Births.

BEACHAM.-At her •»'«»»& _W_ S&Effi. ■ «'«>• daughter. < < .

Deaths.

in „t iipr late residence, BOAG.-On Octobers at her^ atc^ Tlio Crescent, f ße^'bertßoag, and mother widow of tlie lato Sir Boo«Sa^ ad North of Ms Samuel Gelston, Amen x*,ua Shore, Auokland. Mahurangi BRETON.-nn }»%*£& 'yo hng est child of Heads. Goldwin kawara. J« * Captain G.R Breton; aged J yea

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

MaUa wiU close as «■*»• MONDAY, 12th vnst. For Nc^PlrmouUi and Southern Ports, per iffSft?^Chelmsford or Douglas, at 4 P-m. . . . rt„_ Town. Upper Mill, For Whitian. i. Gum J-O™"' a tVp.ni. For Noumea, per Marion ■**£££ at4p>m . For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 13th inst. _ -~. ■ _■___■_ Leieh, Omaha,Matakana, For Taranaki and toutnern ruu», i puna, at 3.15 p.m. KinK a om> Continent of For London gfgiri and Plymouth Europe etc.. Yaiioae J insthper (per Ruapehu from w^eu |, r Takapuna at 3jfi, p mo EfflrtKtoSMS! Mail will be due in g'SSSSS JS r&rcel Post System- Parcels w?U be received for despatch half an hoiir previous to the time for closing mails. , 'A new Receiver has been placed at Carr a, Gmfton Road, to be cleared at 6 a.m, and 2.30 p.m. daily.

Parcels will he receive. for despatch half an hour previous to the time for closing mails. A new Receiver has been placed at Caws. Gra ton Road, to be cleared at 6 a.m. and __J p.m. daily. g _ R MSS> Chief Postmaster.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Thames, this day.

Cambria.-151bs of picked stone wore obtained late yesterday afternoon from the sixth stope of No. 6 leader. maM Cam br U.-20 lbs of picked stone were obtained to-day from the sixth stope west on No. 1 level. . , , The following quotations were issued by the brokers at 12.30 :-Cambria, buyers 6s 9d: Manukau, sales m 4d, buyers 1b ad ; Saxon, sales 5s 6d, sMrs 5s 7d ; Trenton, sales, 3s 9d, sellers 3s 9d. Te Aroha, this day. lluch fiterest is felt both here and at Saiorongomai re the special meeting of areholders in the New Find mine on Mon day when an offer of £2,000 by the Battery Company will be submitted. The price is considered almost equivalent to giving the property away. Some say it would be cheap at £10,000, and that the new low level only requires about another 80 feet driving to intersect on winze, when probably it would give 100 feet additional backs. The Government report on mining industries of New Zealand first issued, page 32, sets down the amount already crushed for the New Find mine at 15,121 tons, which yielded 13,146 ounces gold, or an all round average over an ounce per ton. The property is undoubtedly a most valuable one.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

m jfcvEKCABGi. L, this day. A kemamab LYMdden death occurred here last night. A servant girl named Jane Johnston, aged 16, went to the door of her employers house to answer a knock. On entering the door of the parlour to deliver the message, she fell on the floor dead. She was previously in good health and spirits. Heart disease was the cause.

THE MARITOTO DISTRICT

TESTS FROM THE PROSPECTORS

CLAIM.

(BT TELEGRAPH-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. The result of the first instalment of a trial crushing of 6cwt of ore taken out from the prospectors' (Mcßrinn and Party) claim at _ laritoto has just been completed. The stone, after drying, was reduced to 564 pounds. The exact J»iantity operated upon was 250 pounds, theWroaining 314 pounds being reserved for further treatment. It will be roasted and treated withoutchemicals, andis expected to be finished about the middle of next week. The stuff was operated upon at Messrs Price Brothers' Battery, and has averaged 84 per cent, of the assay value. Taking the highest test, viz., 36s 7d per 501bs, the yield per ton would be £82. The lowest, viz., 25s 6d to 501 bs., gives the average of £57 per ton. The gross value of the stuff.treated, viz.j 2501 bs. valued at £7 4s 6d, gives the average per ton of £79.

SAMOA.

THE. aO|F:E REN C E AT

VftASHINGTONi ■ —

(prom our own correspondent. )

Apia, November 8. Since I last wrote there has not been any alteration in the state of affairs here. The

Germans still occupy the town with armed forces. fit is to be hoped the

colonies will not allow the matter to rest, nor be in any way gulled by the apparent quietness of the Germans, as no matter what they promise, they fully intend to '' grab " the Samoan Islands. The action taken by the United States Consul has been warmly supported by his Government, which I think will havesomethingto say in the final settlement of the, matter. There fore it behoves the | colonies to be on the alert—more particularly New Zealand, the industries of which' will suffer very severely through German annexation. I ' havfe been favoured with a glance at the minutes of the Conference held at Washington, and from them it appears that Germany asked for mandatory powers for five years. Englandwasinfavourofthisproposal, which was so strenuously opposed by America that the Conference .broke up without any result. No doubt the fact of England's agreeing has ehcouraged Ger many to make thk last move. Your Agent- GeneraOs grea. ij^bkmedfiis it is thought he must haye -^nownSmhwugh his relations with theFdreigT^ Olfioe. what was intended, and hep in; the interests, of New Zealand, should have taken steps to prevent the carrying out oJf this ipovement.: The attempt to collect: taxes from the native! weis hot ah unqualified success, tlie assistance of the two German gun-boats being needed to enforce compliance. | Three of the German warships, the ißismarcb, Sophie, Ckvokv, left here yeeter _*_ *or China, via Marshall Island's md New *^'nea, leaving the Olga and Adler» to v "t German trading interests, and ■) '*■ - S*. P Tamasse. ' >'. '■" ' ■%_ ' a . - v ■'■ **>'

SUPREME COURT.

Criminal Sessions-

(Yesterday Concluded) (Before Mr Justice Gillies.)

Larceny. —Robert Dunlop, Win. Scott and Edwin Scotu were found guilty of the lar ceny of a watch, the property of William Adamson, at Thames. The watch was stolen from Mr Adamson's waistcoat pocket. —Edward Scott was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour, and the two boys were placed on probation lor 12 months under the First Offenders Pro bation Act. Queen.v. Thomas Solomon and Thomas Kelly, who were charged with breaking and entering tho store of James Aitkin at Totatoka.— Thomas Solomon pleaded guilty aud Thomas Kelly not guilty. —Mr Williamson stated that it appeared trom facta recently obtained that the younger prisoner was not implicated in the alleged crime, and he was discharged.—His Honor said that, taking into consideration the fact that Thomas Kelly had taken all the blame upon himself and had exonerated his son, ho would have dealt with him very leniently had there not been a previous conviction for larceny recorded against him. fie would receive twelve months' imprison ment. False Pretences.—The first case taken this morning was the charge of false pre tences preferred against William Smith. It will be remembered that this case was taken earlier in the week, and in conse quence of one of the jurors holding out, the jury were locked up all night, and in tho morning, as they still failed to agree, were discharged. - The evidence taken to - day was tho same as that previously reported.— The jury, after a few moments' retirement, returned into Court with a verdict of "guilty."—His Honor sentenced William Smith to threeyears penal servitudeon each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. His Honor remarked that the prisoner had already been live times convicted for false pretences, and five times for forging and uttering. Forgery.—Caroline Best was charged with forging an order on the 18th .No vember lor the delivery of goods with intent to defraud Miss Letham.—The in dictment contained five counts. —Prisoner, who was undefended, said: "I wrote the order for Miss Fenton."—This was entered as a plea of not guilty, and a jury were empannelled. The evidence was similar to that given in the Police Court last week. —His Honor in reviewing the evidence pointed out that it was necessary that the jury should be satisfied that the girl had intended to commit forgery with a view to defraud any person. He referred to the fact that Mai-y Fenton was present when one order was written, but was not there when this order was written. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the prisoner was discharged.

POLICE COURT-THIS DAY.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Drunk.—Peter Lomez was charged with being drunk in the Opera House, and was fined 40s and costs with an alternative of 7 days' imprisonment.

Stealing Sacks.—Henry Woolner pleaded guilty to stealing 8 sacks, the property of James Lewis.—Sergeant Pratt stated that the prisoner (a lad) was now on probation and had thrt,e months to run.—Mr Res ton, Probation Officer, reported favour ably as to prisoner's general be haviour.—His Worship imposed a sen tence of fourteen days' imprisonment. The prisoner was then charged with a breach of the First Offenders Probation Act by failing to conduct himself in a manner consistent with the conditions of his release. Mr Reston, Probation Officer, deposed that the prisoner and another lad were found guilty of the larceny of boots on the 31st October, and was placed on pro bation for six months.—Prisoner pleaded guilty. - An additional sentence of 14 days was imposed for this offence. Failing to Support.—Louis Scharrer was charged with failing to provide for the support of his wife, Elizabeth Nelly Scharrer, and also with failing to provide adequate means of support for certain female children under the age of 14 years, of which he is the father. Mr Napier appeared for the com plainant, and Mr Speed for the defendant.—Mr Speed stated thathisclient was prepared to contribute 30s per week towards tho support of his wife and family, but he understood that a larger amount was insisted upon.—Mr Napier opened the case at some length, and stated that Mrs Scharrer was willing to accept) 30s per week for maintenance, and 6s per woek for rent of a cottage^ or to provide a supply of clothing and £14 for furni ture in addition to 30s per week. — Mr Speed replied that he was instructed by Mr Scharrer that ho was unable to con tribute 36s per week. - Some delay took place at this stage owing to Mrs Scharrer having been seized with a fit.—Louis Scharrer deposed that he carried on his Can't B. Beat establishment in Auck land. In addition to a tobacco busi ness he was a bookmaker, and had Eublished a book on sporting matters. He et on horseracing all over the Australasian Colonies. He did not yet know whether he had won or lost on the Melbourne Cup, He could not tell whether he won or lost on his turf business. He had repeatedly asked his wife to agree to some arrangement in which they could live apart, but she had not consented. He could not promise to contribute more than 30s per week towards the support of his wife and family.— Elizabeth Nelly Scharrer deposed that she had assisted her husband in the shop, and assisted to make his business. She left defendant at his own request. The sum of 30s a week was barely sufficient to main tain her and her family. One child was 3 months,of age and the other seven years. She saved £2a week before marriage, but could not do so now, because she was subject to fits. The defendant had struck her about 18 months ago. — Mr Speed stated that the defendant was prepared to go back to the witness box. and contradict the latter assertion.—His Worship made an order for payment of 36s per week. Protection Order.—Mary Ann McGinn, wife of Henry McGinn, expressman, applied for a protection order against her husband. —Mr Napier appeared for the applicant and Mr Speed for defendant.—Mrs Mc- Ginn deposed that she lived in one of her own cottages left her by her first husband. She had three cottages, but they would not support her altogether. Henry McGinn, husband of the last witness, gave evidence.—His Worship granted the pro tection order and also an order for pay ment of 5b per week towards the support of each of four children.

Nelson, this day. John Taylor, aged 18 years, was killed while bush-felling at Dovedale. He left his mates to fell a tree, and was subse quently found by them with a fractured skull. The Supreme Court is still engaged in the case of the Equitable Insurance As sociation v. Norwich Insurance, claim for insurance arising out of the Blenheim fire in June last. . Te Arohaj this day. ~ The election to fill two vacancies in the "teAroha Town "Board resulted in the re turn of Mr J. Scott, editor of " Te Aroha and Oliinemuri Netys," and Mr J. Gavin by larjge majorities f

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

__ ._- — Blessed with beautiful summer weather, the Rowing Association Regatta being held this afternoon is a great success. Tho ferry steamer Britannia has been well patronised by riie general public, while a multitude of small craft, yachts, open sailing boats, whalaboats, and other description of row ing beats, congregated along the course gives a vory gay appearance to the scene. The first, the Maiden Whaleboats, started shortly after half-past two, five crews start ing and was won by the

streets. IB ; *"jgt j».

THE AUCKLAND EVENING. STAR, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 10; 1887.

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Public Notices. S.—AUCKLAND ( J[jL» BRANCH, NO. 81. Members are hereby notified that a Motion dealing with the Incoming Secretary's Salary will bo considered at Meeting of WEDNESDAY, 14th iDßy' Orde?: m' P. KEARNEY, Sec. qIjND AY-SCHOOL BOARD. DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND. The Quarterly Conference of Snnd ay-school Tct.chei-8 will b.e held in St. Man. s Church Remuera, on MONDAY. December 12, at 7._) p.m. ShortSer-uicoat7p.nl. . Patier on " i h* Art of Questioning, by Mr 11. Wovthington, Head-master of \V ollesley-atrect School. Model Lessons* by Roy. J. Bates. The Bishop wifl. if possible^ preside. i "g }y \* PIANO for£so ; Upright Grand, JLj . O only a few months in use; all the latest improvements. A bargain to those who want a really good instrument.—On view at Webb's Oak House, Hobson-street IMPOUNDED, in the Newton Public 1 c i"d, br tho ranger, one bright bay riding Mare, with Olack points ; no visible brand. If not claimed, and expenses paid, will be sold on FRIDAY, December 23rd, at 12 noon. Ht 4 ' J. CREAMER. i I-'oundkceper. JI B ON"USl' Jl FOR SALE BY Richard A* Carr, 16, Fort-street, AUCKLAND. Agent for the TT SYDNEY BONE MILLS. J J R. H. A BBOTT & C°- HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Second Great JOB LINE OF CHEAP HATS, As Under:— 3,000 at Is 1,600 at Is 6d 1,500 at Is lid This astonishing line includos EVERY SHAPE AND QUALITY OF LADIES' & MAIDS' STRAW HATS Worn this season, and will require early attention. It. H. A BBOTT & C°" Karangahapk Road And Upper Symonds Street. SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC. The enormous sale of ROBERTSON'S WHrSKY has no doubt contributed to the downfall of others. ' ________mm"^_ "DRETT'S ALMANAC FOR 1888 NOW PUBLISHED, And may be had from all the Booksellers, and at Star Offloe. Auctions. '' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, Eleven a. m. GREAT SALE OP DRAPERY STOCK.. F. J. JONES Has received instructions from the successful tenderers for the Stock of Mr Fitch, to sell THE WHOLE OF THE SPLENDID "STOCK, without slightest reservo, on above date. Further particulars in future ad vertisement. - • " '•



Auctions. R. C. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS. TUESDAY NEXT, At 11 o'Clock. On Account of Whom it May Concern. TOBACCOS. TOBACCOS. TOBACCOS. WITHOUT RESERVE. B. TONKS & Co. Have received instructions to sell on Tucsda y next, at eleven o'olock, -|-fl CASES TOBACCOS, VENUS NAILRODS. On account of whom it may c_acorn. B. a CARR.] [B- »• TONKS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, At ll o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF— DRIED FRUITS. DRIED FRUITS. DRIED FRUITS. Direct from Smyrna. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to soil, on Tuesday next, atllo'clook, OKA PACKAGES NEW DRIED (.OU FRUITS: 2,000 boxes New Figs 80 boxes New Sultanas 50 boxes New Elemes 50 cases New Currants JUST LANDED DIRECT FROM SMYRNA. R. C. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY NEXT, At Eleven o'Clock. TRADE SALE Ol' hj_ES, WINES, AND SPIRITS, Etc., Etc., Etc. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instructions to sell, on Wednes day next, at olevon o'clock, r_Q.4\ PACKAGES ALES, WINES, 00\7 AND SPIRITS. 100 cases Lager Beor 20 quarter-casks Brandy 50 cases Bass's Quart Ale 50 casos Bass's Pint Ale 70 cases Guinness's Quart Stout 60 oases Guinness'a Pint Stout 150 eases Brandies 25 cases Belfast Ginger Alo &c, &c., &c. Snipments aro now, and instruotions aro im perative. 4&__l_____\&__K m K. C. CARR] [B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, At 12 o'Clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. BOOTHS, CARDS, STALLS, STABLING, Ac, Ac, &c. B. TONKS AND CO. Havo received instructions to sell, on Friday, December 16. at twelve o'clock, T> O O T H S CARDS STALLS STABLING &c, &c, &c. FOR THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING, Taking place at Ellorslie on BOXING DAY, and JANUARY 2nd AND 3rd, 1888. R. 0. CARR] [B. D. TONKS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, Ab Eleven o'Clock. sugars. qugars. qugars, ugvßs. Sugars. Sugars. yellows and rations. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday next at eleven o'clock, 1000 MA?S FIJI SUGAR: YELLOWS AND RATIONS. IN TRADE LINES ONLY. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, At 11 o'clock. PIANO, FURNITURE, &c, ARNEY ROAD, REMUERA. D. f7bVANS ~ i Has recolved instructions from Mr Youngr (who haß disposed of his house), to sell at his Resi dence., next to. Mr Cttmiltig%, Athey Road. Remuera, on Thursday, 15th December,'at,ll o'clock, HI.S HOUSEHOLD , FTONITUJ.E AND EFFECTS, comprising Handsome Trichord Piano, by Collard and Collard, Hand some Walnut Suite in Fronch Tapestry and Plush, Inlaid Walnut Table, Curtains, Vases, Mirror, Fender and Irons, Pictures, Inlaid Whatnots, Hall Umbrella Stand, Mahogany Sideboard, Bentwood Rockers, Music Stool, Lady's Rocker, Commode, Washstand and Ware, Dressing Tables, Double Iron Bedstead, Single Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattress, Bed ding, Chests of Drawers, Carpet, Looking Glasses. Matting, Scales and Weights, Sundry Lot of Kitchen Utensils; also, Churn, Wheel barrow, Cornbin, Garden Tools, &c„ &c. d. fTevans, Auctioneer. MONDAY, DEC. 12, at 11. a. m. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. ALEX. AITKEN Will Soil by Auction, on Monday, Deoember 12, at 11 o'clock a.m., in the Western Wing of the City Market, 50 TOlooJ_'2_sK 0* Bananas, ex Mail Steamer, from Honolulu. ALEX. AITKEN. Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15. AT THE RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, SHORT-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS PIANO, &o-, &c, &0. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received Instructions to sell, at 116'olook, Decomber 15. AS ABOVE Particulars future Issue.



Auctions. _____________ R. ARTHUR] J- »• BUDDLE MONDAY 12, at 11 a.m. , _ VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. FIRST-CLASS INVESMENT. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured witli instructions from Mrs Jas. Letham to sell, by public auction, at their Estate, Land, and House Salo Room. Artnur s Mart," Queen-atreet, on Monday latn, ai ii o'clock a.m. THAT Valuable and Well-situated Free hold Proprprty, boing Allotment N0.,10, Subdivision No, 8 of Section 7, City, 40 by 82 feet, with the Building orected thereon, in Karangahapo Road, adjoining the premisesol Messrs Ear.c and Montgomery, and leased Dy them at tho yearly rental of £156, about 51years to run, with a purchasing clause for ±_,yuu. (me of the bost stands in tho city, Must rapidly rise in value. . R. ARTHUR] "'" ~ [J- 3?- BUDDDE MONDAY, 11 A.M. BROKERS & DEALER'S SALE DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, HOSIERY, UNDERCLOTHING, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions to sell by auction at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday noxt, at eleven o'clock a.m., A WELL • ASSORTED LOT OF DRAPERY, Haberdashory, Hosiery, Undorolothing, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Boots. Fancy Goods, Watches, Jewellery. A large assortment of Christmas Cards. Terms: Cash boforo Delivery. R. ARTHUR] l_ • F. BUDDLE TUESDAY, 13th inst., At Eleven o'Clock. HOUSEHOLDIFuirNITURE AND EFFECTS, PIANO, , BOOK CASE, TRICYCLES, BATH-CHAIR. ARTHUR & "BUDDLE Havo boen favoured with instructions to sell by publio auction at their Mart, Queen fotreet, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE removed to Mart for convenience of sale: Horsehair and Rep Suites, Chests of Drawers. Piano (nearly now and in splendid order). ChotFonier, Carpets. Loo. • 'val and Dining Tables. Cano and Wood Chairs, Book Case, Washstands, '1 oil. t Tablos, Sets of Wore, Mirrors, 2 Tricycles, Bath Chair, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Half-tester Bed stead, Spring and Hair Mattrasscs. fenders and Irons, Moat Safes. Clocks, Cruets, Glass ware, Kitchon Utensils, etc. Terms Cash beforo dolivery. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. \ G. W. BINNEY & SONS, Under Instructions from Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co.. will, on arrival from Oamaru, ofl'cr for sole by auction, Uio fast and hno Sydney clipper-built BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR, 135 tons Register, carries 180 tons dead weight. , . The Zephyr has jnst been ro-coppered and overhauled, at a oost of over £500. She is one of the fastest sailers iv the New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the Auctioneers. 1 G. W. BINNEY AND SONS. MONDAY," DECEMBER 12, ! At Eleven o'Clock. HOUSEHOLD TTiURNITURE. OUSKHOLD I? URNITURB. Balance of Mrs Clarke's, who has left for California. ESCRITOIRE, CHEVAL GLASS, HAND SOME BEDSTEAD, &c, &c, &0. GABRIEL LEWIS Has been instructed to sell at his Mart, on Mon day, at 11 a.m., HANDSOME CANOPY MAHOGANY BEDSTEAD, Iron Bedstead, Cheval Toi let Glass, Handsome Rimu Escritoire, Octagon Table, Kitchen Table, Linoleum, Mate, Dining Table, Gipsy Tablo. Umbroil_ Stands, Fender, Chairs, Rugs, Glass —port, sherry, and cham pagne—Toilet Sets, ana other Furnituro. Also, Large Lots ot Books from well-known authors. THE WHOLE OF THE ABOVE IS NEARLY NEW. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13. Ex Late Arrival. ON ACCOUNT OF SHIPPERS. WITHOUT RESERVE. LADIES' GENTS' AND MAIDS' IM PORTED BOOTS AND SHOES, for the present season. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on above date> at 11 o'clock, K-l TRUNKS AND CASES OF NEW Ol SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, on account of Shipper. No Reserve. These Goodß are all New and in Prime Condition and Order. ** WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. TMPORTANT AND TTNRESERVED QALE OF /GENERAL TRONMONGERY, miNWARE, mRUNKS, _c., &c., &o. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received Instructions to sell on above date, 6)0 PACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS, && WELL ASSORTED. Terms at Sale. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DAORE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th. FIVE ACRES LAND AT SOLDIERS' BAY. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-stroet, on Monday next, 12th inst., at 12 o'clock. LOTS 28 and 29, subdivision of Allot ment 149, Parish of Takapuna, containing 6 acres, 1 rood 20 perohes, situated at Soldiers Bay, near Kauri Point, good land, covered with Ti-tree, Kauri, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ALEX. A I T X E N, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &o, I, piTY MARKETr



Auctions W. S. COCHRANE. _"AS« DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. TO BREWERS, CORDIAL MANUFAC TURERS, AND OTHERS. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, STANLEY - STREET, KNOW AS THE PREMISES OF THE NEW ZEALAND VINEGAR COMPANY. i Tho subscribers havo received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland, to sell by public auotion at their Rooms. Queen street, on Monday. 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, LOTS 30 and 37, of the Subdivision of Allotment 19, Section 11, Stanley-street City of Auckland, containing 2 roods and 15 perches, with all Buildings thereon erected, comprising large Factory, long open shed, stable etc., in good repair, and all appurtenances th. reto belonging as occupied by the New Zealand Vinegar Co., and adjoining the pro perly of tho Auckland Fibre Company. Ihe city water is laid on. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, At Noon. By Order of the Registrar of r,he Supreme Court. LEASEHOLD AND BUILDINGS (Karangahape Road), DO. AND 7-ROOMED HOUSE (Ayr-stroet, Parnell), DO. AND COTTAGE (Charlotto-streot, New North Road). Tbe Subscribers will soil by Auction at their Mart, Queen-street, at Noon, on Monday, tlie 12th instant, ALLOTMENT 17, of Sub-division of part of Allotment 12, Section 7. Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontago of 33ft to Karangahapo Road, hold underlease for 21 years, irom March 16, 1885. at a ground rental of £15 yearly, together with 2 Shops or other Buildings thereon, and the Right of Removal of same on expiration of lease, tho proporty of Mr James Dickinson. ALLOTMENT 1 of tho Subdivision of Lot 17 of Soc. 4, Suburbs of Auokland, 66 feet frontage to Ayr Bi reet, Parnoll with the 7-roomed House thereon, tho p. p nty of Mr John de Lacy, held andor Lease from St. John's College Trustees, 'or a term of 40 year 3 from the 20th September, 1884, at an Annual Rental of £10 for tlie first 20 years, and of £15 for the remainder o> the term. ALLOTM* NT 43, of suH-diviaon of Allotment t. Section 6, Suburbs o' Auckland, having a frontage of 50 links to »Jharlotte-street, New Northßoad: held under leasef r 50years from April 29, 1882, at a gronnd rental of £3 per annum, with all buildings erected ti.ereon, known as the property of Mr John Hewitt. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] {JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, December 12th, At 11 o'clock. By Order of the Sheriff. OFFICE FITTINGS AND FURNITURE AND LAW LIBRARY OF 400 BOOKS. The subscribers will sell by Auction at their Rooms, Queen-streot, at 11 o'clock, on Mon day the 12th inst., at the suit of John Abbott, whose solicitor is W. Thorno, Esq., by order of H. C. Baddoloy Esq., Sheriff, Auckland, THE OFFICE FURNITURE & FIT TINGS, consiatingof Desks, Tables, Chairs, Bookcases, Iron Safe, Deed Boxes, Pigeon Holes, Mups, Paper Baskets, Umbrella Stand, Lino lium, Inkstands, Fender and irons. Also on TUESDAY, at 11 o'clock, THE VERY VALUABLE LIBRARY OF 400 LAW BOOKS. GIVING THE LATEST ACTS, THE MOST RECENT DECISIONS, DIJESTS, ANO REPORTS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. UNDER THE RATING ACT. 562 ACRES LAND, MAT AKO HE. 134 ACRES LAND, OMARU. 115 ACRES LAND, KAIWAKA. 40 ACRES LAND, TOKATOKA. 365 ACRES LAND, RARAKA. The subscribers havo received instructions from the Registrar of tho Supreme Court at Auck land to sell oy auction at their Rooms, Queen street, on Wednesday, 14th inst.. at twelve o'clock, under tho pro visionsof the Rating Act, for non-payment of rates, pABISI OF MATAKOHE:— South-east part Lot 134 and north-west part Lot 136, containing 40 acres, the property of Nicolas McKeown or owner. South-west part Lot 233 and north-east part of 234, containing 60 acres, the property of James Askin or owner. South-west part Lot 143 and north-east part of 148, containing 79 acres, the property of John Ryland or owner. North-east part Lot 17, containing 40 acres, the property of George Sheppard or owner. West part Lot 34, 40 acres, the property of Edwin Dawson or owner. Western middle portion Lot 18, containing 40 acres, the property of John Harvey Seward, or owner. Lot 194, containing 101 acres, the property ot Edward Henry Hunt or owner. East part Lot 41, containing 40 acres, the pro perty of Jas. Henry Luckwortn or owner. East part of Lot 35, containing 40 acres, the property of Jamos Evans or owner. South-west part Lot 8, containing 80 acres, the property of William and George Shepherd or owner. " . SUBURBS OF MATAKOHE: Allotment 7. containing 2 acres and 20 perches, frontingthe Matakohe River, the property of Peter Antouia or owner. PARISH OF OMARU: West part Lot 60 and east part Lot 67, contain ing 54 acres, tho property of John Green or owner. North part Lot 22, containing 80 acres, the pro perty of William John Miller or owner. PARISH OF TOKATOKA: Middle part Lot 28, containing 40 acres, the property ot Emma L.ysnar or owner. PARISH OF KAIWAKA: South part Lot 30 and north part Lot 42, con taining 5.15 aores, tho property of — or owner. . PARISH OF KARAKA: Allotment 1, containing 365 acres, has frontage to tlio Manukau Harbour, tho proporty of Bernard Eikhart or owner. For conditions of sale and plans apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TTTESKETH AND A ITKEN, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Have just reoeived, ex Aorangl, their NEW SHIPMENTS OK MANGOLDS. Mammoth Long Rod Yellow Globo Sutton's Golden Tankard, TURNIPS. Swedes Yellow Aberdeen Yellow Tankard Devonshire Groy Stone Pomeranian Whito Globe. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, CLOVERS, BONEDUST, And SUPERPHOSPHATE S of all grades; And the liargest and best importation of GARDEN AND FLOWER SHEDS In the colony. Catalogues sent free. NEW ZEALAND~FLAX AND TOW, Ascents for the INDIAN TEA imported.by Cttptain Herrold direct from his brother's gardens at Darjooliug,



Auctions. W. S. COCHBANE.] [JAS. DACRE. TUESDAY, 13th DECEMBER, At 11 o'Clock. Under Warrant of Distraint. VERY VALUABLE AND EXTENSrVE LAW LIBRARY, OF ABOUT 300 VOLUMES, The Property of Mr S. Jackson, Junr. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, the 13th instant, at eleven o'clock, A VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY of about 300 Volumes, half-bound in calf, including the Latest Text Books and Law Re ports to date, etc., etc. Catalogues in preparation. , ; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. EDWARD LEYDON Has received instructions to sell, at Mr C. C. Brown's Rooms, Queen-street, opposite Auck land Savings Bank, ex . aikato. asunder: 0 SUITES IN XJEAL T EATHER 3 Suites in Silken Tapestry 2 Suites in Tapestry and Plush The Genevieve Suite in Tapestry and Maroon Plush The Langtry Suite In Tapestry and Gold Plush 30 Inlaid Whatnots 158 Oval, Box, Marble, and Tray Glasses 60 Iron Bedsteads 2 Pairs Mahogany Marble-top DucheßS 18 Music Stools 12 Book Shelves 6 Marble-top Cheffoniers Magnificent Pair of Duchess in choice New Zealand Woods Superior Chest of Drawers in Rimu and Kauri Superior Linen Bedding Easy Chairs, Austrian Rockers, Cane Set tees, Boaconsfield Cane Couches, Spring Mattresses of superior quality, Walnut Overmantels, Commodes, CoaT Vases, Pier Glasses Etc., Etc., Eto. ''- '-7'- Mr C.C.B. wishes it definitely understood that these goods were ordered some monthspre vious to him giving up business, and being un able to place them privately, he haa given in structions to clear throughout, without reserve. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, At Eleven o'Clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND j EFFECTS, ~y i (Under Distraint for Rent). , VICTORIA AVENUE, REMUERA. SUITE IN TAPESTRY AND WALNUT, MOTTLED KAURI ESCRITOIRE, WALNUT CARD TABLE, ICE CHEST, ARM CHAIRS, BRASS MOUNTED BEDSTEAD, BLACK AND GOLD SIDE TABLE WITH MIRROR, HORSEHAIR CHAIRS AND COUCHES, HAND-PAINTED PLAQUES, JAPANESE CHINA, TERRA-COTTA WARE,GOOD DAIRY COW, GOOD MANGLE. T. M. JACKSON (Under distraint for rent) • Has received instructions to sell by auction at the residence, Fairfield, Victoria -Avenue, Remuera, on Tuesday, December 13th, at 11 o'olock, <■• •'.-. ALL THE NEW AND COMFORT ABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Suite in Walnut and Tapestry, Suite in Horsehair, Large Leather Easy Chair, Tapestry Easy Chair, Wicker, Cane and Other' Chairs, Walnut Card Table, Plush Occasional Chairs, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Table?, Looking Glasses, Chests Drawers, Mottled Kauri Sscrletoire, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, eto. ... ■>~. ~.-,. r i 'Also, ■''■•. ''/•;" A Large Quantity of China Ware fromHon£ Kong, Terra Cotta Ware, and a Number of Handsome Hand-painted Plaques, Vases, and: a Collection of Books by Various Authors. T. _£.'• JACKSON, " \ . Auctioneer, _.i TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, . ANNUAL SALE. ' "y : y:. f . : iAJ_ PACKAGES JAPANESE 1 A/i PACKAGES JAPANESE. X.\f_h GOODS ' < ON VIEW AT THE ROOMS ADJOINING UNION INSURANCE CO. OFFICES, QUEEN-STREET. ' VALUABLE PORCELAINWARE AND ENAMELS, RARE BRONZES RICHLY EMBROIDERED SILKS ANCIENT CURIOS MAGNIFICENT LACQUERED-WARE HANDSOME FANS ANTIQUE BAMBOO WARE COSTLY SCREENS BASKETWARE OF A CHOICE ASSORT MENT CURIOUS WALL PICTURES FEUDAL SWORDS AND ARMOUR . GONGS SILK HANDKERCHIEFS y; VERANDAH BLINDS HANDSOMELY-CARVED WALKING .STICKS , ESTHETIC WHATNOTS, CABINETS AND BRACKETS' TURKEY CARPETS, MATS, AND RUGS. Direct from Kioto, Japan. Particular attention is directed to this special shipment, direct from the Museum of Arfcand>lanufactures, Japan; comprising very interesting, rare, and curious Art Objects, etc., together with numerous articles of general utility. The whole has been selected and catalogued by an expert of much experience, and forms in its ensemble a most valuable selection of Japanese Curiosities and Manufactures. Tho ship-; ment includes many articles admirably adapted for complimentary presentation. No Reserve. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. OOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, TALLOW, For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. HUNTER & NOLAN. T "1 A— pIANO, in good order, price JUA V AlO, at Webb's Oalt Hoi*se, Hobson _W«?



..lenders will w_*_ , WW **** Monday, the __l *_*lTed by*«"„ i r , Tenders are in ___T\~''-■■:■.'., ... '" forthefXSSf Y#4g^ • «kead, per2ib;iioaf ' M aKOoK»' -»«...«_ AUckla^^^Sb ,> board NOTICE WCONTRAWO^:.' 1;' . Board Office ' The tlm^ for comdeHo?^l^B^^ .By order of the Bti_^ *^%^ i. :.■,.. ■:...■, : . " I?•JJs'B^ffitt^ F. f^^TSTjppTf^ PORTLAND CEMENT <'^'-\ '' Sold In ard9 ' *, _™, M lowest market i^tes; . *k? AIscHYDRAULICDHE^a^B^ Information free on Conors, mmmmmm 3' WE'SON&CO. Cazettein Bnoknrn_> V J N BANKRUPTCY. NOTICE OF FILING PETITION. IN THE SUPREME COURT 0_ iui_r RUPTCY HOLDEN Al 'lvmjffl*' In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Aot IK. andtheother fi eyer^.amen<lmenffiM_; Notice is hereby riven that LpDenkKell. _ Devonport in the District of AtSSf Zealand, Clerk, have ,thia _&f SSS Dated this 10th day of December, 1887. DENIS KELLY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OP BASE, RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUOKLANI^ In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, lfe and of the Bantamp^of1. kW ___¥_ Devonponv Auckland, Clerk.a banic^Rv Notice is hereby given thai &. Firs. gWJk_ Meeting of 'Creditors wilfcbepheli at ,my office, government Insurance BuildingSrQuean-street, Auckland.pnSATUßDAY,l7_iDMemlser,m atll oclocka.n_ . Proofs bfldebt .must b._s -mshed prior to; the .meetmg:'. Prosy.- forma canbeobtainedatfmyoffloe. ;No;pitK.am .c admitted except under.order of the Court after the expiratkm of four:months _wij& date of the filing of the petition;-. Accounts sent in unsupported_(y proof :of debt_ipieso.ii(|4 by law cannot be recognised. x . JOHN LaWSON, - : .Official Assigne. December 10,1887. ' ""' ' v • • ■ * ' Late Adrertisemontg. .■ .- ; y j?0 A FEAR is barely 3a 6d per week, .■■s6. Cr £100 cash,' Tilth £9 a year interesVjyflt bny a broomed Housd,; nearly new, /at Ro* Road, Surrey Hills, how; let to a gdo. <t«nslt. fot 9s 6d per Week—Apply to William :Ratt_y, , House and Land Agent, 116, Queen-street,,5.™ doors above Messrs, Tonks & Co.'a,' Atfctjpn 'Mart.'"'", ''';' '* •' -.- j.^".. fy- THE .T^LO.'WER-pA'tJEES HE' JD LOW. ,R VtfUEEK. THE " TjjTL'O'WER Y^UEE ... ■HE' JD LOWER l_tUEg._ff. CHORAL BAI3;, DEC EMElgt 'Vyy__ WANTED a Boy.-J., M.):_ LaugUin, Ihip6rfer,f.272, Qiiee^Bta»e^ -' / PERSONAL'- If this ; should meet-j^/ ■ eye of anyonewan'ing a good,/(&&»? joint, let them call at McNaughttm's,opirtnt* Dampier's. > ' TO LET, 5-roomed House, with h_h' room and wash-house, gits an d watto'anA conservatory, andall convemencsfijinaranteil Rise.-Apply to John petford, i?arnah R*se.» ■__ INOLEUMS and Ollblbths, lklditoiJ . 6d ; Fac Similes df Pomperfeii M-jm^ Deer " Salve," " Cave Canem,' 1 _ tc.-J. M MO _A._3l__Jj_. Qneen-stregb. :--"• " ... 0 LET, HouW (tf . .rbpms,r^n^ Road-^Apply S. M. Pratt> corner of Frankhn and Ponsonby'Roads.- - FOR SALE.—Best qu^rp|V^;«, Lajnb,Befef _idimtton=tb-night,a|r^' Naughton's, opposite Dampier. '; .yy ABR^EE/mU"leave Jw^&| ."' i Fianklfnand Ponsonb^adßatEo^f;. TO-MORROW, for Waikom^Cemetery^^^ 00 HARMONIUMS {riew)jii^«. _JL/19 Walnut Cases; worth looking-ft- Webb's Oak House, Hobson-street. WANTED^l^nJoa^orany^kad^ IfcpiMarks, flop B«J Manufac BtS,Albe Prl S^cet. Onleis prompt, attended to. . ■*-'''—nt*"l' FOR SALE, 2 second-hand^u^g, Tanto,with^Bhd^n^^a^ Plum ber^Customs-s treet. ~~2_t__i HOOSE your own handle _____g__m& 8_ ed) rf. SeTcC^ii^^-^i: streekJ£_^s_Z22^i-V--T_^_^ ffifJl 1 coin-street. fl «g«Ji fc per . _____^S^^T^t\__V^^- ■ Jj Golden fl^"^''™"^__^__  pf TM« Jones, near Cat^_v__- t f y«^'^o^ W .and tef BiShth«Q?M» found; Youug .^g^S fe© b-.r; House and %X- Generals W^^n. November, l»^^ DPn scs:fl»Kini; further noticetopa^^^p^m