The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVIIL-N* 293.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENSY

TABLE TALK.

Major Dane's lecture to-night. Second production of " Human Nature. , *! Public Works Statement delivered. Civil sessions open on Thursday morning* Bishop Cowie has gone to Bay of Islands. "Speech Day" at St John's College on 21st inst.

The Encyclopedia Britannica will be finished next year. Mr John Ross, of Sargood,.Son and Ewen, is now on a visit to Auckland.

The balloon for the Paris Exhibition of 1389 will carry 100 persons. There .are 163 male and 41 female prisoners in Mount Eden Gaol. Mr Geo. Holdship, who arrived from America on Saturday, is off to Sydney to day. Six thousand singers took part in a recenb musical festival at Amsterdam, Holland.

Christchnrch City Council refused per mission to construct another tramway through the City of the Plain. Who is the laziest man ?—The furniture man ; he keeps chairs and lounges about j all the time.

Before the century is out it is estimated that London will 'have a population of 7,000.000. A sum of £15,000 has been collected to wards erecting a proposed Victoria Infirm ary in the Queen's Park district, Glasgow. Tauranga Prospecting Association hav ing over a large area, are asking the Government to send a geologist to report on the field.

A meeting in favour of the abolition of slavery was recently prohibited by the Go vernment of Brazil.

The Ministers' Association throughout New Zealand are talcing combined steps to petition Parliament to suppress gambling. What kind of shot never made a wound, yet is often the cause of dyeing? —Shot silk.

Two children ab Martinborough are dangerously ill through eating some wild plant. Arsenic had been scattered aboufs tn kill weeds.

Melbourne Scotch Presbyters protest against Sunday trains and "shouting"— dacent folk should tak 1 their toddy at hanie.

Lord Ely is one of the few Irish landlords who get anything from their estates. He draws £23,000 a year from his tenants with little trouble.

It was directed in the poorhouse regula tions of Ayr in the year 1759 that salmon should form the diet of the paupers twice every week.

Strawberries cost Is 6d for a two-quarb box in Wellington on Friday last, when Aucklanders' were being treated to better fruit for less than half the money.

■ Girls who wish to have small, pretby shaped mouths should repeat at frequent intervals during the day, "Fanny Finch fried floundering , fish for Frances Forbes's father,"

Minister is attending the deathbed of an Airdrie coalmaster who had been a " boy in his day." Minister: "Are you nob afraid to meet your Maker, Mr Jeems?" Coalmaster : "Man, it's no him I'm feared o'. It's the ither fellow."



Shipping. ~ TTNION STEAMSHIP I «*W»-- vJ COMPANY OF NEW W&ss& \ ZEALAND (Limited). royal mail express SERVICE. J} OVERLAND ROUTE TO V .. ir j U v D THROUGH AMERICA. Uu, sw V Francisoo every four weeks, sailing as wA&JZ——— — ■ ' " Tnna Leave Leavo Arrive Steamer. ions. g y fl ne y. Auck. 'Frisco. HiKiPOSA 3158 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 ZeaUNDIA 3000 Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 ■"nvketsare available for twelve mon'hs, and e-innn Passengers can break their journey at "X md' Honolulu, San Francisco, and any Sot call en route to New York. Through Fares, Sydney or Auckland, to iu.-e England, giiootf, Sbi and Steerage, £32 3s 9d y or all information apply at any ot the STEAAISHIP COMPANY OF ' v NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). jf~~~~~TJNibN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEA- (LIMITED). !| TIME TABLE.—Dkcembeb. las. taranaki, nelson, picton, wel ' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST HOAST PORTS (from Manukauj. •"^^T - ] Date of Sailing. | jfff^ I Tuesday. 13,5 p.m. 4T5 p.m. Havtea I Tuesday, 20,1 p.m. noon BifTARANAKI. WELLINGTON, AND ■* UX¥ LYTi'ELTOxV (Special Service). '' wlslka" 1 Friday, 16,10 a.m. I 8.40 a.m. rgRfiISBORNE, NAPIER, J I J iNGTON, LYTTKLTON. AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Tβ Anau TThursday, 15, noon I — Waibakapa I Thursday. 22. noon | — -"~FQK MELBOURNE (Via Bluff). fg ANAt; I Thursday, 15 noon i — WAIBABAPA* I Thursday, 22, noon | — 'Calls at Hobart. —" "~FOR~SYI)NEY. ~ ~~ fipTOMAHANA I Tues., Doc. 13. 5 p.m. 1 — ~ (Sr"HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. Zellandia I Mon., Jan. 2 6 p.m. | — (Cargo till noon.'i FOR LRVUKA AND SUVA, transhipping for TONGA, HAAPAI. and VAVAU. Wainui 1 Fri., Jan. 6, sp.m. | — rniTGISBORNE. NAPIER, AND WELLING TON CALLING AT AAVANUI, WAIPIRO, TQg'OMARU, AND TUPAROA. ADSTBALiA I Tuesday, 13,6 p.m. | — :""FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. j I ROTOMAHAXA~TTiicsday, 13,5 p.m. 1 — I "IXCUBSION TICKETS—During December, Jamnary. February, and March, Special Return ; Tickets are i3sued at Reduced Rates, available ■for three months from dote o( issue. OaiW mast be booked and alongside TWO ■ 'fIOIJRS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com ; Mny's Office. ' Auckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs atreeta. t mARANAKI, WELLING ■MM X TON, LYTTELTON. SPECIAL SERVICE. ipaafi<|vJ\ The Union Steamship's Co.'a 1 ■ B * S * WANAKA . ■ leave Onehunga every FRIDAY arid Lyttelton every MONDAY, calling only at Taranaki end Wellington, ana "onnecting at Sew Plymouth with through Trains fov Wanganui. STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FTIHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S j|§Wa ROYAL MAIL LINE OF STEAMERS(under Contract with the New Zealand Government) will be des < atoned with Her Majeety's Mails as under for LONDON, Tia Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— ; Steamers. Tons. D 2J£ t SfJ Date. 1 r-T " ' ' I 18S7; Hcapehu «... 4,163 Wellington Dec. 15 Xaikoura 4,474) Aqmav -Jan. 12.1888 Tonqaiuro 4,183 ( A^?: y (Feb. 9 AORANGI ... 4,163 f March 9 i BiMUTAKA- 4.473 ) lanscd - April 6



And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Freight and Passage at Lowest Current Rates. Fartictilars may be learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, Local Manager. Auckland. mHB NEW ZEALAND pTTpii J- SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. I Cornpanv's Magnificent Iron Clipper Ship : R ANfilTI XI, 1,188 tons register. aal at L'oyde. • Wll, H. TAVLO R,. Commaxper. hnow loading a3 above, and will have good tematch. Has PiTßt-claßß Accommodation for Saloon "jsengere. _, . I Cargn carried at the Lowest Current Rates. rorFreight and Passage, apply to ;■: :«>,*■•, CUAS. V. HOtJGHTON. ~ Local Manager. «__jtpm-street, Auckland. QTEAM TO LONDON. PKNTNSULAK & ORIEN- TAL STJOAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. TORLONDON, via CEYLON, &c. Mails _. and Passengers for Europe and the Easi. Eteamßi. I J * &ve Leave Mcl ■ bteamer, Sydney. bourne. | NovT2s DccTl WRTJtAQE Dec.9 Dec. lo fessiiu Dec-23 r, ec- 2 ! ICQQ SP t t «jnu... Jan.6. 1838 Jan. 12, 1838 Jan.2o Jan. 26 SBANSOjf . Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Sffv... :.:::: vll n Feb. & Z!gTOU_. March 2 March 8 , every alternate wectc. and carco hooked to London, Mar **b, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at fjwer&te rates. H ««tUm tickets issued both to first and second '"«apassengers at especially low rates. Passage Money can be paid at this end for g* from England. Liberal concessions to The second Saloon having been thoroughly "TOnieed, this Company is now enabled to ™«intending passencers to Europe unrivalled at the following greatly ro j&leTSet" .- SM ffi do - (A-vailaWe for 12months) ■• *£ booked at Auckland at same ratcw Kfy or Melbourne. wa " Particulars, apply to 1 ]&tt« CKUICKtiHANK & CO., ARente.__ O RIEI^T LINE. toTEAM TO LONDON. *>0m Sydney. iJe' C ;26 «£>••; Dec. 31 Jan.6 0S A -; lan.W Jan-20 Jan. 28 3 ____l—— ,A? d^ortnigbt]yr thereafrer. ,< BtteS? gh Fares from New Zealand to Sff£i *18: Second. £26 to £40: Saloon, '%ivy% £7 °- EXCURSION WE'JUBN AS 8 -available 9 months-First-clasa. MOh, 12 months-Firet-claes, £116; Sooond, WIQftSTEASISHIP COMPANY OF :■■.%.*»fcW iLoiitkp, . . .'*%:'- As.tnUi in Sew.i!eaittlia.



Shipping. NTUBILEE STEAM SHIP COMPANY. The Steamers of (he above Company will sail as follows: S.S. STORMBIRD „ FROM QUICEN ■ STREET WHARF, FOR "HANGAREI and WHANGARKI HEADS, MANGAPAI. WAIPU, AtfD PARUA ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, HEIGHT a . t9 . P ; m ; 5s PER TON SALOON PASSAGE 10s SINGLE SALOON PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage, apply— Office, 14, Queen-street. fIL. TUBILEE STEAMI ** SHIP COMPANY'S jU&s_§nEE S ' S - BELLINGER pNsffl Will (weather and other cir • cumstance3 permitting) / Leave Onelmnga Wharf, for WAITARA, on WEDNESDAY, 14tu inst., at 1 p.m. For Freight and Passnge, apply at Company's Office, 14, Queen-street, or A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent. Onohunga. b__H CJTEAM TO THAMES, Afi h *■=#? *3 °° N N ' r, :cTTxa with /W rJM/l RIVER STEAMERS FOR S T IRLING WORTH, OHrNEMURi. waite ' KAUHI, WAIHI, TE AKOHA GOLDFIKLDS. MORRINSVILLK, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCICLAND. ■ MtOTOMAHANA. I EVTItRPRISIE. Wednes. 14 ; 12730 afternoon 111 night Thursday 15 • 2 afternoon | - Friday 16 | 3 afternoon | 12 midnight Saturday 171 3 afternoon ! — FRO"M~TK A M ES. I Roto mAnax a. I Enterprise. Tuesday 131 5.30 afternoon I 6.30 afternoon Wedncs. 141 6.30 evening | — Thursday 15 I — ,'6 afternoon Friday 16 7.30 morning | Saturday 17 8 morning i 9 night No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. GEO. FRASER, Agent. »-fL_ Q~S. COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Tucsdiiv, 13. laid up ■Wednesday. 14. laid up Thursday, 15,12 noon Friday. 16.2 p.m. Saturday, 17,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without Shipping Note, end within lialf-an-hour o£ advertised time of departure. All Pare els must be prepaid on Board. ; A. JR. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. _ ~ t , T7I ORTAU RANO A Jhr\ —-ia -T WHAKATANE, AND /W AB?T OPOTIKI. The s.e. *&&*&&&&&&!#' CHELMSFORD Will run to and from the above porta every week. Agents— Whakatone, McGarvev Bros. ; Abbott & White. Opotiki. Applyt °- SHARP & CO.. Commerce-street. _T" Tm~O~R THA M E"sT X HIKUTAIA PAEROA, TE AROHA. WAITOA, AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, ifeufflcjelit^ujduee ment offers.) The SS ' X O TU X U will leave as above THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Doc. 13. calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. .„ _ fn future the Kotuku will run. on Tuesdays on'v. ' For Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITHES; FIRTn. ~a~ VXTAIUKITaND ONE- T ▼ HUNG A STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK. WAI PIPI, and other places. TTMF-TABTX-S.S. MANUKATT. Leave Onehuiiga: Leave Waiulcu: December. 15—Thurs.. 7 a.m. 15-Thurs., 10.30 a.m. 16—Friday. 8 a.m. 16—Frid y. 11.30 a.m. 17-Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 17—Saturday. 12 noon 19—Monday, 9.45 a.m. 19—Monday, Lls p.m. 20-Tucsday, 10.30 a.m. 20—Tuesday. 2 p.m. 22— Thursday, 12 noon 22-Thuraday, 3.30 p.m. 23-Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manuknu Heads) ' 24—Saturday 1.30 p.m. 24-Saturday, 5 p.m. 27 Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28—Wednesday. 9 a.m. 28—Wedncs., 5.30 p.m. 29 Thursday. 9.30 a.m. 29—Th> rstlay, 6 P.m. 30-Frl<lav, 10 a.m. 31— Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday. 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No canro received within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. AH freights payable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or di.» chnraringHvcMcck. Fares*—Single. ss: Return, 736 d. Freight. Vβ 6fl per ton. J, BARR BROWN. Managing I)irector,__ A~ ' '" 'UCK LA N D "AND NORTH SHORE FERRY COMPANY ■«|=*3=3>£~3§2jbKsri e * p p ___q. __■ TIME TABLE. From North Shore From Auckland to to Auckland. Norih -hore. 7.25 a.m. 7.45 a.m. 8.15 a.m. > 8.46 a.m. 9 15 a.m. 9-45 a.m. ]0.]5 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11,15 a.m. 11-16 a.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 3-15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4-15 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. 6.15 p.m. V SUNDAYS -30.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 11.4 a a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2-45 p.m. 3.15 p.m. i^ p " m  -4.15 p.m. • 1-15 P-- m ---5 15 p m 5.45 p.m. TotheLowerWh^-fw^u^cie^y^ tjarqUE MARY A. i3£&a*fcs JL> GREENWOOD, FROM Ji||pS|>§v NEW YORK. are requested to present Bills AMftdmc iav Freight, and obtain Delivery Orders from the undersigned w thout delay.. deb " TSoSSInS?: * CO.. A B enU. Deccm'et 11.1887. ~""""~ Athletics. Etc mHE HAMILTON ANNUAL "*- CHRISTMAS SPORTS. ; EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ENTRIES. In consequence of alteration of toe dietance in the Footballers' Race to 110 yards tho Commit teo have extended the time for all Handicap to SATURDAY, December 17. GEORGJB EDGEOUMBE, Hon. Sec.



For Sale. FOR SALE, a Buggy Horse.—Apply to R. Waring, grocer, off Franklin Road. SALE, Cheap, Chain Fence round Supremo Court.—Apply Star office. _ SALE, Mullet.—Ewinff's Kaipara Carnied Mullet, lib tins, ready cooked.— John Reid & Co., Agents. FOR SALE, Horse) Spring Carfc, and Harness: Horse 5 years old, any trial.— Pullan and Child's, Albert-street. FOR SALE, Bay Mare; young, fast, sound, end quiet; carries a lady.—Apply aampson M. Pratt, Commission Ageut, corner v ranklin and Ponsonby Roads. FOR SALE, cheap, alarge Church Hav moniuni, in beautiful polished Rosewood Case : two Full Sets of Rueds and a Hood Tone. Ponsonby P,;nA FOR SALE, a Ne\v England Orgci 16 speaking stops, 2 couplers, 2 swells, mag niiiccnt tone, nearly new. Cost IAO in America. Can be seen first house ight-hand side in Day strcet, off Boresford'street. - lIOKSALE.afcC. C. Brawn's Room, Queen street, SUPERIOR PIANO, by Bord, MONDAY, December 12. This Piano, the property of a gentleman loaving Auckland, will be sold forjwhatover it foichcsi _^^__ FOR SALE, BoMttg Beef, Ud ; Roast, 2d; Forc-iuiartef Mutton, lid; Hind qiiartcr Motton, 2Jd ; Corned Beef, l|d and 2d : Best Beef Sausages, 3d; Rings Lard, 6d: Brawn 4(1; Hog Puddings 3d; Saveloys, Id. G> Hulmo, Queen-street and Queen-street VFhttrfi FOR SALE, a comfortable family Resi _ dence, with eV ; crJr eolivoniencc; good position; would suit a private hoarding-houso ; , fn 1., vegetable, aud flower garden ; cheap and terms easy.—Apply 2nd house Surrey-street, Surrey Hills, ott , Richmond Road. TCpORSALE, Cheap to suit the times, '2 X new Pagnalls. Ido Pony Dog-cart; 1 fioc ond-hnnd Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortlancl wag on ; 1 light Springca t; 1 do light-tip Dray.— lhames_Carriagejind Dray Factory. High*st. Ir<Oß SALE7~arHa(idsome Vilfa Resi donce, With flvo actos of Land, consisting of orchard, garden, and three paddocks laid down ih trrass, upon the main road, Epsom. For absolute sale, the Owner leaving for England early in the now year —For particulars apply to W. Aitken, Short and-street. F" OR IMMEDIATE SALE, to histhejt ofter, a faithfully built and almost new 6-roomed House,fitted throughout; washhousc, with copper, ♦■tc, largo conservatory attdgarden! 15 minutes to Queen-street, nnd close to tram line : together with all Furniture and Effects; a splendid chance; owner going abroad for a while.—Apply fit StAh Office for address. FOR SALE, OR TCTbeTeT, at Devon port, an 8-rootnod House, bathroom, and over convenience. Tho House is in nrst-class condition, anrl commands an excel ent view of tho harbour. In event of sale, the bulk of pur chase money may remain on mortgage at sevon per cent.—For particulars apply, on the pre mises', to Mrs Collins. FOR~SALE.—• Top A rare chance. 5 per cent, interest A new and commodious six-roomed Residence; gas, water, sink, Venetians, 3 registers, range; lot, 33 x 100, frontage to two st - ect«; 8 minute* from Queen-street, lot tram. Price, £485. £380 can remain at 5 per cent. Now lot at £40 year. Original prico.' £650. Owner leaving colony. Open for a few days.-Apply D. F. Evans, Qnccn-strcet. 3Ti () II S L" X 1 Coal, Firewood, Charcoal, Chaff, Oats, Maize, Chrushed Do., Wheat Meal. Furnituro cure fully removed at Lowest Rates. Saddle Horse* for hire. Also a Brako for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON M. PRATT, Corner of Poosonby and Franklin RoaclS; ______ -—. XJURE ENGLISH BfflßW Kngland,abo'inßwookH old : price. £sr2s each. Nothing to eqtinl them in Now Zealand. — Apply J, Sinclair, Lake Takupunu, Auckland. FOR SALE, BUT GIVEN AWAY _i_i —A now 6-rooined Houso and freehold, to gothcr with furniture and cll'ects .owner loaving by appointment. Price £350, not tho value of the hooee alone.—Address Mrs London, New ton Post Ofticc. BONES.— Our price, delivered at the Works. Railway wharf, in quantities not less than half-a-ton, is £4 16s 6d per ton or, £5 per ton at Comical Works. WestfieM Siding, Otahuhu. Bage supplied of returned to Port or Rail Station.—Freezing Company, Auck land and Westfleld mo _ SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bags—Apply Star Omoc. rjno~cusTOM bootmakers. REDUCED PRICE LlST.—Men's be3t Prime French Calf E.S.. 7s; Golosh E.R., cloth, kid tops, calf fronts, 6s; brst Calf Shootcs, open or (tics'd fronts, 7s; Men's best Calf Balmorals, 5s 6d ; Derby Shoes, ba 6d : Oxford Shoes, ss: Women's Calf E.S., 5s 6d ; Kid K.S., blocked fronts. ss. Extra charge for cutting to measure. Terms net cash. Seam Boot Upper Factory, Iltgh-street. Ci HA S . W _ l LLIAMSO N, / Houso, Land and Estate Agcnt,B3, Qucen streot, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Lot, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of tho province. Several Eligible Building Allotments/or Sole in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. MONEY TO LEN" D In large or smull sunie at current rates of interest. To Let. TO LET, Cottago of 5 rooms, with stable and largo allotment; rent low.—Apply to MrsScodoll, Eden Terrace. nncT LET, East-street, Newton, 4-roomed X House and scullery, large yard oven, etc. Rent, 78 6d per week.—Apply G. A. Forbes. TO LET, Coi'tier Shop, 5 rooms, rent 12s; 5-roomed House, rent Bs.—Apply T. Har per, Tanada-street, close to Baths, Pitt-street. T"O ~LWi7^~ Beresford-street, 12-rooined Honsb; gas and water.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. 0 LET in bost pavt of Karangahape Road, 2 good Shops, one suitable for pork butcher; rent very moderate.-Apply Larle and Montgomery. TO LET, Eden Terrace, newly finished Cottage of 4 rooms, with scullery, wash house, &c, water laid on. Kent 7s.—R. Smith, Exmouth-street, ofl'Newtonßoad. OHIET, near the Cricket Ground, a good Five-roomed House, with bath-room and wash-house; gan and water laid on.—Apply Mrs Fellow's. Park P-oa6^o____ito__go_d J ___ TO- BET, a Nice iive-voomed housf in Rylestreet, Ponsonby; Stable anrt Fowl shed ; water laid on.—Apply Mrs Munro, Ryle street. or J.,Bndge. 108, Victoria-street. O LET, 5-roomed House, with bath room and wash-house, gas and water and conservatory, and all convoniencies, in Pavnell jtj Se ._Apply to John Potforrl, Parnoll Rise. O _ LETT~Ponsonby, Two Rooms, with use of Bath room,'in Good House, Lincoln coin-street. Terms: 4a per week.—Apply 8.Z., Post-ofllco, Onehunga. T~~~cTLET or Leae», A nice little Home stead of 6 rooms; outhpuses, stable, etc. ; within' 3 miles of town : 3 acres of rich volcanic land. Or would exchange lease of same for one nearer tow _— rfIOTETTNew Cottages of 4 apartments _L each (city water? situate in Jervois Road between the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches; tram cars pass door every few minutes. Rent 6b.-Apply to Peter Oliphant, Solicitor, High-st. 0 BE LET, Brighton, Parnell, a com m6dious' 10»roomed House, with stable, coach-house, and all necessary outbuildings. Water and e*s laid on.—Apply to J. Friar Clarke, No. 21. New Zealand Insurance Bui d ings. Queen-street. npiO LET, a large commodious store, with JH excellent Cellar; hetween Tsaacs' and Nathan's Bonded Stores, Commerce Street; also Offices and Store Rooms, opposite Cou plana and Co.. Custom Street; ana the Building, Stables Grounds, et<\, lately occupied by Gled hill'6 grated Water Eactory: Weiesley Street. Apply tOi Brown, Barrett, and Co.; Ell'otStreet. OOD~4-i'Oomed verandah Houees for 3s 6d 4b. aud 5s per week : register grates colonial ovens, otn.—Apply R. Laing, [next, to, Field> Grocery), Richmond Rom? k



Wanted, WANTED, some kind and respectable person to adopt a pretty little Boy, two years old.—For address, apply Star Office. WANTED, two smart Boys, about 15. —Apply, at once, W. H. 'Dampier. 114, Victoria-street. ANTED, a girl about 16 or 17 as General Servant in a small family. Good refereriti.es indispensable.—Apply to Mrs Coates, "The Nook;" Upper fe'ymonda-street. WANTED, a Waitress (to\VNJ"saniia ford's Auckland Registry (established 24 years) WANTED, a General Servant; k oo(I references required.—Apply, between 10 and 1, to___B_F. L. Prime. Anglosea-etreet. WANTED, a lieef Carter ; a sober man prOfol'i'ed. -- Apply at the Ellerslie Slaughtci' llousoj _ WANTEJ), Maii to join another ill a Business; only a small capital required. —Apply, from 1 till to 2 o'clock p m. for parti culars, Saturdays excepted, to E. Barker, City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. W" ANTED, Hofcel General (country) to wait at table.— Hannaford's Auckland Registry. ITtT"ANTED, Several Generals and Young v V Giris for towii and suburbs. Hanna ford's Auckland Rogtstty. a thorough General Servant, T T gobd references reqiiii'ed.—Apply in tho evenihg to MrS Baslcy. coriler Of Gral'ton Road ant Bridgo Street, "fIIfANTEI), some kind person tb adopt V 1 a fine, henlthyßaby (boy) ; will bo en tiro'y givnn up. For address apuly Star Office, \Ii7ANTEb~TENbERS, to buy or rent H a compact, snug little Property, near Avondale, wi'h a novor-failinar creek running along one boundary. It commands a lovely view, comprises over eleven acres of land, eub dividod into paddocke and orchard; al-o, a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tendof not Mdcegsarily acSepted; but I want to sell, ahd will lot the property go a bargain.— l. G. Ewington, Estate Agent; . ANTEDTTenant for choice little Cot tage ; rich volcanic soil; Mount Albort; rent only 6e per \ycek. N.Z, Mutual Creditors Association, Lirnitcd, Qucen-Htrcct. WANTED, Cottage, with acre or so of ground, close fenced ; Avondale or Mt. Albort: on lease for 6 years.—Address, C.P.K , Porter and Go., SyniOi_l_B__e_ A_fT"E"D to ftettfcj 4 ol? 6 acres Good Land with Small Hdusc, Within 4 miles Post-office.—State terms to X., STAfc Office; WANTED To Let, Furnished Bed room ;4s per week ; good bath; small private family.—Address Mr Home, Grocer, top Wellington-street. WANTED To Let several Cottages (city), 5s to 7s per week, to good tenant?. —Hannaford's Agency, ___ WAKTEDi To Let a detached 4-roomed Cottago, furnished ; situation lienlthy; grand View.—Apply to Mr Marriott, Grocer, Parnell. WANTED TO SELLi (iiO acres best Laud in Now Zealand at£l teracre ; part may remain at 5 per cent.; with lucrative privileges; hours' sail.—Mr Frost, High-at ANTED .to Sell, Piano, £19, tri chord, iron frame, check action. A bargain. To bo semi at tho Musical Budget, Victoria Arcade, Shortland-street Entrance. ANTED, to sell a 15ft open centre board Boatj in good order,—Apply Star Ofticse. W" "ANTED t6"SELL, Green Oats, rotdy for cutting; to he sold in lots of 1 acre or more.—Apply A. Aitken, City Markot Auction Rooms. £27, iron frame, tricho.-tl. check action, including patent piano lamp.—Apply Musical Budget, Victoria Arcafle, phortlaiid -street F.ntranee. WANTED TO PURCHASE, good Buggy Horac, about 16J hands, thoroughly quiut and fast—Address, stating price, particu lars, and where to be scon, to Horso, Stak Otilce. X\7 ANTED, to I'urchaee New Zealand V" Statutes, IS72.—Apply, etating price, etc., 11., Office ot this paper. \S_TANTEI.) to dispose of a cheap Camera TT (quartor-plate), slides, printing frames, and chemicals complete—Apply to J. Howden, Queen-street. WANTED To Lease, with purchasing clause, 30 to 60 acres Land suitable for fowl-rnisingand fruit-growing; must have sea frontage.—Hannaford s Agency. ANTED. KNOWN, W. Parkinson wishes to inform tho public that Napier street is his on'y place of business, and that he has no connection with any person who im pudently uses and udvertises in his name at any other nddro s. ANTED kNOVVN—Thab J. and J. Dickey. 234, Q.ucen-strcct, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Hay Forks, Rakes, and W" ANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim mings, Tweeds, and Coatings of the right kind at tho right price, for Cash Only, can be had from the Importer. —A. LOVETT, WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickoy, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Carvers, Bread Knives, and Steels. . WANTED KNOWN.—The balance of Ncal's Bankrupt Stock of Grocery to be nearly given away. Sardines, 4Jd; Shrimps, 8d : Dandelion CoHec. 5(1; at Mctealfc's. ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey. 234, Quoen-strcct. have reduced prices during this month (n sina;lc article at wholesale price) in Electro Plated Cruets, 4, 5, and 6 glass. ANTED KNOWN.— Metcalfe is still alive: see his Boys' Chocked Suits, Is lid: Straw Hats. 6d: Bathing Drawers, 6d. Foot of Wakoneld-gti'cet. W "ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey. 234, Queen street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at who'esalo price* in Fenders, Fire-irons, and Umbrella Stand___ __, W" ANTED KNOWN-New Volumes •' Boys' Own Paper" and " Girls' Own Paoer," handsomely bound, reduced to 6s lid; Latest No. " Something to Kcad," Is 3d panion Novelist," 13 Compleko Tales, Is 3d ; Late Nos. "Young Ladies' Joirtnal." 6d : Novels from 4d, at Sale of White's Bankrupt btock, Queen-street. Miistberealis_d : WANTED KNOWN; that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queon-sfeveet. have reduced prices during this month (ai single article at wholesale price) in Table Lamps, Lanterns, and Candlesticks. WANTED KNOWN—Don't buy your Christmas and New Yenr Cards until you have seen tho Splendid Display at Sale of "White's Bankrupt Stock. Queen-street. All Half-price. Immense Selection. W~ ANTED KNOWN, thab J. and j' Dickoy, 234, Queen street, lmvereduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Britannia Metal Tea and Coffo3_Pots : . XffANTBD KNOWN—Lett's 1883 V? Diaries at far less than English at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, t'Juecn slreet. Wonderful Bargains in Account Hooks, Stationery, etc. ANTED KNOWN. — For Kmas Presents aud New Year'e Gifts, GOOD SON'S LONDON ARCADE stands unriwallcd for Cheapness or Variety. We have ;just onened our New Goods, specially suited for the season. We add prices ol a fewlincsinour Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully wo should require a column in the : Breakfast Sets (China), 29 pieces. 10s 6d; Diinier Sets 54 pieces, 255: Tea Sets (China), 40 pieces, 10s 6d; Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted; X P Tablo Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, $\ ; Tea, 6d; "White Metal Tablo Spoons and Forky? 6d; Dessert. 4d ; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d tUe set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair\; Set of 3 Jugs, 2s; some lovely Vases, from U! each, beaded, quite a novelty. Xmas Cards, 3 for Id to 5s each; Assorted Packets, 6d and ley each, containing 13 and 25 Beautiful Cards ;\ Cheapest in City or Suburbs. ANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos. Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money T-ent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rae. Elliott-B'reet. XffANTED KNOWN—Watch Glauses T T fitted.3d each: chargc3for watchropaip no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on tho premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 160 rwpaire per week, AH watches cleaned nre gunrantced lit Stewart Davrson and Co. c great EnnfUea Vvatcl* JStbjbitfpn, 9*» Queen-etwee.



Wanted. WANTED SEEN, Mathews's new Toy Shop. — Karangahape Road (opposite Foresters' Hall.) WANTED KNOWN — Dampier's Wonderful Bargains for Christmas in clnde another lot of Waterbury Watches (guaranteed), 11s 6d each ; another lot of Music, including Homy'a Tutors, Is lid each; Sheet Music, 4d; very beautiful Violin Duets, Is; Rimmel's Celebrated Brown Windsor 6d tho ilb bay: Large Dressed Wax D)lls. with hair, six for Is; Superior do,, 6d each to 4s lid; boxes of Toys, Is per dozen boxes, lot of other Toys, Id. 3d, 6d, and Is; Jubilee Medals, three for 6d: very grand do., 6d each; Handsome Books for presents, 6d; 2s Novels, Is each; Playing Cards, lid the pack; Christmas Cards, Is 4d for \i dozen; grand line of do , 6d the packet of 18 ; Handsome AVork boxes. Is to 4s lid; Grand Fancy .Albums. Is; Transfe s for Children, three dozen packets foi ls; Handsome Bottles of Scent. 6 inches long, Iβ 6d tbe bottle; Boys' Guns (real shooters). Is eacli; Wool Parrots. Is: Boxes of Paints, Is od pel* dozen boxes; Boys' Bate, three for 6d. to la each; India Rubber Balls, 6d per dozen; Skittles,ls dozen boxes: Bon Bons, 12 dozen, in case, for Is 6d; smaller sized Packets. 6d : very beautiful Necklets. 6d ; 20-keyed Concertinas. 2r 6d to 17s 6d; Table Call Bells, 9d; Sauce Tureens. h*lf-pri< c. Is each: Meat Dishes. 6d; White-ha- die Knives. 3s 6d the J iloz.; Carviner Knife. Fork, and Bread Knife, Is 9d the set of 3; Wax Matches, in fancy boxes. 6d the dozen boxes; Carpet Bags, 2s lid to 58 ltd: White Metal Forks, Is 9d tho h*lf dozon: White Metal Table ►*poons, 2h 6d the half-doz -n; Coloured Spec tacles. Is the pair; Ladies' Whit* Glov*b, four pair for Is; a few Groceries left, including Yeatman'sFlavour'ng Essences, 3d. 6d, and 9d the tin; good Salt, half-price, 61be for 3d; Pickles, 6d tho bottlo; Morton's do,, 7id; Indian Chutney, 9d por bottle; Ensom Salts, three dofcen for Is; Dandelion Coffee. 6d per tin—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. Established 14 years* W "ANTED SEEN, Xmas unci New- Year Cards, prices from Jd to 103.— At Mathows's. Karangaliapo Koad (opposite Foresters' Hall). ANTED KNOWN.—Brooks' White Cotton. Is 3d doz.; Calico, 2id; Silesia, 3M; Blue Window Blind, 5Jd a yard; Shirting, 4Jd j at Motcalfe's. TTtt ANTED KNOWN. NEVER MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY. TTv IY| cPHERSON Is now offering the most Wonderful Bargains in NEW ALL-WOOL DRESS STUFFS Ever seen in this city, as follows :— About 500 yards Nuns' Veilings, at 9id per yard ; usual price, Is. About 400 yards French Twills, at 10id per yard ; usual price, Is 3d. About 1,450 yards French Crepes, Cash mere, Twills, Stripes, &c, at per yard ; usual price, Is 6cl. NEW GOODS! Jk. Genuine Warehouse Job at far below whole sale cost. AT D. McPHERSON-S ONLY, KARANGAIIAHH3 BOaD. AX DOLLS, 5s 6d ; height 30 inches ; robust figure, fair complexion, angelic exprrsson, bonnet, cape, and dress lined blue, hair banged.— J. M. McLachtan, 222 Qucen-Bt. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS and water make the best and most agreeable drink in hot weather. mOBAKERS.— Wanted, a steady middle- JL aged Man, for a light country place; none but steady met with references need apply.— Mennic and Dey. Albert-street. OOKS — 3,000 Novels to choose from at 8d each, at Molcalfe's, foot of Wake fi eld-street. REAM Stilton Cheese, from best Eng lish dairies, ready for Christinas, 10d and Is per lb. —W. Oroslieiv High-street and v ic torm-street Jtest _ PARTNERSHIP.— Wanted, a Partner in a a furniture and general furnishing establishment with capital of £600 and upwards to join the advertiser, who has a splendid busi ness and business premises in the best and most flourishing part of tho town, and where the most important works of the colony are being carried on.—For particulars, apply Star Office. mlfE Colonial Mutual Life Assurance JL Society (Limited) requires tho Service of a Gentleman as Travelling Representative To an active and fully qualified Agent liberal terms will bo guaranteed.-Francis J. Fox. General Secretary. Offices: Corner Queen and l<ort sts. Personal ARL OSCAR SVENSSON, otherwise known as Charles de Montmorency, will hear of something to his advantage by calling at the Swedish and Norwegian Consulate, l< ort- Btrcet.—H. P. Barber, Vice Consu'. PERSONAL. — Karako, late Steward of tho barque " Diana," wrecked at St irtrack Island, and rescued by the Auckland schooner "Buster," will hear of something to his advan tage by calling at the Swedish and Norwegian Consulate, Fort-street. —H. P. Barber, Vice- Consul. PERSONAL. —The Largest and Cheapest Library in Auckland, 2d to read any Book at Metcalfe's, foot of Waketield-street. IF you want to look Respectable at a small cost get a Suit of Clothes for 50s. and an Extra Pair of Trousers given in, at J. H. Dalton's, Victoria-street Eats. PERSONAL— We thank our Patrons for the Liberal Support that is being accorded us, and for One Month we will sell locally made Wire-body Bassinette Perambulators at Prices Unheard of Before. Reversible Hoods, Hta'ionary Hoods, Patent Awning Hoods, ana Copenmn's Patent Paragon Wire Wheels, with or without rubber tires. Iron Spoke Wheels, or Rubber Tire Bicycle Wheels, with self-oilina; lubricators.—Copeman and Clegg, 34 and 36, Grey-street. PERSONAL.— hose wanting a good Perambulator, should buy direct from the Factory, and support local industry.— Charles Smith.'Victoria Street, near Fireman's Bay. ""lj"i'7 > HA -Teay you to an Extra Pair of V T Trousers or a Waterbufy Watch ?—J. H. Dalton. Tailor, Victoria-street East. ?|M3PAPER~H : ANGERS.—Wanted.agood I Man for a few days.—Apply after 6 p.m. td J. Boyes, Kiny-street, Arch Hill. I" MITATIONS. of the genuine Wolfe's Schnapps are more or lesa adulterated tiery compounds. Therefore shun them. Lost and Found -5S REWARD.-Lost, a Green Parrot.— Apply to Mre Ash well, Lenton Cottage, Parnelh __ LOST, between Shortland-etreet and Victoria-street. Two Five Pound Notes; numbers known. Two Pound reward.—Apply STAIt Office. , LOST, a small Gold Locket and Chain, containing photo, and hair.—Finder will be rewarded upon returning same to C. Hudson I tail way Station. <__^ TT OST, from Franklin Road, December JLj 6th, Bay Marc, branded A on right side, white srot on forehead. A reward of £1 on recovery of the mare. —D. Parker, Franklin Road. LOST, Lady's Silver Watch, with Black Guard. Finder rewarded.—Apply at Stab OffiVe, Auckland, or at the "Gazetto' Ottico, Onehunga. LOST, One Bay Horse, 2 white hind feet, black streak down the back, white spot on each side of hie cheek. 10s Reward on leaving same at George Robinson's. Neugent s» voet. off Ky ber Pass. Anyone detaining nim after this date will be prosecuted. OUND, the Cheapest Grocery Storo in town, for Cash Prices, to suit, the times. Cocoa and Milk, 6d j Candles. 21b for BJd, box \ '251b), 8s 4d; Currants, 6d ; Raisins, 6d; Wood's \Flo_r. 251b b'g3e, or Blb Iβ ; Oatmeal, 71b bag bid; Fresh Horrings. 6dt boat Rico. 2Jd Ib. or 610 Is; Sardines, 4id; good Sauce, 4d; Soap, 2Jd por \<a.T ; Syrup. 7d : good Smzar. 2id ; good Family i'oa. Iβ 4d, Iβ 6d ; superior Tea,. Iβ Bd, _e,2e 6d ! Hlnifoboarda (largest nize), 8d and 9d ; Lobsters, oil per tin: Froah Butter and Egtts at wholesale price: Tobacco, Hd, M. 9d. 10d per stick; (ligftrs, Id each. E very»hl»gelse equally cheap, Kavour ua with, a visit, andromember the ad (m-eas—JOHN , iIOBICFITS, corner of Summer, street, Poneonby Road, next to Mr King's Royal BeJcerr, ■-- - •-'



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE- Under the management of Mr George Leitch. HUMAN NATURE! A HUGE SUCCESS! uMpHANT , Witnessed last evening by a Crowded Audience, and received with great ENTHUSIASM, CHEERS. & APPLAUSE, And pronounced the Success of Successes. The New. Beautiful, and Realistic Scenery ndinired by all who witnessed it ,__„_ SSSKB I HITMAN NATURE | *%§ss Mr George Leitch as Horatio Spofktns, Mr H. C. Sidney as Captain Temple, Miss Alice Nortox as Nisllib Temple. Supported by a powerful Company, And 300 Auxiliaries and two Military Bands. Box office at Kidd and Wildman's. Daytickets at II Partridge's, opposite Union Bank. Doors open 7.15. commence 7.45. Admision : 3s. 2s, Iβ. R. B. WISEMAM .. Business Manager. _ vrirwTi"A r ktTt h all. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. MUSIC A\L EN T KRTAINMENT To provide Prizes and Christmas Treats for the Pupils attending Miss Chitty's School. 1. Overture—The Band. 2. Pianoforte Solo, " Alice" (G. Asher)—Miss Wallnntt. 3. A r ocal Duet, " Excelsior" (Balfe) — Messrs Knox and Kteed. 4. Song, " Clochbtte" (L. Molloy)—Miss Canucll. 5. Violin Duet, V Marche de Triomphe" (Hill)— Misses O'Bridn and R. Tole. 6. Sons, " Chcreite"—Miss Lor r igan. 7. Vocnl Duct, "My Pretty Page" (Bishop)— Misses Lynch. 8. Tableaux, " Picnic Scene"—Children. 1. Tableaux, "Old Woman and the Shoe"— Children. 2. Pianofo* te Duet, "La Gazelle" (Wollen haipt)— Mrs J. Boylan and Miss Boylan. 3. Solo. " Speed On"—Mr Knox. 4. Vocal Duet, " 'J'hc Wind and the Harp" (S. Glover)— Mrs J. Boylan and Miss Cannell. 5. 'selected)—: Miss R. Tole. 6. Vocal Duet. •''Army and Navy" —Messrs Knox and Seed). 7. Solo, "Alas! those Chimes ("Montana )— Miss Lorriptan. 8. Solo, "Happy he Thy Dreams' (Inornas)— Mra J. Boylan. "God Save the Queen"—The Band. mo~~WAI KAT O INHABITANTS. MISS GEORGTE SMITIISON, the " Female Maccabk." on her arrival in Auckland from Whangarei last night, flndinp that through the sudden serious illness Of Mr F» W. Flshor, her Advance Asent, the to tvns in the above district had not been apprised o< her appearance, deems it. advisable to postpo««> until future dates, of which due notice will be given by bills and advertisement. Miss f-btiTiiHOX never disap points when advertised to appear, unless through periroia illness. LAUIIIIS j>UXßAß».Ktisines3 IVlanaprer. rjHRI ST'M H S TRE E. THE ANNUAL CHRiiSTMAS TREE In connection with St. John'iV Wesleyan Sunday school will bo help, in the PONSONBT HALL o>r THURSDAY EVE.KING. December 15, commencing at 7 30 o'clock. Admission —6d and Is. Eve.ry visitor will receive a present/. OT. MARTSCAKB FAIR,\PARNELLT A GRAND OPEN T -ArR FETE AND GARDEN PARTY Will be held at BISHOPSCOURT GROUNDS, PAiVNELL, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1881 , >- (Afternoon and Evening). Special Feature: MAYPOLE DANCE, CHRISTMAS TREE, ETETOPIA-N SERENADEES. Admission: Is. Children. Half-price, tT'DAVTd'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. CHRISTMAS TREE AND CONCERT. In Aid of +he» Sabbath-school, will be held in, ST. SEPULCHRE'S SCHOOL-ROOM, fymonds-arreet, on ; FRIDAY. DEC. 15 and 16,1887, i Commencing each day at 4 p.m. i Concert each E'voninsr under the Conductorship. of J. H. ED V ONDES. Tickets, Is. Children, 6d. Etc. ~jr\ I HALL. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE WILL LECTURE : THIS EVENING—" SIGHTS AND SCENES OF LONDON." <By\request). December 16-"THE RAINBOW LAND; Or. RAMBLES IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS." Tickets can be reserved afKidd and Wildman's. Dress Circle, 2s 6d ; Orchestra Stalls, 2s, or lg tickets for £1 ; Stalls, Is.- Tickets also at V.M.C.A. Meetings. J ODGE PONSONBY, No. 703, S.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Lodge-room, Pompallier Terrace, TO MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, Dec. 14, at 7.30. Business; Installation of Officers. All M.M.'s invited. By command of R.W.M. W. E. HUTCHINSON. Hon. Sec. T~~HE AUCKLAND PERMANE~NT CO-OPKRATIVE BUILDING AND IN VEoTMEXT SOCIETY. NOTICE. The Half-yearly General Meeting of the Auck land Permanent Co operative Building and In vestment Society will be hold at the Societys' Oflice 147. Queen - street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, December 14,1887, at 3.30 p.m. Business: To receive the Half-yearly Statement of Accounts. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. SITVERTON GOLD - MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting; of the Share holders will bo held at the Company's Office, New Zcflßand Insuranco Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 23rd instant, at the hour of 4 p.m. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Auokland, December 12,1887. L~ INOLEUMS and Oilcloths, Iβ Id to 4e 6d ; Fac Simile 36f Pomperian Arc. F'sh Deer " Salve," " Cave Canem, Etc.— J. M, Mc- LACHLABJ, 222, Qneen-street. SMOKED~FISH.— Tho town ourere are working off surplu 8 stock in a boat. Pat ronise tho Rsklno, where you got good value all the yeat round, PLANS) Maps, Drawings, [Designs, &c, prepojrod with ncouracy and doapatoh.— W, F. BuiTdwe, Draiightrmau, Hill's Obatnbera, S" PLENDID GRAZING for Home* and Cattlo.\ Kverr care, no reeponelbUtty.<- Apply Pullati and phjlde. Albert>»troot. SKIRT STANDS. Cheapen in Auckland, rettuβ-jtt te Sg6o , . Wlokep Ohftlra ft"d Bupketwfti'Q at fin«Ji*h Pfloea,-* T- Cole.- HtwJfetpJtiifei', M f olief)ley-et?eet ttftst,



Corporation Notices. niT V O F A.UCK LAN D. TENDERS FOR LEASING. 1. FLOUR MILL SHEDS. BUILDINGS, and PLANT (with riglit to surplus overflow -water). and about 12 acres of good stone-fenced Grazing Land adjacent. 2 LARGE and COMFORTABLE 14-ROOM BRICK and WOOD DWELLING HOUSE, with STABLES and OUTHOUSES, with water laid on. and about 11 acres of good stone-fenced Grazing Land adjacent, formerly the residence of Mr W. Motion. 3. LARGE STONE BUILDING and OUT HOUSE, formerly If nown as Edgecombe , * Hotel, situate on the Great North Road, with 100 acres of good Grazing securely fenced ; or f. THE ABOVE BUILDING, with 70 ACRES (more or less) of good Grazing Paddocks, fenced with ctone wall. 5. 30 ACRES of good Grazing Paddocks, all fenced with stone walle. The City Council will receive SEPARATE TENDERS for the above PROPERTIES until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 22nd December. Ten derers to state the term for which they propose to loase the several Properties. Particulars of conditions of 'ease and schedule of machinery in the mill may be obtained on application at this office. Mill, etc., may be viewed on application to Mr Hoskins, on the premises, and the large houso opposite mill on application to Mr Moylan, Inspector, at Abattoirs. The old Northern Motel tenants will permit view. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 10,1887. 956 Board and Residence T. H E L I E R , S B A Y. . - . THORPE'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL AND STRAWBERRY GARDENS. Terms for Board: Adults 25s per week. Children 12s 6d „ „ REFRESHMENTS. .Picnic and Wedding Parties cafiSfea fVrf. ~ /IRAIGLEA HOUSE, Cobden-streeb, O Hewton.—Everything that can be desired home comfortable can. baJvul,a.t,ahove address. Rooms," fu'fhfsbfedj w Unfurnished." ■ /COMFORTABLE "HOME for 4~Gentle- V 7 men: healthy locality; fine view: stable; terms moderate.—3, Western Park Terrace, Ponsonby Road. , DAWES'S PARK HOUSE, "Victoria-street East. EVONPORT.—Furnished Sitting and Bed-room; attendance or board; bathing, boating.—Adflrosa at Star Office. ADY~AND GENTLEMAN, or two Ladies, can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family atßemuera. No children. Tennis lawn, bath, piano, buggy, and every home comfort: 'buses pass the gate. Terms moderate.—Address F, Stab Office. \XTANTE"D KNOWN,—That Ladies and TT Gentlemen seeking rest and change from city life can be accommodated at Mr Colebrook's, Middle Mountain Road. Henderson. Beautifully situated, and scenery unsurpassed. Terms, 4s per day, or 25s per week. Children, hali-price. Public Notices. ■vr o t i c c. If Mr J. A. Bigelowdoesnot remove his furni ture and goods, stored in my cellar since26th November, 1885, they will be sold without further notice to pay expenses on same. WALTER L. PRIME. Tecumsea House, - Auckland. T> E L. P. DUGLEAUX'S ESTATE. All pew one having Claims against the above Estate will pleas© send them, accompanied with Proof of Debt, to the Undersigned not later than 22nd of Besembor. ALFRED NATHAN\ Trnfi . Ana JOHN BUCHANAN P rostees . Customs-street. 3S~~ AD PIANOFORTES OS £*D Xβ TUNED O O BY Mr W. F. Jonw, FJanofctte Turner etc., Pon« soiiliy Road, FSH J WIBBA FJSiTI-Rakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in l« parcels at the boat, on, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday*.— Aauroßß, A, Sanford, Ilakri>o Island. is sold by every