nt FIVE POUNDS will be given for the Handsomest and Best dressed DOLL sent In for competition at the Doll Show, which will be held at the Fancy Fair in February next, Delia to be cent in to Mrs Greenwood on or before tho first cay of February next. All Dolls sent in to io given for the benefit of the Fair. Dolls to be • udced by a committee of well-known ladles. Ladies wishing to compote for the prize are requested to send in their names to Mrs R. C. Greenwood, Mount Albert, as early as posaibln. Mrs Greenwood would be very thankful to an,jr . ladles or gentlemen who would kindly givo Dogs, pretty Kittens. ■ Rabbits, White Mice, Guinea Pigs. Pigeons, Doves, Parrots, Canaries In oiges, Lovebirds, Monkeys, Bird Cages, small Coses prettily lined or painted to hold one small animal or pair of such, Screens, Fruit, Flowers, oi' any other articlo to be sold at the Fair,, Mi;a Greenwood would also be very grateful to any ady or gentleman who would kindly lend any Curios, Paintings, or other articles to be shown In the Museum at the Fair. Anything so lent will bo especially taken care of by herself., Any lady or gentleman, or boy or girl, willing to givo any article whatsoever for the benefit of the Pair, who will kindly forward his or her name to Mrs Greenwood, will greatly oblige, and receive eternal gratitude and a ticket of admission to the Fair free of charge. ON "VIEW F OIfVIEW! ON VIEW;! A Dozen Doors above - THEATRE ROYAL, VlfcTORiA-STRKET. TOM KBESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed, Try my Deferred-Payment System. ' .... , ~,. viOTORIA-STREKT (Five Doors,above Royal Mail Hotel), Educational ■•■■■ ■ | : '■ -:- ":'„ .-' UOISD.] ■ •'■ . ..^"'i TVfI"R GEORGE Hi GLUTS AM -i-»A Will accept Pupils' for the Pianoforte, every oranoh ot Theoretical and Practical Com-, , position, and the Study of the Art of Accom panying, and will be in attendance daily to re ceive Pupl b at his Rooms, over Hoffman and Sopb' Music Warehouse, Queen-street,, ; Ttyf RS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND JjA DAY SCHOOL. ST. GEORGE'S, BAY ROAD, PARNELL. .: . HALF TERM, OCTOBER S7. 1885, V j Masters: Music and Singing _ .. Horrßchmltt Hueto and Singing .. .. Horr Tuteclika Music and Singing Mrs Micltlethwalt towing.. .. .. .. MrWatkina )rawing ...„ .. .. .. MrPayton. . Jerman „ .. Dr. Hensen . , Frenoh .. .. ■■ .. Mons. ViHoval A FTER THE HOLIDAYS -TDITIONI The Rev. 3. W. ALLOWAY. B.A. (Prizflinan Of S. John's Coll. C'»mb.) is now open to engage meats as Visiting Tutor In Schools and Families. He will also receive Private Pupils, and' hold classes at hte resldonre, Anßlcsra- Bircet Batly application, to facilitate arrange- , ments, will oblige. .'. " ' REifERBNCEs-C. F. Bourne, E«q. {Head Mußtei1), and the entire Grammar 8-hool Staff* - J-, ,gf 81oman. Eaq (Girls' High School). Herr Carl SobmlM. Rev. W. M. Dv Hieu (S. Thomas* Parsonage), W. H. Armstrong, Esq. (Dlgnan and Armstrong), &c. "DUTCHE RANI)' C O. -*-* FOBT-BT., AND QOBItN ST. WIURC, STEVEDORES, ' RECEIVING AND FORWARDIN3 i*; AGENTS. ■. WOOL BTOKRD AhD BnMraD FOR BniI'MENT, BALLAST gpWLllCft. * " ~~ " T>Y PERMISSION OF THO COL- O ONIAI. SKCRi-.TABY. ' GRANU ART UNION, OF MOUNTED ■.' ■ ';-;;: ' BIRDS,. ■: ' </::.■■..■.•'■'" PRBI»AK<O BY A.' MnsCHßlk.- \. ' 800 BuEsrßir.LKi at 10s. r Fontv Peem, Ut Prize, viluo £i 5 - Handsome carvel and or- V, namenuil Stowed' of floured Rlmu and Kauri, :opn aintaß vi difltrent spedeß, on ■ vis.w at Messrs Upton and Co."s. ■ .:. ~.- --3nd Prljse,'vulu»; £30-Cont(.inlng 8 varletleßln ' ' niil»i'case, on view at Messrs Philllpps and Sri. Prize.,v u luo.£M~Colntalai.i«, 8 varieties- la!"': ; similar -tuso,.on view at Mr N. O. liennoxC■' ■, These Prizes contain a variety>of very rare a \ blrua.,manyof .wttlMoon be extinct "«.: 2 Prizes;as £1S; 20 Prices at «'0; 15 Prizes at«iL ! ■ ~.■■;-.;Total, £400.;; :.;.. ;:.' ■ ■ ■;.: To be. draws about the end of D?oembei. '•'.■• ■ TICKET 3, Ms EACH, ' ' Obtelnabie at %«grs. S. ."Coombot' and 'Col's. Tentenberg'a.Bhd Upton ind^SV qna* ■ rt%Stf" °* *****&*«* 4«te to b*