Births.

CHATFIELD.-On December 19, i »* AgJSS, flence, Eden Yale Roao, the wife of Altrea w Chattieldofason.

Marriages.

QUEDLEY-LEE-On Registry*' Office Willam Jdl farmer. second son of Mr Ji ime3 o n *f" h Lee, eldest Pakuranga to Louisa daughter ot Edwin Lee, nrawwu*., «*£ade CAPPS -On December 7 at tbcCon fciiAUJii-UAt'i d. w" -.wnf* by the Rev. J. ««&*lfe. s-p.. s Zealand. ..

Deaths.

man ; aged 41. _^_____———

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

' Mails will close as under:- This Day. %2saSUWSB& pc?'fe lington, 5 p.m. . Saturday, 24th inst S-%?Xt?°S»' SB**, P» Rose Casey. 8 a.m. «,_,,_._ „t 4 n m For Waiwera, per lona, at 7 pan. For Te Kapa per Wellington, at 7 p.m. ForKawaui per Clansman, at 7 p.m. For SSffind Southern Ports, per Penguin, For 7 v£est Coast Sounds (per Stella leaving tho KiMffnhniTt lanuary 2), per Penguin, at 7 p.m. Karoo mid Mangapai, per Glenelg. at 7 p.m. For pSSkUwd Coromandel per Coromandel, at 7p,m * Tuesday. December 27. 1 •R-nrWaiwera.Kawan.Leigh. Omaha, Matakana, Mullet Point, and Lower Matakana, per Rose wSSroSne mdHokianga District (via Onc hunga). n6r Oreti. at 9.30 a.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 9.30 a.m. For Wangarel Heals, Parua.Waipu,Wangarei, Kama, and MangAwai. per Wellington or StorniDird, at 9.30 a.m. Thukssday, 29th inst. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at 11 a.m. Ly Monday, January 2. Pnr Zealandia as follows : — Kor Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States oE America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America. British, and Foreign West Indies. aFln.ni. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, Registered letters, and neAvspapersatll.soa.in. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d in ad dition to tha postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Thia mail will bo due at London on February 6. KB.— Monday, 26th inst:, being a postal holi day' the mails that aro usually made upon that day'will closo on Saturday, 24th inst., at 7 .p.m. A delivery.will take place, from delivery coun ter from 7to 8 p.m., 2ith'inst. Sunday hours will be observed in private box lobbies. Tuesday, 27th inst.—The Post-office will be open in all branches from 9 to 10a.m. All mails which usually close .after 10 a.m. on Tuesday will be oibsed atta.3o-a.rn. *•"" "* In connection with Parcel Post System, Parcels will be received for despatch half an hour previous to the time for closing mails. A now Receiver has been placed at Carr's. Grafton Road, to be cleared at 6 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. daily. * ' S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE CABLES.

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.

>~... fREUTER'S TELEGRAM.] Sps— ** -:1" '" - December 22. It is generally believed German, Austrian, and Italian Governments are in favour of *the removal. of of Prince Ferdinand as the Ruler of Bulgaria iri ' dldir' to conciliate Russia, and thereby permit' of a peaceable settlement of tHe, Bul garian question being arrived'afc * ■yf.m (SPECIAL.) London, December 22. OVA FOR TASMANIA. Mr Brady is sending a large ship ment of salmon ova to Tasmania, L ; y (SPECIAL.) . .'. ?' DEBENTURE CONVERSION. London, December 22. The Union Mortgage Agency Company have been successful in converting £175,000 of terminable 5 bonds into 4#bejn tureifitt 4J per cent. ' , : » KsgL>L.) "fi ♦ THE SUGAR MARKET. ■-: j Bonbon, December A further reduction of 70,000 in the French beet crop has stimulated the sugar market. German beet sugar is quoted at I'6s for and loff 3d for March. M

ATHLETIC NOTES.

CJEICKET. '

Junior Cup.

Aocklands v. Holland. —Auckland :— Courtayne, McDonald (2), McGregor, Mcin tosh, Humphries, Seccombe.Perring, Plummer, and Ilwerson.' Hollands :—J. B. Mell, E. Mell, A. Rowe, Waddingham, Mills (2), Morgan, Burfoot, Sexton, Breeze, Murphy ; Emergency,. W. RoAve. Waitemata v. Alpha.—Waitemata:— Andrews, McHugh, Mackie, Pritchard. Potter, Ross, Sticbbury, Service, Sheddan, Johnson, Leatham; Emergencies, Tatter sall and Pect. National v. Unitkd 11. — National: Am. "fcirry, Colebourne, Drummond, Gilmour. Laxon, Nicholson (2), Pilcher, Spence, Waters, Wilkinson. United 11. : Cotton, GlUon, Frrpp, Lankham (2), ' A. Braund, J. Braund, Kenward, Swanson, Spreckley, |\iriylor. Other Matelies. Auckland C. C. v. H. M. #auß : Arniel, Atkinson, Clendinnen, Dewes, Earl, Gill, Morrison, O'Brien, Richards, Robinson, and Stewart. - ; | The Admiral has kindly alloAved the band bf the Nelson to play;' during tho match, which Avill commence at'll.3o sharp. Wandkrbbs v. St. Maey's (No. 9 Avicket). —Wanderers: J. Wbelan (captain), W. Wbelan, P. White, E. White, E. Johnson, E. Fricker, J. Clarke, J. Stanton, R. Bleak ley, A. Edmonds, M. Chappell. Emer gencies : L. Sanderson and VV. Farrell. The match* Auckland A v. Auckland B, was finished laat evening, ; On Saturday Auckland A scored 146, arid the B team went in yesterday evening, -but out for 23. Clendinnen scored 11, E. C. Beale 2, Wright 1, Earl 2, MfeDonald (not out) 3, and the others du^fe,:extras count- On their second venture' they lost two Avickcts for 35, W. Wynyard scoring 120 and McDonald 9. A. ,M." BeaVtfanaly |ia reads, for the first 1 innings-9 overs, 4J t toaidens, 6 runs, 8 wickets, The following |

■are the scores of the A team: —Neill, R., b Clendinnen, 10; O'Brien, A., b Morey, 37 ; Richards, Rev. 1., b Gill, 14 ; Reid, C. F. 5 not out 55; Stewart, A. C, lbw E. C. Beale, 7 ; Morrison, A., b Morey, 0 : Atkin son, A., b Morey. 2; DeAVes, 'A. E.,bC Wynyard, 6: Marsden, "F., b Morey, 0; Davy., Dr., b G. Wynyard, 5 ; Beale, A. M., c Martin b G. Wynyard, 1 ; extras—byes 3, leg-byes 6—9; total, 14G. ATHLETICS. ; Tho race for the Sprint Championship of Auckland will be run to-morrow afternoon on the Takapuna Racecourse. Tavo cinder tracks have been laid doAvn specially for the race, and the runners should be seen at the best as they have both been in training for some time past noA\ r . Pickering is at present slightly the favourite but Goodliffe's supporters are very confident. The Devon port Ferry Company have arranged to take passengers over and on to the ground for one shilling return, and as the race is run at three o'clock there should be a large atten dance. BOWLING. At a meeting of the match committee of the Auckland BoAvling Club, held yester day, Mr Billington in tho chair, the first draAV for the folloAving prize matches, to be played off on or before Wednesday, 11th January, Avas made :—Club Cup, Champion Boavls, Subscription Cups, J. Paterson's Silver Medals, President Kirkwood's Gold Medal, Vice-President Mirfin's Gold Medal, J. Billington's Prize (handicapped prize), Major Isaac's Prize, John H. A. Lyell's Prize.

POLICE COURT.

This Day. v ~* (Before Messrs L. Ehrenfried, S. Y. Collins, and H. Wilding, J.P.s) Drunkenness.—Alice Yeland and Chas. Pluminga were fined 10s and costs, and Patiick McGuive £5, Avith an alternative of 14- duys. Two other persons were fined 5s and costs. Rogue and Vagabond.—Emily Driver was charged with drunkenness and with being a rogue and vagabond, and was sen tenced to one month's imprisonment. Alleged Desertion—Alfred J. Kerry was charged that he did on tho sth of February. 1883, unlawfully desert from H.M.S. Lark.—Constable Macky deposed fchat he arrested the accused. Alfred J. Kerry, alias Richard Honnin, yesterday on suspicion of being a deserter from H. M. S. Lark. Accused 'answered the descrip tion of Alfred Kerry in every par ticular. — James Grean, petty officer of JELM.S. Nelson, deposed that he was iv charge of Kerry when he deserted the Naval Depot, North Shore, ou, {ho. fith February, 1883. Ho believed the accused ■was the same man. but cc/dd not swear to this.—For the defence.-the accused brought forward his parents, who reside in Chapel-.1 street, and also Messrs J. Harmon and 1 Taylor, who deposed that they had known the accused prior to 1883, aud knew that he had never belonged to the Lark.—Ser geant Pratt stated that thore Avas a raihvay porter new in Auckland Avho had served on the Lark in 1883, and he "asked"that* the case be remanded till to-mrirroAv in order that this man's evidence might be obtained. - The remand jwas granted accordingly. ; Obstruction.-John' Wm. Smith, driver of a stage carriage, was charged with stand* ing.tudjAying for passengersin Wellesley sfcreot Qd the 14th December, elsewhere than on some standing duly appointed. There was. a second charge against tho defendant that ho .obstructed Wellesley-street by placihg two horses and a Borough stage coach thero on tlio 14th December.— Mr Mahouy appeared for tho defendant, and.pleaded not guilty.—After hearing the evidence, tho Bench dismissed tlie case. A Wandering Ass.—Burns, Verspulb was charged with permitting A h ass to Wander in Grey-street on S^hjbccember.—Defen dant stilted that tho donkey slipped his bridles over his head and got away.—Con stable Hansen deposed that he found tho donkey standing in Grey-street at midnight and impounded it.—Fined Is and costs. IyMPLOYMENT OF FEMALES. —George .was charged with unlawfully employing a female, viz., Annie Burrell, in contravention of tho Employment of Females arid Others Act, by not giving the said Annie Burrell a holiday on Saturday afternoon, December 17th, from 2 p.m. There was a second charge against the defendant, that he did unlaAvfuily employ Elizabeth Burrell after 2 p.m. on Saturday, the 17th December.—Mr S. Hesketh ap peared for the defendant, and pleaded not guilty to both charges.—Sergeant Gamble deposed that he visited MrMcßride's factory at 2.25 p.m. on the 17th inst., and found Annieand Elizabeth Burrell at work. They 1 stated that they were working for them selves.—Annie Burrell deposed that she was not employed by tho defendant. She Avas employed by her mother, avlio was paid by Mr Mcßride. Whbn Sergeant Gamble entered, Avitnesa was taking thread out of a coat. Her mother Avas not AA'orking after tAvo o'clock. — Elizabeth Burrell, mother of tho previous Avitness, deposed that her daughter was 18 years of ago. When Sergeant Gamble entered the factory witness Avas not Avorking. She was paid on pieceAvork, and her daughter got no fixed Avages. * The work Avas done for Mr Mcßride and paid for by him.— Mr He.iketh ■ submitted that there was no case against Miss Burrell.. Mrs Burrell had a contract with Mr Mcßride. Her daughter had no dealing with the.defendant. —The Bench, in order to tako into considera tion tlio situation of Miss Burrell, desired time to consider whether Mr Mcßride or her mother Avas liable undor the Act. - De cision Avas therefore deferred till Wednesday next. ',''■■■

ST. MARY'S CAKE FAIR.

The Cake Fair (in aid of the funds of St Mary's Pro-Cathedral) which -was so fully described in our last issue, wasopenedat 2.30 this afternoon, in the grounds of Bishops-: court, and bids fair to be an unqualified success. People are flocking thither from far arid near. The splendid band of of H.M.S. Nelson is present and the arrival of Admiral and Mrs Fairfax is expected." The .children of the May pole, have mustered for the dance, tho Christmas tree groans under the weight of gifts, and the fair stall-holders are full of zeal for the dispatch of business. The trees are hung Avith Chinese lanterns and tho illuminations to-night should' impart quite a fairy aspect to the scene. Glees, madrigals and old English sports form the staple of the amusements proriiised. The fair closes at 10 p.m.

At the meeting of the Board of Education this afternoon a report was received from the. Inspectors of Schools stating that a a- reduction in the .number of teachers could be made by rescinding clause §8 of the Board Regulations, as a competent teacher should be ably awarded to conduct unaided a school having an aver age of 40 pupils. In the larger schools fewer assistants should be employed. Ampngst other Wellesley street, Beiesiord street Nelson-street, Ponsonby, and Newton West schools had an excess of teachers. Tho inspectors considered that a reduction of the staff might be made dis pensing with : those pupil teachers Avho who : had shown them inefficiency by to pass their examination after two trials or who have , been adversely reported On by tAVo head teachers similarly those head teachers whose records showed how unsatisfactory reports in tAvo consecutive years on the continued alterna tive of a good rind ri bad report, should, they thought, no longer be retained in the Board's service. \>. '-■•-.■ ■■>■ ?h .<;>yy ",.

COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF FORESHORE RIGHTS.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. The Compensation Court (Mr Justice Rich, mond, judge, and two assessors) this mom* ing gave judgment in the claim made by Messrs SteAvai-b and Co., against the Cor poration for £94,000 for deprivation of fore" shore rights. The Court aAvarded the claimant £500 Avorth of reclaimed land in satisfaction of their claim. Tho claimants to pay each assessor 50 guineas and 100 guineas, costs of Court.

SEAMEN'S WAGES.

SEIZURE OP THE RUAKAKA.

Last Tuesday Aveek the master of the scoav Ruakaka Avas charged at the Police Court Avith a breach of the Shipping and Seamen' s Act, by unlaAvfuily neglecting and refusing to pay to Charles Hansen, formerly mate of the A-essel, wages amounting to £11, from the Bth of October to the 2,5 th of November, at the rate of £7 per month, and also £5, being tho amount for two days' pay for each day over the period of ton days during which payment had been delayed. As defendant had not put in an appearance nor instructed a lawyer to look aftor his case, judgment Was given in default for the £15 10s said to be due, and also coats Avithin a Aveek. As the money was not paid within the time specified by tho Court, tho scoav Ruakaka Avas seized this morning by the Water-police, acting under instruction given in Court on behalf of Hansen, tho vessel being held liable when tho master and OAvner fail to settle. Mr D. H. McKcnzie, the owner, at once decided to pay tho amount into Court under protest, and applied for a re-hearing. The master of the scoav, Henry Harwich, disputes the conditions of the engagement Avith Hanson, alleging that his engagement AA'as for £5 a month and not £7. The master also states that a cheque for the amount due at the rate of £5 per month Avas tendered to tut, plaintiff before he took action, but ho refused to accept it, and as defendant Avas not represented wheu the case came up, tho verdict went against him.

THE FOLEY WILL CASE.

THE WIDOW AWARDED THE ES TATE.

The litigation in the Foley.-wilt caso reached its final stage this morning, when Mr Jus tice Gillies, on the application of Mr W Ji Napior, grantoJ bo Henry James Bushell, as executor, According to the tenor of tlio will of tho widow of tho deceased Frank William Foley, probate of tho Avill of 4th November! 1886, whereby, the testator's cntiro estate — .estimated' to bo fyrorth several thousands sof liounds sterling _$- vesta in hor for/her own benefit nnd -disposition. It rimy be as AA-01l to state that there wero in all three wills, viz., (1), ono made in August 1886, whereby tho Avidow Avas to receive tho life interest.of tho estate.and the reversion. waa to go to testator's brother ; (2) thoAvill which has just beon proved : made in November 1886; and (3) the will of May 1887, Avhich the Court last Avcck declared to bo invalid. Under this last will tho AvidoAV Avouid only have received £1 a week out of tho estate, and that too only during widowhood. Under the will which has been upheld Henry James Bushell and S. Jackson jun. wero appointed trustees and in caso of death, incompetency eto-, on either, power was given tho AvidoAV to ap point another person in his stead. As Mr Jackson has apparently left the district Mrs Foley had exercised this poAver by appointing Thomas Peel, Avino and spirit merchant, to act in his place, and Mr Naiiier applied to havo probate granted to Messrs Bushell and Peel. His Honor however held that tho AvidoAV should not haA'o made the appointment until pro bate Avas obtained.and he therefore granted the probate to Mr Bushell alpne, and de clined Mr Napier's application to recognise Mr Peel a3 an oxocutor.

AMATEUR OPERETTA COMPANY.

The Amateur Operetta Company appeared at Abbott's Opera House Inst evening in two of Offenbach's Avell knoAvn compositions —viz., "Breaking the Spoil" and "Rose of Auvergne," iho audience Avas not so large as might havo been anticipated, bui> proved most appreciate, and the perfor mance passed off in a very satisfactory manner. "Breaking the Spell" Avas first placed on the stage,' Herr Carl Schmitt wioiding the baton," with Miss Harding as pianiste, and Mr J. C.j Clough leader of the orchestra. The characters in the opera were represented as folloAvs :-.Jenny Wood (maid of tho inn), Mrs Cooper; MattheAV (old army pen sioner), Mr T. C. Stanley ; Peter Bloom, a gardener (just enlisted), Mr A. L. Edwards. The' performance of each was highly .cre ditable.but as might have been anticipated, the vocal display was much more successful throughout than tho dramatic. The "Rose of Auvergne " Avas equally Avell staged, Mrs Cooper taking tho part of Fieurettepwhilst th.c JJgtlous lovers were represented .by Mr AfLrlfdwards (Alphonso), and Mr' Percy St. Clair (Pierre). The opera was produced with animation, and the performers ap peared more at their ease than m the previous 1 effort. Tho incidental vocal selections Avere well rendered, ono of the best items being "Ah never Avere days so merry,." which provoked hearty and prolonged applause. The orchestra deserve a word of praise for the careful and correct way in Avhich tho instru mental morceaxix were given, vocalists having every, consideration, Avhile the beauties of tho composition Avero retained. Another' performance will be given this evening under tho patronage of • Admiral Fairfax, a party of ten from Government House, and a party of eighteen from the warships in harbour. ~;.". / '

LATE SHIPPING.

The s..s. Stormbird will leave as follows instead of the usual time-table :- Sho will leave for Whangarei on Monday 26th at 9 p.m.; Wednesday,2Bth,9p.m.; Friday, 30th, 9 p.m. ; returning from Whangarei on Saturday, 24th ; Tuesday, 27th ; Thursday, 29th ; Saturday, 31st. ' ; ...."" j's.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.s. Orcti has been chartered by' the Onehunga ToAvn Band to make a special excursion trip to tlie Manukau Heads, leaving the' Onehunga Wharp ajiarp on arrival cf train leaving Auckland at 8.40 a.m. Tlio return tickets are 2s, children Is. The steamer will return to the wharf in time for passengers to,catch the 7.15 train. We anticipate a crowd, taking advantage of a trip to the Heads, considering tho low charge and large steamer.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

-.■'GiSßoniiE, this day.—Arrived : s.s. Wai rarapa for Auckland. .; .., ; . .j , Waita-raJ this day.—Arrived; s.B, Bel linger irom Onehunga. ' '■* ■ '■'• iJ J

"ALONE IN LONDON."

This great Drury Lane spectacular and emotional drama Avbioh has created so much interest throughout, the okL.coUntry, the Australian colonies, and more recently in the southern dities of Now Zealand, will bo presented to an Auckland audience at Abbott's Opera House on Monday next, by Bland Holt's specially organised Dramatic Company, amongst whom are many of thoso Avho played tho" original characters in the drama iri England. We learn that the Wellington season closed last night to a crowded house. There are tAvo gieat characters in "Alone in London," Annie Meadows and Riohard Kedcllffe. The latter is a Londoner and an adventurer of the very worst type, Avho marries tho former for the sake of a little money she has. In the prologue Aye see tho marriage deter mined on, Avhile a good-hearted honest felloAv—ono John Biddlocomb, a ; wealthy miller—is refused. There is a waif and stray named Gipsy Tom, who befriends Annie MeadoAvs, and by his eavesdropping pro pensity is ahvays cognisant of the schemes and plans of Redcliflo and his companions, amongst whom are included Spriggins, a savcll, and Jenkinson, an innkeeper. Six years having elapsed, tho drama dis closes Mr and Mrs Redcliffe with a little son (Paul), leading a life of unutterable misery. He passes his time in plotting and scheming Loav to get the money of other people without earning it, and she is left to pass a painful existence in a low lodging house in Drury Lane. She is subsequently raised from this degradation by a benevo lent gentleman, but her husband, in a most diabolical way, reduces hor again to the old level. She is ultimately driven to desperation by his shameful conduct in taking her little .son Paul from her to use as an instrument in robbing hor benefac torallucled to. Vowing'vengeance, she is tied and the Thames floodgates thrown upenon her. Biddlocomb, her quondam lover, saves her from dfoAvning, and tho two proceed to the residence of Mr Barnaby, on whom the robbery is to perpetrated, whore they arrive just in time to frustrate Redclifie's intention. Here Redcliffe is killed by Gijay Tom, and the curtain falls. The full cast of characters and synopsis of scenery, etc., avill appear in our advertis ing columns to-morrow.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

1 (BY TELEQRAPK—OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, .this day- ' ffA rcneAval of tho San Francisco Mail contract for another year has been agreed to,. " "■■,.■.■. ,f ' ':■■•./... The; Government -to fix tho salary of the Chairman of tlie Railway Board at £2,500 Avas considered yesterday. Dr. Fitchett moved an amendment, "The reduction of amount to £1,700," saying that the amount Avould be fully adequate to the duties to bo performed. The Government proposal avus determinedly stonewalled by Sir George C4rey and Mr R. Reeves, but alter tAVO hours' discussion it. avus agreed to bys!2 to 1* * . % Australasian Defence *\Tho mcusuro providing ior tepirnjpgrtan, a matter as tho defence of our coast Tihot Avas discussod beforo a bare auorum yester day ufternoim. In niaviugtfio second read ing of tho Australasian NuvhlDefence Bill, tho Promior described it as the first teal stop towards bringing about a closo union with the Old Country. The proposal Avas that seven ships of the most suitablo class for tho work, and tAro torpedo boats should bo maintained by tho colonies ; four of the war-ships and tAvo torpedo boats to form tho pence establishment. Tho cost of construction (£700,000) Avas to bo provided by. the Imperial Government, and tho colonies Avere to pay interest for ten years at tho rate of 5 por cent., namely £35,000 besides tho cost of maintenance (£91,000), or £120,000 por annum in all. In the eA-ent of Avar tin co other vessels Avould bo commis sioned at the cost of the Imperial Govern ment, and in peace tAvo vessels Avould be stationed in NcavZealand. "It-would take two years to build the ships, so no timo should bo lost. New Zealand's contribution, tixed upon tho population basis, would be £21,622 per annum, and a claut-e would bo intro duced, providing that tho colony should only bo required to contribute on condition that all other colonies did so. With regard to the land defences, tho Houso would nave to considor whether it was necessary to maintain the fortifications of more than one pqrb. which conl4 be üßed. by the vessels as a harbour of rofugo, and Avhore thoy could, refit and coal. The colony could not expect to remain so insignificant as not to be a temptation to the enemies,of tho empire, and -he urged that the »present r Opportunity of providing for defence should bo taken advantage of. Sir Julius Vogel supported the bill, but was lets sanguine than tho Premier that it would bring about imperial federation. Opposition to the measure came principally from Mr Hutchison and Sir Gcorgo Grey, who urged that the*im portance of the question afforded sufficient ground* for adjourning the consideration of it till next Besaion. The bill was passed through It* various stages. J j J O j\ s Expondltiiro on VOluntoeris. ' Under the heading " Other Charges," in the Volunteer vote, are prizes for Rifle shooting, £600; rent riflo ranges', £1000 ; volunteer encampment, £1000j purchase of arms, £5000,' %,..y Borrowing Scheme. *>'* ''i ■ TJie' t Loari Bill was. received iby message from tlio Governor 'last everting Avith j an amendment to setting doAvnthe £70,000 for-, merly allotted to immigration,[and £9.000 to Blenheim Railway as unallotted items. The Bill aVos rc-coirimitted,' and a new clause binding the colony to refrain from further borrowing for three years excepting as regarding loans" already authorised and tlio' Westp'ort ' and Greymouth Harbour Loans Avas added. The progress of business was gveatly obstructed by Sir J. Vogel, R. ReeA'es and Hutchison, but tho bill oventually passed' through all its stages by a large majority.

CAMBRIA G.M. COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the shareholders in the abovo company, Avas held at 2 p.m. to day in the big room of the Ifisurance Buil dings. There was a good attendance, Tho legal manager 'Mr McDonald Scott presented the balance sheet Avhiph showed receipts from gold. ;, to be £18.146. The expenses were: Wages, £6,615 7s; general charges, £3,32e 18s; battery charges, £1,400 8s; dividends, 13th; 14th, 15th, 16bh. 17th, 18th, £7,822 10s ; cash balance in bank, £560 12s: total, £19,727 15s Bd. The directors report mentioned that during the year 3,771 loads of quartz had been crushed Avhich had yielded 6,3700z5, 4dwts of melted gold or over lgozs, to the load including' specimens. During the year six dividends had been paid. The directors recommendedC that £150, honarium should bo divided according to attendance ariiortgst the directors. Mr Saunders, the Chairman, moved the adoption of the report. The directors had done their best in the interests of- the shareholders If in the coming year they had luck, he should be in favour _of improving the iriachinery for saving; the gold, but at present the necessities of the shareholders, called .for dividends., He drew attentions to an ; itern. in the mine manager's report which stated that 250. tons of tailings had returned 242 ozs" of gold. Heretofore this had been lost but now, by < simply grinding the takings, B the gold was.saved.' >■ > !

Mr Howard seconded the adoption of the reports, which was carried. Directors. - Tho retiring directors, Messrs Alexander Saunders and (*. ;»• Kiesling, were re-elected, and Mr VV. S Wilson was elected in the place of Mr Alexander (resigned). Mr T. A. Menzies Avas electe:! auditor. A vote of thanks was accorded to Uie chairmaiu and the business terminated

No household should be Avithout" J. Wendel'a superior wines, for they are pure and nourishing, and excellent for invalids and not intoxicating. Como and sample for yourself.—J. Wendell, wine manufac turer, Symonds-street, two doors from City Road.—(Advt.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. JJECKMBER 23; 1887.

FpiOiY, DKCBMBW W. 1887,

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'Sporting. _________ ONEHUNGA SUMMER MEETING, TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 14th, 1888. Novel Race of 30sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Weight, Bat 71b. Entrance, 30a. The winner to be the property of the Club. Handicap Hurdles of 40sovs. ~Distance, I milos, over eight flights of hurdles 3 feet 6 inches high. Second horse to receive osovs from stakes. Nomination, lsov.; accept ance, lsov. , „ Onehunga Cup of 75s<Uf8. Distance, 1 mile and a half. Second horse to recefvo ssovs. from tho stakes. Nomination, lsov.; ac ceptances, 2)BOA'8. Selling Hurdle Race of 40sovs. Distance, l mile and a-half, over six (lights of hurdles 3 feet 6 inches high. Weight. Ost 71b. The winner to bo tho property of the Club. En tranco, 2sovs. _ „ Selling Race of 40sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Wclght-for-asre. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner to bo Hold for £lop. U £100, allowed 71bs; if £75,1411)8; if £50.211b5; If £30. 281bs; if to bo the property of the Club 421b.i. Entrance, 2sovh. Flying Stakes, being a Lady's Bracelet of the value of lOdovß., the gift of W. Adams, Esq., with 20sovs. added. Distance, threo quartors of a mile. For two-year-olds aud unAvards. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, lsov. Handicap STKKt'LteeiiAsn of 65aovs., second horse to receive osovs from tho stakeß. Distance, about 3 miles, ovor a fair hunting country. Noinination, lsov; acceptance, 2sovs. ■ -.; ! Nominations to be addressed to tho Secretary, Onehunga Post-office; or, to W. Adams and Co., No. 6. Exchange Chambers, Durham-street East, Auckland. Nominations for Onehunga Cup, Handicap Steeplechase, Hand cap Hurdle Race, and I<ly ing Makes close TO-NIGHT. , Acceptances and general entries closo on Friday, January 6th, 1838. T. O'SULLIVAV. Secretary. Volunteer Notices. A., SPECIAL GE NER A L JOL r, \RADE will bo held TO MOItr.OtV, at the Drill-shed, at 3 o'clo.;.;. Every nicrnbcr is re quested to attend to enable tho Com pany to Capitate. ] GKO. LEAHY, Commanding R. I. Rifloa. TffEWTON~IUFLES will muster ab bhe Drill-shed TO-MORROW at 4 p.ro., for judging distance ....practice. Mom he s ausoat will lio &oalt»?with aqoording' to Roguiapms.— JOHN MITCHELL, Corp., lion. Sio;,, ~ _. J.fljwl'n ' 'ii' '.jpi ute ii i i ifotmmmmmmmmm ' ~.■:,.... lM AnctioiiSi B AKTHCit], ■*» Mm ~„ [J- *. BOODLE WEDNESDAY/DECEMBER 28. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. ' ' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES/ GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIA- i MOND AND GOLD RINGS, SUPERIOR DIAMOND LOCKET, GOLD AND SILVER CHAINS, NECKLETS, LOCKETS, BROOCHES AND EAR RINGS, PINS. STUDS, GUNS, RE VOLVERS, BOOKS, BOOTS, LOT OF NEW AND SECONDHAND TOOLS AND CLOTHING. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions from Mr J. Bloom, of tho City Loan Office. Grey-street, to sell by auction at their Mart, on Wednesday next. December 28, at 11 a.m., THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES:-April 2nd, 6. S.H.E.L-! Watch; 4th, 10, S.H K.L. Watch; 7th, 28; S.H.A.L. Watch: 9th, 34, S.H.A.L. Watch; 36, S.H.L. Watch and Chain, by ltoiliurltum; 13th, 40. G.O.F.L. Watch; 42, 3.H.A.L. Watch; 14th, 49, Guitar; 51, liaiidsouid large Diamond Locket:! 54, S.H.E.Lv Watch; 62, S.H.A. Lover: 6\\ Spoons, Forks, 3 Rings and Locket; 22nd, 67,| Gold Brooch; 76, Pair Earrings: 26th, 81, Opera Glasses ; 83, Silver Flask, Plated Cup, and Gold Brooch; 30th, 96, Gold Pin; May 2nd, 13, Pin Ring, and Diamond: 131, Gold Ring; 132, Diamond Ring; 134. S.O.F.L. and Chain ; 18th, 144, S.HjE.L. Watch and Gold. Chain; 23rd, 159, Knives and Forks; 160, Tea and Coffee Service; 26th, 170, G.0.1-'.L. Watch ; 30th, 176. Gold King. Juno Ist, 181.5.H.L Watch: 182, Latlv'fcJDiamond Ringrlßs..Gold Albert; 187, Lockotand Chain; 190, 3 Rings; 4th. 202, 6 Silver Spoons ; 203, Gold Rlug:,2o6,Bug Tools; 212, S.H.L. Watch; 211, TinTroMch Polish: 214, ILL. Gun; 6th, 213, Revolver and Gold Ring j 18th, 277, S.H.A. Lever nnd Chain; 279, W. Ring: 280. G.11.L. Watch ; 283, S O.F.G. Watch ; 18th, 285. Gold-Brooch and Earrings; 20th,296, S.H.A.L. Watch; 22nd.323, Diamond Ring; 23rd, 340. 9 Vois. Shakespeare; 342,. Family Bible; 345,2V0'8. Franco-Prhssian War; 343. Gold Locket; 344, 2 Books; 24th, 359, Cruet and Vases; 360. Locket and Ofaain;.: 363, 4 Rings; April 28th. 90, 3 Vols. History of England 92, Volume ; 94, G.O.F.L. Watch and Chain ; 97, 2. S.H.L. Watches; 100,2G01d Alberts; r r-r ---&LOTittNG-Alprintn, 29, fuit Clothes; 18th, 49,' Lot Faricy "Work; 58, Black Cloth Suit; 30th, 176, Coat, Vests and Trousers; May 7th,l 315, Sea Boots! 24th, 389, Trousers; 414, Blanket,: dress, etc.; 416, Pair Blankets; 540, Sundry Clothing;' June Ist, TAVccd Suit; 1014, Tippet; and Curtains; 1021, Suit and Coat and Vest; 3rd, 1024, Trousers Bnd* Ve3t;?s4th, 1044;-Block Dress; 6th, 1060. Tabls?Linon ;/uOth, 1100 V Black; Suit; i:4Qi,;il2oo, MacintoshJ'pnu, 1926,ithreo Blankets.'; August Ist, 2046, (Coat and.Boots; 2238, Pair Largo Blankets; Sipt;"Bth. 2580, Rug; 9th. 2586, Stiit?;ioth«sr26lo,'»et Bfeing GldVel: 2617, two Dresses and Leather Bag; 2618, Tweed Suit; 2620, Trousers and Vest; 2621, Lot (Under clothing ; 2624. Blankets ; 2626, six Shirts; 2631, Flannels and Drawers; aiid apoiit 200'parccls of clean and usofdl C.Othlug, consisting of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Shirts. Flannels, Over coats. Rugs, Biankots, Drosses, and a quantity of new and second-hand Tools. ■:,- :;:• , ■■-•'• Also nit 12 o'clock, •" ■< ■- A'NE3^ r LARpE i IRON SAFE ~,. ~. /. f ! i •; 1 / ' -'I i" By ; Joh t ivTatin. - 1 _ '' ''•■' :i ''' ! - ; '' WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, TALLOW; . For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at , ..,■ t, ~. 9.30 u.ra. ~.; ■ ■ HUNTER "<, ~.' THOMAS GILLIBRAND AND CO., Land, Estate, Commission, and General Produ6e Agents, having jeasod these centrally situated premises known as the Blue Stor , Fort-Street, Auckland, will hod regular auction sales of produce. P.S. Any goods, consigned to us will receive our best at tention. • Account-sales promptly rendered. i Public Notices. J. R. H. Wishes to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has quite recovered from Ms recent illnoßS. Appointments by Tele. phone or otherwise '• will have his ...... attention a j*/&f**^P>^" 1 :_*^/^^^h. ■ s #* s#: r.' guarantees to all who may /"" favour him with their \ First-class work at most roasoriablo prices. 134 QUEEN STREET*, " Opposite Union Bank I 6-S i --■•• , WANTED ;KNQWN> for 5 Christmas .50 Kegs of Mutton, 2Jd. por lb. 100 Fowls, Turkeys, Geese, and Duoks. Prime Lamb, Pork, Beef, and Mutton.-Cheap Meat Butchery (Rlordan's Buildings), Hobson street. ANTED, a Libble Girl, aboub 12lye»rs oldi-MrsHartnoll,'Nelsori-streete



Auctions. E. AKTHOU.] r \3. R BUDDLB. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. 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 sell by public auction (by order of the Registrar Supremo Court), at their House, Land, and Estate Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Satur day, the 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, A LLOT. No. 82 of the Harbour Board l\. Leaseholds, having 40 feet frontage to Albert-street, any 110 feet to Customs-street, together Avith the buildings thereon erected, tho property of Mr Thomas Inglis. Further particulars on application to the Auctioneers. TO-MORROW At 10 o'Clock. FLOWER SHOW AND AUCTION SALE OF A VALUABLE, CHOICE, AND PRETTY COLLECTION OF HOTHOUSE AND POTTEDIPLANTS, FROM MR MASON'S NURSERIES, PARNELL, Comprising— Fino Foliage Begonias, SpireaJaponica, assort ed Coleus (line strains), Musk; Assorted Ferns, Palms, Lycopodiums, Variegated Aspidstra, Maranta, Pelargoniums (fancy, shoAv, und regal), Fucosias, Verbenas, Watci-grass, Petunias, Herbaceous Plants, Ferns, and Lycopodiums, etc., etc. " •( V A. MORTON & CO. \*v~~.. : Will soil, at their Exchange Sale Rooms, Durham-street, TormorroAv . . A s * A B __? v { E - Inspection invited. TO-MO R R O W, At 12 o'Clock Noon. j In the Estabe of F. G.- McElroy, a Bankrupt. . ,s OATS, SCALES, HORSES, CARTS, AND HARNESS. mmmmmjm ■■-■'■■ G. W. BINNEY & SONS , Have recoived lnstrbotions from the Official Assigneo in Bankruptcy, to sell by public auo* tlon, on the Premises, Karangahape Road, on Saturday, December 2i, at 12 o'clook, THE STOCK IN THIS ESTATE, Comprising: % r :^- Oats. Chaff. Bran Weighing Machine , * , Counter Scales Trucks, Measures, / Garden Seeds, : ' &c Sco., &o. -*-«; Also, I 1 Spring Cart, in good order; \ 1 Mare (Prizetakor) ' r Set of Harness ._, ft 't I FRIDIY, DEC. 30. % , In the Estate of D. ;H. McKenzie. / By Order of tbe Trustees. S r^« VAI.UABLE LIFE POLICIES, M3feJT -, Jf : ' A.M.P.. SOCIETY,. - --, ~ As under :— LOT 1-FOUR POLICIES, issued by the Australian Mdtual Provident Society (No. 377. 1,047, *1,271, and 30,332) assuring pay ment on the death of a person now upwards of 60 years of age. of an aggregate sum ot £1,800, with bonus additions now amounting to £1,429. subject to a lien to the Society of £1,720, bearing. interest at 7 per cent, from Ist January next, and toa half-yearly promlum on tho whole of £5 lis 11. additions .to rtew, .Policies, for tho last flnalcial year amounted tbIBL-., y , Also, LOT 2.-ONE POLICY Issued by the same Society (No. 31,836), assuring payment on tho death of the same person of the sum of £500 -with bonus additions of £196 lis, subject to a lien of £240 bearing interest at the rate of 7 per ,c?nt.. The premium on this Policy Is £9 13s 9d half-yearly. The bonus declared on this Policy for the lost financial year was £1710s. >- GABRIEL LEWIS, «£&£ ; Auctioneer. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DAOBJE. MONDAY, 9th JANUARY. VALUABLE SMALL FARMS. % I j )f)Q ' r NEAR ONEHUNGA.. \fss\ \ SPLENDID RICH VOLCANIC LAND. HOUSE AND OUT-BUTLDINGS. ALL IMPROVED AND UNDER CULTI VATION. - The Subscribers have received instructions from Mr James Mason, to sell by auction, at their. Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 9th January,at 12oclock, '- ■■ ") ii't] , - HIS WELL-KNOWN AND VALU ABLE PROPERTY (formerly knoAvn as O'Neill's), situate on the Hillsborough Road, immediately opposite "The Pah," only a short distance from tho Onehunga Rood, being all Rich Volcanic Land, in grass and under culti vation, producing tho heaviest crops, and having a very warm aspect. There is abund ance of good water at all seasons. It will be sold in tlie following convenient lots :— LOT I—Containing 6J Acres, situate at the corner of Hillsborough and tho road leading to tho Royal Oak Hotel. All in grass, ana would make a magnincont site for gentle man's villa rosidence. " ~- . fLOT 2?-Cpn taming 3 Acres, under cultivation, with Residence of 7 rooms, and numerous out-buildings. LOT 3—Containing 10 Acres*? •undw-eultty<- 1 tion. *'*' "" * LOT 4—Containing 10 Acres, under cultiva tion. - ..- -x ..-■- ,i -■ ■; ... y: I Closo to town. First-class roads. Land transfer title. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. " DEGEMBER 3l)<.' j j SEVEN ACRES OF GROWING GRASS, on the Farm of Mr H. C. Gibson, Mangare. For Sale, at the Haymarkct, on Friday, Decem ■ ! her 30, at tAvelvc o'clock. ii * '- Can be stacked in adjoining paddock. Alfred buckland. ' SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1888. . CHOICE FARM FOR SALE AT WAIUKU. For sale at the Waiuku Cattle Sale Yards, on „ Saturday, January 7, at one o'clock, ~ — THE FARM of Mr. T. Parkinson, con taining H7i acres fortile land bordering on the sand hills. It consists of 12 acres bush, balance,in grass und cultivation, subdivided into six well-watered paddocks. There is on the property a four-roomed cottago and neces sary out-buildings, good garden and orchard in fu 1 bearing, together a desirable homestead. Half tho purchase monoy can remain on the property at seven per cent, , ; ALFRED BUCKLAND. "XT . Q T I C ' i E. ' THE HAYMARKET : . . WILL BE ' - I I'•■■ CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ON ' J MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT. ALFRED BUCKLAND. __/ "A LEX. A I, T X EN, i AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides. Skinsi Wool, Tallow, t00..:., L- ■'



Auctions. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. I>ACEB. MONDAY, JANUARY 9,1888, **53£S3saKa At Noon. Sll ALLOTMENT, FAIRBURN'S GRANT, OTAHUHU., .., _ : fy ACRES TAMAKI BRIDGE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Tho subscribers will soil by auction at their Mart, Queen-street, at noon on Monday, January 9,1888. PARTS of Allotments 43 and 44 on Plan of Allotments laid out by W. T. Fairburn, Villago of Otahuhu, known as the property of Mr H. A. O-oddard. LOTS 26, ,27, and 28 of Section 2 of the Sub division into Lots and Sections of a Parcel of Land said to contain 68a, near Tamaki Bridge, and Lots 41,42, 43,44, and 45 of Bection 2 of- the same Sub-division (aU fenced and.cultivated), known as the property of Mr Francis Dalton, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACEE MONDAY, JANUARY 23. VALUABLE BUILDING SITE (Sy moods-street), To be Leased for a Term of Forty Years. Tho Subscribers will offer by auctipn at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, January 23, at 12 o'clock, by Order of the Agent of the Publio Trustee, THE LEASE (for a Term of 40 years)" of that VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, situated opposite Government House, being Sart lots 7 and 8, Section 9, City of Auckland, aA-lrig a frontage of 44* foot to Symonds-street, by 132 feet deep (all fenced). - •• The above afforda a rare, opportunity for obtaining a Grand Residential Site in this faA'ourite part of the city, whilst the terms of Leaso are liberal and easy. For conditions Of sale and further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON, ! Auctioneers. E. C. CABB.] -j , ; - ff :.' ' [B. D. TONKi THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, At Eleven o'Clock. CHOICE COLLECTION OF , FANCY CHINA WARE. __, j " ARTWARE. FANCY GLASSWARE. BASKETWARE. v % FLOWERED CHINA. JAPAN WARE &c. Ac.... ,&c. J i. " B. TONKS AND CO. Have received instructions to sell on Thursday,. December 29th, at 11 o'clock,, ~ CHOICE dOLLECTION OF TANCY WARE:- i FLOWERED,CHINA BOHEMIA W GLASSWARE ARTWARE ! H FANOY CHINA WARE | ,| HANDSOME VASEji U FANCY. BASKETWARE > ': PICNIC BASKE IS - HAND PAINTED JUGS I , ■'-' LADDSS' WOHKBABKETS { &C. &C. &c. These goods havo just arrived, and embrace a large assortment of new and handsome shapes and patterns in Vases, China ware, and Glass-i ware. The Basketware is especially choice, and consists of Baskets constructed of split Bamboo, in every description of form, being light and Strong, and useful for a variety of purposes. ! -B. Kjr -X«< ■ [B. Dt.:,IOKKS WEDNESDAY, 11th JANUARY, 188SJ At 12 o'Clock. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE , SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN'DISTRICT!'"; COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, XSJiAfi-ENOE STREET, -PONSONBYi MB3SIBSC & CO. , Aro instructed by the Registrar at Auckland of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to offer for sale, by public' auction, at .their rooms. Queen Street, on Wednesday, January 11th, at 12 o'clock noon,- * ? Ponsonby; Parcel of Land, being Lot 51 of the Sub division of part of Allotment 2£, SpoUonA of the Suburbs .of Auckland, Parish of "Waitemata; County of Eden, together wiUi the Four-roomed Dwelling thereon erected. ' ta:nur.io* »; For further particulars, apply to "«f. FREDK. E. BAUME, * SoUcitor, ■ • I ~* 1 Vulcan Lake, Aucklarid. : Orto - >,-'. :■ '>' 't : '* ; :' : : !";,']! *' " " " ' "THE*'AUCTIONEERS. ;■;■;:■ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY-4, 1888. ' ''"' : ' ' AT SYLVTA^PARIi."'"'' : ' '' : ANNUAL ' S'A ITE/ NEW ZEALAISD.STUD & PEDIGREE STOCK COMPANY (LIMITED), AUCKLAND. ~. i, \ '^'MESSRS 1 HUNTEK-V NoiU ' * " ' ** ' In conjunction with -q MR ALFRED Will sell, without reserve, at the Compnny's Stud Farm, Syh-ia Park, on Wednesday, 4th Janriarynext, *,: < ".-. > a... '/ V*k.J_X-l mHEFOLLOWING SPLENDID DRAFT OF yjJAHLINGS :. m ' Bo by MuskeWJlorencoiMcCarthy Br cby Musket—Nelly Moore ~ jß.f by Musket—Sweet Ciceloy B f by Musket—Crinoline Brf by Muskot-rLocket, i\^) ( ; ■,- B t by Musket—Rosette Ch c by Mrisket or Leolirius—Tres Deuce Bf by Musket or Ingomar Clytcmnes ra Bo by Musket orLeolinus—Sister Agnos Che by Leolinus—Lovebird «_, Ch oby Leolinus or Ingomar—Erycina B f by Leolinus—Leila . '- Bo by Leolirius -Lady Mary Ch f by LeoHnusi-Lure " ' ' ••■ ch"f by Leolitfus—Atlantis Ch o by Leolinus—Titania Ch'f by Leolinus—Lyra ;.j B f by*Lodlln'us4-Porfnmril ' : i QIITi ' Br o by Inßomar— Elphin « ~~ Br f by Ingomar—Oriyx «. Ch fby Ingomar—Jenny .'bind ■ -.._ y Bo by Ingomar—Woodnymph v : BobyTngomar—Rangl ! r ' ! ."''.'; Bo by Guinea—.Rippona' ■>, ■■,'■'. :<■:..( Ch o by Robinson Crusoe—iladjanco '/'■ '' ,BoGran«P^—Flenretto '.•. ,V ;^, : ' Br o riy Robinson Crusoe—Patch n Bo by Ingomar—Dundee Katie -' r " Bf by Ingomar— j ■ '"-' •, By oby Ingomar—Albatross i$Q Br 6by Ingomar -Aida ' , vs ,_ B cby ingomar— Bessemer ■-"- ."■.. Darkgroy oolt by Musket—Maid o: Aum>: The Auctioneers would direct special atten tion to the above well'grown youngstorsl and that: this will be tho last opportunity of obtain ing Musket progen y. '-; ; r • ;; r * ';;;"«• - ' } AT TWO O'CLOCBf. ... . Lnnoheoji l p.riri" " Special Train at 12 noon.



' : : ,l "? "leyear 1888™".»fti _|_ WHARP. SCRE^ AuckffaTgtfroffioe, Tenders whi >.. p ™$$Wh<»i». tion of at Sift .*!# % to^r, s.^;. wn^(^t6^ ' Byordcrofth eßoard " • aeDy ?« 'a- Nurs&TT^~^ utes' walk f^ffieffi^K s '' »«» everyhaif-hatfe ;■ " ™? p - ; <***&. ans-j**'"," • & T g AY K3 Eden Road, on the yellow Finder returning Bama^fcft^TOjte MATCH BETWEEN PICKERING AND GOODLIFJ?]! ■!->'"' - ? i ; '>' -. i.ITAKES.PLACBJ'.ss.i-...!-.'.- /( '- \ TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON, ■■'■■•' •■■■■ '. at3O'clock,"oS v ' ); ''•''' ;i J - : '-'"'s TAKAPUNA RACEC6PRSE. , MILLION, i PRICES. -Arrantrempnt.. w„ been made with the DbvowßSKw & panv to isbue a ** Xi W)M : , f BR t ■ Ground l^ 1 $$$? F s 4Cs»Pftt<r J^^^LjX l manukau head! 0 Under Charter to the Ono hunga Town Band, The a.B. ORETI"(CaptainROB2ETBOS), -';' Will leavejOhelnihga' Wharf ?aliarp'on : of train kavmg Auckland on ah eictt. ';'-,. -.> ■■$-. : •Passengers will be,;h>aded Dancing;on"'the Flagstaff 27 perforinors; Hot wator provided. Returning to Onehunga Wharf in. tinieto, catch 7.lfitosa to Auckland.. . .., :-.,- r .-' -.;.,.,..,. ; _--~ Return Tickets: 2s; Children, under 12:1» . /TioketSimay be had fromi any Member < Band or , ."' :~ " ' J.b:day&Qo„ , 1 '. ■■■■.'---- - ■■ '} .-■--■' Lo-yyer.feieen^itrilfi; yjg CH'E L'T.E , S l H , AM ,, ;.-"B:J_ , _t NORTH SHOKE. ' ' ■ NOW OPEN, where Vifiiora to the above popular resort can be accommodated with JSefreshmCtits. Tea, Fruit, Cooling briniji, &c., : &c., at moderate charges.- Bookoatfor tha red and while flag under North Head. Jfed/Ut- ,2SrH.- WESLEYAN IIETHODISt Grafton Road. Circuit. A P U B L I C 1 0 WttLBE HKLD AT W A I H E"'fc E, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1887, .-/<■■ -.\: .--. •>__________. J ' "'■'■■' ■"'■'* J The P.S. " VICTORIA " ivillleave the (Jueen street Wharf at&3oa.ro.» calling at Devonport Tickets (including Tpa»: Ault?; 2ftiGb2drti under 15, Is. Family Tickets, (to admit bona fide members of one faTirily).loSlwnioh may b» had of afEjSHaPajctft or at boat. ' '. Selections of Music wUI he-rendered on tbe homeward trip. ■ :/.'■■. Jt"y : i i.i'yy:. ; '"y /V R AJI.D.- Ni^ . . r BOXING DAY " : Primitive Methodist SABBATirScnnpi; ""• Newton. TRI'P'T'O MOTUHTHL,. The " T AKAPUNA " J wM leave Queen Staete i Wharf at; B.3oja4b?j; returning from Motoatti 1 atsp.m. . :':-.'. if Tickets—Adhltß, 2s; : price r FariiuyTioke|3,ior pany of five, 8s; ten adults, da wittput food provided. Temperance Drinks at reason able charKes. , „ WANTEDC'TO BUY,.a Perambulator In Pratt, Coniimißa>?n Agent,corner-ottoosoaby and Fronkifn Roads. " . J... ,^_-- WANTED, At/Once, a Smart, Active- Girl, for light houseAVork. aChristaiU holidays giyen.-Apply Lwrtr C roy-st rcct. I . W~ ANTED, to Sell a Small Cottage, nearly newaast.liouso:4?hfeh|a|« ; of TMrd Avenue, Jjingsland. 'quirfid to Cgood customel:.* • , . '-*__ C" HURCHDF ENGLAND CEMETERY, , ' - .; NOT 4 Any person found Removing Ferns or ahrata from this Cemetery will be prosecuted. Byorder,.;..',-. ; :W.S.COCB s RAg^ riHRISTMAS \J to 1-lvw Head (calling atPins mm Oucen-sircet wharf, on TUKspAI. 27tti wfc rt 10 a m, for Rivorhead|l«tAf.ng Tnis offers a splendid opporwniiy c> soeag ** noblo Waitemata, and vjirio«S pomb ot.in eit on its shores. By kind| P™^'"^ n % owner andltilee, Pmo Island is thrown ope» w : 2s (ohLdren TvTjEEITs JIBBRffJp™ ?*TUIiH-NvXAKE, QUEEN^TRI=ET. ~. : ; V ."«A\Ul'i'v'h '■■"'■ ■:".." ~;■. .;• .-' i #K MRS MARGARET SLOANE. Begs tointimaterto -her frientea^eJPg goZrally that sho.has ■^*g:^jg@B of tho above .oIK-establiohed. ana »,v^2 House! ai.d Q will be happy to supply their W quirements. ..•.-.• fTO ' . „-»jr the Bar Will beuriderhcr personalfuper)«»* " ence, and visitors ma y rest assured that ALL WINES, BEER. AND SPIRIT ■""■"'"' Will be of the First Quality. ' J Q S. OR eTI , M , -■ kawer'ua^S Thos.lii""" . ORBTI (Captais .Robshtsok) Will leavo Onehunga Wharf at 2 tV*v nnoombor 27, on an Excursion smm Ports arriving at «n wedMESDAY MORNING, leaving *m on THUISIS. V. ariivtag at OnohiWßaearly* FRIDAY MORNING. .. ..." •• 2- 08 - --5' (avaflablo for this trip only). ~-f For full particulars, apply to ..,, \ ■■ > v - - • J.B/DAY&CO., i •••■- . '■ Lower Q aW ffpi