The Auckland Star.

|g|ffvlll.-Nft 265.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 188 T.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

Mail steamer in. Herr Schmitt af the V.M.C.A. A female plotter done brown. Cart and railway train in collision. "Bad for the cart," as Stephensou would say. There will be an inquiry into the steam boat racing. Waitemata County Council polling on Wednesday next. England, Austria and Italy in accord on European questions. Elective Governor Bill rejected by the House of Representatives Stranpe to say, Mr Taiwhanga voted against the measure. Yet lie thinks that a Maori gentleman could be got to do the work of Governor cheaply. The annual show of YVhangarei Farmers' Club takes place on Wednesday next. Wellington Chamber of Commerce is in communication with other Chambers as to credit terms. Several of the Greenwood Family have colds, and their opening at Wellington lias been postponed till Monday next. There is a line display at the show of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Society, which was opened yesterday.' In a draughts tournament Auckland beat Thames by 33 games to 19, and there were eight games drawn. Mr F. Quick's steamer Blanche has readied Mercer, and will soon start running on the Waipa River. Beach and Hanlan continue to do goocl work for the approaching sculling cham pionship. Why should people complain of over pressure in education at the present day? Lord Bacon graduated at Cambridge when 16, and was called to the bar at 24. Peel was in Parliament at 21, and Pal merston was Lord of the Admiralty at 23. The Tasmanian Ministry have given notice of a new Bill for the destruction of rabbits. . Mr Russell has arrived in Auckland from Xew York, and will open at the Lome-street Hall on the 19th inst., with the aboriginals. A landslip has occurred on the main trunk line about four miles south of Otorohanga. The Chief Justice has decided that tolls oannot be legally levied at bars established under Provincial ordinances. Mackay, the jockey who was injured all Taieri races, is considerably better, and almost out of danger. A package of sugar lately sent by parcel post was found to contain a letter, and the officials threaten to charge letter rates for the whole parcel. A man named Barnard lost his life while crossing the Clutha River, near Cromwell, Otago, on Saturday last. A man named Edward Roberts has been arrested at Wellington charged with maliciously wounding William Clements. The Chief Justice and Justice Williams have been selected to try the petition pre sented by Mr Bryce against the return of Mr Hutchison. Mr Coom, District Railway Engineer, will visit Te Kuiti on Monday next, with a view to taking over that section of the Trunk Railway from the contractors, whose "time of maintenance expires on the 20th inst.



• steamship . ■''„ 1 POM PA N V OF NE VV WN ZEALAND (LIMITED). r^'nvfTtLAND ROUTE TO <m Through amehica. the heat of the. Red Sea and the 'vso cold of Capo Horn. . i . t hi s Lino arc appointed to Auckland for Honolulu and Sf aD _ d v £t four weeks, Bailing a 3 fwssfV . _l_ Leave | Leave Arrive iglfi ' TonS ' Sydney. j Auok. 'Frisco. No"* , ' so Dec ' s Dcc ' 2s — A '3000 Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 and can break their Journey at Frandsco, and any • formation apply at any of the tfe&SMPiikTCHIP COMPANY OF T%O ST |^^^AND_(L[HITKD). -«- VptfON STEAMSHIP bfflj COMPANY OF NEW ZEA |W|IA&> (LIMITED). W&&& TIJIB TABLE.—November. .tfiirr NELSON, PICTON, WEL kfioN A ?YTrELTON, AND WEST a Wf^-Z-^- — •■ Latest I Date of Sailing. |_Tra i n^ a.ni lluOa.m. *& • ■ Hay- L2 ° pm - I 1 2 "0 0" 3 5gS& ' Specid Service) - eS'ANDPORTCHALMEKS Auckland). 7 ;^n n oon,J._=_ Bluff). noon I — ffmsy' - HmT~*"'l'M°^" Nov -14, sp.m. | — ■ ' (Cargo lilljiooru Fitit'xoisl'O. ffl 1 * 1 * 14 : :; > (CargotiUnoon l i __ AW AX A W A. MjjST~lTuesday. ls - 5 P- m - I r~ MffIiiIioRNE.NAPIER, AND WELLING- RfSitAVVANUI. TOKOMARU. HffIiWjJPIRO. • BLo mnst be booked and alongside TWO ifflfiii&beforcadvertised time of departure. ffljiffiwe Tickets must be taken at the Cotn- BJidMdßranch, corner Queen and Customs -1 mARANAKI, WELLLNG WAmm* X TON, LYTTELTON. SMII SPECIAL SERVICE. The Union Steamship's Co.'s ll^r 8, " WANAKA ■'~ ; every FRIDAY and iKi every MONDAY, calling onlj at [gßuiti m Wellington, and connecting at Wfr PijmouUi with. through Trains for WwSX STEAMSHIP COMPANY M OF NEW ZEALAND. Jl_ JUBILEE STEAM ij\WS| SHIP COMPANY. BrHroT* Steamers of the above Jjßtfißa^Company will sail as follows: \ S.S. BELLINGER, IMjaSt QCEEX - 31-HEET WHABF, FOR WteißElAiro WHANGARKT HEADS, r m MiPAI, WAIPU, AND PAEUA M MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and ?■,„.„„ FRIDAY, at 9 p.m. "sBP« 5s PER TON Ul* PASSAGE... 10s S3 NG LE jm<& PASSAGE. 15s RETURN MfS fttFteight or Passage, apply— -IH-«—. Q® ce ' Queen-street flltefc. QTBAM TO THE SOUTH , islands. $IF% RICHMOND, i^BI 850 tons register. 000 h.p., Capt. i;vjß!i v Huttoij. will leave Auckland. diHi»k.. l im"* Jowift. Samoa ana Tahiti, S"M|SPfiSDAY, Novew her iZ. for first and second- experienced stewardess is ' Hsff T W fto " 1 Auckland (calling at occupies - u Kkffi • otfers afavouralile opportu- visiting the beautiful round trin. w lassago, and all particulars, t&M ; " 22. Queen-sireet. 1 H TfOK OPOTIKI AND j|B/f \» WHAKATANE. CHELMSFORD Wharf THIS (Friday) mm* -'wf l^' at 5 o'clock. k JSg^M'• GAilv,!Y BR0S " ; ;m, s ! sharp & ca* Cojniuerce-atreet. S TE AM TO LONDON. ilßffig%lNSULA]n: ORIEN- TAL STEAM NAVFGA- TION COMPANY. cSHkS'I CEYLON, &c, with Mails t Europeand the_East.__ qSI ! Leave j LeaveMol- Sydney, bourne. )\flDHlEis, : '^r~7~—-— L ._— e Z ei 7 alternate weeK. I lHß!? l iiHaTnrTl O v oofeod t0 London, Mar ilfiiKi :ftt * OLina.and Japan, at nmßfeS>edboth to firet and second ■ I BffiSSh lQ w rates. rJK^l^ \f^. a at thi » end tOY Vβ; i WBM - Liberal concessions to "^B^'fkbK avinf S been thoroughly '? now enabled to «ii»OT» 8 to Europe unrivalled .■Si!.: Ac folbwing greatly re- '.'. £G5 ■^tai^ae Auckland at same rawa ■X-l H ? K EW ZEALAND ..'-Hμ Dipping company's JPi %L ONDOK DIRECT. Jm £% . • Maeniflcent Iron •- an wiu have " ood ommodation f ° r Sai ° on ■^ -SeKta HoDghton , .



- Shipping. QTEAMTO THAMES, An K-5 CON.Vi'XrpfXW WITH /3V r-sfid\ A KiVER STEAMERS FOH STIRLING WORTH OHINKMUKI, WAI TE^ «- R aS^A V » G o LDFIELDS. "MOUKINSVILL^ &®Bk%m*£sp. grant TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAITANA; P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUC KLAND, 1 itOTOMAIIAXA. 1 ENTERPRISE. Friday 111 -. | ? evening Saturday 12, | 10.30 morning I — FROM''i'HAM¥s7~ I RoroMA.riAXA. | Enterprise. Friday 111 3 afternoon i — Saturday 12 H afternoon j 4 afternoon Return Tickets will be issued from Tuesday', the Bth. available till Monday, 14th November. Saloon . ; . LOs Steerage 7s 6d Children. Half-fare. No cargo received fov Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertieod time of leavinpr. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or JJischargmff Live Stock. • . . GEO. FRASER, Agent COROM ANDEL" THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Saturday, 12.12 noon Monday, 14,12 noon Tuesday, 15.12 noon Wednesday. 16,12 noon Thursday, 17,12 noon Friday. 18.12 noon . Saturday. 19.12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting- Not responsible in shipping, currying, or dis charging; live stock. No received without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour of advertised time of departure. All Pare els must bo prepaid on Board. H. SWINDLKY, Manager. "P O R ' TH AM E'S,' Jj HIKUTAIA, PAEROA, AROHA, WAITOA, fcC^QILJL/ 13 t>y A I O It O N G O M A I Sfeeftteawißffir sHA V T ESBURY AN D GORDON" SETTLEMENT, ii sufficient induce ment offers.) The s.s. KOT U X U will lcove asabovo on TUESDAY EVENING, Nov. 15. calling at Grahunistown and Short land Wharves. In future the l£otuku will run on Tuesdays on'y. For Freight apply to THORNTON. BMITH.Jte FIRTH. \I7"AIUKU AND'ONE* HUNG A STEAM 4g3gjj"l\/' JSTAVIGA'CION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU. POLLOK. WAI PIPI, und other places. TIMF-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAJT. Leave Onchunga: Leave W'aiuku: November. 11—Fridny. 4 p.m. 12—Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 14—Monday, 6 p.m. l.S—Tuesday. 10 a.m. 16—Wcdnes.. 7.30 a.m. 16 - Wcdnes., 11 a.n>. 17—Thurs..8a.ra. , '17—Thura.. 11.30 a.m. 18—Friday, 8.30 a.m. 18—Friday, 12 noon 19-Saturday, 915 a.m. 19—Saturday. 12.45 p.m. 21—Monday. 11a.m. 21—Monday, 2.30 p.m. 22-Tues., 12 noon 22—Ttiosdav, 3.30 p.m. 23—Wcdnes., 1 p.m. 25—Wcdnes., 4.30 z.xn. 25—Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Hcadsi 25—Fridny. 3.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 7 a.m 28—Monduy, 5.15 p.m, 29—Tuesday. 9 a.m. 29-Tucsdiiy. 6 p.m. 30 -Wednesday. 10a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo rocoived within hali an hour of advertised time ofleavinpr. All freights payable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or dip cliarjririglivc steck. Far'eE—Single. sa; Belurn. 7s 6d. Freight, 7s 6d per ton. J, BARR BROWN. Managing Director ._ fc "jimOß (YrEY MOUTH I 1 ■ COX.NKCTING WITH WKciT COAST The regulai" trader s.s. !J II E R A L D, 100 Al at Lloyd's 35G tons register, will sail as above from Onehunga on MONDAY, Nov. 14, at No cargo will be received unless booked at our oflice. , For freight, passage, and other particulars apply to STONE BROS., 20, Queen-street. line. steam to london. 1 torn Sydney. From Melbourne. Ibkpia T.T.- Nov. 21 Nov. 25 Oi'\wx '.'.*..' Dec. 0 Dee.9 GAHOXNin..... Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Orient.. ...;_■ - -[an. 3 . I Jan. 9 And fortnightly thereafter. Tlirough Farce from Now Zealand to London: Steerage £18: Second. £36 to £40: Saloon. £63 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, available 9 months—First-class, £105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; Second, £65 UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limitkd), Auenle in New Zealand. ~ ~ A UCKLAND and . XSI. NORTH SHORE FERRY COMPANY. MOONLIGHT T7IXCURSION! OONLIGHT iIiXCURSION! THE P. S. EAGLE (ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELEOTBIC LIGHT) WILL RUN AN EXCURSION TO-MORROW (Saturday) NIGHT, Leaving Queen-street Wharf at 7.30. The Devonporfc Band will be on board. FARE- NINEPENCE. J. R CLARK, Secretary. Corporation Notices. >s< I t"y OF AUCKLAND. ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal .Corporations Acf Regulations, of Local Elections Act. and amendnicnts thereto. I, Henry Ridings, Beturn- Officer hereby (,'ivo notice tliat an Election win be held on VjioNESDAY, 30th November, for the Election of a duly qualified person as to be nominated oiPor before noon of FRIDAY, 13tb inetant. and n mcd a« Candidate and two peraons caSn at the cffl.c of the Town gtag.^ Kotnrning Officer. City Council Ofllces, Nov. 10.1887. 941 Licensing Notice*. LICENSING DIS NOTICE OF ? FOR TEANS. t BISHOP, of Henderson, being to be holdon at beceMBEK, Hend e) son gaid ]icense who have tastea A ScFivaSh unadulterated fullyapprec.ate ite ««ipevior quaHties. ,„. ._ - 7NBASS MANURE. -Freezing Co. s. 17 1X 10b, of all merchants.



To Let. TO LET, a 4-roomed and a 2-roomed Cot tago— J. Abbot, Grocer. Hofeson-strect. TO LET, at low rental, Shop and Dwell ins:, Wyndham-street; Cottage Albcrt -™*i_9 E. Way'to. TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 12? ; s.roomerl House, rent Bs.—Apply T. Harper, Oanada-stveet, close to Batliß, Pitt-atroot. LET, a β-iootaed Souse, close to' _n_ Congregational Church, Bores'forfJ-s'rcct; WQS, only 125.-Apply T. Harper. Canad;t-st. r|lo LET, Alexandra-street, an 8-roomcd b~ House, rent, 10s 6tl per week.—Apply J. Bookseller, Wellosloy-atreet. TO LET, an 8-roomed House, near top Ol' Grey-street; gas and wattr laid on with good range in kitchen.—Apply Win. ■UarJcop, top of VTncent-stri e~. rflO LET, 5-rooinod House, Graf ton Road, JL nearCliOrnl H-ll: 8-roomed House. Par noil, laive grounds and stable —V. Hill, Graft.oii itoftu, Domain-street. fffO- LET, the ' Kk-oomed House (with! JL grounds) Jate'y occupied by Mr J. Aitkon Council. ViewKoad, Mount Eden; flno tennis lawn (double courts), with 3 acres nnißh pad docks.—Apply to J..Aitken Cohncll, Fortat. For Sale. "OOR SALE, afc once,, v&y low for cash, JL Lots, WoD(lvil!c, ICdeiiTer'l'aco.-ilj Wood and Co., Nbwton FOR SALE or to Let; a 6-roomed Villa; srns, water, and every convenience—Ap plyE Kcals, St. George's JSay Road, Parnell. FOR SALTS, - A " Clieylcstflore Club " .Triet-clo nearly new. and in good order ana 9ondition.—Appiy at Star Office. SALE, a very lino quiet Cow (near -*-^ T ca ,'y in K''' P'-'ice £s.—For particulars, apply to Mr Matthew Moore, Bootmaker, Victoria street. ' ' FOR SALE, sweet-toned Harmonium (full gizo). in iKood order, and little used; pnoc only. £510s.—Apply Star Office. , SALE ov Exchange, or Hire by the -8- d V w ejk. month, or year, with option ot i'arcnase, 3 WuK«oncttes, 5 Double-seated Buggies, 3 Single Bugtfios. 1 Extension-top Fiiaetpn, and 9 Ladies Phaetons, new and an< ond-hand, hooded tind open. Prices from £16 to £75.—Edwin Harvie, Upper Symonds-st. XTIOB VOSITIVB' SALEj cheap and JL terms very easy, 050 acres good Land with deep-water frontajre. Only eij?ht miles from the Quoen-strcot Wharf.—Apply io John Soppet. Houseaud_Land Q.uoen-strcet FOR SALE, cheap, Parnell Iliso, Balance .of Lease, expiring in Juno. 1901, corner allotment. Earl-stroct and Manukau Ivoad. occrtpicd at present as a wood nndcoal yard; allotment, about 50 x 36. with house at tached.— Fov partieulni-8 apply to Mr Wlndover, Us!i shop, Eurl-ntreot I'ainell. 171011 IMMEDIATE SALE, as the JL owner must leave for England, a roally «ood Farm ot 238 acres. i:2O acres ot it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and tho balance in bn.sh; orchard, house, and building*; and a very low price will be .taken.—Apply to John Soppot, Houso and .Land Agont, (J5 Quoon Street. Xriblt SALE, a roally uico little Shoen -SJ Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7 roornnd house, iitted with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beach froatai.'o, where steamers pnss daily; only 26 miles Irom town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy,.-Apply to John Soppet, Houso and Land Af<e;)t, 65, Qufcn-si.reet. FOR SALE—a bargain—s acres of good Land, nil well fenced and in good gross, 3 asres of it. ready to out for hay; a inibstuntial s rjomed Coitatjo and outbuildinss, and a never failiiiK supoly of water; close to Railway Station, and oTly 3 miles from town, fronting on to main road. Tonus very easy.—Apply to John Soppot, House and Lnni Agent, 6i Queen street. imOR PRIVATE SALE", CHEAI'T fij —152 Acre Farm at Tuatmki lino). 1 mile from the station, divided into 5 paddocks and yountf orchard of 2 acres, with substantial house of 5 rooms and dairy, etc.; also Stable, Stockyard, and Pig-sties. Stock and Imple ments at valuation. — Apply to Vailo and Douglats, Shortland-slroet, Auckland. Tjl O R S A L E. Coal, Firewood, Charcoal, Chafl", Outs, Maine, Cbrushcd Do., Wheat Meal. Furniture care- I fully removed at Lowest Rates. Saddle Hcrso3 ! for hire. Also a Brake for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON M. PRATT, Corner of Jfonsonby and Franklin Roads. 171 OR POSITIVE SALE, " By Order of Hie Mortgageo, C II A It MING FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, situato on I ho Old North Koad. Mount Albert, as now occupied by Mrs Cairns, consisting of aub stantial modern Iloasc of 8 roo-ns, witii Btabliug and all other necessary conveniences; staudin« in nearly 6 acres of fertile (scoria) land, with orchard, &c Upon the three-mile radius from Auckland Poat Office. Price for tho whole, £210 cash; balanco of £500 to remain for three years at 7£ per cent. Apply on tho adjoining farm to Mr SMI I'll, Dairyman, who will show tho property. mO SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS? On hand, a few Bale 3 (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bat<s.— Apply Stab Olllce. TThTs" . WILLIAMSON, \j House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Lot. largo and small Houses in the City Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several lihgiblo iiiulding Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for ca S horo n] deferredv.aymentj. EiVD In large or small sums at current rates of interest. Personal- IF THE LADY.,, who left a Sewing Machino with Mrs Gorman does not call and take it away, the same will be sold to pay ILL the person. who took a Lady's Umbrella, by mistake, from the steamer Eagle, on her 6 r-.rn. trip from St. Holers on the 9th, kindly return same to the Captain I PERSONAL.— All accounts owing at our Newmarket Branch must be paid this week, or will be sued for. - Helensville Timber Company. ■ ■ X>ERS"ONAL.—MOUNT ROSKILL RE JL 3IDENTS.--geg Fitch's advertisement. TSISORGE GILLINCiS. 58th Regiment. \3T Land J^aber^^orUand-et^ IT - is~~admitted that no purer spirit is placed before the public than Wolfe's Schnapi-s. Be sure you obtain Woura s. Lost aad Found. 1" OST, from Mount. Roskill Road, on J Monday Morning, a large black Retriever Dok If at liberty ho will return to hie home. Whoever detains him after this notice will be prosecuted.-Apply " Edgwick," Mt. Roskill Koad. i - LOST, between Epsom and Wellesley atreet, by way of Newmarket, dymonda 8-reet, and .Wakerteld-atreet, a Silver Name Brooch.—Finder rewarded by leaving at Star Office. ' Board and Resilience. LADY residing in Mount Albert district can provide. Lady or Gentleman, or both, with Bedroom and Parlour. Delightful view, stablcTetCj-Address Mt Albert, Star Oflice. , TWO W Three Gentlemen can be com fortably accommodated with Board and Residence in a private fa mil j ; Lower Symonds ; street, within ten miniresof Queen-street; use of bath and piano; stabling if required; nc children.—Box 60. P.O. . ADY residing in Mount Albert district J can provide.Lady or Gentleman, or both, -citti Bedroom and Parlour. Delightful view, Albert, Staii Office. TXTANTED, Boarders, Ponsonby; beau : W tiful view, largo garden, entrance tc 1 beach; boating, bathing, plunge and showci ' baths; comfortable home; terms moderate.- Apply, S'J'AROfflce._ ; xSTaWES'S PARK HOUSE, JJ? Victoi-ia-strcet East,



Wanted. WANTED, a steady Girl to assist with housework, also able to wash and iron.— Apply Bellwood House. KoskilL_ W" ANTED, stout Girl, for the country. —Adam Laybourn & Co. 100 Hands; special induce- T v nionts to smart, Sewers Vacancies for smart people in every department. The biggest rush we ever had is now on —The Auckland OlolMng Comμ-uny (Or. Mcßride), Customs-street East {opposite Coupland's). | \JST ANTED, respectable young Girl to Vγ help with house work and mind two children.— Mrs Garret , , Eden Terrace, New North Itoad. WANTED, ifoung Girl (town).—Jianna foi'd'a Auckland Registry (established 24 years). t WANTED, Working Housekeeper, for single prontlemaii. flrlngin the Country. —llunnaford'e Auckland Registry. WANTED, Strang Boy, able to Milk (Wiianitarei). --Haunaford's Auckland Registry (established 24 years). ANTED, a Respectable Youth, accus tomed to pantry work.—Apply United Service Hotel. • by a Christian young man, aged 34, jiO relatives iv colony, to cor respond with a Christian Young Woman, with a view to matrimony.—Thoma9Walsiflgha.ni, 'i'aupqki. ; . WANTED, situation for -first-class Bar maid, frnvn or country, well recom m nded ; a so. Housemaid and Waitress, Gen oral Registry, opposite Bycroft'a, iShomand streot. WANTED, Situation as Gardenev ; well up in vine-growing; throe years with Messrs 0. Jloldship and C. A. Harris, Kybor Pass Jtottd, Auckland.-Address S.C., care of E. Porter and Sjmonds-strect. __ W "ANTED, Corisumere for lioaet Beef, 2cl; Flanks Beef, lid; F.Qrs. Mutton, lid : ILQr-s. Mutton, 2Acl : Side Mutton, 2d; Hog Puddings, 3d; Brawn, 4d; German Sausage, 6d; Dripping, 4d ; Lard (in rings l , 6d ; Superior Sausages,; 3d. G- Hulmc, Butcher, Queen-sLreet and Queen-street Wharf. ___ In'TED, to sell Jlilk ivTn, doing from 12 to 16 gallons per rJiom, Willi or Without g )\vs.—For address apply star Otttcc. WANTED, 100 good Pigeons, at once. -Apply to J. Walker, Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6, City Market, WANTED, a Scow, or Cutter, to carry load of firewood from Mahurangi— Apply Fowler and Wilkinson. ANTIiTtITTeT.-Several Cheap Houses, with and without land (town and suburbs)," to good tenants,—liannaford's Auckland Agency. WANTED to Lot, 7-rootned House with large stable and shed, and 6A acres ot scoria laud.—Apply ,F. Robiiuon, Valley Ko id, oil' MountKdcn lload. WANTE& to Sell, Lota, Woodville, Eden Terrace: cheat) for cash. He sure t<; ace them.— lt. Wood and Co.. Newton. \irANTED TO PURCHASE" a Set of T T JJlecuft Rollers and Cutters: must ho complete and in good working order.-Apply, stating ttdc(N to C. Boyce, Cambridge. W'" ANtTD*l< NOWN.--The Auckland Timber Co,, Limited, aro no\VßcllinKa2 -quiirt Strawberry Box tor Id, mid crates at Is, to pack 100 See adveriiscmont.—Apply Cus toms-street West. WANTED KNOWN.—"Onehunga Suits to measure, 505.-Auckland Clothing Company (G, Mcßrido 1 , Customs-street East, opimslto Coupland'a. ANTED KNOWN—lam prepared to take in pawn Piano.'?, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal und Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— Juuies line, Kl'aott-3treot. WANTED" KNOWN.--Sale ! SxtE ! SAI.K! at GOODSON'S LONDON AHCADK.— The Half-yearly Sale of Surplus Stock from Ist to 30th of November will present an opportunity of purchasing much of our' good and cheap stock at greatly reduced prices. We add prices of a lew lines in our Cheap Stock, but to onuinerate fully, wo should require a column in the STAK : Breakfast Sets (China), 29 piocDs, 10s 0d: Dinner Sets, 54 pieces, 255: Tea Sets (China*. 40 pieces. 108 6d:Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted; E P. Table Hpr)ons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9-i ; Teu 6d ; Whuo Metal Tablo Spoons and Forks, 6d- Dessert, 4d ; Tea, 2d : Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Set of 3 Jugs, 2a; some lovely vases, from Is each, beaded, quite a novelty. 15,000 to 20,000 Xmas and Xew Year's Cards to select from at ("joodson's London Arcade from id to bs, each surpassing inelegance and cheapness any thing before seen. WANTED KNOWN—That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITK, 10s per doz. CABINETS at 15s per do>:eu. A complete fac simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally flnifihed. W. H. T. PARTINGTON, G rby-sTbuet (oppoalte Market>Btreet Hotel)^ wTnTe! know n. ' GOOD VALUE ! !~7~~GbOD VALUE ! ! ! I adies, before purchasing elsewhere, will do well to inspect the Enormous Stock of NEW ■ GOODS at D. McPhcrscn's establishment. SUMMER PRINTS, SUMMER DRESS : STUFFS AND TRIMMINGS, SUMMER. MILLINERY AND SUNSHADES Iα immense variety. Best style, beat quality, and best value. Special lines. 1 PRINTS. 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 5s lid, 6s, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, and upwards per dozen yards; 1 choice and picked goods. : DRESS STUFFS (in new shades). —Beiges. ' BSd. and upwards, double width; yard wide Nuns' Veilings (all wool). Is 3d per yd (worth Is9d); Double Width Cashmeres, from 7Ad per yd, Rood line at Is 3d per yd (worth Is 6dl; All Wool French Cashmeres and Merinoes. black : and coloured, cfiually cheap: New Fancy Check Material. 7s 6d per dozen yards. NEW GOODS !!! NEW GOODS !!! ; In every department. - D. M c pIFe ESON (Established 20 Yeaks), i KAIUNGAHAPE ROAD. ANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Eaton has opened her new S'.iop, corner of Arawa street. as a Fruit and Grocery Dep6t, where she 5 intends keeping the best Fruits procurable, , also Jama and Jellies of the best brands, ' best Butter nnd Eggs, Strawberries and Cream for the Ladies, and the best Cigar 3 for the - Gentlemen. Roll up! Roll up! i WANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fltted,3d each; charareefor watcnrepairs . no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap Best workmen kept on the promises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per 3 week. All watches cleaned-, are guaranteed at 3 Stewart Daweon and Co. s great English Watch Exhibition, M, Qttoen-Btreet. : 'rrrlfTED KNOWN—SALVAGE v ¥ SALE OF DRAPERY. i ' R. F. FITCH, Mt. RpBKiLL Road, . will offer his Stock, saved from the late Fire, at \ a Great Reduction. for CASH to effect a clearance at his Temporary Premises opposite ' vi..w Rnnrt. commencing FRIDAY, Nov. 4. • \ITANTED KNOWN—More Bargains in d W Groceries (guaranteed sound, or the t money remvned). Be in time. Good Tea, ls_Bd tbelb; Morton's Baking Powder. 4d the tm: Morton's Celery Seed, 6d the bottle; Morton« : BcUlc Fruit, 9d the bottle; Califorman Fruit 8d the tin Oosse and Black well's Pickles (the best makers known, mind), 9d the bottle : splen " did Salt; Bibs for ;d; first-class Split Peas. 6;b» C fop la: Cornflour. Alb 2d. Ill) 4d; Pudding , Raisins 31bs for Is: Curry Powder. 9d the dozer : b' ckets- Mixed Spico, 9d the dozen packets ' Bloater Paste. 6d the tin; Asparag-us ■ hd iliO large tin ; Flavouring Essences. 3d tn< ■ bottle • Wax Candles (the Peerless brand, nnndl 4 IM nor lb ;Iβ BottW of Liquid Blue, 6d : Col '• Azuro Blue, 10d the lb ; Safety Matches o WH fiie packet; Shoe Brushes, 9d the set of 3 o bvV Soap, 8d per dozen; Glycerine Soap fid the bar; Glass Syringes, la each 7 Friar's Balsam, 6d per bottle; 5"-Quires Nob Paper and 100 Envelopes for Is: Correscondenc '• Cards igilt edged) and 25 Cours Envelopes, ii '' hoxps combined. 6d the box; Fancy-drcsse; Wax DoUr? with hair. 6d; Large. Beautiful t Beaded Vases. 2s lid the pair; Grand Velve n Photo Frames, 2s 3d each; I mlies' lenthe 0 Ba°' Is to 2s 6d each ; Carpet Bags, 2s lid t Ss Hd • DragKOt, 6d the yard ; Ladies , and Ch,! ' dren's'Gloves. 3 pairs for Is; Cotton 800 - Lacee Iβ 6d the gross; Men's Soft Felt, Hat«. 1W f. Youths' Linen CblUrs, 4d each : RibboD. Is th roU-At liarupicr's Only Shop, Victoria-street.



Wanted. WANTED, Everybody to read "The* Land We Live in " and " Scotch Pro verbs" in to-day's " Leader."-All Booksellers. ANTED, General (Gisborne), 12s. — Hannaford's Auckland Registry (estab lished 24 ycare.) _ ANTED, To the Boot Trade—A. First-class Saleswomau for Ladies" Show Room.-Apply R. Hannali and Co.. pre mises recently occupied by Messrs Wilson, 1 Williams, and McCuliagh. THIXCELLENT Needlewoman desires Jli sewing. Would go out by the day.— ' R..).. Devonport Poat Office. , ! f*i ARDENER.— Wanted, industrious, jt" sober Man, must thoroughly understand growing vegetables, fruit, &c. Will live va. house.—Apply, enclosing character, stating wages required, D, Star Office. TO MTL LlNEßS.—Wanted, imme diately, a Young Lady to tako charge o£ our Millinery Department and Showroom Sales: must be thoroughly stylish and competent, and accustomed to good class trade.—Apply, with full particulars, and salary required, to Nicholls and Boundy, Wanganui. T> OAR I) OF EDUCATIO N. Applications for the' appointment of Head Teacher of the East Tamaki School, near Ota huhu, will be received on or before THURS DAY, 24th November instant. Roll number, about 60; average attendance, about 40. A dwelling-house of 5 rooms Is provided. The ap pointment Will take effect from January, 1888. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary.^ TP| 0""W~lT - '"~~A G A~T~N J FRESH BUTTER, ONLY 6d PER ; LB. Quality Al. AT REV'S, VICTORIA STREET. ATERBURY Watches for Nothing at J. H. Dalton'B, Tailor, Victoria-street East. __________________ Meetings. A UCKLAND~R<O WING C J, UR A General Meeting of Intending Members wi'fl be held at the Imperial Hotel THIS (Friday EVENING, at eight o'clock. Business: To roceivo Committees Report, 6 Committee meet at 7.fflP & __ Rg()lf| For Committee. "a uckland political finan ___L CIAL REFORM ASSOCIATION. A General Meeting of the Membersi of the above Association will be held THIS KVEMNOr 11th), at 8 o'clock, at Robson's Rooms, for the purpose of considcrinK the Report submitted by ho Committee on THE COLONIAL TREA SURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The public are respectfully invited to attend and give expression to their opinions thereon. On bohalf of the Committee. JOHN BUCHANAN, Chairman. 316, Vietoria_Arcade. XVf OMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPER ANCE UNION. Members and friends are reminded of the Public Meeting to be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-sheet, TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, to unite in world-wide prayer for the Suppression o* . Tire Liquor Trawic. The chair will be taken at 7.30 p.m. by Sir Wβ, Fox, K.0.M.G., and Addresses will be delivered by ministers and other friends. All sympathisers are cordially invited. A. J. SCHNACKENBERG, President W.C/r.lL__ 'a uckland institute 7 A Meeting of the Auckland Institute will be "ill bo held in the Museum Buildings. Princes si wet, on MONDAY EVENING, the 14th iiist.. at 8 o'clock, when the following papers will be read: (1) Geological Notes en the Kerniadce Group by S- Percy Smith, F.R.G.S (2) Notesor. RockSDeciincns from the Kerma dee Islands-by Prof. A. P. Thomas, P.L.S, (3) On the tiio'Flora and Fanua of the Iverma dce Islands—by T. F. Cheoseman, F.L.S. (4) On the Physiography and Geology of the King Country—by L. Cussen. (5) The Whonce oi' the Maori-by W. H. Elytb. T. F. CHEESEMAN. Secretary. Volmnteer Notices. pi H U R C H PARADE. "H" TROOP Ist REGIMENT. N.Z. CAVALRY. The Troop will assemble at Wattie's,Epsom, at 10 o'clock prompt next SUNDAY, in order to attend Divine Service at Onehunga. Every member expected to attend. The Artillery Band will muster at 9.30, Band room, in order to attend the same. E. G. LEGSR ERSON, Captain. Sporting- J . ———■' ' ■ A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. SATURDAY, 12th NOVEMBER, 1887. MILLION PRICES. ADMISSION TO RACECOURSE: ■ One Shilling and Sixpence, or Half-a-crown (Including Railway Fare). VVM. PERCIVAL. Secretary A.R.C. RACES' R ACEa! R ACES! , LUNCHEON! .LUNCHEON! LUNCHEON! AT GRANDSTAND BOOTH & DERBY BOOTH COFFEE ROOM Under the management of a thoroughly competent man. All other Refreshments supplied equally cheap. E. McKE O WN. AITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. BIRKENHEAD RIDING. VOTE FOR THOMPSON, The Candidate Selected by Local Residents. POLL; WEDNESDAA, NOV. 16, AT BIRKENHEAD WESLEYAN SCHOOLROOM. ED. JAS. WHITE. Chairman. JOSHUA JACKSON, Sec.



Amusements- ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor H. N. Abbott Directress Miss George Sinithson TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I UNDIMINISHED SUCCESS OF 1 MISS GEORGIK SMITHSON & COMPANY At our Popular Prices : 2s, Is. 6d. LAST .TWO NIGHTS OF P A ]S T T 0 M I M E DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT!! ; Last Two Nights of the Enchanting Scenery, Gorgeous Costumes, and the 24 Pretty Ladies. 1 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. ■SATURDAYAFTERNOON. Nov. 12-GRAKD MATINEE FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN. Prices, Saturday Afternoon : Circle, Adults Is, Children 6d: Stalls. Adults arid Children 6d. ■ Box plan tit Kidd and Wildmanjs. Tt/fITH AW X M INSTRELS. AGRICULTURAL HALL. Sole Proprietor Mr John Perman. LAST NIGHT OF PRESENT PROGRAMME. 27th Appearance in this city. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING, Our third Magnificent First-part Scene. Introducing the BELLES. 4 End Men. Everything new from start to finish. Pricee : 2s, Is, and 6d. Curtain at 8 sharp. Reserved chairs at Kidd and Wildman s. ODNfi MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. , . GRAND CONVERSAZIONE AND SALE 08 , WORK. THIS DAY (FRIDAY), lltii November. Open from 3 till 10 p.m. PROGRAMME FOR FRIDAY: 3 to 10-SALE OF WORK AND REFRESH MENTS IN SOCIAL HALL. 7.30-PROMENADE CONCERT, conducted by Herr Cakl Schmitt. 1. Duet, Violin and Piano, " Orphee".. Wolff and Vieuxtemps Miss BUCKLAND and Mr R. CLARKE. 2. Duet. Tenor and Bass, -'The Moon has Raised her Lamp Above" Benedict Messrs W. MARTItf and HOOKEY. 3. Recitation, "ThoUncle"..... Mr G. H. MILL. 4. Sing, Sweet Bird' , - «anz Fraulcin JAUNT. 5. Duet for the Piano, " Evening Dew" Osbornc THE MISSES GORRIE. 6. Song. Tenor, "Alice, Where art Thou ?'.... Rcichard Mr A. L. EDWARDS. 7. Solo. Dancla 8 - S ° ng Mr HOOKEY: 9. Recitation.. .......• y.y,- Tf( :,■ «-••' Mr A. PRICE. Accompani3t .. .. Miss Harding. Duet, " Shepherds' EvenincrSong"...... ..Blake Miss VIOLET and Mastor JAMES. 9 15;— GYMNASTIC DISPLAY, in Gymnasium Hall. 1. Dumbclls—Same as Thursday. 2. IRintts-Same as Thursday. 3. Clubs—Messrs Adams, Cherry, Cook, Goul stonc, Smith, Whoatlcy, iJowrs, Baker, Hatswell. Dickson, Butterworth, Water house. Blomfiekl. 4. Parallels—All. 5. Bar—Same as Thursday. 6. Light and Heavy Clubs—Mr J. Selby. 7 Military Horse—All. 8. Tug of War—Teams from Gymnasium. EXHIBITION OF ' SHORTHAND AND BOOKKEEPING, by Members of the V.M.C.A. Classes. PICTURE GALLERY, CURIOS, GRAPHOSCOPES, etc., etc. etc. Numerous other attractions. THE WHOLE BUILDING THROWN OPEN ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. No extra charge. N.8.-Cloak Room for Ladies and Gentlemen. THOS. BUDDLE > Hml Sec _ A. KNIGHT ( iion ' becs  rjnEMPERANCEHALL. - — To-morrow J (Saturday), at 7.45 p.m. Temperance Meet ing, conducted by Women's Christian Temper ance Union. Free. ' XJTORESTERS , HALL, NEWTON. CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF FANCY WORK, Is Aid ok St. Peter's Presbyterian Church Building Fund. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, November 15 & 16. xickets, One Shilling. Prize with every ticket. Athletics, Etc I T V HALL. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th. JACK BUR X E, THE IRISH LAD, The World-renowned Pugilist. The first and only man who ever fought a draw with JOHN L. SULLIVAN, CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, And who has never met defeat, will give an Athletic Exhibition here in this city TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! JACK B U E X E Challenges to Fight Any Man in the World bar nobody. In Conjunction with PADDY CARROLL,- Heavy Weight Champion of Chicago, ASSISTED BY LOCAL TALENT. Adoiis9ioii—Circle, 3s: Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. A UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC ■jt\_ CLUB, /In conjunction with the WAITEMATA BICYCLE CLUB. SIXTEENTH ATHLETIC MEETING, ON DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND, SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1887, Acceptances close at the Secretary's Office, 13, Lower Queen-street, on MONDAY, 14th of November, 1887. HARRY H. HAYR, Secretary. Lectures, IStc. QT. JA M E S'S HAL L. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING A LECTURE Will be delivered in tho above Hall by Roy. G. B. Monro, entitled, "DAVID LIVING ST O N E." Selections from the Cantata, "BELSHAZZAR'S FEAS T," Will be rendered by a large Choir under the leadership of Mr J. H. Edmondes. Admission Free. Collection in aid of Hall Fund, Conuuenco at 3 p.m. i



FlifoHc Notices. mHB ATTENTION OF LADIES -*- is requested to a Special Lino of Parisian Trimmed Bonnets and Hats oL ! recherche Stylo bought job at the end of the past Home Summer Season, and are among: the Newest Styles that have reached Auckland, at about one-half of the high prices this class of goods usually com mands. At 11. 11. ABBOTT & CO.'S. NOW SHOWING. A Magnificent Variety in Prints, which are re plenished by Novelties every few days. In thie class of goods our Patrons are assured that nothing Pretty or New escapes us. Also, a L arge Variety in every make and shade of the 30 much-worn Summer Beiges. All at flnc-cut prices, to meet the times, and sold for Cash only. At E. 11. ABBOTT & CO.'S. JUST OPENED, A Special Line of 156 pairs Ladies' Corsets, a t 28 lid and 3s lid. These are a make of Goods that usually commands a much higher figure # In Millinery, Gloves, Eibbon, and Hosiery, the best endeavours are exerted to give value that cannot be surpassed. At R. H. ABBOTT & CO.'S. IN CLOTHING, We are offering a Special Line of Men's Worsted Suits (all wool guaranteed), at29s 6d, job. These were sold last season at 455. Qn hand, a Large Supply of Nelson Tweed Trousers, for Working Men, at 6s lid, at R. H. ABBOTT & CO.'S, \ KAKANGAHAPB TOAD ; BEAXCHj UITEB . SYMOXDS ,-^TKEK^. TfcTORTH NEW ZEALAND WOOLLEN £S MANUFACTURING. COMPANY,Ltd. NOTICE. The Directors having been apprised of the fact that several Tradesmen have supplied woollen material made by other Factories, in timating at the time same was made by this Company, Notice is hereby given that, after this date the Company will Prosecute any per son or persons so offending. Dated this 10th November, 1887. By order. ARTHUR D. BENNETT, Secretary. OOROUGHOF DEVONPOIIT. i> _— COMPETITIVE DESIGNS FOR WATER SUPPLY. , The Devonport Borough Council offer a Pre mium of £100 for the most approved Scheme of Water Supply adaptod to the requirements of the Borough. Conditions and further particulars may be scon on application to the undersigned. Designs must bo forwarded on or before the 9th of January, 1387, addressed to the Mayor. J. DINSDALE. Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Dovonport, N0v.1887. ISH ! FISH ! rfSH !-Rakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. GEM Rings, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, etc, suitable for nresenta.—James Adams, Jeweller, Victoria-sti β^t. DEVONSHIRE DAIRY ' FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. Having completed our Factory for the manu facture of Butter (in the district e 5 Mangaro), and are now receivinp a large supply of milk, we aye selling our Star Brand Butter at 10d per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Dopot. Karangahape Road, and at our branch, comer of Picton-street and Ponaonby Road. Any Star Brand sold else where (for the present) will not.be from oar Factory. Having secured the most modem machinery obtainable, and being situated in the best butter-producing district in the Province of Auckland, we are in position-to supply a bettei article than can bo obtained ■ from. any-other source. We respectfully BOhe.it a trial fioui all who desire to obtain fiist-dlass butter. AMBUKY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. ■ . ■ SUPERPHOSPH ATESi—Freeziug Co. 's. £3 and £5 of all merchants.