CABLEGRAMS.

»-i aid Wii • rti—corvKiciiT.)

THE TONGAN DIFFICULTY.

FKE NCH ANNEXATION FEARED.

[rEUTBR'S TELEGRAM.]

London, September 3. TRE "Daily News/ writing on the U> di^ to' B? sft thT enfc m shows that British influence fit protect the native Christians ffho sought French protection, and vexation by France is possibly im pending. gyDNEYi September 4. «. p T? evs Geo. Brown and Fletcher, theremainiDgu » returned STe^aS'Lubeclc. They h MUt all was quiet at Tonga, and rep°rl!h h pVthat some means will fCS by Which the tiro Churches eiSb^^ ted- They refuse to ? i !An doin«s of the commission, dlVtter «WiU be laid before th, W^nConierelice on Wednesday next- ■ ", —

INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN.

BUSSIAN ADVANCE ON HERAT.

ILLNESS OF THE AMEER.

[reUter's telegrams.]

London* September 2.

News to hand from Central Asiastates that skirmishes took place on the 6th rtlt neat Zulfikar, Northern Afghanis tin between bodies of Herat soldiers and Russian troops, and that tlie Rus sian garrison at Kavki, on the Bokha jun frontier, is proceeding in the direction of Herat.

Calcutta, September 2,

Latest news to hand from Afghanis tan states that the gout, from which the Ameer ia suffering, has now reached his thigh.

THE BULGARIAN CRISIS.

TURKEY YIELDS TO RUSSIA.

[keotee's telegrml]

Constantinople, September 1. It lVarmounced that the Porte has agreed to the Russian proposal that General Ernoth should proceed to Bul garia as sole Regent.

London, September 3. ■ Tdrkey has asked Prince Bismarck foifldiice England, Italy ( and Austria to accept Russia's nominee as sole Begent. of Bulgaria. This step, it is believed, has hastened the formation of a strong Ministry by M. Stambouloff. The Great Powers will probably decline to accede to ths wish of Turkey, and the Bulgarians are falling round M. StambooioS to resist the proposal. Sofia, September 2. M. Stambotilorf, the well-known ftussophobist, has ( formed a new Cabinet in succession to M. Stoiloff.

MEETING OF EMPERORS.

[REtITER'S TELEGRAM.]

Berlin, September 3

It is announced that the Emperor "illiam, the Czar, Prince Bismarck, and Count Kalnoky, Will meet shortly at Stettin.

PROCLAMATION OF A NATIONALIST MEETING.

(beuter's telegram.)

London, September 1. In the House of Commons yesterday a spirited discussion took place on the •won of the Government in proclaim y i ! Rationalist meeting oon- Jjned for Sunday next at County ft ß In the coarse of the discussion Siii ? d, eclared thafc the meetinsr »<mwbe held notwithstanding the ttS^ and if bloodshed occurred! W Secretary of Ireland would 06 answerable for the consequences. London, September 3. kip 6 ,* Orce of military and police h been despatched to Innes, County ge. m mv of the meeti Sfl c r onw" is expected t% 40,000 persons will attend J»*eh will be addressed f^Len ahd °fchei" to6mbers of

CIVILISATION OF AUS TRALIAN BLACKS.

THE^DGRAOT A CANARD

In H, tt °N September 1. <<>•«£ 2** rf Comteons to-day a St»t for £ fft 0\ t0 the Secretary of nltibothartST d, on the 26th tktaeS eP°P?ha<l announced o|fer r*sP°nse to fr; m.^So«thWale 5 *$$&*£ the/aUves. \ i%«° founrlL- " H*° lknd said there 611 madfe

THE CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY.

Ah o ffi^Un UN>Septemberl-

greasing favourably, because his gen eral health is excellent, but that a return of the growth in his throat is not improbable, and absolute rest to the voice, and avoidance of cold and damp are impera tive.

MAILS DELIVERED.

London, August 31. The Australian mails per Orient Steamship. Ohimborazo (Melbourne July 22nd) have been delivered today,

[SPECIAL]

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, September 1

The delegates of the allied industries, with Messrs Bruce and Ronald on be half of Australia, are arranging to at tend a gathering re the sugar bounties to be held On the third of October. It is stated that 290,000 workmen are affected by the bounties. Beet sugar, which, -through the Magdeburg syndicate, had advanced to 19s, has receded to 13s.

THE SUEZ MAIL SERVICE.

London, September 1. The Postmaster-General wishes the colonies to conclude a contract with tiie Orient Company and England to make a contract with the P. and 0; Company, each keeping the postages and agencies.

(special to tress association.)

CONTROL OF NEW GUINEA

Lo>fnox, September 2,

In the House of Commons to-day Sir Henry Holland, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in reply to a question, stated that the Government would treat New Guinea as a settlement under the new British Settlements Act.

COLLAPSE OF A RING.

The German brandy ring has col lapsed,

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The Hon. Vincent Barrington* dele gate of the Royal Commission, is now in Rome for the purpose of urging the Italian merchants to participate in the Melbourne Exhibition. The Chambers of Commerce in Turin, Genoa, and Milan are strongly in favour of tlie proposal.

A MURDERER EXECUTED. Franzini, the Parisian murderer, has been executed.

"GATHER UP THE SUNBEAMS."

Lord Brassey is publishing his diary, and is highly eulogising South Aus tralia and the residents there.

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE. The Crown Prince of Germany has returned to Berlin from London.

(reuter's telegrams.)

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

London, September 3.

Consuls are unchanged at 10H. Colonial breadstuff's are quoted as follows :—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 345; New Zealand, 30s to 335, accord ing to quality; Adelaide flour, ex store, is 245. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,930^000 quarters, and for the Conti nent 356,000 quarters. Australian tallow, average quality, beef 24s 6d, mVitton 255. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime qualit}r, remains at 3|d to 4d. The Continental beet crop is estimated to yield 2,000,600 tons.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Londox, September 3.

The whes&fc market is steadier, but American piVesaacl c stronger. Cali fornian wheat .is recovering from the recent fall. Nirtnerous foreign and off coast cargoes have maintained last quo tations. Australian ship, ex granary, are selling at 38s ; ex: ship.. 6d less. The recent gales have immensely damaged the Kentish hop crops, but the reports of the yield from the Con tinent are favourable.

(reuteu's.)

GERMAN SQUADRON AT SAMOA.

Syl)Nky, September 3. The steamship Lubeck brings news of the arrival of the German Naval Squadron at Samoa, but its object had not been divulged when the steamer left.

TUAKAU.

As a refreshing interlude 'tvvixt the excite ment of electoral campaign and everyday routine, the cantata of "Mother's Last Words," as given by the choir at the Wes leyan Church on Thursday evening last, gave unfeigned pleasure. The affecting poem was read with feeling and expression, whilst the several quartettes, a duo, and solo, with the choral C7vsevibles, were all rendered in excellent time. " The Presence of the King " was given in almost perfect cadences. We may congratulate Mr Hos kins on the success of his capable in struction. " The Roll Call "is in prepara tion. On Friday night the first grand concert under the auspices of the local football club eventuated at the school-room, when songs in character were rendered by ladies and gentlemen from Pnkekohe and the neigh bourhood, with other amusements, con cluding with a screaming farce entitled, "The Dentist's Den." it is with much regret that we hear that our valued postmaster is to be relegated to the murky shades of Huntly. Mr Nichol son, during the time he has been among us, has earned the esteem of all by his unre mitting attention and unfailing courtesy.

THE AUCKLAND ETENING STAR, MOiViJAY, SEPTEAIBUH, sSr*«B7.5 S r*«B7.

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We believe that if ever}- one would use Ametiean Co.'s Hop Bitters freely there would be much less sickno-s and misery in the world and people are fast finding this out, whole families keeping well at a trifling cost by its use We aUvise all to try it, JKead,



Lectures, Etc. PAKNELL CONGREGATIONAL CHUKCM. L E C T U R E. The last o£ the winter series will be given in tli". Odrlfellows' Hall. Panic.!, on TUICSDAY EVPJNJNO next, September 6. by the tlev. H. VV. J. Millar, of Onchunpa. Commencing at 7.30 sharp. Subject, '• Luther." Chair to be tnken by liev. H, M. Livens. "piREEMASON 11 Y. THE REV. E. 11. GULLIVER, M.A., Will deliver a L E C T U II E ox " Fi-eemasonry: Its History, Progress, and Triumphs,' AT Tllfi CITY HALL, ox THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 3, Commencing at 8 o'clock. Sir FKKbfebiCK Wiutakkj:, P.C-i.M., S.C., in the chair. Brethren are requested ioattend in regalia, for which the necessary dispensations have been obtained. The public are invited to ai lend. Tickets -to admit lady and prentleniuiu, 2s 6d each. (Jm be obtained of members of Com mitte-, or at Kidd and Wildman'B, Victoria Arcade. The tickets original y issued for 19th May Will be available for this occasion. W. K. FRANKLIN, Hon. Sec. - VOUN(i MEN'S CHRISTIAN' X ASSOCIATION, CORNKit OP WfeIXESLIiV &X\> AMiERT STRKKTS. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Commencing each evening at half-past seven. September23.—Musical Entertainment. Chair man: (>. r*. Pierce, Ejq. Conductor: V. I*3 Kice, Esq. Seats reserved for ticket-holders till twontj' minutes past seven, V.'fiUDDLßt'l A. X »I&hT. /"Hon. Sec. W.BttAKENUIU. Ucn. ?eo. Tailoriujr. EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS. g ; MEASoEE.-^ t> i o ' . oil-* gig 50s. sos. 60s. gjg X | W* 70s. 70s. *! M £ 8 80s. 80s. 90s. |j'3 p. _ 55 H. ROBINSON, Tailor, ,w«! COKNKR CF S^X OT "-* XJKCOOK & GRKY STS. J&py 2 C vt/N" i ../\y (_; I \> | GKKY STKSfiTS. | W^ EXTRA PAIR OF TROtJSEftS EDWARD r\ A S H, Wellksley Stheet West. ! SUITS! COATri COATS VIfiSTS VKtiTS TROUSERS TROUSERS Si; ITS -,-, T7 , C i rI -i a U ITS COATS Jb.ltbJ. COATS . VESTS VESTS SUITS VTATTTT? suits tko v s lena \ J±-LjUjh TRO I;>S krs COATS IN* COATS SUITS TfHViY SUITS VESTS -LwW-LN. VESTS TROUSERS TitOUSERS SUITS .^UITS COATS COATS VESTS VESTS SUITS! NO TROUSERS GIVEN AWAY ! Business flWticcs. TT7IARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Sh GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS; KARANGAIIAI'K ItOAIJ, A.UCKLAKP. Wo are now the largest Retail Grocers in Auckland, and hold the large s; ntock of groceries and provisions. Hut we sell to our friends only ithc general public »re oil KiitKNUs) cheaper th n any other house in the- Trade. Prices tliis week: - 10,000 Eggs, f?U!i> anted fresh. atSd per doz ; 500 ! lbs Butier, guaranted fresh, 10(1, choice, la per j 1h;25 kegs TarniiaKi Salt, ttiiiter, 6dtoßdpcri lb; 4 tons best Canterbury Bacon, Od to 7dlb; ; 2to s best Canterbury Hams. 7d to 3Jd per 11); \ 2j tons good quality Clieese, srt. 4d, s<l per lb : 75 | tons Potatoes, 3s 6d per cwt, or £3 per ton ; j Flour, Oatmeal, Tea, Codec, Sugar at wholesale pilots. QRION. QRION. QRION. WHAT IS IT ? CJQ&LS, fCOKE,\:! CHARCOAL, FIRE- j t WOOD. Best Rata, Titree. and Puriri Fircvood : also, first-class Taupiri, Newcastle, and Knmo Coal, at Lowest Price fov Cash. ' Furniture carefully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts of tho city and suburbs, at Lowest Hates.—Not© the Address: C. PIPER, opposite the Pousouby Reservoir, and corner of Nowton and Kurunxa- ' hape Roads. aO ,T O BAT 111 IoIiOTIIS PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND StiOWEK BATHS, Victoria-stujset East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week daya iroiii IS a.m. to !) p.m., and SUNDAY MORNINUS irom li till 10 a.m. The ijuth room • are all private, and supplied with ever/ convenience, Turkish towols, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath-rooms (private) for ladies every day, at all hours, withfemalo attendance, one Shilling and Sixpence, please noto the Address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. "MIRANDA COAL AND IRON COMPANY (limited). SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM COAL IS NOW BEING PUT OUT FROM THIS COMPANY'S MINE, AND AGENTS ARE WANTED FOR THE SALE OF IT. APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE UNDERSIGNED, AT THE COM . PANY'S OFFICE, 11, VICTORIA ARCADE ORDERS FORWARDED TO THE SECRE TARY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION". BY ORDER. JOSEPH BARBER, SECRETARY. Auckland, August, 23,1857. WATERBURY Watches for Nothing at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. THE Best Gift, for Home friends is Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation of Queen-street, De scription of the Provincial District, New Guide to Hot Lake &c. &c. TirOLFE'S SCHNAPPS-Looli for " VV.A.S." v t iii a Diamond on the wrapper. " Wolfk'b AROMATIC S-UHNAI'I'S."



Medical. . A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered. I This Preparation eclipses all other.-}. A new discovery for the Growth or Hair on the Head aiid Facoi for removing and preventing ! Dandruff, and arresting tUo fall of the Hair. It I cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new i growth on the head after being bald for years. v\ here it has become tveok and thin,' from i whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its : natural vigour. Hundreds of residents iv 1 Christchurch can testify to the fact that .1. I HicUmun was COMPLETELY BALD for many | ! years, and after trying every known remedy I without effect, ho discovered this wonderful I preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED | HIS HAIR TO i'l'ri NATURAL STATE AND i COLOUK. It has also proved successful in a 1 number of other similar cases in which the hair i had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of I the scalp Each bottle contains supply for one month. Price, Js, of Graves Aickin. Hamilton Bros., .1, P. Kins and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. : General Agents- JN'.Z. J)UUG COMPANY. DR. HENLEY'S DISCO? ERY. ———_w Tlio constituent parts are daily used by the leading physicians of Europe, and America In their practice, who recognise in celery the best nervine known. The extract of beef is most nutritive and invigorating, while the iron is a tonic for the blood and IViod for tho brain. To be obta nod from all chemists. S H A R L A N D & 0 0., WHOLESALE AGENTS. MRS TTfc R. C 1 TUA R T 'S. Are tlic only Safk and Grntime FEMALEME D I C I N E S Advertised. FFMALE PILLS, 2s Gl>, Pronounced n uoux. FEMALELIVKttand ANTUUIiIQUS PLLLS Is Gd, Prevent many troubles peculiar to tho Ser. Good for all a rcos. A prnnd Safeguard an Corrective. Hold everywhere. D RUG <; OUr A N V, Aofflm. /GRANDPAPA'S MAGIC SALVE \Jf Patkntkd. Prepared by MRS VIALOUX. Kybor Pas 3 Is. lid. PER TIN. A certain cure for all wounds, sores, sprains, corns, burn?,scalds, lmiisescarbunolc*, boils and whitlows, also inflammation caused from bites of niisqultoes, siudflics, etc., etc,, etc. A single trial will give.satiifactory proof of its efficacy. Sold by Chemists. For testimonials see hand-bill-i. A" T LAST A REAL CURE FOR KHEUMATISM ! RHEUMATISM ! Db: PARKER'S " PULV IS RHEUM ATICON," A purely vegetable compound for tho immediate reiief atid speedy cure of Rheumatism, Suiatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nerve and mus cular pains. Severe attacks cut short in a few hours. It. supersedes all outward applications. 563 circulars for voluntary testimony of remarkable cures. 3a Gd per bottle ; Ss lOd by post. Sole accnt for Auckland : - B. (iII.BERT, C!HEMLST, QU KEX-.STJIKET. /GOOD NEWS FOTTTFrE^UFEERING. QUEEN ANNE'S RH.EU^rATIC OIL Cures RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, HEADACHE, Pans in the Back or any part of the Hody, Females suflering from Weakness in the Back or Pains between the Shoulders (especially mothers) should never be without it. Thcfollowirgarea few of the many Testi monials i eeeived :— " Shelly Beach, July 24, 1887. Dear Sir,-J have much pleasure, in stating that I have used your Queen Anne's Oil for pains in the back and between the shoulders, and have f-uind nothing to equal it. 1 have also tr ed it tor headache, and found it very b-nellcial. You are at liberty to publish this, as I daresay there are hundreds sult'-ring from the same thing.— Yours, etc.. Mrs B. F. Hahrison." "Russell, 3rd August, 1887. Sir, — I have much pleasure iii stating that I have tried your Queen Anne's Uheunnuic Oil for rheu matism, and it certainly has done wonders tor me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, S. Stkvknsox." " Auckland, May 10,1887. Dear Sir.—l have much pleasure in stating that I have used Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for pains between mv shoulders, rtailsed from indigestion, and am certain that I have derived more benefit from it than from quarts of mixtures I took and used previously. 1 would recommend all suffering from the same complaint to try it. — Jessie Thompson." For further Testimonials see Bottle. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers. XT EATING'S LOZENGES. l\ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. XT EATING'S LOZENGES. l\ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. XT EATING'S LOZENGES. f \ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. KEATING 'S LOZENGES. Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. XT EATING'S LOZENGES. r\ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. r =,r EATING'S LOZENGES. ; \ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. r 7^EATING'S LOZENGES. \ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy XT EATING'S LOZENGES. ■\ Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. LOZENGES. "V Oldest and Best Cough Remedy. | K EATING'S LOZENGES. Oldest and Best. Cough Remedy. XT EATING'S LOZENGES. »\ "Any Doctor will tell you'i there is no better Cough Mediouic than KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief; if you sutler from cough try them but onec ; they will cure and they will not injure your health ; they contain only the purest drugs, skilfully compounded. Sold everywhere in small tins. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS," A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEET, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most nmwMble method of administering the only cfrta'n remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration and is especially adapted for Children. 4oTD IX TINS BY ALL CHRMISTS. plKetob. THOMAS KkaTING London,



Hotels XyHARF HOTEL, QUEEX-STREET. JOHN LYNCH Desires to inform his friends and the public, that he is proprietor of the above Motel Good accommodation lor Travellers; first-class Luncheon Iloorn. Best Brands of U ines and Spirits. Haucook's Sparkling Ale always on draught. Dentistry. EC O X AN" D SO N, • DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-strcef, Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. ; IIERHKirr Cox, Doctor of Dental Surger , University ofiliehigan, U.S., America. JG OODVV I N COX, a DENTAL SURGEON. 148, Queen-atreefc, A.M.P. Society's Buiidiaj} Auckland, A M. CARTER, SURGEOX DENTIST (By Examination) (Tjßtc five years with E. Cox and Son), May be Consulted at his Rhsidsnck, ! GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahapc Road (near tOD of Howe-street). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADMINISTER ED. Public Notices. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF F. J. HOPKINS & (JO, All Claims against the above estate are re qnostod to be furnished to the undersiiined, care of Siit-Kood, Hon. and Kwen, Auckland, I>eiorV THURSDAY, the Bth insl., alter which date no claim can be recognised. S. BUCKLA.ND, ') T'"stces. PLJ B L I C NO T I C E. •OLD JUDGE" vkhsus "OLD GENERAL." The Auckland Tobacco Company having manufactured and sold OLD GENERAL CIGARETTES in wrappers and labels closely resembling in general ddsign the well-knonVn wrappers and labels Of the OLD JUDGE CIGARETTES, and which profess to have-been manufactured in New York. Messrs Goodwin i and Co., of New Yor'-. the manufacturers of the OLD JUDGE CTGA'.tftTTES, instituted the r ogejit In Auokjand, A"r Henry E. rartridge, to take proceedmgß for the i«fringonj«nt o£ the Old Judge trade mark. As the result of such proeccding?, the following order has been made by tlie Supreme Court :— IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. Between Charles G. Emery, of New York, trading as " Goodwin'ind C 0.," plain tiff, atid Franz SehcrlF and Others, nf Auckland, trading .is "Tlie Auckland Tobacco Corn puny." defemiunts. Wodnoadny, the 21th day of August, 1887. Uron icmliiiK the allidavit. of Henry Edward Parliiilgb, llled herein, and the Phiihcffira state ment of clniin, and upon hearing counsel for the Pluintiffand Defendants respectively, and by consent,—'lt isufderod that a Writ of Injunc tion do i?sii(! in this action restraining the Dofcndiints, Lheirservants, agents, or workmen from woll n?, advertising, or exposing for sale. or p:OMiring to be sold, any oi^nivttes beiiifj ! wiappod np or onc'opan in wrappers bearing labc!s,orhaviiiH:prUitcd,]itliogi\i;)hed,ois:anipcd thereon tho word", devicoM, marks, or symbols i f the Plaintifras in Mie PJainlUf's statement of claim mentioned, or any other wrapners or I l&ljola, words. d'Viccs msir^s or symbo's so ! contrived or expressed as by colourablo iuiita- | tion or otherwise to represent the trnde mark, i wrappers, or labels-of the Plaintiff, or to repre sent, or lead to the belief, that iho cigarettes ninnu'act red nnd Sold by the Defendants are the cigarettes manufactured and sold by the Plaintiff. And it is further ordered, that the Defondantß do pay to t-ic PlnintifFthesum of Fifteen Pounds Fifteen Shillings as and for his costs of this motion and incidental thereto. By the Court. (L.S.) (Signed) G. W. BASLEY. DcputT-Registrar. The effect of the above order will be that any sales of the OLD GENERAL CIGARETTES, as at present wrapped and labelled in the wrappers and lab«ls mentioned in these procieedingSi tvill render the seller liable to ulterior proceedings of a serious nature. Auckland, 27th August, 1387. TVISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that tho partnership hitherto exiKtiug between the undersigned, under the style and name of ''Henderson and Mclvor, Cabinet M ikers, etc.," has this day, 31st Auirust, been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owinsf to and liabilities due by the above flrm will bo received and paid by Mr Henderson, who c .nUmies the business in the nine premises, Karangahape Road. GEORGE ALEX. HENDERSON. THOMAS JAS ifoIVOR. Witness, WILLIAM DRUMMOND, M- Hendeivon would take this opportunity of thanking the public for the patronage hitherto afforded him, and would notify that, having en gaged the services of a first-class upholsterer, he Will be enabled to execute all orders entrusted to him with economy and despatch. IN reference to the above, I hare niv.ch pleasure in informing the public and friends in general that I have tak. n these prem-ses next to E. Porter and Co.'s, where 1 will carry on the business of undertaker and upholsterer, quality and prices suitable to all. NOTK THE ADDBASS :— THOMAS J. MOITOR. I.X.L. Undertaker and Upholsterer, Next E. Porter and Co.'s, Ironmonger. Karangahapy Road. WILLIAM J 9 J^YTTLE, BL \CKSMITH, HORSE-SHOER AND FARRIER Begs to intimate his having commenced busi ness at Captain Elliot's yard, in Pitt-street, near the junction of Hobson and Wci lington Streets. W.J.L. has had over twenty years'practical experience in the best workshops-over twe ye years in New Zealand—and promises good work manship at moderate charges. Also, having bought a portion of the stock and plant of the late John Hearst, will be glad of a share of the. patronage of the customers of his deceased old friend. HOT LAKES DISTRICT. THE WONDERLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. THE SCENES OF THE LATE VOLCANIC ERUPTION. A UCKLA ND TO ROTORU A, R OTOM AHANA, TAUPO, TACRANGA, AND BACK. Full and reliable information as to route, cost, etc, supplied. Through tickets can be issued at an exceedingly low rate. Auckland Booking Office: 11. F. WAY, AgentforMcßae's Palace Hotel, also Robertson's Coaches from Oxford to Rotorua, P]HRENFKIED'S BUILDINGS (NextNortaern S.S. Co.), Lower Queen-street. "VTOVt is your time : A Wafcerbury Watch, J3I an Extra Pair of Trousers, or 10 per cent., with each Suit, at J. H. Dalton'3, Tailor, Vic toria-streeCEast. UITS, 50a, 00s, 70s, 80s, with Water bury Watch for Nothing, at J. 11. Dalton's, Tailor, VictoHa-street East. 6>S /*D —One Pound Splendid Tea and & \9 Six Pounds Sugar for half-a-crown, at Rew's_Tea_Store,- Victoria-street. hnHE Biggefet Litemry^ShTllintr's Worth JL in Australasia-Brett's Auckland Almanao, Illustrated,



| _ Business Notices. 'J. H WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, j Has now convenience for making and repair ing of Jewellery and for the repairs of every description of Watches, Chronometers, &c., &c. and to further increase his repairing and manu facturing department, he is disposing of the j remainder of his PIANOS at and under cost. Persons having old gold jewellery can have it made up into new and fashionable articles to i I order, and all the better class of watches aud i ; chronometers receive his personal supervision. i j Rotherhams" Genuine English Leversinstock. [ | NG , G ONG .. AND"~CO;, GENERAL GROCERS, IMPORTERS OF TEA and CHINESE GOODS. PURE TEAS A SPECIALTY. W. G. & Co. are prepared to supply a flrat j class article at lovrest prices for cash. 37, GREY-STREET, Jwo Doors above Market Hotel. JC. PELHA&Y L^der, Stop,' and • Barrow Maker, Carpenter, Joiner, and SfegJtHV 1 u,!' nco i' iltor>- near the i * nebell. Every description of Ladders, Steps, g.X^SJSS.^oS.Travellin* Chests' ancl Baltic Pine Poles, from 22 to 55 feet long, auit ablo ror Boat Spars and Fag Poles on sale Ladders, St°Ps- Borrows, Screw Jacks, andlUoor Cramps on Hire, M° N v inm ~e "N ~~T"~» ITALIAN AND VidtMONT MARBLES AND ABEKDEMN UIIANITK. 11KAD STONES IN MARBLE AND STONK Iron Tomb RMbiNaa at Moderate Prices. Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country * orders carefully packed. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works, Corner of Rutland and Lome streets (near Queen-street Junction), Auckland. HOLROYI) Asß LONGBOTTOMv GENERAL WOOD TURNERS, Albert-street, Auckland, opposite V.M.C.A. Rooms. Bandsaw Cuttings, Carvings, Architraves, and Fretwork done at Lowest Kates. Table, Chair, and Sofa Legs, Bed Posts, Drawer Stumps, etc , always in stock. BILLIARD BALLS RE-TURNED AND STAINED. A Trial is Respectfully Solicited. boon" for" the "afflicted. I have commenced making GRAHAM BKEAD. Ladies and gentlemen who have passed through the United States remember its superior quality. It is made with Pure Muk. All medical incnthciesay it is the best Bread niadi\ Orders respectfully invited. Dated Symonds-street Bread Factory, August i, 1887. EDWARD PARSONS. Auckland, August i, 1887. Mr E. Parsons. Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in stating that the 21b loaf of Graham Bread inarle by you with new milk is quite equal to any I tasted in 'Frisco. Yours truly, Joseph Banks. CHOOSE for yoiirself. An Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with each Suit at ,!. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria St. East. Suits, aOs, (IPs. 7Qg. Ijl ISH B B & C O. 1 WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Established 1804. By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; HisExceiiency ' Sir James Ferguson; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the eQUEKN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER, Dealers in Gacie Home-cured Hams and Bacon Corned Beef in Large Quantity. Imports of Sauaago Casings The Trade Supplied N.B.—Calves' Rennets. «sa. Customers Supplied with. Ice. Telephone No. 358. P.O. Box No. 434 INVALIDS who require stimulants can safely rely upon Wou'es Schnapps. Be certain they get Wolke's. BY APPOINT- V';>i^'* MENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST AND HIGH-STREET. AUCKLAND. Telephone, SOS JAMES MACKIE, Coacheuildeb, MANAGER Builder o£ every description of Vehicles, Repairs in all the branches of the trade faithfully executed. Vehicles Bought and Sold on Commission. Coach builders' Requisites in Stock. The Trade Supplied. Country Orders punctually attended to. , Cash Customers liberally dealt with. BE not deceived by specious represent* tions. See that you get Wolfe's Schnapps. a ccept no other. J. BUTCHER.] [j. GROOM. T 0 C A L INDUSTRY. Everyone interested in the prosperity oC Auckland should purchase OCALLY-MADE SHIRTS AND UNDER CLOTHING, And not imported goods. See that your draper supplies you with the best articles, which aro made by THE SHIRT AND UNDERCLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO.. GREAT NORTH ROAD A. LEMAN Manager. BER S. S, MANAPOURI. JUST ARRIVED, mASMANIAN qEED T>OTATOES. GUNSON & MARTIN, CCSTOMStSTRKET. Tp X MAN A.POUR I. C C. BROWN, Now in Sydnt y, wishes to inform the public that he has sent his first shipment of purchases over in the above boat. They include among other goods a Line of Upholsterers' Silk and Plushes of the finest quality and finish, and were bought at a large reduction on invoice prices. An inspection 01 same is invited. Price, 7s6dper yard.—C. C. Brown, Furniture Ware house, corner Cook and Hobson streets. EDGAR AND f^i 0., dyers, established 1864. Still Dying to Live and Living to Dye. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel C.caned, Renewed, or Dyed any colour. Damask Curtains or Table Covers Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed. Feathers and Gloves Cleaned and Dyed any shade. Lace or other Curtains Bleached or Dyed. EDGAR, Dyek, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST,. AND RICH MOND, COX'S CREEK. TO Country Customers. — J. H. Dalton, Tailor, gives an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury v\ atch with each Suit. SK for Wolfe's Schnai'FS, and be sure you purchase the genuine article. Beware of imitations.



Land and Estate Agents. ri H A R. H. 0 S' II 0 ND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, Begs to notify his clients that he has REMOVED To those centrally-situated and most convenient PREMISES ADJOINING THE COLONIAL BAxK OF NEW ZEALAND. Until lately occupied by Messrs J. M. and J. Mowbray. TOHS TdTo L L A R D *J JO* Bess to inform his friends and the public gen erally that lie has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts he will merit a fair share of public patronage. .T. 8., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE .STOCK. ETC., Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for their mutual benefit. J.]?., also, having received a thorough agricul tural and pastoral training in the United King dom, and having 25 years' c xperienee as a farmer in Auckland, is capable oE PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS, ARTIFICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming friends who live at a distance from the principal markets. JOHN~BOLLARD, INSTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. Office: Durham-street West. Auckland. fl ROGERY BUSINESS for Sale in lead- VJT ing thoroughfare, close to Queen-street; fine premises; well adapted to do a large busi ness: small select stock; price very low. —Apply J. H. w itheford, Shortland-street, QiX^ROOMEDCOTTAGE on View Road, (O Mount Eden, on allotment 10x100; two''loo -gallon tanks, good codking range, two register grates, etc.; rent, only 9s per week, or will lease with purchasing clause.—J. H. Witbeford. T""ul^ fGXTrREEIC.---Mci~Homest : cad of 49 acres: 13. acres fenced, 8 acres in grass; 4-roomed House on property, with dairy and new stable and outbuildings; frontage to tidal river, and plenty of fresh water all the year round. -J. H. w itheford. 8Q ACRES in Tnraiiga, partly culti- O vatcd, adjoining above, with nice bit of bush on property, and never-failing stream of fresh water.—J. H. Witheford. r|ib LET, a 6-roomed House in Sentinel JL Road, with nearly an ac;e of ground ; abundance of grapes and other fruit; rent-, 12s 6d.—.) 11. v\ itheford, Shortland-street. L'~AKB~ "TTkAFuNAT^FoTlial^To Acres of Land, near Hurstmcre; sea beach frontage ; Lake 'buses pass every hour ; close to main road to Devonport. Price, £150. Land in the immediate neighbourhood sells at £100 per acre.—J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street. XflOR SALE in Leamington Road, off Jp Valley J.itoad, Mount Eden, a 5-roomed House; good scullery, sink, cupboards, fittings, etc.: allotment 50 x 99. The owner is leaving for Melbourne, and is prepared to part with this property at a great sacrifice.—J. H. Witheford..; T7^IMELE~BLOCK~OP SHOPS in V the City for £8,500. £',00u to £3,000 casii, the balance can remain at 6i percent.—Apply J. H. Witheford. i ATIILION ROAD, Ponsonby. -Villa Residence of li rooms, with every con venience : rent, Us.—J. H. Witheford. nnO LET, nice Homestead, near Birken- JL head, on main road : nine acres : rent, l;">s per week, with purchasing clase.—J. H. Withel ford, Shortland-street. "\TALUABLE and handsome block of V new Shops in the City. All let to good tenants Price £8500; worth £10,000. Cash: balance can remain at C?t per cent.—Apply for further particulars to J. H. Witheford, Short land-street^ FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap ariel terms "cry. easy, CSO acres good Land with deep-water- frontage1. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet. House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street FOR IWiEI)IXfE~SIULE, as the 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 the balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low price will be taken. —Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen Street. . ' . FOR. IMMEDIATE 'SAtE in Alten Road, a good 7-roomed House, with scul lery, wash-house, gas and water, etc., and lurge allotment. Price very low.—Apply to Johu Sopt et. House and Land Agent, 05 Queen-street. FOR SALE-a bargain—a nice little Homestead with water f'-ontage, 13 acres andl-roomed Cottage and buddings, orchard, &c., all securely fenced, and planted round with ornamental trees, in a good position &>•• a gen eral store. Price for the lot £200;- Asply to John Soppet, House and Lml Agent, oj Queen street. Insurance ■TWTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM- J3I PAN V (FIRE AND AIARINE/. Capital £1,000,0!)6. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £135,009 Protection from FIREotr MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. Poultry. DLV M- OUIH ROCKS. "THE CHAMPION STRAIN," Unequalled as prize-takers in New Zealand. • See advertisement in Brett's " Farmer." Mr GRESHaM, ToAwamutu. Town Agents-Messrs MORPETH BROS., WMrf, Auckland: ' T> L V M O U T H ROC XS. EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! Eggs from Pure-bred Prize Plymouth Rock 9 of the best strains. Thirteen Eggs ior 10s; ca3h with order. Agents for Devonport—Johnson & Noble, Grocers, Devonport. J. SINCLAIR, Lake Takapuna, Auckland. PURE-BRED D~ARK"B~rXH~M~AS; Fkom Prize and Imported Strains. A few choice Young Hens for sale at 7s 6d each, forwarded to Auckland Wharf or Papa knra Railway Station on receipt of postal note, addressed to Mr3 THOS. HYDE, Clevedon Post-office, Wairoa t?outh. GGS for Sale.—Best Birds for Winter Layers: Plymouth Rocks, 10s per dozen, from Mr Gresham's and Mrs Bennett's Prize Strains; Rouen Ducks, os per dozen, from my prize Birds. Delivered free in Auckland on re cept of Postal Note.—Missßhick, Clevedon P.O. FOR SALE, Poultry in any quantity— Black Spanish and other good laying I Fowls ; also, some Aylesbury and other choice Ducks.—Pattiaon, Clarence-street, near Three Lamps. Conveyjin * TIME TABLE DAVIESBROS. BUSSES DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA, 'HURST MERE, LAKE BEACH, AND SOHOOLHOUSE. Telephone: Devonport Bureau.• Leaves Victoria Wharf, DKVONPOftT-i. 8.20 a.m., 10.20 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Sundays— 10 a.m., 2.25 p.m. Fares, Is. Leaves Takapona. — 9,5 a.m., 11.15 a.m;, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Sundays—ll a.m., 4.30 p;in. Special Trips can be arranged at-'Post-Office, Devonport. , _ . Ladies and Gknts SADDLE HOR^^BUUGIES, BREAKS. and conveyances of every description at shortest notice. Expresses meet every boat to receive and for ward luggage of all descriptions. PA TER S0 N AND CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. Omnibuses, Brakes, Cabs, and Saddle Horses for Hire at lowest rates. Special arrangements made with Evening and Picnic Parties. Stores and Stables:—Lome-street, Mt. Roskill* and Avondale, Auckland, N. 2. TAKE your Choice. Which will you have? a Waterbury Watch, or an Extra Pair of Trousers, with your Suit 1^ J. H. DaltOD, Tailor. Victoria-street JSaeti .