CABLEGRAMS.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

OPINION. DIGNITY. rU , T OPRBSS ASSOCIATION.) London, November 1. I(nlliso fHavtington, speaking people must $*l idea that England will fr** , „tliem a.national par- will assume a pro <soa in the Government. pnson garb iS&n's object in attempt- PS was to hold unex- the police

THE ZULU TROUBLE.

[eeutbr's telegram.] Dobbax, November 1. lm news from Zululand . sn- the Zulu chief, & to meet Sir Arthur II & latter has advanced Soops upon Dimzulu's hiding & _________________

DEATHS AT SEA.

DIRECT STEAMER RUA PEHU. [ffiUTER'S TEUGRAM.] . Hobar** November 2. ijwl to-day, the Ruapehu, from it, with 162 passengers for New Sports. Font deaths occurred ifluipyage, all of which resulted iiiil "causes.. The names of ted were Mrs Lud brook, and Murdoch, and sea- Salkey. The Ruapehu cn iihutricane, which lasted for fears, on the "Ist ultimo, and seed violent gales on the oth 'k She sailed at six o'clock ling for New Zealand. if H..tl,r. ■■* ! '——■

MINING OF THE PANAMA CANAL.

I»y|roiJrEß ! S TELEGRAM.) LoXDOK, November 1. giieksseps his made an an smirelative'to the progress of A at the Isthmus of Panama. ■sets so far to complete the mis permit of the partial open ik anal in February, 1890.

UNKNOWN GALE.

ISOFLrFEINTHE OLD COUNTRY. IffiCitE'S TELEGRAM.) Loxdox, November 1. pi extreme violence has pre- S-ioGghoufEngland. and Ireland IA large number of casualties ¥$, and extensive damage to fl «d great loss of life have

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"NO WORK 'TO DO"

REPLY TO THE LONDON UNEMPLOYED.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 1. The Metropolitan Board of Works has forwarded a reply to the unemployed deputation. The Board expressed regret at the condition of the unem ployed, but it is unable to provide work for them at the present juncture;

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

(SPECIAL TO TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 1

President Cleveland, replying to the address presented to him by the English Arbitration Committee re cently appointed from the House of Commons, said America would gladly hail the advent of peaceful methods in settling national disputes.

GOLD DISCOVERED—WHERE

(special to association.)

London, November 1. An Australian digger has discovered gold in promising quantities at Cau deritzland (sic).

DEATH OF A MUSICIAN.

[SPECIAL TO TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

London, November 1,

The death, is announced, aged 74 years, of George Alexander Macfarren, Mas. D.

ALARMING COLLISION AT SEA

Melbourne, November 2,

A collision occurred off Williams town to-day between two steam launches. Three persons were preci pitated into the water, and one person sustained severe injuries.

PROTECTION FOR FARMERS.

Melbourne, November 2.

The Farmers' Conference to-dny adopted resolutions urging the imposi tion of 25 per cent, ad valorem duties upon live stock and dead meat, and placing protective duties upon agricul tural produce generally from beyond the colony. A deputation from tho Conference will interview the Premier to-morrow, in order to bring the views of the Conference before the Cabinet.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

[reuter's telegram,]

Adelaide, November 1.

The cricket match, Englishmen v. an eleven of South Australia, concluded to-day. The home team resumed their second innings, which closed for 206, towards which Giffen contributed 81 runs. The match, therefore, was Avon by Mr Vernon's team, with 70 runs to spare.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAM.]

London, October 31.

Consols have advanced to 102f. New Zealand 4 per cents remain at par. The market rate haa been reduced to 3 per cent., and is now 1 per cent, below the bank rate. Colonial bread stuffs are unchanged. The authorities of the Bank of Eng land have suggested a plan whereby Sir P. D. Bell's scheme for dealing with unclaimed dividends may be carried out. Large arrivals of Australian pre served meats have had a depressing effect upon the market. The Broken Hill Silver Mining Co. will be issued on the 9th iast. Melbourne, November 2. Messrs Goldsbrougb and Company* Limited, held their usual weekly wool sale to day. There was a crowded at tendance of buyers, and the various lots elicited excellent competition, es pecially lighb-cdnditioned wools, good quality in greasy, and superior lambs' wool. The catalogue comprised 3,600 bales, of which 2,800 were sold. Superior greasy merino brought as much as llfd per lb; good ditto, 10d; and average quality ditto, Bd. Superior lambs' wool realised 12_;d; good cross bred, 9j_d; and scoured wools up to MM. ■_ '

NEW BOOT SHOP AID FACTORY.

There has just been erected to the order of Mr T. B. Heath a fine brick shop and and residence in Symohds- street. The building is raised on the site of the fire which took place last May. There is also a detached factory just built. This ,is sup plied with all the latest and most improved machinery for the manufacturing business. The building has a very fine elevation ; the facade is bold and striking. _new departure in shop fronts has been made in this building. The imitation mosaic, in varied coloured glass, is a re freshing contrast to the massive stonework dressing of the front. .The shop and dwelling-rooms are lofty andwell ventilated. The factory, though not* large, is most commodious, and well to suit the convenience of the employees and the requirements of the trado. Altoo-ether the building is a credit to the proprietor, Mr Heath, and the architects, Messrs Raul and Eripp. We wish Mr Heath the success, that his enterprise and pluck deserve.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1887.

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Hotels THE CLARENDON HOTEL, Corner of. Wake field and Rutland-streets, i- _. _ Auckland. G. B. HOWARD, PnoPHIBTOB (Late of the Albert. Hotel, Quecn-street>. Room for Comm_bcia„ Tiuvklltsks. iho General Public will Find Every Modern Convenience. Combined with Civility and Prompt Attention. Wight Porter in Attendance. Telephone. 290. WARNER'S Family & Commercial Hotel cathedral square, CmuiTciiUKCH, New Zealand. This Hotel, being most centrally situate, adja cent to tbe ( athedral. within a abort distance of I the; Muaev.m tho Theatre, and other Public Buildings, and having a Tram Service to all pans of the Suburbs passing it at frequent inter vals, is unequalled us a place of residence for Families or Commercial Gentlemen visiting Christchurch. ° THE SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which are elegantly furnished and appointed, are entirely distinct Ironi the Hotel portion of the building, thus securing' perfect privacy. A novelty in Colonial Hotel accommodation is available at the Commercial in the shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM, kopt especially select and exclusively for ladies. A High Pressure Water-supply lias been ar ranged tor on the Premises, and the Bathrooms arc fitted with wry convenience for hot cold or shower baths at any time. ' ' Comment on Iho Quality of ths Lienors sun plied at the COMMERCIAL is unnecessary aa the Oelhu'ia under tho personal supervision of Mr- VV V F. Warner. THE BILLIARD ROOM attached to tho Hotel is unsurpassed by any In the Colony, and conti Ins Throe Tables snootily imported from England to tho order of the Pro prietor. For tho convenience of Commercial travellers SIX SAMPLE-ROOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE Has been engaged, and generally no pains havo been snared in order to make the Commercial the Leading Hotel in OhifctShuiroh, Prompt attention will be given to Telegrams or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER. Proprietor. Agent for Cobb and Co.'s Telegraph Lino of Royal Mail Coaches. Public Notices. DEVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. Having completed our Factory for the manu facture of Butter (in the district ©" Mangare), and arc now receiving a large supply of milk, wo arc selling our Star Brand Butter at lOd per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Depot, Karangahapo Road, and at our brunch, corner of Picton-street and Pousouby Road. Any Star Brand sold else where (for the present.) will not bo from our Factory. Having secured the most modern machinery obtainable, and being situated in tho boat butter-producing district in tho Province of Auckland, we arc in position to supply a better article than can bo obtained from any other source. We respectfully solicit a trial from all who desire to obtain first-class button ' AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. AUCKLAND NORTH. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANS FER OF LICENSE. I. William HaIIINS. of Auckland, being the holdor of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Hobson-strcct, Auckland, and known as Tho Governor Browne Hotel, do hereby give notice Hint t desire to obtain, and will, at tho next licensing meeting to be holden at the Resident Magis trate's Court, Auckland, on tho sth clay of December. ISCT, apply for a transfer ot the said licenso from myself to Francis Houlihan, my appointee. Dated tbe Ist day of November, 1887. WILLIAM HALLTNS. TT EAVE your Order with J. 11. Dalton, JLJ Tailor, for a Suit, and he will give you a pair of Cricketing; Trousers mado of the best flannel.' I "Porcine photographs of the Mayor, the Town Clerk, tho It Mi, and other colebritics. See this week's " N.Z. Idustrated Tit-bits." . fjpO SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS? j On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bugs—Apply Star Office. WATERBURY Watches for Nothing at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East.- - WE know that Wolfe's Schnapps i a a first-class article, and can recommend it as such to our readers. TmiSH ! FISH ! FISH !-Rakino Smoked JD Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.- Address. A. Sanfprd. Rakino Island. INVENTIONS and TRADE MARKS registered in all parts. All drawings, etc., accu rntelv pre pared at thelntornational Agency. Olliccs: Hill's Chambers, Queon-strcct. ', BRETTS Auckland Almanac and PROVINCIAL, HANDBOOK FOR 1808. The aim of this work is to describe in an inter esting manner the Vast Resources, the Climate, the Scenery of the Auckland Provincial Dis, trict; its Mountains, Harbours, Rivers, and Lakes; its Forests and its Plains; its Cul tivated and Waste Lands, and to show Foreign Capitalists that our Gonial Clime, Rich Lands, and. Mineral Products, and Intelligent, Go-a" head People offer inducements to intending investors or settlors superior to those of any other part of the world. Other colonial handbooks have largely mis represented this naturally rich and beautiful province, while the pages of tbe above work are devoted entirely to setting forth Auckland's capabilities and its many superior in addition to which the fullest Information is afforded of all Political. Social, and Religious matters of Provincial or Colonial importance. As each year the contents are rc-wrltten, and the statistical information brought up to tho latest date, tho Annual Volume becomes a valu able Work, of Reference worthy of a permanent place in every Colonist's library. • . This valuable publication being designed to urther the prosperity of Auckland, the price charged is merely nominal. As the Book has now become a work of daily reference in the home of every settler throughout the province, and is in use in all public offices in the colony and in many leading places abroad, it may with confidence be described aa he best permanent Medium of Advertising of ered to business men. Thework Will be issued at the old ONE SHILLING. SECRETARIES of MASONIC LODGES FRIENDLY SOCIETIES, TRADE, M ERCAN TILE, SPORT, MUSICAL, and OTHER SOCIETIES are repue3ted to forward to THIS OFFICE, . addressed "EDITOR BRETT'S ALMANAC." the information necessary for the compilation of the Directory attached to the Almanac. The publisher is desirous of going to pros? earlier than usual. Tradesmen and others desirous Of inserting their business notices will therefore oblige by forwarding their adver tiaements withpuj delay. _* — —■ ——-'



Public Notices. LITERARY COMPETITIONS THE STIAR CHRISTMAS NUMBER. PRIZE STORIES, ETC. With a view to on courage tho cultivation of Literature in New Zealand, and at the same time provide additional attractions for the SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NUMBER the Proprietor of the Star has thia year resolved upon offering the following Prizes for competition :— No. 1. Christmas Tales. For Tales not exceeding in length three columns of the Star, havinp special refer ence to Christmas-time, and having the scene wholly or partly laid in New Zealand, the following prizes will be given :— Ist Prize - - - -£300 2nd Prize, handsome Volume on New Zealand, value - £2 0 0 No. 2. Ladies' Competition. For Tales net exceeding two columnsof the Star, written by ladies only, and having for subject the love, devotion, self-sacrifice, or heroism of woman, prizos will be given as under:— Ist Prize - - . - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Illustrated Book. No. 3. Juvenile Competition. Open to Boys or Girls under 16 years of age, for the best DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH Of New Zealand Travel or Scenery j. and for tho best narrative of NEW ZEALAND LIFE AND ADVEN TURE (True or Fictitious), Each in length about ono column of tho Star, the following prizes aro offered :— Descriptive Sketch. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated) - .£2OO 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 010 0 NARRATIVE. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated) - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 0 10 0 NoAConundmmCompetition TOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM A Prize of a Handsome Volume will be given. No. 5. Humorous Competition, FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL HUMOROUS ANECDOTE Of New Zealand Experienco and Character, not exceeding in length 60 lines of Star News typo, a Prize of a Handsome Book will be given. GENERAL CONDITIONS. . 1. Each competition is o_i_n to all New Zealand. • ■ . 2. All contributions must be original, not previously published, and written legibly on one side of the paper. 3. Communications must leach the Stab Office not later than 15th November, and must, in every case, be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, which may if desired be enclosed in separate sealed envelope, marked outside with a motto corresponding with the noun Oe plume attached to the competition article. 4. Competitors ar? requested to address their contributions,'' Christmas Competition (No 1,2, 3, 40r5, as the case may be), Star Office, Auckland." 5. The Proprietor of the Star shall have the'right of publishing any of the contri butions sent in. 6. Rejected MSS. will not be returned unless the author makes written application for same, enclosing amount of postage. 7. The prize stories, etc., with the name and address of the writers attached, will be published in the Star Christmas Number for 1887. 8. Competitors are invited to send pen or pencil illustrations with their papers; but this is not obligatory, and compliance or non-compliance with the request will not affect the judging. FIVE COMPETITIONS! OPEN TO NEW ZEALAND. HUMOROUS ! SENTIMENTAL! ; DESCRIPTIVE 1 Adults I JuvENiiißa 1 LADIEB J THE STAB CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS. N.B,~The Awards will bo made and the Prizes forwarded so aa to reach the winners by CHRISTMAS DAY.



Drapery, Clothing, &c | pRICE I pRICE BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH ! FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. If* Just Received, a parcel -_ /* S HI") of the above, to be sold \a r\j\ __________iat the very low price of,, a9 _____j____ W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Sthukt West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERICK'S T>APER TOATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT WM. P. OGILVIE, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. /TREAT T> A R G A I N S ! AT THE BABYLINEN & LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. 700 Pairs Ladies' Flowered and Plain Silk Gloves, In Tan, Browns, Navys, aud Greys, at Is; ■worth Is 6d to 2s 9d. I,oooDozen Metal Buttons, all sizes and colours, at 3d per Dozen; worth Is 6d to 3s Gd per Dozen. 600 Black Jet Buttons, 2d per Dozen"; worth Is. 200 Dozen Assorted Frilhngs, at Id to (id per neck length; worth _Jd to Is per neck length; beautiful and now goods. 60 Ladies' Crinolines, at 2s lid worth 7s 6d to 12s lid. 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Beaded Cuffs, at 3d and 6d ; worth Is to Is Gd per pair. 150 Children's Coloured Dresses, lined, from 2s Gd to 7s (id; worth 5a 6d to 12s Gd. 55Ladles' Roversiblo Waterproof Cloaks, 5s lid; worth 15a Gd. 40 Children's Wool Pellisses and Walking Dresses,at 3s lid to 6slid; worth 8s 6dto 12s (id; bought a groat job. 30 Girls' Wool Jackets, 3s Gd to 5s Gd worth-5s Gd to 9s (Id.' 30 Dozen Children's Drawers, size, 1, 2, 3. $, 5, very choap, per Pair, lid, Is, Is Id, Is 2d, and Is 3d. The Largest and Cheapest Assortment of Bahy linen and Ladles' Undorlinen in Auckland, Men's Blue and White, Black and White Ties, from 9d and Is. P. DAVISON, No. 9. JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY STS. Architects. P. HEKAPATn, K.R.1.8.A.] [S. M. lIKKAPATH PHERAPATH and SON, • ARCTTTTRCTS. Colonial h, . ..;<.-iLprxos. rep DW A r~j> II art ley , ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS*, QUEEN-STREET. TjIDWARD MAHONEY AND SON~ ARCHITE Ti. Qr/EKN-STItEET. ATJOKI.ANP W_ H7~sITiNNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. Allßranches of tho Building Trade oxecutedby Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Olllce Fittings. &c. ETp. F. M. BURR O W S, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. . _ 317. VICTORIA ARCADE TIJTLLI"A M ifR RING TO N, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E., CONSULTING ENGINEER, ' AUCKLAND. ■ "yTf W. BURR OW S, DRAUGHTSMAN. HERALDIC ARTIST, ILLUMINATOR, DESIGNER. International Patent and Trade Mark Agency. AtTCKT.AND OKKICRS: HILL'S CHAMBERS, QUEEN-STREET (next A.M.P. Insurance Buildings). Booksellers, &c HAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S LIST OF BOOKS ON THE HORSE. s. d. Anderson'sHowtoßidoandSchoolallorso 3 0 Anderson-A System of School-training forllorscs 5 ° Baucher-New Method of Horsemanship 6 0 Day-TheßacehorseinTraining (sth edtn.) 10 0 Dwyer. Major—Scats and Saddles, Bits and Bitting 8 6 Fearnley, W.—Soundness, Salo and War ranty of Horses 8 6 Fearnley, W.—Simple Ailments of Horses 6 0 Fleming, G.—Practical Horse-sboeing .. 2 6 Fleming, G.—The Practical Horse-keeper 8 6 Gresswell's Equine Hospital Prescribe!' ..3 0 Heattoy. G.—Every Man His Own Vet. .. 8 6 Heattoy. G.—Horse Diseases and their Cure 1 9 Horse-shoers'Manual 16 Jennings — Horse-training Made Easy (American) .. ...= .. ..--.. 4 9 Kendall's Diseases of Australian Horses.. 7 6 Lupton—The Horse as ho is and ought to be 4 0 Mayhew'sHlustratod Horse Management 8 6; Ne Vile. G.-Horsos and Riding .. ..7 0, Reynolds's Breeding and Management of I Draught Horsos 4 0 Saunders, A.—Our Horsrs, or the Best Muscles Controlled by the Best Brains 6 0 Stewart—Advice to Purchasers of Horses 3 0 Sydney's Book of the Horse, illustrated .i 35 0 Wynn, M. B.—Breeders' and Fanciers' Pedigree Book„ .. .. -. --- 3 0 Youatt, W.-The Horse.. .. .. ..86 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. _ EM O V A L. W. E. MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 198, Queen-street, Auckland, Wishes to inform his customers and tho public ' that he has REMOVED TO NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, Five doors'BStoW Wellesloy-stroet, and ■ Opposite W. McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Where he W >ll De &lad t0 Beo all llis °l fl cu3 " tomers ©nd'W'maay new ones as will favour him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSIcTiTATIbNERY. Please Remember New Address 216, -QUEEN-.STREET, Five doors belo W Wellesley-atreet. 1 w. e."meaks, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER. P. 0.8. 284] [HIGH-STREET & OUSTOMSST. W. \A R TH U R A S> V, MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. ¥ GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED, Window Glass Plate Glass wireNnlls '•';'■-■ i Portland Oome«t Chhiaware. llavahha Cigars, etc. FOR SALE, ' 1,000 CASE 3 WINDOW GLASS (assorted size.}



_^____________________________**_gs Land and Estate Agents. #' P. G. E wisflToli ESTATE AGENT, QD"EEN-S TRE XT, AUCKLAND. [Established 21 years,j ! TO BE LET, those Premises known as the ''Sailors' Rest," ou tho Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Gates. TO BE LUiT at very low rentals, Shops in Lower Hobson-street. TO BE LET, cheap. Cottages in Lorne-streot. TO BE LET, a Large House in Karangahape Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. TO BE SOLD in one of the best positions be tween tho Asylum aud the Avondale Station, a compact little property comprising over 11 acres of land, house, stables, dairy and out-houses. There is a never-failing creek running through the land: tbe property is well fenced, sub divided, and commands a lovely view. Price £590, on terms. SHOPS AND OFFICES TO LET in Coombes's Arcade at low rentals. F. G. EWINGTON. | 0 H N T> O L L A R D Begs to inform his friends and tho public gea ' erally that ho has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts be will merit a fair sharaof public patronage. .T.T}.. having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC.. 13 in a position to advise buyer and soller for then- mutual benefit .T. 8., also, having received a thorough agrlcul lural and pastoral training in the United King dom, and having _f> years' experience as a farmer ! in Auckland, is capable of purchasing all kinds of stock, farm seeds, aktfhcxal manure,'. sCno implements, etc., For his farming friends who live at a distance from tho principal markets. JOHN~BOLLARD, .ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. Ottice: Duriiam-street West. Auckland. T7l OR S A L E THE SPLENDID ESTATE KNOWN AS AV r ONDALE PARK. : Containing 130 acres, only ik miles from Auck land by a good metalled road. A good oppor tunity for acquiring villa sites, etc. Soil suitable to profitable work for market gardening, being only live minutes' walk from railway station, and omnibuses running to aud from the city every hour. Will bo sold in lots of one acre and upwards. Termslibera!. Title. Land Transfer Act. Apply to HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., • Auctioneers. Or to JOHN BOLLARD. AvOndale. "BTiOR SALE—a bargain—a nice little .ID Homestead with water frontage, 13 acres and 4-roomed Cottage and buildings, orchard, &c, all securely fenced, and planted round with ornamental trees, in a good position for a gen eral store. Price for tho lot £200.- Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, (ia Queen street. . ' J7IOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap and . terms very easy, 650 acres good Land with deep-water frontage. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street TRIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the JD owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres. 130 acres of it in gras3, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildingi; and a very low price will be taken,—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, G5 Queen Street, '_ FOR SALE, a really nieo little Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7 roomed house, fitted with every con venience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beach frontage, whore steamers paBS daily: only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street TRIOR SALE, Freehold Property. I_ Owner leaving New Zealand. Freehold property with dwellings thereon, situated within city, returning at least 25 per cent. Only *800 required.—For further particulars, apply Henry ('. Bell. Land Agent. High-street. 'TTiOR PRIVATE SALE, CHEAP. ID —152 Acre Farm at Tuanaki (Kaipara line). i mile from the station, divided into 5 paddocks and young orchard of 2 acres, with substantial house of 5 rooms and dairy, etc.: also Stable, Stockyard, and Pig-sties. Stdck and Imple ments at valuation. — Apply to Vaile and Douglas, Shortland-street, Auckland. nice' Homestead of J3I level land, with 3-rooniod Cottage, good brick well, orchard, strawberries, etc.; 300 feet frontage to main road. Easy terms.—Apply J. 11. witheford. Shortland-street. EMUERA. — For Sale, Gentleman's Villa Residence. With every convenience and about 6 acres land. This is a grand pro perty, and an immediate fcurchaser Will have a bargain.—For further particulars, apply J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street. C"~USTOMS-STREET WEST.-To Let, for one or two years, Allotment in Customs street, 26ft x 90 ; good water frontage; cutter can get alongside: suitable for coal and firewood or any heavy goods; steam power can be had if required at next property. Rent low.—J. H. Witheford. Shortland-street . TOEOSFECT TERRACE, MOUNT X ROSKILL ROAD.—Five-roomed House, scullery, 2 register grates, stove, bow-window; water laid on; allotment 50 x 172; price very low.-J. H. Witheford. . HAMILTON ROAD, Ponsonby.-Villa Residence of 6 rooms, with every con venience ; rent, lis.—J. H. Witheford. L~AKE TAKAPUNA. — For Sale, 10 Acres of Land, near Hurstmere; sea beach frontage; Lake 'buses pass every hour ; close to main road to Devonport Price, £150. Land in the immediate neighbourhood sells at £100 per acre.—J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street. C~" LEVELAND ROAD, PARNELL.-For Sale or to Let Villa Residence of 9 rooms, with wash-house, bath-room, and every conveni ence : splendid view Of harbour; allotment 62 by 130; terms reasonable.—J. H. Witheford "IfcXORTHCOTE. — 5-roomed House on J3I allotment 200 ft to Pearl-street by 150 f t; good well and pump; fruit trees in full bearing; strawberries, etc. Price very reasonable.— Apply J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street URANGA CREEK.—Nice Homestead of .9 acres: 13 acres fenced, 8 acres in grass; .-roomed House on property, with dairy and new stable and outbuildings; frontage to tidal river, and plenty of fresh water all the year round.-J. H. Witheford. . . .-.,,. Jlentistry. j GOODWIN cox,; DENTAL SURGEON. '".' 148, Queen-sfcreot. A.M.P.Sooiety> Building Auokiaad, EC O X AND SON, W - DENTISTS, : Kingsley House, Hobson-street, Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R. 0.5., England. Herbert Cox, Doctor of Dental Surge. t University of Michigan, U.S., America. a M. CARTE R, SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) , {Late five years with E. Cox and Son), Mat be Consulted at his Residence, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahape Road (near top Of Howe-street). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADMINISTERED. qrion. - y--^'f • ' } /^rion. QBIOIT. WHAT IS IT? ■QUITS, Sua, Wn< 70s, «os, with WateT O bury Watch for Nothing, at J, H* Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East . " P""OTATO MANURE,—Freezing Co.'s, £310s, of all merchants.



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SPEER, • Northern Chambers (Next Empire Hoteh Wellington l . Office Hours—lo to 12 a.m., 2 to 4. and 6to 8 p.m. Sundays. 10 to 12 a.m. P.O. Box 346. j _,_, N.B.—As a Test DR. SPEER will send a trial bottle of hia medicine free of charge (carriage excepted) to any person applying to- him who will give full; particulars of their trouble. This will demon strate his unbounded coutidenco in these, wonderful remedies, which are only known to himself, and which for over two years have achieved such unvaried success in hia New Zea land practice. All applicants for a trial bottle of his medicine must enclose 2d stamp for reply. AT LAST A REAL CURBS J FOR ' "• . "I RHEUMATISM! "' f - i HHEUMATISM! 1' j ■ , , § Dr. PARKER'S I "PITLVIS EHEUMATICON," ' A purely vegetable componndfor the Immediate relief and speedy cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nerve and mus cular pains. Severe attacks cut short in a few hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See circulars for voluntary testimony of remarkable cures. 3s 6d per bottle; 3s lOd by post. Sole agent for Auckland:- £,■ S. GILBERT, ' ■>/* CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. ITILLISDON'S NEURALGIC DROPS* 1_ FOR THE THOROUGH CURK OF NEURALGIA. ' _______ i From the Rev. 0. J. Merton, St. John's Parson ag'. Ferry Road, December, 1878. "My dear Mr Ellisdon.—l have for many years past from time to time suffered severely from Neuralgia, and have found nothing to re lieve me so speedily or so effectively as your 'Neuralgic Drops.' I can conrtdently recom mend it.—Yours truly, C. J. Mbrtos." Numerous other Testimonals in my posses sion. Prices: 2a and 3s 6d per bottle. BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. Prepared only byF. BIGGS date Ellisdon) Chemist, High-street, Christchurch. fcold by all Chemists. Wholesale Agents: KEMPTHORNE & PROSSER, Auckland. A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS, j HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) , This Preparation eclipses all others. A new discovery lor the Growth of Hair, on the Head and Face; for removing arid preventing Dandruff; and arresting the fall o£ the Hair. It cures arty Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years. \Vhere it has become weak and thin, froni whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds Of residents in I Christchurch can testify to .the fact that J.\ § Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many, years, and after trying every known remedy; without eftect, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED I. MIS-HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND f COLOUR. It has also provpd successful in a number of other similar cases in which tho hair had fallen from scrofula arid other diseases of the scalp. , - Each oottle Contains supply for one month. , Price, 4s, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons, J. A Pond, and all Chemists. General >TDKUG COMPANY. ' FEMALE PILLS,. . . 2s 6d a box. A great boon. Prevent all trouble ANTIBILIOUS & LIVER PILLS, Is 6d per box. A grand _afeguard and corrective FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4s 6d per bottle. A splendid appetiser, nerve-soother, and general invigorator. Aposi tive cure for all debilities peculiar to females. ASK FOR M RS 'D* g TUART ' Sold everywhere. /~1 OOD NEWS for THE SUFFERING. QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATIC OIL . ... Cures RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, HEADACHE, . Pains in the Back Or any part of the Body, Females suffering from Weakaess in the Back or Pains between the Shoulders (especially mothers) should never be without It. The following are a few of the many Testi* monials received/:— ._ " Shelly Beach, July 24. 1887. Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in stating that I have used your Queen Anne's Oil for pains in the back and between the shoulders, and have found nothing to equal it. I have also tried it for headache, and found it very beneficial. 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