Deaths.

SAKKY.-On December 8.1887. Evilyn Alice, at her parents' residence, Charlotte-street, E.dcn Terraco, the eldest and beloved daughter of John William and Elizabeth Alice bakey; aged 5 years. R.I. P. Private interment.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Malls will close as under:- This Day.

For Russell, Kawakawa, and Fiji, per Wainui,

at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m.. For Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, ana Tairua, per lona. at 5 p.m. . For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at

For P " m Whan»arei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wei lington, 5 p.m.

Saturday. 10th inst,

For Katikati, Aongatete, Tauranga and Opotiki, via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8_»-ni. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Greymouth, via Onehunga, per Herald, at

9.40 a.m. For Noumea, per Marian, at 11 apu . _ For Rawene and Hokianga District (via One hunga). per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Waiwera, at 3 p.m.

Monday, 12th inst.

For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per

Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Opotiki, per Chelmsford, at 4 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 ordere, regis tered letters, and newspapers at 2.15 p.m. Late letters to 3.30 p.m. Mail will bo due in

Plymouth 29th January. For Tarannki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, immediately after arrival of Zealandia. For Australian Colonies, India, China. Japan, Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom, for correspondence spoclally so prepaid and addressed, per Zealandia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. In connection with Parcel Post Systom— Parcels .will be received for despatch half an hour previous to the time for closing mails. A new Receiver has been placod at Carre, Grafton Road, to be clearod at 6 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. daily.

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

S. B. BISS, Chiof Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

On the passage down from Whangarei yesterday the Stormbird sighted two whales just inside Tiri.

The sohooner Welcome and the barquen tine Jennie B. entered outwards at the Customs this afternoon, the former for Rockhampton, via Mercury Bay, and the latter for Sydney, via Mercury Bay also.

A signal for a sail in sighb has been hoisted all day. According to a wire from Tiri, the vessel is a brig inward bound, and should be the Reabless, from Fiji, with sugar. She sailed on tho 24th of last month.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

GiSBORNE, this day.—Arrived: Mana pouri, from Auckland. Helkn'svilljj, this day.—Towed to sea this morning : Aurora, for Glasgow. Wellington, this day,—Sailed: Barque Wave Queen, for London.

LATE CABLES.

FRENCH CONVICTS.

HE YELLING OF AUSTRALIA."

(reuter.)

Melbourne, this day. The announcement of the shipment of 300 French convicts from Laßochelle for New Caledonia was discussed in the Assembly last night. The Premier replying to a question on the subject said that his Government had com municated with the Imperial Govern, ment, requesting them to make repre sentations to the Government of France upon the matter.

BANQUET TO MR SERVICE.

INTERESTING SPEECHES.

[RECITER'S CABLEGRAM.]

London, December 8. The Marquis of Lome, who had inti mated his intention of being present at the banquet in honour of Mr Service last night, was unable to attend.

Mr Service, in replying to the speech of Lord Roseberry, referred in eulo gistic terms to the services of Lord Eosebery, Sir H. Holland and Lord Salisbury in settling the New Hebrides difficulty and expressed a hope that the settlement arrived at would be executed in the spirit as well as the letter of the agreement as it' Was essential to the welfare of the Colonists to prevent the landing of convicts in Australia. In conclusion, Mr Service declared that the union of the naval forces of the Mother Country and colonies would create a spirit of federation better than anything else.

ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.

Aground on Patea Bar.

(by telegraph—pkess association.)

Wellington, this day. Information ha 3 been received that the steamer Waveiley has gone ashore at Patea. She left here with a full general cargo, and in attempting to take the bar she took the ground, where she remained fast. The work of discharging her is pro ceeding, and it is expected that the vessel will float off to-day.

Lovers of the musical art will have an opportunity to indulge in a treat this even ing by attending a lecture to be delivered by Rev. R. Bavin on " Music " (with illus trations) in the Alexandra-street Church at 7.30. This lecture is very highly spoken of, and may therefore be relied upon as food. Messrs Tonks and Co. today sold the privileges of the Otahuhu Racing Club's Spring Meeting to be held on the 17th. The following were the prices obtained : Gates £31. L. Adams; cards £12, H. H. Hayr ; Publican's booths £19, L. Adams; etabling 32s 6d, Gorman,

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL .

The usual monthly meeting of the above body was held at 1 p.m. to-day. Present: Messrs Bruce (chairman), Lamb, O'Neill, McKay, Bishop, Sinclair, Thompson, and Moffatt.

Statement of Funds.—The secretary read the following statement of accounts: — Balance in bank to date, £541 7a 9d; rates received during November, £291 17s, other moneys received, including Govern ment-subsidies, £339 12s ; total £639 9s 4d. Accounts payable to tho amount of £265 19s were authorised for payment. Day Workers.— It was resolved that each member should have the direction of the day men in his particular riding. Wade Wharf and Store.—The follow ing tenders wero received for the erection of tho wharf and store at the Wade (Engineer's estimate £52): J. Mays, £48 9s ; J. 'Duncan, £59; T. Lynch, £48; F. Sidwcll, £52 10s; F. Duder, £51 ; R. Brunton and Co., £49 7s; A. W. Adams, £46 14s; Adams's tender was accepted. Upriiß Waiwera Road.—The lollowing tenders wore received for this work. The engineer's estimate was £42 15s, W. Me- Cathie, £45 ; F. Beayer, £42 ; R. Brunton and Co., £39 ; A. Beecher, £37 ; Fisher and Moffatb, £40. A. Beocher's tender was accepted. The Sup at Northcote.—Cr. Moffatb moved, with regard to tho slip at North cote, that the Council should purchase tho adjoining allotments in order to save further compensation. Cr. McLeod moved that drains bo run through the slip to the solid ground at the back in order to prevent any further slip. Cost not to ex ceed £70. Cr. Sinclair seconded Cr. Mc- Leod's motion. Tho amendment wa adopted, tho work to be done by Cr. Lows under the supervision of the Chairman and Cr. Thompson. The Whau Portage Road.—Cγ. Bishop reported upon the proposed road at tho Whau. He considered that tho road was not required for the benefit of tho settlers, but merely to enable some land to be sold. Ho recommended that the work be deterred. The report was adopted.

Waikomiti Road.—Cγ. Bishop reported upon tho proposed work on the Waik'omiti road that only 20 chains bo formed, 10 chains on cither side of the bridge, also that only 4 truck loads of scoria be allowed to the chain which would reduce the cost to £50.—After some discussion the report was adopted, and tenders are to be called for the work.

Mr A. Taylor's Claim—lb was resolved to pay Mr Allan Taylor £100 in satisfaction of bis clnim on the execution of a deed by himself to the Board.

MrFknton's Rates. —Mr Fenton wroto forwarding £9 7s 6d for rates. Ho stated that ho did so with regret, as it waa hard to pay money for no return. He suggested that Messrs Webster, Bullor, and mmsclf should be allowed to expend their rates themselves, aa il> was such an isolated posi tion.—Mr Mays explained tbab bridges had been erected on tho road.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weokly mooting is taking placo thi 8 afternoon. Present: Messrs S. Luko (Chair, man), Upton, Carr, Udy, Lennox, and Thco. Coopor. Remukra.—Application for £5 towards repair on lavatory, and urging the necessity of repairs to closets. Swanson.— Application to have block 121 A gazetted a school site ; nlso request ing explanation of newspaper report that no action is to be taken for the present re Swanaon School, seeing that Board had given a definite promise to the contrary. Training Collloe.—-The Yieiting Com mittee, with reference to the disposal of tho students upon the closing of the College ab tho end of the year, recommended that copies of the following circular should be aent to each student:—"l am directed to inform you that as the Government have found it necessary to withdraw tho annual grant, for tho training of teachers the Board is obliged to close the Training College at the end of the present year. Owing to tho retrenchment proposed by Parliament in the Education vote it is probable that tho Board may not bo able to offer immediate employment to all the students; but I am authorised to state that the Board will be prepared to receive and consider an application from you for employment, and that such applica tion will be recorded for consideration in the event of a suitable opening. Prefer ence of employment will be given to those who qualify for a certificate. I am, etc., Vincent E. Rick, Secre tary. The Chairman's report was adopted. Abolition of the Training college.— Consideration was continued of the pro position made by Mr Luke last week, urging the Government to reconsider their deoision. The Chairman said he was only anxious that the Board should send in an emphatic protest against the action of the Government in abolishing the Training Collecjesby stopping the allowances tothom. Such a thing struck at the root of the whole system. It was really monstrous. Better far to nave lopped off some of tho teachers. Mr Upton considered that the Board had brought this upon themselves by their extravagant mode of treating the Train ing College students. The idea of paying young men and women to learn their trade was unheard of outside the Board.—Tho Government might be disabused of the notion that the Board had any other means of sustaining the College.—Messrs Udy, Lennox, and Carr intimated their intention to vote against the motion. They did not Kcewhatobjecb was to be gained by it. Ten dues. —The following tenders were received for painting Wellesley - street school :—G. Sinnett, £57 9s Od ;G. Grundy, £83; W.Brinsden, £100; Green and Smith, £107; E. Dunne, £113; H. and J. Lawler, £113; Hammond and Co., £115 10s. M. J. Bennett, £119; R. H. Chester, £125; Sarpeson and Read, £128 ; J. Hen derson, £140; J. Stitt, £179 11s. The Engineer's estimate was £145. Astonish ment was expressed at the lowness of iSinnett's tender", seeing that three coats of paint were required. Sinnett's tender was accepted.

MAJOR DANE'S LECTURE.

POSTPONEMENT.

Major Dai<je has courteously postponed his lecture to-night so as not to clash with Mrs Davis's concert in the Choral Hall.

STAR CHRISTMAS COM PETITION.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —It is worthy of notice that three out of the four prizes offered in the No. 3 sec tion of your Christmas competitions have been awarded to pupils of the Girls High School, viz., the first prize for the descrip tive sketch, and the two prizes for the narrative.—Yours, etc., John F. Sloman.

Mr Russell, of Jackson and Ruasell, to day received a cable from England in refer ence to the Waihi (Union) mine which is in the English market, from his agents in London. The message stated—"Have a fair prospect of floating the mine." _ This is evidently the matters referred to in one of pur cable despatches from London,

STAR CHRISTMAS.

COMPETITIONS.

THE PRIZE AWARDS.

Some timo ago the proprietor of the Stab offered prizes for a series of literary com petitions, open to readers of this papu, and as the awards of the arbitrators are now to hand, we are enabled to publish the names of tho prize winnere in the eeveral competi-

No. 1, Christmas Talks.—For Tales not exceeding in length three columns of the Star, having special reference to Christmas-time, ancf having the scene wholly or partly laid in New Zealand. First Prize, £3; second Prize, hand some Volume on Now.Zealand value £2. The first prize is awarded to Mr Arthur Wkmyss Hoksbrfgh, of Parnell, for a story entitled " James Turner : a Christmas Romance. " The second prize to Mr Chas. Rhoadks, of Vermont-street, Poneonby. Tho third and fourth places in the com petition were occupied respectively bjj ■stories by "Esperanco" and "Rectio." Upwards of sixty etories -were eenfc in for this competition.

No. 2, Ladies' Competition.— For Tales not exceeding two columns of the Star, written by ladies only, and having for subjoct tho love, devotion, eclf-sacrifice, or heroism of woman First prize, £2 ; second prize, Handsome Illustrated Book.

Tho first prizo has been awarded to Miss J. OimiwAiTE, of Park Road, for a etory entitled " A Christmas Letter."

Tho second prize has been awarded to Mrs Harris ("Jenny Wren "), Thames, for a story entitled, " Silver Spray." Tho third and fourth places in the com petition are occupied respectively by stories by Mrs Whitcombe, of Eden Torrace, and Miss Suoio Patterson, also of Eden Torrace. [There were 34 competitors in this classand the majority of Uie stories where of a very high degree of merit. In two instances, however, the arbitrator dobected barefaced plagiarism.]

No. 3, Juvenile Competition , .—Open to boys or girls under 16 years of ago. for the best descriptive sketch 01 Now New Zoaland Travel or Soonery ; and for tho best narrative of Now Zealand life and adventure (true or fictitioum), each in length about one column of the Star. Descriptive tikttch: let Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illus rated), £2 ; 2nd Prize, Handsome Book, 10s. Narrative: lft Prize, Handsome Book on Moori War (illustrated), £2; 2nd Prize, Handeomo Book, 10s. J HABKU-α Minnie Porter, of tho GirFe High School, wins tbo first Prize for the Descriptive Sicotch, and CiURLKS H. Skud dek, of Surrey Crescent, tho second prizo. Clara C. Fiimi, of Clifton, Mount Eden, wins the firtt prize for the Narratives Ethel Bull, of Mount Euen,second. Commended : O. W. A. Watkin, "Chronicle" Office, Whangarei, Grace Wbitolaw, Poneonby.

No. 4, Conundrum Competition.— For the best Christinas Conundrum. Prize, « Handsome Volume.

Tho Prize hoe boon awarded to T. L Whitk, Auckland Club.

No. 5, HnM' nous Comtetttion.—For tho best 0 iiinl Humorous Anecdote of New Zo; aid Experienoeand Character, nob exocuding in length 60 Hneeof Star News typo. Prize, a Handsome Book. The prke ha« been awarded to ThoMa 8 Simw, Rhcrhcad.

The Prize Stories, etc., will bo published in a special Christmas Supplement of the Star, on Saturday, December 24th.

LATEST POLITICAL.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, thie dwy. Answers to Quoetlonn To-day.

At the noon sitting to-day tho Govern ment stated in reply to Mr Cadman that thoy could not make a refund of tho Pro perty Tax over-paid in past years by John Hudson ; and in reply to Mr Hobbs that legislation would bo introduced to exempt whaling ships from light, dues ; to Mr La wry that tho cost of tho , Posb Ofiico at Mareati would be too great to permit them to undertake the work ; to Mr Monk, that a reduction of rates on firewood trucks on the Kaipara lino was now under con sideration ; to Mr Monk that it was not intended to make any change in the steam launch on the Kaipara; to Mr R. Thomp son that they thought the work of extend ing telephonic communication to Whangarei Heads and Parua Bay could be done.

Mr R. Wynn-WilHams (eon of the late Mr Wynn, solicitor, Auckland) who has been employed in Messrs Whi taker and RussellV office, has been suffering from ill-health, and leaves to-morrow on a trip to Norfolk Island, by the schooner Marion. Hβ will be absent for some months, and it is hoped will return with his health completely restored.

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Public Notices. ' JI B ONEDUST JI FOR SALE BY Richard A* Carr, 16, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agent for the TT SYDNEY BONE MILLS. "IT J. BUTCnER.] [J. QBOOM. WE HAVE FOR SALE:- Bod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iroa Sash Weights, liuckots. Tubs Springs and Patent Axles Coareo and Fine Salt 310 h.p. nominal Portablo Engine, by Wallls and Stoovens, with duplicate wearing parts Hoietiiif? Enitinos, from 3 to 5 h.p,, with reversing gear. GROOM, B UTC HER,* Co., FORT-STREET. TELEPHONE 211.] yf ANTED KNOWN. GREGORY, Of THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY ROAD, Is now issuing his ■ well-known Photographs at following rates :— Plain Cabineta, per don, 18s; extra finished and onamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per doz. 9s; extra finished and enamelled , , 12s. Appointments made by letter or telegram. Tramcara pass the door. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good * arm of 238acree. 130 acres of it in Kraas, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, hoiiso. and bnildincr«: and a very low price will bo takon.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Uud Afeat, 65 Gueon



Auctions. __________ IT? > r - B ' TO-MORROW, ab 11 O'clock. _____ .*i m MOUNT EDEN ROAD. '^ STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, SCALES, WEIGHING MACHINE, SAFE, HORSE, CART, AND HARNESS. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have boon favonred with instructions from a Grocor who is retiring from business, to sen by Public Auction at Gladding's Buidings, Mount Eden, on Saturday next at 11 o ciook, a.m.. THE Stock of General Groceries, Oilman stores, Provisions, Set of Brass Counter Scales and Weights Small Scales and weights. Weighing Machine, Iron Safe, Herbalist's Uoods, and Patent Medicines, &c. Afc 12 o'Clock. Good Spring Cart, Horse and Harness &c. TERMS: Cash before Delivery, To be re moved on day of Sale. , E, ARTHUR] J- »• BUDDUS MONDAY 12, at 11 a.m. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, KAHANGAHAPB KOAD. FIRST-CLASJTINVESMENT. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from Mrs Jus. Letham to sell, by public auction, at their Mutate, Land, and House Salo Room." Arthur s Mart," Qucen-etreet, on Monday 12th, at 11 o'clock a.m. THAT Valuable and Well-situated Free hold Property, being Allotment No, 10, Subdivision No, 8 of Section 7, City. 40 by 92 feet, with the Ballding erected thereon, in Karangahapo Road, adjoining tho promises of Messrs Ear.o and Montgomery, and lcasod by them at the yearly rental of £156, about 5J yoare to run, with a purchasing clause for £2,0c0. (mo of the best stands in the city, Must rapidly rise in value. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 2 o'clock p.m. WSBJ , W®t W°oSt G. W. BINNEY & SONS Will hold their SECOND SALE OF THE SEASON, at their Mart;, Corn Exchange, Fort-street, on Thursday, 22nd Docembor. at 2 o'clock. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. G. W. BINNEY & SONS, Under instructions from Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., will, on arrival from Oamarn, otter for salo by auotion, tho fast and flno Sydnoy clipper-built BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR, 135 tons Itogißtov, carries 180 tone dead weight. , , The Zephyr haa just been re-coppwed and overhauled, at a cost of over £500. She is one Of the fabtoet sailers in tho New Zealand waters. Full particulars from tho Auctioneers. G. W, BLKNEY AND SONS. __ MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. TO FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMEN, BROKERS, COMMISSION AGENTS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. EDWARD LEYDON Has reocived instructions to sell at the Rooms of Mr C. C. Brown, Qucen-atreet, next Albert Hotel, SHIPMENT OF BEDSTEADS FURNITURE GLASSES UPHOLSTERY Etc. Etc. Etc. Ex Waikato. Inspection Invited. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, Afc Eleven o'Clock. HOUSEHOLD TJiURNITURE. OUSKiIOLD JT UUNITURE. Balance of Mrs Clarke's, who has left for California. ESCRITOIRE, CHEVAL GLASS, HAND SOME BEDSTEAD, GABRIEL LEWIS Has been instructed to soil at his Mart, on Mon day, at 11 a.tn., HANDSOME CANOPY MAHOGANY BEDSTEAD, Iron Bedstead, Clieval Toi let Glass, Handsome Rimu Escritoire, Octagon Table, Kitchen Table, .1 inoleum, Mats, Dining Table, Gipsy Table. Umbrella Stands, Fender, Chairs, Rugs, Glass — port, sherry, and cham pagne—Toilet Sets, and other Furniture, Also, Largo Lots of 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 inst ractions to sell on above date* at 11 o'clock, e_-| TRUNKS AND CASES OF NEW €> A SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Qftaocoun.t. of .Shipper^ No Reserve. These Goods are all Now and in Prime Condition and Order. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. TMPORTANT AND TTNRESERVED X U QALE 0 OF pENERAL TRONMONGERY, miNWARE, nnRUNKS, &c, &c, &c. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to soil on above date, OO PACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS, &fr WELL ASSORTED. Terms at Sale. W. S. COCHRANE.] [,lAS. DAOKE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th. FIVE ACRES LAND AT SOLDIERS' BAY. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday next, 12th inst, at 12 o'clock. ¥ OTS 28 and 29, subdivision of Allot- JLJ ment 149, Parish of Takapuna, containing Sacres, 1 rood 20 verchos. situated at Soldici-B Bay, near Kauri Point, good land, covered with Ti-tree, Kauri, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer^,



Auctions. _____ W. 6. COCHRANE. IJAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. TO BREWERS, CORDIAL MANUFAC TURERS, AND OTHERS. # FREEHOLD PROPERTY, 1» ■ STANLEY - STREET, KNOW AS THE PREMISES OF THE NEW ZEALAND VINEGAR COMPANY. Tho subscribers have received instructions from tho Registrar of the Supremo Court at Auckland, to sell by public auction at their Kootns, Quoon-etroet, on Monday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, LOTS 30 and 37, of fche 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, stablo etc. in good repair, and all appurtenances th- r'eto belonging, as occupied by the New Zealand Vinegar Co., and adjoining tho pro perty of the Auckland Fibro Company. The city water is laid on. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, Afc Noon. -~ By Order of fche Registrar of the Supreme Court. LEASEHOLD AND BUILDINGS (Karangahape Road), DO. AND 7-ROOMED HOUSE (Ayr-street, Pamell), DO. AND COTTAGE (Charlotte-stroofc, New North Road). The Subscribers will coll by Auction at their Mart, Queen-street, at Noon, on Monday, the 12th instant, A LLOTMENT 17, of Sub-division J\. of part of Allotment 12, Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 33ft to Karangahapo Road, hold under leaao for 21 years, irom March 16, 1885, at a -round rental of £15 yearly, together with 2Shops orother Buildings th»reon, and the Right of Removal of samo on expiration of lease, the property of Mr James Dickinson. ALLOTMENT 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 17 of Sec. 4, Suburbs of Auckland, 66 feet frontage to Ayr street, Pnmoll with the 7-roomed House thereon, tho pit f urty of Mr John de Lacy, held under Lease from St. John's College Trustees. for a term of 40 years from the 20th September, 1834, at an Annual Rental of £10 for the flrat 20 years, and of £15 for tho remainder of the torm. ALLOTMENT 43, of sub-divison of Allotment Section 5, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 50 links to Charlotte-etrcet, New North Road: held under lease f>r 50 years from April 29, 1882, at a ground rental of £3 per annum, with all buildings erected thcroon, known as the property of Mr John Howitt. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, 12th DECEMBER, At Two o'Clock. UNDER BILL OF SALE. THE SCOW DUNGARVEN. The subscribers have received instructions to sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday next, 12th inst, at 2 o'clock, THESCOW DUNGARVEN, as aho now lies off Freeman's Bay, built by Darroch ; carries 28 tons; i 8 woll built, copper fastened, 18 months old. i —— " Inventory on application. SAMTJEL COCBRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W, S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DAOKE. 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-street, at 11 o'clock, on Mon day the 12th inst., at tho suit of John Abbott, whose solicitor is W. Thorne, Esq., by order of H. C. Baddoley Esq., Sheriff. Auckland THE OFFICE FUKNITURE & FIT TIN GS. consisting of Desks, Tables, Chairs, BooKcascß, Iron Safe, Deed Boxes, Pigeon Holes, Maps, Paper Baskets, Umbrella Stand, Lino llum, 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, AND REPORTS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. fl. COCHRANE] 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. j The subscribers have received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auck land to sell t;y auction at their Rooms, Queen- Btveet, on Wednesday, 14th inst., at twelvo o'clock, under the pro visions of the Rating Act, for non-payment of rates, T>AR IS H OF MATAKOHE:— South-east part Lot 134 and north-west part Lot 136, containing 40 acres, tho property of Nicolas McKeown or owner. South-west part Lot 233 and north-cast raft of 234, containing 60 acres, the property of James Askin or owner. South-west, part Lot 143 and _orth-eaet part of 148, containing 79 acres, the, property of John Ryland or owner. 'North east part Lot 17, containing 40acres, the property of George Shcppardor owner. West part Lot 34, 40 acrea, the property of Edwin Daweon or owner. ■Western middle portion Lot 18, containing 40 fccros, the property of John Harvey Sc ward or owner. Lot 194, containing 101 acres, the property ot Edward Henry Hunt or owner. East part Lot 41, containing 40 core 9, the pro perty of Jae. Henry Luckworth or owner. East part of Lot 35, containing 40 acres, the property of James Evans or owner. South-west part Lot 8, containing 80 acres, tho property of William and George Shepherd or owner. SUBURBS OF MATAKOHE: Allotment 7. coutaining2acree and 20perches, frontingtlio Matakolic River, the property ot Peter Antonia or owner. PARISH OF OMARU: West part Lot 60 and east part Lot 67, contain ing 54 acres, tho proporty of John Greon or ownoi\ North part Lot 22, containing 80 acres, thr pro perty of William John AliJler or owner. PARISH OF TOKATOKA: Middle part Lot 28, containing 40 acres, th e property ot Emma Lysnar or owner. PARISH OF KAIWAKA: South part Lot 10 and north part Lot 42, con taining 116 acres, the property of or owner. PARISH OF KARAKA: Allotment 1, containing 365 acres, haa frontage to the Manukiiu Harbour, tho property of Bernard Eikhart or owner. For conditions of sale and plans apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "T LEX. T ITK EN, AUCTIONEER, LAND. ESTATE. AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &c. - -jsegi& CITY~MARKET. *j^



Auctions. W. S. COCHRANE, j [JAS. DACRE. TUESDAY, 13th DECEMBER, v At 11 o'Clock. \ *■ Under Warrant of Distraint. VERY VALUABLE AND EXTENSIVE 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 inatant, at eleven o clock, A VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY of abont 300 Volumes, half-bound in calf including the Latest Text Books and Law Ho' porta to date, eta., etc. Catalogues in preparation. , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12. ** __ EDWARD LEYDOL. Has received instructions to sell, at Mr C. C. Brown's Rooms, Queen-street, opposite Auck land Savings Bank, ex Waikato. asunder: O a UITES IN x> EAL X 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 Duchess 18 Music Stools 12 Bookshelves 6 Marble-top Cheffoniere Magnificent Pair of Duchese in choice New Zealand Woods Superior Chest of Drawers in Rimu and Kauri Superior Linen Bedding ' - *r- Easy Chairs, Austrian Rockers, Cane Set tees, Beaconsfleld Cane Couches, Spring Mattresses of superior quality, Walnut Overmantels, Commodee, Coai Vases, Pier Glasses Etc., Etc., v Etc. : Mr C.CB, wishes It definitely understood that these goods were ordered some months pre vious to him giving up business, and being un able to placo them privately, he has given in structions to clear throughout, -without reserve TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, ■*. At Eleven o'Clock. #£j HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, VICTORIA AVENUE, REMUERA. SUITE IN TAPESTRY AND WALNUT, MOTTLED KAURI EHCRITOIRE, 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, TERRACOTTA WARE, GOO D DAIRY COW, GOOD MANGLE. T. M. JACKSON Has received instructions to sell by auction at tho residence, Fairfield, Victoria Avenue, Kenruera, 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, TapestvyEasy Chair, Wicker, Cane and Other Chairs, Walnut Card Table, Plush Occasional Chairs, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Table", Looking Glasses, Chests Drawers, Mottled Kauri Kscrietoire, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, etc. Also, A Large Quantity of China Ware from HonS Kong, Terra Cotta Ware, and a Number o' Handsome Hand-painted Plaques, Vases, and a Collection of Books by Various Authors. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, p. ANNUAL SALE. "lA/fl PACKAGES JAPANESE IVtJt GOODS "I A/I PACKAGES JAPANESE XUtt 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 AND ARMOUR GONGS SILK HANDKERCHIEFS VERANDAH BUNDS 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 Art and Manufactures, 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 forme in itsensemble a most valuable selection of Japanese Curiosities and Manufactures. The 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 4; NOLAN. mO-NIGHT'S CONCERT, Choral Hall. A -Sohuimum'e Upright Concert Grand Piano, lent by the London nod Bofiia Piano Company,



IfeMi PORTLAN D CEMENT ' i ! Sold in J«i^ lft^: _■;. InfomationfreeonConcrete.r-: . ate Advertisemeats. for 9b 6d per Uu\K§ House and Land Agent liecwfe? Joors above Wff^SggJJ^ WANTED, a^WabortuTtoS-. board Boat, in good order^pplysg 1 ; WAITED, KNOWN, Newton when you can: : bFy<#M«if tbau their adverted■ W«ffi' Little Butcher Shop, at Wmtt^AS ssaaak ms^ W r ANTED To Let, two nice nnfnmished Rooms, with :9re-place; 2 minute , \r it T\r ANTED KNOWN. -Latntv onTTie 7h 6 \, ar P O /, I" 3 ' l^', ; Best fromljd per b; Mutton, from 1|; Veal, torn IB wiK Pork, Id; Cabbbages presented to M'tM- Jjre s. ,Qullity gruaranteed.-T.aMead,CitT Market Meat Repot. , ._ ] ■ ' fJIO . Jl» Houie^iiear^bebeach. j low.—Apply back House. ,j, "ANTED, a respectable Tonth, aboub j 18; one used to the business preferred. * —Apply fl. Swinerd, Frniterea , , Symonds-Bfa TITTAITEMATA NAVAL ARTILLERI TT s yrillßiradeTHlS (PridayrETffliiJ at the Drill-shed at 7 o'clock. Arrangements to be made for Class Firing TO-WOREOW (Sa|« day). AUmembers must attend.-ByOiietof the Officer Commanding the Corps,- % % KEESING, Lieut. ' WANTED, good General .Sravvi.- Mra Sloman, top $|p house below We3leyan Chapel).- : TTtORSAtE, acres Good Clover atiij X) ' Grass for Hay.-Apply to Mr T. Bipi Mount Roskill Rond. , ,; i, . .^Vtfi WANTED able Flannel Uwiershir^&2d; mm Oxford Shirts in the city for Jβ lid each ;:«tn Rood quality White Shifts (sizes 14,164,16,1j), 4s each ; Men's Sofljand. Felt Hats, etc.—J. Green; ClotMerandDraper,7B,yi«|otw street -,■ ' " .:- ~ '.■- - .■, j " 1%/f USIC HAT 9 CHARMS."-Comsto ixJL Rev. R. Bavin's Lecture on "Muric," with illustrations, Qmrfli; 7.30. Admission Fred.-.Collewioninaid or Cir cuit . ..■ ■•: : ':,"-- ■> .'■ '■:' 1.v., . -:.:-"-'"-- TO - "NIGHT'S CONCERT, St. Jamea'j i Hall. PianolentbytheLondonandßerlla Piano Company. .; .;.■. .■■ -.i.-:!^.:; WANTED KNOWN, Gobfl UnbfecM Huckaback Toweling,M>regutesm», gdyard: Spotted MusliD, 7d, regular pittft .is 2d yard.-X GREEN, 78, Victoria-street. _^ WANTED KNOWN,. 'M&l$l& Calico. 3d per yard';. BrwXHoltaig, W Tier yd • Unblf ached Lirieni)am(ißk,iW| if 2d tvlrU ; 68iS. iiMpnVTiif-jl GREEN. 78, VictonfrStttej.'fa Anions! oupra^^wt U Splendid sample.-!. Laybontne andCa, Durham-street T : ■, :■,,■ -■• ■ ' t " lirANTED, Working Men to hujw W Bon Tweed Suits %£l 2s Trouseis, 6slld per pair.-J. Green, W Victor* street. ' . , ; - --■ :; : -*-"'"a ANTED KNOWN-Jubilee Morrj Go Round in MarkctYardonSatardtf' TIfANTED, Ladies to Buy Wh|#W fnrift-atreet ■ ,:— '-i-~- irTrtoffn Pooley> djrecUon. VOCW TO-M.OEAO-W, LAMB! LAMB!LAMBI •Fromls6dpern,nartei. ; MUTTON from la per Qβ** , ' Everything else in proporJon at E WOOD&Co.'s, gCOTcTTOSIYI'AWG The enormous sale of ROBERTSON'S