The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVIIL-Nc. 294.

PRIOE-ONE PENNY

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1887.

TABLE TALK.

H.M.S. Diamond arrived,

Other four warships coming. The Admiral's lady is in town. Our big Dock should be opened wi&^* per eclat. Stonewall Seddon intends to visit Auck land. Everybody is now talking of holiday arrangements. Parliamentary Returns. — Members coming home for Christmas. St. David's Christmas tree opens at St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom to-morrow after noon. Another Christmas tree at the United Methodist Church, Pitt-street, on Friday. Two distinguished visitors, the Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda, have ar rived. It is expected that five New Zealand in spectors of police will be superannuated. Port Adelaide Railway Station thelargesb in Australia—so says a Sydney M.P. Annual " breaking up" entertainment by pupils of Remuera Seminary to-morrow even ing. Gathering at the Choral Hall to-morrow afternoon in connection with the Girls* High School and College and Grammar School. The South Australian ruby mines are at tracting great attention in London. A wag says our rulers are getting all they deserve but a licking ! Thirty-four matches have been arranged for the Australian cricket team, which vieits England next season. The four miles extension of the Kaipara Railway is not expected to be completed this year. Onehunga ratepayers will shortly be polled on the question of borrowing £5,000 to construct waterworks. Ponsonby Choral Society will perform "The Messiah" on Friday evening next in All Saints' schoolroom. " Our only General" has arrived in town, to make arrangements for the reception of Admiral Fairfax. Mr A. E. Newton, a member of one of the English cricketing teams at present in Aus tralia, intends settling at Auckland. A Reaman named Millar, while going on board a vessel at Greymouth yesterday, fell into the water and was drowned. Christchurch Regatta Club have decided to hold the next regatta at Lake Forsyth on January 26. While two brothers were engaged sheep shearing in Nelson district on Monday last, one of them, John Arnold, fell on the shears held by his brother, and was seriously wounded. The "New York Herald," in an article, says :—" A new Fisheries Treaty is hope less ; but an agreement re definition of certain portions of the Treaty of 18J.8 i 3 possible." Encourage local industries.—The follow ing alteration in railway rates is an nounced :— Earthenware, native, packed, consigned direct from local factories, in lots under 30cwt, will be charged as 30cwt half rate B, otherwise as class t>. In two days, recently, 80,000 Socialist) pamphlets were delivered throughout Ber lin by women, who did the work so quietly that they were not noticed. The South Australian Parliament is hold ing a special sessi6ft j jiorth.g purpose of passing a Taxation Bill. >u3«5 business will be finished this week. Friend: " \ r ou don't mean to say you understand French, Tommft , * Tommy: " Oh; yes, I do ; for when ma and pa speak French at tea I know I'm to have a powder.' . It is probable that Sir C. By H. Mitchell will be appointed Governor of the Leeward Islands or Trinidad. He will, leave Fiji for England at once, leaving the Hon. W. McGregor, C.M.G., in charge until the return of Sir J. B. Thurston. The Mohawks are playing to crowded houses at Thames. They re-open in Auck land on Saturday next, with their fourteenth change of programme.



Shipping. v "■"''""" TTNION STEAMSHIP .__¥**".«. U COMPANY OF NEW ________«_ ZEALAND (Limited). ll*_li it ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS §______|||' SERVICE. OVERLAND ROUTE TO "'' --S3. AND THROUGH AMERICA. ■g__J_l__.tlio heat of the Red Sea and the . ATO l__ff wwg| of capo Horn. __' c«i__ers of this Line are appointed to Auckland for Honolulu and ! sV jYanoisco every four weeks, sailing as underj_^____—. . '" " , rr nr .a Leave Leave Arrive ( j _(____. i° ns - Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. IjmarosA 3158 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Doc. 25 h_U.DIA__3OOO Dec 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 , for twelve mon«hs, and coon Passengers can break their iourncy at KSttand. Honolulu, San Francisco, and any &f call en route to New _hrk. ' ThrougU Fares, Sydney or Auckland, to . l . England. oir_n_ £63 and £66. Steerage, £32 3s 9d ___00. ,aw and£32 . l2a# for ft" information apply at any of the STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF . , ■ NEW ZEALAND /LIMITED). ffSi--. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEA- LAND < LIMITED) ' TIME TABLE.—December. I_n TABANAKI, NELSON. PICTON, WEI. »ION, LYTTELTON, AND *WEST _OA_T PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of SaUlng. | jf^ pTSiT ["Tuesday, 20,1 p.m. I noon PimspiS 1 Monday. 26, 5 p in. I 4.15 p.m. MR TAKANAKL WELLINGTON, AND mi LYTTELTON (Special Service). I Friday, 10,10 a.m. l_B : 40 am^ WELLINGTON, LYTI-LLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). ff. A.NAU I Thursday, 15, noon j — Wairarapa I Thursday. 22. noon | — : "~"l_iß MELBOURNE (A r iA Bluff). nflsJM j Thursday, 15 noon j — WiiBAiUPA* Thursday. 22, noon | — w "Calls at Iloban, """ —" FOR SYDNEY. '"" _ .jotomahana I Wednesday, 28, noon I - TOiHIONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. IMon., Jan. 2 6 p.m. I - (Cargo till noomt TOR IiKVUKA AND HUVA, transhipping for TONGA, HAAPAI, and VAVAU. WilSUi 1 FrL, Jan. 6. sp.m. I _________ joTgisborneTnapiek, AND WELLIXG ' TON. CALLING AT HICKS-BAY, TUPA ROA. AND TOLOGA. | Tuesday, 20. 6 p.m. j — ■""IFferusselTiTand kawakawa. 1 WAtRAHAi _ TMonday, 19,5 p.m. | — "EXCURSION TICKETS-During December, 'Jatiary. February, and March. Special Return Tickets are issued nt Reduced Rates, available ' for three months from ot issue. Cargo must bo booked and alongside TWO HOURS beforo advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com- Auokland Branch, corner Queen and Customs ' _ mARANAKI, WELLING . i|iiity<Mg A TON, LYTTELTON. SPECIAL SERVICE. li_i____|ra The Union Steamship's Co.'s " W S " rf ' WANAKA w_l leave Onehnnga every FRIDAY and Lyttelton every MONDAY, calling only at -Tftranaki and Wellington, and "onnecting at Kew Plymouth with through Trains for STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



c FTYHE NEW ZEALAND | PtaTSfpli "*- SHIPPING COMPANY'S .; nJ|is_ LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. Company's v agnificent Iron Clipper Ship RANGI T I X I, 1,188 tons register. aal at L'oydn, W.. H TAX LOR, Commander. Imow loading as above, and wUI havo good dcsiratch. Has First-class Accommodation for Saloon Passengers. ■ _ Cargo carried at the Lowest Current Rates. ' g^*^ • Local Manager. (-tstom-street. Auckland. r>- QTEAM TO LONDON. & ORIEN JSgESmmSiF TAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. -OB LONDON, via CEYLON, &c, with Mails and Pasaengei- for Europe and the East. _, Leave Leave Mcl- Eteamer, Sydney. bourne. Parramatta.. I Nov. 25 j Dec. 1 Carthage Dec. 9 Dec. lo Jlassilia Dec.23 M'ec.29 Britannia Jan. 6. 1888 ! Jan. 12, 1888 Yaletta ...... Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Shannon Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Homz Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Victoria March 2 March 8 i And thenceforward every alternate week. ' Passengers and cargo hooked to London, Mar l.U.B, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at moderate rate?. , , Betum tickets issued both to first and second tlass passengers at especially low rates. 'Passage Money can be paid at this end for .»Vages from England. Liberal concessions to families , *The Second Saloon having been thoroughly tt-or. anised, this Company is now enabled to oflerintending passengers to Europe unrivalled at ' n P .following greatly re r_«.____st7. - _E Keturndo. (Available for 12 months) .. £65 ttwengers booked at Auckland at same raws . ■'Sydney or Melbourne, •Wall partioulars.apply to __ ,1 CKUICI-SHANK & CO., _jg.(.neen-3treet. Auckland. _ Agents. ___ '' iJL TTTTAIUKU AND ONE- V? HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). .•.CAIWNO AT AWITU. POLLOK. WAI ,i PIPI, and otlier places. .• TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. -Xeate Onehunga: Leave VYaiulcu: '"i_*__i_ •■ December. ~,. ■ S-Wdar, 8 a.m. 16-Frid*y. 11.30 a.m. "-Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 17— Saturday. 12 noon : 9.45 a.m. 19— Monday, 1.15 p.m. 28-Tn M day, 10.30 a.m. 20-Tuesday. 2 p.m. ' __*!__. B^7-12 noon 22-Thursday, 3.30 p.m. (for Manukau Heads) *-Batntday 1.30 p.m. 24-Saturday, 5 p.m. m Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28— Wednesday, 9 a.m. 5.30 p.m. 29 -Thursday. 9.30 a.m. 6 p.m. 30-Fridav, 10 a.m- a r«atnrday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday, 11 a.™- Weather and other circumstances permHting «o cargo received within half an hour or MWrtised time of leaving. ~ „,„„„j. Allfrelgrhta payable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or _u> stock. r ss; Return, 7s 6d. '**ftt,V_fd__rto_. , , _ _____BARR BROWN. 3__naglng Directory f\ RIB NT LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. i___ . ftomSyd-ey. EromMelhouma. £&6n_e ;rT3ec7_6 Dec. 26 2_ IWT "».- Dec.3l -Tan.6 «»o_a Jan. 14 Jan. 20 ,______.-,..,... Jan. 28 ____!_?___-_- -. _ And fortnightly thereafter. don . lto_p__i^-#____i jgHabta 12 months-First-class, £115: beooaa * V NJON BTEAMSHIP COMPANY OF •■ $i-W ZEALAND (Limited).. , ' * in Nevf &eala_ut



Shipping. jy JUBILEE STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. The Steamers of the above I Company will sail as follows: Jf t; ag< STORMBIRD -t.tJ'FP.' l Queen • street Wharf, for a£;*£.. REI and WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND PARUA BAY. ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, rrr....... at 9 p.m. ' 5s PER TON SALOON PASSAGE.. 10s SINGLE SALOON PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage, apply— Office. 14, Queen-street «__w ' QTEAM TO THAMES^ Afl I s*3> O CON NKCTTNG WITH __# p -_44_l _ RIVER STEAMEBS FOR F=S=-_S_____|-/' S T I R L 1 N G W ORT H. OHINEMURI. M'AI TE aw«tta ««t«__- KAURI - WAIHI, TE .T A . GOLDFIKLDS. MORRINSVILLE, GRANT *** TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. , I Rotomaiiana. I Enterprise. Wednes. 1 _ J - | U night ihursday 15 1 2 afternoon | — Friday 16 | 3 afternoon I 12 midnight Saturday 17 | 3 afternoon 1 — FROM THAMES. 1 Roto ma nan a. | Enterprise. Wednes. 1416.30 evening j — Thursday 15 I — ; 6 afternoon Friday 161 7.30 morning | Sntiirday 17 [8 morning i 9 night No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible tor Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. GEO. FRASER. Agent. S. COROMANDEL. TiIOM AS SCOTT. MASTER. *_xss*-_r _S*r TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Wednesday. 14. laid up Thursday. 15,12 noon Friday. 16. 2 p.m. Saturday 17.12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour ot aavertised time of departure. All Part els must, be prepaid on Board. . A. 11. H. S WIND LEY, Manager._ _ j 171 OR TAURANGA J&T j __~-> Jj WHAKATANE, and /W —iVPT OPOTIKI. t_________gß __/* The b.s. CHELMSFORD Will run to and from the above ports every week. Agents— Whakatano, McGarvey Bros.; Anhott & White, Opotik*. Apply to— SHARP & CO., Commerce-stroet. J™ s 17 , o R Thames; J. HIKUTAIA PAEROA, l__iO_- __ '-KB AROHA, WAITOA, 3gUL-V' WAIORONGOMAI nb»sss*- sua. tesbury and GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment oflers.) Tho s.s. KOT U X U will leave aa above on TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 20. calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. In future tho Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on'y. For Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITH, & FIRTH._ I_™____ __TEAM TO TIIE SOUTH JO SEA ISLANDS. | »™_|£j RICHMOND, i 850 tons register. 600 h.p., Capt. >i j Hutton, will leave Auckland, for Tonga, Samoa ana Tahiti, about tho end of December. Splendid accommodation for first and second class passengers. An experienced stewardess is carried. - The round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about .Bdays, and oilers a favourable opportu nity to those desirous of visiting the beautiful islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trio. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DONALr) & EDENBOROUGH. 22. Queen-street,



y?HAW, SAVILL, AND -ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful new steel-built Steamers arc appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: __' • t. j Steamer. J§§§ Commander, i tia pVtu__?' . i ! Tainui . .5200 3000 B. J. Barlow December 10 Doric .. 5200 3000 J. W.Jennings January 7 Arawa .. 5200 3000 J. Stew- rt Feb. 4 lonic .. 4753 3500, J. G. Cameron March 3 Coptic ..4367 3000 - .March 31 (Final port as arranged.) The accommodati n for all classes of pas sengers is unsurpassed. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each St pA-_"ENGkRS CARRIED AT LOWEST Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the C °FuUp articu ars regarding freight or passage money may & __ :. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER Board and Residence. OMFORTABLE HOME for 4 Gentle men : healthy locality; fine view ; stable; terms moderate.-3, Western Park Terrace, Ponsonby Road. : . yvTWES'S PARK HOUSE, ____/ Victoria-street East. Personal THE Person who wrote Anonymous Letters to and of Mr E. H., Grafton Road, i. earnestly requested to communicate-with A., Star Offloe, as they have caused much trouble tc.those who are innocent. No lega> steps n1 S t ,,ir J! T L _Stric£confldence observed. TaZKL OSCAR SVENSSON, otherwise I . known as Charles de Montmorency, will of something to his advantage by calling ittheSwStsh a_d Norwegian Consulate. Fort stre£|__j_ p - Barber, Vice Consul. P- —ERSONAL. — Karako, late.'Steward of the barque " Diana," wrecked at SUrbuck Consul __ ——-—-— ttpcONAL —We wish to notify that all overtime pledges will be sold at our . . . Clear iiig-out Sale, which takes place Christmas Olearingo j , Queen-street, on NEXT.December 21st Our reauested to renew overtime pledges clients are r eque™ übe , d n0 excep . ?. ef010 „Vll he made,-Melbourne Pawn Broking gjS, Market Entrance (off Cook-street). S. A. Ashen -.... ■• •TfTTLL the Young Lady who took the W Umbrella last evening from Abbotts Shop N™» Please return it to save further frou P ble, as she iswell kr_ownJ_____ T_ERSONAL.—The Largest and Cheapest HP' r iK_n,Whi Auckland" 2d to read any £ k !rt lb M^ y calfe^_t___^;ahc^ VERrf Thee I'm Fondly Dreaming !" a? the Mashers say about my extra



For Sale. FOR SALE, a Buggy Horse.—Apply to R. Waring, grocer, off Franklin Road. "IJIOR SALE, Gli¥ap7c_ain Fence round JIJ Supremo Court.—Apply Star Ofii_e. FiOR SALE, cheap, Mare, Spring Cart, and Harness ; 30 cwt trial given,—Apply to T. Brownlee. Fort-street. ______ FOR SALE, Cheap to suit the times, 2 new ."agnails. 1 do Pony Dog-cart: 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on; 1 light Springcat; 1 do light-tip Dray.— .._—_______ riago arta _____ Factory, High-st. I7IOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Cheap, the . . Interest in Lease of a roaliy good Farm, having 19J years to run, at a very low rental, together with crops and improvements.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Laud Agent, 65, Queen-street. FOR "SALE, 50 Acres of Unimproved Land; over £500 worth of gum in it, tons of firewood; grand opening and site for store, _ mile from Government School; prico £_)• i cash—Apply to Mr. E. S. Lewis, Red Hill, To Lopuru, N. Wairoa. FOR SALE, a Handsome Villa Resi dence, with five acres of Land, consisting oe orchard, garden, and three paddocks laid down in grass, upon the main road. Epsom. For absolute sale, the Owner leaving for England ~r -T•_. the new ? CIXT —For partictflars apply te Short'and-strcet. FOR SALE.—Top Beresford-street. A rare chance. 5 per cent, interest A new and commodious six-roomed Residence; gas, water, sink, Venetians, 3 registers, range: lot, £5 x 100, frontage to two streets; 8 minutes from Queen-street, lof tram. Price, £435. £380 can remain at 5 por cent. Now let at £40 vcar. Original prico, £650. Owner leaving colony. Open for a few days.-Apply D. F. Evans, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Choice Residence Sites at Titirangi (about nine miles from town), containing about 3 acres each and upwards, situated in a high healthy position with cast orly aspect, commanding magnificent views over land and water; each section contains a portion of natural bush, with access to a beauti ful sandy beach in a sheltered bay; good roads rom town to tho property. Most liberal terms to intending settlers. - Apply to H. Ashton and hon. 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. jm O R PI. I V ATE SALE. PINE ISLAND, Waitemata Harbour. This splendid land-locked island, containing upwards of 100 acres, on tho upper waters of the Waitemata. Deep water frontage. Situa tion unsurpassed, boing surrounded y Hobson ville, Groenhythe, and Waipareira Settlements, opposite Lucas Creek, in clcao proximity to Auckland, being only an hour's sail from wharf to wharf. Two steamers constantly passing. Improvements consist of good 3-roomcd House, two Orchards, Garden, and about 6,000 Shelter Trees. The whole must be seen to be appro ciated. For cards to view and further particulars apply to GEO. COZENS. Agent, High-street. "OUSINESS FOR PRIVATE SALE. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY and BUSINESS, consisting of TIMBER YARD. COAL. FIREWOOD, PRODUCE, and GENE RAL MERCHANT'S BUSINESS. Railway Siding running through tho Yards, together with Machinery and Working Plant, Stock, otc. This Business is situated at Hastings, llawke's Bay. and as .a Going Concern is the most De sirable Investment in the Province. A so, for Private Sale: (J) Ono-third Share of a most VALUABLE SAWMILL and PLANT, with RAILWAY SIDINGS and Ste .1 Tram connected with tho NAPIER RAIL WAY, and running Into 6,000 Acres of Bush, chiefly TOTARA. of Splendid Quality, and almost im imited quantity. Mill capable of turning out about 50.000 feet per week,—Full particulars on written application to Box 5, Fo..t-ofllce, Hastings, Hawke . Bay. BOATS.— Rob Roys, £3 10s ; 16ft Plea sure Boats, £6 (new). Others very cheap. 16ft Skill', sails and gear complete, __.—Robert Roid, Waitemata-street, near Ponsonby Con vent. AMBRIDGE, Waikato.—For Sale or Lease, tho apacioiißand centrally situetcd Store premises, a': present occupied by the undersigned, I. W. Merrick, Victoria - street. Cambridge mO CUSTOM BO OTM AKERS. REDUCED PRICE LIST.-Men's best Prime French Calf E.S.. 7s; Golosh E.S., cloth, kid tops, calf fronts, 6s: best Calf Shootcs, open or closed fronts, 7s; Men's best Calf Balmorals. 5s bd; Derby Shoes, 5s 6d; Oxford Shoos, ss: Women's Calf E.S., 5s 6d; Kid E.S., blocked fronts. ss. Extra charge for cutting to measure. Terms net cosh. YOUNG BROS., Steam Boot Upper Factory, High-street. ONE of the Seven Wonders is that you can get a Pair of Trousers from J. H 1 alton for Nothing. TRONMONGERY BUSINESS. For Sale, a thoroughly sound Business in a Country District, with a turn-over of from £300 to £400 a month. The proprietor, who is retiring from business on account ot his health, will collect the out standing debts himself. Full particulars can bo had of E. HORVSBY. 14, Victoria Arcade, Auckland. __>URE ENGLISH f BERKSHIRE ~ - SiW ,l l' l ''^ :^^i '.f| I have for Sale 2 Young ~S ____J_____F Boars from the best prize stock, imported last year ; from England; about 8 weeks old ; price, £2 2s each. Nothing to equal them in New Zealand. — Apply J. Sinclair, Lake Takapuna, Auckland. E~~offer for one month locally-made Wire Bassinettes at such low prices that must commend themselves to ev*ry lady who sees the article. Inspection invited.—Copeman and Clegg. 34 and 36. Grey-street. ("IITRONELLE is the drink for tern- J peranco folks.-So dat all fruit, shops. _Ta~S . WILLIAMSON, ' House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Lot. largo and small Houses in the City Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments tor Sale in the City and Suburbs, tor cash or on deferred payments. MONEY TO LEND In large or small sums at current rates of interest.



. To Hct. TO LET, in Beresford-street, 12-roomed House; gas and water.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. . ; 0 LET, 6-roomed. House in Surrey street, Surrey Hills, complete.—Apply AY. E. Hutchinson, Builder, Ponsonby. T" 0 LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 10s; two 5-roomed Houses, rent 7s.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt-st. 6~LET in best part of Karangahape Road, 2 good Shops, one suitable for pork butcher; rent very moderate.—Apply Earlo and Montgomery. . TO LET, Eden Terrace, newly finished Cottage of 4 rooms, with scullery, wash house, &c, water laid on. Rent 7s.—R. Smith, Exmouth-street, oft' Newton Road. •■ 0 LET, 3-roomed Cottage in Victoria street ; also, 3-roomed Cottage in Graham street,-A. Wright, Toy Shop, Victoria-street West, TO LET, a Comfortable Family Resi dence, wash-house, and all con leniences, Hobson-street, next Munro and Milligan's. -- Apply on premises. TO LET, 5-roomed House, with bath room and wash-house, gas and water and conservatory, and all conveniencies, in Parnell Rise.—Apply to, John Petford, Parnell Ri3e. TO LET or Lease, a nice little Home stead of 6 rooms ; outhouses, stable, etc. ; within 3 miles of town : 3 acres of rich volcanic land Or would exchange lease of same for one near'ertown.-Apply 80x236, G.P.O. ; 0 LET, New Cottages of 4 apartments each (city water) situate in Jervois Road between the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches; tram cars pass door every few minutes. Rent 6s.—Apply to Peter Oliphant, Solicitor. High-st _~ LET, St. James's Manse, Wellington street, containing, 8 rooms, kitchen, scul 1. rv bathroom, Mistress range, and other con veiii'ences.-Apply to R. M. Watt, atMr Wade's Offices Old Council Chambers High-street, or to Mr Crawford, Church Olhcer, from whom the key n GOOD 4-roomed verandah Houses for 3s 6d, 4s, and 5s per week ; register grates colonial ovens, etc.—Apply R. Laing, (next to, Field's Grocery), Richmond Road,



Wanted. WANTED, a strong Lad, one accus tomed to striking preferred —Apnly to R, 11. Yeoman. Albe-t Boiler Works. WANTED, some kind and respectable person to adopt a pretty little Boy, two years old.—For address, apply Star Office. WANTED, two smart Boys, about 15. —Apply, at once, W. H. Dampier. 114, Victoria-street. ANTED, a General Servant; good references required.—Apply, between ' 10 and 1, to Mrs F. L. Prime. Anglesea-street. WANTED, Man to join another in a Business; only a small capital required, —Apply, from 1 till to 2 o'clock p m. for parti culars, Saturdays excepted, to E. Barker, City Chamber?, Vulcan Lang. " v: -' ! . WANTED, a Boy for Office.— Kepfy in own handwriting to " Commerce," Stab Oiflce. ; W r ANTED, a Youth accustomed to cut ting linings.—Young Bos., Boot-upper Factory, High-street. . ANTED, Plajn Cook, 12s, town; Several Generals, 8s to 12s; General for Gisborne ; Housemaid. — : Select Registry, V.M.C.A. Buildings, Albert street. . WANTED, a Good Woman Cook ; also, a Young Girl for housework.—Apply Ilobson Hotel, Hobson-street. __NTED, a good Working House keeper for two gentlemen in the country. —_p >iy Close Bros., Queen-street. "ITfcTANTED, 50me _{-,(] person to adopt TV a line, healthy Baby (boy); will be en tireiy given np.—For address ap. ly Star Office. TIT"ANTED TENDERS, to buy or rent ] . T a compact, snug little Property, near Avondale, wiih a never-failint? creek running along one boundary. It commands a lovely view; comprises over eleven acres of land, sub divided into paddocks and orchard; also, a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted; but I want to soil, and will let the property go a bargain.—F. G. Ewinglon, Estate Agent WANTED To Let, Furnished Bed room; 43 per week: good bath; small privato family.—Address Mr Home, Grocer, top Wellington-street. WANTED TO SELL, 6 acres of Green Oats, ready for cutting; to be sold in lots of 1 aero or mora -Apply A. Aitkon, City Market Auction Rooms. TfTANTED to Sell, Piano, £27, iron TV frame, trichord, check action, including patent piano lamp.—Apply Musical Budget, Victoria Arcade, Shortland-street Entranco. FNTETvrO PURCHASE, good Buggy Horse, about 15J bands, thoroughly quiet and fast—Address, staling prico, particu lars, and where to be scon, to Horse, Stak Office. W" ANTED, to Purchase New Zealand Statutes. 1872.—Apply, stating price, etc., IT., Office ot this paper. ANTED to dispose of a cheap Camera (quarter-plate); slides, printing frames, and chemicals complete— Apply to J. Ilowden, Queen -streot. . WANTED To Lease, with purchasing clause, 30 to 60 acres Land suitable for fowl-raising and fruit-growing; must have a.a ftvntago.—Hannaford's Agency. WANTED to buy for cash, Prime Tur keys. Gceso and Fowls.-Wallis and Coates, Butcher., Karangahape Road. WANTED, to give awuy-a New Six roomed House and Freehold, together with Furniture and Effects. Price «350; not tho value of the house alone. Owner leavina. By appointment.—Address Mrs London, New ton Post Office. __________ WANTED, Cottage, with acre or so of ground, close fenced ; Avondale or Mt. Albert: on lease for 6 years.—Address, T.C.K, Porter and Co.. Symonds-street. "TH7 ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. ▼ t Diokcv, 334, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a singlo article at whoiosale price) in Spades, Shovels, and Digging Forks. - W~ ANTED KNOWN.—The balance of Neal's Bankrupt Stock of Grocery to be nearly given away. Sardines, 4_d; Shrimps, 8d : ________ Cottee, 5d ; at Metcalfe 9. WANTED KNOWN.-All sizes in our noted Mechanics' Mole Trousers (with rule pockets), now in stock.—S. E. Cooper, Clothior, Queen street.



WANTED KNOWN-That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Hair Brooms, Cloth, Shoe, Rair and Paint Brushes. ; WANTED KNOWN.—Metcalfe is still alive; see his Boys' Checked Suits, ls lid; Straw Hats, 6d; Bathing Drawers, 6d. Foot of Wake field-street. ANTED KNOWN-That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a singe artie'e at Wholesale pries* in Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles. WANTED KNOWN-. New Volumes " Roys' Own Paper" and " Girls' Own Paner," handsomely bound, reduced to 6s lid; Latest No. " Something to Read," Ls 3d ;" Com panion Novelist," 13 Complete Talcs, ls 3d ; Late Nos. "Young Ladies' Journal," 6d ; Novels from 4d, at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. Must be realised. \7S7"ANTED J. and J. V. Dickey, 234, Queer-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Fancy Bird Cages, Fly Traps, and TcaTraya. WANTED KNOWN—Don't buy your Christmas and New Year Cards until vouhEve seen the Splendid Display at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock. Queen-street. All Half-price. Immense Selection. ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J, Dickey, 234. Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a sinarlo article at wholesale price) in Preserving Pans, Filters, and Watering Pots., ______ WfANTED KNOWN—Lett's 1888 VV Diaries at farless than English Pricos, at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen sirect. Wonderful Bargains In Account Books, Stationery, etc. > ' W"" ANTED KNOWN That J. and J. ) ickey, 234. Queen-street, have reduecd prices during this month <a single article at wholesale price) in Table Knives in Ivory, Bonc__and Ivoridc. __, WANTED KNOWN. —For Xmas Pr„.ents and New Year's Gifts, GOOD SON'S LONDON ARCADE stands unrivalled for Cheapness or Variety. We have just opened our Now Goods, specially suited for the season. We add prices of a fcwlines in our Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, v. c should require a column in the Star : Breakfast Sets (China). 29 pieces, 10s 6d: Dinner Sets, 54 pieces, 255; Tea Sets (China), 40 pieces. 10s Gd; Gold audSilver Jewellery, ail warranted; E.P. Table Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9d ; Tea, 6d; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d; Dessert, 4d; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, lsper pair; Set. of 3 Jugs, 2s'; some lovely Vases, from Is each, beaded, quite a novelty; Xmas Cards, 3 for Id to 5s each; Assorted Packets, 6d and ls each, containing 13 and 25 Beautiful Cards; Cheapest in City or Suburbs; ' ANTEinCNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Locks—Rim, Pad, Dead, and Drawback. ANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos. Harmoniums, Suites of Furnitu -c. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rae. Elliott-street. "\ITANTED Known — That J. and J. V T Dickey, 234, Que .n-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesaleprices)inMilkPans,Churns,Strainers, and Buckets. WANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co. s great English Watch Exhibition, 91, Queen-streef. W" ANTED KNmVN, that J. and J, Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) hi Travelling Trunks and Bonnet Boxes. - W ANTED KNO WNJ ; GREGORY, ! • Of THREE LAMPS. PONSONBY ROAD. Is now issuing his well-known Photographs at following rates :—Plaih Cabinets, per doz. 18s; extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per doz, 9s; extra finished and enamelled, 12s. Appointments made by letter or telegram. Tranigars pass the door, *



Wanted. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in housework and to mind a baby,— Apply Mrs F. Coster, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a respectable Girl, 14 years of age, must have references.—Apply to Mr Lipscombe, Grocer, corner of Brown-st. and Ponsonby Road. WANTED, 4 A.B. Seamen, for London direct. Apply Sailors' Home, Auckland. ANTED, a little Girl, from 12 to 14 years of age.—Apply to Mrs Hartnoll, Nelson'Btreet ■ WANTED a first-class Barmaid for Masonic Hotel, Gisborne.—Apply Im perial ANTED KNOWN.—First-class Graz for Horses; supply of water; conveni ent-For particulars apply to W. and G. Wins tone. , WANTED SEEN, Mathews's new Toy Shop. - E_irangahape Road (opposite Foresters' Hall.) WANTED Known—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month .(a single article at wholesale price) in Galvanised Tubs, Buckets, Coal Boxes, and Water Cans. . ANTED KNOWN—That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITE, 10s per doz. * • CABINETS at 15s per dozen. A complete fac simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally finished. W. H. T. PARTINGTON, Grbv-strket (opposite Market-street Hotel). ANTED SEEN, Xmas and New Year Cards, prices from id to 10s.- At Mathews's. Karangahape Road (opposite Foresters' Hall). , TNTED KNOWN.-Brooks' White Cotton, ls 3d do_.; Calico, 2_d: Silesia, 3Jd; Blue Window Blind, s_d a yard ; Shirting, 4.d; at Metcalfe's. XN TED KNOWN — Dampier's Wonderful Bargains for Christmas m cludo another lot of Waterbury Watches 'guaranteed), lis 6d each ; another lot of Music, including Homy's Tutors, ls lid each; Sheet Music. 4d; very beautiful Violin Duets, ls; lar .c handsome Scripture Texts, is the pac ket of 12; Rimmol's Celebrated Brown Windsor Soap, 6d the .lb bar; Largo Dressed Wax Dolls, with hair, six for ls; Superior do., 6d each to 4s lid; boxes of Toys, Is per dozen boxes, lot of other Toys, Id. 3d, 6d, and Is; Jubilee Medals, three for 6d: very grand do., 6d eoeh; Handsome Books for presents, 6d; 2s Novols, Is each; Playing Cards, lid the pack ; Christmas Cards, ls 4d for 12 dozen; grand line 0fd0.,6d the packet of 18; Handsome Work boxes. Is to 3s lid; Grand Fancy Albums. Is; Transfer for Children, three dozen packets for ls; Handßome Bottleß of Scent, 6inches long. Is 6d the bottle; Boys' Guns (real shooters), Is each; Wool Parrots, ls: Boxes of Paints, ls 6d per dozen boxes; Boys' Bats, three for 6d, to Is each; India Rubber Balls. 6d per dozen; Skittles, ls dozen boxes; Bon Bons, 12 dozen, in case, for ls 6d: smaller sized Packets, 6d: very beautiful Necklets. 6d ; 20-keyed Concertinas. 2s 6d to 17s 6d; Table Call Bells, 9d; Sauce Tureens, hiif-prire. ls each; Meat Dishes, 6d ; White-ha>dlo Knives, 3s 6d the J doz.; Carving Knife, Fork, and Bread Knife, ls 9d tbe Bet of 3; Wax Matches, in fancy boxes, 6d tho dozen boxns : Carpet Bags, 2a lid to 5s lid : White Metal Forks, Is 9d the h .if dozen: White Metal Table Spoons,2s6d the half-doz-n; Coloured Spec tacles, Is tho pair; Ladies' White Gloves, four pair for Is: a few Groceries left. Including Yeatman'sFlavouring Essences, 3d. 6d, and 9d the tin; good Salt, half-price, 61bs for 3d; Pickles, 6d tho bottle; Morton's do,, 7.d; Indian Chutney. 9d per bottle; Epsom Salts, three dozen packets for Is; Dandelion Coftee, 5d per tin—At Dampier's Only Shop. Victoria street. Established 24 years.



TVf ANTED KNOWN. NEVER MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY. TT\ "]I|cPHERSON Is now offering the most Wonderful Bargains in NEW ALL-WOOL DRESS STUFFS Ever seen in this city, as follows :— About 500 yards Nuns' Veilings, at 9Jd per yard ; usual price, ls. About 400 yards French Twills, at 10_d per yard ; usual price. Is 3d. About 1,450 yards French Crepes, Cash mere, Twills, Stripes, &c, at ll_d per yard . usual price, ls 6d. NEW GOODS! A Genuine Warehouse Job at far below whole sale cost. AT P. MCPHERSON'S ONLY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. TIP- ANTED KNOWN. JUST OPENED (Ex Direct Steamer). A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF UN MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, From 26s to 9s 6d. DRESSMAKING l Carried on in charge of Miss Davies and A COMPETENT STAFF OF HANDS. I A. LOVETT, Wellesley-street. OOKS —3,000 Novels to choose from at 8d each, at Melcalfe's, foot of Wake fleld-street. . BEAM Stilton Cheese, from best Eng lish dairies, ready for Christmas, lOd and ls per lb.-W. Crosher, High-street and Vic toria-street East. COOPERS wanted; must be'thoroughly competent in brewers' work wine cask making ; constant work for good men.—A. W. Cormack, Sydney. Mutual 'Life'A.SYfrance Society (Limited) requires the Service of a Gentleman as Travelling Representative To an active and fully qualified Agent liberal terms will be guaranteed.-Francis J. Fox. General Secretary. Offices: Corner Queen and Fort sts. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Wanted Known, I am prepaved to supply BEST GROUND ROCHE HYDRAULIC LIME In lota to suit purchasers, at special quotation to meet the times. Also, COALS AT LOW RATES. VANS ON HIRE FOR PICNICS. &C Nowdiseharglng, Kamo House Coal, also Cargo. Newcastle Coal daily expected per •• Notero. J. J. CRAIG, Commerce-street. Lost acd Found. LOST in first week of November, 1 Grey Horse, bad with stringhalt, end 1 Bay Pony Marc.—£l roward on returning same to Mr Mclllroy, Otahuhu. ■ OST, between Shortland-street and Victoria-street, Two Five Pound Notes; numbers known. Two Pound reward.—Apply Star Office. LOST between Mount Hobson, Remuera, and Newmarket, a small Link Gold Locket Chain.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to _)r. Hudson, Hillside, Remuera. LOST, this morning, in Vincent-street or Cook-street, a Lady's Gold Watch and Chain with pencii attached.—•'inder rewarded on returning same to Mr Arthur Partridge, Queen-street. . ■ X OST, Lady's Silver Watch, with Black .___ Guard. Finder rewarded.-Apply atSTAR Oflhe, Auckland, or at the "Gazette* Office, Onehunga. LOST, One Bay Horse, 2 white hind feet, black streak down the back, white spot on each side of his cneck, 10s Reward on leaving same at George Robinson's. Neugent street, off Kyber Pas 3. Anyone detaininghim >d tor this date will be prosecuted,



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Under the management of Mr George Leitch. HUMAN NATURE! A HUGE SUCCESS! A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS! Witnessed again last evening by a Packed Audience, and received with great ENTHUSIASM, CHEERS. _. APPLAUSE, And pronounced the Success of Successes. The New, Beautiful, and Realistic Scenery admired by all who witnessed It TO-NIGHT I mT_rA_r_TATiTT?_- I TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I HUMAN NATURE | TO _JIGHT Mr George Leitch as Horatio Spofkins, Mr H. C. Sidnest as Captajn Temple, Miss Alice Norton as Nellie Temple. Supported by a powerful Company, And 300 Auxiliaries and two Military Bands. Box office at Kidd and Wildman's. Day tickets at H. Partridge's, opposite Union Bank. Doors open 7.15, commence 7.45. Admision: 3s, 2s, ls. R. B; WISEMAN - .. Business Manager. A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRU MENTAL CONCERT in aid of "OUR BOYS' REST" Will be given IN THE CHORAL HALL TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, Under the conductorship of Mr T. TALLIS TRIMNELL, Mus. Baa, Assisted by THE LEADING AMATEURSOF AUCKLAND PROGRAMME: Overture, " Jessonda" ..Spohr Solo and Chorus, "OCome Let us Worship".. Mendelssohn Mr W.L. PRIME. Duet, "In His Hands" Mendelssohn Mesdames JUDSON and JOHNSON. Air, " Love Not the World". Sullivan Miss MAUNSELL. Solo and Chorus, "Thou Earth, Waft Sweet Incense". „....Spohr Mrs UPTON. Air, " He Shall Peed His Flock". Handel Miss CORBETT. /"'Children, Pray His) Duet and Chorus,-; Love to Cherish" >Spohr L"God,ThouartGod" ) Mrs EDGER and Mr W. L. PRIME. INTERVAL. Overture, " The Brides of Venice"... ..Benedict Song, " The New Kingdom" Tours Mrs DACRE. Fhue and 'Cello Accompaniments, Messrs INNES and EDGER. Duet, " The Singing Lesson" (" The Barber of Seville") Horn Mrs JOHNSON and Mr TAYLOR Chorns, " Up, Brothers, Up" Calkin Quintette (Piano, Violin, Flute, Violoncello, and Bass) _. Weber Song, " Mitcham Town" Placide Malver Mr W. L. PRIME. Solo and Chorus, " Good Night, Farewell" Solos by Mesdames JOHNSON and EDGER.



Gon Save the Queen. Tickets-2s Body o£ Hall, Gallery Is—to he had of all Booksellers. Doors open at 7.30, commencing at 8. OUR BOYS' REST" CONCERT— Cars will leave The Three Lamps, for Choral Hall, at 7.15 p.m. on THURSDAY, re turning after the performance. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 and 23. " Conductor.._. HERR CARL SCHMITT SPECIAL HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. GOMIC OPERA OMIC OPEIiA AMATEUR OPERA COMPANY. Offenbach's Comic Sparkling Operas: ", BREAKING THE SPELL " AND "ROSE OF AUVERGNE." FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. MILLION PRICES: 3s, 2s, Is. Doors open a_• 7.30 p.m. Overture at 8, sharp. Box Plan and Stall Tickets at Messrs Kidd & Wildman's, Victoria Arcade. MARY'S HALL, ONEHUNGA. A GRAND FANCY FAIR AND BAZAAR Is being held in the above Hall, at Onehunga. EVERY EVENING, AT 7 O'CLOCK. Admission.. ..' ... .. 6d. /CHRISTMAS TREE. THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE In connection with St. John's Wesleyan Sunday school will be held in the PONSONBY HALL TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, December 15, commencing at 730 o'clock. Admission —6d and Is. Every visitor will receive a present. MARY'S CAKE FAIR, PARNELL. A GRAND OPEN-AIR FETE AND GARDEN PARTY Will be held at '■ BISHOPSCOURT GROUNDS, PARNELL, ON FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1887 (Afternoon and Evening). Special Feat v re: M A V PO L E DA NC E, CHRISTMAS TREE, j ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS. j Admission: is. Children. Half-price. Lectures. Etc fi I.T V HALL. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE WILL LECTURE: December 16 —"THE RAINBOW LAND; Or, RAMBLES IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS." Tickets can he reserved at Kidd and Wildman's. Dress Circle, 2s 6d ; Orchestra Stalls, 2s, or 12 tickets for £1; Stalls, ls. Tickets also at V.M.C.A. meetings. SITVERTON GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders will be held at the Company's Office. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 2;rd instant, at the hour of ; . p.m. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. ; Auckland, December 12,1887. W'~ AX DOLLs7s76d7heighr30 inches . robust figure, fair complexion, angelic i express on, bonnet, cape, and dress lined blue, bn"* hunted,—J. M. McLaelilan, 222 Queen-st.



Corporation Notices. rtITY OF AUCKLAND. RATE NOTICE (FINAL). Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will be taken for the recovery of ALL RATES now due. TO. E. PAYNE, City Council Office, Collector. December 14th. 1887. 960 Sporting. 4____i____~ PUKEKOHE RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY (December 26, 1887), Will bo held in Messrs J. Roulston and A. Pulling, patidock. President, —; Vice_>resident, —~; Judge, J. F. Wright, Esq., J. P. ; Treasurer, Mr W. Morrow; Starter. Mr E. Bilkey; Clerk of Scales, Mr J Webb; Clerk of Course, Mr T. J. Hart; Stewards. Messrs Andrew J. Webb, H. Wilson, Cranston, and Pulling; Handicappers. Messrs Bilkey and Cranston. HANDICAP HURDLE PURSE of lOsovs ; the second horse to j r_bef. e'iJsOvs but of stakes. Distance, 2 miles, over 9 flights of hurdles 3£. -in high. Nomination 1 :5. ; _c'eept__ice,'s3. MAIDEN PLATE of 6sovs, for all horses that have never won an advertised race.exceed ing ssovs. Distance, 1. mile. Entrance, ss. PUKEKOHE HANDICAP of 15sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stakes. Distance, 1. mile. Nomination, 7s 6d; ac ceptance, 7s 6d. PON\ RACE of 58ovs; second horse to receive lsov out of stakes. Distance, 1 mile. En tji'_LHC6 5s STEWARDS' CUP of lOsovs; the second horse to receive 2sovs out of the stakes. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination. ss: acceptance, ss. TWO-YEAR-OLD RACE of ssova ; the second horse to receive lsov out of the sta_.es. Dis tance, J mile. Entrance, ss. HACK RACE of ssovs. Distance, 1 mile. Post entry. Entrance, ss. CONSOLATION RACE. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The races will bo run under the A.R.C. Rules. Nominations and general entries to be sent to the Secretary, accompanied by colours of riders and performances of horses, by THURSDAY, December 15. Weights for the Hurdles and Pukokohe Handicap will appear in the Star of Dec. 20. Weights for the Stewards' Cup will appear immediately after the Pukekohe Handicap is run. Acceptances for the Pukekohe Handicap and Hurdles to be sent to tho Secretary not later than 24th December. All protests to be lodged with the Secretary within 15 minutes after race, aocompaoied by £1, which will be forfeited if the protest is disallowed. The decision ot the Stewards to he final in ail cases. WILLIAM MORROW, . Secretary., "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. JL. AUCKLAND SECTION. OTAHUHU RACES-SATURDAY, Dec. 17, On SATURDAY next, December 17. Special Trains will leave Auckland at 12.20 and 1.20 p.m. for.the Otahuhu Railway Crossing, returning from the Crossing at 6.10 and 6.35 p.m., stopping . at intermediate stations if required. > ; Saturday Return Fares. * BY ORDER. , District Traffic Manager's Office, Auokland, Deo. 15, 1887.