Messrs Whitney and Hazard's Cartridge Factory.

Commencement of Operations,

The Rifle Cnrtridgo Factory, erected for Messrs Whitney and Hazard, commenced operations yesterday afternoon. Tho fac tory is a commodious galvanised-iron build ing, erected in an isolated paddock in Gaol Road. The plant is a very complete one, and the process of manufacture is most in teresting. A large sheet of brass is cut into discs about Iwo incheß in diameter by a punching machine. The discs are then placed in a double-action stamping machine, which, besides indenting the cap-hole, stamps tho disc into the form of the cover of a small popper canister. The cartridge casos in this embryo form are then con voyed to an annoaling stove, and having been heated to a whito heat, are passed through woven or eight moulding machines, tho casos being annealed several times between tho various moulding processes. At lost, tho cartridge cases emerge from tho finishing machine in their proper shape. A machine which acts in a mannor similar to a lathe expoditiously " rims" thorn, and the final process is the capping, which ia performed by a very ingenious littlo instrument, the mechanism of which is too intricate to describo. Apart from tho case-making machinery— which includes about 20 dovorting, punch ing, and moulding machines—ia tho bullot making department. The material for this branch of the industry is lead in tho form known to tho trade as "load rod." Tho " load rod" is cut into little cylinders, each of which is carefully weighed. The cylinders are then treated in v moulding machine, which turns them out perfected bullets. The Hlling-room, in which the car tridges will bo loaded, i? a small building about 30 yards from tho factory. This procoss has not yet been commonced, tho powder not having yet arrived. Tho proprietors hoped to utilise powder from tho Owako I'owler Mill, Otago, but as tho promised samples thereof did not arrive, it haa been decided to use English-mado powder, a consignment of which is now en route. Tho proprietors havo a contract with tho Govornmont to Bupply half-a million cartridges at 12s por hundred. The factory is at prosent capablo of turning out 1,200 cartridges pordiem, but byduplicating somo of the machines the output can be in eroosod to 20,000 per day. The cost of tho works hae boon £2,000, and when in full work it will employ somo 30 men and boys. Ono matter on which Aucklandors may prido themsolves in connection with tho now industry is that all the iutricato machinery lias boon designed and manu factured hero. Tho plans woro drawn and the machines constructed by Mossrs Holroyd and Byron, while tho dies ot tho punching maohinos, otc, woro cut by Mr Toutenberg. All the machines arc worked by stoara powor supplied by a sevon-horso-powor boilor. Mr Hazard hopes to bo able to supply Sir (!. S. Whitmoro with a samplo parcol of 1,000 cartridgo before he roturna to Wellington. Tho work of manufacture «a? commoncod ycatordny aftornoon in tho prosonoe of that gallant ollicor and Mr Sey mour Gnorgo. Sir Goorge oxprossed him- Holf more Iliun satisfied with tho factory.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Tiik weekly mooting was hold yesterday aftornoon, thoro boing presont: Messrs S. Lnko (Chairman), .1. M. Clark, .T. H. Upton, F. Lawry, J. M. Lennox, Tlieo. Ooopor, J. Wi Carr, ami 1). Goldio.

Ciiaibman'.s Rkjpoht.—This report was road and adopted. It utatod inter alia (1) that a lottor from Waste Lands Board ;-c application for school sito at Lake Taka puna had beon reforred to Committee for thoir report; (2) that arrangements had beon inadu with City Schools Committee for use of part of Wollesloy street School for toachevs' examination, and that arrange ments had also been made for singing toaehorg in examination of candidates in music.

Hkmukiia. — Mosßrs W. F. Buckland, M.H.R.,.1. Nowmtin, Chas. Rhodes,F. Lar kins, and Brownhill waited upon tlio Bourd ua v deputation from a public mooting to tulvocuto tho constitution of Romuoru as n separate school district. Mr Rico roud a lottor from tho Mount Mobson School Com mittoo protesting against tho proposed sub division of tho present district.—Mr Buck laud characterised this lottor us a tisauo of misstatemonts jand inaccuracies, and complained that tho Mount Hobeon School wan tilled by Noivmarkct children, and practically controlled by Newmarket Borough Councillors, Many Kemiiorn children woro shut out, and further accom modation was necessary. Mr Rhodes urged the claims of tho eastern end of Remuora to a school, and pointed out that in any case the preaont school waa iuodequato for uxietinix reqiiiromentt). Mes.-rs Newman, Brownhill, and Larkins nl^o t-poko in cup port ol tho objects of tho deputation.— Aftor some di.-cussion, it was resolved to grant tho prayer of tho petitioners, ond to call nicotines of tho householders of tho Komuoia and Nowumrkot divisions to con sider tho question of boundaries.

UiiKliUNiiA,— Tho following tenders were received for additions to tho school: E\ Mills, £3-19 ; .1 G. Mathioson, £368 ; Smith and Kowe, £379 ; W. H. Edwards, £408. Mr Allright's oetimato waa i'-100. Mills'* fender was accopted.

WoorniLL.—'l'enderd wore received as follow for additions to tho Woodhill school building :-Bripßs and Nixon, £189; A. Burns, £1(12 ; VV, B. Smith, £205; Smith and Kowe, £210; A. Bocroft, £223; E. Mills, £224; Smith and Co., £228; L Vickore, *250; J. G. Mathioson, £258. Mr Allright's estimate was £220. As Briggs and Nixon's tonder was informal, Burns's tendor was accepted.

WAIKATO NEWS.

(UY TKLHOKAPH—OWN OORRKSI'ONDKNT.)

Cambridge, this day. At tha mooting of tho Jam Company yos torday, sovornl ppeakors complained of the chargos mado by tho Frozon Moat Com pany. Tho Jam Company had askod tho Freezing Company what charge tlioy would uiako fors&orinß tinned buttor, and tho roply rocoivod was ono ponny per lb. per month. Thoy had also asked tho nropoaod .Slaughtering Company ono half penny per lb per week tor "tho ptorago of thoir tnoit. As tho Waikato farmors sub scribed larfjoly towards this Company, it was thought thoy might show a greater roadinoss to assist them,

Piako County Council.

At tho mooting of tho Piako County Council yesterday an application was re ceived from tho mino managers of. Te Aroha asking for a reduction of tram way charges. After some discussion it was _ agreed that tho Council could not see its way to make any reduction at present. Mr Murphy pointed out that a reduction such as that proposed would mean a loss on tho tramway of about £2,000 a yoar, which would have to como out of tho pocketß of the ratepayers. As before, tho Hospital and Charitable Aid question occupied tho Council for some time. It was sug gested that the representatives of the Piako and Ohiriomurl counties should stay awuy from tho Thames Board, and as they would then bo unable to get a quorum nothing could bo dono. Mr Hoekoth was employed to take tho necossary action to protect tho Council from tho Thames Board,

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

Thk Visiting Committee repotted to the Board of Education yesterday the resigna tion of Mrs Snell, assistant teacher, and recommended that it be accepted. With regard to the vacant position of second assistant teacher, the Committee recom mended that the filling of it up should be deferred for a month, in order that inquiry may be made in the meantime respecting the applicants whose names were submitted at last meeting. It vras further suggested, on the Head-master's recommendation, that Mr W. Wood should be reengaged oa temporary assistant for the first term of 1886, with Balary at the rate of £250 a year. Miss E. G. Wallace was recommended for appointment to the position of third assistant, with Balary at the rate of £150 a year, from Ist January, 1886, and Miss Clara B. Westwood (assistant teacher at W,elleßley-st. School), for appointment in Mies> "'nllaee's place as fifth assistant, with salary at the rate of £100 a year, from Ist January, 1886. Finally the Committee, also on the Head master's recommendation, suggested the advisability of re-engaging Mons. A. Ville val as French teacher, with salary at the rate of £63 a year, according to the terms Jj Preeen* engagement. The report

Auckland Summer Meeting.

Thk general entries and acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club Summer Meet ing wero rccoivod last night, and show a good increase in numbors on previous yoars. Tho names of those entered are aa fol low :— Maiden Plate of lOOsova. One mileanu a half -Must, tuna, Emprebß, Lionel. Liontss, B«Sr^^Eß troffo.ov, Six far- ' loobb-Cannon.- Howltztr, Scot Free, Toron, Musk Rose Ricochet, Lady Norah, General Thornton. Cremorno. Brigadier, 'femora. Petro leH™kmclpb^oßDLKSo£looßovs. Two and a n>mrter miles.-Alaric. Xin X , Alfred, Macaroni, SIIBS Uriffltns, King'aak, Helle. Tim. Quilp, Medico Granvillo, Shotover. raiiway Platbof 100 a ovB. Three-quarters of a mi e -Turquoise, Scot Free, Kalo, Car b/ueer M trailleuße. Ricochet. Lioness, Clorb, Temora. Potrokuj), Cateaby, Stonjhurst, N Cj8 ibistmas Handicap of lOOsovs. One and a „,,'. .miles -Victoria. Salvage. Cinderella, Mystery Victory, Necklace. MltrailluußO. Car binoer Kalo, /oul Bbot. Christina, Lioness, Liboller.Tottord.Slrßi.-dlvero, Clo^s, Contrac tor Rovolvor, Wapiti, Nolson. tOSTUD COMPANY'S SIBKS' STAKES Of 2008OW. Ono and a-halt mil ß s.-DornnKer, Waitiri, lonl SlDebbv Stakes of 300BOVS. One and a-ltalf milos.-Lioucas, Derringer, Stonyhurst, Foul SINKwYKAIt'sGiFrHURDIK Rack of lOOjova. Two mlles.-Alaric, King, Alfred, Macaroni, Mian GrifßthH, Kingask, TiKor. Hello. Jim, Medico. Uiimvillc. Shotover. Mkmiikhs1 Pursb of lOOuova. Ono mllo.. Dcrringor,. MUrailloußC, Carblneor, Foul Shot, l,lono»° Cremorne,, Clogs, h Olson, Stonyhurat, Gnu AT Noßrmtnfr Foal Stakks, of 3008ovs. Six furlonKS.-Snot l'roe, Hrigadier, Cannon Catosby. Kcproaclt, Torori, Tamoana, Kicochtt, Musk liOdß. Cromorno, Genorol Thornton, Howitzer, Potroloum, Groon Mount, ]jiidy QIiANOBTAND IIANDICAI' Of 15030V8. One mile and a half.-Vlctoria, Salvage, Victory, Ciiidorella. Mystery. Nooklaoc, Turquolso, liadamoß, Caat Aehoro, Woodnymph, Mitrail louhi), Carbinuor, Kalo, Torpedo, Foul Shot, Chriatinu, Wuitiii, Lliiellor, Tetford, Sir Isodi veio. HofrlKorator, Alpine Koso, Coutractor, Rovolvor, Wapiti, Nelson. Nkwmaukict Handicap of 150 eovs. Six furloiiKU.-aalvaife, Victory, Cinderella, Tur quoise, Necklace Cast ABhoro, Woodnymph, Mitmillouuo Carbiuccr, Kalo, Torpedo, Ktiipresa. liitna, Foul Shot, Christina, Lioness, Tetford, DUrney, Clors Contractor, Rovolvor, Wuijiii, Nelson, Uofritsoralor. NbiwßitY tiANUicAi1 of lOOaovH. Six fur loiiga.-Cannon. Ho<viU«r, Hcot Kreo, ';orori, Reprouch, Muak Hose, lticochot, Liidy Nurab, Groon Mount. Cnimorne, Brii,auicr, Tamora, Pt troleum, CalosDy. AUCKLAND PI.ATK Of 250fiOV8. TWO miloß.— Turquolae, CarbiLOer, Foul Shot. (Japaiz-, Al pino Koao, Stonyhurst, Tußinan. Skli.ino Stakbs of lOOdOvs. One mllo.- Alphii, £'M; Snake. £50; Kowi, £50; Salvage, £50; Yankto. nil; Muak, £50; Cast Athoro, £50 ; Blarnoy, nil; Sir Bedlvero. nil; Katwuka, £50 ; Capolla, nil; Kovolver, £100.

TENDERS.

The following tondors woro rocoived yostor day, at tho offices of W. F. Hammond and Son, for tno oroction of a villa lesidonco at Ellorslio for Mrs Scarrott:—Craiff, £673 (wood), £740 (concrotc), £748 (artificial Htono); Flowellyn, £fi73 (wood), £748 (con crete), £748 (artificial stone); Lavor, £G74 (wood), £70910s (concrote), £764 7s (artificial stono); Itocd, £093 (wood), £744 (con oreto), £780 (artificial stone); Morris, £700 (wood), £725 (concrete), £750 (artificial stone); Mills, £735 (wood), £799 (concrote), £549 (artificial stono); J. Rey nolds, £772 (wood), £790 (artificial stono) j Brnbazon, £794 (wood), £829 (concrete), £845 (artificial stone); Heron, £835 (wood), £859 (cono.roto), £872 (artificial stone).

Mr A, I.', Wilson has oponod tondors for additions to a houso in Kymondfi-Btroot: — Grant, £'270 ; Colobrook, £247 ; Mason and Mclhvraith, i' 23.1); Burns, £234 ; Bateman, C22S ; l'ctherick, JKM ; Scott, £22H ; Mc- Connachie, £'220 ; Julien, £219 j Cleghorn and Rossor, iXMO; Masoy, £1!)8 ]0h ; [lickoubotham and Ponk, £108 ; Mclntosh andCulpan, £180.

MOUNT ROSKILL RATE PAYERS.

A NUMUKR of Mount Koskill ratepayers met in tlio district schoolroom for tlio purpose of olecting trusteos of a proporty left by tho lato Mr Hill for tho district. Mr Carr occupied tho chair. Aftor stating tho objoct of tho mooting, tho Chairman road a letter from a Eolicitor, showing authority for tho action now takon. Two gcntlomen continued to interrupt tho mooting by asserting claims to tho property, which thoy intended to hold in opposition to all assembled With some littlo dolay in consequenco tho olcction proceoded, Messrs Froncy, Tiplady, Carr, Sfevonson, and Couolly being olocted. After this meotiiig, followed anothor on tho quostion of Local Option, which was not nearly so well at tended us its importance demanded. Sat urday being the day for taking tho voto of tho rosidonts for increasing or restricting tho liquor traffia, eovoral speakers pointed out that it was nece.Qsaryjthat tho powor in tho hands ot the peaplo bo exer oiaed on that day to prevont tho possibility of increasing tho moane of waking people poor, sick, or disorderly, aa wo no.v have locally to provido for such. Mr Oarr spoko at porno length on tho good effect in districts whore tho will of tho pooplo was strong to opposo tho liquor trailic, and showed tho evil that attendod its introduction into and maintenance in so:ioty. Ho also quoted some remarkably convincing statistic?, proving tho ovila always in connection with the drink traffic. Mr Taylor gave a short speoeh, iv which he showed that by his own personal ox pcrionco ho could provo that tho distress prevalent in Auckland at the present time" was in many instances wholly caused by in dulgonco in drink, and urmed tho pooplo to uso their utmost powor to romovo and pre vent temptation. Mr Kiohards followed with a few remarks on the forthcoming test, and gave a few reasons why tho people should uso their influence to keep a public houseoutof tho neighbourhood.—(Commdxi- GATED.)

R.M. COURT.-Thursday (Con eluded).

(Before H. G.^oth Smith, Kaq., R.M.)

Wjr, Uookrr v. Jambs McOoRD.-Claim, £7 fla.-Juc(?nicnt for plaintiff. Michael Broen v. .1. Silva.—Claim, £3 sa, board and loilßing.—JadKinent for defendant; costs, 21k brt.

Hill v. Hrain.—Clnim, £3 10a, detention ol Brtdtllo.- Judgment for plaintiff.

Win. M. Humloy v. It. Olnor.-Claim. £4 oaßd, butcher's moat.—Judgment for plaic.tiiT".

YESTERDAY.

Wilson v. Vorrall.—Dliiim, £5, wages.—Mr JamosltuesoU for plaintiff; Mr W. in«nan for defendant. Sovjral witnesscu woro examined in this ease, and tho parties rolired to au-atiKo then' diflVironoos. Mr Hues II informed the Court Unit they hud failed, and tho deoi9ion must bo left to Ilia Worship.-Judumoct hold over until a Int. t part of tho day. J'rince v. VcrralL-Clatm. DBS 12a, wares, - After hearing <'Vldonoa.HU Worship gavo iudK montforplaintiir, £5 10s lid. Hooker v. Hailey.-Clnim, £35 2*lld, for oxtrna outaido of Bpoeillcattons in connoction wlih painting tho Htonmor B itannla.—The further hearing of this caso w-b. arijournoil until this mornkfj, in ordor to tako tho casa. t Woodward v. Woodward, which had beoa fixed for twelve oolook.

Thoro is at last a prospoct of tho nuisance arising from tho steaming of bones at tbo Freeman's Bay mill being put n stop to. At a meeting of the local Board of tloalth at the conclusion of the City Coun cil on Thursday night, a report was re ceived from Dr.Stockwell expressing tho opinion that the operations carried on in tho mill wore dangerous to the public health, and very noisome. Ho rocommon ded that proceedings bo taken against tho occupiers.and this course was accordingly decidod upon. Dr Stockwoll also reportod that the position of certain closets at tho corner of Albert and Chapel-streots caused them to be a great nuisance, and dangerous to the health of the residents in tho vicinity lhis latter is the nuisance respecting which Mr John Bell hascomplainedso frequently It was also agreed that tho City Solicitor be instructed to take proceedings in this case.

Two veteran Auckland Benedicts were lately travelling in Australia, when they happened to get into conversation with an itinerant phrenologist, who took great delight in describing the various wonders he had seen in his travels. Amongst other adventures he told them of a visit he hod paid to a crater at Mount Eden, noar Auck land. On getting down to the bottom of tho crater he found the stones quite hot and picking up one, ho mado his oxit with the greatest possible haste. He produced the same stone for examination, tho two Aucklandew being quito delighted at the mas erly manner in which he had drawn the long bow," but never lot on that they were personally acquainted with, the iocfility.

An interestinpceremony took place in the Waitara Town Hall on Saturday las?, when Mr Lewia, Undersecretary of the Native Department, preaented Te Wetere and two other natives with medals awarded by the Koyal Humane Society of Australasia for having on the.22nd March last, saved Mr i. ferham and Mr Hursthouae, Burveyor irom drowning on Mokau Bar. Te Wetere made a suitable response, stating that they did not act for the hope of reward, but solely for the purpoße of caving live*.

PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

Girls' High Sohool ami College anil

Grammar Sohool,

Wu amplify tho necessarily briof report in ourTbursday'a issuoof the proceedingsattho presentation of pri/.oa in tho Choral Hall yesterday afternoon.

The Chairman, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, in hia introductory remarks, expressed regret that they wore not on that occasion to have hem the boys of the Grammnr School a short dramatic performance, dialogue or recitation, such aa had been given last year. This omission was dueto the very protracted examination of the Grammar School, which had just finished. Still thore was a counter vailing advantage in the fact that on this occasion tho pupils of the Girls' High School wero to receive their prizos con jointly with those of the Bister institution. Tho Board of Education was to bo cont;ratu lated upon its wisdom in effecting this com bination, and it was to bo hoped that it would be perpetuated. The past year had opened very inauspiciously for the Grammar School Board. By the defalcations of its late Secretary and Treasurer, it had been left in such a crippled condition that the scheme of establishing a boarding-school — so near bis heart — had been indefi nitely postponed. It was a lamentable fact that in this respect tho opulont city of Auckland stood ar a disadvantage as com pared with the other cities of the colony, and even with «uch towns as Napior and Wanganui. Thero should be a first-class boarding establishment as well a? a medical school, a school of engineering, and a school of mufic. Auckland should not rely altogether upon its commercial pros perity, but, oxacting justice for the educational requirements of its youth, thus provide othor openings for them than tho lawyer's dosk or tho banker's counter. Ho hopod that noxt year the pupils of both tho institutions represented that day would combine to produce one of the works of the groat tragedians of tho past. Tho Chair man concluded an able speech by tendoring his congratulations to both teachers and pupils. In doing bo, ho trusted that in futuro tho Grammar School would not be oxamined by tho teachers them selves, but by outside authorities. He also noticed a diminution in the attendance at the Grammar School, and said that he should regret to see this institution be the moans of strangling private effort in the samo field in order to obtain a monopoly. Finally, reference was made to the retire ment from tho school of Messrs Sloman, Thistle, and Highton, in order to take charge of other sctiools. The Chairman was frequently interrupted by bursts of ap plauso. Mr S. Luke (Chairman of tho Board of Education) expressed pleasure that tho prizes of both schools should be pre sentod on the same occasion. The Girls' High School had been progressive during tho year, and tho numbers wero gradually inc-eaHing. The Grammar School's loss by tho withdrawal of Mr Solo man had been the Girls' High School's gain for a inora officiont master could not bo obtained. Mr Luko then went on to ad dress some romarks to tho young people, enjoining tho boys to cultivato those qualities which constitute true manhood, and improßsing upon the girls that it was tho privilege of women to oxort tho powerful force of influence by which, as had well beon said, they shaped tho character of the men. If tho women wore vain, frivolous, and untruthful, so too would tho men bo ; but if the women were wine, kind, uud honourable, tho men would becomo so as well. Ho then distributed the prizos to those pupils of tho Girls' High School whoso names were given in our last icsuo.

At tho cloao of tho presentation Mr Luke drew attontionto tho fact thotdistrict scholars had carried off tho majority of the prizes. Lady O'Korko then presented tho prizes won by tho pupils of the Grammar School, whoso names appeared in our last issue. Mr Bourne (Head master of Collego) drow attention to tho list of tho succeseoa attained by Grammar School pupils in various exami nations, chiufly University College and Civil Service examinations. The number of successes during tho past . year was greater than that of the preceding yoar, and in tho following year a Rtill greater increase might be anticipated. Mr Bourne went on to indicate that a very fair proportion of thoso successes were achieved by pupils other than district scholars. Ho eaid that ho did not do this out of any wish to depreciate tho district pcholars, for ho looked upon them as the backbone of the school. Technical educa tion could hardly be given in the Grammar School, but a groat, deal might bo done in paving the way for it. Ihe workshops ex porimont had worked well, and the attend-

ance thoroat had been well sustained,

Mr Slomnn (Head-mastor of Girls' High School) expressed pleasure that, so far as his institution was concerned, books had taken tho place of parchment for prize?. Still, ho would not rest satisfied until those volumes in futuro bore the school stamp Ho drew attention to the show of needle* work in tho ante-room, and mentioned that the articles were designed for distribution to the poor and necessitous. In conclusion, Mr Sloman acknowledged the loyal support ho had received from his assistants.

Tliti Chairmin then dismissed the asecm blago, after wishing the girls and boys a " Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."

The boys ','dispereed, after cheering the Chairman and their Head-master.

Mount Eden Seminary.

lho distribution of prizes to tho roung ladies of. Misses Howiteon's seminary took place on Thursday in Waite'a Ait Kden Hall.in tho pro scnoo of a hrm (rathertng of parents and Beholars. The hall was doooruted gnily for ti.e occasion.and 'liuchintereatmaiiftßled tbronph out. lho Misses Howition hava been buo cossfnl, and have given general satitfn tion to ljaronta wl.o huva entrusted thoir daughters to ihe educational caro of those lidios. Tho prizes woro awarded as follows .—lst prize, lialsy Ger trude Colo ;2nd. Chas. Laurie (lat\ division), ► dith H. But'le; 3rd, MaggioCooper; Jth, muh Wel.b: prizo for profioknoy in music, Kth'l Fry ; ditto for drawing, tora Jourdam. The eubjoined porformanoo formed the ovening's prourammo: -Soncr, with choru-, "I Walked and I Walked," oxcellontly rendered and much applauded pianoforte solo, I'La, Sonambulu," by Mies Annio Cooper; duet ar.d solo. "Kcho of &?? c,rn,?S. rooit-ation. '•'Cause lhoy Did Not Hunk, by a little girl "Tuo Curfew Boll" win well recited by Kthel Fry. lhe sioKinu was mnoh admired, and the evening oloßcd plcaeantly.

Now ton Grammar School,

1 lie examination of the Newton Grammar School, conducted by the Roy. Poter Mason, K.A., lms just been concluded. Tlie Roy. Jlv Sommorvfllo oxamiuod in English history, and the Rev .Mr Munro furnished the questions in BeoKniphy for I lie second class. The following is I ho prize-list:— b Ist Ci,A3s.-Ilis(ory : A. K. Sniith, Ist: Thos. boiiiiiuTvillu, 2nd. Grammar: A. K. Smith, st; W.lMokoy.Sjnd.- Geography: \V. Dickey, Ist: A..X Sniitli 2nd. Arithmttlo: A. X bnuth, Ist; W. Dickey and G. Gee (equal). J?,,;^{'Ass.-Gramninr: A. Q. Holland and \\. llamloy (cnuali. Geography: W. Hamlov, Ist; A. Arthur, 2nd; A. Hfrrinir 3rd (equal)" 0"01 A" ll B mia W' 11'"lll"">

a J RDC, LASS.-Arithnietio: Thos. Scott and Wl'J. Colo l»t (equal); A. G. Holland and W. l>. 1 hillipps, 2nd lequul). Roading, etc. : Thos. Scott and Georgo Simon, Ist (for progress).

St. Francis Do Sales Superior School, , 'm h° Plantation of prizos took placo about 1...0 on Ihursday afternoon by Bishop Luck, Motujlunor Kyneß, Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald. Fathers Paul O'Hara, Tuckwefl U sulllvan, Downey, Mahonoy, 'lhomas. ana Luck bom« also present. Prior 10 tho presentation of tho prizes a very intereaii. c wouranims was amiiirably K one ihroucn by Uie pupils, the first kern beiug VVotor'" .Last Waltz," poiformud on two pi.noa and a harmonium by Missis A. MeJihoro, Lynch. Bond. and. McKwen. The hjnm "01 Uappy Hours v,m next au.ig by the scholars, aficr which they examined each other iv wSSSSI'm; ; iootn"°- Spripturo. history, tables, K'iK'Wh history, New Zealand history, si eUlng llti-ralura, and the ait of painting Tho re rnhiudor of tho programme was as follows:- Overture Tho Caliph of Bagdad " (two pianos and harmonium), Misses Mollhonn, Lynch Bond, and McEwen; "Th* Frozen Nest" »f««, Rose Fernandez and Bond ; duet, IWs Now Dress." MiwsGleeson, A. Lynch VJ ° ?i r"8 ln tho Morning;" duU, "White Mouse Mazurka " (two pianos and harmonium). Misses Daoro Ffrnandez. R. Mollhono. and Car rigan: vocal duet Misses Bond and Fornand. z; ThP2iF UB fnW bo-ei song and chorus, l,nrn*' • rp 0( °'f Itol*dA" accompanied by P> >iPi?i nol ", nd vlolin; wnltz' "Drawintt blato, Misses Danaher. Daoro, Gletson, ar,d i ornandnsj; SO ng and choros, " Fairy D ince " soloists. Missea s. Bell, Ulee,on, A Lynch 2nd Uarby ; song. "Laßt Rose of Sumnur." by Mibb . ™ rnandez, harp aocompauimont by MUa A.Mcllhone; du<t. "'ihe Barber of So'viile." Hu Seß Ao^:^ t' oh' and Mellhone. This was followed by the musical camata, ' PoorHonry " Siiigiii(j character : Switch,,. , a schoolmaster Mica Margaret Mellhone; Margaret, his wl'e *• iBS Glover; Bortio, his son, Misa Annie L) noh rt,,T Vl, ftnoJ" ph,iin MiBS Koso Fiirnandoz; Dun! dorhoud. a boatllo, Misa Bond : Sirs Makobaito a neighbour. Misis Kuto Mclihono: Mr Coul stance, a neighbour. Miss Außnst* Martin; As iatant. Miss MoKwan. Speaking ch-iac- Mary Switchem's children, MiSa Darby; Florrie, Miss Quinn; Thu Count. Miss Dorrom ■ Uoorge, Mlbs Jaokson; The Bailiff, Mua Mary Carrißan. At tho conclusion of the oantaku the Bißhop presonted tho prizsa to tho suocco-fiil competitors. He aaid as It was already late he would not detain them, but merely exhort them all to attend sohool regularly, and bo attentlvoand obedient to their toaohors The National Anthem closed the proceedings,

Dovonport Public School. A most successful concert and dramatic par formanco took plaot In the Devonport Hall on ahuraday, to coiebrale the distribution of prizes won by the pupUs of Mr Benge, Head-master of S!£K22SSP rt Pub",Sßonoolf yew

with an ovorture h» ,TT '^^j^fefc^ Bandmaster iSu» S? looalN. 7^^%» the evening, k *hM w3 « neat addreep. X brought tho coSoS^J^'tSjji

CORRESPONDENCE.

Ban Pranolsoo Mou 6m[

(To the Editor)' :' SiR,-The press have spoken aHn,L tho performance of the^ fetyy.i maiden trip to theee cclcmia 3 *. ' *r hub. mail, the journey S■■ '1» \ within the contract fi? 2^ tho time taken for tho' lt£ d W was, as of old, 38 days T* •"*• both publicly and privately, fe^ of making up in London &snfito from Thureday to Saturday w^*'*l advantage of the ewif7teaL« to> Cunard Company in theS?■! °f■&• case is amply" illustrated bviUrf^ fh> and will be again by ftj one way That mail was CS^*> York by the White Star fiS 11 She is the slowest of their flesk k» being 9 days G hours s®^ not a<divet her mail fa, Newffi^ Monday morning, and aa of m.vi? i**' she did not deliver it u s& & ,° flct that day'b train. Folblf^fot by two days was the CanardC™,?*.*l Btruria whichieaCidaSSgj.l conveyed thomwla, they ToiOdhSr warded from Now York onSfeSS, 01'1 reached 'Frisco at titho-table * W?" ■ us a mail in 34 days from uK ' fe to call attention early to flfcefifoffl/ prompt action may be taken; %'T public brought the mail nor oltt 18th December, 1885. . ;, r,

The Unemployed.

(To the Editor.) Sm.-Ourvery beat thanks'to.Mr tfW ander McNeil for hia letter whioi^rS iv your edition of last "nmTZ tween ub we have had soriieeiwriZ at the Calliope Dock, ThW£ and Kotorua railways, ani windiwj,! but if Mr A.M. will do:tis &3ft giving the address or naming tU'ilijtrirf where six-or eight nbls-bodiedj -«, petent, and willing firm hiidi'iMv: be "sure of employment/ J\ feel ourselves under gwitl/jna^ obligation to him for.hU kindDeu.tDd faithfully promise him ■. to Vio]\, up on blankets" (those amoiig us^at'leM^irk are fortunate enough to have any), and ifat for any place where work catbjMstVn munerationabovestarvationprjb9,awi)r|iaj we can bo treated somewhat better i mere machines of labour or "dbtjib drlvea cattle." Stonebreaking is - haitilf iin mi line, but when tbe worst cornea to tho worrt we will gladly avail ourselvte'-ci tkat it there is a show.—We'are,;.y<raiß truly. Alfked Brownson and othkbß,; Auck land, December 18th, 1885, : '

To the Editor: Sir,-Bwipjj'io bind the motto, '■Pttlmam gui meroit fent* apropos of the remarks whichyborreportet was good onough to make concerning mj eelf in your issue of yesterd»y,il.foiiM like to state that the greater bulk ol the work fell to tho lot of pqr indefatigable Secretary, Mr Waldron ; in fact, the wy existence of a Choral Society in tiii"quiet suburban borough" wuT.a'grjiaijjneiMin duo to his energies. : Further, whilt acknowledging the greatest credit is due to Mr Walsh for the manner in which mm enabled to place our "infant"'effort! upon the stage, it must not bo overlooked that the entire training of oar members has devolved and uasolfishly nod gratui tously* been by out,' oondDCtor, Mr Gurr, even since the Society hubeeil formed. We trust that we shall benefit by the generous criticisms], ■Md;.to(i(i«W(e ment M-hich we have reeelvedo fud taat having awakened the.''erstwhile dormant musical talent" amongst us, we ehailnotrest content until we have rectified Ife deflcten ces. Thanking you, Tarn", ft&JiWniiAl! R. Bkson, Surgeon,;Onehmiga. December 18, 1885. " • <;, ~,■':'{.;"'' '.

Apropos of Sir Julius Vogd!*proppMljp introduce Protective tariffs in.& Zotoar the following extract from|»,letter, of Mi John Bright to Mr'Oyrus Field,*Ne«rTort, may prove of interest:-"lti»sttMg&tint a people who put down elaverj *t Miffli tiionpo sacrifice are not able to aupprea monopoly, which is bnt a'milder fotni Of the same evil. Under; slaver* tie mm w« seized and his labour stolen frobi hto, W the profit of it enjoyed by\hb'mMt«'«™l owner. Under Protection the awn a «p ---parently free, but he is denied the rigntto exchange the produce of his WwejMpt with his countryaen, who offer him mod less for it than the foreigner would give, Some portion of his labour is thus confis cated. A country may have domtetifWH', tutiono, its Government may WRepoblicUi and based on a wide suffrage; .apt! ypfepw may bo no freedom to nieii for that*Mca» tho source of life and comfort.' |;

Lord Hartington in a recent speech con demned Mr Chamberlain for;hii.wW" views, nnd ascribed the defeat sußtewetlW the Liberal candidates for the borongM™ the colourless programme iteUMOJ;"' Gladstone. i ■-, :ii. 'v " RO.UGH ON BA«."-n« «*»y*j»JS Ble«.ant«. Iwl-biuji, l»oll»(Jui«t».>kiiliUlKk-Il»»»l1»" At B.WUU. Ki-|iwUiorM . W^

MISS VAILE'S SEMINARY, PONSONBY.

creditable dZS^&rfffi^ The report of the RavP S%«tyfe?S? examined tho youne 1 V, Kintito?ll^ very complimentary* t^ S*' S° hnr scholars. l n fh« .». Mia» vSc'*• W. Haider, the Rev Mrb9n nce ol Z

Prl. ad "ana Po^&'&dfe*^ H- NHY BRETT. oLSfSSSwi'^K

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 188*

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. B. ARTHUR Has boon favoured with instructions from Mfiiwrs Hart iind Lovy, of tho London Loan Ofllce. Viatorlit-dtrcot (unflnr 'I hentre Royal), toSullbf Auctiou, at hie llnrt. Queen street, on Monday n.-xt, at 11 a.m., THE following List of UNREDEEMED PLHDUES, eonbiirtingof Gold and Hilvor Watches, Hold and silver Cluiin». Diamond and Hold Rlnsia, Brooches, SoM Stud 3, i-'olitaircs, Enrrlnga, Gold Pins. Lucketn, Sawing Machine.', Family Bibles. Violins Lflyel ond Stand; also, good lot Second-hand Clothing, etc. 1885. January Cth, No. 173. Colarottes and Mull'; 220. Coat and Trousers: 11th, 261, Ovc ■ coat; 26th. 300, "Sbcota; .Slat, 401, Silk Dress and Jacket. Fodruary 3rd. llil. Coat; oih, 416. Suit Olottioa; 459, two Komnants; 9tli. 180, two Dresses and Quilt; 13th, 60S, Suit Clothea and Shirt: 14th, 514, O.T. Regalia; 17th, 535, Ring; Elith, 683, Suit Clothes and I'air Boots; 053, throe Blankets; March 7th. 700, Shawl .Shoot, otc.; flth. 724. five Hiucis; 725, Coat: 10th, Vtf. Dross; mh, 7(il, fix. Pieces ; 701,1-nßh ; 14th, 775, Coat; 757, Rug; 21th, 85!), Blanket; SCI, two Coats, Trousow, and Shirt; 803, six Pieces; 28th, 882, twelve Piicea: 29th, 8!) I. tfliawl; 31st, i) 00, Over coat ; 901, Jacket, Cap, and Singlet. April 2nd, !1,1, two Coats; 918, 0 Pieces; 6th, 931, Dross; 7th, !lU. 2 Pair Trousers: 951. Quilt; 22nd, 10S5, 2 ('outs; Ittrd, lOilil, Remnant; HOO, U Shirts; I'.Uh, 1115, Suit Clothe* ; 27th, 1127, KUKS 29th, ll(il,4 Piecea. May Ith. 1101, Coat; 11SJ5. Cap. &,o.; 11117, (i Pieces; litli, 1211. 7 Pieces; lHth, 1308 Overcoat; IM>. Overcoat; UOJ, Silk Dross. June4th. 1113,3 ltomnantH : 1411. Trousera and Vest: 1422, Suit Clothes; 14215, Remnant; 1131, Ovorcoat; Bth. 1138, Suit Clotucs; 1138, Suit Glotbej; 13th MSI, 5 Pieces; 15th, 1491, Over ciat : lUth, ISIS, i'rtir Hoots; 2jnd, 15*7, 2 Pair Curtains; 1.-,' tO, 1 Pair Blankets; 15H7, Suit ( lotliin and Puir Trotiiora ; 271h, 15:8, brcsa nnd JjOkut) 157 a, Suit Clotiioa :29th, lflSI. Petticoat. JEWELLERY. 1883-March 14th, 8)5. Sundry lot of .Icwellory and Plate. 1881-Sopt. Ist, 3377, Bible; S3S3. Treadle Sowing Machine; 3;!S0, Album; 339:5. BIIL Watch ; .M, SHL v. atch : '-'ml, 3415, SHL \Vtttchj4th, 3131. 1 pair KarrirKs; Sih, 3100, UOl'U Watch, iiroorli, mid ICatrlnKS ; i)th,Slo9 IiHVV Watch ; 3180, 2Gjld and 1 Sllvur King lOih. 3185. Sllh Watch; 3190. GIIB Watch and Jting; 3191, 2 Pictures; 12th, 3519, Diamond Pin : :iS2O. HOFL W.teh; 13lh. 3532, 1 Vice; 3531, Silver Necklace aurtLockit; 15th 3615, SHL Watch ; 17th, 36(57, SHL Watch; 3572, BHW Watch and Albert: IBih. 3530, SHL Watch; 3587, 2 Solitaires and liing; 3.M10, coin ; 20th, 3t.01, aHW Watch ; 36J8, HHG Watch ; 22nd, 3021, bilvor Sulvcr; :«25, SHW vVaich; 23rd, 3831, BOF Watoli and Silver Albert; 3ti3l, SHG Watch; 3011, UHU Watch; ISSJ-Soptember 21th. 3GIB. GHL Watch; 25th, 3852, Broach and Ring; 2f.th, 3057. GUI, Watch; 3(368, 1 lair Jturringd; :9tl), 3t575, (iun; 30th, S6BO, Albert; 3til)7, UUFU Watch. October 3rd 3720, SHL Watch ; 4th. 3 34, SUG Watoli; Bin, 3743, SHG Watch nnd Silver Albjrt; 3711,2 Keuimrs; 7i)i, 3718, 3HG Watch, Alberr, and King ; 3760, 2 broococs; 37.18, SHG Watch; 3702. Pin; 9i.h, 3775, SHG Watch; 11th. 3787, yiah Knife. Fork. &c.; 3709, SHU Watch; 3802,8UU. Watch md Albert; l>Bo3, Brooch and two Pins; 3801, GHL Watch; 15th, 3823, Gun; 10th, 3335, SH * Watch; 17it>, 3513. Chatn ; 3814, I'encil Uaso, KiDg, ana Scent Box; 19th. 3861, .Sllb Watch;2lst,3B77,SllG Watch;3SB2,GOF« Watch and Albert; 22nd. 3838, King; a3rd,3912 HH.O Watch; 27th, 5933. Siiio baddlo; 3911, 2 pins; "Stli ;-Psj, King; 3951, 2 Silver Alberts and 3 Uingo; 29th, 31W2. SOFL Watch; 3963, SHL Watch; 3984, SHL Watch; 31st, 3DS7. SHL Watch and 3 Albeit; November Ist, 5995, SHL Watch and 8 Albert; 3i»9ii, SHb Watch; 3997, GOFL Watch; 4th, 102 J. Gold Albert; 4028, SHW Watch; 6th, 4018, SOFW Watoh; 4051, Gold Ring; Bth 1078, GOFL Watch and Set Studs; 10th. 4035, Hair Guard ; 12th, 4110, GHL Watch, 2 Gold Alberts, SHL Watch, and 2 Chains; 13tb, 4124, BHL Watch: 10th, 4166, SHL Watch at.d Gold Chain; 24th, 4214 Gun; 25th, I2tf. SHL Wat3h, B Albert; 4233, SHG Watch; 2ith,4237, Ring; 1243. SHL Wntoh; 121«,8OVL Watch and Albert; 27th, 4VSD. SHW Watch; 29th, 1276, SH <V Watch; December 1, 4279, SHG Watch; 4290, SHL Watch and G Albnrt; 4291, Locket; 4293, Keeper ; 3rd, 4310, SuFL Watoh MnU S Albert; 4316, 1 Puir Marina Glasses; Sth, 4330, Neckluce and Locket; sth, 43)2, SOFG Watch; 6tn, 4339 SHL Watch; 4310, SHL Watch, 3 Albort; 9th 4362. SOLF Watch; 4365, SHb Watoh, S Albort; lOih, 4375, BHL rt atch, G albeit: llth, 4383, Broooh and 2 Pins; J396, G Albert; 15th, 1102, SjF Watch; 4403, Book; 4416, B(ji!L Wavch S Albert; 18th, 4132. SHG Watch; 19th, 4330, G Bracelet; 20th. 4445, Treadle Sewing Maohine; 4155, GHG Watoh. 3 Kings; 23rd. 4400, Pin; 4487, G Chain; 24th, 4474. Brooch ; 4475, King ; 4477. SUeve Links; 4179, Gold Albert; 4182, Broooh and Barrings ; 4486, SOFG Watoh ; 27th. 4493. Keeper; 29th, 45J5, GHG Watch; 4307, SHW 5 Watoh, 8 Albert; 4510, Wedding Ring; 4526. Ring; 31st, 4527, G Albert; J530. Bible; 4535, SHG Watch, Gold Albert; 4540, dOFG, Watch; 4541, SH Watch and Albert; 31st, 4542, SOFU Watch; 4513, G Albert. 1885.—January Ist, 4555, G Albert; 2nd, 4565, BHL Wotoh; 3rd, 4582, G Albert; sth, 1586, 2 Fanoy Tables; 6th, 4609. GOFG Watch ; 7th, 4622, GdL Watch; 4623, SHG V» atch and Albert; 10th, 4643, SHL Watch; 12th, 4651, Diamond Ring; 13th, 4662, GOFL Waich; 14th, 1675, SHL Watch; 45th, 4683, SHL Watch; 4C92. ■A pair Earringß and Bn-och; 20th, 4723, GHG Watch; 4724, SOFG Watch; 4729, Chimney Brush; 21st, 47J3, 3 Books; 21th, 4760, SHL Watoh; 4771. SOFL Watch, S Albert; 4786, BHG Watoh; 27th, 1792, Ring and Keeper; 4797, 2GH Watches, Albert aud Brooch; 4803, G Albert; 4807, SHL Watoh; 29th, 4817, SHW Watch; 4822, Rifle. February 2nd, 4844, BHL ■Watoh, 4*17, G Albert; 4055, Ring; 3rd, 4864, Set Double Harness; 4th, 4870, GOFL Watch; 10th, 4919, SOFG Watch ; 4921, SOFL Watch ; 4922, SOFG Watoh; llth, 4931, Ring; 12th. 4937, G Albert, Necklace. Lookut, and Ring ; 4940, G OFG Watch ; 4941. SHL Watch ; 4942, G Brace let ; 14Ui, 49(32, Wedding Ring; 18th, 4985, G Albert and Locket; 19th, 4989, Ring ; 20th, 4996, SHL Watch; 4999, GOFG Watch and Albert j 21st, 6002,8 Albert; 5005, Ring; 21th, 6030, Ring; 5046, SHL Watch ; 6047 SOFG Watch and Soli taires ; 27th, 5063, SOFL Watch ; 6084, Necklace and Looket; 28th, 5070, 1 Pair Field Glasses. March 3rd, 5090. Book and Chain: 4th, 6007, SOFG Watch and Albert; 6008,2 GH Watohoa, 2 Alberts, Pen, Barrings, and Broooh ; 6th, 6030, SHW Watch ; 6031, G Albert and Coin ; 7th, 6031, SOFG Watch ; 6016, Looket; 6049, King; 6055, BHL Watoh; 6077, Silver Necklace and Looket; 6083. Family Bible; 6095, SOFG AVatch; 14th, 6098, SHG Waich and S Albert: 7002, SCFG Watch; 7001, Ring ; 7013. Level and Stand; 7u15, Bible; 5010, SHL Watch; 17th, 7021 Bronze Oloofc; 19th, 7052. 3HVV Watoh; 7054, Pair tfoli taires; 20th, 7059, Brooch; 7062, SHli Watch; 7085, Silver Brooch and Albert; 7C68, BHL Watch ; 24<h, 7091, SHL Watch aud b Albert; 26th, 7116. Pair of Earrings; 27th, 7132, SHPL Watch; 30th, 7145, Family Bible; 7146, Sewing Machlno; 7147, Gold Albert; 7149, Masonic Jewel; 7154. SHG Watch and S Albert May 11,7551, Violin and Case. ■ ■ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'Clock. ,' ALTBN ROAD. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , .;,,: AND EFFECTS, HANDSOME PIANO, ARTICLES 017 VERTU, ORNAMENTS, BRONZE ORNAMENTS, AND TIMEPIECE, PAINTINGS, CHINA, PLATED WARE, &c, ■ &0., &c. R. A~RTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from Mr I. Alexander (who 1b leaving Auckland) to sell by public auction, at his residence, Alton Road ■ (xeoond house from St. Andrew's Church), on Tuesday next, at 11 o'olock a.m., HIS HANDSOME SUPERIORHOUSE HQLD FURNITURE AND KFFfiCTS. DRAWING - ROOM — Handsome Walnut Piano by Nicolas Krard. Suite (in blue rep), Handsome Walnut Cneffonier, Large Mirror, Walnut Loo and Card Tables, Whatnot, Occasional Chairs, Haasoi'ka, Matß, Handsome Japanese and Lustre Vases, a very superior Handsomely Inlaid Japanese Cabinet, Superior Fronch Bronze Ornaments and Timepiece, Chinese China, Braoketa, Painted Flower-pots, Music Canterbury, Handsome Gilt Cornice, Silk and Lace Curtains, Brussels Carpet, Fender and Irons, Flower-stana, Paintings, Oleographs, Fire-screen, Glaas-ahade and Flowers, etc ' DINING-ROOM AND HALL—Superior Suite <ln horsehair), Mahogany Teloscqpic DlniDg Table, Mahogany Sldßboard, Cane Chairs, Gilt Cornioe, Laco and other Curtains, Coal Vase. Fender, Fireirons. Large Gilt Mirror, Mottled 'Kbutl Cabinet, Marble Timepiece, Cane Rock ing Chair, Marble Ornaments, Oleographs, Carpet, Oilcloth, Hull-stand, Chairs. Glass, China and Earthenware, Platedware. etc. BKD-ROOMS — Handsome Rimu Bedstead and Huußinga. Mahogany Duohesse Suite, Mahogany Chest of Drawers (with Mirror), Wardrobe, Marble-top Washstands, Cane and Kaßy Chairs, Bed-ohalr. Beddett. Toilet Sets, Good Sewing Machine, Towel-horses, Mirrors, ChBBtB of Drawers, Iron Bedsteads, Bedding, Carpets Ornamonta, Plctureß. Walnut Chesa Table, Iron Cot, Toilet Tables, Oilcloth, etc. KITCHBN, Etc. — Gas Stove, Furniture. Earthenware. Tubs, Kitchen Utensils, Gaa Chaodaliera, Hip Bath, etc. On View on the Morning of the Sale. " TDESDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'clock. TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL (NEXT TO MASON'S GARDENS), UNDER DESTRAINT FOR RENT. - MESSRS.MORTON & JACKSON ' - Have received instructions to sell as above, THE WHOLE OF THE GOODS AND OHA.TTLES on the above premises (with out reserve), comisting of Cheats of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Oheffonier, Carpeta, Linoleum, Beds and Bedding, Kitchen Utensils, and a lama variety of Household Sundries. Also, A good Milch Cow ljuat calved). mortonlTjackson. '' TUESDAYr"DECEMBER 22."" .CHRISTMAS MARKET. ' JUNCTION YARDS. The undersigned will hold their Christmas Market at the Junction Yards on Tuesday, December 22, and will dispose of ' ORM OXEN, HEAVY-WEIGHTS /&& 170 FAT OXES 1,400 FAT SHKEP FAT LAMBS 'a:: DAIRY AND BTORK COWS , f ViIAL CALVKS, PIGS, &O. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. * DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, irarr Tnnday, at 11 o'olook, BIDXa, TALLOW, WOOL, Mi BKJXS,



WEDNESDAY, .JANUARY 13, 1886, | At Twelve n'flock. j DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. Tho undersigned haa received instructions to sell, at the Hnymnrknt, on Wednesday, Jan uary 13,1881!, at twelve o'clock, mH E SUR RE V FAR M, JL utiiato near the Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1.288 acres c( freehold, with Dwelling and outhouses erected thereon; and TWO LEASEHOLDS, each o! 500 acres, held at annual rentals of £25. one having about five the other ton rearß unoxplrod. * The property is advantageously situated, ad joining the Coal Mines now being opened up by Hunt and Co. About 1,000 ncres are in grass and otherwise improved. Most of the land is of excollont quality. Tho whole Estate forms a first-class cattle run, and its prospective value, from its proximity to tho coal mines and a pro jected rail way from Pokeno, makes the above a most dosirablo investment. Intending purchaser* would receive useful information by applying to tho undersigned as to inßDecting the property, and Mr Gunn, the manager, residing on tho estate, would snow lntondlng purchaser over it. For further particulars apply to Messrs , Whitakor and Russell, Mr William Altken, or to the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY,I)ECEMBER 19. At 11 o'Clock. Tho undersigned has received instructions to Bell, on the Farm of Robert Robertson, Esq., Otahuhn, OA FIRST-CLASS DAIRY COWS 1 IiEREFORD BULL HORSE, CART. AND HARNESS Also, Ail DAIRY UTENSILS required for carrying on a Wholesale Milk Business, including a REFRIGERATOR. &<;., So., &o. Luncheon Provided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /SOU NT R V "C ATT L E SALES. Papakura—Wednesday, Docombor 30. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. W. S. COCIIRANKj fjOIIK DAOKE MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE. FIRST-CLASS PLATED WARE All Now Goods, Just Landod from Mail Steamer. To bo sold without roeorvo, Tho Subscribers will Soil by Auction, at their Rooms. Queen street, on Monday, 21st inst., at 11 o'clock, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF FIRST- J\. CLAPS KLttCTRO-PLATKD WaP.K, consisting of Cases Dessert Knives and Forks, Sets Fish Carvois In caa.;B, Knife. Fork, Spoon, and Ring in caaos, Falta and Spoons in sots Pickle Forks. Buttor Knives. Asparagus Tongs Toast Servers and Rackß, Pickle Framos, Cake Baskets, Waiters, £ al vers. Card Baskets. Bowls, Salad Servers, Tea, Table, and Dessert Spoons, Uoooert Spoons and Forkß, Buttor Dishes, Mar malade Dishes, Biscuit Jure, Vases, Huney Jars, Teapots Jugs, Sugar Baskets, Inkstands, Break fast Cruets, Hot Water Jugs Fish Trays, Frui Spoonß, Salad Bowl, Boarers, Toa and CoiFoo Services, lea Pail, Jewel Case, Claret Jug, Bachelor Teapots, &c, (Src, &c. Tho abovo are only just landed from mall steamer, and will bo sold without tho slightest reserve. On view on Saturday. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COOHBANE] [JAMES DAOEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. RESIDENCE OF EIGHT ROOMS, HELENSVILLE. The subscribers will Bell by auction, at thoir Rooms, Queen-atreot, on Wednesday, Decem ber 23, at twolve o'clock, A LLOTMENTIS, BLOCK 3, TE HORO ±\. BLOCK,HELENS VILLK, havingso feet frontage, and containing 18 perches, with a well built House of eight rooms erected thereon. Land Transfer Title. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. b. c, oabrJ [n. d. tonks TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'clock, TO THE TRADE. TO THE TRADE. EX JESSIE READMAN, FROM LONDON. _ B. TONKS & CO. Have reoeived instructions to sell on Tuesday December 22, at 11 o'clock, ICASE CUTLERY I case Plated Ware 1 case Fancy Baßket Ware 1 case Cherry and Briar Pipea 1 case Dreßsing Combs 1 case Stationery 1 case Barometers 1 case Tea Trays 1 case Photo. Frames Tho above will be sold in trade lines, and are for positive sale. EX JESSIE READMAN. FROM LONDON. B. 0. CATtli] [B. D. ZONKS. 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 ill . health, to sell on Wednesday next, at eleven o'clock, A LARGE COLLECTION OF CHOICE STATUARY, Vases, Fountains, Rustic Seats, Hearth Tilea, Terracotta Ware, &c, &o. Many new and boautif nl designs, and an in spection is earnestly invited. Part of this Col lection .vas shown at the Exhibition and re ceived the higheiit honours. On View after two o'clock on Mondt.y. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. DJKECT FROM KIOTO, JAPAN.' HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY or JAPANESE MANUFACTURES and ART PRODUCTIONS. E. & A. ISAACS Will Bell by Auction, at their Rooms, Quoon-at. on Tuesday next, December 22, at 11 o'olock, QQ CASES JAPANESE GOODS, O€r compriiing — A valuable collection of Porcelain Ware. Vases, Punch Bowie, Fire Grate Screens, Tea Sots, Rare Tea Pots, valu able Plaques, Table Mats, Fancy Basket Ware, assorted Lacquered Ware, Candlesticks, Trays, Gongs, Albums of Views, Table Napkin Rings, Smokers Seta, handsomely Embroidered Screens and Hangings, Paper Knives, Braokets, Desks, Cigar Cases, rich Cushion Covors, Antimacas sars, Silk Handkerchiefs, Bed Covers, Polished Shells. Wall Plotures, Fans, Dress Silk. Masks, Walking Sticks, Carved Insects and Animals, Door and Window Blinds, Birds and Wild Flowers, Turkey Mats and Ruga, Toys, Models of Japanese Kitchens, Lanterns. Rare Bronzes, Bows and Targets, etc., etc ' This magnificent shipment ot very interesting, rare, and curious Arc Objeots, speoially selected by a connoisseur, in its ensemble forms a most valuable Boleotion of Japanese Curiosities and Manufactures, and contain, objects admirably adapted for complimentary presentation during Christmas and Now Year seasons. ■■'•"." i ON VIEW FRIDAY. : ' NO RESERVE. ' E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29. j Noon. f By order of the Registrar of the Supremo c Court. \ i PROPERTY, NEW NORTH ROAD. [ JOHN REID & CO. Have received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by Publio Auc tion attheir Store,2B,Queen-street.on Tuesday, the 29th day ot December, 1885, at 12 o'clook i noon, J ALL that Piece of Parcel of Land in the Provincial District of Auckland, being part of lot No, 81 of the sub-division into lota of Allotments 1 and 2of Section 7ot the suburbs of P Auckland, having a Frontage of 18 feet to the New North Road, with the Shop and Dwelling thereon erected. Title Deeds and Conditions of Sale can be saen at the offloes of Peter Oliphant, Solicitor, Eueh-ttroet. . • ■■■■'■■■ .■ :. sea; :ow •■ -. »



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'clock. Ex Kuapchu. 3COTCH HANDMADE GIG, BUGGY, CARRIAGE, CART AND "BUS HAR NESS, NICKEL SILVER MOUNTED LADIES' AND " GENT'S WHIPS, SADDLES, LADIES' AND GENT'S BRIDLES, GIRTHS, HORSE CLOTH ING, SHEETS, &c, fix., &c. GABRIEL LEWIS las received instructions to soil on above date at eleven o'olock, (\ CASES OF ABOVE FIRST-CLASS t" GOODS, just landed ex above Bteamor. The Aurtionom1 bens to call special attention v this Consignment, bdlng one of the finest lot it Goods over imported. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, At 11 o'clock, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. GABRIEL LEWIS lias rocoivod instructions from Mr L. H. Neumcgon to soil by auction, ac his Rooms, Queen-street, oppostto Firth's Mill, on Thurs day, Deo. 21, at 11 o'olock, THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLRDQKB of tho Monte Depeta Ofllco, Darby-street:— 1884-Ootober IC, 1505, Karrings, 1885-March 2. 339, Broooh and Earrings; 340, GHL Watch; 3, 350, Ponrtant; 17, 117, Earrings; 23, 480, Earrings. April 11. 598, OFGL Watoh and Chain; 13, 604, Theodolite and Tripod; 609, OFGL Watch; 14.6i5, OFdL Watch and Chain; 15. 625. SSH Watch; G29. OFGG Watch andD King; 18, GU, G 811. Spoons; 20, 014. SGH Watch; 21. 655. OFSG Watch; 22, (Ml, SGH Watch; 23, 687, SGH Watch Chain, 5 Coins, and Penoil; 24. 672. OFSL Watch; 27,691, SGH Watch: 29,702, OKSG Waton. May 8. 746. Gllli Watch and Chnln ; 16, 789, OTSL Watch ; 18. 792, GIIL Watch iiud Chain ; 793. Med. Cheat ; 23, 810, SGH Wutoh ; 25 831, SH Watch; 26. 838, Necklet, l.ookut. and King ; 811, 1) Pin. June 1. 870, OFdO Watch ;2. 878, OFdG Watch; 3, 884, King; 11, 926, Lookot; 927, 3 S Spoons, 3 Korka, and Ladlo; 12, 930, SLH Watch; 18, 935, Chain; May 4, 481. Quilt; 13, 509, Coat; Juno 1, 680. Coat; 13, GlB. Coat; 620. Coat; 15. 1)30. Coat and Trousors; 20, 619, Blanktt; 24. 608, Bundlo Clothing and Drosspiccos; July 14, 714, Dress pieces; 15, 718. Trousers and Vest; It). 727. 2 Drosspiccos; 18. 736, Bundlo Clothing; 17, 729. Portmanteau; 20, 717, P. Coat; V 5, 763, 2 Wool M*tß ; 27, 775, Coat and Vost; 29, 780. Shawl; 30, 783, Suit and Boots; 781 Coat; 786, Quilt; August 1, 791, Coat; 19. 810, Coutand Vest; 25, 859, Trousors; 29, 871. Shawl Rug; 31, 873, Trousers; September 2, 87S, Coat; 8, 891, Silk Dreßu, &0., &c, &o. WEDNESDAY, DTBCBMBIR'23, at 11 o'clock. -EXPIRATION OF LEASE. COACH FACTORY PLANT, AND WORKING TOOLS, ENGINE, BOILER, &c, &0., KARANGAHAPK ROAD. D. F. EVANS Has rocoived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Newton Steam Couch Factory (on account of expiration of luaso, and thn site being required for tho now church), oa Wed nesday, l'ccembor 23, at 11 o'olock, THE WORKING PLANT, TOOLS, KNGINK, BOILEK, new Dray, Anvil, Vlco, Ironwork, Whools, and a lot of Sundries. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, At eleven o'Clock. VALUABLE PROPERTIES. R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions to soil, by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday noxt, 23rd instant, at eleven o'olook, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEABKHOLD PRO PERTIES :- WELLINGTON-STREET - Allotmont No. 7, subdivision of Soctiou 47 (Owon'e); 33 x 10SJ NORTH SHORE, DEVONPOKT-Boa<-h Road, Spring-street, Alexandra-street. Allotments 1. 2, S6, part 37, of 21a ; 66 x 130, 50 x 106 HARBOUR BOARD LEASEHOLD—Section 57, Albartstreet and Little Queen street, 30 feet to each street x 120. About 59 years' lease. H4KBOUR BOARD LEASEHOLD—Customs street, near entrance to station, Allotments 91 and 95 33 feot each. 47 years to run. WAIKOMITI—Lot 76. 40 aores, near Railway. VtC rORIA-QUADR A.NT - Bink-street, and Chancery street, 11 Allotments (or tho whole). Theso Properties are worthy tho attention of all who may bo waiting good investment* or speculations. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, At Elovon o'Clock. ISLAND HOME, STORE, AND RESI DENCE. KAURI BUSH FARMS, TOWNSHIP ALLOTMENTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, TO CLOSK PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. R. ARTHUR Has boen favoured with instructions to soli, by public auction, at his Estate Land, and House Sale-room, Arthur's Jlort, Queen-street, on Wodnoßday, December 23, at oloven o'clock a.m. THE FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PRO PERTIES, well worthy iho attention of persons Booking investment or ocoutation and investment: - RAKKTU ISLAND, two miles ofFEast Coast, Great Barrier.- 62U acres, partly In grass; good harbour, steamboat communication onco a week. TAUHOA.—I6O acres of Land, being Lots 107 and 108; must became a township. Stoamorhas been running thoro from Helonavlllo. Tnoro is a house of 6 rooms, store, gum store and wharf, on tho West Coast Koad, oight miles froai Port Albert and throe miles from Hoteo. Good open ing far an industrious, enterpiising man. VVAIOTAHI.—SO Acres of Land, being south east portion of Lot 39. KARIOI, NEAR RAGLAN.-100 Acres of ex cellent volcanio soil, part of Lot 17. TIA KAPARA.—7I Acres, being Allotment No. 630, about v mile from Kuwakuwa Coal Mines. WAIOTAHI.-50 Acres, Lot 187, near the har bour of Ohiwa. TE PUNA.—SO Acres, Lot 141, on the coach rood from Tauranga to Katlkatl and Thames. ORURU.-lOOAcres, being part of Lota Nob. 87 and 38. WAITAKEREL-180 acres. Lots 38 and part of Lot 45; very heavily timbered, good kauri, hear Mr M. Roe's timber mills. PORT ALBERT, KAIPARA.-AUotments Nos. 17 and 18, Section S, and Nos. 17, 18,19, 20, 23, and 24, Section 4. KINGBTONK, COROMANDEL.-100 Allot ments in variona Bastions. TAPU.—Good Allotment contro of tho Town ship, good business Bite. TAURANGA.-AUotmont No. 137, Section 2. KAPANGA.—Allotmonts No. 32, Section 1. and 23 and 27, Section 11. MONGONUI.-Two Township Allotments. Terms to Suit Purchasers. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 23, AND 24. At 11 o'Clock. CHRISTMAS PREsiNTS! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS ! £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 H. PETRY, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. GENUINE AND 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 dates, THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE SUPERIOR STOCKS, which ara well tnown to the Auokland publio, and require no lurther description, N.B.—This being a bona-fide and Unreserved Sale, every Article offered will be Sold, and a written guarantee given when required. Those wishing to Purchase Presents would do well to nspoct tho above before purchasing elsewhere. )n view each morning of Sale. EDWARDiiYDON, Auctioneer. f~ 6" O X O U T ELLERSLIE F°PARK SALE (late Isaacs's Estate). HCH LANDS, GRAND VIBWS, GOOD ROADS. OVERLOOKING RACECOURBE. BARLY IN JANUARY NBXT. , R, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, > '• - •



Money £*{tfli\4\ TO LEND in sums of from divvVv <35OupwardB.-Apply Wm. 8, Coohrano, Coehrane'a Auction Mart, 185, Quoen street. MONEY TO LEND at current rates oi Interest.-Laishly and Jackson, Queen street. MONEY~ T~O~TENI>r~on~ T'roohold Soourttles.—Arch. Bnohanan. Solioltor, at. Mnngo Chambers (opposite Bonk of Now Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ot Freehold at current rates.—C. W. Cave, Solicitor, Qaoen-stroet (nozt the Bank of Hevt Zealand). ' ONEY TO LEND, In large or small suns, at nnual rates of Interest. OONNELL ft COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a modoratc rate of Interest Apply to JACKSON fe RUSSELL, Solicitors, Bhortlqnd-stroet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, oi Flrst-olass Freehold Seonrltles. WILLIAM COLEMAN. Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings, 85. Qaeen-streot MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £26 awl upwards, atourrentratesof Interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor. High-street ONBY LBNT ON PROMISSORY NOTK6, HOUBKB, FURNITURE, fto. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. HOBTQAQKS NKQOTIATBD. JOHN W. HARDIB, . LAUD, Commission, and Kstatb ASBRT, Hlgh-streei Anokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PBRMANBNT BUILDING, LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymentsextend-Per Weehl^S^-^ 0™) Ingoyer tor ,6100. Kopßg o^f "" " "■ fl s. d. £ a. <L 1 year _ _ a o 0 104 00 8 years _ _ 011 7 118 IS 0 S years _ _ 010 0 130 0 0 7 ream _ _ 0 711 m I I 10 years - .. 08 8 | 162 18 3 nd other Periods to suit Borrowers. The Board has power In cases of Sickness ot Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PABT OB WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BB REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THK PORTION DEPOSITS. 7 days' nottoe _ _ _ _ S per oent 8 months (fixed) _ _ _ 8 per oent. IS months (fixed .. „ „ 6} per oent CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. AUCKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. \ UCKLAND PERMANENT GO jOL OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Onriogi 147, Quxkn-strcbt. LOANS granted upon approved seonritles of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums ot £S0 to 06,000, prlnolpal and Interest being repay able In Instalments at the following Reduobd Ratxb for repayment of oaoh £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend-) p _, -rn-..,, [Total Amount lngover. rer weelti Repayable. c. s. d. c s. a. 1 year _ _ 2 0 0 104 0 0 lyears _ _ I 010 108 6 8 Syears _ 14 7 113 15 0 4 years - 11 8 121 6 8 6 years - 8 9 136 18 9 8 years ... 7 1 14713 9 10 years .... 6 3 162 16 3 And In the same proportion for smaller ! ' or larger loans. ' DEPOSITS.—The Soolety receives money on Deposit i—Repayable at 7 days' notice, S per oent. per annum. -. ' ■ JOHNBATGER.Becretary. y-lOTORIAN LOAN *Kr DISOOUN* AGENOY. Ob sad after Slit AUGUSV IHB BFSINBBB or ihi ABOVE AGENOY WIUi Bl CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET. Bank of Enoland Notts Chanoed,



THE A.XJQKLAISnD Co-operative Drapery AND Clothing Company, SALE EXTRAORDINARY. The above Company having purchased THE STOCK and PREMISES of S. Coombes & Co., Together with all their Branch Shops, amount ing to £37,000, Have determined iipo i holding a Genuine Clearing-out Sale of the entire Stock. Substantial Reductions throughout. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. REDUCTIONS FROM 10 TO 50 PER CENT. OFF OLD I'IUCEH. Extensive Alterations to promises in progresw. It is absolutely necessary to sell a largo portion of our Stock, which must **s done at liny xncrilice. iho Kcnnir.dnese of tins Aimuunccraeut will bo sulh<iciiily dimons tntted by inspection of prices. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1885. AUCKLAND CO - OPERATIVE DRAPERY ANT) CLOTHING COMPANY, LIMITED, CANADA BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. TO THE PUBLIC. Ladies and Genti.ksikx,— I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere tlinnks to you for your kind patron age extended to mo during the many yean I havo born in business as Draper and Clothier. I also Hep to inform you that I linve sold my Stock and Promises to the Aucklaud Co-openitivo Drapery and Clothing Company, Limited, and would solicit for thorn the same patronage so kindly bestowed upon inc. I am, I.ndics anil Gentlemen, Yours Respect fully, 8. COOMItES & CO.



LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, SO, BHORTLAND - STItEE T. AUCKLAND (Opponito A. Clark imd Sons' Warehouse), And Ltttlo Co'llns-st., Melbourne. LOANS are Advanced from £10 to £1,000, Upon Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Security, Repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Kates. Advances nuido on Knrnltaro without removal, and all classo i of Merchandise. Loans granted upon Life Policies. Legaolos, and Interests under Wills. Bills Discounted at Current Ratm. Loans upoa Deposit of Doeds. Hapaymoat by Easy Instalments, Forms Gratis. All communications and lntcr- views held strictly confidential. XTBW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, i.l AND DIBCOUNT BANK, HjOH-dTKBEV (Next to Atkloß Printing Of!loe>, GRANTS LOANS 07 £6 TO £1,003, PERSONAL SEOURITT. ifRKEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SKOURITX riBST AND BKCOND MORTGAGE ANY AVAILABLE .. BEo'URITV, BKPAYAIir.B IK WEEKLY OB MONTHLY INSTALMENTS. Or In any way suit the Borrower. Lout on Fnmltaro without removal I also on all kinds of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at the rate ol Blxpenoo par weak In the Found. BUI Discounted at Current Rate*. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought All eommnnloatlons strictly oonfldentlaL NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGII-STItKET (Stan n> Atkin'h Paurrraa Omn I ■ ik *2 ||M; 158 & 160, ms 4'o QUEEN \ )( \T STRKICT; ; v _ j STRKICT, NlP^" THAMES. CELEBRATED FOR STERLING VALUK ANU BEST QUALITY. Every Oarmont of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING Made of the MOSGIKL TWEED 13 ! GUARANTEED. BOYS' SCHOOL SUITS MARVELLOUSLY CHEAP. Parents will do well to Inspeot. Endless Variety of Hats. Tion, Braes, Umbrel las, and every requisite for Travellers and Tourißts. J. FITZ3IMON3] Franch Manager. RP. HOLLIS'S LINE OP • COACHES. LEAVE ONEHUNGA- Manukan Hotol-7.30, 8, 8.30,.0, 9.15, 10.30, 11.15 a.m., 12.15, 1,1.30, 2.30, 3, 4, 5.30" p.m. Mondays—G p.m. Saturdays—6, G.3op.m. Sundays—B.3l) a.m., 12 noon, 4.80 p.m. LKAVE AUCKLAND-Groyhound Hotol 9, 9.15, 10.30. 11 a.m. 12.15. 1, 2.2.15,315,4,1.30, 5,6,7 p.m. Mondays—ll p.m. .Saturdays—lo,ll p.m. Sundays—lo a.m., 2, G p.m. Single Fure. Is; Return Faro. Is 6d. , Tickets sojd by tho dozen :—To and from One hujiga, 7s; to ai.d from Greenwood's Corner,6s; to and from Brown-street, Epsom, 6s. 8.-P. HOLLI9, Proprietor,



BBETTS _ ' ' A UCKLANU jA'^M W$ iND • "■■ PROVINCIAL HANDBOO? For 1888 : ; ; :"■ WloL CONTAIN SrBCIAWIMOF •****S£ thk unarSHiitKd VoluMBBViB"!? TOUIKPOBLia . 11. "' • ' The aim of this woriTita to *«Jg|l|S intereßting niannur tha ™i' o sHl£dW clituato, and the scenery of tha Apcwg^^ vincial District; ita moJ«W tad&t; rivers, and lakes; its '""fiSiuJtoSoW ita cultivated and tta waste Imw"^-^ foreign oapitellsts that oor g«."gSgS^ ■&■ land?, mineral prodncts, thead people, offer indooemort » » rf^ inveetcrs or eetUors superior M^"" ; ; other part of the world. yininylAW Othor Colonial Handbooks jff*f^M mißrepresonted this amnayWm^^t province, while many pages ££*£& An* are devoted entirely l. 0 I *"™5 T iSor*l' land's capabilities; and.J*,;39H?tK <#«! vantages. In adJltlon M wW^^-ol information is afforded of »« fWwWOli relliiiouu mailers of ProvlncW WV* importance. , ' .„-iUvM^tf^ A» each year the contend ™>j*m*tj m the statistical information WW|W s t ish latest date, the annunl volume ' able work of referanoo. wortty ta » *^TT , piaoe in every oolonisi'i "owry^ -_~„., . oopioa of the book. , « m «»worko''l© As the book baa now *«»"?£SerU)iii«J; referonco in the home of oyeryMW^j pflto out tft) province, and to {"""M DtfJ their foreign oorre>pondeo» .S&fiaWffi XTorXe 8»»^