LATE CABLE NEWS.

TgEOTBB'S TELEGRAMS.]

.^XarldeJh Commission in Egypt. <*• Constantinople, December 23. ihta Pasha, wno was reoently ap nd Joint Anglo-Turkish Commissioner flypt, has left for Alexandria.

End of the War in Madagascar.

| B y TELEaBAPH.-COI'YKIOHT.)

Paws, Docember 23. , nnoun ced that France has concluded ff ith Madagascar. The terms em- F* (]j e constitutions of a French pro torate ovor the Island, with absolute ""toolon the part of JFrance over tnß re laons of the Malagasy nation with Foreign rtrß It is also stipulated that tho Bows ehajl pay a par indemnity amount iD g to ton million francs.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

Lo'kbon, December 23. This B'Bht Hon> W" oster haa written jetter to the papers in which ho speaks („ terms of condemnation of tho proposal togjant Homo Rule to Ireland.

MURDER IN THE WAIKATO.

A gygtortous Crime Brought to Light.

ijjj juquest on the body of a man found in a, ffaikato River batwoon Mercer and Bingirirj has not resulted in its Ide ntirica tioo.but it appears to have established most conclusively the fact that deceased was the victim of a murderous assault, Dr Dalzell, *ho made a post mortem examination of tho corpse, reported as follows : — " Height jjoatSft. Sin.; between 40 and 50 years of u»; stoutly built, hair black, slightly tamed to grey, cheeks shaven, sandy jotoored Yankee beard and moustache; tro phalanges of -the third finger of left bind missing; the finger had been amputated at the second joint from the end. Several of the teeth had been extracted. Wound above the right eye about an inch ad three-quarters long, slanting down- H rds, and another on the right side of the crown of the head, about two and a-half inches long, slanting downwards and back wards. Either of the above wounds would have caused death, and were evidenttly in- Ilicted before deceased fell into the water ad whilst he was alive. The eyes were of » blue or light grey colour. Deceased was i person who was liable to die at iaj time from disease of the heart." Tho body, which was found by a native, Mi clothed tn a vest, Crimean shirt, and nndersbirt.and presented the appearance of taring been in the water for six weeks or «, After full inquiry and consideration thf jury of six, with Mr Gibbs, senr., as ioreman, brought in a verdict:—" That the deceased, whose name is unknown, was, on Monday, the 21st December, 18S5, found by an aboriginal native nam6d To Oho, dead in the Waikato River near Churchill, with mortal wounds appearing gponhis head, but how the said deceased came to bo in the river, or how or when the deceased received the wounds, there is no evidence to show, and the jurors do farther say that they are of opinion that deceased came to his death by foul play." The mystery surrounding the discovery remains as dense as ever, for no man has been reported missing from the vicinity, or anywhere along the cpurse of the river. Ths very minute description given by Dr. Dalzell should, however, lead to the identi fication of the body, and until that in achieved there is little hope of the manner of death being fully explained.

The David Livingstone Lodge of Good Templars held a meeting and entertainment last evening in the Temperance Hall, Bro. F. Gardner, W.C.T., presiding. The officers and members of the Red Croea lodge (H.M.S. Nelson) were introduced with official honoura. Representatives were present from most of the city and euburban lodges. The programme was long and choice, consisting of the following ballads and recitations:—Song, "The Moon Behind the Hill," Bro. Pryor ; song, "Thinking of Home," Bro. Pryor; read ing, " Bust that Temperance Man," Bro. F, Gordon ; song, " I'm a Man Who's Seen Trouble and Sorrow," Bro. Redhouse; recitation, " A Deed of Horror," Bro. Jones; MDg, "Down by the River Side," Bro. Blake; recitation, "A Lock of Mother's Hair," Bro. Fisher; song, "Disraeli,1 Bro. W. Gardner; reading, "What the Train Brought," Bro. Blake; eong, "List to Music Stealing," Si*. Jury; recitation, "Hodge and the Vicar," Bro. Jones; song, "Come Away," Bro. Cornelius ; song, "Jack's Come Home from Sea," Bro. Mitchell; recitation, " The Sailor's Mother," Sis. A. Longbottom ; long, "Blue Alsatian Mountains," Bro, Korthcote ; song, " Remember Me," Bro. Thompson ; song, " Hearts of Oak," Bro. Pye; recitation, '■TheFireman'a Wedding," Bio. McLachlan; song, " The Farmer's Boy," Bro. Williams j song, " Little Bpw Onn," Bro. F. Gardner; song, "Union Jack, Bro. F. Gardner." It was agreed that the David Livingstone Lodge pay an official visit to the Red Cross on Saturday evening. A very enjoyable evening was spend, and the Lodge was formally closed by the W C.T. of the Red Cross at ten o'clock.

An outside opinion is often of value, horn the fact that it is free from the suspicion of being influenced by local considerations, md hence there is great force in the follow ing remarks of a Sydney paper on the policy foreshadowed in recent addresses by the Premier and Colonial Treasurer:—" We mnat confess that when we read these speeches they Beom to us more fatally dis couraging than any amount of depression. The danger to the patient is not tbe malady from which he is Buffering, but which the strength of his constitution would enable him in time to shake off. His peril is in the' nostrums which political quackery is offering him as a medicine. Surely there most be a large number of people in New Zealand who can see that the only genuine temedy against the consequences of past extravagance is present retrenchment, '•gainst the difficulty imposed by debt is tho resolution to borrow no more or as little as possible, and against the depression of the leading industries due to the fall in the prices of their product is to reduce in •Very way the cost of production; an end to "» reached rather by lightening taxation ™n by increasing it. With what feelings must they hear the Minister in charge of their finances tell them that the best wmedy against the effects of over-borrow ing is to borrow more, against over-spending utoepond more, and against deprespion is the increase of taxation ? And above all, *hat must be their reflections when the Treasurer complacently assures them that toe restraints of Parliament on the Govern ment are all ineffective, and that if they .Mn raise the money they do not care what *erethe purposes to which Parliament ""tooted its application ? In private life «c all know the inevitable termination of Jjch a financial career as that here out aned. We Bhall watch with interest for jhe saving conditions which will yet, we jope, gave New Zealand from such a catas trophe."

We havemuch pleasure in reminding our 2«Uwh that Rew'sold eatabUahed grocery storo "jywa-street, is uodoubtedly tbe plaoe for a •""Christmas ham or a pound of genuine tea, , Good Words—From Good Authority. ,t, w weoonfesa that we are perfectly amazed KSg.rnnof your Hop Bitters. We never had »X% Uke it, and never heard of the like. a2*" lijP!-Jsenton) kBB been selling drugs here H«St ~rrt? y**™. any has reen the rise ol «SS^!T^.Ytoegar and all other bittpra and ffl3?J»edloineß, bnt never did any of them, in BtSJS™ ****•b*^ to have the run that Hop WSSSEP'm liT* "6 can>t?et enonghof them. tamftP 1' ?' them half theiime. ' ' Extract gSfe««to Hop Bitters Co..A.ngust ffi n™! 81' Mters &Co., Wholesale Drug ««•. Cleveland, o. Be sure and nee.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAIi, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1885.



wanted. partmcnt of the »°h itorial D"- Martin.BiLrfpa e;na^ Ußcful--APP'y *«• TENANTED, firatdass HeacTWaUe"r WANTED, » B "5St Housemaid (one Cook A^ Btol? 0d t0 wa!«ng); also, Female lfefaato^_ ODCe- t0 A- a°h""*°. Ferry VSTANXJSD, a good General Servant" MoUod^S^ffl COOk -Apply Mra D- j: WANTED, Generals, Housemaidß, &nbV. 7' Queen- Strflet' °r St Mary's lioal; ANTED, a tksTclaas Cook; none other need apply.—S H Cox- fltv Reataiiraht._ 137, Quoon-Btreet. _____ WANTED, a respectable Middle-aged woman, to attend to an Invalid Lady \TTANTED, at the beginning'of Feb ness w?r& oftll.oroUK? lsr comoetent Gover- Sto taHA w ,"&* atta»nl?6nts,references, _io__io_B.A, Post office, Auckland. TI7ANTED, a Situation as Barman or _J," Billiard Marker by thoroughly ex- Y\7" ANTED, a Situation on a Station by "M^Av^^ejtotio'g.6' yOUDg M"-Applr WANTED, a Situation, by first cla7« Baker; town or country (single); ftrsf- Offloe 6noeß" ~ Address " Nelson,"'btak YITANTED, respectable Working Man /I n?oa^'. c v !i 163 v/90k- washing ißcluded.- Apply Mrs Gibbons, Fruiterer, Victoria street wegt^oppoaitc Qraham-streot. V\7"ANTED, Buyers for Fresh and _,"," „ Clotted Cream dally.—Apply Auokland uairy Company. YITANTEb, Buyers of Ladies' Silk T T Mantles, 10i to 100s. Just opened. Re markable value.-Alex. Browne, Junction Quoen and Qre? streets, lato W.and J. Beehan. WANTED to Buy, Raga; quantities over 301b sent for on leaving the nddr»ss at the Marine Store. Customs-Btreet West (oppo- WANTED, Small Rowing Boat; com pleto.- Price and partioalara to L.E., Stak Office. TIT ANTED, All to Visit IWbTvuT V V toria-street. Most Excellent Tea at la lOd E»rlb. W ANTED, you to inspect tho new and varlod Stuck tf Cbrhtmaa '"resents and Now Yoars' Gifts. Cards, &c.. from ono Half penny each.-At R. Lye's Housekeeper's Bimar, Victoria stroet, 5 doora fromQuean-st. WANTED everybody who have not yet tried it to ask their Groen- for a bottle of Renshaw's Concentrated Lemonade WANTED, Bushmen, Settlers, and others to drink Renahaw'a Concontratei Lemonade during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Ono bottle will mako 1J gMlomof the most cooling and refreshing beverage that could be desired for tho hot weather. Price, 2s per bottle. At all Storekeepers. W "ANTED SEEN —Tenniß Rackets. La'?o assortment of new shapes.— Charles Kelsey and Co.. 120, Queen-street, W~~ ANTED SEEN — Christmas and Birthday Cards. Kelsey'a Now Cards should be seen early.—Charles Kelaoy and Co., 120, Queen-street. WANTED SEEN—Christmas Cardß- Kelsey'a new Christmas Cards are, It possible, even more beautiful than those of last year. Shown In separate room. Should be seen early.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-st. WANTED KNOWN.—A Pianist in at tendance during the Holidays to try over New Mualo at Webtie's, Hobaon-street. W~ANTED KNOWN—A Grand Display of Xmaa and Now Year Cards, and all kinds of Presents at Allen's Fancy Bazaar, JeivoisKoad, Ponsonby. ANT£D KNOSVN-We have some very Handeome Photo Screens and Albums, very suitable for Christmas Presents —A. Bruomhall and Co., IS, Shortland-street WANTED KNOWN—Hoffmann and Sons' 1b the cheapest house in the eclony for Pianos for Cash or upon tirao payment. Next Theatre Royal. WANTED KNOWN, Carrioge and Buggy ropalrs o' all kinds cheaply and promptly done by Kdvvin Harvie, Upper Symonds-strcet ANTED. KNOWN, that T. Evans, Karangahape Road, is now Clearing Mb Winter Stock of Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes at a considerable reduction. WANTED KNOWN.-That the Rub sian Tea Packing Company a Teas are the purest and moat economical Teas In the market. Ask your grocor for them. W ANTED KNOWN For Christmas and New Year Gifts, inspect A. B. Broomhall and Co.'a Photographic Frames, Screens, and Albums, 48, Shortland-street WANTED KNOWN-Hoffmann and Sons have the largest and best stock of Musical Instruments of every kind In the colony. \W7 ANTED KNOWN -For Photographic T ¥ Frames of all sorts and sizes at lowest rates, visit A. Broomhall and Co.'a Photo Storea, 48, Shortland-street. WANTED KNOWN-Hoffmann and Sons are Belling Splendid iron-framed, fall compass trichord Pianos, in handsome walnut cases, or £30 Cash. WANTED KNOWN-Cheap Drapery, Clothing, Dreßses, and Millinery; com petition defied. Come and see.—J. H. Hannan, Viotorla-sti'eet. W ANTED KNOWN-Hoflmann and Sons' is the cheapest hou;e in the colony for every description of Mueical Instruments. Next Theatre Royal. ANTED KNOWN—Underclothing, Fancy Goods, Clothing, General Dra pery. &c. cheap and good at J. Green's 85, Victoria street. WANTED, Men to Call at J. Green's for Regatta Shirts which arc by far tho best for patterns and material In this city.—Ad dress, J. Green, 85, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, Kelsey and Co. still keep only Real Gold and Real Silver; no imitations.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-street. W ANTED KNOWN, that Horses and Bnggies are for Hire, and that prices aro reduced to lowest ourrent rates.—Edwin Harvie. Upper Bymonds-strett. WANTED KNOWN—Men's Long Silk Dress Coats, Us oach; Small Boys' Knlckabocker Tweed Suits, Ss tid each, at J. Green. 85. Victoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN.-Buy your Smoked Fish from tho Rakino Island Fishing Boats, at wholesale prloes. near the Watermen's Steps, on THURSDAYS, FRI DA.YB, and SATURDAYS. WANTED KNOWN.—Boots ! Boots ! Boots! — Dampier's First Shipment has Arrived (this day. Dee. 21), co that he can now sell regular lines oheaper than ever. Be in time at Dampier's Boot .shop. Vlctoria-streot. \\T ANTED KNOWN—Men's Hard Felt VV Hats, Is; good Straw Hats. 2s id j Girls1 Trimmed Hats, 2s lOd; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen.—At Metcalfe'a, foot of Wakefleld street. WANTED KNOWN-In Jewellery, Kelsey and Co. still keep only real gold and real silver—no imitations on the premises, consequently everything guaranteed.—Charles Kelsey and Co. 120. Queen-street V*7ANTED KNOWN—That Smoked W Fish in any quantities can be had at the Colonial Fish Company, 207. Queen-street (next door to Fisher and Co., Butchers), at wholesale prioeß. Freah supplies dally. 'ANTED KNOWN—That if you require a really good Silver Watch, or any article of Silver or Gold Jewellery (war ranted), either for personal wear or for a Christ mas Prasent. the place to obtain it good and cheap is Goodßon's London Arcade. X\T ANTED KNOWN-The Eclipse V V Sale Is now on at Good son's London Arcade; call and inspect; you will save from 25 to 50 percent, by purchasing your Christmas Glfrß there, and have the largeat atock in town to select from. W" ANTED KNOWN-That Renshaw's Concentrated Lemonade is unsurpassed aa a cooliDg and refreshing beverage for the hot weather, it Is pure, whoießoaae, and dello oub a Two Shilling Bottle will make U prallonß. Mar be had at all Storekeepers. WANTED Known—Theopportuuityof obtaining some of the greatest Bargains ever offered the public will soon be over, thia being the last month of the Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcade. Call and inspect; you SSI be well lepaid, it being a rare opportunity for obtaining some cheap Christmas PreeenU. ANTED KNOWN-In addition to the ordinary stock of Toys, Dolls, So., at the Birmingham Arcade, the proprietor has lust opened a aplendid aßßortmont of entirely JNew Gooli. Some really novel and amusing and marvellously oheap. Christmas and New Year Cards are cheaper here than any place in Auokland. . , WANTED KNOWN—That Toys, direct from Germany, Dolls, direct from the Arcade in greater variety than at any otter Cards are wonderfully cheap^ TfTA~NTED Known—The cheapest place Call and Inspect: yon will be well repaid. ANTED KNOWN—In consequence of Lease expiring, and having less apace for diaplay incur new premise jw^ Bon's London Arcade.



TyANTED KNOWN-Job Lot of Silk 7i. Bd nnfl 11 S2 l? ered Olo. thTaWoCoverß.prices LBOB^rU? 6*^^? 6"11 barKfn); Job ifneof WANTED KNOWN-For Christie Goldanrt q?i a°nt8 Tfn otcheß. Clocks, Sterling than {£.«»««.* Jewe"err- y°i cannot do better wmdnW »? c IP 18"11'"5 Stock displayed in the cnra^n?L£ B Birmingham Arcade, and pur below th« V" 08!* 0 yoF taßte- at prices much artlcTn aUttl 7*5 in Queon-streßt. Every approved. warranted- -d exchanged if not WANTED KNOWN-That Munro and CustnmJ^ 5"! t reßfi eot' n-"y request their thßi^^S ?E i In'e? dlß f< Patrons to favour com7nJ^L their Orders for Tailoring for the fnZv .5 °nSS" a8 800n. aa P08"ble, ai a heavy rhri^ ? rdf rs a week or tw° Previous to Christmas last year compelled them reluctantly wnd?rt Cllh° m? ny'which-lf WvenlaYUo?, they ™™£S v.?i boen- ahle t0 execute, and have prevented disappointment. Ty ANTED to Sell, Level Allotments at fnV. t^ 0"1111 Shore, close to Tram-line, 30s per ?"• House and Grounds at Northcote, £450; 7i«pJ ned Coltagcs at Mount Eden f.om £250. &? crS?, at Birkenhead, £31", very Easy Terms; bp endid Property in Karangahapo Road; Allotment and Good House in Wont-st. cot, cheap; 40 Acres Jour miles from Birkenhead. on Mam Road, for £2.0 -Apply Fowlor and Wil- Mnson, Exchange Chambers, Durham-street Ya/AJNTUD KNOWN-That R, Tucio mint nfrv? pc«1}?8 i"B'opened a small conßign wfti?F lho p a'o»t Wenhem Gas Lamp," the a?fi B IT O/ li nvS?, te3 for Papers, Jewellers, iftft' Windows or Halls, where a nrt™^ i ghi I 8 These Lamps are nvisr owi?. dged toJB the moßt economical, as well as the most beautltul. thhig in cos lamDß fh« H°??? d to, the PubUo of AulklandTaSd v the light is enclosed In glass, there Is no danger pt goods catching flre when lißhtlng. One of 'teeeLamps wUI be lit for inspection on Satur day Night-Note the address: Wellesley-street, opposite Opera House. \\TANTBD KNOWN-New Music"! T T Musio 1 Musio II am happy to inform the public that the New Music has at last arrived, and consists of some of the best known and most Popular Songs, all at 6d each. Also Diamond Mublo Books, 6d (well assorted); Czerny's 101 Kxeroisea, Is; Hemy's celebrated Pianoforte Tutors, 2s—whioh I will guarantee are the same as are Bold in Queen-street at ss, or will forfeit £5: also, a few Books for Violin. N.B.—A Lot of Muaio slightly soiled, Id and 3d each.—At Dampier's Handsome New Bhop. Victoria-street, jiear Dampier's Boot Bhop. W~ANT ED~k¥oW~N^Boots! Boots! Boots! Something A stoundlng I- Mon's Light 'Watoriights, Da lid; some large sizes in Men's Elastic Sidnß. 5s 6d; Men'B Derby Shoes, 8* Gd: superior ditto, 10s 6d (own make); Ladies 1 Kid Button Boots, Hlah Leg, 7b 6d: Ladies' Prunel'a Buttoning Boots, 6s6d; splondld valuo in Prunella Klastic Sidos. Is 9d; Hi«h Heels Buperior ditto no tonoaps. 5f (id; superior ditto, 6s Od and 7s 6a (Pollook'e). In Kvening and Dancing Shoia we beat New Zealand. The handsom3 One-bar Shoo, with bowß and two buokles, for3sHd; superior ditto, 5s 6d, 6s or 7s 6d j a splendid Ladies' WalkiDg Shoe, kid, at 5s 6d, and 5s lid (Oxford). An acknowledged, fact, that we have the greatest variety of In fants' and Children's Boots and Shoes in Auck land Infanta' Strap Shoeß, 1* 3d per pair; Is 6d 2s, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, 3s 3d, and 3j6d. with open bars, otc.. etc. A nice Button Shoe, kid bacK, patent vamp, Ito li, Xi 6d ; Children's High Leg Prunella, Is; a grand line in Girls' High Leg E. Sides, kid back, patent vamp. 11 to 1, 4s lid; Ladies' Imitation Kid Slippers. 2s; Whltn Can vas ditto, 2s; Carpet ditto. 2s lid; Imitation Kid Elastic Sidos, 3* (id; Real Eld ditto. 4s Od to 03 M ; sunerior do., 6s 6d to 12s 6d (Pollock's); Real Glovr-kid I lorby Walking Shoes, light, 10a 0d; Otto Hertz's ditto, 11s Gd. Bnaca will not permit us giving more particulars. Please examine the Window when passing and judge for yoaraelf, at Damfier's Boot Bhop, Victoria street. ANTED SEBN-Toyß, Toye, Toya. Wonderful Bargains.-Qoud-elzo Wax Dolls, with hair, 2d: Dressed Wax Dolls, with hair. 4d; Large Wood Dolls, 4d; China Dolls and Indestructible Dolls, 6d; Large China Dolls. «d j Large Wax Dolls, with hair, Is; very large ant) highest price Wax Dolls, 2a; argo Boxes of Paints, 4d : good-size Humming Tops, 2d ; 72 dozen Steam Engines, 2d each ; l 5 dozen Horees and Carriages, id ; 36 dozoa Cymbal Players, 3d ; Kltohen Bets, 6d ; Blook Puzzles (make 6 pictures),9d per box; handsome (ndiarubber Balls, fid; very large handsome China Mugs, fsd ; large Boxes of Skittles, Is ; Fancy Boxes, Pd enoh; Work Boxea, 2a; Writ ing Desks. 9d; White Necklets, 2d; Large 2Uorse i raraoars. Is ; an immonselot of China Dogs, 2d;21 doz China Vases, 2d; Brace lets, 2d each; Gents' Gilt Stud Suites, M tho Buite; Handsome Plated Tea Services (5 piecoß), 30s; also, bargains in Books, suitable for Christmas presents, and the following :- Framed Picture, la 3d; Largo do., 4b 6d ; Mat Hooks, 2d ; Handsome Brackets, Od each; Wire Sponge Baskets, flci; Handsome Rread Baskets, 3d, id, and Od : 45 dozen Good Useful Hammers, 2d each; Yankee Egg Beaters, Gd each; nice line of Feeding Bottles, Od; Grand Butter Knives, Is 3d; Useful Steels, 6d each; 21 dozen Haod-ome Phoio Frames, 2d, or 4 for 61; Thermometers. Is eaoh ;&c, &o.—At Dampier's New S'iop, Viotoria-street (near to Dampier's Boot Shop). ANTED, Purchasers of Dinner, Breakfast, and Tea Services to see the newest and most elegant patterns at WILSON'S. 26 7. Queen-street. T\7" ANTED KNOWN. For Good Valus in Hats. Shirts. Collars, Ties, Braces, Hosiery, Umbrellas, eto.,°go to LOVBTT'S, WeUesleyatreet. W ANTED KNO WN,-Tbat the Cheap est Honse for China. Glass, and Earthen ware la WILSON'S, 26 7. QU EEN-BTRgET. TXT ANTED KNOWN-That for Cheap- TT ness, Extent, and Variety to aolcot from, there is no Glass China, and Earthen wave Stock in Auckland equal to . BOYLAN AND TANFIELD'S, 174, Queen-street. Inapeotion invited. \\T ANTED SEEN by new arrivals, visi- Vi tors from the country, and others about to famish, the splendid stock of Toilbtwahe at WILSON'B. 26 7. QUKEK-BTBEBT. Tt/" ANTED KNOWN. J. KNOTT, Gbeit-st., Imports regularly - STHEL TOOLS. CUT LER?. BUILDERS' and GENERAL IRON MONGERY. Motto: " A Genuine Artiole at a Moderate Price." WANTED, thoß<lookinc for Chriatman, Wodding, and Birthday Prosents to inspect the New Vases, Ornaments, and other Buituble articles, just arrived, at WILSON'B. 26 7, Queen-street. ~Vjn~ ANTED KNOWN. ARRIVKD-The .NEW STOCK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing. Shirts, Ties, Umbrellas, Hats (In Straw and Felt), &c, and every description of Hosiery and Underwear. Special Line in Boys' Cheap School Suits. ■ D.^toPHERSON, Karangahape Road. A N~T~E~D K~N *O~WN. spkcialtieß in hatß. novbltieß in scahvkb. Latest Patterns in Shirts. Best Makes in Hobikky. Seasonable Undbrclothino. Collars. Gloves, &o , at lowest prices. Inspection invited. Competition defied. J. W. SHACKELFORD, Hatter and Gentlemon's Mercer, 210. Queen-street Hate Coupland's Store), nod 80. Victoria-street. W ANTED KNOWN. J. KNOTT Hao opened a BRANCH STORE In KaKA NGAHAPE ROAD, near Waterworks with a Now and Pint-class Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY. Splendid goods just opened, suitable for Christmas Frcßonta. irrr a n t b D, BUSHMEN AND OTHERS ■ To know, BUITS TO ORDER, 10 HOURS' NOTICE. Note address, J. H. DAiTON, CITY TAILORING ESTABLIBHMKNT. VICTORIA-STREET EAST. vy AN-TED KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailob, Viotoru-bt Bast, Has just opened NEW TWEEDS from the fol lowing Markete:-West of England, Scotch, Mosgiel, Oamaru, French, and German; the ohoioeet things In Fancy Tweeds and Coatings that ever came to Auokland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at prices ranging as foUows:- A Good Suit for 50s od, usual £3 10s pd •• :: :: M :: «iSu TBOCBERS U.M. . |0 18s6d ~ 2is od, „ ci osca j; „ 22s 6d, „ £1 Tflßd Theauestion Is repeatedly asked, "Howcan you sell real Tweeds at such prices?. My answer ia that I purchase direct from manufac turers, pay a small rent, and do my own cutting. In this way I save fully 25 per cent, the full benefit of which I give to ray customers. n!b. - My Byßtem of Cutting ia in itself a novelty, allowing me to remedy those defects caused by the shoulders being somewhat round, while to gentlemen possessing a moderately good figure I can guarantee a perfect fit; making them the admiration of their friends, and the envy of the! rivals. .7. H. TTaLTON, City Tailoring Establishment, Viotoria-st. Seat. A YOUNG Man, age 19, wishes to bind himself roa practical engineer. Sal ary £1 per week.—Address Junior, Avondale Poat-offloe. ■ FIRST-CLASS Dressmaker wanted for inter-provincial town. —Apply Sargood, Ewen and Co.. Victoria-street. GREAT NECROMANCER, AUGUS TUS, engaged during Chriatmas. Country friends can have an introduction at the Auck land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Umited)._ ____ IS YOUR BABY restless at night? Is its stomach deranged? Ib it.teething? If bo give Marshall's Homoeopathio TeelWng Powders, entirely vegetable; la, at aU Chemists. _(MITO, Jones, and Robinson are re- O aoested to call on Browne, junotion Queen a^Grer-streetß.andbrlngtheh-youngsterswith them tor Curistmaa Suite, 3s 6d to 30e,



HPO. I^T, 5 aad 6-rooined Houses; S&i . """Stan rBDgo, large garden, flno X2 tt '?F Wultrjr; rent only lOe.-G. Sage, MOUNT Eden Free ( hurch-Christmas v&b ij^S4-11 a-m- Fruit and Flower Ser- 8. Macfarlane will preaca. f|H, Snaan ! Kate 1 Alice ! Eliza! Buy .s£. lorn. Keeßlng'g Silver Name Broocbea. %2Mal? c ta stook—Vlctoria-Btreet, above WaTCH Repaira at reduced rates, 0!!?' 111* executed, best workmanship. --pSgL^Sgnig. Watchmaker. Victoria atreet A RARE Chance".for energetic Man to ■■.sSfeapb Capital re<iulr°a> • f MOUSE-OWkTERS. - Wanted to " eiiS^f' wii'' a PU^okaalug clause, a seven (•"WntamK" 1. 84. House, with large garden, lbrfi l2f«» walk from Post-oflfce.-Apply ; 9"»T'MS~sloweßt termß.to >Ib°a- Spencer, , (fiea^tteet. Bnd s Peno«r> Stationers, 70,



j To let- TJIOR SALE, 8-roomed House, bathroom, Public Notices. [ —— — . X' stable, coachhouse, washhouse, gas, and —— : E^!«£ il«s^iH spi|p^ mo LET rJaw C!nrn»r qimr. k * n *™ Sage, Emmett-street. A STRONG, serviceable Timepiece fbr ss; 5^ yOR SALE, at Otahubu, close to Rail- AjSSSSSSJL ** ■""™^J- Pri °°°' Pnbllo Batha.-T. Harper. Canada-street. J? way Station, Choice Building Sites from . t.ittp-p nvl p TTOn , rou 5 mo LET, two new Shoos 'and Dwalling on? a, cre n Pw*rds. commanding vi^ws; A UVICE TO BUSHMEN.—Save 50 per X houfloß •'TTninn *«.«? P a iJm £ soil; scoria ash for concrete dwellings -OL cent., and Buy yonr Goods at the Auck- Bartley JjoWtan? PP^ Mward ? n lho P"P^«y- Eaey terms of payment land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Com °*;° f' -"cmieot. Further particulars In future advertisements- pany (Limited). mo LET, in Upper Queen-street, the re J et Mackr' Land and Batato A Sent- F°r'- \ MAN with Is 6d can buy a rattling AhSMSgSaK-^; RAILWAY TEMPERATE HOTEL, &&IWfi^&'£ l& tZ rpO LET, in Gibraltar Crescent, a com- -*-V Nowmaricet.—Thiswell-kDownßoarding- Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), june- X fortable C-Roomed H'>nse • i ent 15s per houß6' wlllch ''"P'6^ with every convenience tlon Queen and Grey-Btreete, week.—ApDly to G. F. Fowler, Blaoksmith, an,d thoroughly furnished throughout, haviDg ' A N APPEAL tn Parnnto mnmninir Manukau Road, Parnell. "uiwumu, ft large connection of respectable boardero, is A\j ~ ,~^ aa c ta concerning nnnVirT • 7■L jt, , now for Sale- together with Lease and goodwill -**• h Horse Racing -" Train up a cWld in the r 1 10 LET, a nice furnished Bedroom, suit- of premises, at less than the original cost of the way,he ►aoiild go, ..nd when he is old he wiU X able for two respectable working men - furniture. Fu'l particulars on application to T n°tdePart from it, -Pr.verb3xxii.,6v.-(A.S.G. Apply Carltm Cottage. W«lle&ley-8treet West, M "Green, on the premises; or J. R. Randerson, Association). nearNelßon-streot rightbandjiidj^goingjlowD. Auctioneer. nr>E PERSUADED--Save Money by TO LET, in Suffolk-street, off Newton T7IOR SALE. £-> Ordering all your Goods at Rew's Grocery Road, a new 3 roomed Cottage with every X 1 . stole> Victoria-street. H°£Tfn niS nnnV.r ent> Bs. per we6k>~Appljr to¥' "R UY your Christmas Cards, Toys, and Hastings, on the premiseß. J) p,. O sentß at the Newton Bureau: Large TO LET, a new 7-Roomed House in variety pf (fancy Goods-David Geddis. Printer, Arawa-street. gas and water, washhouf c. ?°°^""-^L™ 1 pT* ' Garrett' B New BuUd eppper, dretfler, and every convenience.-L. W TTI MER AL D TT TT t X KarangahaPc Road- Baton,B.Oneen-atreet. jgMfcttALi) TTILL, "pOARD AND RESIDENCE in a rpO LET, good 6-roomed House, 10s 6d ; ■ ' *-^ private family, plunge and showsr bath ; J- also, 5 ditto. 8s 6d 15 minutes'walk from V, P "3 n M good lable and every comfort;'bUß passes door, Queen-Btreet.-li.qutni CodringtOD-steeet, left ° M near tramway ten minutes from Queen-street.- Bide, 3rd house off Great North Road Slbgey Villa, Park Avenpe, Park Road. mO LET, Beautiful Furnished 7-roomed (The Property of William Gardner). C™ 1 Vtotorta st " R6W' 8' X House and U acres Land, in Judge's Bay, — yiowna-Btreet. Parnell.-W. and J, Frater, Land Agency! /"IOLLEGE BISCUITS 3d per Ib. at Queen-street. \j Rm < B> Victoria-atreet. mo LET, Two Handsoa-.e Balcony /^HEAP MUSIC during the Holidays, j"fSnnSSU ne?,; city v? ter> T, aageßi &0-! "a 6d. Kj Popular Sheet Music at One Hhllling. &&Xv^Vo°ad! ersrißs6d>-Applr BUILDING SITES 2 ACRES EACH. Y^**™?**** «°°™'HoDbo.-* mo rmm th _ gn . 3 Tj — /iHRISTMAS CARDS will be given to 1 Storfl» w-th w«H nßhr ?* comm f °d'O«B \^ Children on Christmas Morning-Webbe's, J- Stores, with well-lighted basement, lately Hobson-atreet ereoted in Commerce-Btreet.— A pply Brown " ""^ Barrett and Co.. Elliott-street. Auckland. fNO-OPERATION. —Nothing like it. TO LET Rpsiilnnpn Alhnvt Pni-lr lnfol,, Compare our piices with any in Auokland, ino-cunation of T Pnf, n l»«rt H I UNSURPASSED FOR VIEWS. and judge for yourselt-Auokland Cooperative rooms^bathTomTand »ntS?^S&/&" W 8 Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited). Heath, 18 Shortland-Btreet. /CHRISTMAS PRESENT—A Piece of T°Ede^ r BJ<T; rr°, Omed H0U t ß° a AMr OIuUS^ o«?2Sr^TvM)l^bS D|nalfst Oand eBUV e Cab Pln rerak keVBT^ to suit purchasers. Pianoßooms, Hobson^treet. t a m g p y mn TFT trio Bknn. i n H n i, m n oi- « t 3 House, Land, and Estate Agent, High-st. In iii tne°hoPß in Hobson-street, and . (near Shortland-stroet). has always For Sale and Aj."".*ll, Houses, Cook-Btreet (Fa lon's To Lot large and small Houses in the City, Buildings), replete with every modern con ■ Suburbs, and Country districts; also, Farms, Vi en« 5 C6-^ ADpi? Tn °mas H. Vvhito, Architect, p. R. CLAUDE, imuro ed and unimproved, in various part* of A.M.P. cflloes. Quoen-Btrect. the province. Several eligib-e Building Allot TO LET, near the Epsom Hall, 6 Roomed AGKNr men}f for Bale' MoNS Y t0 l^nd in large or House, noarly now; rant moderate!- auani, B mall sums, on approved securltiea. Further partlculata at Kpsom Store and Post- SUORTLAND-STRKET TjIVERYBODY should read "Now Zea offlce, or Mr F. G. Ewiogton, Coombes's Hi land Illustrated Tic Bits." Price Two- Arcade, Qneen-Btreet. ~. ponce. TO LET, Clifton House, in Grey-street, Lost and Found. Xp~TURNER, Fruit galesman and Pro containing eight rooms; gas and water —— _EJ» Borver, Karangahape Road, opposite Annivniirr o O rttr£^:Tr C? n, VeDi ei' t? BiWated. 7 T OST, Silver Open Geneva Watch, No. Queen-street. Fruit-growers will do well to A?ms ß Q,« n -,«^t B lto b°3a JU 11,821,-Finder will be rewarded on consign their fruit to above address. Prompt Arcade. Queevstreet. leaving it at Stau Office. settlemente. rI iU LJil, hew Villa Residence on North -,- nan , ,„., . —7 t: ; rrr-j— imprl and RTTTTiT'It RiTSiTWß'ss'i ± Head. Devoaport; bathroom and every T i°?J' °n ]9th "ft-. a Parcel containing J?™ ANU GUTTER BUSINESS. convenience—For terms aDnlv Jas Slatnr XJ 2 Sunshades.-Finder rewarded on brine- -M=i . . ~ "—, .... Architec'rCHn^a Buiidingsfo'/MTj-. $.& "* »ame to W. a. Whltlcv, 1, Queenstreet. J*s£ eS^*gB& "t^Z^n coyne,Vauxhallßoad,D o von P ort. j O ST-You will have lost a chance rarely Srin^ie^^^.^TlSSttaJSw SS rilO LET, large House of 17 rooms, moat I i to be met with if you do not inspect Alox. will bo gratefully accepted. Tho following A suitable for a boarding-house • large Browne's Stock of New Dressos (late w. and J. hotels speoially thanked:—Clarendon, City dining room, bath room, gas and water laid on ; Boehan). junction Queon and Qroy-atreets. Hotel, and the Park Hotel, situation, corner of Hobson-strcet and Cook-Bt. T OST, a Small Black and Tan Doe ■ '■!■'• TKEMAIN, Butter and Egg Store, -Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and JLj answers to name of Spy.-Tho Under will Abercromblo-street, Estate Agents, Scherffs Buildings, Fort street. be rewarded on returning same to Mr THOR a roallv Good Ham at n raaeonnhie mO LET, Shop and 6-roomed House, McArthur's. Princes-street, Albert Park. J^T°^ e^ %™ ° V lotorLi^treof X gas and water laid on, Wellesley-street CJTRAYED or Stolen, last night, from TTinu nm)T«TOa« —pTrtm^s —IkTi East; Shop and 5 roomed House, gas and oity v 5 Woodsido Farm. Mount Eden, two young Vo^?^ 1 1 L „« 7 -^ water laid on. Hobson-street; UoUBe containing Ked Co ws and small Roan Calf Largest cow "- PICNICS, &c.-'lho most convenient T O LET, Pollenstreet, Great North SSS"^^^& ?S^^%^A^XlZ X Road. Six-roomed Cottage, with gas, addreßp' Wlll b0 rewarded. 80me< bfl ha » d of o)1 atorekeeerß- J -city wster, and every convenience; rent, 11s 6d QTOLEN, from Freeman's Bay, on the TSTtcttat OTPRnMANPIfR r TTrTT q per week; also, Five roomed Cottage; city O night of the 20th a Half-deck Boat 18ft 8-i,n,,0 fll!.(jKUfll&mji.tt, AUtxUS water; rent 10s per week—Apply to Mr Rus- w rammed stem painted white top green k* TUa> onfi a«eA du, riD K Christmas. Country sell, Grocer, Great North Road. bottonil property of b.Vowßon'-Anyone'Sow Wends can have v Introdnobon at tho Anok mO LET, Turner-street, off Uppr Queen- jn| wheVes£c is\vould kindly oblige^ inform: {j&gff P™l h'° Urapory and ClothulK <*■ b4t andonioelly Dflnished oTb^E^uS TjIOOND, a saving of 20 per cent, by TTANNKEN BROS., for good Clothing city water throughout, all conveniences to hand, X 1 baying tho Russian Tea Packing Com -"-X and Mercery. Christmas Sale now on. very central, only 5 minutea'walk from Queen- pany's Pure Teas. Ask your grocor for them. —300 and 302, Upper Queen-street, upen every street, grand view. Rent only lfie. — Apply to VnnrTNn —,-„ n.", 1 1 —i — Z — : ~CZ — evening. 0 f Evans TJiOUND, in Queen-street, last night, a Timnpm.vin —m TTV ZZ ™ T7—s J S—ST5 —ST ■*" Coat-Owner can have same by applying TMPORTANT-To procure some of the ril O BE LET, to Cab 53 X Toys. Dolls, Christmas Cardß from the X THE CHORAL HALL, -_^->. TT . TT - .. —; p— —, Auckland Co-operative D»apory and Clothing Exoent on TJ^OUND, the place where a Cottage Time- Co. (Limited), and save your money. TUESDAY AND_FRIDAY EVENINGS. v t cto & e o o i t n EaBtObtalned *"SB"J- Prln° 0> TUST to hand, a superior lot of high io?S^X offlsSSS.a^ns^ Ba.» F OUND'tbat£lß°eßaßfeaß£2by a..«t'fcS^Skc^ttVffiS^ EverlSig Partiesi Md SnnSvServiceF BuyinK at the Auckland Cooperative torla-street. evening Parties, and Sunday Services. Drapory and ClothiLg Company (Limited). X~ATE"ST"ITBTW^IUSTC^emvecf this F. G. EWINGTON, THOUND.-In Victoria-street, above XJ week, direct from the publishers- Estate Agent, Coombcs's Arcade Jj Royal Mall Hitel a Benefactor—Ton Webbe's Piano and Musio Rooms. A Pianist TO L E T Keesing. Jewellery! Clooks! and Watchos !in attendance.^ On Doforrod Payment TVTrt WOLFK must bo a happy man, as ho is Mc Oo^nZTro7nf ß^ Ba anrw Cati°!a dido Hn OUSa "FOUND four cases Hoyle's Prints, 13 TSMBS£N J efses fflS.SS'ffi 2OSSS^SMTW^ IVf O»«* -^f Saved by Purchasing wmmtS? d Av«-vTTwn^i? cJ WHm". >ara at Aler. Browne's Oate W. and J. Boehan), JJX at Rew's. Victoria-street. WIULuAMoUN D AVKNUEJ, Surrey HUIB, iiinmi'nn OiiPnn nnrl flrn- BtHAora -iL ItV t V-fcT-riTiTr i T? ~' — ' —rf —■■" ■-"■■— CommodiousFamUy Residence. Houroreplete Jan°»on^"e°""°dGrey-streets. m/j ILLINERY, half-price ; Undercloth with every oonvenlenoe, and containing seven ' Xf-S ing, half-urice,—At the Auckland Co rooms and bath-room; washhouso fitted with Personal operative Drapery and Clothing Comrany boiler; aeboßtoua fires in drawing and dining- . (Limitedi. SoSira 11'IOW to a BoOdtenant: lmmediate jlyi ISSING FRIENDS are requested to IVfR WEBBE is not now connected with WALLACE-STREET.—NewIy ereoted Gentle- -L»X caU on Alex. Bnawne. Thoy will hoar -L»X Oak Houseas stated In sovoral advertlse man's Residence of 10 rooms, si'uated corner eomething they little dreamt of. 'Ihe way ho Is menta of late In the Stab, inserted without his Wallace and Argylestreots. House replete Quitting W. and J. Beehan's Stook of Drapory, consent; with every convenience. Including bath-room; &o- is simply astonishing. "iV/TAN'S inhumanity to Man" (Burns) BoSb?WhSrf r ReS ''to1 rnermZnt'tena^t WOULD Mr Horace Bari.es, from New IVx consiste in depriving them of the Rub moderate permanent tenant yy Plymouth, call at the Queen's Ferry slan Tea Packing Company's Pure Teas. Ask moderate. Hotel, Vulcan Lane, to meet a friend. yonr Grocor for them. For Particular of above Properties, apply- TOHN MYER, your brother is in Auck- "¥ ISW ZEi^3lo ILLUSTRATED MAT rm ifQnv •. /t n " land> Leave your address at Stab Office. -1-1 xIL al}- a- V j . ,7- , mO~J H G —Come to Mrs Whitcomb'e'a XTOTlCE.—Webbe's Piano Bhow Rooms Land Agents, High-street. 1 RegUtry mC Wakofleld Btroet -^ are at corner of Cook and Hobson-streets, ANUFACTOKY or Store to Let— A Keg"'r> OMce. Wakeneld-strcet. and nnt ()ak Houß R3 advertf Bod in Saturda , ' c BaMit^Stanreye^l^ 25 feet by M pEIiSONAL.-Ladioe, Buy your Chrtot- Star without his consent suitable for Store or Manufactory.- W. 8. X mas Fruit at Row s. " IWTEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED Laurie and Co., Customß-street. T>ERSONAL.—Motcalfe has reduced hi 1* TIT BITS "-No advertisements. All TO AUCTIONEERS, Refreshment Pro- X Muslo to Id a sheet. Foot of Wakeflold reading matter. The cheapest Twoponce worth prietorß.&o.-To Let, first-class Rooms, best Btreet- ever insuedfrom the Colonial Press. POBitionNorthcotß-, close to wharf.-Waverley, T> ERSON AL. — Bargains in Rakino "MOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD. bTAB Uffloo. XT Smoked Fish on the Wharf thia evening. -Ll - '! Roll up. Must dear them out. ra3 • TvrnnNir — nnn T^ an i T, n ,. na . n »* The Mount Eden Saw Mill Company (Limited For Sale. p*-KSONAL.-jOO TweoJ Trousers at Bre selling Second-class Timber at from sa, and X Is lid per pair, at tho Auckland Co- Firat-olass Kauri Weather Boards at 10s 6d per operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited), icott.. and all other descriptions of Building FOR SALE (easy terms), House 5 rooms, Half-price^ Timber in proportion. Also, Shingles, Palings, Kden-streot. Eden Terrace.-Apply Dow- X>ERSONAL.—WeII, John, where are Posts, RaUs. and House Blookßatrednced rates. den & Paten, Auctioneers, Queen-street. JL we going for our Holiday Fixingß? Why, Railway Station, Mount Eden. FOR SALE, Piano (Rosewood); 18 {p Allen's, Jervois Road, Ponsonby; he ie tho November 19.1885. guineas, cost £15 a bargain; grand aotion Dest, Mary. ■ rf~VN VlEW—Late American Novelties and tone—Dlckenson. Upper Nelson-streot, T>ERSONAL.-It may not be generally \J (very cheap) Gladstone's Carts, Extension Bereaford-street End. X^ known that Smoked Fish in small and Too Jumo Seat Buggies. Democrat Waggons, F^tsw.rs&KWuJsi %&s^qZ^^£s?s®^ cSag'^ni^re t : coualDßtodAtkia' T^k^ußXa^^U^XVeare^^'sß^ a»d p fe' *£W' -t wholesale prices. Fre ß h -pURE INDI&NTEA 2s perlb. at Rew's, of bush, and it Ib partly bounded by driver. »"PPUea eaonday. . j^ victoria-street This little Farm would make a pretty homo- t -_-.-, v^^o, m r^ —„, . . v-r-. — stoad, and will be sold cheap—For termß apply MwHnira T>IANOS Tuned for Christmas and New Robert Gordon, close to Havings Bank, Surrey ui.M/Uii,*b. |7 Year Parties, from Is.-G. RichcDs, care HlllirAuckland. ————^_^______ . o f Murray and Rppncor. Statlonera, Queon-st. BUTTER AND EGGS on Sale, in abun- VW^ 8 \ft\/ DRINTS and Dress Goods soiling at cost danoe. at Tromain'B Grocery Store, Aber- \/ Jl Xl/ X prico. Hannkon Bro/s Christmas Sale cromb'e-etreof. -ill"lfl'Mn *<jf^, now on- 300 and 302 Upper Queen-Btreet. UCTION SALES (town or country) T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418. S.C. TDONSONBY.-Corner Building Site conducted on boat terms for vondora, A •*-* —Emergency Meeting TO-MORROW (Pri- X close to Three Lampß; must be Bold at onoe. low rate of commission, according to mutual day) morning, December Freomasona1 Hall, —Apply W. J. Dalton, C.E., Vulcan Lane. BCTgemont. at 9 o clock. All Master Masons invited. tStaNOS ' PIANOS I PIANOS—At bSrßnd BlVe SSfiSj'wiS U y^slS ol ROBERT gAYB. P.M., Hon. Sec. Mit^ Balo p rf™r pLpt cash -WeV n^to™ rtE^^}BlJ^LritSd T O. G. T. HiSowSriow Booms, cornerd Hobson ana books will bo produced. This ia a Kcnulno X» |J»—^trects^ opportunity. ImmedUto application necessary. T>IANOS ! ORGANS! PIANOS. For -fc§BT^Sf^s3»-HOU 8 «. New- BB» CROSS LODGE, 17«, H.M.S. NELSON. jl^^^^i^^S ttS? Sf market, with furniture, goodwill, loaao for five Cook-streets. • dolng Ba spfendia^ade? tho "stand The above Lodge intend to hold a Meeting on X> EAD tho entertaining Christmas Stories iB unequalled; the whola must be sold for £210, SATURDAY, 26th lnßt., in the Tkmpkbanck AY in This Week's " New Zealand Illustrated orleaßoandgoodwUlßenorately. Leapemaybe Tr ' »„„ mt Bitß- inspected, and cards tb view obtained from Hall, Albert-Btreet, to commence at 7.30 pm. T-fcns?I?KATMK- Tinrrsw —iilfvmjpnPT J'T KdT^ dSPD nUSTRV3u es°UNEMPLOYED- V'Bitors cordially invited. R Ofn^p K po 9 Ue°c^r of'Ske Roa^ 1 £?J?no or N° vo ho'SKK to four AUCKLAND CO-OPERATIVE f^m^L aDL^Z 15S? 1 ?S.v£" liafßl and aores. to let on reasonable termß as to improve J\. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COM- "tired Bituation. 1 orma modorate. To^rsuburbt 5 Rooms, lls; 7 Rooms. PAN* «UMI^L S UGA ViScJri°a™trel d lb> ** E6W>S' SSiB'fgSSW'^S&S^ 1" Koßldon0 °' fffi&%SS&^fit£ffißS& STUDENTS of all classes wiU be more than StSSßS£_a "ss^^ fgg&&gs*si Seaviews,£ffl iper acreland upwards. ARTHUR R. DENDY. Socretary. ciPVCJAJ PHRIdTTus gt-Kviriil in CHEAP HOUSE £180. i rooms, and good --■ TTrIT , T .. Tr . p v irtA»;Vt- nI .T-/. UrJiUiAL CHRISIMAb SbßVlOlfl in allotment, Newmarket. \ UCKLAND RATIONALISTIC O connection with the Gospel Temperance SHARKS bought and sold to order. No inter- ±Y. ASSOCIATION. Mission in the Protestant Hall, Earangahape ests to clash with olients. A reasonable margin Road, commencing at 7.30. Short Addresses. Of credit allowed on open accounts. Meeting to celebrate the Christmas Hymna and Solos by tho Choir. All BTORAGE tor free goods In good dry store nwn fwwtvw dca t> v invited. close to Queen-Btreet, at Id per ton per week. No s^tUfll) ANNIVERSARY rpHE Blue Ribbon Army have pirated the "^NEY^wllttaf tovestemJnftn(n>od seourl- Of the above, will be heldin the FORESTERS' X colour ot Wolfe's Schnapps Trade Mark, ties at current rates. HALL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, on "mtllS England never did, nor never LAND. Houses. Allotments, Businesses for NEW YEAR'S KVE. X ahall, lie at the proud foot of a conqueror" sale and to lease. . (Shakespeare); and so the Ruesian Tea Packing £m-FweholdStoro (with Port-office). Dwell Bhort Addresses will be given by various Company's Pure Teas take their stand far above ing, Stables (12 horses); refreshment and straw Members and Friends. Mußlcal Selections^will »" otnera- Aak *OUI «TOCBT for them- berendered.DancingU.oommenceatlOo'clock. mHE first issue of the "New Zealand suburb a good business nowbeing done; large _ . .' X Illustrated Tit Bits" will contain nine p??spMtivVv£ue. First time ofTered.-Apply $™™.ZS°£, 1?- 0! 8 ?' 8 ,°n Clook- comic Ulustrattons. including; a humorous car- J R Randerson, Auctioneer. Admlßsion.M, Single Ticket, inclusive of Danoe, toon. "Dr. Vogel'a Nostrums." 'i have numerous other Properties for Bale w; Double ditto, 3s. niURNER'S Fruit Flower —md Seed lease, oi exobange in town and suburbs. Tickets may be obtained from Mr F. W. I T«7i™»k » S» in Several mod Beour>ties on hand for Sums of Mouzer, Stationer, Vlotoria-Btreet, and at the B l'L nr Dep4t;^aDg^a n p ° o^^jL o' Q° t e a cn o «ot»««.tß«d9 fi ro a t door. _ Salty.^igiow^ffVsfniggT 6tß " J. R. RANDERSON.^ EZ K l¥^ a^ ml AL GOLD" rpSE -UNEMPLOYED can have an Mercantile Chambers. Queen-street. -Ll MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). X audience with the Prophet Mecca at the ~,____ " I" , ' Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothine TTT L. MITCHELL, The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share- Co (Limited). The poor dog Arabl is chained YY a holders will be held at the Company's Office, up. LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. o'nTHURSDAYTffiut gSSSfS?tn^horTot " T HEY °°me " a boon and a bleßsing Three p.m. X to men" (Cameron), the Russian Tea COOMBKS'B ARCADE, I). G. MaoDONNELL, Manager, Packing Company's Pure Teas. Ask youi _Auokland, Deoember 21.1885. grocer For them. Qukenbtbkkt. FTAND OF FRIENDSHIP GOLD- rTIHE UNEMPLOYED can have an XX MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). X audience with the Prophet Mecca at the _____ '• . , Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing The Ordinary Annual Mesting ot the Share- Co> < Limite< l)' The poor dog Arabl is chained a!=Ssa IgisSHSS l^iasg"^ whole well fenced and sub-divided into four "all Paß' A Dfu.' MacDONNELL, Manager TTNEMPLOYED.-Men's Blurts, Is 6d ; paddooKß. Auotland, Deoember 21,1885. U Braces, Cd; Crimean Shirts, 3b lid. Jubi ORCHARD OF 7 ACRES contaimne4oo ====== teei CefGoodwlle Ur PBuSply. 'Thta^dSS TVSSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. TTISIT Rew's Cheap Grocery and Pro able proparty is now offered for Sale, at the ±J T vision Store, Victoria-street low price of £1,850, well worth half as much The Partnership hitherto existing between -yVrTi'RTt'q~"p 00 ni, ro: „ ,;^i. r — 2 — money again. There Is a small 1-ropmed us. the undersigned, under tho Btyle or firm of W, v J each w 'ne. a"eh liqueur Cotta»o with out-buildingß, 1 stalled Btable, "J. H. Hamer and C 0.," has this day been nut \^ richer than flneat Port, 3s per bottle &o. The view is very commanding. As the an end to by mutual consent. All debts and only a little left—The Shades. Ponsonby. owner wishes to realise at once, the figure liabilities will be discharged by John Home TTTE have a fnw Trniißßro lnfr nt 7a fir) wanted is a tempting one to securea buyer. Hanier.by whom all outstanding accounts'^ W JSS___«T Ca^d'inspecUhema ALLOTMENTS for Sale, Wallace-street, Dated this 21th day of December, 18S5. s^ef'christmasZe'n^wo 0!1 Uppor Queen Ponaonby; also in the choicest parts of Mount JOHN FLKMING. sale now on. Eden and Mount Albert, Glenmore Eatate and JOHN H. HAMEIt "V"MAS, 1885.-Boys'Suits.Ss lid, 4b lid Kingsland. . Witness: A. Devobk, Solicitor. Auckland. A Half-price, for a few days, at the Auck VERY CHEAP ALLOTMENTS, Kings- \ITANTED. the Address of anyone will- iumiS^TaklLViTntV™ Clothinf? °° land, from £30. to close accounts. VY ing to give lessons in Astronomy.- < Umltad>- Take note, mothers. Apply, Astronomy, Box 83, Post-office, Auck- T X REWARD will be given to an} HOUSES TO BE LET. land- XJO person who will give such informatioi New groomed VBb, Grange Road, MtEden, VWAS^'^ Hamilton 3jL&&!&!&iM W***"* * tion on November 6.-F. Kappart Mt. Albert Road, Ponsonby. TTTANTED, a Junior Hand for Gisborne. TVSEASES OF THE BYE, EAR KenUtreet. Surrey Hllla (back Savings Bank), \\ -Apply to A. Hemingway, Junction U AND TRROAT , good^-roomed House, las. Drapery, Freeman's Bay. ____ Motfnt Eden, several good Houses, from 12b Bd TT7 ANTED, Runner to attend steamers. DR, A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB "rSuSS? 1 ! KOad' COnm°diOUßF<UnUy Hovie. wt&r Street *° Maß°n' B' Ma7beconßulteddaUy at*"Residence.Htt __ - ..-._.. strcßt ■ BJid Bt~~ Offices to be Let. TTT ANTED, to Purchase a Long Bath, -.. ™" B)l bom2u>s »•*• TZTr, «™ t r VV new or second hand j particulars to THJtNicwTONPHABMAOTtMBKmroBBDiNii's), W, L. MITCHELL.. Bath, Stab Office. Kabanoahapb Road, trgmlQtollft,in



To Let. TO LET, a comfortable 3-roomed Cot tage.-Apply to H. J. Rlordan, Hobson street, near Cook-atreet. ' rpo LET, New Corner Shop of 5 rooms, o!k,i 1 a?. diL ne New 5-roomed Cottage, close to Pnbllo Baths.-T. Harper, Canada-street. rpO LET, two new Shops and Dwelling- B^e^TcMte Uct! On-Btre3t--ApPlr t0 MwMd npo LET, in Upper Queen-street, the X House occupied by Colonel Haultaln — Apply to Rnsßell fc Campbell. Wyndham-street. TO LET, in Gibraltar Crescent, a com fortable 6-Roomed House; lent, 15s per wuek.-ApDly to G. F. Fowler, Blaoksmith, Manukau Road. Parnell. • TO LET, a nice furnished Bedroom, suit able for two respectable working men.- Apply Carltm Cottage, WKlle&ley-street West, near Nelson-street, right hand side going dowD. To LET, in SuffollTstreet, off~Newton Road, a new 3 roomed Cottage with every convenience; rent, 8a per week. -Apply to F. Hastings, on the premises. _ TO LET, a new 7-Roomed House in Arawa-street, gas and water, washhoufc, copper, dresser, and every convenience.—L. W. Baton, 8, Queen-street. rpO LET, good Broomed House, 10s 6d; J- also, 5 ditto. 8s 6d 15 minutes' walk from Queen-Btreet—lnquire Codrtngton-street, left side, 3rd house off Great North Road. nno LET, Beautiful Furnished 7-roomed X House and 1J acres Land, in Judge's Bay, Parnell—W. and J, Frater, Land Agency Queen-street. rpO LET, Two Handsome Balcony A Houses; city water, ranges, &o.; 12s 6d. 4-roomed Cottage, with scullery, 8s od,—Apply Allen, Draper. Jervois Road. rpO LET, three large and commodious X Stores, with well-lighted basement, lately erected in Commerce-Btreet.—Apply Brown. Barrett and Co.. Elliott-street, Auckland. TO LET, Residence, Albert Park, lately in o-cupation of L. Coupland, Esq.: 8 rooms, bath-room, and pantry.—Apply H. w. Heath, 18 Shortland-street. HMO LET, a Four-roomed House at MS. JL Eden; rent, 8s Od per week. — Aptily Donaldson and Bishop, Cabinetmakers, Kyber Pass. rpO LET, the Shops in Hobson-street, and X Dwelling Houses, Cook-etreet (Falon's Buildings), replete with every mudorn con venience.-Anply Thomas H. Vvhito, Architect. A.M.P. offices. Queen-Btrect. rpO LET, near the Epsom Hall, 6 Roomed X House, noarly now; rant moderate.— Further particulars at Kpsom Store and Post office, or Mr F. G. Ewiogton, Coombes's Arcade. Queen-street. TO LET, Clifton House, in Grey-street, containing eight rooms; gas and water laid on; rent low; conveniently situated.- Apply Alfred Cor, Estate Agent, loombcs'a Arcade. Queo.vstreet. rpO LET, New Villa Residence on North X Head, Devoaport; bathroom and every convenience.—For tei-ms, apply Jas. 81ator, Architect, Canada Buildingß, or Mr J. R. Gas coy m^VjiuxhaUßoad^Dovonport. TO LET, large House of 17 rooms, moat suitable for a boardlng-houBo; large dining room, bath room, gas and water laid on ; Bituatlon, corner of Hobson-strcet and Cook-Bt. —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land and Estate Agents, Scherffs Buildings, Fort street. mo LET, Shop and 6-roomed House, X gas and water laid on, Wellesley-street East; Shop and 5 roomed House, gas and city water laid on, Hobson-street; douse containing eight rooms, City Road.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance Bnildinga. TO LET, Pollen street, Great Norfh Road. Six-roomed Cottage, with gas. oity w»ter, and every convenience; rent, 11s 6d per week; also, Five roomed Cottage; city water; rent 10s per week.—Apply to Mr Rus aell, Grocer, Great North Road. mo LET, Turner-streor, off Upper Queon- X stroet, a comfortable Villa Residenie, just built and nicely finished oil' 6 rooms, gas and city water throughout, all conveniences to hand, very central, only 5 minutea' walk from Queen street, grand view. Rent only 16e. — Apply to D. F. Evans. TO BE LET, THE CHORAL HALL, Exoeot on TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS. This is tho most Capacious and Suitable Build ing in the oity for Concerts, Publio Meetings, Evening Parties, and Sunday Services. F. G. EWINGTON, Estate Agent, CoombOß's Arcade rp """ o l Ii t. MONA VIEW — Karangahape Road House containing 6 rooms, gas and water laid on. TENNYtJON-STRKET. Surrey HiUs.-Newly finished 5 roomed House. Rent, 9i per week. WILLIAMSON'S AVKNUE, Surrey Hills, CommndiousFamily Residence. Houno replete with every convenience, and containing seven rooms and bath-room; washhouso fitted with boiler; aebeßtoua fires in drawing and dining rooms ; rent low to a good tenant; Immediate possession. WALLACE-STREET.—NewIy ereoted Gentle man's Residence of 10 rooms, situated comer Wallace and Argyle-streets. House replete with every convenience. Including bath-room ; gas and water laid on; close to tram and Pon sonby Wharf. Rent to a permanent tenant modoratc. For Particulars of above Properties, apply— MALCOLM SON & CO., Land Agents, High-street. MANUFACTORY or Store to Let.— Buildlnu, Stanley-stroet, 25 feet by 60. suitable for Store or Manufactory, —W. S. Laurie and Co., Customs-street. TO AUCTIONEERS, Refreshment P"ro prietorß, &c—To Let, flrst-olass Rooms, host position Nortbcote; close to wharf.—Waverley, Star Office. For Sale. FOR SALE (easy terms), House 5 rooms, Hden-strest. Kden Terrace.—Apply Dow den & Paten, Auctioneers, Queen-street. OR SALE, Piano (Rosewood)! VS guineas, cost £15 a bargain; grand aotion and tone.—Dlokenson. Upper Nelson-streot, Bereafurd-street End. FOR SALE, SO acres of excellent Land, situated about a quarter ot a mile from Tauk&u Railway Station. There are 1 or 5 acres of bush, and it is partly bounded by a river. This little Farm would make a pretty homo stoad, and will be sold cheap —For terms apply Robert Gordon, close to Havings Bank, Surrey HUlß*Auokland. BUTTER AND EGGS on Sale, in abun dance, at Tromain's Grocery Store, Aber cromb'e-gtreet. AUCTION SALES (town or country) conducted on best terms for vondora. A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement. WANTED, a smart man with about £500 to boy grand little business, with 11 years lease ot central promises; large profits guaranteed ; books will be produced. This ia a genuine opportunity. Immediate application necessary. —J. K. Randersoo, Auctioneer. FIRBT-CL&SB BJARDING HOUSE. New market, with furniture, goodwill, leaao for five years; to be sold a bargain; aecomodatlon for 23 boarders; doing a splendid trade; tbo stand is unequalled; tho whola must be sold for £'210, or leaso and goodwill seperately. Lease may bo inspected, and cards id view obtained from J. K. Randerson. Auctioneer. TO THK INDUSTRIOUS UNEMPLOYED.- I havo one or two houses, with land up to four acres, to let on reasonable terms as to improve ments in lieu of rent. TO LET, Snburbß, 5 Rooms, 11s; 7 Rooms, 10s; 8 Rooms, 15s. City: Choioe Residence, 10s; S Rooms, 18b : 7 Rooms, 15s. Splendid FARM (with Railway Station on the estate), to be Exchanged for City or Suburban Property, No oaah required. GRAND ALLOTMENTS lor Hale, on easy terms. Remuera, 25s to 60b : Mount Albert, 30s to 60s; Surrey Hills. 80s; Takapuna Lake and Seaviows, £60 per acre and upwards. CHEAP HOUSE (£180). i rooms, and good allotment, Newmarket. SHAKES bought and sold to order. No Inter ests to clash with clients. A reasonable margin Of credit allowed on open accounts. BTORAGE tor free goods In good dry store olobb to Queen-B treot, at Id per ton per week. No oharge for receiving and delivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good seourl tles at current rates. LAND, Houses, Allotments, Businesses for sale and to lease. _ £900.—Freehold Store (with Post-office). Dwell ing, Stables (12 horses); refreshment and straw berry gardens. Land has frontage of over 100 feet, splendidly situated in popular marine suburb, a good business now being done; large prospective value. First time offered.—Apply J. R. Rauderson, Auctioneer. I have numerous other Properties for sale lease, oi exchange in town and suburbs. Several .rood Securities on hand for Sums of Auctioneer, Mercantile Chambers. Queen-street. TTT L. MITCHELL, LAND AND EBTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, QUEEN-BTBKET. 22 ACRES 31 PERCHES, 44 miles from Auckland. A grandly sheltered position, with g.ntle slope and warm sunny aapeot. The whole well fenced and BUb-divided Into four paddocke. ORCHARD OF 7 ACRES, containing 400 choice fruit trees, upwards of 300 ornamental trees. Good water supply. This very desir able proparty is now offered for Sale, at the low price of *1,250, well worth half as much money again. There Is a small trooiued Cottage with out-buildings, i stalled Btable, &o. The view is very commanding. As the owner wishes to realise at once, the figure wanted is a tempting one to eeoure a buyer. ALLOTMENTS for Sale, Wallace-street, Ponsonby; also in the choicest parts of Mount Eden and Mount Albert, Glenmore ICutate and Kingsland. VERY CBEAP ALLOTMENTS, Kings land, from £30, to close accounts. HOUSES TO BE LET. New 8-roomed Villa, Orange Road, Mt. Eden, •with stable, etc.; low rent. 10 roomed House, with half-acre, Hamilton Road, Ponsonby. Kent-street, Surrey Hills (back Savings Bank), ~ good 8-roomed House, 15s. Russell-street, 4 Rooms, 10s. Monnt Eden, several good Houses, from 12s bd Mount RosKill Road, very commodious Family Residence. Several very cheap Houses for Sale, bmall Farnn, and Building Sections. Offices to be Let. W. L. MITQHBLL.,



FOR SALE, 8-roomed House, bathroom, stable, coachhouse, washhouse, gas, and water; every convenience; splendid view, near Shelly Beach. Should any gentleman want a 'ice place, this is a good opportunity. Prico, low. Land, from 50 to 107 feet frontage.—tJ. Sage, Emmett-street. FOR SALE, at Otahubu, close to Rail" way Station, Choice Building Sites from one acre npwards, commanding vi^ws; volcanio soil; scoria ash for concrete dwellings on the property. ICaey terms of payment. Further particulars In future advertisements — J. J. Macky, Land and Estate Agent, Fort- Street. T> AIL WAY TEMPERANCE HOTEL, XV NowmarJCPt.—This well-kDOwn Boarding houae. which U replete with every convenience and thoroughly furnished throughout, haviDg a large connection of respectable boardero, is now for Sale, together with Leuse and goodwill of premises, nt less than the original cost of tho furniture. Fu'l particulars on application to T. M "Green, on the premises; or J. R. Randerson Auctioneer. Tp O R SALE. "pi MER AL D TT ILL, EPSOM (The Property of William Gardner), BUILDING SITES 2 ACRES BACH. UNSURPASSED FOR VIEWS. Terms to suit purchasers. F. R. CLAUDE, AGKNr, SHORTLAND-STRKKT. Lost and Found. LOST, Silver Open Geneva Watch, No. 11,821.—Finder will bo rewarded on leaving it at Stab Office. LOST, on 19th inst., a Parcel containing 2 Sunshades.-Finder rewarded on brini? ing same to W. S. Whltley, 1, Qneen-etreet. LOST— You will have lost a chance rarely to be met with if you do not inspect Alox. Browne's Stock of New Dresses (late w. and J, Beehan). junction Queon and Grey-atreets. LOST, a Small Black and Tan Dog ; answers to name of Spy.-Tho Under will do rewarded on returning same to Mr McArthur's. Princes-street, Albert Park. STRAYED or Stolen, last night, from Woodsido Farm. Mount Eden, two young Red Co nra and small Roan Calf. Largest cow has white marks on side, and is in calf ; small cow is milking, and has JJ branded on hip.— Any person returning Hamo to J. Uullen, übovo addres?, will bo rewarded. STOLEN, from Freeman's~Bay, on the night of the 20th, a Half-deck Boat, 18ft long, rammed stem, painted white top, green bottom; property of O. Howson.—Anyone know, ing whore she is would kindly oblige by inform ing the police. 1710 UND, a saving of 20 per cent, by ? baying the Russian Tea Packing Com pany's Pure Teas. Ask your grocor for them. Ij^OUND, in Queen-street, last night, a Coat—Owner can have same by applying to Cab 53; ____^ FOUND, the place where a Cottage Time p'oce can be obtained for sb.—J. Prlnco, Victoria-Btreot East FOUND, that £1 goes as far as £2 by Buying at the Auckland Co operative Drapory and Clothiug Company (Limited). FOUND. -In Victoria-street, above Royal Mail Hitel, a Benefactor—Ton Keesing. Jewellery! Clooks! and Watches ! On Doforrod Payment FOUND, lour cases Hoyle's Prints, 13 cases Hosiery. 2 cases Table Damasks. 6 oases Sheetings aud Cretonnes.—Full particu lars at Alex. Browne's (late W. and J. Boehan), junction Queen and Grey-streets. Personal MISSING FRIENDS are requested to call on Alex. Browne. Thoy will hoar eomothing they little dreamt of. The way ho Is quitting w. and J. Beehan's Stook of Drapery, &c, is simply astonishing. WOULD Mr Horace Bnrnes, from New Plymouth, call at the Queen's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane, to meet a friend. JOHN MYER, your brother is in Auck land. Leave your address at Star Office. TO J.H.G.—Come to Mrs Whitcombe's Registry Office. Wakefleld-strcet. PERSONAL.— Ladies, Buy your Christ mas Fruit at Row's. " PERSONAL.— Metcalfe has reduced hi Muslo to Id a sheet. Foot of Wakeflold street. PEE SON"aL. — Bargains in Rakino Smoked Fish on the Wharf this evening. Roll up. Must dear them out. PEBSONAL.-500 TweoJ Trousers at 4s lid per pair, at tho Auokland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited), Half-price. PERSONAL.— Well, John, where afo we going for our Holiday Fixings? Why, to Allen's, Jervois Road, Poneonby; he is tho best, Mary. PERSONAL.— It may not be generally known that Smoked Fish in small and large quantities can bo had at the Colonial Fi^h Compuny. 207, Quoen-stroet (next door to Fisher and Co., Butchors), at wholesale prices. Freeh supplies each day. Meetinjrs. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418. S.C. —Emergency Meeting TO-MORROW (Fri day) morning, December 25th, Freomasons' Hal), at 9 o'clock. All Master Masons invited. ROBERT gAYB. P.M.. Hon. Bee. TO. G. T. RED CROSS LODGE, 170, H.M.B. NELSON. The above Lodge intend to hold a Meeting on SATURDAY, 26th lnst., in the Tkmpkranck Hall, Albert-street, to commence at 7.30 p in. Visitors cordially invited. A UCKTaND C^TeRATIVE J\. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COM PANY (UMIIED). The First General Meeting of Shareholders In the abovo Company will be held in Canada Buildings, Queen-street, on WEDNEBDAY, December 30,1885. Business : To receive Statement of Ac counts, Election of Dircotors and Auditor tor the ensuing year. ARTHUR R. DENDY. Socretary. \ UCKLAND RATIONALISTIC J\. ASSOCIATION. A Meeting to celebrate the SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of the above, will be held in the FORESTERS' HALL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, on NEW YEAR'S KVE. Short Addresses will be given by various Members and Friends. Mußlcal Selections will be rendered. Dancing to commence at 10 o'clock. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 6d, Siogle Ticket, inclusive of Dance, &; Double ditto, 3b. Tickets may be obtained from Mr F. W. Mouzer, Stationer, Victoria-street, and at tho door. "VfEW PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD •J3I MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders will be held at the Company's Office, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auokland, on THURSDAY, the 31st instant, at the hour of Three p.m. n. G. MaoDONNELL, Manager, Auokland, December 21.1885. HAND OF FRIENDSHIP GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders will be held at the Company's Office, New Zealand Insurance Bui dings, Auckland on THUKSDAY, the 31st instant, at the hour of half-past Two p.m. D. U. MacDONNELL, Manager. Auokland, December 21,1885. T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between us. the undersigned, under the style or firm ol "J. H. Hamer and C 0.," has this day been put an end to by mutual consent. All debts and liabilities will be discharged by John Home Hamer. by whom all outstanding accounts will be received. Dated this 21th day of December, 1885. JOHN FLKMING. JOHN H. HAMEIC Witness: A. Devobk, Solicitor. Auckland. WANTED, the Address of anyone will ing to give lessons in Astronomy.— Apply, Astronomy, Box 63, Post-office, Auck land^ ANTED, a Riding Hack, must be quiet and fast. Price not to exceed £5. —Address Master, Stab Office. 'ANTED, a Junior Hand for Gisborne. —Apply to A. Hemingway, Junction Drapery, Freeman s Bay. WANTED, Runner to attend steamers. —Apply at once to Mason's, Welleßley House, WeUesley-Btreet, WANTED, Lessons in the Spanish Lan guage.—Apply A.8., Box ISO, Post Office. WANTED, to Purchase a Long Bath, new or second hand; particulars to Bath, Stab Office.



CIITY COUNCIL OFFICES will be ' Closed on the 26th and 26th December, also on the Ist and 2nd January. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. December 23,1885. 616_ A UCKLAND DOMAIN BOARD. Notice 1b hereby Riven that in pursuance of the provisions of the Pablio Keserves Act, 1881, Amendment Act, 1885, the Auckland Domain Board have authorised the Amattrar Athletic Club to make a oharge not exoe ding; One *>hll ling for each person for admission to the Domain Crioket Ground on SATURDAY. January 23, 1886, and a further charge not exceeding One Shilling for each person for admission to the Cricketers' Pavilion. P. A. PHILLIP3, Secretary Domain Board. Domain Board Office, December 21,1885. 644 A UCKLAND DOMAIN BOARD. Notice ia hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of the Pablio Reserves Act, 1881, Amendment Act. 1885, the Auckland Domain Board have authorised the Eight Hours' De monstration Society, on FKIDAY, January 29, 1886, to wake a charge not exceeding One Shilling for each person for admission to tho Domain Cricket Ground, and a further charge not exceeding One Shilling for each person for admission to the Cricketers' Pavilion. P. A. PHILIPS, Secretary Domain Board. Domain Board Office, December 21.1885. C4s_ A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO jtX. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. 'I ho Office of the above Society will be closed on SATURDAY, December 26, and on SATUR DAY, January 2. Paymentß due on either of these dates will be received on ths MONDAYS next following. By order of the Committee. JOHN BATGKR, Secretary. IY/TOUNT EDEN ROAD BOARD. NOTICE TJ CONTRACTORS, CARTERS, AND OTHERS. The Mount Eden Road Board hereby give notice that on and after the Ist day of January, 1886. the full amount, of Tolls collectable at tbo several' 'ham Biv sin the District, as notified on tho Tarlif Boards, will be demanded and en forced. Al«o, that the provisions of " The • Publio Works Act, 1882." relating to Tolls will be enforced, ivl r Roger C'orbett has been appointed Collector of Tolls cm account of the Board. JOHN STICKLEY, Clerk. Dcoetnber 21,1885. T 00 X OUT! LOOK OUT! He has arrived from the South. MR PUNCH AND HIS FAMILY, numbering 15, in differ ent characters, will make their-flrst appearance in tho Domain on BOXING DAY.. ÜBelul and ornamental gifts given away to every visitor. ADMISSION: Adults, Is ; Children. 6d or 3d, with present. yOLUNTEER NOTICE. TO BHOOTIBTS.-A Sweepstake of Five Shillings per Man will take place at the Mount Eden Range on SATURDAY next (Boxing Day), commencing at 7 o'clock a,m, sharp. Open to all comers. All Competitors are re quested to meet on the Range early, to decide number of shots, radges, and otber conditions, JAMES B. FAIRS, Promoter. A .UCKLAND TABERNACLE.—Pastor , T. Spurgeon will preach This(Thursdny) Evening at 7.30. Subject: "Christmas Eve." MRS MOONEY will have her Stall at Kllerslie, at the main entrance, olose to Mrs Sutherland's House, and wishes to inform her customers that she will Bupply Ham Sandwiiches at 3d, and Tea at 3d p rcup, am all drinks at town priceß, as weir as small goods. Remember right-hand side as you come from train.-MR 3 MOONEY'S Stall. /CRAPES! GRAPES! HOT-HOUSE GRAPES. J. MASON, 37, Lower Queen-Btroet (Opposite Railway Station). •VTOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE"! Tho LONDON STORE is tho only' Shop hi Auckland where you can get a Christmas Box. during Christmas week and the week follow ing, all Purchasers of Groceries to the amount of 5s will receive a Handsome Present. WALLER AND BAIN BRIDGE, Gbookbs and Provision Merchants. Karangahape Road (next Garrett's. Butcher). "\TEW ZEALAND SMELTING COM~ i.l PANY (LIMITED). The Company are prepared to purchase in quantities on approved samplep, to be left at tbo Company's Office, Auckland, or their works, Thames), IRON ORE, deliverable at the works, rl'h imes, at a rate not exceeding 12 shillings per ton. By order _E MBNZIB3, Secretary. j^ORTHCbTE STRAWBERRY GAR "*" DKNS AND PLSABURK GROUNDS. MBS f LIND announces, that her Pleasure Ground is now open for the reception 'of Picnic Parties and Visitors to this Favourite Suburb. She has splendid accommodation. There is a flno Hall for Dancing and Promenading, with uee of Piano. There is the Merry-go-round for the Onildren and Garden Seats to rest: and. above all, abundance of her fine Strawberries and Cream, Visitors will find this a charming place to spend a holiday, and at a small cost. TTT E S T P O R T COALS, JUST LANDED EX OR&.WTTI, Baid to be the best Household, Steam, or Smitby Coals in the Market. ON SALE, A Superior Sample of the Abovo. W. & G. WINSTONK. N.li.-Aleo, Taupirl, Newcastle, and Bay Coals as usual. BARABALA. BARABALA. VTEW mEA T\ E P 0 T, DIEW XE A ±J KPO T, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite Gabrktt'b New Buildings). BARABALA. BARABALA. P. 0.8.. 190.] [Telephore, No. 335. U, HART.J [j. TOBIAS, . D HART AND CO. H. HART & CO. beg to thank their numerous customers for the liberal patronage accorded them for the past ten years (late City Market) and have removed to their new and commodious premises. . . ALBERT-STREET AND MARKET SQUARE. HAVE ON SALE FRUIT. NUTS. t i a ~ n-j Almond, Brazil, Barce- Island ana Sydney ] onai Walnuts, Pea Sy&lnd Local Le- -^ mon9 GROCERIES. Hobart, Sydney, and Whybrow's Local Apples, Pears, Crosno & Blackwell'a and Plums Wyatt Pickles Bananas Teas (new season) Figs. Dates and Crys- Jams and Marmalade tallsed Fruit, Capers Sauces Currants CONFCTIONERY. Raisins • Bloaters Large Assortment Bri- Herrings ti»h and Colonial Con- t-ardioes feotionery. Salmon, &c., &c. Tobacco and Cigars. Glassware, China and Earthenware, Birmingham and Sheffield Fancy Goods and Stationery. N.B.—Buyers of Hothouse Grapes in any quantity, for cash. CELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF! BTOCK OF CUTLERY and PLATED GOODS, FOR ONE MONTH. Under cost price, THOMAS SAMUEL Is compelled to Sell Off, in consequence of the Uulnees of Trade, all kinds ot CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS, BELOW COST PUICB. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, Queen-street, OPPOSITE ARTHUR'S MART.



QNEHUNGA RACING CLUB, SUMMER MEETING. To be held on the Recreation Reserve, ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1886. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. NOVEL RACE. SOsovs. Distance. 1 mile. Weights, Bst. Entrance, lsov. The winner to be the property of the Club, HANDICAP HURDLK RACE, 40sovs. Dis tance, 2 miles ; over 8 nights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, £1 Mis M \IDEN PLATE. 20aovs. Distance, li mile. For horees that have not won t\ race of the value of lOsovs. Weight for age. Entrance, £i 103. ONEHUNGA CUP, ISOsova. Distance, 1J mile. Second horse to receive 20aovs, and third lOsovs., from the stake. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance. 3sovs. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE. 20sove. Distance, li miles, over 6 flichts of hurdles3ft Gin.high. For horsoa that have not won a hurdle race of the value of lOsovs. Entrance, lsov. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Sosovb. Distance. 1 mile. The winner of the (Jnehunga Cup tc carry a penalty of 71b. Second horse to re ceive Ssovs. from the stakes. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, leov. FLYING STAKES; i mile.—A Cup (presented by W. Adams. Ksq), value lOsovs., with 1530V8. added. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance. SI 103. DATES OF ENTRIES WITH FEES PAYABLE. Nominations for Onelranga Cup (with 2aovp.l, Handicap Hardies (with lsov.), and Suburban Handicap (with lsov.) will be received up to 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30.1885. Nominations for Flying Stakeß (with lsov.). Maiden Plato (with 395), Maiden Hurdle Race (with lsov.), and Novel Race (with lsov.). and Acceptances for the Onehunga Cup (with 3sovs.). Handicap Hurdle Bace (with 30'), Suburban BandiOip(withlaov), will bercceived up to 8 p m. on FRIDAY, January 15.1886 Acceptances for the F ying Stakes (weights for which will appear immediately after the Onehunga Cup is decided), with 30s, by 4 p.m. on the day. Weights for Cud, Hurdle, and Suburban Handicap, will ba published on or about MONDAY, January 11,1886. Entries will be received by Mr W. Adams, at his office. Exchange Chambers, Durham-street, or by W. JACKBON, Secretary. Onehunga. _ T>OVERTY~BAY GUN CLUB. JANUa"rY~I3, 1886. GRAND MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, Oi'KN to all Members op tiie Poverty Bay Gun Club, and all others residing outsidk a radius of 50 miles FROM GISBOBNE. CONDITIONS: Com do* Horn to shoot at seven birds oaeh from fivo traps. 5 yards apart, use of both barrels, and subjcot in all other respects to the Poverty Bay Gun Club rules. Nominations, with lsov., to be made to the Secretary, Masonic Hotel, Glsborno, on MON DAY, January 11,1886, by 8 p.m. Handicap, from 21 yards to 31 yards, will be declared by 8 p.m. on TUESDAY, January 12. 1866. Acceptances, with 2sovs.. must be made to the Secretary, on the Gun Club Grounds, at or before noon on WEDNESDAY, January 13, 1886. Winner of Ist prize to receive seven-tenthß of the money. Winner of 2nd prize to receive two-tenths of the reoney. Winner of 3rd prize to receive one-tenth of the money, less 5 per cent for expenses. First bird trapped at 12 noon. Other b weeps (post entry) to follow. JNO. H AISLABIE, Hon. Secretary Poverty Bay Gnn Club. {1 RAND ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT. ATHLETIC HALO (Bottom of Groy-Btreet, opposite the lire-bell), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, And the Nights following. PROGRAMME. TEN-MILE! HANDICAP. ONE HOUR'S WALKING. THREE HOUR'S GO-AB-YOU-PLEABE. LIGHT - WEIGHT AMATEUR BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP. MIDDLE-WEIGHT Ditto. HEAVY-WEIGHT Ditto. LIGHT-WEIGHT WRESTLING. AMATEUR CHAMPION WRESTLING. Cumberland Stylo. CHAMPION WRESTLING MATCH. Open to Allcomers; three styles; to be chosen by the competitors. .. <® Entries will bo received up till SATURDAY, Deoember 26,10 p m., at Masonic Hotel, Princes street. W. 8. FAGAN, Manager. B. W. FOLKY, Secretary. NELSON. gJllßmMn NELSON. By kind permission of Admiral Tkyon, this MAGNIFICENT IRONCLAD Will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC On "SUNDAY NEXT, fkom 1.30 to 5 p.m. The line Steamers of the DEVONPORT FERRY COMPANY will leavo the Ferry Tee at Short Intervals during the Afternoon. FARE-ONE SHILLING. Children under Twelve, Half-price. "jfiksA* Tt ° x ■"■N G DA Vi fipSjnr^, fishing! Fishing >. •■•■■PiK Tjj e s.g, MAORI will leave the Ferry Tee, Queen-street Wharf, for a good day's Fishing, at 11a.m., returning in good time for evening amusements. , FARE, 28 6d. jTJ^Jf. fiHKISTMAS HOLIDAYS IHro^ EXCURSION NJMMHJ^^ TO ST. HKLIER'S BAY "^BB^™™* AND TAMAKI. The s a. LILY will leave the Devonport Ferry Tee on December 26 (BOXING DaY). at 10 a.m., returning from Tamaki at 5 p.m.. and calling at St. Heller's on the way up. Fare, there and back, St. Heller's, Is; Tamaki, 2s 6d. The above Steamer is also for Mire for Plea sure Excursions. Apply to tho Captain. ?Th~r istmas holidays. a.s. LILY is for Hire for Pleasure Bxuursiona during the Holidays. Apply to the Captain, on board. DEVONPORT AND LAKE TAKA PUNA TRAMWAY COMPANY. FORMATION AND PLATELAYING, No. 1 CONTRACT. Tenders for this Contraot will bo received up to Noon on TUESDAY, the sth January, 1886, at the oflieo of the undersigned, where, also, th plans and specification may be seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHNKNOX, Civil and Consulting Engineer. ColoDial Bank Buildings, December "21,1885. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MR THOMAS WALKER'S LECTURES. SUBJECT FOR SUNDAY NEXT " MOTHER EVE AND THE FATAL APPLE; 08, THE WORLD ON FIRE." MUSICIAL BELKCTIONS, &C. Doors open* at 7. Lecture at 7,30. Admission as usual. Debate-MONDAY and TUESDAY, LORNE STREET HALL. " ATHBIBM THB BEST GOSPEL FOR THE WOttLD." Mb Walkbk Affirms. OD~BWsT"ToiieM;OT^(Targe~and good) at Browne's; Is to 7s ed buys the balance of Beehan's Stock of Uiiibtclloo.— Browne's, junction Queen and Grey-atreeta. AUCKLAND SOCIETY FOR PRO MOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDuE. ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 27th Inst., the Rev. J. Bates will lecture on " The Man Christ Jesus "at three o'clock, in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley and Chapel-streeU; and the Rev. Thomas Upurgeon will lecture the same evening, at half-past six, in the Tabernacle, on "The Correspondence of the Messianic Pro phecies with the Facts in the Poison of Christ: His Ule and Death." TMPOUNDED in the Mount Eden Public X Pound, on the 21st December, 1885, by the ranger: One White Horse, branded H.E. on right hind quarter. If not released before Btn day of January, 1886, will be sold to pay ex penses, at noon.—a. Crockett, Poundkeeper. Qrt>S 6d buys Foxe's Serge Suiita~at O I Browne's; 3s ttd buys Norfolk Butts for Boys at Browne's; BJd buys China Matting at Browne's; Old buys the best Cretonnes at Browne's; J» lid buys Men's uwoed Trousers at Browne's (late W. and J. Beehan), junction Queen and Qrey-streeta. ipIOUR NIGHTS' DEBATE. LABI TWO"NIGHTS! MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT DECEMBER 28 AND 29, IN- THB LORNE-STREKT HALL, BKTWKKN MK i£THYSfA I Sawi 0| £I^S r0, h Ol ChllsU *** •™Ji. f -HUMAe WALKER (representlne the Auckland JttaUonalistio Association). Worli c' ?t: "Atneism> the Be" Gospel tor tie Mb THOMAS WALKER affirms. Admission .. „ ~ ONE SHILLING,



CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYft AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPAMY (LIMITED.) NOTICE. The Tramway Time-table will be suspended on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Tramcars will ran from Three Lamps, Pon sonby. t j Queen-atrect, commencing at 12 noon. On Boxing Day, Cars will oommenoe running to suit traffic through the day. 'BUSES. The College Hill 'Buses will not run on Christmas Day. On Boxing Day they will run from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Car will then run from BilliDKton'B to corner of Customs and Queon Btreete. St. Hellers 'Buses will not run on Christmas Day, but will run as usual on Boxing Sky, F. A. WHITE, General Manager. 83, Queen street, Auckland. _Doceinber2l, 1885. AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. The Second Concert cdvertised to take place on Christmas Night, is POSTPONED until further notice. G. F. CAMPBELL, Hon. See. T ACECURTAINS! LACE CURTAINS! Just Op .ncd. a Choice Assortment of PattenM At LOVETT'd, Wolleflley-atroet. IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS HAMILTON. LATH OF PUKEKOHB EAST, DECEASED. All Accounts owing by the deceased to be jent in to the undersigned before Ist February, 1836. HILL & MAHONY, 38, Shortland-street. TKTEWTON LICENSING DISTRICT. A Poll ro Local Option was taken for above District on TUESDAY, December 22,1885, at St Beorge's Hall with the following result :— For an increase of Publicans' Licenses .. 1 Against an increase 10 I therefore declare thtt no additional licenses San be issued in the district during the ensuing ] year;. CHAELES F. PARTINGTON. Chairman of Newton Licensing Committee. T~H~~E MBS S~T~A~~H will be performed in BERESFORD-ST. CONGREGATIONAL CHHRCH ON CHRISTMAS DAY MORNING AT 10.30. with full Organ and Orchestral accompaniment OiFortory in Aid of Organ Fund. Conductor. Mr Baxter. Organist, Mr Hooton. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. CHRISTMAS NIGHT MUSICAL SBRVKSB. CAROLS AND HYMNS. "THE MESSIAH." Overture, " Behold a Virgin."—"Oh, Thou that ToUest" (Solo and Chorus). Pastoral Symphony. "There were Shepherds. " And to the Angel."—" And the Angel Bald." " And Suddenly."—" Glory to God " (oborus)— " Rejoice Greatly." "Then Shall the Eyes."—"Ho Shall Feed Hla Flook," and " Come unto Him." TO-MORROW, 8 p.m.: Morning Services, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Two celebrations of Holy Communion. Anthem, "Sing and Rejoica." RAND ART UNION OF PICTURES (By Permission or the Colonial SeCUETAHY) 30 HANDSOMELY - FRAMED PICTURES. Value £25. 1,000 MEMBERS AT 6d EACH. Pictures on View at E. Dunne's Shop, top of Grey-street. Drawing to take place about 29th January, at the Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street. /CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES! KJ BERESFORD STREET CHURCH, AUCKLAND. Eleven a.m.: REV. J. ROBERTSON, M.A. Beven p.m.: REV. J. ROBERTSON. M.A. Subject:-Iu the morning: "The Christmas Carol of the Angels "(" Glory, and Peace.") At this service the Choir will sing (I) during the offertory, " For unto us a Child is born," from the "Messiah," and' (2), before dismissal Schu bert's Christmas carol, "Glory to God in the Highest" In the evening theßubjeot will be "The Laßt Message of a Dying Year." At this servioe the choir will sing "Lilt up your Heads," from the •'Messiah." .' I DESIRE to thank the Unknown Donor for the Handsome Screw Chair which was left at the Council OUloo for my use. It la a suitable piece of furniture, and an ornament to the Office of the Sanitary Inspector. GKO. GOLDIE. December 21,1885. To grain and produce* D BALERS. On and after January 1, 1886. the undersigned hate agreot to soil GRAIN, POTATOES, / CHAFF, &c, Sacks weighed in, and for the future sacks will not be charged for :— K. MITCHELSON & CO. ~ W. J. HUKST & CO. G. S. JAKINS V. H. McKENZIE ALFRED JO WITT • , ADAM LAY BOURN & CO. T. H. HALL & CO. BULL BROTHER* AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MEKCANTILK CO. (LIMITED) HKBKETH & AITKKN GUNSuN & MARTiN coupland & co. . w. 8. laurie & co. patterson & co. John lamb ■ . R. B. SYMONB _____ ~\IT I S S SMITH, -*■;■■- STAY. CORSET AND BANDAGE MAKKR, . ESBANK COTTAGfI!. GUNDRY-STREET. NEWTON. Ladies waited on in Town and Suburbs. . ■ Stays of Every Description Made fob Invalids. Miss S. has been litter in the leading establish ment in Kdenburgh for the laet 18 years. TMT U'SICAL NOTI C B. MR B. HOMBERG, I'kofkbhok of Husrc, will continue to give PIANO LBBBONB to pupils at their private Residences, or at bis abodo, corner of.Nelson and Haydn-streets (at the tack of St. James's Church). Terms moderate. Engagements tskon to Dancing Parties. . Also Languages Taught. Auctions. - 1). TONKS.] [11. C. CABlt. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, At Eleven o'clock, SPECIALLY SELECTED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Belonging to Mr Samuel Sparling, who is Leaving by the Ruapebu tor England, on the premises, Mount Albert, B, TONES k CO. Ha vo been instructed by Mr B. Sparling, to soli by auction on Wednesday, December 80, at eleven o'clock, . mHE WHOLE OF-HIS BPICIALLY SELECTED FURNITURE, having been in use about twelve months,' comprising— i FIRST-CLASS BBEROOM SUITES, 1 LARGE-SIZED BRASS BEDSTEADS, AND OTHER BEDROOM REQUISITES, DINING-ROOM SUIT Ed, 8 feet POLLARD OAK SIDEBOARD, DRAWING-ROOM . SUITES, CHKFFONIEHS, OIL PAINTINGS, OCCASI ONAL CHAIRS, Etc., Etc., Etc 3 DAIRY COWS. Catalogues will be ready on Monday Morning, The Cows will be sold at twelve o'clock. ' The Auctioneers call special attention to this Sale, as the whole of the Furniture was selected only some twelve months ago In Knsland, and is all ot the newest fashion and design, and foe quality unsurpassed, OniDibuuea laavo Victoria-street ut«, quarter to ten and a quarter pant on the morning of sale. B. O. CABB.] [g, d, lONICS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, .1886. BY ORDER OF p TH^I uS TRAI { OF THH 1181, ACHES, VV&IHOU DISTRICT. VVAIKAIO, v B. 1' OJN iS. to <fc UO. Have been instructed to sellby auction, on Wed nesday, January 13,1880, at twelve o'clock, "11 *2 1 A9? E®> tjb *"apa survey.- * JLJL/yJL DISTttICT, WAIHOU DIB WIUdAM VAILS] [EOBUBI BKAMSB MONDAk, DECEMBER 28, at 11 o'Clo^k,. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C, VAILE AnFrraULBSV ' Auction Merchante, Queen-street,- ; Toonfontte^V* *** *"*».«■«« - A LARGE LOT OF DRAPEKY, Em J - conamfq on m**x* nw,^^