The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-N 0 ; 298.

AUCKLAND, 8.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 1885.

PEICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping fT TTNION STEAMSHIP l_W*\T*^f *^ COMPANY OF NEW 'i BBS ZEALAND (LIMITED). BF^^ 4 OVERLAND KOUTE TO |§_»x-uat»| URKAT BRITAIN V THROUGH AMERICA. KOYAL MAIL SERVICE. jfg^ ZEALAND TO LUiNDON IN 33 DAYS. gYm, AUCKL^HONOLULU, AND Uiiier contract with ihe Now Zealand, New South Wales, and United States Qovorn ments. Tla Bteannhlpa of this Line leave Sydney for ABokland. Honolulu, and San Francisco, idling from Auckland as under : - Tuesday, AUMBDA--- SOOOtons 3009 h.r. 6th Jan. 2 p.m. MiRrPOSJ.... 3158 tons 3000 h.p. Tuesday, * 2nd Feb. j_UUBOA.... 3000 tons 3000 h.p. — -jaraHernately thereafter every four weeks. The through voyagd will occupy, according 1 to oontract, 25 days from Sydney, 20 days from AUOMand-J.c., 5 days to Auckland, 13 aays Auckland to Honolulu, and 7 days thence to B_nFt»noißoo. Passengers will bo earned through WITH OUT TRANSHIPMENT, and on vory ad vutagons terms. Saloon Passengers uroatdng their journey at Uonolnln have the opportunity o- visiting the vorld'fanious active volcano of Kilauea, and other objects of interoat in the Hawaiian Ij_nds, and for whioh specially-advantageous irnsKements have beon made, and enjoy the jerfaoiion of an unrivalled climate, proceeding by following steamer to San Francisco. Passengers booked through to San Francisco. Urerpool or London, with special advantages tad with ohoioe of route across the American Continent, and of steamers crossing the Atlantic. Tidtets are available for twelve months, and holders have the privilege of breaking their journey at Honolulu, San Franoisoo, and any plica of call en route to New York. For foil particulars, apply to UNION STKAM3HIP COMPANY OF NEW ZKALAND (LIMITED). i^rtp— | TTNION STEAMSHIP '_E_J_*_k COMPANY OF NEW _l|ls»§»*_ ZEALAND (LIMITED). I || TIME TABLE.—Dkcembeb. tjR TARANABX NELBON, PICTON, WKIr LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, ANIJ WKST COAST PORTS (from Manukan). Steamer, j Date of Sailing. J Botohtja I Monday, 28,1 p.m. 112 noon. PWQPTO I Tnesday. Jan. 5 | — FOBGISBORNE, NAPDIRTWEajLINGTON, IiYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS ■ (from Auoklandh RwaAROOMA j Thurs., Dec. 24, noon j — (No cargo on Wednesday.) WAIHORA I Thurs., Deo. 31, noon ! — TOR~IiiELBbURNgIv7A'BI.UTir). JUNOATto'MA' I Thur?, t)m. 24, noon I — Waihoha I Thurs.. Dec. 31, noon j — 'Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. j TIAKAP I Tuesday. 29,5 p.m. 1 — FOR GRKYMOUTH. j ObaP i Thurirtay 24 2 pm. I — IDB GISBORNE, NAPIKB. AND WELLING- ! 'ON. . MalTai I Monday. '18, 5 p.m. I — ! FUK KUaStfLU TbAwap I Tneßday. 29.5 p.m. | | , ffOK bUVA aNU LKVUKLA. j Abawata I Thura., Jan. 115 p.m. I — TOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO, j AlamedAj I 'l~nesday, Jan. 5. 2 p.m. — KXOURSIWT'OKE rS.-During December, i January, and February Excursion Tloketa will ' be issued at Reduced Rates, available for re- ( mm until 31st Marob, 18S6. Caruu must be booked and alongside TWO f HOURS before advertißed tiroa of departure. 1 Passa«;Q Tickets must be taken at the Com- f piny' eOfflco. £ Auokland Branch, oomer of Quaen and Caitoma-wtreaiH ' 1 jTKJL T\IREt!T SERVICE \ TO SAN FRANCISCO, ! JmSusSS FROM SYDNEY. OVERLAND ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN, , THROUGH AMEIUCA. The Magnificent Steamers AUSTRALIA and _ ZKALANDIA will leave SYDNEY for SAN , FRANCISCO (direct) via Honolulu, as under, withont transhipment, at monthly Intervals: - j I a Date of Sailing to 4 Steamer. Tons. San Francisco 2 ' . from Sydney ii Zsalandia ..„ B,2ooTnesday, Deo. 29, n 4 p.m. Australia 3,200 Thursday, Jan. !8 o 4 p.m. ru3»wi,.ci>t are tjooK'd fj suu Uranuuco. or , through to Kurnpi-an d aHnatior.a with special idvaniaets «nd have at ?a' Franc sco choice of the unriv.lnl AtLuific Steamship Lfn-s o( the Canard, Inir.an. WhUo Star, or other ctmpanicc. Paravnk trs do^tincd to any pnrt of the United States or tn - iToviuces procure their railroad Ikkets Ht.- an Franc: s jo. All flrot-ul-pB p .Socngera are allowed 350 pounds o( laggaj7ij to San Franolsco, und 250 pouuds "Overland." free of charge. THROUGH FARE TO LONDON. , FIRST-CLASS .. .. _ £86 0 0 ard upwards, nc-.irdinp; to the selection to be marto ac rian Krone aco time cards, riilwjy mans, guidebooks show lfgall'rontes to any point in the United States, maybehiid onapD'l'atlon. o hicxengars proceed (tip; ea^tward can connect k with the neamera of the I'ncine Mail S.S Com- (, PMy, iei\ing povtß in China and Japan for San i 'fUnci'co 6 For rates ef pvssge atd freight, and all Othei % lotemation, appl; t > v BRbWN CAMPBELL & CO.. Anenta. ii Shortland-street p . _,l_ a rv i TO THAME3, JWS^^v. © Connecting with RIVER MfflfiK^SrEAMEßd for STIRLING- , jaSfiI^WORTH, OHINEMURI, VVAI- 9_ I*™ TEKAURI, WAIHI. AND TR i AROHA GOLDKTBLDS, MORRINSVILLE, ffAJTOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND « saarau's settlembnt. d ■;• TIMH TABLK. a r S.S. ROTOMAHANA, " ?,a. BNTERPEISB No. 2. v -■ FROM AUCKLAND. ' ... I ROTOMAHAWA. I KSTgBPBIBI__ - JJwT 2313 30 afternoon 11 evening - SS»«ay 241 S afternoon - J _M»j 241 _ 12 midnight C ™way 2714.30 afternoon — C Magday^ 2817 morning I — " ■ FROM THAMES. t — I ROTOMAHANA. I ENTBRPBIBB. _ Fed. S3lB morning — » Hgnday 24 8 morning 9.30 evening c j™*? 25 7.30 evening — I Biturdsy 28 - 9 evening B Bunday 27 lOeveniDg — Monday 28 11 evening ■ — , j R^i-ukJ( rn.KrtTi will be Issued from "Member 19th till Janoary 9th. 1885 (inclusive). _T»Uab:e for return till February Ist, 1886. I ouoon, 10s; Steerage, 7b 6d; Children half-fare. So cargo received for Hotomahana wlthifl _ W_n-ioar of advertised timo of leaving. £ „«<» responsible for Shipping. Carrying, or g DtoharglngHvß Stock. _.-. ■_ gKO. iTRABEtt. Agant. j QTEAM TO LONDON. ¥ ffIB^^vPENINSULAinToRiENTAL {, d_____^T STEAM NAVIGATION ■ ...!!■"" ™ COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT T (VittOolombo). q BtmmoT Ijeave Leave Msl- J j^J^" 1^ Bydney. bourne. » u A»IpAO|i Deo 25 Deo. 31 fag!: Jan^ iJff C And thenceforward every alternate week. j turn Be?l?er9 ana carKo'booked to London, Mar »•"«. Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at . wweratg TMt . a a!™*" 11 tlukeia issued both to first and second P w: passengers at w p ciall7 low rites. Clicap T if'wveaaccomitic'Jauoii can be obtained in this wmtany's Veesela. Psssongers booked at Auckland at same rates ,°™ey or Melbourne. *>*aU particulars apply to 1« nl: CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ' JsJ__l__ : Btrset : _Aucklftnrt Agents. * iCKX TIfTAIUKU AND ONE- r #_|_X&s. TV HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (tIMITBTj). 0 r .,' n MK-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU wave Onehnnga. Leave Waiuku. st_Tl._ . DKCEMBER ' jTsfS.'^- 8-30 a.m 21-Thursday, 12 noon " |Mnrday ( Special 1 |;te a »T. H3O a.m. 23 - Monday. 3 p.m. ' Jl--'rl eiln?day> 1pm.30-Wednesday. 6pm. W..R™ia y-3pjn. 31 -Thursday. 6 30 p.m. _if!_f« and other circumstances permitting. 1 i& hS "ajable before delivery of goods. Tix___BAßß BROWN. Managing Dlreotor. SB KENTISH HOTEL, < Biim.l WAIUKU. I ** -_MOTnmodation an* every comfort, ! TSOS.J, BBC&WlCK,p»pri»l«, *



- rfsb<bv S HAW ' SAVILL ' *»» P .Mifflw^l ALBION COMPANY (Limited). l. (Final port as arranged.) 3 si &si Steamor. || Sg Commander. Datß of Do f H| aj g parture. Talnul .. S«W 3500 B. J. Barlow Jan. 16 1886. : jkg^ sTEA^ Ta E D9 soDTH ' PWI^JI JANET NICOLL, j 798 tonß register. Capt. Hatton I (uniior contract with the New . Zealand Government) wi Ta^-« Auckland iOl Ton Ka- Vavau. Samoa, ant Tahiti on or about WKDN'ESDAY, Decem bor 30, and every second month thereafter Superior accommodation for first and seoond olaaa passengers. Ihe round voyage from Auokland (oalllne at Tonga. Vavau, Samoa. Tahiti. RaiateaTln* Rarotonga) oocupies about 40 days, and offers a favourable opportunity to thoße desirous o visiting the boautitul islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trip. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DONALD & EDENBOROUGH. ■ No. 30, Queen-street rKJk "DIVERHEAD AND .sJsLggv AX PUHOI. 'MjM|Pi> S.s. BLANCHE ■anffteiaaa Will sail as under (weather and circumstances permitting) ■— Auckland to BumniAD to „, RivERnEAD. Auckland. Mondays, 6 a.m. Mondays. 8 a.m. • Dp. 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Tuesdays, i p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. Fridays, G a.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. Do. 4 pm. Do. 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1.30 p.m. FARES: Return. 3a Single, 2s SATURDAY AFTERNOON'S EXCURSION: Return, 2s. Auckland to Ptraoi— i Pchoito Auckland- Wodnesdays, at low | Thursdays, first high water. I water. FARES: Return, 10s Single, 6s D. LITTLEJOHN, Secretary. Qneon-atreot Wharf 1-tK.A. IVrORTHCOTE STEAM jßrffagg^ -LI FKRRY SERVICE. T^fflflKjE^^ TIME TAHLK. and after December 1,1885, and until further notice. Leave Auckland: (7.30, (915, 10.15. 10i5, and 11.45 a.m.; {12.30, 1.15, 12.15, 3.15,14.0,4.45, 5.30, {6.30, and 9.0 p.m. J-kavb Bikkenhejid: 7.0, 8 30. 9.30.10.0,11.0, and 11.45 a.m.; 12.30, 1.30, 2.3J, 3.15, 4.0, 4.45, 60, and 7.15 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a Steamer leaves Birkenhead at 9.E0 p.m., and Auckland at 10.30 p.m., and special arrange monts can be made for lato trips on other nights. SUNDAYS: Leave Auckland: 9.30, 110.15. 10 45, ana 11.45 a.m.; 112 30, 1.15. |2.0, &0, 3.30, J4.80. J5.0. 6.15, 6.30, and 9.0 p.m. Leave Birkbnhead: 9.0, 9.30. 10.0,11.0, and 11.45 a.m.; 12,30,1.30, 2.30. 2.45,3 45, 4.30. 5.45. 6.0, and 7.15 p.m. JSteamer runs to Sugar Company's Wharf. Steamer leaving Auckland at 1030 pm. will run to Sugar Company's Wharf Bhould sufficient inducomsnt offer. This Timo Table will bo adhered to. weather and ciroums'ances permitting. Cattle and Live Stock carried at owners' risk. All freights to be prepaid. A Steamer is always available for Excursions, Fishing, or otherwise. FARES—Family Weekly Ticket, sa; Gents Weekly Ticket, 2s Od; Ladies' Weekly Tloket, Is 6il; Apprentices' Weekly Ticket, Is 6d; School Children's Weekly Ticket, Is: Single Return Ticket. Gd ; Children under 12years, 3d; Night Boats, each trip, 6d. D. LITTLKJOHN, Peoretary, Queen-street Wharf. tCKA rrHE NORTHERN .ifW&SSS&v ± RIVER STEAM NAVI TS|mU\N> G.VTION CO (Limited). aU.iiLiiiin'.liM NOTICE. ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLB, CHRIST MAS AND NEW YEAR. Thfi Otamatea Boat will leave Holsnsvillo on MONDAY, 21st. and 2StU, after arrival of 7.15 a.m. tain Irom Auckland, instead of Monday, 4 40p.m train. AudforWairoaon TUESDAY, 22nd, ami 29th, after arrival of 4.10 p.m. train, instead of Wednesday night. MONDAY and FRIDAY trips upWalroaas usual as also Port Albert on TUESDAY Nights. Fares will be reduced both by steam and rail on and after 19th in^t. By order. W. LODDER, Manager. -, itrORTHBRN STEAM- SHIP c - (LIMITED), ! S/^^w^ timb Table.—Dkcembkb. ik^-^ESo^k (Weather and other Clronm \j ***" atanoos Permitting), I STROM UUKKN-STREKT (» WHARF. TO THK HOT LAKBB, TBRRAOTB, AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), THE QTJIOKBST. CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST K3DTE. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking passage In the Northern Steamship Company s fast and eom fo'tablo steamerst)L ANrfMAN and WELLING TON, which leave Auokland alternatelycvery Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Taurango »t 6 o'olook on the following morning, when Crosby's ooach.under mail contracUeayea immediately afier breakfast for the Hot Lakes, parsing through the Veaey Stewart Settlement, arriving at' >htnemutu at 5 p m. same day. Single Fare by Steamer and Coach, £2103. A Coach from' Ohlnemutu connects with steamers leaving Tauranga for Auckland every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at6p.m. ROUND TRIP TICKETS are now issued at the Company's Office, enabling tourists to travel by Ftoaroer to Tauranea, thence to Ohlnemutu and Cambridge by coach, and from Cambridge to Auckland by rail Fare for the round trip ... .. C 5 a 0 FOR TAUHANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. | PATE OT BATMNB. Wellington 1 Wednesday, 23, 7 p.m. Clansman I Mcnday. 28,7 p.m. Clansman I Wednesday. 30. 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotlkl Doualaß and Bay of I'lenty Ports every Tuesday. FOB RPSBBIX. WHANOABOA L AND MONOONPr. yTelllngton ' Monday, 28. 7 p.m. Fob Gbkat Babbikr, Trtphkna, Pobt Fitz koy. and Blind Bat. Angle I Every Thursday. 8 a.m. For Tairua. AWvla I Every MocdayT7 P"• " for Mkropky Bay. Argyle I Every Monday and Friday, 7 p.m. Foa WHAN3ABSU. WnAN<UItBI HEADS, ATO Mambapai. Maccresor | Every Toeodaj;, 8 B.ra. ff^i. WnlTi^BEl. WHANaARKI HKADB. AND Pabpa Batt. Baosreibr~rK^ Friday^ p.m. FOB WHA2IOAKM AND WHANOARKIHiADS (CaTvius pasßongera and cargo for vvalpu). A Goacb meets ffio stoamer on urrlval to oon vey m«iwflngocg to Waipu. CHmeia Tthureday, 24, 8 V.m- Macgrlgor Satnrday,26, 3p.m. M»bcregor 'tueaday. 29 8p m. ff^igg£ Friday, January 1. 8 p.m. S'.«OM WHANOAREI TOAUOKLAND (From Railway Wharf). G-linTh? [Wednesday. 23,10 a.m. For Waiwicba. ' rionaman .md VVellinston alternately every KaiS at 2 pm;, returning from Waiweraat Tavfl. oa the followingjgonday. FROM MANUKAU. Cob Waitaba and New Plymouth. Oslrlooh >as per advertisement). "rwrnTmuit be booked and alongside the veVsefby ip?k proapt- None vrlU be received lf"ae«K "Tickets- tn-irt be taken at the Uom „ ,v-» rtßicp RT One.-n-atreet. Auckland. P TVPIIRSI'OJTTICKETS.- Duringthemonths T^f n^r V^n r r L nntil 3Ut Mnrch. 1886. —zr—: tv tORTHERN STEAM tfll^Jl -S^s Cs Ow PEt£m(» As>&>. E NEW PLYMOUTa *^^^^» Tre fine saTaAIRLpCH will leave Onehunga Wharf as stave (weather and other oircumstaoceß permitting) cc AJmS m« bo en r ff Sigj^ Northern StfiaroshiF Company, Auckland; or, A. Barnes, One&iwga T



jrtOk nPHE FAST AND COM rfgISBK J- MODIOUSS.3. -MMBSiM-y' ff AITAKI J!"*?"1 '"™1" Is open for Charter on Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year' B Day. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY, 14. Queen-street. Agents. «^3^v S. S. WAITAKI Queen-street Wharf "" every MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m , for WHAN GAREI and MAR3DEN POINT. TIME TABLE FOR~ DECEMBER. From Whangarel: Thursday. 24th, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, 29th. 2 p.m. Thursday, 31st. 2 p.m. Cargo reoelved at Queen-street Wharf until Ip.m. A COACH meets the Steamer at Maraden Point for Walpn. All dullverles will be made on tho wharf Or other usual landing place at risk of Consignee. Tickets may be obtained at the Office or on board. KAMO COLLIBRY COMPANY (LIMITED). Qneen-atreet. opposite Flrth'B Mill. j.Qvjl COROMANDBL. I^^^^,. THOMAS BCOTiT MASTER Leavea Auokland i Leaves Uoromandel I December. December •Fhunday.H.Unoim ffiffli.K. 1"1 Weather and other olroumstanoespermittlnii. ehSsasssi? Bhlpping ' «»"^-«»^ ---. 0^, o.Bl^ without Shipping Note, ana within half an-hour of adrerased lime M aeparture. AU Paroela mnat b« prepaid on Board. Return Tickets to January 4,10s eaoh. A.a H "WINDLKY. Manager. fTIHE EASTERN AND 'fimjIap^.AUBTRAIJAN STEAMSHIP wßmmmm company (limited). LINE OF STEAMERS FROM BYDNKY TO CHINA AND EASTERN PORTS. The Steamers of this line (all of which are of the highest class) leave Sydney regularly every four weeks. For all particulars, apply to CRUICKSHANK ft CO., Queen street. Auokland. Agent*, Picnics, Excursions, &c. KSs^-^a "\TORTHERN STEAM £^C°^^ SHIP CO. (LIMITED). \\\ BOXING DAY (SATURDAY), DEC. 26. Tho above Company will RUN the following Excursions on BOXING DAY with Bands onbard:— Tho 3.8. CLANSMAN toKAWAUatloa.m. RKTURNFARE FIVE SHILLINGS. Tho 8.8. WELLINGTON to WAIWERA at 10 a.m. RKTURN FARE FIVE BHILLINGS. Tho s.b. G L E N B LG to MOTUTAPU at 10 a.m. RETURN FARE....TWO SHILLINGS AND . SIXPENCE. Tfie s.s. MACGRBGOR to TIRITIRI at 10 a.m. RETURN FARE....THREE SHILLINGS ~7rKA Tm XCURSION. *^^SE s-8- lalla~rookh wOtMBi agf will leave Onehunga vvharf on BOXINB DAY, at 9.15 a.m.. for Coriiwallls and Mill Hays (weather permitting), Faro-TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. On WEDNESDAY. Decombor 30. the s.s. LALLa ROOKII will leave Onehunga Wharf at 9.15 a.m. for the Manukau Heads (North and South). Apply A. CWNNINGHAM. Auckland or Onohnnga. DAPTIST TABERNTCL B. CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC TO BUCKLAND'S PIER, TAMAKI, ON BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 28. 1885. The ALEXANDRA and VICTORIA will leave at 7.30 and 9.30 a.m., returning at S and 6.30 p.m. TICKETS: Adults,2s ; Children over 17,15; Children nnder-12, 6d. PROOEEDB FOR SUNDAY-SCHOOL. JKI IV/TAN-OF-WAR BAY jgijgß^lU. (WAIHEKE). \jMlj^jg2j2^ MAN-OF-WAR BAY. THE EXCURSION OF THeIeASON. BOXING DAY. The fast and commodious staamer WAITAKI will leave Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m. for the above, returning about 6 p.m. Tho beautiful and picturesque scenery, splundld Picnioing Grounds under the Xmas. reos, which are now in full flower, and the many other attractions of this Interesting locality should specially commend this trip to ' the attention of all holiday-makers, and Ex cursionists can depend upon smooth viator all Sheehan'B wellJcnown Band will De In attendance. Tiokets—Four Shillings each; Children, half price; to be had on board. In addition to the above, there will be a MiONLIGHT EXCURSION by the same well ttnown Steamer, which will leave the Queen- Btreet Whan at 8 p.m. for Rangitoto Channel, &c, returning about 10 o'clock. Fares-Two Shillings. The Band wIU alep accompany thiß trip. _____ TivJL ORIMITIVE METHO j4aJ[^^. X DIBT CHURCH. Alexan nßfflßSßnKVsdra-street, Upper Pitt-street— VH____rPlonlo to Motohlhi, SATUR mttamttmim DAY, Deoember 26, 1886.— The favourite Steamer TAKAPUNA has been chartered for the occasion, and will leave the Ferry Company's Wharf a198.m. Fare (in eluding Ti-a only), TWO SHILLINGS. Tipketo can be obtained from any of the teachers or members. TTN ITE D METHODIST FREE U CHURCH SUNDAY BCHOOL, PITT AND VINCENT-STREETB. The Annual Picnic, on Boxing Day, will leave the Queen-qtreot Wharf for Lake Taka puna, per as. Coromandel, at 8 a.m., returning at 6p m. Tickets may be had from any of the ■I'taohcH. 2*. children half-price (hot water pro vlded): JjSjjgk^ (yHBISTMAS HOLIDAYS 1! _____WU__t__t CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!! The DKVONPOBT FERRY COMPANY haye much pleasure in announcing that they are now running their fine new saloon steamer BRITANNIA, in company with the o'd favourites, VICTORIA, TAKAPUNA, a?id ALEXANDRA. The BRITANNIA has been fitted up regard less of expense, and is the most luxurious Ferry Steamer in the Southern Hemisphere, and la. now running to and from Devonporji at the Bmall charge of 6d Rbtcrn Ticket; Childipn under twelve, half-price. At Davonport the Willow Grove Strawberry Ga-dens ate in full Bwing; Camera ObßCura and Bathing Machines on Cheltenham Beach; Fortifications at North Head and Fla«staft Hill are well worth a visit. Devonport ;s undoubtedly the best place to spend a Holiday at, but don't forget to make a trip In the BRITANNIA. The new Time-table provides for a Boat every twenty minutes, morning and evening, and halfr hourly during the middle of the day. NOTE.-On Christmas Day the boats will rnn Mil time as on ordinary week daya. J. R.D, BAKKR, Traffic Manager,



THIRST WOOL SHIP J FOR LONDON. 7 T0 FOLLOW THE i BENGUELA. The AAI Iron clipper barque CORONILLA, 621 tons register (built under special survey), has r been engaged specially for conveyance of Wool, and having large engagements, prompt despatch f maybe relied on. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. "CURE! TjIIRE! TmiRE! THAME3 CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, auckland. JAMES MACEIE wishes to inform his Cub , tomers and the Publio generally that, notwlth standing the disastrous i ire on Sunday morning, r he is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the same Addi ess. 1 NOTICE. In oonaaquonoe of the Great Lobs occasioned • by the Fire, I would feel greatly obliged by the ■ prompt Settlement of all Aocouilts payable to me. AU Accounts -owing Three Months and • remaining Unpaid on the 21st DKCEMBER, will be plaoed in the hands of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAME3 MACKIE, Coaohbnilder, Viotoria and Hlga Streets. December lUSEii^ aEORGB WOOD, LATE OP VICTORIA DINING ROOMS, 1 ' Takes this opportunity to inform his Friends and tho Public that he has COMMENCED BUSINESB Ia that Old Established Houee known as tho TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Corner or Albert and Wyndham Sxreets. Meals at All Hours. CHEAP TIMBER! Cheap Timbbb 1 Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Material can a purchased at prices to meet the tirjuoa at D. Goldie'b Mills, Lower Albert and Little Qneen streets. Buildings erected upon Deferred Payments. Terms mow advantageous to customers. OAPERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHKET GLASS, WHITE LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97, Queen-street. JPjPOUSB AND GENERA! DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. 13, WYNDHAM-STRKBT, U, NOTICE OF REMOVAL J. Henderson, in thanking his numerous olients and the publio generally for their past liberal favours, has much pleasure In Informing thorn that he has Removed to more Extensive Premises (two doorp above old shop), where he trusts to merit a continuance of their patronage. J. HENDERSON, W V N D H A M - 8 T R X X T. 18. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING!. Open all week days from rt o.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Ono Shilling and Sixpence Please note tho address—Victoria street East, abovo tho Groyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. / Thos. J, BLarbutt, / I MAWTJJrAOTUBJtB OT CORN BROOMS, B&&S K ni»ljgAPAl}mMf. TKLBPHONB N0...M2. TIDWARD T) A&S ONB BREAD MANUFACTURER By Machinery, Bymond9-3t rbe t. i L L I A M THOMAS, Comer of Lome and Vlotorla-atreets, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, AROHITKOTURAIj BOULPTOB AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Totnba, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at tho Lowest poa ■lhle Prioes for Town and Country. XT O T I C B. My TMde Mark, "AUCKLAND .AERATED WATRR C 0.," has been Registered. All persons are cautioned against purchasing , or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they are my property. QLBDBUJm "VTHWMARKET TTOTBL. GEORGE H. KASTON NBWMAItrCIiT. W. GOULD • BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ' HIGH-STREET. /GROUND L % M D . GROUND LIMB FOR SALE1 SOUTHGATE 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &o. (next to stone flaggtog ia un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). Fflr tanks and Qther wet work it is a first-class material. B.KEANE, SOLE AGENT, ' CUSTOMS-STREET mO TRAVELLERS, *o. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very Handsome Inlaid Table '1 ops. Cabinets. Inlaid Box.-B. Glovo Boxes. &c, Sec., all carefnlly made from New Zealand's rich and bsautiful forest timbers. These arrioes are greatly ad mired at Home, and become more beautiful wlta keeping. Carefully packed for shipment W NORRIE, MANUIfACTTJKXB, Top ot Shortland-Btreet. C->j p I F * E R, J% COAL & FIREWOOD DEALKR. it Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side, Posts and Ralln Hpnae Blocks, and Phingleß on Sale. W. L E V "• BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WYNDHAM-STBKES. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOK& Insoranoe and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Musio. Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sunday ""H&ohool Botjja WflU gonna. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULBD. ■S. C- H A h l" HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, BHIRTMAKER, HOSIER. AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCER. HATS AND CAPS OF EVERY DESCRIP TION MADE TO ORDER. KARANGAPAPB ROAD, AUCKLAND. 8.0. H. having made arrangements with Messrs Fenton and Co., of Queen-street for the manufacture and supply of the whole of hit stock. Is enabled to adduce the name of thai well-known firm as a GUARANTEE for the excellence and quality of his goods.* KARA^QAaAPEi^D, Nf WTQN, . : AUCKLAND.



WH. PATTERSON'S • HORSE RKLIEF. a A Cbrtaiw Cure for WOUNDS OR SPRAINS IN MAN OR BEAST. Price, 3s 6d per bottle. • To bj obtained anywhere. TESTIMONIALS: Dear Sir,—l begto say that having used Mr W. H. Patterson's Horse Relief for sore backs ' and sprains after a heavy day's work, it gave me the utmost satistaction, and I can highly recommend it to any person owning a good horae —T. A. Browk, Huntsman, P.H.C., The Kennelß, Otahuhu, Oct. Ist, 1885. • Dear Sir,—l hereby ofrtify that Mr W. H. , Paiterson's Horse Relief ia the beat of the kind 1 I have ever used.—W. Potter, Coach Pro prietor. Dear Sir,— Having had a bad case of a horse putting his shoulder out, I called upon Mr W.H. Patterton, who made a most successful cure, I and tho horse isnow In working order.—Yours, ) So . Alex McLkan, Papakura. Deo. 5.1885. ) Testimonials also received from Woodyear I and Ros«, Australian Circus; Mr R. How, , Wholesale end Retail Merclmnr, Auckland. FALLWELL AND SON. AOKNTS, OTAHUHU AND PAPAKURA. OULI'HO'LINE T OTION; ■ TBE CURE FOR SKIN DISEASES. IN A PEW DAYS ERUPTIONB, BLOTCHES, PIM ( ) I'LES KNTIRKLY FADE AWAY. BEAUTIFULLY FRAGRaNT. PERFECTLY HARMLESS. I CURBS OLD-STANDINO SKIN DISEASES. HKMOVRB EVERY KIND OP ERUPTION, SPOT, OR BLEMIBH AND RENDERS THK SKIN OLEAR, SMOOTH, SUPPLE AND HEALTHY. BOTTLES SOLD EVERYWHERE. Made by T. P3PPER & CO. PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON HEALTH, BTRENGTH, fTIONIC. KNEHQY. JL GREAT BODILY BTRKNGTH, GREAT NERVE STRENGTH, GREAT MENTAL STRENGTH, GREAT DIGESTIVE STRENGTH, Follow thoune of PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC. Xt Improves the appetite, pro moter digestion, greatly strengthens the nerves, increase-! strength of pnlae, gives firmness to the mußclof, alters pale countenance, supplies de iloient heat to weak circulations, overcomes bodily weariness and weakness, euros many painful con plaints-nouralgia. sciatica, etc.; is a romedy for dyspepsia, stomach affections, etc., and thoroughly recruits the health. PEPPER'S TONIC. Inßlst on bavins it. Battles 32 dosoß. Sold everywhere. Made only at Bedford Laboratory, London. PEPPER'S THK SAFEST ANTIBILIOUS nn&RAXACUM MKDIOINE. AND T)ODOPHYLLIN It is now u?ed and regularly prescribed by n nay Physlc'auß instead ol blue pill and calomel for tho cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and alt symptoms of congestion of the liver, whioh ure generally pain beneath the shoulders, headache, drowsineßO, no appetite, furred tons no. disagreeable tasto in tho morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feel ing of general depression Bottles Sold by all Chemists. Insist on having PepperV. T OCKYER'S CJULPHUR TTAIR Jj io JdL "OESTORER. TBE BEST. TOE SAFEST. THE CHEAPEST. RESTORES THK COLOUR TO GRAY HAIR. INBTANILY BTOrS TIIB HAIR FROM FADING. OCCASIONALLY USKD, QREXNEES IS IMPOSSIBLE. REMOVES SCURF AND KMBELLISBEB THE HAIR, CAUSING IT TO GROW WHEREVER THIN AND PATCnY. Large Bottle, Is Cd. Sold every whore Made in London. PIANOS! I JUST I T>IANOS! I LANDED. I JL Also, Pianos of out Own Manufacture. Messrs THOS. H. WEBB and CO., of Oak House, Hobson-street,andof View Road, Mount Eden, Manufacturers of Pianofortes, Harmo niums, &"., establisned in Auokland in 1869, and in Londun In 1817. Every Instrument sold with guarantc .on terms to suit purchasers. All clnds of iistruments taken in Exchange; also ;horough!j Repaired at the Factory. Mt Eden. Purohaf o s> are invited to inspect the splendid ' and varied ,tock of Instruments to be seen at I Oak House. Prices from (!15 to £90. N.R-Ko 1 other Dep6\ Music Pupils taken as usual. Also. Private Classroom for Teaohers'use, w PnplKto Practise In. Tm D W A R D BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'3 BUILDINGS, QUEE9-STRKICT. R. P. F. M. BURROW 8, ABCHITECT AND BUILDING SUBVBYOR. OVSB QOODBON'B. AUOKIiAKD. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT SAGE CO. (LIMITEDI. Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Paid-up Capital £200,000 Head Office for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buiidings, Queen-street, Auckland. This Company is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at em-rent rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to JAMES BUTTLE, Peoretary, Queen-street, Auckland. TpW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3j COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Oapital £1.000,000 Paid-upa»d Reserve Funds ....£425,000 Pboteotion from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can bb Effected in this Company. claimb mit with promptittjdb and liberality. JAMES BUTTLE. Managet A. and Gr. Price, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRABS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for Sale the following Machinery:— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Kr.gine, double cj Under, lOin. diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 131 n. stroke I ljuinch Engine. 4}ln. by Sin. Btroko 1 Multitubular Btuler, !7ft. long by sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft. diametor 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by sft. dlan eter 1 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft. long by 4ft. 6ln. diameter 1 rornieh Boiler, 15fc long by sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4ft. 6in. diameter 1 Vtrtioal BoHer, Field tubes, 7ft. by 3ft. «n., new A quantity of Second hand Quartz-crußhlng Plant Estimates supplied for all classes if Engineer ing Work. Makers of Sawmill and Quartz cro»hing Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulic Machinory, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. TDUTCHER AIJD CO. 4-* FORT-BT., AND QUEKNST. WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDINfI AGENTS. ■WpOt STORED A^■D DUMPED FOR SHIPMENT. BALLABT SUPpLIgt). USICAL INSTRUMENT WAREHOUSE, ETC., 88, VIOrORIA-aTRHET, AUCKLAND. T. E. CARTER, IMPQRTER OF MUBICAL INSTRUMENTS TEAOHER OF MUSIO, PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. Terms and Testimonials Post Free o.n Application. Ar.i. Kinds of Mubical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. I> E f T Y~, • STAY AND MANTLE MAKER, 294, Queon-street, whileretumingthanksfor favours conferred during the past five jears. begs to intimate to his numerous Friends that, having recently lidded the Dressmaking Branch to his establishment, he is prepared to execute orders for that as well ox previous lines. Dressmaking under the supervision of an experienced and practical Dressmaker. Note tbe Ad drees: .294. QUEEN-STREET. "OATERSON b CO, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT BTABLES, LORNE STREET. Breaks and Omnibuses for Hire. Special Arrangements made with Pieale tai Evening Parties



WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; j Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &O. JFair Trading CONBIBTB IN BUYING CHEAP AND SELLING AT A SMALL PROFIT IN PRO PORTION TO THE COST. SOME TRADERS take Extra Profit out of anything they buy under the usual rate. This system Is not adopted at BRIGHTON HOUSE, as Customers always share in any reduction got in buying. This accounts for tne fact that CHEAP GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Can be had at BRIGHTON HOUSE. Now Customers coming in by rail are in formed that 3d spent on the tram will rake them TOP OF GREY-STREET, and a very small parcel will repay tho modest outlay. PLEASE NOTE PRICES AND ADDRESS. 150 LADIES' BLACK CAPK3, in Ottoman, Broche Bilk, and Cashmere, 8n lid toloi6d aboat half the usual prices. Trimmed with Gimp Laco, &o. A handsome odo Sent Froo by Post on reoeipt of 10s 6d. A lot of. 1-Button White Josopbine GLOVES, up to 8} size, at 6d por puir. Well-assorted in BOYS' KNICKER SUITS, size 0 to 12. from 3) lid to 21b BOY'S AND YOUTH 3' TWEKD TROUSER SUITS, all good value, from 12s Gd to 25a the suit. A special cheap line in uaeful TWEED MEN'S bUITa. at 17s lid ; not rubbibii. MENd NELSON TWEBD TROUSERS, 7s lid: TROUSERS AND VEST, 12a ltd; SUIT'S, Wa 6d. Nothing can beat the value of these goods. TWEKD TROUSERS, 5s lid to 8s lid, a grand Trouser for wear, now selling at9s6d; equal to anything made to measura at Us. FOX'S 3KRGB SUITS, 39a 6d. This quality madr to mea ure it advertised at 49a di, BOY'S CABBAGE TREK HATS, Is; Men's do., real good quality, 2s 6d. |YARI) AND HAL If-WIDE CHINA MAT TING, Is 3Jd ; usual price. Is 9d. One of tho lines in which customers have the advantage. LACK CURTAINS, from 2a 6d; TAPED AND SCALLOPED, 5a lid to 13a 6rt; good value. 1,000 yards AMERICAN DRILL, 3s 3d dozen yards ; a really cheap line. A lot of useful DRESS GOODS, inoluding goo(?s that usually co3t In yard, for 7a lid per DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY lv Style. Only address— J. RENDELL, BRIGHTON HOUSE, TZ-L E3ITOP OF GREY-STREET. mONTINE ' LIFE "as'SUR ANCB < PECIAL~NOTIC& Intending Assurers 1110 liivi'cd to mako them slvnf/ii (iv .intiil wiih thu MPKOVKD SV I'KM OK TONTINK ASSUI-.AN" X, Introduced t;T ilie li.ootors of TFE COLO MA 1, vUTUAIi LIiTC AS3UR ANOK MOCIBIY. I,!MM'KI). ABSOLUTS TONT 1N E. Polio:, s Non .Vif. imblo after oxi.irj of Tontine period. whilK the .Sui-rauder Vuluois suffl ultnt to pa; ibe premium. MODI in KD TONTINK. After two jou. 8 menibHrs can obtain Loanßor (3h»:i Surrender Value of such policies. PoK3Cßaina in tlieso colonies the all important advantaged of a low ratio of mortality and a high ra'o nf ititoros'.onSEctmKiA' anu Locally Invtoi>l)Funds, theToNTiNKRKSULTSof THE COLI>NI.\L MUTUAL ranriot full to wmpare favourably with thoao or Foreign Companies, obtaiiied under iesti favourable circumstances. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL Is the only Colonial office transacting Tontine bmineaa, nnd tho ONLY OFFICK IN THE WORLD wntcn issues ' UNCONDITIONAL TONTINE POLICIES. H. 8. H. LYAT.L, General Sscretory, N.Z. BERBKRT DKVHRIL. Resident Socretary. Offlcns: Quoen-Mreet. Auckland. tanrt and Karate Agents SAMDKL VAILB. ] [JOHN DOUGLAS. V 4ILE & J_)oUGsLAS (Latb Samuel Vailb HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKEHS UNDER THK LAND TRANSFER A C 1, SHORTLAND-S3TREET (NKX T SHI I'OH-OUIOtI BANKERS: Bane or New Botjtb Walks. (See also our advertisement In " N.Z. Herald" and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £310, —Comfortable and convenient Cottage of I rooms, in Napier-street, within 10 minutes' walk of Queen-street; all ia good order, nice sarden. etc. It is offered cheap, as the owner is leaving the colony. Allotment, 32 x 99 — Vuile and Douglas, Land aid listate Agents. Shortland-street. 1651 £650.- One Aero arid Villa Residence of 7 rooms, dairy all well finished and in good order; garden tastefally 1 <id our, large cistern, etc; within hit an hour's walk of city, and close to railway and 'bus — Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 1651 FARM of 120 Acres of rich land, close to town (12 miles), with every convenience for oarryinu on farming on remunerative prin ciples ; hedges all In good ordtr; stables, oow houaca. shed, barn, etc. Tho land Is of tha very choicest description, and has a good metalled road to the gate. Price £2,"00; easy terms of payment may be made.—Vaile and Douglas. Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1647 Villa Residence of 8" rooms, Onohunga, with large garden, fruit trees, Sco,. command ing beautiful view, and close to 'Bus «nd Railway ; £800.— Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate AKonts. Shortlandstseet. Handy Little Farm of 20 Acres, all in cul< tivatlon, orchard, grass, and crops, within 10 miles of Auckland, 2} miles from Railway Station ; has chanting view of surrounding country, and is very suitable for a man with small oapital. Price, £35P.—Vaile & Douglas, Land at d Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 1631 i COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and 6 acres of land; particulars, etc., from the under.lgned. Price for land and buildings, £450, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Bhortland-Btreet. 1647 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA 8. TE, of 3 Acres, near Ellerslie on the Main Fouth Road, volcanlo soil. BSOO.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1641 Good Investment!.—Shop and Dwelling let to a good tenant on lease, havingabout 2 years to rnn, at 32s 6d per week, in a locality rapidly rising in value; all in good order ; allotment 83x107. Price. <SSO. 1613 TO LET, a Very Desirable Family Resi dence In Brighton Road, Parnell. containing 7 rooms, bath-room, scullery, pantry, wash house, coal-house, &o.; lar?e garden and or chard ; rent moderate.— Apply Vaile & Doug las, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Large Shop with three rooms ; also, Large Dry Ce"lar, having a separate en trance from twostraeta. Shop can be let with out cellar if desired. Situation excellent, being central for either a chop or for offices.— Apply Vaile & Douglas, Land and EBiate Agents. Shortland-street TO LET, Houees at the North Shore, near the wharf. Rental. 14s to 16s per week.— Apply Valle & Douglas, Land and Kstate Agenta. Shortlnnd-street. £350.—F0r Sale, a Country Store, with Post ofllce. this B ore is doing a Rood general business. wMch c»n oe easily extended.—Vaile & Douglas. Land and Kstate Agenta, Bhort land-Btreet. (1671) £450 - Well-built Dwelling House, contain ing 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished and fitted throughout; also, front and back verandah, outbuildings etc.; together with allotment 40 x 123. Si'uated near the New market Railway Station.—Vaile & Douklob, Land and Estate Agenta, Shortland-streer.! 1R22 £1,600.—T0 INVESTORS—For Sale, that Valuable Freehold Property In Queen-street, known as Stain's Buildings. The allotment has a frontage to Queen-street 0 127 feet by a depth of 88 feet. The bnildings are very sub stantially erectert, and with a view to conver sion into two tenements, each consisting of a arge shop basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. —Vaile and Doußlas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 1691 £500 —Two 4-roomed Houses, with i acnes of flrst-class land in four paddocks, This property is situated in the nourishing town of Kihikibl, and wonld form a comfortable home lor anyone with a small income, 1 erms very easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-Btreet. 1659 TO LET, seveial Houses at the North Shore.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-BirneU BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. NEWTON, 6 lots each, 2 of them having frontages of 60 feet by a depth of 11 feet, and the others front ages of 40 feet by same depth. Price low, and terms easy, aa may be arranged.—Vaile and Douglan. Land and Estate Agents, next the Post-offloe. Shortlan-'.-street. 1572 £640—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and ore of three rooms, all detached, together with Freehold Allrtment, situated within 15 min utes' walk of the Poet-orßee rennteasy.— Voile and Doaglad, Land and Estate Agenta, Shortlandatreet. 1671 £8 per acre. 42 acres oJ Good Land, within 2 minutes walk of Howlok church and school. Terms as agreed.-Vaile and DonglM, Un 4 and Estate Agent' Bhnrtland-ttreet, Wl.



Sporting. A UCKL&ND RACINC4 . LUB. XX ELLERBLIE COURBE. UMMER MEETING. 18S5-88. SATURDAY (BOXING DAY), 26th DECEMBER, 1885. Maiden Plate of lOOsovs. Midsummer Stakes of SOOsovs. Auckland Cup Handicap of.. .. lOOOsovs. Handicap Hurdlk Rack of .. .. lOObovs. Railway Plate of lOObovs, Christmas Handicap of lOOsovs. SECOND DAY (NEW YEAR'S DAY), FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1886. Auckland Derby of _ .. .. SOOsovs. New Year's Gift Handicap of .. lOOsovb. Auckland Racing Club Handicap of iOOsovs. Members' Purse of lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of „ SOOsovs. Ghand Stand Handicap of .. .. lfiOsovs. THIRD DAY (SATURDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1886. Newmarket Handicap of .. .. ISOsovb. Nursery Handicap of .. .. _ lOOsovs. Auckland Plate of 250sovs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 3008OV8. Selling Stakes of lOOscvs. Stud Company's Sires' makes of.. 200sovs. Frek Handicap of.. .. _ .. lOObovs, FIRBT RACE TO START BACH DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. Admission to the Course, 2s: including Rail way, 3s. For particulars of time of running, see advertisement. Admission for Vehicles, each Horse, 2s 6d; Passengers. 2a each ; Horsemen, 5s each. Admission to Grand Stand, 10a each. Admission to Derby Stand, 2s 6d each. Members of the Club and their Carriages, upon presentation of tickets, Free. Children Free. ■ The New Grand Stand contains spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies' Coffee-room, Ladies' Retiring-room, Cloak-rooms, &c, &o. Tea. Coffee, Ices, Strawberries and Cream can be obtained. For the convenience of visitors on the hill, amongst the trees, and elsewhere, hot water will be supplied gratis. Milk can also be obtained at a low price. Wm. PEROTVAL, Secretary A.R.C. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. On and after the 10th December Poison will be Bid on the ElUrs'ie Racecourse. WM. PtfRUIVAL, Secretary. XTELENSVILLE TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACE~MEETING. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1886. MAIDEN PLATE of 20a0v8., for horses that have never won a race of 20aovs. Seosnd hone to save stako*. Entrance, lsov. Dlb tanco. Ii mile. Wel»ht for age. HANDICAP HURDLE RAOBof 30soyb. Second horse to save ttakes. NomlnatipD, lsov.; acceptance, 30b. Distance, 2 miles. HELKNBVIt.Lffi CUP HANDICAP of SSsovs. Second horse to receive lOsov. out of stakes. Nomination, 30s; acceptance, Zsovs. Dis tance, 2 mile?. FLYING HANDICAP of 20sovs. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, lsov.; accept ance, Ibov. Distance, 1 mile. PUBLICANS' PURBB HANDICAP of .lfisov. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, 15a; acceptance, 15s, Distance, 1} milo. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of lOjovs. En trance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. HACK HURDLE SELLING RACE of 12sovs. Entrance, lsov. Distance, 11 mile. Ten stone up. Post entries. Winner to bo sold for 15sov8. Surplus to go to the funds. Nominations to be lodged with the Secretary by 8 pm. on December 29, 1885. with the en trance fee enclosed. Acceptances, with Age and Colour, January 20, 1886. Weights to appear on January 8.1886. All disputes or objections will be settled by the Stewards, whose decision will be final. Races will be tun under the A.R.C, Rules. Qualification Fee. lsov. JOSEPH GRDJFITHB. Secretory. /^AN'T T> T>EAT TTfAREHOUSE. MR LOUIS H. SCHARBER'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in the Window of the Cant B Beat Warehouse. The above being thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which the Auckland Public have treated him since starting >-usiness in this city, has resolved to Present a Valuable Gold Watch to the Person who oan make tbe Best Conundrum on the Winner ob1 the AI'CKLAND CUP. Decision left to a Committee of Gentlemen, AU Conundrums to be Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE Queen-street A* *A I HOBSON-STiRBBT JJ CASH ANP DEFERRED PAYMENT Tailors drapeko, ANB HABIT-MAKBKB. HOBSON-BTBBN. We respectfully Invite attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Urea (Variety and Choice ot the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, and the great successes of our efforto to produce Superior (Garments, Perfect In Sit, and Un excollodi n Cut and Stylo, gives us every con fidence in respectfully soliciting tbe favour of a visit All Tweeds thoroughly snrunk before being nude up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System' has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries ia the easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN BTOUREB, Caen Customers receive 5 per cent Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels ! of 80s and upwards. TB4°P^r^f ßnffiS? oß'



Tenders* Prisons Department, Wellington, December 15,1586. fTIENDERS are invited for the Supply of -L Uniform and Clothing Material for the ■ General Prisons Store for the year 1886. These goods are for wholesale n anufaoture ard are independent of small quantities 0 clothing supplied locilly for repairs and minor wants. Below is estimate of quantities probably re (julied during the year, but the Department is cot bound to these or any greater or less quantities. Samples of the goods can be seen at the Prisons at Addington. Auokland, Dunedin, Ljttelton and Terrace, Wellington. All goods mußt be to standard sample. All tenders to be f.o.b. at nearest port to tenderer. Tenders must 'be delivered at any one of the Prisoaß above-named, by noon ol Bth January, 1886. Toe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. A. HUME. Captain, Inspector of Prisons. PROBABLE QUANTITIES OF GOODS BE QUIRED:- ---(1) 400 pairs Blankets; (2) 1.000 yards Calico. , SOO yards Unbleached Calico, 36in wide; (3) 200 yards French Canvas; (4) J gross Officers' Caps; ' (6) 600 yxrds Blue Dungaree, 36in wide; (0) ' ISO yards Forfar, 31in. wide ; (7) 2.0C0 , yards White Fiannel, 281 nto 301 n wide; (8) 200 yards Hessian, sim wide; (9) 300 yards ' Joan; (10) 260 yards Linen; (11) 300 yards Check Linen; (12) 1,600 yards White Pla'ding. 24in wide; (13) 100 yarcs Serge; (14) 600 yards Silesia; (15) 600 yards strong Sheet ing, 7Jin. wide; (IB) 350 yards Tweed; (17) 2,000 i yards Twill shirting, No. 2.30ic.. wide; (18) 300 yards Towelling, Russian oraßti.; (19) 250 yards Wince} ; (20) 300 yards eaoh Wincey, grey and brown; (U) ii spindles Worsted; (22) 6 gross Compnßition Veßt Buttons, 3 i?rOB« Flexible Coat Buttons, 3 gross Flexible Veßt But tons, 5 great gross eaoh Linen and Metal Buttons, 2 gross Mohair Binding, 3 gross Buckle-, 5 great «r. Sb Cotton Reels, 5 COO Needles, a great gross Stay Binding, 61b Machine Silk, lib Sewing rllk. 61b Twist, 211b Machine Thread ; (23) 3,000 ib Sola Leather, 9001b Kip. 1001b Scotch grain KiD, 8001b Sn'it Leather. 3001b Belly, 2001b Shoulder, 9 sides Harnes Leather, 4001b Colonial Calf; (21) 41b Silk. 31b Yellow Thread. 1 dozen Papers eaoh Hemp and Flax; Boz Bristles; (25) 1001b each Brass and Iron Rivets. 2UOlb eaoh Wooden Pern, Hobnails, and Hungarian Nails. 1001b eaoh Steel Points and Iron Sprigs. 20 dozen eaoh Crawler's and Scotch Heel Tips and Toe Plates, Last, Knives, A win, Hammers, Rasps, Files, Boot Hooks, Eyelets, Basils, &c, aa required. riYENDERS for Erection of an Eight- X roomed House in Cook-street will be re" coived up tin TBURSDAY. the 31et December at noon. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all other information obtained, upon appli cation.-D. QOLDIE. Albert-street. TCfAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SCORIA ASH WITHIN THE TAKAPUNA RIDING FOB THE YEAR 1886. Tenders for the above Work will be received at the County Office, Palmerston Buildings, Queen-street Wharf, up to noon of THURSDAY, 24th December. Specifications may be seen at the County Office, and at the Post-offices, Devonport and Takapuna. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. December 12.1885. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders will bo received until noon on MON DAY, 28th lnst., for the Formation of Roads at Remuera. Plans, too., to be seen at the office of he undersigned. MALCOLMSON & CO.. Hight-street THE ARCHILL DISTRICT BOARD will receive fresh Tenders for the Exca vation, Formation. &c, of Oxford and adjoining streets up to seven p.m., THURSDAY, 2ith instant; Tenders for Excavation, Formation, and Metalling, a portion of Russell-street up to seven p.m.. 21th instant. Drawings, conditions, and specifications to be seen at my office, Stanley-street, J. JOUNING, Clerk. Archill Rood Board, Anck and. TENDERS are required at the Hay market before TUb-^DaY, December 29. for Twice Ploughing, Harrowing. Bowing, and Rolling about 61 acres of land on the Woodland Farm, South Wairoa. The ground will bo Bbown by Mr Poynter, who resides on the pro perty, there is abundant grass tor the horses used in the work. ALFRED BUOKLAND. mO PAINTERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on WED NHSOAY, the 30th irist., for Painting a Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at onr Offices, Qneen-Btreer. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON. . Architects. WANTED, Tenders for the Lease, for 12 months or more (at per week rental), of the SYDENHAM BIILTARD ROOM, Foot of Grey-atreet, This Room is undoubtedly the largest and best billiard saloon in Auckland, and would be a profitable investment to the right man For conditions, apply to A WOOLLAMS ft CO.. Sydenham Houae, foot of Grey-street. T> U B L I~C NOTICE. Messrs HIBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify they are now prepared to supply their ARTIFICIAL STONE BLOCKS, ' For Building Purposes, In any quantity, and having made' arrange ments wiih competent contractors, persons about to build can depend en having their buildings erected advantageously with this Superior Building Material. For Sale. OBACCONIST'S BUSINESS FOR 8 ALB, In best part ot Queen Btreet Hi-health tole cause of leaving. Ro;,r, £1 per week. Imme diate possession. Stock and Fixtures at valua tion (about £300).—Apply to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Palmerston Buildings, Coßtomb-Bt. mO NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS. FOR SALE. . A FOUR-FEEDER PRINTING MACHINE, BY WILLIAM DAWSON AND CO. Almost new, and can be seen in full work. Address— " MACHINE," box, 322. ■: ' General Post-offloe, Wellington. IORSALE, a really good Tobacconist and Stationery Business, situated in one of the best streets in Auckland. Ingoing small. —For particulars apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Fort-Btteet, Auckland. FOR SALE, Saußage Machine, filler and block; nea'ly new.—Apply John Earlo and Co., High street. FOR BALET 10 Years' Lease, Fnrniture, and Goodwill of Restaurant, Qneen-atreet; best stand in town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stichbury'a Bnildings. TnOR SALE, cheap, 3 new Pair-wheel X? Dogcarts, one Hecom*-hand Brougham, nearly now; one second-hand Dogcart Buggy ; also, light Express Cart—W. and E. Hasten. CoachbQlldera, Wakgfield-street. SjiOß SALE, a Sing 0 Seated Bugjy in JC good condltion.^Apply Gfe and Potter, Coachbuilderß. FOR SALE, the Russian Tea Packing Company's Pure Toaß, at every respoct able grocery shop and store la the colony, IjiOK SalE, Allotments from a quarter JJ of an acre upwards; good 4-roomed Cot tages und gardens; also. Country Lands cheap, - A. Bentham, Avondale. FT)R SAL.E, Allotments at Sunnyßide", North Shore, close to new dock; l,2tiofaet rontage to three streets. Price low: terms eaay.-A. Woodroffe. Graf ton Road. FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Sarrey Hllla. off Great North Road, third house from New Catholic Schcol a Six-roomed Honse, well built, and splendidly finished, all first-class material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, wfh scoria paths, well drained and large washhouae; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required. This is one of the most faith fully built and convenient houses in Auckland.— Apply on the premises. TCp O R SALE. FARM, 276 Acres; 60 Gocd Kauri and Ti-tree Bush, with First-class House of 8 rooms, on houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Near Rail way Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to _ - _ JAMES SLATOR, Architect Canada Buildings, Auckland. FIOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and Buggies (13 in number), new and second hand, wiih and without hoods and extension tops, including Waggonettes, Ladies' Pbastons, Victoria Phffitons, Pony Phcatocs. Double and Single Buttles, Quern's Pbteions, and a light elegant. Family Carriage, with extension too f nd side curtains, pole and shaft*, brake, lamps ftc. Prices from £30 to filld-Edwln Harvie Urper SymondP-street, ' FOR POSITIVE SALB-Two nice little Inlands; one of 80 acres: the other, 100 acres firm class land near to Waiheke. Steamers pass twoor three rime- daili; price low.-Apply to John Buppet. Land Agent, j. Queen-street FOR SALE, the Lease, OoodlriOS; tures and Working Plant ot a Bakery and Grocery Bosimns. with a K^sUurnutattadied! now in salendid working order witbMßvew convenience for conducting a laVg^ 'hrXess 1? ""^e aforesaid branches. locality nn-



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUBF. Lessee .. .. Mr H. N. Abbott, BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 26, First appearance in New Zealand, since Mr two professional tours round the world, of iho Celebrated Australasian Actor-Author, MR GEORGE DARRKLL MR GKOKGK DARRELIj MR GKORGE DARRKLL In his own Drama and GREAT LONDON SUCCESS, The Representative Australian Play, THE SUNNY SOUTH THKSUNNYSuUTH Mr Darrell will be Bupnorted by the charming leading lady from the Royals, Melbourne and Sydney, MIS 3 ANNIK MAYOR, And his own Famous Company ot Picked Artiste, comprising: Misaeß Annie Mayor, Mabel Traoey, Ohrissey Feaohey, Helen Mayor, Millie Presoott, May Coleman, Messrs George Forbes, OllyDeerlng, Joseph Raj nor. Harry Jordan, J. P. West, Stilling Duff, J. A. Patterson, L. Gore, H. Bomers, W. Love, and the author, George Darrell. SPECIAL NOTE.-In too height of Mr Dar rell's London success with " '1 ho Sunny South," he met with a most serious accident whilst enacting the part of Mat Morley; as a conse quence, Mr Darrell was invalided far fifteen weeks, and its drama taken off the stage In the midst of its brilliant run. Twenty-flvo ot tho leading London Journals pronounced em phatically la favour of " The Sunny South " and to actor-author, and the overflowing audiences were oltra-enthusiastio in praise of its produc tion. In addition to its London success," Tho Sunny South " has achieved in Melbourne, Sydney, ana Adelaide two seasons each, the LONGEBT RUNS ON RECORD For an Australian produotion. " The Sunny South " will be produced with its FIVE HUGH BENSATIONS, With ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY By William Matthews, J. Little. A. Clint, and W. J. Wilson, jun., and Mechanism by H. Win ning and Ueo. Campbell, and properties by \< Ashton Prices: Clrole and Orchestra Stalls, 6s; Stalls, 3s; Pit. is. Box Plan sow open at Lennox's. Bookseller. Agent for Mr Darrell, JOE BROWN. /"IATHOLIC INSTITUTE, WEILING \J TON-BTRBET.-A Social Gathering will be hold in the above Hall on MONDAY, December 23,1885. Dancing to commence at half last eight. Refreshments provided. Double Tickets, 7563. Extra Lad;, 2a6d. ■ (IHRISTMAS TREE J AND SALE OF FANCY WORK Will be held in CONVENT SCHOOL, HOBSON AND WYNDHAM STREETS, OK TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, 22nd, 23rd, ato 24th December, 1885. Open from 3 p.m. Admission, Sixpence. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, PITT AND VINCENT BTREETS.-A Fruit and Flower Service will be held in the above Churoh on CHRISTMAS )AY, when a Service of Bonn, entitled " Tho Flower Garden," will be rendered by the Sunday school Children, assisted by the Church Choir. ?he Connective Readings wilt be given by the Rev. C. Worboys. To commence at 11 o'clock. Admission free. Collection at the close in aid ot the new School Building Fund. /^HRISTMAS TYAY IN ST. JOHN'd CHURCH, PONSONBY, The Sacred Canta'a, "THE NATIVIT T," Will be performed in aid ot the Organ Fund ADMISSION: Is. Ta Commence at Eight o'Clook. J. HORSLEY, Organist. R. CLARK, Conductor. /CHRISTMAS" FESTIVITIES. WILLIAM PARKINSON Begs to remind his many friends that as usual he is MAKING EXTENSIVE PREPAR iTION To meet the demand of the season for PASTRY AND CONFECTIONERY FOR PARTIES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, PICNICS. &C. Oar Confectionery is Squalled by Few and Ex celled by None. Nate Address: ROYAL DONCABTER BUTTERSCOTCH. B'AOTOKY. 40. QRBY-BTBSET. ON VIEW! ON-VIEW I ON VIEW" A Dozen Doors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KEESING'S ' FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed. ■ • Try my Deferred Payment System,. . VICTORIA-STREET , , (Five Doors above Royal Mail Hotel), BrincnHonnl l/f K8 CLAYTON'S BOARDING ANE iTJL PAY SCHOOL. ST. GKORGE'B BAY ROAD, PARNELL. HALF TERM, OCTOBER 27, 1886. Mastkbs: Mußloandfinßlng _ .'.. HerrSehmltt luslo and Singing .. .. Herr Tutecbka lusio and Singing .. .. Mrs Miokleth wait )rawing.. .. .. .. MrWatkina )rawl»g MrPayton erman .. .. .. .. Dr. Hensen , ■:■., French .. .. :.. .. Mone. Yilleval A FTER THE HOLIDAYS-TUITION 11 The Rev. J. W. ALLOWAY. B.A. (Prteemaij of S. John's Coll. Camb.) is now open to engage ments as Visiting Tutor In Schools and Families. He will also receive Private Pupils, and hold classes at bis residence, Anzlesta street Early application, to facilitate arrange ments, will oblige. References—C. F. Bourne, Esq. (Head Master), and the entire Grammar School Staff: ;-J. F. Sloman. Esq (Girls' High School). Herr Carl Schmitt, Rev. W. M. Dv Bleu (S. Thomas's Parsonage), W. H. Armstrong, Esq. (Dignan and Armstrong), &c. OTICE 0 F RE MO V AL. The ROOMS of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TUNASSOOIATIONhnvebeenRBMOVED to TEMPORARY PREMISES. OLD BAPXIST )HaRCH, WeUesleysreet. Entrance, to lEADING-ROOM AND LIBRARY from Chapel-street. |>I OHM OM D HOU BH, MX PONSQNBY BOAD Auckland, W. COOHRAK, B«s., FAMILY BPTOHWB. iWN.MOWIKO MACHINE* SHARPENED, By Special Stean. Machinery, •At Gbkatly Reduced Pbiceb. , .- Goaranteed to work equal to new. J. STONE, SNBINEER, MANUKAU BOAD. . Newmarket. V' PERMISSION OF THI3 COL ONIAI. BKORhTARY, GRAND ART UNIW OF MOUNTED BIRDS, PREPARED BY A. RBISCHEK. 800 SuBsoErBERS at 10s, FoktyPbizks. ißtPrlwj, vilueJlS-Handiwraocarvad and or namental Shnw-caae of flitared Rlmu »ntl Kunri, con alniDK 13 different species, on vi«w at Messw Upton and Co.'g. 2nd Prljto, value A3O -Containing 6 varieUasin Sjns'ar °e*e' o" rlowa* Mcßß"™ PhiUipps aurl 3rd Prize, valuo iM-Containina g varieties In elmllar case, on view at Mr N. 0. Snnox'a. These Prizes contain a variety ot very rare birds, many of which will soon be extinct! 2 Prises at £15 j 20 Prizes at «!0{ 15 Prizes at to Total, £400. To be drawn about the end of December. TICKETS, IDs EACH, Obtainable at Messrs 6. Coombea and Co •* leutenberg's ( an. Upton and CoVs. rma« tdve^rM 168 °n TI6W ** fotUN toie to U UCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY (LIMITED). ; HARRM'-lOABRTTKS.forLaaies C9|S. CCOIIO bnl?t W*** o'l and Bole Agentaior Aucklaaa-. M. LEVY & 00,, Fort-street,