The Serious Charges In Christchurch.

Dr. Russell Committee! for Trial.

(DV TELEGRAPH—OWN COKBESrONDKHT.)

CiiKiKTCiiDKCir, this dny. The Provincial Council Chamber and ap proaches wero densely crowded when tho Court sat to hoar the Russell cases. From tho voluminous evidence I select v portion of tho statement of Dotoctivo O'Connor, which detailed tho doctor's conduct upon arrest. At tho outeot Mr Joynt objected to a repetition of conver sations, but the Inspoctor met thia by undertaking to prove conspiracy. A com mittal for trial ensuod in tho cases ol Dr. Russell and Mrs Boworns, tlio defor.co boing reaorved. Dotectivo O'Connor's statement was as follows :—I was at tho hou.o nearly an hour, as 1 did not liko to hurry him too much. I said, "Well, doctor, I can t wait any longer. You must como away now. ' Ho then put on his boots and coat, and said ho wanted to speak to hia sistor. Ho wont to tho end of tho pasengo and was speaking to his sister. I was threo or four yards from him, an! standing in the pas saco I heard his sistor Ecroam, and say, "Oh ! you must not do that." I looked ovor and saw that tho doctor had a bottlo to his mouth (bottle produced; it contained a quantity of wino-like liquid.) There was no cork in it. Then 1 rushed ovor and took it from him. Somo of tho liquid from tho bottlo waa streaming down his beard nnd chin. I called Dotectivo Neil!, who was in tho noxt room. 1 got hold of tho doctor and said: "Now you must come away at onco." Ho caught bold of tho jamb of the door and said, " No, you are too late now." I'vedoneit. I want to die in my own house. Wo dragged him along tho passage as far as tho top of tho stairs. Ho thon got hold of the jamb of tlio otbco door. Wo tried to pull him away from there, but could not do so. Wo pulled him into tho oiiico, whero he fell on his face. VVo curried him downstairs and out into the street. Ho was kicking violontly tho wholo timo. Whon wo got him in the hall wo sent for a cab. Wo woro taking him along tho terrace whon tho cab mot us. Wo put him into the cab nt Manchesttr-streot, and drovo from thoro to tho polico station and right to tho Ho=pital, whero ho was attended to by Dr. Westncy, and got sick. He said there toveral times that ho wished ho could dio, and that it was better for him to dio than tih graco a hundred families. Ho then handed ir.c a pieco of paper and asked mo to givo it to bis sifter, and not to open it. I opened it. Jt rend: "lam betrayed for doing the best I could to eavo two families. Tolcgraph to Louie not to come. Pay all (icbts. There is quite c-ough, and a lit'lo for Louio and Eva. Kiss them for mo. I cannot stand this, ar:d must dio. God have mercy on my sou!. Good-byo.—C. J. Russell. M.D." Mrs Bowern's statement to Dotoctivo Ponder was to tho eilcct that she was tho wife of .Joseph Boworn, and lived at St. Alban's. About I' 2 months ago sho got into troublo with a gentleman, who went to England, and having heard of Dr. Russell tho went to him at his own houso. Sho told him that she waa separated from ber husband, and that sho was in troublo. Ho said the only thing he could do vns to put her undor an operation, and could not do it under ten guineas, for which ho performed tho opera tion. After sho got better he told her if sho woro to tell that lie would get ton years, lie usked if anyono knew about it. Sho said "No." When sho found sho was again in troublo sho wrote to him, and a?ked if ho could do the same forheragain. Iter sister brought tho lotter back from Dr. Russell, who wroto on it to tho effect that ho bad a lotter from tho polico-^ation, and that that ho could do nothing for her. The same night sho wont to him and asked him to show her the letter he received from the police. Ho said it was not at hand, and ho advised her to loavo Christchureh. She told him that if thero was a divorco ca=c sho thought ho would get into troublo for what ho bad dono. Ho said ho could not holp it. Ho could do nothing for her. One of tho witnesses, Mrs North, whose unwillingness was evident, mado a sensa tional statement lo tho effect that Mis Boworn had told her about tho burning of an iinmaturo child that was alive. Sho did not know whether it was hor own or tho servant's.

In the second case against Dr. Russell aud a woman named Richards, an operation was . Hcged to have been performed on a Eervant girl with whom Dr. Rm>sell had been inti mate, .lano Richard?, who was charged with Dr. Rus?ell in this ca=o, was acquitted, it being shown that sho had no knowledge of what had taken place.

ACTION AGAINST THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.

(by Tl-:--e;i:Ai*H —OW2* CORBESrODENT.)

Wellington', thia day. Some weeks ago I mentioned tho probability that, owing to tbo disclo?urcs mado in the Wellington Magistrate's Court, proceed ings would bo taken against certain Insuranco Companies for evasion of tho rules under which insurance business ia carried on in tho colony. The Pro perty Tax Commissioner has now in - tttucted Mr Joynt, of Christchureh, to take proceedings against J. McVoy Baird, of that city, as representative of tho Queen Insurance C'oiiiDany of England, for rocovory of £1,500 arrears of tax and penalties for having carried on business in this colony without being duly licensed under tho Stamp Duties Act; und it is probable that tlio Stamp Department will also tako action in tho matter, and it ia said that soveral similar cases aro likely to be brought forward of foreign companies carrying on business in New Zealand with out paying eithor stamp duties or property tax.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TtL-IiIUI'II—OWN COBRESI'ONDKNT.)

Wellington, this day. A Reforming Mayor. Tuk now Mayor of Wollington (Mr S. Brown), whoso advent to ollico was heralded as tho initiation of an era of practical works, has vigorously attacked tho question of tho sanitary improvement of the city. At his instigation, tho Couucil ba* adopted a resolution affirming tho desirability of a ' complete survey of tho city for purposes of entering upon adelinito and comprehensive drainage schome, which he estimates will cost_ £40,000. His Worship moved originally that the preparation of tho plan should be proceeded with, but accepted tho suggestion that tho principals should simply be laid down. Another of Mr Brown's proposals is that all kinds of rubbish accumulated in any street bo burned at tho Corporation yards, and a committee has beon appointed to consider tho idea. Tho Bankrupt Waters. No application has yet boon made to admit Waters to bail. It is boliovcd that very heavy bail would bo demanded, Tho Drought. Tho drought ia being severely folt in tho country districts, tho pasture being com plololy burnt up. City Council and Harbour Board The long-standing dispute botweon tho City Council and Harbour Board, as to tho Te Aro foroshoro reclamation rpioslion is now practically settled.

St. Stephen's Rand cf Hopo mot hist night. Thero was tho usual lar^o atten dance. Mr Buchanan, tho President, occupied tlio chair, and in his opening romarks [said that on ac count of tho doath of Iho minister's eon, and tho consequent gloom which it had cast over tho whole congregation, tho ordinary programmo of rocitations, songs, etc., would bo suspended until tho noxt moeting on Fobruary 4th, and that on this occasion thoy would hold a ebort prayer meeting instead. Ho also added that in the presence of the black cloth with which the pulpit was hung they were on no account to applaud or cheer any remarks (as it is cus tomary to do at Band of llopo meetings), but to bo quiet and attentive ; a request which tbe children carried admirably into effect, for they could not have behaved better at the Sunday service than thoy did last night. Earnest addresses havintr been given by Messrs Buchanan and Knott, prayer cffered.and a few appropriate hymns sung, the meetin; closed with the benedic tion.

The Brazen Serpent.—Like tho brazen scr- Bent that the great Jewish leader lifted high in le sight of the perishing followers, whereby they were saved from death, the discoverers of Hop Bitters have placed before suffering, ailing mankind a remedy which enables them to tight disease with conquering advantage. Sea.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

. Tin; Board mot at 2 p.m. yosterday. l'resont—Messrs J. H. Upton (in the chair), Carr, D. Goldie, J. M. Lennox, R. Udy, W. P. Moat, and Theo. Cooper. Scholarship.—lt was decided to give Mies Francis free tuition at the Girls' High School for two years. Stoppage on Teachers' Salaries.—Mr Upton moved "That no stoppage of or delay in the payment of teachers' salaries be made without tho express authority of tho Board." It appeared from Mr Upton's remarks in moving the resolution that certain toachors' salaries had been I stopped for neglocting to report that they ' had posteda certain circular iv their schools, and iv ono case a teacher, who hud given a cheque to Messrs Hunter and Nolan in the lull belief that his salary would bo paid tohim.hadbad his cheque dishonoured. — Messrs Lennox and Goidio spolw in sup port of tho motion, tho former expressing the opinion that only in extreme cases should tho salaries bo stopped. — Mr Theo. Cooper said it was clear that tho Secretary waa not to blame ; it was the fault of tho Board's own regulation. If tho reports did not come in, Mr Rico had no option but to atop the salarios. Ho thought the regu lation should bo amended, and moved an amondment to tlio effect that in case roports wore not sent in by tho proper date tne salarios would bo liable to bo stopped, but that in no caso should a salary bo stopped without reference to tho Board. —Mr Upton withdrew his amendment, and the motion waa carried. Another School i'or the City.—The Training College Visiting Committee re commonded that another public school bo established in tlio city, and that tho City Committee bo requested to suggest a suit able building to bo used for that purpose- Adopted. Tuuam Officer —Tho Training Collego Visiting Committee recommended that the City Committee be requested to nominate to the Board a nuitab'o porson for appoint ment as truant officer Auckland City.—An application for the repair of tho stone stop? at Wellesley-street School waa granted. Grafton Road —Tho second statutory meeting having failed to elect a new Com niittco, Messrs C. La Roche, C. S George, andG Aickin woro appointed comrm'H doners to act in lieu of tho Committee until the noxt annual meeting ol householders. DuUJIY. - An application for tho readjust ment of tho boundaries of the Drury and 11 unua district?, was granted This concluded tho bueinoss of public interest.

LECTURE ON MUSIC.

A number of pupils of Madame l'uoicy's class, with their frionds, gathered last ovening in the Teaching Chambers abovo Milne & ChoyceV, <,Mieen street, when a lec ture was delivered by Mr Poolc-y on "Tho Art of Singing by >otc." Ho Paul that it ws? protty generally understood that class singing tended (o encourage boisterous singing, but he contended that under Madamo Poole}'- system class-sing ing was not a bauo but a boon. Singing had many advantages. Ho felt confident that it peoplo possessed and indulge.! tho lovo of music, the country could not go far wrong. Class singing enabled pupils to sing in part, which was always a dcsirablo thing for the family circle. Madame Pooley's classes wero virtually musical nurseries, thus feed ing othor more advanced societies. He then explained tho method of teaching adopted in the classes. Tho system was such that tho veriest tyro might learn. The diatonic scales received particular attention. Correct enunciation was also mado a special feature of the class singing, also tho method of taking breath and modulation, which wero also important matters. The paper was well recoived, and steps were taken to form new classes, aftor which the meeting terminated

SUPREME COURT-Civil Sessions.

Cnd-Knot-D aro the cases sot down for hearing al Iho enduing civil sessions of tho Supremo Court at Auckland :— WITHOUT A JURY. Edward McKeown v. Georgo W. Konny, for £75 5s 51, amount of a dishonoured promissory note William Brown v. John McGregor, for £01 lDiod, bulanco of ovorduo promissory note. John Logan Campbell v. Sherman D. Cahn, for £150 debt. F. John Hopkins v, Georgo Sumpter, for £112 14a !)j, commission due on sales. William Thorno v. David Miller, for £132 lis, for work dono and money expended. John Twohey v. William Fagan, for £132 7s Od, balanco due on timber delivered. Josiah C. Firth v. Panapa to Pea and 13 other natives, for possession of lands and £100 profits. (This caso is fixed for tho 2nd of February, and there 13 a counter claim between tho same parties). Philip James Perry v. James Coopor Cairns, that certain shares bo transferred, &c The Hokianga Sawmill Co. and the liqui dators v John Hy. Dalton and six othora, that a cortain deed be given up. Wm. Stevenson and another v. John Reid Brown and others, that a conveyance bo declared subject to cortain trusts, &c. The North New Zoaland Woollen Manu facturing Co. v. James Cooper Cairns, for £110 Gs 3d, for calls overduo. WITH A COMMON JURY OF TWELVE. James Saunders Gibbons v. tho Union Firo nnd Marino Insuranco Co., of Now Zoaland, for £715 15s, amount duo under policy of insurance. • ITH A COMMOS JURY OF FOUR. James Howell v. Felix Monaghan, for £500, compensation for seduction. SPECIAL JURY OF TWELVE (FOR 25TH JANUARY). Finnimore Leo v. tho Equitable Insur anco Association of Now Zoaland, for £500, duo under a policy of insuranco. SPECIAL JURY OF 12 (FOR 31ST JANUARY). Wm .foh_ Suiter, as executor of tho will of Susannah Harriott Fuller, deceased, v. Susannah Harriett Harrison and another, an action for probate under tho will of the deceaaed.

Special Village Settlements.

There were 45 applicants for the sections proclaimed in Herekino and Whangape Survey districts, under the Village Home etoad Special Settlement Scheme, and the numbor .being in excess of the sections, a ballot took piace at 4.30 p.m, yesterday. Tho result was as under :— HekekinoSurvey District.—Block 11., Section 1 : 43a '2r, C. P. Gardner ; 2, 44a SriOp, ThomasDavison; 3,50a,Ed. Sharon; 5, 40a 3r, Thos. Galligher ; 6, 45a 2r, Hy. Bloxbarn ; 7, 50a, Tho?. Rao ; S, 50a, Jno. Young; 0, 40a Put Young; 10, 40a 3r, Wm, R. Whalley ; 11, 45a 3r, J. Hurvid ; 15. 40a -r, R. B. Curling; 10, 40a 2r, Wm. Lloyd ; 17, 40a 2r, R. Vercoe. Block 111., Section 2, 410, Wm, Smith ; 3, 41a 3r 32r, O. Pople ; 4. 41a or 19p, N; Hutchinson ; 5, 50a, A. Leyland ; 0, -ISa 2r 16p, J. B. Wright; 7, 50a, J. Somorville ; 12, 36a, S. Cm idy; 13, 4('ft, A Burgoyno ; 14, 40a, W. Burgoyno ; 15, 10a, J J, Adams; 16, 50a, J. H Baker, WiiANOArE Survey District. —Block VII,, Section 6 : 50a, Ed. Harvey; 20, 50a, Chas. Chambers; 21, 50.1, Ed. Wilson; 22, 50a, G. W. W hit combo ; 23, 50a, A. J. Whitcombc; 21,50 a, Enoch Salt ; 25, 50a,E. Bailey ; 31, 4Sa, D. Richardson ; 35, 18a, D. Fcrgusson ; 30, 50.», John Sherlock ; 53, 50a, W. B. 8.-vkor. Block IX. : Section 7, 50a, M. Tubbcrty ; 10, 50a, John Hill. Theso lottlers, representing 37 men, 31 women and 115 children, will loavo for tho district on Tuesday next by steamer from Onehunga, tho Government giving them froo passage to their destination.

CABLE NEWS.

Bank Rate of Interest.

Melbourne, this day-

The Victorian banks, acting in concert with those of the other colonies, including New Zealand, but not Queensland, will shortly reduce the rate of interest on deposits by one per cent. Hobaet, Friday. Judge Giblin, who has been ill for some time, is now much worse. It i_ expected that Mr Dodds, Attorney General, will, on his return from the London Conference, succeed Mr Giblin, and Mr Brown, Minister of Lands, will probably be appointed Agent-General in London, hi place of Mr Adge Douglas. A re-construc tion of the Ministry will be thereby in ! volved.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tub Prcs3 Association agent at Wellington i wires :—"Noither the Island Bay nor Wei. i; lington Racing Club race meetings ate exchV i ing muchiuterest, and bookmakers complain'! that they have scarcely 1 aid a wager. Vvai: tiri, Titbit, and Administrator are equal favourites at 4 to 1 for tho Island Bay Cup but no business is dono. For the Welling' ton Cup Pasha ia lookod upon as very good goods, but Artillery, who is now under suspicion, is not without friends, and his owner expects to have him fit on the day. The two horses mentioned may be con", sidercd favourites, and the best prico about either is 0 to 1." Tho weights for the Takapuna Jockey Club Summer Moeting aro due on Tuesday noxt. Acceptances and general entries close on Friday, tho 21st inst., at 9 p.m.

THE BULGARIAN TANGLE.

[Atlantic: Cable D-hpatches.] It Leads to Dissensions in tho Royal Family of England. . : The Prince of Wales and the Dake of Edinburgh vigorously support the candidacy of Prince Ferdinand of Saxe - Coburg Gotha for the throne of Bulgaria. They aro using their per sonal influence at Berlin and St Peters burg in Ferdinand's favour. Queen Vic toria continues to favour Battenburg, and tho royal family feud ia becoming more bittor. Tho Princo of Wales ignores tho presentation of Princo Alexander at Wind sor, and has remonstrated with the Queen for advancing Alexandor to tho rank of tho Military Grand Cross of tho Order of the Bath, a grado to which the Emperor Wil liam and tho Prince Imperial of Germany belong. Berlin, December 15.—The public feel ing of unoasine3s owing k to the war scare, though without a definite basis, is begin ning to visibly affect business and retard enterprise. It is reliably stated that Ccqnt Yon Moltko, at a dinnor yesterday, gave it as his opinion that there will be no war while Emperor William lives. St. Fkt-BBBTJBc, December 15.— The "Ollicial Messenger " confutes the articles which recently appeared in tho Russian press generally, describing Germany's attitude as hostilo to Rusaia. The " Messenger " says it is to bo rogrettod that tho press has been thus deluded. Owing to their mutual aud vital interests, tho relations between Russia and Germany have become conciliatory. It has boen proved by several trials that both powers rocognise thoso rolations as important to the welfare of both. Russia formally intends to respect Germany's spacial interests, and had reason to be assured that Germany will continue to abstain from any action affecting Russia's dignity or interests which have arisen through Russia's historic relations willi her Eastern co-religionists. Germany's influence will be exclusively directed to maintain that general peace which Europe needs and which tho Czar and tho Russian people earnestly desire.

Turkey's Representative In Bulgaria. Tho "Tribune's" London cable special : of December 13th says: The Vienna . correspondent of tbe "Telegraph" sends this despatch to-night: "The pro ceedings of Gadban Paabo, special dele-..-'' gate of the Sultan at Sophia, aro be- _' ginning to excite lively indignation, as he U resorting to the same methods as Kaulbars in order to intimidate the Bul garian Government,. He is communicating angry notes from tho Porte almost every day, and is assuming a tone of menace that is becoming intolerable. It is per fectly well known at Constantinople that the candidacy of the Prince of Mingrelia is considered undesirable by all the Powers except Russia, yet tho Grand Vizier is making every effort to compel tbe Bul garians to accept him as their ruler." It is alleged in behalf of tbe Sultan that he is afraid lest the resistance of the Bul garians to Russia should bring about Russian intervention and perhaps a con-, flagration in the Balkan peninsula which would bo fatal to the Turkish empire; but thoso who aro best informed - of sffairs at Constantinople declare that the present Etato of things is * tho result of the clever diplomacy and far-reaching corruption practised by Russia. Be that aa it may, the situation ia approaching a climax, and tbo Porte will not be indefinitely permitted to harass the Bulgarian Government as it is doing just now. If tho Sultan were a man .of wisdom and penetration, he would comprehend what a hopeless position he will find him self in us soon aa England turns her back on him. - "*__

The majority of the Towers have replied to tbo Porte's circular asking advice as to the solution of the Bulgarian difficulty. Tho replies are all either evasive or indefi nite. Somo of tho Powers ask for further explanations and throw io new light on the matter. Iddeeleigb, the British Foreign Minister, refers the Porto to England's views on the Bulgarian situation previously expressed. Italy is littlo more explict, and alludes to the alleged difficulty the Bul garians must experience in accepting Nicholas of Mingrelia. It is now thought that the Porte will suggest the solution of the difficulty Italy rofera to.

KKIt.L IN THE Workshop.—To do Rcorl work h i mcc'iani relist have f.uoa health. If lonu ho.;r.i -A c>: liiu-u.rnt in c.oso rooms have en feeble*! his hand or dimmed hia aitiht, let him atoi.ee, »„<1 uiierc (-oir.o organic trouble ap pear.--, tak-j plenty , I Dr. Souie's Hop Bitters, ids eystem will b'3 rejuvenated. Ilia nervel BMe: ftthen-^. hia sight become clear, and tbe whole constitution by built up to a higher v, orkin.: condition. Head

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAk, to__TURDAY, JANUARY 15, 188?

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Auctions. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, At 11 o'clock, ON THE PREMISES, CROSS-STREET (Between Uppor Queen-street and Uppor Pitt-street, Newton). CARPET, IRON BEDSTEAD, PIC TURES, BENTVVOOD CHAIRS, PIER GLASS, SWING MIRROR, CURIOS, ORNAMENTS. EDWARD LEYDON lias received instructions from Mrs Hall, whois leaving for Sydney, to sell on tho premises, CroBS-stroet, Newton, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of : Couches, Bentwood Chairs. Tables, Carpets, Pictures, Iron Bodstead? Boddirg, Mattrasses, wasn stands. Dressing Tables, Pier Glass, Swing Mirrors. Ornaments, Kitchen Utensils, (tec &c. No Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. MONDAY, JANUARY 17. IN THE ESTATE OF JAME3 HARRIS. TO SEEDSMEN AND GENERAL DEALERS. FLOWER SEEDS, VEGETABLE SEEDS, TKEE SEEDS, STATIONERY, BOOKS, BASKETS, COUNTERS, TABLES, CHAIRS, SCALES, GLASS ' WARE, FLOWER POTS, LallGE GLASS WINDOWS, FOUN TAIN, GAS FITTINGS, Sec Sec, Sec. E. & A. ISAACS Have received instructions from the Official A?signeo to soil by auction, at their Stores, Q men streot, on Monday next, 17th instant, at 11 o'clock, THE STOCK-IN-TRADE, FIXTURES, ETC.. OF MR JAMES HARRIS, LATH OF THE WHARF AND ARCADE BUILD ING 3. NO RESERVE. E. & A. I3AAC3, Morchants and Auctioneers. ""t UESDAY NEXT, At 11 o'clock. EXTENSIVE UNRESERVED SALE OK OILMEN'S STORES ! TEAS ! IRONMONGERY ! FLOUR ! TINWARE ! ALE 3 ! CANNED GOODS I WINES ! SPIRITS ! CARGO OF ORPHEUS. FilOM CAM BRIDGE GULF. B. TONKS Se CO. Havo received instructions to sell on Tuosday next, at 11 o'clock, 1 *>*_»/» PACKAGES OILMEN'S fVOO STORES TEAS FIiOUR CANNKD GOODS TINIV'AKB HARDWARE ALKS WINKS SPIRITS DRAPERY &c, &c, &c. ThoßO Goo-B were purchased in Sydnoy. and shipped to Cambridge Gulf by steamer, and on arrival there wore immediately transhipped tc thn schooner Orphous, to bo sold in this market a: best prices obtainable. K. C. CAEK.] [B. 1). TONKS END OF FEBRUARY on FIRST WEEK IN MARCH. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Til- MAGNIEICENT ESTATE OF THE LATE MR W. J. HURST. LAKE TAKAPUNA. B. TONKS & CO. Have received Instructions to soil by auction, end of February or first week ia March, maE WHOLE OF THAT REALLY Valuable ESTATE OK TT U X S T M E R E, COMI-USING RESIDEtiCE AND GROUNDS Of about SIX ACRES. THE REMAINDER OF THE E3TATE, Subdivided into THREE TO FIVE ACRES Having either Lake or Ocean Frontages. Surveyors are now subdivl-lrg the Estate. Plans will be issued as soon es ready, dne notloe r.f which will be given B. O. OABR.] [B. D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1887, At 12 o'Clock. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE BUPRKMK COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AT AUCKLAND. • B. TONKS & CO. Hiva been instructed to sell by auction Wednesday, tho 2G;h day of January, 18S7, at 13 o'clock noon, at their Auction M_rt. Queen street, Auckland, imRANKLIN ROAD.—Lota Numbers 26 fij and 27, of a Subdivision into Lots of Allot ments 0, 7.9.10,12,13,11. and 15. of Section 13, of tho City of Aii3_land. having a frontage to Franklin Road of 5D feet 1 inches, aud a aepth ot 99 feet, with the Dwelling-houßO thereon erected. Fall particular.! may bo obtained, and tho cindiliODS ot salo seen, at tho auction Mart of B. TONKS & CO, Q.ucen-st., Auckland. W. S. COCHRANE] I.JAS. DACKB MONDAY, JANUARY 24, At 12 o'Clock. By Order of the Mortgagee. FIVE ACRES LAND AND DWELLING HOUSE. ALLOTMENT AND COTTAGE AT OTAHUHU. The Subscribers have received instructions from tho Mortgagee to sell by auction at iheir -Rooms. Q.ieon-atr.et, on Monday, 21th lnat., at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENTS 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. 62. 63. and 61. sub-division of part of claim 269 a, Otahuhu, granted to William Fair burn. o.intaining ovor o Acres Land, and having a large D welling House of nine Kooms erected thoroon. now occupied b7 Mrs C. Frost. It is fituated closo to thi Great tfonth Koad, and adjniisthoOldStookadoSlte. __ Part Allotment 2, Section 1. Otahuhu Town ship, having a frontago of 100 links to the Groat South Road by 250 links deep, with Cottage of four Rooms erected tno:eon. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioueore, DURHAM VARDH. F»r M.l*. er*ri Tup.ils.?. »t *U-v«-n o'cl^ek. T->"OOL, HIDES, BHEKI--KINB TT TALI.OW. S~NTKK k S'tSM, Aueilnnwr-. BTIAS. RFSKBTIi ] IALEX. AITKKN. XTESKETU, AITKEN, AND CO., AUCIIONKRRS, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Regular Sales evory Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, See. CITY MARKET. "CIURNITU-U_ I •CIIJRNreOSU. WOR PRIVATE SALB Q(BW AID SBOOKD-Bi.O AT AUCTION PRICE-, fta a__en!gned _»ts on sale at ts>fel-*«i *KOT.|tn»t, a large (tuui-ty of Englloh -tan poiJ-lsl-mad. Fart-tcra. oomlstlng of—Blsas r*.rtes.T«bleiCf all _!nds. Austria- BenW9r}4 ts. American Ob-tra, Walnut Drawlnc-rco-i Jii**s, -Cn-ljig-roojp .sites In m_hog»a_r an« f»*t__r. Carpet*. Mirrors, Dining Tablee, HA*. k«ardi, O-iaTO-lara, Floturss. Mahogany Book _utt, Hat Btf.nde. Bedrocm and Kltoho- Fur-i ---n X of til d_oorlptto__ . ' "I_4TKDWARK.-A largo am-rtmtsit aew • 4»__ _j „sd p-'.taras, at lesa than Englls_ oest, MANQL-. I. -H'.rpir Twelvetree.' ed-tMMi ita and Cottage J-j-agloa. »Xc„ via. a&iivsi. c:oo«»a-ib b. mv,



O. HESKETH] [A. AITKEN MONDAY, JANUARY 17, ISB7, At 12 Noon. MOUNT EDEN SAWMILL COMPANY'S LEASEHOLD, PLANT, MACHINERY, EUILDINGS, HORSES, &c. The Subscribers have receive- instructions from the Official Liquidator to seU by publio auction, on the premisoe, Mount Eden, on Monday, the 17th January, 188?, at noon, THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THK ABOVE COMPANY, consisting of Leasehold of Mill Site and Yards, six years to run from tno fl.h July next, at an annual rental of £20, with all tho buildings erected thereon— Mill, Timber Sheds, Stibles. Forge. Cottagos, Offices, otc.—togethor with 2 Portable Steam Engines, each 10 h.p.; 1 21-inch Planing and Matching Machine. 1 Breaking-down Frame with two Saws, 1 Circular Travelling Bench with nine Saws, 1 Circular Dray Bench with two Saws, I Cross-cut Bench and ono Saw, 1 Haul ing-up Winch with Chains, Tramway, Trucks, Daugs. eto.,lSaw-sharponing Machine, 1 Variety Sharpening Machine, Forgo, Bellows, Anvil, Vioe, Toolß. etc. Tools in Sharpening Room. 1 Screw Jacks, Crowbars, Daugs, etc., Shafting, Pulleys, Rubber aud Leather Belting, Fire Hoee, 3 drz. Buckets, Water Tanks, 2 Grindstones, &c. (The above will be sold in one lot) Also, 2 Spring Carts. 1 Black Draught Horso. 2 Sets Cart Harness, 1 Set Leading Harneis, Office Hit tings, Tables, Chairs, Stoo's, Desks. Letter Press, Lamps, etc., l Butcher's Block.—Full particulars as to tonus, etc.. can be obtained from HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers. W. C. DENNES, IMPORTER of SEWING MACHINES, 1 BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, riANOS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, for Cash or Deferred Payments. WAND MACHINES. HOME SHUTTLE £3 10 0 PEERLESS WHITE 4 0 0 FRISTER & ROSBMAN (with cover) S 5 0 NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED ..560 I DOMESTIC * 1 0 WERTHEIM - 10 0 TREADLE MACHINES. WHITE (without covert .. .. _ 610 0 WHITE (with cover ami leaf) .. .. 710 0 DOMESTIC (with leaf) 6 10 0 NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED .. 717 I \f. C. DENNES, Q.KEX STREET. New Zealand Tweed Trousers Measure, 10e. ! V. Suits to Measure, 60s. ly\\*^_ Mercery and Hosiory in ' % _^S«_ great variety. _xf^C._, v<> owiifr ._, .s^ __&"__ «**,—* White Shirts, 3/6 "»^* •Qui*' o°_>-^ Regatta Shirts. 3/8 Oxford Shirta, 1/1 L Under Shirts. N DONALDSON /V & BISHOP 1 yy Upholsterers , Cabinot Makers^ n^v picture Frame '" Undertakers^' J)-& B- Makers Jy continue to Jy Supply the Publio Jy with FURNITURE^ >^ in novel designs in jy New Zealand Woods Manufacturers' at TEUMKbV ™«3- / KYBER BUILDINGS^. y^ASS ROAD "" -PEStS-i CHARLES SMITH Manufacturer of *%__mrm;___i___W Bassinet.*- Peb-M ---\__r®*___J_F BULATOBS, Inv__id /V^SJ^J^STni 9!t> ttm. tak.n In .xshan.., AUCKLAND PSEAMBC- X^j^y VUV _ATOR FACTOR-, Victoria _tr__t West. near freeman's bay. ■\TEW ZEALAND PERAMBULATOR 1/1 FACTORY, QRKY STREET, Nest the LoHDON DAIBT, COPEMAN AND CLEQO, Manufacturers of every description of Baslnettet Perambulators, Invalid Carriages, Tricycles, •to. Ksp-lra of every description neatly J-ecuted. Our Perambnlators are light and urable, and are constantly Increasing la favour, awing to superior iror_m_nehip, HERBAL O,SPENBARY0 ,SPENBARY- Try Ellis's Sarsaparilla, Tlie Great Purifier of the Blood Diarrhoea, and Dysentery Mixture, is 6d a Bottle. Corn Cure, IS A BOTTL-. , ___x« Traveller's Friend— A Prevoutivo of Sea sickness, 5s A BOTII.E. tVUt OINTMENT, EYE OINTMENT, *•, S.ox-t Diseases of Young Men Effectually Treated, OONSU LTATIONfBBI testimonials from all parts «an he seea. 1 Professor W. Ellis. Kg. UPPER QUEEN-STREET. JUENIT U RE. 1 THE AUCKLAND FURNITURE COMPAN- Having ereoted the moßt complete Factory In Auckland. Is now In a position to supply Eurnituro of every description at WHOLESALE PRICES. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM. BED ROOM, KITCHEN, AND OFFICE FURNITURE OF THE LATEST DESIGN. NOW ON VIEW, AND AT FACTORY PRICES, Being TWENTY PER CENT. LESS than th* hitherto charged In Auckland. OVERMANTELS IN GREAT VARIETY Al WHOLESALE PRICES. UPHOLSTERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Carpet-. Linoleum and Iron Bedsit-ads. A Choice Selection of Tapestry. PLAQUES AND LADIES' FANCY WORK ARTISTICALLY MOUNTED. Designs of every description will be submitted and faithfully carried out to order. INSPECTION INVITED. SHOW-ROOMS: WELLESLEY-ST. (OPPOSITE NEW LD3RARY). FACTORY: STANLEY-STREET. AUCKLAND FURNITURE COMPANY, LLISDON'S NEURALGIC DROPS, FOR TUB THOROUGH CURE OF NEURALGIA. Frc m the Roy. C. J. Merton, St. John's Parson aee, Feny Itoed, Deoember, 1878. "Mr dear Mr Klllsdon,—l have for many yoars oast from time to time suffered severely from Neuralgia, End hive found nothing to relieve mnso speedily or so effectively as your 'Neu ralstio Drops.' I can confidently recommend it, -Yours truly. C. J. Mrhton." Mimeroua other Testimonials in my posses sion. Price, 2s and 3s Gd per bottlo, BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. Prepared only by F. BIGGS (late Ellisdon), Chemist. R'gh-street. Christchureh. Sold.by all Chomists. Wholesale Agents— KEMPTHORNE & PROSSEB, Auckland, TXOLROYD AND LONGBOTTOM, GENERAL WOOD TURNERS, Albert-street, Auckland, Opposite V.M.C.A. Rooms. B._-taw Cutting, Carving, Architraves, and Fretwork done at Lowest Rates. Tablo, Chair, and Sofa Legs, Bed Posts, Drawer Stumps, See., always In stooK. BILLIARD BALLS RE-TURNED AND STAINED. A Trial Is Respectfully Solicit .A,



500 EAT BOXES 500 TO BE GIVEN AWAY. FOR TWO WEEKS Geo. Fowlds, 80, Victoria St.. WILL PRESENT A HAT BOX TO ALL PURCHASERS OF HATS FROM 5s UPWARDS. CALL EARLY AND SAVE DISAPPOINTMENT. SEE ALSO HIS SUPERB SJOCK OF SHIRTS, TIES, AND HOSIERY, A SPECIAL ASSORTMENT OF SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FURNITURE SALE. C. C. BROWN, FALLON'S BUILDINGS, COOK AND HOBSON STREETS, la now holding a Salo of First-class FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERY, at greatly Reduced Prices, Those about to Furnish would do woll to call and inspoct tho somo. C. C. B. still continues to MAKE-UP to Order all Descriptions of SUITES and GENERAL UPHOLSTERY, In First-class Style and at Reasonablo Prices. • ALL UPHOLSTERY WORK GUARANTEED. 1887. 1887. _? i :R/ST Half-Yearly Sale OF THE DIRECT IMPORTING CO. COMMENCES ON FRIDAY NEXT. The Balance of the Stock purchased from the Co-opei^tive Drapery and Clothing Co., together with other extensive purchases, made at the com mencement of the Season by the ___BBlgja__ THT __fiT^ MUST NOW BE ABSOLUTELY SOLD to make room for our SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS COMING FORWARD. THE STOCK HAS BEEN REMARKED, AND WILL BE SOLD INDEPENDENT OF COST. |g_§r This will be a rare opportunity for Housekeepers and the public to replenish their stocks at nominal prices. Sale Commences on Friday Next AND FOLLOWING DAYS AT THE d. i. a._ CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET (Late S. Coombes).



IMPORTANT NOTICE. GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY AND MILLINERY. THOMAS VAENOM, In returning thanks for th« liberal patronage bestowed on him for the last six years, begs to Inform his numerous Patrons and Friends that he Intends GIVING UP BUSINESS, When a G"ODS will ba sold considerably BELOW COST PRICE to effect a speedy Clearance if his Well-assorted -took of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY. He would call Special Attention to the faot that the Greater Part of the Goods are IMPORTED DIRECT From the Best Home Markets, and has every confidence in saying that the LADIES OF AUCKLAND Will be studying their own interests in scouring some of the GREAT BARGAINS That will be offered, NEW SPRING GOODS. BARGAINS IN EVERYTHING THOMAS VARNOM, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. SALE NOW ON. CORN BROOM WORKS, STANLEY-STREET, j MECHANICS' BAY,



0 S MONDAY, JANUARY 10, AND UN-lf- FURTHER NOTICE. *A. LESUEUR WILL SUBMIT FOR BALK THE BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM (%_> PER CENT. 4 AA UNDER USUAL PRICES, PRIOR TO THE HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. A. L., In returning Thanks to his P-trons and the Public generally for iheir vory Liberal Support during thia Prosent Season, would remind that he wid continue at all times to GIVE THE VERY BEST VALUE That can be secured in tho Colonies, and as it is only by doing a CASH BUSINESS That he is enable! to SELL CHEAP, he Is CHARGING FIVE PER CENT. ON ALL ACCOUNTS NOT PAID WITHIN SEVEN DAYS, Hia Terms boing, aa heretofore, PROMPT CASH ON OR BEFORE DELIVERY. THE PRICE FOR MAKING A STY LISH DRESS IS 12a 6d ONLY. The Publio will do well to Inspect this bona fldo CLEARANCE SALE, As they oannot form any adequate Idea ot the value offered from quotations. Some astouodtnely CheapLlnesln TRIMMED and UNTRIMMED MILLINERY, and In all the Departments genuine reductions have been made. BON MARCHE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, THREE DOORS FROM WELLESLEY STREET EAST. BC Re DeBEKG, PORTABLE ITUIiOILERS, . COLONIAL OVENS, GRAVE FENCES, Eto. Corner ot Nelson-street and (^ WYm>n_M-ST_.EET.' —- Cheapest House in Town,



Money. MONEY TO LEND at current rates ot Interest.-R. LAI3HLEY <*_____• MONEY~ TO LEND, on Flrat-olass X&t eREAD BLOOMFIELD. SollcltO* 108, Victoria Arcade, Quoon-atreat, MONEY TO LEND on freehold a* ourrent rates. ARCH. BUCHANAN, Bolloltw. Quoen-st. .oppoplt. Bank of N.gj_ _,*»> /Tk,f-_~n TO LEND, In sums c 4 _Lo«lPtlV no* 'ess »sS,aa MOO. M rreo-yld"t>oourtty.-Dav-rs and Cooper, 80-» tore, <_uagn-Btrea„ 'nftAArt TO LEND In sums ol Iron &.{$l?4?l? *Mupward..-App.y Wra^B. Cochran., Coohr-no'o Auotlon Mart, UA -_e~_ street. . __ MONEY TO LEND at current! rates ad Interest.—3. Jackson, jnn., Quoon-stroofr MONEY TO LEND in large and small sums upon first-class freehold Bcourltisi repayablo either weekly ot at tno expiration w a term of years.-Apply to Burton and Keedn* B and 6, Mercantile Chairb-ra (3 doora abovt Bank ot Now Zealand). Queen-strsst.Anokiana. MONEY »0 IMb, la l»r_t> or ta-_n Bums, at usual rates of laterort. OONNSLL & COOPER., Solloltors, Vnloaa Lano. ONEY TO LEND, _i a moderat. rat- of Interost.-Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. „ Solicitors, Bhortl&nd-etr.-- ONST TO LEND, on Mortgage, ot Flrtt-oleura Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLEMAN, Sollcitos, National limr.ranoe Building*, 65. __a_______g«g_. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORT NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, to. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY _ MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED! JOHN W. BARDIE, Lak_, Cohmisuon. _nd Estats Aeotra, HIGH-STREET. Auo___NT>. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repoymontsextond-Per Jfeek u ° yablo £or Ing over for filOO. _iqq. £~bTcZ £ s. d. I year _ _200 IMOO S year* _ _ 0 U 7 118 IB 0 fi years _ _ 010 0 ISO 0 0 T years _ _ 07 11 IU 0 7 10 years - - 06 3 | 162 18 J nd other Periods to suit Borrowers. Tho Board has power In cases of Siokncss or Want ot Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WROI.K OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE KKPAH) AT ANY TIMK. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION UEPAID. DEPOSITS. Tho Society rccoives Ih'.icsita an under :— 3 months .. _ .. 0 percent. 0 months „ .. .. G) percent. Spocial arrangement for longer periods. Corner of QUEEN STREET and VULCAN LANE, Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT, Mauager, AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OrricKi 147, Qu-_n-btr__t. LOANS granted upon approve- ooourltles ol Froohold or Leasehold Properties in eunis ol £20 to £6.000. principal and interest being roi _y ablo In Instalments at iho following R.!u:e~_ Rates for repayment of each -100 borrowed :- Repayments extend- i>7,l~v_ »p_~ rfoEi-Amount ing ovor. lor VVDOK- Repayable .__ _ _, _. „ b. d. 1 yoar _ _, 2 U 0 101 0 0 2 years _ _ 1 010 103 8 8 3 yc-rs _ M 7 113 15 0 1 years _ 11 8 121 6 8 6 years _ s 9 186 18 9 8 years _ 7 1 I*7 13 9 _10 years __________ 6_S 16. 16 i And in tho samo proportion for smallor or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Th 6 Society receives money on deposit:—For 0 months. 61 por oont. Ropayable at 7 day, notice. 51 per -o_t._a.jr_«g«™ Secretary, TUT. ECONOMIC RUH.DINQ AND i:;vks,.\;:.n'!' sot.ih.TY an.) HAN OI-' DK__fiir. T-aroiiAx-ir < rv.cr.K-. VULCAN LAM.'. UI'HHN-i-,, AUOKLAND Advances n-.-dti u..^c Mi • uvM'oved :-f t'ru-..;,a:.i ri;..'t i ■•.■.:;■:: \-r.li Pr'-i.e-rtie- \nmi;-lhe 'ol'._-.viLn: i-c*U e( i-ipayiii-Me. ii.vliiulng i;rln o'oaleiiu l-.t|--)x..;:- V,'oe!;iv r ps.7- !.(".rt LOBna nii-ntn i-_ti_d- «.<' «'l. of „tOS, Incovvr t. A. £ s. *. 1 year (0 2 0 0 1 ycirs J 2 1 0 10 9 yoars i II 0 117 1 yc-rs I < 0 11 8 6 ye-rs ? t 0 10 0 6 jo-re -. » 0 8 9 7 yooio : 7 o 7 ii t ys-i-a v 5 0 7 1 to ye-ri 11 0 8 1 il yew. 12 0 S IB DEPOSIT-. Tki. Society r«eive. ntacey on deposit &> Bndor 1— V eiays' ootlori _ & prr cent & moaths .. _ 6 per oont. lt months .. .01 per oent. Of-oo honre, 10 to I; Sat !;r.lr.ys, 10 till 12 coon and 5 to 8 p.m. (public holidays excepted). Further Information cm: bo obtained from ARTHUK HAIIDHLEY. Huorr.-trT. QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE, LOAfe, DISCOUNT -UINK-NQ COMPAKT, Da-BX-bt-E-t (off Quecn-Dtreet), Aucolako. HEAD OFFICE I Brlsb-ne. Aoekci-b: Auokland, Sydney, and Melbourne. MONEY advanoed from £S and upwards to my amonnt required, to suit the borrower, upon PERSONAL, FREEHOLD, LEASEHOLD, or my TANGIBLE SECURITY, repayable In any way as mar bo arranged, either WKEKLY, MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY inttalrae-tn. at lowest ourrent rates. ADVANCES rat-.de on FURNITURE without fcmoTal ; alco en all kinds of MBR'IHANDIBE, including BOND WARRANTS, etc. BILLS DISCOUNTED at current rates. IntrTYisTrs and communications will ba _«!_ lirictly eonfldpctlal. Ojtic- Ho'jni: From 10 till 6 o'clock, BiMii otr Ekolakd Notes CnAKtm. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, Ax-ID DISCOUNT SANK, 50, SHORTLAND - STREET, AUCKLAND (Cl»l>')elt3 A. Cii.rl: nd Hodm' Warehouse), And __!_o Ceillns-sr-, Meibourn., LOANS nro AOVAWCKD from £10 to 1^5,000 Personal, ITrsehold. :r,.i 2-j-sshoia -eourlly, Rapayabi, by W'.skil-. Monthly, ar Qaarterly Instob-snls nt lowcit Current Rotes. A.-7.-JOPU s>iada on Furnituve '.Titb-sut r.moral, r-nd c!l c!_i;s«.i of Merchandise. l—f-n*: cr.iited upoe. I„fu Poitclea, Legaoicg, and •nte-Mis nndor Wills. £~t__ DiscoujiTro _t Cukh_nt Rat_<_. Lo-b<) opes Doroslk of Deed.. Repayment by Easy I-ot-b—onte. E'ctit.3 Qrf.tis, All commnnlcatlona ix&H Intet vlowo held strictly con-denHa!, T^TEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, _.< and diwcoi nt bank. High btukbt (Nejl to Atkiu's Printing Offlor), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, oi» PHRFONAT, .-UOURTTY. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE on ON ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, IIKI'AYAII-K I.N* «. WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or in -ny. way to nuit tho Borrower. loans ou ynrnit—ro without removal, also on all kinda o" Merchontli.c. Leans may be repaid at the rule nf Sixpence per week in tho Pound. .- Rllla Discounted at Current .Rstoi, Bank of England Notes and Australian B«nk Kotos Bought. 1 All conuuunieations nlrictlj confidentißl. {fBW ZEALAND MORTOAQE, LOAN AKD DISCOUNT RANK, HIGII-BTREET {Next to Aram's Pkictino Ofj-iob.) /^HAMPTALOUP & /pOOPER, NEW VOLUMES OF BOUND SERIALS. AMATEUR WORK BOY'S OWN ANNUAL IU PEEP CASSICIL'S MAGAZINE CHAMBKKS'S JOURNAL CHATTERBOX CHILD'S COMPANION CHILD'S OWN MAGAZINE CHILDREN'S FHIEND ENGLISH ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE KVERY BOY'S ANNUAL FAMILY lIHRALD GOOD WORDS GIRLS OWN ANNUAL HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE LEISURE HOUR LITTLE FOLKS PRIZE QUIVER SUNDAY AT HOMK SUNDAY MAGAZINE STATESMAN'S YfCAR BOOK Wl-lITAKER- ALMANAC YOUNG ENGLAND. BOOKSELLERS 4 STATIONERS, 76, Quben btheet, Auckland. EDDING CARDS. — New~Desigo3 junt received from Eugland.—Star Lithographic Worts, Shortland straet, Auo_ land.



r> BLIABLB ' T°_A LL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, qTEWART "TkAWSON & QO Have opened their Gkand New English: Watch Exhibition AT 9., QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Wyndham-streot), At which they cordially invite the citizens Auckland and surrounding neighbourhood to call and inspeot THE GRANDEST DISPLAY OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH LKVKK WATCHES AND JEWELLERY That has ever been exhibited in any country all imported by S. D. and Co. direct from their FACTORY, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. The glgantio sucoess and patronage extended to 8. D. and Co.. Liverpool, throughout tho whole length and breadth of tbe old country, as well as in every part of Australasia, stands without procedoat in the history of Watch making, and is the greatest proof that for HIGH FINISH, GREATEST DURABILITY. TIMEKKEPING. AND VALUE UNAPPROACHABLE, STEWART DAWSON & Co.'s World-famed English Watches have no equals. STEWART DAWSON AND Co.'s GREAT ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION Is a Rendezvous for all moving to and fro having a few minutes to spare. TEN TLOUSAND WATCHES 10.000 On Each Sido. 10.0 CC Forming tho Most Wonderful and Magnificent Panoramio Scono of High class Gold and Sllvor English W atchos Ever beheld. EVERY STYLE. EVERY MAKE, EVERY GRADE. First in Quality. First In Workmanship, First as Timekeepers. At prices that Defy dl Imitation and Competi tion alike. In purchasing an English Lever WatoM _« that it ia not a Geneva Levor, and that it does not wind like a Geneva. STEWART DAWSON AND CO. Are abreast of the times. THEY SELL THKIR WATCHKS CHEAP, Direct from the Manufactory, AND DEFY COMPETITION. SEE THEIR WATCHEB ON EXHIBITION LOOK AT THE PRICES :— STERLING SILVER LEVERS £2 15s, £3, £3 10s, £3 153, £1 15?, £5 10s, i's 15s, £G 10s, and £6 15s. Not one of these winds like a Geneva. KEYLESS LEVERB -£5 10a, £6 10a, £7 153, £8 15a, £10 10s, £11 10a, and £12 10s. OUR GOLD LEVERS (Ladles' and Gents')— £8 10a, £11 10s, £12 10s, and £15 10s. Not ono of thoso wind like a Geneva. OUR GOLD KEYLESS LKVERS £I4 10s, £16 10s, £18s 10s, £24105, £25, and £27 10s. OUR STERLING SILVER DEFIANCE WATCHKS (All Silver Cases), LADIES' AND GENT3' £I 7s 6d and £1 15s. NOTE. It may not be generally known that we have a Btair of watchmakers working on the pre mises, and watchos of every dlseriplion, no mattor whom they were brought from, are repaired and cleaned by us at about half ordinary New Zealand prices. Watches re quiring cleaning can be returned to customors properly cleaned within two hours if required. All repairs done on the premises, and workman thlp guaranteed. FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. JUBt received por Waihora, ex s.s. Aorangt, from Liverpool, 2 Cases, containing our cele brated Watchos, and an assortment of Jowellory of newest designs, shipped In London on the 22nd Octobor. Call and sco our Jubilee Brooches for 1887, In gold and sliver. Call and receive gratis, a copy of our Splendid New Illustrotod Watch and Jewellery Pamphlet, and read lull particulars and most wonderful testimonials. Othor Colonial Branches at Melbourne, Syd ney, and Dunedin. FOR REAL VALUE, Visit STEWART DAWSON & CO.'B GREAT ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION. *i, QUEEN-STREET (Opposlto Wyndham-streot), Auckland. "CI O R SALE, BY EDWARD WAYTB. LETTS'S DIARIES, 1837, COMMEBCIiL, POCKET. MKDICAL., AND DESK DIARIES, ISB7. NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS! HISTORY, TRAVEI S. NOVELS, BIOGRAPHY, LATF.3T YEARLY VOLUMES OF MAG/.-INKS, SUITABLE FOR PUbLIC LinRARIK3. LATEST VOLUME-i ( V HOYS' AND GIRLS' ANNUAL., CHILD'S COMPANION, BAND OF HOPE, BRITISH WORKMAN, CIHLDHKN'S FKDvND. LITTLE WIDE AWAKE. INFANTS' MAOAZINK, QUIVER, CHATi'KRHOX. ROSEWOOD ANNUAL, DO PES P. Se<3. EDWARD WAYTE, 130CK-ELLICR, STATIONER, NEWS VKNDOR. Etc. T_> U B L I C NOTICE. STEWART'S LEATHER and GRINDERY WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA STREET. SEVEN DAYS' SALE, Commencing MONDAY, 17th inst. jjS IN TUB £ DISCOUNT Allowed on CASH. PURCHASES OF 10s F& UPWARDS. ABSOLUTE SALE. Advertiser leaving tho colony at an early date. Noto Address— NEXT TO ROYAL MAIL HOTEL. yACUUJI ICE MACHINE, 'the New Vacuum Ico Maohlni will be at work at Luks's Victoria Hotel, every mc._ina fro-i eleven to one o'clock. Inspection respectfully invited. Ordors for New Machines will be prranptly attended to. and all further Information gtj on. R. F. LUKS, Sole Ageat Vlotoria-streot West. VEHTNO- TT O U S E, BEACH ROAD, DEVONPORT. Lato tho residence of Charles Cave, Esq., Is now opened for the reception of Ladies and Gentlemen in search of a PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY HOME, As well as for Visitors requiring change of air and rest for a few days or weeks. VENTNOR HOUSE is two storied, has a large balcony, and commands splendid views of the Harbour, Romucra, and Parnell. Bath-room In tho house. Seabathing upon sandy beach, with use of key to the now bathlng-housos. Highest references. m I M E TABLE, WELLS BROS.' 'BUSES, DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA, HURST MERE, AND LAKE BEACH, L"ayes Victoria Wharf at-7.50 a.m., 9 50 a.m., 12 SO p.m . 2.50 p.m., 150 p.m. Sundays—lo a.m. and 2 30 p.m. Loivcs Takar.una: 8.10 a.m., 10.10 a.m., 1.10 n m., 3.10 p m., 510 p.m. Sundays-11 a.ni, and 5.0 p.m. Special Trips can be arranged. OFFICE: VICTORIA WHARF. Geiierjl Carters, Receiving and Forwaiding Agents. Waggon for Furniture Removal. COAL, COSffi. AND FIREWOOD DEALERS, GENERAL CARTER-, Sec. Teds phone, DEvosroßT Bureau. QUITS TO ORDER, 50s, 60s, 70s, tO*. ki SSs, Extra Pair Tronisri given with •-«_, .. 3, DAlYon, TAI-.a, riC-OrUA-BT ___«_, ■___. . Auen___H__ .. <



TAKIWA POOTI MAORI WHAKA-TE . HAUAURU. Ka panuitia c au te tutnrutanga o to hnth-i ---nga o nga pootl i to pootitan_a mo tetahi Mema Maori kl to Paremeio mo to taklwa pootl Maori Whaka-te-Hauauru, kl te Tari Maori 1 Areka hanara, Wuikato. ate Taite, a taSOonara 0 Hanuero, ISS7, ate IU karaka ite awateo. . Na HORI WIRIKIHANA, Tino Kaiwhakahaere o te Pootl. C. T. WILKINSON, Returning Officer, Western Maori Electoral District WESTERN MAORI ELECTORAL DISTRICT. I will declare the result of the Poll for a Mem ber for the Western Maori Electoral District in Parliament, at the Native Office. Alexandra, at Noon on TH URSDAY, tbo 20th January, 18S7. G. T. WILKINSON, Returning Officer, Western Maori Electoral District, J. GHMOUK, : DRAPER, GLOVER, Sec, Upper Symonds-st. And Karangahape Road. A HEAT B A R G A I N\S : IN DRESS MATERIALS. Having bought an immense stock of Dress Materials of various kinds, we are now Belling the snrr c far below tho original prico to clear. Tho goods are of tho newest description and fashionable makes, and comprise some new fabiica not much known yet in Auckland. Lace Cloth, Basket Cloth, Canvas Cloth, Tennis Clotb, Knop Bouchl, Nuns' Veiling, Delaines. Wool Beiges, &c. Sec, Borne c£ them boing reduced so low aa 3a 9d per dozen yard- All thore who want good value should visit the establishments at onoe. Thoro is also a ware houso stock of Ladies' Lace Collarotteß. Plaatroius, and Laco Ties of all kinds, which are being sold at tho low price of is all round to clear, somo ot thorn being worth about 3a 9d each. A new stock of Swede and Pure Silk Gloves f>3 hand, very cheap, and Whito Joseph ine Kid Glovos arc being sold at 7Jd per pair, or la 6d for half-dozen pairs ; and they are fresh and unspotted. J. GILMOUR, DRAPER, GLOVER, &a. Symonds-st. And Karangahafe road. A PAIR OF TROUBBRB FOB NOTHING. J. H. DALTON JUST OPENED UP NEW SPRING GOODS. »-«• A-dr-a ---i. H. n.h.fj-, -Aitos, TrmroKU. s. Kami Ave-___r_>.