AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

of the above Associa -10 din tho Drill-shed last evening. in the chair, and also present : - ('aptains ff^. te Hazal ,i, and 26 members. n ,i balance-sheet were read by ltereP° rta n lr w. Jennings), the latter * SeCreta Sbal«» ce - The officers for fitr ft ciaif o^ p*{'Dr Campbell, Mem J. Vtd&wte \ E Devore, L. Mit- T m \i ' Peoeock. The Committee d**Kmthedifferentcprpsasundei-: f°" Auck i ftnt i Navals; Petty fciam ronsonby Navals; Petty Navals : Captain flfficif Mavti"' r> j L i eu tenant Dacre, &°"!SST Captain Erson, "H" Wf> ir v ■ r Fames, "O " Battery : Ser- 5 Sergeant T. Fairs, Wf k≤ Little, Hobsons : Lieut. G°^ : 'oSn's Captain Waste- WfllZ ßifles; Captain Robertson, Lieut. Buchanan, Gordon SffWffint o ; Connor, Royal Irish Hazard for the civ Hans. # s;a t Colonel Mahon was elected lie»tpr f 7 lie Coraiuittee, and Sergeant- We- »nd Captain Hazard Secretary «. decided Rf r °l subscription from 10s to ss, jSaniSge new .hots to join the —It was resolved that B^- 0 hke Place on the Mount te^ a e on P Boxincr Day and the *"«?*&• ateo that the officers com- HfK several battalions be asked to Tot thanks to the outgoing Com •{Sβ unanimously carried, and a com r tof a like nature was passed to S Ma |lQn f ° r P residin «' after svhich Siting dispersed.

GOOD TEMPLARS'

j No. 52,1.0. G.T., liiied their seventh anniversary on the in their Lodge-room, Eden | Eden Terrace. After a most sump • »«'tlieir old tried friend Mr Grudge cliair, and called upon the rtllLaS Bennett for a pianoforte **$»%> '- delivered a short, T-S tpllintr address on total ab- Order, wh ph ''Thlmi by recitations from Miss tS "William and Mary," and Sk letter:" Seymour, &>,'& Tattersall, "Sailor's & ? and "Neptune : songs from faPicara "Coming Home," "Come, S e -fie;"Mis,Baber, -Floating fX Tide;"' Miss Mi Sprqsgi Mr sff«3eSrJ«ny Smiths,"" The FAav ©I Gey;" Mr Wilson "Little ?§ng I Sleep," " The Blue Alsa- Kvnto; ,, Mr J. Rowe, " The JtS:M(imed Man," "I Am so m,'"im Jane - M y s ) ll( : ox m "to appropriate speech during .craning, finishing with an anec- Lf fanner and the last day. After ier Bailey 'thanked the frionds on be- Wftemembers of the Lodge for their idem furnishing tho evening's enter- JBsent, the audience, standing, gave the Sl m the Q» cen ' accom- by Miss Allies, which $ a most agi-eeable and entertaining

WAIKATO NOTES.

CORRESPONDENT.]

Hamiitok, this day. fcßunilton Clioral Society intend giving isopt gn/.tbe 9th November, in the hieEall, HaipUton, in aid of the funds IftVWaikatd District Hospital. ' 1 [ticket matcj}, Press v. The Rest, takes (k«w Saturday next on Sydney Square. hfasp teauicomprise Messrs©, and 8. Kpjjbe, Cowper, Scorgic, G Edwards, a,J, Edwards, jun., V. Bindon, A. «, Aiidiews, Hooper, and James %■ •}■ ' '

1 The Codlin Mfotli. B thoCodlin Moth Committee, ■;i JMKction with the Waikato Horticul- HllS; vyas held in the "Waikato HV bpildings' last night, when ■ 'fait of' the, amended bill of ■to yeiß ago was received, and an 9 taative amendment bill to make the ■Wcni workable was proposed. It M Jilted that the two bills be sent to ;fg Jfato&irith' the object of getting the ■ assfo pass one or the other. i Cambridge, Wednesday. ■ Memiftein connection with the Baptist ! ■ night was a great succosm. m M evening ihe Hamilton Light In -9 BtiyVdilnteers wfere inspected by Lieut. ---■ ™»d Sfepnerd. There was a good i; j Ur, 63 of all rpks being present, , ■7™?ei|ii)'cojpmand. At the con :: -| .drill, the inspecting ■ l»rarewed hja pleasure at the progress ■ Sf/P corps Bincp hi? last visit, and ;x, 'f Hkuije Company would be present 'WA «vie\y to to held on the ;BS»Wife, af'Ohehunga'. After the j II l W the hall;, the question of at !■fc L ■ Wfl s PPt to tbe members, i ffliyf" 4o their intention of : fflfe! '*' v 'pwvided adequate train MlrfTT* w^"e made - 'Oreafc praise ■ k&W*to : . Captain Reid, bub also to itflim for the proficiency which ■" ' ■'' ■-- 'nr|i..:!|L!L- 1-- J

THAMES NOTES.

1 1 ''WBAPH, - OWK CORKESrOJf DKKT.) ■ Thames, this day. ■ liiul^ tions iak e place on the ■ k™{P"Cduncil are considering th Apt with a view to ■ Wii^,S? ent « fcher ein during the llfS'f Parliament. ° ! »l» W ceeded with at once on H-Wffig sensed holding at Hikutaia l!|S||Wo[ Mr J. H. Moore. ■ w§SiP» Parcel of stuff will be β^ftf J? 09 ? s possible and for ■-■■ ifc'&Si affles for treatment. MnJlaSJr ye cr editably per iSl**- Lecture H&ll last I : ; *22& M Swd audience.

e%^Wh i{ SP ows . lll(J Ashing boats, i , ' l is made from the elV 1 Wfoeh th , e Cod as fus,; aB Uicy : $Hitr^i)!euJl"5 r " ,cn sen'3 oil possesses i *B«fc!!ffisW J ? taste that "children effl^^lweud 1 ma ' Bronchitjb - a ! ,d I BUaJ^4t|tfjK) b pfe'ans as '' Nourieh ■i ; -m $$*% Wfcoie o^^l p ti^ 'iPß^^^^- n a board of emin ■««£'' tehSi B ' , ann 9uiicerl the die ' MHSKmn? ,5, some well-known ' ' other remediee ' Pleßa2'^lMrih.w' Hlanj " wevo sceptical, f 'Wm Wi tol n t°li lal #}& has aia . -4ei^fWßif e,,, S!. A ™ ri «w Co ' 3 an by aU itß

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, -OCTOBER % '1887.

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Piiblic Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. JAMES FEA.SEB, WATCHMAKER AMD JEWELLICII, LOWER STREET, DKCKASEI). All claims against this Estate, and all debta duo to the Estate, must bo sent or paid to my solicitors, Devorc and Cooper, Queen-street, not later than Ist .November. WILLIAM MUNRO. Executor, Ilobson-street. N.8.-Owners of Watches. Clocks, Jewellery, etc., left with deceased, canhavet;anujon apply ing on or before above date, and on payment of cost of repairs. I" NVENTIONS and TRADE MARKS registered in all parts. AIJ drawings, etc., accurately prepared at the International Agency. Oflices : Hill's Chanibor3, Q.ueeu-strect. ssfmsmfp. OF. AUCK- \_y LAND TKAM i ! WAYS AND SUBUtt- LAND COMPANY (LI.MITIiD.) TRAMWAY TIME-TABLE. On and after TUESDAY, Nov. Ist, the Sum mer Timetable will bo run on both Circuits. For particulars see Company's Time table, to be had on Saturday, the 29th inst., from all Conductors snd' Bub (.α-ivers, and at Company's Office, 47, Lower Queen-street. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNG A 'BUS TIME TABLE. On and after the Ist November, a half-hour service will be run on this line (Tram ami 'Bus contiocting ut. Newmarket) from Onehunga at 7.15 a.m. and every half-hour to 6.45 p.m.; from Auckland at 7.30 a.m., and every half-hour to 7 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays leave Onehunga 10.1' i t<.m ; 1 •.i.vo Auckland 10.30 p.m. SUN' DAYS, from Onehunga: 3.30 a.m, 12 noon. 1.20, 4.30. and 6 p.m : from vVharf, Auckland: 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2.0, 4.0, and 6 p.m. AUOKLAND AND ST. HELIER'S 'BUS Leave St Helior's. B.lb, 11.0 a.m. and 4 p.m.. connecting with Tram at Newmarket; leave Auckland, 8.45,11.45 a.m., 4.45 p.m., connecting with 'Bus at Newmarket SUN"DAYS-Lea\c Wliarf, Auckland, 1.30 p.m. ; leave St. Helier's, 6 p.m. J AS. B. MALCOLM, General Maiiager. r o ii a n jyin7~~W6ljWT y. "H j „ " BY-LAW NO. 1. NoTroE 13 hrtjkby GIVEN' that at a special ineotinyof the Coromandel County Council, to be heSd on Monday, tho 7th day of Novkmbeu 18S7, the foilowing , resolution will be continued or otherwise at such meeting: "That the following-word;; shall be added to No. 1 interpretation:—ami who shall travel through the County soliciting orders other than wholesale, and all" persons using any premises temporarily for the purpose of disposing of goods under a less time of residence than six months." Dated this 6th day of October. 1887. J. H. HARRISON., County Clerk. OR Oil ANDEL*"CO U NT Y. Notice IS herebygcvkn that the Corcninndel County Council will hold a Special Muetiny on MONDAY, the 7th day ot November, 1837, at 10 o'clock a.m.. ut the Council Chumbors,, Cqro mandei, for the purpose of striking a rate of nix farthings in the pound on the rateable value of property as appearing on the valuation for the time being in fornc within the County, for tho year ending 31st March, 1883. payable in one sum nt the County Office. Coror.-.andcl, on the 30th November, 1887. The Kate Book is now open for inspection at the County Office. J. 11. HARRISON, County Cleric. TO Wholesale Buyers, lioardingliouse keepers, &c.—iolbs Good Candles, 8s 9d ; iOlbs Best Crystal Sugar, 9s 9d; 1 cwf, Box Soap, 9a 6d; lllb Box 'I'ea, 15s; 1 Sack Best Potatoes. 5s 6d; 1 Dozen Good Jams. ss; 2001b Sack Good Flour, 20s; a Good Sugar, 2d per lb, at EARLE AND MONTGOMERY'S STORE, Karangahape THE "STAR" CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. NOW READY. AN ENTIRELY ORIGINAL SERIES. NEW ZEALAND SCENERY! NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS! NEW ZEALAND POETRY J LOCAL BARDS AND WORLD-WIDE SENTIMENTS. \ The Star series of Christmns and New Year Cards is now published, ar.d will be found to be admirable specimens of Colonial art, while the Mottoes have been chosen with care from the verses sent in connection with the recent Poetical Competition. In addition there are verses by Mr W. R. Wills, Mr J. L, Kelly and others. The Cards are beautifully printed, in colours, aud the devices and Mottoes are specially appropriate as offer ings from the Sunny South to the Wintry North, or for Sending to friends in tho colonies. The public m"y obtain these at the Stak Office, or from booksellers and stationers throughout the colony. Orders should be given early. THE ".STAR" SERIES , ■ OF Christmas and New Year Cards. LOCAL ART ! LOCAL TALENT! LOCAL INDUSTRY ! To be had afc the Star Office, Shorthand street, and all Booksellers. New Zealand ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS. This ■week's number contains TWELVE HUMOROUS ILLUSTRATION'S, Including *.' Joining a Secret Society," ff Mistaken Identity,"' and " Modern Improvements." There ii also a Speoial Performance of THE TIT-BIT MINSTRELS, Which is. profusely illustrated. LOOK OUT FOiTnEXT WEEK'S T I T-B I T MINSTRELS. Gustayus Picks the winner of the Melbourne Cub at the point of; the bayonet. BONES'S OBJECT LESSON- Converting " Sugar". fotoJMjWE-" ifßrßiegMt~Oter«vry Shilling's Worth Illustrated.



T\T E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS.! TIME TABLE.— Oh and"after OCTOBER 10, ISB7. . — AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA _______ Onehu.voa I Wkkk Dato. Sate only. Sundays. Anr.i-1 j 3 a-m. a.m. a.ni.'n.m. non p. m. p.in.lp.ui.lij.in.p.ni."p.m. luiiTTuTuiT i.m.lp.m S« n n ?•. dep. 7.15 .. 8.4O;1O.4O12.O 3.0 j' 4.15 5.20, 6120 .. 10.0 1.10 i 11.40 9.0 2.30 wewmai-Ket June 7._5 .. 8.5110.5012.10 2.10; 4.25 5.30 6.J0 ■.. 10.10 1.20 i 11.50 9.10 2.40 m;™ c f a ■• •• 7.30 .. 8.56.10.5612.15 2.15' 4.30 5.55 6.35 .. jlO.ls! 1.25! 11.65 9.15 2.45 Xjfl.nQ -. j - • ir .bi f■ * *J •* i -r- ~ •, - * rw^ lie T-- _. •• 738 •'•' 9.6 ill.B 112.25 2.25; 4.40 5.4516.45 '.'. 110.25 1.35 12.5 9.22 2.52 "IV >!f UMtlon 7 -*> 8 - 5 & 9.U 11-10,12.50 2.30 "4.45 5.501 "6.52 7.30 10.50 1.40 12.30 9262 57 .. * - *| * * * * ''I * I '* * * * vmetmnga.. arr. 7.55:9.5 9.2011.2012.40 2.40 4.55 6.0 7 5 7.4QJ10.40 1.50 12.20 9.35 3.7 Uuoga to Auckl'd. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.jp.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m Unenunga ..aep. 7.5 3.20 9.50 10.0 12.10 1.0 4.25' 5.10 6.20 7,15 10.50 8.0 10,0 5.20 j," -rapapa .. *I* I * * * *1 * * ■■' I ■■* * : ■•* * vfi n l°r° June ' •• 7.15:18.30! 9.40 10.10 {12.20 1.10 1i;436-SS.ZO §11630 117.30 11.0 2.10 10.10 5.40 *rvn ? ■• 7 - 20 i 8 - 35 i 9^5 10 - ls i 12-25 1.15! 4.40 5.25 6.35 7.3511.5 2.15 10.15 545 jjreen Lane .. *| • * * * * * * * ■>. 1 * » * • .t •■ 73 ° 8M ' 9 6 5 10 - 24 12 -%> L 25 4 - 51 5 - 35 G ' 4s 7.45 1 11.15 2.25 10.21 5.53 7.35 8.49,10.1 «10.30 12.40 1.30, 5.4 I 6.40 6.51 7.50 11.20 2.31 10.26 5.5S .AMokland, hrr. .. 7.45 6.53; lO.lOj 10.39J 12.50! I.4QJ; 5.13_.5.60__7.0 8.0 i 11.30 _2.40 ip ; B____L } Change for Waikato Stations, a Change for Kalpara Branch Stations t Chance for Mercor and Intermediate Stations. II Change for Auckland and Intermediate Stations. MAIN LLNJfI. AUCKLAND--MEROKR—TIfI AWA.MUTU—OTOROHANGA. mn Soch'h—Wb;ek Days. ~ A ~ v.wT A.M. A.M. A.>f. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 6.20 .. .. dep. 6.0 6.20 7.15. 8.0. 11.40 4.15 4.55 5.20 6.30 Newmarket Junction .. 6.10 6.35 7.25 3.10 11.55 4.25 6.7 5.30 6.35 itcinuem .. .. .. .. 6.15 6.40 7.30 8.15 i» 4.30 512 5.35 * "Green Lane » * *' .. v * * •• 6.45 islleralio 6.22 6.48 7.38 8.23 n 4.40 5.25 5.45 i 6.60 Honro-O Junction .. .. 6.23 7.0 £8.0 8.31 12.25 +4.49 " 550 *'"""" * 'Weetflt-ld * .. • * 7.6 UJUUUI •• " "Uep, 7.10- 8.41 12.40 4.E9 Pnpatottoi * .. .. 12.55 5.3 Manui'ewa * _, .. 1.10 5.?2 PußnJsura 8.0 .. .. 1.20 5.37 'ilunua * .. .. * * Drury .' .. .. , 8.15 '.'. 9.25 1..47 6.56 "" '.. 'Kuncimiin I * .. .. * * "Fiiorata ... * .. .. " * I'uixclcoiie 8.57 .. 3.52 2.19 6 28 'Buokhind „ * .. * • Tuakuu 9.21 .'. .. 2.43 6.43 'Whangarata * . .. * * I'okeno 9.46 .. .. 3.3 7.0 v. rPCI . / arr, .. 10.0 .. 10.35 3.15 710 Aiercei - - \clep. .. .. 10.55 3.4P ~ .. "Whangamarino .. .. * * 'YVainuig .... * * ■ _. "itiuigiiiri .... * * .. .'. ■"Ohinewai .... * * lluntly 1220 5.25 Tiiupiri .. .. 12.35 5.40 Ni;aruiuvutiia .. .. • 1253 6.10 Pifhote .... * * 'Te'liapa .... * * c-J?ranktonJu n otlone{ d a « : " - ;;" -£g J.| » ;; " 'Kukuhla .... * * 'Jjiiiupo 2.15 7.30 Lake Road „ .. .. '■ .s'garoto .. ~ * .. „ .. TcPuhi "Iviuva .•. .. .. * •• .. .. 'Kiokio Oiorolianya ■■ ••„ i' 3.35 '"'"""'''"" ....Noitrii— 'WKujitTTXyg. " ~ A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. "Otorohnnga e P- •• -• •• •• FB.IO •Kioldo ".. ~ " Mvuwu * "I'o Puhi • - * ( a it. „ .. .. .. rf.O PkAwamoth .. .. { dcp . c.15 N T s?aroto M,akoUoad * ■/liaupo •• •• •• 9-45 Hulcuhia — — •• « ' {nrr .. .. 10 20 ~ dep.' Z '.. ■■ ■• 10.36 .. .. 4.10 "To flapa •• •■ •■ * * M J ll!<(;!(.: •; •• •• " •• — „„ •• •• , ~ N'giiruawahia' ■• •• W} Tanplri Jl-« •• •■ g-68 Uuiilly ....„_ .. •• •- •• •• >■<■.&> .. .. 5./.0 'Ohinewni •• •• •• # •• ••. t ' tiantflrli'i .. .. .. •• -• •• •• •• •• -• W'airuiipi •■ •• •• # *• •• # WJianKimiarino .. .. • •• •• •• •• •• •• (■nrr. .. ... •• ■• 1.45 .. .. 6.30 .sleix-or .. .. - \dep. - .. 620 11.Z0 2.5 .. .. 6.60 I'okeno - •• 6.31 11.43 2.16 .. .. 7.0 . S'y™ 111 :: :: :: :: : :: ™ ai 4 2 :: - : pSK. :; :: :: :: :: :: ?.w 1231 3,3 :: :.: 7.37 "I'ncrata .... t .• •• i!n",f nmn . :: :: : :: :: :: wt- 1.10 3.37 :: :: aw lilpakik:: :: :: :: :: z :: 8.1 i.?,& {.m :: :: e.ie Uanurowa .. .. •• •• - •• §.16 1.42 4.2 .. .. • I'iinatnltol ■• "--° 2.0 4.15 Oift-Vmhu . .'.' 1 6.60 8.18 8.41 2.10 4.23 6.20 7.15 u'"Btfioui uncUon :: :: :: wi tia*» wm »& **> ».» w [fllcrsllo .I '.'. .. .. •• 7.20 8.35 8.58 2.35 4.|0 6.35 7.J5 * -om?,onf n<> "■ " :: '.'■ ?-*"0 8.44 9.7 2*45 ' 4.61 6.45 7.45 • ■>vvmarket Jniic. '. V.35 8.49 9.19 2.55 » 15.4 6.51 760 9.20 I M§ .1^^....?- 2 i? 3 i 6-15 7-0 8-0 S-^Q ••- ■" ~"7TiT^TtT'>o7or"Orii?ivurlffi. 'il Chail"*?"ifoi"Xi lnk iVuTd^andTTuortiieSlat.e SUUoii3. t Chanko for Kafoara UrancU Statione. 8 Olianeo for OWmhu. A PaaKOiißCi-H fti-o not. bonkotl by this train to Stations between Auckland-ana Ononunga. r' (inlT stops to pick mi Passengers for :-ouih of Penrose Junction. C.' Run's on Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays only. l>. Birui on Mondays aiid Frit'.nyfl only. F linn? on Tuesdays, Tnursflavs, mid haturdays only. v Huns from Otorohanga on Turerlays and Saturdays only. ' The 'J 15 a.m. train from To Awamiuu runs daily. g, Frankton Junction for Cambridu'o, To Aroha and Kotorua Lines. CAMBwn.flK—Tβ Aroha aw) Rotoiuta Ltnes. ' Sourn.—Wekic Days. Nouth— Wkek Auckland, dep. .. J± U» " II ~paj. I*. M. "Tuumangi Frnnkton Tun den 1.4067.0 Oxford, dep. .. ... .. .. 12.5& ! - ■■ l.« 7.10 •Okoroire ■• * »« isr :: - :: !! r 32SI5JS ' " " * * Te Aroha Br. ♦HauYami " '.'. » '■'■ • * * Te Aroha, dep. .. ~ 61.65 CambAfearr. ,, !. .... • Q2.45 68.5 nVajhm, • SJakuraJun.,dcp. ..." 2.5" ..." ;TaUa 0 Haua " - V. \\ I :feSaoho :: :: ::■ :: :: « :: :: ::j:^o JSMfeSS - - - " .. 2.55 'Pff AnonA BR — *Motumaoho .. .. .... " , isßf* liV : :: :: :: :: a 2:: ife-,i. ::_^_£_^ •Wβ hou " " :: " '■' * Cambridge, dep 9.20 -. "•■ " - ."««» :: :SXV : :: :: :: : :.: lle>dep 6 " 5 •' SSfSSSi " :: :: : ••' • waiton :: :: " :: :: * •■ «&&&$&. & '' __:•_ Oxford : '.'. '■'. '■'. '■■ ■■ 4.40 .. s _^ 6 i Sefttaui: :: ;: - :." 1 "■ Xu^n .. .. §.ii Llohtteld,_arr. ■- ... |»S-35 .. a Runs on Taeffaylf feradays, and Saturdays only. 6 Runs on Mondays, Wednesday?, and Fridayß only The ethers run daily, KAIPARA BRANCH-— Auckland—Hknderson—Helensviilk. AITQKT.ATTO TO HEr.ENSVILLE.-WEBK DAYS. HBLKWSVIUJi TO DAYS. , '— - J- — x »m am. p.m. p.m. B - Ir '' a > m - P- m " P >tn - Auckland .dep. 7 0 10.55 4.40 2.15 Helensville .. dep. 6.20 11.45 4.0 NSarketJunc/n 7.12 11.12 4.57 2.25 'HolensvUe South.. * * * ... Mount Men-' 5.4 2.32 ~ .. , J « *Kingeland .. .. * \ * * *Wooahiil " " * * * " ♦Mornlngflide.. — * * * # »i7««i« " " * * * rssssi :: ii =.» >4 4> " IS-" :; 4 6 ?° :: «* :: b.25 4 e.; 5 :: ,h—. :: ;: ,» , ? ,« . fe SL ■•■• :: 8 ? L 5 fe ? :: "Stiff :: :4> 6 i i Sγ :: :: : : : :: :fet£|£ :: ; : ; *WoodJnll .. .. # # , *Kingaland .. .. * * :■'•'■••• •:■:■• " Mount Eden.. .. 8.47 2.55 6.24. 5.15 *Ohlrangi .. - • . N?wmarket Junot'n 9.4 3.10 6.36 8.21 —i- 1 i ■" " month only. — ■ wAIJK A. T O T BAIN SEXY IC E, Tkains from Auckland fob ( Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8.0 a.m. TeAwamutn - .. •• \ Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11.40 a.m. •Otorohanga .. - •• Hamilton West; .. .. •• { at 11.40 n.w. . i Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11.40 a.m. Cambridge.- .. •• •• \ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3.0 a.m. SttSfed Lichfiold :; I". Mondays. Wedneg.fays, and Fridays at 8.0 a.m. Trains koh Auokland from JMMM and Oxford .. .. '



Business notices. "PIREWORKS ! piREWORKS ! "FIREWORKS ! D. EYITT Offers a 8 usual a large stock of Jame9 Pain's Fireworks, imported direct from the maker. Selling cheap tor cash. CHINESE NOVELTIES. G u.\'s, Rifles, Revolvers, and Ammunition Of every description. FISHING TACKLE. A New Invention for Sportsmen :— JoHNJ Patent Automatic! Sporting Shrapnell Shell \ FOR FOWLING-PIECES. WILL KILL AT 140 \ARDS. REPAIRS and every description of Gunwork done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. DTm ■y , i t t, • JDj i GUNMAKER & 17/IPORTER. 2 54, QV E B N-S TREBT, AUOKLASB (Opposite the Market House). mHE CENTRAL .LUNCHEON ROOMS, JL STICHBUEY'S BUILDINGS i (Next door to JVo-wden's Auction Mart), Queen-street. The: Proprietress of theso commodiotis Rooms having established an excellent reputation as a res,tiM.iratey;r, and having made extensive al terations and improvements in the above pro mises, guarantees to provide Luncheon of a first-clarss description, serred at any tune from 7.30 a.m. to 11 p.m., at prices in thorough keep ing v/ith the times. M. M. PYE ... Proprietress. AB UN V A R l> • (late Hnllett).' FAMILY BUTCHER, MiSUKii , Road, Pab nc l i>. Libt of Prices, FOR CASH— Leg Mutton, 3*d per lb Sirloin Beef, 5 per 11) Loin Mutton, 3£d „ „ Rib Beef, 2}dto 4d Shoulder Mutton, Hd ~ Corned Beef, 2d to 4d „ Fore-quarter „ 2d „ Rump Steak, 7d ~ Chops, 4d „ Beef „ , 4dtosd,, Ox Tongues, 2s ea*;h Beef Sausages. 3d „ Lamb, 2s 6d to 3s 6d Pork „ ,Lito 6d „ per quarter Sausages Fresh Daily. Families Waited on for Orders. mUCKER'S \S7HEATEN TDIOOD FOR PORRIDGE, &c, Sec., Specially prepared, c nsists of the elements for tho perfect nutrition of tho human body. Has had nigh commendation in England from Hospital Authorities and froui Physicians, Dentists, and the Public. J. BYCROPT & Co. Have now completed the erection of costly plant, and having made arrangements with Mr w. F. TUCKER to produce this articß confi dently recommend it as more suitable than oatmeal for this climate. AT A PRICE WITHIN REACH OF ALL, In 71b and 251b bags. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers, and Wholesale of tho Manufacturers. T "DYCROFT AND fiO., LIMITED, , i j Cll V FLO D R M 111 S, -H ': Shortland-street, Auckland. i ■ _ TUCKER'S FAMILY BAKING POWDER. TUCKER'S OAKING "OOWDER For JOWhoiesomeJL Bread TUCKER'S "OAKING "OOWDER Toil Cakes X> Pastry JC Scones mUCKER'S TT>AKIN(J T>OWDER X Ask your jLP Grocer JL for it. Once Tried, Always Used. ~ NEWCASTLE ■^γ-ewoastle GOALS' . ' PER LOOK-OUT, Now Due. 200 TONS HOUSEHOLD & SMITHY j CO-OPERATIVE COALS To follow per Peerless, no»v loading. 400 TONS SAME AS THE ABOVE.] W. & G-. ■\^ rr^STON^ CUSTOMS-STREET. ,a ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALSALJNE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in Is and 2a packets. „„ Wholesale Agent. RICHARD A. CARR, Fort-street, Auckland. ILLUMINATED Addresses Prepared, Arms, Crests, Monograms, etc.. Em blazoned. —W. F. Burrows, Draughtsman. Offices, Hill's Chambers. Queen-strteet.. HOME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, SCONES, HOP BEER, &c, easily made by using CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST. Cheaper and : more desirable Baking Powder. It should be sold in every country store, used in every country home, ifull direc tions on eaoh packet. Sample paoketß by post 3d, from J. T. JOHNS, Seyniour-&ta.'eet, Pon sonby, Auckland. _!'.«;-« Wholesale Agents—L. D. NATHAST & Co. TTTOW that the great political struggle is J3I at on end, we intend'to struggle for the people to get groceries at 10 per centy. cheaper than any shop in town- Candles, 21b Bid, 251b Box 8s 4d; good Soap, 2|d bar, 9s cwt.: Golden Syrup. 7d ; Fry's Cocoa, 4J,d ; F. Butter, 10d ;. Jam, »d, 4d, 5d tin; good Crystal Sugar, 2jd; 251b Oatmeal, 2s 6d, 71b lOd ; Baking 5d ; 251b Flour 3s, 81b Is ; F. Herrings, 61: best Currants and Raisins, 6d ; Sultanas. 6Jd.; Eggs, 24 for Is ; Tea. la 4d, Is 6d Is Sd lb ; Charatoion T. Sauce, 5d : Rics, 81b Is ; best do., 51b Is'; Pota toes, 281b 10d,2s 9d cwt; , 6lb Sugar, IKb Tea, ldoz Matches, 2e 6d. Give us a trial. iPlqaso cut this out, and compare it to your grocjer.—T. 11. Matthews, People's Co-operative Store, Patteson-street, Freeman's Bay. | TffomaNG MEN should see the; V V Double-back Shirts, our own make,'at 2s 6d. Cheapest Shirt ever offered in Audklund. —C. Hopkins, London House, corner VJptoria and Nelson-streets. -. ( P~~OTATO MANURE.—Freezincj" Co.'3, £8 10$, of all incrchanta. ■ ■' , ~HE DOUBLeTeVENT. "—Seei : : fchia week's " N.Z. Illustrated Tit-bits/ TO Covintry Customers. —J. S. D:iitcni, Tailor, gives an Extra Pair of Trousprsor a Waterbury vfp,tch >vit)i each Suit, " WTUAT BROUGHT ME~TO *AIJ/Sk- Vt LAND-α Tale of the Derby.7 Sco this week's " N.Z. IjHujgtrq.tecl 'fit-bji»." CJUITS, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, with Water © ' bury Watch for Nothing, at J. ST. rjalfrra's. Tailor, Victoria-street East.__ W" EDDING Style at the Star Lithographic W<y.-k9, Short laud-atreot. Auckland.



MfedfcaL \ SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS: HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) Thig Preparation eclipses all others. A now discovery for the Growth o£ Hair on the Head and Face: for removing and preventing JJundruii; and arresting the fall ot' the Hail , . It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head utter being bald for years, where it has become weak and thin, from whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of residents, in Chrislchurch can testify to the fact that J. Hipkman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remedy without oftect, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUR. It has also proved successful in a 1 number of other similar eases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of the scalp Each bottlo contains supply for one month. Price, Is, of Graves Aiclun, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General Agents— N.Z. DRUG COMPANY. FEMALE PILLS, ■ 2s 6d a box. A great boon. Prevent all trouble ANTIBILIOyS & LIVER PILLS, Is 6d per box. A grand safeguard and corrective FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4s 6d per bottle. A splendid appetiser, nerve-soot her, and pcencral invigorator. A posi tive cure for all debilities peculiar to females. ASK FOR MRS Y\B. QTU ART'S Sold everywhere. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS-The public should demand nnd take none but the. genuine Wolfe's Schnapps. "IIfOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—OnIy those V V wl o r.cvei vm\ iln t • m:i t* ailif U c imposed upon. W"*"OLfE ; S~SCHKAPPS" taken before meals is a wonderful appetiser. Try it Dentistry. DENTAL SURGEON. 143, Queen-3troeb, A.M.P. Sooiety'a Building Auckland. ECOX AND BON, o DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-strcet, Auckland, Edwin Cox. Licentiate in Dental Surgery R. 0.5., England. Heriuckt Cox, Doctor of Dental Surgec , University of Michigan, U.S.. America. A M. CARTER, * SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) (Late five years with E. Cox and Son), May be Coxsultko at jus Residence, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS,. Karangahape Road (near top of Howe-3treot). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADM INI STERE D. Land and Estate Agents. 171 /"T TjT WING T0 % j • ix» Hi ESTATE AGENT, Qhken -st uket, Auckland. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET. thoso Premises known as the "Sailors' Rest," on iho Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Gates. TO BE LET at vory low rentals, Shops in Lower Hobson-street. TO BE LET, cheap, Cottages in Lorne-stceot. TO BE LET, a Largo House in Karangahape Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. TO BE LETiat Avondale, on Mrs Majors estate, a GOOD DWELLING-HOUSE, with A-acre of Orchard and 10 acres of Land for Grazing. ■ • TO BE SOLD in one of the best positions be tween the Asylum and the Avondale Station, a compact little property comprising over 11 acres of land, houso, stables, dairy and out-houses. There is a never-failing creek running through the land ; the property is well fenced, sub divided, and commands a lovely view. Price £590, on terms. F , G . EWINGTON . I" 0 H W T> 0 L L A R D Begs to inform his friends and the piiblic gen eral'-y that ho has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts lie will merit a fair share of, public patronage. J. 8., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC., Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for tkoir mutual benefit. J. 8., also, having received a thorough agricul turaland pastoral training in tho United King dom, and having 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, j'AUM SEEDS, ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming friendg who live at a distanco from tho principal markets. JOHN BOLLARD, ESTATE AND COMMISSION , AGENT. O':Ucc: DurliiiinsiToet West. Auckland. FOR POSITIVE SALE, - cheap~and terms very easy, 650 acres good Land with deep-water frontage. Only eight miles from the Quoen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street OR SALE—a bargain—a nice little Homestead with water frontage, 13 acres and 4-roomed Cottage and buildings, orchard, &c. all securely fenced, and planted round with ornamental trees, in a good position for a gen eral store. Price for tho lot £200.- Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, (So Queen street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, aa the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres. 130 aores 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, G5 Queen Street "__ !— ---FOR SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm of 100 aorea, all in grass and well fenced- a good' 7 roomed houso tittod with every convenience; also, farm buildings: sjugiy Sd 4n a pretty little bay. with good beach frontage, where steamers pass dairy; only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms enay"-Auply to John Soppet, House and Land .Agent, 65, Quexn-street__ p TJK>R IMMEDIATE SALE. POSSONBY ROAD — Handsome Villa Resi dence and vahmble Corner Allotment, tho pro nerty of Mr J. R- Williams, who is leaving Auckland, and has instructed me to dispose of it ac speedily as possible. This desirable pro uertY is situated at the corner of Poneonjiy Road and Vermont-street, having extensive frontage tp the former of 75 feot, with a depth, of 125 feet to the latter. Tho House contains 6 rooms, bathroom, wash-house, &c, fitted with every convenience. This property, from its commanding position, has groat prosoeptivq value, and well worthy theattention of capitalists and others who. .de sire a trit-class businesa or residential site. Trams pass the dooi'i ': , ■ IV tfTiVANtf, Auctioneer and Land Agent.



medical. ~J>R. SPEER IS -a Regular Graduated Physician, Edu- Harvard College, U.S. Young ! Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from i Nervous ana Physical Debility, Loss of Energy ! and Memory. Eruptions on the Face, Mental ! Depression. "Kidney and Bladder Troubles, etc., will do well to consult Dr. Speer. All applying to him will receive his Honest Opinion of then , i Complaints. No experimenting. He will Guarantee a Positive Cure in Every Case he undertakes, or Forfeit £200. Consultation in Oflice or by Post FRBIC. I N.B.— All Medicines necessary for a Complete ['Cure can be sent secure from observation on receipt of symptoms. The Doctor's famous Pills, a sure cure for In digestion, Is and 2s per box. Ointment 2b per box. This Ointment positively cures irritation, I itching, and all skin diseases. By post, 2d extra. Charges moderate. Examination and Advice \ ree ' Call or address—Dr. H.J. SPEER, Northern* Chambers (Next Empire Hotel, Wellington , . Office Hours-10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4. and $ to 8 p.m. Sundaj'3,lo to 12 a.m. P.O. Box 346. N.B.—As a Test DR. SPEER will send a trial bottle of hia medicine free of charge (carriage excepted) to I any person applying to him who will give full particulars of their trouble. This will demon strate his unbounded confidence in these I wonderful remedies, which are only known to himself, and which for over two 'years have achieved such unvaried success in his New Zea land practice. All applicants fora trial bottle of his medicine tnu3t enclose 2d stamp for reply. KEATING'S POWDER, ! KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. : ' ■ ■ ' KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER, KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, .■■■■■ - MOTHS, BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ■■ : ' HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ■ but is unrivalled in destroyinirFLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for pet dogs, The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tins by all prcg-jists. ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. . KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT,! both in appearance and taste, furnishing a: most agreeablo method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially anapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, j ~~A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. , BEECHAM'S PILLS . Are admitted by j&KL, H thousands to be if, v2**"~ i S/*4\ worth a Guinw a Box for bilious and ff£fo/ xs*\ nervous disorders, B,f \ \i\ such as wind, and P7EATKNT vA S£ KfiCft il/lJ Lγ Wl din'ess, fulness and I*l PILLS. /SlssgSS£s?Si 1 yJU —»o —■■ ■ /mJ , / Einess, cold cbills, « <?&\ flushing of heat, H?v?Sv /■&£ ,oss °' f appetite, , M shortness of breath, , (t^i"*■s%/? costiveness, pcnrvS!* Wbtcb'caontJießTria; /S&i disturbed sleep, %isf& frightful dreams, and all nervous and trembling sensations, Jfco. The first dose will give relief in 20 minutes. This is np fiction, for they have done it in thousands of cases, Every sujlerori* earnestly invited to £ry one box or these Pill 3, and they will be acknowledged to be. i WORTH A GUINEA. A BOX. For females pf all ages these Pills are invaluable, as a few ilbseaof them'carry oE all gross numpuiS, open all obstructions, and bring about.all that is • required. No females should be without them. There is no inodicine to be found to egnal ffiIIECHAM'S PILLS for removing any obstrae tion or irregularity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box they will soon restore females of all apes to sound and robust hoalth. ' i ■ For p. weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all disorders of the liver, they act like " JIAGIC," and a few doses will bo found to work -wonders upon the most important orjra»* of the human machine.. Thoy strengthen the whole muscular syptem, ■restore the long , , lost complexion, bring back the keen edge of appetite and arouse into action with the EOSBBUD of hoaloh the whole physical energy of the Human frame. These, are "FACTS'* admitted by thousands embracing all classes of society; and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is, Beecham'e Pills have the largest sale of any patent medicine in the world. BEECHAM'S MAGIC<?OTJGHPILLS As a remedy for Coughs in general, Asthma, Diffi culty jn Breathing-, Shortness of Breath, and Oppression of the Cheat, Whsoaiag, &c, these Klls stand unrivalled; and anyone labqtoingunder Efjiy ,pf the above complaints need pnly try pnp) ■fiox to prove that they are the best ovei , offered to the public for Asthmatic end Oonsumptive Coughs, Hoarseness and Oppression of the Chest.. Their speedily remove that sense of oppression and diffi culty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of rest. They give almost instant relief and . comfort to those afflicted with the above distrose ing and, when neglected, dangerous complaints. Let any porson troubled witn any of the abov* complaints give Bhecitau's Qophjh Pills a trjfl. ' The most violent Cough will in a short tirae b» removed. Cautioh , . —The public are requested to notice I that tlxe words "■J&Bxcpxv'f .Vuxq, gt. pelene," are on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box ofthePill3. -If not on they area forgery. Prepared only and sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. Beecham, Chemist, St. Helens, Jitincaehire, England,.in boxies at is. IJd. 2s. Bd. each. —Sold "by all Druggists and Pateur Medicine Dealers throughout the Colonies. '. '" if.B.—l''all directions ore fri yon with each bpi. AT, LAST A EEAi CXJBI FOR KHEUMATISM! BHEUMATI^M: De. PARKER'S. "PULVIS EHEUMATICON,"- A nurely vegetable compound for thaimmediat* relief and speedy cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nerye and mns cular pains. Severe attacks cut short in a. fer hours It supersedes all outwarcjt applications!, See'circulars for voluntary testimony a ? leagentf |. rA G C l k LßEßT, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. TSfbOD NEWS fok THE SUFFERING ! QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATIC OIL " Cures RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATIC^ . HEAI'Av-'H-iC» Pains in the Back or any part of the Body, Females suffering freni Weakiaes3 on t<he Back or Pains between the Shouldera (especially mothers) should never be without it. The following are a few of the many Testi* 1 July 24, 1887. Dear Siij,-| have imich pleasure in stating that I have used yoiir Queen Anne's Oil for. pains in the hack and between the Bhoulders, and have found nothing to equal I haye also, tr;ed it for headache, and found it very beneficial. You are at liberty to publish this, as 1 daresay there are hundreds suffering from the same thing;— Yours, etc.. Mksß.F. Harrison." ■;, "Russell, 3rd August, 1887. Sir, — I have much pleasure in stating that 1 have tried, your Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil forrheu matism, and it certainly has done wonders for me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, S. STEyEitspN. ",' May 10,1387. Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in stating that I have used Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for pains between my shoulders, caused from indigestion, and an* certain that I have derived more benellt from it than from quarts of mixtures 1 took and used previously. 1 would recommend all suffering from tlio same complaint to try it.T- Jkssie Thompson." I'or further Testimonials Bee BotOa. To be had of all Grbcei'B and Storekeepers. , KEM'PTHOR'NISv PROSSER, & Co., Wfapleaalft Agents. ....;. ; ■Tμ OGAE INDUSTRIES. 6d will Buy ; | 4 aMan's Colonial Tweed Sac Suit, wMott for fit, style, and workmanship cannot be Hopkins, London House, corner ~ /; . TT EAVE yOur , Otcferwith J. H. Dalfion, iii- Tailor; "for a Suit, arid he wOl give you> pair of Cricketing Trousers* made of the ben: flanno!.