Monthly Summary:

The Auckland Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY



Ttkion 7 steamshi «l --__-.-. i rnMP-NY OF NE\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). ji'J'S^M^ ROYAL MATT. EXPRESS P-^MI service. I ' OVERLAND PvOUTE TO w «r »vn THROUGH AMERICA. &Qh!t tho heat of the Red Soa and th Riding alike the Jic^ Hom> ■{Jggotw four weeks, sailing a •" Leave Leave Arrive Steamer. Tons. Sy[lnC y. Auck. "Frisco .Zill^EiirSOOO-JulyTs July 18 j Aug. 7 AiAUEDA 3000 Aug. 10 Aug.lojSept, 4 or Auckland, to ■ gALOON) £59 to£67lte. Steerage, £303s i Fo r- all information apply at any of th L^B-^-g X TON, LYTTELTON. Ic^^'li SPECIAL SERVICE. j ffi^^jl The Union Steamship's Co.' I P^-^s... WANAKA •Will learo Onehunga every FRIDAY ane Lyttelton every MONDAY, calling only a TaraViand Wellington, and connecting a New Tlyiuouth with through '1 rains fo: aOSUN TibN STEAMSHIP COMPANY uwx ox-^ 0F NEVV ZEALAND. -^""""jTNTON STEAMSJaiI ' ¥^^f COMPANY 0F NEW ZEA IP^^IIAND (LIMITED). P^^® time TABLE.-July. 1 IP TARANAKI, NEIjSON, PICTON, WEL LIXGTON, LYTTELTON, AND VVErf'.l COAST POM'-i (from Mamikau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | ,^f^ PitsouDT ■ I Tuesday, 19, 8 a.m. | 7.16 a.m. Roi'ORUA 1 Monday, 25, 12 noon I 10.-10a.ni. miTTAIIANAKI, WELLINGTON, AND *" LYTTKiyrO-V (Siircial Service). AVasaS I Friday, 22, Si.lJO a.m. | 8.10 a.m. (If mail arrived). . FOR SISBOKNE,; NAPIER; WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). V'>ihora:. I Thui-sday, '21, noon I — Waibabafa I Thursday, 28, noon ! — FORMJ-LBOUitNIO (Via Jji.ufk). 'Wiiuoba" I Thursday, 21, noon I Waikabapa I Thursday. 28, noon | — 'Calls at lioljart. ■ FOK~SYDNEY. MIBARQA I Tuesday, 2G. ap.m. 1 — FOR, HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO- ZealAndia I Monday, 18, 1 p.m. I — TOR LISVIJKA~ANI) SUVA. Waixui I Monday, 26,5 p.m. I — fOR GISBORKE, "nTI'IER AND AVEI-LINGTON. Scva I Tuesday. 19. 6 p.m. I FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Wmhoba I Monday, 13, 5 p.m. | — Care? must be booked and alongside TWO BOURb before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Oflicc. Auclf^and Branch, corner Queen and Customs Btrciiis. 7~^ vstaiukiTand one" 1 » t HUNG A STEAM j||||||4-L NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). j CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiulcu: July. 15-Jlonday, 5.15 p.m. ]!)—Tuesday, 9 a.m. W-Tucsday, 5.30 p.m. 20-Wcdnesday, 10 a.m. 21-Thursday, 7.3» a.m. 21—Thnrs.. 11 a.m. 22—Friday. !ia.m. (for Mamikau [leads) 2J-Saturdar ,%?.3O a.m. 23—Saturday. 12 noon 25-Monday, 9.30 a.m. 25—Monday. 1 p.m. aS-Tnesday. 10.,"0 a.m. 26—Tuesday. 2 p.m. 27-Wednos., 11.30 a.m. 27—Weilncs., 3 p.m. 28-Thursday. 1 p.m. 29 -Friday, 6 a.m. -O-Friday, 3 p.m.. 30—Saturday, 6.30 a.m Weatlici1 and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an liour of auvertisea time of leaving. pfreiglilspayable before delivery of goods. 1 AOt responsible for shipping, carrying or dis tiiarging live slock. Fares-Single, ss; Return, 7s Gd. ■freight, 7s fid per ton. .1 I BAItR BROWN, Managing Director. ■£ s! £.~-TpQ R OPOTIKI AND WHAKATANE. Thes.s. CHELMSFORD Will run to aad from the above ports every week. An!rt^ tSr^T hakatane- McGarviey Bros., Abbott & White, Opotiki. Apply to- SHAUP &. CO., — Commerce-street fcsfew QTEAIM TO THE SOUTH HJ^J SKA ISLANDS. MpM Thoncws.s. . r^mi RICHMOND, P® f?_»8 Tcsister. GOO h.p., Capt. ■ McGiULv'-rafj will leave Auck- TahiK <U? 1 "d' lor Toil t.ra. «amoa, and | *anm, on or about August !■). iiffSS. ncoommodalion for first and sccond cariied °ny° lS* Au cx lloviunc^d stewardess is Trnira^ll' 1 Xol^°- from Auckland (calling at timtnu I™'1 ™' ■ C§ hiJ • andßarototiKa) occupies n!Fto&>i a!i d o!i'ers il favourable opporLu- & ktt lJ ed f°r the roimd triP. apply to °r passaSe > anc! all particulars, DONALD &EDENBOROUG 11. ' —■ .—_______N° «. __Queen-su-eet. A^jT f. .Q^EAlsi TO THAMES, ' _^_M4iwQ& £s? n 9??JiPctine^yit.hiirv.isK Wil^ A S,E?S for STIRLING TEAROHA pat nl-itr-r \V A lIIT, WAJTOA wW^ MORHINSVJI.LE a a TIME TABLE. , .P-b. ENTERPRISE No. 2. ■ ~-_--JIiOM_AUCKLAND. jT~~ L li__™_^"A^in~l_XTl_l_Pni3E. fe day|l! 3 2a«e-oon | 10- 30-£ ht Ooon |12mi^ iEht ____niOM THAMES"! &d Sayl?,!4-30afte^n \*™*V fiXsiir"^ 'Bcvcni- -^j-' _J_9_ n ight "~ — —_____ G.?<;O- FIIASER, Agent. The-g.B.



Shipping. p o ITIHE NEW ZEALANI UiJ]~-?! SHIPPING COMPANY'S ffgfliP^ ROYAL MAIL LINE OI liy£|§ STEAMERS (under Contract witl tho New Zealand Government) will be dcs patched with Her Majesty's Mails as under foi L 0 N DON, o d Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira :— ,3 ____ , Pnrf r»P Steamers. Tons-Dei«rLuro. Date '• , i 18871 - Ruapehu .- 4,163 Lyttelton July 28 KAIKOUHA 4,174) , August 25 TONGAMBO ■),«! 17 Sopt.22 AORAHGI d'IG;M vfn.iri October 2( . RIMOTAKA i,H3 ) I<meo± NOV. 17 I; ! L V And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Particulars may be learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, ; , Local Manager. Customs-atrcot. Auckland. qhaw, savill, and (mWM^^M,^ a ion company MONTHLY LTNE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. Tho following powerful new steel-built Steamers are appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: 1 (Final port as arranged.) t _____________■_—_______ ____—_________„______,_____ Steamer. ||| | Commander. ; *kJ : 11. | - Tainni .. 5200 3000 B. J. Barlow ■ July 23' Doric .. .7113000 W. J. Jennings August 20 AraWa .. J5200 3noo J. Stewart Sept. 17 lonic . .!_703 3000 J. G-. Cameron October 15 Coj)tic ..i43U73000 W. H. Kidley Novomberl2 Tainui .. 52003000 B. J. Barlow December lv TheArawaand Tainui arc new steamers of tho latest design. The First-class Passenger Accommodation is " in a citadel saloon on the main-dock amidships, ■ and the sleeping berths are of extra large size. Tho Kecond-clasa Accommodation is very i superior, and is situated under the poop deck. Steerage passengers will have most excellent and roomy accommodation in the between decks. The AVhjte Star steamers lonic, Doric, and • Coptic, will be conducted by the managers of that line, who have made their service the most comfortable and popular afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. All the steamers above-named will be fitted with tho Electric Light. The Homeward Route will be be via Rio de Janeiro, and the time occupied should not ex ceed 40 days. PASSAGE MONEY. Saloon From 60 guineas and upwards. Second Cabin... „ 40 Steerage „ IS to 20 guineas ~ Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned are empowered, to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the colony: L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. c Jr ■ OS DOIUT, FOP This fine Steamer is due at this port on or about, the 31st July, and will afford an excellent opportunity for shipment per steam to London. Intending Shippers are requested to book cargo at once, as otherwise it may be impossible to secure the required space. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. AA IVT O TIC E TO.._". CQW .ifitfijSClhv SIGNEES. vM&rmKfrt BARQUE LUTTER WORTH, FROM LONDON. Consignees are requested to pass entries and obtain delivery orders, from tho undersigned, witliout. delay. Al) cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. Captain Streeter will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew without his written authority. Auckland, July 15,1857. r^jT^T T7T6~1 LONDON ktS^l^V -*- DIRECT. _!^--^^^g The Magnificent Iron Clipper ■ HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. ROBERTS, Commander, is now loading. Cargo carried at lowest current rates. A" this vessel has good engagements, -early application for space is necessary. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. Jc**&sr S TEAM T0 LONDON? iM^ii^l/" PENINSULAR & ORIEN ' 4' TAL STEAM NAVIGtA- 'i-joN COMPANY. FOR LONDON", with Mails and Passengers for Europe and the East ("Via Bombay). Steamer. Leave Leave Mel oydney. bourne. Cakthagb July 20 July 28 Massi.ua Augusts Augustd \ AL.KTTA Auaust 17 AutriiHt 23 Baij-arat Autnist3l Sept.G BirAXXox Sept, 11 Sept. 20 And lhencetorward every alternate weckT Passengers nnd cargo hooked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Jigypt, India, China, and Japan, at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this Company a vessels. The Second Saloon having been thoroughly rc-orgnniscd. this Company is nO w enab'cd to : Offer intending passcntrcrs to Europe unrivalled accommodation at the following "rcatlY re duced rates:— a Single Ticket.. lietui-ndo. (Available for 12 months') " £05 Passengers booked at Auckland at saine'rates as Sydney or Melbourne. For all particulars, apply to i CRUICKSriANK & CO IB,Quecn-street. Auckland. Agents. 1 /fr^f^tr S S> CO^OmIiNDEIT ! _^i^^^™ OMASSCOTT; MASTER, j '**""""*" TIMETABLE. , Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel ' Monday, 18,12 noon Tuesday 19 12 nnrn ] Wednes.. 20,12 nooa Thursday ('i 121 noon : Friday, 22, 12 noon Saturday, 23,' IS!noon Weather and other circumstances permitting- Not responsible in shipping, carryinsr or dis- i charging live stock. O1 ■ No cargo received without Shipping Note, ' and within half-an-hour ol aavertiscd time of dei>arLurc. All Parcels must be prepaid on Board J A. R. H. gWINDLEgg^r^ - OT> T \? XT rr. KIENT LINE. • STEAM_TOLoii D o N . From Sydney. From Melbourne. Iberia...'....' July 2 ~~luiyl : ] Chimbokazo July 16 July 93 Potosi Jul-v3O, 1o AuCTsts OniENT August 13 _Aug ltst i9 ] And fortnightly thereafter ~ : Through Fares from New Zealand io London • Steerage, filj;. Secoml \ m to M 0; ffln! i £fi3 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN" TICKETS, available!) nionUis-First-elass fim Available 12 months—First-class, _3na; Second^ ' £65UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF 1 NBW ZEALAND (Limited), °* I AKenta in New Zealand, ]



Shipping. ) jS-^AL*- S S# RVALLIB f "*J~-**-**--J ONEHUNGA FOR • HOKIANGA AND WANGAPE, L> At 3 p.m., on MONDAY, 18th inst. Freight on Wangape Cargo must be prepaic For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Onchunga. 3 j^«.5V 13ARQUE HOUTEN C^»v -O BEOK, FROM GLASGOV VIA DUNEDIN. Consignees are requested to-pass entries a.;< obt-ain delivery orders from the undersignei without delay. All cargo impeding tho discharge of th vessel will be stored at Consignees' risk am expense. B. PORTER & CO , > Agents. Captain Edwards will not be responsibly for any debts contracted by his crew withou his written authority. -§i_|i3||v ■ SMARAGH FROM Consignees are requested to present Bills o Lading, pay Freight, and obtain Delivery. Yes scl is berthed at Queen-street Wharf, and wil • commence discharging on MONDAY. Goods remaining on the wharf after 1 p.m. each day will be stored at risk and expense of Con ■ signees.—M. NICCOL, Agent. Captain Jorgensen will not bo responsible l'oi debts contracted by his crew. To Let. TO LET, Upper Pifcb-street, 7-roomed House ; gas, water, washhouse. garden large yard.—Apply R. Liddle, Upper Pitt-street TO LET, a four and three-roomed Cot tage In Lornc-stvcct.—A. Wright, Toj Shop, Victoria-street West. TO LET, a four-roomed House, in 'Nelson street.—Apply Mr Robintson, Chemist. Hobson-strcot. fjiO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, in Grey- JL street; 103. Also, 4-roomcd; 7s.—J. W. TO LET, in I'arnell, 3-roomed House and scullery: close to city; rent, is Gd.—T. lini,_Graflon Road, Domain-street. nnO LET, 4-room Cottage; gas and JL water : nice view.—Apply Mrs. Wheeler, Ynrborough-strcet, Ponsonby. TO 'LET, '2 Shops in Karangahnpe Road, next Bank of New Zealand, rent 20s.— Apply Wing and Co., Butchers. TO LET, 2 new o-roomed Houses, in Fitzroy-street, off Brown-street; gas and water; rent, (isGd per week.—App'y toE Cleal. TO LET, a 5-roomecl House, acre of ground, oiFArnoy Rond. Romuera.— Apply to G. Aeon, opposite St. Mark's Church. FinO LET, large Unfurnished Room, with JL iireplace ; rent, ss. Furnished Rooms with double bods, uso of kitchen.—Mrs Hanson, 147, Grey-street. TO LET, Avondale, Market Garden, for term of years, at low rent, lying in Avenue Road; 4 acres flratfclass land.—Apply Clark, Ho__on_.)air.v, Auckland. TO LET, in Dundonnld-sfcreet, House of 7 rooms; wcll-linished, and every con venience ; large workshop.—Apply Porter and Co., Symonds-street. MHO LET, first-class new (5-roomed House, JL on one floor, with gas and water, and large allotment, in England-Street, oil" .Franklin Road. Kent low, - Apply next door. TO LET, three Room?, fireplaces, use of scullery, and other conveniences. No other lodgers or children —M. Clark, opposite Baptist Church, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. TO LET, 5-roomed House; rent Ss. Al otment for sale in Wellington-street;— Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Public Baths. npO LET, in Abevcrombie-street, close to JL Queen-street, a comfortable l-roomed House and scullery.—Apply on premises., or Mr Rae, Domain-street. TO LET, a Shop in tho best part of Hobson-street. with fittings, 5 rooms; also, a Bakehouse. Low rents.—ll. J. Riordan, Hobson-r.ircet. nnO LET, a comfortable 4 roomed, a 3 #and JL 2 roomed Cottages in Nelson-street: low rent.—H. J. Riordan, Hobson-street (near Cook street.) TO LET, a new 5-roomed House, plea sant view, near Ponsonby Waterworks, rent, 10s. per week.—Apply Lemon, Hall oil Commerce, Great. North Road. nnO LET—Sdwood House, Upper Qnecn- JL street. Contains eleven rooms, suitable for a Boarding-house; rent moderate.—Apply Cottage at back. nnO LET, 4-roomed House, 5s per week, JL 4 and 5 Rooms, Alexandra-street: also, good Shop and 9 rooms; rent low.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. TO LET, in Remuera, an 8-Koomed House, with bath-room, scullery, pantry wash-house, and gas.—Apply Porter and Co., Newmarket. TO LET, comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, in good repair, Newton Road; city water laid on ; large allotment Rent. 6s Gd.—Apply Mrs Finlay, Upper Pitt-etreet. rjno LET, a 4-roomed House with scullery JL in Wakefle.ld-strcet; also a 1 nnd 5 roomed House, wilh separate yards, stables if required.—Apply Jas. Irvin, top of Wakeitold street. TO LET, superior Residence of 7 rooms, in Flagstaff Road, Mclrose, Dovonport; (Is.—Apply to Mrs Burnett, Melroso, Devon ])ort. ■ TO LET, new House of four apartments, every convenience; Jervois Road, near Three Lamps: 7s.—Apply to Mr Oliphant, Soli citor, High-street. TO LET, a Gentleman's Residence of seven rooms, in the best part of Princes street, above the Synagogue, and opposite Government House Grounds, over'ooking city and harbour.—Apply to J. H. Withcford, Short land-street PlflO LET, Wellesley-street, those com- JL modious'premises at present occupied by Mr George Gledhill, Cordial Manufacturer.— Apply, Brown, Barrett, and Co., Elliott-street, Auckland. T~"'O~LET, Lease, or Sell, 13 Acres of a first-class Orchard, 2-rootned Cottage; one day's journey from Auckland ; last year's crop about i tons of grapes uud GA tons' of apples, quinces, pears', cherries, etc.—Apply Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, six rooms, gas, gas fittings, gas stove, shop fittings. Good opening for Grocer, Greengrocer, Fruit erer, etc. ; 12s b'd a week. Also, Cottage, five rooms; Gs. — Apply N.Z. Mortgage, Loan, and Discount Bank, High-street. A COMFORTABLE Five-roomed House _CTL to let for gs per week.—H. Field, Rich mond Road. 0 BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS? TO LET, a Shop and Four Rooms, with Bake house, situated ia Upper Sj-monds-strect. — Apply to- D. ROBERTSON. Upper Symond-strect. Lost and Foimd. LOST, on Tuesday night, near Salvation Army Barracks, Black Fur Cape.—Finder rewarded. Please return Smith and C'aughey. LOST, yesterday, in Queen-streefc, a Pur3e, containing a £1 note and silver. Finder rewarded on returning to Star Office. T OST, Lady's New" 1 MacKintosjH Tlpak JL__ with Sleeves. Supposed to have dropped from buggy in Parnel', Newmarket, or [.eniucra.—Reward on return to Star Office. FOUND, a Fox TemeirSfvitr~on July' Gth. Owner cm have it by paying ex penses. If not claimed within seven days will be sold;-A. Anderson, at J. J. Holland's yard, Lome-street,



For Sale. I "fT^OR SALE, new and second hand Sprinp JJ Carts. —Apply John Patterson, nexl l'abernaclc. Upper Queen-street. F.Qft-.iSAiaS, 400~Gar_o_i Tank 5 price. 355. Also, Gas Stove ; pa-ice, 3?s. Both in good order.-Address Value, StAr Office. lilOß. SALE, North Shore, Large Allot -1 ment, over.2 chains deep, frontage of 5C feet. Good view of harbour, &c—Address at Star Office. IJTOITSALE, 9 and 3 h.p. Portable 1 JL 1 Engines, Moriar Mills, etc. On Salo and l> for Hire, Screw Jacks, 0 ( 12,10, and 20 inches.- Jas. Slator, Architect and Engineer, Queen-st. FOR SALE, cheap, 2-h.p. Water En vine; also, Patent Corking Machine.—Mr Hand ley, Cordial Factory, Wellington Place, Hobson street. "H-fOR SALE, a General and Greengrocery '- JD Business, doing a good cash trade, in the j best througlifarc in Auckland ; rent low ; stock at co3t price ; owner giving up through ill health.—Apply Star Office. FOR SALE, LigiiFSpring Ca.-b, Horse, and Ilnrncss; real nice turnout.—Apply P. Robertson.Hay and Corn Storo.top Symonds -0 stroo__ FOR SALE, Double-seated Bugg-y. No cash required. Payments Weckljie or monthly, to Biiit purchaser. — Apply N.Z. Mort gage, Loan, and Discount Bank, High-street. t Th^OE SALE, very handsome iron-frame, JL bronzed, over-slrung, brass tuning-plato, full trichord Piano. In uso a few months. Cost - 65 guineas. Price, _0 guineas.—Address Piano, , Box 203. ■ -___ 1~?IOK"SALE OR I.EASE, 9 acres t roodn ] 19 porches flrßfcclasa .'nvd land, -tt'ith frontage to Lake Takapunn, known *s Picnic Orounds.-T. E. Durance, care ol! D^ Clarkson f and Sons, Christchurch. \ IJ^OR SALE, easy terms, 5 to .'SOO Acres, . JL' or Exchange for City Property, in suirablo lots ; beautifully situated ; close Manukau Har \ hour; boating, llshing, etc. ; 7 miles from Auck land ; 1 from Avondale Htation. Also, about-100 . Acres, closo Now Lynn Station, and deop water frontage to Wha.u River; frequent communica tion by steamer.—S. Hogg, Agent, Avondale. : of the oldest _IL Ihiirdressing, Tobacconist and Fancy Goods Business in the town of Wanganui. The ." advertiser bavins determined to retire; from 1 business, is desiring to dispose of the above. , lie has successfully carried on this business for the pa-st 18 years, and can confidently rflcom " mend it to tho notice of anyone desirous olom barking In this particular line. The premises ' arc nearly new, largo and commodious/ and suitable for a family. Also, a Retail Boot and \ Shoe Shop, which has been successfully oitrried on for tho past G years in premises adjoining, ' and which can bo disposed of separately it re . quired. Thuso promises are situated in the . principal thoroughfuro of tho town, and alto gether unrivalled as regards position and repu tation. Terms easy.—For particulars apply V. W. Watkins, General Commission Agent, Ridgway-strect, Wanganui. Second-hand c»W.tt-*' English Pianottei £16.—Thesfldno SUovv itooms, corner of Hobson and fCook S_lrccts. B" EAUT-CEUL' COUNTRYIBROmmS for sale, on easy terms, or exchange for City Property. House contains 0 rooms, veran dah on three sides; 1 acres orchard : grand view, etc.; 7 miles from town, and 1 mile from' Rai lway .Station and'Uus.-E. A. Cherry, PostOilico, Avondale. 4^*ll! W-^OS.-Iron-framed Pianos, ri>&'%.P\y trichord and check action, from £30.—London and Berlin Piano Co., corner of Hobson and Conk Streets. mb~¥E"^6Li3T^iVAvf6XDALE-Now _fi_ (i-rcomed House, stable, etc., about one aero of land and al nepc^ary outbuildings; grand view, aud only 100 yds from Avonilalo Station/ Terms as agreed.—Apply on tho pre mises to George Stallard. 4PA i\ W^^ OS.-IrolvfiavnecfUpHglit 3&»7E:^" Grand', from itO.—London and Berlin Piano Co., corner of Ilobson and Cook Streets. /"WIEAP COTTAGES FOR SALE BY \J D. F. EVANS. OHAPBL STREET, CITY.—2 Cottages and 1 rooms, etc., etc.; freehold Allotment,-Mi x 100. MogiJ central position, and very convenient. Price, only £500 for th<- lot. 1903 MOUNT KDBN,—£2scash, balance can stand. Comfortable House : ti rooms, pantry, outhouse, etc Allotment, M x 100. ISSI7 PRATT - STREET, OFF WELLINGTON -B't'ltKKT.—House; 5 rooms, etc. Allotment, 83 x 113. Fowlhonso; yard, and fencing. Price, only £2GO. l'jos w ELLTN tGTOX-STKEP:T. - Verandah Cot tage; 1 rooms and large workshop; water laid in, etc. Allotment, 32 x 100. Price, .€255. 1(124. D. F. EVANS, Agent. "jOIANOS on Deferred Payments from 20m JL a mouth. —Piano Show Rooms, corner of llobsou and Cook Streets. rffr 0 ii~ ;,s a L E THE SPLENDID ESTATE KNOWN AS AVONDALE PARK, Containing 130 acres, only 4} miles from Auck land by a good motallod road. A. good oppor tunity for acquiring villa sites, efo. Soil suitable to profitable work for market gardening, being only live minutes' walk from railway station', and omnibuses running to and from the city every hour. Will bf sold in lots of one nere and upwards. Termslibcra'. Title. Land Transfer Act. * Apply to HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers. _ Or to _JOIIN_I!OLLARp, Avondale. PIANOS AND ORGANS, on Deferred Payments, from 20s a month.'—London and Berlin Piano Co., corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. K"S~wiLL Buy a Man's Strong Tweed <tP winter Suit (complete); well cut and warranted to give satisfaction —At Fernandez's Cheap Drapery Warehouse, Newton. StTPBRPHOSPHATES. -rFi'eozuig,Clo.?s. £S and £15, of all merchants. ' ONE of Alexander and Son's ' Har moniums for sale, in walnut wood case; cost £52 pounds in London; 11 stops and 2 swells ;in ilrst-clasj order. — Apply Box 'JB9, P.O.' ____________________ MILK. -- For Sale, a Dairy of Thirty to Forty Gallons; for price, &c, addruas to " Y.'/j.,1' Onehun'g'a I'ost-ofllce. £_'_.„./_ FRES^EGUS^ab Is poVjdpzeiu xJ'nf —Earjq and Montgomery, Karanga hape Road. CH AS. WILLIAMSO N, House, Land and Estate Agcnt,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-ar.reet, lias always for Sale, and to Lot, 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 Salo in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. Personal. IF Mrs Anderson, who bought the Suite . at the aale in Cook-street, does not call and settle for it, it will bo sold on her account. SOTEpV "Mr" Grundy', Engineer, to call on George McColl, Wellesley-strcct, when he will hear of something to his advan tage. . T OR.ENT REISTORER, of Herd's JU Point,—Please call at the Crown Lands Office on Monday morning without fail. nnHE Party who came about 5 o'clock _L this morning and stole two White-logged Horn Pullets from Graham-street, had bettor return them at once, or proceedings will be taken, as he ia wail known. /Ti'ONFOUNbEDLY PERSONAL !~- V 7 Sale! Sale! Sale! Right, along Quecri strcet. The most remarkable of all. however, is C A. Porter's very cheap Salo of Drapery at the corner of Wakefiekl-street. . Remnants! Cheapost o n_carth!!! "OEMONAL.-Just try it for yourself, JL and you'll find that Handloy's Belfast Ginger Ale'is far superior to any other. Sold everywhere. PEESQ.NAL. — "VSTill Smith, Brown, Jones, and Robinson, call for an Oyster Snppei-.,and bring their friends to try outcliffe's looted Stewed Oysters-one shilling for plato at Sutclifle's Fruit Depot, Victoria-street. Call and get an Overcoat JL at J. 11. Dalton's. Tailor. Victoria-st. East. ERSONA'L.-fe-I supply an Extra pair of Trousors with every suit—J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria__trcet Eas_t. I"'^AULEIN HEISE, from Hanover. ' Visiting lessons. Pianoforte, German, Drawing. Terms very moderate. Address: Wjiccler's, Cottages, Epsom Road.



Wanted. WANTED, a Niglib Porter.—Appl; Albert Hotel. WANTED, by young Couple, a Lad; and Gentleman to.ioin them in comfort i able home; terms moderate ; Ponsonby suburbs — For address apply Stak Offioe. WANTED, a smort young man t assist with Sales.—G. Mcßride, Mci ; chant Tailor, Commerce-street. WANTED, by an experienced Dress maker, work by day or week.—Appl; I Star Office. VjiTANTED, a Strong Boy. —Apply sHar] v 8 o'clock Monday Morning. Mutual In 1 surance, new building, Qceen-street. WANTED, by a respectable smar young man, with first-class testimonials a Situation as hotel waitor or barman ; under stands collar work.-—Hannaford's Registry. "VJSTANTED, a thoroughly respectabli V T Girl as servant; references required.- Apply Mrs Obcrlin Brown, New North Road opposite Riding School. W~~^NTED7~Houso and~Parlonr Maid suburbs: good Generals, country. 12 and 15s; Nurse Girl.—Select Registry, V.M.C.A. Albert street. WANTED, by experienced steady Man Situation, in Warehouse or Grocerj Business, can drive, pack, etc.; not afraid o. work; first-class references. — Apply W.H.M. Star Office. WANTED, "by' young Gentleman o very good family, a position of trust o any kind; good references, etc.—Apply A.B. BTAit_Offlcc. ; WANTED, a Sleeping Partner, £200, quick returns.—Address Partner Sl'AI Office WANTED. —Gome and see my extra Trousers for nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Victoria-street East. . VS7"ANTED, the inhabitants of Ponsonby V V and others, before purchasing elsewhere, lo call and see tho splendid stock of Colonial and English Boots & Shoes, at C. Brookes, Jervoif Road, Ponsonby. No Salvage. No Bankrupt Stock. All New Goods. WANTED, ii'gosd Sec6n'd*arid'"Ship'_ or other stove, suitable for a large hotel. —Apply to James B. Turner, Fox-street, Par noil. WANTED Partner, sleeping or other wise, to join well paying country busi ness. £500.—Address, " Energy," Stau Office. WANTED.— "Where are we all goinc; to?" Why to J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Vic toria-street, for an Extra Pair of Trou3er3 for nothing. W" 'ANTED to Let, a Furnished Front Bedroom. Two beds, fireplace, and every convenience to accommodato two sohci young men; washing included. 10s per week. —Apply Star Office. W" room and sitting-room, with use of kitchen and bath; terms, is. Also, small Furnished Bedroom, with use of kitchen, 3s.— Devonshire Villa, Nclson-sitrcot. W" ANTED"t^letl_t"arTow rental, eithei on lcaso or to a weekly tenum, a five roomed house and two shops in Pitt-street, near Vincent-street; suitable for grocer, milliner oi tobacconist,—Apply to J. W. Gittos, Mess:_ Thorno and Rigor, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, to Leaso for a term of years, Premises in or near Que.on-stro'eti euit ablc for carrying on our business.- J. Foss and Co., Queon-street. WANTED "'to~Hire, with a view to Purchase, strong, low-set Pony Phaeton (second hand).- M.L., Stau Office. WANTED to Ilen"t7"Sn]ail Shed o"r Cot tage, near town; rent must be very low. —11. Q.C., Stau Office. WANTED to SelHJlie;in, Wood Turner's Lathe. 5J.n centre with foot power, tools, chucks, etc., in good working order.—Apply P.O. Box-192. rj ___ _ __ WANTED, to Borrow the; fftiowwg sums on good freehold security at 7^ per cent. :-£lf)0, *200, r82(50, i.BOO. £S2o. Prin olpals on y dealt wilh.—Apply /., STAIt Office W"" ANTE D- TO EXGHANGE, ' Sfevdfi Wellbuilt Freehold Cottages, adjoining Queen-ptreQt (cost £i,35U}, for Suburban' Farm, ■about equal value.—Addtcsa Mr Cable, Stak Offlotj; WANTED at end of September, a Suburban House of 10 rooms on lease for term of years.—Apply C.C, C, care of Box SO"). WANTED, everyone to Remember that the Great Clearing Sale of J. G. Brown and Co.'s Drapery Stock commences on Monday next. W""ANTE D. —We are not"Seiiiii X a Bank" rupt Stock, nor one damaged by fire and wntcr, but Goods of Our Own Direct Importing. —J. It. Cross, Direct Importing Draper, Vic toria-street (2 doors from Albert-street). TITANTE D"~tho inhabitants of Pon y v sdnby and others, before purchasing c!se whero, to call and see the Splendid Stock of Colonial and English Boots and Shoes, at C. Brookes', Jervois Road Po"souby. No Salvage. No Bankrupt Stock. All New Goods. W" Patent Leather Slippers, 2s Ou.; Gent's Carpet Slippers, 3s Cd; Gent's Walking Derby Shoc3. 7s lid; Strong Balmorals, with or without nails, 9s Gd ; Strong Elastic Sides, 9s Gd ; a few Watertight loft, at 8s Gd. All guaranteed to give satisfaction.—-At Budge's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. W "ANTED KNOWN, That the Sir Henry Havclock Lodge Anniversary will take place it) (ho Lodge-room, Alexandra street, on TUESDAY, July 19. Refreshments at 7.30. Tickets, ls^ W"~ANTEErKNOWN. - Good Second hand Pianos from £15 now in stock, for cash or on deferred payments.—Piauo Show Rooms corner of Hobson and Cook .Streets. ANl I"ElT^Ww_^Do^'t"inisa this opportunity to acquire New Novels by Mayne,Reid, Dumas, Collins, Ma'hoy, etc.,cfc. Published in iOugland at 2«—will bo slaughtered for lid each at Bargainia; opposite Forestord' Hall, Karangahnpe Rond. W^mpi ; K^ffiSH-Pianpa,- on:•-De forred Payments, fronr 20a a month.— London and Berlin Piano Co., corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. W" ANTED Known—Oamn.ru Potatoes, dsperowt.; splendid Muscatel Raisins (a marvel of cheapness), only 8d per lb; 251b best Flour, 3s 3d ; 251b Oatmeal, 3s ; best Cheese, 6d per lb ; a good family Tea, Is id pel- lb; ;";lb Sago, Is.—Gallagher and Entrican, Victoria streot__cst.__ W" ANTED KNOWN — Iron-framed Piano 3, full trichord, from £30.—London and Berlin Piano Co., comer of Hobson and Cook 6trcets : ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept oa the promises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned arc guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co.'s great English Watch Exhibition, 8_ Queen-street^ ] WANTED' KNOWN.^Further Reduc tions including Fingering Wool, Is Cd tho head; Berlin v» 001, 2s lid per Jb: Arasennc AVool, .'id the bundle ; Crewel Wool, (id xjer doz ; Docca Silk, Id doz; Men's Winter Coats, is lid; " Young Ladies' Journal," "London Journal," "Family Header," aid "Boys of England," 3d the monthly part; Wall Paper (odd piecosl, 2d the piece ; Tea Straincr.s, 2d—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN. — SALE !! ! SALE !!!- Exceptional Bargains atD. McPherson'a Great Sale during tho next fort night Read as below. Come and sco how Real and Genuine the Sale is. This week the whole stock of Remnants of Winter Dress Stuffs will be cleared at. prices perfectly regardless of cost. Don't miss this opportunity !!!—Karangahape Rop.d. WANTED KNOWN—See Winter Dress Stuffs at 6s lid a dozen yards; Double-width Coloured Cashmers, Is 3Jd, usual price. Is (id ; Extra Heavy, sOdayard, worth _!s ; Doub c-width Black English Cashmeres, li-_d, Iso.d, Is B_d, is (>il, Isßd, Is 9d, Is lid a yard. Real Bargains !! ! Grand A^aluc in all wool Black French Cashmeres and Merinos. Rich dyo and wear guaranteed. N B.—Rem nants of Blacks very cheap to clear out.—D. McPherson's Sale, Kurangahape Road. W ""ANTED KNOWN;~lT~Blankets, Quilts, Flannels, Cretonnes, etc., at very low rates. Flannels from f4d to Is lid yard; 30 inch White do., llkl yard. —D. McPhorson's Sale, Karangahapb Road. W "ANTED KNOWN.-Boys'and Girls" Auckland Knitted Stockings,. Is Cd pair (worth 2s). Great Bargains in Hosiery, Laces, Embroideries, Frillings, Ribbons.HntsiFlowers, Ulsters. Jackets, and Wraps, etc.—D. MoPher son's Great Sale, Karangahapo Road,



Wanted. y ~\WT ANTED, Fife, Style, and satisfaction v 7 guaranteed to those wishing to have a ~ Stylish Dress made. Prices extremely moder- J ate.—James 11, Cross, Importing Draper, :" Victoria-street (two doors from Albert-street). ?' TfTANTED to be Wkielylvnown— That H Falkner covers Umbrellas from 2s; 0 Repairs, from 3d; Ribs, from Gd.—Near Savings *' Bank. WANTED KNOWN—An Extra Pair of Trousors given away with every Suit, y —J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. - :IT7:ANTED"KNOWN--I am prepared to P Vv take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, i- Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills Discounted.—Jas. 1 Rac, Elliott-street. I, =O[rANTED KNOWN.—AII Extra Pair •- v of Trousers for Nothing.—J. H. Dalton, | Tailor, Victoria-street East. 0 :\%T ANTED KNOWN.-^Pawnbroker's V V Sale.—There will be offered at my next , sale, 9 suits Black Clothes, Hibernian Sashes, White and Coloured Blankets, Underclothing. " Sale at Arthur and Buddies Mart, on Monday » 18th inst,, at 11 o'clock.-—James Rae, Pawn 3 broker. ' TTfTANTED KNOWN-All Clothing at Yv D. McPherson's Sale much reduced. A 1 line Of Boys' Knicker Suits, 3s lid each (reduced J from 5a lid) very strong, sizes 00 tol's. Bar £ gains in Men's and Boys' Mercery and Hosiery. ' 7-Ktu"ing»hapo Road. " »i :S^Z_AiSTE"D~kNOWJN"~SOOyds Fashion \ yf able Dress Material, at i'td per yard.— t At J. Green's Cheap Sale. 78. Victoria-street. ' TI7ANTED KNOWN-Rich Velveteens, TV layard, in Black, Mahogany, Puce, i Prune, Peacock, Olive, and Violet (reduced ~ from 2s yardl A few shades :in new Plushes, 2s 6d yard (usual price, 2s lid); better quality ' Pluslies in bUck and all colours, .Ss 6d yard (reduced from 3s lid).—Only at D. McPherson's • Sale, Karangaliape Road^ ' W"^Na rED~KNO'WN-2 ) 000 Cards of beautiful Bone, Metal, and Silk Buttons ; to bo cleared, at 2d per card (two and three 1 dozen on cards), worth Is! A stock of lined ! Gloves, ladies' and children's si«cs, 6d per pair ' (usuali)rice, Is Gd and 2s).—At D. McPherson's Sale, Karangahape Roach WANTED KNOWN.—Lots of Fresh Bargains, including lot of Catholic " Prayer-books, cheap ; Pebble Spectacles, 4s lid per pair; Aristocratic Parlour Mats, Is 4d ; 011 ---. cloth Tablecovers, 3s Cd each; Oilcloth for tables, lid per yard; White-handle Dinner Knives, 3s tho half-doz.; Screw-top Feeding . Bottles, 9d; White Tape, Cd per dozen; Real • VVhitly Jet Earrings, Cd the pair ; Ladies' hand ' some Bags for Is 3d ; lot of Infants' Boots, Is 6d • tho pair; Diamond Music Books, Gd ; Sheet Music (mostly Songs), 4d. — At Dampier's only • Shop, Victoria-street. WARpED" KNOWN, that W. N. Henderson, Salesman and Collector for the Singer's Machine ?/lanufacturing Company, will continue his business .'it Kdcn Road House, • five doors below tho late fire, where he will be glad to see his customers and give prompt 1 attention lo their orders. !"W A N T E D, * INSPECTION" OF | MUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S TWEEDS. ANTED SEEN—A grand Oleograph of Queen Victoria, in handsomely gilt frame, 21 x 18. only 5s Gd; also, the Realm of Queen Uietoria, 3s Gd. at Goodson's. Silver 1 Jewellery, a grand stock, new and cheap, warranted. Among the specially cheap lines . this week may.be mentioned Pocket l_.nives, Cd, two blades: is three blades; Scissors, Js per pair, all sizes, Jolinson'sand othergood makers, only slightly rusty, former prices, 2s (3d and 3s ; (id per pair; a grand 7s Gd Floral Album for 2s fid, bound in calf or morocco; Crystal and \ Ground Glass Sugar and Cream, Is the pair, former price, 2a (id ; China Tea Sets, various piiltcruH, tho newest shape Cups and Saucers, 7s Gd the .0 Pieces Set; Breakfast Sets', 123 Gd; Dinifcr, 20s; the o-quirc Packet (120 sheets) of superfine Cream Laid Ruled Note, largesize, for Gd, uocr)uallod anywhere: Envelopes to match, Ud per 100; Waterbury Watches, !2s (id. The . cheapest goods in Auckland are oblirinible at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. SSIV, Queen wtreet. "Vy^.Of~T~E~D KNO W X GEORGE GREGORY, PHOTOGKAPIIKR, Quick's Boiloings (Near Three Lamps), ■ PONSONBy ROAD, Is now producing First-class Photographs at the following reasonable rates : Carte de Visite, 10s Gd per doz.; Cabinets, £1 Is per doz. Chil dren's at same price. Hlghiclass Enaiuelling at ■i moderate advance on above prices. Tram cars pass tho door regularly. <=> i£..fi «_=£■ S r, cr' B t>;o Of-' HO» Cr< cJA A i- c o' a > . a o. < £ fe « _s • 3*22 o 'd Sg-" *; M "YET ANT E D KNOWN. — Pianofortes V t Tuned, os.—(}. Hood, Norman-street, Mount Roskill Road. Orders received by Mr Finch, Stationer. Qupcn-street. MRS HOOD, Pianoforte Teacher, re ceives pupils at Mrs Finch's, Mount-street, City, on Wednesdays. Terms moderate, quarterly or monthly.—Apply as above. W~T4NTED^kWwnT that I repair Scales and Weighing Machine? and Adjust Weights accurately. Repair Sewing Machines, sell Howe's Genuine Sewing Machines at loss than hull' regular price. Weights tested with the Standards, free of cost. —Ht«lop, Albert-street, three doora from Tem perance Hall. ANTED KNOWN, that Pigs' Feet and all other Small Pork Hoods of tho very b;st quality, also Oysters in bottles, on plates or in shells at the lowe.-st possible Drice, at Sntnliflb's Small Pork Goods Depot, Victoria-streel:. f, ■ ■ W"~ ANTEIJ^KNOWN. - Stranger than Fiction—J. H. Dalton gives away a Pair of Trousers for Nothing. RAPERY. —Young Widow, thoroughly experienced, seeks situation as above, or Machinist; good knowledge o£ Dressmaking and Milinory.—. Address E.K., Star Office. nnO SHi-PTERS.—Wanted Tenders for JL Freight of Slates to Gisborne.—E. Atkin son, Slate Merchant, Ponsonby Road. T~ O BEAMSMEN. — Wanted, an Im prover to make himself generally -useful. —Apply H. J. Bell, Riversdalc Tannery, Avon dale T~ O~NURSERYMEN. —Wanted, imme diately, Partner (working) as above, with small capital; in a new and rapidly-increasing district. Splendid opening and no opposition. —Apply office of this paper. K~~ITCHEN RANGE v/anted. State lowest price' and where scon.—Apply M.R., Stab Office. Corporation Notices. CITY OF AUCKLA ND. FORMATION AND DRAINING WORKS,' EDINBt/KGH-STREET. The City Council will receive tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 21st iast., for works as above, in terms of plan and specification to be viewed, during office hours, at the OJHco of tho City Engineer, Municipal Buildings, Wcllesley strect. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Works, Edinburgh-street." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, ■ ■ July 11,1887.. 907 ' fjITY. OF AUCKLAND. IRON BAKS I'OE WINDOWS. Tho City Council will reccivo tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 21st inst., for above, liv terms of specification, to ho viewei'l; during I office hours, at, Iho Ofiiceof tho City Engineer, | Municipal Buildings, 'Wollosloy-street, Tho ! Council do not bind, themselves to accept any I tender. Tenders to be. • endorsed, "; For Iron Bars." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Olerk. I Town Clork s'Offlco, July ffl, 1887. 905



Amusements. TWA 'OOltS WP SCOTLAND'S CHIELS. MR R. M. MUNRO, Winner of 3C Champion Trophies and 100 First Prize 3 for Pipe Music and Dancing. MR A. MoKAY (The modern Neil Gow), Violinist, Piper, and Dancer, winner of CO Prizes in two years. MR D. B. McLENNAN, Celebrated Highland Fling and Reel Dancer. MR A. GORDON" LESLIE, Ballad Singer and Pianist, Will Perform at ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Programmes circulated throughout the city, consisting of Bagpipe Music, Modern Airs, Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Sheantreaus, I'ish Jig, Sailor's Hornpipe, Grand Highland Keel, Reel of Tulioch, Violin Selections from the beauties of Neil Gow; Songs, " Scots Wha'Hae," " Caller Ou," " Robin Adair," and other Scotch and Irish Ballads. Reserved Seats at Messrs Kidd and Wildman's. Admission—3s, 2s, Is. D. B. McLENNAN, Agent.. AGRICULTURAL HALL (Adjoining the City Market). Lessees.. .. Hesketh, Aitken & Co. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! Grand Monster Programme! The First Appearance of the Celebrated '; FANCY . COURT~__H»STRELS (13 in number). Elegant and elaborate costumes. .' To be followed by Musical Oddities. Two Hours at Home with the Boys of Ireland. WILLD3 WALLACE in his Irish Eccentricities, The second part will conclude with "FATHER, COME HOME!" (Beautifully illustrated by eight tableaux, with limelight effect), as s ling by Madame Bishop in London for l,oiio nights. Temperance Societies cordially invited. The whole to conclude with the screaming Farce IRISH JUSTICE. CA E DMILLK FAKLTHE'. Prices of admission-rChairs, 2s; Second Seats, Is; Gallery, 6d. ri I T V H A L L 7 to-nightT~to-night ! THE PEOPLE'S PAIjACE OF AMUSEMENT. First Great Novelty of the Season for the People by the People's Caterer!!. MAMMOTH MISCELLANEOUS, DRAMATIC, MUSICAL, AND TERPSICHOREAN ENTERTAINMENT. A Host of Beauty and Talent specially engaged. Tho PopuW Saturday Resort!. NOW, THEN, YOU LADS AND LASSES OF THE VILLAGE ! LOOK AT THIS.: Admission to Sksting Rink as usual. Dress Circle, Is ; ~nd PIT. SIXPENCE. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, COMMENCING JULY 23. PROFESSOR HERBERT, The world-renowned PRESTIDIGITATOR and ILLUSIONIST, will give his GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, 1 For a short season only, in extraordinaiy feats of Legeedkmain, Magic, Mirth, and' Mystery. Popular London prices of admission— 3s. 2s. Is. Seb Day Bills. Manager - - . • MrH. Waite Business Agent - - - Mr -J. Drake X ORNE- STR E E T H~A LL. MONDAyTTuLY 25, 1887. MX, McCOMI SH' -. Will give a GRAND riONCBET And Negro Extravaganza, " The Statue Blanc," or, " Love's Strategy." Concluding with a SELECT DANCE. First-class String Band. Mr J. O'Hara will act as M.C. Body of Hall and Dance, 2s ; Gallery, Is. Programme in next Saturday's issue. ipHORAL HALL SKATING RINK. THE SKATING RINK will be opened again on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS from 2 till 5 p.m., and on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS from 7.30 till 10 o'clock. The Auckland United Band, under Mr Jas. Impey, will perform selections on every occasion. • ADMISSION, Is. CHILDREN, 6d. C. W. BORTHWICK, Secretary. ■jervois quadrille assembly' . a'Ull,, In connection with tho above Assembly, will bp held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, PONSONBY, On WEDNESDAY, July 20. Admission only by Ticket. Double Tickets, fis: extra lady, 2s. Tickets may be obtained from Mr J. A. Cooper, Hatter, Victoria-street; Messrs Adams Bros., Ponsonby ; and A. New comb, Secretary, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. i TTT^XHIBITION 61 Glassblowing, Saturday Mli Afternoon, from 2to 5. Admission, tJd. Prizes given. Works. Freeman's Bay. I^RIARFIELLVGi-afton Road. — Miss JL?1 Cole, having engaged a thoroughly effi cient teacher from Christchurch, will open a Dancing Class on Tuesday, July 26.' New Waltz taujjh L_ c ■ ' ■ ■ , . : J~ I* ARNELL WESLE VA N. ' 1 On'MONDAY, July 18; a Musical and Literary Entertainment will be given in the School room. The Pitt-street String Band will give several Selections, and in addition, a first-rate .Pro gramme of Glees, Trios, Songs, Readings, and Recitations "will be presented. To commence at half past 7. Tickets .. ■.. ONE - SHILLING each. CATHOLIC INSTITUfI ————— A Select Dancing Class and • Quadrille Assembly will be held in the above Hall every MONDAY EVENING. Dancing at S sharp. Gentlemen, Is 6d; Ladies.'free. Davis's String Band in attendance. CORBETT & McNAMARA, M.C.'s. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, ■■ . - ■. ' i . , WYNDHAM STREET. The Committee have decided to REDUCE THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO SIXPENCE. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m., and from 7 till 10 .>..», Board and .Residence WANTED, Gentleman Boarders in a Erivato Family; bath, piano, good tablo, every comfort, terms moderate.—Hastings House.Uppor Quoon-stroet.oppoßito Tabernacle. B~OARD AND "RESIDENCE.' — Mrs Ellison, Ashford Honsb, top of Grey- Btreot, oilers a1 Coinfortablo Home to 8 or. i Gentlomon Bparderß. Terms vory moderate. , TpRIVATE Board and Residenoe for JL married couplo or two gentlomen, No other boarders or ohildren. District, Ponsonby. I Close tram, -Addroes Comfort, Star Offioe.



TABLE TALK, j —- »-—t—i t a " Scotch cbiels "at the Opera House. ' ' Simon Fraser is coming in to " gie them' a blaw—a blaw." ' : Ib will be a different sort of entertainmenti to thab provided by «the old colonial hand." The policeman should watch thafc others may not prey. T £ ollecfce(i in Christchurch for the: Jubilee Convalescent Fund. Glad to hear the Jubilee is convalescent-; thought the poor thing would be kicked to to™ , y bein& bandied about so ! Thab L2OO should set it up. Ladies in waiting—Spinsters on the look out for husbands. ■ A manab Mount Albert has a dog thab knows when it is time for dinner by lwokin" at a Waterbury watch. Needless to add. it is a*' watch " dog. ■ > j When you tell a secret to a friend, re- i member your friend has a friend, and' thab I your friend's friend has a friend. Pakuranga hounds meet for a "run" i at Papatoitoi this afternoon. A new Chamber of Commerce has beott i started at Dunediu. Mr J. L. Denniston' is President. . I Trust him little who praises all, hiinle& who censures all, and him least who is in different aboib all. The French Government derive a revenue by charging a percentage on " totalisateur " business. CannoD New Zealand do like wise ? The Wellington "Post" insists on calling'the Governor's wife "Her Excel lency Lady Jervois." It might as well talk abouc the Mayor's wife as "Her Worship." ' ,1 Leslie E. Mair, of Whangareij has gofc his i foot seriously injured by the accidental discharge of his gun while he was out'< pheasant-shooting. Wife (reading the paper): "Here is an! account of a man who has sold his wife. | for LlO. Isn't it dreadful?" Husband] (thoughtfully): " Well, I dunno. LlO is a i good deal of money these hard times !" • j Facts not mentioned by Professor Thomas \ in his lecture on New Zealand parxbts j lasb night:—a rdra avis in the of a: yellow keahas been shot^near Lake Wanaka.: The usual colour of the kea is green. The one in question is a bright yellow, and on.', the back of the head and point of tail red, j and tips of wings green. It is said to bo a ' most beautiful bird. The Wellington Compensation Court has i awarded Mr Samuel Wood L 250 damage^j| as compensation for loss of sea frbntagPP owing to Te Aro reclamation works.' i The Mornington (Dunedin) Presbyterian | Church can probably lay claim to having; the youngest organist in the colonies. At I a recent service Master J. Buchanan, aged j about nine years, presided at the organ, and ! manipulated the instrument in a most effi cient manner. The lad possesses musical ability of an undoubtedly high order, and will certainly make a name for himself' hereafter as an organist. People would like to know when tlia< elections will take place. This will give an indication. The regis- I trars have, not all got maps of the _-. new V boundaries. Thirty days are. given for! making up the rolls, and a week for inspec-' tion of them by the public. ,-, The writs for ' • the elections will then issue, returnable at 21-days. Are the "political quidnuncs" all ab; sea? Mr Thompson got a vote of confid-j ence with flying colours last night, andL Major Atkinson at.Hawera was voted " no- m conlidence " after a very long meeting < — I Dividends. STATE- OF - JOSEPH ' CLARKE THOMAS. i A Second Dividend of Is. 6d. in thjfcp in the j above Estate is now payable at tiHHifflce of-, Arthur Heather. ' ■JOHN BUCHANAN, 1 fe l! #iL A. HEATHER, 'j Trustees. :i Meetings. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.! A Meeting of (he-Auckland Institute will bo i held in the Insurance Buildings, Princes-street, I on MONDAY, the 18tli instji at 8 p.m.. when a, Lecture will be given by Mr E. 'A. MacKechnio. | Subject: " Pauperising the People." •*■' AUCKLAND OPERATIVE BOOT , MAKERS' UNION. , ; / A General Meeting: will be held axi MONDAY, j the 18th inst., in the Temperance Hall at 7.30. "X THOS. CLARK, M '■ ' ■ -:'.' • ' : Secretary: '%Km HOBSON RIFLE CORPS.! ' ■ . -•■' ; i A special Parade of the above Corps will lief held on MONDAY, Jxily 18, at Drill-shed.' Recruits are specially warned to attend to paYis their exajrinatiQn. Non-commissionedofflcerSj whoso appointments have not been connrmed! will te examined at this parade. Unifovni, review order. : . ♦ By order^ ..■.: . . . :l I C. LITTLE. Captain;, j fTT A. C. B. S., AUCKLAND, JLjL» BRANCH No. 81. | 5 ., The above Branch will celebnie J its Fourteenth Anniversary by ia- Social Gathering, in Catholic. Insti- j rtute, on WEDNESDAY* 20tliJuly. \ Double Tickets, 55.; extra lady, 2s. ' r. , ,' \ A limited number of tickets only ■will be; iasued. .P. KEARNEY, gecretggyt J OTD CALEDONIAN GOLD IHNING COMPANY (LIMITED). At a Meeting of the Directors of the Old' Cal edonian Gold Mining Company (Limited) held This day, a Call (the 15th), of One Shulinggper Share oivthe Capital of the Company was nfflEp, paya.ble on or before THURSDAY. August'/; »fc the Compare's Office, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, ByOrder' J. YOUNG, Secretary. Auckland, July li, 1887. - : mAUPIRI EXTENDED COAL MINING A ' COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE. The Half-yearly General Meeting of Share' holders of thi3 Company .-will-be held-,at the Comnanv's Ofllce. lort-streat, Auckland, on FRIl P)At, the 22nS day of July,lßS7, at 2.30 p.m., Business: To receive Directors Report' and Balance 81^^^^^ Auckland, July 11,1887. SecretaiT. ' ~ i public"Motices. "■ : RANDPAPAi" • MAGIC SALVE Patented. Prepared by MR^ Kyber Pass, . Is. ,6d. iriiirt lIjN. 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