CABLEGRAMS.

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FRANCE AND NEW HEBRIDES.

ItJ) being befooled. London*, October 18. a. James Bryce, M.P. for constant pretexts niade Bal to delay the settlement of byFraD l 8 Hebrides question were to befool the Marquis of He declared that strong s * ,isW were necessary to attain the

THE CONTROL OF MOROCCO.

IIWI t«ESS ASSOCIATION.) (STEPUI TO r^TL. London, October 17. ,r fflPiirens, the French Minister of *?225. hw suggested to the ftre, .^ A Ga 'rnment °that Morocco Kbe paced under the joint con- SKe and Spain. Spain »v,

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

(KEUTER.)

•• . Lpspox, October 17.

n_ "Times'" considers that the ap r__L by Western Australia for re -s?at the colony must .hovv greater energy in developing the ffi of the country before obtain. of the colony.

DESIGNS ON TPIPOLI.

Lo.vdok, October 17.

The Saltan, fearing a German ap i#Tripoli,has promised Inpoh send strong rein lorcetßents there.

STARS FOR THE COLONIES.

Lo>'»oy, October 1/. jf r jfus»rove,<'rf the firm o f William « GbpJ , , and |M«?grove, theatrical B « Melbqun*, %9» engaged Mr fl?Warner for at/ Australian tour, ZfeM open itf Melbourne in jfto. Mr MusgroV.9 has also en pi Mr Alfred: Cellier, ftie composer, jWH arrive in Sydney irt December. HrHnwova returns by the Britannia. Hiss L, At A r on an lecturess, Avill pay aV* t0 am March next. .

DEFENCES OF ENGLAND.

j Loxnox, October 17. ! h GoiS»Mpit are preparing aj linehemerof-eoast defence for Great j

SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, October 17. .fa i Austrian Government propose jtfujt the export bounties on sugar guilders (nearly half a fim) pounds) annually. A confer ee to discuss the sugar bounties will ftrfnttymeet in London in January.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Loxnox, October 18.

Alftjjg Belgian commission for the limine Exhibition has been ap- of wbicb. »Senator Simon is le and MM. Breek and W'j^-I^pibers.

THE BISHOP OF BATHURST.

JLo>pox, October 18. % induction, of the Rev. Canon Nge v Bishop, of Batliurst took fe at Westminster Abbey to-day. M ceremony was performed by His race tb Archbishop of Canterbury, tasted by Bishop Perry (formerly *P of Melbourne), Bishop Mavsden 1* Bishop of Bathurst), and the wpsoiKochester and Sodor and Mm.

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.

, . LoxDoy, October 17. §'$$$$» is of opinion that to justify alarm at the ymtim .Crown Prince of Ger-

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

TELEGRAM.]

. Londos, October 13. J7 bribed stock continues at ■ kfya iEoUSF '' October 19. NS^ N f dC ?T n 7 toT thf^: n?lTal weekly sale ; *»(iw i bales «4ftttfci I dudln ß Beveral English !^2w ers - T . hevariouslots ' 4 'Vr? tp ? w especially Mj^^Wngaudsuper « bales find- NkS r P riCes reaiisetl wool brought

QUEENSLAND AND NEW GUINEA.

Mil ■_, EIBBAKE ' October 19. filKWng the sum of of the cost of >^!t Ga,l l ea by this colony, %3FJiy*7 to-day. ENDED. AtWvl^^ October 19. NS* hands has ter- men having j$-

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1881

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Personal THANKS.— Mrs L. 0. Good, of Upper Queen-street, returns sincere thanks to Sunt. Huuhes, Captain Field, and the members of the Fire Brigade, for their assistance in saving her house ; also to Mr W. Baker, (City Roadj, Colonel Malion, Messrs Flatt, King, Greene, Roderick, Murphy, and other friends who kindly assisted. _______.. INFORMATION wanted of Thomas, Catherine, and Margaret Scally. formerly of Streamstown, in the County of West Meath, Ireland. Some property awaits them in the United States of America.—For further informa tion apply to W. Nelson Gamble, care of A. H. Nathan, Customs-street. PERSONAL,--,!, ft Dalton, Tailor, gives on Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with every Suit.—Victoria-street East. eW6NaL~~-570l Letham, do this day declare that I am selling Ladies' Print Costumes at 5s lid, 8s (><l, 10s 6el, and 15s 6d, really Al value; -ilk Capes, fully trimmed. Jace and bends, 8s 6d. 9_ 6d, and upwards; White Pellisses, 2s lid, 3s lid, and 4s lid.-Beautiful Goods, fully worth double the money, at J. M. Letham's, Yictoiia-street, 4 doors from Hobsou HoteL WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS "taken before meals is a wonderful appetiser. Try it Board aud Residence. A LADY AND GENTLEMAN leaving Auckland wish to recommend their Apartments to anyone seeking a comfortable home.—Address Y.tf., Star Otllce, npWO or Three Gentlemen can be accom- JL modated with Board and Residence in a private family at Remuera : tennis lawn, bath, use of piano, and every home comfort; 'buses §ass the gate; terms moderate.—Address U.S., tap. Office. nnHREE single Gentlemen can have com- JL fortable Board and Residence in Remuera disti let. House in a commanding position, -within seven minutes' walk of tram or rail. Use of bath and piano; stabling and small pad dock if required No childre . No other boarders.—Box 50, Po3t-offlcc. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE for a few Single Gentlemen. Large, airy Rooms; no children : terms moderate. — Mrs Sharpe, Hardiage Houso. Hardinge-street. ANTED, Apartinent77or"a Gentle man; no other lodger; Grafton or Alten Roads preferred. — Address G.R., Star Office. Meetings. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Hilf-yoarfy General Meeting of the Proprietors of the Bank will bo held in the Banking-house in Auckland on THURSDAY, the 27th day of October nest, at no on. for tho purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the half-year ending tbe 30th instant, the election of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. IT is hereby notified that Mr Samuel Browning has given the necessary notice that lie is a candidate for the vacant seat at tho Board of Directors. October 14,1857. ■DANK OF NEW ZEALAND The TRANSFER BOOKS of this Bank will be closed from TUESDAY,!-? 11th, to THURS DAY, the 27th October, both days inclusive. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, September 16.1887. Sporting- Telephone 4671 [Post-office Box 443 LOUIS H. SCHA RR E R (TATTERSALL'S CLURi. TURF ACCOUNTANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Proprietor of the CA N* T T> TL> EA T AN ' T J> X> KA T CIGAR DIVAN, QUEEN-STREET. ; Commissions executed only on Receipt of Cash, j TclegiXipliic Address: " Scharrer, Auck land." . _ „ _ All telecramß must be sent Reply Prepaid. Louis H. Scharrer's "Sporting Guide" for season 1887-&?>vHl be forwarded to any part of the colony on .receipt of 2d Postage Stamp. Road Board Notices. T~HE MOUNT WELLINGTON ROAD BOARD have Hicn'rv Dim- Bnioais. or Panmure. to he Rate Co lector, and | Wn fctAM-QutNLAW. of Psmmure, to he Keeper ] of tho Public Pound iu\d ITanger for the Mount | Wellington Highway District. R. S. CARTER, Clerk to thj Board. Ellerslie, October 20. 2887. TcTpSOM ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY IN BOARD. It is hereby notified that Messrs HENRY REES GEORGE, and GKURGK WOKKALL were dn y. nominated this day to fill above Vacancy. There being only the mo requn el, an Electi- n will take pace on SATURDAY, uc 29th 0ct.,1887. between the hours of 0 a.m. and 6p.m., in Mr Edgeley's Workshop, Epscmßoad. WM. DINNISON. Returning Officer. October 19.1337._ . XnpSOM .' E.OAD DISTRICT. It is hereby notified that the Epsom Road Board intend 'to make a rate of one Half-penny in the Pound on the rateable property in the district, for v*arending 31st March, 1888, at Mr Cochranes Office, Auckland, on the 4th November, 1887. at 5 p.m. The said ratetobe payable to the Collector, Mr iV dham Dinnison, Newmarket Hall. Newmarket, on November w, 1837, where the particulars of rate can be seen. W. S. COCHRANE. Chairman. October 19,1857. ; "i*EW SYSTEM OF WORKING THE The Public of Auckland desirous of engaging i« Goldtlcld Operations on tho Non-habrnty sv»tem, now so popular m Australia., are in vS,o TAKE SHARES in the above As 30Ciati rHARES,, £12 EACH. Payable £1 Monthly. TT.Tnerfenced Miners employed at £1 per week with I ffi-eTin tbe Profits after wages and e'ynenses have been deducted. P„_ particulars as to the Management and rii?n S ROSI J ECTORS. LAND-OWN.ERS, T ]i ANDOIHERS. In order to en«raro«:e tlie development of the tnineralresourcea of t/rts colony, theundersigned has made arrangements to Assay samples of Quartz, or any Buh.<*anees supppsed to contain Gold or Silver, at ftho following rates :-- Single.assay, 7s 6d; three assays, 15s; lewt teats, £2. j. h. WITHEFORD. Shortland-street, Auckland, —HE THAMES COU^rTIJOUNCiL Have deposited at Mr J. H. WITHEFORD'S OFFICE, Shortland-street, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OV THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS, Together with particulars of liberal concessions thfcmmcil have decided to make, with a view S encourage the introduction of English capita. Air Witheford, having been identified with «,_. A.«.iri«nd Goldfields since their first open £_fnd Svingfor some time past been collect- mining inf&mation for English clients is in L -mSS to ad vise any representative of Home wprs who may be in Auckland as to the merits S?fhFvftrio3igiWe Goldfleld Properties. °X REPORTS. AND THE FULLEST OF ANY MIN jMrPRotmTY way be obtained on applica tion at bis office.



i Public Notices. T H I s E E X ' s New Zealand ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS Contains £evbrali ILLUSTRATED STORIES, Including " A REMARKABLE FLUKE," 'j'he Story of a Billiard Match. Also, j A SUM ME R STO RY. This is really a first-class number. THE "STAR" CHRISTMAS AND HEW YEAR CARDS. NOW READY. AN ENTIRELY ORIGINAL SERIES. NEW ZEALAND SCENERY ! NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS ! NEW ZEALAND POETRY! LOCAL BARDS AND WORLD-WIDE SENTIMENTS. The Star series of Christmas and New Year Cards is now published, and will bo found to be admirable specimens of Colonial art, while tho Mottoes have been chosen with care from the verses sent in connection with the recent Toatical Competition. In addition tliei'o are i verses by Mr W. R. Wills, Mr J. L, Kelly and others. The Cards are benutifully | printed in colours, aud the devices aud I Mottoes aro specially appropriate us offer j inss from the Sunny South to 'the Wintry North, or for sending to friends in the colonies. The public n &.- obtain these tit the Star Oi-Ttco > or from booksellers and staiioneis throughout the colony. Orders should be given early. THE " STAR " SERIES OF Christmas and New Year Cards. LOCAL ART ! LOCAL TALENT ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! To be had at the Star Office, Shortland street, and all Booksellers. ' pORO MAN DE L COUN TV. BY-LAW NO. 1. NOTJtCE IS HEREBY CIIVKN tint a! ft special meeting of the C'oroinnndd County Council, to be held on taoxDAY, I ho 7th day of NOYKMUKIt 1837. tho fo lowing resolution will be confirmed or otherwise at such meeting: "That, the following wonts shall be added to | No. 1 interpretation :—arid who shall travel through the County soliciting orders other than wholesale, and all persons using any premises temporarily for the purpose of cluposing of goods under a less time of residence thun six months." Dated ihis 6th day of October, 1887. J. 11. HARRISON., County Clerk. fl 0 R O~M ANDE L C 0"U NT Y. Notice is nrciiEßYOivKxthatthe Ooramazidel County Council wiil hold a Special Meeting on MONDAY, the 7th day of Nov-mbpr. 1887, at 10 o'clock a.m., at the Council Chambers, Coro mandel, for the purpose of striking a rate of sis | farthings in the pound on the rateable v»lue of property us appearing on tho valuation for the | time being in force within tlie County, for the I 5 ear ending 31st. March, 1888. payable in one | sum at the County OJilce. Coro—aniicl, on the j 30th November. 1887. The Rate Hook is now open for inspection at the County Office. J. If. HARRISON, County Clerk. A NNOUNCEMENT. MONSTER SALIFoF BOOTS AND SHOES AT GARRETT BROS.' Previous to Stock-taking. GARRETT BROS, have decided to oiler the whole of their immense ! Stocks at, VVaketleld-strect and Karanguhape i Road at COST PRICE, for a few weeks only,] and also to make roiin for two large Stocks from their Southern branches, about to be closed. Now is the opportunity for those feeling bad times to purchase these great necessaries ajt genuinely Wholesale Prime Cost. Thcsuperior character of our stock is well known throughout New Zealand, therefore puffing is unnecessary. It only remains for the Proprietors to say THE SALE IS TRULY GENUINE. Many thousand different lines are offered. A very few only can be quoted here :— n.d. Ladies* House Boots .. ..reduced to _ll Ladle*' House Boots .. .. reduced to 3 B Ladies' Carpet Slippers ..reduced to _ o Ladies'Butr clippers ... ..reduced to 3 3 Ladies' Prunella, Slippers .. reduced to 3 9 Ladies' Fur-bound Slippers .. reduced to » 6 Ladies's to 7 Shoes, assorted .. reduced to 4 B Ladies' Button Shoes .. ..reduced to 6 (i Ladies' Levant Lace Shoes .. reduced to G 6 Ladies'WalkingPrunellaßoots reduced to _ C Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. reduced to 5 9 Ladies' Button Boots, sto 7 .. reduced to 6 (5 Ladies' Hygienic Lace Boots .. reduced to 8 6 Ladies'PrunellaShoes .. .. reduced to ft 9 Ladies' Superior Button Boots reduced to 9 g Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. reduced to G 9 Ladie.,' Kid Elastic Sides .. reduced to 611 Children's Pelt Boots .. ..reduced to Oil Childrcn'sßnttoiißoots,2tofi.. reduced to 1 0 Children's 7to 13assorted E.S.. reduced to 2 6 Children s Laced ... .. -~ reduced to 16 Maids'KidElasticSides.land2 reduced to I 11 Children's Strong Elastic Sides reduced to 3 6 Men's Elastic Sides .. .. reduced to 7 11 Men's Bluchers, tips, nails, etc. reduced to 5 fl> Men's Watertights .. .. reduced to 8 6 Men's Balmorals reduced to 10 0 Men's Shoes ... .. reduced to 6 6 Boys' Boots reduced to 4 0 Boys' Lace Boots reduced to 311 Women's Leather Elastic Sides reduced to G fi Women's Lace Boots .. .. redticeuto 8 0 A Job Lot of Ladies' very superior Walking Boots, assorted, from 8s 6d to 13s 6d. Most of these Bargains will be cleared quickly, therefore come early and secure the best. riARRE TT "OR OTHERS, WAKEFIELD STREET AND GARRETT'S BUILDIN GS, X ARANG AH APE ROAD. AUCKLAND. , RAXING.--Accommodation fo* about XX forty Horses. Goid grass and water. - Apply John Sheen, late Mr Scarrots property, Eh'erslie. , TIIAKE your Choice. Which will you J_ have? a Waterbury Watch, wan Extra Pair of Trousers; with your Suit J-vT.H, Dalton, Tailor. Victoria-street East. t IrTISH i FISH ! EISH !-Rakino Smoked JL? Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, oa Thursdays Fridays, and Saturdays.- Address. A. Saaford. Rakino Island,



Insurance ~N c w York Life INSURANCE COMPANY. Cash Assets, Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518.817 Income for 1886 £3,956,874 Local Director V. 0. McMillan, Esq. (Messrs W. MoArthur & Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Kusset.l & Campbell. j Bankers: Bank: of Australasia. Policies issued guaranteeing the return of all Premiums in addition to the sum insured if death occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO HARROP, Resident Agent. TVTE W ZEAL AND INS UP7\NCE~COM" i.l PANY (FIREAND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £135,003 Protection prom FIRE on MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. Public Notices. TDV ICE T O LABIeI The Ladies of Auckland arc now casting about for their new SPRING AND SUMMER DRESSES. The two considerations that weigh of most importance may be said to he—Pick and Price. A word of timely advice, therefore, may not be out of place. Look around well before buying. Dozens of Ladies select at first sight only to disappoint themselves by seeing an aru'ele a few days after that would be much preferred and often at a lower figure. For instance, a lady remarked only a couple pf days since, " Did you see that charming and magnificent lot of prints at Abbott's in Newton? I feel quite vexed that I have bought." These were the actual words uttered, and we fear will be the sentiments of not afew. as they review tlie stock now showing at the above-nomed's establishment. In refer ence to which R. H. ABBOTT & CO. wish to say that they, hare searched the markuts in every direction to enable tliem to place before their patrons a choice, profuse, and unwearying variety of Prints, Hals, Bonnets, and Summer Goods in general, all at as reasonable a figure as it is possible for them to bo got for money. We have now over 1,000 desiprns in new Prints, and onr Stock will be replenished by Novelties by each steamer. We further beg to inform our well-wishers that, notwithstanding the un dented badncsspf the times, our trade shows uti increase of from 60 to 70 ver cnt. month by month upon Inst yeir's trade. This is a great proof to us of public encouragement, of our endeavours to place before the public an EXCELLENT VARIETY OF GOODS at tho Lowest Obtainable Figure for Cash, and j encourages us to still further efforts pn behalf of our patrons. It has never been a part of our policy to deceive the public in the slightest decree by large advertisements announcing bogus reduc ions, etc. If we announce a Cheap Line, our customers can bear us out that it has never been over-described. Wo hone this season to open out from time tp time Liuos as Astonishing as Heretofore, of which announce ment will bo «iven. Uesides offering Good Va'uo and a Splendid Assortment of Beiges, Prints, Millinery, and Senßon G lodsin general, we have Just Opened a Job Line of Boys', Youths', and small Men's Flax Shirts of Good Quality, at Is. each. The regular value of these Is fully from Is. 9d. to 2s. 6d., at. R. 11. ABBOTT & CO., Karangahapo Road, and Upper Symonds-street T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given that the several Par cels of Land hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of the Land Trans fer Act, 1886. unless caveat in the meantime be lodged forbidding the sa-nc in each case on or the 23rd day of November next. WIL'.TAM PUGH-North-e»«.t portion of Allotment 2-2, of the Parish of Walko miti,containing Sacrcs 2 roods3Bporcnes, Unoccupied. 2669 SUSAN ROBERTSON-Section D, and part of section C, of the Subdivision of Allot ment 9, of section 3, of the Suburbs of Auckland, con'ainiug 2 roods and 7 3-10 pori'Ji?*. In occupation of Messrs Hardy and Kelso, John Giimour, and David Robertson. 2670 JAMES THOMPSON-Lot 9, of Section 10. of the Villntre of Otahuhu, containing one acre. Unoccupied. 267-1 Diagrams maybe inspected at this office. Dated this 12th day of October, 1887, at tbe Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. J7-EEN COMPETITION. FRESH EGGS. 7d per dozen FRESH BUTTER, finest quality, 6\i FRESH BUTTER, very good, 8d CANTERBURY BACON, finest, 7d per lb CANTERBURY BACON, good, 5d & £d ppr lb CHEESE, 4d and 5d per lb li.B TEA in Fancy Packet, Is 8d Ilb TEA, in Fancy Cannister, 2a REMEMBER, WE SELL FOR CASH. For all Orders over 20s, 2\ par cent. Discount. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, CO-OPERATIVE STORE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD; WHOLESALE-FORT STREET, T7l -N S I L AG E. BLUNTS PATENT SCREW AND LEVER PRESS. MORE THAN 400 SETS NOW IN USE. This Press was awarded FIRST PRIZES at each of the following Agricultural Societies. Shows: Worcestershire, 1885 ; Stockholm, 1886' Dumfries. 1836. For Prices and other information apply to R. B, BRISTED, Agent, Napier. '"\TOVV that the great, political struggle is _Ol at an end, we intend to struggle for thp j people to get groceries at 10 per cent, cheaper \ than any shop in town-Candles, 21b Bid, 251b Bo": 8s 4d; good Soap, 2§d bar, 9s cwt; Golden Syrup, 7d: Fry's Cocoa, ; F. Butter, lOd ; Jam, 4d, 4M, 5d tin ; good Crystal Sugar, 2Jd; 1 251b Oatmeal, 2s 6d, 71b lOd : Baking Powder, 5d ; 251b Flour 3s, 81b Is ; F. Herrings. 6d ; best j Currants and Raisius, Gd ; Sultanas. 6Jd ; Eggs, 24 for Is : Tea Is 4d, Is 6d Is 8d lb ; Champion T. Sauce Gd : Pica, 81b Is ; best, do., 51b Is ; Pota- j toes 281b lOd, 2s 9d cwt; 61b Sugar, lib Tea, ldoi! Matches. 2s 6d. Give us a trial. Please cut this out, and compare it to your grocer.—T. H Matthews, People's Co-operative Store,; Pattoson-street,. Freeman's Bay. oWSHIM IING PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, inlsandgsjjackets. ■_ rjjjSO SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bags.—Apply Star Office. HE Best Gift for Home friends is Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation of Queen-street. De scription of the Provincial District, New Guide to Hot Lake, fee. &c ; •wxroRKING MEN should see thp W Double back Shirts, our own make, at 2s 6d Cheapest Shirt ever offered iv Auckland. - C. Hopkins, London House, corner Victoria and' Nelson-streets. EMEMBER, if you leave your order at J. H. Dalton _ for a Suit, you get a choice of three tbings-an Extra Pair of Trousers, Waterbury Watch, orjO per rent. Price 50j," WATERBURY Watches for Nothing at J. H. Doltpn's, Tailor, Victoriftistreot



Jr*ui}ltc Notices. LITERARY COMPETITIONS THE STAR CHRISTMAS NUMBER. PRIZE STORIES, ETC. With a view to encourage the cultivation of Literature in Now Zealand, and at the same time provide additional attractions for the SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NUMBER the Proprietor of the Stab has this year resolved upon offering the following Prizes for competition :— No. 1, Christmas Tales. For Tales not exceeding in length three columns of the Stab, having special refer ence to Christmas time, (*nd having the scene wholly or partly laid in New Zealand, the following prizes will be given ;— IstPrizo - - - - £3 0 0 2nd Prize, handsome Volume on New Zealand, value - £2 0 0 No. 2. Ladies' Competition. For Tales not exceeding two coljinnnspf ttie Star, written by ladies only, aud having for subject the love, devotion, self-sacrifice, or heroism of woman, prices will be given as under:— Ist Prize - ---£2QO 2nd Prize, Handsome Illustrated Book. No. 3. Juvenile Competition. Open to Boys or Girls under 16 years of age, for the best DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH Of New Zealand Travel or Scenery; and for the beat NARRATIVE Of NEW ZEALAND LIFE AND ADVEN TURE (True or Fictitious), Each in length about one column of tho Stak, the following prizes are offered :— Descriitiyb Sketch. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated) - • £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Bpok 010.; 0 . , Narrative. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated)- - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 010 0 N0.4. Conundrum Competition FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM A Prize of a Handsome Volume will be given. No. 5. Humorous Competition,: i FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL HUMOROUS ANECDOTE, Of New Zealand Experipnca and Character, not exceeding in length 60 lines of Stab News type, a Prizp pf *» handsome Bpok will he gjven. GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. Each competition is open to all New Z'ealjjind. 2. AIJ contributions must be original, not previously published, and written legibly on one side of the paper. 3. Communications must reach the Star Office not Jatcr than 15th November, and must, in every case, be accompanied by tho name and address of the sender, which if dtisired be enclosed iv separate sealed ; envelope, marked • outside with a motto corresponding with the norn de plume attached to the competition article. 4. Competitors are requested to address their contributions, petition (No 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as the case may be), Stab Office, Auckland." I 5. The Proprietor of the Star shall have the right of publishing any of the contri butions sent in. 6. Rejected MS,S. will not be returned unless the author njukes written application for same, enclosing amount of postag?. 7. The prize stories, etc., with tho name and address of the writers attached, will bo [ published in the Stab Christmas Number | for 1887; 8. Competitors are invited to ,eend pen or pencil illustrations with their papers; but this is not obligatory, and compliance* or nonrcpmpliance with the request will not affect the judging. FIVE COMPETITIONS! OPEN TO NEW ZEALAND. HUMOROUS! SENTIMENTAL J DESCRIPTIVE,! APHn-TS! JpTJJKttRa! £$Dps! THE STAR CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONI. wilY tf tha Priass so asr.jte ■?#*s'.



laud and Estate Agents. Ti H A S. H. O S M 0 N D, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, Begs to notify his clients that he has REMOVED To those centrally-situated and most convenient PREMISES ADJOINING THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Until lately occupied by Messrs J. M. and J. Mowbray. F. G. E w x N G T ° *■ ESTATE AGENT, QUEEX-SIBK ET, ATXCKh AN D. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET for religious, pDlitical, and social meetings, the Eden Hall, in Snmmer-st., Eden Terrace; rent extremely low. This would be an excellent place for a private day school or night school. TO BE LET, a Shop and Dwelling on the Mt. Eden Road, near the Eden Vine Hotel. Rent, 12s 6d per week. TO BE LET. those Premises known as tho "Sailors' Rest," on the Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Gates. TO BE LfiT at very low rentals. Shops in Lower Hobson-slreet. TO BE LET, cheap, Cottages in Lome-street. TO BE LET, a Large House in K&rangahape Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. TO BE LET at Avohdale, on Mrs Major's estate, a GOOD DWELLING-HOUSE, with A-acre of Orchard and 10 acres of Land for Grazing. TO BE SOLD in one of the best positions twoen the Asylum and the Avohdale Station, a compact little property comprising over 11 acres of land, house, stables, dairy and out-houses. There is a never-failing creek running through the land; tbe property in well fenced, sub divided, and commands a lovely view. Price, £590, on terms. F. G. EWIXGTON. i O H N "O 0 L L A P. D iiegs to inform his friends and the public gen erally that he has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts lie will merit a fair share of public putroua_e. J. 8., having years' experience $3 a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC., Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for their mutual benefit. . 'J. 8., frlso, having received a thorough agricul lurulaiid pastoral training in the United King dom, and having 25 years' experience asa farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS, AKTFUCIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., ' For his farming friends who live at a distance n-em the principal markets. JOHN~BOLLARD, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. Onico: Durham-street West. Auckland. IIOR SALE-a bargain—a nice little Homestead with water fronlago, 13 acres and 4-roomed Cottage and buildings, orchard, &c, all securely fenced, aud planted round with ornamental trees, in a good position for a gen eral store. Price for the lot #200.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, ud Queen street. - FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres, 130 acres of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low price will be taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 63 Queen Street. FOR SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm cf 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7-ropmed house, ritted with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly B : tuated in a pretty little bay, with good beach fro itaire, where steamers pass daily: only 25 miles iram town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy- Apply to John Soppet, House and Land ! Agent, 65, Quuen-strect. i Business Notices. ; mHE CENTRAL LUNCHEON ROOMS, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS (Next door to Dowden's Auction Mart), QUEEN-STREET. The Proprietress pf these_ commodious Rooms having established an excellent reputation as a restaurateur, and having made extensive al- I terations and improvements in the above pre mises, guarantees to provide Luncheon of a first-class description, served at any time from 7.30 a.m. to .11 p.m., at prices iv thorough keep ing with the times. M. M. PYE .. Proprietress. —— : ■ 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 i per ton" at Gnemical Works, Westfield Siding, Otahuhu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Rail Company, Auck ! land and Westfield. " | OYMONDS STREET BOOT FACTORY. T. B. HEATH, Being about to remove to his New Shop and! Factory, will continue for a fortnight Special Clearing Sales.of his valuable and varied gtpek of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's 800t 8 and Shoes for Cash Only. ,! mO DRESSMAKERS AND OTHERS. NOVELTY IN BUTTONS. I have just received a BUTTON MACHINE, by which I cap pake Buttons from any; material, in three sizes, suitable for Jackets, Dresses, &c. Samples the same can be seen in jny window. .F. M A S S E V , TAILOR, 67, VICTORIA-STREET. -jl/T O N V JN M E N T S ITALIAN AND VERMONT MARBLES, AND ABERDEEN GRANITE, HEA^D STONES IN MARBLE AND STONE. Ikon Tomb Railings at Moderate' Prices, Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country orders carefully packed. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works, Corner of Rutland and Loihe streets (near Queen-street Junction), Auckland. HOLROYD AND LONGBOTTOM, GENERAL WOOD TURNERS. . Albert-street, Auckland, opposite V.M.C.A, Rooms. Bandsaw Cuttings, Carvings, Architraves, and; Fretwork done at Lowest Rates. Table, Chair, and Sofa Legs, Bed Posts, Drawer Stumps, etc., always in stock. BILLIARD BALLS RE-TURNED AND STAINED. A Trial is JKespectfully Solicited. J. B. QT^i^irrx;, COMMISSION MERCHANT, SHIPPING, CUSTOMS, AND GENERAL AGENT, Firth's BtTitMJS'oa, 75, Queen street, Auckland, New Zealand. s SOLE PvPBRESENTATIVE IN NsJv" ZEALAND FOR BROWN AND POLSON, CORN FLOUR MANUFACTURERS, PAISLEY. AGENT FOR Novello, Ewer & Co., Music Publishers, Lon don. Sutton and Sons, Seedsmen, Beading. T. C. Hay Ward and Co.. Canvas Spinners, etc., London, and other Leading Firms. Agent for thb SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES, AOJSNT FOR TRUSTEES AND ABSENTEES, SHQIWa/ASp-fTBEET.



Illedical. DR. SPEER IS a Regular Graduated Physician, Edu cated at Harvard College, U.S. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Lors of Energy and Memory. Eruptions on the Face. Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, etc., will do well lo consult Dr. Speer. All applying to him will receive his Honest Opiuion of their Complaints. No experimenting:. He will Guarantee a Positive Cure in Every Case lie undertakes, or Forfeit £200. Consultation,in Office or by Post PRE K. X.B.—All Medicines necessary for a Complete Cure can be sent secure from observation pn receipt of symptoms. Tho Dootor's famous Pills, a sure cure for In digestion, Is and 2s per box. Ointment 2s per box. This Ointment positively cures irritation, itching, and all skin diseases. By post, 2d extra. Charges moderate. Examination and Advice Free. CalloraddreßS-Dr. H. J. SPEER, Northern Chambers (Next Empire Hotel. Office Honrs-r-10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays. 10 to 12 a.m. P.O. Box 346. St xt An 4 Tkst DR. SPEER" wiil send a trial bottle of his medicine free of charge (carriage excepted) to any person applying to him who will give full particulars of their trouble. This will demon strate his unbounded confidence in these wonderful remedies, which are only known to himself, and which for over two years, have achieved such unvaried success in his New Zea land practice. All applicants for a trial bottle of bis medicine must enclose 2d stamp for reply. AT LAST A REAL CURS Kon KHEUMATISM! JRHEUMATISM ! Dr. PARKER'S "PULVIS PcHEUMATICON," A purely vegetable comppundfor the immediate relief and speedy cure of Rheumatispi, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nerve and jnus cular pains. Severe attacks cut short i» a' few hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See circulars for voluntary testimony pf remarkable cures. 3s 6d per bottle; 3s lOd by post Sole agent for Auckland :-r S. GILBERT, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. A SURE REMEDY FOR BALpNSSS, HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) This Preparation eclipses all others. A new discovery for the Growth of Hair on the Head aud Face; for removing and preventing: Dandruff, and arresting the fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, aud causes new growth on the head after being bald "for years, where it has become weak and thin, from whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of residents in Christchurch can testify to the fact that J. Hickman was OQMPLETELY BALDformany years, and after trying every known remedy without efteot, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUR. It has also proved successful in a number of other similar cases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of the scalp. . Each oottle contains supply for one month. Price, 4s, ef Graves Aickih, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons; J. A. Pond, and all CheiniJsts. General Agents— * N.Z. DRUG COMPANY, , ' — " ' .■ 7 ' i! ' ■ - --'■"*** , fema'l__u.pjlls, 2s 6d a box. A great PygyentjßUtrpuble, ANTIBILIOUS & LIVER PILLS, Is 6d per box. A grand safeguard ahd corrective FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4s 6d per bottle. A spjepdid appetiser, ncrve-sobther, and general invigorator. ApdsL the cure for nil debilities peculiar to females. ASK FOR Ti/T'RS TQR. QT-U ART'S Sold everywhere. (>{ OOD NEWS for THE SUFFERING. QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATIC QJL Cures ' RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SOIATICAi HEADACHE. Pains in the Back or any part of the Bpfly, Females suffering from Weak__ss in. the Back or Pains between the Shoulders (especially ' . mothers) should never be without tt. =- The following are a few of the many Testi monials received•:-*- ■■.-'- ••■■■'"_ "Sfeelly Beach. July 21, ,Sir,r-I have much pleasure in stating.th?.t. J. h&ve used your Queen Aiine's Oil' for painsin the back: and between the Shoulders, and haye found nothing to equal it I have also tried, it for headache, and found it very beneficial. Yon ate at liberty to publish this, as I daresay there arc hundreds suffering from the same thihg.ii Yours, etc., Mps B. F. 7 "Russell, 3rd August. 1887. Sir, —I have much pleasure in Stating that I nttve t¥i# your Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for xlieu matism, and it certainly has done wonders for me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, S. Stevenson." "Auckland, May 10,1887. .Dear .Sir,~l haye much pleasure in stating that I have used Queen Auhe's Rheumatic Oil ibr pains between my shoulders, caused from indigestion, and am certain that 1 have derived more benefit from it than from quarts of mixtures I took and used previously. I would recommend ,atl suffering From the same complaint to try it — Jksbib Thompson." 7 -77 For farther Testimonials see Bottle,, To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, & Co,, Wholesale Agents. ... .'. .. .. ..'..] OBBS&m Dentistry. ;,— ? ...-..]-.i.. .. i . . ... •. —. ■■■ -.j-,,, ~vi,'.r j GOODWIN CO X, * DENTAL SURGEON £ 118, Queen-streefc, A.M.P. Sooiety's BulliEi^s Auckland, EC 0 X AND SQ N. » DENTISTS, 7 Kingsley House, Hobson-street, ! ' * Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. : ~7, ; Herbert Cox. Doctor pf Dental Suugw , University ot Mipljugah, U.S., Americg, A M. • C A R T E R, SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) (Late five years with E. Cox and $oh)j, May be Consolted at jris .Rbsidbnoh, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahape Road (near top of Howe-street). CHARGES MODERATE. \ ■■■■ 7" 7 GAS ADMINISTERED. •• \ . . '■ ' ' . L'" ' """' I ~."!!__3 LOCAL INDUSTRIES,—33s feuy a Man's Colonial Tweed Sac which for fit, style, and workmanship cannot he equalled.—C Hopkins. London Housei corner Nelson and Victoria-streets. LEAVE yonr Order with J. H. D£ton, Tailor, for a Suit, and he will give you a pair of Cricketing Trousers made of the beet flannel. ; , "■ "."" ''•'- '": .' TOTOLFE'S publio TT ! should demand and take none but th* genuine Wolfs's SoHNAPffl 1 . 77;'. ..* those "f v>. t ttho never used the genuine article torn i!qonO|_id.''4nh«iu ; ''•/' m >J '? . '"" ' IF*®*™***-