Births.

LEES.-On October 31,1887, the wife of T. W. Lees, hosier? o!E adaughter; named Evelyue.

Deaths.

£ Trninnri • Bffß 38 years, i'eepij legieueu. WeYfeon B and Dublin papers please copy.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as imdor :-

Tins Day

Satukday, November 5. For Rawene and Hokianga District (via One hunga), per Macgrcgor, at 1 p.m.

Monday, November 7. Per Alameda, as follows: I'or Samoa, Sandwieli Islands. United States of America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South Amei'ica, British and Foreign West Indies, at 5 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of .Europe, at 5 p.m. Money orders, Registered letters, and newspapers, at 3.30 p.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d In ad dition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing-. This mail will be due at London December 12.

Parcels will be received for despatch haflf an hour previous to the time ior closing mails. N.B. Wednesday, ptd November (Prince of Wales's Birthday), being a Postal holiday, the inai:s that are usually made np on that day will bo closed the previous evening at 7 o'clock. A delivery of letters will take place at delivery counter from 3 till 8 p.m. on the Bth.

B. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING

IMPORTS.

Per s.e*. Macgregor : 110 sheep, 10 cattle, 60 kegs butter, and sundries.

The s.s. Macgregor arrived in the Manu «kau, from Waitara and New Plymouth, this morning, with the following passengers: Messrs McGregor, Halcombe, Brett, Miss Halcombe, Rev. Mr Baker ; and 4in the steerage.

A barque was signalled this morning, but up co the hour of going to press she had not put in an appearance. She will probably be the Margaret Galbraith or the Erie Reed, from Dunedin.

CARE OF CASTAWAYS.

PROVISIONS FOR SHIPWRECKED MARINERS ON OUTLYING ISLANDS.

Capt. Fairchild, of the New Zealand Marine Department, who was in Auckland onMonday,gave a representative of the STAB some interesting information regarding the dep6ts of provisions at the Auckland, Antipodes, and other islands provided by

the Government for shipwrecked mariners. The conversation naturally commenced wi th a reference to the castaway crew of the Derry Castle, recently rescued by the sealing vessel Awarua after being cast away last March on the Auckland Islands. "Yes," said Captain Fairehild, "the Derry Castle was wrecked just four days too early—l mean that if she had been cast away four days later her crew would have been saved by one of the Government vessels, which was down there inspecting the depots. Keporter: The poor fellows seem to have undergone great hardships. Captain Jairchild : Yes ; the climate of the Auckland Island, is not exactly what you would call a hospitable one. I can't understand, however, why the castaways were so long getting at the provision depdt. True, it was not on the island on which they were wrecked, but there was only a narrow strait a couple of chains wide separating them from the depOt. There is a weatherboard house on the island on which they were wrecked,

and if you and I had been there don't you think we would have soon made . a raft of the timber or of seal bladders and paddled across? Reporter: How many depots are there at the Auckland Islands ?

Captain Fairehild : There are two now. Formerly there were five, but we abolished three. There are depots at Antipodes Islands, and also at Bounty Island and Campbell Island. At each there are 40 tins of biscuits, tea, sugar, boots, trousers, and so on. They are all packed in zinc tins. The next time I godownl mean to take some carrot and cabbage seed, also a few sheep to see if they will breed. Thereisplenty of grass on the Auckland Islands, and though the winter is cold, the snow is not perpetual. There is a good deal of damp moss, and perhaps the sheep may get foot-rot. How ever, it's worth tiying. If cheep.were found to thrive well, no doubt we would soon have sheep farmers going down there. Reporter: Is there much extent of coun try, then ?

Captain Fairchild : Why, the principal island is thirty miles long. Two ship wrecked crews were on the same island for eighteen months, and neither knew of the other. I refer to the crows of the Graf ton, who were- cast away there for 18 months, and an English ship the name of which I do not remember. The crew of the English ship were saved by a Portu guese vessel and taken to Callao without the crew of the Grafton knowing anything about it. Reporter: How did the Grafton people escape ? Captain Fairchild : Oh ! they fixed up one of the boats at last, and taking pot luck reached New Zealand safely. The Auckland Islands are only 200 miles from Stewart Island, but about 1,200 from Auck land. Campbell Island is 750 miles from Wellington and the Kermedecs 600 from Auckland. Reporter: How many instances do you recollect of vessels being cast away on these islands ? Captain Fairchild: Well, leb me see. During the past 25 years there have been one, two, three, four. Yes. There was the General Grant, the crew of which was cast away for 20 months, theGrafton's crew for 18 months, the crew of that English ship that I was telling you about just now for about the same time, and the Deny Castle. . . , Reporter: Do you think one trip a year enough to make to theseislands ? Captain Fairchild : I think they should be visited twice a year at least, but , it re quires a good sea boafc to do ifc. The last , time I was down there in theHineinoa it , was just touch-and-go. Our Government, pome two or three years ago, asked the Vie ' tqrian Government to join with them, but I they do not seem to ccc ifc. t Reporter: Well, fchauks, skipper, and h, good-bye. .■...: ,H Goodbye.

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting; was held last evening. Present:, Messrs W.. Oorri. (presiding), Batty, Usher, Blades, GiWe ther, McMaster, and Farrell

Wellksley-STREKT School.—Letter from the Board stating that there was urgent need for painting of the AVellcsley-street school, and enquiring what portion of total cost,£l4s, the committee would bear. Reply to be sent that the committee will contribute as far as funds will allow at the enci of the year. Another letter stated thai applications would be invited ior the post of Senior Assistant Master of the Wellesley-street School, and that in the meantime a male student will assist in the work of the school. The Committee re solved to forward a vote of condolence to the widow of Mr Bruce, late Senior- Assistant Master of the Wellesley-street School.

Absences. --Letter from the Board stating that it could not see its way clear to insist on stoppage of Miss Bell's salary for absence. —Agreed to reply that the Committee feels aggrieved because of their recommenda tions being ignored without further communication with the Committee. — Further communication from the Board stated that (1) the Committee's recom mendation re deduction in teacher's salaries for absence will be duly considered. (2) That a month's leave of absence has been granted to Miss M. Nicholson. (3) That the Committee's recommendations re the increase of salary to certain teachers has received consideration.

Holidays, — The Chairman referred to the action of a meeting of representatives of the various school committees, as previously reported. His idea was that midwinter and Michaelmas holidays were of no value whatever, aud he had proposed to reduce the holidays during the year by two weeks, and yet not interfere with the Christmas holidays. On the motion of Mr Batty, seconded by Mr Blaydes, it was decided "That in the opinion of this committee the holidays at Christmas should bo re duced to four weeks."

Reading Books.—Some further discus sion took place on the subject of new read ing books. Mr Farrell moved, and Mr Blades seconded, " That it be an instruc tion from the Committee that no change take place from Globe Headers to Long man's, as recommended by the Board." The motion was lost, it being considered in advisable to make any recommendation in the matter at the present time. Quarter Mo.sey.—This subject was also discussed briefly, and general members stated that teachers were frequently out of pocket by the present system, which ap peared to work very well.—Mr Batty moved, " That it be ascertained if there is a uniformity in the material supplied ab the various schools." He also objected to verbal notices, and suggested that they should be substituted by written notices in making applications for quarter money. Mr McMaster thought a printed notice would be merely waste of paper. After some further discussion it was considered inadvisible to take any further action in the matter.

STONES ON THE RAILWAY.

Further complaints of stones being placed on the railway line near New Lynn have been reported to tlio police, and the matter is receiving attention at the hands of Detective Hughes. The offenders, as in the previous caso, arc supposed to be boys, who carry on this dangerous practice for the fun of the thing. Another case will probably occupy the at tention of the Court during the present week.

PARLIAMENTARY.

Wbllingtok, this day,

A Fellow Feeling.

Mr Taipua is to move "That, in tho opinion of this House, the treatment by Germauy of Malietoa and the friendly Samoan people is oppressive and ungener ous, and unworthy of a great nation, and in in contravention of Treaty obligations; that the Government of New Zealand be requested to communicate with the Go vernments of the Australian colonies, with a view to making combined and urgent re presentations to the Imperial Government on this matter." Bible in the Schools. The bill which has been introduced by Mr "Fulton, to enable school committees to cause the Bible to be read in the schools, gives them power to direct that a portion of the Bible shall be read aloud by scholars every morning at the opening of the school. Such reading must not exceed twenty minutes, and no child be compelled to at tend if its parents or guardians object in writing.

Mark Woodward was charged at the Police Court to-day with attempting to drive a horse and trap over a rail way crossing at Mount Albert when the engine was approaching and within a quar ter of a mile. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared tor the prosecution, and Mr Button for the defence. It appeared that the defendant's cart collided with the railway train, and his horse narrowly escaped serious injury. The defence was that the act was not done knowingly or wilfully. Evidence was given by the guard and engine-driver that the whistle was blown shortly before the cross ing was reached, I 'and by four other wit nesses, who stated that it was impossible to.see the train approaching until it was right on the crossing. His Worship found tlie offence provedT The defendant had shown a certain amount of negligence, and the small fine of £1 and costs, £5 4s, was in flicted.

The omission of the word not in our report of Mr Baddeley's remarks re the sale of drink during prohibited hours made the meaning somewhat obscure. His Worship expressed an opinion that an amendment should be made in the Licensing Act, whereby persons who are "not" bonarfde travellers and who live in the immediate neighbourhood should be taken for granted to nave been drinking on the premises during prescribed hours.

The Auckland Operative Bootmakers' Union will celebrate their fifth anniversary with a select ball, to be held in the Forester's Hall, Karangahape Road, on Tuesday next, November Bth. The com mittee are doing everything in their power to make it an enjoyable evening. They have secured the services of Messrs Adams Bros., who will supply the dance music. The catering will be under the supervision of Mr G. Johnston, of Newton. The hall is to be tastefully, decorated with flags and evergreens. Messrs W. J. Fairweather and H. F. Gladding will act as Masters of Ceremonies. The dancing will commence at 9 o'clock.

August Eckenbere, fisherman, to-day filed a petition to be adjudged a bank rupt.

Mr H. Exley will lecture to-night in the New North Road Christians' Meeting-house at 7.30 p. in.' on "The Christ of History; the Son of God."

MiSERABLEXfjss. — The most wonderful andm-irvellous success in cases where persons are sick or pining away from a condition of /niserableness that no one knows whac alls them (profltablo patients for doctors); is ob tained by the use of Hop Bitters. They begin to cure from the first dose, and keep it up until perfect health and strength is restored. Refuse unless American Company's make. Notice ,

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

LIVELY MEETING AT .THE LAKE

A meeting of ratepayers of the Takapnna Riding was held in the 'schoolhousc last night. Mr Shakespear opened the meeting, stating the reason why it had been called. He asked Mr Alison, as the present member of the County Council for the riding, to address the meeting.

Mr Alison, before speaking on the object of fcho meeting, objected to Mr Shakespear occupying the chair, as he was to be a candidate also, and he thought it only fair that some one else should occupy the chair. After a great deal of talk and angry arguing Mr Shea was voted to the chair.

Mr Shea spoke in high terms of the ser vices rendered to (she district by Messrs Alison, McKay, and Shakespear _in the past, and he would ask them to give their views to the meeting in turn. Mr Alison spoke at some considerable length on the services ho had rendered the district. He was sure they could not get a better man for a representative than he was, as he had grown up in the dis trict and wa3 intimately acquainted with its wants. He was sure no ratepayer could, say that they had not been well represented in the past. As to the hanging up of the Counties Act, _ as advocated by certain parties, tlje idea was ridiculous. The county system was absolutely necessary for the welfare of the district. What they really wanted was stringent retrenchment, to keep what they had in good order and 'to start no new visionary works. If elected he would strongly oppose increased taxation. Six years ago they had a debit balanco of £1,100, now they had a credit balance al most as large, and he considered that the praise for having effected this was due to Messrs Shea and Mays and to himself. He challenged anyone to show that he had done anything for his own interests while their representative, and appealed to the Chairman and Mr Mays to bear him out in what lie said.

Mr Harrow and Mr Alison then had an argument as to Mr Alison having said that half the signatories of a petition presented to him some time back were bankrupts. Mr Alison disclaimed having .said it. He answered several questions, and informed Mr Harrow that the salary he received as their representative was so email that he would, if Mr Harrow liked, present it to him and he would not feel much the richer for it; but he was in favour of abolishing the little pay that was received. Ho would maintain Mr Mays ns Secretary. They could not get a better man for the posi tion. Mr Jorvis'.here jumped to his feet and assailed Mr* Mays. He showed how Mr Mays had treated him when he went to the Council's Office, and repeated Mr Maya's words amidst roars of laughter, Mr Mays sitting with a sardonic smile on' his coun tenance the while. Mr Harrow bore Mr Jervis out in what he said. Mr Shea threatened to vacate the chair unless order was maintained.

Mr McKay then came forward ns one of the candidates and briefly gave his views. He strongly favoured the taxation being , reduced, but would oppose the JSh'»;il Bay scheme tooth and nail, as it was absurd and ridiculous. Ho was sure his Conner! ion with the district was quito as guoii if not better than Mr Alison's.

Mr Harrow presented a requisition signed by 44 ratepayers, to Mr Shakespear, asking him to become a candidate. The names were read out and Mr Allison stated that at least ten of them were not on the roll. He also asked if some of the names had not been obtained by Mr Harrow stating that Mr Allison was not coming forward. Mr Harrow denied it.

Mr Shakespearo then spoke. He was of opinion that the opening of Shoal Bay would be of great benefit bo the landowners in the district, but ho did not- think the ratepayers should bo saddled with any responsibility. The Harbour Board ought to do the work', and the Road Board would for their part make roads to the Buy. He thought, that at the commencement of each year each riding should send in to headquarters a statement of what they wanted done during the year; what was ab solutely necessary could then bo done and rates struck in accordance with the same. A schedule should bo supplied of the ex penditure in each ridinjy, besides the one published for the benefit of tho public auditor. They could not do away with road boards, a* they attended to the little works of the place. He promised, if elected, to do his best for the district, and had never broken his word to anyone. Mr Shakes pear sat down amidst applause. Mr Shakespear then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Messrs Alison and Mays for their services in tho past to the district in the County Council. Mr O'Neill seconded. Mr Harrow wanted to know about the policeman that the gentlemen in question employed when a requisition was presented to them askinjr them to resign. Mr Shea spoke in high terms of the two gentlemen. Mr Harrow and Mr Jervis vehemently protested against the vote being put, but the meeting carried it, Mr Mays rose to return thanks. Mr Jervis and Mr Harrow : "Kit down ! You're not a ratepayer ! Sit down !" Mr Shakespcar and Mr Alison appealed for order.

Mr Jervis: I stand here as a man who has been wronged by that hound ! Ho has no right to speak here ! Mr Shakespear : He has a right. Then ensued a scene of disorder, half-a dozen speaking at once, Mr Jervis gesticu lating wildly the whole time. Mr Knox : As a ratepayer I ask if the ratepayers present are going to allow such disgraceful conduct to .occur. The chair must be supported. Mr Jervis : So it hap. Mr Knox : No, it has not, or they would have turned you out long ago.

Mr Harrow protested again and Mr Ali son appealed to the meeting to hear Mi- Mays.

Mr Mays then rose to his feet and re turned thanks. He was glad they had given praise to Mr Alison and himself; thoy fully deserved ifc. He did not wish for the thanks of Messrs Harrow and Jervis, and if they were on his side he would ask them to leave it. These gentlemen had spoken of how they had been treated by him. They could see to-night if he had not done the right thing when he turned them out. Mi- Mays then detailed the good works he and Mr Alison had done for tho district, and said that whoever they elected to be sure and give him their support. "Do not traduce his good name. No abuse was wanted, and just imagine a riding half full of Harrows and Jervis's."

Mr Harrow protested that Mr Mays was not in order.

Mr Mays continued in the same strain.

Mr Alison then returned thanks, and said that in spite of what Mr Shakespear had said he thought from the words he had used, that additional taxation was meant by that gentleman. Mr Shakespeare protested against his words being turned in such a manner. He had said no such thing.

Mr Knox then proposed a vote of thanks to the two chairmen they had had that night, also " That the unseemly conduct indulged in to-night by certain persons is unworthy of the district and* does not meet with the approbation of the rate payers." He censured Mr Jervis's conduct very severely and was followed in the same strain by Mr Wallace, who seconded the double resolution. Mr Knox pub it to the meeting and in spite of a protest from Mr Jervjs ife was unanimously carried,"

HARBOUR BOARD.

Correspondence.— As in our last issue wes gave an epitome of the correspondence re ceived it will suffice now to state how i was dealt with.--Whangarei Coal Com pany : Agreed to inform them when wharf age question is before Works and Tariffs Committee. Letters of New Zealand Tim ber Company: Customs-street leaseholders, trustees of D. H. McKenzie'e estate, and J. Scott (dredge master), referred to Finance and Legal Committee, and Engineer's reports re dredging and necessity of providing chain and other dredging goal , at a cost of £539 19s to Works and Tariff Committee.—Union .Steamship Company re pilotage, referred- to Mr • Crompton ■ for pilot, and if lie declines, Company to com municate with Chairman.—Gas Company's proposals re Freeman's Bay, Foreshore Koad, agreed to, subject to City Council's approval and practicability of levels being carried out. —J. J. Haslam. — Pontoon to receive consideration when punts have to be increased.—Hokianga Sawmill Company. —Agreed to purchase any of timber found to be suitable.—A. and N.S. Ferry Company. —re erection oiiice and waiting-room. — Agreed to on condition latter to be used by public generally. T. B. Hannaford— re solved to inspect patent light to-morrow at 3 p.m. Alex. Alison, complaint re " Eagle' , —resolved to inform Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company that unless time-table is adhered to their license will be suspended. Works anj> Tariff Committee.—This Committee recommended : — " (1) That A. and N. S. F. Co.'s timetable be approved. (2) That western berth on ferry jetty be alloted to Devonport Ferry Company, and eastern berth to A. aud N. S. F. Co. (3)

That A, and N. 8. F. Co. bo allowed to erect a temporary office on Queen-street wharf. (4) That leave be given to construct a roadway from Mechanics' Bay to St. George's Bay. (5) That Mr Bartley be informed that dockyard fence cannot be removed. (6) That the Harbour Master take soundings and report upon effect of dredging betwaen Railway Wharf and Hobson-streeb Wharf. (7) _ That no action be taken at present re iitting up of Alpha dredger. (8) That Lyttelton Har bour Board be communicated with re hopper barges and Otago Harbour Board re cost of silt boxes. (9) That application be made for City Engineer's estimate of cost of forming kerbing and channeling Quay fetrect. The report was adopted. Financial and Legal Committee.—This Committee recommended: (1) That the con sideration of Fraser and Son's account for extras, etc., Calliope Dock, be deferred till next Committee meeting. (2) That the Frozen Meat Company bo informed that the Board is prepared to oiler without pre judice, and as payment in full of all de mands made by MeGuiro on account of the railway reclamation contract, the sum of X 340, and to remit all time penalties which may beduefrom the contractor to the Board. (3) That in future all accounts to bo submitted to the Committee be forwarded to the Treasurer not later than noon on day of committee meeting.—The Mayor ex plained re clause, that Fraser and Son's account for extras to dock amounted to ,£6OO odd. The work hud been given to Eraser and Son without reference to the Board.—The report whs adopted.—-It was njyrecd lo nay b'mser and iSon's account if approved by Mr Ware.—The report wan adopted. Tkndiuw.—The following tenders were received for the erection of goodn sheds and oilices at the new ferry jetty -.—Hoy wood and Martin, £772; Wm, ii. Smith, i's'26 10s 8d ; A. Watson, £660; F. Duder, £599. The engineer's estimate was £SUO. The lowest tender was accepted.

NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

Tub anniversary soiree in connection with the Newton Congregational Sundny-schooi was held last evening, when there was a large attendance. Tea was provided at 6.30 o'clock, tho tables being presided over by the following ladies: Mcsdomcs Lewis, Earle, Sraoeton, Warren, Lambourne, J. Rowe, E. Spragg, Wood, and Mills, and Alissos- Forth, liushill, Hopkins, Spragg, Pardington, Buchanan, Waldon, and Warren. At the tea all the availablo sit ting accommodation was taken up, while tho public meeting which followed was crowded. Tho Jtov. Mr Lewis occupied the chair and opened tho proceedings with a few ap propriate remarks. The 23rd annual report was read by Mr S. Smeoton. It showed that this school like others had suffered through the prevailing depression, which had caused both teachers and scholars to go away in search of employment consequently the linancou had suffered to a certain ex tent. The number of scholars afc present on tho roll waa 300, with a good average attendance during the year. Tho various associations connected with the school were Htated to be in a satisfactory condition. The report also mentioned that the present Superintendent of tlieHcliool had last Sunday completed the 21st year of his labours amongst them. Sir Ellyett next read the Financial Statement,which showed the total receipts from all sources to be £165 4s 5d ; the various disbursements still left a credit balance with which to commence the new year of £34 7s 3d. During the evening ad dresses were delivered by Ilevs. Gilmore (Baptist), Thomas and Chew, and Mr Enoch Wood. Miss Lizzie Warren sang " Tho Old Cathedral" and Miss Lavinia Hob.son "Resignation." Throughout the pro ceedings were of an enjoyable nature.

THE AUCKLAND EVESING STAK, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1887,

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For MamjawaJ. Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per fS T b^es, P per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday. 3rd November. For Port Fitzroy' Tryphena, and Okupu, por Kapa, and Warinvortb, per Porte, per Mac- iffif and Southern ports, per JYTanapouri. at 11 a.m. Friday, November 4. For New Plymouth and Southern Porta, per For Cowes'and Coroniandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. , , . For Opotiki, per Douglas, at 4 P.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at FoAvhangarei Heads. Parua, Waipu. Whan- £?arei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wellington, For wiiit'iangri, Gum Town, and Upper Mill, per Iona, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.



SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC. The enormous sale of ROBERTSON'S WHISKY has no doubt contributed to the downfall of others. IT f> 0 N E D U S T TT Iβ JL ■ JO d> JL FOR SALE BY Richard Aβ Oarr, 16, FORT-STRKET; AUCKLAND* Agent for the JT SYDNEY BONE MILLS, TT



Public Notices. LITEBARY COMPETITIONS THE STAB ' CHRISTMAS FTOBBR. PRIZE STORIES, ETC. With a view to encourage the cultivation lof Literature in New Zealand, and at the Hame time provide additional attractions for the SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NUMBER the Propriotor of tho Stab has this year resolved upon offering the following Prizes for competition :■— No. 1. Christmas Tales. For Tales not exceeding in length three columns of tho Stab, havinpr special refer ence to Christmas time, and having the scene wholly or partly laid in Now Zealand, the following prizes will be given :— let Prize - - - - £3 0 0 2nd Prize, handsome Volume on New Zealand, value - £2 0 0 No. 2. Ladies' Competition. For Tales not exceeding two columnsof the Sa'AK, written by ladies only, and having for subject the love, devotion, self-sacrifico, or heroism of woman, prizes will be given ac under: — lstPrizo - - - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Illustrated Book. No. 3. Juvenile Competition. Open to Boye or Girls under 16 years of age, for the best DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH Of Now Zealand Travel or Scenery; and for tho best NAJIBATTVE OF NEW ZEALAND LIFE AND ADVEN TURK (Truo or Fictitious), Each in leugfch about one column of the Stab, tho following prizos are offered :—- Descriptive Sketch. Ist Prize, Handpomo Book on Maori War (illustrated)- - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 0 10 0 Narbative. Ist Prize, Handsomo Book on Maori War (illustrated) - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsomo Book 0 10 0 i N0.4. GonundrumGompetition FOB TRE BEST CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM i A Prize of a Handsome Volume •will bo given. ! No. 5. Humorous Competition. FOB THE BEST ORIGINAL HUMOROUS ANECDOTE 1 Of New Zealand Experience and Character, 1 not exceeding in length 60 lines of Stab News typo, a Prize of a Handsome Book i will be given. ! GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. Each competition is open to all New ] Zealand. 2. All contributions must be original, not previously published, and written legibly on one side of the paper. 3. Communications must teach the Stab Office not later than 15th November, and : must, in every case, be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, which may if desired be enclosed in separate sealed envelope, marked outside with a motto corresponding with the norn de plume attached to the competition article. 4. Competitors are requested to address theircontributions,"ChristmasCompetition (No 1,2, 3, 4or 5, as tho case may be), Stab Office, Auckland." 5. The Proprietor of the Stab shall have the right of publishing any of the contri butions Bent in. 6. Rejected MSS. will not bo returned unless tho author makes written application for same, enclosing amount of postage. 7. Tho prize stories, etc., with the name and address of the writers attached, will be published in the Star Christmas Number for 1887. 8. Competitors are invited to Fend pen or pencil illustrations with their p/tper*; but this is not obligatory, and compliance or non-compliance with the request will not affect the judging. FIVE COMPETITIONS! OPEN TO NEW ZEALAND. HUMOROUS! SENTIMENTAL 1 DESCRIPTIVE ! Adults 1 Juveniles ! Ladies 1 THE STAR CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS. N.B.—The Awards will be made and the Prteee forwarded so ac to reach the winners by OHTUBTMAS DAY.



Auctions. K. ABTHUE.] [J. T. BUDDLE TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. DRAPERY," CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, JEWELLERY, WATCHES. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have received instructions to sell by public auction, at their Mart. Queen-street, To-mor row (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, A Well assorted lot of Drapery, Hosery , Haberdashery, Men and Boys' Clothing' Boots, Fancy Goods, Toys, Jewellery, Watches , etc. Terms : Cash before Delivery K. ARTHUR] |J. F. EODDLE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8. At 12 o'clock noon. By order of tho Registrar Supreme Court. VALUABLE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY. COOMBES'S ARCADE. PONSONBY. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sell by puplic auction, at their Land, House, and Estate Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Tuesday, Bth November next at noon (by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court), CITY — ALL THAT VALUABLE BLOCK IN QUEEN-STREET, being part of Allotment 41 of Section 4, together with the Buildings thereon erected, and known as COuMBES'S ARCADE. PONSONBY— Marine Parade, 3 acres 1 rood 3 perches, comprising Lots 1 to 20, 33, 34, and 35, of Subdivision of part of Allotment 2 of Section 8, Suburbs of Aiickland. Terms of Sale and other particulars can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. R. ARTHUR.] [.T. F. IJODDLK. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. Gold and Silver Watches, Diamond and Gold Rings, Chains, Necklets, Lockets, Pendants, Pins, Medals, Brooches and Earrings, Bracelets, Clocks, Superior Plated Ware, Pictures, Galvanic Battery, Superior Violin, Family Bibles, Books, Opera and Field Glasses, Sextant, B.L. Gun in Case, Card Cases, Tools; Billiard Balls, Opossum Rug, Sealskin Jacket, Wolfskin Rug, Opera Cloak, &c. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions from Mr D. Bloom, of the Newton Loan Oiticc, to sell by auction at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next at 11 a.m., AS UNDER: 1886-June: 4572. Violin in Case. October: 5541, Gold Brooch; 5721. Lot Cutlery. Novem ber : 5753, 2 Pictures; 5767, Salver Cover and Jewellery; 5807, S.O.F.L. Watch and Gold Albert; 6882, Bracelets and Earrings. 1887— January: 50, Cup and Medal; 154, Album ; 155, Silver-mounted FJnsk; 162, Bracelet and Watch; 175. SH.L. Watch; 179, Diamond Pin: 211, S.H.L. Watch and Chain ; 213, S.H.L. Watch and Chain ; 228. Ring. February : 231. S.O.F.L. Watch and Ring; 234, Forks and Silver Spoons; 235. G.0.1T.U Watch and Chain; 246, Silver Mug and Card Case: 252. S.H.G. Watch; 256, Diamond Ring: 263.5. H.L. Watch and Chain ; 267, S.H. W. Watch, 280, SH.L. Watch and Chain; 281, S.O.F.G. Watch; 287, Gold Brooch: 297, D.C. Watch and Chain; 300, Locket and Chain; 307, Gold Ring; 313, S.H.L. Watch; 315, S.H.G. Watch; 328, Earrings, Locket, and Ring; 342, Earrings ; 382, Brooch. Knrringc, and Ring: 358. S.H.L. Watch; 369, S.H.W. Watch and Gold Chain ; 371, S.H.K.G. Watch; 377. Six Billiard Bulls; 385, S.H.L. Watch; 338, S.H.W. Watch and Chain; 389. Necklace, Locket, and Diamond King; 391, S.O.F.W. Watch and Gold Chain; 406, Sextant; 413. S.O.F.L. Watch, Chain, and Gold Sovereign Case; 420, S.O.F.L. Watch; 424, Carpenters' Tools; 431, Gold Locket and Chain; 438, Gold Chain; 440. S.H.G. Watch; 441, Ring; 444, G.O.F.L. Watch. March: 447. Galvanic Battery; 443, S.O.F.L. Watch; 470, Locket, Chain, and Diamond Ring; 474, Gold Albert; 479, B.L. Gun; 480, locket and Chain; 491, S.H.G. Watch and Gold Chain; 499, VV. Ring and Keeper: 510, Shawl, Brooch. Rings, etc.; 518, S.O.F.G. Watch; 534, S.O.F.G. Watch : 549. W. Ring and Keeper; £51, S.H.L. Watch; 555, G.O.F.L. Watch and Chain; 560, Field Glasses; 561, S.H.L. ; 566. Keeper Ring; 574, Case Razors; 580, 2W. Rings; 583, Gold Scarf Ring; 593. S.O.F.G. Watch; 598, S.O.F.G. Watch; 606. Marine Glasses; 610, S.H.L. Watch. April: 625, Watch and Sleeve Links; 633, two Volumes; 636. two pieces Greenstone, three Rings, etc.; 643, Family Bible; 655, four Volumes; 662, Family Bible; 663, S.H.K. Watch and Chain; 666, Locket, Chain, and Solitaires; 668, S.O.F.L. Watch; 677, S.H.L. Watch; 678, S.H.L. Watch and Chain; 683, Diamond Ring and Greenstone; 695, two Rings; 702, S.H.L. Watch and Chain; 708, H. vvatch and Chain ; 712, Brooch and Ear rings : 716. Gold Ring; 718, Brooches, Earrings, etc.; 723, Silver Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Pin; 733, Case Dessert .Knives and Forks: 738, S.H.L. Watch, Brooch, Earrings,and Ring; 754, S.H.L. Watch and Ring; 801, Musical Album; etc. CLOTHING. 6555, Wolf Skin Rug and Masonic Apron; 6564, Suit Clothes; 6585, Opera Cloak and 2 Fanes 6728, Coloured Curtains; 312, Sheets and Jowollory: 482, Gladstone Bag; 575, Under clothing ; 643-4, Pairs Trousers ; 676. Coat, Vest, and Shirts; 815. Dress Jacket, , Petticoat; 833, Counterpane, Flannels, etc.; 876, Hunting Boots and Loggings; 888, Coat and Portmanteau; 907, Dolman; 913, Silk Dress; 916, Coat and Trousers; 939, Blankets; 949, Silk Jacket; 950, 14 yards Dress Material: 971, 9 pieces Under clothing; 983, Opossum Rug; 991, Sheets, Toilet Covers; 1026, 2 Counterpanes and Sheet; 1073, Potticoat, N Dress, etc; 1081, Overcoat: 1084, 2 Suits Clothes; 1090.2 Suits Clothes: 1101. Seal skin Jacket and Petticoat; 1124, Piece Serge; 1126, Coat. Dress, Tablecloth; 1128, Coat; 1131, Suit Clothes; 1279, Overcoat; 1287, Portmanteau and 4 Suite; and about 200 parcels of clean and useful clothing, consisting of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Shirts. Flannels, Overcoats, Rugs, Blankets, Sheets, Counterpanes, Dresses, Cloaks, Jackets, Dolmans, Dress pieces, Ladies' Under clothing, etc. ■ TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. /CLEARING QALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BLANKETS, • COUNTERPANES, Etc. On the Premises, next Greyhound Hotel. T. M. JACKSON Has received instructions to sell, on the pre mises (next Greyhound Hotel), ALL HIS CHOICE AND SELECT A SSORTMENT OF DRAPERY, HABER DASHERY, Etc. NO RESERVE. TERMS CASH. T. M. JACKSON,' Auctioneer. friday7novtmber 4~ At Half-past Ten. SALVAGE STOCK. SALVAGE STOCK. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. T. M. JACKSON Has received instructions to sell at the premises of Mr Cameron, fi.ot of. Grey-street, on the above date, ALL THE SALVAGE STOCK IN TRADE OF GROCERIES, &c., &c. Sale at 10.30 sharp. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. ~ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 12 Noon. COMFORTABLE VILLA RESIDENCE, Near Watties-Hotel, • ; • EPSOM. T. M, JACKSON Has received instructions from Mr Jno. Head, •who is leaving the district, to sell by public auction, at his Dunblane Auction Mart, on the above date, his "VTEW AND COMFORTABLE FOUR- J3I ROOMED HOUSE, and all necessary Outbuildings, together with Lots 5 and 6 of small Farms, Section 29, District of Manukau, having a frontage of 192 feet to Derby-street, •with a depth of 145 feet, and containing nearly 1 acre. The whole of the Land is Volcanic, and now in Crop, and should prove a profitable in vestment, to a working man. It is within half an' hour of the city: and tho Tram Company have docided to run their trains as far as Wat tie'B Hotel. ■ T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer,



Auctions. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock sharp. THE LARGE IROX STORE NEAR RAILWAY WHARF. 108 feet by 40. In the Estate of D. H. McKenzie. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions from the Trustees in the above Estate to sell their INTEREST IN THE ABOVE STORE, having Eleven Months to run from Ist No vember, at the rental of £108 per annum. There is a large lot of merchandise stored, arid is generally kept going. Immediate possession; and can be removed at expiration of term or otherwise. The Store cost about £500 to erect. : ■\V. S. COCHRANE] , [JAS. DACRE TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), At 2 o'Clock. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. PIANOFORTE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT WATERLOO QUADRANT. The subscribers will sell by auction on the pre mises, Waterloo Quadrant, to-morrow (Thurs day), at 2 o'clock (UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT), ipiA.NOFORTE AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] (JAS. DACEE FRIDAY, 4th NOVEMBER, At 12 Noon. Handsome Walnut, Iron Frame Piano (by Schubert); Large Counter, (Black and Gold); Red Rep Suit*, Mantel Mirror, Brussels Carpets, Wardrobes, Chefi'onier, Bookcase, Gas Stove, Portable Boiler, Incubator, Household Furniture. Ths subscribers will sell by Auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, •on Friday next, 4th inst. at 12 noon, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist" ing of Handsome Walnut, Pianoforte, by Schubert (iron frame), Brussels Carpets, Mantel Mirror, Red Rep. Suite, Hall Stand, Book-case, Cheffbnier, Wardrobe, Iron and Wood Bed steads, Palliasses, Matt'asses, Pillows, Riinu Chest Drawers, Stands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Linoleum, Matting, Oilcloth, Hair Mattrass, Linen Press, Austrian Chairs, Wood and Cane Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Round and Square Tables, Cutlery, Plated Ware, »ic turee, Fenders and Irons, Filter, Kitchen Utensils, Gas Stove, Portable Boiler, Incubator, Etc. Large Black and Gold Counter (20ft long). SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 6. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, at Noon. CORNER ALLOTMENT and COTTAGE, CHURCH STREET, ONEHUNGA. The Subscribers are instructed by Mr H. McCrum, who is leaving the colony, to sell by Auction, at their Mart, Queen Street, Auck land, at noon, on Monday, 7th November, A LLOTMENT 18, Section 48, Township XjL of Onehunga, containing 2 roods3B perches, •with 4-roomed Cottage and . Stabling erected thereon. The Allotment, which ha 3 a frontage of 160 feet to Church Street, and 198 feet to another street, is stone fenced, cultivated and well watered, and situated near Te Papapa Railway Station and the Onehunga Woollen Factory. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS.DACBE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER TU VALU ABLE IMPROVED FARM AT TUAKAU. 114 ACRES RICH LAND, RESIDENCE AND OUTBUILDINGS. The subscribers have received instructions from Mr Arthur Brown to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, November 7, at twelve o'clock, HIS VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM, situate at Tuakau, close to the Railway Station, being part of Lot 29, containing 114 acre"- Rich Land, some of the finest in the District; all securely fenced and divided into convenient paddocks, 5 acres in bush, all the rest in grass, under cultivation in crop and plantation; has never-failing water supply. There is a COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE of 6 rooms, large cowshed, and other outbuildings. It is only a mile and a half from Tuakau Rail way Station, where a creamery has recently been established. * ; For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, At 12 o'clock. THE WELL-KNOWN HAMPTON PARK ESTATE TAMAKL SUBDIVIDED INTO SMALL FARMS. SPLENDID RICH VOLCANIC LAND. The Subscribers have received instructions to jell by auction, at their Rooms. Queen street, on Monday, 28th November, at 12 o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN HAMPTON PARK ESTATE, situated on the Main Road, Tamalri, the property of the Rev. Gideon Smales, all Splendid Volcanic Land, .wonder fully rich and fertile, producing the heaviest crops. Divided into a number of SMALL FARMS, Varying from 5 to 25 acres. Lithograph Plans in Preparation. Full Particulars in Future Issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, , Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7. TOWN ACRE, KIHIKIHI. TWO ACRES LAND, PUNUI. EIGHTY ACRES LAND, ORUAWHARO. IMPROVED FARM, 126 ACRES, ; PAREMOREMO. . ' . 50 ACRES, HOROTIU. The Subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, November 7. at twelve o'clock, by order of the Agent for the Public Trustee in the Estate of Robert Alexander, deceased, TOWN OF KIHIKIHI, ALLOTMENT 70, containing 1 ncre. „„, . PARISH OF PUNUI, Allotment 276, contain ing 2 acres 1 rood 32 perches. . . K . PARISH OF ORUAWHARO, Allotment 5, containing 80 acres. Also, Improved Farm containing 126 acres, first class Land with Small Cottage, situate about 4 miles from Lucas's Creek, fronting the mam roaa and a creek, partly fonced, 20 acres in grass, part good bush, a nice orchard of young fruit treesf being south part of Lot 59, Parish of: Pa lemoremo, the property of Mr C. A. Moeller. ■ Lot 60, Parish of Horotiu, County of Waikato, containing SO acres erood land. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. A--L EX. IT. X E.-N, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE. AND " • COMMISSION AGENT; Regular Sales every Tuesday, of Hides, „Skins,, Wool, Tallow, &c. . • city"~market.



MAKO.WAKDBSi- I Preserving ?«, rj? t ? ndi B °ok<S'!wtf Mirror, Wire Dio? M^S^lS The subscriber has bean ■■ ■ ■ ' « Drawing, room'§SH^- to^ a H i«*&| . ' ■ ALEX-AITKEH"" 1 '" I '- 1 !' _ ' At 12-o'clock. ''.■ ■ saleofthesTtamo'sh^^ EDWARD LEYDOK Has been favourcd^^^^^ THE WELL-KNOWN <:« m • O'SHANTER,^ BUi4'r&8 U i4' r & Without the Slightest Reserve. ! Terms at Sale. i; EDWARD LEYDON, ", Auctioneer. ■; B. C. CARR] ' r, B ~7" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER »■?, At 12 o'Clock. TB SKgf H» : •" WHANGAREL' SALE 'IS POSTPONED' .UNTIL , , ; ; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, B. TONKS & CO., "': Auctioneers, 1 ' ! OOL, HIDES, SEIepSkW TALLOW, •-? For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tul&i 9.30 a.m. V"., ; J HUNTER & NOLAN. ;■ Tenders. mENDERS. - The time for renfe JL Tenders for £ Bricklaying ou Lake Hotel is extended to site' day, November 6. ' -' ' nnENDERS for the erection ofl% : JL and Dwelling -will berecieiyeiltrofeijk TUESDAY. Not Bth. Plans SnftspMfiS to be seen at Mr S. Walker's stptejjlljprK; street. The lowest or any tender BotiecssA accepted. ' ■ | 0" PL AS T Eini ■ ■ ■ "• ,■ • Tenders will be received tfllNooMsffil DAY, sth of November, for PlastetMtS Benedict's Church. .-. Particulars on iie Wmll —Ja,mes J. Holland.. . ~, , m o " b v I. l ;i)vffl Tenders Svi'l be received oSJfI. DAY, November 7th, for the ejection' Mfc Residence at Devonport. ■ ■ v V '"'• > . ■■W,ißtifflgsffl m c n d $',s?s. lenders are required up to noon of Flilffi the 4th Inst M for taking the now J(?te Utumapu from Auckland to Samoa. ! Apply to H. Fj AN WP.,' v ; 16, QneewliMl November 2nd, 1887. _j_ _ , HE~MOUNT WELLINGTON' W BOARD invite Tenders ! .fo"tostw Thirty Chains of Fencing- stpiw..mllej« ; ; stone wall; and part poet , wifh top ™ M !X Specifications can beseen.andallparaw obtained of the undersigned, to whomi to* must be sent, on or before the llth iMt;BW - Fencing." ; •■ The lowest or atiy Wl^β 1 essarily acccpted.-ROBfiRT S. CAfiTEi Clerk to the Board. • , 'VA Ist, 1887- ■.;_ AN'IED, Tenders for Additiig 1 Alterations toHouseonPonsoßteK; -Particulars at Geo. Allen's, saddlet, m ford-street.' ■..■■ ,: :■■■:■■ ■ ■ \_^jm:! m.OCO-NT R A C TOE- You will find it to your interested caU on J. WILSON and Co., for Cement, Hydraulic Lime, and Sand,: Late Advertisements. PERSONAL-John King M^\ VV D Evitt, Gunmaker, Queen 8 « : . same on time offic^uckhin^^,^^--!^, -: -rs-ViSSjB?