The Auckland Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENtfY.

TABLE TALK.

Weather improving. " Rob Roy " to-morrow night. The Gab of Old Gaul—Gaelic. St. Andrew's Day on Wednesday. Retrenchment is still the cry. Cost of education to be reduced. No successor to Colonel Lyon will be' appointed. Wesleyan Home Mission public meeting to-night. The Crown Prince of Germany will spend the winter at Rome. The South Australian Parliaments haa passed the Naval Defences Bill. The conversion of the French rentes haa been successful. The New Zealand Antimony Company is now allotting shares in London. It is understood that the Federal Coun-' oil of Australasia will meet in Hobart on January 16. The "Morning Post" urges Victoria to fortify the minor harbours and establish coal depots on the coast. A fire has started in the Calumet Heckla copper mines of America, and ib is still burning. Sir Saul Samuel has purchased in Bristol 300 books relating to the early history of Australia. In Chicago a short time ago, a Mr Halter married Miss Rope, and the officiating clergyman was Rev. Mr Knott. The following is the reply which a man sent to a bill from his bookseller :—" I never ordered the book ; if I did you didn't send it; if you sent it, I never got it; if I gob it I paid for it; if I didn't I won't." Alfred Hay has died in Dunedin Hospital from the effects of a kick from a horse. A grand fdte and garden party are to take place at Bishopscourt, Parnell, on 23rd December. j The date of hearing the election petition, Bryce v. Hutchison, has been changed to Thursday, Ist December. ■ It is announced the concert on be half of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ponsonby, will be held on sth December next. The Wellington people are trying to work a beautiful dodge to compel the Ad miral to visit that windy locality ; but it: will not succeed. "Rob Roy" was unsuccessful at Taka puna Races on Saturday, but a well-known theatrical authority gives the straight tip that he will be to the front to-morrow night. ; A Salvation Army officer, writing to the! " War Cry" of a journey form Wanganui to Fielding, says : —" We were never more wearied over a journey before. New Zea land railways certainly do want a little 'catch-up' when compared with some places we have been to." j < For some months considerable excite-, ment has existed in York on, the . ques-j tion of adopting the Free Libraries Act; and an appeal has been made to the rate payers. The result of the poll shows for the adoption of the Act 2,015, and againsb 2,832.



Shipping ft STEAMSHIP li IJ COMPANY OF NEW tSI ZEALAND (Limited). Hsi_ssj ftOYAL MAIL. EXPRESS Silll SERVICE. \ OVERLAND ROUTE TO \ ,«n THROUGH AMERICA. Red Sea and the tfW • Uw c Sd of Capo Horn. -_ tit this Line are appointed to W S fSfndI Auckland for Honolulu and litggo WWX tour weeks, saUmg as " Leave Leave Arrive «A»ine& Ton 3, Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. "**"~ Tl5B Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 v 3000 Dec. 23 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 twelve months, and can break their journey at ■m Knolulu, San Francisco, and any i«#% M en route to New York. K«uk Fares, Sydney or Auckiand, to W 6 England * f63and£66. Stiserage, £32 3s 9d W<*>& m and £3212*. F , tH information apply at any of the WsZt STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF union sl n^w zealand (limited). --•■"■ tttnion"" steamship e company of new zea land (limited). TIME TABLE.—November. »XT NELSON. PICTON, WEL- AND 'WEST (from Manukau). Sailing. I jfX :^nK^6 b ll P 30 n a.™.|»a| ffri., Dec. 2,10 a.m. \B 40 a.m. i &SSBOwra~NAPiERr Wellington; ffflrON. AND POKT CHALMERS (from Auckiuiid). j-r-jr- Thurs.. Dec. 1, noon I — Sμ Thurs., Dae 8, noon | - nfrfMELBOUItNtt (Via Bluff). i Thurs,, Dec. 1, noon I — Sβ' I Thurs., Dec. 8, noon | - ;r|««y, 'Calls at Hobart; rf. FOR SYIjNEY. o^r~ TTuesday. 29,5 p.m. j - jjgIoyOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. KSi I Mon., Dec. 5, 6 p.m. | — * If?- ' (Cargo till nooru . KfLEVUKA AND SUVA, transhipping fJmGI, HAAPAI, and VAVALf. jj-=J JFrL, Dec. 9, sp.m. | — "° '1 (Cargo till noon.) ' JiSORNE, NAPIER, AND WKLLING WCALLIN6 AT AWANUI, WAIi'IUO, jSDTOKOMaRU. I Tuesday, 29, 6 p.m. | — •jQRBUSSELL AND IvAWA KAW'a. jHu j Tuesday, 29, 5p m. I — "ftHO ranst be booked and alom, r flido TWO MBS before advertised time of departure. Pss«e Tickets must be taken at tho Com •nMffice. Stod Branch, corner Queen and Customs U~~~ mARANAKI, WELLHS T G- J- TON - LYTTELTON. SPECIAL SERVICE!. The Union Steamship's Co.'s 1 %s;>■s, . WANAKA HteiTe Onehunga every FRIDAY and Ir&a every MONDAY, calling only at Ssakl and Wellington, and "onnccting at > Plymouth with through Trains for luanni. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY '..■:, OF NEW ZEALAND. L___ JUBILEE STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. 'Twl*'* 1 The Steamers of the above /wSIK CoMPANY will sail as fol 'ows: S.S. STORMBIRD JSW QtokN - STOKET WHARF, FOR TOGAREI and WHANGAREI HEADS, HANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND PARUA BAY, ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, «,_, at 9 p.m. «HT 5s PER TON UOOT. PASSAGE 10s SINGLE WWJf PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage apply— — ' ■■ Office. 14, Queen-street. VM TJIOR OPOTIKI AND ffXtffi E WHAKATANE. *SSMe CHELMSFORD "Hnm to and from the abovo porta every ,„.,_, week. iJ'K-.yiiakatano, McGarvey Bros. ; 72& Whitjc Opotiki. SHARP & CO., »~ } ■ ■ Commerce-street. kfsL TT , O R THAMES, j htkutaia. paeroa. hM!* ll2 aroha, waitoa, A I O R ON G O M A I AND Jew SETTLEMENT > ifsuflicitut induce -. KOTUKU ft »* "fatove on TUESDAY EVENING, B at 6ranamstown and Short- Kotuku will run on Tuesdays • to THORNTON. SMITH. & FIRTH. L, mHE NEW ZEALAND £|5l J- SHIPPING COMPANY'S tpsl LINE. ; n|M For LONDON DIRECT. The Company's Magnificent Iron ■k « Clipper Ship i ! ,fANGIfI Xi; ttr l y l *tonßrerister, aalat Lloyds, CiLI- 'T-AT LOB, Commandbb. as above, and wiU have good Accommodation for Saloon Lowest Current Rates. *™ght and Passage, apply to . i CHAS. \ HOUGHTON, Lfcr, OTEAM TO LONDON. PENINSULAR & ORIEN- TAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. CEYLON, &a. with Mails and the East. °**Ber, Leavo Leave Mcl- Bydney. ' boumo. SS I *"—- Nov. 25 Dec.l }%A,"! Bee.9 Dec. 15 *«Wi"" Dec. 23 JJec. 29 W*•"""■■•• Jan. 6. 1888 Jan. 12, 1888 t00,,"--"-.. Jan.2o JaD. 26 S?..i, '■'•••-.. Feb. 3 Feb. 9 ».!i"- Feb. 17 Feb. 23 JMi]p :i^^m_ff ai 'ch2 March 8 ,1 ever 7 alternate weeK. 2fW«*:fii?W>booked to London, Mar fee'taX^* , lildia > China, and Japan, at fi"""^^«* ** otn to flrst and second low rates. w^fiKrL^j o J aid at this end for "sjn liberal concessions to S tW.'?? ,1 been thoroughly S?^S« ompan y is n °w enabled to CWlottS ?£ Vt? Kur °P° unrivalled omtiS™ at *« following greatly re ifeiifeifj ,6 months) " £65 feC£i l Auckland at same raws .«*» Auckland. ARents.



__ Shipping. JtAzS- TO CON f^S^re^ , SIGNEES. COLONIAL UNION COS BALCAREESRROOK. (Duo To-day.) of C T°nri sgneeS ayo T , reqnested to present Bills OrHiS?X s, v « r F « 5, B hfc . Md obtain Delivery Uitiers from tho undersigned without delay. *nif the discharge of tho vea sell will be landed and stored at consignees' risk auci expense. STONE BROS., ..20. Queen-street, Agent3< CJTEAM TO THAMES" ' sir/] k psjb, VJ CONNECTING WITH /Wr~MA vKIVER STEAMERS FOR jF=i—__3_34y* STIRLINGWORTII OHINHMURI. WAI TE- ___„. nnr KAURI. WAIHI, TE GOLDFIKLDS, MORIUNSVILLE, SffiK« "*** TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. .. FROM AUCKLAND. I ItOTOMAHAXA. | ENTKRPRI3K. Monday 28 | - | 9.30 night Tuesday 291 12 noon I — *}■ edncs. 30 I 12.30 afternoon | PliTirsday 1 11.30 afternoon I — Friday 2| 2 afternoon j 12 midnight baturday 31 3.30 afternoon 1 — FROM THAMES. I KoTOMAiiAXA. I Enterprise. Monday 281 5 afternoon j — I'nesclay 29 I 6 evening I 7 night Wednes. 3016.30 evening | — Thursday 11 — j — Friday 21 7 morning I — Saturday 5[ 8 morning 19.30 eight No cargo received' for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertiser! tinus of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. GKO. FRASER, Agent. QS. COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLK. Leaves Auckland: Loaves Corornandel: Tuesday, _9.8 n.m. Tuesday, 29, 2 p.m. Thursday. 1.12 noon Friday. 2.12 noon Saturday. 3.12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting , . Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or die charging live slock. No cargo received -without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour of advertised timo of departure. All Pare els must bo prepaid on Board. A. K. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. _ US-_ AND ONE /vl\ HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU. POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and other places. TTMF-TABLK-S.S. MANUKA XT. Leave Onohunga: Leave VVaiuku: NOVEMTfEn. £9—Tuesday. 6 p.m. 30-Wcdnesday, 10a.m. December. I—Thurs.. 7 a.m. I—Thurs.. 10.30 a.m. 2—Friday, 7.20 a.m. 2—Friday, 11 a.m. 3—Saturday, 830 a.m. 2—Saturday, 12 noon s—Monday. 9.30 a.m. s—Monday, I p.m. 6—Tuesday. 10.15 a.m. 6— Tuesday. 1.45 p.m. 7—Wednes.. 11 a.m. 7 -Wednes., 2.30 p.m. B—Tlmra., 12 noon B—Thins.. 3.30 p.m. 9—Fridny. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Hcaußi 10—Saturday, 2 p.m. 10—Satni-day. 5.30 p.m. 12—Monday. 5 D.m. 13—Tuesday. 9 a.m. 13—Tuesday, 5.. 7 0 p.m. 14—Wednesday. 10 a.m. 15—Thurs.. 7 a.m, 15- Thurs., 10.30 a.m. J6—Friday. 8 a.m. 16—Frid»y, 11.30 a.m. 17—Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 17—Saturday. 12 noon 19—Monday. 9.45 a.m. 19—Monday, 1.15 p.m. 20—Tuesday. 10.30 a.m. 20—Tuesday. 2 p.m. 22—Thursday, 12 noon 22—Thursday, 3.30 p.m. 23- Friday, 9 a.m. (for Manukau Heads* 21—Saturday 1.30 p.m. 24—Saturday, 5 p.m. 27 Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28—Wednesday. 9 a.m. 28—Wednes., 5.50 p.m. 29 -Thursday. 9.30 a.m. 29—Th-rsday. 6 n.m. 30-Frldav. 10 a.m. 31—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hoar of advertised time of leaving , . AH freights payable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or dip charging live fit nek. Fares—Single, ss: Return, 7s 6d. Freight, 7a 6d per ton. J, BAlllt BROWN. Managing Director, jgj- LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. S"rom Sydney. From Melbourne. Ormuz Dec. 6 S cc -1 Gakoistne Dec. 20 Dec. 26 OKIENT -] an -i, J r ft "'o7 Oroya Jan. 17 Jan. 25 And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand to London: srsfc TICKETS, available 9 months—First-class. £105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; faeoond, £65 * UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agents in New Zealand. For Sale FOR SALE, or would exchange for City property, nice little Farm in the suburbs, all in cultivation.—Apply Star Office. FOR SALE, Single-seated Buggy and Harness, lamps, etc., in good order; price £16.—T0 he seen at Phillips's Stables at back of N._. Insurance. OR SALE, new Knitting Machine, for half English price. K*rne 30s weekly; also Iron Double Bedstead and Matti-essea, cheap.—Hori'ocks, Arch Hill. a consignment of' splendid J_J Hay. 3a per cwt. ; trusses about 12 cwt. each.—Apply A. J.Entrican, Commision Agent, C n stoms-street. OR SALE, Cheap to suit tho times, 2 new Pagnalls. 1 do Pony Dog-cart ;1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on; 1 light Springcat: 1 do light-tip Dray.- Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, High-st. F' ""OITTOSITIVE SALE, cheap and terms very eaey, 650 acres good Land with deep-water frontage. Only eight milo3 from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply io John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65. Queen-street I~~nOR SALE, a really nice little Sheep 1 Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7 roomed house, ntted with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beach frontage, where steamers pass daily; only 25 mile"from town. Will he sold cheap, and terms easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. F" OR SALE-a bargain—s acres of good Land, all well fenced and in good grass 3 acres of it ready to cut for hay; a substantial s roomed Cottage and outbuildings, and a never failing supply of water; close to Railway Station fSSfonly 3 miles from town, fronting on to main road. Terms very easy.-Apply to John loppX House and Land Agent, 65 Queen street. _ I'nOß SALE! FOR SALE! I An old and well-established Baking and rnnfrotlonerv Business ; splendid connection, JS "situated, freehold premises; Dwelling house Sliop and bakery fitted with every appri se! This will bo fold at a very low price as a «•«_. nnnrorn Horses, Carts, and Stock at a ?aluaC Full particulars on application to tho Agent. H> OSMOND> Land Agent, Queen-street. TJ7T6R SALE, 1 Vertical Steam Engine", 6 r h B nomi., 1 Horizontal Steam Engine 3 w, nomi 1 Combined Steam Pump, 10 h.p. one 30 h.p. Multitubuler Boiera. -R- H. fr a Boiler Works. o at/B Farm, 135 acres, F House S^hed 8 cr farms in the d,anet xne e> geveral 5& close t. and SS! C &?»"""« S puft Price '£6 Je? P acre°_Apply, on SSSJto J- KrOßbSn, P Taumarere, Bay of Islands.



For Sale. FOR SALE, 3,500 pood Sacks, 600 561b Sacks.-Apply T. Marshall, Old Soap Worka, Parnell. F" or Immediate sale, as tho owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres. 130 acres of it In grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and tho balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; T n iT a o ver y low Price will be taken.—Apply to J onn boppet, Houso and Land Agent, 65 Quoen btrcet, FOR PRIVATE SALE. PINE ISLAND, Waitemata Harbour. This splendid land-locked Island, containing upwards of 100 acres, on the upper waters of the Waitemata. Deep water frontage. Situa tion unsurpassed, being surrounded t>y Hobson ville, Greenhythe, and WaipareiraSettlements, opposite Lucas Creek, in clesa proximity to Auckland, being only an hour's sail from wharf to wharf. Two steamers constantly passing. Improvements consist of good 3-roomed House, two Orchards, Garden, and about 6,000 Shelter Trees. Tho whole must bo seen to bo appre ciated. For cards to view and further particulars apply to GEO. COZENS. Agent, High-street. JF ° R a l k POINT CHEVALIER.-5 acres splendid level Land; improved and in good heart, fenced and subdivided; Cottage and Outbuildings: tor £300. 1J- hour*' dri<o from town; good roa'l and easy. 1554. T). F. E' ans, Agent. ROSEBANK, AVONDALE.-SJ acres first-class land, new House, etc.; good well; the land is ail fenced and pnrt in crops. 1553. D. F. Evans. Agent. PAPAKURA VALLEY.-Farm of 100 acres Good Land, of which about 8 acres are in new grass, 4 acres crops, &c, baUnce in paddocks and bush ; Good Cottasro of 4 rooms. &c, &c. ; also, Dray, Harness, Horse and Cows. Price only '2650 for tho lot—D. P. Evans, Agent MOUNT ALBERT.—First-class little farm of 47 acres, a l l in crops and crass. Good House or 6 rooms and sundry outhuildings. This is a capital ('airy nnd Poultry farm, and is for absolute sale, price only £1880. (1950).—D. F. Evans, Agent. BOMBAY—IO acres good Land, in crops and grass, with House of 4 rooms, etc., for £160. (1942) D. F. Evnns, Agent. Mt. SMART (near Onehunga—Residence and Grounds : new House of 7 rooms, roplote with all conveniences ; stable and outhouses. The land ib acres) is lirst-clnss, subdivided into paddocks, garden, etc. Price, only £860. (1912) Alpo. other Choice Properties, Residences, Farms, Cottages to Let and for Sale. Full particulars at office of D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer and Land Agent. O SPORTSMEN. — For Sale High-class Beautifully-finished. Donnlo bai'rol Breech-loader; central lire, rebounding loi/ks, Xo. 12 triuige, with cnvo and fiittings. Original cost, £45.—Apply SUtu koi L , 5. Wyud h.'.rn-sti'eet. TRONMO NOE R V BUS"fN ES S" For Snip, a thoroughly Bound Business in a Country Dint riot, with a turn-ovor oi from £300 to A'iooa month. Tho proprietor, who is retiring from business nn Jicctiiint of hia ht!iilt.h, will collect tho out atiiiuliii:; dobta himself. Full i)artioulurs can be had of E. HOKMSnY. 14. Victoria Arcade, Aucklund. mHE New Bush—On Saturday lasts the A. Must ho Sold Out Stock of N. Wood and Co.. Thrco Lamps, i'onsonby Road, was rushed from morn till night. t>usiness "Mr - private sale. VALUABLE LBABBFOIID PROPERTY and BUSINESS, consisting ofTIMBER YARD, COAL, FIREWOOD. PRODUCE, and GENE RAL MERCHANT'S BUSINESS. Railway Siding running through the Yards, togother with Machinery and Working Plant, Stock, etc. This Business is eitoatod ar. Hastings. Hawko's Bay. and as a Going Concern is tde most Do siruble Investment, in tho Province. A so. for Private Sale: (4) One-third Share of a most VALUABLE SAWMILL and PLANT, with RAILWAY SIDINGS and Stool Train connected with the NAPIER RAIL WAY, und running Into 5,000 Acres of Bush, chiefly TOTARA, of Splendid Quality, and almost 1 n imited quantity. Mill cannblo of turning out about bO.OOO feet per week.— Full particulars on written application to Box 5, Post-oflice, \M AR VELLOUS BARGAINS in Drapery JLYJL can now bo had 6 doors from 3 lamps, Ponsonby Road. To Let. rflO LET, 3-roomed Cottage, in Graham- JL Htrcot; and 4-roomod Cottago, in Lorne-st. — A. Wright, Toy Shop, " v J£^£L a l ß iT eet VVest - TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 12s; 5-roomcd Hons", rent Bs.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt st. TO LET] Houso, of seven rooms, in Cobuig-street, fronting Albert Park.— Paterson and Co. TO LET, nice 4-roomed Cottago, every convonienco, good view ; Totara-strect (off Ho pburn-strect).— Apply J. T. Julian. iio"LET, alarge well lighted Workshop in High-Btreot. —Apply H. Brace and Co. (LdJ . , TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom and Sitting-room, with uso of piano.—Address Mra Schoficld, Princes-street. Onehunga. O - LET, a House opposite St. Paul's Church, facing the Harboxir; three minutes from Queen-street. Rent, 12a od.— Apply F- T Bennett, Draper, Queen-street. nnO LET afc Parnell, 4 and 5 roomed JL Houses ; splendid view ; close to city; all drained : town water; 7s 6d and BS.-T. Hill, Grafton Road. 1 0 LET by widow lady, Furnished Bed room, with use of kitchen: no children; 3 minutes' walk from Queen-street. -Apply Star Office. — ■ rfflO LET, 6-roomed House, water laid on, X good view, with all conveniences; View Road (off Mount Eden Road),—Apply R. Given, View Point. O LET, 4-roomed, verandah Cottage, with washhouss, city water; rent very moderate.—Mrs Wilcox, Cobden-street, New ton (off Montague-street). TO LET, a Shop, in the best position for business, in Parnell; fixtures and counters complete.-Apply, Exchango Hotel, Parnell. ___, TO LET, opposite St. Barnabas' Church, Mount Eden. 7-roomcd House; gas and water laid in ; Venetian blinds; fine view.— Apply W. Wehbj Mount Eden. npO LET, a 7-roomed House, pleasantly JL situated in Main Road. There is at pro sent three permanent boarders. Furniture can be had at valuation if desired.—For particulars, applyjlenry C Bell, Land Agent, High-street TO LET on Cheltenham Beach, North Shore, an 8-roomed Furnished Cottage, overlooking the sea. - Apply Miss Webster. North Shore; or T. J. Allen, Hcherff's Buildinge, Fort-street, — O~BE LET, Brighton, Parnell, a com modious 10-roomed House, with stable, coach-house, and all necessary outbuildings. Water and gns laid on.-Apply to J. iriar Clarke. No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Build ings, Queen-street. ' O~LET, large Corner Shop in best part of Karangahape Road, with commodious Dwelling-house of six rooms; Three-roomed Cottage, and Two-stalled Stable.-For rent etc., apply to Mr Jones, corner of East-street, Kara ngahape Road; or to Devonport Dairy Co. O LET, a large commodious store, with excellent Cellar; between Isaacs'and Nathan's Bonded Stores, Commerce Street; also Offices and Store Rooms, opposite Coupland and Co., Custom Street; and the Building, Stables, Grounds, etc., lately occupied by Gled hiS's .Erated Water Eactory: Wellesley Street. Apply to, Brown, Barrett, and Co.; Elliot Street ■"OORTLAND HOUSE.—To be Let, the JL Centrally-situated and Long-established Boarding-house, in Hobson-street. containing 22 rooms, with every con venience^— Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 8, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. THOUGHT BY PUBLIC TENDER, _O N Wood's Drapery Stook; value £1,000. —6 doors from 3 lamps, Ponsonby Road.—Must be sold at once. i "ORICK SHOP TO LET.—A new Brick JL> Shop, with Dwelling-house of 5 rooms; "■as and water ; just vacated by a greengrocer and fancy goods dealer. A good opening for business. Rent low to a good tenant.—Apply to Miss Johnson ,*Eden Terrace.



Wanted. . WANTED, by A. Clark and Sons, a Man to take charge of the Hosiery Manufacturing Department.—Apply by letter, stating qualifications. TIT ANTED, a Man to make himself yy generally useful. — Apply Flagstaff Hotel, Devonport. * . ANTED, Young Girl.—Apply second Verandah Cottage on the left df Garfleld street, Parnell. "\XTANTED, Married Couple, unincum ▼ T bered—Husband, plough and milk; Wife, good buttermaker. Hotel Generals; also, Situations for Cooks, Barmaids, Houae maids.—General Kegistry, opposite Byoroft'e, Shortland-street. • WANTED, two respectable Boys, about fourteen, for a pushing shop. — Apply by letter to Business. Star Office. WANTED, a Boy for Bottle-washing.— New Zoaland Bottling Coir.p my. Market Place. WANTED, a Joiner and Improver to the carpentering.—Apply Working Men's Club, between 6 and 7 o'clock this c ening. ANTED, a Carpenter for small job.— Apply Jubilee Fruit Depdt. Arawa-st. WANTED, Employment, by a respect able youth aged 17.—Address "JJ'.G.," Star Office. W" ANTED, Situation in Christian family, in any capacity. Fond of children; Rood references.—Luck's All House, Mount Eden Road (near Baptist Church). by Widow, (30) situation as TT Housekeeper; working man's home pre ferred; fond of children; abstainer.—Address " Advertiser," General Post-ottlce. WANTED, Employment for an honest, sober, and industrious Man; can make himself generally useful. Recommended by Mr W. H. Smith (Mosare Smith and Caughoy). WANTED, Iron Piping (second-hand, or firo-damaged); also, cast or wrought iron vos?el to hold about 100 gallons.—Horrocks, ArchJHill. ANTED, Everybody with cash to visit the Clearmg-out Sale of Woods Drapery Stock, bought by tender.—6 doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. ANTEDTOccupants for Houses of five to six rooms; rents nominal.—John Reid & Co., 26, Quocnatreet. WANTED, by a married couple without children, another couple to share a nice house within few mimites from Queen-street,— Apply to K.N.. STAROftlce. WANTED, Spring-cart Harness, niuet be cheap. State whero to be seen.—Post office Box 427. _ WANTED, Tenders for Clearing and Ploughing 5 acre l * of Land at Avondale. —For address apply Star Qiitao. \\7"ANTED~TENDEIIS, to buy or rent ? t a compact., snug litUβ Properly, near Avondnlc. wl'.n a creek running aiuntr cmfi boundary. It commands a lovely view, comprlhOfi over eleven acros of land, eub riivided into paridocbo and orchard; nlfo. a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted; but I want, to sell, ami will lot the property go a bargain.—F. G. Ewinßion. Kstatc Agent. WANTED to Let, to a good tenant, a sovon-'wmod house nnd J aero of vol canic land at Mount Edon There is a copper in tho woeh-Jioreo, plenty of water, bath-room, and the house is being newly papered and painted inside and outside. Good gardens and grazing forcow.—F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent. WANTED, to let, at low rental, near Valloy Road, Mt Edon, a Shop and I) wo ling with bakehouse and stables attached. ~F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent. ANTED to soil, a 3-roomed Cottage and one Acre ol Land, with a stream of water on it, at Avondale, south. —Apply to Joseph Armstrong, Avondale, south. ANTEJJ TO PURCHASE, Good Second-hand Four-wheeled Exprose or Cortland Waggon, or similar conveyance, to carry half-ton.—Lowest cash price, Box 469, Post-offlco. WANTED to Purchase, a Swarm of Bees.—Apply Mrs Fox, Owen's Road, Mount Eden. ■ TITANTED to dispose of a cheap Camera VV (qu>irtor-plate), slides, printing frames, and chemicals complete.—Apply to J. Howden, Queen-Btroet. YX7"ANTED KNOWN. — Naoior-street VV New School Site.—Soil and Clay can be had gratis by applying to Hy. Pitts, as above. ANTED KNOWN—That intending visitors to the Hot Lakos can got flrat ohißS Accommodation at the Carlton Club Tera- Deranco Hotel. Terms, 28s per week, or 5s por tla} r .—Catherlno Hecrdegen, Lessee ANTED KNOWN.—SaIe ! Sale ! Salkl at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE.—The Half-yearly Salo of Surplus Stock from Ist to 30th of November will present an opportunity of purchasing much of our good and cheap stock at greatly reduced prices. Wβ add prices of a fewlinoginour Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully we should require a column in the Stak : Breakfast Seta (China), 29 pieces, 10s 6d; Dinner Sets 54 pieces, 255; Tea Sets (China). 40 pieces, 10s 6d; Gold andSilvor Jewellery, all warranted; E P Table Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9d ; Tea 6d; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d • Dessert, 4d; Tea, 2d; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Sot of 3 Jugs, 28; some lovely Vases, from Is each beaded, quite a novelty. 15,000 to 20,000 Xmaa and New Year's Cards to select from at Goodson'a London Arcade from Jd to ss, each surpassing in elegance and cheapness any thing before seen. W "ANTED KNOWN — Unredeemed Pledges-Extensive Sale on WEDNES DAY next. November 30, at Arthur & Buddle'a Mart, commencing at 11a.m. Under instructions from S. A. Ashor. \vf ANT ED KNOWN. NEVER MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY. T) TVfcPHERSON Is now offering the most Wonderful Bargains in NEW ALL-WOOL DRESS STUFFS . Ever seen in this city, as follows :— Aboufc 500 yards Nuns' Veilings, at 9Jd per yard ; "usual price, Is. Aboufc 400 yards French Twills, at IOJd per yard ; usual price, Is 3d. About 1,450 yards French Crapes, Cash mere, Twills, Stripes, &c, at lljd per yard ; ueual price, Is 6d. NEW GOODS! A Genuine Warehouse Job at far below whole sale cost. AT D. McPHERSON'S ONLY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD- \XT ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses W fitted, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co. s great English Watcn Exhibition. 9i, Qneen-atreeu ANTED KNOWN—That Orders are taken for Strawberries, in quantities, for Jam-making at 3d per quart: or Fresh made Jam, 5d lb-At Sanford'u. The Wharf, opposite Railway Station, and Victoria-street, corner_of_Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN—I amjprepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rae. Elliotfrstreet. YOUNG Woman would like to give her Services on the way to Melbourne or Sydney in exchange for passage paid.— J.M, Star Office. . A PPLICATIONS will be received until J\. the 3rd December for the position of First Engineer to the Hawke's Bay Frceziug Com nanv. Applicants must state wages required, md encfose testimonials to W. KINROSS WHITE, Secretary, Napier. TnToTRD OF EDUCATION. Applications from Certificated Teachers for the appointment of Hknior Assistant Master ot the Weixkslky-Street School, Auckland, will be received by the Board on or before THURSDAY,IBtD TI» N TE.RIOE. Seoretary,



Wanted. "OATEA BOROUGH COUNCIL. Applications addressed to the undersigned and marked " Application," will be received untill NOON of the 14th December Dext, for the Office of TOWN CLERK for the Borough of i'atea. Particulars as to duties, etc., may be ascer tained at the office of this paper or from the undersigned. R. A. ADAMS, Mayor. Patea, 22nd November,j__7. MA N DARIN, CHOICEST ROSEBUD. T iii A S— 2s per lb. AT KEW'S, Victoria-street. 501b bags HOUSEHOLD FLOUR. 4s 6d each. Only 200 left JREW'S, VICTORIA STREET. mO BUTTE X EXPORTERS. Wanted, an Engagement, by advertiser, who has had 20 years' large experience in the Export Butter Trade between Ireland and the principal English markets-Address: CRBEN> 4, Newton Roafl» Auckland. ISIT the great Sale of Wood 8 Drapery Stock, bought by tendei.-6 doOiSfroin Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. Public Notices. ___ IL LIA R1) S ! BILLIARDS '—City Hotel, Hobson-street. Splendid table; attentive marking; 100 up, ls.-R. burman, Lessee. _ . VOID the Crush of J&sb Saturday night by coining *arly to the Marvellous bale of Wood's Stock, six doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. . /CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards at \J ridiculous prices. Sale of White's Bank rupt Stock, Queen street. Immense selection. ON"T Buy your Christmas and New Year's Cards until yon have seen the Display at Sale of White's Bankrupt StocK, Queen-street. All ___—— ~A REAL, Genuine Clearing-out Sale pf _\ Wood's Drapery Stock, bought by Public Tender, six doors from Three Lamps, Poneonby Road. tpISH ! FISH ! FISH !—Rakino Smoked 1 Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.- Addrces. A- Sanford. Kakmo Island. ATEW~ZEALAND NATIONAL PROS iS PECTING ASSOCIATION, Thoso who wish to subscribe for the purchase of .Shares in the nbovo can receive all informa tion from T. J. Alien, Scli«rrl"s Buildings, I'ort -Bircot. Two partita have already been for warded to prospect the Mauaia and Mata Creek districts. SPLENDID GRAZING for Horses and Cattle. Every cure, no responsibility.— Apply Pnllau and Childs. Albert-stivet. hfiECHNICAL EDUCATION. — Instruc- JL ti_n in Geometry and Mechanical Draw ing— W. F. Burrows, Hill'a Chambers, Queen street. R APERY, at Half-price, at the Great Clearing-out Sale, of Wood's Stock, bought by tender, six doors from Three Lamps, Pon sonby Koail. OLFE S SCHNAPPS not only has a delightful flavour, but is a pure tonic, diuretic, and a good general corrective. Day on Saturday last, at the Clearing-out Sate of Wood's Stock of New Drapery, six doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. 7Tafe~~re'staurant francais. WHARF HOTEL. Mons P. Pre, late chief cook of the Northern Club, has the honour to inform his Friends, the . General Public, and Travellers, of Auck land, that ho has taken under his super vision the new Cafe Restaurant above named, where, in addition to the usual service comprising Break'ast, Luncheon, and Tea a Special Service. a-la-c«rto, has been installed from and aftor 11 a.m., and for which with Din ner or Evening Suppers he will devote all his attention. For the last purpose two special rooms are for the solo use of all his cdonts, who without dou t, will appreciate his efforts to obtain the patronage he dos. ryes. MR T. HARLE GILES, PROFESSOR OF WRITING, Odsall House, VincKNT-sTREEr (Pitt-street), Auckland. Class Rooms: No. 3, Victoria-street East. Good Writing guaranteed in twelvo lessons. Ladles and Girls, Gentlemen and Youths, Bad and Indifferent Writers may beccome good by placing themselves under Mb Giles's tuition. Private Lessons by arrangement, during day time, at Mr Gilbs s residence Classes every evening, except Wednesday and Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Mr Giles may be seen personally at his private address between the hours of 10 and 5, or at his Class Rooms from 6 to 9 p.m., except Wednes day and Saturday. Classes held in Lodge-room, Onehunga Public Hall, every Wednesday, 6.15 to 1015 p.m. VTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT * AND STORAGE COMPANY (Limited), AUCKLAND. BUTTER EXPORT. In view of the desirability of stimulating ex port, the abovo Company is prepared to offer special rates for Butter consigned to them for that purpose. The rate charged will be a consolidated one of 21d (TWOPENCE FARTHING) per lb., cover ing cold storage in Auckland, freight in freezing chamber, marine insurance, and delivery at ship's side in London. Application will be made to Shipping Com panies for space on receipt of advice that Butter is coming forward. « The minimum quantity that will bo received in response to this notice will be 5 (five) owt. The Butter must bo packed in kegs ready for shipment; the kegs roust be of uniform size, and to contaia not less than GOlbs each, net Weig < ht, JOSEPH BANKS, Manager. /CHOICE DRAPERY, at Rubbish Prices, \_v can now be had at six doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, j>! AUCKLAND SECTION. OPENING OF LINE OTOROHANGA TO TE KUITI FOR PASSENGER TRAFFIC. Beginning on FRIDAY, 2nd December, 1887. a train will run from Otorohanga to Tβ Kuiti on Mondays and Fridays as below :— t Otorohanga dep. 3.36 p.m. t Hangatiki „ " „ tTeKuini „ *' ~ Te Kuiti arr. 4.15. „ And beginning on Saturday, 3rd December, a train will run from Te Kuiti to Otorohanga on Tuesdays and Saturdays as below :— Te Kuiti dep. 7.30. a.m, tTe Kumi „ * „ t Hangatiki „ * „ t Otorohanga arr. 8.9. „ t Flag Stations. , * Stops only when required to pick up or set down passengers. BY. ORDER. District Traffic Manager's Office. Auckland, November 26, 1887. mO SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bags.—Apply Stab Office. CHAS. WILLIAMSON House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, largo and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City ana Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. MONEY TO LEND In large or email sums at ourrent rates of interest.



Amusements. « A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. " There's a quid time comin'." vC2 \p > "R O B E 0 Y." TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), And WEDNESDAY, 29th and 30th November, The above ever - popnlar Operatic Drama will be produced by Leading Amateubs under the direction of Mr Lachlan McGowan. together with the whole of the Music, Songs, Duets, Choruses, etc-, incidental to the piece, by the best musical talent of the city, under the conductorship of Mr Baxter. New and Handsome Costumes, Brilliant Scenic Effects. Proceeds in aid of the Burns Club Building Fund. For particulars of cast see playbills. Doors open at 7.15, Performance to commence at 7.50. Admission*—-3s, 2s, and Is. Box plan at Kidd and Wildman's. Those who have bought Circle Tickets can reserve seats there. NO FREE LIST. AGRICULTURAL HALL. Proprietor Mr John Perman. TO-NIGHT 'Monday), November 28. 41STI PERFORMANCE | 41ST OF THE MOHAWK MINSTRELS. Our New Programme, Beautiful Scenery and Dresses the talk of the town. Don't fail to wjt ness the RJSAL WATERFALLS every evening at 8 sharp. Another Change of Programme on Wednesday. Prices: 2s, Is, and 6d. I >ay tickets at Scharrer's. Reserved Chairs at Kidd and Wildman's. A UCKLAND Shootists are invifced to Jzk- inspect the handsome Prizes offered for Competition next week in Hazard's Shooting Gallery. Lectures, Etc- I T V HALL. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE Will deliver one of his CELEBRATED LECTURES, Entitled, A SUMMER IN GREECE, ON TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, At 6 o'clock. PROCEEDS INT AID OF THE AUCKLAND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. Carriages at 10. Dress Circle (reserved at Kidd and Wild man's), 2s 6d. Admission, One Shilling. Tickets can be obtained at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. V.M.C.A. Sunday-school Dep6t. I Ecclesiastical. HOME MISSIONS. PUBLIC MEETING, PITT-STREET CHURCH The Annual Central Gathering on behalf of the Wesleyan Home Missions wiil be held in the Pitt-street Church THIS (Monday) EVENING, commencing at half-past 7—T. McMaster, Esq., in the chair. A Report and Balance-sheet for the Circuit will be presented, and Addresses given by the Revs. J. S. Rishworth, E. Best, and J. Dukes. Tho Maori Students from Three Kings will sing several Maori Hymns and Chants, and the Choir will render selections of Sacred Music. All scats free. Collection in aid of the funds. Personal. BYFIELD. — Please call at Imperial Hotel at once.—A If. "]VfR STEPHEN CLARK, who was burnt JLjjL out at Swanson on the 17th September last, wishes to thank those who so willingly and kindly helped him and his family to regain a little of what he lost on that occasion. Ha re turns his heartfelt thanks, and expresses kind wishes for their welfare. PERSONAL.— Try the Occidental Hotel Rsstaurant All Meals Is. Beer. Tea, or Coffee included.—R. Turner, Proprietor. ERSONAL.- Sayers and Co., Second hand Clothing Dealers.-Left off Clothing Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Ladies' and gentlemen's entire wardrobes bought. Highest prices given. Letters promptly attended to.— Sayers and Co., Newton. PERSONAL.— If your Watch requires Cleaning, take it to W. H. Carter, 84, Victoria-street, nerit door to R. Stow, Tailor, where, for 5s 6d, it will be done well. Brooch Pins, 3d. /"\N account of alterations, fresh Tenders \Jr are called for Bath-room and Verandah.— All information at Mr Penzholz's, Park Avenue. Board and Residence. A GENTLEMAN could meet with com _T3L fort able Board and Lodging; terms, 15s, washing included, 10 minutes' walk from Queen street.—Apply Star Office. for 4 Gentle \_y men: healthy locality; fine view; stable; terms moderate.—3, Western Park Terrace, Ponsonby Road. DAWES'S PARK HOUSE, Victoria-Btreet East. WANTED, Gentleman Boarder, 18s per week; plnnge bath, good view of har bour; 5 minutes from PoHt-office.— Apply Mr Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street. Losjt and Found. jf»f) REWARD.—Lost on Saturday, rt&/W between foot of Queen-street and City Road, a Five-pound Note, by a poor woman.— Reward at Star Office. LOST from paddock at Freeman's Bay, last night, 3 cows. Owner believes they have been driven into the country. £2 reward for such information as shall lead to the convic ;ion of offender. Recovery will be suitably rewarded.—P, Star Office. -|"|Ys7RE WARD.— Lost between Albert- JL" street and entrance to Market, a Ring set with one diamond and two rubies. -Finder will receive the above reward on returning to British Hotel. LOST, a Waterproof Overcoat on Thurs day afternoon, close to the Otahuhu public school. — Finder rewarded at Peyton villa, Otahuhn. LOST, on November 18th, Black Horse, 4 years old, white hind feet, etreakdown face, short back; £1 reward.—F. Fairweather, Arch Hill. FOUND, the Cheapest Grocery Store in town, for Cash Prices, to suit the times. Cocoa and Milk, 6d ; Candles, 21b for BJd, box 1251b), 8a 4d; Currants, 6d ; Raisins, 6d; Wood's Flour, 251b bug 3s, or 81b Is ; Oatmeal, 71b bag 9Jd; Fresh Herrings, 6d: best Rice, 2}d lb, or 51b Is; Sardines, 4Jd; good Sauce, 4d; Soap, 2Jd per bar; Syrup, 7d : good Sugar, 2£d ; good Family Tea, Iβ 4d, Is 6d ; superior Tea, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d ; Knifeboards (largest size), Sd and 9d; Lobsters, 9d per tin; Fresh Butter and Eggs at wholesale price; Tobacco, 4§d, sd. 9d, lOd per stick; Cigars, Id each. E very thing else equally cheap. Favour us with a visit, ana remember the ad dress—JOHN ROBERTS, corner of Summer street, Ponsonby Road, next to Mr King's Royal Bakery. Calls. TVTEW ZEALAND STUD AND Hi PEDIGREE COMPANY (limited). Notice is hereby given that a Call of Five Shillings per Share was made on the 18th day of November; 1887, upon the Members of the above Company, and that such Call is payable on the 19th day of December, 1887, to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland. H. E. WHITAKER. Seoretary, Auckland, November 26,1887.



Memo. From J. GILMOUR, DRAPER, &a, Upper Symonds St. J GILMOUR wishes to inform his ens « tomers and the public that, in order to condense his business tor easier management, he has sold the Nowton branch. The Dressmaking and Millinery -will now he done at Symonds-street, under the supervision of Miss Gilmour, and all orders will be executed with promptness and care. J. G. wishes to say that his Symonds-street Shop is now well as sorted with suitable Goods for the Summer trade, and customers will find prices, as usual, very low. Ladies in want of good Summer Hats or Millinery of any sort will do well to inspect the stock. ; ~. . > J. GILMOUR, DRAPER, GLOVER, &0., Upper Symonds St. ARE THE CHEAPEST, 501b bags good Flour, 6s 2d 251'ds best Oatmeal, 2s 6d 31b good Candles for Is lcwt good Canterbury Potatoes, 3s 6d 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, Is Best Fresh Butter, 6d Fresh Eggs, 8d per dozen. Bottle splendid Tomato Sauce, 6d Good Coffee, Is 4d Teas, Is 4d, Is Bd, Is ioa Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. rr\O CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS* Wanted Known, I am prepared to supply BEST GROUND ROCHE HYDRAULIC LIME In lots to suit purchasers, at special quotation to meet the times. ALSO, COALS AT LOW RATES. VANS ON HIRE FOR PICNICS, &Ot Now discharging, Kamo House Coal, also Cargo. Newcastle Coal daily expected per J Notero. J. J. CR A IG, Commerce-street. ; ? Meetings. « COURT CITY OF AUCK-i The Members of the above C6urt are hereby summoned SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COURT J THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, f At 7.30 o'clock, ' .^ IN THE FOKISTERS' HALL, * Karangahape Road. ■ X Business : Fixing of Salaries, Nomination off Officers. By order. JOHN S. FOTHERINGRAM, Secretary 3978. OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD-MINING , , COMPANY, LIMITED. 1 i The Annual General Meeting of the Sharer' holders in the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, Insurance Buildings, on) WEDNESDAY, November 30, at eleven a.nu| Business :— To receive Annual Report and Balanoe-sheetr to elect two Directors, Messrs J. M. Lennox and A. Saunders retiring by rotation, but elisjible for re-election; to elect an Auditor. j By order. J. YOUNG. Secretary. TmDEN LODGE, No. 1.530, E.C." Members of the abovo Lodge (and visitors) desirous of bidding farewell to Bro. Wm. Ry lance previous to his departure for America are hereby invited to attend a Meeting in the up stairs room of the Hall, Newton, on FRIDAY, December 2nd, at 8 o'clock p.m., when an ad dress will bepreeented to Bro. Rylance. JOSEPH WARREN, P.M., Secretary.