SHIPPING.

Sunset—This erenh\p. 7.10 Sunrise—To-niorrow monnnsy, 4.41 Moon' 3 Age—New Moon, 15th inst., 7 a.m,

HIGH WATER.

Auckt,ant>.—This evening, 5.54 ; to-morrovr morning, 6.18 Manukau Hiuds. — Tins evening, 8.34; to morrow morniuK, 9.58. Kaipaiia Heads. — Thm evcuing, 9.34; to morrow morning, 10.58. ,

ARRIVALS.

Stormbird, s.s., from Whantgarei a Wellington, s.s., from Wliavigarei Saucy Kate, sell, from Russvll

DEPARTURES.

Clansman, s.s., for Northern ports Oliau, s.s., for Westport lona, s.s., for Mercury Bay and Tauranga Douglas, h.s., for Opotik'i Waikato, ship, for Napier Loongan, bq., for Sydney via Mercury Bay Ocean, schr., for East Coast

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coroinandel, from C'oromandel, Ttuvrsday,

5 p. m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, 10

p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Wednesday,

midnight Wanaka, from South, Thursday, 8 a.m.

(Onehunga) Selembria,' from London, via Sydney,

sailed Nelson, H.M.S., from Sydney, sailed Dec 10 Rapid, H.M.S., from Cooktown ; sailed November 24 Calliope, H.M.S., from Sydney, early Diamond, H.M.S., from Sydney, sailed December 4

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rangitiki, ship, loading, for London, Thurs

day Jnnet Nieoll, s.s., for Hokianga, to load Margaret (lalbraith, ship, to load Maile, schr., for Friendly Islands, loading Oamaru, brigantine, for Chatham Islands, loading

Takapuna, s.s., for South, to-day, 5 pm.

(Onehunga) Rotomahana, s.s., for Sydney, to-day, 5

p.m. Australia, s.s., for East Coast, to-day, 6

p.m. Te Anau, s.s., for South, Thursday, noon Wanaka, s.s., for South, Friday, 10.30 a.m. (Onehunga)

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Lurline, barque, from London, via Dun

edin ; sailed J uly 25 Canterbury, ship, left London Sept. 27 Waitangi, ship, from London, sailed Oct. 19 May Queen, ship, from London ; sailed Oct. 26 Dunedin, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool v.ia Welling ton Ada Stott, barque, sailed Augusts 4 from New York Rebecca Crowell, barque, left Niw 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 Oregon, barque, from Java : sailed October

15 Jessie Niceol, sob, from Brisbane, early Astrea, brig, from Port Chalmers) ; sailed 9th inst.

IMPORTS.

"• Per Mary A. Greenwood : 5 cases marble monuments, 19 cases sawn marble, 22 pieces sawn marble.—Tait Bros.

Per s.s. Hotomahana, from Melbourne, via Southern porta :—From Melbourne: 459 mats ;engnr, 63 packages tea, I tank malt, 149 bundles mats, 5 barrels coffee, '25 cases currants, IS bags tapioca, 3 cases sew ing machines, 8 bales kapok, 89 packages and ingots zinc, 49 bags bark, 99 packages sundries. From Hoburt: 128 cases jam. From Bluff: 23 packages. From Dunedin : 6 cases tobacco, 12 hogsheads ale, 1 case cigars, 19 packages' machinery, 60 plates tin, 15 hogsheads and barrels «le, 25 cases jam, 42 bags potatoes, 20 iron rails, 122 packages sundries. From Lyttelton : 899 tacks wheat, 84 packages .soap, 76 packages tea, 51 cases bacon, 39 packages sundries. From Wellington : 34 cases waters, 22 plates iron, 20 boxes almonds, 15 eases Bieats, 15 boxes candles, 92 packages sundries. Ex Eugene, from Hamburg: 82 packages. From Napier: 3 packages. From Gisborno : 300 sheep, 20 packages, and' cargo for .Sydney.

EXPORTS.

Per Marion, schooner, for Noumea, 5376 pieces sawn timber, 1040 picket*.

The schooner Saucy Kate, with 66 tons of coal, arrived yesterday from Russeli.

The s.s. Ohau sailed for Westporb direct last evening. The barque Notero is to sail in a day or two for Newcastle in ballast.

The schooner Quoen arrived afc Hokianga from this port yesterday.

The cutter Mana is discharging her cargo of timber into the Peerless. The s.s. Coromanded has been docked for an overhaul.

The schooner Waiwera was cleared at the Customs to-day for Norfolk Island.

The barque Loongana sailed in ballast last evening for Sydney via Mercury Bay.

The schooner Ocean having completed the loading of a general cargo, sailed for the East Coast porta last evening.

The barque. Diamond was last evening , taken up to the Sugar Works to discharge the balance of her cargo of coal.

The ferry steamer Eagle has been laid up during yesterday and today having repairs done to her machinery.

The brijrnntine Magellan Cloud was en tered outwards at the; Customs to-day, for Brisbane via the Thames.

H.M.S. Nelson is to call in at Russell on her w»,y to this port, in order to take in a supply of coal.

The s.s. Clansman sailed for Russell and Northern ports last evening, the lona for Mercury Bay and Tauranga, and the Doug las for Opotiki.

The s.s. Australia loaded a part cargo of eiigar at the Sugar Company's works this morniing, and is this evening to sail for East Coast port.

The.schooner JMarion which is to start to morrow morning , ior Norfolk Island and Noumea takes as passengers Messrs E. Peace and VV. Short.

The ship Waikato was this morning towed to sea by the Awhina. She proceeds to Napier to discharge the remainder of her cargo and load with wool &c., for London.

The schooner Waiwera completed loading this morning, and afc 5 a.m. to-morrow sails for Norfolk Islands. Captain David Bouike goes in charge.

The new crank for the Chelmsford is now almost completed and it is expected that the steamer will be able to resume her running either this evening or to-morrow morning.

The s.R. Ashleigh Brook, which is ex pected on Thursday from London via Syd ney, *v;ii not take in any general cargo as ell her space is reauired for a consignment of frozen meat) which she is to load at Napier.

The schooner Marion completed her loading at the New Zealand Timber Cos. "Wharf yesterday, and this morning was brought down and anchored in tho stream. She is to eail for Noumea to-morrow morning.

The Union Company have decided to run a steamer from Auckland to Sydney every week now, the Rotomahana, which leaves to-day, being the first to start the running. Tho Tekapo, on her arrival from Calcutta, is to resume her running to Sydney from Wellington.

Thee.s. Wellington arrived from Whan garei last nighb with passengers—Messrs 8011, McLeod, Fmlayson, Colbeck, Smith, Simson, Hill, Robertson, Bennett, Mann, Jones, Wiseman, McDonald, Wright, Mc- Kay, Carroll, Mesdames Stephens and child, Jones and family, Madden, Maun, and Miss Hubbard.

The s.s. Stormbird arrived in port last evening with the following passengers from Whan<, r arei:—Messrs Hayward, Donnely, Robinson, Child, Parker, Cape, Killen, Wrack, Finleyson, Boulethur, Lynch, Mar shall, Johnson, Wood ; Mesdames Mar shall, llayward. Rose, Gray, Watts, Lamm, Croswellcr; Misses Xixon, Morgan, Crisp, Sargent, Patterson (2), 0. Smithson and company (4).

Captain Howard, formerly of the Remijio, and now commanding the Bolivian barque Don Nicolas, is the recipient of a very handsome pair of marine glasses, sent him by the Now Zealand Government. They are incased in a handsome box, on which is an engraved silver plate, which reads as follows, and explains the cause of tho Go vernment's action: — "Presented by tho New Zealand Government to Captain Howard, of the Peruvian barque Remijio, in recognition of his humane conduct in rescu ing "at sea a boat's crew belonging to tho New Zealand brigantino Nightingale, in May, 1885."

The following coasters have arrived :— Jforah, cutter, from tho Barrier, with fire wood ; Margaret, scow, from Cabbage Bay, with timber; Elsie, ketch, from the Thames, with timber ; Lizette, ketch, from the Thames, with timber ; Ada, bai-gre, from Ptikiri, with timber; JMochau, barge, with timber from Pakiri ; Oipsy, cutter, from Whangapoa, with timber; W alternate, barge, with timber from tho Thames : Lancashire Lass, from Mercury Bay, with timber; Una, barge, from Manawa, with timber ; Rata, barge, from Waihoura, with timber; Waratab, cutter; from Mercury Bay, with timber ; Mana, cutter, from Tairua, with timber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RcssKrx, this day.—Arrived : Clansman from Auckland

Kaipaka Heads.—Arrived, Monday: Grassmere, barque from Melbourne. Wattara, this day.—Arrived : Garrloch, from Onehunga. Wellington, December 12. —Sailed : S.s. Hawea, for Picton and Nelson ; s.s. Mana ponri, for the South ; Balcarres Brook, for Napier. Christchctrch, December 12. —Arrived: Wellington, ship, from London, 91 days onr.

Lyttlf.ton, this day.— Arrived : barque Uda, from Iscw York. Port Chalmers, December 12. — Ar rived : barque Castlcton from Mauritius, ship Helen Donney, from Glasgow ; Waka tipu, mailed for Lyttleton. Port Cii.u.Mßfts, this day.—Arrived: Wainnapa, from Bluff. Port Chalmeks, December 12. — The barquo Helen Denny, from Glasgow, ivaa reported off Cape Suundera this afternoon, and will be towed into port to-night.

COMMERCIAL.

MELBOURNE WOOL SALES,

Melbourne, December 12. Messrs Dalgrty and Co. held their usual weekly sale of wool to-day. The rooms werq>largely attended, and lively competi tion was elicited for all lots. Prices alj round were rather better than at last wcek'a sale. T.'io catalogue comprised 1,285 bales, whereof 5,100 were quitted at excellent prices. (Aood greasy realised 10d per lb ; medium io pood, 8d to 9.Jd : inferior to medium, 6d to 7|d ; crossbreds, superior quality, 1001 ; medium to good, 8d to 9.Jd ; coarse, 6id Vo 7Ad ; washed merino, 11 Ad ; scoured, 16|d.

(PKH U.Z.L. AND M.A. CO.)

NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE IN LONDON.

London, December 10.

Wool.—The sales closer! firmly this day at the level of laat scric?. For long staplo merino light in preaso and greasy the market is firmer, especially for new clip. Tho sales comprise about 155,000 bales ; 85,000 bales have been taken for the Con tinent; 1,500 bitlcs have been taken for America; and 11,000 have been held ever for future disposal. New Zealand Hemp.—ln sympathy with decline of £5 per ton in Manila, !scw Zea land has declined £2 10s per ton.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1887.

For tht cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tho distance, And the good that we can do.

Where were the nineteen Auckland members on Monday, when Mr Vincen* Pyke carried through the House at a single sitting another bill appropriating an enormous tract of the public estate as an endowment for the Otago Central Eailway ? Since the begin' riing of the Public Works policy , we have been out-manoeuvred and outwitted by the South. So long as loans were negotiable and the colony could raise millions on the security of its public estate and good name, the iSouth managed to secure the applica tion of tho lion's share of the money to Southern works. At tho end of seven teen* years, wo find the South Island with 1,090 milea of railway constructed out of borrowed money, and tho North Island with only 032 miles of railway, Borrowing, however, has come to an end, and the Ministry make a virtue of reducing expenditure on publio works, yet they connive at the appropriation of recoverable out of tho public estate, for the jjunstructiou of

the Midland Railway, and ttlWanotW bill of a similarly pdi'nioidUa charaote? to pass, alienating the public" latitls and filching the revenue derivable from the lands of Otago. By this ftdroife movement in the South, making the most fertile lands in the country local railway endowments, tho North ia cheated out of the fruits of that protracted struggle which wrested the Crown lands from Provincfalcontrol, and restored them to their rightful own era —the Colonial Government. This victory, however, was not achieved before the most fertile and accessible portions of the provincial estates had been used in creating educational and other endowments, or been sold and the proceeds appropriated to the con struction of roads, mitigating the local taxation. When compelled to eur render these exclusive rights, the Southerners more than compensated themselves out of the Public Works loans so long as the money was going. Now that it has ceased they have set their wits to work to circumvent the Act which declared the land fund to be colonial revenue, and have succeeded through the Mid land Railway Act and the Otago Cen tral Railway Extension and Construc tion Bill, in localising the revenue from Crown lands once more.

It is not merely the prospective value of the Crown lands to sell which is taken under these Acts, but by the alienation of large tracts of the pas toral lands of the Crown the public revenues sustain an immediate loss. Already the Midland Railway Com pany have selected lands yielding £\ 1,000 a year, and it is stated by Sir Geo. Grey that when their full powers under the new contract have been exercised, £2 1,000 a year, which now passes into the public chest, will go into the coffers of the Company. The Otago Central railway, passing through a good pastoral and mineral territory, will probably divert a still larger sum. The new order of things means, in reality, not that railway construction is to cease, but that it is to cease in the North Island and becarriedononlyin the South Island. The payment is still to be made by the colony, although not directly out of loan ; it will come out of the land revenues instead. Will our members, with all their past ex perience to guide them—with the flag rant fact that the South has already nearly two miles of railway for one in the North Island, constructed out of moneys furnished by the General Go vernment—will they repeat the blunder of 1870? The future alone can fur nish the answer.

We do not believe in this system of giving away the public lands to private companies to build railways which are not the property of the Government when finished. We believe that, what ever may be said in favour of such a system in America and Western Australia, where the last areas of public lands are almost valueless without railways to open them, the Grown lands are too limited here to be used in creating great monopolies. At the same time, if Par liament is determined to continue the public works policy by these means, we cannot afford to stand aloof and allow Otago arid Canterbury to obtain the best of the public lands situated in those districts as local railway endow ments, while the proceeds from the Crown lands in the North go into the Colonial Treasury. We believe that the North Auckland line could be constructed in the same manner as the Otago Central and the Midland railways, and it now remains for some Aucklander to become the Vincent Pyke of the North, and lead the way.

TRANSPORTATION OF CONVICTS.

Australian colonists, who are con tinually yelling out protests against the system of sending French convicts to New Caledonia, will probably pass over without special notice a cable despatch which we published yesterday, stating that a London i benevolent society had, during the past year, sent 700 discharged prisoners to English colonies. And yet, if these colonists are sincere in their expressed desire to escape criminal contamina tion, this little item should cause them more concern than all the messages relating to French convicts. It is evident that, though England has long since abandoned the system of penal settlements, she has still a hankering for convict trans portation as a means of getting rid of dangerous and troublesome members of society. Seven hundred a year is not a very big riddance for England, perhaps, but it may be a great source of evil to a sparsely-settled colony, for these are not first offenders or reformed characters, but simply " discharged prisoners." Men who have probably done their seven years at Mil bank, after a long course of crime, are sent out here with all their criminal instincts active, and with their charac ters hardened by a course of prison dis cipline, to prey upon these young com munities ; but because this is done by, an organised charity, and not by the j State, no outcry is raised against the practice. In truth there is much room for a change in public sentiment, both here and in England, on the subject of re distributing population. If England is only willing to send us her paupers and criminals, are we not somewhat to blame in not offering inducements for artisans,farmers,and small capitalists to make a home for themselves in our midst ? Wβ have an abundant and oheap food supply; our want is manu factures to give .employment to our workers, and these can only be established by a Protective polic} 7 . New Zealand , alone could take fiverv year thousands of the pro-

till! mean the loss J7 de N4*l2 a cruel natural KXff*% **£ nous people could I *1 *C there would be openSti? of able-bodied poor^M^anny only ]ü ßt that See »* conditions produce nZI ° 8 , 6 8 «i»l nals should providmgthem w ith4 BP ' nsib %ol provement, instead of burden on the change m turn, shift the load Z ft **V Government, and so farL^:^ thf State ColonS^l? 8 * have had quite enoud T!hs; philanthropic «ch m !T »^H England and her colonies;' "^2 must be bought up bodyvandjetto English woff £ one object to Such Every new comer an basis,, and,LS room for •himself." Th a t J S right, but ,t would be much beSr to' eliminate the eenient of coir*#)tely, and let the respective fi? yernments accept their plain dufcyt the matter. ;

What t Ver ,^ c may done,* means should be adopted,of;proving 1 that the colonies are something bettS than large reformatories or siicOca the reception of the offijcoprings -of i : United Kingdom. Canada is gki v>l receive hundreds of male and lenulel waifs every year from the streets if London, but full-grown ruffians arid journeymen in crime are not tobecom pared with orphans, and destitute chl dren. It is, no doubt, very those London philanthropists to nay the passage of William, gjriree to New Zealand or elsewhere, but it ii a very onesided : Bort of philS thxopy. It seems intolerable that this colony in particular,-which to never a penal settlement sbpnld. jhi&re convicts sent to her snores tinder ,: "» veiled system of transportation trhich. is, iv one aspect, more, than the old method, with all its abuses. If convicts were sent openly we should be on pur gcani, but itis different when an ordinary steerage passenger may prove to be a desperate and irreclaimable crjminal, thrust with out money or prospect of employment upon our hospitable shores.

THE COMING WAR.

It is apparently believed m. London that the object of the massing of Rob sian troops on the Austrian frontier is to make an advance on Bulgaria in j|e spring, and that the result Trill be %p provoke a war with Austria. The Jingo editors both in London and the colonies have so often called "Wolf!" (or rather " Bear!") that it is well to receive their prophesyings with caution. - Still, the signs are undoubtedly; ominous. The recent Imperial meeting at Berlin has its significance, and rthelaolding of a Council of War at Vienna, conse quent upon the movements of Eussian troops, is evidence that Austria sus pects a sinister'design.: What if Bis marck should have planned to inveigle. Austria into a quarrel,; with atiefjo, reducing that.Power to kingdom oi the German empire] W likely things have happened. Neither, Czar nor Kaiser Has : any Jove ™ the Hapsburg dynasty,; and « downfall would serve their separate aims (splendidly. Of course, t* the CentralJwgg. maintain the integrity of the Trto Empire, of which w much has faw heard, speculatively, would mi**. Skamere-WinC»» lull Austria into false security.^ discovery of that: woman's plot.-.» c anI y Kussia and Germany quences. But the European spnn still far oft, and a happen in-three mon^s^toe.^ £*?.?«£& of war at But, whether inwove or often go crooked, or do not the stage of conception.

Gillies held a .^^appßcationof* a solicitor. On the ag Bdffiitt edj Thorne, Mr J^ 88 .^ solicitor- '' Tvhy execution -^U{&# 811111

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR; TtTfiSDA¥, DECEMBER 13/ 188T,

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> 1 HEAP and GOOl> CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL Has just received a Large Consignment of all ' Kinds of Cutlery and Plated Goods, consisting of— Table and Pocket Knivos, Butchers'and Cooks , Knives, Superior Scissors and Razors, Electro plated Korks, Spoous, Cruets, Teapots, etc. All the above Selling at Very Low Prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 362, QUF.EN-STHEET (Opposite Arthur's Mart). 8 fi 0 O P E R, Next Me Arthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Qitkkx Street. Spring Stock of Youths' Suits (16s 6d to 355) inst to hand direct from tho largest Clothing Manufacturers in England. For wear, fit, and value these goods arc unequalled in Auckland. S. E. COOPER, Next McArfchur & Co.'s Warehouse, QUEEN STREET. "V" B W riASH QTORES JUST OPENED AT 256, QUEEN-STREET, BY EARLE & MONTGOMERY OF KAKANGAHAPE ROAD. We have much pleasuro in drawing the atten tion of the general public in Auckland to our BRANCH STORE, 256, QUEEN-STREET (Just above Welleslcy-street). It is intonded to do a strictly Cash Trade. We have boon able to secure the premises npon remarkably low terms, and have put in a very LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, From which customers can select their supplies. Under these conditions, Earlc and Montgomery are able to offer the best of Stores at PRICES WHICH WILL ECLIPSE ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS In Auckland. To prove this is no blow, call and ccc lor yourself. We .would draw especial attention ti> MAIZE, WHEAT, OATS, CHAFF, SHARPS, FLOUR, etc., the prices of which customers will do well to acquaint thomsolvcs with before purchasing elsowhere. We arc now selling BUTTF.R k EGGS, HAMS & BACON, AT COST PRICE.



i-1 HE A P CASH HOU SE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. DRESSMAKIN G-. The Proprietors of this Establishment having secured tho services oC 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. VV. VAI LE, Manager. SPECIAL. JOB IN E S F OR /"IHRISTMAS. I have juet purchased One Hundred and Eight Pounds' i£108» worth of Ladies' bilk Dolmans, Beaded Capes, Silk and Velvet-beaded Visites, etc. Having bought them at a heavy discount I am selling them considerably under warehouse prico. Tho above arc choice goods and newest styles. Also clearing at nominal prices, balance of last season's stock ot Lace, Milk, Brouhe, and Cashmere Capes and Visites from Is 9d. New Floorcloths, Linoleums, and Mattings at lowest rates 250 Pairs Now Lace Curtains from Is lid Splendid stock of New Umbrellas and Fancy Sunshades ■ , ~ 180 Men's Black Stiff Felt Hats. Is lid ; worth 3s 6d Boys' K.B. Suits from 3s 3d Splendid stock of Clothing in Onohunga, Mosglel. Kaiapoi, and other makes, at a email advance on cost Strong Tweed for boys' wear, 13 4d, la 6d, Is 10d C 4ISH BUYERS WILL DO WELL TO CALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK XT •VTTILLIAM T> -ORIDGMAN'S, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. SPRING DRAPERY, The whole of tholr Spring Goods harlng now arrived, ex Ruapehu, Doric, and Aruwa MILNE & CHOYCE Have great pleasure in assuring their TOWN and COUNTRY FRIENDS that thoir Homo Buyer hae displayed excel ont Taste and Judg ment in tho selection of Goods uuiuiblo to their class of trade. Tholr HOME and AUCKLAND-MADE MILLINERY, it is well known, is not to be equalled in Now Zealand. Immense Stock of MANTLES. JACKETS, DUSTCLOAKS, and DRESSING GO WAS in all Styles and Prices. One of the LARGEST and MOST VARIED ASSORTMENT of DHESS GOODS in tho Col ony, (lieir purchases being made from th- Con tinental, Bradford, London, and Colonial Market*. The Prinolpal Styles this season nro:' PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed Bead*. Ornaments PLAIN or SKLF-STRIPED, trimmed fanov Cheek Velvet CHECKS, trimmed Velvet or Plash STRIPES, trimmrd Velvet or Plush CHECKS and STRIPES, worn together (the Latest Fashion) CHECKS or STRIPES worn with Plain ZEPH RS and PRINTS in Now Styles A Great Feature thie season will bo THfl JBoXEO EMBROIDERED CAMBRIC DRESSES in WHITE and COLOURS, a Largo Stock hae been laid in, in anticipation of a run upon them. PATTERNS BY POST ON APPLICATION. A Special Bargain of 45 DOZKN 4-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, at 2s 9d, worth at least 5C pur cent more. Tho HOSIERY. HABERDASHERY, LACES, UNDERCLOTHING, UOUSWHOLD. and JUVENILE BOYS' DEPARTMENTS a c all Fully Stocked. N.8.-Ladic.i are Specially Inyitcrt to look through tho Various Departments. They will not bo solicited to buy, unless so disposed. Shop Closes on Saturdays at 2 o'Clock. "AT IL N E ft. riHOYCE, importers, Drapery and Clothing AT REDUCED PRICES. H. . A T X I N S, In order to reduce stock and meet the times, will sell for the next few weeks AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Attention is invited to the following :— 25,000 Yards of last season's Drose Goods at 25 to 50 per cent, reduction Silks. Cashmeres, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Ulsters. Fur-lined Cloaks, &c, &c., 20 to 25 tier cent, reduction New Dress Goods, &c., &c, now being opened at 12J per cent, below uuual chargo3 MANCHESTER GOODS. Lure Curtains, Table Linen. Sheetings, Quiltn, HlHnkets, Calicoes, Soirtings, &c., &c, at 134 ■ k0 per cent, reduction CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 500 Boys, Youths', and Men's Colcalal Tweed Suits at exactly Invoice prico. A magnifi cent lot of Suite to select from in all hW, ftnd will poeitlvoly be sold at invoice prico. Also, Troueors and Trousers and Voste, &o at invoice prico All other Goods, such as Shirts, Hats, Collare, Braces, Hosiery, &c, &o, at 12J to 20 per cent, reduction 150/ Very best quality ever imported Men's j a weed Waterproof Coats at 20 per cent, nflt tho marked prices. THE ABOVE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, 1 he'lntention being to reduce etock some thousands of pounds, no matter It at a heavy coat. QUEEN-STBEBT. 1 S. LAURIE k Co., SEED AND MANURE) CuSTOMB-erBJBKT, AySKMNP, T B U nS'?/' °i Oj'ftss Seeds, eto, Conedusfc and Bonefioup, Gqanp, guporphosphattse, eto. Woolpacke, Cornsaeke, Twine. Bone Mill at Ngaruawahle, WaikatC. Bouts jarchased.



MEDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposite the Three Lamis). J. G. HENDERSON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST AND SURGEON DENTIST. Gas Administered for Extractions Would again call attention to a few of the pro prietary articles manufactured by him, rrom drugs of tho very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, &c. Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia Rheumatic, and Gout Mixtures, 'loothaene Reliever. The abovo jjive Speedy Reller, es pecially in facial neuralgia. Fur Coughs, Colds, &c. Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of Ilorohound, Chlorodyne. Theabovo are superior to tho Imported article, being re cently prepared. Antibilioue Pills, suitable to tho climate; aro purely vegetable ; i?ive speedy relief. From Iβ per box; by post. Is 2d. Prescriptions and Family Recipes raltmuny P1 J.(i.11.'9 Worm Powders and Mixture arc the most effectual remedies known to medical science. , Try il.G.'s Certain Cure for Corns. THE experiment of Reducing Medical Fees to English Rates having proved a triumphant success, R. 11. Bake well, M.J)., i has removed to more commodious premises, where better arrangements for dispensing will prevent some of that delay by which he fears that patients have often been inconvenienced. J n« new premises aro nearly opposite the old ones, being In Fallen's Buildings, corner of Monson and Cook Streets. Foes (including Medicine) for consultation, L' 3 (ill; for day visits, ;j<s ; lor niirht visits, £1 la. In all cases strictly cash; no bookinß.-K. H. Bakkwku., M.D., M R.C.S., England, Fallon's Buildings, Corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. ______ T\R. LEWIS'S MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATERS OF ROTORUA. Published at 2a 6d, and may bo had at tho Stationers', or at Star Office. To intending visitors to this famous locality the Guide will bo found invaluable; and to tho medical profession also it will be especially uso ful, as it contains information as to the moßt appropriate cases for treatment and the bath or combination of baths found most beneficial in tho various afi'cclions which came under the author's special care. A gentleman, writing from Rotorua, says— "lflnd tho Guide an invaluable instructor in Mineral Spring Bathing, and I am sorry it is not more circulated among the masses, to t'ivo them the information so much required.



■pvENTISTR Y. Mn A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST. Corner o£ Hobsox and Wki-lbslkt Streets Artificial Teeth iltted without extracting stumps. Other dentists'work repaired. Teeth stopped. Gus administered. Charges moderate. Tramcars pass tho house. -VT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. Mrt T. TRAFFORD, The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist ot 18 years. Desires to inform his patients and friends that ho has removed from Wakefield-street to more central ofllees, QUEEN-STREET (over vVayte'B, Bookseller), opposite Wyiidham-atreet. Professional hours : 9 v.m. tilt 5 p.m. HF. WIND SO R, • SURGEON* DENTIST (by exam.) (Late of tho Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I bog to Intimate to tho publio of Auckland and Provincial District that I continuo in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite PostOJHce.l llavincr Heourod. tho ser vices of a flrsl-cluss Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, I hopes to merit a eharo of their support Box 210, P.O.] ITiaEPHONE 377. TTk ~~K i M P T, SURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AXD WELLESLEY STREETS (Opposite tho Opera House) Box 2101 lTclophone37B "DOOTS ! T>OOTS ! T>OOTS! CHEAP SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT mHOMAS "ALLISON'S. To meet the depressed times, and being largely overstocked, also to maSco room for largo shipments to arrive, TIIOB. ELLISON is now holding a Cheap Sale of Boots and Shoes AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH ONLY. The following lines at much less than cost :— b. d. Babies'Sliocb ..1 0 per pair Babios'Elastic Boots .'. .. 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots . ..16 per pair Gim , Morocco Elastic Boots, 10 to 13 3 6 per pair Girls' Morocco Elastic Boots, 11 tol 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots, 10 to 1 .. 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots. 10 to 1.. 5 6 per pair Ladies' good House Boots .. ..36 per pair All other goods equally cheap. BOOTS OF ALL DESCRIPTION'S MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. THOS. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, .74, Quren Street. milE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUKKX-STRERT, la par excellence tho loading establishment for VARIETY AND VALUE MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHIXG AND OUTFITTING. Onehunga Tweed Suits Mosgiel Tweed Suits "Wellington Tweed Suits Oamaru Tweed Suits In Bizoe and patterns to cult nil flfcuros, and at prices tho bost value in tho olty. Special lines now being oponod nn to tho Christmas Soaaon, AN EARLY VISIT RECOMMENDED.



BLACK HOR 813 BRAND SALT la H>« best tor an prnwrio an<t ouniNa Manufactured l>7 W!' Jphj» Cotbett, MtPt. ft* J'aojced to Butt /Li/ HIiIQUIitHMIt!NTO in eaqbfi, BAGS aiui (jKea Jp,vp, The TOSS'S! KAI4 , is the QBMJdWI' in tlw A9K/9P 3 ? JIOSSIJ DRAHTO SALT, and A)l Tnoi-phnhts and storokeeviorfi sell it. tfARMHirtS must insist <m thdir BUTTER being made with this SALT OMLIi, otherwise they will Hiitfer LOSS. HKNTIY RERTIY & Co., Durhani-etroai. Auckland.. Wot. 308.1



OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. /CHRISTMAS /"IAIIDSI /^ARD3 The above are a speciality, and are shown In a separate room. mENNIS -pACQUETS! mENNIS "OACQUETS JL J\) AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE TKE TOWN CLOCK. LONDON ARCADE.— ~j Xnius and New Year Carda.—Notice.— Unequalled in Variety or Cheapness in city or suburbs, we have yet REDUCED OUR LOW PRICES, which now range from 3 for Id to 5a each. Assorted Packets, containing 13 Beautiful Cards, 6d the packot, or 25 Splendid Cads Is the packet Hand Painted Carde, local views, Iβ 6d each. Elegant Scripture Gift Cards, Id each; six subjects, in packet, 6d; formorly 2s 6d tho packet. Thousands upon thousands to select from at GOODSON'S. T> H O. T O~G R A P H Y. VV. R.~ROBiNSON (Late TUTTLE AND 00). UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. ■\V. R. R. having been upwards of two years with the late Firm is a 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, QUEEN-STREET. ~\T MAS CHEER! II A T S. S II 1 It T S, TIES AND SCARVES, HOSIER V, SILK HANDKERCHIEF 3 IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT BOTTOM PRICES, AT G E O R G E FOWLDS, 80, VICTORIA-STREET. TT J. PUIt B ROOK, * PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that he has Removed to No. 38. GREY-STREET (two doors above the Market Hotel). TO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC TKICAL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected.



REW'S OUPPLY VICTORIA STREET. , Enconrasred by the largo increase of business done durlnn tho past year, we havo wade som* very lurj(o purchased for too coming Christmas trade, and have decided to sell at tao loweiit possible READY MONEY PRICES. 121b tins of our celebrated Is 10d Tea for 20s 111b boxes of Household Tea for 15s 401b bag of best Crvstalised Sugar for 9e 6d 501b bags of Household Flour for 4s 9d Choice New Jams, 12 tins for 4e 3d Box of Soap, containing 22 bars, for 53 3 bottles of English Pickles for 2s 3d 3 bottles of English .Sauce, large size, 2s 3d. 3 bottle* Sauce, small size, for la Jnre of Preserved Ginger, only la each 21b tins of choice Table Fruit. Is each Prime Wairoa and Factory Cheese, 4}d per lb Christmas Hams, prime quality, only BJd per lb (The above ere the best and cheapest in the market). Cordials—A large assortment to chooao from at Is per bottle Llmejuico, 10d per bottle MandarinPackotTeas! Mandarin PacteetTeas! (VVe are the only agents in Auckland, for this celebrated blend, and tho price is only 2s per lb). lib boxes of New Figs, only 9d each New Currants, New Raisins Lemon, Oranne, and Citron Peel Strawberry Conserve, 10d per tin. No Goods of inferior quality are admitted into stock at any price, but only such aa we believe will prove satisfactory toi our customers. N.B. —Every order senfe from our estab lishment this month will contain a LARGE PICTORIAL CALENDAR for 1888. Orders by post and otherwiso attended to with great care and despatch. Now, one of the first steps towards genuine retrenchment ia a practical visit to REW'S CITY SUPPLY STORE, VICTORIA St. VENI! VIDI! VIOIt THE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespear). The Latest Novelty. We have imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Oxkhunga Tweeds included. No extra charge. Call and sec tho Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. Mcßridk), Customs-street East, opposite Coupland'e Store "OECIPE FOR COOKING RAKINO JAi SMOKED FISH. Put a cup of milk and a lump of butter in a stewpan, then peel off the scalee and place in tho pan ; stew for ten minutes on a slow fire, with the lid on tight. Serve with tho milk poured over. To be bought at the boat only.