Prosecution Under Public Health.

wM Court this morning, app'ication _*&«.&„ siV H. G. Seth Smith, uudor tho -•"■"o SiifcAot, for an order directing tho JJSlio H<«l* destruction Of a rabbit which by Charles B. Smith, poulterer jsf*2!JSocer. ot Queon-Btreet, and subset •S-^!___ed to him, 4« ff2._T(_oDer (iastruoted by Mr Cotter! ap- rSo-ctttion, and Mr W J. Napier »?_£ .aldwell. gontleman, residing at tho J»? flS h or. deposed that on Friday last ho Tforth »a°^ smith's shop, and purchased a asr v_ltfor ls6d. Ho asked the young lady **-■£__ sovereign In payment, promi-ed to «JH( purchase and the change. When ho *»E hiok. the rabbit was given him wrapped <*T*_jSc so that ha had not an opportunity »f "rv/lt Upon reaching homp, to which ho ••™«ot, his wife and ho found the rabbit to rttnlerflbly offenslvo in smell. H e at once _L«_to Anokland, and took it haok to wWfsbop. saying that it was quite unlit for K__ _wS. The young lady dooltned to __"?«* maintained that it was freSh. and •??_»rithad been shot the prevfoUsday. He gSetors handed it over to Inspector Wool -6 aLara Woolneld, In*«sctor under tho Adul ___nof Foods Aa>, deposed that on Friday Soon lust Mr Caldwell called upon him _St ISO brinßlng with him a dead rabbit. »__ witness examined. It was skinned, and «__) very much decomposed as to be highly _s»__w. It was totally unlit for human con '•MMition in consequonoo of this decomposition, iffahandoditovor to the police, nr William Stookwell. surgeon and Health i nffloor for tho olty nndor tho Publio Health Aot _1876,de, 1 xwod that about 8 o clook on Friday - __t he examined a dead and skinned rabbit in 3epor.ee cells- It was very much. decomposed. vtUVM produced and idontiiled.) The abdo ■__al part was quite black or blaokish groon, _d" the neck was absolutely stinking. Tho 7 hole thing was in an advanced stage of do __Doßltloß. It might havo been killed on tho ffi_nd»f. hut fiß ala not thlak " waß flt for hnmaofood on Friday at noon. At preeontit wm unlit to bo within tho precincts of tho Acting upon this hint, the Court ordorly mmovea the malodorous carcase from its loo*- Son tinner tho doctor's noso. Mr Wooifleld having beon recalled hastily Identified the rabbit, and it was againprompty Ihis botag the whole of tho ovidonco, Mr Orapor applied for an order for tho condemna tion or destruction of the rabbit, intimating at tho same time that further proceedings would bo taken in > espeot ot tho salo ot food unfit __; Uuaw consumption. I Mr Napier or,posed the granting o>£ stfch a_ i ■ideruponex parte evidence. Wore especiallyi v it would prejudico his .Horn's caeo in any lobnequent proceedings. nils Worsoil)^ Tbon What is to bo done with the carcase) Mr Napier; It may bo detained by the police to Die lock-up. (Laughter.) Hfa Worship: But what do thopolloe say to Mr Napier: lam instructed that a director of (he Frozen Meat Company is willing thnt It «hould be plwed dn the ice-chamber of that Mr'oooper.-1 "have no ob.iao'ion, your Wor ship, to an adjournment. My learned friend nay keep the rabbit if ho wishes to do so. daughter.) The matter was then adiourued till two o'clock this afternoon, Mr Napier to arrange (sr the disposition of the rabbit. Ob the Court resuming at two o olook, Mr Napier said he bad found that no good purpose wjud be Borvod by having tbe carcase pro jotved till Saturday noxt, when tho othor oase (ame on. It had been examined on defendant's behalf by a competent medical man, bo that rbe neoflMary evidence _j to its condition would be forthcoming. Ho would not, tborefore. ask His Worship to forthor postpone making the order uked for _ he deemed one necessary. Mr Cooper then applied for an order under the 51st section of the Aot. viz., that the carcase ihould be condemned and directed to be do-- wyod, on the ground that it was unfit (or food. Order made accordingly. » i < -~

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.. .fMft..„ ?■'-. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. to tbe matter ot "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," •nd amendments thereof, and in tho matter of tke Bankruptcy of Thomas Sorrell Jackson. NlfflC- IS HEREBY GITEN that I, Thomaß ttorrell Jnckson, of Morningside, near Auck land, In the Provincial District of Auckland, la tie Colony of New Zealand. Contractor, tare this day filed in tho Baid Court at Auck- A_d a Petition to be adjudged a Bankrupt Dated this Hth day of December, 1885. THOS. SORRELL JACKSON. C. F. Griffiths, High-street and Vulcan _me, Bolicitor for the said Thomas Sorrell ■Jackson. ( r\UBEN'S OWN RIFLES. TO-NIGHT, at seven o'clook, at tho Drill-ahed, 'The Company will parade as above for Inspec tion of Arrnsby Government Attondance com pulsory. Memo,: Helmets instead of forage 'crds tone worn. The Church Parade proposed for Sunday nest * W.YOldably cancelled. J. HOWARDJ.EKP, Captain. ONBY RIFLES, Inspection Parade TO-MORROW Night In Ponsonby Hall, at 7.30. p. b. Mcdonald, capt WANTED, a Strong Boy.—Apply to H. Ration. Baakctmaker. 18, Qrey-st. WANTED, Improvers to the Dress making; also, Underclothing Hand?,— ■ Mrs Singleton. WANTED KNOWN-We have some very Handsome Photo Screens and Albums, vory suitable for Christmas Presents. —A. Broomhall and Co., 18, Sbortland-atreet WANTED, good Coatmakor. Constant work.—A. Woo 'lams and Co., Sydonham Honto. WANTED, Butchers and "Dairymen to know we are giving Id per lb. for green or salted Pulled Calftikins, tails, loagshanka. and Bkull pltces cut off.-Young Bros., Hlgh- Blreet WANTED, Coat, Vest, and Trousers Hands ;in or outdoor work.— A. Woofomgand Co., Sydenham House. _ TfTANTED KNOWN-For Christmas TT and Now Yoar Gifts, insoect A. B. Broomhall and Co.'s Photographio Frames, ceresps, and Albums, 48, Shortland-street WANTEDKNOWN-ForPhotographic Frames of all sorts and sizes at lowest rrates, visit A. Broomhall and Co'a Photo • ■'Stores, 48, Shortland-Btreet Tnn_NT£D, a Comfortable Houso, • TV pleasantly situated in the city or sub lirba; furnished or partly furnished preferred.— Steply sharp, stating full particulars, Genuine, ■STAROlilce. \\f ™ Generals, Housemaids, T T Waitresses, -hoeing Smith, Gardener, ! Young Man for Farm, Lad as Boots.—A. Mc ■J-eod. 7, Queen-street or St Mary's Road, jPonaonby. *17" AIVrED, at once, Kitchenman ; also, TI a good Housemaid and Waitress.— •'Apply Governor Gordon Dining Rooms, Lower ; _Ibett-atreet, TO LET, Albert Park, House of 8 rooms, lathroom, pantry.and evory convenience, ' wApply to H. W. Heath, Shortland-street. fino LET, pretty Villa of 5 rooms, next L MoKenzle's Store, England-street, off Franklin Road; also, .-roomed House, Viotorla atreet—Apply W. Leyß. Wyndham-street. TO LET, Comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, in Brown-street, city water and every i tenvenlence.—Apply Mr Arch, Brown-street, I Ponsonby.- 0 LET, good Groomed House, 10s 6d ; also, 5-roomed do. 8s Cd ; 15 minutes' walk | „ from Upper Queen-street; Codrington-stroet , wat North Road.—lnquire 3rd house, lettslde. ; f|lo LET, a nice Famished Bedroom, X suitable for 2 Young Men.—Apply Carlton Cpttate, Wellesley-street West 3 doors from Melton-street, right hand side going down. FOR SALE, New and Second-hand Pag . nail Carts.-Apply to B. Bow'ea, Koranga- Mpe Road, next to Caledonia Hotel. FOR SALE, 4 year-old Bay Mare, black points, sonnd, and free from vice.—Apply «ed_. Bbul, Libsey Villa, Park Avenue, off P-kHoad. _ A SMALL Business for Sale.—Apply to J. B. Rnssell and Campbell. A BARGAIN.—One-third frontage to large lake and half mile to road. 18 -.:■•.,; Acres, £2l cash.—Apply W. J. Dalton, C.E. :•".; Patent Agent and Inventors Adviser, Vulcan V. :, JMS, "AUCKLAND ROYAL LANCERS. .The Troop will Parado for exercise TO MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING at 8 o'clook. at the Riding School, New North Road. ;. D. KEMPT. Acting Captain. BOARD AND RBBIDENCE.-A Suite . of Rooms, beautifully situated, for lady ■'::.. "nd gentleman or family. 5 minutes' walk from Vaeen-atreet-Apply Stab Ofllco. CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORK Will bo opened on • THURSDAY, 17th inst., atSo'clockp.m., IN THB ', WKSLEYAN SCHOOL-ROOM, ARCH HILL. Refreshments at a Moderate Charge. . Prizes to all visitors. HOUSE WANTED.—Want9d to Rent, from January 1, a 7-roomed House within a mue of Biahopacourt Parnell.-Apply to Rev. Albert T .OST, betweeu Tester's (New North *J Road) and Bridge in Exmouth street, a Crystal Stone out of Brooch (oval S:P, '■~*l reward on leaving same at F. "oka^harlotte-strcet. Eden Terrace. LOST, last night, on wharf, Leather _.jjPooketDoolt containing lotters.-Roward ! .' Maddreesinßide. _____ ; fiT. STEPHEN'S BAND OF HOPE. . In connection with the above will dt.i iM?.^6 Church ou TO-MORROW (Tuoc ' wt7,SP?NING. a' 7-30 o'clook. An address j™nedolivered by the Rev. J. H. Jonea. Read '"gsgnd recitation- S}TOLEN OR STRAYED, from Imperial ■'■:., J, „ ?olel, a Fox Terrier; answors to the name «ime '~*'lndor lewardcd on returning npBE time for receiving Tenders for Villa, ' IK, .V? m.n? ra- ia Hxtended to THURSDAY, "in, at 2 o'clock. DAVIU ROSS. F.R.I.RA., re* 7r - X -_ Architect Qneen_t_ /PO ROPITMAKERS.-W. Hart, Mat- D>%i»? eßs _laker' Albert-street, has a quantity ; . .-. "^ on hand, cheap, to Buit purchasers. T.K REWARD will be given to any _ _r_m i P6! 80" who will (five such information •tOlaTiW_° th ° conviction of the boy who Sam _^ kB-3r Maro **«» Mount Eden Hta . "™ 08 November 61-F, Reppart, Mt. Albert.



2_^«?bs=s W sS_S^rer_ B^tD Pjmond B -"t?eet! bl BandftU- butcher, Tail Tors^ to Ha s ? r^rWes r t Camp Md C°" Mu"Br s*A_^g-____°° eld Cosmopolitan Hotel. Land T.H«I4 00rJeu^d^rnT"-- App,y Mra Ire" W'AN.^l^Appronticos and ImpToToTs WANTED, Coat, Trousers, amTve_t WANTED a good Genoral Servant for QttlcV. Nort«"oto.-For address apply BtA™ WAHItD a General Servant in a W A„,i^n' g00 vdUonoralServ*nt. about __. _. dot? December ; two in family • refer P-m to Mrs Talt. Arney Road, Romuera. WANTED, a Woman to Cook for 2 - Apply Star Office. W AFl BDi a, C?, ok' -Apply to Mr D. L. Murdooh, Prospect. Mount St Tnhn Rpjrjm. hetween the hour, of io and L or a.tar. X^ANTED, Ladies requiring Oover riJL M and Savants to call on Mrs S. H. jgfrffirS-g-Sft bet™* A'«»^ \STAN_ED, Governesses and Servants s » re-a uH mg„?nKaSements to call on Mrs 8. H. Clark, 310. Queen-street, between Alexandra-street and Turkish Bath_ PBlween WANTED, Tradesmen's Accounts to make up; references.—739, Star Ofllco. WANTED, a Situation by an Ex i n „„ t -».po _ !£ oed BS^ or Ma, n 8S Coo'c i Town or Country,-Address "Cook," Star Office. YITANTED, by an Experienced Milliner, „(• oL oßltuat'on. Campetont to Uke Charge of Show-room. Can be Highly.Recommended. -Address " Business," Star Office, AN TED. — Competent Dressmaker could make one or two Ladies' Dresses before the holidays.-For address, apply C. Chambers, Franklin Road, corner of Napier-Bt WANTED, a Situation as Labourer or Carter by a married man; woll accus tomS ~_ h°rseß and general farm.-Apply to 1.q., STAR Office. WANTED, Two Young Mon to share a _ -J?00m in a Private family.—Address STAR Office. ANTE U, a Few Respectable Boarders; terms moderate—Apply Mrs Wilson, Dompsoy a Uuildings, back of Star Hotel. ANTED, Buyers for Fresh and Cream daily.—Apply Auckland Dairy Company. "_" ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Silk Mantles, 10j to 100s. Just opened. Re . markable value.—Alex. Browne, Junction Quoon and Grej Btreets, late W. and J. Beehan. ANTED TO LET, Large Bedroom, suitable for two friends; also. Singlo ncdroom.—Mra Guildford, lower Union-stroot. near Giles, Butcher, Frooman's Bay. WANTED to Rent, foTaterm, 10 or 15 Acres of Land, with small Cottage; Panmure. Otahuhu Kllorsllo, preferred.—Ad dress 8.W.. Poat-ofllco. Auckland. ANTED, Room with fireplace, fur nlshcd or Unfurnished, near Queon street; terms moderate.—Apply by letter. Star Office. WANTED to Lease, two Shops, ono in Hobson-Btraot, ahd ono in ICarangahaps Road with back ontranccs.—Apply A.C., Box ISS. ANTED, Purchasers for Land to be sold next Tuesday. 15th instant, at J. II Randersons Anotion Mart. WANTED, All to Visit Row's, Vic toria-street. MoatExcollontToa at Is lOd por lb. ANTED, £g, and small weekly pay ments will mako you a Freeholder, grand Beotlon; largo and well situated.—Apply early. Savings, Star Office. WANTED, the Unemployed to ask for an "unemployed" bundlo of Rakino Smoked Fish on Thursday. Patronise tho man who broke up the fljh monopoly. WANTED, a Supply of Strawberries daily. —D. Harcus, Fruiterer, nearly opposite Garrott's now buildings, Karangahapa Road. ANTED, Light Trap Horse and Harnes*.—Apply by letter, stating price and where to bo seen, to 0.X., ofllco of this paper. WANTED, tho Public to know that tbe Sale ot Orakcl and Mountain Road Allotments will take place on Tuesday next, at Mercantile Chamber..—J. R. Randoison, Auc WANTED, Contractors and Others to know that largo reductions havo been mado on all goods at the Newton Potto y, so aa to clear stock; no reasonable offor refused.— Gaorgo Boyd. WANTED, Purchaser for a Good Staunch Horse; also. Spring Cart and Harness, snitablo for express work.—Apply G. Boyd, Newton Pottery. WANTED, immediately, Purchasers of Vasos, Lustres, Dinner or Tea Sets China. Glass, Wines, Tumblers, Dishes, Sugars Creams, Butter or Fanoy Glass to sco Goodson's London Arcade Stock. WANTED, Purchaser, of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Stationery, Cutlery, Electroplate, Fanoy Goods, Toys, Lolls, Games, and the Novelties found in Goodson's London Arc-do. WANTED, Tradesmen and Others to Inspect Bis Lordship's Larder, Upper Queen-street, boforo going elsewhere; terms, lfis por woek; all meals 3d; overy comfort, with good bath-room. WANTED, Everyone to Read the New Temperance Paper, " The I«ador," this week. To be hod at any Newsagents. WANTED, 10,000 Cigarette Smokers at j the Central Cigar Divan. Cigarettes, 2 a Id, 13 for 6d. Made irom Imported Tobacco only [ WANTED.— Remember Tuesday, 15th inst, at Noon, Mercantile Chambers. Choloo Vcloanlo Allotments, Romuera, for Absolute Sale.—J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. WANTED SEEN —Tennis Rackets. Lar Ka assortment of now shapes.— Charles Kelsey end Co., 120, Qaeon-etroet, ANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Cards. Kelsey. Now Cards should be seen early.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Quoen-Btreet WANTED SEEN-The new Goods, ex Kaikoura, in Goodson's Queen-street Window. Sterling Silver Jewellery, Klootro plated-Cruets, Cutlery, Sea., and 110 varieties of Pocket Knives. WANTED SEEN—Christmas Carda- Keleoy's new Christmas Cards are, it possible, even more beautiful than those of last y6ar. Bnown to separate room. Should be seen early.-Cbaries Kelsey and Co-120, Queen-t. ANTED UNDERSTOOD—In oonse qnonco of expiration of lease. Groat Reductions In the Prices at Goodson's London Arcade are now mode. You will effect gnat saving by purchasing there , WANTED "SEEN by new arrivals, visi tors from the oountry, and others about to furnish, tho splendid stock of Toiletware at WILBON'S, 267, Qpbkn-btrkbt. p WANTED KNOWN—No Choap Sales. Bona Fide Goods. Everything at tho lowest cash prices at Allen's, Draper, Tailor and Clothier, Ponsonby. . ANTED KNOWN—That (j. Allot ments many volcanic) situate In Remuera, Orakei. and Mountain Rod, will be .old! Tuesday, 15th instant.-J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. ANTED KNOWN.-Rare opportu nity of obtaining a splendid Villa Site at Remuera, on Taesday next, at J. R. Kander son's Auction Mart _____ "IXTANTED KNOWN—What a Glorious W Country to Livo io-3lbs Honey and a 2-lbLoof of Bread for Is; New Potatoes. Mlbs for Is; Biscu ts, several sorts, 3d lb, Prime Bacon from 3d 50 Flour, is 6d. guaranteed. Order* of 15s and over dellvored (free) to oil parts O' tho Suburbs. Country orders delivered roe) on beard. No Goods leave the Store unleßS paid for by cash or cheque; no' Btompe.- Co-operatlve Store, Hobson and Cook-BtroeU-- All Purchasers share in profits and divldo-ds once a month. . WANTED KNOWN.-Boots ! Boots I Boots! - Something A stoundlng I -Mon s Light Watertightß, 6slid; some lftrgfjlgee to Men's Elastic Sides. 5s 6d; Men's Derby Shoes Ss 6d; superior ditto, 10a fid (own make); Lad es Kid Button Boors, High teg. 7b 6d; Lad lee Prunel'a Buttoning Boots, 6a 6d; splendid valuo in Prunella Elastfc Sides. If 9d; High Heels Buoerior ditto, no toocaps. 5e <_; superior ditto, _W»ii (Pollock',). In Evening and Tlanolna Sho .wo be-t New Bealand. me __n_so_ "t.ne Bbar Shoe,, with bows and two wkl«H for 33 ltd; superior ditto, 6s od, bs. or 7 ?6d- a splendid Ladies' Walking Bhoe kid, at 53 fid,'and Is lid (Oxford). An acknowledged f Set thai we have tho greatest variety of In fants _nd Children's Boots and Shoes isi Auok faSd Infants' Strap Shoes. Is 3d per pair; Is 61 2b 3ars 23e 6 t. 55?' t_sM^fcSW_S Patentvam^.too,33 64:; CMdrer/sHtah Leg Prunella, is; a grand line »„ G™_^ffA^ E. Bidei- kid back, patent vamp. 11 *&&£* ; Lidies' fmitaUon KidSlippers.J White ,€f» vas ditto, 2s; Carpet ditto 2s lid .Imitation Kid Elastic Side*. 3r 6d; Red KM fpoUock'sl ■ toss6d; Bunerior do., fe6d to _g6d ■JP™?*SL' Rnal Qlovp-kid i terby Walking Shoes, light, iuj wf Otto HeA-'fl ditto. US 8_ Space wilnot per_it us giving more PartJoului Please liamtae the Win.ow whßa^g»^.» for yourself, at Dampieb'B Boot Bbop, Viotoria street.



WANTED ENOWN-Choap Drapery, r„mn_ ( .?. heas Clothing, Dresses, and M__u_. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Evans. Winter PSf_ n r S a5 ape R?ad'1, 8 now Clearing his andr«_f___? ot Women' Band Children's Boots and shoes at a considerable reduction. T^Wl'iSD KNOWN, that Horses and are rflfl,^„5 8i e8i ara forHiro, and that prices __■£?« itS 3 t0 o loweßJ ourrent rates.-rfdwln "arvle^pporjynmonds-street. WANTED KNOWN, Carriage and ,>r„mnn,? v§ gyrcp?lrßo'all kln(l8 cheaply and WAiYi'iiJU KNOWN-In Jewellery', GoiJ,_,A elB?J_M na Co- Btlu k6B» onl? Real _r„wa J?-? 1 s.1_' er: no imitatlohs.-.harles Kolaey and Co., 120. Quoon-sttoet. WANTED KNOWN-The Cheapest (iv«hiJ„H°r\ n« Town fc Allen, of PonsoSby. M wlm- a l 1 '°x r *our Holiday Salts, 603 to fc„.—W. a Allen, Jervolß Road. Y\/ ANTED KNOWN.-Tbat the Rus- Hin nhiii? 11 T|a Paoking _ompa_vs Teas are m«r£?t ea. _ld m 08 _ economical Teas in the market, Ask yonrgrooer for them. WANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, and rn„i -m3^ ana.Co,- "H 11 kee P only real gold a_n.^ a3 BH7 er-no Imitations on the premises, P° n UnS n„ eni^ ev, o_;y^n8 guarantcod.-Charles Kolsoyand Co. 120. Queen-street \l^Ni_ns~_.NOWN. - B_y~y_ur ot.J. Smokod Fish from the Rakino Island wishing Boats, at wholesale prices, near tho watermen's Steps, on THURSDAYS, FRI DAYS, and BATURDAYB. ' ANTED KNOWN-Goodson's Lon don Arcade contains the largest and cheapest Stook of Fanoy Goods and useful Articles In tho Colony. Trade motto. " Small profits and qniok returns." WANTED Known—The opportunity of obtaining some of tho greatest Bargains over offered the publlo will Boon bo over, this being tbo last month of tbe Cheap Sale at tho Birmingham Arcade. Call and inspect; you will be well repaid, it being a raro opportunity for obtaining some cheap Christmas Presents. WANTED KNOWN-The Eclij_o Sale is now on at Goodson's London Arcade; call and inspeot; yon will save from 25 to 51 por cent, by purchasing your Christmas Gifts thero, and havo tho largest stock in town to sclcot from. T\7_.NTED KNOWN-That if you TT require a really good Silver Watch, or any article of Silver cr Gold Jewellery (war ranted), either for persona, wear or for a Christ mas Present, tbe place to obtain it good and cheap Is Good?on's London Arcade. W" " ANTED KNOWN-That Toys, direct from Germany, Dolls, direot from the Continent, and all goods suited for Christmas Presents are obtainable at Goodson's London Arcade in greater variety than at any other place In Auckland; the prices arc such as will suit evorybody. Christmas and New Year's Cards are wondorfully choap. WANTED KNOWN—In consequenco of Leaße expiring, and having lots spaco for display In our now promises, we have resolved to give up keeping Imitation Jewellery, and hence the lirgo Btook wo hold will be sold off during the Eclipse Sale at any prlco, to effect a clearance ; tho Abyssinian Art Jewellery is equal in appearance to Colonial gold.—Good sons London Arcade. WANTED KNOWN-For Christmas Presents In Watches. Clocks, Sterling Gold and Silver Jewellery, you oannot do better than inspoot the splendid Stock displayed in the window of the Birmingham Arcade, and pur chase, according to your taste, at prlcos much below the usual run in Queen-street. Every article is warranted, and exchanged it not approved. WANTED KNOYVN-In addition to the ordinary stook of Toys. Dolls, &c., «t the Birmingham Arcade, the proprietor has just opened a splendid assortment of entirely New Goads. Some really novel and amusing and marvollously cheap. Christmas and New Year Cards aro cheaper hero than any place in Auckland. WANTED Known—The cheapest place In Auckland City or Suburbs to pur chase your Christmas Presents and New Year's Gifts Is tho Birmingham Arcado, Quoen Btreet (late Coupland's Store), where an Insolvent Btook of Fiinoy Goods is bolng offered at one-half the price paid in ordinary Fanoy Goods Shops. Call and Inspect; yon will be well repaid. WANTED KNOWN-That Munro and Mtlllgan respectfully request their Customers and intending Patrons to favour thorn with their Orders for Tailoring for the coming holidays as soon as possible, as a heavy influx of orders a week or two previous to Christmas last year compelled them reluctantly to decline many, which, if given earlier, they would have been able to execute, and have prevented disappointment. WANTED KNOWN-That tho largest variety of articles suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, is at Boylan and Tan field's, 171, Queen-street. Thoy make it a apodal feature In their business to import the best designs in Fancy Goods, Dinner, Tea and Braakfast Services, so., &c, and as they ob tain their goods direct from tho manufacturers, they are in the best position to offer them at the lowest rates. Inspection Invited. WANTED KNOWN - Advice Gratis to persons suffering from Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Nenraleln, Gout, Asthma, Contraction ot tho Muscles, Paralysis. Deatnoes. Affections of the Eye, Spinal Complaints, and Skin Diseases. Cures quickly effected by con sulting Mr Wooding. Htgh-streot. Seventy-five per oent. of persons treated havo boenonred by outward application. Consultation free.-Mr Wooding has quite cured me of rhutnatitmla my leg and ankle and contraction of t_« mtißoJei of the foot, oaused by a broken leg. I suffered great pain for three years, but In ilvo applications I am freo from pain and can walk quite woll.—Alfred Williams, Welllngton-Btrcet, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN — Now Music I Music 1 Muslo 1 I am happy to Inform the publlo that tho Now Music has at last arrived, and consists ot some ot the best known and most Popular Song*l, all at fid each. Also, Diamond Muslo Books, Gd (well assorted); Czorny's 101 Exercises, Is; Home's celebrated 1 .anoforto Tutors, 2s—whioh I will guarantee are the awio at are sold in Queen-street at se. or will forfeit £1; also, a few Books for Violin including Spohr's Shool for tho Violin (hand somely bound), 13s. N.B.—A Lot of Music slightly soiled. Id and 3d each.—At Dam pier's Handsome New Shop, Victoria-street, near Dumpier s Boot Shop. W" "ANTED KNOWN-That R. Tude hope li'ia just opened a small consign ment of the " Patent Wenhem Gas Lamp," the best thing ovor Invented for Drapors, Jewellers, and Everybody's Windowß or Balls where a briUiant light is required. Theso Lamps are acknowledged to be tho most economical, as woll as the most bcantlful, thing In gas lamps ever offered to the Publlo of Auckland, and as the light is enclosed in glass, thore Is no danger of goods catching fire when lighting. Ono of these Lamps will be lit for inspection on Satur day NlghL-Note tho address: Wellealey-street, oppos to Opera House. ANTED KNOWN, That goods for the present season may bo had at tho Newton Pottery, Anokland, viz.. spirit Jars, from Half to Fivo Gallons; Fruit and Jams Jars, an endless variety to chooso from; also, Water Filters and Butter Coolors, various sizes; very handsome small Water cooling Fountains, adapted for thi immersion of soda or lemonade bottles, which keeps the drink cool in tho warmest weather. The above Goods will be sold at a great reduction In price so as to clear ont the stock. Also, a stock of first-claw Fire Brick and Tiles, and othor goods too numerous to montion. GEORGE BOYD. NEWTON POTTERY. WANTED SEEN,—One of Dampier's new Shop] in Viotoria-street, which contains the following fresh varieties:—Go~_ size Wax Dolls, with hair, 2d; Dressed Wax Dolls, with hair, 4d; Large Wood Dells, .d j China Dolls and Indestructible Dolls, 6d ; Large China Dolls, 9d ; Large Wax Dolls, with hair, Is ; vory largo ana highest price Wax Dolls, 2s; large Boxos of Paints, id; good-size Humming Tops, 2d ; 72 dozen Steam Engines, 2d eaoh ; 12 dozen Horses and Carriages, Id; 36 dozen Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kitchen Sets, 6d ; Block Puzzles (make 6 clotures), 9d per box; handsome Indlarubber Bails, Rd; very large handsome China Mugs, 6d ; large Boxes ot Skittle?, Is ; Fanoy Boxes, 6d each; Work Boxes, 2s; Writ ing Desks, 3d; White Necklets, 2d; Large 2-Horso Tramcars, Is; an Immense lot of China Dogs, 2d; 21 doz China Vases. 2d; Bracelets, 2d each; Gents' Gilt Stud Suites, 9d the suite; also, lots of bargains in Books, suitable for Christmas presents, and the following :— Framed Picture. Is 3d; Largo do,. Is 6d ; Hat Hooks, 2d; Handsome Brackets, 9d each; Wire Sponge Baskets, 6d ; Haodsomo Broad Baskets, 3d, (d, and 6d; „ dozen Good Useful Hammers, 2d eaoh; Yankee Egg Beaters, 6d eaoh; nice line of Feeding Bottles, 8d; Grand Butter Knives, Is 3d; Useful Steels, 5d each: 21 dozen Handtomo Photo Frames, 2d, or i for 6_; Thermometer., Is each ;&c„ &c—At Dampier's New Shop, Viotoria-Btreet (near to Dampier's Boot Shop). VI7- ANTED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Victohia-st East, Has just opened NEW TWEEDS from tho fol lowing Markets:—Weßt of England, Scotch, Mosglol, Onmaru, French, and German; tho oholceßt things in Fanoy Tweeds and Coatings that ever came to Auokland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at prices ranging as follows :— A Good Suit for 60s Od, usual £3 10s 6d 60s0d, „ M Os fid 65s Od, „ -ilOafid Trousers „ 12s 6d, „ £0 18s6d „ 16s Od, „ £1 IsOd „ 21s od, „ £1 6s Od „ „ 22a fid, „ £1 7s fid The question is repeatedly asked, "How ran you sell real Tweeds at suoh prices! My answer is that I purchase direct from manufac turers, pay a small rent, and do my own outting. In this way I savo fully 25 per oent., the full boneflt of which I give to my customers. N.B. — My system of Cutting is in itaelf a novelty, allowing me to remedy those defects oaused by the shoulders being somewhat round, while to gentlemen possessing a moderately good figure I can guarantee a perfect fit; making them tha admiration of their friends and the envy of the! rivals. J. H. _Ta_ton, City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria-st, East, VTT A~N T E D KNOWN, DRESS GOODS, In the NEWEST STYLES, From 31d yard and upwards. Large stock to select from. LACE CURTAIN Buyers should visit London House; for these goods. B_t value In the colony. Six Yards Long, from 3s 6d to 2s li}_. An Immense Stock of BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS. From 23 11 jd the Snit; lined through. MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, &C, Cheapor than ever. MEN _ TWEED TROUSERS, from 3s lid Pair ,JAMK_ _ C U T T, London House, VICTORIA AND NELSON-BTREBTS.



WANTED to Purchase," good Horse, Cart, and Harness suitable for express work.—Apply Gibbon's Fruit Shop, Victorla-st West, opposite Qreaham-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN.-The moon in habited. It oin't bo believed. No more oan the 200 Canterbury Hams in oloth (Gib moursguaranteed). lOd lb; 3.0 other Hams in Moth, from 6d; thoroughly sound and sweet— Co-operative Stores. Hobson and Cook-streets. All pnrohasers sharp in the profits. ANTED KNOWN.-Now that the Grocers have mado up their mlndß not to givo Christmas boxes. Pnrohasers would do well to bear In mind that wo give a Christmas box with overy deal, as the following prices wl 1 testify :-Currants and Raisins, _.d per lb,; Sul tanas, fld lb.; Muscatels, la lb.; Lemon Peel. Ud lb>; AlniOndß, Is lb.; Lollies. old lb. ; r SJ??. 8"'la lb- i Reserved Ginger, Od lb., and 1,000 lines in Grocories. equally us cheap, at Co operative Stores, Hobson and Cook-.itreets. A'l purchasers share in profits. Dividends once a month. WANTED, Purchasers of Dinner, Breakfast, and Tea Services to see the newest and most elegant patterns at WILSON'S, 26 7, QUEEN-STHEET. T\T ANTED, Newcomers and parties * * Furnishing to vlalt BOYLAN AND TANFIELD beforo purchasing their Crockery and China oleewhero. Tholr stock is bo well known as being the most varie 1?, best, and cheapest in the colony as to render pulling advertisements unnecessary. — Address 171 Queen-streo. ANTED KNOWN,-That the Cheap est House for China, Glass, and Earthen ware is WILSON'S, ,2 07, QUEBft-B TBg gT. WANTED KNOWN- That GEORGE GREGORY, Photographor, Ot Qulok's Bnlldings, near Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road, Is now produolng First-class Photographs ot the following reasonable rates: For Carte de Vlsite, 10s 6d per dot; for Cabinets, £1 Is per dos. Children wmc price, Tram-cars pbjss the shop ANTED, those looking for Christmas^ Woddlng, and Birthday Presonta to inspect the New Vases. Ornaments, and othor suitable articles, just arrived, at WILSON'S, 26 7. QUEEN-STREET T^T ANTED KNOWN. ARRIVEO-Tbe NEW STOCK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youths' and Bovb' Clothing, Bitlrts, Tleß. Umbrellas, Hats (In Straw and Folt), &0., and every description of Hoaiery and Undorwoar. Special Lino In Boys' Cheap School Suits. D. MoPHKRSON, Karangahape Road. Y*T ANTED KNOWN _ WOOLLAMS _"coT'S 13s 6d Trousers are tho Cheapest and Beat A. WOOLLAMS & CO.'S 63s Colonial Tweed Salts mode to Measure In 6 hours. A. WOOLLAMS _ CO. are now Offering Greater Inducements than ever to Cash Customers. A. WOOLLAMS 4t CO. stand Unrivalled for the Production of Clothing of High ClaBS Style and Finish. A. WOOLLAMS & CO. are now making Black Coat and Vest and Fancy Tweed Trousers fur 70s, A. WOOLLAMB & CO. have the Largest and Choicest Sto k of English and Colonial Tweeds and Wor-tede ot any other House in the traao. A. WOOLLAMS A CO. Comfort in Wear, Perfect in Fit and Finish, are our Celo bra ted Guinea Trousers. A. WOOLLAMS & CO. giveno Credit and no Discount, but rely on the Style and Quality of their Garments to Klvo their Customers Satisfaction. SYDENHAM HOUSE. Foot or Grky-street SINGLE MAN is in Want of "an Unfurnished Room with fireplace, In or noar Upper Bymonds-street Write stating Address and ront required, to T. Firth, Post offloe, Newton. IS YOUR BABY cutting its teeth? If it la. give it Marshall's Hotnceopathlo Teeth • lng Powders. No mercury, no narcotics; en tirely vegotablc. Tho best and safost powdors for disorders Incidental to toothing. Is, at a'l Chemlsta' ARTNER Wanted in an Old-estab lished Manufacturing Buslnoes in Wel lington. Capital £I,ooo.—Apply C. A. Deacon & Co., Wellington. S' UGARS from 2.d por lb. at Rew's, Vlctorla-atreot SMITH, Jones, and Robinson aro re quest-d to call on Browne, junotlon Queen and Grey-streets, and bring their youngsters with them for Christmas Suits, 3s 6d to 3t>B, OD BUYS a Toilet Cover (largo and good) at Browne's; la to 7s fld buys tho balance of Beehan's Stock of Umbrellas.-- Browne's, iunction Queen and Grey-streets. To Let. TO LET, a Two-roomed Cottage.—Apply James Ballantino. Victoria-street West. TO LET, in Ponsonby.five-roomod Houso, near tho water.—Apply Aloy, Grocer, St Mary'» Road. Ponsonby. TO LET, Kyber Pass, Five Rooms ; gas and city water.-Apply Chas. La Roohe, Ky ber Pass. TO LET, a 4 Roomed Houbo, off Grey- Btreet, In good order; water laid on; rent 8s per week.—Apply to Wm. Adams. TO LET, a 4-roomod Cottago in Nelson street, opposite Bakcr-Btrcet—Apply Mrs Boyd, or Mr F. G. Ewlngton, TO LET, Shop occupied by Oosson, Hair dresser.—Apply Chas. F. Andrews, Tobac conlat Welloeley-streot TO LET, good Shop and 5 rooms, corner Napier and Hepburn-streets. Rent, £1 per week.—Apply to T. W. Maunder. Hopburn st. TO LET, Handsome Now Shop and 5-roomed Dwelling, in the best part of Victoria-stroet—Apply Row's, Vlotoria-str.ot TO LET, Norfolk House, Ponscnby Kd. Gas and water, overy convonienoe.—Apply It Gordon, rear of Savings Bank. Surrey Hills. md LET, two new Shops and Dwelling- JL honses. In Union-street—Apply to Edward B—rtley. Arohlteot TO LET, the two-storied House in Alton Rood at prcbcnt in occupation ot tho undersigned-—Apply to I. Alexander, Jeweller. TO LET, a convenient b'-roomed House, In Sale-st-T. Usaher, Stltchbury's Build ings, Queon-at fllO LET, to working men, two 5-roomed X Houses. Ront 9s and 10s Ud. - Williams, Victoria-, troet TO LET, a Five-roomed House in Kyber Pass Road; gas and water laid on.—Apply C. Laßoaoh. or Albert Eaton. Arawa-at _ TO LET, a nice House, 4 rooms, largo allotment, town Bldo Mount Eden. Low to good tenant.-C. Aiokln. High-street TO LET, good 5-rbomed House ; to per manent tenant 10s M. —Apply on the premises, Eden Villas, Upper Queen-street, TO LET, a nice 5-roomed House ; gne ' and city water rent moderate; NapTer street. —T. Usshor, Stltohbnry'a Buildings, QUOGI-St TO LET, 2 Handsomo Balcony Houses, eaoh 5 rooms, ranges, 12s; 2-roomod Cot tages with scullery, city wator, etc.—Apply Allen, Draper, Ponsonby. TO LET, in Dodwood Terrace, Ponsonby, Nice House, 7 roonn, with bath and soullery. gas and water.—Apply W. Hongh. Jorvols Road. TO LET, on Great North Road, new 7 roomed House, with bath, gas, city water, and overy convenience; rent 18s per week.— Apply to Mr Harker. Butcher, Greet North Road. TO LET, new 8-roomedJ Family Resi dence in Rattray-street Devonport; gas and water.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, N.Z. Inßuranoe Buildings, TO LET, three largo and commodious Stores, with well-lighted basement lately erected in Commerce-street—Apply Brown, Barrott and Co., Elliott-street, Auokland. TO LET, Grand Shop, Jervoiß Road, gas and shop fittings, city wator, etc.; suitable for Grocer, etc.—Apply Allen, Draper, Pon sonby; TO LET, the upper part of a houso in Liverpool-street, Karangahape Road; splendid views; bath and gas stove.-Bee bill in window. TO LET, in Vermont-street, good Villa ot 8 rooms; every conveniences; large garden, &o. Apply to Wm. Rosaor, Vlotoria Chambers, Karangahapo Road. TO LET, 5-roomed House, Upper Queen street next to Wrigley's, Grocer, gas and water laid on; rent, 10s 6d per week.—Apply to Mr Wrigley, next door. TO LET, two new 5-roomed Houses, fronting street; water ioside; rent, 12*.— Apply T. Harper, Canada-Btreet, oloso to Baths, Pitt-Btreet TO LET, the Shops in Hobson-streefc, and Dwelling Honses, Cook-street (Fa'lon'a Buildings), ropleto with every modern con vonlence.—Apply Thomas H. white, Arohlteot, A.M.P. Offices, Queen-street. TO LET, New Villa Residence on North Head, Devonport; bathroom and every convenience.—For terms, apply Jas. Slater, Architect, Canada Buildings, or Mr J. R. Gas ooyne, Vauxhall Road, Devonport. TO LET, a beautifully Finished Six roomed House in Ponsonby; bath, gas, and water laid on, and every convenience; very, low rent to a permanent tenant—Apply Star Office. TO LET (Furnished), Bedroom, with übq of sitting-room, with or without board, suitablo for a married couple or two friends.— Apply second house from Harris's Store, Vin cent-street. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling House, corner of Symon.s street Mount Eden Road, and New North Road; building new; gaaand waterlaidon. Also, a 3 roomed Cottage in Summer street Apply to James Hill, Grocer, &o„ Symoncs-atreet. TO LET, an 8-roomed House; gas and water laid on; bath, stable, coal-shed, large allotment, situated Belmont Terrace, Kemuera, olose to Newmarket Station—Apply to B. pearce. Railway Termisus Hotel, Auok land.



rpO BE LET, a very pleasantly situated JL House. 6 mlnues' from Post-office; sea view.—Apply F. J. Bennett, Draper, QUeen-gt. TO LET, large House of 17 rooms, most suitable for a boarding -house: large dining room, bath room, gas and water laid on ; situation, corner ot Hobson-street and Cook-st —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and Estate Agents, Scherff. BttUdlnga, Fort street, TO LET, Boarding Houeo in Karanga hape Road, containing 13 rooms, and 2 de tached, fitted up as a washhonse and bathroom, gas stove, water laid on. The House is in good order throughout. Terms! Rent3os; a special reduction of 10s por woek for the first three months to a permanent tenant-Apply to J. H. Withoford, Shortland-stieet TO LET OR FOR SALE, Oliphant street, Ponsonby. with a Purchasing Clause (1 or 5 years). Comfortible and Well finished Villa of 6 roon a. bath-room, wash honse (enpper); water laid in, gas by the door, in fact, all conveniences; large allotment, fuby Btocked with trees t,nd vegetables, concrete paths; food view; rent, only £36 per annum, free of all taxes.—D. F. Evana. Land Agent nn 0 LET. REMUERA.—Westbourno Road, near the resi dence of 8. Morrin. Esq., Commodious Gentle man's Residence of 10 rooms, Including bath room. House fitted up with every conveni ence, gas and water laid on, magnificent view, conch-boose, &c. TENNYSON-STRKET, Surrey HUls.-Nowly finished o roomed House. Rent, 12. per week. WILLIAMSON'S AVENUE, Surrey Hills, Commodiouaß'amily Residence. Honnereplete with every convenience, and containing seven roomß and bath-room; wnshhouse fitted with bollor; asbcstouß fires in drawing and dining rooms ; rent low to a good!tenant; immediate WALI_.CE-STREKT.-Newly oreotcd Gentle man's Rosidonoe of 10 rooms, situated corner Wallace and Argyle-stroots. Houso replete with every convenience. Including bath-room ; gas and water laid on; close to tram and Pon- Bonby Wharf. Rent to a permanent tenant moderate. For Particulars of above Properties, apply— MALCOLMSON _ CO., Land Agents, High-street. CHEAP Houses, . and 5 rooms; large piece of ground; rent, 8s and 10s per week. Apply to Mr Field. Grooer. Richmond Road. DEVONPORT. -To Let, a large two storeyed House, containing nine rooms, in a good position only two minuteß' walk from either wharf PoSßeßsion in January. Also, Beveral Furnished and Unfurnished Houses.— Apply R. & R. Duder, Houso and Land AKontc, QT. GEORGIFsr^ HALL, NEWTON TO LET, the above Hall, which is specially adapted for Socials, Conoorts, Evening Partios, &c. For particulars, apply to L. W. LEE, Victoria Chambors. Karangahape Road. For Sale. FOR SALE, 500 Dozen Clean Sacks.—W. Perry, Onehunga. CpOR SALE, a Singlo Seated Buggy in J_ good condition.—Apply Geo and Potter, Coachbullders. FOR SALE, Allotment, Bell Road, below Arney Road, Rot-uera; 132ftfront age by 170ft-F. H. Claude, Agont, Shortland-st. FOR SALE, tho Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, at ovory respeot ablo grocery shop and store In tho colony. IjlOR SALE, Fine Upstanding Saddle JD Horse; carries a lady. Also, double seated Buggy and Harness —Apply Mr John Qulnn, Albert-street. FOR SALE, Largo Allotment nt Kings land, 80 x 85. Will bo sold for £75: very cheap. - Apply to Wm. Rosser, Viotoria Cham bers, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, Kineslnnd, New Cottage of i rooms and scullery; very cheap. Price, £190; easy termß.—Apply to Wm. ROBSor, Estate Agent, Victoria Chambers, Karangahape Road. OR SALE), Monnt Albert, good Corner Allotment (volcanic), about 100 feet square, with northerly aspect; grand site.—Apply to Wm. Rosser, Estate Agent, Victoria Chambers, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, Mount Eden, U-roomed HOUB3. pantry and washbouse, with boiler, _c, on a splondid allotment (volcanic).— Apply to W. Roscor, Estate Agent, Karanga bape Road. FOR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel Dogcarts, one Second -hand Brougham, nearly new; ono second-hand Dogcart Buggy ; also, light Express Cart.—W. and E. Boston, Coachbollders, Wakofleld-streot gj^OK SALE, a Bargain ; the 3-ton yackt, Jj Hthol May. A Bplondid boat for pleasuro or working purpoeoj; all gear complete.— Apply Tbamo. Carriago and Dray Factory. Victoria-streor, East FOR SALE, Richmond Road, near trams, Now Cotmgo of 5 rooms on level allrttnenc; vory oasy terms. Price, £350 — Apply to Wm. Rosser, Estate Agent, Victoria Chambers, Karangahapo Road, FOR SALE, the Furnituro of an eleven, roomed boarding-house, with Harmonium, PUno, Cooking Stove, etc. To be sold a bar gain. Owner leaving on account ot ill-health, Price. £ICO.-Apply Star Office. FOR SALE, Cheap, the Lease of a first class Commercial Hotel in country town- Bhip; torms ea-y; present proprietor retiring from business.—For full particulars apply to J. E. Garthon Bowern, Hotel Broker, Wellington. FOR SALE, Allotments in Tennyson- Btreot, fcurroy Hills, 47 x 132"grandly situated. Prleo, £113; cash, £13. Also, For Sale Ono Portablo Coppor Boiler.—Apply Stoven son's Stcre, Newton Road. IpOft SALE, first • class Boabmno- F UoctE, in the beet part of Hobson-street, containing IU rooms; gas and water laid on; rooms neatly furnished and fitted wl'h every convenience; plungo and shower bjths; good connection; price, only £200.—For particulars apply Malcolmson and Co., IHgh-strcot. FOR SALE, a Charming Residence of nlno rooms In Devonport, close to Bosch Road and Domalr. The House la porfectly finished, and supplied with every requisite for comfort and convonlenco. Gas is laid on, and wator supplied from a large conoreto tank, urounds laid > tit in orchard and flower gsrdon. The only reason for the owner selling Is that he Is about leaving the colony. Terms vory tasy. Apply to— T. LEIGH WHITE, Eohorll. Buildings, Fort street, F7)R SALE, Randolph-street (Newton), near Gloster-street, Groomed Houbo and washhonse, good garden, gas and water; price, £350, easy terms. An Allotment at Cheltenham Beach, 50 x 150,35s por foot. About 'i Acres at Romuera. for £350. Groy-3tro«t Parnell, 2 Honses. 6 and 7 rooms, Urge ollotmonts, from £350 each, Beveral Allotments in Wood-street, Puntonby; price low. Money to Lend. Wanted, Cottages to Let—Fowler and Wilkinson, Ex change Chambers, Dnrham-strpet East. FOR SALE, near Lake Takapuna, Beautiful Seaside Property with frontego to Bay. only ono mtlo from the Lake: good Und, mngnlfieont views, fresh-water stiearns; fire wood and fencing In plenty; bathing, boating, fishing, and shooting facilities; beautiful dolls of natlvo trees and ferns: grand Investment for working settlor or capitalist; cnlj forty minutes' drive from Birkenhead or Devonport. When the Lake Tramo'arS run, this property must be quadrupled in Volte.—Central Land Agoncy, oorner Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. Geo. Frasor, Manager. ANGLEBEA-STREET. — For Sale, 2 Flrst-olass Allotments, having a frontage ot 178 feet to Angleses-street, with an avorage depth of 115 feet. They aro next to Mr T. Buddies residence.-Morton & Jackson, 69, Queen-street AUCTION SALES (town or country) conducted on best terms for vendor?. A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement 6 ACRES GRAND LAND, partly volcanlo. about 1 miles from British, and close to Railway Station, having fine qunrry ot bluo stone ; ex cellent creek runs through the property, stonoy bottom; well-finished 12-roome- Houbo of two s'ories, 3 doublo chimneys, 6 register grates, good range, bath, wator laid on: large cellar ago ; wash-house, with copper boiler, stable and carriago house; planted with choice trees. Price, £I,soo.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auc tioneer. FIRST-CLASS BOARDING HOUSE. New market, with furniture, goodwill, lcaso for flvo years; to bo cold a bargain; accomodation for 23 boarders; doing a splondia trade; tbe stand is unequalled; the wholo must bo sold for £210, or lease and goodwill soperately. Lcaso may be Inspected, and cards to viow obtained from J. H. Knndcrson Auotionec. TO THE INDUSTRIOUS UNEMPLOYED.- I have one or two houses, with land up to four aores, to let on reasonable terms as to improve ment, in lieu ot ront TO LET. Suburbs, 5 Rooms, lis; 7 Rooms, 10s; 8 Rooms, 153. City: Choioo Rcsldonce, 10s; 8 Rooms. 18s; 7 Booms, 15s. Splondid FARM (with Railway Station on tho estate), to bo Exohanged for City or Suburban Property, No cash required. GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Salo, on eaßy terms. Romuera, 25s to 60s; Mount Albert, 30s to 50a; Surrey Hills. 80s; Takapuna Lake and Seaviows, £60 per acre and upwards. SHARKS bought and sold to ordor. No Inter ests to clash with clients. A reasonable margin of credit a'lowcd on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry store olose to Queen-street, at Id per ton per woek. No oharge for receiving and delivery. MONEY awaiting invostmont on good socuri- ' ties at current rates. LAND, Honses, Allotments, Businesses for £300.-Freohold Store (with Post-office). Dwell ing, Stablca (12 horses); refreshment and straw berry gardens. Land has frontage of over .00 feet splendidly situated in popular marine suburb, a good business now being done; large prospective value. First time offered.—Apply J. R. Kanderaon, Auctioneer. I havo numerous othor Properties for Bale lease, oi exohango In town and suburbs. Several good Securities on hand for Sums of £200 to £100 at 8 and 9 per cent J. R, RANDERSON. Auctioneer, Mercantile Chamberp, Queen-6treet BIRKENHEAD, If miles from the Wharf, 31 Acres of rich Land, with timber »nd streams; also, 6 Acros noar the Sugar Works'; to be Hold a bargain.—Apply to W. F. Hammond and Son. "VfORTHCOTE.—A Small Homeßtead for __1 Sale : planted with Fruit Trees, Straw berries, and Vegetables; .-roomed House, with lean to and fowl-house.—For particulars, apply to Meßsrs Fowlor and Wilkinson, Durham atreet Eaat. M.HE GRANGE (OTAHUHU). This Splondid Property is now placed in the market, in consequence of the owner wishing to return to England, and consists of commodious Brick Residence of 10 rooms, exclusive of bath room and sundry offices, largo stab'e and out buildings, such as is usually attached to a gentleman's well-appointed residence. The grounds, about ten acreß, In orchard, garden, paddock, &c ; first class land. This desirable estate being so well-known, any comments are needless- Cords to view and all information at office of D. F. Evans, Lund and Estate Agent 1565



Lost and Found. THE PERSON who found a Pocket Book and Roll of Notes, between Telegraph Office and Albert Park, on December 2, is earnestly requested to return the pocket book, as it contains documents of importance which cannot be replaced. Return to this office. It the money Is returned a reward will be paid in proportion to amount recovered, and no prose cution will be mude. LOST, December 3rd, Locket, with Ring and Greenstone Ornaments attached.—lob reward at Stab Office. LOST, at the fire at Devonport last night, a Purse of Money.—Finder re warded 01 leaving at Star OfllCe p LOST, between Shelley Beach and Three Lamps, 2 small coins off pendant of watch chain. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Mr Blacktnan's, Sarsfleld-street. LOST, near Whangaparoa, a Raft con taining 3 Long Spar^ Finder liberally rewarded by lei.ving them with S. H. Burning bam, Queen-street wharf. LOST— You will have lost a chance rarely to be met with if you do not inspect Alex. Browne's Stook of New Dresses (late W. and J. Beehan). junction Qneen and Grey-streets. LOST, English Setter Dogs; one Dog and one Slut; both lemon and White- Anyone returning either or both to W. PhUlipps and Son, Queen-etreet. or W. B. White, Graf ton Road, will be rewarded. ~| AS REWARD.-Lost, a Silver Watch JL " between Mr Hazel's Riding-school and bridge in Exmoutb-street.—Please return to J. H .Dalton. Tailor. Victoria-street Bast. 1 AS REWARD.-Strayed from One- JL" hnnga, November 11, Dark Iron-grey Mare, 11 hands ; rope round neck. Reward will be given for information that will load to hsr recovory.-Apply Finlay McArthur, Quesn atreet, Onehunga. £• g REWARD. - Lost, between 36tl Wattle's Hotel, Epsom, and One hunga. off the 9.15 'bus from Onehunga, a Pooket Book containing ono £5 and 18 Single Notes, and some Silver.—Apply J. Maolntyre, Onehunga. FOUND, a saving of 20 per cent, by buying the Russian Tea Packing Com pany'B Pare Teas. Ask your grocer for them. FOUND, on Thursday last, a Greyhound Owner can have same by paying expenses. If not claimed will be sold eight dajs from this date. FOUND, in the Domain, Swag, etc., belonging to R. Yule.—Anyone describing such, paying the expenses can have same by applying to W. Goldio, Domain Ranger. FOUND, four cases Hoyle's Prints, 13 cases Hoßiery. 2 cases Table Damaakß, 6 cases Sheetings and Cretonnes.—Full particu lars at Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-streets. Personal A RESPECTABLE Widower, agod 50, with ono little Kirl, wishes to Correspond with a respectable Widow with no children, and must have same means as advertiser haß.— Addr^BS Alameda. Stab Office. nBVONPORT F I"_Te. Messrs Sims and Broune most heartily thank the inhabitants of Devonport, Capt Morrison, and A.C. Force, for their manful efforts in sup pressing the conflagration on their premises. ISSING FRIENDS are requested to call on Alex. Browno. They will hear something they little dreamt of. The way he Is quitting W. and J. Beohan's Stock of Drapery, &0., is Bimply astonishing. MATRIMONIAL.— A Gentleman in Good Clroumstanccs (Homo, New Cale donia, but at present reading In this city) seeks a middle-aged, educated Wife through Hanna ford'B, Agenoy. Full particulars there. WILL Mrs Lars M. Larson please call at office of Mutual Life Assurance of "Viotoria, 128 and_l3o. Queen et. PERSONAL.— Ladies, Buy your Christ- mos Frnlt at Rew's. PERSONAL.— Look out for the Rakino Smoked Fish on Thursday, and see that you buy from the Rakino boat. Patronise the man who broke up the fish monopoly. PERSONAL.-Rosie! Julia I Marian 1 Kate! Tom Keeslng, Jeweller, Victoria street, has Name Brooches to suit all; also, new Alaßka Jewellory. PERSONAL.— The Foundation of a for tune. Get a lease of your own. Choice Sites, Remuera, for positive tale, by auction, Tuesday, 15th, Mercantile Cbambors.—J. R. Randoraon, Auctioneer. PERSONAL.— Madame Mitchell, Frenoh Dressmaker, desires to Inform her customers that Bhe has been appointed bF Mr W. P. Ogllvie, Victoria-street West, to the management of his wo-room, where they will receive samo satisfaction in fit end style as here tofore, at reasonable charges. t .' . Meetings. "YTEW ZEALAND CO-OPERATIVE JLI LAND AND LABOUR COMPANY (LIMITED). A Meeting of tho Shareholders in the above Comp.ny will bo held at tho Office of tho Com pany. Hobson-street, THIS UAY (Monday), tho 11th inst., at Haifpast Seven n.m. Businbss: Hleolion of Two Directors. Aa other Business of ranch importano? will be brought forward for consideration, Shareholders are specially Invited to attend. WM. DUNCAN. Secretary. "VTORTHCOTE BAND OF HOPE. Tho usual Meoting nt the abovo will be held in Lind's Hall on THIS (M»nday) EVENING, when, In addition to a series of Reciting Contests for Prizes, Prof. Hinton will recite ana also address the meeting. Chair to be taken at 7.15 p.m. by the Superintendent, Mr R. H. Douse. Visitors from Auckland can leave Queen-s'reet Wharf by ferry steamer at 630 p m.. returning from Northcote at 9.30 p.m. Admission Free. AUCKLAND CLICKERS' UNION.— The adjourned Commltteo Mooting will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. AUCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOOIETV. Tho Annual Mootingof Momberaof theSoclety will bo hold in the Temperance Hall. Albcrt-Bt,, on TUESDAY, tho 15_ inst., at half past seven p.m. By order of tho Ccnimittee. F. CHERRY. Secretary. N. B-Commit;oe meet 7H14 (Saturday! EVENING, 12th Inßt., in tho Hall, at half-past eeven o'clook. TIO'OTICE TO BRICKLAYERS. A Special Meoting ot the Bricklayers will be held in tho Lodge Room, Darby-street, at 7-30 p.m., on TUESDAY, tho 15th mat Business : To eloct Delegates for Trades Con gress in January, and to provide ways and means for samo. Also, Communication from Labourers' Bocioty re Unity, &c. N.B.—All Bros, are requested to attend. By ordor of the President, JOHN JAB. HUNTER. Secretary. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Second Or dinary General Mooting of Shareholders will be hold at tho Head Ofllco for the Colony, Now Zealand Insurance Company's Building, Auck land, on TUESDAY, 15th December, at two o'clook In tho afternoon, for the purpose ot Elect ing three Directors in the room of those who retire in accordance with tbe articles of asso ciation ; for the Election of an Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. JAME3 BUTTLE, Secretary. Auckland, sth December, 1885. AMARANTH GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED.) (TO BE REGISTERED.) A General Meeting.of Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office on TUESDAY next, tbe 16th instant, at half-past two p.m.. To consider the proposal to amalgamate with the Trio. Just in Time, and Mina Licensed Holdings, and, If so approved, to re-form the Company by increasing tho capital of tho Company by the crea tion of 12 000 more shares. By order of tho Board. F. A. WHITE, Auckland, December 9,1855. Tenders. <2K>2g£_2& AUCKLAND LUNATIC ASYLUM. Boperato tenders are invited for the supply of Groceries, Meat, Bread, Boots and Shoes, Bed ding and Clothing for this Asylum, for the year 1836 Tenders will bo reoelved at the Asyum up to noon of MONDAY, 21st December, 1885. Tonderforms, conditions of contract, otc, can bo obtained at- the Asylum. Tondors to bo addressed, " Auckland Lunatic Asylum." The lowoßt or any tender not necessarily accepted. By ordor of Inspector of Asylums. F.OAHILL. December 8,1885. CONTRACT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CONCRETE MALT-HOUSE AT PICTON. Written Tenders will be received by the undersigned till Noon of FRIDAY, the 22nd day of January, 1886, i'or tho above-named con tract. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be scon at the office of ttie nnderaigned at Flcton. The lowest or any tender not neoossarily acoepted. Intending contractors should notify their in tention to inspect plans a few days in advance to avoid possible delay. A. G. FELL, Proprietor. Picton, December 9.1885. TENDERS wanted till noon on Tuesday, 22nd instant, for the erection of two Brlok Shops and Dwellings in Wellesley-st. DAVID ROBS. F.R.I RA., Architect. Quoen-at, mO PAINTERS. Tenders will be received until THURSDAY next, at noon, for Painting the Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-stroet. Particulars at Hotel, where tenders will be received. December 12,1885. TENDERS for Additions to the School Building at Onehunga will be received by the Education Board. Wyndham-street, Auck land, until 2 p.m. on THURSDAY, 17th Decem ber instant. Plans and Specification may be s?en at tbe Office of the Board, and on applica tion to Mr P. Clarke, Secretary to School Com mlttee. Onehunga. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders for the Erec tion of a Pair of Shops in patent stone will be received until noon on MONDAY. 21at Inst.— PAUL & FRIPP, Architects. 8. Mercantile Chamber?. Queen-street. continued on rtnt fijfa "



Pnbllc Notices. A CONVEYANCE will leave the Park Stables, Wellesley-street, overy morning at a quarter to 4 for Racecourse. A LADY having a large and well furnished House on the North Shore, only a few _lnntes walk from wharf, would let part of It furnished, or take a few boarders; references given and required. — Address. Roseneath. North Shore. A MAN with Is 6d can buy a rattling good D-üble-baok Shirt, a Boy's Suit for 3s 6d, and a Snit for himself for 15s Ud, at Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beohan). junc tlon Queen and Grey-Btreete. \ W. GOULD -"-• BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EXCHANGE CHAMBERS, Corner of QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE. SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 3. MONDAY, Urn, to SATURDAY, 19th. in clusive. Special Addresses each evening, half past Beven o'clock. WEDNESDAY EVENING —Addresaea to Young Men. Bring Sankey'a Hymn-books. No Collection, nearty Welcome to All. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND GIRLS' HIGH BCHOOL. The DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES will take place in the CHORAL HALL on THURSDAY, tho 17th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. The attend ance of all interested in the School Is requested. G. YON DER HEYDE, ) B „-,-tovi-. VINCENT E. RICE, /Secretaries. 12th December, 1885. A FTER THE HOLIDAYS.—TUITION. Tho Rev. J. W. ALLOWAY, B.A. (Prizeman ot S. John's Coll. Cumb.) is now open to engage ments as Visiting Tutor In Schools and Families. He will also receive Private Pupils, and hold classes at his res'denrc, Angles-ra strcet. Early application, to _.oilitate arrange ments, will oblige. Refeuences-C. F. Bourne, Esq. (Head Master), and the entire Grammar 8 _00l Staff: -J. F. -Slnman, EsqJGirls' High School). Herr Carl Schmitt, Rev. w. M. Dv Riou (S. Thomaa's Parsonage). W. H. Armstrong, Esq. (Dlgnan and Armstrong), &o, BE PERSUADED - Save Money by Ordering all your Goods atßew's Grocery Store, Vlotoria-atreer. CHRISTMAS Hams and Bacon at Row's, Victoria-street C^OBDEN HOUSE DINING ROOM, J opposite Post office, NEWTON.-Dinners from 12 to 2. Firßt-olass table. COLLEGE BISCUITS 3d per lb. at Rew's, Victoria-street COME and see the New Public Hall and hear the " Pirates of Penzance " nt One hunga, WEDNESDAY, Docember 16, by Choral Sooioty. CHALLENGE.— Having heard that the owners of the open boat Kiwi are anxious for a match with tho open boat B.lle, I hereby challenge then, to run a race on Saturday noxt, tho 19th instant, for £5 a-side. Stakes to be de posited and course ilsrod on Wednesday Kven ing. at Thistle Hotel, at 8 o'clock.-G. PETLBY. /CHALLENGE, A Young Man wishes to meet W. Mur-'HY in a glove contest for £50 a-side; any place out of town preferred. Arrangements can bo made at Albert Hotel at eight o'clock to-night Weight, Pit 01b, CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land, and Estate Agent High-st (near Shortland-street), has always For Sale and To Let large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country districts; also, Farms, Improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eligib'e Building Allot ments for Sale. Money to Lend in large or small sums, on approved securities. T^EVONPORT ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that it la the intention of the Devonport wood Board, at a Meeting to be held in the Office of the Board, Devonport Hall, on MONDAY, 11th December, 1.85. at 7.30 &m„ to pass a Speolal Resolution to enable the oard to make Its own Valuations of the Rate able Property in tho District In terms of Sectioa U of " The Rating Aot, 188!." BENJ. TANNER. Secretary. FOR a really Good Ham, at a reasonable price, try Rew's, Victoria-street FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUCKLAND METHODIST LOCAL PREACHERB' ASSOCIATION TO-DAY (MONDAY). Deo. 14 a Convention of Preachers will be held in the Pitt-street School room, at 3 o'clock pm. The preachers will take tea together at 6.30. A Public meeting in tho same place at 7.30. Addresses as follows :— "History and Aims of tho Association".. Mr. Hogg (President). " Pioneer Preaching"..Mr T. Booth. " Outdoor Servloes". .Mr A. C. Brown. "Relative Duties of the Church and the Preaohcr ". .Mr J. Knott GEORGE SIBBIN REMOVED TO COUPLAND'S BUILDINGS, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE RAILWAY STATION. MONEY may be Saved by Purchasing at Row's. Victoria-Btreet. TI/TOUNT ROSKILL ROAD DISTRICT. Whereas by Will the late C Hill. Esq., be queathed about 5 acres ot land situated in the above-named district for public purposes, and aa it is necessary that Trustees shall be appointed, at the request of tho Road Board a Public Meet ing of the reßid _ta of the district will bo held on THURSDAY, December 17,1885, at 7 30p.m, In tho Publio School, for tho purpose of electing Trustees to whom the land shall vest for the purposes specified in the Will. J. W. CARR. Chairman Mount Roskill Road Board. NEXT WEDNESDAY, December 16, "Pirat s cf Penzance" by Onehunga Choral Society ot New Publio Hall, Onehunga. Performance will conolndo in timo for visitors to return by laeit train. Secure seats at Lennox's. - TVTOTICE. —The business of Perambulator _Ll Makers lately carried on by Moeßrs Smith and Clegg is now carried on at Freeman's Bay, foot of wcllesley-streot, by Mr J. Clegg, who hopes to receive a continuance of the support of tho public. OLD PIANOS Repaired and mode equal tonew, at moderate oharges; tuning, is.— G Richena, care Murray ft Spencer, Stationers, Qneen-Btreet. PURE INDIAN TEA 2s per lb. at Rew's, Vicloriq-street -RESULT OF E. DUNNE'S ART JL_ UNION. Winning Numbers -713. 158, 619. 535. 675, 652, 628. 318. 682,126.171,153. 120, 6-4, 401, 313, 993, 225, 133, SHO, 118. 471,830,409, 142. 265, 320, 271,665, 240, 62,153.137,663, 322,319. ' SACRED CONCERT by the Philharmonic Society. Christmas Night St James's Hall. ST. JAMES'S HALL.-The Sacred Cantata, " UNDER THE PALMS," will bo Performed on THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, December 17 and 18. in the above Hall, by a Choir of 150 Voices, with a full Band. Mr A. Burnesa, the new and favonrite Tenor, will render the Tenor Solos. Conductor: Mr J. H. Edmondes. Admission: Is.-.. MACKY. SPECIAL NOTlCE.—Ladies requiring Dresses and Mnntlea well and truly made should visit W. P. Ogilvie's Drapery and Dress making Establishment tho workroom of which is under the able management of Madame Mitchell, whose efficiency in fit. combined with good style and workmanship, cannot foil to give satisfaot'on. Charges very moderate. Christ mas orders shonld be left ourly. A good stock ot newest materials and trimmings to aeleot from.-W. P. OOILVIE, ViotoriaHouse, Vio toria-Btreet West S" T. MATTHEW'S LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. CLOSE OF SESSION. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES, Interspersed with MUSICAL SELECTIONS. THIS (MONDAYI EVENING. DECEMBER 14. At Eight O'clock. ' Admission Free. SACRED CONCERT by the Philharmonic . Society, Christmas Night, St James's Hall. THE " Pirates of Penzance" by One hunga Choral Society, WKDN_3DaY, Docember 16. Sccuro seats at once at Lennox's, Queen-street * rpilEY come as a boon and a blessing JL to men" (Cameron), tho Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, Ask your grocer for them. "rT__E 2,000 CONFESSORS OF :1662," JL John Snow, Publisher, London.—This work is earnestly commended to the notice of the Rev. G. E. Mason, Anglican Missloner, and any or all entertaining similar false notions and assumptions, re High Cburcbism and exclusive Ct stianity (G, St Matthew. _._, o. verae 12). mO CAPITALISTS. An opportunity offers for a person of moder ate capital obtaining either an active or a seep Ing interest In a highly remunerative Manufac turing Business. Principals only treated with. PME3BRB RUS3ELL AND CAMPBELL. USE Rew's Baking Powder for your Christmas Cakes. T7_3IT Rew'ii Cheap Grocery and Pro- T_ vision Store, Viotoria-strect TTTAIWERA HOT SPRINGS. Two Cottages will be ready for occupation in a few days. As they aro in great request, appli cations should be made at ones, to eeenre prior ity of choice. A. SAUNDERS. Secretary, 2, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Q _»S 6d buys Foxe's Serge Suits at _F I Browne's; 3s 6d buys Norfolk Suits for Boys at Browne's; B}d buys China Matting at Browno's; 6Jd buys tho beat Cretonnes at Browne's; Is lid buys Men's Tweed Trousers at Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Grey-street-. 1 ______ Vmds best B Linoleum, 3s 6d (UVV yaid, regular price, 4s 8d; 2 cases B Oilcloth, 2s yatd, new designs; S cases. Painted Book, is 3d yard, beautiful designs; 3 cases best Scotch Oilcloth, 4a 3d. designs to my own order; 2 balea best Tapestry Carpet, 2s 6d. regolar price, 3i 6d. These goods are bargains Offered for Christmas, and imported per Copt'c. new arrivals should compare prices before pur chasing elsewhere.—J. M. MoLachlan, Importer. 222, Queen-street o t i ~lT~la, My Trade Mark, "AUOKLAND ACRATED WATER C 0.," has been Registered. All persons are cautioned against purchasing or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they are my property. GEO. GLgpaiJJ.



FTHE ESTATE OF JOHN SOABROTT, ESQ. All persona having olaim upon the above de ceased are requested to forward same to MESSRS JACKSON & RUSSELL. Solicitors, Auckland. NOT preachers to men, women, and children, of the Glorious Gospel. Believe on Him, and Live. But instead thereof. Angli canism, High-Churchism, and Absolution. MMoner priests. Wretched failure. (1 Corin t) lanaU.2.) fTIHE VMAS pARD T>AZAAR~ 184, queen-street, Between Rattray's and Mason's, IS NOW OPEN. CARDS at English Prices. • BOOKS at Published Prices. STATIONERY AND STATIONERS' FANCY GOODS At Lowest Pricks. Ty ESTPORT COALS, JUST LANDED AT ORAWITI, Said to be the best Household. Steam, or Smithy Coals in tho Markot. ON SALE, A Superior Sample of the Above. W. & G. WINSTONE. N.B.—Also, Tauplrl, Newcastle, and Bay Coals as usual. "VTEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED). DEVONPORT FIRE. The Doctors ot the above Company beg to convey their Sincere Thanks to the Officers and Members of the Devonport NavalS, the A.C. Force, and all Persons who so energetically worked at the suppression of the late fire. F. JAGGER, Manager. Auckland, December 11,1885. TtfORTHCOTE STRAWBERRY GAR DENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS. MRS LIN D announces that her Pleasure Ground Is now open for the reception ot Picnic Parties and Visitors to this Favourite Suburb. She has splendid accommodation. There is a fine Hall for Dancing and Promenading, with use of Piano. There is the Merry-go-round for the Children and Garden Seats to rest: and, above all, abundance of her fine Strawberries and Cream, Visitors v !U find this a charming place to spend a holiday, and at a small cost FG. EWING TO N, • LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Queen street, Auckland. Established 19 Years. To Lund- £150, £200, £1,000, in one or two Bums. Cheap Houses', Shops, Cottages, Allotments, and Farms. Warehouses and Drolling Houses to Let- Charming House, Kwlngton Avenue, £740. Snug House, Lvmirjgton Road, £365, Grand Residence, Vale Road, £600. Bargains at Rocky Nook. BARABALA. BARABALA, VTEW mEA T\ EPO T, _> E W AE A U SPOT, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite Garrett's New Buildings). BARABALA. BARABALA. CELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! BTOCKOF CUTLERY and PLATED GOODS, FOB ONE MONTH. Under coat price, THOMAS SAMUEL Is oompelled to Sell Off, in oonecquence of the Durness of Trade, all kinds ot CUTLBR- AND PLATED GOODS, BELOW COST FMC-. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. THOMAS SAMUEL, -162. Queen-street OPPOSITE ARTHUR'S MART. "T^OTIC E." f- JOB \ £ LOTS. % AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY, Ltd., CUSTOMS-STREET WEST. Previous to Stock-taking SOME VERY CHEAP LINES USEFUL TIMBER. To Purchasers of 1000 ft and over Freight and Delivery FREE to any reasonable distance. X JOB / \ LOTS- / TNDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WELLINGTON. FIRST PRIZE FOR TINNED FISH, Packed by THOMSON BROS., PORT CHALMERS. FRESH HAIK KIPPERK9 DO. FRRSH HAPUKA FRE9H COD FRESH LING FINDON HADJiOCK OTAGO L'HJSI IBS gTAGO COCKLES TAHO CHICKB FRESH HALIBUT. The quality of these goods pronounced superior to all other exhibits, and can be obtained at LOWER RATES THAN IMPORTED FISH. tr Ask your Grocer for them. Agents for Auckland! BROWN, BARRETT AND CO. "\rOTICE OF REMOVAL J3» AND RK-ARRANGEM-NT OF PARTNERSHIP. GIGANTIC SALE OF £3^ooo WORTH or BOOTS AtvD SHOES. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Thirty Per Cent Below Trade Price*. MESSRS GARBKTT BRoa Having entered IntooNew Deed of Partnership, and helm? about to Remove their Retail Depart ment to Now Promlsos now building, are selling the whole of that Enormous Stock as above for Cash Only. 600 Styles, Patterns, and Pricos to select from, s. d- b. d. Ladles' Walking Shoes.. .. 5 6worlhlo 6 Ladles' Walking Shoes.. .. 6 6 worth U 0 Ladles' Evening Shoes - .. 4 6 worth 8 6 Ladies' Kvenlmr Shoes .. .. 6 6 worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E. Sides _ ..6 6 worth 9 6 Ladles' Kid E. Sides .. „ t 8 worth 10 6 Ladlcra' Levant E. Sides - 6 6 worth 10 8 Ladies' Kid E. Bides .. _ 7 6 worth 11 6 Ladles' Kid E. Sides .. ..8 6 worth « 0 Ladles' Levant Button _ ..8 11 worth 12 6 Ladles' Kid Button _ ..10 6 worth 14 6 Ladles' Kid Button - ... 11 6 worth 15 6 Ladies' Kid Legleta _ _ 9 6 worth 14 6 Ladles' House Boots _ ..3 9 worth 5 6 Child's E. Sides _ I 9 worth S 0 Child's E. Sides „ .. ..3 6 worth 8 6 Child's E. Sides. 7t013 - _ 8 6 worth 6 6 Child's E. Sides, 7to 1 - .. 411 worth 7 6 Ladles' Slippers _ _ _ 1 0 worth 8 0 Ladies' Slippers - _ 3 0 worth 4 0 Ladles' Slippers - _ 8 9 worth 6 0 Men's Bluchers .. .. „ 4 6 worth T 6 Men's Bluchers .. .. _ 6 9 worth 9 S Men's H.-made Watertighta .. 8 6 worth 11 0 Men's H. -made Watertight „ 10 (I worth 18 8 Men's Elastic Sides .. .. 7 6wort_ll 0 Men's Elastic Sides 10a Bd and 13 6 worth 16 0 Men's Balmorals 9 8 worth 14 0 Men's Walking Shoes .. .. 6 6 worth 10 6 Men's, Boys', and Youths' Boots all Reduoed, GARRETT BROS., Tanners, Curriers. Manufacturers, and Importers, W__En__>-BTBa_T, Auc_Cant>. Country Orders with Remlttagbei Promp^y



I <V*A T 0.0. F., M.U., A.D. I J^ {Lo.aIPAB-TELL LODGE, IS §X__V No. 4760. 1 S___P Lodge-room, Manukau f?J| ?___ y_j(Sf A Funeral Meeting of ;~_y the above Lodge will be held at the Lodge-room TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at I.3'J p.m. to form in procee slnn and follow the remains of our late Brother, P.G. Chbistopher Edwards to their last resting-place. Funeral Regalia. Black Scarf and White Gloves. Members of Sister Lodges respectfully invited to attend. By order of theN.G. B A. J. WALKER. H Permanent Seoretary. P.— ■■ -,111! ' ; mHEATRE ROYAL.? GRAND ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, AND THE THREE FOLLOWING NIGHTS. \ Programme. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30. Light-weight Amatenr Champion Boxing, Gold Medal, value £5 ss. Middle-weight Amateur Championship, Gold Medal, value £5 ss. Amateur Championshtn Wrestling Match, Cumberland Style, Gold Modal, £563. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. Grand Ten-mile Handicap, Gold Medal. Finalßoutsof Amateur Boxingand Wrestling. L'ght-weight Wrestling Match, Cumberland Style, for Trophy. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1. Heavy-weight Boxing Championship Of Auck land and Gold Medal; open to all comers. Light-weight Boxing Championship of Auok land, Gold Medal. Champion Wrestling Match, open to all comers, in three styles, to be ohosen by the '- competitors. SATURDAY JANUARY 2. Ono Hour's Walking Handicap for Gold ■) ■■ ■ Medal. 1 Middle-weight Boxing Championship, Gold " Medal. . . i jg j Final Bonts of Heavy-weight Boxing and Wrestling. All Entry Fees ss. to close on December 26, at 10 p.m., at Maaonio Hotel. Princes-street. W. S. FAGAN. Manager. ,B. W. FOLEY, Seoretary. LORNE-STREETPHALL> WRESTLING MATCH. J. Holm, of Dunedin. and Andrea Poison, of Auokland. ThoWroatling Match advertised for last Sufc urd*y will positively take place on SATUR DAY, December 19, nt 8 o'clock. Prices of AdmNeion; Front Scats, 2s; Back Seats, Is, Poors open at 7.33. SACRED CONCERT by the Philharmonic Society. Christmas Nigl}t Bt. James's Hall. "VTOTICE OF REMOVA L.|_g The ROOMS of the YOUNG MFN'S CHRI3- TIAN ASSOCIATIONhive boon REMOVED to TEMPORARY PREMISES, OLD BAPIIST CHURCH, Wellesley-street Entrance to READING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from Chapel-street. Auctions. WILLIAM VAILE] [ROBERT BRADLEY TO MORROW, nt 11 o'clock. FURNITURE! FURNITURE! FURNITURE I VAILE AND BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queen-street, Will sell by auction at their Auotlon Sale Room, .]>& A CHOICE COLLECTION OF COLONTAL MADE FURNITURE, NEW AND SECOND-HAND, constating of— Cheats of Drawers in Mottled Kauri and Rlmu, Cretonne Suites, Cretonne Lounges, Iron Bed- "■' steads. Haircloth Parlour Suite, Handsome Mahogany Round Table. Dres»in_ Tables, Cane and Wood Seat Chairs, Meat Safes, Toilet and ' Dinner Sets. Children's Cribs, Cutlery, (_us?,:,< ware. Gas Stove, Piotures, &c. ''^HISB 7 cases Brilliant Waterproof Blacking Half-ton New Potatoes, without reserve TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clook. CHRISTMAS BOXES! CHRISTMAS BOXES I CHRISTMAS BOXES ! TO THE LADIES AND ARTISTS OF AUCKLAND. Messrs MORTON AND JACKSON Will offer for sale by Public Auction, at their R00m5,69 Qaeen-street, withoutroservo, t6"S-'_*S morrow, at eleven o'clock, a.m., A CONSIGNMENT OF TERRA " COTTA WARE consisting of Plaquea, Vases, and Ornaments cf all descriptions, from the celebrated Watoombe Pottery, Torquay! ; MORTON & JACKSON, Auctioneers. • f ' :v^f|||f TO-MORROW, NOON, t'fi Ex Ruapohu, trade"sale 08 Package s ladies' lasting. boots and SHOES, LADIES' KID . 3|i GLOVE MOROCCO BOOTS AND SHOES (in every design), .ffJH GIRLS' AND MAIDS' OXFORD BOOTS AND SHOES, ! GENTS' KID CALF BALMORAL j ELASTIC SIDES j AND OXFORD SHOES, ~| j GABRIEL"LEWIS I I Has received instructions to sell, on abovo datllll at II o'clock, /»C PACKAGES OF ABOVE Fiasifffl 1 XjKJ CLASS AND SEASONABLE GOODS^W j Terms at Sale. 'PP -W. S. COCHRANE] (JOHN DAOIUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE. V' FIRST-CLASS PLATED WARE-li All New Goods, Just Landed from Ma- Steamer. To be sold without reserve! The Subscribers will Sell by Auction, st their Rooms, Queen street, on Monday, 2latinet, at v'3i 11 o'olock, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF FIRBIHi CLASS BLECTRO-PLATBD WARE, P consisting of Cases Dessert Knives and Forks, Seta Fish Carvers In cases, Knife. Fork, BpoomiSsS and Ring in cases, Salts and Spoons In sets Pickle Forks, Butter Knives. Asparagus Tongs Toast Servers and Racks, Pickle Frames, Cake I Baskets, Walters, .alvers, Card Baskets. Bowl*. ' Salad Servers, Tea, Table, and Dessert Spoons, Dessert Spoons and Forks, Butter Dishes, Mar- Vi malade Dishes, Biscuit Jars, Vases, Honey Jam, : Teapots. Jugs, Sugar Baskets, Inkstands, Break- w " fast Cruets, Hot Water Jugs Fish Trays, Fruit Spoons, Salad Bowl, Bearers, Tea and Coffeo Services, Ice Poll, Jewel Case, Claret Jug- Bachelor Teapots, &0., &c, &0. The above aro only just landed from mall -j steamer, and will bo .old without tho slightest 1 reserve. '■'iKsBl On view on Saturday. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ~~THURSDAV, DECEMBER 17, j At 11 o'Clock. TO IRONMONGERS? FURNISHEffIB AND OTHERS. Ex Jessie Roadman. . TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY. SPC_N_sfl_ FORKS, ELECTRO CRUETS ANDPLATEIi I GOOD ON NICKEL SILVER, MANURE Va FORKS, SPADES. SHOVELS, REOIgTEB'.; I GRATES, STOVES, BHrCHP BHEABftH HAWS. LOCKWOOD CUTLERY, BClSßoßl__l JOINERS' TOOLS, HOLLOWaIIb, >*§B| GABRIEL LEWIS _- i Has boen instructed to sell on above date,'iaf|u£E CA PACKAGES OF ABOVE GoM NOW LANDED. '"^ ___________ TUESDAY, DECEMB_IT29] ' By ordor of the Registrar of the Supreme PROPERTY, GREAT" NORTH"'^Hj JOHN REID Jfc CO. Havo received instructions from the Registrar t of the Bnprom* Court to Bell by Publio Aire- * tion at their Store, Queen-street, on Tuesday. : the 29th day of Deoember, 1885, at 12 o'clock j ALL that Piece or Parcel of Land in tho 1 Provincial District of Auokland, beta* i part of lot no. 84 of the sub-division into lots Allotmonts 1 and 2 of Section 7 of the suburbs of ■' Auckland, having a Frontage of 18 feetto-tho j; Great North Road with the Shop and Dwelliiisr thereon erected. * f TlUe Deeds and Conditions of Sale can be !' f_^__._t. r 0U Phant. BoßStor 1 '• Continued on Fourth rnae. " ] ...'■ ■■■-■■.■■■'■''.■^■■-■'^•'. Irsp^^mHm