The Auckland Evening Star.

•j VOL. XXVI.-No. 28i).

AUCKLAND,' N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1885.

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



"" Shipping. *T~- ' TTNION STEAMSHIP ;***\V*% *J COMPANY OF NEW |QfeO ZEALAND (LIMITED). H^^rl OVERLAND KOUTK TO l_tti"^B. GHKAT BRITAIN Ir^ ' TIIKOUGH AMERICA. KOYAL MAIL SERVICE. TO LONDON IN 35 DAYS. ,n««Y AUCKLAND, HONOLULU. AND n a,r contract with tho Now Zoaland, Now I<Mth1 <Mth Wales, end United Statoo Govern "" nionts. i gtaanHhips of this Lino leave Sydnoy for Auckland' HoDOluhi. mid San Francisco, salliM froiii Auckland na uudor :— IujUSBA..- 3000tona 300J h.p. Tucaduy. paUL... SlSStona 3000h.p. Tuesd^ jUBABOA.... 300fltons 3000 h.p. "TjJJltornate'v Tiiorcftor ovory four woeku. tin through voyago will occupy, according ».ffd-'.f» 5 daya to Auckland, 13 <wys Hind to Honolulu, und 7 ilaya thonco to an Francisco. ruMOnKors will bo carried tlu-oußh WITH- OtJrKIANSi.HII'MKNT, and on very ad jjntsgous terms. Saloon Passengers broaking their journey aS Hmiolulu havo the opportunity o' visiting tho iifemoua active volcano of Kilauea, and Br objocts of, interest In tho Hawaiian UudHi and tor which specially-advantngcoiia imjgijmenM have been made, and onjoy the wrteotion of an unrivalled climate, proceeding f. Miowisg stoamer to San Francisco. PMWgers booked through to San Franciaoo. Hrtrpool or London, with special advantages. Si with choice of routo across the American cJnl_ent,andaC steamera crossing tho Atlantic, ifckets aro available for twelve months, nud folders have tbo privilege of broaking their loonier at Honolulu, Sin Francisco, and any sUceof call en routo to New York. ivfofi particulars, ''Poll' to UNION STKAJISIUP COMI'ANY OF NKW ZEALAND (LIMITED). •T^^l'TT^lON STEAMSHIP 118ff132l COMPANY OF NSW Hj{fpii% ZEALAND (LXMITKD). |^ TIMB TABLE.—December. WK TARANAKI, NKLSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukan>. l^rTf Date of telling, j jjjjj^ pSsmS I Saturday, ia, 11a.m. I - (If Mail arrived). PWOtriN I VVed., Dec. IG. 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. HiW I Monday, 21,63 p.m. 1^.20 p.m. MpII&OIWKrNAPtKRrWKLLINGfTdN. LITTELTON, AND PORT CUALMBRS (from Auoklandl. BffWMAIIANA I Thurs., Doc. 17, noon i — RBOAROOMA I Thura,, Dec. 24, noon | — yOR"MKLBOURNK (VIA Btcwl, Bjhwahanal Thura., Dec. 17. roon i — Bboabo'ma" I Thura, Deo. 24, noon 1 — V_ • Calls at Ilobart. FOR SYDNEY. JuiuTDA | About Saturday, 12th I — ffiIHOBA I Tuoa., Dee. 15, 6 p : m. I — FOR 3UYA AND" LEVUKA. iUWATA I Sunday, 13, 5 p.m. \ — (Cargo till noon Saturday.) ftRTISBORNErNXPIER, AND WELLTSa- TON. jnrA I Monday, 11, o p.m. I — FOR KUaaELLT isiWATA 1 Sunday. 13, 5 p.m. | — _ TOR HONOLULU AND SAN FBANOIBO6. AliJlßDA___| Tuesday, Jan^q, 2 p.m. _— TXCUKSION T lOKlfi "VS.— During December. Jamury, and February Excuraion Tickets will bslssned at Reduced Rates, available for re turn until 3lßt March, ISBG. Ooreo musi bo booked and alongside TWO HOTRBbefore advertißed tlma of departure. Passive Tickets must bo taken at the Com pany's Offlco. Auckland Branch, corner o£ Queon and Onioma-Btreatg. *i AKIENI LINE. wSef^vb. Under contract wilh tho New IgraihTap£i '" jo"th Walea Government for Wltttmut (ho conveyance of Mnils. The following Steamships bolonging to the driental Co. and tho Paci.dc Co. will leave BTDNEY and MELBOUKNE on the undor- Bontioned dat« 3 for LONDON, via ADELAIDE. DIEGO, GAIfCIA (at steamor'a option), SUKZ '"■■. »h. m .. From From , Bteamer. Sydnoy. Atelbouruo. CaniBWUZO Deonmbcr 191 Uooombcr2s tOTOSI January 2 I January 8 OsraxT January 16 I January 22 sasonnb_ January 30 February 5 torn* .___ Kobniaryl3 | February 19 And fortnightly thereafter. Through faros to London, £22 to £75. Pasaoneors aecuro special advantages by broking through from Now Zealand, faros n Bsloon and Second-class being the same as from Australia. Second-class passengers by Orient Iteamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LOVDOX.-Special fncili tta&tfbrded for brlnitinK out Friends and Rela tiwbypre-paymont of the passago money here. BPKCIAL RETURN TICKETS, avaHablo for Bmonths, Issued at the following ratee :— First Saloon £117 Becond Saloon 77 PARCBLSBOOKED THROUGH to LONDON It Reduced Rates. For farther particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). ; ■■ ■ Agents in New Zealand. Ai CJTEAM TO THAMES, *)E3^. *v 5 Commoting with KIVKK wBHE^STKAMKRS for BTIKI.ING- Wn/jgf WORTH, OHINKMURI, WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHI, AND TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILIjE, WAjrOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTBR'B SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. 8,&. KOTOMAHANA, ?.&. ENTERPRISE No. 2, . FROM AUCKLAND. . I ROTOMAHANA. I BNTKKTBIHE. SstonJay 12 4.30 aftornoon ~~~ I — Monday 14 6afternoon I Laidup Tjesday 15 7 evening — Wed. 16 — 14.30 aftornoon Jtnreday 17 Laid-up I - ™»y l*i I Lald-up 1 7 evening wgrday 191 11 morning_ _ I - _^ FROM THAMKB. _______ -. I KOTOMAHAWA. I ENTKKPRIBK^ toroay 121 9 morning 110^30 evening Monday 14 '10 30 morning | I aid-up wesday is n morning 1 Laid-up jH 18 12.30 midday I - Thursday 17 Laid-up I 2 afternoon «jd»y 181 Laid-up I — Saturday 1915 aftornoon I 6,30 aftornoon Ho cargo received for Rotomahana within IU-an-hoTir of advertlsod time of leaving. Hot wsponaibls for Shipping. Carrying, or DlMhandngJUveStook. _. CKO. yRAHKR. AKOn». J^k OS. COROMANDBL. W^H^^TUOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. ,^^"* TIME TARLK. -I«Te« Auokland ! Leaves Coromandel I m Pccsmber. Docombor. Wednesday, 16,6 p m., returning ono hour after arrival Monday. 14.12 noon Weather and other olroumstanoeß permitting. Hot responsible in shipping, carrying, or diß -oMrßlngrlng ß Uve stock. No Cargo reoelved without Shipping Noto, >Mwithin halfan-hour of advertfsod time Of "'Mrtuie, AU Parcels mast be prepaid on Board. _ A. R. H BWINDLKY. Manager. J^jV 8. 8. VV AIT AX 1 jflffl^^^will leavo Quoon-stroet Wharf '^"*l* every MONDAY, WEDNES DAY, and FRIDAY at 8 p.m., for WHAN GARKIand MARBDKN POINT. TIME TABLE FOR DECEMBER. From Whangarei: Tuesday, 15th, 2 p.m. Thursday, 17th, 2 p.m. Saturday, 19Ui. 5.30 p.rr, Taeaday, 22nd. 0 30 p.m. Thursday, 24th, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, 29th, 2 p.m. _ Thursday, 31at, 2 p.m. , „, ,C«gO reoelved at Queen-street Wharf until .A CpAOH meeta tho Stoamor at Marsdon I'olntforWalpn. , BI AU doliverlea will be made on tho wharf or Otter usual landing place at risk of Consignee. jTtoket may bo obtained at tho Office or on SAMOCOUJERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Qnfian-Btrent. oppoalte Birth's Mill. _ Al \TiTAIUKU~~AN3r~ONE ,(_____ W IIUNBA STEAM VbBBIk^NAVI&ATION CO, (Limited). 1 , TIMK-TABLE-9.8. MANUKAU : wave Onohunga. lieavo Waiukn. "-Monday. 11.30 a.m. It -Monday, 3 p.m. a Wednesday, lpm.lli- Wednesday. 4.45 p.m. .ia SFsdtiy, 1.30 p in. 17 -Thursday, a p.m. 'Spwiday, 3.3u p.m. 19-Saturday, 8a m. JJ-Monday, 7 a.m. 21-Monday, 10 30 a.m. «-Ta6eday,9a.m for _ ""nukaa Heads g-Jvedneßday, 7 a m. 23—Weflncrday, 11 a.m. a-Thursday,B.3oa m.2i-Xhur3day, 12 noon «-Saturday, Spcciul « fnp a-Monday, 11 :ifl a.m. 2? - Monday. 3 p.m. Jj-Wedneaday, 1 p m. 31 -Wodnosday. S p.m. i^rhnrsaay, 3 p.m. 31-Thured.).y. 630 p.m. JlfjUwr and other clronmbtincci v- rmitung. 1 *Ut|ekhtapayable beJore dolivorj o£ goods. m , J. BARK BHOWN. Managina Director.



>P^A. ]}IRECT SERVICE .__SJ_||£j> TO SAN FRANCISCO, -■>*•'■» FUOM SYDNEYi OVERLAND ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN, THROUGH AMERICA, The Magnificent Stoamors AUSTRALIA and BKALaNDU will leave SYDNEY for SAN CHANCI3OO (direct) via Honolulu, as under, w-ithout transhipment, at monthly intervals: - ' Steamer. Tons. Tn«£? 0 to from Sydnoy ZKAI' ANDIA 3,200 Tuesday. Del^ Australia 3 , 200 Thursda™Jan.sß —fi —-—..... 4 P. 111. .M-'.T'l,"';,?'?-,',1 ™ ' lU"k','l l) Sttii'KrafiolMo'. or ■l , m ~ Kur?»'"" d "'li'Miona with special fl till »1 vl",' V' vo '" -:«l • .H'nuic scocholco I !, <•»""Y'Tl Atl"»t,l.° Steamship Lin-s . niimiAo"! l"' ' Uo Siar> or othor i |'"«a' an PEnl^ PWBUWI th°lr m"r°U<l ■ioi'i!,'i '" fT hS P'S^ngii-a are allowed 350 no ii. , _o( lii.HKiim to S>..n Francisco, and 250 uu u» ov.rUnii, true of ohargo. TIIIMUOH KAIiK '10 LONDON. FIHaT-_L\SS m 0 0 i.l!s"ai V"m Sfr"i^'' r'i.1"" t<; "10 Boll' cliott tobe i .'-'i'li'r,','?' ■,'''''''■ 's''»a:w. I'uklohooka.show nay boulii on a'r.'i '"vim '" °d Stilteß> Jit! ■?>',"'l' s 1"' tl0>1'I' u' « i-a-lwarrt enn connect . I i ~ M,,,.>,, r , ~r t, (; r,,vilo Mail S.S Com fwr '" Cl""a lllul Ju P«a for Sun !''• r riiip., of n i--mgc and freight, und all othoi uiun.tacinn, u^plj t) BROWN. OAMPBKLL & CO.. Auents. Shortland-street. jTK\ TCT 011 SYDN EV, ■SWSSaSS-r ZEALANDIA Will leave for abovo on or about SATURDAY, tho lath instant. UROVVN, CAMPBELL &CO , AKtmtP, Shortland-strcct t» Vf^OUTiiKKJS STEAM A^pjJ*3s|. -^ SHIP CO. (LIMITEll). i N^ TIMH Tablb--Decbmukk. |k-—-£i^__A (Weattaor and othor Cironn: 1/ stanooß Pormittlng), 'J ITROM yUKEN-STRKKT '' WHARF. TO THK HOT LAKKB, TKRKACKS, AND QKYSKRS (VIA TAURANGA), THK UUIOKESIT, OHKAPKHT, AND EASIEST ROUTK. Tourists can avoid tho tedious and roueb overland journey by taking passage In the Northern Steamship Company's fast and com (o-tHblo BtcamornCLANaM AN and WELLING TON, which leavo Auckland alternately ovorj Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranßa «t 6 o'clock on tho following morninß, when Criiaby's coach,under mail contrnot.loavet Immediately ador broakfaat for tho Hot Lakes, pa»Binß throuuh tho Vesoy Stowart Settlement arriving at Ohinemutu at 5 B.m. same day. Single Furo by Steamer and Couch, £2 103. Rctnrn ditto, d. A Coach from Ohinemutu connects with steamers leaving Tauranßa for Auckland ever) TUESDAY ar,d FRIDAY at 5 p.m. ROUND TRIP TICKETS are now issued a' tho Company's Oftto.p, onablinp; tourists to travel by Htoamor to Tauranca, theuoo to Ohinemutu and CambridKO by coach, nndirom Cambridge to Auckland by rail Faro for tho round trip .. ..£5 5 0 FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLBNT> PORTE. HTKAMKI'.. | DATK OF 8A> TJMB. ilanßman | Monday, 14 7 p.m jlmuunan | Tha^'Sdar. 17, 7 l.m. v-nlHntttnn i Monday, 21. 7 P ; m WelliDKton I Wednosday, Xi, 7 p.m. Clansman I Monday. 23, 7 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday, 3U, 7 p.m. Connoota at Tanranga for Opotik Douelas and Bay of I'lonty Ports ever; Tuesday. KOR RUBSKIX, WUANQAJIOi, AND MON^pNCi VVellinßton | Monday. M, 7 p.m. Clansman 1 Monday, 21. 7 p.m. Wellington I Monday, 28, Tji.n^ F-Te'Grkat BAiutiKß, Tjiyphkna, Port Fit? roy, and Blind Bay. Ai-«yle ~ I Kvory Thursday, 8 a.m. fob wliansakki. wwancakki hkadh. an) Mawoafa'. Vlacgre^or I Kvory Tuoeuay, 8 p.m. Foil WnANQAKKf. WhANGARKI MItADB, ANI Pabua Kal^ Vfac?ro«o7 I Hvury"Friday. S p.m. Fob V\"nANGAHKt and Wjianoahei Hkadb 'Carrying DasaonKora and cargo for Walpu). A Coaoh moots tho steamer on arrival to cor voy passongors to_Wairni. .Vtacgrogor I Tuesday, 15. SCm. M'lcuri'cor I Friday, 18. 8 p.m. Wollinaton | Friday, IS. U p.m. Glonelg I Monday, 21. 8 p.m. Macgregor I Tueßday. 22. S p.m. Macuregor I Suturdar, 2fi, * p.m. Mingregor I Tuesday. 211 8 p in. Mucrfregor | Friday. January 1,8 p.m. Kcom wbanoauki to Auckland (From liailway Wharf), MacgreKor i^l'nriay. li 2 pm. Sla«Kiogoc I Thursday, 17. TUS p.m. Wellington I Sa in-day. 10, 2 p m. Mncgri-gor Monday. 21. 4 p ni. Glenelg I Wednesday. 23.10 a.m. Mucgre«or I Thursday. 21. 1 p.m. Macgrogor I Monday, 28, 2 p.m. MacgrcKor I Thursday, :i). tipni. . _FOK_ryIBKUUK\^OAI. Ai-KJ'lo IKvory Alonilay ncu P'riday. 7 p.m " " Koii___\nii;._ Argylo"" _ 'JTCvijry Mo'rdiiy, 7"p m. Fob Waiwkka. "Cilanßman und W.'llington alternately ovorj Saturday at 2 p.m., returning from Waiwcraui. 7 a in. ou trie following_Momtay. _ FROM MANUKTD. FOB WAITAKA AND NKW PLYMOOTH. Galrlooh and Staffa, twico a week (as per advortisemont). Cargo must be bookod and alongside tb^ vesselby 4 p.m. prompt. None will bereoelved * Passage Tickets muat be taken at the Con oa^v'9 Offlcn 87. Qnorn-ptreet. Auokland. EXCURSION TICKETS.- DuriDg tho months of Docombor, January, and February Excursion Ti-kots will bo issued at Rkduced Ratks (except en Whangarei B»rvlce), available for return until ,'ilat starch. 1886. • —_. . THTcTr WAITAK A. 'ffMPJ^^' rhC fID°GAiKLOCII ii____ll3aßDß* YVill leave Onohunga Wliaif as abovo (weather and other circuinstancesi per mitting) on TUKSUAY, Uooonibor.lo, at ten am The passonger accommodation is un suVpasscd -Northern Steamship Company, Auckland ; or. A. Barnes. Onohunga. —hvi Wf A I W E R A iffll^^^^ (HOI SPRINGS). ThOfln°B-C LANS MAN, returning from Watwora at 7 a.m. on MON DAY" RETURN FARK-Jga^ omHE NEW ZEA -tSf"z^ LAND SHIPPING COM" 0 iilli^afi PANY' S ROYAL MAIL U-' _" . i LINK OF STEAMERS / /-S '■ I __S i (undor Contraot with tho l^iiLitI*^1 *^ | New Zealand Government) Will bo despatched with Her Majosty'a Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio do Janoiro and Madeira:— Stcamsrß. Tona-jo^arturo. Date. . ■ 18__; RIMUTAKA 1.173 Wollingfn Doo._W RUAPEHU #fc \\ KAIKOURA WWI hoar . L OB- h l n T0^ R n r—__j:?i'l rangod AffSV ■"■ And [Pioncutorwiird uvnry fourth Tliuraday. The abovo are all now steamors, built specially for the trade, and commanded by men of great experience. The length of tho pasaapo by tho Company's steamers averages under 10 days. Paß3iiKo money: Saloon, from GO guineas upwards ; second cabin, 10 guinoas; steerage, from 18 guineas. For freight or passage apply to THE lIBAD OFFICES, CUIUSTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agontß of the Company 'hroughout tho Colony. _ ... mHE NEW ZEALAND 1 SHIPPING COM "^^H^^Lfiiist wool ship for The iron Ba^rquo ME N EL) 1031 tonaregtater, IW/I.T. Pcrs^Comman^or, 1 (LIMITED), Agents.



Jfe*jL*r J^IVERHEAD ANE ?.B. BLANCHE nr>* m i WIU Bail aB under (woathei and circamstances permitting) :- AICKLAXD TO RIVBBHKAD TO iw,, ,Kiverhbad. Auckland. Mondays, b a.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. Do. 1 p.m. Tuesdays. 8 a.m. 1 uosdiiys 4 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. i> ndiiys, b a.m. Saturdays. H a.m. Do. Ip in jj 0 i B m Saturdays, 1.30 p.m. ' ' _ ( FAKES: Uoturn. 3b Single, 2a SATURDAY AFTKRNOON'S KXCtTRSION: Roturn, 2°. AnjKI.ANI) TO PUHOI— i PUHOITO AUCHXAND vvodnoadays, at low] Thursdays, iirat high water. I wator. FARES: Uoturn, 10a Slnglo, 6s D. LITTLE.IOHN, Seorotary. Quoon-Btrcot Wharf, rTKJL TO LONDON. wffftfx^s.T'K NINSU FiA IllT OR' EN TAL ■ffiTOiiliTni stkam navigation COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT (V iv. Colombo). 3tsauii-l Loavo Leave Mol- Sydnoj. bonrno. ~IM. isss. CAittiiAGß Deo 25 Doc. 31 1880. 1886. Massima Jan.H Jan. 11 vat.ktta Jan.22 Jan.2B Tasmania.. : Fob.s Fob. 11 And thenceforward every alternato weok. Paasongera ana cargo booked to London. Mar eoilles. Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rateß. Return tickets issued both to first and second »!«»' luissenuers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved aecornnicdation can bo obtained In this Company's vessels. Passengers booked at Auckland at same rates Sydnoy or Melbourne. For all particulars apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., 18 Qnnen street. Auckland. Agents. t-CKA. I^EVONI JOKT~~STETM .tgifffiKSs^. XJ FERRY COMPANY iiillMii illil ii A j iTK RATION OF TIMK TABLE. On and nftor MONDAY, Docember 11, tho following will bo tho Tin e-tablo to and from Uoronuort for the ensuing eummor months :— AUCKLAND TO NOHTU SHOhE.-7.30. '8.0. 5.30, S.SO. 3.0. 9.30. U.SU. "10 0, 10.30. 11.0, "11.30, 12 0, ■ 12.30, 1.0, U. 30, 2.0. 2.30. *3 0. 3.30, 1.0, • 1 30, 1.50 5.10, "5,31). 550, 610, 0.30, 70, 7.10, 830, 9.30, 10.20, 11.0. 11.10 p.m. Sundays-"'.) 30, 10.30 a.m., 1.0. 1.30. 2.0. 2.30, 3.0, ? 30, 4.0, "4.30, 5 0. '5.30. (S.O, 1i.30, 8 15, 9.45 p.m. SOUTH SHOWS TO AUCKLAND-7.0. "7.20, 8.0. 8.20, -8.30, 9.0, 9.20, '9 30, 10.0, 10.20, -10.30, 11.0,11.80, 12.0. 1.0, H. 30, ~2.0, 2.30, 3.0, '3.30,4.0, 4.30, ' j 0. 5.20. 5.10, 'fl 0, G.lO, 7.20. 8.0, 8.0, 10.0, 10.40. 11.20 p.m. Sundays—9.o. MO 0 a.m . 12.30. 1,0, 1.30, *2.0, 2.30, 3.0, "3 30, 4.0, 1.30, "5.0, 6.30, '15.0.8.10,9, Up p.m. Woather and other circumstancos permitting. *To and from Dovonport Wharf, exceptatlow tides. J. R. D. BAKKR, Traffic Manager. r*. » TVORTHGOTE STEAM JJA^V -L^l KKRUY SKIIVICK. •KStfWCKVS. TIMK TABLK. \tli\kl3HS>^on and after December 1,1885, WfILUXiUiM* an ,l un tii further notice. Lkavk Auckland : J7.30, 19 15, 10.15, 10 45. and 11.45 a.m.; J12.30, 1.15, (2.15, 3.15, 14.0,4.45, 5.30, !0.30, and 9.0 p.m. i.r.wk BiRKKNRK.tD: 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, 6.0, and 7.15 p.m. On Mondays, Wednopdaya, and Saturdays, a Steamer Jeavos Birbonhead at 9.50 p.m., and Auckland at 10.30 p.m.. and special arrange ments can bo made for late trips on other nights. SUNDAYS: Lkavb Auckland: 9 30, (10.15. 1016, and 11.15 a.m.; [12 30, 1.15, [2.0, 3.0, 3.30, $4.30,(5.0, 8.15. 6.30, and 9 0 p.m. Leave Biukkniiead: 9.0. 9.30. 10.0 11 0. and 11.45 a.m.; 12,30,1.30, 2.30. 2.45, 3 15, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, and 7.15 p.m. tStdamer runs to Sugar Company's Wharf. Steamor leaving Auokland at 10 30 p.m. will run to Sugar Company's Wharf ihould aufllciont indueemsnt olfer. This Time Table will bo adhered to, woathor and eircuins'ances pormlttine. Cattlo and Live Stock carried at owners' risk. All freights to bo prepaid. A Steamor is always available for Kxcurelons, Fishing, or otherwise. FAKES —Family Weekly 1 Icket. oa; Gonta1 Woekly Ticket, 2a 6d; Ladies' Wookly Ticket, Is G'i; Apprentices' Weekly Ticket, la 6d; School Children's Weokly Ticket, Is: Slnglo Return Tickot. Gd; Children undor 12 yoars, 3d; Night Boats, each trip.6d. D. LITTLKJOHN, Secretary, Quopn-stroot Wharf. yACHT S~E A SON, 188 5. E. G. BAIR D' S PATENT ANTIFOUI.INO roMI'OSITION For t'roventiug Fouling on WOODKV VKSSttLS. l'ricu: 12i per Gallon. NO YACHT SHOULD BK WITHOUT IT. AHCH HILL PAINT WOnKS. AUCKLAND PROSPECTUS Of tho LAKNAfiH GOLD-MINING CO. (LIMITED). CAPITAL £10.000. In 20,000 Shares of lOn each. 2s Gd por Share p .irt-up. Tho object for which tin; übovo-namod Com pany hua bom fornuu ii the working of tho mine formerly known as tho Golden Calf. Tho position of this mine, adjoining aa it does the onco fiunoiiß Calodonion, and its prospects aro bo well known, that it is unnecessary to say any thing in ita favour, further th.iv in tho opinion of many mining exports, well acquainted with tho mine, us also with that, of tho surroundinu mines, tho lost famnnsrua of gold in the Caledonia will be diecoi'ored in it. This opinion is further strengthened by tho fact that nil pfl'orts to pick up the said run of gold in the other adjoining mines havo failed, and bb thor« can hi; littlo doubt but thHl tho said i ich run of gold has not died out, tho utrong probabilities arc that it will be found in this Company's mine, in fact, many are positively of that beliof. Tho present proprietors of tho Company now oiler to th« public B.OCO Bhareß in tho capital of tho Conipanj, at 2a li'l por ahan', tho entire pro ceeds from which, loss brokorjgo and tho forma tion of the Company, will bo placed to tho Compnny'a credit. This amount will, it is eunaideri'd, bo more than amn'o to fully pros pect and thoroughly opon up tho mine ; nor must it bo forgotten that payablo quartz, lrro sooctlvo of any rich run of gold, is nlmoßt certain to be obtained not long after operations aro commenced, in which ca»e portion of the money now lo bo subscribed may hereof tor form portion of a dividend to bo declared. Application for t-hnros to be made to Messrs Frater Bios., Auokland or Thames Stock Ex change, accompanied with a doposit of Two Shillings and Slxpenco per nharo. Applications will bo ooneiderod In tho ordor in whioh thoy aro rocoivod. BY PERMISSION OF THB COL ONIAL SECRETARY. GRAND ART UNION OF MOUNTED BIRDS, prepared by a, kkischek. 800 Subscribers at 10s Forty Prfzk.s. let Prl/.0, viilue £i 5 - Handsome carved and or namental Sh"W-ouso of lUurcd Iliniu and Kauri, confining 12 difforont spocioß, on Vbvs at Messrs Upton nnd Co.'s. Jnd Prize, value £30-Contalning 6 varieties in similar case, on view atMcssrs Philllppo and Suns'. 3rd Prizo. vnluo 8 vnrlotlesln I'iuular case, on view at Mr N. G. Lennox s. These Prizes contain a variety of yory rare birds, many pf which will soon bo extinct. 2 Prizes at £15; 20 Prizes at £'0; 15 Prises at £5. Total, £100. To be drawn about the end of December. TICKETS, 10b BACH, Obtainable at Messrs S. Coombes and Co.'a, Hazard. Hurst, and Co.'b, N.G. Lennox's, Jasiah Martin's, Phillipps and Sons'. J. A. Pond's, Tontenberg's, and Upton and Co.'s. Othor prizaa on view at future dato to be advertised. if * M &\ I] IHOKSSON-STREET || CABH AND DEFKRRBD PAYMBUT TAILORS, DRAPBKo, HABIT-MAKER B, HOBSOK-BTRKK*. ■We respootfuUy lnvlto attention to our Large Btook of NOVELTIES for the present Soaaon. Our Grea (Variety and Choice of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent wo employ, and tie groat successes of our effort* to produce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and TJn excsUedi n Cut and Stylo, gives ub every con fldonoo in roopootfully solioitlng tho favour of a visit. All Tweods thoroughly enrunk before being made up, nnrt Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deterred Payment System has baen found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to proonre necessaries in tho easiest possible way. ALL GOODB ARK MARKED IN PLAIN Cash Customors receive 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcolf of 20, and upwards THE DOOR . INSPECTION INVITED.



For Sale. FOR SALE, Tennyson-street, Surrey HUla, off Groat North Road, third houso from Now Catholic School, a Six-roomed House, well built, and splendidly finished, all flrat-claßß material; grand garden, well laid out and planted, with scoria paths, well drained and lHrgo wasbhouso; also, Furniture, at valuation, if required. This U one of the most faithfully built and convenient houses in Auckland.— Apuly on the pfemisos. FOR SALE, a beautiful Farm of 168 aores of good Land, in Papakura Valley. only H miles from Manurewa Station, and id miles from Auckland. Tho farm is all in grass and crops, subdivided into paddocks, with good substantial fences, and well drained. A good creek runß through the property. There is also a substantial Houso of nine rooms, with out buildings and every convenience, flower garaon, avonue, and orohards in full bearing.—For all further particularsapply D. F. Evans, Land aud Estate Agent. Queen-street. 1,657. T7IOR SALE, Albert Avenue, Mt Eden- JL only 2 minute's from 'bus, a Firßt-class, New, and Substantially Built Bay VIIH Kesl donoo of 6 rooms, largo and lofty, vonct'an lilinds, poles and rinßa, linoleum in hall (whioh is 6 feet wide), cupboards in ovory room, flrst iclass papor, in fact ovory poseiblo convenience) ; now rango, register gratCß, wator luid in house and Bink; allotment, OB x liii; concrcto puihs back, front, and sides, whito pickot fonco; the ground is in full crop, froo from stonoa, and commanding the ilneet views in tho Mt. Eden district, l'rlcii only £560 Tormß easy.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Houso and Land Agent. (1G71) iTIOII SALE, Manurewa, about 14 miles from Auckland, an Iniprovod Freehold Farm of 367 acres', part opon and p irt btidh. 100 aorea aroploughablo, of which 10 acres are in oroD, 200 acroß in good grass, subdivided into paddocka by a good wire fence, tho balance in good useful bush, otc\ Tbore aro two ilno crookß of running water, throughout tho yoar.' Together with a six roomed Houso with the usual outbuildings, dairy, cowshed, stable, etc., oto. A moat deairuble farm, bo close to town, and woll-worthy of Inspection. Price for the lot, inoludlng Dwelllng-hoiiao and all outbuild ings, and improvoinonts, £1,175.—Fu1l par ticulars to D. F. Evans, Auotioner and Land Agont. 1660 TPI O E SALE. AVONDALK PAUK — Containing 144 acres rioh Agricultural Land, suitable for villa aitea, in*] km gardenß. or nuraerieß. ii mlloa from the Go ■ ral Post Oflico. Auckland; tlvo minutoi' walk from Hallway Station. 'Buses pass every hour. Closb to public schoo', churohea, stores, public hall, otc. Will bo an)rl in lots from One Aore and upwards. Prico £ 0 per acre. Terms vory oasy. — R. C. Greknwood, Auctioneer, Vuloan Lane i or John Uollard, Avondala. T7IOR SALE, To Lot, or Exchange, or to bo Let. with purchasing claueo, an eight roomed House, oil' Wellington-street. Will be sold cheap (£IOO bolow cost). W bo lot cheap (5a per weok below last rental) exchanged for Btnallnr houso on easy terms. Apply to J. H. WITHEFORD. Shortlandatroet. TCT O R SALE. FARM, 276 Acroa; 60 Good Kauri and Tl-troo Bush, with First-class Houso of 8 rooms, ou houses, and every convenience, south of Auck land. Noar Hall way Station and Steamer. For full particulars apply to JAMKS SIjATOK, Arohlteot. Canada Bulldlngß, Auckland. FOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter of an acre upwards; good 1-roomed Cot tages and gardons; also, Country Lands choap. —A. Beiuham, Avondalo. FI)R~POSItiVE~SALE— Two nice little Islandb; one of 50 acres: tho other, 100 acfos Hrßtolos3 land noar to Waihoko. Steamors paaß two or throe timoa dally; price low.—Apply to John Suppet, Land Agent, 8, Quoon streot. IjlOK SALE, Stoam Launch (now), 28ft : xßft x 3Jft: 1 Set Machlnory for Steam Launch, Stool Boiler: 3 Horizontal Steam Engines, Sin, (iUn. and 12in cylinders, with multitubular bollors and mountings complete 1 Patont Direot-acting Steam Pump 11.000 galls, per hour; loin steam cylinder and 71n water cylinder. ISoinll'ortublo Holler. lOh.p.nominal. 1 Cornlch Boilor, ditt-».—K. 11. Yooman, Alb rt Boiler Works. Albert-street. YriOß SALE, a Butcher's Businoss in a Jj Qretclass and denßply populated locality, cloao to town. Tho premises conslßt of a really good shop arddwelling, stablei, cartahods, &c, &c ; leuao about four scare to run ; rent low. Satisfactory reasons givon for felling. Intend ing purohnsers will bo supplied with full par ticulars on application to A. O. Carter, Butciicr, Wolloaloy-street, Auckland, |7IOR SALE, a variety of Carriages and JD Buggios (13 in number), now and second hand, with and without hoods and extension tops, including Waggonotto?, Ladiea' Phiotona, Victoria Phretona, Pony Phißtocs, Doublo and Single Buggies, Quoen'a Pbn-tons, and a light, elegant, Family Carriage with oxtonsion, top end eido curtains, polo and shaft?, brake, lamps, ftc. Prices from £30 to £UO.-Edwtn Harvie, Upper Symonda-Btreet. IT^OR SALE, the Lenso, Goodwill, Fix . tures and Working Plant ot a Bakery and Grocery Business, with a Restaurant attached, now in splendid working order, with every convenience for conducting a largo bUßlnesß in all tho aforesaid brnnchoa. Locality un rlvallod. A good paying tradonow being dono: fullest investigation courted, and principals only dealt with.- for further particulars, apply to A. H. Nathan. F 3R"SALB~(Pukokoho East), nn excol lont Farm of 120 acres, all fenced, partlivc fence and wire ; 95 acres under cultivation, Rub divided into paddocks, 1 acre in orchard of firnt class trees; together with 7-roomed Houao (quite now), 10-stalled cow-ahed. and other out bulldlnps. (fee. This is r. really flrßt-claaa Farm, bo closo to Auckland, easy of access by rail, and a good motalled road nil tho way. Full pnrticu lar.-fon application to D. F. Evine, Estate and and Agent. (1616) filOR RAM 9, Dock-Btroot, North Shore, JP a Frreholil Villa Kceldence of 5 rooms and largo aoiillnry. bow window, verandah and poroh. All well llnishorl ofl'. White picket fonco. jargo Allotmont, 10 x 132. Grand viow of har bour. A moßl. n nalrablo freehold, l'rlco. only £100.—D. F. Kvnnß; CP E C~I A L NOTICE. FOX BAIJS, sovcral ot tho beat Building !>Uob in or noar Auckland. Hltuatod in Gladetono aud Cloveland Koadß. Parnoll. 'These lots will be sold on any reasonahlo Terms, and money will bo advanced for Building if rcquirod. Apply to P. COMISKEY, Shortland-stroet. A RTHUR-STREET^ Ponsonby, 2 min /\ utos' from tram, Handsome Villa Hoai denco of srooma. largo and lofty verandah and balcony, goa and city wator thronghou', gas stove, two spacious lmllß 8 foet wide, oasterly aspect, and commanding ono of tho finest vlowb of tho harbour and city in this popular district Nice wnuh-houßo with copper boilor laid in, &c, &o. 'J his property is woll worthy tho attontion of speculators and others. To bo sold a bargain, full particulars, on application to D. F. Evana. 1280 SPECIAL BARGAINS. MUBT BE SOLD, FOUR NEW 5-KOOMED HOUSES IN OLIPHANT-BTREET. Wator laid on and olosoly fenced. And Houses in other parts of tho Town. Call and see J. W. WHITE, Cornor of Ponsonby and Richmond Roads. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a per footly new Houße of 5 rooms, fitted with every convonionoo, and large Freehold Allot ment, near Mount Eden Railway Station; tormß easy.—Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent. No. 8, Quoon-atreet mo DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. GRAINS FOR BALE. APP'y R. WHITSON AND CO.. ALBERT BItKWBUY. SURREY HILLS. SURREY HILLS. CHOICE LOTV. FINE VI AW*. lIKAI/TItY SITUATION. SUaBKYHIUjJ. tURREY HILLS. TRAM-CARS PAS 3 KVERY 10 MINUTttd. Ono-fltth Cash, balannn any timo within Five Yeard. Instulnjcntu rccoived. OFFICZ : SnOKfLAND-STREET.. A. BOARDMiN, Agent. F. W. HOWAKDr] [K. JONES. T>LUE STORE, FORT ■ STREET. FOR SALE, /.jCASES ORANGES, ■11 SACKS PKANUTS, 40 BALES COCOANUT FIBRE (Ex Arawata). AIBO, 1 10-HORSK POWER DOUBLE CYLINDER KNGINE (completo), by Ruaton and Proo tor, Lincoln, England, 1 CROSSLEY'S GAS ENGINE, 1 SAW BENCH, by Robinson and Sons, Roch dale. England, 1 LARGE SAUSAGE MACHINE, And other Maohinpry. ■' A PLEA FOR JESUS OF NAZA RETH," HY THH; BI3HOH OF MELBOURNE. Price—Sixpence. W. K. MEARB. 198, QUEEN srHEET.



Railways. T^Eff ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCK [/AND~SECTION. CHRISTMAS AND NW YEAR HOLIDAYS. TRAIN AND FARE ARRANGEMENTS. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will be issued from any Btation to uny station from SATURDAY, December 10. 1885, to SATUR DAY, 2ad January, 1886 (both days Inclusive), available for return any day up to and in cluding 10th January, 1880, On DECEMBER 21tii and 3!»t, EXCUR SIONS to WAIKATO at very low faron, avail able for return up io January lth. From Auck land : Dop. !).f5 p.m.; Nowmarkot, 1.5 p.m. : Onehunga, 3.45 p.m. To Ngarnawahia: First class, 110 ; pecond clbsb, 10j Gd, Hamilton : Klrßtcliißs, 15a Od ; second clnss, Us 6d Cimi bridge Onauno, and To Awamutu : First olass, 17a ; sucond class, 12s lid. CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25. Sum,, Auckland to To Awamutu, Cambridge nnd Morrinavillo ; !>.15 am, from CuiiiliridKo and Morrinnville; U.SO a.m. from To Awa mutu to Auckland ; G. 20 a.m.. from Mercer to AuckLmd ; 1.15 p.m., Auckland to Jlercor ; 7.15 a.m. and 4.10 p.m. trains from Auckland to Holensvllltt; G3O a.m. and 1 p.m. trains from Holorsville to Auckland; 9 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., Auokland to Onehunga, and 10 a.m and 5.30 p.m. Onehunga to Auckland, will run as usual. The abovo trains stop at nil stations, if required, to pick up and act down paesangers. IJKC. 28.-HAMILTON SPORTS. Ciikap Excursion.— Auckland, dopart, 7.15 a.m.; Nowmark t, 7.55 a.m. Onehunga. 7.5 a in. for Hamilton; let class, 7e 9d; Snd class, 5e 9d. Cambridge, lat class, ill ; 2nd cloaj, Gs Gd ; returning Batno day. Cambridge, dep. 6 2,0 p.m.; Hamilton, dep. 6.10 p.m. Passengers c>in bo booked at Patur day Return Fifes by this Train from Huntly, Taupiri, and Ngaruawahia to Hamilton. Train leaves Hamilton for Morrinsville at 0.15 p.m., calling at all r tations, if required. AUCKLAND HACKS ON DECEMBER 26 AND JANUARY 1. Chean Excursions loave To Awamutu at G 20 a.m. (Fares-lot clam 17b. 2nd class 12a 6dl Ohaupo, dep. 637 a.m. list class 17s, 2nd olass 112s 6d); Cambridge, dop. 0.20 a.m. (lat class 17p, 2nd claes 12a Gd); Hamilton W., 7 a.m. (ITares lst olasa 15a Gd, 2nd lie Gd); Frankton Junction, dep. 7,10 a in.; Ngaruawhia, 7.45 a.m. (Fares -Ist class 14s, 2nd class 10a Od); Huntloy, B.IS a.m. (Ist class Us, 2nd c'ass !)*). FOR RACKCOUR-SK AND AUCKLAND. The Tickets uro available for return by uny ordinary train up to January 4,1880. Passengers from othor stations may travel by this train at tho Cheap Saturday Return Tickots DRUUY RACKS, DECEMBER 2S Srosial loaves Auckland, 10 0 a.m.; Now»iar kot.lU.lOa.m ; Onohung* 10 oa.m.; callingat all stations to Drury, Mid returning ats.nO p m. Paasongerfl will be booked from all sta.lona by this train at Cheap Saturday Return Tickets. On December 21th and 31st, thu 1.15 p.m. train from Auckland will run through to Cambridgo and To Awamutu. On L'ooember 2Gth, January Ist and 2nd —Tho 4.15 p.m. train from Auokland ia postponed to AucklaDd dop., G p.m , and on December 28th will bo extended from Mercor to CambridKO and To Awamulu. On Deconibor 2(ith, January Ist and 2nd.— * he 4.J0 p.m. train from Auckland to Holonsvillo is postponed to Auckland, dcp., 0 p.m. On December 31flt and January Ist. late trains leave Auckland at 11.15 p.m. for Onchunga. AUCKLAND JOCKKY CLUB RACES AT ELLKRSLIE. DECEMBER 2Gth, JANUARY IST AND 2nd. Trains leavo for Racecourso:—Auckland, iep., 10 a.m., 11 a.m , 11,10 a.m.. and ovory 20 minutes, ■ r as requiicd, up to 3 p.m., roturninK at 1 p.m., nndi as roQtiired up to 6.30 p in.; Um-hunKU, dop. 12 10 p.m. 1,5 p.m., 2,5 p.m., returning at 5.30 p.m. Henderson, dop. 11.10 am ; Avondale, 1141 a.m.: Mount Albort, 11.46 n.m.: Mount Kdi>n. 11.10 a.m, 11.3 p.m., 12 30 p.m.. and 1.20 p.m. for Racecourse, returning at 5.30 p.m. SPECIAL FARES.-Aucklaiid, Nowmarket, Mount ICden, and Unehunga to Racecourso, 3m ; single or return (irrespocilvo of claBB) includes admission to the course. TRAINS CANCELLED DECEMBER 26TH, JANUARY Ist and 2nd. 1720 a.m., Auckland to Moroor; 11.45 0,m.. Ai kland to To Awamutu and Cambridge; 11:•■) a m. from Mercer to Auckland ; 2.35 a.m (rui To Awamutu and CambridKO to Auck lai • : 10.50 a-m., Auokland to Holousvlllo; 11.1 ...i m., Helenavillo to Auckland; 12.0n00n, 2 0 i 'i., and 5.20 p.m. trains, Auckland to Onoliunf?a: 10.0 a.m., 1.0 p in,, and 510 p.m. trains, Onehunga to Auckland ; 5.20 p m. train, Auokland to Ouihuhu ; and 0.10 p m., Otahuhu to Auckland. GOOD 3 TRAFFIC will not bo roooivod for despatch or delivered on December 20, January 1 and 2. On December 20. January 1 and 2, tho 8 0 a,m. train, Auckland to To Awamutu, Cambridge, and Morrinsvillo. and 9 15 a.m. trains from To Awamutu. CambridKO, and Morrinsvillti to Auckland will call at all Stations It required. BY ORDER. T^EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. OHffiAP < EXCURSION TICKBTB V CUEA11 KKOM AUCKLAND TO THE HOT LAKES. RETURN TICKETS for tho OVERLAND JOURNEY will boiaatiodon NOVEMBER 16, aod on any day until further notioe, available for ONE MONTH from tho date of issao RETURN FARE, AUCKLAND TO OHINEMUTU and Back (tnoluding Coach Fare), £4 10s. Trains leavo Auckland at 8 and 11.45 a.m. on Mondays, Wkdnkbdayb, and Fridays, Returning from Ohinemutu Mondays, Wkdnksdays, and Fridays. ROUND TRIP TICKETS. Tickots for the ROUND TRlP.—Auckland to Ohinonmtu (by Rail or Coaoh), Ohinemutu to Tauranga (by Coach), Tauranga to Auckland (by Stoamers of tho Nonhcrn 8,8, Co.'a lino), or vice versa, will aleo oe ißSued on and after NOVEMBER 18. and un'll furthor notico available for ONE MONTH from tho date of issue. FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP, £5 ss. Passengers starting for tho Round Trip from Auckland leave by Northern S.S. Co.'a Boat!) on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 pro. for Tauranga. thonoo by Crosby's Coach to Ohinemutu next day. Coaohoa leave Ohinemutu Tuesdays and Fridays for Tauranga, thence by Steamer eamo days at 5 p.m. for Auckland. THESE TICKETS CAN ONJLY BE OBTAINKD UPON APPLICATION AT THE AUCK LAND RAILWAY STATION. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manigor N.Z Railways. Auckland. November 3,1885. Educational [a card.] MR GEORGE H. CLUTSAM Will accept Pupils for the Pianoforto, every branch of Thooratical and Practioal Com position, and tho Study of the Art of Accom panying, and will bo in attendance dnily to io ceivo Pupi 8 at his Rooms, over Hoffman and Sons' Mnsio Warehouse Qnoon-Btrcct. MRS CLAYIWS BOAKDINTTajsD DAY SCHOOL. ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNELL. HALF TERM, OCTOBER 27, 1885. Masters : Muaio and Singing .. .. Herr Schmitt Music and Singing .. .. Horr 'i'utuehka Mueic and Singing .. .. Mrs Micklethwait Drawing Mr Watkins Drawing MrPayton Gorman Dr. Henson French Mona. Villeval l\/r R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC (Musical Director and Organist of St. Patrick's Cathedral), UPPER HOBSON-STREET. PIANO, SINGING, VIOLIN, HARP, &c, At the rato of SIX GUINEAS A QUARTER (For one hour's lesaon a week). ORGAN LES3ON3 (thrcohalf-lioiirßa week), Ten Guineas a Quautkr. f^i OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. ' Board and Lodging „ .. 20s per Week. Bingle Room „ „ 2os per Week



I Corporation Notices. niT'Y OF AUCKLAND. AS3I3TANT~LIBRARIAN. The City Council require the services ot a re spectable intelligent youth, under lSyears of age, ft'siet the Librarian at the Free Library. A good writer md laponsable. Salary at the rate of £jO per annum. Written applications in Candi dates' own handwriting will bo received until three p in. of THURSI'AY, the 17th inßt. Candidates canvassing Councillors will bo dis qualified. Any further information on application. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk Town Clork's Ofllco. December 11,1885. 619 riITY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR GRASS^ ALBERT PARK. Tho City Council will receive lenders until three p.m. of THURSDAY, 17th instant, for tho Cut Grass in the Albert Park, for twelve months, from 31st inatant, in teuns of condi tions to bo viowod at this ofllce. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clork- Town Clerk's Olllco, Doccmbor 11.1835. 612 ?TTtT 0 F AUCKLAND, HKMUVAL OF CITY REFUSE. The City Council will receive Tonderß until three p.m. of THURSDAY, 17th inst.. for tbo above work, in terms of specifications and con ditions to be viewed at tho ollico o£ tho City Engineer, Council Chambers, Hlgh-streot. The Council do not bind themselves to accept ■ nny Tendor. 'i'endoro to bo endorsed, "For Removal of City Refuso." P. A. PHILIPS. Town ClerK. Town Clork's Ofllco. Dooember, 10,1885. G33_ piTX OF AUCKh AN D. TENDERS FOR PRINTING!, &c. The City Council wiil receive Tondors until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 17th instant, for above Work, in terms of specifications and conditions to be viowod at this office, High-street. The Council do not bind ihomselvos to aocept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tenders for Printing, &o." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Ofllco, December 9,1885. C 37 piTY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COAL TO WATERWORKS PUMPING STATION, &c, Tho City Council will receive Tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 17th lust., for various descriptions of Coal, in torms of con ditions to bo viewed at this offloo. Council Chambors, Hlgh-Btroot. Tho Council do not bind thomselves to acceptany Tendor. Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for Coal, &c." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clork's n filed, Uecombor 9,1885. 638 p( IT V OF AUCKLAND annual" tenders. TENDERS FOR CARTAGK OF ROAD MATERIALS. TENDKKS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TIMBER. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, NAILS, &C. The City Council will receivescparato Tenders until three p.m. of THURSDAY, the 17th in stant, for above Supplies and Work, in torms of specifications and conditions to bo viewed at tho olllce of the City Engineer, Counoil Cham bers, High-street, during office hours. The Council do not bind themselves to accopt any ten dor, Tondors to bo ondorsod rospeotivoly for tho supplies or work tondcrod for. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clork. Town Clork's Oflico, Deoember 9,1885. 038 Meetings. A X.CII HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TO THK ACTINgTcRAIRMAN OF THE ARCH HILL ROAD BUARD. Sih,—We, the undersigned Ratepayers ot the above District, request you to coll a Publio Mooting of Ratopayors, to conaidor tho action of Mr K. W. Morrison, Chairman of the Board, and other business thac may bo brought for ward. Michael Tobin JohnKrvan Chaß H. A Swootman Joseph King Charleß Collings Charles Smith John Boyes John Marrow David Smith Henry Thompson Robert Cordon Arthur E. Revitt Charlos Sanders George Keeling John Kelly Kdwardßyan Duncan Mclntosh D, McKao HenryAUcook G. O'Hara James Murphy H. U. Oglo R. Loury Elias Burna M. Burns Honry Richards Goorgo H. Jones Jamaß Mclvinnoy William Dunn Honry Curtain f rge Taylor W, J. Macdermott ' ,n Jenkins Jimcs Aldorson , omas Brigga Thomas Armstrong Charles Spragg H.Taylor W. Chappell Wm. Hirst Jamos Curtis Skosn /GENTLEMEN,—I havo groat ploaeuro \JT in conforming to tho above reqnoet; and I hereby nonvono a Mooting of tho Ratepayers of Arch Hill, to bn liold in tho Newton Wont Schoolroom on MONDAY EVENING. Decem ber 14th, at 7.311 o clock. Signed. J. T. R. DINKS, Chairman, pro tan. Dec. 11.1885. mHB NEW~ZEALAND i.AND MOllf" X GAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice in berobs' givon that the ceconfl Or dinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held ai tho Hoad Oflioo for tho Colony, Now Zealand Insurance Company's Building, Auck land, on TUESDAY, 15th December, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for tho purpose of Elect ing three IHrootors in the room of those who retire in Hccordanco with the articles of asso ciation ; for tho Eloction of an Auditor, and any other business that may ba brought before the mooting. JAMES BUTTLE. Secretary. Auckland. sth Decombor. 188). ~\ MAKANTH GOLD-MINING COM irSL • PA NY (LIMITED.) (TO BE REGISTERED.) A Goneral Meeting of Shareholders will bo hold at tho Company's Ofllco on TUESDAY next, tho IGih instant, at halt-past two p.m.. To consider the proposal to amalgamate with tho Trio. Just in Time, and Mina Licensed Holdings, and, it so approved, to roform the Company by increasing the capital of the Company by tho crea tion of 12,000 moro shares, By order of tho Board. F. A, WHITE, Secretary. Auokland, Docomber 9,1835 /COLONIAL & INDIAN EXHIBITION. A Mooting of ihe Goneral Committeo will bo held at the Rooms of tho Chambor of Commerce on MONDAY, the 11th instant, at four p.m. Business : 1. To recoive the Report of tho Committee. 2. Other Bußincss. Exhibitors are also invited to attend. By order. E. MENZIES, Hon. Sec. Local Committee. Volunteer Notices. p OLLB6S RIFLE |S. I'he Church Parade; will not tako place on SUNDAY. Thn Company will Parade for Inspection on MONDAY next, tho 14th Ins., at the Drill-shed at 7 p.m. Inspection of anna. Attendance is absohitoly compulsory. R. F. SLOMAN, Acting Captain. AUCKLAND VETERAN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. In accordanco with instructions rocoivod, all Membors must Parade for final Inspection of Arms at tho Drill-abort on MONDAY NEXT. 11th inst., at 7 p.m., to insuro cipitation. Absontees will, undor tho Regulations, bo sub ject to tbo usual flao, which in thia instance will bo strictly onforoed. By ordor ROBT. M. MITCHELL, Hon. Sec. N.B.—A Meeting will be held immediately aftor Parade, to considor matters of ttio utmost mportanoo to the Company. T7IIRE! TjiIRB! "CURE! THAMES CARRIAGE & DRAY FACTORY, Victoria and High Streets, Auckland. JAMES MACKIE wishes to inform hia Cub touiera and the Public generally that, notwith Btuoding the disaetrous 1 ire on Sunday morning, ho is prepared to undertake and Complete all Orders as heretofore at the samo Addiess. ■— NOTICE. In conaeriunucoof tho Great Loss occasioned by the Fire, f would feol greatly obliged by tho prompt Settlement of all Accounts payable to me. AH Accounts owing Three Months and remaining Ui>paid on the 21st DKCKMBER, will be placed io the hands of my Solicitor for immediate recovery. JAME3 MACKIE, Coachbuildor, Victoria and High Streets. December 8,1885.



Sportlntf. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. On and aftor the 10th December Poison will bo laid on the Ellorslie Kacecourno. WM. PKRCIVAL, Secretary. AUCKLAND RALiIsU LUB SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th. 1885, AND IST and 2nd JANUARY, 1880. FIRST DAY. Maiden Plate of lOObovb. Midsummeu Stakes of 200sovs. Auckland Cur Handicap of.. .. lOOOsovs. Handicap Hurdle Race of .. .. lOOaovs. Railway Plate of lOOsovs. Christmas HANDiOAPof lOOaovs, SECOND DAY. Auckland Derby of 300sovs. New Ykar's Gift of .. .. .. lOOsovs. AUCKLAND RACINO CLUB HANDICAP Of IOOSOVS, Members' Purse of lOOsovs. Great Northern Foal Stakes of.. SOOsovs. Grand Stand Handicap of .. .. lKteovs.^ THIRD DAY. Newmarket Handicap of .. .. 150sovs. Nursery Handicap of lOObovb. Auckland Plate of 250bovs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 300BOVS. Selling Stakes of I3oscv&. Stud Company's Sires' intakes of.. 200aovs. Free Handicap of lOOsovs. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. TyORTHERN JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 1886. KENSINGION°RACECOURBE. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY Bni and 9th, 1883. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1886. Maiden Hurdle Handicap of 25sovs. Beoond horao 10 per cant, of tho BtaKoe. Distanco, 1J niilcß. over 6 iiightg of hurdles about 3ft. 61n. high, for all horses that ho ye never won an ad vertißed Hurdle Race of the value of 15bovb. Nomination, 30b. Acceptance, 20s. Hack Rack of lOsovs. Second horse 10 per cont. out o( tho stakes. Distanco, 1 milo. Weight, lOst. Entrance, lsov. Maimsn Plate of 20aove. 2nd horse 2sovs.out of the stakes. Distance, lj miles. Forallhorseß that have never won an advertised flat raoe the value of losovs. Weight for age. Bn trance. 2sovs. Gheat Northern Cup Handicap of 150aovs, 2nd horße 26sove. out of the stakes. 3rd horse lOsovf. out of the stakes Distance, 1J miles. Nomination. 33ovs. Acceptance, 330V8. and 2sovs. at the post. Winner of any Handicap after declaration of weights to carry soven pounds penalty. Ladies' Purse Handicap of 30eovs. 2nd horso 33ova. out of the stakoß. Dlßtance. li miles. Top weight lint. For any horao that has been in the Whangarei County 6 months prior to this meeting, and owned by residents during that period. Nomination, 30s. Ac coptance, 30?. Flying S takes Handicap of 30sovs. 2nd hoxse Ssove. out of tho Btakeß. Distance, 1 mile. Winner of any handicap of the value of SOsovs. aftor the declaration o£ tho weights to carry "lb uenalty. Nomination, 2aovs. Ac ceptanoe, lso v. SKCOND DAY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9,1886. Handicap Hurdlks of oOsovs. 2nd horse lOsove., 3rd horse oaovs. outo£ tho atakep. Dis tance, 2 miles over 8 flisnts of hurdles about Sit. 6in. high. Nomination, 3bovs. Accept anoe, 2aovs. Hack Hurdle Rack of lOsovb. 2nd horßo 10 percen . out of 'he stakes. Distance llmile?, over 6 flights of hurdles about 3ft. 6m, high. Weight, IOBt. Entrance, Ibov. Kensington Park Handicap of SSsovb. 2nd horse lOaovs.. 3rd horeo saovs. out of tho Btakeß. Disiance, 1J miles. Nomimtion, 3sovs. Acceptance, 2eovs. Pony Race of 1530v5. 2nd horae 3sovs. out of tho stakon : 3rd horan to save his stake? out of Btakoß. Distance, H miles. For ponies rot oxcpcding 14 hasda'2 Inches. Top weight, fstilb. 71b allowed for ovcry inch under 14 hands 2 inches. Kutranco, lsov. Northern Countiks Handicap of 40sovi>. 2nd horac 7povi"., 3rd horao 3-ova, out of the Btakes. Distanco, 1:| mile*. For any horso that has boon in any of tho Counties Nortii of the Waiteraata County for 6 months prior to this meeting, nnd ownd by liomi fldo resi dents in the said Counties during that period. Jockeys who havo never ridden tho winner of a race of the value of 20aova. to bo allowed 71bs. Nomination, 2aovs. Accoptance, 1 boy. Auction' Stakes of 20sovs. 2nd horso 2aovs. out of the stakes. Distance, 1} niile^. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 50sov8. Top weight 9st If entored to bo sold for lObovs., allowed 7lb, if for 30sovs. ■lib, if for 20sovs. 211b, if for lOsovs. 281b, if or nil 3olb. Proceeds of the sale above nom inated value of the winner to go to the funds. Entrance 2sovs. Forced Handicap of losovs. 2nd horse 2sove. out of the stakes. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, 10s. Nomination of losers, free. Nominations for all handicaps will be received by the Secretary, Whangarei, mid W. W. Robin son, Auckland, up to 8 p.m. of Wednesday, Doeomber 16th, 1885. Weights to be declared on Monday, January Ith, 188 G. Acceptance and general entries on Wednes day, January 6th, up to 8 p.m., Auckland and Whangarei. Whangarei Deruy. Summer Meeting, 1887-88. a sweepstake of ssovs. eaoh, witn 50sovg. added by the Club, for thrco-year olds. Colta, Oso; Geldings, Bst lolb ; Fillies, Bst 71b. Second horso to receive lOsovs; third horse Sbovs. out of the stokes Distance, 1} miles. For horses born and bred in the Counties North of the Waitomata County, and owned by bona fide residents. Nomination, lsov. to bo made with description and pedigree to the Secretary on or before 10 p.m., Saturday, January 9th, 1886. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Shows and games of chance will bo allowed upon the ground upon payment of £2 to the Secretary before admission to the ground. This Club is registered to run under A.X.C rules. Book-makers plying their vocation must con tribute two guineas to the funds of the Club.— F. A. James, Hon. fee. pANT T> T>EAT TVTAREHOUSE. MR LOUIS H. SCHARRER'S GRAND CONUNDRUM COMPETITION, FOR A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH. On view in tho Window of the Cant B Beat Warehouse. Tho above being thoroughly satlsflod with the manner in which tho Auckland Publio have treated him sinco starting nusiness in this city, has resolved to Present a Valuable Gold Watch to the Person who can mako tho Best Conundrum on the Winner ok the Auckland Cui-. Decision loft to a Committee of Gontlemon. All Conundrums to be Addressed— CAN'T B BEAT WAREHOUSE Queen-Btreat. -j AW PARTNERSHIP NOTICE: Meeßarn* HUDSON" WILLIAMSON and A. G. GOVKR, having this day entered intc Partnership, will carry on tho practice of Bar r'sters and Solicitors, at their Chambers. St, Mungo Buildings. Queen-Bireet. Auokland, as Williamson and Gover. Money to lend oe freehold soourity at current rates of interest. Auckland._Decomber_s, 1885, rV EN~T A L ~ "" N~6"T I C B, Mb A.~"L.~iMITH, QUALIFIED REGISTERED DENTIST (Late of Whangarei and Northern Wairoa> Begs to annonnco that he is now practising ir Hobsonbt., Auckland, and will be pleased tc Bee any of his old patients should they require his services. , .. . Teeth supplied much under the usual hlgl charges. Toothaohe Cured. Teeth Stopped oi Extracted. Other Dentists' Work Rapaired. Consultation Free. ;HOBSON-BTREKT (top of Wklle3LEY*t.). Tramcars pasa the door. _ -p~A7T~E~R SON * CO. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, LORNE STREET. Breaks and Omnibuses for Hire. Special Arrangements made with Picnlo an KreninK Pnrttefc



Tenders* TO LET, BY TENDER, the FARM known as MRS HOBSON'B being Allotment 10 and 41 in tho Dlstriot of Tamaki Wcat, containing 220 acres and 10 perches. This Farm has convenient Buildinge, and is divided into Sevoral Paddocks of First-class Pasture. Possession will bo given on tho Ist day of May. 1886, when tho lease of W, I. Taylor, Esq., expires. Conditions of Lease may be seen at tho Office of MESSRS HILL AND M AHONE V, Solicitors. S6, Shortland-stroet, Auckland, where Tenders are to be cent on or before 20th December, 1885. N.B The Lessor does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any tender. mHAMES VALLEY HOTORUA i. RAILWAY. SUPPLY OF SLKEPKRS. CONTRACT No. 2. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUES DAY, the 22nd day of December, for the supply and delivery of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Totara Sleepers. Specifications and conditions of contract may bo seen at the offlco of T. G. Sandes, Keg., Hamilton, or at tho oftloo of the undersigned. Tho lowest or any tender not noocssarlly ac cepted. STEWART AND HUNTER. Civil Engineers. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 8,1885. IRANDA COAL AND IRON COM PANY (LIMITED.) STEAMER CONTRACT. Tenders for tho Construction and Equipment of One Stern-Wheel Steamer and Two Barges, for the Miranda Coal and Iron Co. (Limited), will be received until Noon, of MONDAY, the 14th December, by the undersigned, at whose office plans and specifications may be seen. The lowest or any tender not necessenly aoceptod, STEWART AND HUNTER. Civil Engineers, Shortland-stroet. November 20.1885. A UCKLAND LUNATIC ASYLUM. Separate Tonderß are invited for the supply of Groceries, Meat, Bread, Boots and Shoes, Bed ding and Clothing to this Asylum for tho year 1886. Tendors will be received at Asjlum up to Noon on MONDAY, 21st Deoomber. 1885. Tender forms, conditions of contract, &0., can be obtained at the Asylum. Tenders to be addressed, "Auokland Lunatic Asylum." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of Inspector of Asylums. F. CAHILL. December 8,1885. THE NORTHERN RIVER STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE. Tendora are wanted for the following:— 1. For Provldoring the Company's Steamers on the Kaiparo for 12 months, from tho Ist of January, 1886, and 2. For supplying Ship's Stores for the same period. Tenders to be sent to the Company's Office, 14, Palmerßton Buildings, by Noon of MONDAY, December 14th mat. Ppeciflcations to be seen at tho Company' 6 Office. The lo wost or any tonder not necessarily accepted. By order. W. LODDER, Manager. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received by me until Noon of SATURDAY, the 19th inst, for the Erection and Completion of a Villa Residence (wood) at Parawai, Thames. Plans and specifications at Mr V 7. H, Skinner's office, Vulcan Lane, Auck and. JAMKS A. MILLER, Brown-Btreet, Thames. H~ELENdVILLE TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED). Tendora will bo received until TUESDAY. December 15th, 1885, for Fellinn, Croßscuttlng, and Delivering Kauri Timber from bush at Makaraujaa per specifications to bo seen at the office, Btar Buildings.Fort-street. The lowest or any tender not necesnarily accepted. J. A. WALKKR, Secretary. November 17,1885. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders will bo received at our Office until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY. 18th, for the Erection of a Villa Residence an Elloralie W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Architects. eonlh British Chambers m~O B~U I L D E R S. Tenders will bo received until Noon of. SATURDAY, the 19th inst.. for the Erection d a Baptist Church, at Ponßonby. Planu, &c, r.t No.'9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect. TO BRICKLAYERS AND CARPJiN- X TER3. Tenders aro invitod until Noon of tho lKth inßt. for a Briok Addition; and sundry Altera tions to a House in Symonds-street for Mrs Bobs ARTHU R P. WILSON. Architect. m O BUI L D E R S. will bo received until noon of the 17th inut. for Repairing tliu promises in High-Btreet lately damaged by Hit. R. KEALS fe SONS, Arcliiteotß. mo BUILDERS. Tenderß will be rocelved until noon of the 22pd inst. for Additions to a Warthoußii ia luoen-street. R. KEALS & SONS, Architects. m O B U. I L D E R S. Tenders will bo received until noon of the 2lst inst. for tho Erection of a Family Reßidonce in R. KEALS &; BONB, Architects. mENDERS are invited up to December _L JO for Cutting 40 to 60 Chains of Furze on the Government Road between Ponroeo Farm and Martin. Tenders to be addressed, W. VOSPER, PenrOßO. m~E ND E RS.- To Painters : Tenders _i wanted til 6 p.m. on MONDAY, 14th December, for a 2-Story Shop, Parnell.—Apply to H. Civil. Portlana-atreet, Parnell. _ mENDERS aro invited for Carting, in 1_ terms of specifications to bo seen at the Gas Works. Tenderß to be lodged on or before Two p.m. FRIDAY, the 11th inec—By order of the Board of Directors. E P. PARBONS, Secretary. mENDERS ~WANTED till noon on L TUESDAY. 15th inst., for extensive addi tions W) Villa, Remuera; concrete. DAVID ROSS, F.R.1.8.A.. Architect, Queen-Btroet. mo BUILDERS. Tondcrs required until Noon of the 15th Inst. for repairing the premises in High-street lately damaged by «ro. r & Architects. m O" B U 1 E D~ E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of SAT- UkDaY, tho 19Oi mat.. for tho Erection and Completion of a Cottage Jn Havelockstreet. Plans, etc, at my Office, Vulcan Lane. W. H. BKINNER, Architect. O BUILDERS.—Tenders are invited till WEDNESDAY, Deoember 16, atnoon, 'or the Erection of a 6roomod House in Mount Roskill Road. Planai &c, can be seen at D. Goldie's Timber-yardc, Lower Albert-fitreet.— Tho lowest or any tender necessarily accepted. mENDERS will be received up to noon on JL TUESDAY, 15th December, for the Eree tion and Completion of a Villa Residence at Ellerslie.—Plans and specifications to bo Been on application to X Dunne, Painter. Grey-St. public notice. Messrs HItBBERD & LEGGE beg to notify they are now prepared to supply their ARTIFICIAL STONE BLOCKS, Fon Building Puupobks. In any quantity, and having made arrange ments with competent contractors, persons about to build can depond on having their buildings troctod odvantagoously with thiß Superior Building Material. mO BUILDERS. NEWTON PLATS AND BHEKT GLASS WAREHOUSH AND GLAZING FACTORY. Quotations for every description of Glazing. A. H. MORRIS. Karanoahafe Road. CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY (IiIMITKD). Tho above Company will run a service o: Omnibuses (commencing on MONDAY NEXT 14th Instant) to St. Hellers, via. Parnoll, Now market, Green Lane, and at. John's Collogo, ai undor, until further notice:— Leaving Queen-Btroet. Union Bank Corner am St Heliers, at 83J and 110 a.m., and 3 and 6pm Fares.—Parnell and Newmarket, 3d; Grooi Lane, 6d: St John's. 9d ; St. Hellere, Is; retun from St. Heliera. Is 6d. . .. . F. A, WHITK, December* 18?5. ■ ■«■ BeCretary-



Amusements. T ORNE-STREET HALL. TO-NIGHT, GRAND WKKSTLING MATCH. J. HOLM, of Dunedln, and ANDREW POLSON, of Auckland. A grand Wrcßtling Match, Cumberland stylo, will tako place at tho Lorno-slroct Hall on SATURDAY Evening Doc. 12, at 8 o'clock. Admission: Front Seats, 2a; Back Soatß. Is; to be had at the Hall, and at iho Albion Hotel Anokland. Doors open at 7,30 p, m. ANEHUNGA PUBLIC HALL. Gilbert & Sullivan's Gomic Ofkra, "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE," Will be porfonned by the members of the ONEHUNGA CHORAL SOCIETY ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, Under the patronage and in the prosonco of Col. Sib Gjcorge Wiiitmokk, Sib Maurice O'Robke, Col. Lyon, Major Isaacs, Majou Mahon, Hon. Capt. Cabl Scumitt, and other volunteer offickhs. Plan of Reserved Beata may bo seen at Mr Lennox's, Book6ellor, Queen-siroot, and Mr L.U man's, Chemist, Onohunga, from whom tickets to all parts of the house may bo obtained. DreßS-olrcie (reserved), 4s; Stalls, 3a and 2b; Pit, Is. For particulars see large billa. The performance will commence punotually at 8 o'clock, and conclude in timo to enablo visitors from Auokland to return by laßt train, 10.30 p.m. „ ATAfinHU PUBLIC HALL A GRAND BAZAAR Will bo Opened in the abovo Hall, by SIR GEORGE MAURICE O'ROREE, ON FRIDAY, IBth DECEMBER, 1885, At 2 p.m. Prooeeda to be devoted to the Build ing of a Now Parsonage, fcr tho newly-formed Parish of Otahuhu cum Panmure. The Bazaar will be open from 2 to 10, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. A BABY SHOW will tako place at 3 p.m. on SATURDAY, 19th. Mueic at intervals. Re freshments. Museum Exhibition by Dr. Erson. Admission. Is ; Children, 6d. /CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF \J WORK. A SAIjK OF WORK By the Ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churoh will bo OPENED ON THURSDAY, 17th Inst., At 2 o'clocok p.m.. In Largo Shop lately occupied by Fishor & Co., Butchers, and adjoining Bank of New Zealand, A REFRESHMENT STALL Will be opened In connection with tho sale. Proceeds in aid of Church funds. Friends deßirous of assisting will please for ward contributions to St. Andrew's Manse, Wynyard-Btreet. ZYrand athletic tournament, To open BOXING NIGHT. PROGRAMME: Two Gold Medals, value £5 5s each, will bo given away for the Light and Middle Amateur Championship of Auckland. TUKSDAY. DECEMBER 29. Final Bouts of Amateur Boxing, Champion Amateur Wrestling Match, Cum berland Style, and Gold Modal, value £5 6s. WEDNESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 30. Ten Mile Champion Raoß for a Gold Medal. Ltght-weight Professional Championship o£ Auckland: Gold Medal, value £5 ss. THURSDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 31. Middle-weight Professional Championship Boxing of Auckland and a Gold Medal, valuo £5 Ss. Highland Fling, in costume, for a trophy; aIBO, an Irish Jlij for all-comerß for a trophy. FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1. One Hour's Walking Championship for a Gold Medal. Heavy-weight Boxing Championship of Auck land and a Gold Medal. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2. Champion Wreßtllng Match for all-comers, 3 styles, Cumberland. Catch-as-Catch can, and Gracoo-Romau. tct v Gold Medal, The Medals for ihe above will bo on view at Mr Kohn's,Jeweller, Queen street, inafewdays. DOLL SHOW AT THE FORTH' COMING FANCY FAIR, A PRIZE if FIVE POUNDS will be given for the Handsomest and Boat-dressed DOLL sent in for competition at the Doll Show, which will be held at the Fancy Fair in February next. Dolls to be Bent in to Mrs Greenwood on or before tho first day of February noxt. All Molls sent in to bo given for the benefit of tho Fair. Dollb to be judeed by a committee of well-known ladies. Ladies wishing to oompetc for (ho prize aro requested to Bend in their names to Mrs R. C. Greenwood, Mount Albert. aB early as possible. Mra Greenwood would be very thankful to any ladies or gentlomon who w.iuld kindly givo Dogs, pretty Kittens. Rabbits, Whito Mice, Guinea Pigs. Pigeons. Doves, Parrots, Canaries In oigea, Lovebirds, Monkeys. Bird Cages, small Cases prettily lined or painted to hold one Bmall animal or pair of such, Screonp, Fruit, Flowers, or any other articlo to be Bold at tho Fair. Mrs Ureenwood would also bo very grateful to any lady or gontlcman who would kindly lond any Curios, Paintings', or other nrtiolcs to be shown In the Museum at the Fair. Anything bo lent will be especially token care of by herself. Any lady or gentleman, or boy or Rirl. willing to givo any article whatsoever for the benefit of tho Fair, who will kindly forward his or her name to Mrs Greonwood, will groatlyoblige, and rocoive eternal gratitude and a ticket of admißsion to the Fair free of oharge. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PAS'OIHL SOCIETY'S SHOW AT ELLBHSLUS, NOV. 9. BUTTER PRIZES. Thn First Prize, £7 's. In bo'.h classes wns awarded \o M«. J At lkn, Pukekohe; and tho s-econd Prize in both cl»Bi>(M was awarded to Mn G. Uallaßh. ISucklund. Tn.B« exoellout Dairies of Biittkk nre regularlr supplied to the LONDON IJAIIY CO., and aie constantly on sale at thoir Dcioik— GREY-STRKET. VICTORIA-STRBRT,' AND MOUNT EDKN 11OAD. Mr McDonald's Dairy of Butt«r, which took First Honours at tho Show lust year, Is ftlßO tup plied to the LONDON DAIRY COMPANY. Devonshire and Fresh CREAMfor Straw berries in 6d and la Tins. ROSHERVILLE HOUSE, ST. HELIER'S BAY. TEAS AND LUNCHEONS Provided at tho Houae. also a stall, with Re f reshmenta, at tho Wharf. Rooms are now ready for Visitors, with oi without Hoard. TKRMS ON APPLICATION. CAUTlON.—Persons found climbing trees or stealing fruit will boDro.ecutcd. _~_._„ L. r. KAI/DY. N VIEW 1 ON VIEW ! ON VIK\Y A Dozen' Doors above . . THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guumntocri. Try my Oofem-d Payment System. VICTOK(.*-STRKKT (Five Doors abovo Roynl Mn.ll Hotel! Aqnut ics^ A UCKLAND ANNUAL Ml (JAT PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME. FORTY-SIXTH ANNIVKViSAHY OF THK COLONY. JANUARY 29,189 J. Ist Raco—SCOWS, ordinary working cinfro boards, and canvae only 2nd Race - ' KADING VESSELS. 30 tona and upwiirds, anyrig (to bo handicapped) 3rd Raco - COASTING VKSSELS. 12 tons and under 30 tons, any rig, not built for yachts 4th Race—YACHTS, over six tons sth Race—YACHTS, under six tons Bthßaca-FISHING BOATS, four tona and upwards 7th Race-FISHING BOATS, under four tong Bth Race-OPKN SAILING BOATS, seoond cla«s 9thßaco-OPEN SAILING BOATS, third class 10th Race-MERCHANT SHIPS' GIGS 11th Race-KOIIIMAHAMA TRAINING BCHOOL BOYS 12th Race-CHAMPION WHALEBOAT RACK Bamo »izo hoits and samo conditions as for race oi 1885 13th Race-DINGIIIS, youths under 15 lith Baco-WHALEBOATS, youths under 21 16th Race-MEN-O'-WAR AND NAVAL BRIGADE CUTTERS DUCK HUNT, GREASY POLE. &o. C. ROWE, Hob. 6ec