The Auckland Star.

pTXVIIL-Nft 268.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

More suicides. Mental depression. Bishop buried to-day. Two " Lords'' seriously ill. Harbour Board meeting to-morrow. Ferry-boat lacing to be considered. Four "Chicago anarchists have been hanged.

Meeting of Industrial Association to night. Kerinadecs and King Country at the Institute.-

Yachting season opened at Wellington on Saturday. Five gum-diggers charged with stealing and eating a cow. This may be "figuratively" expressed thus:—"5-8-1."

Tulma natives threaten that gold pros pectors will be cut down like pigs. The Auckland Grocers' Association holds its annual meeting to-night. _ Scab has again appeared among sheep in Marlborough provincial district. A lot of gunpowder was wasted at Whabl vvhafcih'oe on Prince of Wales' Birthday. Undecided whether the Maoris were honouring the British Heir Apparent, or ob serving the anniversary of the death of Tv Tawhiao, the heir to the Maori throne.

The inquest on the three men killed by a fall of earth in a railway tunnel near Inver cargill has been adjourned for a week.

A claimant to the Derwentwater estates was defendant in a District Court case to day, which is reported in another column.

Woman is mortally afraid of a mouse, they say, but a mouse-tache doesn't scare her a 4'

Keen competition for Wellington Mayoralty: Mr S. Brown (the present Mayor), JY.Ir Thos. McKenzie, and Coun cillor Petherick are candidates.

Harry Kerr, aged 9, and Maud Pilmer, aged 11, were drowned in a creek near Timaru freezing works on Saturday even ing last.

Cheese from Gore, Otago, has fetched £3 per cwt in London, and has been pro nounced equal in quality to the bssb American.

Two fires reported from Christchurch— Mr H. Carson's ten-roomed house at Syden ham and Mr Jas. Williamson's seven roomed house at Lakeside. Insurances—National, £400 ; New Zealand £250.

The tricolour flag was adopted in France in 1789 as the badge of the National Guard —white representing the old monarchy, and blue and red the City of Paris.

John Bennett, aged 29, an African sea man on board the barque Cingalese, has been arrested on a charge of stabbing; a shipmate, named Alfred Giles, at Welling ton, yesterday morning. The wound is nob dangerous. . '. -..;,-»

Maxwell, the condemned murderer, was visited by large crowds of people in Sb. Louis gaol. Many asked him, "Are you the feller what put the other .feller in the trunk ?" and on being told that such was the accusation, they remarked : " Gosh, you doa't look like a cuss wat u'd do it!";

At Christchurch yesterday the police ar rested two men—Thomas Carmody and James Mitchell—wanted by the Melbourne police, on a charge of obtaining £100 by the "confidence trick." Carmody had been committed for trial in Victoria, and ab scondedfrom bail. Mitchell had mauaged to elude Mie Victorian police altogether. ■



STEAMSHIP GH »nai SPI,Esa : WriSi, ajsd'boutr to I m THROUGH AMERICA. " of the Red Sea and the ''■', t hi3 Lino are appointed to C <feanie r9 i ) »,Vok]aiid for Honolulu and weeks, Sa Uin ß a= Leave" Leave Arrive ~ ; Tons. Sydney. Auck. Insco. •^^ Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 ** m »*» Jgg- 2 Jan - 22 months,and ®c* aT £r«S b«»k their journey at • moA £66- Steerage, £o2 3s 9d —TrfflON STEAMSHIP EcVmpany of new zea- (LIMITED). TIME 'TABLE.—November. •^^T^t^of Sailing. | Train. I*" 112 noon * (Special Service). V^ , '(l£inaila rr . I^SSSoVB r NAPiEK. WELLINGTON, sgg#Ei^ HALMEKS i 17, noon — S* lliuraday. 24, noon - HtSr IMoniNov. 14;5p.m. | — BB 1 " ICargo till uoon.) ■lISoIUITaND BAN FRANCISCO. HfiSi I Mon - *? eo - b, & P' m ' ' — (CttTRO till noon.i • . AND KAWAKAWA. fflfiT 7 ' , M6nday, 14,5 p.m. I — IBpoM ■ Tuesday, 15,5 p.m. I — feagoSSITNAPiER, AND WELLING HSS&K at AWANUI. TOKOMARU. gHpaal I Ttieg. 15,6 p.m. .1 — j 14,3 p.m. ■ | — «KffTmiiat bo booked and alongside TWO HBBbeforoadvertised time of departure. Mmm'Tickets must be taken at the Com jßtlasd Branch, comer Queen and Customs lm~~ mABANAKI, WELLING^ HhJM J- ' I ' GN » LYTTELTON. . Sill SPECIAL .SERVICE. Htf&Jt Union Steamship's Co.'s Hj . WANAKA- Ufr&ta Onehnnga every FRIDAY and 9Kln bvery MONDAY, calling only at and, Wellington, and connecting at JBa Plymouth with through Trains for ■"»)(* STEAMSHIP COMPANY IHI OJ_N_E_VV^ZEALAND._ *fU BILEE STEAM- Bmp compaxy « he Steamers of the above ■I/My Comeant will sail as follows: S.S. BELLINGER, STREET WhAEP. FOR ■WfAKEI AND WIIANGAIIEI HEADS, MB iMAPAI, WAIPU, AND PARUA U ,0S TUESDAY Atlli FRIDAY, BS?*"' '•••• 5s PER TO:N ' ■SSASBAGE 10s SINGLE ■WPifiAfiß 15s RETURN Ml ' wr Freight or Passage, apply— Miw., , | Office. 14. Queen-street. H \A OPOTIKI AND WHAI-TA'l'aNE. e«iliii£ CHELMSFORD 9 la » to and from the above porta every McGAttvisr Bkos.. ; ■■H-jJfW*, Opotiki. Wt ' SHARP & CO., Commerce-street. II Mα- QTEAM TO L'GNDONT & ORIE?J- H[ I'AL STEAM NAVIGA- 'no-v company., . BfiSii CEXWnT&cT with Mails ;M| J and the East. Sh Seanjf, ' Leave Leave Me - Sydney. bourne. S&j; , :-. i Nov. 11 I Nov. 17 25 I Dec. 1 _ :|eyg«l«war(l every alternate weeK. i^Kfff?"'hooked to London, Mar ■^^Ptlndla,. China, and Japan, at B^to&»* i f S ii ed h -°$ t0 flrßt and Becoad ■jffiE? 1 cs f ecially low rates. ■ KS <*"> paid at this end for ■■gjfliajgknd. Liberal concessions to IeijSISUMTi harinp been thoroughly ■5E^? pany V s mvf ,io ■■N«S^?v Sei Europe unrivalled ie lowing greatly r.a ■&«3oume at samoruUis SHANK & CO., ■r^--^i£li^land^____AKent^ B»kT HE NE W'ZEALAND ■KM Dipping company's F °R LONDON DIRECT. ■ ■ n« Company's Magnificent Iron HsMog us Im v. Commander. ■BET- wm havo good ■i^fit, , ' <:asi Acc ommodation for Saloon ' I,o *? 81 Current Rates. H CIIAS ly to Ml W,AS -v. HOukhton. Local Mana K er - Sjfer O line. M^jy. TO LONDON. Hp^^^^-1 , - 0111 Melbourne. HS«i ftSn? e^gea J l and to London: WUm *l ,0 £, 1 0 ; Saloon.' RETURN ■I 4: ffi»*B-.FiratclaßS. £105. J!lrst -cla38 li fills; Second, ■ •a«cu4 in New Zealand.



Shipping. ■fc-WSV QTEAM TO THAMES, Aft fs%& CONNECTING WITH SWr-APT. RIVER STEAMERS FOR S T I R L I N G W ORTH. OHINEMURI. WAI TE- GOLDFIKLDS, 'MORRINSVILLE^ GRANT TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. ■_ I ROIOMAHAXA. I EktKRFRISE. Monday 141 - . 110 night Tuesday 15 11 afternoon I - Wednes. 16 1 - I 11 night Thursday 17 | 2afternoon | — Friday 18 | 4afternoon 112midnight Saturday 19 | 4 afternoon | — . FROM THAMES. I Roto mahan a. ] Enterprise. Monday 141 6 evening j — Tuesday 15 | - | 6 evening Wednca. 16 '. 8 morning | — Thursday 17 | — | 7 night Imday 181 9.30 morning | Saturday 19 j 3.30 morning j 10 night Return Tickets will be issued from Tuesday; the Bth, available tilLMonday, 14th November. Saloon 10s Steerage .. 7s 6d Children. Half-fare. No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised lime of leaving , . Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. QEO. FRASER, Agent. QJ s. coromandelT THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Tuesday, 15.12 noon Wednesday. 16.12 noon Thursday, 17,12 noon Friday. 18.12 noon Saturday. 19,12 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 of advertised time of departure. All Pare els must be prepaid on Board, . A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager.^ u< UJ* or thames, M""">U, Jj HIKUTAIA, PAEROA, AROHA, WAITOA, ££3F*nl ly" W A I O R O N G O M A I AND GORDON" SETTLEMENT, it sufficient induce ment offers.) The B.S. X O. T U X U will leave as above on TUESDAY EVENING, Nov. 15, calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. In future tho Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on'y. For Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITH. & FIRTH._ vJ« ¥*7"AIUKU AND ONE M~*2Jp * * HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and other places. TTMTC-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Qnehunga: Leave Waiuku: November. 16—Wednes., 7.30 a.m. 16 -Wednes.. 11 a.m. 17—Tlnirs., 8 a.m. 17—Thure.. 11.30 a.m. 18—Friday, 8.30 a.m. 18—Friday, 12 noon 19—Saturday, 9.15 a.m. 19—Saturday, 12.45 p.m. 21—Monday. 11 a.m. 21—Monday, 2.50 p.m. 22—Tucb., 12 noon 22—Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. 23—Wednes., 1 p.m. 23—Wednes., 4.30 p.m. 25—Friday, 9 n.m. (for Manukau Heads) 25— Friday, 3.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 7 a.m 28—Monday. 5.15 p.m. 29- Tuesday. 9 a.m. 29— Tuesdjay. 6 p.m. 30-Wednesday, 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. All freights payable before dolivery ofgoode. Not responsible for shipping caixyLna; or dip charging live stock. Fares—Single, 6s; Return, 7s 6d. Freight, 7a fid per ton. J, BARK BROWN, Managing Director, A UCKLAND AND X3L NORTH SHORE FERRY COMPANY P.B."¥aGLE. TIME TABLE. From North Shoro From Auckland to to Auckland. North bhorc. 7.25 a.m. 7.45 a.ni. j 8.15 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m, 10.15 a.m. 10,45 a.m. ] 11.15 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 12.45 p.m 1.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. ■ 4.15 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. 6.15 p.m. SUNDAYS— 30.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3 45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. To the Lower Wharf when sufficient Water. 1 J. P. CLARK, Secretary .__ j i»~~~~ QTEAM TO THE SOUTH ||Pl|gfe JO SEA ISLANDS. I *'^RICHMOND, I 850 tons register. COO h.p., Capt. J Hutton, will leave Auckland. 1 I for Toiiara, Samoa ana. Tahiti, on or about TUESDA V, November 22. Splendid accommodation for first ana secona classpassengeis. An experienced stewardess is Ca The round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about 38days, and offers a favourable opportu-. nity to those desirous of visiting the beautiful islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round triD. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DONALD & EDKNBOROUGH, 22. Queen-street. ■ "teTORDDEUTSCHER IMPERIALGERMANMAIL. OF DIRECT STEAMERS i ■ > FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE, TO SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP, AND BREMEN, via COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND GENOA. Taking Passengers for London, connecting from Alexandra by Direct Mail and Passenger Line to Brindisi and Trieste, Will be despatched_asJollOTVS (if practicablejj— Steamer ~7~ Tons Commander Sydney HOHENZOIXEKN — — Dec. 8 HOHKN-STAUH'BN — Jan, , " lv.nd thereafter every four weeks. Passage from Auckland to Southampton, Ant werp, and Bremen, from £1610s to £65. Special Return Tickets to Europe. Railway Fares from Southampton to London, from Auckland booked through to #oTpaifsago. freight, and all further particu lar* aPPIy g tO EGNEK> langguTH mHE NEW ' ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S &PJ ROYAL MAIL LINE OF STEAMERS (under Contract with the New Zealand Government) will be des patched with Hg Mails as under for vin. Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— • ~ '■'■'• m ' P° rt "■ Date Steamers. a o ns * Departure. RXMOTAKA-...., 4.473 Wellingtongo^ RUAPBKU -•• J!" I AB.mer jan. 12,1888 Kaikouka 2i83 [ b0 m l Feb. 9 ToNGARiRO '-"jraiißed. March 9 AORANGI l_____ -• 1 fourth Thursday. I Customs-street, Auckland.



To Let. ' TO LET, a 6-roomed House, close to . Congregational Church, Boresford-street; rent, only 12a.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-st. TO LET, Corner Shop, 6 rooms, rent 12s; 5-Toomed House, rent Bs.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt-street. finO LET, a Grocer's Corner Shop and X. House. 14s per week.—Apply to Edward Wayta, Bookseller, Queen-street. TO LET, a comfortable β-fooined House, Upper Union-street, near Beresford-streeti —Apply next door. nno LET, one or more Stalls in Stable, JL Vincent Lane, also Shed for cart or cab.— T. Ussher, Stichbury Buildings, Queen-street. nnO LEtj a 4-roomed Verandah Cottage ; JL city water, colonial ovcil; dliphant-street, Ponsonby; rent, 53.—Apply on promises. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, third house from top of Alexander-street; yard en closed. Also, 3 and 4 roomed Houses,—Apply James Irvin, top of Wakeflcld-street. 110 LET, Sea View Road, Remuera (rent . tow), a β-toomei Cofaje and half acre of Ground ; splendid riew. and healthy situation. —Apply G. Ilaynea; ParnclU TO LET, 5-roomed House, Graf ton Road, near Choral Hall; 8-roomed House, Par nell. laiye grounds and stable.— T. Hill, Urafton ltoad, Domain-street. TO LET, a pretty Cotfcage, with bay ■window, Opposite St. Paul's Church; good sea view; five minutes from Qtleen^troOt) rent, 12s 6d.—Apply IP. D. Bennett, Draper* Queen-street. • . TO LET, nearly new 7-roomed House, City Water and every convenience: Sum mor-streot, Ponsonby; rent, 8s 6d.—Apply It. Ashton and Sons, Insurance Buildings, Queon strect. T~~6 LET, the~il)-roonlcd _ Hoiis6"(VV : itG grounds) lately occupied by Mr J. Aitken Connell, View Road, Mount Eden ; fine tennis lawn (double court. , !), with 3 acres rough pad-. docks.—Apply to J. Aitken Connell, Fort-st. SELWYN- STREET, corner of Picton strect. — Nice 4-roomed Cottage; bath, wash-house, and garden to let; rent very low. For Sale. FOR BALI), 300 Basra suitable for ne\y potatoes; will hold about lewteach.—F. W. Smith, Freeman' 3 Bay. FOR SALE, 27£ 0r~55 acres of rich Land in improved, with a new house; gooa water iii tlio rery seasons. Also, other Farms of 50 acres anu up wards ; will be sold cheap.—For further particu lar a PPjy_byJetter to G. S. Heard, Drury. FOR SALE, cheap, Parnell Rise, Balance .of Lease, expiring in Juno, 1901, corner, allotment, Earl-street and Manukau Road, occupied at present ac a wood and coal yard; allotment about 60 x 3d. with house at tached.—For particulars apply to , Mr WitidoVef* fish shop, Earl-stroet Parnell. OR SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7-roomed house, lit tod with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a protty little bay, with good beach frontage, where steamers pass daily : only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy.—Apply to John Soppet, House aud Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. OR SALE, Farm, 135 acres, House, Cow-sheds,-Stock-yards, and oilier Outbuildings. Thero 13 a lal'go alluvial Klut, with good grass, which has been fenced into six paddock* ; would make one of thebest dairy farms in the , district. Thero ia a running stream of water close to the house. Several well-sheltered gullies, suitable for fruit grow ing, , a quarter of a mile from the Tauma rero Railway Station, closo to Post-offiCo atid Public Schools. Bounded by a navigable river. Thero are two steamers running to Opua every week, Inspection invited. Terms, easy. Price, £5 per acre.—Apply, on the farm, to J. .lt. Oeborn, Taumarere, Bay of Island*. • FOR SALE, 1 Vertical Steam Engine, 6 h.p. nom l ., 1 Horizontal Steam Engine, 3 h.p. noml., 1 Combined Xt-am Pump, 10 h.p. noml. (each throw 12,000 gals. per hour), 1 VerticalTubnlar Boiler, 14 h.p. noml., 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler. 4 h.p. noml. In hand can deliver on short notice, two 14 h.p.. one 18 h.n., one 30 h.p. Multitubulcr Boi ers. — It. 11. YEOMAN, Albert Boiler Works. FOR I'OSITIVE SALE, cheap and terms very easy, 650 acres good Land With deep-water frontage. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queon-strcet OR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres. 130 acres of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and tho balance in biibh; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low price will bo taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, (ij Queen _ , I7IOR SALE—a bargain—s acres of good Land, all well fenced and in good grass. 3 acres of it ready to cut. for hay; a substantial s roomed Cottage and outbuildings, and a never failing supply of water; close to Railway Station, and only 3 miles from town, fronting on to main road. Terms very easy.—Apply to John Soppet. House and Land Agent, Co Queen street. _ HUNSTON - Formerly Captain Symonds's property, opposite Royal Oak —suitable for grazing or villa sites. For sale in lots to suit purchasers, or to be let.—Apply to R. Laishley. Auckland. TjVU~RN ITURE FOR SALE. A large assortment of First class Furniture, both new and second-hand, comprising Ward robes, Chest of Drawers, Iron Bedsteads, Patent Wiro-wovo Mattress, Spring Mattress, Wash stands, Dressing Tables, Easy and Rocking' Chairs in great variety, Bentwood Chah'3 and Lounges, Couches, Tables, Kitchen Tables and Dresser, Office Desks. Letter Press, etc., etc., at Auction Prices.—D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and L and_Agent I __ RAINS! RAINS! RAINS ! GRAINS FOR SALE AT THE GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY R. SECCOMBE and SON. C" ITa~S~ W &iL LIAM SO 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 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, for cash or <» deterred wments. In large or small sums at current rates of interest. Personal. PERSONAL. — Ladies' Costumes, deep Embroidery, 9s 6d, 11s 6d, up to 30s ; Chil dren's Trimmed Hats; from 6d to 15s ; Ladies' ditto, Is lid to 40s. For price and style quality cannot be equalled.—At J. M. Lesham s Ladies Emporium, Victoria-street. ATRIMONIAL. —A young man in misiness wishes to correspond with a young lady with a view of marriage. Send photo.—Address F. Anderson, Post Ofhco, New market. Board and Residence. LADY residing in Mount Albert district can provide Lady or Gentleman, or both, with Bedroom and Parlour. Delightful .view, stable: etc -Address Mt, Albert, Star Office.- WO or Three Gentlemen can be com fortably accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family; Lower Symonds strect, within ten minutes of Queen-street; use of bath and piano; stabling if required.; no chiiaren.—Box 50. P.O. - W"~ zVNTED, two or three gentlemen Boarders: large airy rooms, plunge and shower bath; terms, 18s (wauhms included). —Mr Smith, Bellevue Hgugej. Beresford-street. ANTED, Boarders, Ponsonby ; beau tiful view; large garden, entrance to beach; boating, bathing, plunge and shower baths; comfortable home; terms moderate.— Apply Star W" 4JNTTED KNOWN,'—That'Ladies'and Gentlemen seeking rest andcliange from city life can be accommodated, at Mr Colcbroolc s, Middle Mountain Road, Henderson. Beautifully situated, and scenery unsurpassed. Terms, ,4s per day, or 25s per week. Children, half-price. D" \Tw ! E~S" r S PARK- HOUSE, Victoria-street East,



Wanted. WANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply to Mr 3 Choyce, Park Road, Grafton Road. ANTED, a Respectable Girl, to assist in housework; a comfortable home in return for services.—Apply to Mrs McLeod, Franklin Road, on Tuesday, between 11 and 3 o'clock. ANTED, by respectable y<?uth, Board and Residence in a private family; terms must be moderate,—Apply S.C., Box 277, Post-office. ■ _ W' AJtTTKD, a Working Housekeeper. — Apply, any" time before 2 o'clock, to Mvs , Thomas Laybourn. MormtHobson, Henmera. XSTANTED, 100 Hands j special induce it monts to smart Sowcra. Vacancies for smart people in every department. 'I'he biggest i'nflh we over had is now on. — The Auckland Clothing Company (G.Meßride), Customs-street East (opposite Cotipiand's). WANTED, immediately, a good Dress maker.—Apply to Cheap Cash House, Victoria-street Wist (3 doora below Albert-3t). Tjy" ANTED, a Nursegirl, to sleep at y V home. — Apply, at once, Mrs J. BlcMMater, Surrey-street, Surrey Hills. WANTED , , an experienced Hairdresser. —Apply R. IL H Bi-OYvn. Karangabepe Road. WANTED, a good General Servant; must bo able to cook.—Apply Wynyard Arms Hotel. ■ WANTED, a strong capable General Servant. - Apply to Mvs Hill, Park Ayeniie. _____ WAN 1 1 E1), a yohng Man ; one used to the butchery preferred,— E. G. Sandall, Eden Terrace- .___ WANTED, one or two Yotlflg Men to Canvass a oaleable article on commis sion;— Apnly to Cartwright and Robus, opposite Windsor -aatlfl llpl.cl, Manukau Road, Parfl»__. W" ANTED, resectable young Oirl to help with house work and mind two children.—Mrs Garretr, Eden Terrace, New North Road. « WANTED, a respectable Girl living at North Shore, for house work; can sleep at home , .—Aptfty Mrs J. Wiilliams, Clarcnce street. North Shor.i ANTED, from One to Five Maori Dictionaries, either new or second-hand. Apply to Book Stall at Kailway Station. "WTAirrEDj 150 early spring Chickens, TT in largo of fitDßll lots. Good price given. State price and variety. — W. T. Murray, The Croft, Avondalo. _________ W- ANTED, Tenant for choico little Coltagfi, rich volcanic soil, at Mount Albert: rent only (b prr week.—N. _. Mutual Creditors' Association, Limited. __ ANTED, in good neighbourhood, a Furnished House. — Address, etaliuK lowest terms, to " Rex," Box 125, Central lvsl- J ofßco. ANTED, TO LET.-A handsome ViWn Residence at alx rooms and out house, in Wallace stee.t. Ponsonby ; close botli to Trams and Ponsonby' Wharf, * lower garden in front; orchard and kitchen gftfdon at rear. Rent very moderate.— Apply J. B< Jackson, Grocer, Jc'rvois Road, ANTED to Let, 7-roomed House with large stable and shod, and 6| acres of scoria land.—Apply J. Robinson, Valley Road, Off Mount Men Road. a Small 'Crvi-fc, nearly now. suitable for hawk ins;; price £4 10s. —To bo seen at corner of Edinburgh aud Ox ford-streets. W— ANTED. KKOWS-«-liOok out for the Auckland Cash Hoot Palace, No. 172, Quoon-street; all goods sold at wholesale prices. ~-R. Hannah & Co., Proprietors. W~INTED KlOWN.—The Auckland Timber Co., Limited, ore now selling a 2 quart Strawberry Box for l<l, "and crates at Is, to pack 100. Bco advertisement.—Apply Cus toms-street West, . Suits T T to measure, 50a.—Auckland Clothing Company (G. Moßride), Customs-street East, opposite Cottpland's. \XTANTED KNOWN—lam prepared to V V take in pawn Plano3, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rao, Elliott-street* _______ TTKTANTED KNOWN, that E. G. Wood YY has re-opened the Temperance Hotel Dining Rooms, corner of Albert and Wyndham streots, whoro ho hope 3to merit a fair share of public support. AH meals, 6d; beds, Is; board and resiflcnce,_lss. | ANTED KNOWN.—SaIe ! Sale ! Balk! at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE.—'I'Iio Half-yearly Salo of Surplus Stock from Ist to 30th of November will present an opportunity of purchasing much of o<ll , good and cheap stock at greatly reduced prices. We add prices of a few lines in our Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, we should require a column in the Stak : Breakfast Sets (China). 29 pieces, 10s 6d; Dinner Sets, 54"pieces, 255; Tea Sets (China), 40 pieces, 10s 6d: Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted; E.P. Table Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9ii ; Tea, 6d ; While Metal Tablo Spoons and Forks, 6d; Dessert. 4d ; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Sot of 3 Jugs; 2s; some lovely Vases, from Iβ each, beaded, quite a novelty. 15,000 to 20,000 Xmas and New Year's Cards to select from at Goodson's London Arcade from id to ss, each Surpassing in elegance and cheapness any thing before seen. E D KNOW N. GOOD VALUE ! '"""GOOD VALUE ! ! ! Ladies, before purchasing elsewhere, will do well to inspect tho Enormous Stock of NEW GOODS at D. McPherson'a establishment. SUMMER PRINTS, BUMMER DRESS STUFFS AND TRIMMINGS. SUMMER MILLINERY AND SUNSHADES In immense variety. Best style, best quality, and beet value. Special lines. PRINTS, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 5s lid, 6a, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, and upwards per dozen yards; choice and picked goods. . .. DRESS STUFFd (in new shades).— Beiges, BJd. aud upwards, double width; yard wide Nuns' Veilings (all wool), Is 3d per yd (worth Is9d); Double Width Cashmeres, from 7|d per yd, good line at Is 3d per yd (worth Is 6d>; All Wool French Cashmeres and Merinoes, black and coloured, equally cheap; New Fancy Check Material, 7s 6d per dozen yards. NEW GOODS !!! NEW GOODS !! In every Department. D. M c PHE RSON (Established 20 Years), X A RANG AH APE ROAD. W__ _ KNO^q_rH anna h's Auck land Cash Boot Palace will be opened in a few days with tho Largest, the Best, and which means the Cheapest Goods in New Zea land. No. 172, Queen-street.-R. Hannah and Co., Proprietors. W* ANTED KNOWN—More Bargains in Groceries (guaranteed sound, ■or ,tho money returned). Be in time. Good' Tea, Is, 8d the lb • Morton's Baking Powder. 4d the tin; Morton's Celery Seed, 6d the bottle; Morton's Bottlo Fruit, 9d the.bottle; Californian Fruit, 8d the tin; Crosse and Blackwell's Pickles (the best makers known, mind), 9d the bottle ; splen did Salt, 51bs for Zd ; first-class Split Peas. 6lbs for Is; Cornflour, Jib 2d. lib 4d; Pudding Raisins', 31bs for Is; Curry Powder, 9d the dozen naekets; Mixed Spice, 9d the dozen packets; Bloater Paste. 6d the tin ; Asparagus. 6d the largo tin ; Flavouring Essences, 3d the bottle; Wax Candles (the Peerless brand, mind), 10d per lb ; Is Bottles of Liquid Blue, 6d ; Col man's Azure Blue, 10d thelb ; Safety 2Jd the packet; Shoe Brushes, 9d the set of 3; B W Soap, 8d per dozen; Glycerine Soap, ,4id the bar; Glass Syringes, Is each; •Friar's Balsam, 6d per bottle; 5 Quires Note Paper and 100 Envelopes for Is: Correspondence Cards (gilt edged) .and 25 'CoUrt Envelopes, in boxes combined. 6d the box; Fancy-dressed Wax Dolls, with hair. 6d; Large, Beautiful. ■Beaded Vases,.2s lid the pair; Grand Velvet Photo Frames, 2s 3d each; Ladies' Leather Baes, Is to 2s 6d each ; Carpet Bags..2s lid to 5s lid- Drugget, 6d tho yard; Ladies and Chil dren's' Gloves, 3 pairs for Is; Cotton Boot Laces Is 6d the gross; Men's Sott Felt Hats, lid; Youth's' Linen Collars, 4d each; Ribbon, Is the roll—At Dampiet'a Only Shop, Victoria-street. W"~ ANTED KNOWN".'—R.* Hannah and Co's, Auckland Cash Boot Palace, No.' 172, Queen-street. The Universal Boot Pro- j vider will surprise the boot-purchasing public; no middle profits to pay here.—R. Hannah and , ! Co., proprietors£___ ■■■ . -■../ ■ ■■ ~,- '• ■■ » "KTKTAI^bED;.KNOWN.—Mrs Eaton has .y V openedher new Shop, corner of Arawa-1 street, as aTrtut and Giocery Dep6t, Mfhereshe intends keeping the best Fruits procurable, also Jams and Jellies of the best brands, j best Butter and Eggs, Strawberries and Cream r for the Ladies, and the best Cigars for tho ; Gentlemen. Roll up! Roll up!



Wanted. WANTED, a Pupil Teacher.—Apply immediately ftt Berkeley Seminary, Parnell. WANTED, Hairdresser.—Apply J. A. Bottoniley, 22, Queen-street (opposite Firth's Mill). 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 repaira per week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co. a great English Watch Exhibition, 94, Queen-atreec. ANTED KN 0 W N—SALVAGE SALE OP DRAPERY. K. F. FITCH, Mα , . Roskill Road, will offer lrjs Stock, saved from the late Fire, at a Great Reduction for GASH to effect a clearance at his Temporary Premises opposite Viuw Road, commencing FRIDAY, Nov. 4. WANTED, people to choose one of two things—an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch—given with every Suit at J. H. Dal ton's. Tailor, Victoria-street East. , W' ANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim mings. Tweeds,, and Coatings of the I right kind at the right price, for Cash Only. can. be had from the Importer. —A. LOVETT, i Wellealey-street. ITy A~N~T ED KNOW N. JUST OPENED, LADIES' BLACK CASHMERE JERSEYS From Is lid, Braided. The'best value ever seen in Auckland. ALSO, 1 CASE LADIES' CORSETS AND UNDERCLOTHES, Superior Quality. A. LOVETT, Wellesley-street. yy ANTED. KNOW N. GREGORY, Of THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY ROAD. Is now issuing his well-known Photographs at following rates :—Plain Cabinets, per doz, 18s ; extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per doz, 9s; extra finished and enamelled, 12s. Appointments mndo by letter or telegram. Tramcars paas the door.' ANTED KNOWN—That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VIBITE, 10s per doz, 1 . CABINETS at 15s per dozen. ! A complete fac simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally finished. W. IT. T. PARTINGTON, Ghey-btrekt (opposite Market-street Hotel). mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Wanted Known, I am prepared to supply BEST GROUND ROCHE HYDRAULIC LIME In lots to suit purchasei'3, at special quotations to meet the times. ALSO, COALS AT LOW RATES. VANS ON HIRE FOR PICNICS, &c, J. J. C B AI G, ' Commerce-street. 0 DRESSMAKERS. — Apprentices wanted to the Dressmaking.—Apply at once J. M. Letliam,Ladies Emporium, vietoria etreet. T>OARD OF EDUCATION. Pupil Teaohers and others who desire to be ad mitted to the Training Collego are invited to make written application to the Board on or before THURSDAY, Ist. December. VINCENT K. RICE, ' Secretary. /OOAA TO LEND on freehold secu 3&O\7\" rity.-ARCH. BUCHANAN, Solicitor, Queen-street, (opposite Bank of New Zealand)/ , G~ ~~OOD GRAZING for a few Horses on Udy's land. Mount Eden. " TTTINGLISH MECHANIC," " Scientific JUJ American," Chambers's, Cassell's, and other publications. Subscriber would be glad to "join in these— exchange or buy when read regularly.—Clare, Great North Road. TT\ O W~~N A G A I N ! FRESH BUTTER, ONLY 6d PER LB. Quality Al. EEW'S, VICTORIA STREET. Lost and Found. LOST, a Fox, Terrier Dog; white body, black face and spot on tail.—Finder re warded on returning to Mrs H. F, Anderson, Manukau Road. FOUND, the best place to have your Old Furniture Renovated, is at Mclvor's I.X.L. Furniture Shop, Karangahape Road. _„ v o i, m t e er Notices. AUCKLAND CITY GUARDS. J DAYLIGHT INSPECTION PARADE. A Daylight Inspection Parade of every mem ber of the Company will beheld at the Drill-shed TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, at 6.30 o'clock, instead of 7.30, as notified by circular. Full dress arms, and accoutrements. i By order. THOS. PHILLIPS, Sergt, Hon. Secretary. ■ Ecclesiastical. OLINESS ; TO THE LORD. _____ ASSOCIATION FOR THE TEACHING OF DIVINE HEALING THROUGH FAITH : IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Half-yearly Meeting THIS (Monday) EVENING, commencing at 7 o'clock, Social Hail, V.M.C.A. Election of Offlce-bearera, Ad i dress, Secretary's Report. To be followed by an open Fellowship and Devotional Meeting. The Ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be ad , ministered at 10 o'clock. ' All Christians and Friends incited. F 1 ARNELL CONGREG A T I O NA L CHURCH, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. RECOGNITION SERVICES In connection with the Pastorate of the REV. H. M. LIVENS. TUESDAY.' NOVEMBER 15, 1887. Tea on the Tables at 6.15 .Tickets, Is. Public Meeting at 7.30. . . . :. Chair to bo taken by Rev. R. Laishley. THIORESTERS , HALL, NEWTON. CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE Off' FANCY WORK, In Aid of St. Peter's Presbyterian Chukcii Building .Fund. ~ i t ;i TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, , , . ' i November .15 &16..' ;- ~ ,'.• [ ' tickets, One Shilling. Prize with evecy ticket;



Sporting. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SPRING-MEETING. POSTPONEMENT. The RACES are POSTPONED from Saturday (12tli) until SATURDAY NEXT, 19th INST. \VM. PERCIVAL. Secretary A. R.C. Corporation Notices. piTY OF A U CKLAND. upper queen-st"."improvements. A Public Meeting of Property Owners in. terested in and affepted by tho formation of Upper Queen-street to its permanent level will bo held at the Council Chambers, on THURSDAY, the 17th of November, at seven p.m. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cork. Town Clerk's Office, November 12,1887. Election Notices. OOROUGH OF PARNELL. ELECTION~"oF MAYOR. I hereby notify that Nominations of Candi date for the Ofllcq of Mayor of the Borough of Parnell. will received at the Borough Council Office, Parnell, up to noon oE TUESDAY, the 22nd instant, and that WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, is tho appointed for the Election to the Office. A deposit of £10 is required to be made with each Nomination. Dated thi3 14th November, 1887. ; ■ . M. RAWLINGS, Returning Officer. TV/TAYORALTY ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF NEWTON. Ladies and Gentlemen, Complying with a request made by deputa tion of, the Ratepayers of the Borough, that I would allowmyself to benominated for the office of Mayor, I now beg to solicit your votes and support at tho forthcoming election. Should I have the honour to be elected my best efforts woxild be directed to see that fair and equit able expenditure of rates, with due regard to economy, should be exercised in each Ward. I am desirous to see that the water scheme should be successfully carried out; also that drainage and sanitary measures receive special attention. Ti ours respectfully, F. J. JONES. 0 THE ELECTORS OF V/AIKO MITI RIDING. WAIKOMITI COUNTY COUNCIL. WAIKOMITI : RIDING. ' I, Alexander James Macjcie, Candidate for the above Riding, withdraw from the contest in favour of Mr Wμ. BISHOP, and would ask my supporters to give him the support promised tomo. Yours faithfully, , ; ALEX. J. MACKIE. Brooklyn, November 12, 1887. Witnessed. J. S. Johnstone. COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS oFwAITAKBREI . RIDING. Vote for P R 0 B E R T, who will support Retrenchment and Reform, Poll takes place on WEDNESDAY NEXT. 16th inst., at Henderson and Hobsonville, be tween 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. -fcTTTAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. BIRKENHEAD RIDING. October 19,1887. TO J. H. WITHEFORD. Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned Ratepayers of Birkenhead Riding, considering it advisable that a person of weight and experience should be elected to represent this Riding in the Waite mata County Council, respectfully request you to become a Candidate for the same, and should you comply, we hereby promise not only to give our own support, but to use our utmost exertions to secure your return. We remain, Dear Sir. (Signed) Your 3 faithfully, H. J. Hawkins, Chairman of Road Board. John J. Bond, Member of Road Board. B. T. Hawkins, Member of Road Board. John G. Kay, Member of Road Board. T.Buddie ■; New Zealand Sugar Co. (W. Philson, Acting Manager). Graves Aickin (Auckland Tramway Co.), And 27 others. mo THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS A OF ROAD BOARD, T. BUDDLE, W. PHILSON, GRAVES AICKIN, and twenty, seven others signing requisition. Gentlemen,—l have much pleasure in com. plying witli your requisition; and if elected will use every endeavour to promote the interests of the district and aid in its practical advancement. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. H. WITHEFORD. Auckland, October 21,1887.' . Meetings. UCKLAND GROCERS' ASSOCIA TION. The Annual Members' Meeting will be held THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.45 o'clock, in the V.M.C.A. Rooms, Wellesley - street. Business important.. Members of the trade who are desirious of joining the Association are respectfully invited to attend. R. WOOTTON, ' ■ . . Secretary. A UCKLAND INSTITUTE? A Meeting ot the. Auckland Institute will be held in tho Museum Buildings, Princes- street, THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, whdn the following Papers will be read :— (1) Geological Notes on the Kerniadec Group by S. Percy Smith, KR.G.S : (2) Notes on Rock Specimens from the Kerma dec Islands—by Prof. A. P. Thomas, F.L.S, (3) On the the Flora and Fauna of the Kerma dec Islands—by T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. (4) On the Physiography and Geology of the King Country—by L. Cusson. (5) The Whence of the'-Maori—by W. H. Blyth. : T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. mO SEEDSMEN AND OTHERsT On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bags.—Apply Star Ofßce. \ LL persons who have tasted Wolfe's .C3L Schnavps unadulterated fully appreciate its superior Qualities,



Public Notices. mHE ATTENTION OF LADIES •*■ is requested to a Special Line of Parisian Trimmed Bonnets and Hats of recherche Style bought job at the end of the past HomeSummcr. Season, and are among the Newest Styles that have reached Auckland, at about one-half of tha high prices this class of goods usually com- • mands. At R. H. ABBOTT & CO.'S. NOW SHOWING. A Magnificent Variety in Prints, which are re-; plenished by Novelties every few days. In this class of goods our Patrons are assured that; nothing Pretty or New escapes us. Also, a Large Variety in every make and shade of the • so-much-worn Summer Beiges. All at fine-cut prices, to meet the times, and sold for Cash only. At R. H. ABBOTT & CO.'S, JUST OPENED, A Special Line of 156 pairs Ladies' Corsets, at 2s lid and 3s lid. These are a make of Good 3 that usually commands a much higher figure. In Millinery, Gloves, Ribbon, and Hosiery, the . best endeavours are exerted to give value that. cannot be surpassed. : , ■ . At R. H. ABBOTT & CO.'S. IN CLOTHING, We are offering a Special Line of Men's Worsted Suits (all wool guaranteed), at 29s 6d, job. These were sold hist season at 455. On hand, a Large Supply of Nelson Tweed Trousers, for Working Men, at6slid, at ■ > ■ ■ ■• - ■ ■'■ R. H. ABBOTT, & CO.'S, KAIIAXGAHAPE UOAD ; , UKANCH, UPPER SYJJOSPS - SIXiEBT. - REWARD FOR LABOUR !—Gakkick's •Patent Mineral Soap surpasses anything hitherto discovered for household purposes, washing linen, woollens, boards, paint, delf, glass, silver, and every tiling soap. is required for, without «oda and with very little labour, with excellent resets. Directions for use: Two Tablespoonsf uls to a Backet of Hot Water. All Trials have proved highly satisfactory. Soldin 2Mb Tins, 6d; 281b Boxes, 4s: to be had of all store-keepers and grocers. Manufactory: Grey st., Auckland.-D. TSORDEN, Agent, Woodbine. Cottage, Grey-street. ■ '. ■ - FISH ! FISH ! FISH !-Rakinp Smokecf Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat,: on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— , Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. ■ TNVENTIONS and TRADE MARKS JL registered in all parts. All drawings, etc., accuratelypreparedatthelnternationalAgency. Offices: Hill's Chambers, Queen-street. Calls. TOKATEA GOLD-MINING COMPANY . (Registered). Notice is hereby given that a Call ot 10s 6d per Share has this dayoeen made payable to tho undersigned at the Office .of the Co., Coromandel. on WEDNESDAY, December 14,1887. This Call is made in substitution for all previous Calls which were irregularly made.and Shareholders who have paid all or any of the previous Calls, will receive Creditfor the amount , paid by them. W. HORNE. Manager. Coromandel, November 4,1887. : ' ''■ Poultry. , ; •jp LV M 0 UT H ROC X; S EGGS! E*GGS! EGGS! ! Eggs from Pure-bred Prize Plymouth K6cks> Ol the best strains. . ...-," Thirteen Ekbs for 10s: cash with order. > Agenw :-Asokland : Mr WHtTE. Grocer, corner of Ponaonby aad Newton Eoads. Devon-, t - "' J*ke Tttkapu,na, Ayfiklwij A,