The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVIII.-N<x 290.

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 188 T.

PRICE-ONE PENJSTY

TABLE TALK.

Lot of meetings to-night. " Too numerous to mention." The drama, music, and literature. All Auckland and his wife enjoying them- • selves. " Now ie the glorious summer weather 1 \ Rowing Regatta in harbour to-morrow. f Blue Ribbon picnic to St. Helier's Bay. Mohawk Minstrels open at Thames this evening. Major Dane's lecture announced for to- i night has been postponed. Captain Edwin yesterday promised strong easterly winds, but they have not > yet arrived. The criminal sessions afc Nelson are over. J. Harvey was found not guilty of arson. There are 400 Mormon bishops in Utah, 2425 priests, 2947 teachers, 6854 deacons. Cricket match, Vernon's team v. twenty two of Manly, resulted in a draw. Alexander Gibb having bought C. Bell's old mill, intends starting a flax mill in the neighbourhood of Rangiriri. A little boy said he would rather have the earache than the toothache, because ho wasn't compelled to have his ear pulled. The Gazette contains a proclamation de claring Tasmania no longer an infected place under the Health Act. Afc the University examinations now pro ceeding in Auckland-there are 46 candi dates for matriculation and 18 for junior scholarships. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith has acceded to a requisition asking him to etand for Bris bane at the approaching general election. The pupils of the various schools cau obtain admission to the City Fresh and Salt Water Baths in numbers of not less than 20 afc half the ordinary charges by an order from the Town Clerk. It is announced that the next show of the Waikato Horticultural Society will be held at Hamilton on 17th March next. The rules for winding up companies under the Companies Act, and the new rules and? regulations respecting the payment of pre miums, are gazetted. Old father Peter, he went to the meter, To see how much gas he had burned ; He looked close at it, and he fell in a fit, And to reason he never returned. An Auckland schoolmaster excuses his passion for angling by saying that, from constant habit, he never feels quite himself unless he's handling the rod. People have been wanting to know the significance of the erection in the similitude of a lighthouse which stands on the verandah roof in front of Mr E. Leydon's auction mart. As it has been very generally mis taken for a model of Mr T. B. Hannaford's bell tower, we hasten to explain that it merely denotes that " Harbor Lights" holds the boards at the Opera House. In fact, it is a neat advertising dodge, i The picnic of the temperance party to morrow bids fair'to be a great success. It is promoted by the Gospel Temperance Mission, but all total abstainers frill be welcome, and the fare is so low that it is within the reach of all classes. The P.S. Alexandra leaves the wharf at 1.30 p.m. Where is "How Reedy?" A correspon dent of the "Herald" says:—"The few convicts who came to Auckland in early days went to How Reedy, a place towards the South." How's that for the Southern swells? He "How Reedy" is a good name for it anyhow. The obstruction ,&xi the "railway between Wellington and Ma'SterUon has been cleared.



Shipping. i " r ~~ r ~~~. TTNION STEAMSHIP jy*})**** U COMPANY OF NEW I Magfe ZEALAND (Umitbd). p|| ROYAL sE^i XPRESS |j OVERLAND ROUTE TO 9 w . TrtT iwn THROUGH AMERICA. •Kuketheheatoftho Red Sea and the aUK co idof Cape Horn. «.' <?teamer3 of this Lino are appointed to ft 6 e?3m£ and Auckland for Honolulu and * w jßSfieo everj four weeks, sailing as ■ — rr«n« Leave Leave Arrive gteamer. lona, Sydnoy. Auck. "Frisco. tfßffOS* Nov,2 ° Dec - 5 Dec. 25 jjxrMxjMO Pec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 for twelve mon'hs, and rl PnssenEers can break their journey at ?"k?and Honolulu, San Francisco, and any *fc2Scall en route to New York. rShmnirh Fares, Sydney or Auckland, to raroue England ;^,^and a^Si TEKRAGH.£32 3s9d For *H information apply at any of the •"irtfik STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF m NEW ZEALAND <LIMITED>. STEAMSHIP KBl COMPANY OF NEW ZEA ||PMIAND (LIMITED). jF 1 TIMB TABLE.-DECEMBBR. E.BTIRANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- LI'TTELTON, AND WEST rnASTPURTS (from Manukau). D»te of Sailing. | j^ I Tuesday. 13, b p.m. 4.15 p.m. I Tuesday. 20,1 p.m. noon STtaRANAKI. WELLINGTON. AND fOB (Special Service). j Fri., Dec. D, daylight I — M iU mail arrived.) JSToiSBORNB. NAPIER, WELLINGTON! r ITTTELTON, AND POll'r CHALMERS " (trom Auckland). rthursday, 15, noon I — I Thursday. 22, noon | — -""yoiTMELBOUHNE (Via Bluff). sTaviu" [Thursday, 15 noon j — VfimißAPA* Thursday, 22, noon | - «iuiAiv« <call 3at Hobart. : FOR SYDNEY. jSoJuhasa I Tues., Dec. 13. 5 p.m. I ~ AND SAN FRANCISCO. 5235du i M° n " Jl »?,- 2 b v- m - i ~ (Cargo till noorui Sm IjEVUKA AMD SUVA, transhipping HhTONQA7HAAPAI, and VAVAIf. wTSuT I Fri., Dec. 9, 5 p.m. | — (Cargo on Thursday, and until noon on Friday). SjfIsBORNE. NAPIER, AND WELLING- W CALLING AT AWANUI, WAIPIRO, -JJIIJTOKOMARU. iwEAia i Tuesday, 13,6 p.m. i — •TORRUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. fowl , f I Friday, 9, 5 p.m. | — "SXCORSION TICKETS—During December. 'Jwiiur. February, and March, Special Return Tickets are issued at Reduced Rates, available firtlßMin,ooths from dete of issue. Onto mmt be booked and alongside TWO ■BOOKSbefore advertised time of departure. PuMge Tickets must bo taken at the Com- Aucldand liranoii, corner Queen and Cuetomi . " :- " mARANAKI, WELLING »9teM X TON, LYTTELTON. sPKciAxTiißvicß;. Thd Union yteams^'P' 3 Co.'a I * A WANAKA Will lure Onehunga erery FRIDAY and i ijttetton erery MONDAY, calling only at Tsnnaki end Wellington, and connecting at Sra Piymonta with through Trains tot WuffiMUi, UNION sraAMSHTP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. _ V____ JUBILEE STEAM- BHIP COMPANY. Jll?Wp|tf The Steamers of the above yfflrJlNj'i CoMrANV wi D s aiJ as follows: S.S. STORMBIRD H- ■' ,; --



-JBOJi Queen • stkbkt Wharf, fob IBANBAREI ANT» WHANGARKI HEADS, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, ANl> PARUA BAY. ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, fc- at 9 p.m. "EIGHT 5s PER TON AMON PASSAGE 10s SINGLE "WON PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage, apply— -J- Office. 14, Queen-street. Tfl O R ORE YIIOUTH p|P&; JJ ■. DIRECT. |Plm|| COJWECTING.WITH WEST COAST Plllll iKjnrs. The regular trader s.s. HERALD, jAUt Lloyd's 856 tons repietor. will sail as rtiifr?" Onehunga TO-MORROW (Satur ■|mgo ( will be received unless booked at our jfijjfretght, passage, and other particulars BROS., 20, Queen-street. %V« Til 0 R nTrFOLK :■: &fo JC ISLAND. JotJIJI The regnlur trader iSgS* WA I \\ r ER A vrillsail TO-MORROW (Satur •vMOtbinefe. For freight or pnsfnge, apply to %v,<. M. NIdCOL. I j««^Usß7. f AgCnt jUtg QTBAM TO LONDON. Mmiek* PKNINSULAR & OHIKN- Wmmr tal steam naviga- Tioy company. WdON, via CEYLON, tec. Mails >>aagggerafor Earope and the East. Leave Leave Mcl- ' : Sydney. " bourne. fin? 4, , N0v.25 I Dec. 1 5"......... Decff Doc. 15 teffi?'" Dec.23 Pec. 29 «*ttL ••" *-•• Jan. 6. 1888 Jan. 12, 1888 fcj5*;"»w...... Jan.2o Jnn. 26 C , ?!- Feb. 3 Fob. 9 WVS"»>-..-. Feb. 17 Fob. 23 March 2 March 8 I I teS^' fi f oye T7 alternate weeK. ■ lEfflSSpacarw booked to London. Mar ■ India, China, and Japan, at ■ S^if 011, to fl refc and eeoond I low rate?. ■ paid at this end for I Ni" 0 ? 1 Eneland. Liberal concessions to h*Tlnp been thormighly H^Si* 1118 Company is now enabled to ■ p3w3&J*? e 3 B * re t0 Europe unrivalled ■ »t the followinK greetly re- B^teiiilS^efor 12months) '.'. £C 5 IKmff at Auoklaud at aame rates 9 ARenta.__ QRIB"NT LINE. BTJ EAM TO LONDON. ffl^^-^^^ey^Jl olll Melbourne; ■Si';' ,, IJec.6 Dec. 9 • ! »Sfa?/?" JJW V 6O -' 2O Dec. 26 MRK, '■•••'•; Jan. 3 Jan. 9 H - 17 Jan, 25 ■»ll%*nißhtly thereafter. M rom New Zealand to London: HwW « Bcc ond. $21, to £40; Saloon. ■MaS,., EXCURSION ■P«e e9 monthe-First-class. £105. mW «116: Second. PJ *»*LAND (Lißin;KD), ml AKonto in Niftvr Zealand*



. Shipping. -i? HIKUTAIA PA^SROa The S . S . _.„. X O T U X U ™Tcan± >VO f T ? IS v, (Tue3da^EVE NING, land Wharves. 8 Grah amstown and Short oj ln future the Kotuku will run on Tuesdaye For Freight apply to ■ THORNTON. SMITH, & FIRTH. QTEAM"TO~fHAMEsT SM h &%> )P CONNECTING WITH fCW-SzJttA A STEAMERS FOR ,R OHINEMURT. W AIT £ c c TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. . 1 ROTOMAHAWA. I ENTERPRISE. Monday 12 |XI morning | _ Tnesclay 13 I 11.30 morning _ Wodnes. U \ 12.30 afternoon - Thursday 15 i 2afternoon — Friday 161 3 afternoon _ Saturday 1713 afternoon | _ _^rao'M~fHAMES] _! I rIoroMAHAXA. | Enterprise Friday 91 l afternoon i 10 I 2.30 afternoon I 3.30 afternoon Monday 12 I 5 afternoon _ Tuesday 131 5.30 afternoon _ Wedncs. 14 | 6.30 evening _ Thursday 15 I — • _ Friday 16 [ 7.30 morning | i _ k»^V 0 ca v go r eceivcd~fo7"Rotomaliana~ivithin nalf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. . GEO_FRASER, Agent QS. COROMANDEL. THOM AS SCOTT, MASTER. TIMK TABT/B. Learee Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: _, , Saturday, 10,12 noon Monday, 12.11 a.m. Tuesday, 13. laid up Wednesday. 14. laid up Thursday. 15,12 noon Friday. 16.2 p.m. Saturday. 17.13 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dia charging live stock. No cargo received •without Shipping Note and within half-an-hour of advertised time of departure. All Pare els must bo propaid on Board. . A.B.H. SWINDLEY, Manager^ "IT , ° R TAIR UA, jtfTi -CO» -*- 1 WHAKATANE, AND yW opotiki. fc=«-ESlCbffl f> Thes.s. CHELMSFORD Will lnave Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY EVENING. 12th inst, at five o'clock. Ajrentp—Whakatane, McGAKVsnr Bros.; Abbott & White, Opotiki. Apply to— SHARP & CO.. Commerco-streot.



v4L_ TIXAIUKU AND ONE- ** HUNGA STEAM fe^EaJy , NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU. POLLOK. WAI PIPI, antl other placo.«. TTMTC-TABLIC.-S.S. MAN! UT. Leave Onehunga: Leave U'aiulcu: DECEMnicn. 10—Saturday, 2 p.m. 10—Saturday. 6.30 p.m. 12—Monday, 5 p.m. 1 J— Tuesday. 9 a.m. 15—Tuesday, 5.30 p.m. 14—Wednesday, 10 a.m. IS—Thure.. 7 n.m, 16—Thnre., lO.iOa.m. 16—Friday, 8 n.m. 16-Frid- y. 11.30 a.m. 17—Sutnrdny, 8.30 a.m. 17—Saturday. 12 noon 19—Monday, 9.45 a.m. 19—Monday, 1.15 p.m. 20-Tuesday. 10.30 a.m. 20—Tuesday. 2 p.m. 22—Thursday, 12 noon 22—Thursday. 3.30 p.m. 23—Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manuknu Heads) 24—Saturday 1.30 p.m. 24—Saturday. 5 p.m. 27 Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28—Wednesday. 9 a.m. 28—Wednes., 5.30 p.m. 29 -Thursday. 9.70 a.m. 29—Th'.reday. 6 t>.m. 30-Frida«\ 10 n.m. 31—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised time ofleavinp. All freights payable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or di.» charsinfrllvc fteek. Fare?— Single. Eβ: Itcturn, 7s 6d. Freight, 7« f- d per ton. J, BARR BROWN. Managing Director, "\\f ANTED Consignee, »T ex Loongaud, fiom sacks Flour —~—l sack Oatmeal .•--■:- STONE BROS, Agonts. ' Zmimj.. " CjTEAM TO THE SOUTH OTkS&I k3 SEA ISLANDS. RICHMOND, 850 tons register. COO h.p., Capt. Hutton, will lcavo Auckland, for Tonera, Samoa ana Tahiti, about the end of December. Splendid accommodation for firet ana second class passengers. An experienced stewardess is Ci Tho round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about 38days, and otfers a favourable opportu nity to those desirous of visiting tho beautiful islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trio. For freight or passage, ana all particulars, apply to jj ONALD g, edeSBOROUGH. 22,jQueen-strook THE NEW ZEALAND Ui:r SHIPPING COMPANY'S KJ4 yj t T \ T F FOR LONDON DIRECT. Company's Magnificent Iron Clipper Ship RANGITI XI, 1 IflS tons register, aal at v oya<", 'w ti iT TAY L O l<, Commander. Tβ now loading as above, and will have good d Hw ,C First-class Accommodation for Saloon P rar£frarried at the Lowest Current Rates. Local Manager. Custom-street, Auckland.



Board and Residence. COMFORTABLE HOME for 4 Gentle- Ponsonby Koad. „ . -—■ tTTWES'S PARK HOUSE, JL/ Victoria-stroctEast l __ ______ -rvUVATFTVARTMBNTS. -Wanted, Star Office. . —-—-— xffANTED KNOWN-That intending Ladies and a^f4pTwe y ek, PS Cadren, half-price- Lost and FounA Monogram Queen-street .. Smoked ! J- , * 0 ! 1 , {„ I- Tiarcels at the boat, £«¥Q^sl__^



_ For Sale. TCTOR SALE, cheap, an allotment in John- J- street (near Jervois Road), Ponsonby.— Apply Newton Bakery. SALE, Mullet.—Ewinw>e Kaipara t v »9 anne( * Mullet, lib tins, ready cooked.— jg h Jl.Rgjd&_Co., Agents. FOR SALETsiiells for garden paths, Is, 6d per sack delivered.-Sampson M. Pratt corner Ponsonby and Franklin Road. SALE, Bay Mare; young, fast, sonnd. end quiet; carries a lady.—Apply hampsqn M. Pratt, Com mission Agent, corner franklin and Ponsonby Roads. I;pOR SALE", cheap, a large Church Har . monium, in beautiful polished Rosewood Lase : two Full Sets of Reeds and a Good Tone. —Apply park House. Ponsonby Road. SALE, Cheap to suit The times, 2 7T.a i now Pagnalls. Ido Pony Dog-cart; 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on; 1 light Springca t: 1 do light-tip Dray.— -"-g'jlg s Carriage and Dray Factory, High-st. SALE (Commercial Road)7~New 5-roomcd House; every convenience; good allotment, 80 x 100; price, £135: house worth the money—Apply Fowler and Wilkin son, DUrham-street East. TjiOß IMMEDIATE SALE, Cheap, the ir~ ! In to. re stin Le-jsoof a realjKood Farm, naving 19* years to run, at a very low rental, together with crops and improvements.- Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. IfIOITSALETBoIIinK Beef, 2d; Fore-quarter Mutton, "lid; Hind quarter M it ton, 2Jd ; Corned Beef, lid and 2d ; Best Beef Sausages. 3d: Rings Lard, 6d: Brawn 4d ; Hog Puddings 3d; Saveloys, Id. -G. Hulme, Queen-street and Quoen-streot Wharf. FOR SALE —a bargain—s acres of good Land, all well fenced and in good grass. 3 acres ot it ready to cut for hay; a substantial s roomed Cot.tago and outbuildings, and a never failing supply of water; close to Railway station, and only 3 miles from town, fronting on to mam road. Terms very easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen street. FOR SALE, a really nice litblo Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7roomed houso. nttod with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly- Situated in a pretty little bay, with good beacii froutage, where steamers pass daily; only 25 miles from town. Will be soldchenp, and torma easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Qtißcn-street. FOR SALE, a Handsome Villa Resi donce, with five acro3 of Land, consisting of orchard, garden, and three paddocks laid down in grass, upon the main road. Epsom. For absolute b»1o, the Owner leaving for England early in the now year —For particulates apply to W^A_itkcjn JL Short'aml-strei.'t. TjlOR SALE, OM TO~BE LET, at. Devon- JL port, an 8-roomod House, bathroom, and ever ; convenience. The House is in first-class condition, and commands an excel ent view of the harbour. In event of sale, the bulk of pur chase money may remain on mortgage at sevon per cent.—For particulars apply, on the pre mises, to Mrs Collins.



FOR SALE, 1 Vortical Steam Engine, 6 h.p. 00m , ., 1 Horizontal Sicnni Knurine, 3 h.p. noml., 1 Combined s-t/ain Pump, 10 h.p. noml. (each throw 12,CO0prals. por hour*. 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler, 14 h.p. noml,, 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler. 4 h.p. noml. In hand can deliver on short notice, two 14 h.p.. one 18 h.p., one 30 h.p. Multitubulcr 80l era. —R. 11. YEOMAN, Albert Boiler FOR SALE, Farm, 135 acres, House, Cow-ahode, Stock-yards, and other Outbuildings. Thero is a largo alluvial Flat, with good prase, which has been fencod into six paddocks ; would inakoone of thobost dairy forms in the district. There is a running si ream of water close to tho house. Several well-sheltered gullies, suitable for fruit grow ing, n quarter of a nillo from the Taumu rero Railway Station, close to Post-ofllco and Public Schools. Bounded by a navigable river. Thero arc two steamers running to Opua every week. Inspection invited. Tonus easy. Price, £5 per acre—Apply, on the farm, to J. IX. Oeborn, Taumarei*, Bay of 1 Rlands. __ O~R SALE OR LEASE, SEASIDK RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS. Glcnburn, Poneonby—Most delightful Seasi' « Residence and extensive Grounds, with leading down to the beach, beautiful ittlc bay, every facility for yachting. bnthing, etc, ote, etc House contains about fourteen apartments, with numco s outbuildings. 'Hie view is superb, bcingnn uninterrupted one of the harbour, extendingfrom tho North Head to Kauri Point. In fact, the aspect of this property is un surpassed, There arc in all 11 nllotments, and will bo sold in one lotorsubdivided as required. -Cards to view. etc.. at Ofllec of D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer and Lnnd Agont. OR PR I V ATE SALE".' PINE ISLAND, Waitemata Harbour. This splendid land-locked Tsland, containing upwards of 100 acres, on tho upper waters of tho Wail emata. Deep water frontage. Situa tion unsurpassed, being surrounded ' y Hobson villc, Groenhytho. and VVnipareiraSettlements, opposite L"«i3 Creek, in ckaj proximity to Auckland, being only an hour's sail from wharf to wharf. Two eteamers constantly passing. Improvements consist of good 3-roomcd House, two Orchards, Garden, and about 6,000 Shelter Tree?. The whole must bo seen to bo appre For 'cards to view and further particulars apply t0 GEO. COZENS. Agent, High-street. HORSE for Sale, age 5 years; strong, medinm size, thoroughly sound, used to harness and eaddb«: for cash or upon terms.- Address at γ-tar Office. ; mO~~SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bage.~Apply_STAßj)fnce. "'"_ :i ir~~ pURE ENGLISH Nothing to equal them in New Zealand. Sows from 6 to 8 weeks, 30e ; Boars. 35s.—Apply J. Sinclair, Lake Takapuna. Auckland. TOUSINESS FOR PRIVATE SALE, VALUABLE PROPERTY and BUSINESS, consisting of TIMBER YARD. COAL, FIREWOOD, GENE RAL MERCHANT'S BUSINESS. Hallway Sldine running through the Yards, together fvith Machinery and -Working Plant, This Business is situated at Hastings. Hawko s Bay, and as a <Joing Concern is the most De sirable Investment in the Province. A so. for Private Sale: (A) One-third Share of a most VALUABLE SAWMILL and PLANT, with RAILWAY SIOINGS and Steol Tram connected with the NAPIER RAIL WAY, and running Into 5,000 Acres of Bush, chiefly TOTARA, of Spiendid Quality, and a'most un.imited q-iantity. Mill capable of turning out about 50,000 feet per week.-Full particulars on written application to Box 5, t»o3t-olSce.Jlaetings. Hawke'sßay. TTKOUBLE-SEAfED BUGGY, in Good jUf Condition, for Salo, at 10s a-weck ; no deposit required.-Apply, Zealand Mort gage and Discount Bank, High-street and Vul can Lane. Wi\ GUINEA PIANO, in use a few /Ir months, all Modem Improvements, for qaie • £40 —Apply New Zealand Mortgage, Loan and 'Discount Bank, High-street and Vulcan Lane. , ~, x> ONES. —Our price, delivered afe the 13 Works. Railway Wharf, in quantities not Jess than half-a-ton, is £4 16s,6dper ton : or. £5 nerton at CUemical Siding. Otahnhu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Rail Station.— Freezing Company, Auck ]*nd and Weatfleld GLASS of Wolfe's Schnapps at bed time will give you a sound night's rest. —'has. will iam so n, House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street opposite Fort-street, has always for SoTeTandtoLot. large and emaili Houses m the City Suburbs, and Country Districts: also. Fari'ns improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Bmldtos ffimente for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on Referred In large or small sums at current rates o£ interest Personal. PERSONAL. — Will one of the Three Gentlemen who,while standir«r outside my Gihnn at 5 40 yesterdiy afternoon, and seen to ?ick P upf Five Pound Note^ dropped by me. •kindly return the same to G. F. Campbell, Tailor, PgMjueen-street. next Albert Hotel? TTTISH ! -Try the sun-dried Schnapperat Jj the R»kino Boat.



Wanted. WAIN TED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs G. B. Monro. Remuera. WANTED, a Strong Girl, to nurse.— Apply Clark and Edwards, Grocers, Newmarket. TXTANTED, a Light Boy, able to do ¥ ¥ sUble work and ride exercise.—Apply to A. Sutherland, Ellerslie. W "ANTED, a good Servant; comfortable homo.—Apply Mrs J. Ro we, The Avenue, off Kden Vale Road, Mount Eden. VSTANTED, a sharp, respectable Boy, V about 14.-Apply to W. H. Dampier, Victoria street WANTED, 1000 dozen large and small Bottcs. — ApDly J. Strike, Sparkling Hop Champagne Maker. Sunnyside, North Shore^_ WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to visit tho New Music Shop, Victoria Arcado, Shortland-strcet entrance. Thousands to select from at 3d, 6d, to 2s. WANTED TENDERS, to buy or rent ¥ t a compact, snug little Property, near Avondale, wiih a nevor-failinir creek running along one boundary. It commands a lovely view, comprises over eleven acres of land, sub divided into paddocks and orchard; al*o. a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted; but I want to sell, and will let tho property go a bargain.—F. G. Ewington, Kstate Agent. TNTEITtO RENT, Pair of Offices, in or near Qufien-stroet.—Reply, rent and full particulars, t) Claro, P.O. Box No. 14 6 voomed House, situated on Campbell's Point, Parnell. Good view of harbour ; gas and water, i acre allotment.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queon-strcot. ________ WANTED To Let, Bedroom and Kitchen; also 1 Bedroom; all furnished ; bath and piano; good view. — Berlin Lodge, Mrs C. Evonson, Lower Nelson-stroet. ANTED to Lefc, the Hall at Huntly : splendid opening for drapery or general store—Address Isaac Jones, Huntly. WANTED TO SELL, Piano, £19, trichord, iron frame, check action; a bargain. To bo seen at the Musical Budget, Victoria Arcade, Shortland-strect entrance. WANTED to buy for cash, Prime Tur keys, Geese and Fowls.—Wallis and Coatos, Butchers, Kirangnhape Rood. WANTED to dispose of a cheap Camera (quarter-plate), slides, printing frames, and chemicals complete.—Apply to J. Howden, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN-New Volumes " Boys' Own Paper" and " Girls' Own Paoer," handsomely bound, reduced to 6s lid; Latest No. " Something to Read." Is 3d : " Com panion Novelist," 13 Complete Tales, Is 3d ; Lato Now. "YoiuiK Ladies' .Tom mil," 6d ; Novels from 4d, at, Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queon-strcot. Must bo realised. WANTED KNOWN.-A splendid lot of Men's and Boys' Clothing. Shirts, and Hats at McMastor, Shaldors and Co.. Queor atreet. ANTED buy your Christmas and New Year Curds "until you have scon tho Splondid Display at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. All Hiilt'-prico. Immense Selection. TTJTATjTED KNOWN—Lett's 1888 TV Diaries at fnr Iras than English Prices.' at Snle of White's Bankrupt Stock, Quccn h'reel. Wonderful Bargains in Account Books, Stationery, etc. WANTED KNOWN. — For Xmas Presents and New Year's Gifts, GOOD SON'S LONDON ARCADE stnnds unrivalled for Cheapness or Variety. We have just O'cned our New Goods, specially suited for the season. We add prices of & fewlinosinour Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, wo should require a column in the Star : Breakfast Sots (China), 29 pieces, 10s fid; Dinner Sets, 64 pieces, 255; Tea S<:te (China), 40 pieces, 10s 6d; Gold and Silver JewWlory, a'l warranted; K.P. Tablespoons 'and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9rl; Tea, 6d ; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d; DessertT 4d; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, lsper pair; Set of 3 Jugs, 2s; some lovely Vnsce, from Iβ each, beaded, quite a novelty. 15.000 to 20,000 Xmas and New Year's Cards to solcot from at Goodson'e London Arcado from id to ss, each surpassing in elegance and cheapness any thing before seen. TsI^N^^K"NOWN— -I am prepared to ¥ ¥ take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of FurnitiKc. Money Lont on Personal nn<i Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rao. Elliott-street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim mings. Tweeds, and Coatings of the rischt kind at, the right price, for Cash Only, can be had from the Importer. —A. LUVETT. Wellesloy-strcet. "AWED" KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-stroct, have reduced prices during this month (a singlo article at wholesale price) in Hay Forks, Rakes, and Scythes. ' WANTED KNOWN-That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE- VISITE. 10a per doz. CABINETS at 15s per dozeD. A complete fac simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally tinished. W. H. T. PARTINGTON, Giiey-street (opposite Market-street Hotel). 7T%T ANTED KNOWN. # NEVER MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.



T) TV/I cPHERSON Is now offering the most Wonderful Bargains in NEW ALL-WOOL DRESS STUFFS Ever seen in this city, as follows :— About 500 yards Nuns' Veilings, at 9£d per yard ; usual price, Is. About 400 yards French Twills, at IOJd per yard ; usual price, Is 3d. About 1,450 yards French Crepes, Cash mere, Twills, Stripes, &c, at 11 _d per yard ; usual price, Is 6d. NEW GOODS! A Genuine Warehouse Job at far below whole sale coat. AT D. McPHERSON ; S ONLY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. A N T E D KNOWN— FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY To Suit the Times. Cartes de Visitid—se per Half-dozen. Cabinets—lss per Dozen. Inspection invited at ARNOLD'S (formerly Redfern's), • 270, Queen-street. ANTED SEEN, the Large Dressed Wax D >lla, with hair, damaged, six for Is- Superior do., 6d each to 4s lid; Rimniela Colebroted Soap, 6tl the *lb bar; Bon Bons, 6d the largepacket.or 12doz."forls 6d: Christmae Cards, good size. 5s 4d per cross; grand line of do 6d the packet of 18 ; Playing Cards, lid the pack; 2s Novels.lseach; Call Be ls,9d each ;?.i eat Dishes 6(1 each: Sauce Tureens, half-prire. Is each • Carving Knife. Fork, and Bread Knife, Is 9d the set (3); White Metal Forks. 2s then .If dozen; White Metal Spoons, 2s 6d the half doz n* White-handle Knives, 3s6d the* doz.; Jubilee Medals, three for 6d; very grand do 6d each; Picture Transfe s. three dozen packets for Is: Tumblers, half pint, Is 3d the haf dozen: Carpet Bags, 2e lid to os lid: Coloured Spectacles, Is the pair; Large lin Buckets. Is 4d each; Whits Gloves, four pair for Is • White Handkerchiefs, four for 6d; Ladies' White three pair for la; a few Groceries left, including Dandelion Coffee, 6d the tin : Yeetman's Flavouring Essences, 3d, 6d and 9d the tin; good Salt, half-price. 6lbsfor 3d'- Pickles, 6d the bottle; Morton's Pickles, 7Jd- Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup, Is the bottle; Winkdrop's Iceland Pectoral for Coughs, etc Is bottle; Epsom Salts, three dozen for Is —At Dampier's Only Shop. Victoria-street. , "TENANTED i__TOW_*-~Wat-h Glasses * V fltted.3deach: charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made-to turn out 150 repairs per week All watc&es cleaned are cruarantcctt at StewartDawson and Co. s great Kagl-h Vva.tcn Exhibition, H, Queen-sti^ei,



Wanted. ■ WANTED, Ladies to Buy their Milinery Mantles, and Dresses at McMaster, Shalders and Co., Queen-atrect. __ W "ANTED, a Young Man, to assist afc hay making.—Apply to Mr Wilson, Cox's Creek, Richmond! ANT ED KNOW N. JUST OPENED (Ex Direct Steamer), A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF UN MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, From 26s to 9s 6d. DRESSMAKING Carried on in charge of Mies Davies and A COMPETENT STAFF OF HANDS. A. L 0 V E T T, Wellesley-street. PIANO.— Wα' ird to Purchase, a First class, Second-hand, Pianoforte.—Reply, stating lowest cash price, maker's name, and where to be seen, to Pianoforte, Star Office. ARTNERSHIP.—£4OO to £600 will Purchase One-Third or One-Half share in old established Business. Profits exceptionally good. Principals or Solicitors only.—Apply C L S._S. George, Solicitor, Auckland. P~TRTNERSHIP.— Wanted, a Partner in a a furniture and general furnishing establishment with capital of £600 and upwards to join the advertiser, who has a splendid busi ness and business premises in the best and most flourishing part of the town, and where tho most important works of the colony arc being carried on.—For particulars,jipplyJsTAß^Otfice. TO THE BOOT TRADE. —Wanted, a Man to do repairing.-Apply R. Hannah and Co., 172 Qneen-streot. To Let. TO LET, a Comfortable House, four rooms and scullery. Bent, ss.—Apply H. Field, Richmond Road. TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 12s : 5-roomed House, rent Ba.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt at. TO LET in best part of Karanpahape Road, 2 good Shops, one suitable for pork butcher; rent vory moderate.-Apply Earle and Montgomery. TO LET, good 6-roomod House, large allotment; Calliope Road, De» r onport; 12s per week.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Quecn-etreet. TOTTetT a Comfortable 4-roomed Cot tage, just out of llobson-street; also, 2 Rooms in Nelson-street—H. J. Riordan, Hob son-strcet. T"'O~LEI\ at Otahuhu, a 7-roomed House and Outbui dings, and from four to eight acres of ground.—Apply Mr Henrickson, Otahuhu. TO LET, Cambria House, Upper Yin cent-street, contains ten rooms, bath, range, and all conveniorces.— Apply to M, H, Keosing, 62, Victoria-street. • T6~t7eT, Bodford-street, Parnell, close to city, 4 and 5-roomed Houses in good order; splendid view ;8s and 9s 6d.—T. Hill, Grafton Road. TO LET, on Jervois Road, Ponsonby, a 6-roomed House, wash-house and copper, (rood yard; every convenience; tram passes the door.—C. Brookes,Bootmaker, Jervois Road TO LET, New Cottages of 4 apartments each (city water' situate in JVrvois Road between the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches; tram cars pass door every few minutes. Rent 6s. -Apply to Peter Oliphant. Solicitor, High-st. TO LET or for Sale on easy terms, that Allotment in Brewor's Lane (foot of Grey street), with large workshoo erected thereon, and lately used as a Broom Factory.—Apply Mr NicholasSimnis, Newtonßoad.. , ■ TO LET, Paget-street, near Ponsonby Rca 1, House of 7 rooms, bathroom, range, 3 register grntes. gas. water, washhouse, grand view. 6-roomed House, Richmond Road. Shop and Dwelling, next, St. George's Hall: rent low. —J. Morrison, Disinfectant Factory, Great North Road. TO~LET, Corner of Cobden and Oxford etrect. Coal nnd Firewood Yard, together with Dwelling-house of five rooms and nine stalls and stable Five-roomed house, East ctreet, rent. 6s per wee't. Four-roomed hotises, Snfiblk-stroot, rents 3s 6d per week.—Apply, Henry C. Bell, Land Agont, High street. 6 LET.—The Residence and Ground of thn late Mr B. Tanner, Vauxh«ll, Devon port. The Hou*e contains about lOapartments, fitted with every convenience ; extensile Garden and Orchard. The trees are of choicest kind?, and in full bearina- etc. -Apply to Mrs Tanner, on the premises, or to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer, Queen-street. , TWO Front Rooms with fireplace to Let, at 4s per week.—Apply Mrs Russell, Cob den-street, offKarangahape Road. S~~HOP~AND DWELLING (6 rooms), Fixtures, Gas, Etc.. Mount Kden Road; good opening for Grocer, Draper, or bo"t shop ; 10s a week.—Apply New ; ealand Mortgage Lf an and Discount Bank, High-street and Vul can Lane Meeting's. "VTEW • ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL J3i INSTITUTE.-AUCKLAND BRANCH. The Ordinary Monthly Meeting will be held in the Training College TO-MORROW (Satur day!, the 10th instant. Business: Election of Secretary. Report of Committee rr Training of Teachers, Motion of Mr Coates. ARTHUR GIFFORD, Ron. Secretary. AROQUET GOLD MINING AND QUART/ CRUSHING COMPANY. The First Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Auck land on FRIDAY, the 16th day of December. 1887, at the hour ofeto** -^^ Manager. Auckland, 7th December, 1887. Volunteer Notices. f~~ "O OVAL IRISH VOLUN- A CHURCH PARADE will be held on SUNDAY. December 11th, 1837. Meet at ii> o'clock at the Drill shed Every member expected to nttend. Also, The Members of the abo"c Corps are re auestert to attend at the Opera House, at 3 d'clock. on SATURDAY NEXT, in plain clothes, and withou^ms.^^^ Commanding R I.V. V ICTORIA RIFLES. CLASS FIRING. Members are requested to Muster nt the Mt. Eden Rifle Renge TO MORROW (Saturday), at one o'clock sharp. Ammunition at the Drill shed THIS EVENING. B7 ° rdCl '- J.LOVELL, Hon. Sec. A UCKLAND CITY GUARDS. An Inspection Parape of tho Members of tbe Company will take place at Ellerslie on SATUR DAY AFTERNOON NEXT, December 10th. Muster at the Auckland Railway Station at a quarter to 2 o'clock sharp ; start by the 2 o'clock train. Full Dress Uniform, with Arms and Accoutre ments.. E very member must attend; no leave granted. Refreshments will be provided by the Com pany at Ellerslie. By Order, T. PHILLIPS, Sergt.. December 7. Hon. Sec. RIFLES will muster at the JJi Stago Door of the Opera House, TO MORROW (Saturday), at 3 p.m., for Rehearsal of the Great Military Drama, entitled "Human Nature." Dress: Mufti and Rifles only. A frrtl muster te requested. JOHN ROBERTSON, Captain.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Under the management of Mr George Leitch. TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS last Of the LAST World-famed Nautical Drama HARBOR LIGHTS. night House Crowded in every part NIGHT Again last evening. The entire Audience Amazed BUT at the Wonderful Changes and but Beautiful and Realistic Scenery- England's Verdict Endorsed ONK. by ihe Citizens of Auckland ONE. Who witnessed its production harbor Last N*ght, and pronounced lights harbor it to be the Best ever Seen lights harbor in Auckland. lights hakbor Mr Q. Leitch, MrH. C. Sidney, liohts harbor Mis 3 Alice Norton, and the lights inn bob Whole of the Company lights CaLed before the Curtain at the end of each Aot. THIS (Friday) EVENING. Grand Fashionable Night. Last Night but One of HARBOR LIGHTS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, HUMAN Grand Production of the NATURE HUMAN Great Spectacular Military NATURE HUMAN Drama. Human Nature. NATURE Admission : 3s, 2s, Is. Box office at Kidd and Wildman'e. Day tickete at H. Partridge's. Doors open at 7.15, Curtain at 7.45, Carriages at 10.40. R.B.WISEMAN .. Business Manager. /CHORAL HALL. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. A Grand VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Will be given in the above Hall This (Friday) Evening, by Mrs L. F. DAVI ES, Soprano (from London), AND M r W. A. McLEA N, Violinist (Paris Conservatoire). PROGRAMME: Part I. 1. Piano Solo (Fantaisie impromptu).,... Chopin Mr G. CLUTSAM. 2. Song, " My Queen" Blumenthal Mr E. HO3KING •* violin Qnin <a), "Reverie" Vieuxtemps 3. Violin Solo- (b £ .. Moto p erpetuo <-.._.David Mr W. A. MCLEAN. 4. Grand Aria." LesDraKonsdeVillars"..Maillart (First time in Auckland). Mrs L. F. DAVIES. 5. Piano Solo. " Melodic" Rubinstein Mr G. CLUTSAM. 6. " :V!aria" ...Faure ifirsttime in Auckland). Mrs L. F. DAVIES (With Vio.in Obligato by Mr W. A. McLean). Intenral of Ten Minutes. Part II 7. Piano Solo, "Spinnlied" Litolff Mr G. CLUTSAM. 8. Song, "I Dreamt that I Dwelt" Balfe . (" Bohemian Girl"). Mrs L. F. DAVIES. o xrj«u« e«i« \ "Meditation"..- Bach 9. Violin Solo, J- Grand Mazurka ..wieniawski Mr W. A. MoLEAN. 10. Song, " Robin Adair" (by request).... Scotch Mrs L. F. DAVIES. 11. Song, "The Voice of my L0ve"...... Pinsut* Mr E. HOSKING. God Save the Queen. Accompanist Miae Harding. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Admission ... 3s. 2s, Iβ. Plan of Hall now ready at Kidd and Wildman's ENTERTAINMENT IN WATTES MOUNT EDEN HALL THIS IFRIDAY) EVENING, In aid of St. Barnabas' Church Choir Fpnda. Doors open at 7.30. Admission, One Shilling. HE TpLOWER /\UEEN. H E JC hOWER VtfUEEN. THE T?LOWER AUEEN. HE X" LOWER *d> UEE N. CHORAL HALL, DECEMBER 16. MT. EDEN BAND OF HOPE. ■—~~-~—* The Auckland Band of Hope Union Choir will render the Cantata "ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON." TO-NIGHT (Friday),commencing at 7.3oo'clock in the United Free Methodist Church. Admission 6d, cHldren 3d. Aquatics- A UCKLAND ROWING ASSOCIA- J\. TIONS' REGATTA. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). First Race at half-past Two. PROGRAMME: 1. MAIDEN WHALEBOATS 2. CH MPION GIG RACE 3. CANOE RACE i. MAIDEN GIGS under 10st 5. junior whaleboats h. scullers 7. junior gigs 8. senior whaleboats 9. maidens over iost 10. senior bona-fide gigs. The p.s. Britannia will leave the Wharf at 2.15 to follow the races, callini? at intervals during the afternoon. JAMES E. COOK, Hon. Sec. Lectures. Etc. QT. JA M E S'S HALL. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. A LECTURE Will be delivered in the above Hall by the Rev. R. F. MACNICOL. Subject: " A Visit to the Famous Islands of Stapfa and lona." A selection of Scottish Music will be rendered in connection with the Lecture. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. A collection •will be made in aid of Hall Funds. T>OSTPONED. MAJOR DANE'S L E C T U R E ON •'CONSTANTINOPLE." fi I T V H A L L. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE ■WILL LECTURE : December 13.-" SIGHTS AND SCENES OI LONDON." (By request). December 16-"THE RAINBOW LAND: Or, RAMBLES IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS." Tickets can be reserved at Kidd and Wildman's Dress Circle, 2s 6d; Orchestra Stalls, 2s, or 1! tickets for £1; Stalls, Is. Tickets also at V.M.C.A.



Ecclesiastical. fi OSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION. ST. HELIER'S BAY.—Picnic, Saturday after noon next. Leave Wharf, 1.30 p.m. Tickets Is. from Committee ot Gospel Temperance Mission. (Hot water free.) RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY-SCHOOL, Alexandra St r e.'b t. CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORK On SATURDAY, Dec. 10, in the above-named School-room, at 10 a.m. Children, 6d; Adults, Is. Prizes will be given i to every visitor worth price of admission. The goods will be marked marvellously cheap. ' STRING BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Proceeds in aid of Church and Sunday-school. COME EARLY! Public Notices. ~" REW'S ~~~~" QUPPLY QjTORE, VICTORIA STREET. Encouraged by the large increase of business done during the past year, we have made some very large purchases for the coming Christmas trade, and have decided to sell at tao lowest possible READY MONEY PRICES. 121b tins of our celebrated Is 10d Tea for 20s 111b boxes of Household Tea for 15s 401b bag of best Crystaliscd Suftar for 9s 6d 501b bags of Household Flour for 4s 9d Choice New Jams, 12 tins for 4s 3d Box of Soap, containing 22 bars, for 5s 3 bottles of English Pickles for 2s 3d 3 bottles of English Sauce, large size, 2s 3d 3 bottles S&ucc, small sjzo; for Is :" *. v ? v Jars of Preserved Ginger, only Is each 21b tins of choice Table Fruit, Is each Prime Wairoa and Factory Cheese, 4Jd per lb Christmas Hama,;prime quaftty; ? only B}|l per lb (The above are the best and' cheapest in the market). Cordials—A large assortment to choose from at Is per bottle Llmejuice, 10d per bottle Mandarin Packet Teas 1 Mandarin Packet Teas! (We are the only agents in Auckland for this celebrated blend, and the price is only 2s per lb). lib boxes of New Figs, only 9d each New Currants, New Raisins Lemon, Oranpe, and Citron Peel Strawberry Conserve, 10d per tin. No Goods of inforlor quality are admitted into stock at any price, but only such as we believe will prove satisfactory to our customers. N.B.—Every order sent from our estab lishment this month will contain a LARGE PICTORIAL CALENDAR for 1888. Orders by post and otherwise attended to with great care and despatch. Now, one of the first steps towards genuine retrenchment is a practical visit to REW'S CITY SUPPLY STORE, VICTORIA St. O ~T I C E. On and after MONDAY, December 14, our Warehouse will be Closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, & GO'S. NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. (LIMITED), Shortland-atreet. EXHIBITION of Glassblowing, Saturday Afternoon, from 2to 5. Admission, 6d. Prizes given. Works. Freeman's Bay. mEMPERANCE HALL. — To-morrow JL (Saturday), at 7.45 p.m. Temperance Ad dresses, Songs, Music, Recitations. Free. All are welcome. ALLIS & COATES'S Meat Cheaper than ever. Further reductions to clear the shop. ' , ARTICLES on " The Police at Bay" and " The Administration of Justice " in to-day's issue of " The Leader " newspaper. PLANS, Maps, Drawings, Designs, &c., prepared with accuracy and despatch — W. F. Burrows, Draughtsman, Hill's Chambers, Queen-street, . ' '