The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-N O . 296

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885,

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Hnippuifir. ~~~~ TTNION STEAMSHII liß^V^ vy COMPANY OF NEW ■f S®l ZEALAND (LIMITED). I'^Tl OVERLAND KOUTE TC BfiB»*«»«!^, GRKAT BRITAI^ If THROUGH AMERICA. BOYAL MAIL SERVICE, N g\V ZEALAND TO LONDON IN 35 DAYS, SYDNEY, AUCKIInD^HONOLULU, ANI Under contract with tho Now Zealand, New South Walee, and Unitod States Govorn monts. The StearaJklpa of this Liae lcavo Sydney for Auckland, Honolulu, and San Franoiaco, Balling from Auckland aa under : - Tuesday. aiameda.._ 3000 tons 300Q h.p. sth Jan. 2 p.m. MiBirOSA...- 315StonB 3000 h.p. Tuesday, 2nd Feb. jUBABOA.... SOOOtona 3000 h.p. _ -jjjfjjlternately thereat for every four weeks. The through voyage will occupy, according to oontraot, 15 days from Sydnoy, 20 dayß from Anoklsnd-i.f.. 5 days to Auckland, 13 nays Jutland to Honolulu, and 7 days thence to San JTranoisco. FMsengora will be carried through WITH OUT TRANSHIPMENT, and on very ad- Ttstsgous terms. Saloon Passengers breaking their journey at Honolulu have the opportunity o' visiting the world-famous activo volcano of Kllauea, and other objects of interest in the Hawaiian jjlaoda, and for which spoclnUy-advantageous arrangements have been made, and enjoy the wrfeotlon of an unrivallod climato, proceeding by following steamer to San Francisco. Passengers booked through to San Francisco. Liverpool or London, with apecial advantages and with choloo of route across the American Continent, and of steamers crossing the Atlantic. Tioksts are available for twelve months, and holders have tho privilege of breaking their Journey &t Honolulu, S*n Francisco, and any place of call on routo to Now Yoik. For foil particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NUiW ZffiALAND (LIMITED). frill COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). || TIME TABLE.—Decembbr, JWK TARANAK3, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Bte»mer. | Date of Sailing, j HaWKA I Monday, 21,6.30 p.m. | 5.20 p.m. ROTORUA 1 Monday, 28,1 p.m. 112 noon. FORGISBOIINE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auokland). BIKBAROOMA I Thura., Dec. 21, noon | — Waihora I Thurg.. Doc. 31. noon ! - """ FOR MELBOURNE (Via Blctj). Binbaro'ma* I Tnurs, Dae. 21, noon I — Waiho«a I Thurs., Doc. 31, noon j — 'Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. ft AMAP I Tuesday, 29, 5 p.m. I — forTgreymouth. QHAP ~ 1 Tueßriay.22,2 p.m. I — FOR dUYA AND LUiVUICA. Abawata I Thurs., Jan. 14.5 p.m. I — iro¥GIB^O^NE,NA>IE~R7AND~w¥LLINGf- 'lON. SoutilUross I Monday, 21,5 p.m. I — FOX KU'dafiLl,. Ringarooma | Monday, 21. 5 p.m. | — JOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. Aumeda I Tuesday. Jan. 5^2 pm. — EXCURSION T'ICKE IS.—During December. January, and February Excursion Tickots will be issued at Reduced Rates, available for re turn until 3lßt March, 1886. Cargo must be booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised tlma of doparture. Passage Ticketa muat ba takon at the Com piny' eOffloo. . Auckland Branch, corner of Queon and C'litoma-strnotß. o "IKTORTHERN STEAM- -i^l SHIP CO. (LIMITED). I Time Tablb.—December, i &-i-£«2:^ (Weather and other Clroum I atnucca Permitting). FROM gUKEN-STRKET » WHARF. TO THK HOT LAKKS, TKRRACES, AND GEYSKRS (VIA TAUKANGA), IHB qOIOKKfIT, CHBAPKST, AND BABIKST ROUTE. Tourl6te can ovoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking passage in the Northern Steamship Company's fußt and cora fO'tftble steameraOLANSMAN and WELLING TON, which leave Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga "t 6 o'clock on th6following morning, When Crosby's ooach.undermail contract.loaves mmediately at'or broikfast for the Hot Lakes, paßßlng through the Vesey Stowart Settlement, s rrlving at Ohinemutu at 5 p.m. same day. 81ni?le Faro by Steamor and Coaoh, £3 10s. Return ditto, SA. A Coaoh from Ohinemutu connects with iteamers loaving Tanranga for Auckland every TUE3DAY and FRIDAY, at sp.m. ROUND TRIP TICKET 3 are now issued at the Company's Office, enabling tourists to travel by Steamor to Tauranea, thence to Ohinemutu ana Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail Fare for the round trip .. ..£5 5 0 FOR TAURANGA. AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTB. BTKAMER. | DATS OF BAHJN6. Wellington ' Monday, 21. 7 p.m. Wellington I Wednesday, 23,7 p.m. Clansman I Monday, 28,7 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday. 30, 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotlki Douglas and Bay ut I'lenty Porta every Tuesday. ?0B ROBSBIX, WHANSABOA. AND MONSONpF. Clansman I Monday, 21.7 p.m. Foa Great Barrier, tryphbna. Port Frra- BOY. AND BLIWD BAY. Argyle TETerTThurßday. 8 a.m. For Tairua. Argyle I Every Mooday, 7 p.m. Fob Mehoohy Hay. irgyle I Every Monday and Friday. 7 plnT. Fob Whaksarbi. Whamoarjei Übads, and Makoapai. Macgregqs_XEyery Tnesday, 8 p l ta._ Fob Whansabki. Whanqarki Heads, ahd Pabpa Bay. • itecgregor | Every JMday, 8 p.m. Fob Whanbarki and Whanqarki Hkads ICarrylng passengers and cargo for Waipu). A Coaoh meota the steamer on arrival to oon vey pasaengera to Walpn. . Gl'enelg | Monday, 21,8 p.m. Maegregor I Tuesday, 22.8 p.m. Blenelg Thursday, 24, 8 p.aa. Macgregor Saturday, 26, i p.ru. Msogregor Tuesday. 29. 8p m. Maogregor Friday, Jaunary 1, 8 p.m. ifKOM WHAKQARBI TO AUCKLAND (From Railway Wharf). MMgregor Monday, 21,1pm. fllenelg Wednesday. 23,10 a.m. Macgregor Thursday, 24,1 p.m. Maogregor Monday, 28.2 p.m. Macgregor Thursday, 31. 6p m. 1 Fob Waiweba. . Clansman and Wellington alternately every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning from Waiwera at 1 a.m. on the following Monday. FROM MANUKAU. For Wattaba and New Plymouth. Galrlooh por advertisement). Cargo must bs booked and alongside the VMseTby 4 p.m. prompt. None will be received Pasaage Tioketa m«st be taken at tho Com- Ww'a Offloe, 87. Quera-street. Auckland. .EXCURSION TICKETS.- During tho months 01 December, January, and February Excursion Tickets will be issued at Reduced Rates towept on Whangarei service), available for tßtarn until 31st Maroh, 1888. ", BjlOR WAITARA A'tiD JMi><fc^ JP NEW PLYMOUTH. J^i^^> TuennossTGArßLOCHwill «_«a_c___, leave! nchunga Wharf as above Iweather and other circumstances permuting) oa TUK3DAY, Decembor 22, at 1 p.m. 'Jho JMsenger accommodation ii nnßurpnwea — Horthera Steamship Company, Auckland; or. A^Baroea. OnehunKß. ■VnjVl ©TEAM TO LONDON. ■^^^^pkmnsularlTor'ental Ja____ii^ SI'EAM NAVIGATION r^^"*™*" COMPANY. / FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). Btsu-i-.^r Leave Leu ye Mel »*B__ior. Sydney. bourne. n " 1885. 1835. "MWBags Dec 25 Dee. 31 t?*?«UA Jan!^' ijan.l4* WEWA Jan. 22 ' Jan. 28 • igH*gU—: Fob.s : Feb._U__ , And thenceforward evpry »ltcrrnto week. .mii SBe"Rfirß nna cargo hooked to London. Mar modl?' lr" E3yPf>Illdia. China, and Japan at Return ti-koi's ifsucd both to first and second :'** 6Pa.aßengprsat,etp cially low rates. Cheap "wmdaccommc-iation can be obtained in this WttDany's vessels. booked at Auckland at some rates JS&ney or Melbourne. *wall particulars apply to v - CRUICKSHANK fc CO., ** ißoen^tTeet, Auckland. Agents,



- .^-Sb^V ft TEAM To THAMEB, 3 WrWTTO, wrw rSfSS c,tinif wltn RIVER ' TIME TABLE. B.S. ROTOMAHANA, P,B. ENTERPRISE No. 2 -____J[ROM^AUCKLAND SatuXy J|lC.lsarto7n O on _ jl2midni«" ' ffRQM TH^MIaT " ' MondalT^f^-i^-Tl^^^^: IS* 7 % ?JKSX 9.30 evening «s.± £? eia IS h^SrX&^d SSSSStT 2 GBO. FRAHER. Agfint. rCKJL QS- COROMANDEL. j 'I^^^^> THoMA-s s"cottT master. *7^^°~*[, _, TIME TABLE. Dera D°b^ an ' LeaTOS Wromandel 1 Tuesday, 22 12 noon Monday,^'", l^noon Thursday, 24,12n00n Wednesday. 23, 3pm. ... .. ~ Thursday. 21, G p.m. \v eathor and other olroumatanoaa pormlttlnK char^ng'Five'atoi^ BhlfP' nK> °arryln8' ord^ «,^° S1?^ o!.™! 0.017^? without Shipping Note, aud within half an-honr of advortlßod tln>o of aopartuto. All Puroflls must bo prupaid on Board. Roturn Tickots to January i, 103 each. A. R. h f wtndlky. Manager. S» S. WAITAKI VjKSl^^^^""lll leave Queen-atreot Wharf —■ *"T-,- I (i iia overy MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m.. for WHAN GAREI and MARSDEN POINT. TIME TABLbTfor" DECEMBER. From Whangaroi: Tuesday, 22nd. 5 30 p.m. Thursday. 21th, 9.30 a.m. Tuosday, 29th, 2 p.m. Thursday, 31st, 2 p.m. Cargo rooelved at Uueon-stroet Wharf until 1 p.m. A COACH meeto the Steamer at Maraden Point for Walpu. All deliveries will be made on tho wharf or other üßual landing place at risk of Consignee, Tiokels may be obtained at the Offloe or on board. KAMO COLUERY COMPANY (LIMITED). Qnaon-Htroot. opposite Firth's Mill. ..rjvA QTEAM TO MANUKAU IS^^^,sou™) Ar)S (NORTU AND Tho i-i.B. LALLAR O O X II Will leave as above on Wednosday, 23, at 9 a.m. N.B.—Tho Lalla Rookh is availablo for Special Charter, Fishing, or Picnic I'artiOß. For particulars, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM. OnehunKa Wharf, or Auckland. ~~-K V \X7AIUKU AND ONE" jCWiXcv '" HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga. Leave Walukn. DECEMBER. 22-Tuesday, 9a.m. for Mnnukau Heada 23-Wednosday, 7 am. 23-Wcdnosday, 11 a.m. 21—Thursday. 8.30 a.m 21—Thursday, 12 noon 2G -Saturday, Special Trip 28-Mouday. 11 30 a.m. 2S-Monday. 3 p.m. 30—Wednueday, 1 p m. 30--\V'edno9day, 0 p m. 81—Timraday. 3 p.m. 31—Thursday. 630 p.m. Weathor and orhor oiroumstancos permiuing. Ail (rolchte payablo boforo delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN. Managing Director. THE KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU. Superior Aooommodatlou acd ovory r.un;fort. T?°_^- J. BBPaWIOIt. Prnprlßtnr .--- IyER aE A v AN D At PUHOI. V^riS?!^* S.s. ItLANCHK z;.-^.zz!jr.?zz^j Will sail aa under (woather and ciicTiuatancea permitting) :— AUCKLAND TO RIVBHHEAD TO RIVKiUIHAD. AUCKLAND. Mondays, (i a.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. Do. I p.m. Tuesdays. 8 a.m. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Krldays, 8 a.m. Fridiiye, (! a.m. Saturdays, S a.m. Do. 1p m. Do. J p in. Satuidays, 1.30 p.m. FARES: Return 83 Single, 2a SATURDAY AFTKRNOON'S EXCURSION: Koturn, 2s. Aiicicr.ANnToPuiioi— i PuhoitoAuckland— Wednctdays, at low I Tliurs bjb, Ilrat high water. I water. FARES: Return, 103 Slnglo, 0s D. LITTLE.TOHN, Secretary. r*. . VT ORTHCOTK STEAM jC tta>*aV i i-1 B'KRItY SERVICE. TUWPfISCKVS. TIME TABLK. yi^l/ll.'jtlyY^rOn and after December 1,1885, •*■■■■■*• and until further notice. Leave Auckland : (7.30, 19 15, 10.15. 1015, and 11.15 a.m.; 112.30, 1.15, 12.15. 3.15. U.O. i.45, 5.30. J0.30, and 9.0 p.m. J.eavk Bikkenhead: 7.0, 8 30, 9.30.10.0.11.0, and 11.15 a.m.; 12.30. 1.30, 2.3J, 3.15.1.0. 1.45, 60, and 7.15 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a Steamer loaves Birkenhead at 9.30 p.m., and Auckland at 10.30 p.m., and special arrange ments can be mado for late trips on other nights, SUNDAYS: Leave Auckland: 9.30, 110.15. 1015, and 11.45 a.m.; 112 30, 1.15. 12.0, 3.0, 3.30, 14.30.15.0. c.15, 6.30, and 9.0 p.m. Leave Birkkniiead: 9.0, 9.30. 10.0.11.0, and 11.45 a.m.; 12,30, 1.30, 2.30. 2.43, 3 45, 4.30, 5.45, 80, and 7.15 p.m. (Steamer runs to Sugar Company's Wharf. Steamer leaving Auckland at 10 30 p.m. will run to Sugar Company's Wharf should sufficient inducomsnt olfer. This Time Tablo will bo adhered to, weather and circumß'aucos permitting. Cattle and Live Stook carried at owners' risk. All freights to bo prepaid. A Steamer is alwaya available for Mxoursions, Fishing, or otherwise. FARES—Family Weekly Ticket, sb; Gents Weekly Ticket, 2s 6d; Ladleß' Weekly Tloket, 1b 6d ; Apprentices' Weekly Ticket, Is 6d ; School Children's Weekly Ticket, Is: Single Return Ticket. Od; Children under 12 yours, 3d; Night Boats, each trip, tid. D. LITTLEJOHN, Secretary, Queen-street Wharf. CJTEAM TO THE SOUTH "\ ij SEA ISLANDS. Wul|f^ JANET NICOLL, I I 796 tons register, Capt. Hatton ! junior contract with the New I Zealand Government), will leave Auckland for Tonga. Vavau. Samoa, and Tahiti on or about WKDN*K3DAY. Decem ber 30, and every second month thereafter. Superior accommodation for first and acoond °'Tno P?ounTvoyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga Vavau, Samoa, Tahiti, Kalatea, and Rarotonga) occupios about 40 days, and offora a favourable opportunity to those desirous of visiting tho boautitul ißlards touched at, Tickets isaned for tho round trip. ..„. „ Kor freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DQNALD & EDEN nOROUGH. . No. 30, Queen-street. ~T~Z nmiRST WOOL SHIP j&&fffcok J- FOB LONDON. 4i££&"%r~*&i& TO FOLLOW THE *3&j3s£sZ&SSp BKNGUELA. TheAAllnmolljgg^u.^" and having largo engagomonts, prompt despatch mHEND r KRS dON n& MACFARLAN^Agonts^ — riTx. fth HE NORTHERN ■Jja^TV 3 RIVKR STEAM NAVI •roSSsprTSr^ gation co (limited). ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE, CHRIST MAS AND NEW YEAR. The Otaraatea Boat will loavo Helcnsvillol on a MSB4ai«SI iinr» m trn.in A-tid for Wairoa on fUKoUAi, 22n^SaM{h.aflSp n.rlVßl of 4.40 p.m. train, instead of Weduesday night. Feres will be reduced botli by steam and rail onundatter 19tnin>t. By order. W. LODDER, Macagor. — Y*J A I V>r ERA «^^^^, * (HOT SPRING?) ™T £ LLINGTON zr o^AVuiiD rn=b^,^ returnins lorn W'alwora at 7 a.m. on MON UKTURN_FAJtKJ2s_6D. —rtTT nn'HE FAST AND COM JS^gV X MODIOXIi 8.8. iggjgsS&Bß> la open for Charter on Hoxinß Day December 2G. ar d New Year'b Day. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY,^



j^JS^v ARIENT LINE. VMll\^S>r, Un(l°r contract with tho Now __________TSouth Wales Government for ————^ tho conveyance of Mails. Orw f, olJ? wln X Steamships belonging to tho MvnMwCo- ? nA the Paciflc °°- ™ leave BYDNICY and MELBOURNE on the nnder- IJl^9'tS4 RCIA (at "'earner's option), SUEZ ana w jy^j.^.j :— Btaamer. I J* 0™ I | Sydney. | Melbourne. UHtMBORAZO December 19 Deoember2S" J,? TOSI January 2 January 8 Qmknt January 10 January 22 «aronn__ January SO Februarys HO^T^ :;i;r ,_.._^jrebriiaryi3 Fobrnary 19 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fareß to London, fi22 to £75. PasaenKors aeoure special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand, fares n Baloon and Sooond-olaaa being the aame aa from Australia. Seoond-claaa passengers by Orient atoatnor are provided with aaloon paeaagoa to Byduoy or Melbourne. PASSAGEB FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties afforded for brining out Friends ondßelu tlvo.} by nrc-paymont of tho passago money here SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, avallablo for 12 months, ißsued at tho following rates •— Firat Saloon £U7 Seoond Saloon 77 PARCKLb BOOKED THROUGH to LONDON *t Reduced Ratoa. For further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agents in Now Zealand. jjikA gHAW, SAVILL, AND ___.i____t^> ALBION COMPANY ■____■___• (LIMITED). MONTHLY LINK OF FAST PASSENGER STKAMERB BETWEEN ALL POKTS OK NKW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful new etaol-bullt Btoamora aro appointed to leavo for LONDON DIRECT as followa :— , (Final port na arranged.) Steamor. g.S g& Commandor. Date °f D« ---£ J o parture. Talnul .. 52003500 B.J. Barlow Jan. 16.1888. Dorio .. ttii 3000 J. W. Jonningß Febraa?? lT Arawa .. 5200 3500 J. Stewart March 13 lonio .. 457313000 J. G. C- moron April 10 Coptic .. 133713000 W. H. Kidloy May 8 The Undoraigned aro cnipowored togrant passages from London to Now Zealand, pay ment for which has bcon guaranteed in the aolony :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. jJBjECTV (_ /HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ! ! Mgli!Mli& CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYB!! Tho DEVONPORT FERRY COMPANY havo much plcasuro in announcing that they are now running their flno now saloon steamer BRITANNIA, in company with tho old favc uritos, VICTORIA, TAKAPUNA, ana ALEXANDRA. Tho BRITANNIA has boon fitted up regard less of expense and Is tho moist luxurious Ferry Steamer In tho Southorn Hemisphere, and is now running to and from Dovonport at the small charge of Gd RktdhyTicket; Childron under twelve, half-price. At Davonport the Willow Grovo Strawborry Qiv dens aro In full awing; Camera Obscura and Bathing Machinoa on Cheltenham Hunch; Fortillcationß at North Head and Flagstaft Hill " are well worth a •vi6it. IXiVouport la undoubtolly tho beat placo to apir d a Holiday at, but don't forget to make a trip in tho BRITANNIA. Tho now Timc-tablo provides for a Boat ovory twenty minutes, morning and ovening, and half hourly during tlio middle of tho day. Notk.—On Chrlßtmaa Day tho boats will run ful' time iui on ordinary week day.'. J. R. 11. HAKER. Trafllc Managor. Ilavo a regular supply of NEW POTATOES FOR SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATE. I 0 H M O N D HOUSE1, PONSONBY KOAD AUCKLAND. W, COOHRAN, 8-S., FAMILY BUTOHgH. liIISHER & CO., 1 WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Ebtadlisiikd 1861. By Speolal Appointment to His Exoollonoy the Govornor, 81r W. F. Jorvols : Hlb Kxcellonoy 31r Jam os Forgusson; and 11. R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to tho eQDEEN-BTBKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Famllloa waited on In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY ol all kinds DRESSED to OBD Dealers In flamo. Horao-curod Hama and Baoon. Corned Beef In Large Quantity. Importers of Bausago Casing*. The Trade Supplied, N.B.—Calves' Rennet*. TmDWARD DAfISONS BREAD MANUFACTURER By Machinery, SYMOND3-STRKKT. WABNOUi Bii OTHERS, Eatabli shed 1862.1 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS COX'S CRBHK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of tho Golobratod Extraot of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prize Yellow, Blue Mottled, Double Grown. Economic and Houßohold, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps.made from the purest of Tallows. Offloo3- OURHAM-STRKET Auckland. N.E.-Oasn Pnrchaaers of 'fallow, Wool, 8-BatMkuis. onfl Bon." THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTOIiY. JAMES MAOKIE, Proprietor, VICTOIUA-STKEKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on Ihc shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A krgo quantity of Lampa, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Ho'oart Town Hardwood. N.R-i-C'Quntry Orders punctually attended to". Teiophono No. 308, _ XOHNSO P P E T, O HOUSE, LAND, AND GBNERAIi COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8. QUEKN-STR__T, ~, . ALSO, SOL- AGENT FOII MESSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S CKLBIiBATBD NSAnUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. U T C H E R AND (ToT FORT-ST,, AND QUKBNST. WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. TVOOL STORED AND DUMrED FOR SHIPiyiKNT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. -tm d w arTd bart lb y , ARCHITEOT, BTTCHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEVJJ-STREET. LAWN.MOWING MACHINES SHARPENED, By Special Stean. Machinery, At Gkeatlv Reduced Prices. Guaranteed to work equal to now. J. STONE, ENGINEER. MANUKAU ROAD. Nbwmahkbt.



JURE! TDIIRE! Xjll R THAMES CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, Auckland. JAMES MACKIE wishes to inform his Cus tomers and tho Public generally that, notwith standing the disastrous Fire on Sunday morning, he is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders aa heretofore at the samo Addi ess. NOTICE. In consequence of the Great Loss occasioned by the Flro, I would feel greatly obliged by the prompt Settlement of all Accounts payablo to me. All Acoounta owing Three Monthß and remaining Unpaid on the 21st DECEMBER, will bq placed iv tho hands of my Solicitor for lmmodiato recovery. m JAMEB MACKIE, Coaohbuilder, _ _ . ... Victoria and Hi«u Streets. December 8,1885. G~~E ~0~ R~G~E VV O <T~D", LATE OK VICTORIA DINING HOOM3, Takes this opportunity to inform hia Frlouds and tho Public th»t he has COMMENCED BUSINESS I_ that Old Established House known as the TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Cornku on1 Albert and Wyndham Sirekts. Meala at All Houra. TW'Bff ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO. (LIMITED) Arc Cash Buyora of large FRESH MULLET AND FLATFISH. Apply Freezing Works, Railway Wharf. 13 OAST BEEF ! CHRISTMAS BEEF! DEVONPORT MFCAT BAZAAR BEAOH ROAD. W. AVKNELL, in thanking his numerous Customers for their kind support during the last 2J years, wishes to inform tliam aud the Public generally that having bought a prime lot of Boot, Mutton, Lamb, and Veal for tJio seiißOn, on exceptionally favourable terms, he Intends Belling Biiuiu at Reduced Priaea. N.R-Prlmc Boiling Beef, 2d per lb; Roast Beof, from 3d por lb; Canterbury Hums and Bacon, 6d ; Hounds of Beef; Ox Tongues ; Poultry of all kinds. Please call early with your Christmas Orders. Country Orders will recelvo special atten tion. W. AVENKLL, Beach Road, Dovonport. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE, J. H 6^W~b EN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English. French, and Gorman PIANOS PIPE AND REHD ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &o , Begs to Inform tho Public that having made arrangements for taking over the premises and business of Mr I. Alexander, next the Auckland Hotel, ho has dooided, so as to avoid tho risk and trouble of removal of his largo and varied stock, to hold a GKNUINK CIItCAP SALE of tho abovo mentioned Goods in his present pro mises, adjoining ihe Bunk of Now Zealand; and to effuct, If t-osßiblo, a spßcdy clearance, all Goods will bo sold at COS I 1 PRICK FOR CASH. A trial will convince tho most sceptical that thiß offer iv genuine, and to prove It ERHARI/r'S CKLH.BRATKD SILVER LEVER WATCHKS will be given away at 60s. Call early and socure ono. ILLIAM THO _T_TBi Corner of Lome and Vlctoris-etreete, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLK.AND UENEKAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Acourate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tori.bs. Hoadetonog, and every description of Stove Work at the Lowest poa nlble Prlo«s for Tn»n and Oonntry. TW"_3 \VM ARKET TT OTKL GEORGE H. KASTON Nkwmarket. VV, U O U L D" •**-* BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HIGH-3TREKT. ri round" limb. GROUND LLME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE B MAHUItANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHK LIME. In any quantity, for Concrcto Patha, Floors Collars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For vanka and otlier wot work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET mO TRAVELLERS, _O. PRESENTS FOR HOMK. Very Handsome InlAid Tablo 1 ops. Cabinets. Inlaid Boxes, Glove Boxes, &c, &c, all carefully made from New Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. These artlc es are greatly ad mired -tH< mo, and become more beautiful With keeping. Carofully packed for shipment. W NORRIE, MANUPACTUnjiB, Toy of Shortland-Btreet. P^ I ¥" E R, • COAL ft FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Side Posts and Rsiln House Blooks, and Puioglet nn Sale. BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WYN-HAM-STB-BT, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Hound. Mualo, Magarinea, Pnblio Übrartea, and Sunday Bohool Booke Woll Bound. BAKERS' BPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayor and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKB "tF O T^ I C^ B. My Trade Mark, "AUCKLAND CRATED WATER C 0.," hoa been Rogistered. All persona are cautioned agalnat parohaetng or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, aa they are my property. BLKDmLU S. C. H A ■'* v HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, SHIRTMAKER, HOBIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MKRCER, HATS AND CAPS OF EVERY DESORIP TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAHAPB ROAD, AUCKLAND. B.C.H. having made arrangements with Moßsra Fenton and 00., of Queen-atreet. for the manufacture and supply of the whole of hlB stock, is enabled to adduce tho name ol that well-known firm as a GUARANTEE for the excellence and quality of his goods. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, AUCKLAND. mONTINE LIFE ASSURANCE OPKCIAL NOTICE. Intending Assurers are invitfd to make them b.-Ivi'» acqu limed wiih tho MPROVED BY-fJ_\l OF TONTINE AStfUItANiK, Introdured b.v i tie f'iroctors of THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LICK ASSUR ANCS 80CIETY, LtMITED, ABSOLUTE TONTINE. Polioles Non Joifeitnblo after cxilry of Tontine period, while the Surrondor Value is suffi cient to pay the premium. MODIFIED TONTINE. After two ycais moinborsciin obtain Loans or Cash Surrender Value of Biich policies. Possessing In these colonies tho all important advantages of a low ratio of mortality and a high rate of interest ou Sbuukkly anij LOCALLY Invkstkd Funds, tho Tontine Rbsultsol THE COLONIAL MUTUAL cannot fail to compare favourably with those of foreign Companies, obtained under less fuvourablo ciroumstancea. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL Ts tho only Colonial office transacting Tontine ONLY OFFiaK'N THK WORLD wurcn issuks UNCONDITIONAL TONTINE POLICIKS. H. S. H. LYAI.L, Genoral Ssoretnry. N.Z. IfEUBERT DKV_RUj..Reßident Sooretary. Ofllcas: Queen-street, Auokland. NOW READY. /CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS, V; ob DECLINE AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT, Showing that formidatilodis"ase to be curabU in all ita stages, with observations on Coughs. Asthma, Chronic Hroachitm. &o. BY GEO. THOS. COrTGREVE, Of Peckl.ain. Lordim. i>.tt. Sixpence. I'ost Frkk. Kioiitpencb. Published by UPTON fe Ca. Biiokbellers. Auckland, N.Z., And moy bo ordered of any Bookseller. HT N. 8.-250,000 SOIiD IN ENGLAND



jsr o t i ob TO PLUMBERS, GASFITTERB, HOUSEHOLDERS, &c, &o. Samuel Parker, VicTORrA-BT. East, la requiring all his avallablo spaea in ordei to extend his Manufacturing Business, ti which, for the future, ho intends to devote hli entire attention. To facilitate this he must a once CLEAR OUT HIS VARIED AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK ov BRASS FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS, GAS GLOBES, CHANDELIERS, PLUMBERS' GOODS, SANITARY WARE, &0., _0., All of whioh have been bought in tho very boal English and Continental _larkota for cash. On and after this date THE ABOVE LINES WILL BE CLEARED AT COST AND UNDER, FOR CASH.' Goods Entered will be subjeot to an Advanci .' of 10 per cent, on sale prioes. S.P. It a Cush Purchaser, at highest market rates, of OLD LEAD, OLD ZINC. Note the Address— SAMUEL PARKER, Viotoria-st. East, Juet above Goodson's London Arcade, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. Manufacturer of Corrugated Iron Ta-ks, Gal vanized Iron Spouting, Ridgocapa, Lead-hoad Nails, &C &o. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN HANCOCK. DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate must be Bern in at once to the undersigned. JACKSON & RUSSKLL, Solicitors to the Executors. Shortland-stroot. Auckland, Djcambar 15,1885. /CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, WILLI AM~PARK INSON Bogß to remind hia many friends that as usual ho la MAKING EXTENSIVE PREPARATION To meet tho demand of the season for PASTKY AND CONFECTIONERY FOR PARTIES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, PICNICS, &c. .Oar Confectionery is Equalled by Few and Ex celled by Nono. Note Addresa: ROYAL D3NCASTER BUTTERSCOTCH FACTORY, IO^GUKY-dTIIKKT. IT_ OF~XUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND CO. (Ltd.). NOTICE. 83, Queon-atreot, Auckland, Ducumber 15,1885. As thoHity Council havo intimated to us iheir Intention to enforce the ilauso ro stopping Tram Cars only at iitorsectiou of streets, wo are reluotnutly compelled to givo notice to the travelling Public that on and after MONDAY, the 21st met., our Cars will stop only at the following inters ctionsof Queenstreot—t"take up and put down passenger*- viz.: Fort Short land, Wyndham, Durham, Victoria, Darby, and Wellesloy EtrooW. F. A. WHITE, General Manager. "j^OTICE OF REMOVAL. Tho ROOMS o! tho YOUNG MFN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION hive been REMOVED to TKMI'OKARY PREMISES. OLD BAP 11ST CHUKOH, Wollosloy-Bi.reet. Entrance to READING-ROOM AND LIBKAIIY from Chapel-street. V PERMISSION OF THD COL ONIAI. SKCRkTARY. GRAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARED BY A. RKISCHEK. 800 Subscribers at 10s. Forty Prizes. Ist Prize, valuo £15-Handsomfl carvod and pr nnim tal Slmw-caao of il*urcd Rimu and Kaui . containing 12 difforont speoios, on viow v; Messrs Upton and Co.'s. 2nd Prize vilue £30-Containing 0 varlotissin similiu 'aso, on view at Moeara Philllppa and Stma'. 3rd Prize, value £20—Containing 8 varieties in fcimilar case, on viow at Mr N. G. Lennox's. Theso Prizes contain v variety of very rare birds, many of which will soon bo extinct. 2 Prizes as £15; 20 Prizes at £10; 15 Prizes at AS. Total, £100. To be drawn about the end of December. TICKETS, 10b EACH, Obtainable at Messrs S. Coomboa and Co.'s, Hazard, Hurst, and Co.'s, N. G. Lennox's, Josian Martin's, PhilUpps and Sons'. J. A. Pond's, Tcutenborg's, and Upton and Co.'s. Other prizes on view at future date to be advertised. XT OUSE AND GENERAL DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. IS, WYNDHAM-STREBST. IS, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. Hbndbrson, in thanking his numerous clients and tho public generally for their past liberal favours, has much pleasure in informing them that ho has Removed to more Extensive Promises (two doors above old shop), where he tnißta to merit a continuance of their patronage. J. HENDERSON, WYNDHAM-STREKT. 15. CHEAP TIMBER ! Cheap Timbkb ! Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Material can c purchased at prices to m' ot tho timos at D. Goldik's Mills, Lower Albert and Little Queen streets. Buildings erectod upon Deferred Payments. Terms most «dvantagoous to oustomers. NION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. works-st. ANira^mnaE. penrose. - WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. /^Thos. J, Harbutt, /\ Mantjfaotubbb or CORN BROOMS, B^SS. X —c TB-PB \ X A P A IJ-MARK. TELEPHONE NO.■ .232. ■pAPERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A C X A G E S—lßs CONTAINING^ 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF NKW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bedrooms. Hall and Staircase, suitublo for tho Mansion or Cottage. PIBAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUh; KVER OFFERED IN PAPiUHANGINIiS. 916-PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND STTiSKT OLA=S, WHITE LKAD, OILS, TURPS, VARN'ISHKd, ANO ALL TRADK SUNDKIEd. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 AND 97, QCEEN-STREKT. iTs! a. 1! OLARE'6 GOVERNESSES1 INBTITUTE ANC SERVANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE. 310, Que-V street; Telephone No. 34S Walt ing Rooms (or Ladles and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engagememto. Cor respondence respectfully Invited from Ladies In all parbs of the Provincial District. Rrf-rkkkb: Joseph Banks. Eeq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; D. J. MoLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; E. B. Parsons, E»q., Secretary Gaa Co.; J. M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Ksq. (WilHons and Htrton), Agent for Anjtr* linn Mutsal Provident Society.



Land and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILS ] [JOHN DOUGLAS. V aile & Douglas (Late Samuel. Vailb HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTA-TE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT, SHORT LAND-STREET (Nbxt thb Post-okfioe.) BANKERS: Bank of New South Wales. (See also our advertisement in " N.Z, Herald" and "Weekly Nawa.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £310.—Comfortable and convenient Cottage of 4 rooms, in Napier-Btreet, within lOmlnntes' wulk of Queon-utreet; alt in good order, nice garden, etc. It in oli'orcd cheap, as the ownor la lea ting the colony. Allotment, 32 x 99.— Vuilu and Douglas, Land and KBtato Agents, Shortland-Btreet. 1051 £650.— Ono Aero and Villa Residence of 7 rooms, dairy, all well finished and in good order; garden tastefully lild out, large cistern. etc.; within hilt an hour's walk ot city, and close to railway and 'bus — Vaile and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agents, Shortland-stroet. IGSI FARM of 120 Acres of rich land, close to town (12 miles), with every convenience for carrying on farming on remunerative prin ciples ; hedges all in good ordtr; Btablcs, oow housca. shod, barn, etc. The land is of the very choicest description, and has a good metal ied rood to iho gate. Price £2,(100; easy terras of payment may bo mude.-Vailo and Doutilap, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland streot. . 1617 Villa Residence of 8 rooms, Onohunga, with large garden, I nut trues, &0,, command ing beautiful viow, and close to 'Bus and Railway ; £800.-Vailo & Donglas, Land and Estate Aucntu. Shortland-stroot. Handy Littlo Form of 20 Acres, all in cul tivation, orchard, grass, and crops, within 10 miles of Auckland, 2J miles from Railway Station ; has churning view of surrounding country, and is very suitable for a man with small capital. Prico, £35P.—Vaile & Douglas, Lund atid Kntato Agcnta, Shortlnnd-Btreet. 1631 COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and G acres of land ; particulars, etc., from the undertigned. Price for land and buildings, £450, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet. 1647 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA a. TE, of 3 Acres, near Bllerslie. on the Main South Road, volcanic soil, £500.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland streot. 1611 Good luvestment.—Shop and Dwelling lot to a t! ood tenant on lease, having about 2 years to n n, at 32a Cd per week, La a locality rapidly rising in value ; all in good order ; allotment 36x107. Price, £850. IGI3 TO LET, a Very Desirable Family R»bi denco In Brighton Road, Parnell. containing 7 roouia. batli-:oom, scullery, pantry, waßh liouso, coalhouso, &c.; large garden and or chard ; rent moderate.—Apply Vailo & Doug las, Land and Estate Agentsv Shortland-street. TO LET, a Large Shop with three rooms ; alac, Large Dry Collar, having a separate en trance from two streets. Shop oan be let with out collar if desired. Situation excellent, being central for olther a chop or for offlcos.— Apply Vailo & Donglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-Btreot, TO LET, Houses at the North Shore, near the wharf. Rental, 11s to 16s per week.— Apply Vatlo & Douglae, Land and Estate Agents. Shortlnnd-Btreet. £350.—F0r Sale, a Country Store, with Po»t ofllco This soieis doing a good general businots, which can bo eaßily extended.- Vailo & Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Short land-Btreet. (1071) £450 - Well-built Dwelling House, contain ing 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished and fitted throughout; also, front and back verandah, outbuildings, etc.; together with allotment 10 x 123. Situated ,noar the New markot Railway Station.—Vailo & Douglas, Land ttud Estate Agents, Shortland-streeCt 1622 £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS—For Sale, that Valuable Freehold Property in Queen-street, known as Stain's Huildinga. The allotment has a frontage to Quoon-streot o 127 feet by a dopth of 88 feet. The buildings are very sub stantially erected, and with ii view to conver sion into two lenoiuonts, each consisting of a arge shop, basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. — vaile and Uourlub, Land and Estate Agents, Sbortlu.nd-atr.".nt, 1591 £500—Two 4-roomed Houses, with 4 acres of first-clasj land in four paddocks, This property 1b situated in tho flourishing town of Kihikihi, and would form a oomfortable home lor anj ono with a small income. . orms very easy.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Awents. Shortland-stroet. 1589 TO LET, several Houses at the North Shore.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-slroot. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lota ouch, 2 of them having frontages of SO feet by a dopth of 110 feet, and the others front ages of dO foot by samo dopth. Price low, and torms easy, as may bo arrangod,—Vaile and. Douglau. Land and EBtate Agents, noxt the Poatoffloe. Shortland-Btreet. 1372 £640—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of flvo rooms each, and one of throe rooms, all detached, together with Freehold AllJtrnent, situated within 15 min utes' walk of tho Poßt-offlee Terms easy.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-stroot. . 1571 £8 per acre. 42 acres oZ Good Land, within 2 minutes walk of Howlck church and school. Torms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Aeont' Shortland-Btreot. 1571 aULPHOLINE T OTION TBE CURE FOR SKIN DISEASES. IN A FEW DAYS ERUPTIONS, BLOTCHES, PIM PLES ENTIRELY FADE AWAY. BEAUTIFULLY FRAGRANT. PERFECTLY HARMLESS CURES OLD-STANDING SKIN DISEASES. REMOVES EVERY KIND OF ERUPTION, SPOT, OR BLEMISH. AND RENDERS TIIK SKIN CLEAR, SMOOTH, SUPPLE. AND HEALTHY. BOTTLES SOLD EVERYWHERE. Made by T. PEPPER & CO. PEPPER'S /"KUININE AND IRON HEALTH, STRENGTH, T I IONIC. ENERGY. JL GREAT BODILY STRENGTH, GREAT NERVE STRENGTH. GREAT MENTAL STRENGTH, GREAT DIGESTIVE STRBNGTH, Follow tho übo of PEPPER'S QUININE AND ItfOM TONIC. It improves the appetite, pro motes digestion, greatly strengthens tho nerves, increases strength of pulse, gives flrmnees tothe muaolo.', alters pale countenance, supplies de floient heat to woak circulations, ovuvjomes bodily weariness and weakness, cures many painful con plaints—neuralgia, sciatica, etc ; is a remedy for dyspepßia. BiomachaiFectionß, etc., and thoroughly recruits tho health. PEPPER'S TONIC. Insist on havintr it Bottles 32 doses. Sold everywhere. Made only at Bedford Laboratory, London. PEPPER'S THE SAFEST ANTIBILIOUS FTIARAXACUM medicine. AND T3ODOPHYLLIN It is now UEed and regularly pro-cribed by n any Physicians instead of blue vlll and oalomol for the cure of dytpepeia, biliousness, and all symptoms ot congestion of tho liver, which are generally pnin beneath tho Bhoulders, huadacho, drowßines?, no appeiite, furred tonoue, disagreeable taste in tho morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feel ing of general depression Bottlos Scld by nil Chemists. Insist on having Poppor'a. T OCKYER'S TTAIR T> ESTORER, THE BEST. THE SAFEST. . THE CHEAIERT. RESTORES THE COLOUR TO GRAY HAIR. INSTANTLY STOPS THE HAIR FROM FADING. OCCASIONALLY USED, anEYNEPS IS IMPOSSIBLE. REMOVES SCURF AND EMHELLISHES THE HAIR, CAUSING IT TO GROW WHEREVER THIN AND PATCHY, Large Bottle?, Is 6d. Sold everywhere. Mado in London. _ UCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY (LIMITED), MANUFACTURERS OP ALL KINDS OF PLUG AND CUT TUBACCOS. CIG*RS, in various gui ities. equal in overy reject tolcnp.<rte(l; several well-soisonod Lines in Stock. CIGA.HETTES. Largo .As3ortn;cnt, including silver and amuertippod. • HAUKM ' IGARMTTK3, for Ladies. CUT TOBACCO, ia bulk or packets ol 1 and 2 ounces. SPECIAL BR4.NHS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR WHEN REQUIRED. Solo Agents for Auckland— M, LEVY & CO., Fort-street. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from n a.m. to I) ]).ni., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from G till Id a.m. The Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conTery ir'tice Turkish towels), flesh and hair brushes, conibg, respirators, soariß, Sec. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladii-s ever/ day. Nt all honrß with female attendance. One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victorio- Btreet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, ana next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance.



1 Sporting. AUCKLAND RACINC4 , LUB. KLLERSLIE COURSE. SUMMER MEETING. 1885-80. SATURDAY (BOXING DAY), 26th DECEMBER, 1885. Maiden Flats of lOOsovb. Midsummer Stakes of HWsovs. Auckland Cup Handicap of.. .. lOOOeova. Handicap Hurdle Rack of .. .. lOOsovb. Railway Plate of lOOsove. Christmas Handicap of lOOeovs, SECOND DAY (NEW YEAR'S DAY), FRIDAY, 1m JANUARY, 1886. I Auckland Derby of _ .. .. SOObotb. New Year's Gift Handicap of .. lOOmvb. AucklandßaoingClubHandlOAPo( 400 rove. Members'Pubsk of lOOsovb. Great Northern Foal Stakes of _ SOObovb. Gsand Stand Handicap of .. « lMaova. THIRD DAY (SATURDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1886. Newmarket Handicap of .. •• ISObovb. Nursery Handicap of .. .. _ lOOaom Auckland Plate of KOsovs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of SOOeovs. Belling Stakes of lOOscvs. Btud Company's Sires' bTAKKS Of.. 200sovb. Free Handicap of.. .. _ .. lOOsovb. FIRBT RACK TO START EACH DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission to the CoUreo, 2s; including Rail way, 3s. For particulars of time of running, see advertisement. Admission for Vehicles, each Horss, 2a 6d; Passengers, 2s each ; Horsemen, Ob each. Admission to Grand Stand, 10s each. Admission to Derby Stand, 2s 6d each. Members of the Olnb and their Carriages, upon presentation of tickets, Free. Children Free. The New Grand Stand contains spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies' Coffee-room, Ladles' Retiring-room, Cloak-rooms, &c, &c. Tea, Coffee, Tecs, Strawberries and Cream can be obtained. For the convenience of visitors on the Mil, amongst the trees, and elßOwhere, hot water will be supplied gratis. Milk can ulro bo obtained at a low price. Wm. PERCIVAL, Hooretary A.R C. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. On and after the 10th December Poison will be laid on the KlUrallo Racecourao. WM. PKROIVAL, Secretary. piAN'T T> "TVEAT YY^AREHOUSE. MR LOUIS H. SCHARKER'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in the Window of the Cant B Beat Warehouse. The above being thoroughly satisfied with the manner in whloh the Auckland public have treated him Bince starting in this oity, has reaolved to Present a Valuable Gold Watch to the Person who can make the Best Conundrum on the Winner of the Auckland Cup. Decision left to a Committee of Gentlemen. All Conundrums to be Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE (jueen-street. WH. PATTERSON'S • HORSE RELIEF. A Certaiw Curb for WOUNDS OR SPRAINB IN MAN OR BEAST. Price, 3s 6d per bottle. To be obtaimid anywhere. TESTIMONIALS: Dear Sir,—l begto say that having used Mr W. H. Patterson's Horse Relief for sore backs and sprains after a heavy day's work, It gave me the utmost satisfaction, and I can highly recommend It to any person owning a good horse —T. A. Brown, Huntsman, P.H7C, The Kennels, Otahnhu, Oct. Ist, 1885. Dear Sir,—l hereby oertify that Mr W. H. Patterson's Horse Relief Is the best of the kind I have ever used.—W. Potter, Coach Pro prietor. Dear Sir,— Having had a bad case of a horse putting his shoulder out, I called upon Mr W.H. Pn ttorson, who made a most successful enre, and the horse (snow in working order.—Yours, &c. Alex. McLean, Papakura. Deo. S. 1885. Testimonials also received from Woodycar and Rob*, Australian Circus; Mr R. Hew, Wholesale and Retail Merchant, Auckland. FALL WELL AND SON. AGENTS, OTAHUHU AND PAPAKURA. ilk. or t^\ |[ HOBSON-BTKEKT Jl ft «± fa If ■ x^/ CABH AND DEFERRED PAYMBKT TAILORS. DRAPEKe, ANB HABIT-MAKER M, HOBBON-BTOKia, We respectfully Invite attention to trar Large, Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Groat Variety and Choice of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, and the groat successes of our efforts to produce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Un ozo9lledl n Cat and Style, gives us every con fidence in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly ennink before being made up, ana Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has baen found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries In the easiest possible way. ■ ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, Cash Customers recclvo 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound eterlirg) on all parcels of 20a and upwards TRAMCAR3 PA3S THE DOOR. __INSPKCTION INVITKD. fi QVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. VT ' HOBSON-STRKET. Board and Lodging _ .. 2pa per Week. Single Room.. .-. _ _ Hfe fer Weefc



For Sale. FOR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel Dogoarts, one Seoond-hand Brongham, nearly new; one second-hand Dogcart Baggy; also, light Express Curt W. and E. Baston. Coachbnllders. Wakefleld-street. FOR SALE, Newton, 4-roomed Verandah Cottage and Scullery, nearly new, well built, and thoroughly dry, with ground, and good well.—lnquire Mr Waddel. Baker, West street, Newton. I7IOR SALE, a Sing.o Seated Buggy in X 7 good condition.—Apply Gee and Potter, Ooachbuildorß. FOR SALE, the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas, at every respect able grocery shop and store in the colony. FOR SALE, cheap, a Boat 24ft long by 6ft beam, in good condition; mast, sails, oaiß.&c—Apply 6tar Office. FOR SALE, New and Second-hand Spring Carts.—Apply J, Patterson, next to Tabernacle. Upper Queen-street. FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an acre upwards: good 4-roomed Cot tages and gardens; also, Country Lands cheap. —A. Beiitkam, Avondalo. OR SALE, several Choice Building Allotments at Remuera on very easy terms.—Apply to William Roaser, Victoria Chambers, Karangahape Road. F~~OR SALE, Engine and Boiler, suitable for Lathe, Circular, and Band Saw ; all in good working order.—Apply " Engine," Star Office; FOR SALE, 7-roomed New House, on Surrey Hills; price, £360; terms very easy.—Apply Mr Russell, Grocer, Great North Road. FOR SALE, Fancy Business, Karanga hape Road/Including Circulating Library; £50; furniture if.required.-Rent and terms on application to J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. FOR SALE, Albtmentß at Sunnyside, North Shore, oloae to new dook; 1,280 feet frontage to three streets. Price low: terms eajy.-A. Woodroffe, Graf ton Road. FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey Hills, off Great North Road, third house from Mew Catholic School, a Six-roomed House, well built, and splendidly finished, all first-class material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, with scoria paths, well drained and large waahhouse; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required, This is one of the most faithfully built and convenient houses In Auckland.— Apuly on the premlaea. "Ul 0 R SALE. FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Good Kauri and Tl-tree Bush, with First-class House of 8 rooms, ou houses, ajd ovory convenience, south of Auck land. Near Railway Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMES SLATOR, Arohlteot. Canada Buildings, Auckland. FOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and. Buggies (IS in number), new and second hand, with and without hoods and extension tops, including Waggonettes, Ladles' Phaetons, Victoria Phtßtons, Pony Phcetoss, Double and Single Buggies, Queen's Phaetons, and a light, elegant, Family Carriage, with extension, top end side curtains, pole and shafts, brake. lamps, &c. Prices from £30 to £110.—Edwin Harvie, Upper Symonda-street FOR POSITIVE SALE—Two nice little lelanda; one of SO acres; the other, 100 acres first-olaBS land near to Waihoke. Steamers pass two or three tlmeß dally j prioe low.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, 8. Qneen-street. OR SALE, the Lease, Goodwill, Fix tures and Working Plant of a Bakery and Grocery Business, with a Restaurant attached, now in splendid working order, with every convenience for oonduoting a large business In all the aforesaid branches. Locality un rivalled. A good paying trade now being done; fullest investigation courted, and principals only dealt with.— For further particulars, apply to A. H. Nathan. r FO R " S A L E, THK WAIKATO HOTEL, HAMILTON. This Valuable Freehold Property, consisting of a really First-class Hotel replete with every necessary convenience, a large Public Hall mid half-an-acre of land, Is now in our hands for Sale on most reasonable terms. The whole structure is built of briok, almost new, and in cadtal order. Splendid position. For particulars as to price, &c. apply to . J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, Rcherffa Buildings, Fort-street. mJIUigY HILLS. SURREY HILLS. CHOICE LOT.?. FINE VlkW*. IIHJALTHY SITUATION. SURREY HIIL". BUIIRBY IltLTfl. tURREY HILLS. TRAM-OARS PAS 3 EVERY 10 MINUTES. One-fifth (7a«h, balanno any time within Five Ycur,). Instalments ri-celved. Office: Shoutland-streict. A. BOARDM&N, Agent. piTY FRESHWATER BATHS. His Worship the Mayor will open the Baths in Albert-street on TUESDAY AFTERNOON at three p.m. The Public are invited to attend. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ---613 , "DATERSON * CO,, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLHB, LORNE STREET. Breaks and Omnibuses for Hire. Special Arrangements made with Plonlo and Evening Parties. PIANOS! I JUST I TWANOSI I LANDED. I XT Also, Pianos of out Own Manufacture. Meßsra THOS. H. WEBB and CO.. of Oak House, Hobson-street, and of View Road, Mount Eden, Manufacturers of Pianofortes, Harmo niums, See., established in Auckland in 1869, and in London in 1847. Every Instrument sold with guarantee, on terms to suit purohaßers. All kinds of Inßtrnments taken in Exchange: also thoroughly Repaired at the Faotory, Mt. Eden. Purchasers are invited to inspect the splendid and varied stook of Instruments to be seen at Oak House. Prices from £15 to £90. N.B.—No other DepOt. Musio Pupils taken as usual. Also,'. Private Classroom for Teaohers'use, or Pupli&o Practise in. . •. , .A., and GL Price; ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRABS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for Sale the following Maohinery:— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co:, 8 lip. 1 Horizontal Engine, double ojUnder, IDIn. diameter, 241 n. stroke 1 Horizontal Kngine, lOin. by 13in. stroke' 1 Launch Engine, 4}ln. by Sin. stroke 1 Multltubular Boiler, 17ft long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by 6(t. dUa eter 1 Coruish Boiler, 17ft long by ift. Gin/ diameter 1 ' ornlsh Bolter, 15fc. long by Eft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4ft Bin. diameter 1 Vertical Boilur, Field tubes, 7ft. by 3ft. On, new , A quantity of Second hand Quartz-crushlsg I'laitt. ■ / Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineer ing Work. Makers of Sawmill and Quartz orubhing Maohinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. .P• E T• T V, • STAY AND MANTLE MAKER, 281, Quoen-streot, while returning thanks for favours conferred dnring the past five years, begs to intimate to his numerous Friends that, having recently added the Dressmaking Branch to his establishment, he is prepared to execute orders for that as well an previous lines. Drff smoking under the supervision of an experienced and practical Dressmaker. Note the Address: 291, Q.UKKN-BTREKT, mHB NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT X GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Bubsorlbed Capitals ....£2,000,000 Paid-up Capital „ _ 6200,000 Head Offloe for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buiieings, QnKBN-STItBET, AUCKLAND. This Company 1b prepared to nogotlate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to JAMEB BUTTLK, Peoretary, Queen-street. Auckland. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE IX COMPANY OTRBAWMARnfIft, Capita 1....,,,, Ainnnmn Paft-ujp Md'&Beri e Funda".V.*£42s;Ooo pbotbction pbom firk or marine loss Can be Effected m this Coiwany. otABO sjirr with wna»rmn» ato ÜBERAIJTY. fIUTTLB, Manager



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessee „ .. Mr H. N, Abbott. BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 26. ' First appearance in New Zealand, since hie two professional tours round the world, of the Celebrated Australasian Actor-Author, - MR GEORGE DARRELL MR GEORGK D&RRRLLi MR QKOKGE DARRKLL In his own Drama and GREAT LONDON SUCCESS. The Representative Australian Play, THE SUNNY SOUTH THE BUNNY SOUTH Mr Durrell will be supported by the charming leading lady from the Royals, Melbourne and Sydney, MISS ANNIK MAYOR, And his own Famous Company of Picked Artiste,comprising: MißsesAnnieMayor,Mabel Tracey, Chrisaey Peaohey. Helen Mayor, Millio Prescott, May Coteman, Messrs George Forbes. Oily Deering, Joseph Raynor. Harry Jordan, .1. P. West, StilHng Duff, J. A. Pattersen, L. Goro, H. Somers, W. Love, and the author, George Darrell. SPECIAL NOTE.-In tne height of MrDar rell's London success with " 1 he Sunny South," he met with a most serious accidont whilst enacting the part cf Mat Morley; as a conse quonoe, Mr Darrell was invalided for fifteen weeks, and its drama taken off the si age in the midst of ita brilliant run. Twenty-five of the leading London JOURNALS pronounoed em phatically in favour of "The Sunny South and its actor-author, and the overflowing audiences were ultra-enthusiastio in praise of its produc tion. In addition to its London success," The Bunny South " has achieved in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide two Beasona each, the LONGEBT RUNS ON .RECORD For an Australian production, "The Bunny Sooth" will be produced with ita FIVE HUGE BENBATIONS. With ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY By William Matthews, J. Little, A. Clint, asd W. J. Wilson, jun., and Mechanism by H. Win ning and Geo. Campbell, and properties by A. Ash ton. Prices: Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss; Btalto, 3s: Pit. is. _ , „ Box Plan now open at Lennox's. Bookseller. Agent for Mr Darrell, JOK BROWN. TjIOUR NIGHTS' DEBATE. LORNE-STREET HALL. Between Mr Geo. Aldridqh, Minister of Church of Christ, and Mb i bomas Walker, representing the AuoklandßaUonallstlc Associa tion, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DEO. 21 and 22. Subject: "TboDlvineOriginof Christianity.' Mr Aldridge affirms; Mr Walker denies. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DEC. 28 and 29. Subject: "Atheism the Best Gonpel for the World." Mr Walker afflrms; Mr Aldridge denies. Rev. J. 8. Hill will preside. Doors open at 7.30. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. Admission, Is. Tlokets for the course (reserved). 3a. Tickets can be procured at J. M. Lennox's, Bookseller; A. Campbell's, Book seller ; and W. C. Dennes's, Queen-Btreet. T>RIMITIVE~~METHODIST SCHOOL^ ALEXANDRA-STREET. CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. Open from 12 to 5, and 0 to 10 p.m. PROCEEDS IN AID OF PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra Btreet and Newton. Admission: Children, 6d; Adults, Is (which entitles to a Present off the Tret). ■ ■ ON VIEW I ON VIEW ! ON VIEVH A Dozon'Doors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed, Try my Deferred Payment System.- VICTORIA-STREET (Five Doors above Royal Mail Hotel), JSducattoiiaL MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY BOHOOL. ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNELL. HALF TERM, OCTOBER 27, 1885. MASTERS: Musio and Singing _ .. HerrSohmltt Music and Singing .. .. Herr Tuteohka Musio and Singing .. .. Mrs Micklethwait Drawing MrWatkins Drawing MrPayton German .. .. _ .. Dr. Hensen Frenoh Mons. Villeval ~a~fter the holidays-tuition' The Rev. J. W. ALLOWAY. B.A. (Prizeman of S. John's Coll. Camb.) is now open to engage ments as Visiting Tutor in Schools and Families. He will also receive Private Pupils, , and hold classes at his residence, Angleaea street. Early application, to facilitate arrange ments, will oblige. . References—C. F. Bourne, Esq. (Head Master), and the entire Grammar B<-hool Staff: -J. F. Sloman, Ksq (Girls' High School). Herr Carl Schmitt. Rev. W. M. Dv Rieu (S. Thomas's Parsonage), W. H. Armstrong, Esq. (Dlgnsn and Armstrong), &o, Tenders. npiHAMBS VALLEY KOTORUA A RAILWAY. SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS. .CONTRACT No. 2. Tenders will be received ontil nopn of 'jfUES DAY, the 22ud day o: December, for the Bupply and delivery of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Totara Sleepers. Specifications and conditions of contract may be seen at the office of T. G. Sandes, Esq., Hamilton, or at the offloe of the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. STEWART AND HUNTER. «. .. „ . . ._■ , clvU Engineers. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 8.1885. MOUNT EDEN ROAD BOARD. TENDERS FOR CAR I ING. &c. Tenders are invite! for the following works :— Ist Carting Road Metal or Scoria Ash within the district, at per cubic yard. 2nd. Supplying and Carting Scoria Ash within the district. 3rd. For Hire of Horses and Drayß, at per day, for one or two horseß. Tenders to be sent Into Mr Potter (Chairman), Durham-street, not later than noon Dec. 31,1886. ■J J. BTICKLEY, Clerk. mo CO NT RACTOKB, Tenders will be received until noon on MON DAY, 28th inst, for the Formation of Roads at Romuera. Plans, Sec., to be seen at the office of ho undersigned. MALCOLMSON & CO., Hlght-street. m O B U I L D B E*"f, Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, the Slst instant, for the Erection of v Villa Residenca at I'onsmby. Plans, etc., at onr offices, Qnc-n-atreot. EDWARD MAHUNEY & SON. Architects. FTIENDEKS oro required at the Hay"- L market before TUnaD^Y, Doco-rberffl for Twice Ploughing. Harrowing.*oown(;.i n(; . urd Rolling abont 6'Herns ot lard on the Woodlan Farm, SoutD Wfllroa. 'i lie ground wUI !,.• shown by MrPojit. r, who raidus en thoc ptrty. I here ia abundant gn; s? ft r the hor: i i ÜBudiu tbe wok. ALF-RED BUCKL.VNIt. TpOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TENDER ~«.' the kri'lre Stock und Bn inw>« Premiers of tha Hay ot lelamla Wag K ou and . arriago MaDu'actunog Comtany (Limited), s'tuatediit Okaihau. Bay of Islands, in iho com re o( a well, wooded Timt or District The Mill contain* a Sawing Plant, which, with tin othermachinery L".». r"™ b7 tt »8-horso piwer. water-rheol. Thpra are nlsD workmen's cottagos and 10 acres of land Fun hor partioul*™ may b* obtained from Hagh Trenchaid, OhaedWi ™ Tf Islands, by whom also tendois will bßreceivtrt PtJB LI C NO t7"c"e: Messrs HIBBERD & LKGGE bee to na'itv thßy are now i.ropjred to supply their * ARTIFFCI L STONE BLOCKS, Fon p.:- itiiNo Purposes Biggs; MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WAUEHOUSK, BTC, 88, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. T. B. CARTER, ' IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEAOHER OF MUSIO, WAVO, VIOLIN, CORNEr, ETC. " ' ! Terms and Testimonials Post Frbb oV * ,j APPUOATfoNi-, * An ErNDS of Musical Instruments Toneb AND REPAIRED, .<■;,■ _jS*