Births.

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CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

:»»*_____.■«>__& *» "tf-k&ea'": 'toss ®-5_4: 'ffisiwia. And ■■___*MMft..& :p&t lo*hsM4 ¥>.«"-•. 1»1- 'Dottgla*, W, $.%$* ■oi-'Thati-WS, pet-Rotoaaabaav* at kWjMMt. Jpot Itussel., mwe»e* \V«»_ga__oa» '.'and -M_3_gc»_ai, p<a- "Ota-tfsmiv at 5 "_*■.«"*• :__***_•'SSwafies, -i-d--E»«stt«4_!fo,M juft* 'ipo"isS-?AX'* SStfh irast. . „. - ! Oma"ha,Miihara_na. i Mullet and its-wet--.Matakai*-!., pec Hose Casoj-,AtJ.Ja-'s..Tn. u.-.r_..*i_. ..J "For FriondlyJlsla&ds aswl Samoa. j_er M_u_e, at, "For Tawai-ik'i Southern -ports, and Aus-; tr__l*a_-<ooloniea, per Hawea, at-Ilium. i '.For s*_t_-Bellmsreiv j at 1 p.n'. . , ._ . v j "For Gistoraa <mA JSajfien, P<* Swm. ait S| -pAn. _ For WM.n..arei Meads, Piuru-a. waJpu.. pe* Wet T-oi- Thaiues. iper Kofculca, at ju»_ ■WKcXESDAr,, -Beoember SL pm-o>rO]-_t_aidett,at I___3D a-m. S__TaiiDA3_>, £4th ins!.. *For "West -Coast Sounds (per Stella leaving the Rlnil'-about' January 2\, per Penguin, at 7 p.m. 'W"_sr_XEsr_A-v., Dcc:mb_sr2S. "__Cm-Chathani Islands, pei-Kftihi*,** 3_pjn. MO3STM3., -J-unary-2. "Par Zealandiaas follows"— For Samoa,, Sand-wich Islan_K"Umt«_lstat33S of America, Canada. British Columbia,. Central j and Se.___.__ -ijjierjisi-. Britisli and Foreign West:' Indies, at "1 t>.w.. JP"ar CJjiited .Kingdom and j tioi_r_._M.i_t of "Eui't\pK, jA-Itwhu- Money orders,, B_3gis_erofl lotteis;,3__id.3-jw'sp"Ters_atlL3oa.u.. j liate letters, 'extra- tec of-6d in ad-; tHtion to tho-postage, will bs received by the j mail-agent onboaa-d thosteameruplotnc time; ofsailin.... TWa mail will be due at-London j ■on._S_vbrua_r.vJfc.

l*r.P.-JVlosm_ra,:26fliiiist., "being a:postal"hol-~; 'flay, the mails that are usual!.* mado upon that ■daVVriUclose on Stiturd-y., 24th ir-s_- at J p.m., _fl_i_loli\s£_rv -will take place, from delivery coun-j tor from 7 to 8 p.m_, 24th inst. Sunday hours, -will bo observed in private bn__ lobbies. i Tuksday, 27th PosNofllce -will he j ■open iu;all branohes from StoiO a. in. .All mails j -which usually close • after-.10-a.iii. on Tuesday: -will I

In 'connection "wil'th Parcel Post System, "Parcels "Will be Teceiv.ed for despatch half an-' ihourT-Mwions to the tnnpfor closing mails. _ : __v. new Reoeivol- has ht.cn placed ai Coti-'b. j 'Grafton Ttaac., to ho <clcarca -at -6-a.i__-.a-_.d__.3ol __pj_Q,-dafly

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LATE SHIPPING.

13. JiLS.-Nelsoni-efcurnecl to "hex ancharagjei •i_t "half-past twi» this afternoon, having! j

LATE CABLES.

THE THEEITEIED WAR

INCREASE OF THE -GERMAN

ARMY.

£S .ENGLISH OHNIQE.

FRENCH NAVAL PP.EPACATIONS.

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Loisa. u_\, .December 18. ! The "Times'" fears thut the feeling ■which _JTav*aik in Vienna *will compel fOount Kalmilg- to send -Russia an ulti-' ■matum. The German Reichstag unanimously iavour *a bill for increasing the forces, '.by half a million. There ia an impression that the article in-the "Invalide Rusae '* mdi-, •cates that -the -expttfiment in mobilisa ition "is -merely -a disguise for defensive; precautions. Trance is forming an iroinclad; Bquadron, to "be stationed in the Eng.; lish Channel.

FIRES IN THEATRES.

HOW WLTStoSaSBS ARE PUNISHED

Off -FRANCE.

THIS OPERA COMIQUE DISASTER. 1 !

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Lewdest,, December 18. The the Opera Comique at Paris has becm sentenced fr» three month's im-1 prisonmcn'fc and ordered to compensate tho relatives of the people -whose lives were lost at the recent fire in the building named-

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

The -wheat market is dul1 B and has a droDpingtendency. Australian, Californian, and Russian sorts are 6d lower. A carg 0 by the ship Arnold has been sold for 34s ; no dow crops are offered.

DEFICIT IN ITALIAN FINANCES.

The Italian Bndget shows a deficit of one himdred and thirty-three million francs.

GERMAN CORN LAWS.

The German Reichstag has finally passed tho Corn Duties Bill

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A NEW COMPANY.

London, December 18,

The prospectus of the New South Wales Colliery Company, Newcastle, with a capital of one hundred thousand pounds has been issued.

TWO MILLIONS IN GOLD.

The "Times" states that Mr Vuties, a -mining expert, estimates that Mr Pritchard Morgan's find near Dalgelly, contains two millions worth of gold.

r The Christmas tree entertainment, opened in St. Andrew's school-room on Friday evening in connection with the Sunday-school, was brought to a successful close on Saturday night, the results having proved to be beyond expectations of the promoters of the affair.

As a proof that the naval esprit de corps is kept up even after persons have left the service, we may mention that Admiral Fairfax gave on Saturday good proof of this, and of his appreciation of the excellence of some of our locally made hop beer by giving Mr Whale, of Ponsonby, a large order. Mr Whale, who in a manufacturer of a first class articlo of this description, was for many years a seaman in H.M. navy. He gerved in many parts of the world, and was, we believe, in tho Admiral's ship at the bombardment of Alexandria. The Admiral was pleased to highly commend the hop beer, and pronounced it capital teetotal tipple. --[Advt.J ■* »• "" ■■*

PARTY GOVERNMENT.

%m fcftKSBNT SYSTEM

AUEAttM&D.

MEETING 03? MEMBERS.

(m IUMttRESR.)

Wbllingtox, tills day. SoMfi weeks ago 1 sent you a mysterious paragraph to the effect bhab the Opposition were devising some means of mailing tho Governments more amenable to the will of tho House, and I advised you that though I teould not supply any information in tho meantime, interesting disclosures would be sure to follow before tho session ter minated.

'The matter has sinco been under the consideration of Sir Geo. Grey* Sir Julius Vogei and Major Steward. As a result a meeting was held this forenoon when there were present.—Major Steward (presiding). Sir Geo. Grey* Messrs Anderson, Button, Blake, Cowan* Feldwick, Lawry, Monk, Marchaut* Levesfcam, Grimniond, Reeves, Percival, Tanner, Taiwhanga* Hodgkinson, Samuel, Withy* Newman, Tavlor and Pratt* while Messrs Fish, O'CaUagker and •Jorce were accounted for.

After discussion, the following resolutions were carried unanimously:—(l) That this meeting generally is of opinion that it is desirable to consider -whether a scheme can be devised whereby the admitted ovils of tho present system of party Government and Parliamentary procedure may be remedied. '(2 1 ) Thai the chairman with Messrs Hodg kinson and Turner bo appointed a Com mittee -with a view to formulate proposals to be submitted to a meeting to be called by such Committee during the first week of next session. (3) That theso mombors pre sent having tho subject before their con stituents during the recess. At tho request of the meeting, tho Chair man agreed to tako steps to bring his pro posals beforo the country, so that thoy might be discussed. Ho will probably do so by giving notice of motion on going into Committee of Supply. Beforo the resolutions wero carried Mr La wry said that as a member present ho considered himself unpledged to tho resolu tion that they had mot simply by the invi tation of tho chairman to ventilate tho sub ject and each man should bo prepared to tako his own independent action.

LATEST POLITICAL GOSSIP.

JIKGT.—TA-nMAMEXTABY 3U_W)KrJ_J_.)

Wkiaesgtox, this day.

Signs ol tho End,

An all night sitting is threatened, tho Premier hairing got tho House to suspend, the Standing Order preventing now busi ' ness being taken after I_l3o An indica tion of the desire of members to finish tho business is afforded by tho fact that tho House went into supply for tho third can ! secul-ivfi time this lorenoon without any amendment being moved. JSvw Zealand Cement. | A deputation consisting of Messrs Lar* j uaoh, Brown, Feldwick, Fish, Stewart, J. ' McKonzio, Seddon, Pyke, Goldie, Withy, and <L McDonald (a Dunodin cement manufacturer) waited on tho Minister of t Public Works to-day, to urgo on him tho -necessity of giving overy encouragement to the cement industry- It was stated that tho annual consump tion of cement in New Zealand waa about • £160,000 worth, and after hearing the deputation at length, Mr Mitchelson promisod to give tho matter hia earnest •consideration, with a view te do all he could to develop the industry. Mr Ballanee XIL Mr BaHanco is confined to hia room suffering from erysipelas in tho head. Ho is progressing favourably. West TamaM Licensing Difficulty. Owing to the determination of tho Go vernment not to pass any measure under : special powers and contracts this session, there was a danger of tho West Tamaki i LicensingDilliculty beingsholvedfornnother ' year. Owing, howover, to pressure that Ims i been brought to bear, tho Government this morning introduced a special Bill to validate j the proceedings and it is moro than probable that the measure will pass through all its stages during tho present sitting. Reductions In Civil Sorvloo. j Nothing definite has yet been decided a" Ito tho deductions to bo mado in the Civi 1 | Service, but the dismie;_uls will bo numerous ' and tho roar for retrenchment is suro to bo l followed by a tremendous howl from tho friends of those affected. Tho probabilitiet. arc that a number of Polico Inspectors will bo dismissed, and that in tho Survey and i Dcfenco Departments great savings will also bo shown. Land Boards. In conscqucnco of the Council having knocked oub of bhe Land Bill tho elective Boards, the probabilities are that a free conference will be arranged between tho two Houses, and a compromise effected by things remaining in statu quo, with reduced pay and allowance to memberß.

MISSIONARY MARTYRS IN NEW HEBRIDES.

AN INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF CHRISTIAN SELF-SACRIFICE.

A most interesting disconrse was given in St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, by the Rev. Mr Murray from the New Hebrides. Some excellent work has been done by Drs. Inglis and Geddie. One of the greatest difficulties is the translating of the English into the native tongue. A large number of tho people have abandoned heathenism altogether, and have collected and given voluntarily as much as £200 to the Foreign mission. AMr Milne lobnured lor seven years, aud only had the satisfac tion os seeing one person attending his littio church and school. Superstition prevent ing the majority coming to hear the Gospel. News. On the Island of Erramango where Messrs Williams and Harris were killed ; the brothers Gordon also went, the eldest brother shortly after met his fate, the younger brother then went out and laboured successfully for eight years when one day whilst translating that portion of the Acts of the Apostles in which Stephen euffered as a martyr, a native came into the house and without the slightest warning gfive him his death blow. Three months after this, Doctor Geddie, who loved the brothers Gordon, determined to fill the post, although the older missionaries tried to persuade him not to do so. He belived it to be his duty and went. Since that time he has been very successful in bringing the natives to a knowledge of tho ' gospel. Tho missionaries only have intercourse once in twelve months, so are almost completely shut out from the outside world. One missionary cannot help another however desirous he may bo of doing so as the languages are so various. The preacher earnestly entreated tho con gregation to offer their prayers in conjunc tion with the missionaries ia forwarding this blessed work.

EDUCATIONAL RETRENCHMENT.

VVELttNOTO-S-, this day. Tho whole of to-day's sitting is being occupied with fche consideration of tho education es.imatos, and evidence of the i.ittn-esbln tho proposed reduction is afforded by tho fact that the attendano of members was exceptionally large. Tho Ministor for Education in lntro duoing tho question expressed a firm hope that tho subjeob would be approached m a calm and impassionato spirit. He then explained tho spooifio form of the pro posals of the Government. By raising school age to six he anticipated a reduction of about eight per cent, on the total cost of tho scheme or approximating to £26,000 a-year. By reducing the capita tion another four shillings further saving of £16,00 would bo made. The third proposal, whioh was to substitute strict average for the principle of working average in making out tho returns would result in a saving of £8,000. The fourth proposal to abolish training colleges or normal schools would effect a saving of £8,000. It was proposed to give the committee an opportunity of voting separately in each of these proposals. In this form a member might submit to the committee a proposal to-reduce the total vote by the sum of £6, and if that was affirmed the Government would understand that Parlia ment desired no change to be made as the Capitation Committee might, if they saw fit, makeagradualreductionin theamountspaid. The evidence given before the Education Committee recently appointed showed that of 39 answers received, nineteen were in favourof raising tho school age, sixteen were against and four had no opinion at all. The question waß is this country in a position to maintain 20,000 children for a period of four years in infantile exercises. Dr. Brown chairman of the Otago Education Board has stated that it was positively in jurious to the physical system of children that they should bo sent to school at an early age Wo gave a pledge that no country schools should be closod by raising the school ago.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day.

During the past week a number of value less cheques have been passed in town. Tho polico havo not yet discovered the offenders.

Important Appeal Cases.

In the appeal case the Commissioner of Victorian railways v. the Bank of New- South Wales, the appeal has been allowed with costs. Tho case of the Bank of Now South Wales v. Dibbs was dismissed with costs. The decision doclaros that the bank is only entitled to charge five per cent on ad vances and are not entitled to chargo commission ou tho two mil lion loan registered by tho Bank of England ; also that the Government are en titled to a sot-off of one-eighth per cent on tho million and two hundred thousand pounds ti-ansforrod from London to Sydney. Tho judgment further stated that the suddon termination of tho contract botweon tho Government and bank would havo pro duced tho utmost confusion in the finances of tho colony, and which tho contract scorned carefully to guard against.

Wanoanui, this day.

Nominations for tho Wanganui Handi caps Autumn Meeting closo to-morrow (Tuesday.)

Dunkdin, this day."""

The body of John Ferguson, the young man who waa drowned at Green Island on St. Androw's Day was discovered yesterday near r.ho spot where the accident took placo.

Tho Applo Farm Company's estate of 220 acres at Pakuranga was offered for salo to day by Messrs S. Cochrane and Son, subject to a mortgage of £5000 with accrued in terest thereon at 7 per cent per annum but no offer was made. Messrs G. W. Binney and Son offered tho brigantine Zephyr for salo by auction to day, but it was passed, no satisfactory offer being given.

THE AUCKLAND EVEIMIJNG STAB. MONDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1887.

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«« £< T A R" A GENCY. Tho following aro authorised to RECEIVB ADVERTISEMENTS for Star :- PORTER & Co., Ironmongers, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PORTER & Co., Ironmongers, SYMONDS-STREET. PORTER & Co., Ironmongers NEWMARKET. Mr ROBINSON, Chemist, PARNELL. Mr JONES, Ironmonger, PONSONBY. Mr T. J. HENSHAW, New-street, ONEHUNGA Mr LILLEWALL, Grocer, &c, DEVONPORT. MR PATRICK, Storekeeper, te KOPURU. qT, HELIER' S BAY. THORPE'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL AND STRAWBERRY GARDENS. Terms for Board: Adults 25s perweok. Children 12s 6d „ „ REFRESHMENTS. Picnic and Wedding Parties catered for. WANTED KNOWN,—That Ladies and Gentlemen seeking rest and change from city llfecan be accommodated at Mr Colobrook's, Mlddlo Mountain Road. Henderson. Beautifully situated, and soenery unsurpassed. 'Terms, 4s per day, or 25s per week. Children, half-price. Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st. FINAL SALE OF FIRST-CLASS FUR NITURE OF C. C. BROWN, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. Ex Waikato. WALNUT Oval Tables, Walnut What nots, Ladies' Writing Tables, Music Cablnots, Music Stools, Gipsy Tables, Coal Vases, Mats, Rugs, Easy Chairs, Mirrors, Glasses. Cane Chairs, Marble Top Woshstands, Walnut Cabinets, Chest Drawers, etc., eto. 0.0. h. wißhos it understood this is the final sale of goods ex Waikato, whon all goods offered -will be sold without reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer, i



Auctions. __ B. ABTHUB.j S »• D ™ toLM TO-MORROW, 11 A.w. , _ GREAT NORTH ROAD. Stock of Groceries, Oilmen's Stores Pro visions, etc., Shop and Gas Fittings, Scales, Weighing Maohine, Horso, Bed- BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from tne Trustees of I. W.'Russell.s Estate to sell by public auotion on tho premipes, Great Nortn Road, on Tuesday next at 11 o'clook, a.m. mHE STOCK IN TRADE OF GRO- X CERIES, Oilmon's Stores, Prions, Counter Scales and Weights. Avery's flatfoim Scales and Weights, Glass Butter Case, Show Glaßsos,Truck, ladder, Cannisters, Scoops, etc Shop Fittings, 2 Counters, 18 Drawers, 12 inns, Shelves, Desk, etc, Gas Fittings, 19 Burners, oto Chandelier, Horso, Saddles, etc Terms oan be made with the Auctioneers lor a Loose of the Promises. TERMS—Cash before Delivery. B. AETHOR.] [J. V. BUDDLE. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. STOCK OF CABINETMAKER, ETC., WELL - MADE SUITES, CHAIRS, COUCHES, TABLES, CHEFFONIERS UMBRELLA STANDS, BOOK CASES, PALLIASSES, SPRINGS, GLUE, etc. CAMERA, DRAWING BENCH, OFFICE TABLE, Etc. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sell by publio auction, at their Mart, Queen-street on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m.. THE BALANCE OF THE STOCK OF A CABINETMAKER, WELL-MADE FURNITURE, Suites in Rep, Horsehair, Leather, etc.. Library Chairs. Bookcases. Loo and otlier Tables. B.W. Cane and other Chairs, Choffoniers, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Couche*. Umbrella Stands, Cliesta of Drawers, various Bedsteads, Rimu Hall Table, Paillasses, Sofa Springs, Gmo, etc. Also, _ Good Second-hand Furniture for Drawing room, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kltchon, Glass, China, and Earthenware, Cooking Utonslls, Ofileo Table and Chairs, Draughts man's Drawing Bench Tresseis. Book Shelves. Half-plate Camera, with all latest improvo m BALANCE OF A STOCK OF TINSMITH. General Assortment of Tinware- Terms—Cash Before Delivery. B. ARTHUR.] [J. *'• BUDDLE. WEDNESDAY, 11 A.M. Symonds St., opposite Albert Park. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PIANO, GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, PLATEDWARE, CUTTLERY, HOUSE LINEN, BEDDING, PATENT MAN GLE, COOKING UTENSILS, TOOLS. POULTRY, ETC. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from Mrs Spiers to Sell by Publio Auction at her Residence, Symonds-street, opposito the AloertPark, on Wendesday next, at 11 o clock a.m.. HER SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. DRAWING ROOM-Walnut Suite of 8 piccos, Walnnt Loo Table, two Mahogany Pcmbroko Tables. Inlaid Fancy Tables. Occasional Chairs, Brussels Carpet, Hearth Hug. Fender, lire Irons. Coal Vase. Ottoman, Cornices, Crctones, nnd Lace Curtains, Superior Oleographs and Engravings, Whatnots, Vases, Cushions. Easy Chairs, Couch, Timepiece, Glass, Globus, HALL-Hall Hat and Umbrella Stand, Oil Cloth. Table, Mats, etc. „ , PARLOUR-Piano by Monrio & Co.. Oval and Round Tables, Chens Tablo, Folding Cauo Chair, B.W. Cane Chairs, Fender, Coal Scuttle, RrussolsCarpot, Hearth Rug. Horsehair covered Couch, Easy aud Other Chairs, B. und G. MantloMirror, Ornaments. Wool Work Brackets Hunging Boole Cases. Superior Oleographs und Photographs, Velvet Pile Table Cloth. Cornice Polo Ltioo und othorCurtains,Ulpsey'table, otc. DINING ROOM—Cedar Telescope, Tublo, Cloth, B.W. Cane Choirs. Horse-hair Stuffed Chairs, Choffionor, Hook Cnso with Cupboards, Oil Cloth, Fonder, Fire Irons, Butlers Tray and Stand, Curtains, Engraving and Photographs, otc, Superior Glassware, Bowls, Jugs, Decan ters, Wines, Tunib era, Dishes. Sugars, Butters, otc, China nnd Majolica Ware, Plated Ware, Cruets, Toast I.npkt.. Spoons. Forks and Cutlery, Brass Ton Kettle, Trays, ole BKDROOMS (SEVEN). -Mottled Kauri Wardrobe, Toilet Table with Drawers and Glass, Washstands with Marble Tops, Walnut Duchess Suite Marble Top. Painted ,-md Stained Wardrobes, Large Linon Press with Drawers, Mahogany Chert of Drawers, Kauri Chests of Drawers, Toilet Tables, Looking Glass, Wash stands. Toilet Sots, Towel Rails, Carpets. Chairs, Rocking Chuirs, Curtains, Mats, Oilcloth, Tables, Romu Chest of Drawers, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Wove Wiro, Spring, Hair, nnd other Matrasses, Palliasses, Com mode. Lot of Good Bedding, Mirror, House and Bod Screws, otc. KITCHEN GARDEN, etc., Tables, Chairs, Patent Mangle, Tubs, Buckets, Garden Seat, Cooking Utonsl.'s, Pot Pluuts, Tools, Coal, Poultry, etc. Tonus—Cash before delivery. On viow morning of tho day of sale. B. ARTHUR] [j. F. BUDDLE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 11 o'clock. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!! 1000 Volumes Suitable for XMAS PRESENTS. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have receivod Instructions to sell by public auotion, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, at thoir Mart (Furniture Department), a Largo Seleotion of "VTEW BOOKS, comprising Art Journals, _l__i Standard Works on Theology, History, and Science ; a Choice Selection of the Poets, a largo and varied lot suitable for Family and School Libraries, Fiction, Fairy Talcs, and a number of handsomely-bound Scrap Albums. Catalogues on Monday. R. ARTHUR.] [J. F. BUDDLE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 11 A.M. By Order of the Registrar Supreme Court. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD .' *__ LEASEHOLD, CITY. (Corner of Custom and Albert-streets) ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to soil by public auotion (by order of the Registrar Supremo Court), at their Houso, Land, and Estate Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Satur day, tho 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, ALLOT. No. 82 of the Harbour Board Leaseholds, having 40 feet frontage to Albert-street, any 110 feet to Customs-street, together with the buildings thereon erected, th« proporty of Mr Thomas Inglis. Further particulars on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 3 p.m., AT THORPE'S HARP OF ERIN HOTEL, ELLERSLIE. THOROUGHBRED STOCK. ALFRED BUCKLAND Has roceived instructions from the ownor to offer the following thoroughbreds, MAN FRIDAY, 2yrs., winner of the Spring Nursery Handle &p, by Robinson Crusoo (siro of Navigator and Trident) out of Charity, by Lucifer (sire of Don Juan, Mel bourne Cup winner). HELMSMAN, lyr., by Navigator (full brother to Trident) out of Charity. FOUL SHOT, by Musk. t-Slandor, winner of number of two-year-old racps; also Derby, 1886, and Grand Stand Handicat In very fast time. The above will be offorod at Thorpe's Harp of Erin Hotel, Ellerslie, close to Railway Station, on THURSDAY noxt, at 3 p.m. Intending purchasers can ttend tho Sale by leaving Auckland In the 2 p.m. train. List of engagements and full particulars at Sale. A. BUCKLAND. Auctioneor. WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, FALLOW, For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. HUNTER &~NOLAN. ALEX. AITKEN, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE. AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hideo, Skins. Wool, Tallow, &o. CITY~MARKET.



Attfltlong. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), at 11 o'olook. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. ALEX. AITKEN Will sell by auction To-morrow (Tuesday), 20th December, at 11 o'clock, In the western wing of the Oily Market, POULTRY.— IWlfi of all descriptions, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Pigeons, etc.. etc. PRODUCE. — Potatoes (round and kidney), Onions, Bacon and Hams (bare and in cloth , Cheese (new and old). Fresh Butter tin ilb pata), Chaff. Oats, Wheat, Maize. Bran, Vegetables, aud a large quantity of sundries. ALEX. AITKEN, Auctioneer. * mMORROW] AT IX O'CLOCK. ."TIRADE QALE OF AND SPIRITS. Beer, Ale, Stout (various brands), Whisky in bulk and case (various brands), Brandies in quarter casks and cases, Claret (various brands), Old Tom, Geneva, Ginger Wine, Limo Juice Cordials, Flask Brandy, Cham pagnes, Port Wine, etc., etc. GABRIEL LEWIS Has receivod instructions to sell, on above date, at 1 *j o'Clock, fjM A PACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS Terms at Salo. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. EX PIAKO. Splendid Display of first-class English and Colonial-made Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Suites of Furniture of all descriptions, Grand Sideboard and Cheffonier, Duchess Toilet Sets (various styles), Ottomans, Fancy Tables, Work Tables, Occasional Chairs, Garden Chairs, Mirrors, Glasses, Card Tables, 801 l Shape Tables, Music, Canterbury Music Stools, Bookcases, Writing Tables, Bedsteads, Folding Bed chair (complete), Etc., Etc., Etc. GABRIEL LEWIS Has recoiled ins-ructions to sell, on Wednes day, December 21. at the Arcade Rooms, at 11 a. in., A GRAND DISPLAY OF ABOVE FURNITURE, all the latest designs. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22. IN THE ESTATE OF D. H. McKENZIE. IMPORTANT SALE OF SHARES IN THE UNDERMENTIONED COMPANIES. By Order of tlio Trustees. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, at the Arcade 1.00111,3 on the above date, at 11 o'clock, as under: Lot l-rt KA SHARES WHANGAREI /ykP\J COAL COMPANY. Lot. 2-1,000 Shares Miranda Coal Company Lot 3— 100 Shares Coromandel S.S. Company Lot 4— 200 Shares Northern Woollen Corn- Company Lot 5- 10 Shares Turkish Bath Company Lot 6— 25 Shares Patent Medicine Company Lot 7— 100 Shares Northern Boot Company Lot 8— 20 Shares in the Leader Newspaper Company Lot 9— 100 Shares Kaihu Valley Railway Company Lot 10— 60 Shares Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company Lot 11— 20 Shares Auckland Tramway Com pany Lot 12— 105 Shares Apple Farm Company Full particulars to be obtained at the ofllce of tho Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. TjIXTENSIVB TRADE SALE. TjIXTENSIVE TRADE SALE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. Of> PACKAGES DOLLS, TOYS, CHRISTMAS FLOWERS, FLOWER STANDS, WORK-BOXES, LEATHER AND OTHER DESKS, FANCY STA TIONERY, ALBUMS, PHOTO FRAMES, DRAFT BOARDS, HAIR BRUSHES, SCISSORS, BELL CORDS, RATTLES, BASKETWARE, LADIES' BAGS, AMBER JEWELLERY, GILT JEWEL LERY, NICKEL WATCHES, METAL WATCHES, PIPES (Assorted), CIGAR ETTE LUTES, CLOCKS (a Large Assort ment), ELECTRO - PLATED WARE (various kinds), SCISSORS, CUTLERY, SHADE GOODS, CHINA FIGURES, CHINA ORNAMENTS, TUMBLERS CHINA CRUETS, EGG FRAMES AND BUTTER POTS, LIME JUICE AND GLYCERINE, BAGATELLE BOARDS, &c., &c, &c. E. & A. ISAACS Will sell by auction on Wednesday next, Decem ber 21, at 11 o'clock, mHE ABOVE. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1887, At 12 o'Clock Noon. HANDSOME FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, ELLERSLIE. D. F. EVANS Has rccoived instructions from A. G. Daw, Esq., to sell at his Auction Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st December, 1887, at 12 o'clock noon, THAT NEW AND HANDSOME FAMILY RESIDENCE, containing 15 rooms, bath-room ; lavatory, etc, upstairs and down; also, stable, coach-house, harness-room, man's room, etc; together with 4Jacres volcanic soil, situated within soven minutes' walk of Ellerslie Station. This is a first-rate opportunity for a gentleman requiring a country residonco, as the owner, who is about to return to England, is deter mined to sell, even at a great sacrifice. Also, at same time and placo, CHURCH-STREET, ONEHUNGA (as in structed by Mrs Warden), COMFORTABLE VERANDAH COTTAGE of 4 rooms, etc, verandah back and front; fitted with all conveniences ; first-rate freehold allot ment 60ft to Churoh-street by 100 ft deep ; nice garden, etc. Being part Lot 2 of Scotion 15, Onehunga. Full particulars at office of D, F. EVANS, Auctioneer,



TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, At Eleven O'olook, CARLTON GORE ROAD AND VIC TORIA CRESCENT. NEW AND FASHIONABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, HANDSOME DRAWING . ROOM SUITE, ELEGANT DINING-ROOM SUITE, CHASTE BED-ROOM SUITE, ETC., ETC., ETC. D. fT EVANS Has been favoured with instructions to sella* the residence of a lady (leaving Auckland)' Cornor of Carlton Gore Road and Victoria Crescent, near top of Parnell, to-morrow, Tues day, 20th December, ot 11 o'clock, HER NEW, FASHIONABE, AND SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, viz. :- Drawing-room.—Very Handsome Walnut Suite In tapestry and plush. Inlaid Oval Wolnut Table, Very Elegant walnut Overmantel, with panels and hovel plate glass, Walnut Whatnot, Occasional Choirs, Handsome Wolnut Cabinet (marble top and celloreti. Vases, Oil Paintings, Coal Scuttle, China Tea Set, Lady's Walnut Es critoire, Fender and Rugs, Curtains, etc, etc. Dining-room.—Handsome Walnut Suite in maroon velvet. Round Table and Cover, Couch and two Chairs, Linoleum, Mirror, Vases, Pic tures, Books. Cool Scuttle, Curtains, etc, etc Three Bedrooms.—Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Child's Cot, Doubleand SlngieSpring Mattrossos, Feather Bods ond Bedding, Cedar Duchess Suite (marble top), Cedar Chest ot Drawers, Handsome Chamber Seta, Bentwood Rocker and Chairs, Looking-glasses, Wash stands, Toilet Taoles, Oval Marble-top Wash stand, Commodes. Parlour. — Bentwood Cane Lounge, and Chairs to match, Table, Oilcloth, Mirror, Pic tures, Ornaments, etc. _ ~ _, , Kitchen.—Large Meat Safe, Tables, Chairs, Zinc Tubs, Boiler, Saucepans, and Sundry Lot Household Requisites and Kitchen Sundries. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer, W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DAORB TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), At Eleven o'Cloek. 200 VOLUMES BOOKS. The Subscribers will sell by Auction at their Rooms, Qneen-street, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, ABOUT 200 Volumes Good Books, consisting of Household Words (19vols)> Robertson's Works (13vol«), 2vols Gazetteer? Lightfoot's Works (12vola), Trollope's " Africa,' Mayhew's " Horse," Store's " Wild Cattle," Former's Dlctionory. "Biok of the Farm," "Chambers's Papers," Greek and English Lexicon," Homer," Novels, &c. &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8, COCHRANE] [JAS. DAOBE TO-MORROW, ab 11 o'Cloek. TINWARE (assorted), BOOKS, BOOTS AND SHOES, ISLAND SHELLS, WATCHES, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS. The subscribers will sell by auction at their rooms. Queen Street, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, FANCY GOODS, Books, Boots .and Shoes, Drapery, Boxes, Toys, Cutlery, Clocks, Jewellery. Watches, Albums. Sewing Machines, Barometers, Pictures, Clothing, Hats Buttons, Linen, etc. ASSORTED TINWARE, consisting of Bowls, Dishes, Moulds. Teap.its, Scoops. Bottles. Strainers, Funnels, Pannicans, etc. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Teapots, Cake Baskets Walters, Pickle Forks, Knife, Fork and Spoon, In cases ; Inkstands, Hot Water Jugs, etc., etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON," Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [TAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, At 12 Noon. By Order of the Mortgagee. 230 ACRES, PARISH OF TAUHOA. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday, the 21at instant, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENTS 19 and 24, Parish of Tauhoa, County of Marsden, containing 138 acres and 92 acres respectively, or 230 acres in oil. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, At Twelve o'Cloek. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, Grafton Road. 214 ACRES LAND, WAITAKEREI. WITHOUT RESERVE. The Subscribers have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late Mrs Anscll to sell by auction, at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst, at 12 oclock, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, being part Lots 5 and 6, Sec 18. Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 100 feet to Grafton Road by about 170 feet deep, running bock and fronting the Auckland Do main; all p'antod with fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs; with the comfortable DWELL ING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms, bath-room, and all conveniences. This very desirable Pro perty is most conveniently situated, being easy of access and close to town. ALLOTMENT 40, Parish of Waitakerei, con aining 214 acres of good land. It being the intention of the Executors to close the uccounts in this estate, these valuable properties will be sold absolutely without any reserve. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACBE. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 12 o'Clock Noon. COTTAGE, COOK-STREET. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 2lstinst., at 12 o'clock, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, ALLOTMENT 9 of a subdivision of Lots 15,16, and 1? of Section 39. City of Auck land, having a frontage of 26 feet to Cook-street, with the comfortable COTTAGE erected there on ; the property ot Mrs Ann Austen. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACBE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, At Noon. BUILDING SITE, LAKE-STREET, TAKAPUNA PARISH. The subscribers will soil by auction at their Mart, Quoen-stroet, at noon, on Wednesday, tho 21st instant. ALLOTMENT 43, of Sub-division of Allotment 11, Section 2, Parish of Taka puna. having a frontage of 50 feet to Lake street, and depth of 152 feet. Grand view of Harbour and surrounding scenery. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "DARNELL PUBLIC POUND. Impounded by Constable Hobson, 1 brown horse, branded "F" on near sholder, white on face. It not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold fourteen days from date at 12 o clock, a °° n " W. H. UTTLEJOHN, Poundkeeper. Docombor 19th, 1887.



l§lll§ ___f*"*V PT\ Tft'.? t v "tTi-rn - ■ i' : ot **yv , % bo left wra^^^ffiSi P£__on WEDNESDAY' Men B___. KSS'_!"_Wifl_SSt?»i DAY&PH^^e^PtoNw^n^i Plans, etc., at our offices, Que«_.<rf*____ ' , "RolTolfGrwWS^ Plans and It^ l^ December 6.1887. ™W&(Se£ j BRICK AND STONE B^'n^J Arthur P; "Wilson; "j "•— , Arehitflftt ] T ° th c g uinrn., PORTLAND CEMENT Sold in any quantity, from lib upwarig, At lowest market rates. Also, (Freflh)p4BEACtti Information free on Concrete. , J '~ a *wfcca ! Late Advertisements. WANTED, two Generals .(Onelinneaii ..,•_. -Hanaaford's Auckland tablished 24 years.). ««B«ar its-. WANTED, aGeneral, 14fl; and tii&mJ t. m 1^? ,n . me Town J__tabl________n«i Hannaf ord's Anokland nej^ittcjt^^nT^ WANTED, Housemaid and Waited"! rx * Ba i? e .Place (town); watges, 12a eaeL__i Hannaford's Auckland Kegintry. """"H WANTED, 3 elderly Women . a t, Peaces in land Registry (established,,24yeari_.). ~*' TO TAILORS. - Permanent Emptor.! ment to Steady Man—Apply A Wool. I lams and Co., Sydenham House. ; TO LET, in Victoria Avenue, Betnueri • the property known as " Eahrfield," con sisting of 7-roomed residence and 10 toes oil land.—W. ond J. Froter, Land Agentß, Auck-i ---land. { ERSONAL. — Ladies, what sre you I thinking of. Why, for your.C__t_!tm__j Hats, Dresses, Gloves, etc., children", also, m\ cannot beat Ji'M. Eethom-s 3_Mie«_#olii ! Victorio-street, 4 doors from ( H o 2_ ->■.>! FOR SALE, one of the best Suburban Hotels, 1 only 2 miles from Auckland, doing a large and, increasing business. Principals only dealt with. .■ i ■ ■ ' '■ '.'", I '■: .v. ■ , W. & J. FRATER, Land Agents, ! Auckland. ■ T\f ANTED KNOW N.'l SPLENDID RELISH! SPLENDIDEELTSHt WHITE PUDDINGS, only Ad. ' ** i At R. HUTCHINSON'S, , VICTORIA ST. and WELLINGTON-ST. BUTCHER*. , ':..,.,. J WANTED, 10 or 15 Practical Navvies for Railway "Works at.HelensV-_le.-r Apply from 3.30 to 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday next, to H. Fulton, at Co upland and Company's Customs street, ; . ■ ' • ■• ■;, THOMAS~GILLIBRAND -ANB CO;,: Auctioneers, Land, Estate, Conimiß-ioni and Generol Produce Agents, having leased; these centrally situated premises known as tie] Blue Stor*-, Fort-street, Auckland, will ho'dl regular auction sales of produce. P.S. Any, goods consigned to us will receive our best at> ( tention. Account .sales promptly rendered. ,j TTTTALKER, of City Market, has 1 • IT a splendid collection of Prime; Christmas Poultry-Ducks, Geese. Fowls ana! Turkeys. Prime Quality and Cheap. i FOR SALE CHEAP.-Turkeys, Ducks,: Geese and Fowls. Call early at J. 1 WALKER'S City Market. J GOOD AND CHEAP POULTRY, Dead and alive, at J. WALKER'S, City Mar ket ■ ■ '■: .^ \S7ANTED KNOWN, New Volume ef VV Boys' Own Annual, handsomely bound, reduced to 6s lid : new Volume of Bow ; Ben* only 2s 6d ; Chatterbox Annual, 23 Bdj date*: number of Something to Read. 1b 3d;; Com panion Novelist iII 3 Complete Tales, splendid' .reading for the Holidays), Is 3d I numbers. Young Ladies' Journal, 6d; splendidly bound: books for Christmas presents ■__rom_Bd. each, Novels from 4d each; grandline of Hymn Books suitable for assortment of scraps-all half-price; These bar gains must be seen to be fail to visit tbe sale of Wliite's Bankrupt.StocK,: Queen-street. ___— : /""IREAT TREAT at Northcote oni WEDNESDAY next Christmas Tree and Concert at Gladstone Hall. Choicest Straw-' berriesand Richest Cream, 4d per plate. Special steamer from Queen-stxeet Wharf at 6.15 p.m.', returning to townatlo.3o. Admission to Hall, Is. ChUdron Half-price. Every Child will receive 4 Frize from the Tree. - ' •;;.■;: '__..[ J. R. H. wtahes to inform his friends A  the public generally, that he has quite recovered from his recent '^r illness. ' t ; Appointments by Tele. , ~-'.'f phone or otherwise "" : ; .) willhavehis . « : attention I -f * % dj^^gua»nto e8 '*-i him %*&*& First-?*** o*t0 * t most reasonable prices. 134 QUEEN , Opposite Union Bonti Pp-QUSTOM BOOTMAKERS:' closed fronts. Js; Men» best Cair , 5s 6d; Derby Shoes, 5s 6d ; ™™>g W()okedl Terms net cash. vOTJNG BROS., . ' _____B_sijaE_^ff^V f : TT 'ia » |»»ff^^__!__l a : : Jbtf £100 cosh.-with £9 a year at Rose __? a 6-womed House, tenant