OTAHUHU RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Thk Otahuhu Boeing Club Spring Meeting took placo on Saturday in the presence of about 1,000 spectators. Tho weather was (splendid, and the racing of a fair character. The greatest interest of the afternoon was centred in the Hurdles and Steeplechase, in which the Australian horse Grar.ville made his first appearance in New Zealand._ lne Hurdles ho had no difficulty in winning, and it was anticipated he would have just as oasy a victory in tho Steeplechase, but unfortunately while holding a good position in the race, he ricked his back at ono ot the jumps hidden from view, and after lingering for some hours he died. The greatest sympathy was expressed on all hands for Mr J. Gallagher, his owner, who only brought tho horso from Victoria three weeks ago at a cost of about £400. The following aro the results of the eoveral events : — MAIDKN PLATE of 20sovfl. Weight for age. For all homos that.have neverwoa. pubUc money exooeding £10. Distance, U mile. Kl tranco, 30b. Mr H. Howard's Rosawood, 4yrs, Bst 11 lb (T.Taylor) •■• J Mr It. Peck's b c Cremorne, 2yrs, Gst lib (Huxtable) ••; - Mr J. B, Brown's b g Larrikin, syrs, itet (H. Thompson) .■•• 3 Also ran: Joo (Cresay), Lochnivar (J, Kean), Comancho (Hatfield), Lady Minnio (F. Burn3),Kate(li'rowin), Boomerang (Farrcll), Luna (C 4. Absolum), Wolcomo Jane (W. AbHolum), Disguise (Durson), and The Kat (G. Williams) Won by a neck, after a good contest in tho straight by tho placod horsoa. Totalisator dividend, £0 Cs. PONY HACK of lOsovs. Onco round tho course For maidon ponies. U.I uud under. VVuyjnt fur Inches. Top wolKht. 9st 71b. Second horse to Bavo hia stakes. Kntrance, 20b. Mr Chadwick's Fircily (D. Munn) ... 1 Mr Robinson's Sandfly 2 Mr Lawry's Tho Lad 3 Nino othors started. Totalisator dividend, £1 14s. HANDICAP HURDLK HACK of 35eovs. with a Bweop of fil, second horso to receive &> out of v akes. Ovor 8 Iliuhts of hurrtloa, about 3 foot U inches high. Distance, 2 miloß. Mr .1. Gallagher's b h Granvillo, by Ebor —Sybil, agod, P2st 21b (J. Rio) ... 1 Mr J, Chadttick'a b m Zip, (iyiv, !).*fc (Hfitfield) 2 Mr J. McLood's bg Evening Star, ngccJ, lOafc 4lb (Burns) 3 Also ran: Sfc, David, fist 71b (Ahorn), Actroes, 9dt4lb (Crossy). Granvillo had no difficulty in winning by two longths. Evofting Star fell at tho hurdlo in tho straight the first timo round, and Actress and St. David also camo to griof. '1 imo, 4min. 334«e0. Totalisator dividond, £1 9s. SUBURBAN PLATK HANDICAP, of BOaova, second horso to receive £10 out of Btakos. Dlutauce, U mileß. Mr R. Halcrow's eh g Snake, Gyrs., by Knottingloy, Gat 21b (Mcllroy) ... 1 Mr J. Alwell'.s eh m Victoria, syrs., 7st 131b (G. Laing) 2 Mr K. Jones's br m Orphan, Cyrs., sst Sib (Pearson) 3 Also ran : Rowi, Bst 51b (Byett)i Sir Bedivoro, Bat (G. Williams), Nannie, Gst 71b (Huxtablo); and Littlo Wonder, sst 71b (Litt). The lot wore despatched to a fair start, and tho colours of Little Wonder and Snoko woro tho iirst to show in front, but by tho timo a quarter of a mi'o had been traversed, Nannio formod ono of tho leading division, and pasting tho stand tho order was: Snake, Nannio, and Orphan, Vic toria boing closo in attendance, and tho ro-it in Indian file. Snako con tinued to lead tho field round tho back stretch, whore Nannio comuionced to fade away, and Victoria and Orphan improvod their positions. Snako led into tho straight by three lengths, and coming on full of running had no ditliculty in being landed an easy winner. Totalisator dividend, £4 19a. RATIAVAY PIjATIC of 25aovp. Dtetanco, 11 mile. Mr J. Chadwick's eh g Flngcolot, by Fovo, syr.s, sat 71b (A. Woods) ... 1 Mr Halcrow's eh g Snake, Gyrs, 7at 81b (G. Laing) .. 2 T'heso wero tho only starters. In the early part of tho race, imd to tho entrance of tho straight for homo, it looked any odds on Snake, who was a rod-hot favourite, but ho gradually fell back, and Flagoolot euc cocded in winning by a couplo of longths. Totalisator dividend," £2 Be. Tho Hack Kaci: of lOsovs., 1 milo, was won by Mr M, Keofo's Kato, who boat Tho Worm, Manaia, Harkaway, and Old Iniquity. Totalisator dividond, £3. OTAHUHU STKKPLKCHASK of 50bovb. So coii'l horso to roccivo £7: third horaa £3 out of stikts. Distance, about 3 miles, over fnir hunting country. Nomination, £2; Ac ceptance, £'. Mr G. F. Brimblccombe's b m Julia Ann, aged, Ost 121b (Frowin) 1 Mr D. Ilarford's b g Hawthorn, aged, 10s 71b (Warren) 2 Mr H. Taylor's bg Reform, agod, list (C. Goodman) ... ... ... ... 3 Also startod : Granvillo, 12st 31b (J. Rao), Rowdy, lOst 31b (Goldsmith), Co mancho, Oat 101b (Hatfiold), Tourist, Ost 81b (Hayr), Huntsman 9st 71b (Edgocombo). Botting : 3 to 1 on Granvillo, 4 to 1 against Koform, 5 to 1 Kowdy, 10 to 1 Julia Ann. Won by thrco longths, Julia Ann and Hawthorn boing the only two who stood up tho wholo of tho journey. Tourist ran off, and Grnnvillo, Reform, Rowdy, and Co mancho foil. Granvillo came down at a 4ft. post and rail fonco, hidden from viovv, and ric.kod his back. Tho horeo lingered till throo o'clock on Sunday mornintr, whon he diod. Tho totalisator paid a dividond of £20 17s on Julia Ann.

Beresford-street School Sports.

♦ Ok Friday, tho 4th Decombor, a vory sue cossful concert came off at the Beresford stroot Public School. Several ladies— frionds and teachers—sang somo woll appreciated solos, while Miss Lucy Harrison rondorod a vory effectivo violin solo. Messrs Edwards, Hart, and Brook also kindly gave somo very effective songs, recitations, and readings. The room waß tastefully decoratoi by the teachers and scholars, and pecuniarily tho affair was a great success. Tho proceeds of tho concert, togother with other amounts collected, were devoted to buying a largo quantity of valu able prizes for tho sports, which came off on Friday last in the Domain. Tho races were as follows : — School Cup (throe hoats of 100, 250, and 440 yards).—W. Airoy, 1. One Mile (running).—A. Higgins, 1; F. Taylor, 2. Half-milo (running).—F. Taylor, 1; F, Hayles, 2. One Milo (walking).—J. Cramond, 1; E. Reynolds, 2. Frog Race.—G- Little, 1; G. Graham, 2. Siamese Race.—F. Taylor and It. Green. Sack Race.—R. Green. ThrowingCrickotßall.- E.Sexton,7sydc Infant Boys' Race.—ll. Sherson. 100 yds. (under 12) Race.—H. Thompson, 1 ; Thyberg, 2. 250 yds Race.—E. Slyfield, 1; G. Gray, 2. Consolation Raco.—W. Bruce. Old Boys' Race.—E. Wright. " Girls' Raco (skipping).—Girls under 14, 11. Smith ; girls under 12, A. Austin. Infants, 100yds.—S. Howard. Egg Race, 100yds.-H. Smith. lflOyde., Girls under 12.— J. Mackenzie. 250 yds., Girls under 14.—L. Gerrish. Consolation Race.—A. Smith. Tho Tug of War for both boys and girls was not an unqualified success, tho rope being poor. A new and interesting feature of the sports was tho Teachers 100 yds Raco, for which six ladies entered, Miss Burgess carrying off the prize, through Miss Great batch running off tho course. At 5 p.m. all adjourned to the school, where the prizes were distributed.

Remember This.

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Threatened Strike of Carpenters and Joiners.

A MF.KTINO of carpenters and joiners was hold on Saturday ovoning ia Robscn's Dining Kooms, at which thcro was n large attendance. The mooting had boon called by tho Committee of the Amalgmnnted Socioty of Carpenters, to consider tho action of Mr A. McGuire, contractor, for tho Now Zealand Insurance Arcade build ings, in notifying tho carpenters employed on the job that in the future their wages would be reduced from 10a to 9a per day. It appoars that when the men recoived their wages last week, they were each sup plied with Blips of paper having the follow ing words : " The rate of wagea ruling on the principal buildings at present in pro gress is Sa to 9s por day. On and after this date your wages will be 9s por day un til further notice." A few minutes after eight o'clock, Mr Thomas Tudohopo was voted to the chair, and stated the object of the meeting. He considered that it was a groat pity that a necessity had arisen for this meeting, but wince it had arison, they must meet it like men. It was rather a moan action on the part of tho employors, for a few years ago tho men might have hud larger wages had they clioson to demand thorn, It was for them to try and organise some scheme to resist tho attempted reduction. Tho Chair man then, on behalf of Mr Walter Punch, moved : " That we resist tho proposed reduction on tho Victoria Arcade, and that the Society withdraw the men if the said reduction is persistsd in. Seconded by T. Prossly. A question was asked as to how many Society men were employed on the job, and whether the non- Society inon would stand by the Society in such action. Tho reply was that about 9 Socioty mon woro omployed on the job. Mr Kobort Foathorstone said that tho majority of tho builders in Auckland woro not in favour of the reduction, and if they submitted to it, there would not be a whit more work. Tho Chairman said that tho time had ar rived whon they must take the bull by tho hoins. They must face the situation. A member prosont said that ho was a non-Society man working on the Arcade, but ho was proparod to stand out with tho Socioty for highor wagos. Mr Doan said that on Mr Heron's job on tho wharf thoy camo down a long way below 10s por day. A man roso in the room, and said that Mr Heron had offered him Gs por day, and ho had asked if ho intondod to keep him. Mr Wills said that tho men on Garrett's buildings had only rocoivod 9s per day, and ho had taken away hia tools rather than work at that rato. Mr Roth aeked if the nonSoiuoty men struck with the Socioty would they bo entitled to 15s per week. The Chairman statod that Buch was not the caso. Tho Socioty was not equal to supporting all tho non-Society men. Mr Parkes suggestodjthat the non-Society mon should bo supported if they camo out. Ho was in favour that tho wholo trado bo lovied in order to 'support those on the strike The Chairman suggested that a com mittee should bo appointed to find out the number of men not bolonging to tho Socioty on tho strike, and thon to make the necossary levy on the wholo trade in order to support them. M r Parkes said that it would bo a hard battle. They would have to watch tho Arcade liko policemen to see that no others fillod tho places of those who wore turnoc out. At this stago of the proceedings tho mooting divided—Socioty men on one side and non .Society men on tho other—in crdo to soo how thoy stood, tho result being that tho non Society men numbered three to ono. It was thon proposed by Mr Brown, and socondod by Mr Firth, that a show of hands bo taken to see how many of the Socioty mon would come out with the Socioty men from tho Arcade, in resisting the proposed roduction of wages. The motion was carried. Mr Chalmers said that ho was working on tho Arcade and had received hotico ofthe reduction, but ho intended to walk out. He was prepared to work for 9s per day if the buildors could show the reason why, but that contract had boon taken at 10a per day. Mr McGuire was not to blame alone; ho could mention other names that were at tho bottom of this movement (cries of "Price, Heron.") Ho would liko to know if any man in tho room would take his place on Monday morning if he struck for 10s per day. Mr Benjamin said that he would ; he had now been 16 weeks out of work, and ho could not see his wife and family starve. He was ready for anything now. After some further discussion, Mr Punch's motion was carried unanimously. Mr Parkes said they must act docidedly and quickly. Iho committee would also require to act carefully, for the conspiracy laws were vory stringent. A committee of ton mon from each sido was appointed to watch the A rcado. MrConnoll, Chairman of the Unemployed, suggested that pressure should be brought to bear upon tho mou omployed upon the Arcade to compel thorn to strike, Mr Doan said that thero could be no doubt that the Evening ST*Rhad been ad vocating tho causo of tho unemployed lately, and he had much pleasure in moving a vote of thanks to that journal for having a representative in attendance. The motion was carried unanimously, amidst loud ap plause. By tbo time the mooting closed there thero woro fully 200 workmen present. A vote of thanks was then accorded the Chairman, after which the meeting separ ated.

INTER SCHOOL SPORTS.

The crickot ground on Friday last was the scene of a very interesting athletic contest betwoon the Auckland College and Gram mar School and the Church of Englanc Grammar School. There wore nine events and two or three boys ficin each schoo contested each race. Mr B. N. R. Fordei acted as starter; judges, Messrs Cox anc Pycroft; timekeeper, Mr Knox ; and referee, Mr Highton. The firßt race, 100|yaids (fiat) started at ton o'clock. Hall and Hesketh represented the Church of England Gram mar School, while Cooko (the winner of the school cup)oameto thp scratch for the Auck land Grammar School. It resulted in an easy win for Parnell, Cooko beipe out of it from the start. JJall, 1; Heßketh, 2. Tiino, llsec. Throwing the Cricket Bah—Poland (A.G.S.), Ist, SOyd 9in ; Stevens (C.E.G.S.), 2nd ; Hall (C.E.G.S.), 3rd. Hurdle Kaoe, 120 yards, 10 flights.— Poland (A.G.S.), Ist; Jordan (C.E.G.S ), 2nd; Stevens (C.E.G.S.), 3rd. .Stevens, Poland, and Cooke were well oft' by the gun, and made a very good race for half way, but Poland drew out and won with three or four yards in hand. Time, 20isec. High Jump.- Hall {C.E G.S.) won this on his first jump of 4ft fiin, Battley, the A.G.S. representative, only making 4ft 4in. Haw-mile - Poland (A.GS.) won this after a splendid race, in lmin ISsec, Short and Hull (C.E.U.S.) being 2nd and 3rd. Pole Jump.—l, Poland (A.G.S ), 7ft 7in ; 2, Bowdon (C.E.G.S.), 7ft 4in. Five started. Fountain (C.E.G.S.) led for first two laps, when Short (C.E.G. 8.) came to the front,and steadily increased his lead, and won a well-run race in smin. 34 2 saec, Poland (A.G S.) 2, Fountain (C.E.G.S.) 3. Quabtkb Milk.-The cup winners in each school, Hall (C.E G.S.) and Cooko (A.'.J.S ), started for this. Cooke led for the first 200 yards, when Hall caught him up, and after a short struggle walked away, and won in a walk, Cooke giving up 50 yards from homo. Long Jump.—Poland (A G.S.) won on 18ft. 2in.; Hall, 16ft. 7in. being second. The A,G.S. thus win the contest by one event as yet. The mile has yet to be run. A very successful and pleasing entertain ment was given by the Mount iden Baptist Band of Hope on Friday evoning, in the chapel. Mr Crudge occupied the chair,and briefly introduced the proceedings in a few well-chosen remarks. Songs were vory creditably rendered by Messrs Freoman, Kenderdine, Rowe, and Andrews. A dia logue by Misses Morris, Mixon, and John ston was vory suitablo and instructive. Readings by Messrs Yeoman, Rotherham, and Stainton were well executed. A piano forte- solo by Miss Davis was performed in a most finishod Btylo, and warmly ap plauded. Mr Davidson gave an interest ing address upon " What Will the Child Becomo ?" illustrated with phrenological diagrams. As Mr Havidson had not time to complete his address, ho promised to como again. Miss A. Lovett presided at tho harmonium, and tho meeting, which was much enjoyed by all, closed with votes of thanks and prayer by the Chairman. At n meeting of unemployed at Adolaido, a letter was read from a man who had gone to tho Government works at Hergott to his wifo, complaining bitterly of tho stato of affairs prevailing there. Pro visions were exceedingly dear and wretchedly bad, and tho water was un drinkablo. A very large proportion of the m»n in tho place were ill, and the writer added that he had seen fifty coffins piled up waiting for occupants.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(Limited) tho other da! • t NelßOa BtoH,. Mr Frederick NdS" 8"B*!** of Nelson Brothers colony on Friday la t fa'tlWuSm£ Company. *9 "*«««» ofX 1 , The editor of the "Bri«.K a invites intending exbibSEr.f'**** Sifci&^c« Tangier) who recently S'.Mtan o of the Australasian, coS^ * o exerc.eed lest he shouldb 6 1» M 8 ■** the drunken Irishman of t£ uasd *ith (and also an artilleryman) Ju ?*««* ago ran a-inuok in tha T*. aleak«* *eak« spiking two Moor" S r«« a. ft'sa §fctris tunately the first oable B ShS i !: l U< papers represented him a7th ß * l it is now feared he may be mL ptit- 6«<i by the report in h f neVht^ therefore asked to give « »H« t.. :I •» possible to tho factl. Wlde.Pal)li%7» Among the most important..: V';;. books of the next.fewWekrSu.tetMti«g Hubner's, "Through tkM^ < a record of sights and «S£&V course of many months travrf.l the Australia, Now Zealand, & fe gh India, &c. Baron Hubne r! Afnca' Austria,, as Minuter pCL2S**W Paris, for many years, andt&f1 eurvivinj? member of the Con^«= assembled there in 1856, at theS Crimean War; in 1859, moreover fc° f ths him that Louis NapdZ t ? menacing words which gave no X %* cominß Btorm. He is there'orV Zl ,?" fitted by longdiplomatio Kg» tho progress, prospects, and con & of our colonieß. v" UUBt'«iUom „ M. r ?• L- Farjeon has juet brooghtont. "original Christmas story," 2 S h1" crown, entitled ('TheChrißtmrA ai S; S- Tiic new number of tbo "WastaiU Review" contains an article on tho«S£ of Colonial England: Australk .ff Zealand." It is attributed &gfc Mr T. W. Glovor, the temperaubfl v turor and advocate, having S> generous offer from the New S 3 Alliance, has resolved to accept it S sail with his family for the. ooSSiS next month. The Groat Eastern was sold at nnkv auction last week tor £26,000, and Si£ converted into a coal hulk at eitC tv Capo or Gibralter-her net SiSffi not decided whmh yet. The poor old C Britain will soon share a similar fato T! WFloT eyearSbeenlaidUpta^ The Agent-General is advettbto f ot { f0 lecturors for the Medical Schoolat the U versityof Otago. ; : .:j° At tho annual meeting of tie StJoW, Ambulcnce Association the Princess Chtii. tian congratulated the members on tt« foundation of centres in Australia and Ns» Zealand. :; The re-iterated charges brought iminil Engheh locomotive makers by'tht'J.. Zealand Government hsve grestly angered the trade. The " Ironmonger" callmpoil the builders implicated for fulfefL altogether more satisfactory answers to tbj charges than have hitherto been givoa, Mr G. Baden Powell, well-known in'jow part of the world, is standing in the libml interest for Kirkdale (Liverpool). <■■ i

CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAM MAR SCHOOL.

: —* — '.■'.' ! Distribution of Prlies, The annual distribution of prizes tookplsca in the school on Saturday last at 7 ( k In. vitations to the platform had beea'taned'to various gentlemen, chairmen of edmiatloMl institutions and headmattors of thti secon dary Echools, tome of whom were'jiraeent, The headmaster in his report, dwelt jjaro'en larly on thoimprovements the GoverabreM made in erecting a large and diStached workshop in which all the boys received instruction, in fitting up a lavator^'md in laying gas in the school. He also pointed out what an important aid to good edooi work the fostering of athletic eppito was, and referred with satisfaction to the inter-school sports, whiohj -vpt to bo annual and settled on a fimbaiis, With reference to the work i;(b the school, the Head-master was glfti to h able to tell his audience that the thorough grounding which he had insisted on from the first was begining to bear fruit, to that he was new able to have forms.doinj; work for matriculation and senior ■ district ssholarshipa, but ho warned the boja that the winning of such jdisHnctioa would take time, bet it would be far better for them to bide their time ml qnlet pre paration, rather than to throw tnemselvM out of gear by going up for ininbteitoili' tions. The bishop then (jave: obtrlbt prizes, of which the following is the list;- Governors' Prizes—on the reetiltoof the examination :—Upper School! ' Aubiiii X Middle School: EDglish.Bowden; tatin.HM keth, 2 ; Mathematics, flesketh,-2w toer School (A division): Engliah, Whewdli Al, Latin, Hall 2;A2, Latin, Hull; Al, arithmetic, Hall 2; A 2, arithmetic,!Cm, Lower School (B division)^ Challisf free hand drawing, Bailey 1 j mebhaiMdrOT ing, Stevens. a7'S<i ( Headmaster's PKizES-For mwiosot marks through the year : r Upper School: Aubin, 1. Middle School :Bowden.:Lower School (A division): Francis 2, Urn* School (B division): Fairblirn'2: Special Prizes-The Biehop'fl WVfif highest number of marks in the ecbooUor Divinity: Impett. The:Pien»-B!ffly, "England under Gladstone,. lwO l<»> Aubin, 1. Tho Barstow prize: P««; lA*' Upper School, Wynyard.r .Mt.FwP 01" prize, highest in Divinity, Upper Bmooi. Hall 1. Mr Tobin'a pritts.: JW'.'1 Clarke, 2. Herr Tutschka's pn»:, in land, 1. > ,'■ iSu Mrs Cowie then gave thepika IMP annual aquatics and athleUo»,;bntasi tflere events have been already given, it■«i«« necessary to repeat them. Stevens w«»« winner of the Governor's Bplendid ptWtoj microscopoi for the best oUrtonnd. MJT ™ aquatics and athletics. %«lr« assembles on Wednesday,. 3rd FebrWi 1886. - _^___»»—— •'

CRICKET MATCHES.

Auckland v. Uwnft^, J^W**1 that United would have pullei off tw match, but they failed to get tbg WJ» number of runs. Their innpga P^'" 98 rune, and they were consequenHy W Club, « hich has defeated its f°ffiT«t turn, accomplished the defeatoMM J End Club on Saturday. i O ningß realized 119, *V»M&* behind that of Gordon. The »*»"| loat five wickets for. 116 runs v »g^ innings, Eeid getting 43, Md-»T being not out for 37. ' witch 1* i,to Boys v. NEWro».-Tbe twt^ tween thees clubs was a W^&aied Our Boys' score in the first infr°;vW to 153, of which Berry .made' lft-r Nowton only got f°^f. v^ ff itian second innings, and Ourß«y6jffw innings and 113 runs to epare. National 2nd * GwmM» byflM This match was won by the W^g, wicket and two runs, &"?[s&« ecHOOL—This match iW^jfiU"** the I Zingari by 16 "Jft.-fflSißjlM Nicholson (18), Chatfied (IO^HJ f ol |ea not out, were the iMft*W' and Kigby batted well to." 16,, Schod. „ „.: let-Go^ 011 Gordon 2nd v. KatioHAI ■ JSi.. 2nd scored an essy «» % or d o nM kcores: National, 94 and 80, W „ 123, and 54 for 4 V o tt rt','£ and A. Nicholeon 10 for th«MJ^ t|l<l jrf Konderdine 25, and Byburul9, , D innings, and D. Meldrtm^^,* tho second inniflgs.fwtWU«p&^ prinninal ecoiera. .'^'. Two Frenchmen were jigj, .*5E* to four and two years ggt jf^r. respectively for »'<«f effif(StoJ«««'. W How far is it from Kew v. Napier? —-i=

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Anctioiis. __ WILLIAM VAILK] [BOBKRX BRADLEY FRTT>AY DEC 23, boing CHRISTMAS o'clock. VAILE AND BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queen-street X O- M O R R O W, At 11 o'Clock. ALTEN ROAD. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, HANDSOME PIANO, ARTICLES OF VERTU, ORNAMENTS, BRONZE ORNAMENTS, AND TIMEPIECE, PAINTINGS, CHINA, PLATED WARE, &0., *«•• &c> R. ARTHUR Bra^s^s§SA^°gssss nn awing - ROOM — Handsome Walnut Firo screen, Glass-shade and Flowers, etc. DINING-ROOM AND HALL-Superior Suite klui?Cabioet Marblo Timepiece, Cane Rock- Jn£ Chair Marble Ornaments. Oloographs, Carpel Ollototh. Hallstann Chaira Glaae. China and Karthonwaro, l'latodware, oto. RKD-ROOMS - Handsome Rimu Bedstead kit'oHKN Etc.-Gas Stovo, Furniture. Ka^enware; Tubs, Kitchen Utensils, Gas Chandeliers, hip Bath, etc. Also, Dinner, Tea, and Dessert China Service On View on tho Morning of the Sole. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, Elevon o'Clock a.m. NEW NORTH ROAD, ROCKY NOOK. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. B. ARTHUR December 23, at eleven o dock a.m., BY ORDER OK THE MORTGAGEE, TWTEW NORTH ROdD AND GEORGE \ STREET Rooky Nook, tho proporty of 95 Suburbs of Auckland, togottter with the ifsubj cot to an agreement for sale to Mrs Mlt °hThe whole forma a very desirable opportunity of a profitable lavemment. ' TO-MORROW. DIRECT FROM KIOTO, JAPAN. HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY OF JAPANESE MANUFACTURES and ART PRODUCTIONS. E. & aT~"i SAA C S ■win Hall by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen-st. W on Tuesday S December 22. at 11 o'clock, QQ CASES JAPANESE GOODS, OU comprising-A valuable collection of &Ce»a»R»S/£ •Sl^S^^.ffleffi!TSSS: G^Sb Albums of Views. Table Napkin Rings, Bowb and Targets, etc., oto. This magnificent shipment of very interesting, Tftiaand ourious Atj Objects, specially selected toa'oODnSSseur. in its ensemble forms a most ?Lnable selection of Japanese. Curiosities and Manufactures, and contain objects admirably adapted for complimentary presentation during Christmas and New Year seasons. ON VIEW FRIDAY. NO RESERVE B, & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers, "TUESDAY, DEUEMBBK 29. VALUABLE BUILDING SITES, Fronting Manukau Road, in the centre of Parnell. B. & A. ISAACS Have received instructions from the Trustees in the estate of ihe late Mr Thomas Johnson, to Lease "t their Rooms, Queen-street, on Tues flay December 29. at 12 o'olook, for ill years, with Purchasing Clause, mHREE GRAND BUILDING SITES, JL Manukau Road (opposite Windsor Castle Hotel). THREE GRAND BUILDING SITES, corner of Manukau Road and Gibraltar Crescent The Allotments are all nagged. Also, ' A LARGB QUANTITY OF FOUNDATION STONE, at present on the Allotments opposite Windsor CaHle Hotel. For further jarticulars, apply to MR WM. OROWTHER, or E. b A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. ' , Wi B. OOOHBANB] [JAMES DAOBE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. RESIDENCE OF EIGHT ROOMS, HELENSVILLE. The subsorlbers will sell by auotion, at their Rooms, Quoen-atreet, on Wednesday, Decem ber 23, at twelve o'clook, A LLOTMENTIS, BLOCK 3, TE HORO A. BLOCK,HELENSVILLE, havingso feet frontage, and containing lßperohee, with a well built House of eight rooms erected thereon. Land Transfer Title. BAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■■■■-■■ Auctioneers. -~" TO-MORROW. CHRISTMAS MARKET. JUNCTION YARDS. The undersigned will hold their Christmas Market at the Junction Yards on Tuesday, December 22, and will dispose of O K. FAT OXEN, HEAVY-WEIGHTS /*O 170 FAT OXEN • 1,400 FAT SUEEP FAT LAMBS DAIRY AND STORE COWS ' ViCAL CALVES. PIGS, &O. 8 GOOD WORKING BULLOCKS HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. THE DURHAM YARDS. WOOL SALE. The undersigned willliold their mHIRD WOOL SALE OP THE SEASON On THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, At Two o'Clock. ■ HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, overj- Tiieeday. at U o'olock, HID KM, TALLOW, WOOL, Ud OKINS. HPMTIR AWP WOLAH. TUESDAYS. THI HAYMARKET. k,CjLALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, OsHTOESji TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, Moh TUKBDATTat 12 o\slook. ALTTB.BD BUCKLAND.



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1886, At Twolve o'Clock. *DESTRABLE GRAZING FARM. Tho undersigned has recolved instructions to sell, at tlio Haymarkot, ou Wednesday, Jan uary 13,1850, ut twelve o'clock, THE SURREY FARM, eituato near tho Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1,268 aoros of freohold, with Dwelling and outhoußos erected thoreon; and TWO LEASEHOLDS, eaoh of 500 aorei", held at .L.iuual rentals of £25. one having about five the uihor ten years unoxplrod. The proporty 1b advantageously situated, ad joining tho Coal Mines now being opened up by Hunt and Co. About 1,000 acres are In grass and otherwise Improved. Most of the land is of oxcollont quality. The wholo Estate forms a first-class cattlo run, and iis prospective value, from its proximity to the coal mines and a pro jected railway from Pokcno, makes tho above a most doslrable investment Intending purchasers would receive useful information by applying to tho undersigned as to inspecting iho proporty, and Mr Gunn, the manager, residing on the estate, would Bhow intending purchasers over it. For further particulars apply to Messrs Whitaker and Russell, Mr William Aitkon, or to tho Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wednesday, December 80. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 23, AND 24. At 11 o'Clock. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS I £5,000 WORTH OF FIRST • CLASS JEWELLERY. BALANCE OF THE SUPERIOR STOCK OF MR ISIDOR ALEXANDER. BALANCE OF THE WELL-KNOWN STOCK IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF MR n. I'ETRV, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. GENUINE AMD UNRESERVED SALE. EVERY ARTICLE OFFERED MUST BE SOLD. DIAMOND, GOLD, AND SILVER" JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY THE MOST EMINENT MAKERS. EDWARD LEYDON Will sell, at his Mart (next British Hotel), on the above datos, THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE SUPERIOR STOCKS, which are well known to the Auckland public, and require no further description. N.B.—This being a bona-fide and Unreserved Sale, every Article offered will bo Sold, and a written guarantee given when required. Those wishing to Purchase Presents would do well to inspoct tho above boforo purchasing elsewhere. On viow each morning of Solo. EDWARD LEYDON. Auctioneer. TO-MO X R O W, At 11 o'clock. TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL (NEXT TO MASON'S GARDENS), By Order of the Official Assignee in Banco. MESSRS MORTON & JACKSON Havo recolvod instructions to Bell an above, THE WHOLE OF THE GOODS AND CH A.TTLES on tho above premises (with out resorve), con: isting of Chests of Drawors, Tables, Chairs, Cheffonier, Carpets, Linoleum. Beds and Bedding, Kitchen Utenslla, and a large variety of Household Sundries. Also, A good Milch Cow (just calved). morton~& Jackson. B. C. OAEBj [b. D. TONKS TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock, TO THE TRADE. TO THE TRADE, EX JESSIE READMAN, FROM LONDON. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instructions to sell on Tuesday • December 22, at 11 o'clock, ICASE CUTLERY 1 caße Plated Ware 1 case Fanoy Basket Waro 1 case Cherry and Briar Pipea 1 case Dressing Combs 1 case Stationery 1 case Barometers 1 case Tea Trays 1 case Photo. Frames Tho above will be Bold in trade lines, and are for positive Bale. EX JESSDI READMAN. FROM LONDON. B. 0. CASK] [b. D, lONKsT WEDNESDAY NEXT, At Eleven o'Clock, AT BRUNSWICK MART. CHOICE COLLECTION of STATUARY, TERRA COTTA WARE, RUSTIC SEATS, VASES, FILTERS, HEARTH TILES, FOUNTAINS. NEWTON POTTERY. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions from Mr Boyd, who is relinquishing business on account of iU health, to sell on Wednesday next, at eleven o'clock, A LARGE COLLECTION OF CHOICE STATUARY, Vases. Fountains, Rustic Seats, Hearth Tilea, Terra Cotta Ware, &c, &c. Many new and beautiful designs, and an in spection is earnestly invited. Part of this Col lection was shown at the Exhibition and re ceived the highest honours. On View after two o'clock on Monday. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, At 11 o'clock. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions from Mr L. H. Neumegen to sell by auction, ac his Rooms Queen-street, opposite Firth's Mil], on Thurs day, Dec. 21, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES of the Monte Depete Office. Darby-street:— 1884-Octobor 16,1505, Earring?, 1885—March 2, 339, Broooh and Barrings; 310, BHL Watch; 3, 350. Pendant; 17, ill. Earrings; 23 180, Karrkgs. April 11. 698, OlfBL Watch and Chain; 13. 601, Theodolite an* Tripod; 609 OKGL Watch; U. 6.5, OFdL Watch and Chain: 15, 625. SGH Watch; 629, OFGG Watch andD Mng; 18, 611, 0 Sil. Spoons; 20, 611. SGH Watch; 21, 655. OFSG Watch; 22, 6GI, SGH Watch; 23 667, SGH Watch Chain, 6 Coins, and Pencil; 21. 672. OFSL Watch; 27,691, SGH Watch: 29,702, OtfSG Watch. May 8. 716, GHL Watch and Chain; 10, 589, OTBL Watch ; 18, 792, GBX Watch ana Cnain; 793, Mod. Chest; 21, 810, SGH Watch ;25 831, SH Watch; 26. 838, Necklet, Looktt. and Ming ; 841 D Pin. Juce 1,870, OB'SG Watch ; 2.878, OFSGI Watch; 3, 881, Ring; 11, 926, Locket; 927, 3 S Spoons, 3 Forks, and Ladlo; 12, 930. SLH Watch; 13, 935, Chain; May 4, 481. Quilt; 13, 509, Coat; June 1, 680 Coat; 13, 618. Coat; 620, Coat; 15. 630. Coat and Trousers; 20, 619, Blankbt; 24, 668,- Bundle Clothing and Drosapieces; July 14, 714, Dress pieces; 15, 718, Trousers and Vest; 16, 727, 2 Dresspieces; 18. 736, Bundle Clothing; 17, 729, Portmanteau; 20, 747, P. Coat; 25,768, 2 Wool Mats; 27, 775, Coat and Vest; 29, 780, Shawl; 30, 783, Suit and Boots; 784. Coat; 786, Quilt; Augnst 1, 791, Coat; 19,816, Coat and Vest; 25, 859, Trousers; 29, 871. Shawl Rug; 31, 873 Trousers; September 2, 878, Coat; 8, 891, Silk Dress, .&c, &c, &c. TOOK OUT ELLERSLIE PARK SALE (LATE ISAACS'S KSTATB). RICH LANDS, GRAND VIEWS, GOOD ROADS. OVERLOOKING RACECOURSE. EARLY IN JANUARY NEXT. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Jjjf 0 T I C E. I, EDWARD LISTERGRKEN, Sheriff of the ■ District of Auckland, hereby give notioe that under a writ of sale duly issued ont of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern Dis trict, at Auokland, in an action wherein John Richard Randerson, of Auokland, Estate Agent, is Plaintiff, and EDWIN LkoOE, of Auck- • land, CommiEsion Agent, is Defendant, I have taken in execution at the suit of the said Plain tiff, all the niGHT titlk and interest of the said Defendant by virtue of his partnership with C. Hibbert, of Auckland, carrying on busi ness as Patant Stonemakers, including every thing in, on, and about the premises of the said firm, situated at Mechanics Bay, and excluding only the Machinery aud Artioles enumerated in a schedule attached to a certain bill of Bale in favour of T. T. Masefleld and H. Campbell. I will sell, or cause to be sold, the above in terest of said defendant on the Premises at Mechanics' Bay, on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. The Solicitor for the oxeoution creditor ia J. A, Beams, of Queen-street, Auckland. EDWARD L, GREEN, Sheriff, Dated at Auckland this 18th day of December, 1885, >



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, At 11 o'clock. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. COACH FACTORY PLANT, AND WORKING TOOLS, ENGINE, BOILER, &c, &c., KARANGAHAPE ROAD. D. P. EVANS Haa received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Newton Steam Couch Factory (on account of expiration of lease, und tho site being required for tho new church), ou Wed nesday, Uecembor 23, at 11 o'clock, THE WORKING PLANT, TOOLS, KNGINK, BOILER, now Dray, Anvil, Vice, Ironwork, Wheels, and a lot of Sundries. VV. 8. OOOHRANSj [JAS, DAOBB WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. LARGE STORE, FORT-STREET, CONCRETE RESIDENCE, SHORT LAND-STREET. Tho Subscribers will Sell by Auction, at their Rooms, Qucou-Btrcet, on Wednesday, 23rd in stant, at 12 o'clock, .. THAT COMMODIOUS BftICK STORE situated In Fort-stroot, now occupied by tho Auckland Tobacco Company, two Btoreys, roofed with slatcH, rooently ereotod on an Allot ment having 67J feot frontago to Fort Btroot, hold under Lease, having 18 years unoxplrod, at v rental of £100 a year. Also, LARGE FAMILY RKSIDKNCK. built of concrete and roofed with slates, containing 13 rooms, bathroom, and all conveniences, gas and water laid on, has grand viow of Harbour, and is moat contrail? situatod ; eroded on AJlotmont top of Shortland-etreot, having 117j foot fron tage, and held under Loaao, having 48 years unexpircd, at a rental of £50 a year. For furtlior particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Monejf] i*P/IAA TO LEND in Bums of from dbOVVV fisoupwards.-ApplyWm.S. Cochrane, Cochrano's Auction Mart, 185, Quoon streot. MONEY TO LEND at current rates p! Interest.—Lalßhly and Jaokeon, Queen streot , MONEY~TO LEND, on Freehold Soourlties.—Aroh. Buohansn, Solloltor. St. Mango Chambeni (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ol Freehold at current rateß.—C. W. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (next the Bonk of New Zealand). ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of Interest. OONNELL & COOPER, Solicitor!;, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of lnterest.-Apply to JACKSON & RUSSBLL, Solicltorß. Bhortland-ttroot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, ol First-class Freohold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings, 85, Qaeen-street. ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upward s. at enrrent rateßof Interest. Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High Btroot. ONBY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTKB, HOUfIKS, FURNITURB. fto, BILLS DISCOUNrED DAILY. MORTGAGKS NEGOTIATED, JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estatb Asent, High-street, Auokland, INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymentsextend-Per Week SSLabS°to lngoyer forfilOO. p goo. '■ A~aTS. c id. 1 year _ . ! t 0 ldi a o S yean _ _ 011 7 113 IS 0 S yeara _ _ 010 0 ISO 0 0 7 years - . 0 711 Hi 9 7 10 yoara _ ... 0 8 3 182 16 3 nd other Periods tc Bult Borrowers. The Board has power in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment to SUSPKND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASK3 ON THE PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS. 7 days' notloo _ _ .. _ S por cent. 0 months (fixed) .. _ ..6 peroont. 13 months (fixed 01 por cent. CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANK, AUCKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. . \ UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OFFICK! H7, QUEKN-STRBET. LOANS granted upon approved securities ol Freehold or Leasehold Properties in minis ol £00 to £6,000. principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Hkducbd Rates for repayment of eaoh £100 borrowed :— Kejayments extend- Pa . iiroot Total Amount Ing over. Mr wee)l:> Ropayable. £ B. d. "" £ b. d. lyear _ a v o lot 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 108 8 8 3 years _ _ 11 7 113 15 0 i years _ 11 8 m 6 8 6 years ... 8 9 136 18 9 8 years _ _ 7 1 117 13 9 10 years ■■ 6 3 162 16 3 And in tho same proportion for xmullur or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives money on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent, por annum, JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TfIOTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, On and after 81st AUGUST CHE BUSINESS Cl CHI ABOVE) AGENCY WIM BS CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER . OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET. Bank or England Notes Changed. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-st., Melbourne. LOANS are Advanced from £10 to £1,000, Upon Personal, Freohold, and Leasehold Security, Repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Fnrnitnre without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans granted upon Life PoliMea. Legacies, and Interests under Wills. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repoymont by Easy Instalments. Forma Gratis. All communications and inter views held strictly confidential. "KTEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, -Li AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STBICET (Next to AtMn'a Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £6 TO £1,000, PBBfIONAL >ISEGURITT. jfRBEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ou FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way suit the Borrower. Loans on Furniture without removal I also on all kinds of Merchandise. Loans mar be repaid at the rate ol sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates, Bank ol England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought, All oommnnloations strictly oonfldentiaL NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN. AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STRKET ISkts to atkih'b Pbintino Ovnaa Jl/riSS TEUTENBERG'S GRAND ART UNION OF FINE ART NEEDLEWORK (By Special Permission). FIFTY PRIZES. Tiokets, 10s Each. FIHST PRTZB „ _ _ ..620 SECOND PRIZE ..„_.. IS THIRD PRIZK .. „ «. _12 FOURTH PRIZE.. .... _ 10 The Remaining Prizes ranging from fil to £10. DRAWING ABOUT CHRISTMAS TIME. mUCKER'S XJAKING "DOWDER A Ask your JL> Grower" 'JL ;for'it. Once Tried Always XJbbd.



SMITH & OAUGHEY,/ IMPORTERS, Ys/ S. & C. beg to intimate that further shipments, ex b.s. Arawa and / / Aorangi, in all some • />*Jfc* / 135 CASES AND BALES /^O/ % (Personally selectod nnd bought under tho moßt favourable cir- / % fc^<r / /P oumstances AT THE END OF THE LONDON SEASON, / / <^y when manufacturers nnd merchants wero clearing out thoir / Xv\T / Summer stocks) ARE NOW OPKNED UP, and will bo Bold / j^C/ / .Q at oxtraordlnary low prices in ordor to effect / / /4i A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. / V / Cn NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in DRESS / ~ / /> FABRICS, SILKS AND SATINS. / Ajy / Q NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALtJE in / A^V / 4^ PRINTS AND WASHING DRESSES. / J^S^ / Of NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE In / iSO^ / 'W RIbBONS, LACES, AND HOSIERY. / jl^Sr / NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in />SV / GLOVES and HABERDASHERY. /iT^ / NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE / >CS / We hold an Enormous Stock of UNDERCLOIIIING. / <O / direct from the mills in Belfast. ETC., ETC., ETC. / / / /CALICOES, SHIRTINGS, SHEET //^ / INGS, ETC., and all kinds of Cotton Goods A* / J^^J / bought cheap, and will bo Bold cheap. /O / /CARPETS. RUGS, LINOLEUMS, OIL- Kj / fc^^V / CLOTHS, ETC., unusually good value. O / T^ / Our celebrated LION BRAND . / / jS'ftPv HOYS', YOUTHS', & MEN'S GEE' Ay / / fT'Em LONG CLOTHING is proving lt mZß' ?zj /fx / <*\ ■KSiE'liy self unsurpassod for wearing quuli- B=y °5 /x^3" / >ffiv W*mrJ(% Uoi). mid i» otlbredat specially low rrt / .oSI / sCy^3Br\ prices. Cj />L. >V" / ■^Ng'^V \ Gents' Hats, Shirts, Collars, ■ / / Tlos> Umbrollas, &0., in great /£? />QV / fia!11! f variety. CV //W / CilX\ FURTHER SHIPMENTS TO >> / *>2 / *—* JH ARRIVB AS THE SEASON ft/ / / *—• ADVANCES. / / All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. No Second Price. No Discount. /^/SMITH & OAUGHEY, /V / WHOLESALE & FAMILY DRAPERS, ' 239, QUEEN STREET, & NEWMARKET. F L OJJ R. REDACTION IN PRICE. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S STJPEEIOR FLOTJES GREATLY REDUCED BN PRICE. This Reduction will enable everyone, even in these bad times, to obtain First-class Flour at a price that defies competition. OUR BRANDS ARE : " CEOWN " "CHAMPION" "CANTAB." Ask Your Grocer for them. CASH VEBBTjg CEEDITi HEW ZEALAND TWEED OOMPANY, TAILORS, SHORTLAJft-BTKKBT, AtTOKLAJJD. . „ . PATTERNS SKNT~POST FREE. is 6d extra forPaget or Morning Cost. Postogo: Coat, 2a; Trousers, Is; Vest, Bd; to any part /"" "Ik of New Zealand H "'JI HIW OOOSB FOE BPHINO HOT BHOWIKO. gKfo JijJl*^^ A" orders by post must bo prepaid. W|J7 I ■•MoreiMit for O«tt~ Z- -\r rf "*''■" i«. ''" 2' Fnm n'ck "am to /C£Sj[*jfe|£Jisji 1 yf l ]jm ""^ 3U4to 6. From ran at / l\ I f x ■?' x I — —^4 toll t» tlbom, ana o« to I ll' I §\ fj 'a; //lb^ Itngtk of iltno I \' \ 5« 11 A*****^^ Rouni chtst under eo*t -j I I I I\\ /¥ From tteli of neck to n- I | | | I'A I ttatt what patktU you I W \ // V liuutaat in V«t— I Mffln J [[ V """"' thut "<""' eeat \ wl \ I v I From btolt of nock to re- I Mf I II 2 ' ■ I «■<«•« opining mi then I M 1 §|j V^ V. *' 1 M***ur«neat for Tr»a«ri— \ r'| Jl % P* I I^.' I Whetker pcokttt te bt tldt \ | j|| I j ltoS, From top of trouttn I | llf I I 9 to 7, Inilde leg itam | I S \ I _^ 7, Round Waltt I fe Ij» -Sp t^ ,r~ 3, Round Thigh J *j*x£ol Ijj^-^3? \bi WvS£&**^~~ 5, Kound Bottom of Boot >"*'*^~ QUALITY No. 1. QUAUTY No. 2. QUALITY No. S. QUALITY No. 4. SUIT, SUIT, SUIT, SUIT, £3 3s. £3 IBs. £4 4s. £4 lOs. TROBSKas & TEST, TKOUSERS ft TOST, TROUSERS & VEST, TEOUBEEB ft TEST, £1 7s. £1 13s. £1 17s. 6d. £2. TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, 16s. SOs. S3s. 6d. 265. llest Saddlo Cloth. QUAUTY No. 1. BEST QUALITY No. 2. SUPERFINE BLACK CLOTH. FOX'S No. 7 SEROE. COAT, COAT, COAT, COAT, £2 4s. £2 17s. £2 B«. £2 6s. TROUSERS, TKOUBESS, TEOUSEIIB, TROUSEKB, 21s. 28s. 80s. 2Ob. TKSI> TEST. VEBT, VEST, IBs, IBs. IBs. 14s, Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. THE WONDERFUL Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Tears' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Boilers CrUflAlP Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Beleaser. Werl OLa 111 U thelm Maohinea kept In Repairs for three years FREB OB1 GHAKGE. Illustrated Cataloffues and Samples of Work Ire* from— MAHUIMrO THE WERTHEBH SKWINa MACHINE AGENCY. iiinuuuiku yy j TH3ALE, ITO. OUKBN-STREET- AtJOKIIHI) , fe^^ff'Sy^fl MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL — [^°~j,^ — i Spectacles and Eyo-Rlasaeu of evoiy kind; an i^v Opera Glusso1* of auporior quality Telescopes, Blnooulur Field Glasses, nnd Micro- JT» RT,ATIT Tl7 eoopes; powerful anrl ohoap • • ViOTOBii-BTREKT ' Mininjt Compa3»eV. Abney Levels ™, „ vioTOBiA street, Drainage Levels, Prismatic Com passes IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH- Drawlnft Inetruments, aca'es, l-ur»llel Rulers INO TRONMONrpnv S va KB' extantß. Compasß(:i<, Binnacles DmEOT phom MANtTFACTURERS, Electrio Bella. Batteries, aDd Fittings Matrnotic and Galvanic Medical Machines Has for Sale, at Low Rates— Magio Lantorns nnd aiides. Hand Magnifiers Carnenters' Tools " Stereoscopes and .SJidos, GraDluscopis uarpentera loois g team Hu and TllW gaUno^torg Nails, Locks, Hinges Amateur I'hot graphic Cameras Kitchen Ranges Just Received— Register Grates, in great Variety Self-registering Aneroidßaroinotcrs Marble and enamelled Slato Mantelpieces Aneroids for Lobbies, with handsomely oarved ' Largost Stock in Auokland frames ■ Marble Electroplate, Curb, ana other Fenders INSTB um E nts op evbby xikd repajehd. Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster OPPOSITB THE POST-OFFICE.



ERETT'S \ UCKLANU ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK For 1608 Wu contain Specialties of a Nbw and ATTRACTIVE UIMKAOTKK, AND WIIA BU TUB BUS r SHILLING VOLUME X VKB OFFERED TO TUB POBMO. The aim of this work is to desorlbe in an Interesting manner the ya.Bt resources, the olimate, and tho scenery of the Auckland Pro vincial District; ita mountains, harbours, rivers, and lakes; Its forests and Its plains; ita cultivated and its waste lands; and to show foreign capitalists that our genial clime, rich lands, mineral products, and lntelUKent, go ahead people, ofl'.'.r inducement to intending investors or settlers superior to thoso of any "'other^Oofoninl^tanclbooks have invariably misrepresented thiß naturally rich and beautiful province, while many pages of tho above work ore devoted entirely to sotting forth Auck and'B capabilities; and its many suporlor ad vantages. In addition to which, tho fullest information is ailbrded of all political, social, and reliKioue mutters of Provincial or Colonial importance. ... .. As each year the contents are re-written, and the statistical Information brought up to tho atest date, the annual volume become.) a valu able work of refertmco. worthy of a permanent plaoe in every oolonisi's library. GUARANTKKD CIRCULATION : (J.OOC COPIKS. Last vear'B ontiro issue was Bold completely out in bix weeks, and a, premium oitorod lor ooples of the book. As tho book has now become a work of daily reference in tho homo of every sottler through out the province and ia In uso in all public offices throughout tho colony, and in many ending plaoes abroad, It may with conndenoo be dosoriboa as thu beat pcrmanont medium of advertising oiferud tobUßinees mnn. It iv estimated that at least 2.000 copies of this book are sent abroad annually by merchants to their foreign correspondents, and by residents to their f rlenda who aro meditating emigration to New Zealand. Thoy are found on all in coming passenger ships and Bteamora. Tho work will bo Issued at tho old price. Wr. Sheer's Private, dispensary, Palmkhston Buii.dinos, Foot of Qoricn- STHIOKT, AUCKLAND (Established for tho Scientific and SneodyOure of Chronlo, Ncrvouß, and Special Diseases). I)K. Spiwr is a Rpßiilur Graduated Pliyßlclan, oducaiud itt Harvard College, U.S. He lma dovutud n lifmimo to, and is nuknowlotlgod to bo tho most expert rineiolan in. his Dpoclalltyiu tho United andus. Young Mou and Middlo-URcd Men who sulfur from NorvoiiH and Physical Dubillty, Loss of Knergy and Memory, Kruptloua on iho l fnco, Mental Doprcsmon, KldLcy und lil.irldcr TroublOß, NeuriilKla. lUioumntlsm, Eororula, Suit lilieum. Pnralyalß, Fils, taiuinal IJinoase, tit. Vitua'B l)unci>, Uvor Oompl-ilat, Asllimu, Catarrli. .Heart IJiBTOae. Oruvol, l'iltia. &c, and aro Mrcd of tttking mineral drugs, will do well to como arel try thu Dtiotor'H method of cure, as it will, if projiurly applied, rollovo them of tlioir sulltiriuu'a und nuturu them to health. Thu Doctor uiiua no mlii:ral preimrutlocs; his treatment couulata wholly in the uao of vo-'O tat>:o reniodioa. U will coat jou nothing for consultation; so ploasu cull and satisfy your striven that tiho Doctor underauuidd your ca&o. Ur. S. cures Humours and Dimuaoa of tho Blood. To LaiHoa who him oflliotod by any of the following complaints :-CuM Extremities, Weak titomaohs. iji'uo and Weak Uaoks, Nervous und t-ick lloadachoj. Conttipivtion und Indigußlion, Pain in the Side uud U .ck. Leu chorrea. eto , etc: I wish it diatine ly under stood that I do not claim to perform lm poßHibilitics. or to have i/iiruoulous powor. All applying to ma will receive my hono«t opinion of thoir complaints. No oiperiment ing. I will guarantee a posltlvo ouro In ovory oaao I undertake, or forfeit £200. Consultation in ullco or by loiter (WRKK). Charges moderate. Kxaminutiou find Advice. fil.-Oull or Address: l)n 11. J. BPHIKR, Pai.mkhston Huildinos. Auckland, N.Z. Offloo Honrs: 9to 12.1 to J. 6to 8 p.m. j Sundays, 10 to 12. N.R.-All Medicines necessary for a complote oure can bo Bout free from obaorvution or receipt of symptoms. WOMAN'S FRIEND. THOUSANDS USE TfIKM. NONE SHOULD UK WITHOUT THEM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. 'PHK T ADIKP IPONJO \ Sa and 4b M par L Li If battle. This exoollcnt Tonlo snrichex and purities the blood. lmurcvis tho nppi.tita. restores colour, biiio und vitality, Ihoroby roimvinK hcadacho, dobiUty, norvouEniccjM, \voQUn6wd. and tho de pressions fiom which no many females suffer, T HK L ADIKa' QALBNDAB (^OR^) piIJ-S I Sa Cd and is Cd pur Theao Fills are justly eiitauniod, for Uiolr groaf vuluo in yirovontliiK discomfort. imliVring, and Inoonvanlunco. «.ud for uoiiodloal «*>" ar>> tho roost roliablo and prompt modioiuo over brough to woman's aid. rPHK T ADIES' A PKRIKNT piLLS, 1b Cd r'r box. For tho rollof and prevontton of hcadaohr, biliousness, KliHincsti, constipation, livor com plaints, indigestiun, palna In tho cheat, back, and aides, kc. Tho übovo are endorsed by thousands of Motserj. Jlillinotß, Dressmakers, Barmaids, Doraobtio borvnntii, Shop Handn. &c, &a, nB tho greatest boon, meeting an urgent and long folt want. 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GUNWORK .OF KVffiRY DESORIPTFON DONE PROMPTLY and EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OF PAIN'S CELEBRATED FIREWORK 9. 3>. EVITT, GUNMAKKR AND IMPORTER, 254—QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND—2S4 WhOlosalo and Retail. itgrSEND FOR PhICB LISTS. RP. HOLLIS'S LINE OF • COACHES. LEAVE ONEIIUNGA- Mnnukau Hotol-7.30, 8, 8.30. 9, 9.(5, JO.no, 11.15 a.m., lu'.l". 1, I .SO "30 3, 4, 5.30 p.m. Mondnys—6 p.m. Saturdays-6, C.SOp.m. Sundays—B.:ill a.m., 12 noon, 4,30 n m LEAVE AUCKLAND-Greyhounrt ][ () ;01 ---9, 9.45, 10.30. 11 a.m. 12.15. 1, 2, 2.45, 3 15, I, 1.30 5, C, 7 p.m. Mondnys—ll p.m. Saturdays—lo,ll p.m. Sundays—lo n.m., 2, 6 p.m. Single Fure, Is; Return Fare. Is Cd. Tickets sold by the dozen :-To and from Ono hunga, 7s; to and from Greenwood's Cornor Cs to and from Brown-slreot, Epsom, ss. R, P. HOLLIS, Proprietor,



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