The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVIII.-N* 305.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28. 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

Splendid holiday weather. More warships coming in. Another chapter of holiday accidents. Fears for the safety of a cutter and 21 pleasure-seekers. Bland Holt is drawing large crowds at the Opera House. Mr John Ballance is recovering from his illness. ; Two French warships are expected to visit Auckland soon. The Mayor entertains Admiral Fairfax and officers on Friday evening. m It is suggested that Rarotonga might be made a British coaling station. John Pringle, aged 26, died very suddenly near Oamaru on Sunday evening last. The Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda left Wellington for the South Island yester day. French annexation of Raiatea pretty well accomplished. Trouble with a section of : the natives. -, When the Emperor of Germany ad dresses the members of his parliament he calls them " Herren." Evidently they are a fishy lot—like some of our own. Advantage has been extensively taken by the Waikato orchardists of the Freezing Company's demand for gooseberries, and something like fifty tons of that fruit have been sent to Auckland. Mr Mason, of Claudelands, forwarded as much as three tons. A mill known asMcKenzie and Roife's, Seaward Bush, Southland, was burnt on Saturday night. The mill was owned by the Dunedin Iron and Woodware Company. A homestead settler at Mareretu,- named J. D'Erneste, had several of his ribs broken by an accident while bush-felling. On 17th inst. he was still under medical treatment.



Shipping. "~~ TTNION STEAMSHIP ife___Si i> COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). ROYAL sS&| XPRESS flf' OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND THROUGH AMERICA. A voiding alike the heat of the Red Sea and the cold of Caye Horn. The Steamers of this Line are appointed to leave Sydney and Auckland for Honolulu and Son Francisco every four weeks, BailinK as under— Earner. Tons. fe HiRIPOSA 3153 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 Zbalandi* 3000 Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 Tickets are available for twelve momhs, and Saloon. Passengers can break their iourney at Auckland, Honolulu, San Francisco, and any place of call en route to New York. Through Fares, Sydney or Auckland, to England, SAiooN, *63 and £66. Steerage, £32 3s 9d and £32 12d. For all information apply at any ot the gt&ces of— UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEA llteSljl LAND LIMITED). JJ " J *«saiX TIME TABLE.—Dkcember. IOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WKL LINUTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAoT PORTb i from jNlauukam. " Steamer. | Date of Sailing:. | Takapuna Tues., Jan.3,11.30a.m. I 10.4 Cam. BOTORUA Hon., Jan. 9,11.30 am. 110.40 a.m. ioIT TARANAKI. WELLINGTON, AND LYT I'ELTON (Special Service). WajJAKa I Friday, 30, 6.30 p.m. 1 5.20 p.m. 3 SoR - GTs^OllN r E7~NAPIER, WELLINGTONi LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Tarawkra I Friday. 30. noon j •Ik Anao I Thurs., Jan. 5, noon | — FOR MELBOURNE (Via Bluff). Tarawkra pFriday, 30, noon I — !TE Anau* I Thurs., Jan. 5, noon | — 'Calls at Hoban. POX SYDNEY. Botomahana | Wednes., 28, 6 p.m. I — Waihora I Tues., Jan. 3, 5 p.m | — FOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. Zbalavdia TSlon., Jan. 2. 2 p.m. I — (CarKo till noon of Saturday.) FOR J.EVUKA AND SUVA, transhipping for TONGA, HAAPAI. and VAVAU. Wakui I Fri.. Jan. 6,5 p.m. | — (Cargo till noon.) JFOR GISBORNE, NAPIKR, AND WELLING TOK, Calling at A .VAN UI. TOKOMARU, ASP WAIPIRO. '• jiPSTRALiA I WeJnes., 28.6 p.m. I — ~ FOR, RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Tahawera I Wednes., 28, 5.p.m. | — TICKETS—Dining December, Ja >nary. February, and March. Special Return Tickets are issued »t Reduced Rates, available jot three mo- ths from d« te of issue. _,„_. Cartro must be booked and alongside. TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. , Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com nuiy"s Office. • , „ Auckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs itreata. _ • mARANAKI, WELLING- A TON, LYTTELTON. SPECLiVL SERVICE. BmliftViJn The Union Steamship's Co.'s W "■"* WANAKA Will leave Onehunga every FRIDAY and Lyttelton every MCfND'AY, calling only at Taranaki and Wellington, and "onnecting at Kew Plymouth with through Trains for Wanganui. STEA MSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TUBILEE STEAM ; SHIP COMPANY. I alteration of the TIME TABLE. UW ,-i-- g g TO RMBIRD Will leave for WHANGAREI on MOND * Y. 26th, at 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, 28th, at 9 p.m. FBIDAY, 29th. at 9 p.m. ! Returning from WHANGAREI on SATURDAY, 24th TUESDAY. 27th THURSDAY, 29th SATURDAY, 31ST FREIGHT 5s PER TON SALOON PASSAGE 10s SINGLE SALOON PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage, apply— ,*//■ Office. 14. Queen-street. «.___ CI TEAM TO THE SOUTH IeSESSEp SEA ISLANDS. RICHMOND, II BSO tons register. 600 h.p., Capt. I j Hutton. will leave Auckland. T ' for Tonga. Samoa • ana Tahiti, On or about FRIDAY, January 6.1888. Splendid accommodation for first and second class passengers. An experienced stewardess is Tho round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about HBdays, and otters a favourable opportu nity to those desirous of visiting the beautiful Islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trio.- . Wγ■'freight or passage, and all particulars, •PPlr to DONALD & edenBOROUGH, ;.,.■;,.,. 22, Queen-street. /C'rJeNT' LINE. Calling at NAPLES and GIBRALTER. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Orwnt Decll Ja^76 OnovA . -'an. 14 Jan. dfi orSaba , :::.::.... Jan.a f^. 3 Lobitaxia _.:_-• Feb-J; 1 l, Feb - 17 And fortnightly thereafter. c Through Fares from New Zealand to I^". TICKKTS, available 9 months—First *l»v Arailable 12 £115: fcecond. STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF - NKWZKALAj^jI.Mma;^^^ . OTEAM TO THAMES, ■_r-"l . UONNKCTIXU WITH M \of KlVßlt STBAMErS FOlt sk-^i^k'jmkjst. _ TIME TABLE. S S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S.'ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. __-."' .1 ItOTOftAKAIfA'. I Ettt«W 3?>~Bday 29~Tlafternoon I n£ ,~ i<r y,t Jriday 301 2 afternoon 12 midnight witnrday 31 i 2 afternoon Bnnday II 3aft«rnoou I ~ VmU 'fHAMBS. 1 1 EgTEBPRISE. feayi ;sa ' tCrn - U isafternoon *rlday 301 7 morning i wnrrlay 311 / 7.30 morning i ,» ; . land 7night i — ■ *onday 2' '•' morning I ~ Jtotorn Tickets'w"m bo issued from December ? till January 15, available for return till January 31.1888:- . '' Saloon - I * s <* Steerage.. .. -■ v - 7s M %; , ChiWren. Ha'f-pnce ~ }$? evneo. received for Rolomabana within b»!f-an-hour of advertised Mmc,oClfiavinir. - riM.j.onj.iMe tor Shipping. Carrying, or Pl^^LiveSto^^^^^^



Shipping. OHAW, SAVILL, AND ALBION COMPANY (Limited). MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. cmT.™ foUowi ng .powerful new steel-built fc™ are appointed to leave for LONDON 1UK.H.1,1 as follows: Steamer. |||| Commander. X ffi & i Doric .. .5200,3000 J. W. Jennings Jan. 7, from Arawa .. 52003500 J. Stew»rt Fdo!™^ 011 lonic .. 47533000 W.H.Kidley March 3 Coptic ..43673000 _ .March 31 1 ainiu .. 0200 3500 B. J. Barlow April 28 Doric .. 5200 3000 J.W.J ennings May 26 (Final port as arranged.) Ihe accommodation for all classes of pas sengers is unsurpassed. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. c5^RS G R'2! E i ARRIED AT LOWEST Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. J. lie undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the colony: Full particu'ars regarding freight or passage monoy may be ascertained from L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. Q TEAM T0 LONDON. PENINSULAR & ORIEN- TAL STEAM NAVIGa- TION COMPANY. FOR LONDON, via CEYLON, &c.. with Malta and Passengers £or Europe and tho East. cf. nm «. Leave Leave Mel aeamer, Sydney. bourne. Massilia I Dec. 23 I Tec. 29 Britannia I Jan. 6. 1888 I Jan. 12, 1888 Valetta Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Shannon Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Rome Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Victoria March 2 March 8 And thenceforward every alternate weeK. . Passengers and cargo hooked to London, Alar eeilles, Italy, Egypt, India. China, and Japan, at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Passage Money can be paid at this end for passages from England. Liberal concessions to families The Second Saloon having been thoroughly re-organised, this Company is now enabled to otlerintonding passengers to Europe unrivalled accommodation at the following greatly re duced rates:— Single Ticket £37 fceturndo. . (Available for 12 months) .. £05 Passengers booked at Auckland at same raced ntSydney or Melbourne. J) or all particulars, apply to CJttUIUKSUANK & CO lß.Quecu-3treot. Auckland. Agent?. ia TUBILEE STEAM. ** SHIP COMPANY'S S.S. BELLINGER jUwUHiK' Will (weather and other cir cumstances permitting) X/li)f£9MNfi Leave Onehunga Wharr, for WAJTARA. IP- — TO-MORROW / (Thursday, 29th), At Ip.m. For Freight, or Passage, apply at Company's Office, 14, Queon-atreet, or A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent, Onehunga. Freight and passages at Reduced Rates. i TmOR OPOTIKI ! J&f\gssp and WHAKATANE. CHELMSFORD Will ""leave Qncen-street Wharf TO - MOR ROW (Thursday) EVENING, December 29, at 5 o'clock. Agents—Whakatane, McGarvky Bros.; Abbott & White, OpotlW. Applyt °- SHARP & CO.. Commerce-street- _ Zb~ Q|f& coromandel. TUOMAS SCOTT - MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Corom&ndel: Thursday. 29,12 noon Friday. 30.2 p.m. Saturday. 31, 4 p.m. Weather and othor circumstances permitting. Not responsible iv shipping, carrying, or dia- Ch No g £rgo revived without Shipping Note, ■nd within half-an-hour of advertised time of All Panels must bo prepaid on Board. Return Tickets irom 19'h inst. to January 7— 10s each. R H SWINDLEY. Manager. "X~~ " VXTAIUKU AND ONE CT ""£i_ * » HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). The S.S. MANUKA U will leave as under, calling at intermediate places. TTMF-TATttiE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave OneJiunga: Leave Waiukui DKCEMBEIt. 28—Wednes., 5.30 p.m. 29 -Thursday. 9.30 a.m. 29-Th' rsdav. 6 p.m. 30-Friday, 10a.m. 31—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday, 11 a.m. JasuaaV. 1888. 4—Wednes.. 10.15 a.m. 4—Wednes.. 1.45 p.m. s—Thurs.. 11 a.m. s—Thurs.. 2.30 p.m. 6— Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Heads* 7— Saturday. 32.30 p.m. 7—Saturday. 4 p.m. 9— Monday, 3.45 p.m. 10—Tuesday. 745 a.m. 10-Tueaday, 4.45 p.m. 11-Wednes.,B.4s a.m. 11- Wednes.. 6.5 p.m. 12—Thnrs.. 9.30 a.m. 14-Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 14-Sa.turday 11.15 a.m. 16-Monday. 9 a.m. 16-Monday, 12.30 p.m. 17-Tuesday, 9-30 a.m. 17-Tuesday, 1 p.m. 18-Wednes.. lftlS.af.ifl. 18-Wednes 1.45 r.m. 19_Thurs.. 10.45 a.m. 19-Thurs.. 2.15 p.m. 70- Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Headel 21 -Saturday, 12.45 p.m. 21-Saturday 4.15 p.m. 23-Jlonday. 2.15 p,pi. 23- Monday,, 5.4g. pm. 24-Tuesday, 3.15 p.m. 25-Wednes., 7.15 a,m. 25_Wednes.. 4.30 p.m. 26-Thur*.. 8.15 a.m. ?7llFriday, 6.15 p.m. 23—Saturday. 10 a.m 31_Tuesday. 8.45 a.m. 31- Tuesday. 12.15 p.m. Subiect to alteration 'witliout notice : also, weather and other circumstances permitting. Cargo should be alongside half an hour before before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shippinc .carryiazordi.-- Ch Ai r agafust'tlie Company to b3 sent in t0 J) \VID CAMPBELL. Supervisor. vJ« TVT O T I C E. M j^r^rJs_C r l S!s r The S.S. KOT U X U Will be laid up this week, and will not make her Usual Trip to the Thames and Upper Thames. Date of sailins will be notified ■ ~ " miME TABLE OF THE AIRLAND AND NORTH <4~3»£_£«&_S*« saORE FERRY CO. P.S. EAGLE AND OSPREY (Illuminated by the Electric Light). AUCKLAND TO NORTH SHORE. _3Kkw*aft**ask« 8.15,' 9.15,1015. NORTH SHORE TO AUCKLAND. 7.10 7.55*8.15. 10-45. itfppit 6.4 a, 7.45,8.45,,9.45 - *To ana from Devonport Wharf, when + tide permits,



Picnics, Excursions, &c. jrtvA LIGHT MOONLIGHT EXCURSION TO-NIGHT On board the Magnificent Steamer EAGLE. The Steamer wiil be lighted from stem to stern by electricity. Mr Impey's United Brass Band of 24 Per formers will accompany the Steamer. There will be plenty of Dancing on board. This a Good Combination— LIGHT AND MUSIC. Tickets Is. Steamer leaves at Eight o'Clock. C. M. BORTHWICK, Secretary. ,r_K JL QT. STEPHEN'S SUN"- k5 day school. ANNUAL EXCURSION. MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1888. Steamer will leave Ponsonby Wharf »t 8.30 a.m. for Northcote, returning about 7 p.m. Adults, 2s; Children, half-price (including 2 meals for the day. «-/ "EXCURSION TO /jtjs£±j, AUCKLAND. s.S. ROSE CASEY. Excursion Tickets will be isauod on the Trip leaving Warkworth on SUNDAY NEXT. January 1, at 8 a.m., available for return on tho following THURSDAY or SATURDAY. Refreshments on board at niodenito rates. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Auckland, Doc. 24,1887. For Sale. FOR SALE, 30 gallons Milk, delivered fresh from the cow or cooled.—Apply Star Otlice. FOR SALE, the open sailing centre board boat, Ely ; frame enrver ; winner of several regattas; new sails; gear complete— Apply C. Hcwson, foot College Koad. F~ 'OR~SALE7 a Dress and Mantle Business in one of the leading cities in tho North Island ; doing a good and profitable trade ; possession end of Februury, or sooner if required. Satisfactory reason can be given for disposing of above business. For further particulars apply to " C.W.D.," "Lyttel ton Times" Office. Christchurch; OR SALE, a Handsome Villa Resi dence, with five acres of Land, consisting of orchard, gardt n, ami three paddocks laid down in grass, upon the main road. Epsom. For absolute sale, tho Owner leaving for England early in the new year —For particulars apply to W. Aitkon, Short andstrcet. FOR SALE or to Let, a House with either 6 or 13 acres: water frontage to Shoal Bay. on the Lake Road ; 'Busses pass several times a day : 3 miles from Devonport wharf. This property has & beautiful view and is planted with shelter trees.—Apply to M. T. CLAYTON, 27, Insurance Buildings. II O R O A L E— COMMODIOUS SUBURBAN SEASEDE RESIDENCE. OHTNEMURI and THAMES RIVERS JUNCTION.-25 Acres. OHINEMURI.—A Highly Cultivated Farm on the banks of the river, with every accommo dation. KAWA KAWA.—7I Acres on the bank of the river. NORFOLK - STREET.—Sovoral Allotments. BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE, on the tram-car line, Ponsonby; quite secluded. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. — A First-rate Property Investment. AVONDALK.-Farm, 19 acres. AVONDALE.—Choice Land, from J to 30-acre lots. TAUHOA FARM. 160 acres; Wharf and Gum Store on the property. FRANKLIN ROAD. — Shop and House Property. APPLT TO JOHN BUCHANAN. Coustoms-street. <5 R A L ET Coal Firewood, Charcoal, Chaff, Oats, Maize, Chrushed Do., Wheat Meal. Furniture care fully removed at Lowest Rates.. Saddle Horses for hire. Also a Brave for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON M. PRATT, Corner of HoiißonbT_a_id^rankb__J__«o___ TRONMONG-feY B~tf SINE SS. For Sale, a thoroughly sound Business in a Country District, with a turn-over of from £300 to The° P Widtor, who is retiring from busing on account ot his health, will collect the out standing debts himself. Full particulars can be had « OKVgBY> 14, Victoria. Arcade. Auckland. OR Hiß^ETiood -^*^,l6 Horses.—At George Robinson's, Nugent-street, off Ky ber Paas. TrEE AND POTTER have For Sale VjT Buggies (sraglH and double). Pony Carriage, ptmetoiw.^tc^,^w^ajm^cw^hand. TTLADSTONE BAGS and Portmanteau It _ 4 Spleodid Line, just suitable for ex cursionists. A lid Solid Leather Basil, &c- J. M. McLachlan, 222, Qjie_e__ttreet. (" iHEAP Lines for Christmas in Clothing - J Men's Mosgiel Suits. 33a 6d; a grand line in Men's Tweed" Suits. 12s 9d and _b; Mens Tweed Trousers and Vest 7s lid; Men s Tweed ' VnTiwe 3s lid • Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 6d; Youths' It » Ud ; Mwft Brown Cotton Socks, 3*d to 2JQ.-C Hopkins. London House, corner of Nelson and Victoria-streets. BONES. —Our price, delivered at the Works Railway wharf, in quantities not less than half-a-ton, is £4 16s 6d per ton -or £6 per ton at Chemical Works. WeetfleM Siding. Dttrtrobu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Rail Station.— Freezing Company. Auck land and Westfleld D" - ISSOLVED BONE MANURE. — Freezing Co.'s £8. of all merchants. mO~SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. Oa hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of SiiSriOT Seed Bags-Apply Star Office. —h^Ts - : WTI lia mso n House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street,' opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale and to Let. large and small Houses in the rttv Suburbs, and Country Districts: also. Farms improved and in various narts of the province. Several EUgible Building ffiments for Sale in the City ana Suburbs, for caßhoron M eferredpayment tEND In large or small sums at current rates of interest. . Style at W the Stab Lithographic Works. Shorb land-atreet. Auckland. _ THE Literary Shiljingr'e Worth illustrated.



Wanted. ANTED.—What should we all do these hard times without Dampier's Wonderful Bargains. Established 24 year 3. ANTED, a respectable Youth for Fancy Work.—Apply United Service Hdtah WANTED, a strong Woman for general work.—Apply to the Matron,' Lower Refuge. WANTED, two Thrushes.— J. Eyre, Victoria-street. WXNTED, a Situation by a First-class French Cook ; good references.—Apply M. Faravel, Hairdresser, Victoria Arcade. WANTED, 12 Smart Boys.—Apply at 8 o'clock on Thursday morning to Miss Allen, Frozen Meat Company. W~ "ANTED, 2 Useful .Boys for bottle washiwz; those accustomed to the work preferred.—Apply to-night to C. and It. Raw lingH, Carlton Gore Itoadi ; . WANTED, Man to join another iri 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 Chambers, Vulcan Lane. WANTED to Purchase, in the Kaipara waters, from 3.C00 to 1,000,000 feet Tim her (round or so-are).—Address, stating quantity and price, " No. ZbO. W or rent t T . ft compact, snug little Property; near Avdndale, wiih a never-failins creek running along one boundary. It commands a lovely view, comprises over eleven acres of land, sab divided into paddocks and orchard; a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tender not necessarily acoepted; but I want to sell, and will let the property go a bargain.—F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent. W~ "aWeiTKNO~WN. — Something to Make One Look Cheerful. See the Special and Splendid Show that Di McPhcrson is making for the Christmas and New Year. Prices never so low, and Bargains for Every one, at his Establishment, Karangahape Road. ANTED KNOWN. —The cheapest and largest Library in Auckland; 2d to read any book—Metcalfe's, foot o£ Waketield utreet. WANTED KNOWN.—How to spend a Merry Christmas? Answer: By tmying your Drapery, for the festive season at D McPhcrson's, Karangahape Road. Splendid assortment, in all Departments and at very low prices to meet the times. "VIT ANTED KNOWN.—For the conveni- VV ence of our lady customers we have fitted up a Ladies' Fitting room in first-class style, whore they will receive ory attention ; also, accommodation for children.—At Buoge's Boot Shop, 108, Vif.toriastreet near llobson-slreet) WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Cadi Sale . 'or Christmas and New Year of Fancy Work of every description, suitable for Christ mas Presents.—Mrs Vtunro. Fancy Depository, Ponsonby Road, opposite Surrey Hills. WANTED" RENOWN. — Christinas • Dresses half-price at D. McPherson's. Karangahape Road. WANTEITOfO W*N. —3,oooNovels to choose from, atßd each.—Foot of Wake field-street. WANT ED~KNOWN. — 33J per cent, allowed off marked price of Account Books of every description. Notepaper, En velopes, Ink, and all Ottieo Requisites; itleocfT Letts 1888 Diaries. Such an opportunity to purchase first-class goods at such ridiculous prices seldom occurs. It will pay you to visit the sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-st, ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickoy, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices durit'K this month (a single article at who'esale price> in Fenders, Fire-irons, and Umbrella Stands. WANTED J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month U single article at wholesale price) in Galvanised Tubs. Buckets, ' C"&1 ■fi O3ce9 - Water Cans. ■ WANTODTcNOWN.— Cheap Dancing Shoes, with high heels, 3s Hα; Superior ! do., silver buckles, 5s 6d; Ijadies* Glovo Kid Walking Shoes (Faulk's celebrated make), 6s 6d ; Superior do., 6s lid -, Ijadies' Good Wear ing G ove Kid Boots. 5s lid ; a Splendid Walk ing Shoo (Prune,la), 5s 6d. Grand display of Now Goods at Budge's Edinburgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria street, ANTED - KNOWN-Don'fc purchase your Christmas end New Year Cards until you have seen thesplcndH display at the Siilo of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. Immense selection, all Ha'f-price. \I7ANTED KNOWN.- Beet Stock in V) Auckland of Beautifully Illustrated and Elegantly Bound nooks, suitable for Christmas and New Yenr Presents. Many at less than half published price. Inspection invited. Books bought or exchanged.—Henry Shaw, near the Stah Oitice. Shortland-street. ANTED KN6WN~Just received,ex Kaikoura, New Silver Jewellery, in cluding Children's Bangles; beautiful" for Christmas presents.—See them at Uoodeon's London Arcade. ANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmonium*. Suites o'Furnitu'e. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rae. Elliott-street. A"N"TED _ KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Table Lamps, Lanterns, and 'Candlesticks. ANTED KNOWN. — For Xmas Presents and New Year's Gifts, GOOD SON'S LONDON ARCADE stands unrivalled for Cheapness or Variety. We have just ooened our New Goods, specially suited for the season. We add prices of a fewlinesinour Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, we should require a column in the Star : Breakfast Sets iChina), 29 pieces. 1.2s 6d; Dinner Sets, 54 pieces, 255; Tea Sets (China), 40 pieces, 10s 6d; Gold and Silver Jewellery, ail warranted; E P. Table Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 91; Tea, 6d ; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d: Dessert. 4d; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Set. of 3 Jugs, 2s; some lovely Vases, from Is each, beaded, quite a novelty. Xmas Cards. 3 for Id to 58 each ; Assorted Packets, 6d and Iβ each, containing 13 and 25 Beautiful Carda; Cheapest in City or Suburbs. WANTED KNOWN—I will give £1 to the first pr raon who does not think my Wax Dolls (with hair) 12 inches long, 12 for Is a Wonderful Bargain.—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street, ', WANTED KNOWN — Dampier's Wonderful Bargains for Christmas in clude: Large Dressed AYax Dolls, with hair, six for Is; Superior do.. 6d each to 4s lid ; Pianos, 6d; boxes of Toj s. Is per doss, boxes, lot of other Toys, Id. 3d. 6d, and Is; Jubilee Medals, three for 6d: very grand do.. 6d each; Handsome Books for presents, 6d; 2s Novels, lseach; Playing Cards, lid the pack ; Christmas Cards, Is 4d for 12 dozen; grand line of do , 6d the packet of 18 ; Handsome Work boxes. Is to 3s lid: Grand Fancy Albums, Is; Transfe'S tor Children, three dozen packets for Is; Handsome Bottles of Scent, 6inches long, Is 6d the bottle; Boys' Guns (real shooters), Is each; Wool Parrots, Is; Boxes of Paints, Is 6d per dozen boxes: Boys' Bats, three for&d. to Is <>ach; India Rubber Balls, 6d per dozen; Skittles, Is dozen boxes; Bon Bons, 12 dozen, in case, for Is 6d: smaller sized Packets, 6d ; very beautiful Necklets. 6d ; 20-keyed Concertinas. 2s 6cl to 17s 6d; Table Call Bells, 9d; Sauce Tureens, half-price, lseach; Meat Dishes, 6d; White-ha'dle Knives. 3s 6d tbe^doz.; Carring Knife, Fork, and Bread Knife, la 9d the set of 3; Wax Matches, in fancy boxes, 6d the dozen boxes; White Metal Forks, Is 9d the half dozen: White Metal Table Spoons, 2s 6d the half-doz-n ; Coloured Spectacles, Is the pair: a few Groceries left, including Yeatman'sFlavouring Essences. 3d. 6d. and 9d the tin; Indian Chutney, 9d per bottle; Dande lion Coffee, od per tin; fiDsom Salts. thr*e dozen packets for Is ; Waterbury Watches (guaranteed), lls 6d each ; another lot of M»3ic, including Hemy's Tutors, la lid each; Sheet Music, 4d; very beautiful Violin Duets, Is • large handsome Scriptare Texts, Is the pac ket of 12; Real Ostrich Feather Aigrettes, Is each; Carpet Bags, 2s lid to 5s lid; Ladies' White Gloves, four pairs for Is; Grand Stereo scopes 5a each; Shakspere, complete (large book) Is: Rimmel's Celebrated Brown Windsor Soap, 6d the ilb bar — At Dampier's Only Shop. Victoria-street. Established 24 years. ANTED KNOWN, New Volume of Boys' Own Annual, handsomely bound, reduced to 6s 1M ; new Volume of Bow Bells, only 3s 6d : Chatterbox Annual. 2s 9d; Latest number, of Something to Read. Is 3d; Com panion Novelist (13 Complete Tales, splendid reading for the Holidays), la 3d; back numbers Young Ladies' Journal. 6d; splendidly bound *ooks for Christinas presents from 8d each : Novels from 4d each ; grand line of Prayer ana Hymn Books suitable for presents: splendid assortment of scraps—all half-price; The«e oar jrains must be seen to he believed. < Don t-fail to visit the sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, C^ueen-streeU



Wanted. ii -. WANTED, Picnic or Fishing Parties to know that the fine Cutter Seagull is opsn for hire.—Apply to Master, or Sima and j Brown. WANTED, Gentlemen to Buy Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid; Men s Tweed SUItS, 21a; Men's Scarfs, 6d each. Special prices fdr Christmas. - C. Hopkins, London House, VictoriaafadNelson'Streets. ANTED KNOWN.—AII Ladies and Gentlemen in town for the Holidays, before calling elsewhere, should call at, l>. McPherson's Drapery and Clothing Establish ment, Karangahape Koad, because he gives special inducements to cash buyers. _ ANTEDKNOWN—SantaCIaus. New Toys. Cheap Dolls, and Goods suited for Christmas presents. In the greatest variety, at GoodaOn's London Arcade. ' W "ANTED KNOWN. -Ladies of Auck land, buy your boots at Budge'e Ed n burgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-sweet. Child ren's E. Sides, Is 6d; a Cheap Line in Girls &. Sides, 11 to 1. 33 lid : Sewn, fresh goods, in 7 to 9; Children* E. Sides. 4s 6d: Children's High Leg Button , Boots, 7 to 10, 4s lid.—Budge s Boot Shop. 108, Victorla-BtrgeMnear_Hobson-3treet). A/NTED KNOWN—Just Opened, at Budge's Edinburgh Boot Shop, Yio toria-street, an enormous quantity of B*"? 8 Fancy Slippers, in Black, Bronze, Blue, Cream, Mauve, &c from 2s per pair; also, 440 Pair of Ladies Best Prunella Walking Boots, from 4s 9d, ■• Budge'fl Boot Shou; 108_Victoria-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted,. 3d each j charges for watch repairs no matter what hlakfif of where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 1W repairs per week. All watches cleaned are Stewart Dawson and Co. s great English Watoh Kxhibi _____ ~\\ f ANTED KNOWN—That M. Tobin's, V T Karangahapu Road, is the cheapest house in the city for Christmas and New Year Gifts; inspection invited. • ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen Street, havereduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Britannia Metal Tea and Cotfee Pots. ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single, article at wholesale pride) in Hay Forks, Rakes, and Scythes. _ W" ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey. 334, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at who'esale price; in Spades, Shovels, and Digging Forks. WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey. 234. Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at Wholesaln p Ice) in Travelling Trunks and Bonnet Boxes. \TtrANTED KNOWN- "That J. and J. YY i ickey, 234. Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month ia single article at wholesale price) in Table Knives in Ivory, Bone, and Ivoride. _ . W~ ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prions during this mouth (a single article at wholesale price) in Looks-Rim, Pad, Dead, and Drawback. WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Di«key, 234. Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a sinfrlo article at wholesale price) in Preserving Pans, Miters, and Watering Pots. _____ WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234. Queen-street have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Electro Plated Cruets, 4, 5, and 6 glass. ANTED KNOWN. — Men'e, Boys', and Youths" Clothing, Hate, Mercery, &c. half-price.—At D. McPhereon's, Karanga hapo Road. . W" ANTED KNOWN.—We always take the lead in Toys for Christmas. See our stock before pnrcha&lng , elsewhere.—Metcaues, foot of Wakenold-atraer. . "TITANTED Known — That J. and J. V T Dickey, 234, Queen street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale prices) inMilk Pans, Chums.Strainers. and Buckets. W "ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Carvers, Bread Knives, and Steels. WANTED KNOWN-That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queer-street, hav> reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Fancy Bird Cages, Fly Traps, and Tea Trays. ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a singe artic ! e at wholesale prioe) In Saucepans, Boilers, and Xc ttlea___ W~~ ANTED KNOWN—That «L and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during" this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Hair Brooms, Cloth, Shoe, Hair and Paint Brushes. W~~ ANTED KNOWN — For Hire, Yachts and Boats, at James Clare's, bottom of St. Mary's Koari, Ponsonby, 3 min utes' walk from Three Lamps. Tram cars pase every half-hour. WANTED KNOWN. — Special Cheap Lines for Christmas. — Ladies' Lace Sunshades, 2s lid. Just received, another lot of Sample Corsets, the cheapest lot ever offered.—C. Hopkins. London House, Victoria and Nelßon Streets. W" ANTED KNOWN. GREGORY, Of THREE LAMPS. PONSONBY ROAO. Iβ now issuing his well-known Photographs at following rates :—Plain Cabinets, per d"z, 18s; extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per (loz, 9s: extra finished and enamelled, 12s. Appointments made by letter or telegram. Tramcars pass the door. WANTED KNOWN—That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITE, 10s per doz. CABINETS at 15s per dozer. A complete fac simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photogvapha artisti cally finished. , .-.*., ,-,VJ_..-t. "PARTINGTON, -/«. Grbt-stkekt (opposite Market-street Hotel). = »^ _ A _ N~T E D K~N OW N— FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY AT MILLION PRICES! Carte de Vieites 5s per half-dozen Cabinets- .. 15s per dozen : Inspection invited at ARNOLD'S (formerly Redfern's), 270, QCKEX-STRKKT. Iγ A~N~T E D KNO WN. JUST OPENED (Ex Direct Steamer), A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF UN MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, From 26s to 9s 6d. DRESSMAKING Carried on in charge of Miss Da vies and _. COMPETENT STAFF OF ■ HANDS. A. L O V E T T, Wellesley-street. V —^PPOIST- Special 'HaWP«iWF«u» ment To His Excellency, the Governor. WS. EVA NS, • TUNER and REGULATOR of PIANOS and HARMONIUMS, Park House, Ponsonby, and 212, Queen-street (opposita McArthnr's). Board and Residence. ADY AND GENTLEMAN, or two Ladies, can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family atßemnera. No children. Tennis lawn, bath, piano, buggy, and every home comfort; "bases pass the gate. Term- moderate.—Address F, Star Otnee. DAWES'S PARK HOUSE, Ylotoria-street East,



Wanted. • . ' ■ —■■ WANTED, Ladies to buy one yard wide Cream Flouncing Lace. Is 6id ; Nuns' Veiling, yard wide, in all colours. Is Oid per yard.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson-streeta. WA NT E D- Ladies to see the following cheap lines: Ostrich Tips, 6d each Long Ostrich Flats. Is 6d to 2s 6d Picnic and Garden Hats, 6d Coloured Spanish Lace, 4Jd Oriental Lace, from 2id Oriental Lace, wide, 5d to 7d Sample Hosiery, striped and plain, 51d to 9d Children'sSatinandLaceSunshadesfrom2Blld Ladies' Satin and Lace Sunshades from 5s 6d Sample Corsets, stylish makes, splendid value W. P. O GIL VIE, VICTORIA - STREET WEST. AOSXT FOR BUTTEBICK'B PATTERN'S. " "IT ,^s ** of Thee Im Fondl y Dreaming!" JO. as the Masher says about my extra Pants.— J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street. THLECTRICITY is life. Come and have J_U Iβ worth on board the Eagle. Amusements. , . ABBOTT'S OPEEA HOUSE. Lessee .. .. Mr Bland Holt Biisiness Manager Mr W. H. Seagrave Business Agent .. Mr W. K. Bishop The second performance last night of Bland Holt's great novelty, ALONE IN LONDON. Scenery by George Gordon, assisted by James Heakc. Again accorded an enthusiastic recep tion from the largest audience ever assembled hore. Tho house filled to overflowing, and hundreds unable to obtain admission. ALONE IN LONDON Received with tumultuous applause. This splendid spectacular Drama will be repeated TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY). To secure a seat, come early. Curtain rises at 7.45. Dress Circle and Orchestral Stalls, 4s; Stalls. 2s 6d : Pit. Is. Day ticketo at Scharrer s, Queen-st. Reserved Seats at Kidd and Wild man's. Carriages at 10^50. gricul"tural hall. Proprietor.. .. Mr John Perman MOHAWK MINSTRELS, AT 8 O'CLOCK. SUCCESS! OVERWHELMING SUCCESS! Crowded again last evening. Eleventh Week ! EkTsnth Week! The Boss Programme of the season, conclud ing with our beautiful Transformation Scenes 12 complete chauges with limelight effects. Prices, 2s, Is, and 6d. ■ 7T~H~O~~ R~A L HALL TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING. A GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Under the distinguished patronage and in the presence of ADMIRAL FAIRFAX. C.8.. AND MRS. FAIR FAX. AND OFFICERS OF H.M. BQUAD RON. UEUT.-COLONEL SHEPHERO AND OFFICERS OF AUCKLAND GARRISON. Will be given in the above Hall, by MR S. F. L. DAVIES Soprano (from London), and J(R W. A. Me LEAN, Violin Solo (Paris Conservatoire). Door open 7.30 p.m.; commences at 8 p.m. . Carriages at 10 p.m. .< ADMISSION: 3S, 2s, IS. Plan of Hall now ready at Kidd and Wildman'a J. H. SCHWABE. Business Manager. T. JAMES'S AUXILIARY CHURCH CHOIR Will render'a Christmas Cantata, "NIGHT OF GL O R V," i In the Httll TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING. Conductor .. Mr J. H. Edmondes. Admission Free. Collection. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. pTIT'S FI R EWOEKS. Full programme will shortly be advertised of • i THIRD GRAND DISPLAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 (New Year's Eve). ANCING on board the p.s. Eagle TO NIGHT (Wednesday) to the music of Mr Impey's Band. Volunteer Notices. ■jT| ISTRICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, December 23,1887. The Quarterly Examination of Officers will take place at the Committee-room, Drill-shed, at 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, 6th January, 1888. T. VIRET SHEPHERD. Lt.-Col, Commanding District. "VTEWTON RIFLES will parade for In -Li spection on Thursday, at 7 p.m., at Drill sbed. Every Member must attend to Capitate. —John Robertson, Captain. Lost and Found. LOST, on December 19th, a Light Straw berry Cow_ • one horn growing dowii the eye. In full milk.—Any information will be received by Samuel Burges3, Newmarket LOST, Tuesday morning, December 27, in Richmond Road, a Grey Rug.—Finder rewarded on returning same to J. Booth, Customs-street West, Freeman's Bay. FOUND, at Willow Grove Gardens, on Boxing IJay, a Purse and Small Sum of Money. Ownercan have it on proving property and paying expenses.—M. Parrish, Proprietor. FOUND, the Cheapest Grocery Store in towu. for Cash Prices, to suit the times. Cocoa and Milk, 6d; Caudles. 21b for Bid, box r2slb), 8s 4d: Currants, 6d : Raisins, 6d; Wood's Flour. 251b b g 3s, or 81b Is ; Oatmeal. 71b bag 9id; Fresh Herrings, 6d: bestßice, 2Jd lb, or 5b Is; Sardines, 4}d; good Sauce, 4d; Soap, 2kl per bar; Syrup, 7d : good Sugar. 2*d : good Family Tea, Iβ 4d, Is 6d ; superior Tea, Is9d, 2s, 2s 6d ; Knifeboards (largest.size), 8d and 9d ; Lobsters, 9d per tin; Fresh Butter and Eggs at wholesale i price: Tobacco, 4id, sd. 9d, 10d per stick; Cigars. Id each. E very thing else equajly cheap. Favour us with a visit, ana remember the ad dress—JOHN ROBERTS, corner of Summer street. Poosonby Road, next to Mr King's Royal Bakery. Personal. INFORMATION ie sought respecting Sirs Kent (nee Kate "Ware), who left Eng land in ship Piafco, 1878. Kindly communicate with Pastor T. Spurgeon, Auckland. ERSONAL.--Those wanting a good Perambulator, should buy direct from the Factory, and.support local industry.—Charles Smith, Victoria Street, near Freeman's Bay, DEAR Willie, I am tired of Queen-street. Come and hear Impey's Band on the Eagle; they do p ay pice. OH, MOTHER ! do buy me one of those pretty Trimmed Hate for 2s do, at C. Hopkins', London House, Victoria and Nelson streets. & CLEGG, 34 and 36, Grey \j street, are local Makers of Perambulators of a superior quality; Patentees and Sole Makers of the Patent Awning for Perambulator-; Pa tentees and Sole Makers of Copeman'a Patent Paragon Wire Wheels. Wβ are the only Wire Wheel Makersinthecolony. Wesupplyßubber Tires, and repair PeraraWlatora; Tricyclee, etc. of Wβ supply a superior article (wholesale and retail) ten per cent. cheaper than can be had elsewhere. We ha""_ a largevaietyto select from. Wβ invite in spection. Old ones taken in exchange. lei ' .



Public Notices. , COME on board the p.s. Eagle TO NIGHT, and see the fireworks irom the Bay. , , HIS LORDSHIP'S LARDER is now open to the Public having been ranovaiei throughout. Board and Residence and Boots Cleaned, 16s per week: Single Bedrooms. 4s per week; every accomodation; bath (hot and cold). - D. Norden, late Woodbine Cottage. ISH ! FISH ! FISH !—Kakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in Iβ parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Address, A. Sanford. Rakmo Island. ~1 £\t\ BOYS' Tweed Suits, at Half - 1"" ™ prico (12s 6d): for thfis week only.— j. M. McLachlant Importer, 222, Queen-street. TTOLIDAY TIMES ; RETRENCH} MENT TIMES; ECONOMY TIMES. All who wish to get extra good value for. money, and have a first-class meal, should visit E. Dawes, Park House, Victoria-street East, ( for Luncheons, Teas, etc., Is, including Glass Of; Ale, Tea, Coffee or Ooeoai ' "OOOTS ! T>OOTS! ■J3OOTS CHEAP SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT mHOMAS "El LLI SON'S. | To meet the depressed times, and being largely overstocked, also to make room for large shipments to arrive, THOS. ELLISON is now holding a Cheap Sale of Boots and Shoes AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH ONLY. —— .. ■ X The following lines at much less than cost :— s.<?. Babies' Shoes . 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots .. ..1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boofcr. , .. ..1 6 per pair Gins' Morocco Elastic Boots, . 10 to 13 15 6 per pair' Girls'MoroecoElastic Boots, 11 tol 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots, 10 to 1.. 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots. 10 to 1... 5 6 per pair Ladies' good House Boots .. .. 3 6 per pair,, All other goods equally cheap. BOOTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. . THOS. ELLISON, •:•"* BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 74, Q.r/EEK" Street. OMEI one, Cbirie'Sli I'ilnd getf&tt 'Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch,, Dalton, Victoria-streetßaaff HRISTM A S F ITr, 1887.; MRS KEMBLE. Hobson-street, begs to intimate to the general public that she is prepared to supply first-class Fowls. Ducks, Geese, and Turkeys during Xroas and New Year weeks; also. Fruit and Vege tables ot the choicest description. Mrs'Ki would draw attention to her specially made Hop Beer, which only requires a trial to be appreciated. Prices to meet the times. Ensure a good JCmas: dinner by calling on Mrs Kembe, Hobsoh-street,' 2 doors above Messrs Munro s«d Milligan'd. "l£f Z. ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITSV , • —A subscriber writes from Chriat church: "Enclosed, find postal-note for ss, as six - months' subscrition to ' Tit-bits ' Wβ all enjoy it immensely and if the maileare irregular and it does not come to hand, we really miss it,' - To Let. mo LET for three months after New X Furnished Houfe, 7 rooms, off St. Stephen's Avenue.—Apply F. R. Claude, Shortland-street. TO LET in best part of Karanpfahape Road, 2 good Shops', one suitable for pork butcher; rent very moderate.—Apply Earle and Montgomery. : O LET, furnished, a Cottage of three rooms; snitable tor miwrrit d couplu, ortwo ladies; every convenience.—Apply C. Laßoche, KyberPa93. . -~ •. :■■ 0 LET, for the Summer Holidays, a Cottage on Ponni Island; Sea-bathing. Boating, Fishing, Etc—Apply aC.,' Ponui Island. ~- O LET Cottage in Norfolk street. Richmond Road, Ponsonby, at low rent.—Apply Russell's Coffee Palace, Queen street ', 0 LET, in Victoria Avenue, Remueitft the property " Fairfleld," con sisting of 7-roomed residence and, 10 acres pjt land.—W. and , J. Frater, JLand ,j>gente, Atifek land. ':/•■/;.■,, TO BE LET, Brighton, Parneli; a cijnf modious 10-roomed House. ..yritib. stanips coach-house, and all necessary ontbtiildiMP''' Water and gas laid' on.—Anpjy, Clarke. No, ,21. New Zealand Bui!«if ings. Queen-street. ->■"'■' : :.''*■. \-'--'.a SHOP and Dwelling fe> I-et, m Kybeg Pass; corner positifcn , '; large yard ; stock iri||iamßdn;