BOARD OF EDUCATION.

* , usual weekly meeting of the Board wa ? afternoon, there boing present : -8 Luke (Chairman), J. M. Clark, J Tl^ d- Golciie> J- w-Carr> § B' j, M. Lennox, and W. P. Moat for non-attendance was ro £Ld from Mr Theo. Cooper. ruin's Rkpoht.—This roport, whicl CBAS1 and adopted, stated inter alia co pieß of new scholarship regula (I) T\ a* d programme for 1886 had boor tions a" J|1 _ 10n g committees and teachers c^j ,21 that the following removals oi 8 il™ hod been made:—Mrs S. A. Jones, W^Snar from Boresford street to Now fror »t and MrOeo. B. Hill, probationer, tOD Niaon street to Kihikihi. Miss Eliza- probationer, of Drury school, "*? Sd! The report also stated that 'a . M 3 drawinc - books authorised for COP 16, 8 °j a i an d II had been circulated *?t ? tUherß.-It was agreed, on tf r tfpton's suggestion, to telegraph tc Jp ilineton to ascertain if the Government 2 authorise Nelson Bros.' now drawing- Serious be AHHOAL Ki:roßT.—A cir ? S received from tho Education Csrtment givinß directions re prepara •.for returns intended for annual report J^JS which has to bo ready by March "rwHnJSOA.—The Committee wrote do iinir to the Board's suggestion that ap- TSnshould be made to the Borough F cil for contribution towards school Mitiow 0 because there was not tho Stist chance of getting anything there i . 12) that as a considerable number of itaiobabitanU were Roman Catholics, the ■nnlleation would be tho means of causing Snsion; and (3) that such an application Sd no' be m accordance with tho spirit !i the Education Act. "ernooLS of New Zealand, New Soutli ffIUS. AND QOEENSLAKI) CoMPAKEU.-TllO i itaSlf letter, addressed to tho Secretary, SSffid {««> Mr E' M- C' Harrison jSjUnMterof Beresford-street school):— !i«^—ln resuming work in this School, J Tjjjjyou to convoy to the Board of SUioB the expression of my grateful , of the consideration which has enabled ma to do so in greatly improved health, nnrine fay absence in Australia, I visited _J_1 B of the public schools of England and New South Wales, and was Jnnwhere received with the greatest Mortwy the Governments of those colonies tarine given we every facility for observ totheir respective systems. I have thus ton able to collect valuable information, i ttaj while finding much to admire in the rabl'ic school systems of both those colonies, lam satisfied that, after careful and irn rartlal observation, our own system, whon aopared with theirs, leavos_ little to be de dna] while in many particulars we are inncli 'a advance of either colony.—l have, etc- Ed, M, C. Harrison, Headmaster." Nobtbcote. — Mr Allright submitted uliu etc., for enlargement of Northcoto S»L The specifications are for alterna titetenders, viz., with and without veran ijahs to bailding.—lt was resolved to invito alternative tenders. Poxsonby, — The following letter, ad dteaed to the Secretary, and dated 12th jut, was received from the Chairman of Committee: — " Dear Sir,—The Ponsonby School Committee wish to bring before your Board tie fact that there is not sufficient sioolaccommodation in the Ponsonby diß trictfor the number of children of school in who wish and should attend school. Miny children apply for admission on Mon-* d»jmornings, and are not admitted, owing to tho want of room, and it ia esti mated there are 600 children in the strict for whom there is not apcommoda tiai, A larger school is required in the vicinity of Richmond Koad, and a school is required in the extreme end of Ponsonby, neartoßayfield. My Committee are unani m£y of opinion that the money set apart (ra., £1,000) with which to purchase i playground should be diverted from the original purpose and used in the purchaso if two sitea for schools in the localities men tioned, and will consent to same, on con dition that the Board will promise, in the event of suitable sites being obtained, to yd schools on them, i.e., one on each lite, within six months from the purchase of lie sites, with accommodation suffi drat for 600 children, proportional as lillowii-Richtnond Road, 350; Bay bid, 250, the eitea to be approved by par Board. If these proposals are enter tained, I will summon a meeting of my Com mittee, and proceed to select the sites. —I nub, etc., A. Devore, Chairman Yon mbySchool Committee."—lt was decided that the Chairman, Messrs Clark and Upton, and the Senior Inspector (Mr OTJnllivan) should confer with the Com mittee on the subject. Newton West.—Twenty applications fen received for the Head-mastership of tiii school.—Mr Allright reported that the cost of the glass partition .between class rooms at Newton West, as suggested by Bishop Webber, would be £19. -Referred toCommittee, with a request to contribute ■ portion of the cost. Aped to forward name of applicants for ieunustership to Committee without any special recommendation. llotun Eden.—The following tenders vn received for roofing teacher's house : — Joseph Dixon, Lome-street, £32 10s {ac o?wd)i M. H. Koosing, Victoria-street. W! S, Gregery, Arch Hill, £49 10. Tnr_wdA.-John Gain's tender (ffl 6s 8d) was accepted for the fencing Wool site. Wjusgami. — Tho Committee declined b ippoint as head - master tho Board's *™«cc (Mr Aishton Brace), and pressed "tie appointment of Mr Wm. John Con «W(ffaipaUpper).-Mr Goldie said that "•Committee had kept back a petition ™»the householders, praying for the ro wtaof the present teacher (Mr Collior). ™wden»tion deferred for a week.

TABLE TALK

s«i> weather—for how long ? I 'Mdors" a great success. Auckland locial scandal in Police Court. fatal transit through Egypt is resumed. «-,«. Wales has been elected Chairman •DuMdhi Harbour Board. ■ Mold English Fair has been opened in WMI-shed at Christcburch. ™a Md silver said to have been found "MBokoriki, in Kaipaw district. l«I«m Fairchild took some catfish from "•"HMin ponds to Wellington. .m "Escaped Nun" had a crowded ■w »t Hamilton. 4«lallotment was recently sold in Colline ""?«, Melbourne, at £1,742 per foot. sir Waiiaa»Fox is expected by the 'Frieco •^steamer. Wool Growers' Association formed at ™iitchntch. s*l bombardment of Kohimaramu. wionel Whitmore says it is clearly " non-

Ml S. Wilson, of Wairoa South, has JwjMnonsly injured by the accidental a Bhot gun in tho hands of her

A Y°wg, of Rivorton, aucceods his l^ier as Medical Superintendent of Auck "".lbmHo Asylum. J^re were 328 dogs entered at the first ■jJ.M Canterbury Fox Terrier Club this

blackemith at Hamilton is fating the teacher for unduly beating Woollen Factory gives a dividend ffilM' cen*' or the pasfc yeari besides 2J" » reserve and £1,00 to suspense ey*'ll' the English pedestrian, hag r^JgW the New Zealand champion to a ■ (v3 ou .-P I <»h> contest, beat Otago in an inter-pro "«% St ** drau Sht8> Played on "ed

The Bad and Worthless.

„*!* imitated or eomttrfeUtd. Thl» 1« ■jJS*1* wm 0! » family medloine, and tt la taj7Boof that the remedy imitated Is of the Jr*'*' As «oon as it had been tested by the whole world that Hop Bitters j^weit, bMt, and most valuable family JJ™" «a earth, many imitations sprang up, mj*™""««1 the notioes In whloh the Press *«Umt? Ot ttß wintry had expressed the •I, J&i »nd In every way trying to t^J" ra&rlng invalids to use their etufl ijJJ^JWiitlag to make money on the credit *«C.^i ne of aB- Many othete started "*|J_» * J? p to BlmUar "W8 to H. 8., with "Sop jL«n<l nameß,in wMch the word ttojfc to vS 118 W6r» -sed In a way to induct """k in T, 9 ""eywere the same as Hof 10 -ik^^Wetended remedies or cures, jjS? Tk tteir rtyle or name Is, »n« 8* to* word "Hop1 01 ften «™ S**"- or to "» way conneoted Ja^J^oi that namei ara jjnjtationa 01 sS* STi_ssi row ot them' Touch cone of SSI, MthT^B t«t Kenulne American Hoi ■fc-PHkltoU* ™-ohor duster of green Hops -.■■lit jgE**g. and Dr. Soule'a name blown B Cli^ Jroßt notfuni? else. Drugglat*

4fe\ttoß day.-Poit Chalmers's "twrtl^ with electricity. It is 'W'wuiy successful.

SECOND EDITION.

THE CJ.C. SPRING MEETING

Another of Muskets Sons to tho Fore.

Curistchukch, this day. The third day's racing of the C. J.C. Meet ing took place to-day.

The Spring Nursery Meeting, a sween stakes of ssovs oaoh. with 200hovb added; second horso to receive 60aov; nnd the third horso 20sov8 from the stake. Eor two-year olds Four furlongs. Mr P. Butler's br c Artillery, by Muaket ' — Ouida, Sst 51b (Stratford( l Mr G. G. Stead's h f Vinaigrette, by Apremont — Becky Sharp, 7st lib (White) 2 Mr E. Lyon'a eh f Apropos, by Apre mont-Kupue, Sat 131b (Clifford) ... 3 Also ran: Red Rose filly, Bst slb; Sierra, 7st 21b; Tarantulus, 7st; Murilla, 7st; Stives, (ist 71b ; Ruby, Gat 71b. Artillery and Vinaigrette had the best of the start, with, Apropos close behind. At the distance Artillery got a strong load, but Vinargrette came up very fast, but was unable to catch the former, who won by a length. Apropos waa the favourite at 2 and 3to 1; Artillery and Sierra 5 to 1 : tho others 6 to 1, Totalisator dividends: In side, £4 13a ; outside, £3 lla. Time, 51Jaecs.

The Ladies' Puhsk Handicap, a sweepstakes of 330V8 each wirh lOOaovs added ; second horro to receive 20?ovs; and tho third horee lOaovs from tho stake. For horses that havo nevor won lOOsovs in oue event on the flat since August Ist, 1881. Minimum woight lost. To bo riddon by (rcntlemon riders. Onco round, and a distance. Mr H. D. Bradloy'a b h Puck, by Leolinus, 4yrs (Pilbrow) 1 Mr G. U. Stead's eh er Trea Sec, 4yra (Boyle) '.;. o Mr P. Murphy'a eh g Marquis, aged (Jeflorson). 3 Throe others ran. Puck got tho best of the start, but at Ford's, Tros Sec led. A quarter of a mile from home, Puck wont ahead and won by throe lengths, Marquis being a bad third. Tirno, 3min. 4Jsec. Betting: 3tol on the field. Tho totalisator dividend, inside, was £3 14s ; outside, £3 7s.

The Canterbury Cur, a sweopstakes of lOaovs oneh, with 500aovs added; second horse lOOsovs and third SOsovs from the stako Weight for age. Two miles and a quarter Hon. W. Reoves'a eh c Stoneyhurst, by King of Clubs-Wateraprito 1 Mr D. O'Brien's b h Tasman, aged, 9st 61b... ... ... 2 Mr D. O'Brien's b c Hermitage, by Cadogan—Macsiccar 3 Tho othor starters were Turquoiso and Fusilade.

Hermitage took tho load at tho start, with Stonoyhlirst in the roar, till half a mile from home, when he came up, and after a grand race with Tasman, won easily by two lengths. Time, 4min 7Jsec. Betting : 5 to i against StonoyJ hurst; 5 to 2 Tasman; 3to 1 FusiladeJ 5 to 1 Hermitage; G to 1 Turquoise, Totalisator dividends, inside (£2 shares), £5 ; outsido, £2 16s. The Metropolitan Handicap, a sweepstakes of a*ovß of.eh. with 3008OV8 addod; second horse to recclvo 5030v5; the third horjo 20jova from the stake. One mile and a hair. Pearl 1 Lady Emma 2 Necklace 3 A grand race. Thirteon started. Time, 2min. 41jeec. CiiRisTCHURCH, this day, The following acceptances and entries were received last night, but .were not declared till to-day. Ladies' Poti.se.—Tres Sec, list 71b; Director, list 7lb ; Sediment, list; Main boom, list; Conundrum, lOst 101b ; Puck, lOst 71b ; Marquis, lOst. Canterbcry Ccr.—Tasman, 9st Gib ; Turquoise, 9st 61b; Stonyhurst, 7st (51b ; Fusilade, 7st (ilb ; Hermitage, 7st (jib.

Metboi'olitan Handicap.—Administra tor, Bat 51b ; Malignor, 7st 131b ; Lochiel, 7stl2lb ; Captain Webster, 7st 101b ; Pearl, 7Bt 91b; Necklace, 7st 01b ; Talebearer, 7st 71b ; Lady Emma, 7st 51b ; Wapiti, 7et 31b ; Minerva, 7st; Patrician, (Sst 71b ; Tasmania, 6st 71b ; Spado Guinea, (ist; The Poet, <sst.

Selling Rack.—Tim Whifllor, Charmer, Ravonecraig, Murilla', Tarantulus, Mata, Leodogran, Mckara, Iris, Sou-wester, Dorwentwater, Pearl, and Salvage.

Flying Handicap.—Turquoise, 9st 71b ; Nelson, Bst 51b ; Taiaroa, Sst 51b ; Neck lace, Sst 31b ; Soudan, Bst 21b ; Pearl, Bst lib ; Fusilior, "at 101b ; Misadventure, 7st 01b; Marion, 7st 91b ; Minorva, 7et 71b; Bonny Blink,7at; Ilockot,7st3lb; Billy, 6st 121b ; Tasmania, 6st 121b ; Conundrum, 6st.

ALLEGED ASSAULT.

A iUDRUKROCs assault ia alleged to havo been committed this aftornoon hy a man named James Charles Goonan, upo.i a Chinaman named Ah Ching. A warrant for Goonan's arrest has been issued by Mr Napier, acting for tho Chinaman.

LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

Waiweka, this day. — A brigantine, bound in, is becalmed inside tho Litttlo Bnrrior.

A steamer, supposod to bo tho Ohau, from Groymouth, is signallod.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FIUDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1885



Lost and Found. LOST, Map of Coromandel; also, Certificate of Assay of Quartz.-Finder will groatly oblign by leaving et Stak Office. LOST, a Pocket Book in Karangahapo Hoid.—The finder will be rewarded by forwarding to J.P., at J. Young's Stables, Victoria-Btreet. OST, from Franklin Road, Black and Tan Gordon Setter Dog. Any person foun-1 detaining him after this will bo prose outed.-W.F. LOST, Monday evening, in tramcar, or on Ponaonby Roari, Small Parcel of Wool work. Finder rewarded.—Apply to J. Bakor, Chief Post-office. LOST, a Lady'B Brown Morocco Bag at the Newmarket Railway Station, on Mon day, the 9th inst—Finder will bo handsomely rewarded on doliverlnu to J. Bancroft, corner of Qneen street and Vulcan Lane. f*O REWARD —Stolen, by a Boy (6th 3& /W November), from Mount Eden Station Reserve, a Dark Bay Mare, email white spot on forohead, near front hoof chipped, one hind foot a little white, and a rope-ohafo below fetlcck.— The abovo reward will oo given for Information; or £1 reword on returning Mare to Mount Albert Station Cottage. ■^^ Gazette in Bankrnptcy. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDBN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of -The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and of tho amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy ot James Walter Knight, of Auckland, Fruiterer, a Bankrupt. Notice is heheby given thattho First General Meeting of Creditors will bo held at my Office. Star BaildlDgs. Fort-Btroet, in the City of Auckland on*THURSDAY, the 19th day of Nov ember, 1885. at eleven o'olock. Proof of debt must bo furnished prior to or at the meetta*. Proxy forms can be obtained at my offloe. No proof can be admitted, except under order o° the Court, after the> exp ration of three montha from the data of tho filing of the petiSon. Acoounts sent in unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. Dated this 12th day of November. 1885. JOHN LAWSON, OSolal Assignee in Bankruptcy. T Cotter. Shortland-street, Auckland, Soli citor for tho Bankrupt. WAIRARAPA. FIRE.— Wanted the AddreaJ of Mrs Kean, passengor per Walrarapa, Naoiorand Glsborno.-Pleaee send to Box 407, Post-office. VSTANTED, Waitress (hotel, Cambridge, W wagos 12a). General Servant (aisborne, wmmmm B?™n. 85. Yictcria-Btteet. TI7ANTED KNOWN - Ladies' Lace W Flcbn^and Squaree. Is. Is 3d. ana Is bd mam V^i , smsmM each;' Acme Corsets (Bbaight b^ B>- d 4 r 3 ea ?? h7 Sizes 21. 25. 26. and 27 inches.-Addresa. J. Green, 85, Viotoria-street.



Wanted. WANTED, Coat Hands and Improver*, Also, smart Youth.—Auokland Clothing Company, Commeroestreet (newpromises). \X7 ANTED, 50 good Men for the Thames »» Hikuatia Railway contract.—Apply or the works to Larkln and O'Brien. W 'ANTED, a First-class Coach Trimmei for Nayier. Wages, 11s per day.—Applj Wingate, Burns and Co. ' WANTED, young Man for clothing do partmont.—James Soutt, London Home, Victoria and Nelson streets. WANTED, Mao for Farm; mußt be first-class milker.—Apply, at once, to Taylor and Sptatt, May's Farm, Mount Roskil1. TX7 ANTED, at the New" Chum Stone V T Works, Mount Eden, Mon to quarry spuulds. Also, Drays to lead road metal.— Applyto Chas. Grosvonor, at the Works. WANTED, a Man to"go out every Saturday with "KntlonaUet." Advertising Barrow, also 100 Boys to Sell " Rationalist."- Apply to W. C. Dcnnea, Queon-Btrect. W "ANTED, a Boy.—Apply to C. Can- ning^Queon-streot. WANTEDTtTBoy for tho Bakehouse.— Apply at Dickaon's, Hobaon-atreet. WANTED, a Boy ,to ride for orders,— J. Foas. Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, smart, tidy Lad, to ride for ordere.—Douglas. Butcher, Newton. WANTED, ParcePßoyr 14 or 15 ; . Parn«U boy preforred—Apply J. Davio, Toy and Furniture WarohoußO. Parnoll Riso. WANT »D, Two Gpod Mantle Makers. —Mllno and Choyce. WANTED, a pood Dressmakor, by the day.—Apply at Star Oillco WANTED, Apprentices to the Juvenile Outfitting.-Apply Milne and Choyce. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dresß making. — Apply Mra Ellis, Iroland- Btsoet, Pocsonby. V^ANYED.^airAssistuntrTailoros? for T T Boys' Clothing.—Apply MilnofcChoyco. WANTED, an oxporienned Dressmaker, one capable of taking charge of work room —Mra Pago. Scarborough Torraco, Parnoll. W7"ANTED, a strong Nursegirl.—Apply T T Mrs Arthur Lowid, St. Mary'a Road, Ponaonby. WANTED, a Respectable Girl to attend to children and aseist in the house.— Apply Mrs Thos.ll.Smith, Upper Grafton Road. WANTED, young Lady as apprentice to tho gonoral drapbry.—Jameß Soutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson etreota. VJT ANTED, an Experienced Milliner for Tl Queen-street trado.—Apply by lettor, with references, BCc , to X.Y.Z., care or Messrs Owen & Graham, Queon-Btreot. WANTED, Housemaid and Nurec- Hobson Hotel. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply, bo fore 1 and utter 5, to Mrs Bull, Owen's Rond. Mount Kden. WANTED, Housemaid (15s), Cook (15s), Bamo lioicl. Generals for town and country.—Hannaford's Auckland Registry. ANTED, nice tidy Nursegirls for good plices, and Hotel Generals, Sovoral good Lads|want places, at Hannaford's Anckland Registry. ANTED, Girl to assist in housowoTk". Apply Mrs Fisher, two doors abovo Bovage's, Cook-atreet. WANTED, a Tidy General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Martin Danaher, Upper v'olaon-Bireet. r\7ANTED, a Good General Servant.-- T T For address, apply Mra W. L. Rogers. Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 17, as Genoral Servant.—Apply Mra M. Mirks. 97, Grey-atreet. ANTED, a General Servant; Bmall family.—Apply between 5 and 8 p.m. to Mrs Seymour Wcllb. Kast-streot, Newton. WANTED, a respectable Person to wash and aew in return for 4-roomed House. Also. 5-roomcd House to Lot.—Apply Belmont House, Vincont-Btroet WANTED" "English lady requires com fortablo Homo; rood central locality; Btqtc torms —Address " Moderate." Star Ofllce. WANTED, Clerical Employment, tem porary or permanent, town or country, by oxperienoed Bookkooper; good local rofer enoca —W., Stab Ofllce. WANTED, Situation ns Coachman, or Groom and Gardcnor. Willing to be useful, undoniablo roforenco, single, ago JO.— Address. W.H , Stab Odico. WANTED, as Barmaid, Ro engage ment ; two years' rotorenco.—Apply F.T., Star Ofllco. WANTED, by an experienced Sales woman, a Situation in a Boot and Stoo Business or General Store; town or country.— Aildrcjß J.K., Stah Ofllce. WANTED, by a steady young man, Employment in any capacity', usoei to horous acd B'udcn, and not afraid of work.— Address " A.T.," Star Ofllco. WANTED, Ladies requiring (iover nos?oaand Sorvants to call on Mrs S. H. Clark, 310. Qiioenstrcot, between Alexandra streot and Turkish Baths. WANTED, Governesses and Servantfl requiring Engagnmonta to call on Mrs 8. 11. Clark, 310, Quoonstrcot, between Aloxandra-stroet and Turkish Baths. WANTED, Two Young Gontlemon as Boarders, £ minutes' from Queonstreot, no others; moderate torma.-Apply Beltrout House, Nolson-Btrcot (3 doorß abovo School). ANTED, Two Gentlomen Boarders; elnglo and double bed-room?, bath-room; terms moderate.—Apply Mrs Kemble. tusaex Hourc, Upper Vlncont-ttrcot. WANTED, Fourßoepcctablo Boarders, terms, 18s. washing included.—Apply Mrs Primro.'O, Abercrombloetreet. WANTED, Four rospectablo Men ns Boarders, ton iiitnutcs' from Queou street; torms, ltis, washing iDcludod.—Apply Star Ofllco. VV" ANTED, 3 rofpoclablo Boardors, com- T T fortab o homo; IBs per week ; washing included. — Apply Mrs Gibbous. Fruilcror. Victoria strcot Wuot, 1 doors froui Mr Carr's Boot Shop. WANTED, 2 Gontlomon, at Now Boarding House. Cambria House, Upper Vlncent-streot, Piano, plungo and BhoVor bath, splendid view, close to Queon-st. WANTED to Let^ Furnished Bedroom, suitable for two young mon (friondß); two beds.—No. 3. Albott Terrace. Albort-stroet. W~ ANTED To Lot, Furnished Bed and Sitting- rooms, with uso of ki'chon, for married couple.—Fourth house from Karanga hupe Roid, Gundry-atrcet, Newton. WANTED, for a month or six weeks at fhristinaß, Furnished Houso by the Seaside; not less than 4 bedrooms required.— AddreßSi Delta, STAR^flicf^ WANTED, to Sell or Lease, a Cultivated Farm in tho Waikato. 11J aotes; torms very liberal and easy.-Apply to Mr Peacook, Optician, opposite Pojtofflce, Auckland. WANTED, to hire a Horse and Cart; price, 15a por week.—Apply Provincial BoardiDg-houae. Upper Quocn-strcet, 9 to 12. WANTED to Buy, for cash, a Coal and Firewood Business.—Apply, by letter, " J.8.D..* Star Office, WANTED TO BUY, MAOIJI CURIO:?. —S. Danneford. Theatre Royal Buildings, Qaeon-Btrect. WANTED, Buyers of Meat at following Prices : Beef and Mutton from li per lb; Beof Sausages, 3d ; Pork Sausages, Id. Small Goods of all Descriptions Fresh Dally.—J, Fobs and Co.. Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, Purchasers of Vaßes, Lustres, Dinner or Tea Seta China. Glass, Wines, Tumblerß, Diahes, Sugars Creams, Butter or Fancy Glasß to see Goodnon's London Arcade Btock. W ANTED, Purchaser! of Watches, Clooks. Jewellery, Stationery, Cutlery, Electroplate, Fanoy Goods, Toys, Uolls, Games, and the Novelties fonnd in Goodßon's London Aioado. WANTED, Purohaßere for the Candi date Co 'sExtract of Soap. Putupinllb packages in boxes containing 1-llbs oaoh. No housekeeper should bo withoutit, aaltisoroally useful and oconomloal article. Kqual to any thing yet placed btforo the public, and excelled by none. Onco used alwayß used. For price and further particulars apply to Llvoeoyond Lawnß, Agents, Coombcs's Arcade, Auokland. ANTED, Tenders for a small job of Fencing.—Apply for particulars Alfrod Cox, Estate Agent, Coomboa's Arcado. Queon-st. ANTED, Tenders for Building Stairs. —Apply to Gladding, Grocer, Mount Edon Road. ANTED, a Fair Trial of Williams's Blacking, Fire Kindlers, Knlfo Polißh, Sealing Wax, &c—Vv rorks. Alhett-Btreet. ANTED, the public of Ponsonby to call and see the First Pri;-o Sheep at J. Knight's, Bucher, Saint Mq: y'a Koad. W ~ANTED, 1,000 Working Men to take Five Shares each in tho Auoklatd Cooperative Dranory and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) —Applications to Q. w. Renahaw, Secretary pro torn., care S. Coombea and Co. WANTED, New Arrivals to inspect the Varied Stook of China. Glass, and Earthenware, at Wilson's, 267, Queen-street. Unequallod valuo in Breakfatt Services, Tea Sets, Dinner Services, and Toilet Ware.—Note tho address: Wilson's, 267. Queen-street, oppo site Tut'le's Photographlcjtooms. \\7 ANTED, everyone to know about VV Alexander Browne'B Sale of MoßSrs Boehan'a Stock of Clothing and I irapery, on the premises, iunct ion Queon anrt Grey streets. 50 per cent, under English cost. To-morrow, 10 P.m. WANTED SEEN —Tennis Rackets. La-ste assortment of new Bhapos.— Charles Keleoy and Co., 120, Queen-street, WANTED SEEN—The Now Square Shape Dinner Services, tho most tastoful Tea Seis. and the cheapest Breakfast Services in Auckland, at Wilßon's. 267, Qneen-stree". YfTANTEL) SEEN — Christinas and VV Birthday Cards. Kelsey's New Cards should be seen early.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Qneen-Btreet- W^ANTED SEEN -The now Goods, ex Ksikoura, in Goodson'a Queen-street Window. Sterling Silver Jewellery, Electro plated-Crnets, Cutlery. &0., and 110 varieties ol Pocket Knives. WANTED SEEN—Christmas Cards — Kelsey'B new Christmas Carda aro, if nosalblo. oven moro beautiful than those of last vi"ar Shown in separate room. Should be seen early.- Oiarlcß Keisey and Co.. 120, Qneen-Bt. WANTED UNDERSTOOD—In conse quanco of expiratlcn of lease. Great R«duotlonß in the Prices at Goodeon's London Arcade aje now made. You wjll effept gwat Having by purchasing there.



WANTED KNOWN—Short Lengths and Job Lots of Timber 6s per 100.— New Zealand Timber Co. (Limited). __ WANTED KNOWN, that T. Evanß, Karanprahapo Road, ia now Clearing his Winter Stook of Women's and Children's Boota and Shoes at a considerable reduction. ANTED KNOWN-No more Fish Monopoly. Buy your Smoked Fish from tho Raklno Fishinu Boats at wholesale prlcoß at the Waterman's Steps on Saturdays. "VSTANTED KNOWN—The balance of T T Metcalfe's new Musio reduced to 3d to inako room for the new Jot coming from home. —Metcalto. foot of Wakeflelfl-strort. WANTED KNOWN-That lam making Moegiol Suits nt £3 15s. All goods nhrunlc. Fit and style guaranteed.—H. Stow. 86. Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN-Metcalfe'a is the cheapest house in Auckland. See his Rocnrdians at Is 6d and 3s 9d each ; also the largn lot of books at the door all at 93 eaoh. WANTED KNOWN —In Jewellery, Kolaoy and Co. still koep only Roa Gold and Heal Silvor; no imitations.—Charles Kelaey and Co.. 120, Queon-Btreet. W" ANTED KNOWN-That the cheapest China, the ohoapost Earthenware ana tho cheapest Glass are to bo had at Wilson's, 2C7. Qneen-atreet. A visit will prove this. WANTED KNOWN-Goodeon'a Lon don Arcade contains the largest and ohoapest Stook of Fanqy Goods and useful Articles in the Colony. Trade motto, "Small profits and qulokjeturns." ANTED KNOWN—In Jewellery, Kelsey and Co. Btlll koep only real gold and real Bilver—no Imitations on the promises, consequently everything guaranteed,—Charles Kolsoy and Co.. 120. Queon-strcot. ANTED KNOWN-No more Fish Monopoly. Buy your Smoked Fish at wholosalo prices (r. in the Raklno If land Fishing Boats, at the Watermon's Steps, To-morrow. WANTED KNOWN — That Fhave purohased for cash, Mrs Bhoehan's Millinery and Drapory Sock, and am now Belling eainoat reduood prices.—J. H. llanmui, Victoria-htroet. off Hobsou-utreot. WANTED, all my old customers to know that I havo Recommenced Busi ness as Dross and Mantle-makor, and in thank ing them for all past favours hope to niorlt a continuance of the same. All ordora strictly attended to on the shortest notice, and pricos to suit the times. Drossoa made from Cs. — Mrs Weathorly, 77, Groy-st. WANTED KNOWN^The Cheap Sale at Birmingham Arcade (late Coup land's Store), Queen-street, is n groat success, and tho stook ia fast buing cleared; a tow wooka longer at such slaughtering prices will clear off tho stock, and the opportunity of auoh cheap goods will bo gone. Call and secure some of the Bargains. VTTTANTED KNOWN.—The Cheap Sale TT at the Birmingham Aroade flats Coup land's Store). Queen-street, la a great success, and tho stock fast being cleared, a few weeks longer at ouoh alaugbtoring prices will cloar off tho fltook. and the opportunity of such cheap Kooda will bo pone. Call and Becuro somo of tho bargains. WANTED Known—Advice Gratis to persons Buttering from Rheumatism, Sciatica, liumbaeo. Neuralgia, Gout, Asthma. Contraotion of tho Musclos, Paralysis, Doaf no3s, Alt'octions of tho Kycs, SpinalCompluints, and Skin diseases. Cures quiokly ofl'ectod by consulting Mr Wooding, High-street. Sovonty flve per cent, of persons troatod havo boon cured by outward application. Consultation froo. WANTED" KNOWN-The Cheap Sale at the Birmingham Arcade (late Coup land's Store), Queon-strcot. is a great su"cess, and tho stock is fast being cleared ; a fow wooks longer at such slaughtering prioos will clear off the stock, and the opportunity of such cheap goods will be gone. Call and socure come of tho bargains. WANTED KNOWN-That M unround MilUgan respectfully request their Customers and Intending Patrons to favour them with their Ordors for Tailoring for tho coming holidays as soon as possible, as a heavy Influx of ordors a week or two provious to Christmas last year compelled them reluctantly to decline many, which, if given earlier, thoy would havo been able to execute, and havo prevented disappointment. WANTED KNOWN.—To whom it may concern.—£loo Reward if provon that wo do not sell as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Auckland In tho following linos:—New Pota toes, 161b for Is ; Onions. 12lb for Is; Vegetables given away; Apoles, 4d ib; be«t Crystalli'od Sugar, 3d; good Yellow, 2d ;50 Flour, guaran teed, isGd: 25 Oatmeal. 2c (id; Soap, id, or 2 bars7Jd; BluoMottlod.Td;Candles,Cjd; Wax do., 101; lib tins Honor. 6et. or two tlnß for lOd; Corn Flour, per lib packet, or 2 paokets for 8d; Salad Oil. Bd; Sardines. 5d per tin : Salmon, 6d and 8d ; Digby Chloks, Kipperei Herrings, Yarmouth Bloators. Herrings, in F«nn«U sauce and other kinds, BJd per tin, guaranteed ; Lemon Jelly, 6d; Hobari and Nelson Jams, Od por tin. or 5s 6d per doz ; Dates, id lb: Wax Matches, argo tin boxes. Is lid per doz; fresh Honing', (i.l per tin ; Pottod Meats, both plain and devilled a grand assortment). 3 tins for Is: Milkmaid Milk, 8d por tin; Two Plugs Tobacco. 3d; Lollies, ojrtlb; a blond of Indian unit China Tea for Is 3d per lb, equal to anything sold at 2a 6d and 3s anywhere; a ioally kool toa for Is 3d and Is Bd per lb; Kico, 51b for Is; Treacle, 2d per lb; Honoy in bulk, 3d lb; Preserved Ginsrer. Bd lb; and other lines equally su ohoap. at KatonV Cooperative Stores, llobsQi and Cookstreots. Allpurohaserasharointheprofits. Dividond fl'st Wednesday in the lvonth. WANTED KNOWN- That GKORGK GItEGOKY. Pnbtographor. Of Qulok's Buildings, near Throe Lamps, Ponsonby Rood, Is now producing First-olnss Photographs at the following reasonable rates: For Carte da Vislto, 10s Bd per doc; for Cabinets, £1 1b per dot. Children s&me price. Tram-cars pass tho shop \*7" A N T E 1) KNOW K. ARRIVKD-Tho NKVV STOCK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing. Shirts, Tirs, Umbrellas, Hats (in Straw and Felt), Sec, and every description of Hosiery and Umlerwoar, Spoolal Lino in Boys' Cheap School Sultn. I). McPHKRSON, Karungohape Road. VVT ANTED CUSTOMERS ron tote FOLIiOWING CHEAP LINES, At Redncod Prices:— DrofS Mat< rial. :ijd Coloured Cnshmeree, IOJd All Wool Pootoh Plaids. Is ljd Blue Sorgc?, 9Jd Tweed Shi tings, ijd Fl'innols, 7?d BunkctK, U M Coui.tt>rpanos, In lljd White SlioctlnE. 6Jd ?s 1J All Wool Tablecloths, is lid Mon'B Tweed Pulta, lfs Od Men's Tweed Trousers, 3a Bd do. do. do. ai d Veals, 10s 6d Boyo' Snicker Suits, 3s lid (all sizes). JAMES SCUTT, LONDON HOUSE, . Victoria and Nklbon-btbeeib. "vy- A N~T E~D KNOWN. J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Victoria-st. East, Hasiußt opened NKW TWEKDB from tho fol lowing Markets:—West of England. Scotch. Mosgiel, Oamaru, French, and Gorman; tho choicest things in Fancy Tweods and Coatings that ever came to Auckland. Over 200 patterns to choose from, at pricos ranging as follows:— A GoodTauiT for 50b Od, ÜBual £3 10s 6d 60s Od, „ £» 0s 6d !. „ 65a Od, .. tA 10a 6d TIIOUBERS .. 12s 6d, „ £0 18s 6d „ 158 Od. „ £1 Is Od ~ 21s Od, „ £1 5s Od „ „ 22s 6d, „ £1 7s 6d The question Is repeatedly asked, "How can you sell real Tweeds at Buch prices?" My answer ia that I purchase direct from manufac turer?, pay a small rent, and do my own cutting. In this way I save hilly 25 por cent., the lull benefit of which I give to my customers. N.B. —My system of Cutting is in itsolf » novelty, allowing me to romody those defects oaused by the shoulders boing somewhat round, ■while to gentlomon possessing a modoratoly good figure I oan Ruaranteo a perf oot fit; making them tho admiration of their friends and tho onvyofthol rivals. J. H. DALTON, City Tailoring Establishment. Viotoria-Bt. Kast. W" ANTED KNOWN. REMOVAL OF AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY. We have removed to our new building In Commerce street (two doors ronnd cornor from former prcmisef). The public aro respectfully requested to pay us a visit, and they will be fully convinced that we faithfully perform all weadvortifle. Wehave the finest and largest stook of Tweeds and Coatings in the North Mand, and a large Btaff of the most carefully trained labour in the colony. Onr Cutters are at tho head of their profession, as is fully at testod by the hundreds of flattering testimonials we receive. The praißO bestowed upon us by the other members of tho trade is honest and spontaneous, as witnoss their almost universal desire to imitate us. Our prices have revolu tionised the Tailoring Trade, and they exclaim in amazement, " How iB it done ?" BUMS TO MKASUBB AT WHOLHUALK PBIOBS. BK3T CRICKETING TWEED TROUSER3 (SHRUNK). 13s. All wool Suits, 455; Moegiel Snlt, 555; Foxo's No. 1 Sorgo Hull, 55s (this is £1 elsewhere); Worsted Suit. 60s; OUR BEST TWEED SUIT, £Q 1 >7B «D (Positively the Best Material In Auckland); Trousere, 13s. Our Trousers aro superb—from tho Best Material, 20s Sd. Tho sceptical are specially Invited to givo us a call and bo con vinced. All Goods Shrunk. Fit and Work manship Guaranteed. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Mbbohant Tailors, Importers, and Manufactcrrrb. commkrck-street Two doors fiom Cuetoma-Btrebt tfast. Business Bcnrs t 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 p.m. on Saturdays. THK LARGEST TAILORING CONCERN IN NKW ZEALANR BOY Wanted, about 14, to go messages and deliver parcels. —C. C. Fleming, Leather Grindery Store, High-street. IT~Ca¥'T~BE~BTa~TEN— Cura Clava (Marshall's). The only Remedy that will in nne week take every Corn off your feet. Its sale is the largost of any Patent Medicine in New Zealand. Marshall, Sole Proprietor. Is 6d, at nU('hemiati>'._ TO FARMERS.— Wanted by an active joung Man, Employment an a Cattle or Dairy Farm ; has a knowledge of carpentering.— Apply " H.W.," Star Offloe.



WANTED, 6 Men, 4 Boya, and a Woman for Sta'lon,-R. Udy, Mount Eden. WANTED, a Boy ibout 15 ; one used to the carpentering preferred.—Apply to F. Prime, Ironmonger. Karangahape Road. WANTED, 2 Working Housekeepers (1 hotM, other private 15', 20a town, suburbs). Woman Cook (ootol. 20s), Another (203), Housemaids, Gonorale, Man Second Cook (first-class hotel), Kitchen Man (20a), Several Generals (town and Suburbs).-Mrß Elsmore's. WANTED, Tenders for the Removal and Re-erection of a Cottage In Alex andra-street. Specifications can be scon at tho Offlco of D. Goldie, Albert-street, until THURS DAY next, at 12 o'clock, when tendcra will bo received. WANTED, a General Servant for Epsom; must, bo a good plain cook and laundress—Apply To morrow (Saturday), be tvveeu tho hours cf 10 and 5, to Mrs Francis Hull, at Dr. Philson's, Grofton Rood. Must havo references. ANTED KNOWN — That James MoDormott wishes to let his friends and public at largo know that he has started a Boirdinghousoln Lower Nolaonatrcet; Nelson Board inghouso. To Let. TO LET, tho 2 storiod Warehouse, 21, Elllottßtreot. Key at Rqo'a, next door. rjpo"LET at low rental, Shop in Shortland- JL streot, opposite Stab Offloe,-Apply New Zealand Tweed Company, Tailors. rriO LET, Furnished Room in private I family; no children ; partial board if ncceßßary ; terniß moderate—Reta, Star Offlco. moTFf, one of Sandon Villas, Dedwood J. Terrace Ponßonby; 6 rooms, gasand water. —Apply W. Hough, Jorvoia Road. TO LET, two now Shops and Dwelling houses, in Union Btroot.—Apply to Edward Bartloy, Archlteot. O LET, 4-Acre Paddock, next Mr Sam! Morrln's, Mount Hobaon, Romuora — Apply to R. Pickmere Remuora. rjnO~LET, 6 roomed House, 10b Gd ; 5- JL roomed, 8s 6d ; 3 roomed, 6s 6d; all new.— Inquire Glasgow Store, Great North Road. TO LET, 8-Roomed Hnuße, situated at Bolmont Terrace, Remuera —Apply to S. Pearce, Railway Tormiauß Hotel, Auckland. TO LET, House and Shop, also Cottage. Rents low. - Apply T. B. Smith, Kybor Paßa Road. TO LET, a new 4-roomed Cottage off Grcy-streot. Rent, 8a 6d per week.— Apply to J. M, Lennox, Estate Agent. rpo LET, a 4-roomod House ; city water, JL oven, cupboard, largo yard; rent, 10s 6d.— Apply 6. A. ForbOß, Kast-streot, Newton, TO LET, in Sale-stroet, a convenient Groomed Houao; oven, oto—T. ÜBsher, Stichbury^s Buildings, Queen-strcot. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage, in W^teF street, Mount Kden. — Apply to Wm. Donaldson, Gaol Road, Mount Kden, TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Brewer's Lane.-Apply A. Wright," Evening Bell " Office. TI^O LET, a small Cottage, cheap.—Apply B next door above to R. J. Souater, Nortolk- Btroet, Ponaonby. TO LET, now Corner Shop of 5 rooms and one now 5-roomod Cottage, closo to Publio Baths.—T. Harper, Canada-street. _ TO LET, a 6-roomed House in Falcon street, Parnsll. Good viows of Domain.— Apply Mr Yatea. Grocer. Parnell. TO LET, an 8-roomed House; gas, city water: pleasant view, near Hobaon-atreot. —Apply 11. J. Rtordan, Hobson-atreet. TO LET, a large Shop, in Jervois Road ; ga» and oity wator.—Apply W. G. Allon, Jorvoia Road. TO LET, a Fivo roomed Cottage, ront, 9s 6d; also, a Five-roomed Balcony House, oity water; rent, 12s 6d.—Apply W. G. Allon. Jervoin Road. TO LET, the Newton Boarding-houee; 13 rooms, washhouae. bathroom, &c- Apply 11. W. Slmes, Bootmaker, Karangahape Koad. TO LET in Victoriaatreet, 4-roomed I Houso and Scullery, handy to Timber Millß ! and Gan Works ; ront low.—Apply W. Leys, Wyndham-Btrect. TO LET, a new 5-rooined House in Ronnoll-Btrcot; city water and every con venience — Apply Mra Patterson, Ronnoll- Btreet, Ponsonby. TO LET, attractive 6 roomed House, with lsirpc yurd. front K&rdon cmd vor&n dah in Victoria Avenue—Apply F. H. Heigh way, Eden Terrace, New North Itoud. TO LET, Cottago, 5 rooms, Mount Edon Road ; ront, 12s a work.—Apply New Zea land Mortiragi", Loan and Discount Bank, High stroet. next to Atkln's, Printer. TO LET, nowly finished 5-roomed House in Tennyson-slreet, Surroy Hills.—Apply Mr Poivoll. Tonnyton-Btreot, or to Malcolrason and Co., High-street. TO LET, First-claw Grazing and Wator, for a few Cattlo <^r horsos; soouro Fencos. —App'y to Wm, Collodgo, Ricocouiso, Ouo hunu'H. TO LET, in Alma stroet, Nowmarket, a mo:-t convoniont 7-roomod Homo; gan. ranKo, corner allotment,—W. & J. Frator, Land Agents^ Q'loen-Btrcet. TO LET, Now 5-roomod House, with water Insidr, Georgo-Btroc,t, nff Rylo- Ftrcet.Ponsonhy.—Apply next door, OrT. Burns, Brighton Honso, Hobson street. TO LET, Mary-Btreot, Mount Edon, now 5-roomod Houso; every convenionco. Root, 13a.—Apply W. G. Woodward, Victoria Avenue, Kdon Terrace. TO LET, 2 finished 5-roomed Housos in FlUroy-strcot otrßrown-Btrert Ganand W!ilcr—Apply Ecd Housr, or J. Cloal, Fruit erer, Ponßonby Road. TO LET, in Lincoln strcot, 4-roomcd Cottage in lirat-clasa ordur. Dear t am line. —Apply G. l'ardiugton, Lincola-etroi t. Pon- Bonliy^ TO LET, splendid Shop and Dwolling in Simms'a Hnlldlngi', foot of Groy-itnot; ront very low to a good tonai't.—Apply to IX F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Queou at. TO LET, 6-roomed House ; city wator ; flvo minutes' walk from Quoon-stroot. Runt. 17« 6d por week.-Mrs Thos. Croig, Hardingo-et cot. oil'Vicioria-Btreet West. ITfO LET, a Comfortable House of 4 rooms 1_ and Boullory, Summer-Btroot, Ponsonby. Kvory convenience Rout, 9a 6d.—Apply D. S i hiabio, N Z. Ineurauco Buildings, or Mr Oxon hum, Summcrstroot. TO LET, well-finished 5-roomed Cottage in Symonds-strcot oppoaito City Road. Gup, water, bath-room. &c— Apply to Richard Poitnr, Burloigh-Btroct, oppo?ito St, Sepulohre'a Churclu TO LET, at Ellorelie, convoniont to tho Station, a oomfortablo Slx-roomcd Houße. with two acres paddock, and 1 aero of orchard. In full bearing.—Apply to Manager Farmers Association, Cuatonis-Btroot, Auckland. TO LET, Large Furnished Room ; eoa view, Buitablo for two or three young mi>n; attendance it required. Rant caay.—City of Truro Fruit Depot, Pattorson-Btioot, Frco man'B Bay. mo LET, a Shop and Dwolling of 5 rooms, JL corner of Wnlleßloy-btroot WoßtandYor non-stroet (opposite Freeman's Hotol), wltn countor, fittings, gas, water, and every conveni ence for carrying on a ilrst-nlasß grocery bUßi ncßS.—Apply Jamcß Flynn, Vornon-Btreet. TO LET, Williamson's Avenue, Surroy Hlllß-Commodiouß Family Residence, houso rcplota with every convenience, and con taining coven rooms and bath-room. Immediato possession. Rent low. TO LET, Argyle-Btroet, Ponsonby, Houso containing sovenrooms, fitted with all conveniences ; good view ot harbour; close to tram lino; rent only 12b 6d por woek. -Apply Malcolmaon and Co., Hlgh-atreet, Auckland. A LADY having a large and well furnished Houbo on the North Shore, only a fow iilnutes walk from wharf, would let part of it furnished, or tako a few boarders; roferenoes givon and required. — Address. Roaoneath, North Shore. HORSES TO GRAZE -Good Grazing at Mr E. Allthorpo'B, Rosobank Farm, Avondale Inspection invited. "VTORTHCOTE—Houee to Let (furnished) _Li for three or four months, near to the wharf.—Apply at Denby'B Poit offlco. SHOP to Let, corner Karangabape Road and Pitt-Btreot.—Apply to Do-ndcn nnd Paton, Auctlonoors, Queen-itroet, two doors above T. and S. Morrin and Co. TWO ROOMS to Let, with use of kitchen; now house.—Apply to W. Huntor, Grocer, Naplor-Btree^ TWO" Rooms to Let, suitable for 2 or 3 roipectable single men.—Apply Mrs Holt, faarkot Entrance, Albert-street. mO WORKING MEN.—I have 4 and 5 I roomed House to Lot; low rent.—J. Wil liams. Tailor. Victoria street. TO BUTCHERS.—To Let, top Hobson stroot, first-class Butcher's Shop, with nil fittings, of the best, block, scaleti, etc. — Apply Corn Store, top Hobson-Btreet. For Sale. FOR SALE, cheap, Iron Tank, portable Copper Boiler, Pump, and about 20ft, Piping; on view at Camoron-ptreot. Ponsonby. —D. F. Eyana. Land and Hstate Agent. FOR SALE, a new 5-roomed Cottage. Cheap. E9sv torms. Allotment 40 x 117. —Apply on premises, last house on right-hand Bide of Third Avcnuo, Kingsland. POR SALE, IN BIRKENHE4D DIS TRICT. FAIHY DELL! FAIRY DELL FAIRY DKLLI Having boon Belooted for its groat Value and Beauty, is now offered to tho publio as a whol« or in part*. PoHsessos fine specimen? of the Kiant kauri (some of the nearest to Auckland) and othur native t.reoe. Thcro is a perfoot sea of palms and ferns, a stream rise? in tho dell, while the views obtainable from thn high uround of city, lake, and sea ere eimply superb. In additioi to thla. large boats from tbe harbour can hind within 200 yanlaof the property. Only i miles by a good road from Birkenhead or North cote. CENTRAL LAND AGENCY, CORNER QUEKN-STRKET AND VULC.iN LAMB, GEORGE FRASER, Masaoeb. 0^ Ri S^ A I E, New Houne and Allotment at North Shore; valuable frontage; five minutes from Wharf.—Apply HENRY BYRON. Agent, Fort-Btreet. FOR SALE, A Fivo-roomed House, with large Allot ' ment, double frontage; convenient distance from Queen-Btreat. Apply HBNKY BYRON. Agent, Fort-Btreet.



A BARGAIN/.—The beat Coffee Stall in the city; owner ill, must Bell; cheap, and on easy terma.—Apply H. Kramer and Co., 177, Queen-street, - AUCTION SALES (town.or country) conducted on best terms for vendors, A low rate of commission, according to mutual agreement. TO LET, Suburbß, 5 Rooms, 11s; 7 Booms, 10s; 8 Rooms, 15e. City: Choice Residence, 408; 8 Roohib. 18s; 7 Rooms. 15s. GRAND ALLOTMENTS for Salo. on easy terms, Remuera, 25a to 60s; Mount Albert, 303 to 50a; Surrey Hills, 80s; Takapuna Lake and Seavlewa, £60 per acre and upwards. v FOR SALE, an iErated Water Machine, com plete and ready for use. Cheap, or easy terma. Also, first rato little Piano, by Bord, equal to now: price, 820. SHARES bought and sold to order. No inter ests to clash with clients. A reasonable margin of credit allowed on open accounts. STORAGE for free goods in good dry store closo to Queen-street, at 4d per ton per week. No charge for receiving and dolivery. MONEY awaiting investment on good seouri tioß at current rates. LAND. Houses, Allotmonta, Businesses for sale and to lease. I have several Ftargalna for salo on deferred payment or for cash. viz. :— GOOD STAND. Kdon Terrace, opposite Post office—one or more substantial and well-built Shops, with convenient Dwelling attached. Price, £450. RICNDELL PLAHK — 6-roomed House on large allotmont; £250. Also. 4-roamed Cottage (freehold); £200 ;to be sold on deferred payment system, from 10s weekly, with small deposit. No reasonable oiFer or terras refused. NORTHCOTE—Two minutes from Wharf, raro obanco-New 10 roomed House (at cost price), with every convenience for a family; large allotment, 66 feet frontage by a great depth; also harbour frontage, (light of ateps to afl'ord opportunity of sea bathing; view sub lime ; bracing and healthy position; pricf, £600; 9 acres, with 63 years' leasehold, with new building eroded, vastly cheaper than freehold; a barguin.—Apply J. R. Randeraon. Auctioneer. REMUKRA.-Sevoral Choico Little Katatcß For Sale, with residences. Also. Allotments Green Lane, Orakol Road, and Victoria Avenue. I have numerous other Properties for sale loaßO, oi oxebango in town and suburbs. - Several xnou SoourHies on hand for Sums of £200 to £400 at 8 and 9 per cent J. R.RANDERSON, Auctioneer, Morcantilo Chambors, Queon-stroet, I\/ralcolmson aTnd FT67, THE N.Z. HOUSE. LAND. ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENCY. Corner Vulcan Lane and Hioh-stbeet. architects. civil engineers, and SURVEYORS. IMPORTANT NOTICST-To those desirous of either purchasing or disposing of Properties, no better medium can bo offered in Auckland than through our Agonoy. Every attention and civility paid to tho interests of clients entrust ing us with their requirements, and special in ducements givon to thoso desirous of availing thomsnlvcs of.'our advertising space, _»P A CASH,—Corner of Crummer 3&O1F Koad and Pollenstreet, Surrey Hills. For Sale, a most desirablo Family Resi dence nowly erected, and built of firat-clasa material. Tho house contains five largo and lofty rooms, kitchen, pantry, and bathroom ; gas and water laid in. House ia replete with every convenience, aod tho property being Bitu atod on a corner allotmont, willalways command a prospective value. Immediato possoaaion can bo givon. Price, £550. Kaay torms can be given. X*QAA —TENNYSON - STREET, d&OW. Surrey Hills. Nowly-finishod 5 roomed House, litted with cupboards and every convenience. This house having been built of iirat-class matorial, is offered a bargain. Terms £10 cast\ and balance payable periodi cally in reduction of principal and Interest, Level allotment, and near Great North Road. X*9OA -FOR SALE, H«uee of 6 3tlO/W"« roams, flttod with overy con venience ; volcanic soil; pleasantly Bituatod, Now North Road; price, £320; small deposit, and balance in weekly payments. Without ex ception this Is tho cheapest House in the mar ket. Good-9iz»d level allotment. i-'AAA —WILLIAMSON'S Avenue 3&\J""« and Pollen-atreot, Surrey Hills. —House of 7 largo rooms, with bathroom; gaa and water laid on throughout; House replete with every convenience, including asbestos fires in dlnitg and drawing rooms; outhouses, fitted with boiler, chimney, fee; paths laid down in concrete. This property, being situated in tho centre of this rising neighbourhood, com mands a handsome proßpootivo value, and odea a aplendld Investment to an Intending pur choßor. Easy terms of payment. J&{* AA.-PICTON AND SELWYN d&O\J\J STREETS - For Sale, con vonlent Family Residence containing large dining and drawing-rooms, Sbed-rooms, kitchen, servants' room, and bath-room ; gaa and water laid on. gaa stove in kitchen, and gas asbestoa flro In dining room. The property ft Bituatod at tho corner of tho above-named streets, and com mands one of tho most oxtonsivo views in or around the suburbs of Auckland; itls also with in one minuto'n walk of the tramway in Pon sonby Rood — For particulars and cards to view, apply to tho undersigned. MOUNTST., off Symonds-st., largo Lcasohold Allotment, low ground rent; thin allotment, owing to its position, commands magnliicoijtviowß over tho harbour aid North Shoro; prico, only £50. VIEW ROAD, MOUNT EDEN.-For Salo (in consoquenco of owrior leaving immediately for England), 'three Houses, each containing flvo rooms and bath-room, flttod with ovory convenience, and nearly now; largc sizpd allottnonta. oach 52 x 115, volcanic soil. As our instructions aro imperative thoso properties will ba sold cither Buparately or us a whole ; a bargain —For prico and terms, which are easy, apply as under. T /i rffcllk— FoU SALE, a most desir- J-JtH:" t" ablo Farm, containing 20 aores, all laid down In graae, eood Five-roomed House, with bath-room, picgorios, cart ehed, cow-shod; two acroa of orchard, nuitabl j for a dairy farm; magnillcent view of Auckland, which ia only distant 11 miles: must bo sold, owing toownor leaving. Government road forms ono boundary. _£• fT CASH — New House, 7 Rooms, 9&O with handsome frontage, situated In Argylo-streot, Ponsonby, in ono of the most picturoequo and healthy districts of Auokland ; oloso to traiii and pier; prominent level allot ment. A real bargain. Prospective increased value asaurcd. Price, £125; balance in easy weekly or monthly instalments. j(»-j £\ CASH,—Newly-built House, six fit JL" rootna. situated in Ayr-Bt,, PorncU. City water, ovory oonvonlonce, well Hniahod. Largo allotment, HO x 218. Prico, £325. Balance in very coay weekly or monthly instalments. X*l ii CASH.—FOR SALE, 2 Houses, cJW I." noarly new, oach containing four rooms and Bcullory roepeotivoly; allotments 33 x 100; Bituatod close to Newton Road; price £230, and £250 cash ; easy torma can be arranged for balance. Thoao aro the choapeet barg« Ins in tho market, nnd well worth tho attention of any ono requiring a good home. 19'iYVK. —NORTffCOTE.-ForSalo, d&TC 4 *J>« in this delightfully situated sea sido subu'b, commodiouß 7-room Houso, with bail>room and every convenience; bay window: froniago to mnin roart ; allotmont, 11x130, and eituatod within two minutee' walk of tho wharf. Afljoins the roflldenoo of G. N. Brassoy. Esq. Grand viow of Auokland and harbour. Small deposit required and balance aa por arrauyo EEMUERA, corner of Westbournaßoad, ; and near tho rPßldsnce of T. Morrin.Esq — For Sale Gentleman's Commodious Family Fosi donee, containing lofty dining and drawing roomi', 4 apaoloiiß bedrooms, bath and dressing rooms, wido entrance hall, kitchen, scullery, and Bervant'sroom. Thohcuaoißroplotowithevory modern convenience, inoluding gaa aud water, pantry, Hncn and oliina closets, substantial out houses stabio, buggy shod, and harnona room; is Bituatod on a magnificent corner allotmont, and commands one ot the finest views in Hub fashionable and aristocratic suburb. For cards to view and prico. which is exceptionally low, apply bb under. MA LCOLMSON AND CO. Cokneb Vulcan Lank and High-st. _£• rr DEPOSIT, balance by weekly pay dt*O monte. will purohase new House at Rocky Nook ; nlao, others on same tonne.—C. Williamson, Batate Agent. High-street. ON NORTH END OF MOUNT CAM BRIA, 4 Volcanio Allotments, with mag nificent views of the entire Channel, Ranßitoto, and Orakoi; Bay.-Qeo. Brown, Vauxball, Jevonpovt. VIT L. MITCHELL, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBEB'S AUCADE, QUBUN-BTREET. TRAMWAY TERMINUS, WALLACE -BTRKKT—For bale, a few magniucont Build- Ing Allotments tho pick of tho district; good frontage, 200 foot, dcop. Position woll shol torcd, sunny and choico; also, good water view. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE-Very choice position, with rail and 'bub communication. ALBERT PARK.—Family Residence for Sale. £10 DEPOSIT—Very cheap Cottage for £280, the balance on weekly payments. £15 DEPOSIT—New 5-roomed Residence on Surrey Hills Eatato, for £300. Houses In all parta of the City and Suburbs. TO BE LET. TO BE"LET. New 7-roomed House. Mount Eden; rent, 17s 64 Very good Family Residence, Mount Eden|; rent, 25s Prospcct-Btreet, PoDSonby; ront, 15a Good (lorner Shop, Ponsonby Road; rent moderate Offices; central position Furnished House, Waterloo Quadrant. New Briok Villa Reßidenoe. Grand View. FOR SALE—An O d Established Grocery and Tea Busineas. Illhoalth compels the owner to retire. Easy terms to a good man. FOR BALB, near Mount Albert—B Acres at £50. A Bargain. Money Lent on Good Freehold Security. Some oheap Farms and Country Lands for Sale. W. L. MITCHELL, LAND AGENT. FOR SALE, near Lake Takapun», Beautiful Seaside Property with frontagf to Bay. only ono mile from the Lake: good land magnificent views, fresh-water BtieamS; fire wood and fencing in plentr; bathing, boating fishing, and shooting facilities; beautiful delli of native trees and ferns: grand investment foi working settler or capitali»t; only forty minutes drive from Birkenhead orDevonport. Wher the Lake Tramcars run, this property must w quadrupled In yak c.—Central Land Agency corner ©neen-street and Vulcan Lane. Ge» Fraaor, llaaWer.



Public Notices. \ USTRALASIAN Secular Conference J\- —Kead report in "The Rationalist" this week. -_■ APPLY at once for Prospectuses to the Secretary Auckland Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) Shares nearly taken np. BISHOP COWIE—Read Isaiah's Pnlpit Skotoh ia " The Rationaliat" this week. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITS, all sizes and styles, 50 per cent nnder English cofit. Sale on TOMORROW, at Meßsra Beehan Bros., j unctton Queen and Grey atreeta.—A. Browne. BISHOP COWIE -Read "Isaiah's" Pulpit Sketch in " Tha Rationalist" this week. CAPITAL gets 10 per cent, and share of Profits.—For Shares apply G. W. Renshaw, Secretary pro t;>m., Auckland Co-operative Drapory and Clothing Co. (Ltd.) CHEAP "AND GOOD CUTLERY, Klectro plato Forks and Spoons, Superior Razors, Sciasors, etc., juat landed.—Thomas Samuel, 162, Queen-street (opposite Arthur's Mart). CO - OPERATIVES, — Don't miss the chance of taking Shares in the Auckland Co operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Ltd.)— For Prospectuses apply G. W. Renahaw, Secre tary pro tern., caro S. Cooinbes and Co. ORSETS, 50 per cent under cost; Hosiery, 60 per rent under cost; Gloves and Trimmings, 50 per cont undercoat; at Alex ander Browne's sale of W. and J. Beehan'a stock, junction Queen and Grey streets. To morrow 10 a.m. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, Bigh- Btreet (near Shortland-street), has always for sale and to lot largo and email houses in the City, suburbs, and country districts; also forma. Improved and unimproved, In variona parts of tho provlnoo. Several, eligible building allot ments for sale. MONEY TO LBND in largo or small sums on approved securities. RESS GOODS, 50 per cent, under Knglish cost, at Browne's Sale of Beehan Broa.' Stock of well-assorted Drapery and Cloth ing. AH fresh, now Goods. On view 10 a.m. to-morrow, junction Queen and Grey Btreets. ELIJAH— Road origirmlPoetry in "The nationalist" this week. TjIXHIBITION of Glassblowing Saturday XLi Afternoon, from 2 to S. Admission, 6d. PrizOß given. Works, Freeman's Bay. FATHERS,— Provide now for your Chil dren by taking a few Shares in the Auck land Co-operative Drapery and Clothing Co. (Limited). — Apply to G. W. Renßhaw, Seore tary pro tern., care of S. Coomboa and Co. IV you are ordered Schnapps your medical attendent naturally Buppoaes you get Wolfe's Schnapps. IMPRISONMENT of Mr Stead-Read Artiole in "The Rationalist" thia week. IMPORTED direct from the manufac- j turer, beat Scotch Oilcloth and Linoleum. I Designs most artistic. To be had only at J. M. McLachlan'a. 222, Queenet. Cash discount, 3d yd. (/ NOW ye, all men, that Wolfe's Scdnapps **- has no rival as a stimulant. LADIES' Gem, Wedding, and Keeper Rings.—Jns. Adams, Watchmaker, Vlc torla-Btreet. MY medical experience satisfies me that Wolfe's Schnapps is an excellent stimulant. MEN'S Clothing, Youths' Clothing, Boys' Clothing, Flrat-olass assortment Now, Sound, and Seasonable at Browne's sale of Messrs Beehan'g stock, junction of Queen and Grcystroots. EN'S TWEED SUITS, all prices. Special lino of Menu Tweed Trousora 4s ltd, capital value; Moles 4s lid, beat in the market,—At Browne's Bale of Beehan'a Stock, Quoon aid Grey streets Junction. "vr(Ttice of removal. Id compllnhce with tho wishes of my numerous Bupnortcrs, I have secured and will open, on FRIDAY NEXT, October 16th, those Central Premises, No. 247. Queen - street, adjoining Messrs. Hewin, Bros., with a New and Seasonable Stock of DRAPERY AND MIL LINKRY. HOSIERY, &o. In tendering thanks for the kind support received in Wakofleld-at, I beg to state I will Continue to give Buoh Valua as oannot fail to secure an extensive Patronage.—H. GORDON, Gordon House, No. 247 Wakefleld-Bt. PRICE LIST of Firewood : Long, lls 6d ; Blocks, 12a 6d : Split, 13a 6d. Terma- Caßh.—F. Alderton, Wellosley-stroet Weat. RIVATE Board and Residence, with or without board. Terms moderate.—Mrs Looky, Glouster Houfc, Parrell. P~~IANOS TUNED, 4s, by Mr Kichens, with 15 year's experience.—Orders to bo eft at Meßera Murray and Spencer, Stationers, Queen-slroet. PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS,—From 103 per weok. Mangles. Manglcn. Saw ing Machines, Sewing Machines, from 2s 6d per week.— W. C. Donnni, Quoen-strcet. PARENTS wanting a sound Investment for tho Young, a chance presents itself now in tho Auckland Co-nperativo Drapory and Clothing Co. (Ltd.)— For Shares apply to G. W. Ronahaw, Socretary pro_tom. QUESTIONS and~Answora—Read them in " The Rationalist" this week. RARE display of Dross Goods to morrow, at Alex. Browno's, late W. and J. Bee han, junction of Queon and Grey-Btreets. 50 per cent under post. Dressmaking on the promises. tTosebank house, devojsport JCV (noarly opposl'o corner of Lake Road).— Superior Board nnd Ilositiencc. Beautiful and retired situation. Terms moderate T>EAD THlS.—Ladies' Silver-Grey ti/Maolntosho', 5a lid ; Ladioa1 Umbrellas, Is 6d oach: strong White-twilled Sheeting, 2 yards wide, at lOd; Grey Calico, 2d per yard: White Calico, 2}J ; Brown Hollands, 4|d; beau titul Summer Dress Materiil, lid por yard. Cheap Sale during alterations at Fernandez's, Newton. CJTANDARDS of Morality—Read corres >O pondencein "The Rationaliat "thla week. CJTILL it Moves — Read interesting ►O items, in ' Tho Rationallat" this week. OIECURITIES (City or Suburban Free ks holds) Wanted for £600 £100, £250, £150, and other suinß at, usual rates.—Wm. Thome, Soli citor. _____ CJHEETINGS, Calicos, Quilte, Shirtings, k3 and Towels; grand value; all now. Sco •lot yourselvos. Salo TO-MORROW, on the promises lately ocoupied by W. and J. Beehas. —A Browne. _ THE" RATIONALIST" — Every Christian should read it through this week. V" OLUNTEER Church Parade—Read "The llntionalist" this week. HY do you driDk Wolfe's Schnapps? Because I know from experience it does nm good. _ mRIUMPH GOLD-MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED), COROMANDBL. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Directors held this day, a Call (tho third) of Sixpence per Sharo was made on the Capital of tho above Company, payable to the Manager at the Office of the Company, High-Btreet. Auck land, on or before WKDNKBUAY, the 9th day of December, 1885. GKO. R. CUITESKMA.N, Legal Manager. Auckland, 12th Novembor, 1885. OALVATION A R M Y. MONSTER MASS MEETING In the Domain ON BUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, AT 2 30 P.M. (Weather permitting). LIEUT. SHEPHERD. H. E. w oOLLAMS (Late of the Firm of Partridge and Woollams), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST (Importer of Footballs, Boxing Gloves, and Billiard Requisites), 116. QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Messrs Tonka and Co.'b Mast. Select Bowing Saloon and Rifle Gallery. J LEECH'S ART UNION • WILL BE DRAWN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. A FEW TICKETS LEFT AT 2s 6d EACH. 3HORTLAND - STREET, AUCKLAND. COAL. COAL. FIREWOOD. FIRE WOOD. A, AND ~O~P OLSON Coal and Firewood Merchants. Albbrt-btkret (next Salvation Barracks), and Pollen-btrebt (Surrey Hills). Best Ti-Treo Firewood (long), 12a per ton j Do. Blocks, 13s; Do. Split, 14b. All coals at lowest prices. Orders delivered at the shortest notice. Terms cash. -VT O T I C E. Mr H. N. Garland having advertised that applications Jor tho Choral Hall must be made to him, and that I have no authority to let the building, I hereby give notice that the Truateos in posseemon, Mesars F. D. Fenton and Thomas Russell (by his attorney, Mr Green), have appointed me their Sole Agent to receive irom the Choral Society oertain moneys due to them, and to let the building on any nights except TUESDAYS andFRTDAYS. Tho Trustees'Tollcitor wrote to the Choral Society early last week, fully informing them of my authority. F. G. EWINGTON, Agent for the above Trustees of the Choral HalL PONSONBY PARCELS DELIVERY AGENCY. Parcels to and from town Carried and De livered Daily, at low rates. Furniture carefully and cheaply Removed. Orders may bo left with Mr Aley, Grocer; Mr Roberts. Grocer; and Mr Bi»hop, Grocer, Ponsonby; alao, at North New Zealand Far mere' Asoociatlon, Customs-Btreet West. riHRISTMAS PRESENTS, BUY THEM NOW AT I. ALEXANDER'S- AND BAVg 60 PER CENT. "\TEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT & j> STORAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE BUTTER DEPARTMENT. Important .Notice to Dairy Farmers ani Others. The aV-ive are now Cash Buyers of Prim( Fresh Butter, at Market rates. Consignment* may be sent In the lump at once, addressed U the Works, Auckland.



' jTKA. QTEAM TO LONDON. &ffl*3T^ Tbn S.S. lONIC V^MfflffM^wm leave Lyttelton on tho 21st November. For freight or passage, apply to the agents. L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICESHANK&CO. A. HEATHER. jTKX. TpISHING 1 FISHING ! The s.s. MAORI will loavo VfflySgagfthe Ferry Tee, Qaeen-Etreet —B»^^^=ai Wharf, for the Fishing Ground on SUNDAY, Nov. 15, at 9.30 a.m. Fare, 2s (id. ~\ UCKLAND FISHING CLUB, ___. Weather permitting. First Kxcuraion on SATURDAY NEXT, 14th November. Steamer Alexandra will leave at 1.19 p.m. punctually. Members are roqueßted to forward their sub -BCri"t"""- A. DEVORE. QPORTS. SPORTS. SPORTS. OTAHUHU ATHLETIC CLUB. The abovo Club will hold an ATHLETIC MEETING SATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, To commence 1 o'clock prompt. PROGRAMME. 1. 120 yds HANDICAP RACE.—Boys under 15 years. Entrance, Is. Prize, Silver Hunt ing Watch. 2. 150 yds MAIDEN RACE. — Scratch. Kn ttanco, 2s 6d. Prize. 3. 200 YDS HANDICAP HURDLK RACE. -3ft 6in. over 6 flights. Entrance, 2s 63. Prize. i. STANDING LONG JUMP.-Three tries, Entrance, Is. Prize. 5. 220 yds MEMBERS' HANDICAP RACE, Entrance, 2s 6d. Prize. 6. POTATO RACK. - Twenty Potatoos one yard apart Entrance. Is. Prize 7. OTAHUHU HANDlCAP.—Tbreedistances. Entrance ss. First prize, £5; second prize, £2. First distance, 100 yds. 8. RUNNING HOP - STEP - AND - JUMP.- Three tries Kntrance, Is. Prize. 9. ONE MILE HANDICAP RACE. - En trance, 2s 6a. Priza. 10. STANDiNG HIGH JUMP. - Three tries. Entrance. Is. Prize. 11. 200 yds OTAHUHU HANDICAP.-Second distance. 12 WRESTLING MATCH.-In stockingfoet. Best of three falls, Cumberland style. En trance. 2i 6d. Prize. 13. HOydb HANDICAP RACE. — First prlzo, £2 ; second p- ize, £1. Entrance, 2s lid. 14. 100 yds SACK RACE. Entrance, Is. Prize. 15. 300yds.—Third distance, Otahuhu Handicap. 16. RUNNING HIGH JUMP.-Throe triea. Entrance, In. Prize. 17. TWO MILE:) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE.—First prize, £2 10s; Beoond prize, £1. Entrance, 2s 6d. 18. CATCHING THE GREASY PIG. — En trance, Is. Time for receiving Entries of Handicaps for above events is extended until TUESDAY, November 17, at 7.30 p.m. Handicaps to appear in Evening Stab of November 19. W. R. WILLS, Secretary. "DOROUGH OF PARNELL. electioFoFmayor. I, Mark Rawlinsra, Returning Officer, horeby deolare Jonathan winks duly elected Mayor of the Borough of Parnell. M. RAWLINGS. Returning Officer. Nov. 13,1885. AT O T I C E. Impounded in the Mt. Eden Public Pound on NOVEMBER 7th. 1885, by the ranger, One Small Bay Colt, with small star on forehead. If not released before the 28th of November, 1885, will bo sold at noon to defray expenses. S. CROCKETT, Poundkoßper. "^evonp'orTTnaval artillery. INSPECTION PARADE. THIS EVENING at 7.30 sharp, at Dovonport tall. Fall dress, arms and accoutrements Every member must attend. By order. W. H. FENTON, Captain. QUEEN'S OWN RIFLES. MONDAY. 16th inst.-Tbe Company will 'arade at tho Railway Drill-shod at 7,30 p.m. for Inspection of arms. Attendance compulsory. The usual Saturday ovening drill is POST PONED until f urthor notion. J. HOWARD KBEP. Acting Captain. THAMES GOLDEN CROWN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (tho 4th) of 6d per Share has this day been made by the Direotors ot the abovo Com pany, payable to the undersigned, at the offico of the Company, 23. Queen-stront, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, December 9,1885. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auokland, November 12.188a. A RTH U R Rl DEN DV, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, Bohkbfk's Buildings. Fobtbt., Auckland. References:—R. C. Barstow, Esq., P. Connate/, Esq., A. Heather, Esq., E. Mitchelgon. EBq., A. Y. Hay, Esq. (Bank of New Zealand). N.B.—Merchants' and Tradoemon's Books adjusted. DOLD EVERYWHERE. Ask Fob brookes and co.s Champagne Hop Beer. (Guaranteed freo from impuritio?.) The CHAMPAGNE HOP BEER Is a non intoxicant boverage, and commands a ready sale as a (CUHFAMILY DINNER BEER, It is produced in Quart Bottles and 5-gallon Kegs, thus putting it before families in quan tity and price that is within tho reach of overv householder. As a Tonio, the CHAMPAGNE HOP BEEK is unsurpassed, being a eood Blood Purifier and Appetiser, and is highly recommended for In valids and persons with Weak Digestion. Sold by all Storekeepers in Bulk and Bottle. BEWARE OF IMITATION. Sco that "Bbookes & Co." is on overy label. BROOKES & CO., CHAMPAGNE HOP BEER WORKS, Jkbvoib Road, Ponbonby. IAAA MEN'S AND BOYS' •Vf" \f Hats, Is 6d each ; Hundreds of Boyß' Holland Coats, 2s 6d each ; Men's Mole Troußers.ls Bd; Men's Tweed Suits, not rubbish, 20s; Trousers and Vests, 10s 6d, worth 20s.— For Real Bargains, tiy Fernandez, Clothier, Newton. Cheap Sate now on, during altera tions. # J. SULLIVAN (Lately Salesman to Messrs Winks and Hall) Begs to inform Hotelkeepors and the Public that he has established himself at 62, QUEEN STREET (opposite Bank ot Mew Zealand), as HOTEL AND FURNITURE VALUATOR AND GENERAL AGENT. Clients placing business in his hands may rely on prompt and satisfactory results. TADIES' SETS. LADIES' RINGS. LADIES' LOCKETS. GENTS' ALBERTS. GENTS' STUDS. GENTS' RINGS. AT LESS THAN ORIGINAL COST, AT I. ALEXANDER'S. miMBER ! TIMBER ! ! TIMBER ! ! ! Tho NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED), having completed their Now Mill, are now offering SPECIAL ADVANTAGES to Contractors and Builders, and are Selling BUILDING MATERIALS of every descrip tion at REDUCED RATES. SCIENTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS BEW S, Cole Agent in Auckland for this System, Holds Clauses at BRADFORD-STREET, Parnell, Mr Dar gaville's late Residence, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from ten till twolve. Weekly Classes at MRS CLAYTON'S, Parnell MISS HILL'S, PonoODby MRS GLOVER'S, Symonds-Blreet MRS LAW'S, Remuera Similar Classes formed in any District. Circulars, Terma. ana Particulars on applica tion; TEt OM A S It. WAT T, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST, Grky-st. Junction (Opposite: Fikebeli,), CHOICEST TOBACCOS. CIGARS, AND SMOKERS' REQUISITES. FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY. "Sydney Mall "on Wle, CIOWLER _ WILKINSON, -^ ARCHITKCTS, SURVEYORS, AND ESTATE AGENTS, Exchange Chambers (ground floor), DURHAM BTREKT KAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared, Bullderi' quangos supplied. ana Accuußta adjusted. LosuijjSjKiotiatGd, Valuations undertaken, afSQptates managed for absentees, &o. Numerous Properties for Sale, In all part« ol Auckland and Suburbs.



YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AS SOCIATION. IN CONSEQUENCE OF REMOVAL TO TEMPORARY PREMISES, oM___^_M_&B_SS_g^ hTHEBIBRARYmLL^^BBDTILI. 4 BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. SUNDAY EVENmGTNOVEMBER IS. Leoture by "IVO." on " The Sin and Fall of. Man," or "Why were wo Damned 3" GOOD MUSICAL PROGRAMME. Songs by Moinbers of the Opera Company. DISCUSSION INVITED. Doors opon at 7. Commence at 7.80. Adini? sion: Dress Circle and Orchestral Stalls. 2a; Double Ticket (Udy and Gentleman). 3s; Stalls, la; Pit. 6d. „ 1.0.G,T. OF WOULD. — NOTICE.— The Viotoriu Lodge No. 22, will in future Meet in the Nkwmakkkt Haix, commencing on THURSDAY next, the 19th November. All Members aro invited to attend. By order.-R. Reid, Hon. Sec. OT LAKES. Waik_to ob Taukanoa Routes. Tourists booking' in Auckland rocei ye priority of Keatii in Couch and Rooms iit Hotel. Guide Books and all information matin. ALTSTKR BROWN, Tourist Agent, Lower Qneen-at. r<OALS, COALS. CG.IiS. STILL FURTHER REDUCTION. WAIKATO COAL AT 22b (c_SIl) Pltß TOK. delivered. CASEY AND LOVBTT, Railway Station. Anck—ad. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT ROCKY NOOK. I can (mil some of the Choicest Velonnlo Bnildine Sites in this favourite locality at low prices and cm ensy terma. Prices from 358 per Foot—F. G. tfWINGTON. Estate Agent. I am permitted to say the the Owner ol th« Property can bo found at his residence. Rocky Nook, and ho will be ha);py to point out the allotments to intnnding buyers. mfIORTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE ON SALE ■jy/TATAMATA TTONEY, PURE WHITE CLOVER. FIRST PRIZE. COALS— TTfiIREWOOD — OAL3- JDIREWOOD — Reduced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. Per Ton. TAUPIRI, 23s LONG TI-TREB, 32s NEWCASTLE, 32o x BLOCK DO., _«M SCR'NDBAY, 29s 81' LIT DO., l_6d (If Booked, lo extra.) (If Booked, Od extra.) ALL DELIVERED WITHIN REASONABLE! DISTANCK. W. Q. WINSTON., ' Cußtonis-etreet. ORDKRS MAT ALSO BE LETT WITH ■? MR CRUDGE, Winßtone's Buildings. gnnonda-aireet. Tenders. niTY OF AUCKLAND. TO BUILDERS. rENDERS FOR ADDITIONS TO BATH BUILDINGS, CUSTOMS-St. WEST. The City Council will receive tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 19th instant, for above ivorks, in tr rms of plans and specifications to be dewed at the office of the Oily Engineer, Coun jil Chambers. High-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept my tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Additions to Baths.' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Nov. 13,1885. 622 TO PLASTERERS.—Tenders -wanted for Plastering Conorete Wall at St. Mark's Church, Kemuera, Apply on Job.- M. Coulson. _____ Continued on First Pago. Auctions. J. H. IIAM-BJ [J. FLEMING TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock. J. 11. HAMER AND CO. Will Sell To-inon'ow, at the Newton Auction Mart, Kara'ngahape Road, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, including Horsehair Snito, Dining Table, Chairs, Couches, Mattrasßee, Chests of Drawers, Mirrors, Bedsteads, Carpet?, Palliaesea, &c.; 000 large Galvanised Iron 1 ante, Sewing Machine, _c, &o. Also, Old nnd Now Potatoes, Chair, Bacon, Harop, and a lot of Poultry, Canaries, Re. Sale at 2 o'clock. J. 11. HAMER AND CO., Auctioneers. •> MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16. Ex Lal ba. TABLE CUTLERY, POCKET CUTLERY, CARPENTERS' TOOLS, GALVAN ISED TUBS, ELECTRO-PLATE, AND GENERAL HARDWARE, Ac, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received metrnctions to sell on Monday, at 11 o'clock, 5 CASES TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY Carpenters' Too's, Kleotro-plate 21 Neßts Gah'anisoa Tuba 4 Hogsheads HoJloware (assorted). Also (to close accounts), 21 IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS. No Reserve. W, J, DOWDEN] [f, T. PATBtf TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, At 11 o'Clook. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, CARPENTER'S BENCH, POULTRY, &c.. DOWDEN & PATEN Have receivod instructions from Mi T. Dalton, who is leaving for Sydney, to soil by publio au.otion.ou the premises, close toGothiofiouso, Grey-stroot, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of— , Piano (Huo upright instrument), MrrrorH Pictures, Oheironicr, Glass Caso and Birds, Ornaments, Fenders, Carpet, Lot of Music, Violins, Co chep. Chests Jjrawcrs, 'J'ablep, Cbairp, WaelMtands. Dressing Table, Double nuil Bingle Iron Bodi>toiire, Palliasses, Mattraseeß and Bedding, Ornamental Bracket, Largo Kit ebon Sato with Draworß, Portable Copper Boiler, Cooking Utensil', Step Ladders, Sot ol Lasts. CarpoDter's Bencb, Lot of PoulUy, Garden Tools, and Lot of Sun drie;. DOWDEN & PATEN, Auctioneers. NOVEMBER 19, At Noon. edwin-strekt", off upper queen-stkeet. FREEHOLD PROPERTY. R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from Mr James rs.Ciarkson, to sell by Publio Auction, at his Mart. Queen-street, on lhursday next, 19th, at 12 o'clock, noon, HIS CONVENIENTLY SITUATED FREEHOLU PROPERTY in Kdwin utronr, near to Upper Queen-street, being part of Allotment No. 51, of 'he Bub-division ot Allot ment No. 6. Section No. 7, having 33 feet front age, with 2 Outtuges elected thereon. A good, opportunity for procuring a homo In fast rising neighbourhood, or an investment. WILLIAM VAILK ] [BOBEKT BRADLEY. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, At 11 o'clock, AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. VAILE AND BRADLEY Have received instructions to sell by auction, a -their Auction Sales Kooru, on above date, A LARGE AND USEFUL LOT OK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, coneinting of Cretonne, Hair, Cloth and Maroon Rep Par lour Suites, Spring Mattrasso*. Außtrlan Bent Chairs, Iron Bedsteads.Tollot Sola, Dinner Seta. Looklng-glanses, Dreading Tables, Kitshen Tables, Cane and Wood seated Chairs, Platform Scaled. Counter Seats, and Braes Weights, Kitchen Utensils, &o. Aleo, About 600 Volumes Nb.vels by Standard Authors. VAILE AND BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queen-street. Continued oa Fourth Page,