SHIPPING.

._ evening. 7.17 ■ I'o-iuorrow morning. 4.19 J Agl. -Full Moon, 30th, 7.53 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

Au.ra,Ai.T>.~This evening, 7.1; to-morrow morning. 7.23 . n ., . Manitkau Ht.au . - Tins evening, 9.41; to -11101 row morning. 10.3 , , n _i. +_. Kau-aua Heads. - Tins evening:, 10.11, to morrow morning, 11.3

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.s., from Whaugaroi Kahu, s.s., from Napier Jessie, three-masted schooner, from JNow castle Tarawera, s s., from Russell Chelmsford, s.s. fromOpotiki Stormbird, s s., from Whangarei Glenclg, s.s., from the Barrier Omapere, s.s., from East Coast ports Jessie Niecol, schooner, from Brisbane

DEPARTURES.

Tarawera, s.s., for Melbourne via South Nautilus, brigantino, for Piteain Island Diamond, barque, for Kaipara Wuireka, three-masted schooner, for llo kiatiga Jessie Niecol, schooner, for Thames

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandcl, from Coromandel, Saturday, 10 p.m. , Rotomahana, from Thames, Saturday, noon . , Selembria, from London, via Sydney, sailed Nov. 11 Calliope. IT.M.S., from Sydney, Saturday Raven, H.Ms., from Lyttclton ; sailed Dee.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Margaret Galbraith, ship, loading Lurline, barque, for Napier, early

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Canterbury, ship, lefb London Sept. 27 Waitangi, ship, from Loudon, sailed 0et.19 May Queen, ship, from London ; sailed Oct.

26 . Dunedin, ship, from London ; sailed Nov

17 Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via .Yelling

Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from

New i'ork Rebecca Crowell, barque, left New York Sept. 8, via Wellington Deutchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington ; sailed October 20 M. Hennings, barque, from New York, to

sail Nov. 15 Peerless, brigantino, from Sydney ; sailed

Dec. 22 Ada C. Owen, brigantino, from Rarotonga ;

sailed Dec. 21 Oregon, barque, from Java ; sailed October

15 Jessie Niecol, sch, from Brisbane, early Cairntual, barque, from Fiji, early Sharpshooter, barque, from Fiji, early Brunette, barque, from Fiji, early William Turner, barque, from Fiji- early Glencairn, schr., from Dunedin ; sailed Dec. 28

IMPORTS.

Pel' Doric;: 2 eases guns, 1 bale fishing lines. —U. Evitt, Queen-street.

Per s.s. Omapcre: 60 sicks sirups, 140 sacks bran, 60 sacks oatmeal, 650 sacks wheat, 1,130 sacks Hour, 315 sacks oats, 520 1001b bags Hour, 6EO 501b bags Hour, 23 blocks stone, Caskic aud P., 8 blocks stone, J. ReidandCo., 46bale..shecr>skins. For San Francisco, 25 [ aeltages sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Tarawera : -For Wellington: 470 cases gum, 2. cases mullet, 2 bales B_ins, 23 keg. and 2 boxes butter, 10,086 packages sugar, 10 cases champagne, 1 coil wire "and sundries. For Lyttleton : 229 packages fruit, 107 bunches bananas, 1 horse, 10 eases preserved pineapples, 10 sacks peanuts, 23 boxes ten, 5j cases brandy and sundries. For Dunedin : 115 packages fruit, 200 bunches bananas, 10 sacks peanut.., 1 parcel mats, 1 tin tea, 2 drums oil, 3 cases organs, 15 cases whiskey, 38 eases cod oil. For Bluff: 220 bags sugar, 1 bale canvas, 1 case cigars and sundries. For Melbourne : -- 15 bales wool, 1 box mullet, 128 lades, 20 sacks coeoanuls, 10 bags ginger, and sundries.

Tho brigantino Nautilus sailed for Pit cairn Island last evening, and the barque Diamond also got away tor the Kaipara.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived at midnight from the Barrier. She brought three passengers Messrs Lolloy, Taylor and Smith.

The steamer Wainui was docked last evening for a general overhaul and cleaning She comes out on Monday.

The schooner Gael was taken to the wes tern side of Queen' Street; Wharf, near the watermen's steps, last evening, and is now discharging.

The s.s. Tarawera arrived .at an early hour this morning from Russell. She brought two passengers, Messrs Reed and Buchanan.

Yesterday the barque Notei'o finished ballasting, also got her water, dropped out into the stream, and sails this evening for Melbourne via VVhangaroa.

The barque Lurline has finished dis charging the Auckland portion of her cargo, got in the greater part of her ballast, and expects to leave the wharf for Napier this afternoon.

The s.s. Kahu arrived yesterday from Napier with a part cargo for the Chatham Islands. She has come to Auckland to com plete her loading and when a full cargo has been obtained will sail.

The s.s. Chelmsford arrived from Opotiki by way of Tauranga and VV'likkatane at 5 a.m. to-day. The Chelmsford bad 70 sacks maize, . ton of sundries, and eight passengers. !-hc sails for Opotiki at 3p. in, to-morrow.

Tho topsail schooner, Jessie Niecol, arrived at 5 o'clock this morning from Brisbane, with 128 tons coal, and after entering in at the Customs cleared out wards, and sailed for the Thames, where site will discharge her cargo.

The three-masted schooner Jessie arrived during the night from Newcastle, which port she left on the 15th inst. The Jessie brings a cargo of coal which she is to dis charge into the Richmond, and for that pur pose goes alongside her at tho Railway Wharf.

The s.s. Wellington arrived from Whangarei with the following passengers last evening : — Messrs Suiter, Brewer, Druid, Alexander and boy, Madden, Boodle, Campbell, Cook, .Smith, Murphy, North, Murphy, Culpan, Lewis, Walker, Council, McPhcrson, l)r Denton, Mr and Mrs Court ney and three children, Mesdawes Cole, Brewer, Misses Hill, and Rust.

The h.s. Stormbi'rd arrived from Whan garei at . o'clock this morning with the following passengers : — Messrs Beasley, Aubery, Herd, Hickson, Howie, Col lier, Christie, • McDonald (2), Mar shall, Martin, Campbell, Carlt.cn, Kirk, Coopley, McKen_ie, Hutchings, Bramglow, Stewart, .Seccotnb, Ranrsbofctom, Simmons, Pehua, Spnrdlo, Robinson, Pearce, Nichol son, Himlcs, YVhitelaw, Sandeford, Edge, Kerr, Dent, White Crew, Hubble, Hunter, Foley find Co (3), Me._d.ur_e.. Spindle, Taylor, Mattocks and four children, Misses Devae, Robinson, McKcnzio, and Taylor (2).

The Union Steamship Company's s.fi. Gtnapore $52 tons), Captain R. E.Smitb, arrived alongside the wharf at an early hour this morning. She left Dunedin at 10 p.m. oi the 20th, calling at Oamaru (21st), '-Oniaru (22nd), and Lyttclton (23rd). Arriving in Napier early on the 25th,

she sailed again at 4 p.m. on fche 27bh ; called at Gisborne on the 28th, ami Tauranga on the 29bh, which latter port she left at 3 p.m., arriving as above. Experi enced fine weather and smooth sea through out. She brought the following passen gers:—Messrs Lindsay, Lundon, Barrie, and Brabant, and Dr. Vercoe and brother.

The s.s. Tarawera sailed for Melbourne via Southern ports shortly before 1 o'clock to-day. Who had tho following passengers : —For Cisbonic : Misses Johnston, Judd, Smith, Messrs (.'. O. Smith, Cotter, Simpson. For Napier : Mosdames Kerr, Rcid, Misses A. Ireland, Pitt, Mann, Rev. Mr Murray, Judge Dooling, Messrs Linr/.co, Baker, Gilbert, Edwards. For Wellington : Mr and Mrs Jollicoe, Miss Bulger, Messrs Saville, Gilbert, Young, Mason, Hindmarst. For Lyttclton : Miss VViaver, Master G. Miller,MessrsFoss will, Barkas, Harper, Virtue. For Dunedin : Dr. and Mrs Ogston, Miss Ramsay, Masters Hay (2), Messrs ,VV. J. Napier, Wright, Peterson. For Melbourne : Miss Campbell, Mrs Pulford, Captain Falconer, Messrs C. W. Campbell, Stcdoford, Currio, and Dairagh. and 12 steerage. There are to be one or two changes in the Messrs Stone Bros.' employ. Captain Cooper, late pilot of this port, who, we are pleased to learn, is almost recovered from his late serious illness, is to take temporary charge of the barque Cabai-feidh. Captain Hughes, late of that vessel, joins the bat que Luira which loads at Oamaru for London ; and CnptaiuThow.of the Luira, comes up to Auckland to await the return of the Cabarfeidh, Tho Cabarfeidli sails Lorn tho Thames for Melbourne on Saturday; from there her future move ments have nob yeb been decided upon. The brigaiibiue Peerless, belonging to Messrs Stone Eros.' ileet, has not met with such good despatch, as she is still at Tubukaka only half loaded, bound to Sydney.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauuanca, this day. —Sailed : lona, for Auckland, at 10.20 a.m. Tauka. UA, December 29. -- Arrived : Douglas, from Auckland. Waitaka, this day.--Arrived : Gairloch and Bellinger, from Auckland. New Plymouth, this day.—Sailed : Mc- Cregor, for Onehunga. Wellington, December 29. — Arrived : Wakitipu, from Sydney. Wellington, December 29.—Arrived : S.s. Penguin, from the North. Sailed : S.s. Penguin, for Lyttclton ; s.s. Takapuna, for Pieton aud Nelson. Lyttelton, this day. — Arrived : Ship Largo Low, from Calcutta. Lvttklton, December 29.—Sailed : S.s. Waihora, for the North and Sydney. Passengers: Misses Wilson, Yon llaast, Paul, Ludbrook, Ualway, Meera, Butcher, Mesdames Wilson, Turtle, Barratt and 5 children, Feiguson, Evans, Messrs Evans, Kerr, Donnelly, MoCownn, Oliver, Lewis, Baker, Yon i'laust, Speight (2), Manning, and Davis.

Oa.uai.c, December 29.—The New Zea land Shipping Company's ship Orari sailed out of the harbour to-day bound for London, with a cargo of wool," skins, and tallow valued at .170,000.

COMMERCIAL.

Mil ALI'KEO BrCKf.A- !>'s Weekly Rk pout,—At the Haymarket on Friday last, horse stock were in full number. Active buggy and riding horses were fairly com pebed for ; other descriptions dull of sale. In grain and fodder but little business was done, and there were no sales of wool, hides and skin _ The country sales of cattle at Pukekoho und Papakura were but moderately supplied, but for the stock brought forward there was a better demand than last mouth. At Reuiuera, on Thurs day, dairy cattle were dull of sale. Fat cattle-, ill moderate mpply, sold more freely, with 11 slight advance in values. Prices ranged from 14s to 16s the lOOlbs. Sheep were also slightly better worth. Lambs sold irregularly, but on tho whole were at hist week's values. Calves better worth ; pigs, in short supply, were in good demand.

Messus Hr.vr._ll am> Nolan's Report — Horse feed, grain, seeds : Very little doing, in fact the holidays have almost suspended business. Horses: Thoro has been in creased animation in the market, and not withstanding that tin increased number were brought forward, purchasers wcro in most instances forthcoming at slightly im proved values. The Durham Yards were well filled on Friday, competition was steady throughout the sale, and in most eases sales were effected. We quote : Hacks, at from £4 to £10 10s ; draughts, from iB to '.'ls. Wool, hides, skins, and tallow: There lias been little doing and no auction sales,but there was a little upward tendency in value. Cuttle: Very little has been done in either dairy or store stocks, but the supply of fat beasts has been adequate, and there has been a slightly upward tendency in value. Tuesday being a holiday did not affect the attendance, and pn.Oi were a shade higher than on the previous week. Sheep: A limited number were penned on Tuesday at Newmarket, and an advance of Is per head was given. Lambs were also scarce, and sold at from 6s 6d to 10s. Pigs : \'ciy few yarded ; there remains an active demand.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1887.

For tho cauao that lacks _t-tsiittu.ee, For tho •WTonf that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The transfer of the head office of the New Zealand Shipping Company from Christchurch to London will be a source of regret to New Zealanders whether shareholders or not. We have been so proud —and not withou fc cause—of our successful management of great commercial enterprises which would be a credit to any country, that the change, which virtually makes this an English rather than a New Zealand shipping enterprise, is something of a " set back " for colonial management. The causes that led up to the change have been the subject of a warm controversy between two prominent financial papers in London. A paper called "Fairplay," which is supposed to represent Sir W. Pearce, the builder of the Company's steamers, sharply attacked the colonial management, and charged it with producing disaster in consequence of not following his ad vice. The " Financial News," in reply, threw the responsibility for the Com pany's troubles on Sir W. Pearce and the bargain made between himself and Mr Coster for the building of the Com pany's steamers. To this " Fairplay ,; replied that the bargain was the best that tho Company could have made, and that it had not been a profitable one to Sir W. Pearce. It stated that the amount received by his firm for the five steamers would not exceed including calculated inter est for deferred payments, and that of this sum remained unpaid. It further seated that nothing but Sir W. Pearce himself stood between the shareholders and a call of a share, tho balance of the unpaid capital. No doubt this is true, and the fact has influenced the New Zealand directors and shareholders in consenting to the transfer of the financial manage ment to London. A local Board, with the right of appointing a representative to the London Board, i.. retained in the colony, but the chief financial and ad ministrative control •will vest in the London Board.

The establishment of this Company by New Zealand enterprise was an act of indomitable pluck, and it has been of more advantage to the colonists generally than to the shareholders. The adjacent colonies have been content to leave to English capital the supply of its great steam services, and the dividends of the P. and 0. and Orient Companies are not such as colonial investors are justified in considering the fair market value of capital. It is not necessary, there fore, even to suppose mismanage ment to account for the fact that in establishing a first-class steam service, the tuaancial results have not proved satisfactory to colonial shareholders. It has been a patriotic venture—the greater therefore our regret at the disappointment and loss which have resulted, and though the transfer of the head office to Lon don is a confession that the enter prise was one ahead of the times for New Zealand, where there are so many other openings for capital, we believe it was the only course open to the Company, and we sincerely hope that it may result as " fairplay " sug gests is possible, in a reversal of the position of affairs, and thattheCompany, with a good current trade, may yet be come a paying property.

"IS THERE TO BE WAR?"

Such was the title of a somewhat re markable article that appeared some few weeks ago in the Eussian journal, the "Novoe Vremya"—a newspaper that is frequently made the mouth piece of the Grand Staff of the Im perial army. The writer's motive at the outset appears to be to combat the alarmist rumours of a contemplated invasion of the western provinces by Germany and Austria withaviewto re-establishingthe Kingdom of Poland. The idea of a successful invasion of Russia is scouted by the writer, who reasons the matter calmly and exhaustively. He claims that Russia could concentrate two millions of soldiers on the western frontier, leaving a reserve of 900,000 men for secondary operations, and he contends that it is utterly impossible for any European coalition, even if it included France, collecting and maintaining a sufficient army to defeat the Russian forces. An army of six millions would, he argues, be necessary for the successful invasion-of Russia, and he proves satisfactorily that it would be impossible to victual such an enormous body of men in a hostile country, even supposing they had command of all the existing railways. With the memory of Napoleon's fatal campaign, and the disastrous victories of the Crimea fresh in our minds, we feel iuclined to accept the arguments of this writer, and agree that Russia is abso lutely safe from foreign invasion. It is this very fact which constitutes the chief menace to the rest of Europe, for it leaves the Russian forces com paratively free to engage in aggressive operations. The organisation of the majority of Continental armies is more directed to defensive than offensive undertakings, and the necessities of these States are such that they could not afford to embark even one-half of their forces on a

foreign expe^T^T ssss these and!? 0 * After- J^ ißwhyweM flf Co ? c^iSA «elf -at£ n* A*«M? neighbours W good advantage of S H6 *W to .!? present c 0.2 -^^ti^ £*» become in wait long enough oar ™? di{ '*c rewarded." , g a r P atl <*c. m ay £ of the way ■ purp oS e S / to some time si nc r her -^. Wer e»arked M * tr Pie alliance, the real object of hV l]?* ,s against Austria, As J ? nstrati <* «igns of herplan war vote asked by th* Tr &fi*M prepared to stand by her lllv" 7 _ 3 event of attack. But vWH c yiMl, « equally flrin^^ri&W^ he will enter on war with jM* P? one will be surprised'ftll "Peace their bauds tied by.the spi?? that as neither if them' °as £ .parted, no action is thing goes to show Ufcfigjf destined to be the coming war, i„ which (eclfe! Z wo^sofMraiadstoneatl^Si^ for British interference. y

The Star will not be pulledehMon day, in order that all the stiff _*&^ & the New Year holiday. regulate their notices accordingly. The Opera House was againTcrwdedL. night to winegs the production of'S in London" by Bland Holt_;!foa£ Company The principal perfornS, reputedly called beCie S3 revived quite an ovation! The f£R to be repeated this evening. ?! ™." The MohAwk Minstrels repe_&d the. performance at the Agriculttir^BalS LTigll The P r °g ram * ew^ A large English setter might have been seen about 9 o'clock this morning enjovin* a bath vi the horse trough near the Grey" -hound Hotel. Although this may suit,the dog well enough, it is prettycettainto insult the horses, for those animal%ttMkeniati, are somewhat fastidious as what the. drink. ■ ; , \ . An improvement is being made to the Cricket Ground which should conduce considerably to the comfort of spectators. A large number of seats are being, erected all round the ground under the trees to supplement the few that f craferly j did service. . , At a Gommittee meeting of flieAn-lilahd Ride Association held in tte _)rill-s%_ last evening, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Lieutenant Shemilb; of theClty Guards, for his attendance and assistance at the prize -firmer on Monday ard Tuesday last. Lieutenant Shemilfc was the only non-competing officer in the whole district who thought it worth while to render any assist ance at the meeting. Prize-winners can receive the money prizes won by them at the late meeting by calling on Air W. H. Hazard, Queen-street. ' The, trophies will be arranged for on a future occasion.;, The weekly social gathering of Auckland Burns Club took place last night, when there was a largeattendance,;|inclodinga number of seamen and mariniis from the squadron now in harbour. 11. J. Fother ingliam presided, and songs were given by Mesdames Bartlett, Blow and Heighway, Misses Moncur, Smith and Eeid (the latter from Thames Burns Clubhand Messrs Menzies, Carter, Fot_eriiig_&mand Simpson — the pianoforte aecompanmieMs being played by Mrs Robinson. -Several of the visiting. " tars" contributed songs, which were much appreciated. It was an nounced in the course of the evening that Admiral Fairfax had become a member of the Burns Club. Next Thursday evening is to be devoted to a paper on Tannahill, With selections from his songs.

The alleged "lambing down? case fell through at the Police Court yesterday afternoon, i The charge was preferred against Mrs Annie McCaghey by a Chinese named Peter Kong Hoy, who .swore -bat she had taken £4 ss, from his: person Messrs Gordon and GUmour were on the Bench, and after hearing theevidenceior the prosecution they intimated that Miey were somewhat divided in opinion and pre ferred to hear the speech of the oounscl tor the defence. Mr C. Madden according made a few remarks, in the course of wlnca he referred to the weakness of the evidence adduced by the prosecution. Tie dsomtt mated that he was prepay ting evidence. The Bench stated tha they haf decided not to proceed father with the case, and discharged the the Court.adjourned Mrs Aldridge who was yesterday convicted of stealing boots, «* SHlaced in the dock, antL Sergeant. S asked the Bench to remand the pn soner to next Saturday inborder thaMhe mio-ht be dealt witli under the First Ulte.. SpSationAcMshehad^onto^ lieve that this was her farst offence. Bench remanded the prisoner as requested.

The moonlight trip oni the i^W Bl™8I™ SSpsto-morvow (Saturday) mgbt.-.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY DECEMBER♦ 80, lgß7.

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J' H. WITIIE F0 R D a Sincerely wishes the people of Auckland A MERRY CHRISTMAS v AND A a HAPPY NEW YEAR, '• And gives H Expression to tills sentiment with the firm con viction that the Colony is about 0 recover from 1 the temporary and, perhaps, wholesome cheek t it lias received. 0 Auckland people particularly may rest satis " fled, as they look towards their auriferous . ranges, that tho belt of gold, which may be said 10 encirce the town, will yet exalt it to the position of one of the most wealthy cities in tho , ,\ f i rid. 1 The best authorities in England have high ~ hopes of! this Colony. At a recent meeting in London of the Shareholders of tie National • Rank, the Chairman described his visit to New i Zealand, saying :- " The resources of tho colony arc so vast that New Zealand is certain to increase in prosperity. . . With its agri- I cultural, pastoral, -n .1 mineral resources, backed , up by the beautiful harbours, tho fine climate, . and the strong, healthy race of people growing ' up there, New Zealand is sure to prosper." ■ Colonists can proudly endorse this opinion as . they think of their magnificent forests, coal . fields, gold fields, and other superior advantages of soil, climate and position, but are in the humiliating position of not having rightly used these great sources of wealth to a country. A GOLI.FIELI. PRIZE. With a desire lo speedily promote ihcGold fie'd Industry, J. If. Witheford has much 1 lea sure in o'fl'cringu prize of £5 for the best article on the go'dHolds of the North Island, with sug gestions us to tho best practical step* to be taken loget the gold. Nature's National Bank of Issue-tho prold mineslnvites customers to open accounts with her. This |:r:sat bank honours tho drafts of labour in hard, wish, and does not close its doors when a run is made on its coffers. Writers should point out the best means of this country opening an immediate account with the Ihlnk of Gold on the Thames and Coromandcl Peninsula; and by keeping every able-bodied man at work extracting the precious metal, supply the Government with gold, and prevent their going, liko paupers, to Eng land for it. XT I P~U R B~l_~o OK, PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that lie has Removed to No. 33, GREY-STREET (two doors above the Market Hotol), TO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC TRICAL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected. . I .HE Blue Ribbon Army have pirated the JL colour of Wolfe's SCHNAPPS* Trade Mark HAVE you seen the splendid Photo and Picture Frames In Metcalfe's window, 1 foot Qt Wake field-street. 1



pHBAP-CASH HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. __# DRESSM A X I N G. The Proprietors of this Establishment having secured the services of a MOST FASHIONABLE & ACCOMPLISHED DRESSMAKER Are now prepared to execute any orders with the greatest despatch. PERFECT FIT AND SUPERB STYLE GUARANTEED. Ladies' own Material made up. All Drapery and Clothing being sold at half-price to make room. W. V A IL E, Manager. ri H RIS TM A S SPECIALTIES. MILNE & CHOYCE Have prepared some SPECIALLY CHEAP LINES in each Department for tho CHRIST. MAS TRADE to suit tho present times, which they recommend to their Customers as being well worthy of their notice. The following are a few of tho lines:— / \ : / Trimmed Bonnets, 10/6 to 15/6 \ / Trimmed Hats, 7/C to 10/6 \ \ Dress Caps, 1/6 / Special Prices also in MANTLES. SUNSHADES. LADIES' and CHTLDRENS* COSTUMES APRONS, from la 6d LACE FLOUNCINGS GLOVES. HOSIERY FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS FANCY DItKSS GOODS SILKS VARIOUS iyr il n E & ri HOY CE, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. TELEPHONE 112. Shop will remain open. Satur days, December 24 and 81, until 10 o'clock p.m. 0 FECIAL JOB TINES FOR r.HRISTMAS. I have just purchased One Hundred and Eight Pounds' '£108 worth of Ladles' Silk Dolmans, Beaded Capos, Silk unci Velvet-bended V(Bites, etc. Having bought them at a hoavy discount. 1 am selling them considerably under waroho .so price. Tho above are choice goods and newest styles. Also clearing at nominal prices, balnnce of last season's stock o' Lnco. _ ilk, Hro he, and Cashmere Capes and . _. .tea from Is 9d. Now Floo cloths, Linoleums, and Mattings at lowest rates 150 Pairs New Lace Curtains from Is lid Splendid stock of New UuibrclJasnud Fancy Sunshades 180 Men's Rlack Stiff Felt Hats, Is lid ; worth 3s 6d Roys' K.H. Suits from 3s 3d Splendid stock of Clothing in Onehunga, Mosjriel, Kaiapoi, and other makes, at a email advance on cost Strom; Tweed for boyß' wear, Is .d, ls6d, lslOd CASH BUYERS WILL DO WELL TO CALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK AT "VmLLIAM T> TJRiDGMAN'S, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. /".HEAP /.LOTHINO. CHEAP OUTFITTING. H. A T kins Is still selling Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Ties, etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. ALSO, DRESS MATERIALS at reduced prices ) —last year's goods at a:_y price j DOLMANS, JACKETS, FICHUS at half-price j LADIES' UMBRELLAS, SUNSHADES, etc., ut a reduced prico | 1 CARPETS, splendid patterns, at reduced prices I LINOLEUMS, FLOORCLOTHS, MATTINGS SHEETINGS, LONG CURTAINS, QUILTS TABLE LINEN, CALICOES, SHIFTING Etc. Etc. Etc. At very lowest prices to suit tho times. XL A- TKINS ]i|"R. THOS. M. HUMPHREYS, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 25, COOMBES'S A.RCADB, At! OK I,AND, AH Business placed in my hands will receive ny Prompt aud Personal Attention. Moderate Jinnies. ' •



A. G, B ARTLETT ' 154 QUHICN-BTRKIB' . CHRONOMETER, WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, & JEWELLER, JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENT.'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, Direct from our Factory, Clerkcnwell, London. Gent's Silver Hunting English Levers, at £3, .C 3 10s, M 10s, and ..5 10s Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett, and Posted to Any Address upon receipt o> P. 0.0. Gent's Silvc- Hunting English Lovers, with Fusee aud Chain, at £6, £6 10s, ill 10s, i% 103, and £9. s, „ , Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett. ROTHERAM'S GOLD &BILVER LEVERS. WALTHAM WATCHES, FROM £3. Gent's Gold Hunting Levers, from £16 to £45 Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett, Ladies' Silver Watches, from £2 10s to £710s. Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett Ladies' Gold VVatehes, from .6 to £30. Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett. A NEW AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OK COLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Comprising Brooches, Earrings, Necklets, Lockets, Studs. Scarf Pins and Rings, Alberts, Charm., Etc., Etc. WEDDING, KEEPER, ENGAGEMENT, AND GEM RINGS. PRESENTATION MARBLE CLOCKS Of New and Handsome Designs. Large Stock of Superior Plate, suitable for presents. To Arrive In a few d •>'«. «'l Assirtment of GENT.'S OPEN-FACE KEY LESS WATCHES Repairs of All Kinds on the Premises. Wheels and Pinions Cut. Chronometers Repaired and Rated by Transit Observation. A. G. B A R T L E T T, 154, Qui.i-N-STiiKi.r. EsTa Bh 18 ii El) 1862. T>Y ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS IN THK ESTATE OF 1.. H. LEYVISSON. In consequence of tbc death of Mr F. H. Lewisson, it lias become necessary to REALISE HIS ESTATE without the slightest delay. With this object the whole of HIS WELL-KNOWN STOCK WILL BE OFFERED T 0 TH X PUBLIC AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. It is woll known that tho STOCK IS ONE OF THE CHOICEST IN NEW ZEALAND, and purchasers will now have an opportunity of obtaining FIRST-CLASS ATCHEg JEWELLERY OJLVER riOODS TmLECTROPLATED "TjyARE &c. &c. &c. UNDER COS T PRI OE. The Stock is such a varied ono that it is imposaible to advertise it in detail; but if would-bo purchasers will call during tho coining four weeks, they will be satisfied that THE OBJECT OF THE EXECUTORS IS TO REALISE IRRESPECTIVE OF PRICE. .T.HE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUEEN'-STItEET, Is par excellence the leading establishment for VARIETY AND VALUE IN men's and boys' clothing and outfitting. Onehunga Tweed Suits , Mosgiel.Tweed Suits I I I Wellington Tweed Suits J Oamaru Tweed Suits jln sizes and patterns'--to suit all figures, ami at I prices tho bost valuo in tho -city. Special lines now being opened u;p for the Clu-istnoas Season* ' AN EARLY VISHC RECOMMENDED, j S. L__U RI E \ & C 0., | SEED AND MANURE MERC! TANTS, CtTBTOMB-fiTHKE-r,. AWCKXAN V. Turnips, Clovers, . cods, etc. toicdust and Boneflour, Giiano. Supcrphos __.« Wa, otc. Woolpacke, Cor nsacks. Twine. . Bono Mill at Ngn. rawahla, Waikfi tC, Bones pi irchased. H" EALTH IS V/EALTH." Th. "»7e5-r_ everybody who drinks W 'ot,_-i.'s Si" u.vapps is wealthy, because it gives he p_l.li.



" .[.HE JjWENING .JJELL. ft I beg to intimato that I am NO LONGER CONNEOTKD Witli the "EVENING BELL" or "OBSERVER" NEWSPAPERS, And that any communications to mo will find mo at the " HERALD" OFFICE. G. M. REED, Late Editor of " Evening BoH"'and "Observer."' REW'S piTY OUPPLY OTORE VICTORIA STREET. Encouraged by the largo increaso of business done during the past year, we have made some vcrv lartre purchase., for tho coining Christmas trade, and havo decided to sell at tuo lowest possible READY MONEY PRICES. 121b tins of our celebrated Is 10(1 Tea for 20s 111b boxes of Household Tea tor 15s 401b bag of best Crystahsod Smear tor 9 ■_ 6d 501b biiKS of Household flour for 4s 9d Choice New Jams, 1- tins for 4s 3d Box of Soap. containing 22 bars, for 5s i bottles of English Pickles for 2s 3d 3 hot ties of English Saueo, large size, 2s 3d 3 bottles Sauce, small size, for ls Jars of Preserved Ginger, only Is each 21b tins of choice Table Fruit. Is each Prime Wairoa and Factory Cheese, 4*d per lb Christmas Hams, nriinc quality, only BJd per lb (Tho above are the best and cheapest in tho market). Cordials— A largo assortment to cb.ooso from at Is per bottlo Limcjuice, lOd per bottle ~„,*„, , Mandarin Packet Teas! Mandarin Packet Teas! (We arc tho only agents In Auckland for this celebrated blend, and the price is only 2s per lb), lib boxes of New Fix . only M each New Currants, New Raisins Lemon, Oran-.-e. and Citron Peel Strawberry Conserve, lOd per tin. No Goods of inferior quality aro admitted Into stuck at any price, but only such as we believe will prove miti .factory 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 euro and despatch. Now, one of the first i-teps towards genuine retrenchment is a practical visit to REW'S CITY SUPPLY STORE, VICTORIA St. OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. piIRISTMAS rf". ARDS t /CHRISTMAS f.ARDS The abovo are a speciality, and aro shown iv a separate room. npENNIS T> ACQUETS! FT.ENNIS T> ACQUETS AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. "OHOTOGRAPH Y. W. R.~ROBINSON (Late TUTTLE AND CO). UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. W. R. It. having been upwards of two ypars with the late Firm is it sufficient guarantee that none but FIRST-CLASS WORK will leave his Studio. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. All work on hand will be completed. W. R. ROBINSON (Late TUTTLE & Co.), 24 8, QUE EN-STREET. T>HOTOG R A P H V E. W I LLM OT T, 233, Quebn-BTRKKT (opposite Alexandra-street). 4* Carte Portraits, 4s6d; *> Cabinets, 7s 6d Houses, etc., iv town and suburbs, same price Photos copied. 6 Cartes, 2s 6d : 6 Cabinets, 5s 4,000 Views of Now Zealand Scenery in stock, mounted and unmounted, from 4d each; a lot slightly soiled. Id and 2d each. ST E REOSCOPIC VIE W S of New Zealand Scenery, Is plain ; 2i coloured Portraits, etc., taken for tho STEREOSCOPE. Photographs ENLARGED and COLOURED. Country districts visited on moderate terms. -jrv c n T I st r y. Mr A. L. SMITH, 01-D-KSTABI.ISHKI> PEN'_.fST. Comer of Ilonso.. an'o Wklleslkt Stuskts Artificial Teeth flttod without extracting slumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teeth stopped. Gas administered, Chargoamoderato. Trameara pass the house. •VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr T. TRAFFORD, The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years. Desires to inform his patient* and friends that lie has removed from Wakcileld-street to more central offices, QUEEN-STUEET (over Waytc's, Bookseller), opposite Wyudham -street. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. HF. WINDSOR, • SURGEON DENTIST (by oxam.) (Lute of'ho Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to the public of Auckland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tice at tho Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite Post Olllco.) Having secured the ser vices of a IU-st-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced mv charjjoa, 1 hope to merit a share of their support. Box -1 J, P.O.] ; [TKT.KPHOX 90?4 1 ° 3 ~ u FOR SALE, one of tho be.3t Suburban Hotels, only 2 miles from Auckland, doing a large und increasing business. Principals only dealt .with. W. & J. PRATER, Land Agents, Auckland. T^TOTICE.-REDUCTION IN PRICE.— J3l Christinas and New Year Cards.— Unequalled in Variety or Cheapness in citr or suburbs, wo havo yet REDUCED OUR LOW PRICES, which now range from 3 for Id to 5s each. Assorted Packets, containing 13 Beautiful Cards. 6d tho packet, or 25 Splendid Cads Is tho packet Hand Painted Cards, local views. Is 6d each. Elegant Scripture Gift Cards, Id each; six subject-, in packet, 6d ; formerly 2s 6d the packet. Thousands upon thousands to select from at GOOD iON'S Lnulon Arcade. vxm t vwi! vicit ', " ri .HE VERY" BUTTON (Shakcspear.. I J. The Latest Novelty. Wo havo imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Onktiunqa 1 Twbkds included. No extra charge. Call and \,see tho Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. Moßridk), Customs-street East, opposite Coupland'f Store TThEAP axd GOOD CUTLERY THOMAS SAMUEL i Has iv it received a Largo Consignment of all 1 Ki'nda of Cutlery and Plated Goods, consisting of— Table and Pocket Knives, Butchers'and Cooks' Knives. .Superior Scissors and Razors, Ele<-tro plated Forks, Spoons. Cruets, Teapots, otc. All tho above 1 Selling at Very Low Prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162. Queen-street (Opposite Arthur's Mart).



Wo trust that the coming Kew Year may wishing you tlie Stak we beg to tender to the reader. this wliolesome piece of aduce. «i * bounden duty to pu«4a«.g g the cheapest market In ««\ cM . member that two things #? First, the goods S_&* y° u sh6uld be able to get m<n *,""£ ere Earle and could be obtained n Montgomery guaranty « cg a of the best quaUty, twenty P* cheapest house it follows that th h e e US acldl . ess _Karangahape Auckland.-.Ai>vT.) . . Oueh«nga.weedtr«^^ a t 21s; Smith and Caughey s.-(ADM; IJCSS *•" by