Births.

1 MAULK-On December 6. at tho residence p Mrs Primroso, 34, Wakefiold-strect, Auck land, the wife of Thomas Maulo of a son , Both doing well.

Marriages.

OGSTON-RIDTNGS.-On December 7, at Bishop's Court, by tho Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland, assisted by the Yon. Archdeacon Dudley, Frank Oeston. M.D., Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, Oiago University, Dunedin, toKato Mary, efdest daughter ot Uie late George Ridings, Esq.

Deaths.

McLEOD.-On December 3, r.t his residence, Waipu, of apoplexy. Murdoch McLcod, J. 1., late Chairman of Petty Sessions nd County- Councillor, and formerly Ai.P.C. for Otaniatea and VVhangaroi; aged 64 years. Deceased was the youngept surviving son o£ the laic kov. Norman McLeod.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— Tins Day.

For Rawene and Hokianga District (via Onc hunga). per Oreti, at 4 p.m. For Mangawai, Hakaru, and Ivaiwaka, pei Ruby, at 5 p.m. Friday. December 9. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 7.00 a.m. For Tairua. per Paku, at 9 a ni. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per Gairloch, atlln.m. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel.at Forßulscll, Kawakawa, and Fiji, per Wainui, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 10th inst. For Katikal i, Aongatete, Tauranga and Opotiki, via Thames, per Ente prise, at 8 - in. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Waiwcra, To Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey. 10 a.m. For Noumea, per Marian, at 11 a m. For Norfolk Island, per Waiwera, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 13th inst For London, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per Ruapehu,from Wellington 15th inst.),per Takapuna, at 3.15 p.m. Money order.-?, regis tered letters, and newspapers at 2.15 p.m. Late letters to 3.30 p.m. Mail wiil be due in Plymouth 29th January. For Taraiiuki and Southern Ports, perWanaka, immediately after arrival of Zoalandia. For Australian Colonies, India, China, Japan, Continont, of Europe, and United Kingdom, for correspondence specially so prepaid and addressed, por Zealandia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. Parcels will bo received for despatch halfan hour previous to the time for closing mails.

Parcels will be received for despatch half an hour previous to tho lime for closing mails. A now Receiver has been placed at Carr's. Gra ton Road, to be cleared at 6 v.m. and 2.30 p.m. daily

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

According to a signal hoisted this after noon a brigantine is coming up, but she has not put in an appearance yet. She should prove to be either the Seabird from New castle, or the Ika Vuka from tho Islands.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wanaka, s.s., Grant.from the South Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whanganui

DEFAFwTURE. Macgregor, s.s. Johnson, for Hokianga

The Union Company's s.s. Wanaka, Cnpt. Grant, from tho South, arrived at 6 o'clock this morning. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Cottle, Misses Ward, Dunn, Brown, Milno, Rev. T. Spurgeon, Misses A. Littler, Orn, Stesingcr, A. J. Entrican, J. C. Beazly, J. Dods and 9 steerage.

The s.s. Macgregor arrived from Wang auui a'u 2 o'clock to-day with cargo and passengers. She was loaded up again and left for Hokianga at 5 o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whaxgaeei, this day. Sailed : Storm bird and Glenelg for Auckland at noon.

MAN DROWNED.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— I'RESS ASSOCIATION.)

CiißiSTCiiur.cH, this day. The body of John Rogers, was found in the river Avon, near Stiiumore Bridge this morning. There arc nc marks of violence on ib. Deceased was somewhat addicted to drink and had been missing since Saturday.

The number receiving outdoor relief from the Charitable Aid Board at Dunedin is now 374 against 329 in February, the average amount being 6s 3d por week. Tho average of the inmates is 163 against 156, and tho average cost, exclusive of salaries, etc., 5s 6d, or with, 8s Bd. Mr J. Robin has been r e-elected chairman ot tho Board.

The House Steward of tno Hospital de eires to thank the congregation of St. Mark's Church, Remuera, for their kind present of flowers for use of the patients.

The annual installation of the officers of Lodge Miinukau, No 586, S.C took place last evening, in the Masonic Hall, Queen street, Onehunga. The attendance of brethren was large, including Ero. F. Macrae, R.W. Master of Lodge St. Andrew, and his officers, Bro. D. Kemp, W.M.j and officers of Lodfje Reniuera, and representatives of nearly every city lodfje. Bro. M. Niccol, S.P. Grand Master, was Installing Master, and the following were the brethren installed :—R.W.M.*, Bro. W. C. Walker; J. P.M., Bro. W. McCul lough; S.M., Bro. Hewson; S.W., Bro. Brierly; J. W., Bioi Eraon ; Chaplain, Bro. Rev. Mulgan; Treasurer and Secretary, Bro. Clark ; S.D., Bro. Tarranfc ; J.D. Bro. Stephens; 1.G., Bro. McKinnon; Stewards, Bros. Nelson and C'bafi'e. After-.the cere monies in the lodge were over, all were in vited to a social held in the public ball, where dancing was kept up till after mid night.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1887.

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A UCKLAND TIMBER "COMPANY J\. (LIMITED), CUSTOMS-STJREET WEST. CHEAP JOB LOTS OF USEFUL TIMBER. We have again to draw attention! to the above, which we are submitting for a short time only, previous to stock-taking. N.B. Mouldings, Doors, Sashes, Joinery- Turnery, Packing-cases, Sec. &c. .All at lowest rate 3. A.T.C. Lt. December, 1337. "VTEVV ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT ss , ■ AND STORAGE, COMPANY (Limited), AUCKLAND. BUTTER EXPORT. In view of the desirability of stimulating ex port, the above Company is prepared to offer special rates for Butter consigned to them for tnat purpose. > The rate charged will bo a consolidated one of 21d (TWOPENCE FARTHING) per lb., cover ing cold storage in Auckland, freight in freezing chamber, marine insurance, and delivery at ship's side in London. Application will bo made to Shippings Com panies for space on receipt of advice that Butter ■ is comiDg forward. The minimum Quantity that will be received in response to this notice wjll be 5 (five) cwt. The Butter must be packed in kegs ready for Bhipmcnt; the kegs must be of uniform size, and to contain not loss than 501bs each, net weight. ; JOSEPH BANKS, Manager,



Public Notices. mHIS EVENING 1 THIS EVENING I B A GRAND MARINE CONCERT Will be given Tina Evicnino ou board the mag nificent saloon Htoiun or Kaomc, by Mr looieys Private Band of 16 performers. PROGRAMME: , , . . " March of Priests' (Atlmlio) Mendelssohn Old Knglish Ciloo, " Tho Rod Cross Kinght . .. Calcott. euphonium, Mr Iromaine. Valsc, "Ethel" Poole y OI'KN-AIU Ml'SlO : (a), " The Huiitor'B Farewell" Ib), " In tho Woods" Mendcosohn Messrs Morris, Craig, Tremainp. and Borthwick selection, " Reminiscences of II Iro»atore^ana March, " Nev ZoolandArtlliery"' '(dedicated to Major Payne). iTnrold Overture, " Zamp >" ..•••• • ..Heioia Solos by Messrs Impcy and Jackson. National Anthem. Tho Eagle leaves Victoria Wharf. Dovonport, at 7.15. Quecn-strcot Wharf at 8 o'clock, proceed ing up tho harbo ,r towards Lncas Creek, yiiero tno concort will toko place: returning at W. The vessel will bo brilliantly illuminated by me electric light. . Tickots. Is. Cut this programme out. /COMPULSORY SALE. BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS. In consequence of tho death of Mr Robert Garrcttono of the partners in the well-known firm of Garrett Bros, it is necessary to realise the whole of the Estate, in order to arrive at a settlement, prior to a, re-arrangement of Part nership. The acting Executors have therefore orderrcd tho entiro stock of Colonic! and im ported Boots and Shoes now held by tho firm,, to be sold at once, at such prices as will ellect a complete and speedy clearance. SALE NOW ON! Togivo a Complete Price List of this Lovia than Slock (the contents of thousands of trunks, and weighing hundreds of tons), would bo im possible. An Inspection alono will prove tho truth of this announcement. SP,vCE WILL ONLY ADMIT OF A FEW PR'CES TO BE QUOTED Infants' Strap Shoes reduced to Is, Is 3d, Is 6d Infants , Strap Shoes, soveral styles, roduced to 2a 6d . Children's High Leg Laco Boots, 2a 6d, reduced to Is lid „, Children's Elastic Sido Boots reduced to Is 4d, Girls' Derby Shoes redufod to Is 6d, 4s lid Girls' Button Shoes reduced to 4s 6d, 5s 6d Ladies' Prunella Walking Boots reduced to 4s6d Ladles' Prunella Walking Shoes reduced to4s 9d, Ladies' Lovant Walking Shoes reduced to 6s 6d, 6a 6d Ladios' Superior German Shoes roduced to 7s 6d, 8s Gd Ladies' First Quality French and German Shoos, 10 6d, 12* 6d , M r . Lndies' Evening Shoes reduced to 3a 6d, 4s 6d, 4s lid Lakies' Lovant Walking Boots reduced to 5s 6d, 6s 6d Ladies' Kid Elastic Sidee reduced to 5s 6d, 6s 6d. 7e 6d Ladies' Genuine Glovo Kid Elastic Sides ro duced to 10s 6d Ladies' Kid Button Boots reduced to 9s 6d, 10a 6d, 11s 6d L«dies' extra quality Balmorals reduced to 14s 6d Ladies' House Boots reduced to 3s 6d, 3o lid Men's Bluchers, own make, reduced to 3s lid Men's Cricket Shoes reduced to Sβ 6d Men's Watking!*hoesroducedto69 6d, 7s6d, 10s6d M on s French Calf Shoes reduced to 12s 6d, 13s6d Men's Kid Shoes, own rnako, reduced to 13e 6d Men's Elastic Sides reduned to 7s 6d. 8s 6d,1056d Men's Knirlish Klastio Sklos reduced to 12a 6d Men's strong Balmorals roduccd to 8a 6d, 10s 6d, 11s 6d Men's French Calf Balmorals roduccd to 13a 6d Men's Wa'ortights reduced to 83 6d, 6d, 10s 6d Boys' Goloshcd Elastic Sides roduced to 4s 6d, 5s 6d Chtldrnn'fl Leather Laco and Elastic Sides reduced to 4s 6d Boys' English Balmorals reduced 10556 d Girls' Levant Elastic Sidee reduced to 5s M Children's Doublo-solo Straps rfldueed to 3s 6d Bath Slippers reduced to Iβ 6<i. Is 9d Mail's Carpet Slippers roduced to 2a 6d Ladios' best Prunolla Slippers reduced to 3s lid (N ARR ET T T> ROTII ER S, -X l> WAKEFIELD STREET & KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND. MOUNT EDEN BAND OF HOPE. Tho Auckland Bond of Hopo Union Choir will perform Iho Cantata, '•ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON" In the Mount Eden United Free Church to" morrow (Friday) evening, commencing at 7.30. Admission 6u ; Children 3d SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC. The enormous sale of ROBERTSON'S WHISKY has no doubt contributed to tho downfall of others. TT T>ONEDUST YJ FOR SALE BY ICHARD A 9 <UaRR, 16, Fort-street, AUCKLAND. Agent for the IT SYDNEY BONE MILLS. ]T <lp JL t* A. 11. H. A BBOTT & C°- HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Second Great JOB LINE OF CH:AP HATS, As UxDfiß:— 3,000 at Is l ? 5(i0 at Is 6d 1,500 at Is lid This astonishing line includes EVERY SHAPE AND QUALITY on , LADIES' & MAIDS' STRAW HATS Worn this season, and will roqttiro early attention. RTT A BBOTT & r\Q., • lx. A. \j Karangahapb Road And Uppeb Symonds Street.



Auctions. R. C. CAKK.] [O- B - TONICS. T 0-M 0 R R 0 W, Ab Eleven O'clock. NEW PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, By Hindley, of Bourton, Dorset. B. TONKS & CO. Havo rccoivcd instructions to sell on Friday ncx'.at 11 o'clock, "OORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, large JL Fly Wheel, and suitablo for running Threshing or Chaff-cutting gear, either in field or building. Filled with shafts and set on two hif?h wroukht-iron wheels. lias never been in use, and is especially adapted for travelling from place to place. B, 0. OABB.] ~ [B. v - TONKS. TO-MORROW, Ab Eleven o'Clock. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. HORSE MOWERS, HORSE RAKES, HARROWS. &c, &c, &c, B. TONKS & Co. Havo rccoived instructions to sell on Friday noxt, at 11 o'clock, HORSE MOWERS HOUSE RAKES HARROWS &c, &c, &c. Aix Nrcw iMi'LKMKNTg. R. C. CARB.] [B. D. TONKS. T 0-M 0 R R 0 W, Ab 12 o'clock. OTAHUHU RACING CLUB. * CARDS! CARDS! GATES! TJOOTIIS! QTALLS! ATES! JtJO JTIISI STALLS j &C, &C., &C. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instructions to 801 lon Friday noxt, at 12 o'clock, CARDS GATES STALLS BOOTHS STABLING Sec. &c. &c. For tho Otalmhu Racing Club's Meeting, biking place on Saturday, December 17th. SAMUEL VAILE [.JOHN DOI7OLAS T 0-M 0 R R 0 W, At Two p.m., sharp. VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. VAILE & DOUGLAS Will soil by auction at their Land Salo Rooms- Shortland-street, By Order of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy, PARK AVENUE, VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. HANDSOME DWELLING HOUSE, atalv occupied by 11. C. Tows Joy, Esq., and containing on ground floor, I>rawing-rooin. Dining-room, Breakfast-room, Librnry, En trance Hall, Kitchen, Servant's Room and Scullery. On first floor, live Bedrooms. Buth ruoui, 2 Wardrobes and Linen Closet. Gas fittings in all the principal rooms. Detached Wasu-Uouse, JJuggy-shod, and Stable. Allotment 50 by 103 feet, held under lease for 60 years from Ist September, 18S4, at a ground reutal of £10 10s per annum for tho first 20 years, £15 15a for the second do., and £21 for the third do. This property will be sold without reserve, eubjdet to a mortgage for £440. Also. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY at Morningsido, within live minutes of the Rail way .Station. Large Family Dwelling House containing 11 rooms, and numerous conveni ences. Also, commodious out-buildings. Tho ground compriso 9a. 3r. 25p., all well fenced and in good condition. There Iβ a large orchard in full bearing, good grass, and kitchen garden. This very desirable property is admirably adapted for a family home, as it gives a prusciit return and has a 1-rge fuluro value. li will bo sold subject to a mortgage for £1200. IN THE ESTATffi OF W. LKE. Now β-roomcd Dwolling-houso at Northcotc, situated near tho Wharf on Lots 6 and 8 o parts o' Allotments 30 and 31, Takapuna. Will bo sold subject to a mortgage ot £400. Also, IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT NEAL. Part of Allotment 20, Parish of Toka Toka, containing 40 acres. No encumbrance. Allotments 127 and 128, Parish of Tauraroa, 100 acres. No encumbrance IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID DUNNING HAM. Allotment 101, Ararirmi, 53 acres. No encum brance. Allotment 100, Parish of Mntakana, 46 acres, No encumbrance. AH tho abovo allotments to bo sold without reserve. IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID McINDOE. Part of Allotment 33, Waitakeroi West, con taining 37i acres: To be sold subject to a debt of Aid. Also, BY ORPER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT, Part of Lot 11 of Allotment 30 of section 8, City of Auckland, having a frontage to Ver mont-street, of 32 foet by a depth of 297 feet, with a idth at tho back of 110 feet, together with the lartro and substantial Dwellinghouso and Outbuildings thereon erected. There is a very nice garden of about thrcc quartors of an neve, aujd altogether it forms a very desirable subti . Ban residence. As there is no reserve abovo a small mortgage it is likely to go very cheap. BY ORDER OF THE OWNER, Two Neat Cottages in Kilen. Valo Road, Mount Kdon, VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-street. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. " EDWARD LEYDON Hub received instructions to sell, at MrC. C. .Brown's Rooms, Quucn-stroot, opposite Auck land Savings Bank, ex - aikato. as under: f> SUITES IN REAL LEATHER 3 Suites in Kilken Tupest-y 2 Suites in Tupostry and Plush The Genevievo Suitoin Tapestry and Maroon Plush The Langtry Suite in Tapestry and Gold Plush 30 Inlaid What-nots 153 Oval Box. Marole, and Tray Glasses 60 Iron Bedsteads 2 Pairs Mahogany Marble-top Duchess 18 Music Stools 12 Bookshelves 6 Marble-top ChofToniers Magnificent Pair of Duchess in choice New Zealand Woods Superior Ghost of Drawers in > Ilium and Kauri Superior Linen Bortding Easy Chairs, Austrian Rockers, Cane .Set tees, Beaconsflcld Cane Couches, Spring ■Mattresses of superior quality, Walnut jOvormantcls, Commodes, Coal Vases, Pier Glasses, Etc., Etc., Etc. Mr C.C.B. wishes it definitely undorstool that these* goods wero ordered some months pro viouu to him giving ao business, and being un able to place them privalely, has given instruc tions to clear throughout, Avithout reserve. LE X. \ ITK ENi AUCTIONEER, LAND. ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &c. CITY~MARKET,



Auctions- R. AKTHUII] ' [J. V- BUDDIE TO-MORROW, at 11 a.m. market" day. Arthur's mar t. - poultry, FRESH BUTTER. PRODUCE. I'RUir, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. POULTRY DEPARTMENT. - Fowls, Good Tablo and Laying Birds, Chicks, Hens ana Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Cochins, Brahinahs, and Spanish Fowls, small t igs, Dniry-fcd Porkers, _-~» ™* PRODUCE, FRUIT, ant> GROCERY DE PARTMENT. - 20 Kegs New Corn Butter, Good Fresh Butter (in 41b iiata, Devonshire ana other brands) 250 Cheese (Factory and private makers) Auckland cured Dairy-fed Bacon and Hams, Southern Bacon and Hams K.KI -noy, Jubilee, and ot her Tablo Potatoes. Onions, Carrots, Cabbages. Cauliflowers, R»"^ ar °> Peas, Beans, Herbs, Oatmeal, Flour, Wheat, Oats, Chan", Pumpkins. FRUIT. — Largo uikato and other Goose berries, Jamintf Gooseberries, Cherries, Lonuats, Plums, Lemons, . m GROCERIES, &c. - Christmas Sweets—lso Boxes well - assorted English - made Fancy Sweote, Jam and Marmalade, Auckand-macle Lollies, Biscuits, Soaps, Tobacco, Herrings, Papur Baffs, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Colonial Wine (in Quarts and Pints), in lots to suit purchasers Ab 1 o'Clock. p.m. Building in Chapel-street, to bo removed. Afc 2 o'Glock. 20 SHARES NORTH NEW ZEALAND WOOLLEN COMPANY,Limited. Terms — Cash before Delivery. B. AUTHOR.] [J. *■• BUDDLK. TO-MORROW, at 1 O'CLOCK. BUILDING, CHAPEL-STREET, To be sold by auction ab Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on FRIDAY NEXT at 1 o'Clock i>.u. HOUSE of 4 Rooms, 34 x 19 feot, built of. heart of kauri, kitchen newly lined, with corner a little charred. To bo removed within eight day a from day of salo. Terms cash on the fall oftho hammer. 11. A.] [J-*'-^ SATURDAY, 11a.m. MOUNT EDEN ROAD. STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, SCALES, WEIGHING MACHINE, SAFE, HORSE, CART, AND HARNESS. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from a Grocer who is retiring from business, to sell by Public Auction at Cladding's Bui dings, Mo'intEd.n, on Saturday next at 11 o'clock, a.m.. THE Stock of General Groceries, Oilman stores. Provisions, Set of Brass Counter S.ales and Weights Small denies and Weights, Weighing Machine, Iron Safe, Herbalist's Woods, ami Patent Medicines, &c. Al.-o, Good Spring Cart, Homo and Harness &c. TERMS: Ciish before Delivery, To bo re moved on (i.iy of Sale. K. ARTHim] J. V. BUDDLE MONDAY 12, at 11 n.m. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. FIRST-CLASS INVESMENT. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Havo bocn favoured with instructions from Mrs Jus. Let ham to tell, by public auction, at their K'tate. Lam), and House Sale Room."Arthurs Mart," Quecn-iStreut, on Monday 12th, at 11 o'clock a.m. FTtfIAT Valuable and Well-situated Free- JL hold Property, being Allotment No. 10, Subdivision No. 8 of Section 7, City. 40 by 92 foet, with the Building erected thereon, in Karangahnpo Road, adjoining the premises of Messrs Ear.c and Montgomery, and leased by them at the yearly rental of £166, about 5| yours to run, with a purchasing clause for £2,000. One of the best stands in thocity. Must rapidly rlso in value. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), AT NOON. ALEX. AITKEN Will sell by auction To-morrow (Friday), Dec. 9, at 12 o'clock noon, in "the western whig of the City Market, POULTRY — Fowls of all sorts, Hens laying. Young Birds. Roosters, and many other choice varieties, Ducks, Goese, Canaries, etc., etc. PIGS — Suckers, Porkers, al3O, a few pens cholco Yonn«c l'l«s. PRuDUCIC-Potatoes: Several samples New Potatoes (round anil kidneyha large quantity of Vegetable* (assorted). Bacon, and Hams Local and Canterbury), some really choice Meat, But ter, iMCsh Butter in Alb pats, Fresh Corned But ter In kegs (really prime), Cheese(soveral cases), Now Cheese, from Wairoa South and other districts. Oats, Chaff, Fowl Wheat, Bran, etc. FHUlT—Gooseberries and other varieties of local fruit. Also, C Pure-bred Birdtj (Cochin Cockrels) Nanny Goat near kidding, and a largo quantities of Sundries, ALEX. AITKEN, Auctioneer. TO-MORRO\V,"~abTO.3O O'clock. D. F. EVANS Has receiver! instructions to sell at his mart to morrow iFriday) at 10.30 o'clock. HANDSOME Rosewood Piano, by Alli son, Mottled Kauri Book Case, Mahojar any Sido Board. HancUome Suite, Horso-Hair Suite, Handsome Mottled Kauri ChefHonier, Ri i v Chest Drawers, Mottled Kauri Chest Drawers, Architect's Tablo with Drawers, Otttco Desk with Drawers and Cupboard, Oval and Kitchen Tables. Kitchen Dfesse*. Rep Couch, Lvathcr Couch, Handsome Dinner Service, lialf- Tester Bedstead, Double Single, and Three- Quarter Iron Bcdsmads, Double and Sinplo Mattresses. Wire-Woven Mattresses, BW. Chairs and Rockers, Cutlery, Crockery, Etc., EtC PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. p. W. BINNEY fr'SOXS, Under instructions*from Messrs T,. D. Nathan ami Co., vHlt; on nrrlvnWrom Onmrrrn , , Offer for Bale hy auction, the and line Sydney clipper-built ■ .;,•,■ BRIG ANT I NE . ZEPHYR, 135 tons Register,' , carries 180 tons dead weight. ■ The Zephyr has just, beui re-copp»red and overhauled, at a eo-t of over £600. She is one of the fastest sailers in the New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the Auctioneers. G. W. BINNEY AND SONS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13. ANNUAL SALE. ~Bdffc/fl PACKAGES JAPANESE XUrlfc GOODS 1A A PACKAGES JAPANESE goods ON.VIEW AT THE ROOMs< ADJOINING UNION INSURANCE CO. OFFICES, QUEEN-STREET. VALUABLE PORCELAIN WARE 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 ANE ARMOUR GONGS SILK HANDKERCHIEFS VERANDAH BLINDS, &0., &c. FULL PARTICULARS IN FUTURE ISSUE. E. & A. ISAACS, , Auctioneers,



Auctions. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAB. DACRE TO-MORHO W, At 11 o'Clock. Bord Piano, Walnut and Tapestry Suite, Large Choval Glass, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, Mahogny and Horsehair Chairs, Sin ger Sewing Machine, Portable Boiler , Household Furniture. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, Dec. 9th, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Piano by Bord, Music Stool, Tapestry Suite, nine pieces, in Walnut Frames, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, Fenders and Irons, Hearth rugs, Mahogany and Horsehair Chairs, Oc casional Tables, Singer Sewing Mochin ■, hand or treadle; Iron and Wood Bclsteads, Palh aesca, Mattra«ses, Feather Pillows Cheets Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Matting, Oilcloth, Linoleum, Pictures, Curtains, Couches, Round and Square Tables, Wood and Cane Chairs, Kocking Chairs, Curtain Poles, Dresser, Meat Safe, Scales a d Weights, Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, Plated Ware, Portable Boilers, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE. LJAS. 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. The subscribers received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland, to sell by public auction at their Rooms, Quo n 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 Jarge Factory, long open shed, stable etc., in good repair, and all appurtenances tii roto belonging, as occupied by tho New Zealand Vinegar Co., and adjoining the pro penyof the Auckland Fibre Company. The city water is laid on. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, At Noon. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court. LEASEHOLD AND BUILDINGS (Karangahape Road), DO. AND 7-ROOMED HOUSE (Ayr-street, Parnell), DO. ANDCOTTAGE (Charlotte-etreefc, New North Road). The Subscribers will sell by Auction at their Mart, Queen-street, at Noon, on Monday, the 12 th instant, A LLOTMENT 17, of Sub-division JraL of part of Allotment 12, Section 7. Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 33ft to Road, hold underlease for 21 years, (rom March 16, 1885, at « ground rental of £15 yearly, together with 2 Shops or other Buildings thereon, and the Right of Removal of same on expiration of leaso, the property of Mr James Dickinson. ALLOTMENT 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 17 of Sec. 4, Suburbs of Auckland, 6G feet frontage to Ayr street, Parnell with the 7-roomed House thereon, the pr< purty of Mr John de Lacy, hold under Lease from St. John's College Trustees, for a term of 40 years from the 20th September, 1884, at an Annual Rental of £10 for the first 20 rears, and of £15 for the remainder c the term. " ALLOTMENT 43. of sub-divison of Allotment i, Section 5, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 50 links to Charlotte-street, Now North Road: held under lease f rSO years £rom April 29, 1882, at a ground' rental of £3 per annum, with all buildings erected titereon, known as tho property of Mr John Hewitt. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. TO FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMEN, BROKERS, COMMISSION AGENTS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. EDWARD LEYDON Has received instructions to sell at tho Rooms of Mr C. C. Brown, Queen-street, next Albert Hotel, SHIPMENT OF BEDSTEADS FURNITURE GLASSES UPHOLSTERY Etc. Etc. Etc. Ex Waikato. Inspection Invited. W. a. COCHRANEJ JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. UNDER THE RATING ACT. 562 ACRES LAND, MATAKOHE. 134 ACRES LAND, OMARU. 115 ACRES LAND, KAIWAKA. 40 ACRES LAND, TOKATOKA. 365 ACRES LAND, RARAKA. The subscribers have recei" ed instructions^rom tho Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auck land to soil . y auction at their Rooms, Queen street, on Wednesday, 14th inst,, at twclvo o'clock, under the pro v isionsof the Rating Act, for non-payment of rates, PARISH OF MATAKOHE: tSouth-eatit part Lot 134 and north-west part Lot 136, containing 40 acres, tho property of NtoolaS McKcovvn or owner. , ' ■ ■"■ South-west part Lot 233 and north-east rart of 23-1, containing 60 acres, tho property of James A skin or ov. nor. • South-west part-Lot 143 and north-east, part of 143, containing 79 aorca, iho property of Joan 11 ykind or owner. North cast part Lot 17, containing 40 acres, the property of George Sheppard or owner. West part Lot 34, 40 acres, the property of Edwin Davvson or owner. Western"middic portion Lot 18, containing 40 acres, the property of John Harvey Se ward or owner. Lot 194, containing 101 acres, the property ot Kd ward Honry Hunt or owner." East part Lot 41, containing 40 acres, the pro perty of Jas. Henry Luckworto or owner. East part of Lot 35, containing 40 acres, tho property of James Evans or owner. South-wost pai-t Lips. 8, containing 8u acres, the property of William and George Shepherd or owner. SUBURBS OF MATAKOHE: Allotment 7. containing 2 acres and 20 perches, fronting tlio Matakohe River, tho property of Peter Antocia or owner. PARISH OF OMARU: West part Lot 60 and east part Lot 67, contain ing 54 acres, the 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 acros, th.9 property of Emma Lysnar or owner. PARISH OF KAIWAKA: Soiith part Lot 30 and north part Lot 42, con taining 115 acres, tho property of or owner. PARISH OF KARAKA: Allotment 1, containing 365 acres, has frontage to tho Manukau Harbour, the property of Bernard Eikhart or owner. For conditions of sale and plans apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. 001, sheepskins^ '"ALLOW, For Sale at Durham "Yards, every TueecViy, at' 9.30 a.m. HUNTER 4 NOLAN.



Auctions. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock. * PRODUCE, CHEESE, &c. WALTER J. DOWDEN Will sell by public auction, to-morrow, Friday, at 12 o'clock, PRODUCE— Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Hams, Potatoes, Maize, Oats, Bran, wheat. Barley, Oatmeal, Sugar, Tea, Rice, Jam, Flour, Biscuits, Sundries, fee. _^ 0. E. PAGET] [A. MCD. KALSTON TO-MORROW, Ab 10.30 o'Clock. FOWLS. DUCKS, TURKEYS, GEESE, PIGS, WILD RABBITS, CANARIES, ETC. "OOTATOES (Kidneys, Shepherds, and JL Pink Eyes), Oats, Wheat, Barley, Sharps, Bran, Chaff. Oatmeal, Salt and I'rcsh Batter, Cheese, Canterbury and local Hams and Bacon, Honey, Tea (in boxes), Sugar, Pickles, &c. Also, Fresh Vegetables, Furniture, Clothing, &c. PAGET AND RALSTON, Auctioneers.i TO-MORROW, afe 11 O'clock. EDWARD LEYDON Will sell Without Reserve- GOOSEBERRIES, BUTTER, ' CHEESE, HAMS, BACON, TEA, ETC.. ETC. Also, Piano, Suite, Chest of Drawers, Couches, Chairs. Tables, Swing Mirrors, Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Fancy Goods, Cutlery, Vases, E.P. Goods, Etc., Etc., Etc. • EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, At 10-30 o'Clock. HAMS, BACON, CHEESE GOOSEBERRIES, ETC., ETC. THOMAS M. JACKSON Will sell by public auction at bis Mart, Queen, street, as above. THOS. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. At 11 o'clock. BEDROOM SUITE IN AMERICAN OAK, MAHOGANY BOOKCASE, RIMU BOOKCASE, PIANO BY RICHTER, ORGAN. THOMAS M. JACKSON Has received instructions to sell by auction to morrow at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE as above; also, Chests Drawers, Loo and Kitchen Tables. Bentwood and other Chairs, Iron Bed steads, Mattrasses, Mirrore, Verandah Blinds, Pictures, etc. THOMAS M. JACKSON. Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, At 11 a.m. TO GROCERS, DEALERS and OTHERS ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. F. J. JONES, Will sell by p\iblic auction to-morrow (Friday)' at 11 a.m., without reserve <>> pr BAGS SPLENDID RICE, 15 Boxes /*W»> Prize Medal Candles, Potted Fish, Alum, Soft Soap, Honey in Jars, Pickles, Sauces, Blue. Bird Seed, Starch, Fancy Soaps, 4 Gallons Pure Glycerine, etc.. etc. ~. ,' Also, , t .., Large Plate Glass Clock, Eight-Day Clocks, Watches, etc., Table Devil Among the Tailors, Iron Buckets, 15 mirrors. 70 Cane Chairs, 6 Dozen Bent Wood Chairs, Tables, Oilcloth, etc.; also 130 Lot Ironmongery. : Special: Pneumatic Timer American Stop Watch; also 24 Casee Splendid Large Goose berries from the Waika to. W, S. COCHRANE.] [jAS. DACRE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th. ] FIVE ACRES LAND AT SOLDIERS' BAY. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Quebn-street, on Monday next, 12th inst, at 12 o'clock. , LOTS 28 and 29, subdivision of Allot ment 149, Parish of Takapuna, containing 5 acres. 1 rood 20 perches, situated at Soldiers Bay, near Kauri Point, good land, covered with li-tree, Kauri, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JA3. DACRE. TUESDAY, 13th DECEMBER, At 11 o'Clock. Under Warrant of Distraint. VERY VALUABLE AND EXTENSIVE LAW LIBEARY, . OF ABOUT 300 VOLUMES, - The Property of Mr S. Jackson, Junr. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Mnrt, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, thel3th instant, at eleven o'clock. A VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY of ,x\. about 300 Vo nines, half-bound in calf, including the Latest T&xt Books and Lay? Re ports to date, etc., etc. Catalogues in preparation. , ~'. j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON* i Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE.-; MONDAY, December 12th, At.ll o'clock. HANDSOME CEDAR BOOK - CASE, CEDAR OFFICE TABLES, PRICE'S IRON SAFE, DEED BOXES, COPY PRESS, CEDAR DESK, PIGEON HOLES, AUSTRIANCHAIRS. OFFICE FITTINGS. J The subscribers will sell by Auction at their i Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday next, 12th, inst., at 11 o'clock. UNDKII DISTRESS WARRANT. OFFICE FURNITURE AND FIT- j TINGS, removed from Offices of S. Jack son, jun.. Solicitor, consisting of 2 Handsome I Cedar Bookcases. 2 Cedar Office Tables (5 Drawers), Price's Iron Safe (3x2.2x2.2). 2 Spring, Ofllco Chairs, Copy Press and Stand, Linoleum, 8 Austrian Chairs, Cedar Desk and Fittings Umbrella tand. Office Table, 2 Austrian Arm Chairs, Deed Boxes, Pigeon Holes, Maps, Ink stands, and Paper Baskets. SAMUEL COHHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. , PAROQUET GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY. (LIMITED) The First Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders will be held at the Company s Office, New Zei.land Insurance Buildings. Auck land, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of December., 1887, at the hour of cloven a.m. j"\_l! D, G. MacDONALD, Manager. Auokland, 7th December, 1887. "T B~T~T~T~E R V nTzTrTX A Battery v.nd Members of tho Band, who havo bi.en served with arms from the Company, will attend a Special Undross Parade this even ing (Thursday*, at hnlf-paet seven, for the Annual Government Tnspootion of A«ns.w° nn M, K. Geddoe, Capt»iu. s . .1



A u d CXL ™ Si™ i; mm J. -CRBMONINI, ■■■■ ' A UCKLAND HARB <™ BOAT.D. cepted loW63t OT any tender not necessarilyaj. By order of the Board.. , ■ / ; •/■ ' :; :, Nfi M.BSISHAM, rp Q the p iTbxTc; PORTLAND CEMENT , Sold in any quantity, from Ub upwards, At lowest market rate?; Also, HYDRAULIC LIME <Freah)ana BEiCB -!. - !■ 'i '. .! '■ , '*■,'. 'SAND,/ .- ■ v { ; ;', ~; ; Infprmajion free on Concrete i Gazette in Bankruptcy. JJ B,A NX B U PTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF ; BANK. T RUJPTGY HOLDEIif; AT AUCSUNU In the matter of "The ActlßJ,' and of the Bankruptcy of SjHAiroEtOaTEB, of Auckland, Watchmaker, aßaqkriipt, Notice is hereby giyen' that Piret Geneul Meeting of; Creditors will be heli'[<at my.oic*,' Governmeßt Insnranco Qieett-strett, Auckland.onTHoßSDAY,lsthfiecfillnb«r,W, at 11 o'clock a.m. .Proofs oft debt mus); be fur nished prior to the meeting. Proxy tonus can be obtained at my office. Kb proof can be admitted except .undeE! order ot the Com after the expiration of four infontliiS from 'flu date of the filing of the petition. Accounts seat in unsupporteefby proof o:'debtasawscrpied by law cannot be recogniset!. , JOIiNLAtHSOKj: .:., , Official AssiguM, December 8,1887. C. F. GHiyFETHs, Hißlrstteet, SolWtot k I theßaukruut. : . :i -\ ■■■■"■■.■ iS .- '■-, 'y. ' ■■■_ T N ( B AN K-E • Ui'P T" GT, IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, ;i-HOLDKff AT AUCKLAND. tithe matter of "The Bji.nkrnptcyAot,iffij," and the amendments' thereof, and in tie matter of the Bankruptcy of Msm> ■Oliver :'* ,'!*.•.".; ''■■.;■ ,„,. Notice is hereby 1 given. that t Kmannel Oliver, of Market-Street and Auck land, in the provincial district ofi»», in the colony b£ New Zedand, watchniMerana jeweler, have this'day filed.in lie said won, at Auckland, a petition to be] adjudged avm rupt. Dated this Bth day of December, 3:887. EMANUIL'.OLIVER Chas. F. Griffiths, High-streetand Volcu Lane, solicitor for the said Emanufl Ojiw^ < Late Advertisements. • -rt Oi A STEAR is barely 1 3s 6d perwej £,& .£ioocash. with£9aye(a-i|teM buy a 6-roomed House,. nearly Ml»g TmoESALE, W"w«£,f^S mHE Ladies bers will_bjejubli3hed ; ___—__-i-r^- W. Finder appJ^^2™!&r¥3iS^ can I^s2^— —