TELEGRAMS.

this day.— Wahanui has H*MlWO thfl"Waikato Times" denying ftf* 9" «nfc in that paper that ho had BtflThTmsdf in favour of the Land UP* 88 n« envs ho will manage his own Court. *r„;ii not allow that treacherous ' re this day.—Tho Chairman of ■ C^fT Town Board wired to Mr Geo. fto .Sala asking him if ho would, on A'Stiiroiiirh hero. deUver ft locturo in f»«f Z , v.,blie Library. Mr Smytl.o, »id ° wired back asking what too thoy Sala. It fOiild oo 1 t f ßt g a ] a W ould bo sullicienth by tho honour of lecturing to audience, and of course tho pro- SSB-* Native BlackmaUing. . hi this day.—Tho natives havo X"" X' t ' ec l to levying blackmail on con <Sai, ni„„d others; for crossing tho l'uniu. iracW"" r.sBOBNE, this day-A large mooting of th Pacific Oil Company shareholders, 80 .irler whothor to.wind up or not, has toMSiournod till tho 30th inst., to give ftjy shareholders time to bo repro bated. nrvEWN', this day. -Tho Directors of the Vntional insurance refused to declare any dividend. this day.- Tho first mcot ' t he Charitable Aid Board for North ? S i.rhurv was held to-day, Mr Richmond gl booted Chairman.

SUDDEN DEATH.

I i»» named Hugh McCarthy reported to . __.* Kielv at 5 o'clock this morning SfSS Catherine McCarthy had PJJ found dead in her room about an hour avious He stated that she was 62 years X and had been ailing for some time <t 'Dr. Hooper, being her medical at tffldant, was at once sent for, but upon ar- L.,pronounced life already extinct, and ■dvised McCarthy to inform tho police, .hick he accordingly did, The husband ■tales that he lias not for a long timo Lpied the same room as his wifo. They tot a boarding-houso. Bridget Downes Ltesthatehe has been visiting at McCar- y s and flopt in the same bed with He deceased. She retired to rest .bout nine p.m., nnd Mrs. McCarthy f aj speaking to her, but as witness quickly fell asleep, she did not notico what deceased MS talking about. Shortly after 4 o'clock this morning she awoke and discovered Mrs McCarthy kneeling bosido tho bed quite iad, her head resting upon ono hand. ftceased-was fully dressed. She at once Sled a young man named Hunter, who re (iiiedin the houso, and with his assistance tot deceased into bed. Sho then called Mr McCarthy, who at once fetched Dr. Hooper. Mr McCarthy affirms that both women wore jl 8 ff orse for liquor when they retired <to rest but this statement is denied by Mrs Doirnes. The coroner, Dr. Philson, was at nee informed of the affair, and visited the deewstd. He stated that death had re liillted, from apoplexy, and under the cir ranistaapes did not consider it necessary to hold an inquest. . .

HARBOUR BOARD.

fo fortnightly meeting of the Board was keld this aftornoon, Thero were pro mt i-Moeers C. W. Owon (Chairman), W, 8, ffaddol (Mayor), Goldio, Niccol, La Roche, Winks, Henderson, Aickin, Dovoro, ), It, Clark, McKenzie and Mays,

Cobmsfondence, — Letters were road lid dealt with, as follows:—From Messrs Sfwteth and Richmond, Rcesoll and Camp- Ml, and Devore and Cooper rolativo to the iJfoal of Mr Moginio to allow tho con tactors for tho construction of buttresses lotepasß on his allotments. Rcfcrrod to the Finance and Legal Committee, with Svrer to act.—From R, E. Fletcher and i apologising for delay in experimenting kith electric light, and stating that their re presentative would loave for Auckland it once, and they would carry out the experiments on a more oxtensivo scale tawaaat first proposed : Application for C'Miontoresumoexperimentsgrahto'J.— Messrs Mason and other (and peti- Uonpiceehtod by Mr Aickin) fruitaollers on llnrtarl appealing against tho practiso tt allotting persons to erect temporary iWlsfortho Bale of tho first on the wharf totheinjury of their businoss: Eocoivcd and nferred to the Finance Committco.— From i. Mcfjuiro, rolativo to tho dredging outsido freezing Company's works : Referred to fknce and Legal Committoo Engineer to npott.—Prom tho Dock Enginoer, re letting that the contractor for Calliopo Dock continues to mako good pro greai, and recommending that tho Mond inspector bo appointed: Roport itodmi, and Engineor requested to tort on duties of Inspector. — From tackmakora and othors, requesting thai wharfage on bricks be reduced from Is (olid per thousand : Referred to the Works ud: Tariff Committee.—From E. Loßoy Awarding the thonkß of Naval Artillory <fara for tho use of tho steamor Black Diamond on Prince of Wales's birthday. Recommendations of Committees. lie following recommendations of com mittees were submitted nt tho meet ing; of the Harbour Board this after- Men:—That whilo recognising no re- Jpttillty, the Board is prepared to Btty out dredging at N.Z. Sugar Co.'s jjatf, the Company to pay half tho cost. Oat the Harbour Master and Engineer te directed to report on tho berthing •I the Arawa, and the berthage J-Wmmodation at the Railwoy Wharf w»t the Committee be instructed to report jjpflot service and wharf management, and llMofficera required for such services. That '•nee of persona indebted to the Board for "WW of rent he handed to solicitor. That question of Sailor's Homo site be deferred pradiog particulars, as to area of land, Sj That letters from Government, re W taken in Mechanics Bay ond N Z. rozen Meat Co., relative to subdivision of lUotaenta, be deferred till next mooting.

OHINEMURI COUNTY COUNCIL.

1W TEIKOKAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Paeroa, this day. «X first meeting of the Ohinemuri County was held at noon today, when al jjij members were present. Mr J'lCock has wn appointed chairmen at a salary oT £100 per annum. Applications will ™ at once invited by advertisement jo' 8 secretary treasurer, collector, and foreman of works, combined salary at the ™* of £200 a-year. Correspondence was fflS'Mi and the business adjourned till «th inst.

A Note on the High Dough.

(To tho Editor.) °?i~ln these days of trade depression ™* aro our master bakers thinking s™}';, I see by this morning's paper *«Wde flour from £7 12s 6d to £8 12s 6d, J* 1 met a flour agent today in town 2™* to supply bakers' flour (good) for SPWton, Now anyono that knows any jj, R about figures con soon soe the result; '"the following :—Ono hundredweight Wour, value at presont price, 8s 6d, « I j co 176 21b loavos > presont price *Mid, and 4d. Taking tho lowest price, SWB baker has not loss than £4 per ton HP expenses. Some of them will do H& three, and some more tons per week. '«m favoured in Hobson-street with the Zu ,at 3W and *d-not a bad price for J?™! folks ia Hobson-street !-I am, etc., Vs? Who Knows.

§e?ij.Wening, about 8 o'clock, a pretty ""follow, about 5 years of age, was found ™Wfmog i n the streets by one of tho J"!* He was at once taken to the station *> i Bade comfortable in (the guard-room. 1 w tge j *° 6ay< he waa not claimed until •no to-day, The tender-hearted guardians «lt„ P?406 took every care of tho lad, and to his internal wants, fco<l.f j i UP "armly, and accom- him with a cornor of the guard p^j Here the little fellow slept com- J*™'yuntilthismorning,apparently taking thaw tiln a Philosophical spirit. During 2 part o£ the day he WM seated idea? 0n tho floor> making the utmost B Mt0" 8 to ru!,n his digestive organs %i $ the various tnrt8> &c-> Pro" Bs»a ? *^c various eonstobles. H^jf^wequenUy claimed by his mother, j^swatoon, who resides in Codrington 'ETJ* 1* HiU. She stated that she had : Mtt«f*i S for the wanderer the greater ftj n T^ e "ight, and had given informa nt hil conatable stationed in Newton, SKEju* been informed of the where *JntU«« ,P°y- She was on her way to !%-rt. i 9 PaPer about one o'clock to m__Vßhe learned from a constable that

MEETING OF P McKENZIE'S CREDITORS.

A special meeting of the creditors of Paul McKenzie, builder, was hold this afternoon tor tho purpose of considering a hitch in connection with Mr Hastings' accepted oiler of £Q0 for the creditors' interest in tho whole ostate. Elevon creditors wore pre- ItrJ • Ttaoffi<:jal Assignee, who presided, explained that the "hitch" was the receipt of the following letter from tho N. Z. Land "» Co-;-"Ke Paul McKenzie, rli-ntM C 1? ntl aml Cooner 6tato their n£ u M. r. H»,t,n ß« declines any rcsponeibi iity. Be the New North Koad property, I wish formally to intimate to you as the repro sontativeof Mr McKenzie, that as default has been made in tho payment of tho interest wo shall proceed to realise upon the security unless principal and interest ore forthwith paid" Ho wished now the creditors to say what thoy understood Mr Hastings a oiler to havo been. Mr F. Cooper said that the offer ho made on behalf of-Mr Hastings was .fGO for tho debtors interest in tho estate, excepting tho Rocky Nook property. That was an unknown liability, and ho had doclined to accept it.

Aftor somo discussion of a desultory charnctor, Mr Joseph Dixon moved, "That i SS? r,of Mr Hastingß was to purchase for .160 tho wholo of tho estato except tho Kooky Nook property, mortgaged to the Loan Company and others for £1,150, and that tho samo bo accepted." • Mr Rollorson seconded, Mr Houghton moved as an amendment, and Mr Molcolmson seconded, " That tho wholo of tho estato should be offered for sale by public auction, tho oreditora guaranteeing the oxponse of so doing." It wa.t oxplained that a proposition similar to (It 3 latter had been rejected at the prev'.ius meeting. O being put to tho meeting, tho nmend mot.t was negatived, and Mr Dixon's motion carried.

ONEHUNGA.

Dr. Scott and Mr J. D. Jackson aro tho only candidates for tho Mayoralty of Ono hunga. Mr Jackson is tho present Mayor, and Dr. Scott waa his predecessor in oflico. Tho election takes plaoo on tho 27th inst.

Death.

MCCARTHY.-On November 17. at Chapel bquaro,_Auckland, N.Z, Catherine the bo loved wife of Hurfh McCarthy ; aged 62 years. May she. rest in peace.—Jlanchestor papers pleaeo copy, ■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1885]



Lost ami Found. O.S. DORIC, FROM LONDON. LOST, from this Btoamcr when hißt in Auck land, a Caso containing Samples of Boiler X Plate, marked, or supposed to bo marked RUY. Anyone delivering Bamo to ua will bo re warded. CRUICKSHANK & CO. 18, Queen-street, Auckland. November 17,1J85. LOST, this day, a Purse containing four £1 Notes and lis in silver.—Anyone return ing to Verrall and Co., Newton, will rcceivo 30s roward. . lOST, on Saturday, a Lady's Gold J Watch, number known ; open face, with silver chain.—Finder will bo rowarded by leaving same nt Stab Office. LOST, from Mt. Eden, Ono Light Groy Maro with a rono rounti nook: front fet locks enlarged a littlo Kownrd on returning same to A. Croekott. Pound-keeppr. LOST, a White Cockatoo (with private I mark), from Cross-stroot, on Monday.— I Finder will bo rowarded on leaving it nt Frank i Qaugler's, Croßs-streot, Newton. Any person foundjwith it aftor this dato will bo prosocutcu. STRAYED away" fromltonTwiiitoVPad" dock. Avondalo Road, opposite Northern Hotel, Light Bay Horse, about 1(1 hands 3 inches high, 1 bhtck legs, branded 'IT off shoulder, hair clipped oil' hind legs for blistering sinews. —Any information of abovo will bo rowardod by Geo. Rhodoß, Builder. Karanguhapo Road. IIVJUND, on Sunday morning in Park Road, a Gold Watoh and Silvor Chain — Owner pan havo samo by paying expenses at Star Olllce. McetiuKS. TJ^AITEMATA BOATING CLUB. A Gonoral Mooting of iho abovo Club will bo hold in iho Club room of tho Waltomatn Hotol TO NIGHT, at 8 o'clock sharp. Every mombor is respectfully reqnestod to attend. CARL WESTPFAHL, Jun , Hon. Sec. T^EVONI'O'RTWESLEYANCHURCH. HOME MISSIONARY MEETING, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, AT 7 30. SPEAKERS: Revs. T. G. Hammond (from Hoklanga), 11, R. Dbwsiiuby, and W. G, Parsonson. CHAIRMAN : W. N. NEALE, Esq. Collection for tho Homo Mission Fund, <X,« TT A.C.8.5., AUCKLAI3& t"V,Vt -0_» BRANCH.' No. Bl..fcA i*i>CJ Special Mooting will he held fhTno rSBj usual placo. at 8 p.m. TO-MORROW \<\&: (Wodnoßday), 18th (ordin«ry meoting \K*k night). Huainess: Consideration ot W» Delogatoa' Roport, and formation of a District Board for tho whole ot Now Zealand. Mnmhors ab-ent without apology will bo flood. —P. KEARNEY. Bcoretary.



I. "" °- °- T' UNDER R.W.G.L. OF THE WORLD. A United Meeting of all tho Lodges In Auck land will bo hold in the Tempcranco Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 7.30, to welcome Sir William Fox on his roturn from England. Urand Lodge Oflloors and Past Representatives will pay an Official Visit at 8 o'clock. J. L. LONGBOTTOM, G.W. Secretary. P.S.—All MemborH of tho Ordor aro kindly invited to attend. UCKLANDIJOWLING AND "LAWN TENNIS CLUB. The Annual General Moot of the Club will be held on the Green. Grafton Road, on SATUR DAY next, the 21st Inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., to receive Annual Report and Balanoeahoot, to Elect Officers and Committee for ensuing year and traDSaot any other business that may be brought forward. At tho conclusion of the meet ing, tho President-elect will declare tho Green open for play. WILUAM TAIT , Hon, Secretary. mO BUILDERS. Tenders for the erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby, will bo received until noon of Saturday, tho 28th instant. Plans, &o„at No. 9, South British Buildiugs. KDMuNDßELLi Architect. ff\~o BUILD ER S. Tenders will be received up to Noon on WED NESDAY, Novombor 25th, next, for Ereotton of Cottago and Dairy at Walroa South. JAMES BLATOR, Arohitect and Engineer. TENDERS wanted for Rusticated Woather Boarding, Flooring, and Matoh hoardlng Roof por Square.—Apply to A. Doarn, Sußsex-atreet, Surrey Hills. WANTED, a Junior Assistant.—Apply Smith and Canghoy. B" OOT TRADE.—Wanted, a Smart Youth aa Improvor to tho bench ; also a Maohinist.-R. Walton Sc Son, Upper Queen atreet. . LOST, on Saturday last, at North Shore, a Drab Mackintosh. 5s Reward if left at tho Singer Company's Office, 261, Queen-s'reot. rt. i TJ^OR NEW PLYMOUTH, jjSDav Ju wanganui, and IfsfffflßK^S, GREYMOUTI I. ORE T I Will leave aa abovo at 3 p.m. TO MORROW (Wednesday). Latest Train, 2 p.m. J. W. WALLER, Agont. -|T1 X RIMUT AX A, -^ FROM LONDON. TEN 400-GALLON TANKS. FANCY CONFECTIONARY, NOVELTIES. Ex S.B. AUSTRALIA.: 150 BOXES CALIFORNIA ONIONS. TO ARRIVE BY Each Steamer from SYDNEY. ORANGES, LEMONS, PEARS, PLUMS, AND OTHER FRUITS. H. HART AND CO., ALBERT-STREET AND MARKET SQUARE.



____^__ Wanted. WANTED, a smart Rubber for Masons. — Wcllealev House, Welloaley-street. ANTED, first-class Coat, Trowsers, and Vest, Hands—Now Zealand Tweed Company, Tailors, Shortland-atreet. WANTED, good Tailors and Tailoresses. -Apply J, S. Cobley, Tailor, Shortland atreot. WANTED, a good Tailor's Machinist; ono who understands making Trousers. —J? PP'y A. Krickson, Market, entrance. WANTED, a good Bookkeeper ; must understand double entry. — Address J. 1., Star Office, enclosing refcroncea, \\T ANTED, Coat Hands and Improvers. T V Alf.o, smart Youth. -Auokland Clothing ' Oompany, Oomincrco-Btayot (now premieeß). " WANTED, Junior Assistant; with knowlodgn of Men's Mercery preferred -Apply To morrow, 10 a.m., John W. Shackel ford. Hatter a.,d Mercer, 210, Queen-street ilateCoupland's Store). WANTEDTaiTOitico Boy, for Solicitor's ___Ofllcc.-Apply Box 398, Post-oflioe. \y"AI>JTED. a smart Youth about 17 as , Afslstant Canvasser for a Grocery Store. —Aptly at once, Union Storo, Union-street. WANTED, a smart, usefiiTßoy, about 15 lindoorf). to make himßolf generally uscfui.-Apply to Chaa. Laßochc, Kybcr PaBS Road. WANTED, steadyVonth to make him eelf generally useful in Butchcv'a Shop.— Boycotted Butchery, Upper Queen-street, noar Ctoas-strcct. YS7ANTED7~lVe¥educatecl Youth "as TV Apprentico to Drapery; also Improvers and Apprentices to Dressmaking.—J. Kendoll, Brighton Huuso, Top of Groy street. WANTED, Apprentices to the Juvenile Outfitting.-Apply Milno and Choyce. WANTED, an AssistantTTailoress for Boys' Clothing.—Apply Milno & Choyco. WANTED, a Lady to give instructions in French and Arithmetic; torms must ba modorate.—Apply Star Ofllco. ' WANTED, Throo Lady Vocalists ; also Tenor or Bass.—Apply immediately, 21, Grey street. WANTED, a strong Nursogirl.—Apply Mrs Arthur Lovvla, St. Mary's Koad, Ponsonby, WANTED, an experienced Dressmaker; olso. to Let, comfortable Apartments, with uso of kitchen; rent, low —Apply Mrs Laity, Rocky Nook. Mount iloskill Bond. W "ANTED, a respectable Girl, to assist with children.—Apply H. Klliott, Pitt-bt. WANTED, respectable young Girl as General Servant —Apply MrsMatthowß, Pattreon-strcct, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Good Goneral Servant.— For address, apply Mrs W. L. Rogers, Ponsonby Boad. WANTED, Goneral Servant. Must bo good plain rook and laundress. Refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs Brett, Symonds si rcct, WANTED, a goodGenoral Servant; no children. Iteferenccs required.—Apply Mrs Kdward Owon, Ponsonby Head, near Angl.Boa-atreot. WANTED, strong active Girl about 17 to assist in Housework, and make her self useful.—Apply Mra Kay, Jorvois Houee. wellosley Btreet. ANTED, Single Domesticated Buei ncss Woman or Widow without chlldron. Litter In own handwrl ing.—Boycotted But chery, Upper Queen street. WANTED, a MarriecfCouplo to occupy a realdoncn in tho oily; rent fioo for nervicoß.—Apply for particulars to Mr Syniß, Hairdresser, Wolleslo -street. WANT ED to Adopt, a Child (Boy). Terni»,Jfec.,_to " Mothor," Star fWlco. WANTED, a good Washerwoman j must havo roforences.-Apply to Mrs Upton, Shelly Beach, any morning. WANTED, Employers for largo numbor of good Fcmalo Cooke. Housemaids, Boys, Gonornls, tidy Nursegirls. Farm Hinds, Farm Couple?, handy Men.—Hannaford's Auckland Registry. WANTED, by a respectable married woman, washing b? the day, or by dozen (ono shilling washed and mangled.— Apply Star Ollice. WANTED, a soiics of Lessons in Book keeping. Singlo and Double Entry.— Please write to "X.Y.Z," Star Ofllco, Btatlng torms. TI7ANTED, Situation by Man and Wifo, T T without encumbrance, man used to horses and general work : wifo good plain cook nnd noedlewomnn.—Address, "D.M.," Star Ofllco. WANTED, by a steady young Man, situation in any capacity; able to milk. —Addrees " A C.W., caro of Mr Brown, City Hall Arcade, Queon-Btroet. WANTED, 2 Boardors ; plungo and shower baths, with use of parlour; ono minuto's walk from tramcar. 15 from Post ofllco; terms modorato -Mrs J. 1 Doull, Arthur-street, Ponsonby. bohind Wcskyan Church. ANTED, Two Gentlemen Boardors; bath; llvomir.utos' from Queen-stroft; moderate term'.—Granville House, Cook-stroot, third house from Hohson-stroot. WAtiTED, Fourßespectable Boarders, terms, ISs washing included.—Apply Mrs Prinito-o, Abercronibld-stroot. WXnTED To LetTCoftogos ot MomTt Kden ;(i largo rooms at 10a. and ono 5-rooms, "a (id per wock for terml; Cook-street, 8 moms, 20s; Norfolk-stroot, 5 rooms, IG».— Fowler and Wilkinson, Kxchango Chamhors, Durham-strcot Eaat. WANTED to Loaso, a small Farm, with purcha'ing clause; wator fronta?o pre ferred; noar town.—A.A., Star Ofllco, Auck land ■ WANTED, Established Hair Cutting Businoss; with Tobacconist proferrod. — Address "W.11.0," Tcmperanee Hotel, Albert and Wyndlmni-Btroota- ANTEDTBuyors ofMoatat following' Pricca; Boof and Mutton from 1J por lb; Reof Sausagos, 3d ; Pork Sausages, Id. Small Goods of all Descriptions Freeh Dally.—J, Fosa and Co., Queen-street.



WANTED to Purchaso, good Second hand Weighing Machino, for store.— Apply Box 131. \\7 ANTED to Purchaso, 2 Socond-hand * » Iron Tanks. St'ito prioo and whero to bo seen.—" Tank," Box ISO, P O WANTED to Purchneo, small Storo, with a few acroe of hind, noar town; must bo cheap.—P.P., Star Office. WANTED, immediately, Purchasers of Vases, Lußtreß, Dinnor or Tea Sots China, Gloss, Wines, Tumblers, Dißhos, Sugars Croams, Butter or Fanoy Glaaa to boo Goodson's London Aroado Stock. ANTED, Purchaser* of Watches, Clocks, Jewollory, Stationery, Cutlory, Elcctroplato, Fancy Goods. Toys, liolls, Games, and the Novoltios found In Goodson's London Aroado, WANTED, Purchasers for tho Candi date Co 'a Extract of Soap. Put up in Jib packages in boxes containing lllbs each. No houaokoopor should bo wlthoutit, asitisaroallr useful and economical artlo'e. Equal to any thing yot placed beforo tho pnbllo, and excolled by tone. Onco used always uaod. For price and further particulars apply to Llvoßey and Lawos, Agents, Coombcs's Arcade, Auckland. ANTED, Tenders for tho Removal nnd Ro-erention of a Cottago in Alox andra-Btroot. Specifications can be seen nt tho Ofllco of D. Goldlo. Albertßtroot. until THURS DAY noxt, at 12 o'olock, when tondors will be received. WANTED, Tondora for tho Purchase, Taking Down, and Homoval of Build inga on Laurie's Estate. Karangahapo Road.— For particular apply Fowler and Wilkinoon, Architects, &o„ Exohange Chambers, Dutham 6treat East. _____ WANTED, a Fair Trial of Williams's Blacking, Firo Kindlora, Knifo Polish, Sealing Wax, &c—Works. Albo. t-Btroot. ANTED, 1,000 Working Men to tako Fivo Shares each in the Auoklard Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) —Applications to G. W. Ronshaw, Secretary pro torn., care 8. Coombes and Co. WANTED, Now Arrivals to inspect tho Varied Stook of China. Glass, and Earthenware, at Wilson's, 267. Quoon-stroet. Unequalled valuo in Breakfait Sorvlces, Tea Beta, Dinnor Scrvieoa, and Toilet Waro.—Note tho address : Wilson's, 207, Quoon-stroet, oppo site TutUo^ 8 Photographic Rooms. WANTED, ovoryono to know about Aloxandor Browno's Sale of Meears Boehan's Stook of Clothing and Drapory, on the promlsoa.junotionQueon and Groy streets. 50 por cent, undor English cost. To-morrow, 10 11.iv. ANTED SEEN —Tennis Rackets. La-go assortment of now shapes.— Charlos Keb-ey and Co.. 120, Queen-stroot. WANTED SEEN—Tho Now Square Shapo Dinnor Sorvlces, tho most tastof ul Tea 3ots and the cheapest Breakfast Services in Auckland, at Wilson's, 267, Queonatreo% ANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Cards. Kolscy's Now Cards Bhould bo aeon oarly.—Charlos Kolsey and Co., 120, Quoon-stroot. ANTED SEEN-Tho now Goods, ex Kalkonra, in Qoodoon'a Quoen-stroot Window. Sterling Silver Jewellery, Klootro plafced-Cruots, Cutlery, &c„ and 110 varlotles of Pocket Knives. W'~ ANTED SEEN—Christmas Cards- Kolßoy's now Christmas Cards are, if possible, oven more beautiful than those of last yoar. Shown in noparato room. Should bo Been oarly.-Charle3 Keloey and Co,, 120, Queen-st. WANTED UNDERSTOOD—In eonae -31101100 of expiration of lease, Uroat Reductions in tho Pricos at Goodson's London Arcade aro now made. You will offeot great saving by purohaaing thora. __ " ANTED Known—Advice Gratia to persons Buffering from Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago. Neuralgia, Gout, Asthma, Contraction ot tho Mubolos, Paralysis, Doaf ne9B. Affectionß of tho Byes, SpinalComplnints, and Skin diseases. Curoa quickly effected by consulting Mr Wooding, High-stroet. Seventy - flvo per cent, of persons treated have been cured by outward application. Consultation free. WANTED- KNO\VN—The Cheap Sale at tb«|t»mingham Arcade (late Coup land's Storo). jßn-street, ia a great bu-cosb, and the Btock IfKot being cleared ; a few woekß longer ot such slaughtering priooß will clear off the Btock, and the opportunity of such aheap Uoodß will be gone. Call and aecure somo of tho bargains. WANTED, Newcomerß and parties Furnishing to visit BOYLAN AND TANFIKLD before purchasing their Crockkry and China eleowherc. Their Etock is bo wpll known as being the most varied, best, and cheapest in tho colony as to render puffing advertisomonta unnecessary, — Address 17J, Queenotreef.



WANTED, a Travellor,—Apply to Wm. _ McArthnr and Co, WANTED, a Good Servant.—Apply Mrs Bell, Park Avenuo, opposite Hospital. WANTED, a good Coat Hand; ten ponny lop. — Apply to Munro and Milljgan, Hobson-atrect. WANTED, Young Ladies as Appren tices to the General Drapery.—James Scutt, London Houso, Victoria and Nelson streets. WANTED, at once, Housemaids and Barmaids (townl, Nursery Governess, Female Cooks, numbers of Generals and Girlp. —Mr I Whitcomhe'e, throo doors from Clarendon Hotel, Wakeflold-atreet. ' WANTED, an Experienced Colloctor and Canvassor for Town and Suburbs; a permanency to a sultablo man. Salary to begin. £2 10s per week. liefi-.rencea required.— Apply by letter to Collector. Star Office. WANTED KNOWN—Short Lengths and Job Lots of Timber 5s per 100.— Now Zealand Timber Co. (Limited), WANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans, Karangahape Road, is now Clearing his Winter Stock of Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes at a considerable reduction. VyANTED KNOWN-fiiTbalanco of V T Metcalfe's now Music reduced to 3d to mako room for tho now lot coming from home. —Metcalfe, foot of-Wakollold-Btrert. WANTED"KNOWN-Metoalfe'sls"the cheapoat houso in Auckland. Sco his accord ianß at Is Bd and 3s 0d each; also the large lot of hooka at tho door all at 93 each. TXTANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, IT Kolsoy and Co. still koop ouly Real Gold and Real Silvor: no imitations.—Charlos Keiscy and Co., 120. Queon-atreet. WANTED KNOWN-That the cheapest China, tho choapost Karthonwaro nntt tho cheapest Glubb aro lo be had at Wilson's, 207, Quoen-streot. A visit will prove this. WANTED KNOWN.— Buy your Smoked Fish from tho Rakino Island Fishing Btiats, at wholesale prlcbs. near the Watermen's Steps, on THURSDAYS, FRI DAYS, and SATURDAYS, WANTED KNOWN-Goodson's Lon don Aroado contains tho largest and oheapest Stook of Fanoy Goods and useful Artleloß in tho Colony. Trade motto, "Small prollts and quiok returns." WANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, Kelacy and Co. Btill koep only real gold and real silver—no imitations on tho promises, consequently everything guaranteed,—Charlo" Koleny and Co , 120. Queon-Btroot. WANTED KNOWN — That I have purchased for cnßh, Mru i-'hochtn's Millinery and Drapery Sock, and am now r-olUng same at reduoed prices,—J. H. Hannan, Vietoria-rtroet, oiF Uohson-strcet. ANTED KNOWN.-The Cheap Sale at tbe Birmingham Aroado (lato Coup land's Storot. Queonstreot. is a groat euueess, and tho stock fast being cleared, a few weeks longor at such slaughtering pricos will clear off tho "took, and tho opportunity of such cheap L'oodß will bo gono. Call nnd seoiiro eomo of the bargains. WANTED, nil my old customers to know that I have Ro-eoiunionoed IJunl ness nsllt'eßannd Mantlo-makor, and iv thank ing tho'ii for all past favours hope to merit a continuance of tho samo. AH ordora B,riclly attended to on tho shortest notice, and pricos to enit tho tlmos. Dresses mado from os. — Mrs Weathorly, 77, Groy-st. WANTED~KNbWN— Tho Cheap Sale at Birmingham Arcado (lato Coup land's Store), Quoen-atreot. is a great suoccsh, and tho stook Is fast being cloarod ; a few woeka longer at such slaughtering prices will cltar off the stook. and tho opportunity of such choap goods will bo gone. Call and secure somo of the bargains. WA NTE U KNOWN- That Munro and Milllgan rosiioot'ully request thoir Customers nnd tntondiug Patrons to favour them with their Orders for Tai'oring for tho coming holidays as soon as possible, as a heavy influx of orders a week or two previous to Christmas last year compelled thorn roluciantly to doclino many, which, if idvon oarlior, they would havo boon able to executo, and havo prevented disappointment. WANTED KNOWN—That tho largest varioty of articles S'iltablo for Christ inns and Wedding Present?, is at Boyi.an and Tan fiklu's, 171, Quoin street. Thoy mako it a spoeial feature in their business to import tho best designs in Fancy Goo is, Dinner, Tea and Breakfast Scrvlcco, &c. &c. und as they ob tain thoir goods direct from tho manufacture ra thoy aro in tho best position to offer thorn at the lowost rates. Inspection invltod. WANTED KNOWN.— To whom it may concern.—£loo Roward it proven that we do not sell as cheap, or cheaper, than any houso in Auokland in the following linos:—Now Pota toes, 101b for Is ; Onions. 121b for 1b ; Vegetables givon away; Apples. Id lb; bo-t Crystalli cd Sugar, 3d ; good Yellow, 2d ; 50 Flour, guaran teed. Is 01: 25 Oatm-al, 2r, Gd;Soap, 4(1, or 2 bars7id;BluoMottlod.7(l;Candlos,liid;Waxdo., 10.1; lib tins Honey. Gd, or two tins for lOd; Corn Flour. I'd por lib packet, or 2 packets for 8d; Silad Oil, Od; Sardines. 5d per tin : Salmon, Gd and 8d ; Digby Chicks, Kipperoi Horrings, Yarmouth Bloaters. Herrings, in Fennell sauco and other kinds, BS<l por tin, guaranteed ; Lemon Jelly. Od ; Hobart and Nelson Junta, Od por tin, orsaOd pordoz; Dates, id lb; Wax Matches, largo tin boxes, ls 6d per doz; fresh 11 crring-i, 01 por tin ; Potted Meats, both plain and dovilled [a grand assortment). 3 tins for Ib: Milkmaid Milk, 8d per tin; Two Plugs Tobacco. Od; Lollies, s}dlb;a blond of Indian and China Toa for Is 8d por lb, equal to anything sold nt 2a Gd and 3a anywhere; a really good tea for Is 3d and Is Gd por lb : Ulco, Mb for la; Treacle. 2d per lb ; Honey In bulk, 3d lb; Preserved Ginger, 9d lb; and othor lines equally r,s cheap, at Eaton's Cooperative Stores. Hobson and Cook-Btrcota. Allpurcharorßßharointhoprollls. Divldondfirst Wednesday in tho month. ANTED~KNOWN—That R. TudV hopo has Just opened a Shlpmont ol Gaseliers and Gas Brackots, and is now selling them at prices never equalled for cheapness. Also, fplondid value in Eleotrio 801 l and Water Fittings, and all requisites of tho trade.—Note tho AddrcßS, Wollosloy-strcot, opposite the Opera Housn. TJuT ANTED KNOWN. ARRIVED—Tbo NEW STOCK for tho COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Ties. Umbrellas, Hata (in Straw and Felt), &0., and every description of Hosiery and Underwear. Spoeial Lino in Boys' Cheap School Suits. d. Mcpherson, Karangahapo Road. X\T ANTED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Yictokia-bt East, j Has just opened NEW TWEEDS from Iho fol lowing Mnrkots:—West of England, Scotch, Mocgiol, Oamaru, French, and Gorman: tho ehoiooet things in Fancy Tweeds and Coatingß that over como to Auckland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at prices ranging nH follows :— A Good Suit for Ms Od, usual P.l K'sfi.l „ 00s o<l, „ £1 0s Bd G. 13 Pd, „ £1 103 (id Tltousisits „ 128 Od, „ £l 18s Gd „ 15s Od, ~ £1 IBOd „ 21s Od, „ £t SsCil „ 22s Od, „ £1 7s Gd Tho question Is repeatedly asked, " How can you soil real Twcoda at euch pricos!" My anßwer ia that I purohußo direct from manufac turers, pay a small rent, and do my own cutting. In this way I save fully 25 per rent., the full boncllt of which I Rivo to my customers. N.B. — My pyßtom of Cutting is in itself a novolty, allowing me to remedy tho?o defects caused by tho shouldora being somewhat round, while to gontlomon possessing a modoratoly good figure I can guarantee aperfoot (It; making thorn tho admiration of thoir friends and the envy of thoi rivals. J. H, DALTON, City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria st. East. XTf ANTED KNOWN. REMOVAL OF AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY. We havo removed to our now building In Commoroe street (two doors round corner from former ptcmlsep). Tho publio aro respectfully requested to pay ua a visit, and thoy will bo fully convincod that wo faithfully perform all wo advortise. Wo have tho finest and largest stock of Twcoda and Coatings in tho North Island, and a large Btaff of tho moat carefully trained labour in tho colony. Our Cutters aro at tho head of their profoasion, as is fully at tested by tho hundreds of flattering testimonials wo receive. Tho praiso bostowed upon us by tho othor members of tho trado is honest and spontaneous, as witnosa their almost universal dosiro to imitate us. Our prices havo revolu tionised tho Tailoring Trado. and thoy oxolaim in amazomeut, " How is It done J"



SUITS TO MEASURK AH WHOLESALE PWOSS, BEST CRICKETING TWEED TROUSERS (SHRUNK). 13s. Allwool Suits, 15s; Moegiol Salt, 665; Foxo's No. 1 Sorge Suit, 65s (this Is 0,1 elsewhoro); Woratod Suit. 60a; OUR BEST TWEED SUIT, £g j^B QD (Positively tho Boat Matorlal in Auckland); Trousers, 13s, Our Troußors aro suporb-from tho Best Material, 20a 3d. Tho Boopttoal are Bpocially invitod to give us a call and bo con vinced. All Goods Shrunk. Fit and Work manship Guaranteed. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Mkhohant Tailors, Impohtkrs, and MANUFAonmims, COMMERCE-STREET Two doors from Customs-street Kaßt. Htiolness Hours I 8.30 o.m. to 6 p.m. 9 p.m. on Saturdays. THE LARGEBT TAILORING CONCERN IN NEW ZEALAND. A SOLO BASS wanted for St. Patrick's Choir. Salary. £20 a yoar. Voice ear, and roadine Indispensable—Apply Mr Martin Swallow, Grey-stroot, C~ IHEMIST'S ASSISTANT.—Wanted, a /competent Junior Assistant,—Apply X.Y.Z., Box 258, Poat-ofilco, FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKER wants Rooms partially furnished; good control position, or would join another lady.—State terms to " Moderate," Star Office, IF YOU HAVE NOT givon it a trial, it is lime you did, if you wish to got rid of your Corns and Bunions. The remedy that never falls is Marshall's Cnra Clava, la fid, at all Chemists'. LAW BOOKS.—Wanted to Purchase, " Bmith's Manual of Equity." and " Stephen's Commentaries."—Address "G.M. J.," " Advertißer" Ofllco, Tauranga. PURCHASER OF LEAD.—Wanted to Buy ; best price given.—J. D. Clark, Unlon-otreet. SMART Boy Wanted to rido for orders.— Robt. Douglas, Butcher, Karanguhapo Road. TO TAILORS.—Wanted, a Good Hand; flrßt-olaas wages to a good man.—Apply at once to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria street. TO MASTER BAKERS,—A first-class General Workman wants Employment, town or country; can take charge; single; flrat. class references,—Apply Oscar, Stab Offloe.



To let. TO LET, the 2-storied Warehouse, 21, Elliott-street. Key at Rae'a, next door, TOILET, a 4-roomed Cottage.—J. Abbot, Hobson-atreet. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage in Waters street, Mount Eden.— Apply to Wro, Donaldson. Gaol Road, Mount Kden. fjnO LET, two new Shopß and Dwelling- JL houses, In Union-street.—Apply to Edward Bartley, Architect. TO LET, 4-Acre Paddock, next Mr Sam. Morrin's, Mount Hobson, Remuera.— Apply to It. Pickmere, Remuera. rjpO LET, 4 and 5-roomed Houses ; rent, 8. from 8s Bd per week.—Apply Mr Field, Grocer, Richmond Road. TO LET, a Six-roomed Houso on College Road.—Apply to B. Cullety, Governor Brown Hotel. rp.O LET, a Small Cottage near Grey si. street. Rent 5s per week. Suitable for a sin' lc mau.—Apply at Star Office. T~ 0 LET, 2 Front Rooms with fireplace in Upper Union-street, 3rd housa from St. James's Church. No children. TO LET, new 4-Roomed Cottage, with Ecullery, every convenience, large allot ment, and outhoiiße.—Apply Mr Whitaker, i Grocor, Great North Road. TO LET, splendid Shop and Dwelling in Simms's Buildings, foot of Groy-street: rent very low to a good tenant.—Apply to D. F. Evans, A uctloneer and Land A gent. Quecn-Bt. T~ O LET, in Upper Symonds-street, Two Shops, each with four rooms; also, House ot eight rooms; gas and water,— Apply G. Wright, 257, Qucen-Btreot. > TO LET, newly finished 5-roomed House in Tonnyson-street, Surrey Bills.—Apply Mr Powell, Tennyeon-Btreot, or to Malcolmson and Co., High-Btreot. TO LET, First-closa Grazing and Water, for a few Cattle or horses; sooure Fonccs. —App'y to Wm. Collodgo, Rscecourse, One hungtt; • | mO LET, 3 large Shops and Dwellings; S also, 3 large Privato Dwelling Houseß, Fallon's Buildings, Hobsou-strest.—Apply Alex. Laurie, Fallon's Buildings. ' TO LET, G-roomed Houso ; city water ; live minutoß' walk from Quoon-atreot. Rent. 17b Gd per week.--Mrs Thos. Craig, rlardinge-fit eet. off Victoria-street Wpat. ri^O LET, in Nelson-street, a 4-roomod JL ITouso; registered grate, colonial 'ovon, town wa'.er, etc.—Apply Manchester House, Nelson Btrect. TO LET, Shop and 4 Rooms ; shop and gas fittings ; rent, 175.. opposite Scutt, Draper, Victoria street West.—Mr Carr, Boot maker, Tictoria-Btreet West. rpo LET, on lease, largo Warohouso J_ recently erected in Fort-atrell, i sioroys, :iSft x Gift, with back ontrnnco.-Avply toll. Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. _ TO LET, Nowmarket, several 5 roomed Cottages (two quite now); also, small Dwelling and Shop, in main thoroughfare, suit able for dressmaker or millinor.—Wm. Dinnlson, Agent,.Newmarket , TO LET, Four Roome, 8a Od ; live Roots, soul cry, paniry, 12s Gd ; ranges, water laid on, every convenience.—Apply on premises, Randolph streot, Newton, or T. L. VViloook. TO LET, a Comfortable Houso of 4 rooms and soullory, Summer-street, Ponsonby. Every convenience. Ront, fh Cd.—Apply D. S. O mibic, N Z. Insurance Buildings, or Mr Oxon him. Summer-street. TO LET, at Ellorslio, convenient to the Station, a comfortable Six-roomod Houso, with two acre 3 paddook, and J aoro of orchard. In full bearing.—Apply to Manager Farmers' Association, Custonisßlroot, Auckland. TO LET oil LEASE, Mr W. Sinclair's Old Established Grocery Store in Karan gahapo Ron<[, This is onoof tho bostßtands in this rising thoroughfare. It is Bitun'edat to oornor of tho Karangahapo Road and Cobdon street, and is next to the Post-office.—Apply to Mr W Sineluir, on tho premises. TO LET, Williamson's Avonuo, Surrey Hills -Commodious Family Residence, house replete with every convenience, and con taining seven rooms nnd bath-room, Immediate possession. Rent low. TO LET, Argylo-strcot, Ponsonby, Houso containing sovenrooms, fitted with all conveniences; good viow ot harbour; closo to tram lino; rent only 12s 04 por woek. —Apply Maloolnißon and Co., Hlgh-Btreet, Auckland. DRAWING ROOM and Bedroom To Let at Otahuhu, within 10 minutes' walk from statl'm ; paddock if required; pleasantly situated; piano, &c—Address "W.L.," Post office, Otahuhu, T~~ 0 BUTCHERS.—To Let, top Hobson Btrect, first-class Butcher's Shop, with nil fittinß.l, of tho beat, T>lock, scales, etc. — Apply Corn Store, top Hobaon-stroot.



I'ersonal FEB SONAL—WiII tho Gontloman who < was to call at Central Storo on Monday Evening in roforonco to one of Saudon Villas, kindly call PERSONAL.- Frederick W. B. Turner, I late of Holmwood, England, will lmarof , something to his odvantago upon application to tho Manager National Bank ot Now Zoalind - (limitod). Auckland. M" "ATRIMONIAL — A comoly middle- •' nged Prctostaut Widow (,'hildlesa) with eonsiio'aolo personal property, li willing to nogotiato with a settler (age botwoon 50 and 60) J in good circunistauroe, through Hanna'ord'a Agency. Slumpß for roply. t For Sale \ FOR SALE, n bargain, 74-ton Yacht.— J Apply Star Office. I 17I0R SALE, Organotte Music (Ariston); . } 80 now copiea.—Address Diekonson, Uppor ' Nebon street. Boroaford-stroot end. _ ' jjj^Oß SALE, Piano; owner compolled to , JT soil; tako 17 guineas (a bargain).—Apply i Dickenson, Upp?r Nolaon-Btroet, Boresford- ( street end. i 1710R SALE, a new 16-foot Contre board J * Open Sailing Boat, "ith sails and ballast, j &c. comploV. A bargain —Apply by letter, to J J C, euro of Box 231, Postofflco, Auckland, fTlOlt SALE, 40 acres of Land at Birkcn- i . head in sto 10 aero lots; all oloarod and j ploughed. Pric, £20 per aoro; torms oaßy,— I Apply J. 11. Withcford. "I7IOR SALE, Rokoby-stroet, 4roomod ; Jj Hoiuio, wathheuse, &c. ; gns nnd wa'cr; good drainage. —H. Partington, Stickbury's : Buildings. _ • Ij^Oß SALE, tho Lease and Goodwill and _fi. Furniture ot Queen street. Rcstaarnnt, ' doing largo business.—H. Partington, Btioh- j bury's Buildings. ' "IJIOR SALE, Allotmont at Sunnyside I? no'ir now dock; level, fenced, and witt 000 ft frontage to three etreols; price low; ternu , easy.—A. Wootlroffc, Grufton Road. 'jjiOiriMMEDIATE SALE, a well-built JO 2-Roomod Cottage, largo allotment, in city; owner loavlrg.—Apply Bridges, Kuranga bapo Road. oppoßitu Tabernaclo. i" 710R SALE, Northcote, Splendid Lands, . 2to 12 acres: high road frontngo; lease 03 years at nomlnnl ronts; For Sain Cheap: boat land in tho district.—Cotteroll &, Co , Northooto Ti^Oß SALE, Two line Pieces of Timber, .1? 13ft long, 11 x 9. first-class, and planed.- For prion, eto., apply to A. Dearn, sch .ol cornor Pitt and Wolllngtou-streots, or Essex-attest, Surrey Hills TJjWR SALE.—In conßcquenco of owner JP leaving town, I have for salo on very oaoy terms, and very cheap, a Family Rcsldonco of Nino Rooniß, fitted with all conveniences, and noil drained ; li minutes from Poet Office. Prieo, £i75.—C. Wllliamßon, ] .and Agont, High-Btroot. FOR SALE.—Manurewa, about 14 miles from Auckland, an Improved freehold farm of BG7 aorcs. part opoti and part bUBh. 110 acres aro ploughablo, of whioh 10 acres aro In crop. 200 acres in good grass, subdivided Into paddocks by a good wire fenco. tho balance in good usoful bush. eto. Together with a six roomed houso with tho usual outbuildings, dairy, cow-shed, Btablo, otc, eto. A most desirablo farm, so closo lotown and well worthy of inspection. As I intend going out myself on Novombor 25th, I shall bo most happy to provide a seat iv my convoyanno.—Full particulars on application to D. If. Kvana. Auctioneer. 1660 YI7" L. MITCHELL, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, Queen-street. REST A URANT AND CONFECTIONERS' BUBINKSS for Salo, in tho best part of Kurangahapo Road. A Grand Llttlo Business and a sure monoy-gotting cencorn. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Salo in Wallaoo-strcot (' oar Tramway tormlnus), Holla vfgta Road, Ponsonby Road, King street, &c. EXCELLENT VILLA SITES on City Leasholds for Sale. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, Grafton Road, on largo Freehold Allotmont: Houso fittod with all convonienceß for a family, and commanding tho bost views. MOUNT ALBERT—New Family Resi dence adjoining Railway Station, TO BE LET. TO BE LET. Good Family Residence, Monnt Edon; rent, 13s, lis, 16a, 17s, and 20s. FSaven-roomcd House, I,ivorpool-Btreet. Soven-roomcd Houso, Karangahapo Road, Small Cottages, Farms, Villa Residences, and other Good Properties for Sale. W. L. MITCHELL, LAND AGENT. . -&TORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' , _13i ASSOCIATION. ; TO SHIPPERS AND OTHERS. i We Have For Sale, .'NEW SEASON'S PRIME WAIKATO SALT BUTTER,



A STEAM BOAT, 22 tons, for Sale, in J\. good order,—Apply Mi Coleman, Solicitor, Qaeen-atreot, BARGAIN.—The best Coffee Stall in the city; owner ill, must sell; cheap, and on easy terms.—Apply H. Kramer and Co., 177, Queen -street. AUCTION SALES (town or country) conducted on best terms for vendors. A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement. TO LET, Suburbs, 5 Rooms, lis; 7 Rooms, 10s; 3 Rooms, 153. City; Choice Residence, 10s; 8 Rooms, ISs; 7 Kooms, 15s. GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Sale, on easy terms. Remuera, 25s to 60s ; Mount Albert, 30s to 50s; Surrey Hills, 80s; Takapuna Lake and Scaviews, £50 por acre and upwards. FOR SALE, au JErated Water Machine com plete and ready for use. Cheap, or eftsy terms. Alr-j, first ratß little Piano, by Bord, egualto new; price, £20. SHARES bought and sold to order. No inter ests to clash with clients. A reasonable margin of credit a'lowed on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry Btore olose to Queen-street, at id per ton por woek. No charge for recoivlng and delivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good securi ties at current rates. LAND. Houses, Allotments, Businesses for sale and to lease. I have several Bargains for sale on deferred payment or for cash, viz. :— GOOD STAND. Eden Terrace, opposite Post office—one or more substantial and well-built Shops, with convenient Dwelling attached. Prieo £150 RKNDELL PLACE —6-rooised House on largo allotment; £250. Also, 4-roomed Cottage (freehold); £200; to be Bold on deferred payment system, from 10a weekly, with small deposit. No reasonable offer or terms refused. NORTHCOTE—Two minutes from Wharf, rare chanco -New 10-roomed House (at coßt price), with every convenience for a family; largo allotment. 00 foot frontago by a great depth ; also harbour frontage, flight if Btspa to afford opportunity of aea bathing; view sub lime ; braolng and healthy position; price, £000, REMUERA.-Saveral Choice Little Estates For Sale, with residences. Also, Allotments Green Lane, Orakel Road, and Victoria Avenue. I have numerous othor Properties for sale lcaso, oi exchange in town and Buburbß. Sovoral good Securities on hand for Sams of £200 to £100 at 8 and 9 per cent J. R. RANDERSON. Auctioneer, Mercantile Chambers, Queon-streot. De Lacy & Gtibbon, 21, QUEEN-STREET (OrPOBITE FIKTH B MILL), HOUSE, f,AND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, VALUATORS, ARCHITECTS. CIVIL ENGINEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, Sro. AGENTS FOR THK LOCALLY-MANU FACTURED STONE. MONEY TO LEND ON GOOD SECURITY, RILLH OF SALE, &C INSURANCES AT LOWEST RATES, (Tolophono No, 355.) . JT or Sale. LOPCA— KEPPEL - STREET, rQEP\7 CLOSK TO KING-STREET, GREAT NORTH ROAD, provided with cup boards, kitchen range. &c. : allotmont, 60 foct frontage. A bona fido bargain, on easy terms. 127) QYMONDSSTREET, close to tho Choral JO Hall, a first-class Family Iteßidenco ot 13 rooms, Including Kitohon, Pantry, Bathroom and Servants' Room. To Lot or Por Sale. (180) FARMS— A few choice Farms to be sold very cheap. Dairs'-Farms to let. (41) T f_ TO £25 CASH, and balance by JLlbj Weekly Payments.—Soveral Cottages for disposal on the above advantageous torms. Jt* Q Q 4 b-COLLINGWOOD STREET 3&oo\r (City), Houso of Five Rooms. (193) £*6)(IK -MOUNT EDEN-Cottage d&SVVPt)* of i ro-ims and scullery. (117) .i«K 6 fk—o RUMMER ROAD, PON SOuV SONBY ROAD.-For Sale, a superior, newly-erected Family Residence of [9 lurge Rooms, Including Bathroom and Kitohen, Built of flrst-olass material, Hall G feet wide; Kitchen provided with Lesmington range, cup boards. BinkH and other conveniences; gao and water laid throughout; concrotepaths Terms: Cash deposit £50; balanco by arrangement,— Apply Forn Villa, as abovo, or to— QJL l)K LAGY & GIBBON> __ t • 4^ QUEEN-STREET. *44z "VTEW BOAKDING-HOUSE, with eight jLI acres of land, for disposal in a thriving district. (193) HOTEL and four acres of land in a good townßhip, closo to Auckland. (187) REMUERA -Superior Family Rosi ) deuce, stables, coach-houso, out-housos, vinery, lawn, orchard, &c . with soveral acres of land. TO LET, Uouecs and Shops in all parts of Auokland. LAKE TAKAPUNA — Muritai Estato —Ono Aero Sections, with sea-beach front ago and main road ; ono of the healthiest and most picturesque districts out of Auckland. Intending purchasers aro respectfully Invltod to call in and inspect our Proporty Register, as limited spneo will not hero pormit of a full de scription of tho many properties wo have for disposal. Allotments, Farms, and Land, ■FOR SALE MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Securi ties, and for BuiMing Purposos, in Bums of £100 and upwards. TTVE T ACY AND RIBBON, 24 QUEEN-STREET, Q^ -jVTALCOLMSON AND ri 0., THE N.Z. HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENCY, ConMsn Vuloan Lank and Hinn-BTnicreT. ARCHITECT'S. CIVIL ENGINEERS, AND SURVEYORS.



IMPORTANT NOTICE—To thoso desirous of either purchasing or disposing ot Properties, no boitor medium can bo offered in Auckland „ than through our AgeDcy. Every attontlon and ° civility paid to (he interests of clients entrust- f ing u;i with their requirements nnd special in ducements glvon to thoso dfßirotiß of availing " themselves of'our advortiaing spaco. . Ji* PL A CASH.—Corner of Crummor 3&O\.F load and Pollou-Btroot, Surrey Hills. For Salo, a most dorirablo Family Resi- ° donco, nowly oreoicd, and built of first-olasß niHterial. Tho house contains live largo and lof'v roomß, kitchen, pantry, and bathroom ; gis and water laid in. Houso is roploto with . every convenience, ard tho property being Bitn atod on acornerallotment, willalwayßCommand a prospective value. Immediate poßsosfion can bo given. Prieo, £550. Easy torms can bo given, C £°«SAA -TENNYSON - STREET, ■%:*■> V\P» Surrey Hills. Ncwß-flnißbed 5-roomed Houso. lilted with cupboards and overy convenience. This houso having boon built of firat-clasa material, is oilbred a btrgain. Torms £10 cash, and balanco payable period!- o oally in reduction ot pilncipal and interest tl Level allotment, and neur Great North Road. t< keft>e>A —FOR SALE, Houso of 6 a 0&0<<W\"» rooms, fitted wilh overy oon- n venienco; volcanic soil; pleasantly situated, 7 Now North Road; price, £320; Bniall deposit, s and balanco in wock'y payments. Without ox- a ncption this is tlto ohoapCßt llonso in tho mar- * kot. Good-sized level allotmont. i«AAA —WILLIAMSON'S Avenue l&O"""* and Pollen-street, Surrey Hillß. C —Housoof V large rooms, with bathroom; gas ard water laid on throughout; House roploto 1 with every convonlonoo, including asbestos fires in dining and drawing rooms; outhouses, I fitted with boiler, chimney, &c.; paths laid down in concrete. This property, being situated in I thoceutro of this rising neighbourhood, com mands a handsomo proßpootive value, and olteta a splendid Investment to an Intonding pur- ( chasor. Easy terms of payment, „_.,„„„ , *»/» AA--FICTON AND SELWYN- 1 3&\>lrVr STREETS - For Salo. con vonient Family Rosidenco, containing largo dining anddrawing-rooniß, 3bod-rooms, kitchen, servants' room, and bath-room ; gas and water laid on, gas Btovo in kitchen, and gas asbestos , firo in dining room. Tho proporty ft Bltuated at J tho corner of the abovo nnmed streotu, and com- , maads ono of tho most extonsivo views in or , around the suburbs of Auckland; itla also with in one minute's walk of tho tramway in Pon- '■■ Bonby Road —For particulars and cardß to view, apply to tho undorsignod. , MOUNT ST., off Symonds-st., large Leasehold Allotment, low ground renti this allotmont. owing to its position, commands magnificent viows over tho harbour ard North i Shoro ; price, only £50. _ Ylfew ROAD, MOUNT EDEN.-For Sale (In consequence of owner loating - immediately for England). Threo Houses, each I containing flvo rooms and bath-room, fitted with overy convenience, and nearly new; largo sized allotments, eachs2 Xlls, volcanio soil. As our instructions aro imperative, thoao properties will bo sold either separately or as a whole; a bargain —For price and terms, which aro easy, apply aa under. , . T A A A—FOR SALE, a most dosir- JLiTCTJ'" able Farm, containing 20 acres, ' all laid down in grass, good Five-roomed House, with bath-room, pißgeries, cart ehed, cow-shed; two acres of orchard, Btiitablj for a dairy farm; magnificent view of Auckland, which is only distant 11 miles: must bo sold, owing to owner • loaving. Government road forma one boundary. „ _ „ _ JCO Rf CASH — Now House, 7 Rooms, ; 3&0 with handsomo frontago, situated i in Argvle-streot, Ponsonby, in ono of the most picturesque and hoalthy districts of Auokland; close to train and pior; prominent lovol allot ment. A real bargain. Prospective increased value assured. Prieo, £125; balanco in easy wcokly or monthly Instalments. j£*l A CASH.—Nowlybuilt Houso, six 3t» JL\F rooms, situated in Ayr-st, Parnoll. City wator, every convenience, woll finished. Largo allotmont, CO x 218. Price, £325, Balanco in very easy wookly or monthly instalments. JT»I ii CASH,—FOR SALE, 2 Houses, 3JIV noarly now, each containing four rooms and Bcullory respectively; allotments 33 x 100; situated close to Nowton Road; price £230, and £250 cash j easy terms can bo arranged for balanco. Those aro tbechoapcßtbargains in tho market, and well worth tho attention of any one requiring a good homo. XMWK —NORTHCOTE.-ForSolo, dktrh I O* inthisdelightfullyßltuatedsoa- Bido suburb, commodious 7-room House, with bathroom and every convenience; bay window ; frontage to main road ; allotmont, 11 x 132, und tituated within two minutes' walk ot the wharf. Adjoiua tho rosidenco of G. N. Brassoy, Esq. Grand viow of Auokland and harbour. Small deposit required, and balanco as per arrange ment. , _ , ~D EMUERA, corner of Weatbourne Road, JLIJ and near tho rosidenco of T. Morrin,Esq.— For SaloGontloman's Commodious Family Resi dence containing lofty dining and drawing rooms, i spaolouß bedrooms, bath and dressing rooms, wide ontranco hall, kitchen, soullory, and Borvant's-room. The honse iB replete with evory modern convenience, including gaß and wator, pantry, linen and china, closets, substantial out houses, stable, buggy shod, and harnosaroom: is situated on a magnifloent corner allotmont, and commands one of the finest viows in this fashionable and aristocratic suburb. For cards to view and prieo, which is exceptionally low, STl'oo'lMßON AND CO. Corner Vulcan Lane and Highst. ON NORTH END OF MOUNT CAM BRIA, i Voloanic Allotments, with mag nifloent views of the entire Channel, Rangitoto, and Orakei; Bay.—Goo. Brown, Vauxhall, Devonport. ____^_______— A C-INCH Challenge Bicycle, nearly 41:0 new, for Sale, Cheap, at the Exohaugo and Mart. 81, Grey-street, Tools, Books. ) Watohcs, Musical Instrurente, &c„ &c., bought. Bold, and exchanged on commission and for cash.



Public Notices. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITS, all sizes and styles, 50 per cent under Kncliah cost. Sale on TO-MORROW, at Messrs Beehan Bros,, junction Queen and Grey streets.—A. Browne BUTTER AND EGGS in abundance.— Choice Waikato Dairy, wholesale and re tail.—Tremayne'B Butter and Egg Store, Aber orotnbic-street. BOARD and Residence in a private family for two or three Gentlemen; seven minutes from Queen-Btreet; 'bus passes the deor; bath room and every convenience.— H.M., Star Office, IpbRAUGHTON HALL, PARNELL. The abo%-o well known House having boon thoroughly renovated, tha Proprietress desires to state that a comfortable home will bo found for a fow respectable Boarders. Bath-room and every convenience. Terms, £1 p?r woek. Also, Two pleasant Rooms to Let. CHEAP and good Cutlery, Ivory and Bone-handle Table Knifes, Efc'otro-plate Forks, Hpoons, &c. Soiling at very lo# prioes. —Thomas Samuel, 162, Queen-street, opposite Arthur's Mart. CAPITAL gets 10 per cent, and chare of Profits.—For Shares apply G. W. Renshaw, Secretary pro win., Auckland Co-operative Draperyand Clothing Co, (Ltd.) COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging for 2 Working Men; also, Bedroom to Let, furnished or unfurnished.—F, Birch, Brick House, Upper Nelson-street. CO - OPERATIVES, — Don't miss the chanca of taking Shares in tho Auokland Co oporative Lrapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.)— For Prospectuses apply G. W. Renshaw, Secre tary pro tern., care S. Coomhes and Co. ORSETS, 50 per cent undor cost; Hos'ery, 50 per cent under cost; Gloves and Trimmings, 50 per cent under cost; at Alex ander Browno'B eale of W. and J. Beehan's stock, junction Queen and Grey-streets. To morrow 10 a.m. . . .. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, High street (near Shortland-Btroet), has always for Bale end to let largo and small hocseß in the City, suburbs, and country districts; also farms. Improved and unimproved, In various parts of tho provlnoe. Several eligible building allot ments for oalo. MONEY TO LEND In largo or small sums on approved securities. DRESS GOODS, 50 per cent., under English coat, at Browne's Sale Of Bsohan Bro?.' Stock of wellaesorted Drapery and Cloth ing. All fresh, new Goods. On view 10 a.m. to-morrow, junction Queen and Groy Btreets. FATHERS,— Providenowfor^our Chil dren by taking a few Shares in tho Auck land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). — Apply to G. W. Renßhaw. Secre tary pro torn., caro of_S. CoombOß and Co. Iprekpb Woll'e's Schnapps to Brandy or Whisky—ltisawhplcsomaaplrit. LOOK OUT for the big bundles of Rakino Fish on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, near the WatermcnV Btets. MEN'S Clothing, Youths' Clothing, Boys' Clothing, First-class assortment Now, Sound, and Seasonable at Browne's sale of Messrs Beehan's stock, junction of Queen and Grey-streets^ BNiS~TWEED SUITS, all prices. Spoeial lino of Mono Tweed Trousers Is lid, capital value; Moles Is lid, best in the market.—At Browne's saloof Beehan's Stook, Queon asd Groy etreotß Junction, FRICEUsT of Firewood : Long, lis Cd ; Blocks, 12s Gd : Split, 13a Bd. Terms- Caßh.—F. Aldcrton, Wellesloy-aTjeet West. PRIVATE Board and Residence, with or without boafft. Jf srmp .moderate.—Mrs Lecky, Glouster House. PdrnSlh P~RIVATE Board and Residence f=r 3 Gentlemen in a pleasant looallty, near Supremo Court.—Address at Star Office. P~~ BIVATE~Board and Residence to be had in Arawa-street, offKyber PaBB Road, for four gentlemen; terms. 17s por week, waehj ing included—Apply Mrs Harper, Arawa-Btraet. PARENTS wanting a sound Investment for tho Young, r chanco .presents itself now in the Auckland Co-operAtlvO Ifripery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) — For Shares apply to G, W. Renshaw, Secretary pro tern. T> ARE display of Dress Goods to morrow, XV at Alex. Browne's, late W. and J. Bee han, junction of Queen and Grej-Btreets. 50 per cent under cost. Dressmaking on the prcmisOß. T>OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT jl\) (nearly opposite corner of Lake Road).— Superior Board and Residence. Beautiful and ■ retired situation. Terms moderato UPERIOR Board" And Residence for Married Couplo and one Geritioraan, or for three Gentlemen, at Mrs Soouller's, Konilworth Houßo, Vlncont-Btro' t SHEETINGS, Calicos, Quilts, Shirtings, and Towels; grand value; all new. Sea for yourselves. Salo TO-MORROW, on tho premises lately oooupiod by W. and J. Boohan. ■ —A. Browne. Tf Oi LAKES. Waikato mt Tavkanoa Routes. Tourists booking In Auokland reoolvo priority of f?cats in Coach and Rooms at Hotel. Guide Books and all Information Rratiß. ALIBTKR BROWN, Tourist Agent, Lower Queen-st.



H. E. w oOLLAMS (Late of tho Firm ot Partridge and Woollams), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST (Importer of Footballs, Boxing Gloves, and Billiard Requisites), 116. QUEEN STREET, Adjoining Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Mart. SELECT BOWING SALOON ANP RIFLE GALLERY. THE WHANGAREI COAL-MINING COMPANY (Limited). Ottß RAILWAY LINE BEINtf NOVT O^NED, We aro prepared to SUPPLY COAL IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS, Terms on application at Company's OfflOe, li 7, Queen-ftroot. JOSEPH HANNA, Secretary. T> E W ' S OLD ESTABLISHED TEA & GROCERY STORE, VICTORIA AND ALBERT STREETS. We take this opportunity of heartily thanking our friondß for tho large and incroaecd support they have given us during tho past year, and beg to toll them that, notwithstanding tho great cry about cheap storcß and dull timoa, our establish ment has been better patronised during tho past year than it has ever been before, whioh clearly shows that tho public appreciate tho efforts we aro making to supply them with Tnrc Very Best Articles at tho lowest possiblo prices. SUGARS. TEAS. Good useful croam- Good Blaok Tea, Is 6d coloured Sugar, 2Jd porlb per lb Mixture of really good White Tablo Sugar, 3d Tea, 1b lOd per lb por lb Mixtureofßtronghigh- BestCryßtalllsedSugar cla«sTca, 2s Id per lb 3Jdoerlb Famous blend of choic- Loaf Sugar, fjd por lb ostTea,29 Bdptrlb— COFFEE. highly recommended Froßh roasted and Choice Indian Tea, ground dally 28l0dnerlb Choice Mixture of Pure Indian Souchong, Mochaand Plantation 2a por lb from Is, la Cd, and la 9d por lb BUTTER. We have long enjoyed a high reputation in this department of our trado. By special ar rangement wo reeoivo a daily supply from the ilneßt dairies in tho Mnngare and Waikato dis tricts, remarkable for Its delicious flavour and quality. .... Gooda delivered In all parts of the town and suburbs. Orders called for. Shipping and country orders promptly attended to. R, Tb W, WHOLESALE TEA MERCHANT „„„„„ and family grocer, Victoria and Albert Streets. mHORTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE ON SALE -1%/TATAMATA TTONEY, ■'PURE WHITE CLOVER. FIRST PRIZE. COAL. COAL. FIREWOOD. FIRE WOOD. A. AND ~0. POLS ON Coal and Firewood Merchants, Albertstrhbt (next Salvation Barraoks), and Pollen-street (Surrey Hills). Best Tl-Treo Firewood (long), 12s per ton; Do. Blocks, 13b ; Do. Split, Ms. All coals at ioweat prices. Orders delivered at the shortest notloo. Terma cash. ______ LAURIE ESTATE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ONLY ONE ALLOTMENT LEFT. Tho last change of over obtaining a FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT IN THIS, THE BEST BUSINESS STREET IN AUCKLAND. AND THE PRICE IS LOW. Apply- M. S. LAURIE, East-street, NEWTON. C~"OALS- |™.REWOOD OALS- JJIREWOOD- Rkdoced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. Per Ton. TAUPIRI, 238 LONG TI-TREB, Me NEWCASTLE, 32s BLOCK DO.. lSs6d SCR'NDBAY, 29b SPLIT DO., Ua6d at Booked, Is extra.) Oi Booked, Bd extra.) ALL DELIV-KRED WITHIN RKABONABLB DISTANCE, W. G. VTINSTONB, Cuetoma-Btreet. ORDERS MAT ALSO BE LETT WITH MR CRUDGE, WUytope'e Buildings, .Symonda-street.



p«ITY OF AUCKLAND. eleotion"of~mayor. In pursuance of " The Regulations of Local Elections and Municipal Corporations Acte, 1576, and amendments thereof, I horoby declare WILLIAM RICHARD WADDEL, Esquirk. duly elected Mayor of the City of Auckland, taking ofllceon WEDNESDAY, tho lGth Decem ber, 1885. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Office-. City Council Oflices, November 17,1835. 623 niiT of auckiaYd, FORMATION AND "^DRAINAGE WORKS, LINCOLN-STREET, PONSONBY. The City Council will receive tenders, until ( ■ three p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 26th instant, for above works, in terms of plans and specifications to be viewed at the oflico of tho City Kngineor, Council Chambers, High-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. s Tenders to bo endorsed " Works, Lincoln street." » P. A. PHILIPS, c Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. * November 10,1885. G23 i TI/TONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. * DRILL-SHED. : Under the patronago of COLONEL SIR G. WHITMORK. COLONEL LYON, MAJOR SHKPHERD, AND CAPTAIN'S AND OFFICERS OF THB GARRISON. SECOND GRAND MHATARY PROMENADE CONCBRT, In aid of Enlargement of DRILL-SHED AND RIFLE RANGE. j ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. The following Ladies and Gentlemen havo given their valuablo nssifctnnco: — MISS STKPHENSON, MRS WATER", MR G. H. WALPOLE, E. and G. DARKER. BURNHAM AND CHARTER; ran ARTIL LERY AND GARRISON BANDS. Accompanist: MI33HARDING. Musical Dibector: HON. CAPTAIN CARL SCHMITT (A.D.C. to Col. Sir G. Wihtmorb). Doors open at half-past sovon: Conceit to f commence at eight o'clock. Tickets: Single, Za ; Double, to a'imit Lady and Gentleman, 3s. Tickets not used on the 9th will bo available for this Conceit All Volunteers are requstcd to appear in uni . form. b Programme will appoar in a future issue. C O. MAHON, Major, 1> ; Hon, Sec. i^RAND NAVAL AND MILITARY . VJT CONCBRT, To bo held at DEVONPORT HALL, TOMOR ROW (Wednesday) Evening, for the benefit of _ tho Dovonport Naval Brass Band, under the patronage of W. J. Hurst, Esq., M.HR.; Col. Lyon, Cant. Comdt. Loßoy. Majors Shepherd, - Mahon, Dlgnan, and Isaacs, anu Hon, Captain Carl Sehmitt. Programme.—Part I. Selection Band J Song, " The Man-o'-War" .. MrD. Menzios l Song, " The Tryptlng Tree" — Miss Z. Cuniiibell Song (comic). " Ho's got 'em on" —Mr Leedbam " Song, "To tho Woods" .. .. Miss K. Walker Song (comio), "Marquißof CampbollwellGroen" Mr J. A. Adler Song (selected) Mr W.Edwards Solo (pianoforte) " Caprice Hongrois"— Miso Koturah Campbell Double Sailora' Hornpipe- Messrs Hughes and Doblo . Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 11. 'Selection Band Song (aeleoted) Mr W.Edwards -J Song, " When tho Tide Comes In"—Mies Walker Song (comic), " 'We're all Bran New"—Mr Adler Song, 'KisßingGoeebyFavour"-MißsZ.Cnmpbell { Song (comic), "Sho Trotted Mo Oil'to Churoh"— Mr T. Leodham Song, 'O'er tho Rolling Soa" .. Mr D. Monzios Negro Comicalities .. .. Mr C. White Doors open 7.'0 p.m.: commsuco 8 sharp. Admission: Front Seats, 2s Gd ; Back Beals. Is. JOSEPH DIXON. Hon. Soo. TWTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT 1.1 LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION BUILDINGS. COMPETITIVE DESIGNS, Designs are invited for a Building to bo erected in Wellington for tho Head Oflico of tho Govcrnmor.t Life Insurance Association, the Publio Trust Office, and other ofiloes. Sucb designs, addressed to "Tho Honourable the Chairman cf tho Central Koatd of tho Government Life Jnsoranco Association. Wel lington," will ho rccoivod at, the Head Office up to noon of FRIDAY. 15th da? ot January, 1886 Tho premiums are as follows f ' (1) For tho First Approved Design .. ~ £200 (2) For tho Sooond Approved Design .. £75 • Roy Bed copies of tho conditions and plana of tho site may bo soon at tho Head Office, Custom house Qua?, Wellington, as also at tho District Agencies of, life Assooiatiou in Queen-stroot, Auoklond, Poat-ofiioo Building, Christohurch, Post-office, Duncdin, atld the Resident Agoncy at Invorcargill. ( By ordor of tho Board of Directora. D. M. LUUKIE, Acting General Manager. Government Life Insurance Association Office, r Wellington, 20th Sopt, 1885. ' As£ TTIOR NORFOLK >^|S^|^ JD ISLAND. , ■^SsSEflTaisl Tho Schooner Julia Prieo «i^^^^^^S r v.-11l siil on SATURDAY next, For freight or passage apply Jo November 17.1885. M. NICCOL, Agent. -r~j? mHK NEW ZEALAND y J- SHIPPING CO.'d "^^^^^^ BARQUE LAIRA, FROM All Claims againat the above-named vcaael, iv respect of hor inward cargo from London, must be rendered in Triplicate to tho undersigned on or before Noon on THURSDAY, the 19th mat., othorwise thoy cannot bo recognised. THB NEW ZEALAND SHAPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AS SOCIATION. IN CONSEQUENCE OF REMOVAL TO TEMPORARY PREMISES, OLD BAPTIST CHURCH, CORNER OF WEL LESLEY AND CHAPEL-STREETS, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED TILL F ORTHER NOTICE. TTfESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS. PITT-STREEt'cHUROH ANNUAL MISKTING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1885. Chairman : R. HOBBS, ESQ., M.H.R. Speakers: REV. T. G. HAMMOND, on "Twelve Monthu' Labour Among tho Natives of tho North," REV. 0. E. BAILEY, on "Motivos to Missionary Enterprise." „, REV. H. R. DEWSBURY, on "The Groat Problem of the Times," Special Seleotions of Sacred Mueio will be rendered by the Choir; aBO, Organ Solo by PROFESSOR LAMBERT. COLLECTION IN AID OF THB FUNDS. The Chair will be taken at halt-past 7 p.m. THE AUCKLAND GARDENERS' HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. SPRING SHOW, NOVEMBER 20 AND 21, FOR THE EXHIBITION OK POT PLANTS. CUT FLOWERS, FRUIT. AND VEGETABLES, WILL BE HELD IN THE DRILL-SHED (DV SPECIAL PERMISSION), On FRIDAY, 20Tn, AND BATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER. Opbn on Friday from twolvo noon to ton p.m. and on Saturday from ten a.m. to ton p.m. BAND IN ATIENDANCE. ADMISSION.. ..- .. ONE SHILLING- O. BMALLFIKLD, Hon. See. UCKLAND RATIONALISTIC ASSOCIATION. FREE PLATFORM-FORESTERS' HALL. LECTURES FOR NOVEMBER. TO-MORROW, Novombor 18: "Dramatists of tho Restoration " (2nd Lecture)-Mr J. G, Cox, MusiOal Selections. Admission Froo. Doors open at 7.30; com mence at 8 o'olock. ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, CON TRACTORS, BUILDERS, and all per sons interested in tho advancement of tho City o( Auckland nnd the DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL MANUFACTURES AND INDUS • TRIES aro requested to MEET at the works of tho undonigncd. Mechanics' Bay, at a quarter past twelve on WEDNESDAY AFIERNOON. ' the 18th inst.. for tho purpose of viewing their works and the processes otnploycd in tho manu facture of' artificial stone. ' A test will bo made at tbe time mcutloncd of , tho strength and Btability of tho stono now in process of manufacture. ) HIBBERD & LEGGE. Auckland, Novombor 16.1885. r X LEECH'S ART UNION " • WILL BE DRAWN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. A FEW TICKETS LEFT AT 2s 6d EACH, SHORTLAND - STREET, AUCKLAND, THE " New York Daily Graphio " of July Mb. 1881, contains illustrations of the Wolfe'k Schnapps establishment at Hamburg, ,



_«. TT A- c. B. s.| Sfbs^fsl -"-• 1 _WfflWlm AUCKLAND BRANCH, 1 V'!'ik'ij_P* The Members aro re- I W\vLy quested to pay tho last Bad B es».,s\b mark of respect to the re-1 ■ sffiSS'**' mains of our lato Brother, E James Piiei.an. . , .. 8 The Funer-4 will leavohia lato residence, I Arch Hill, Great North Road, TO-MOR- j, ROW (Wednesday), at S SO p.m. § Regalia—Crape and black gloves. | P. KEARNEY, Seo. I TAKAPUNA "SPRING MEETING (Keoistbhed uhdbb A.R.C.), SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 1885. MAIDEN HURDLES of 25sovs. Nomination, 180 V. SPRING HANDICAP of dOsovs. Accept ance, IjPOV. HACK RACK of 20?ovs. Nomination, 130 V. HANDICAP HURDLfIS of 60sovs. Accept ance, 280V8. BT. ANDREW'S HANDICAP of 80UOVB. Ac ceptance. 280 VS. „ . FLAT SELLING RACK of 20SOVB. Nomina- HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of EOsovs. Acceptances, 2Jsovß, Acceptance and General Entry c'obo FRI DAY, Nov. 20, at fl p.m., at tho Secretary s Office, Dovonpnrt; or at Mr W. Adam's Office Exchange Chambers, Durham street East. R. WYNYARD. Sec. -\J ISS TEUTENBERG 'ft GRAND ART UNION OF FINE ART NEEDLEWORK (By Speoial Permission). FIFTY PRIZES. Tickets, 10s Each. FIRST PRIZE «20 SECOND PRIZE •• 1$ THIRD PRIZE I* FOURTH PRIZK 10 Tho Remaining Prizes ranging from £1 to £10; DRAWING ABOUT CHRISTMAS TIME. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF KARA NGAHAPE WARD. LaDJKS AND GENTI.E.MEN, I beg to Withdraw from my Candidature bb Representative of tho abovo Ward in tho City Council iv favour of Mr H. Stevbsbon. Thank ing iou for proniißcd support, I am, yours obediently, T. H. WHITE. Volunteer Notices. ~\ UC KLAND CAVALRY. TROo"FoRDKRS. Tho Troop will meet for Drill in tho Domain at G p.m. sharp on WEDNESDAY, November 18. Swords and Corbines. J. C. ShCCOMBK, Capt. Com. A.C.V. Auctions. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. CARBINES & TAYLOR Will sell by publio auction, at thoir Mart Queon-Btrcot, To-morrow, at 11 o'olocli sharp, PRODUCE— Hamß and Bacon, Cheese, Salt Butter, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Wheat, Oats, Maize, Bran, Sharps, Damaged Flour, &c. GROCERIES—Tea, Sugar, Oatmeal, Flour. Kerosene, randies. Soap, Confeotionery, Jams, Biscuit?, Pickles, &o. Aleo, FURNITURE, Drapory, Clothing, Fanoy Goods, &c, CARBINES & TAYLOR. TO-MORROW. THE DRURY CATTLE SALE. For PrivatD Sale, -fl l\ WORKING OXEN, BOWES, ' JL\7 YOKES, CHAINS, AND WAGGON. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . J; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, At 1 o'clock. THE REMUERA YARDS. For Ealo on 'Thursday, Novombor 19, nt 1 o'clock, ■ 1 CCA HEAD WELL-FATTED XOI)' CATTLE 80U Fat Sheop and Lambß Fat and Store Pigs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle FOR BALE-Littlo'H Sheep Dip; economical, easily usoa, and clt'eclivo. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, NOVEMBER IS, 1885. UNDER WARRANT FROM R.M. COURT. ,1. R. RANDERSON £\ Will soil by publio auction on tho Premises occupf.od by Mr P. L. Bridges, Chemist, KaraDgahapo Road (noac Queon-etreet), A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, As above, ConelstiDg of— Couch and 1 Chairs in Heather, Rocking Chair, Cane-sentcd Chairs, Centra Table, Fendor, Carpeting and Oilcloth. Iron Bedstoads and Bedding, Wash stand and Bedroom Ware. Swing Glass, Colonial Couch and Stretcher, Oil Lamp, Crocker} ware, Saucepans. Kettle, Zinc Batbß, Knives, Forks, and Sicvoa. . , Also, GENERAL S'fOOK IN TRADE OF A CHEMIBT, includiug- Counter Show Case, Largo Coloured Wir. c.ow Globes, Pair Balances and Bt»nd, 1 "at out Modi clues, &c, So. J. R, RANDERSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, - At 11 o'Clook. SILK AND SATIN DRESSES, STRAW HATS. GABRIEL LEWIS Will soil to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, -| BOX SILK AND SATIN DRESSES 9 CASES LADIIES' AND MEN'S STRAWT *> HATS. No Reeerve. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, At 11 o'Clock. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. MUNTZ METAL AND NAILS. )'* GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to Belt, on above date, at Eleven o'clock, to Oloso Consignments, , -| i"| CASES MUNTZ METAL, 16oa. J0 CASES MUNTZ METAL, 18oz. 1 Q KEG 3 NAILS, Tormn at Sale THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ' AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CHAIRb', AMERICAN DOUGLAS. OFFICL, EASTLAKE, CROWN TOP. GARI BALDI, DINING AND BAR ROOM CHAIRS. GABRIEL LEWIS Will sell on Thursday, November 19, -| (\ CASES AUSTRIAN CHAIR?, JL" oachijdoz. .1 1 1 CASES AMERICAN CHAIRS, us *"■*■ abovo. Terms at Sale. W. 8. COOHBANEJ |JAB. DAORI MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, At 11 o'clock. . STEAMER TAM 0' SHANTER. The subscribers will Bell by auction at the'r Rooms. Queen street, on Monday, Nov. 23, at 11 o'clock, THE Well-known SCREW STEAMED TAM O'BKANTER, 2! tons register, tea horsepower, wc'l rour.d ana in first-rateorder, having only recently been thoroughly over hauled anrt rrll'i.<-». Ti conhtumly oniployedij agoodpaiiu;, txiia . BAMUEL COCHRANE 4 BONj^J-f Aaotloneoia. '"_ '; •*•■ .Continues on rourtfc'Pagv^ *