Births.

JruY-faibei'SStu t at Avohdale, the ' Wiite Of _Ti'|#ei'lel4 VV a_ei : oi & edit,

Marriages.

- On tho 10th November. HttGundagai, NftW South Walos, by tho Rev Id CarcUnci, Chanca Alfred Lawrence to Mary _ Until

Deaths.

BQULTER.~Qn Dooombor 1, 1887, Joseph Boulter, of the Shamrock Hotel, Wollesloy streot, Auchland ; aged 67. . The funeral will take place to-morrow (Fri day), leaving lato residence at 12.30, for Wal komiti Cemetery. CA.RTER.-On November 30, at his parents' iesidence, Colling wood-street, Herbert, Infant son of David N. and Charlotte Carter ; aged 1 month.

Private interment

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

'. Malls will close as under :—

This Day. | For Gishorno, per Balcarres Brook, at 4 p.m. i For Wellington and Southern ports, per Wainui, at 5 p.m. , Friday, December 2. ■ Per Wanaka as follows:— I For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean ports and Continent of Europo, at 6.40 a.m. For t New Plymouth. Southern Ports, Australian f Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and l hrindisi) for letters, etc., specially so prepaid f and addressed, at 7.40 a.m. For newspapers, I 6.40 a.m. j For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at j 11.30 a.m. | For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. ! For Chatham Islands, per Oamaru. at 4 p.m. ; For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at ! 5 p.m. I, For Whitianga, Gum Town, and Upper Mill, i per lona, at 5 p.m. ! For Heads, Parua, Waipu, i Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wol fe lington, 5 p.m. j-' Monday, December 5. i Per Mariposa as follows :•— ! For Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States of j, America, Canada, British Columbia, Central | and South America, British and Foreign West i> Indies, at 5 p.m. For United Kingdom and « Continent of Kurope, at 5 p.m. Money orders, \l Registered lcttcrs,and newspapers,at3.3o p.m. I \ Late letters, bearing an extra tee of 6d in ad dition to tho postage, will be rrooKoil by the ( mail agent on board the steamer uptotiie time j; of sailing. Tnis mail will be duo at London January 9.

TnuRSDAY. December 8. For.London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per Talmii from'YdllitiKton. lOih inst.). per Gail-loch at 11 a.m. lor specially addressed , correspondence only. Mail will be due at Ply mouth about 21st January.

Parcels will ho received for despatch half an hour previous to the time for closing mails. S. B. Bisa, C'hiof Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

The barque Mary A. Greenwood left Lyttelton for Auckland on November 28th.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Union Company's s.s. Wanaka, 277 tons, Captain Grant, from the South, ar rived this morning at 7.30. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Ainsworth and family (3), Mrs I/ightoller and child, Misses Wiseman and lighfcoller, Messrs Martin, R.M., Courtney, Wilson, C A. Brown, 12 steerage.

The s.s. Gairloch for Waitara took hor departure at 1 o'clock to-day with cargo and passengers.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

JLtttleton, this day.—Arrived : Barque EsfaeHa, from London.

LATE CABLES.

I TEE FRENCH CRISIS.

A KISING THREATENED.

(special.)

London', November 29. General Deßoulde has threatened

that if M. Ferry is elected President of the French Republic, the Champs Elysbes Trill he invaded by fifty thous and armed men.

PASTEUR AND THE RABBIT PEST.

!... Melbourne, November 30. f The Government are in receipt of a letter from M. Pasteur, the celebrated inoculator, in which that gentleman recommends tho authorities throughout Australasia to ex tirpate rabbits by infecting them with an epidemic similar to chicken cholera, by sprinkling around the burrows a liquid full of microbes.

(REUTER.)

BRITISH SOVEREIGNTY OVER NEW GUINEA.

Sydney, November 30.

Instructions have been received by the High Commissioner for New Guinea to proclaim British sovereignty over that territory. It is understood that the ap pointment of Governor will be made very shortly.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

London, November 29. Manchester has applied for 100,000 feet of Bpace at the Melbourne Exhibition.

SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, November 29.

Baron de Worms, replying to a deputa tion from the London Trades Council, said he thought that the Sugar Conference re garded the bounties in existence on the Continent as excessive and improper.

STOCK SHIPMENTS.

London, November 29.

The Board of Trade recommend that Mr Ingersoll, veterinary surgeon, inspect stock shipped to the colonies.

OUT OF SEASON.

At the Police Court this afternoon, before Mr H. C. Baddeley, R.M. Earnest Peel was charged with taking from Rangitoto rock oysters on the 22nd nor during the close season. There was also on the charge sheet a case against August Eckenberg for taking oysters from Waiheke during the close season. Evidence was being taken when we went to press.

Some properties at Whakatane, Birken head, Mayifield and Devonport were offered for sale to-day, by Authur and Buddie, but either failed to find purchases or were broughfc'in by the mortgage at nominal prices. A parcel of 17 bags of quartz from Mr James Mackay's claim at Whangamata was brought up this morning by the s.s. lona for treatment at Eraser plant. By the same vessel a parcel of quartz was also brought from Tauranga j f which will be shipped to Sydney for trial, j

THE NEW SAILORS HOME.

THE INAUGURAL PROCEEDINGS TO-NIGHT.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING.

Exactly five years ago to-day Bishop Cowie, with the assistance of a few friends belonging to his own and other denomina tions, formed tho nucleus of a mission amongst the sailors frequenting the port and having secured very unostentatious quarters gave them tho name of the "Sailors' Rest." The affair struggled along very precariously, the subscriptions of tho public being very uncertain and the financial difficulties becoming more and more threatening. In view of this darkening outlook, the Bishop at last made a forcible appeal to the public for assistance, and with this appeal fresh in his mind Mr Samuel Jackson was called to the deathbed of the late Mr Costley to draw up his will and help to apportion his great wealth. By a fortuitous consequence a seventh of tho moneys devoted by Mr Costley topublicinsti tutionsviz. £1,2150, was sotapartforaSailors' Home, and, having made tho necessary alterations ift its constitution to qualify for larger public functions, the Sailors' Rest became the inheritor of this vast windfall of wealth.

In due time a site for permanent, buildings was secured at tho corner of Quay and Albert-streets, just beyond the Harbour Board building, and, having decided to build, tho Managing Committee entrusted the preparation of plans to Mr E. Bartley, the well-known architect, whoso name is indentified with some of the best street architecture in this portion of the colony. The result of Mr Bartloy's labours is the handsome building which stands upon the site in question and bears the name of the Sailors' Home. Tho contract tor its erection was let on the 2bth of January last to Mr Thos. Colobrook, for .£2,667, and the builder satisfactorily completed that con tract this week. As the building is to be formally opened by Bishop Cowie to-night, we take the opportunity to describe it more in detail. It stands upon an irregular shaped allotment and is built in the light Italian style of architecture, the material being bricK with cemented front. It is three storeys in height with circular-headed windows on the ground and second 'iloors, and with segment-headed windows on the first ilooi. Between tho windows stand pilasters with ornamented capitals and sur mounted by cornices. The facade is crowned by an open balustrading with pediment and hnials. There are two pediments, viz., one at the corner and the other in the centre of the Quay-street frontage. Both of them carry in raised characters tho words "Sailors' Home, 1887." There aro two public en trances to tho building, one at tho corner giving access to thedining-roomand kitchen, and the othor being the main entranco from Quay-street, which opens on to a hall 10ft wide. To tho right of this hall is situated the Assembly hall, 40 x 22ft, which will bo used for evening and Sunday sorvices, entertainments, etc. Beyond it is the Missionary's room. On the left-hand side of the main hall is a social room 16 x 17ft to be devoted to reading, smoking, and con versational purposes. Attached to tho dining-room, which, by tho way, measures 18 x olft, aro a sorving-bar and office, be sides a kitchen and scullery. There are already two bathrooms, a lavatory, coal shed, and luggage-room on tho groundfloor. From the main entrance a staircaso sft 3in wide leads to tho first iloor, where are situ ated a suito of rooms for the matron, and a sitting-room, 10 bedrooms and bath-rooms for the officers of vessels. In addition there is a large unfinished room at tho western end which can be utilised in future to meet the growing demands which will be made upon the institution. On the second floor, approached by a similar stair case, are situated 15 bed-rooms for seamen, a smoking-room, lavatory and shower-bath, and a large unfinished room, 40 x 22 feet, similar to that on tho tloor beneath. The building is excellently ventilated and lighted throughout, every bed-room having a window. Every bed-room also possesses a row of hat and coat pegs, while the officers' rooms are provided with gas as well. There ia a service of hose on each floor, and a couple of iron fire escapes afford the means of flight in case of danger. All the baths aro supplied with both hot and cold water. We understand that tiro bed-rooms, which are nicely finished with plaster, will not be ready for a month yet, as tho furniture for them has not arrived from home. This reminds us that tho public will be curious to know why the construction of the furni ture was not left to local industry. It seems very strange that it rbovld have to be sent home for.

The formal opening, as we have already remarked, takes place to-night, Bishop Cowie delivering the inaugural address. Messrs Ewington, Battley, C. B. Stone, Fell (the missionary), and some of the sea-captains in port will also de liver addresses, while selections of vocal music will be contributed by Misses Maunsell and Kempthorne, Mrs Edge cumbe, Mr Hookey and others. To-morrow evening there will be a tea-meeting for the seamen and their friends, for which tickets of invitation may be procured from tho missionary. In the yard a quoit ground is in course of preparation, and in time a bowling alley will be added to it. The constitution deed of the Home provides that it shall be for the benefit of the seafearing com munity of Auckland, without respect to the , nationality or the religious belief of those who shall use it; that the building shall be open to religious teachers, under tho direction of the Council ; and that no intoxicating drink shall be allowed in the building, nor any gambling permitted.

TELEGRAMS.

Nelson, this day,

An eight-roomed house at Toitoi Valley, owned and occupied by Mrs Celia Clark, was burnt down this morning. It was in sured in the Royal Office for £200. Wellington, this day. Mr Peter Adams has been elected Mayor for the sixth time consecutively. Marton, this day. Mr Snelgrove has been elected Mayor.

Rev. Mr West of St. David's Presbyter ian Church delivered last night in the church the first of a series of lectures, on Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." He graphically reviewed Bunyan's life to a large and appreciative audience. These lectures will be continued every Wednes day night at St. David's Church, at 7.30. The manager of the Cambria Gold Min ing Company, has forwarded to Mr Mc- Donald Scott, the legal manager, a piece of quartz taken from No. 4 level, due east. The stone is heavily mineralised and is looked upon by experts as a very good indi cation of the near approach to gold. Tho lay of the reef and the appearance of the quartz give the impression that the main reef has been again reached. Should such prove to be the case a rapid rise may be anticipated. To-day 121bs of picked stone were obtained in another portion of the mine. The line will be opened for passenger traffic from Otorohanga to Te Kuiti on Friday.

TAURANGA REGATTA.

.' TAuiiAis-GA, this day. At the Regatta yesterday, a Maori wa r canoe race took place between natives and Europeans, the natives winning. In the open sailing-keel or centre board boat s competed, Mr J. Snodgrass's Coy being first and Mrs Cain's Myrtle second; a very close race between these two boats, tho Myrtle having tho lead the greater part of the distance. Tho yacht race was won easily by J. Brain's Arrow, Dr. Moir's Dollic second. The Rob Roy canoe race was Avon by Mr Lundon. The wind freshened up a little in the after noon and the regatta was very successful throughout.

"THE HARBOUR LIGHT'S" COMPANY.

(BY TELEGRAPH.-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. Geo. Leitch and his talented Company are performing " Harbour Lights " to crowded audiences. Last night the house was crowded to suffocation in every part. There was not standing room in the dress circle. This Company is doing the largest business ever known in Napier. People are coming in from all directions to sec tho performance. The scenery and mechanical effects aro pronounced by the press and public as wonderful, and representing reality itself. The company is the best w y e have seen hero. They open at Auckland on Monday next, and Aucklanders have a great treat in store for them.

WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Hutt Raoeooustb, this day. The second day's racing was favoured by fine weather. The attendanco was limited.

Social Handicap.— Fabrication, 1, The Shah 2; Smooth, 3, Giriri, Voltigeur and and Cloud also ran, Giriri led for half a mile when Fabrication was taken to the front and won easily by two lengths despite Clifford's efforts with The Shah. Dividends £2 10a. Time, lmin. 47socs.

Hurdle Handicap.— Rata, Ist. Reputa tion was tho only other starter but baoked after going a mile leaving Rata to win by a quarter of a mile. Time 3min. 56see Dividend £18.

ELECTION PETITION.

PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION.

(BY TELKORAI'H—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wanoanci, this day. The Bryco and Hutchison election petition case, in which the ex-Nativo Minister and Others petition against the return of Mr Geo. Hutchinson as member for Waitotara in tho House of Representatives, was com menced at ten o'clock this morning before the chief justice and Mr Justice Williams.

Mr Bell, of Bell Gully, and Izard, of Wel lington, with Mr Fitzherbert, of Wanganui appeared for petitioners ; and Mr Travora, of Wellington with Mr Thomas Hutchison (brother of tho sitting member) for respondent. Mr Bell in opening said he apprehended that the evidence culled on some charges would not be absolutely conclusive or satisfactory inasmuch as that evidence was necessarily called out of the enemy's camp. Speaking to the specific charge of treating on the day of polling Mr Bell said he pro posed to call evidence to prove treating on the pollinK day and other days Mr Travers intimated that he would raise the point whether evidence as to treating on days other than polling day would be admissible under the New Zealand statute. Mr Bell said another specific charge was that Mr Ballanco, as Minister of Lands, used influence with the survoy men to get them to vote for tho respondent, authorising payment of one day'a wages to the men while absent voting, and whilst he believed this to be indisputable he hoped to be able to shew further that Mr Ballance was really agent for Mr Hutchinson. An other matter referred to was whether witnesses giving evidence as to corrupt practices themselves would be liable to dis qualification as voters. Mr Travers : It might be as well to settle the point at once. Mr Justice Williams was of opinion thatno disqualification need necessarily follow, bub if the court reported that such witnesses who were admittedly guilty of corrupt practice should in its opinion be struck oft the roll for three years that would be done. He held that if witnesses gave evidence fully and truthfully, an indemnity from court would protect them from disqualification. Formal evidence was then called as fol lows :—E. N. Niffitton, Returning Officer, Waitotara, produced the appointment of scrutineers, etc. W. Garland Moon, regis trar of electors for Electoral District, Wai totara, produced a number of official docu ments.

Evidence was then taken on the first general charge of bribery, the particular charge dealt with being that execution by respondent on 15th September of guarantee for E. L. Jack, hotel-keeper, Waverly, to secure advances to Jacob of £250. The guarantee of Jacob's account at the Bank of New South Wales by respon dent and the bill of sale over hotel fur niture by Jacob to Hutchinson were pub in.

THAMES NOTES.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Thames School of Mines.

As you are already aware, the plans fo r the experimental plant to be erected in connection with the Thames School of Mines were submitted to Government some time ago for approval. Official information has now been received by the Secretary (Mr Bruce) that the plans have been approved of on the distinct understanding that Go vernment is not called upon to provide a greater amount by way of subsidy than £600. It is probable that tenders will be invited in the course of a few days for the erection of the experimental plant. The Croydon €©ldfield. A letter received from Mr W. C. Ord— formerly a mine manager here, who pro ceeded to the Croydon goldfield some months ago—states that the reports of the prospects of Croydon have been greatly exaggerated, and he warns anyone from proceeding thither. He says there are plenty of " fleecers, speelers and hood winkers" at Croydon. Mr Ord is now at Townsville, Charters Towers. The Sports.

The athletic sports yesterday resulted as follows :—Demonstration Handicap : Skel ton, 1 ; Hall, 2; Willets, 3. Hughes (Auckland) was nowhere. Mile Handicap : Bui ton (Auckland), 1; Conroy (Auckland), 2; Gordon, 3. The latter has entered a protest against the first two for not having given their previous performances.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE PROPOSED MAKING OF UPPER QUEEN-STREET.

(To the Editor.)

Silt,—Kindly allow me a small space in your raluablo paper to reply to the letter of '"F.C." in this morning's "Herald." He starts by .saying that pressure is being brought'to bear on the City Councillors to have this noblo work done. I think, sir, that little pressure ought to be required to have Queen street made what it should be, one of the best streets in the colony. 1 am afraid " F.C." is not aware of tho immense traffic on Symonds-street, or he would not be so eager to get to it by way of East street. This is where the worst pressure is. The Council, in its wisdom, having handed over Symonds-street to the Tram car Company, they are bound (without pressure) to give the travelling public ingrt'ss and egress to our city; but it s no use stopping Queen-street at East street. It must, if done at all, go on to Newton Road, even at " F.C. s estimate, and I hope ere Song that it will not stop at Newton Road. " F.C. " is quite at sea as to compensation for the low level; perhaps he is not aware that thoro is no level fixed from Karangahape Road to Newton Road, so it can start from the level already fixed in lower Queen-street, viz., 22 feet under the present level of Karangahape Road, and therefore make an easy grade all the way. The land required can be purchased for a very much less sum than the one mentioned by "F.C." I hope sir, despite "F.C.'a " re marks about the press, that you will still weild your pen in favour of this much re quired work for the good of the public. —Thanking you for your space, I am, yours faithfully, Easy Guadk.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

By an advertisement in another column members of the City Guards are notified t meet at the railway station on Saturday next, December 3rd, at a quarter to 2 o'clock, to proceed to Ellerslie by 2 p.m. train. The firing for the Company's prizes will take place on December 15th, ranges 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, 5 shots at each range. Thero are 15 prizes, ranging from £5 to 7s 6d.

The mining market is-still active. Sales. Cambria 7s 3d to 7s 6d, buyers rather than sellers. Saxons have been placed at 5s 3d to 5s sd,[and Trenton* 3s 4d and 3s sd, Bank of New Zealand, small buyers, at £12 10s ; Loan and Mercantile, sellers, 67s 6d ; Land Mortgage, sales 21s 3d ; Cos, sellers £10 15s. Union Insurance are wanted at 235, and Now Zealand Insurance at 68s.

Printed Btroets, totoV?: 10 _ # ■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. DECEMBER h 188?.

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Gazette in Bapkmptcy- IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY IIOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1833," and the amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of ROBERT Abmitagk, of New market, in th" Provincial District of Auck land, in New Zealand, „rocer. Notice is hereby (riven that I. Robert Armitagc, of Newmarket, in tho lirovincial district of Auckland, in New Zealand, grocer, have this day tiled in the said Court, at Auckland, a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. ROBERT ARMITAGE. Dated this Ist day of Decern ocr, 1887. Napikk anu Suera, Victoria Arcade, Qucon- Btrcet, Solicitors for tho Bankrupt. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPUEMK~COURT OP BANK RUPTCY HOLliE* AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act. 1883." and of the Hankruptcy of ROBERT Aumitage, of Newmarket, Grocer, a bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that tho First General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my olhco. Government Insurance Buildings, Queen-sircet, Auckland, on THURSDAY. Bth December, 1887. at 11 o'clock a.m. Proofs of debt must bo fur nished prior to tho meeting. Proxy forms can be obtained at my office. No proof can bo admitted except under order of the Court after the expiration of four months from the date of the filing of th" petition. Accounts sent in unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. JOHN LAWSON, Official Assignee. December Ist, 1887. Napier and Shera, Queen-street, Solicitors for bankrupt. e_ —-a Auctions. TOMORROW, At 11 O'clock. PINES ! PEANUTS ! COCOANUTS ! B. TONKS AND CO. Will sell to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 80 CASES PINEAPPLES, 12 SACKS COCOAUTS, 23 BAGS PEANUTS. Ex Wainui from Fiji. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), at noon. Ex Wainui, from Fiji. ALEX. AITKEN Will sell by auction, to-morrow (Fridny), 2nd December, at 10.50 a.m. sharp, in the western wing of tho City Market, red and white- WQ BUNCHES . 4 O BANANAS flesh colour— I£o bunches Bananas red and white— 19 cases Pines The above are all in prime condition. 10.30 a.m. sharp. ALEX. AITKEN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 10.30 O'clock. DUNBLANE ~AUCTION MART. HAMS, BACON, CHEESE. T. M.~7a~CKSON, Will sell by Auction, at his Dunblane Auction Mart, To-morrow, at 10,30. HAMS, BAC ON, CHEE SE. Without Reserve. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, at 11 O'CLOCK. GOOSEBERRIES !~ GOOSEBERRIES ! GOOSEBERRIES ! PRODUCE, FUR NITURE, DRAPERY. BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, MIRRORS, CUTLERY, E.P. GOODS, Etc., Etc. EDWARD LEYDON Will sell at his new Auction Mart, on the pre mises lately occupied by Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, a large stock of the above goods WITHOUT RESERVE. Also, ON account of whom it may concern, without tho Slightest Reserve, a splendid Piano by Martini, Hamburg Iron Frame ln chord Overstrung. .. At 12 o'Clock. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer.



Auctions. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. TO-MOKKOW (FRIDAY), AT NOON. ALEX. AITKEN Will sell by auction To-morrow (Friday), Dec. 2. at 12 o'clock noon, in the western win* of the City Market, POULTRY — Fowls of all descriptions, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Canaries, etc. Also. A few pens of prime heavy Turkeys. PIGS-Sucker., Porkers, and a few well-bred Yoong Pigs, prime. Also, 4 pure-bred young Piss, by Bertie Saverna; really choice. PRODUCE-Potatoes : Now Potatoes (various sorts), New Hobarts, (Shepherd's Kidneys, Early Rose eto., New Onions, Cabbage; also, a largo quantity of Vegetables, Oats (heavy feed), Jowl Wheat, Chaff and Bran, Hams and Bacon, J ton local Bacoti,2oases Canterbury Bacon and Bams, a few prime local and Canterbury ; also. Bacon and Hams, in cloth; Butter: Fresh and Salt Butter, kegs Salt Butter and several boxes thresh Butter in Jib pats (prime quality); Cheese: New Cheese, 6 to 10 cases, from Wairoa South and Pollok, and 5 cases Waikalo factory Cheese. _ , ,„. . ~ SUNDRIE3-10 sacks Feathers, Tinware (all descriptions;, Ovens, Incubator. 3 cases Ginger Ale, 3 C'sos Indian Fluid, Pure-bred New foundland Pup, 2 Watches, and sundry Furni ture. ALEX. AITKEN, Auctioneer. K. ARTHUR] t J - F - BUDDIE TO-MORROW, at 11 a.m. MARKET DAY. ARTHUR'S MART. — POULTRY, FRESH BUTTER, PRODUCE. FRUIT, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. POULTRY DEPARTMENT. - Fowls, Good Table and Laying Birds, Spanish, Brahmas, Cochins, Hens and Chicks, Ducks, Geese, I ur keys, small Pigs, Dairy-fed Porkers, Pointer Dog (trained to gun), prizotaker. Good Tncubator, Beehives. „ , _ PRODUCE, FRUIT, and GROCERY DE PARTMENT.—2OO Cheese (various brands), Good Fresh Butter (in Jib pats, Devonshire and other brands) Good Salt Butter, Pastry Butter, Auckland cured Dairy-fed Bacon and Hams, Southern Bacon and Hams, Honey. Good lable Potatoes (Kidney and others), Onions, Carrots, Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Rhubarb, Herbs, Pea-t, Beans, Oats, Wheat, Chaff, Bran, Oatmeal, Flour. FRUIT. — Gooseberries. Loquats, Lemons, Cherries; ex Wainui, from Fiji, 37 Cases Pine Apples, 2 Cases Melons, 15 Sacks Kumalas. GROCERIES, &c. — Christmas Sweets—2oß Boxes woll - assorted English - made Fancy Sweets. 10 Boxes Crown Soap, Assorted Auck land-made Lollies and Confectionery. Biscuits, Lemon Peel, Tea, Coffee, Sauce, Vinegar. Terms — Cash before Delivery. t7TMX)rIROVv\ At Eleven o'clock. DUNBLANE AUCTION MART. AMERICAN ORGAN, PIANO, INCUBA TOR, TRICYCLE. T. M. JACKSON Will sell by auction at Mb Dunblane Mart, To morrow, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Comprising Cheste of Drawers. Double and Single Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Hair, Spring, and Flax Mattresse*. Horsehair Suite. Tables, Chairs, Withstands, American Organ, Piano, Incubator, Tricycle, Cretonne Pillows. Pictures. Etc. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'Clock. PRODUCE ! GROCERIES ! PRODUCE ! GROCERIES 1 &c, &c, &c. WALTER J. DOWDEN Will sell hy public auction, to-morrow, Friday, at 12 o'clock, PRODUCE, Potatoes, Cheese, Bacon, Hams. Butter, Carrots, wheat, Oats, Bran, Maize, Barley, Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal. Flour Jam, Pickleß, Candles, Biscuits, Buckets, Sun-j dries, &c. - j TO-MORROW, at 10.30 O'CLOCK. CLEARING SALE TO CLOSE AC COUNTS. D. F. EVANS Has received instructions to sell at his Furni ture Mart To-morrow (Friday) at 10.30 o'clock, lo close accounts, rjPHE following new and second-hand JL Household Furnituro and Effects:—Hand some Inlaid Walnut Tabic. Marble-top Wash stand. B.W. Chairs und Lounge. Horsehair Suite, wilt Mirror, Architects Table (with drawers). Ofilcn Desk, Perambulator, Rimuand Mottled Kauri Chests Drawers, Half Tester (double and single) Iron Bedsteads, Patent Wire wove and Spring Ma tresses. Child's Cot and MattreKs, Child's Rocking Chair, Leather Couch and Char. Cane Rocker, Meat Safe. Pack Saddle, Venetian Binds, and lot of Useful Fur niture, etc., etc.. etc. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. c. c. taget] [a. mcd. ealston TO-MORROW, At 10.30 o'Clock. : •■ —— i FOWLS. DUCKS, TURKEYS, GEESE, PIGS, CANARIES, ETC. OAMARU POTATOES, N«W Potatoes (Kidneys, Shepherds, Pink Eyes). Wheat, Barley, Oats, Maize. Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Can terbury and local Bacon and Hams, Cheese, Fresh and Salt Butter, Honey, Pickles, Soap, Tea, &c; also, Jewellery, Furniture, Clothing, &c. PAGET AND RALSTON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACEE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, At 12 o r Clock. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, STANLEY STREET. IMPROVED FARM, 262 ACRES, WAIPU. The subscribers havo received instructions 'rom tho Registrar of the Supreme Court, at Auck land, to sell by auction, at thoir Rooms, Queen street, on Monday, sth proximo, at 12 o'clock, LOTS 30 and 37 of the subdivision of Allotment 19, Section 11, S:an!ey-street, City o" A.ucklai d, containing 2 roods and 15 perches, with all Buildings thereon erected, and all tho Appurtenances thereto t elonging, as now occupied by tho Auckland Vinegar Company Al otmont 50, Parish of Waipu, County of Marsden, containing 262 acres; his large water frontage, with large dwelling-house, and all im- Srovements, tho property of Mr Murdoch IcLeod. SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE. IJAS. DACRE. MONDAY, DEC. 5. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY. SHOP AND DWELLING, CORNER UPPER QUEEN-STREET AND EAST-STREET. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, WEST STREET. Tho subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, sth Decem ber, at 12 o'clock (BY ORDER OF TBE EXECUTORS IN THE ESTATE OF J. C. WILKES, DECEASED), ALLOTMENT 128, subdivison of Lot 6, and part Lot 7, Section 7, having a front age of 33 foot to Upper Queen-street and 62 feet to East-street, City of Auckland with the Large Shop and Dwelling - house of 6 rooms erected thereon. Also, Allotment 88, adjoining tho above, having 33 feet frontage to West-street, Karangahape Ward, with dwelling-house of 4 rooms ereoted thereon. Land. Transfer Title. No Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . ,



Auctions. W. S. COCHRANE] ' [JAS. DACRE T O-M O R R 0 W, At IX o'Clock. Bord Piano, Walnut and Tapestry Suite, Large Cheval Glass, Brussels and Ta pestry Carpets, Mahogany and Horsehair Chairs, Singer Sew ing Machine, Mangle and Washing Machine, Lawn Mower,, Portable i Boiler, Household Furniture. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, Dec. 2, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Piano by Bord, Music Stool, Tapestry Suite, 9 pieces, in Walnut Frames, Brussels and Tapes try Carpets, Fenders and Irons, Hearthrugs, Mahogany and Horsehair Chairs,. Occasional Tablea, Singer Sewing Machine, hand or treadle; Wertheim Sewing Machine, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattresses, Feather Pillows. Chests Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Large Cheval Glass. Matting, Oilcloth, Linoleum, Pictures, Curtains, Couches. Round and Square Tables, Wood and Cane Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Curtain Poles, Dresser. Meat Safe, Scales and Weights, Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, Plated Ware, Mangle and Washer, Lawn Mower, Portable Boiler, Mincing Machine in working order, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. T 0 - M~~0~R"R 0 w7 At 12 o'Clock. CARRIAGES OF FIRST-CLASS LOCAL MANUFACTURE, BUGGIES, PHAETONS, DOGCARTS, Etc., Etc., Etc. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions from Messrs W. and E. Basten to sell a portion of their surplus stock on Friday, December 2, at 12 o'clock :— TROUBLE AND SINGLE BUGGIES Open and Hooded Ladies' Phaetons Four and Pair-wheel Dogcarts Etc., Etc.. Etc. These Vehicles are second to none in New Zealand for workmanship, style, and durability, being manufactured with the greatest care and of the highest class materials only. Sale is imperative, as room is absolutely ne cessary for otner stock coming forward. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 5. SHOP, KYBER PASS ROAD. COTTAGE, CLAREMONT-STREET. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, December sth, at 12 o clock, FIRST-RATE BUSINESS PREMISES, 1 having 80ft 6in frontage toKyber Pass i Road by 67ft to Claremont-street, with ihe new Shop erected tnereon. COMFORTABLE COTTAGE of 5 rooms, nearly new and wellbuilt; erected on allotment having 33ft frontage to Claremont-street Mo i , Easy terms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [ji.S. DACEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, \ At 12 o'Clock. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM, . , i _ : . ; , i : , , QTAHUHTI 82 ACRES RICH LAND, GREAT SOUTH ROAD, AND FRONTING TAMA-EX*. RIVER.,,. The subscribers have received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court, at Auck land, to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, December 5, at twelve o'clock, .. ' \ ALLOTMENT 137, and part allotment 13, Parish of Manurewa, County of Eden, containing 81 acres 2 rcois and 13 perches rich land, all fenced, subdivided into paddocks, and in cultivation; has extensive frontages to the Great South Road and the Tamaki River the Building s consist of Substantial Brick Resi dence, and numerous Outbuildings. The above is well known as the Grange. \'.> For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. i C* HIP ZEALANDIA, f| K3< FROM LONDON. __|____rT All Accounts against the above ________naa vessel must be rendered to the undersigned, in duplicate, before 10 a.m. on MONDAY NEXT, the sth inst, as they can hot otherwise be recognised. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. Auckland, Ist December, 1887. ' " "ioarWe KIRKDALE, -*-* FROM JAVA. All Accounts against the above ' w ~js*. : w___f i i vessel m ust be rendered in dupli cate before 12 o'clock TO-MORROW (Friday), at the ottice of the undersigned, otherwise they will not bo recognised. .■:■-■ -'--■- 'C. DAyis__ £j~ Q.--J5., OR „ T L will (weather permitting) ONEHUNGA : "::■ " FOR HOKIANGA, KAWERUA, AND WANGAPE, At 3 p.m. TO-MORRO W (Friday), Dec. 2. And for WANGANUI, and NEW PLYMOUTH, At 3 p.m. on MONDAY, Dec. 6. Freight on Wangape Cargo must be prepaid. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Auck land Office. , . TV Excursion Tickets will be issued during Do ceojber, January, and February, available for Three Months at Reduced Rates. For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Lower Queen-street. AT T E N T 10 N! : BEST NEWS EVER HEARD IN AUCKLAND! ~.' REWS CHOICEST FRESH BUTTER Now reduced to Qv PER POUND. No matter what price is charged, finer can't be got. It surpasses all others for richness of flavour and taste. The same quality is charged 8d elsewhere. ;' , i ALSO ON HAND, GOOD PASTRY BUTTER AT to PER lb THE SECRET j Why RBW can sell Butter, and all kinds of Grocery Goods cheaper than any other competitor is: All he sells has been bought for cash. REWS, ';'._:■ THE LARGEST PROVISION DEALER JN AUCKLAND. Address: CORNER OF VICTORIA & ALBERT STREETS,' . - .''">



X «^mj^^^SßbeduD_T?S 1. ; u^iTFTf Tenders will V ~ X 8, Bs«SMs_aes« PAUL AND PRrpp HARBOR So„.: TENDERS FOR KB-PatS. ~ •^ D ' _ttßrifis£_s&_ Queen-street WharKm^^ W cepfe toweßt OT^^ernotne^ By order of the Board. ■ J -M.BRIGBAM PORTLAND CEMENT Sold in anyquantity.frdmUbupffardß. ', •• At lowest market rates. AIso.HYDRAUUCUg,^^^ - free ou Concrete. ■ ■■ i , ■:'.-.: ■■ ■■' t J. WILSON & CO. Rate A__dyertigemente g U P RE ME. CQ'. nt CRIMINAL SITTlifGg, NOTICE TOyßoli^D^^ It is hereby notified thatthe Crlminnl «jtf ! of the Supreme Court at M_Hfc mence on Tuesday, the 6th December S at eleven o'clock in the ance of jurors, Witnesses, and. others wR therefore be necessary before that dat* "" (By order) HENRY C. BR_we Ri Supreme Court, Auckland, Begißtrilr ' December Ist, 1887. > 3 * B^™*^B -*BAN' I_.ND-W (taj : Tenders waited for Sawing! Siac_ig __ Thatching 30 Acres Hay at Potters paddock, Epsom.; Thelowest or any tendttflotW sarily accepted. , Tenders returnable up to noon on SATURDAY, the3rd inst., addressed to JAMES R; MAICGIiM, Manager,*:.:,; : : : ■■■"■■ ..:'■' .i 47 Queen-ttreet A UCKLAND CITY GUARE An Inspection Parade of the Membenofthe Company will take place at Ellerslie on Satnr day afternoon next, December 3rd.' ,' Muster at the Auckland Railway-etation at quarter to 2 o'clock, sharp; start by ffie2o'clo_ train. Full dress uniform, witharms and accoutre mentß. Every member must attend; no ltm granted. ■;. ,-. ;„; ~. , - Luncheon will be provided by t_e Canij_; at Ellerslie. ,By Order. fTHOS. __u_D?S,laj, ';, ..', ';■:(; j; • , :',-;.., - HOUi ; S«, -/, TROOP Ist JUL ZEALAND 1 CAVALRY. ' HALF YEARLY TRAINING. 1 Saturday next at Onehunga, at 3 p.m., (clss firing); Sunday at Panmure, 10 30 a._u, Church Parade; Mohaayat Ipsdn?3 p_M £TuM<_rat Ellerslie,3p.m. , .. ~■,-...,,# ••bit.?-, All absentees without leave will be fined,. E. G. I / ' Acting'_faptaE __ SPLENDID GRAZING for Horse! and Cattle. Every care,. no respoiM Mß? Apply Pallan and Childs. Albert-steet, |_ T¥7AITEMATANAVAL ARTILLERY. Members are hereby warned tpjjW Drill,.,iTo-morrow, Friday,, ad. ; Decemia, 1887, at 6.30 p.m. sharp. ■ AbseSWes mi« finedin accordance with Volimteer BmdaW When the time,and finish Class brder of Officers» manding Corps. - : , r' ' ; "■ : ' ■ '•' :: - JD N. Wood's Drapery Stock; valne W from3lamps;Ponsonby Boaa.rMra besoWetonee. -. - ■' ■': •■ ■ ■ — < : OI^TERIUCK!S. 1 33 aud Metropolitan Fashions. Newn|OTM j_t-received. lji®S__Bß uence. . 2s per «Pg Wellesley-street East. : ■ ' ■ ■ r- —Apply. Walter Smith, Star iJaKery, »»««-, Bakery, _______gg- , -; —T, ANTEDra^oyfor¥e T Pnnb> 1 g - °^ JHsp ham Street — r^rrrrrrrZ by none and equalled by &w ; m,, twelve months,. aa«: j W Apply m. W}^m&m^i' 31 x> •. * -.:•■■ FOR SALE BY .. VRIGHABJ) ,&• ] V ,