The Auckland Evening Star.

€rXVIII.-No. 25C.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBER _, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

Lot of meetings to-night. " Oliver Twist" at the Opera House. New bill by the Mohawk Minstrels. Band of Hope Union ope? to-night. "Britannia and Her Daughters" fcfe St, James's Hall. The Clerk of the "Weather sits in summery jurisdiction. Mi- Barber is not a candidate for Waite mata County Council. Mr John Wallace, the well-known agri culturist, is dead. Bunk of New Zealand's "no dividend" still being actively discussed. Auckland Regatta Club meets to-night to arrange for the opening of the season. Dunedin Bowling Club opened their season on Saturday last, when a new lawn tennis ground was opened. ■ '■ The summer excursion season is at hand,' and Willow Grove Gardens are once moroi inviting people to the North Shore. • i The rival ferry steamer has had the effect of reducing the charges and increasing tho, speed of the old boats.' I The "Eagle " company are offering £25j bonus for the best design of a single-ended; freight and passenger steamer. j Chinese funeral on Sunday at Waikomiti j —Funny Gone Coon, or some such name; ; no Celestial ceremony. j It is stated that Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has insured his life for 2,000,000 florins.

Russia seems determined that his heirs shall have an early chance of drawing the money.

'Die electric light is now being used in Scotcli fisheries with great success. A Fine Arts exhibition was opened ah Wellington on Saturday lust. It is said to be very successful. A further appeal from Auckland Harbour Board lessees will be laid before the meeting of the Board to-morrow afternoon.

"The people like tyrants," says a magazine writer. Maybe that's why tha people get married. ] It seems a pity that people who con-J scientiously pay their debts should comminj suicide; the other class could better bel spared.

The Criminal Sessions at New Plymouth | are over. Charles Augustus Rogers pot one* year's imprisonment for uttering a forged cheque. i

" An eel can live out of water for at leasb eighteen days." A Kentucky colonel can live without water for a whole lifetime.

It is said that the real object of Sydney Taiwhanga's visit to Parihaka was to collect money to be disbursed at Wellington "for the good of the native race." Cynical people say that the. patriotic Sydney believes in the greatest good for the greatest number, with the well-known in terpretation of Number One as the greatest! number. • The Greenwood Family have had an ex cellent reception on their tour through Taranaki and Wanganui; their journey so far is described as "a triumphal march." To-night is the Scottisli festivalof Hallow e'en ; to-morrow is the Anglican feast of All Saints, when special services will be held in different churches. , . . * "Oh ! if my creditors were only like ray sins," exclaimed Mr Brown to his wife. '' Why, my dear ?" ' _ Because my credieors call and catch me every day, but ivy sins always find me out." A Madrid scholar, Senor Carulla, whol has been for many years, at work on a rhymed version af the Bible, has jusfc com pleted his text. The work contains 250,000 verses. i The above information should spur on the Board of Otahuhu to increased exertions. Mr Wills has started on the job of writing a Poetical Bible, but on different lines from those followed by the Spaniard.

It is little consolation for the man who dives into his drawer for a clean shirt and finds one with the buttons off to be told by his wife that she has been busy, all week sewing fou some other heathen.... . .



I AMSHIP TTrOMPANY OF NEW juN U _e!Kndjlimited). W I Sough america. ■ tho Red Sea and the ■ ,-', •, rtia Line aro appointed to ■ for Honolulu and Wf*'- Ion?r lAuck'l1 Auck 'l ' Frisco - W" asß h^r^_J_____s££__ ■SfeSJaney or Auckland, to ___*& STEEKAGS, £32 3s9d «Sfli!_____3__. STEAMSHIP ■fejoipANY OF NEW ZEA ffiHjiAND (LIMITED). ■PW* T ime TABLE.-OCTOBER. Wgffim lfn» v il|______! - of Sailing. J 'i'l'Vj^ ■__3*asr^^r i "p] >i~ : j _i__>_ H____ar^Kw SNGT ? N { ANi ' |«KlOk.i(SPj^aL__li <^ - ! 10.-10.-..in. __B_B_«_%_r_Eß, WELLINGTON, ■B^AWPOU^CHALMJfiItS ■sirTTi—^Nol-^. nocn I Wffifv [ Thurs.. Nov. 10. noon I - __k_t-_-j-».y oT - 5> noon 1 ~ 1. 5p.m.! W^^jl__gA N FRANCISCO. Mffl^jOgjo-till noon.) |fc-___Nir¥uVA, transhipping VAVAIi. : .KTHMon..No r. 14,5 p.m. I — JMBpfiko till-noon.) - «™EwTTaM.f Nov. 1,5 p.m. I — I_Sb!_NAPIKB, AND WELLING ■BB ai AiVANCI. TOKOMARU. ira__ibi("-6oked and alongside TWO _Wffii__ea advertised time of doparlurc. BpSeta must be taken at the Coui- JBmß___, corner Queen and Customs WELLING |Bia J- TON, LYTTELTON. || special service;. KaJ Tbs Union Steamship's Co.'s WANAKA ■illli&traga" every FRIDAY and ■HjilOT MONDAY, calling only at 011 - "oniKKitiua-. at. ■Rp With through Trains for i_RisTIB__SHIF COMPANY §»- OF NEW ZEALAND. • TUBILEE STEAM- BHIP COMPANY. HWt*Ej The Steamers of the above llßfftiJ&f Company will sail as follows: Im"i S.S. BELLINGER, |___i , si_" ■ STREET WHAKF. FOX $■£_!___ WHANGAREI HEADS, MffiS_PJ_,-W_IPU, AND PARUA imr® TUESDAY'AND FRIDAY. !_t_ AT 9 P.M. _»■ WmW 5s PER TON |_fS PA SSAGE 10s SINGLE iwV SSAGE 15s RETURN Si e febt or Passage, apply— lf§l^____ l _-y Office, 14, Queen-street. riIHE NEW ZEALAND l_lu-. SHIPPING COMPANY'S SotM MR LONDON DIRECT. |9f Tie Company's Magnificent Iron EH- Clipper Ship H' *A_GITI X I, Lloyds, H,_f ,U YLo X, Commakdm. _ above, and will have good Accommodation for Saloon §l§Sjs& atthe Lowest Current Rates. |OT^««dP_Ba ge, apply to 1 CHAS ' V - HOUGHTON, _____—-_._+ ... ocal Manager. HSjjgtA Auckland. |||||K£ STEAM TO LONDON. | F aßj^^Brdney l _£roniMelbourne. thereafter. __HTITO? m New Zealand to London: •I__R _™Sl d ;,** '° £40; Saloon. _H^«___' CCURsioN RETURN l__N(SS W S onthfi -P»3t-clasg,„lo,.. ______rS^^ l;claE?? £U5: Second ' __H- S«ffi^l-?>9 OM PANY OF Agen-i in New Zealand. JI^^AiIJO^oNDON. I fl___k P^. N _lJfA: it & ORIEN- Xi * A i,j_ E AM NAVIGA WUS-N iIQy , COM PANY. ___Sw^ Lo ?< &c - "ith Mails -'^s ei: Leave ■ss^— _____5 -j^B^<--S_s' ei y alternate we'ec. ____te*W_M?°r£? t0 London ' Mar " _BIS? • nnd Japan ' at to-rat and second l__l_^»«iiHffi al,3r . ow ra tes. Cheap iMfe** 6 in this J__&SB&l n * teen thoroughly '__^Sfe_ , :: S ■wKSig'Cv land at same raUis ;IBi^ a^K& co., ______ !__->! - Av -' L ' nt? - STAR OF THE ntßillß of _______^01-Kp , d c x i " ~,iO co " agests '



Shipping. TT'OR OPOTIKI AND XW htilZP WHAKATANE. CHELMSFORD Will run to and from the abovo ports every week. Agents—Whakatano, McGauvet Bros.. • Abbott & Warns, Opotiki. Apply to— SHARP & CO., Commerce-street. CJTEAM TO THAMES,' A9f k&zfc *3 CONNECTING WITH /Wr-MA, _ RIVER STEAMERS FOR s T I R L 1 N G W O'R-TH OHINEMURI, WAI TE- KAURI. U'AIHT, TE AROHA GOLDFIIOLDS. MORRINSVILI.E. WAITOA PLAIN Sf AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TADLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. I ROTOMAItANA. | ENTKRPRISE. Monday 31 I — Uo_ight Tuesday 1! 1.30 pm. I — wednes. 2 \ 1.30 afternoon I 11.30 night Thursday 31 — | — Friday 4 I laid up j 12 midnight Saturday 5 | laid up | — FROM THAMES. ~ 1 RoroMAH-NA. I ENTKUPRISK. Monday 31 I 5.30 afternoon I — Tuesday II — | 6 evening Wednes. 2|7morning | — Thursday 3| 8 morning I 9 night Friday 41 laid np I — Saturday 5 I laid up | 10 night No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-honr of advertised timo of loavinp. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. ■ _? Ea ERASER; Agent._ TQI OR " THAMES, ■ ■& hikutaia. p aero a, AROHA, WAITOA, fc_-__=____ ILT W A I O It O N G O M A I %,rbt_s*S"sK>?_i- SHAFTESBURY AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment olfers.) The s.s. KOT U X U will leave as above on TUESDAY EVENING, Nov. 1. calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. In future the Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on v. For Freight apply to, ' THORNTON. SMITH. & FIRTH. .» Q S. COROMANDEL. *_____jn__- TIIOMAS SCOtT. MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: 'I'msday, 1.12 noon ■Wednesday. 2, 12 noon Thursday. 3.12 noon Friday, 4.12 noon Saturday, 5.12 noon Weather and othor circumstances permit tin*. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live slock. No cargo received wjthout Shipping Note, and within half-au-hour of aavertiscd time of J /... v All Pare ela must, ho prepaid on Hoard. A. K. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. k *- VITAIUKU AND ONE- Ai\_2]p 11UNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). . CALLING AT AWITU. POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and othor places. TIMF.-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKA TT. Leave Onohunga: Leave Waiuku: Novembkr. • I—Tuesday, 7 a.m. I—Tuesday. 10.30 a.m. 2— Wednes., 7.20 a.m. 2—Wednes.. 11 a.m. 3—Thurs.. 8 a.m. 3—Thurs., 11.30 a.m. s—Saturday, 9.15 a.m. s—Saturday. 12.45 p.m. 7—Monday. 10.30 a.m. 7- Monday, 2 p.m. B—Tuesday. 11.30 a.m., Tuesday. 3 p.m. i, -10 -TliuW;;l.3o'u'._." 10—Thurs.. 5 p.m. 11—Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manuka- Heads. 11—Friday. 4 p.m. 12—Saturday. 7.45 a.m.' Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised lime ofleaving. All freights payable before delivery of poods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or di? cliarginglivc stock. -Si Fares—Sinprle, 6s: Return, 7s 6d. If Freight, 7s 6d per ton. J. PARR BROWN. Managing Director, _ «______ CJTEAM TO THE SOUTH O sea islands. B r P^ e now 9 - s  ---1 PvICHMOND, | «4* &")0 ton 3 register. GOO h.p., Capt. 8 I - : ifc* Hutton, will leave Auckland. ' oi ' Ton_;a, Samoa ana Tahiti, on or ahouP_TjESDAY, November 22. Splendid accommodation for flrat and socond classpa33engers. Au experienced stewardess is The round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga. Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about 38days, and otters 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 DO3STALD & ED FNBOROUGH, 22, Queen-street. " ~IT~Z AND ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN AI.L PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful new Bteel-huilt, Steamers are appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: (Final port as arranged.) i' ■' '•- o» _ (J Steamer. || gll Commander. j^^-J 6- Ho a a' ■ «i I I Coptic ..4367 3000 - November 12 Tainui .. 5200 3000 B. J. Barlow December 10 Doric .. '5200 3000 J. W. Jennings January 7 Arawa ..'52003500.1. Stcwort Feb. 4 lonic .. 4753 3000 J. G. Cameron March 3 Coptic ...43673000 - [March 31 (Final port as arranged.) ' The accommodation for all classes of passen gers is unsurpassed. ■',';•' An experienced Surgeon will accompany each St PASSENGERS CARRIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the colony: _•■«■_._ Full particulars regarding freight or passage moneymaybeaSCer L/D! d NATHAN & CO. ORUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE FERRY COMPANY (Limited). TIME TABLE. RS. EAa LE. From North Shore From Auckland to to Auckland. North chore. 7.25 a.m. 7.45 a.m. 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.}6 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. fi flfi n m. 6.15 p.m. 6< P SUNDAYS -30.15 a.m. }0M a.m. 11.15 a.m. ll.« a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 2.15 p.ra. 2.45 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3 45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. J. 45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. To the Lower Wharf when snfflciont Water. J. P. CLAKIv, Secretary. October 20,1887,



1 To Let. TO LET, a Two-roomed Cottage. — J. Abbot, Grocor, Hobson-stfcet. TO LET, Garfield-street, Parnell, near the boach, a good house ; rent low.—Apply for key back house. TO LET, Office, Eort-sbreeb, close to Queen-street.; low rent.—Apply A. Saun dors, 2, Insurance Buildings. | : : TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, renb 12s ; 5-roomcd House, rent.B3.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pltt-stroet. TO LET,' a Five-roomed House: rent 68 6d. — Apply Mrs Morrow, Keppcll Street, Arch Hill. ■ ________ TO LET, at low rental, Shop and Dwell ing, Wyndham-strcot; Cottag;e, Albort strcet; O ficos.-High-street—E. Wayte. TO LET, 2 Cottages, with or without 3 to 5 acres, at Mount Roskill; rent moderate. —Pateraon & Co. TO LET, 6-roomed House and Stable and Shod, with 6J acres of ground. - Apply J. Robinson. Valley Road, Mount Eden. TO LET, a large Furnished House.— Apply Mr 3 Liiul, Strawberry Gardens, Northcotc. " TO LET, a Shop in Hobson-street, a Bakehouse, Stablo and Shed, and a threo< roomed Cottage._.h, j, Rt or dan, Hohson-Bta-eet. TO LET, good four-roomed verandah Cottagos at 3s 6d, 4s 6d, sa,and 6s 6d weekly, register grates, colonial ovens, etc.—Apply _______ i>oxt_Fielfl'a Grocery, Richmond road. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished Rooms, bathroom, boating, and Board if required ; terms moderate—Glcnbiirn House. St. Mary's Road. nnO LET, corner of Farnham-streeb and jL St. George's Bay. Parnoll, 3-roomed Houso Gas and water; to good tenant cheap.—J. Young, Shortland „treot- TO LET, s~roomed House, Alexandra, street.; 6a. 5-roomcd House,--Broivn-st, 5s 6d, with larjfc allotment.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria street. r|iO LET, a 4-roomorl House, with scul- JL lory in Waketield-street, in first-class ro pair; rent low to a good tenant.—Apply to Jas. Irvin, top of Wakefte d-street. TO LET, Grafton Road, 5-roomed Houso, 12s; Parnell, 8-roomed House, 16s; largo grounds, both in splendid order.—T, Hill, Graf ; ton Road. . TO LETfShop and Dw„u7jjjf6 vooma, Mount Pklcn Road; gas and fixtures; goodoponing; 12s 6d a week.—Apply Now Zea land Mortgage, Loan, and Liscount Bank, High-street 0 LET, the Cottage, Orchard, and about 13 acres Land, ot Well Park, Rich mond Road, Newton, ut present occupied by Miss Maxwell. Rent required. 20s weekly.— Alfred Buokland. r|lo LET, a Family Residence, known as .__ Shorly Villa, containing cisrht rooms, with water, gas, range, bathroom, altfo stable.— Apply to M. McDermott, Collogo Road, Pon sonby, or Victoria-street East. TO LET, that commodious Shop in Exchange Chambers. Quccn-stroot, at present occupied by the Molbourne Clothing Company. Possession on 4th November.—W. and J. Frator, Land Agents, Queen-street. TO LET, best position, Bcrosibrd-streefc, top, 6 room Villa, newly beuutitied. Range, Registers, Gas, City Wator, Sink. Venetians, all convenience, seven minutes' of Quoen-slroct formerly 255. now 15s, to good tenant.— Apply Mrs Hudson. Upper Uuion-streot, two doors from Boroaford street. T~ 0 PERSONS IN DELICATE HEALTH. To bo Lot, a Seven-roomed House near Valley Road, Mount Eden, on Mount Roskill Road.' Register grates in throe rooms; Kitchen Range in Kitchen, Convenient Pantry. Copper in Wash-house, Bath-room, Laundry; of water. Throe-quarters of an noro of Vol canic Land, and Largo P__l_yLYnrd. Ront, 15_ ]_ r wbck'-y.Qr __wS_reS_y_Btate A'jfcnt T~f\b LET, OR SELL, on easy terms, a JL most convenient Vllln Residence. Arawa strect; rent low to a good tenant.-Apply at the Jubilee Fruit and Grocery Depot, corner Arawa stroet. AlWEßA.—Cobtpges nb this sea side rosort, to lot, partly furnished, with use of Baths ; for particulars, apply Manager, Hotel Waiwera. For Sale. JjlOR SALE, a nearly new Spring Cart. : Weight, lOcwt. Will carry 50owt—Apply T. W- Smith, Freeman's Bay. FOR SALE, 3 acres good Land, Olahuhu; adjoining 7 acres enn be leased if required.—Apply to F. R. Claude, Shortlund-st IflOR SALE (cheap), a good, strong '. Bicfclo. with ball bearing.--Apply at Harvie's Carriage Factory, Symonds-stroot FOR SALE, heavy bay Marc, 5 years, sound Double or Single Harness: writ ten guarairoo if required.— S. E. Cooper, Clothier, Karangohapo Road. TTIORSALE, a Superior Waggonette, Into J8" property ot" Tho?. Morrin, Esq.; nlf-o 2 others, and a variety of Phaetons and Buggies, extension tops, &c, prices from ~16 to _;75 ; second-hand Lady's Phaeton, two or four seated, £_.—Edwin Har'vio. Upper Svmonds-Stroct. 1" 71011 SALE, Cheap to suit the "times, 2 1 ncwPagnalls. Ido Pony Dog-cart: 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on ; 1 light Springca t: 1 do light-tip Dray.- Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, High-st. SALE-a bargain—a nice litt'e JD Homestead with water frontage, 13 acres andl-roomed Cottage and buildings, orchard, &c. all securely fence!, and planted round with ornamental trees, in a good position for a gen eral store. Prico for the lot £200.- Apply to John Soppct, House and Land Agent, tw Queen street. ; OR SALE, a nice Homestead, 5h acres and a good two-roomed House ; over 200 fruit trees, half bearing: let to a good tenant j for four rears at 5s a week, 2J years to run; railway cuts through the property • 7 miles from town; £100 cash.—Apply a.i.A, Star Office. _ , ]jIOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap and 1 terms very easy. 650 acres good Land with deep-water frontage. Only eight, inijes from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65. Queen-street FOR~~IMMEbIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238acre3, 130 acres of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and tho balance in bush: orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low price will be takon.—Apply to John Soppct, Houso and Land Agent, 63 Quoen Street ; _. OR SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a pood 7-roomed house, tilted with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty 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 and Laud Agent. 65, Queen-street. 0 .COSTERMONGERS and Others. For Sale, 20 well-bred Donkeys, very cheap.-For particulars, apply to C. P. Purchas, Firth's Buildings, 75, Queen-street. . ORSE • for Sale.—A Good Staunch Horse mciliTim size,:five years old. : also a Spring Cart and Harness and a Bicycle- Apply STAROfIh'C. . BONES —Our price, delivered ab the Works Railway Wharf, in quantities not. i«-<- tWn hnlf-1-ton is £A 16s 6dper ton : or, £5 pc 3 r ton* at b cLmi ? cal' Works. Westfldrl Siding. Otalmiu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Kail Station.-Frce_hig Company, Auck land and Westfield. 7ThTsT" WILLIAMSON, \ J House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let. large and smalll Houses m tho City Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various uarts of tho province. Several Eligible Building Kments-or Sale in tho Cry'and Suburbs, for ca S hdrondef 3 efTedpayment Si;BND In large or small sums at current rates of interest. ■ Notices. : rifles. A SDeclal Meeting of the Company wHi be bold THIS (Monday) EVEN ING in the Drill-shed Committee Room, at 7 o'clock sharp. . Distribution of uniforms, and other important business.- h O'CONNOR, Hon. Sec.



Wanted. WANTED, two Apprentices for Mantle- tn "c and Choycc. WANTED, by a Respectable Young Woman, work of any kind by the day ; good Washer and Ironer.-Hannaford's Auck land Registry. Mrs 11. can strongly rccOm m ond hor. ; WANTED, two Bmart Boys, about 14 or 15 yoai-3 of age.-Apply Glcdhill's Cordial Factory, Victoria-street East TIT A N T E " D » Dressmakers. — Apply V V McMaster, Shalders and WANTED, a Boy able toTnUk.—Apply to-night, to w. Love, Newton-road, two doors below Stone House. WANTED, Housemaid, and to assist in the I-r.-Applyat the Thistle Hotel. WANTED, Coat Hands, Vesb Hands" Improvers, and Snuff, Sewers.—Apply, after 4 p.m., Auckland Clothing Co. (G. Mcßrlrtc),.Cus<oir)H-BtEii3t, oppositeCoupland's WANTED, a good, steady Boy, able to milk, work, in garden, and to make himself geiicrally useful.— Apply A. Waterhousc, Mount Alberf. WANTED, Machinists; constant em ployment to ih-st-clr.ss hands.-Apply The Shirt and Underclothing Manufacturing Co., Hnllof Commerce, Groat North Road. WAITED, a Situation by a first-class Tinsmith, or work in a store, etc. Good references.—Address C.8., Box 204, Post-office, Auckland. _J WANTED, Situation for a Good First- Class Waitress, also a Good General Servant, and Nurse Maid.—Mrs Wcllesley, Milliner and Dressmaker, tho Victoria Ser vants WA NTE D, Gumdiggers, Farmers, Country Storekeepers, to buy Corned Beef, l£d per lb ; Sides Mutton, 2d ; Hind Quar ter Mutton, 2ki; Fore Quarter Mutlo'i, lid; Fresh Flanks Ox Beef, 1 kl; Roast Beef, from 2d per lb. — Gl Hulme, Queen-street Wharf, and opposite the Market. ANTED.—A Lady wishes to Adopt a Little Girl from three to four years old; an orphan preferred.—Apply with the child on Monday or .Tuesday, between the hours of 10 fndl, at the .Office of the Hospital and Chari tablo Aid Boahl. High-stroct, ANTED TO BORROW, £20 for six months; will give £5 for tho loan; good security.—Apply by letter, A.8.C.. Star Office. WANtlto TOISELL OR LEASEJ tho Rotorua Hote'. Ohinomutu ; splendid chance for careful, hardworking man and wife. Terms, etc., onuipplicn'ion to NZ, Creditors' Association, Mercantile Chambers. WANTED bo Sell, cheap, a quantity of Socket Drain Pipes, 9in., din., and 4iu.— Apply to J. Edwards, Breakwater Road. WANTEp'KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collatora! Security. Bills discounted.— James Rao. Elliott-street. can bo.supplied with Oranges at the Wharf Shop at VVholesalo Prices; also, Ripe Bananas. --• W. Sanford, Wlulcsalo Dealor, Wharf Store. _ WANTED KNOWN. —Mrs Eaton has opened her new S iop, corner of Arawa- Street, as a Fruit and Grocery Depot, whore she intends keeping tho best Emits procurable, also Jams nnd Jellies of the best, brands, beat Butter nnd Eggs, Strawberries and Cream for tho Ladies, and tho best Cignr3 for tho Gentlemen. Roll up! Roll up! W™ ANTED I_MWN.--15,000 to 20,000 Ninas and Now Year's Cards to select from at Goodson-s London Arcauo from Jd to ss, each surpassing iv elegance and cheapness any thing boforo seen. A specialty in Hand Painted ('aids and Leaves, all local views, admirably suited foi-.seni.Ung Home. Wo add prices of a few linos jin our Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, wo should require a column in the Stak : Breakfast Sets (China!. 29 pieces. 10s 6d: Dinner Sets. 54pieeepvVif,: Tea Sets (China!. 40 pieces, 10a 6d; Gold _w&ilyer Jewellery, all warranted; E.P. Tiiblo Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 91; Tea, 6d ; White .Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d; Dessert. 4d ; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the sot of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Sot of 3 Juks, 2s; some lovely Vases, from Is each, beaded, quite a novelty. The Half-yearly Salo of Surplus Stock from Ist to 30th of November will present an opportunity of purchasing much of our good and cheap stock at greatly reduced prices. WANTED KNOWN. -4,171 square feet Rinking Surface. " Olympla" Hall Skating foot of Grey-street. Fancy Dress Rinking Social on Fill "AY next, November 4, 7.00 p.m. Admission, Is ; Skaters, Is. W~AN TE D KNO W N—Waterbury Watches, guaranteed, lis 6d each, at Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. For the other Fresh Bargains read next advertisement to this. \TTANTED KNOWN—More Bargains ab YT Dampier's. from Netil's nnd others Estates: Currie Powder, Is por doz. packets: Mixed S]iice,9d per doz.: Large Bottles of Good Vinegar. M ; Flavouring Essences, 3d the buttle; Washing Fluid, 4d the bottle: Lamp Chiinnevs, Id and 3d e:ich; Marketing Kits, 3d ; Broom Handles, 3d ; Shoo Brushes, 9d the set of 3; B.W. Soap, 8d per do/.: Glycerine Soup, 4Jd the bar : Shaving Soap, 4Jd the stick; Large Pots ot Pomade, 9d por doz. pots; Turn- : bloi-B, 3d each; Knives and Forks, 4d the pair; Toothache Mixture, 6d the bottle; Friar's Balsam. 6d per bottle; Orapo Saline, Is 4d : Wall Paper (odd pieces'. Is the doz. pieces: 5 Quires Note Paper and 100 Envelopes for Is; CorvesDondence Cards (gilt edged) and 25 Court: Envelopes, in boxes combined. 6d the box; Kaney-dresscd Wax Dolls, with hair, 6d ; Trans fers for Children. 6d tho doz. packets: Large, Beautiful. Beaded Vases. 2s lid the pair; Lamp Shades, 6d each ; Grand Velvet Photo Frames, 2s 3d each: Fire Screens. Id. 3d,and6d each ; Luminous Match Boxes. 6d each; Bronze Tnk- Stands, sd; General Gordon Paper Weights. 6d each : Quill Tooth Picks. 4d the box : Ladies I eather Bags, Is to 2s 6d each; Carpet Bags. 2s lid to 5s lid ; Drugget. 6cl the yard ; Stair Oil cloth 4d the yard; Ladies' nnd Childrens Gloves. 3pairs 'for Is; Undies' Stockings (good oualitv). 6d the pair; Cotton Boot Laces. Is 6d the gross; Men's Soft Felt Hats, lid: Berlin Wool Slipper Patterns, lid the pair; Gents' Linen Collars, 4d each : Ribbon, Is the roll—At Dampier's Only Shop. Victoria-street WANTED■ KNOWN—Watch Glasses tilted,3d each : charges for watch ropairs 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 VV atch Exhibition, ill, Queen-street. TO" ANTED CUSTOMERS FOR " PRIME FRESH BUTTER," Quality guaranteed, and only por lb. REW'S, VICTORIA STREET. Tfr.ANTED KNOVV N. GOOD.VALUE ! !I~GOOD VALUE ! ! ! I adios. before purchasing elsewhere, will do well to inspect, the Enormous Stock ot NEW •'GOODS'-- D. McPherscn's establishment. SUMMER PRINTS, SUMMER DRESS SXT.7--FS ANI) Tltlil-VUNGS, SUMMER MILLINERY AND SUNSHADES In'immense variety.. Best, style, best quality, and best value. Special lines. PRINTS. 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, ; 65. lid. 6s, 6s 6d. 7s 6d. and upwards per dozen yards; 'choice and picked goods. ... - _„,-„„_ DRESS STUFFS (in new shades). -Beiges. BUI and upwards, double width; yard wide N ns' Veilings (a" wool), is 3d per yd (worth ls9d.>- Double Width Cashmeres, from-7W per yd! gooSe 'at is 3d per yd (worth Is 6d ; All Wool French Cashmeres and Mennoes. black ami coloured, equally cheap; New Fancy Check Material, 7s 6d per dozen yards. ' NEW GOODS iTTnEW GOODS !!! Iv every department. . D. M c P~HE RSON (ESTABLISHED 20 Y r EARS), g AB._ANGAHAPE ROAD. ANTED KNOWN, that the Claren don Hotel Cafe, corner of Wakefield and Queen Streets, isnowropen, and under the care of Mr George Heighton, late steward of the Auckland Club. A first-class Luncheon Is. in cluding Tea, Coffee Cocoa, 'or IVtilk.-G. B. Howard, Proprietor Clarendon Hotel. _ StEREO-COPI- LENSES.—Wanted, a J* 3 * t)«ir of tho above, either single or double combinations.- Apply E. B. Hill, Chemist, Eden Terrace", Now North Road.



Wanted. WANTED, smart Runner. — Apply Albion Boarding-house, Customs-street West. — LADY HELP.—Wanted, a respectable Young Lady for a private family where there are children ; one who 13 musical pie- . ferred.—W.W., Star Office. RJTINO ! WRITING ! WRITING ! Good Writing guaranteed in 12 Lessons, Ladies and gentlemen, youths and girls (separ- . ately). Evening Classes. No. 3. Victoria-stiect East, AM.P. Buildings. 6 to 9 every evening except Wednesdays and Saturdays. 1 mate lessons during daytime. Pupils taught by cor respondenco Full particulars on application to . T. Harlo Giles, Professor of Writing at his Class Rooms, from 6 to 9 p.m. or at his resi dence, Odsalt House, Vincent-street, Pitt-street, from Ito 4 p.m. ______ __— — ■ GYPSY'S CURSE; or, Ra-king Bondigo for the Cambridgeshire. See . this week's " N.Z. IllustratcdJTit-bjts. SHORES"— 4 gentle- - JLI men Boarders ; house .is dclightlully - situated on Beach Road (between the wharves). , —For address apply Star Office. ' BOOT TRADE.—Wanted; a good Bench Hand who can also finish.—Apply to 11. Schofield, Parndl._ . . , T^TTpAPERHANGERS.— A Job to be j done to-morrow, at Dr. Moore's, Symonds- _ j mO DRAPERS.—A First-class Clothing { JL Salesman open for engagement; good city references.—Pushing, Star Office. Ecclesiastical ___ ,_ MOUNT ALBERT BRANCH Gospel - 'J'emperance Mission. — Anniversary Meeting THIS EVENING, in the King-land » Weslcyan Church. All invited. No collection. TfTEWTON CONO REGATIONAL JS SUNDAY-SCHOOL. EDINBURGH STREET. A PUBLIC SOIREE Will be held on ] TUESDAY', NOVEMBER 1. Tea on thn Tables at 6.30. PublicMceting at 7.30 Chairman-Rev. H. J. LEWIS. Addresses will bo delivered by the Rev. Oii moiir, Chew, and A. J. Smith, and Mr Enoch j Wood, interspersed with Musical Selections by TICKETS: ADULTS, Is ; CHILDREN, 9p. Board and Kcsidcnce. i TO travellers, and all who would like a real home, This little effusion's addressed: For, no matter whero thro' sweet Auckland you roam, . , You'll find that PARK HOUSE is the best, Civility, cleanliness, order supreme. Is found in each branch of its trade : Tho tucker's recherche, the prices you 11 deem Are not such as make you afraid. ] You can have a good lunch ev'ry day of tho week For tho small sum of four-and-sixpenco ; We will hoard you and lodge you, and rivo you no cheek, For a soy„ or still less oxpense. So take my advice, and you'll find what I say Is true, so I pray you don't pause. But come, one and all. ov'ry hard-working day. And visit yours ruly, c. DAWES^ I" > OAK 'DAN T>~R ESIDENCE required by : > Two Gentlemen in the vicinity of St.. George's and Judge's Bay : private family pre ferred.—Apply, stating terms, to H.G., Star _£l u __ - WANTED, Board and Lodging in ■ quiet neighbourhood, by lady ajid gen tleman.—Apply, stating lernis, to Omega, Star Ofllce._ _ , WANTED KNOWN,—That Ladies and Gentlemen seeking rest and change from city lifocan be accommodated at Mr Colchrook's, Middle Mountain Road. Henderson. Beautifully situated, and scenery unsurpassed. Terms, 4s per day, or 25s por week. Children, half-price. "VTORTH SHORE—Munn House, plea- JJI santly situated on the Beach Road, near North Ilea.; three minutes' walk from wharf. Visitors can bo accommodated with a Comfort able Homo, either permanently, weekly, or daily. Private Apartments for families, with cvorv homo comfort, cither with or without board. House two-storied, with bath room and private bathing house on Cheltenham Beach. Lost a_d Found. LOST, St. Helier's Bay, Buggy Horse : ' brown, white on face and hind lctr, marked by collar; when lost had bridle with biiukers on. 16s reward.—C. C. Brown. Hobson-streot. lOST, a very enjoyable evening of plea __ sure and fun if you miss tho Fancy Dress Social at " Olynipia" Hull Skating Rink on FRIDAY' next. 4,171 square feet. lOST, in Queen-street, to-day, between J Stone Bros.' Stores and Bonlc of New 2_ea- < land, Six Promissory Notes.—Finder will be rewarded by applying to Stone Bros., Queen- Btreot. ' IfIOUND.— The " Olympia" Hall Skating 1 Rink is open every evening, 7.50 to 10. i Spectators, 6d ; Skaters, Is. 4,171 square feet. 1 I7IOUND near Cox's Creek, yellow and : ' black Collio Bog, no collar.- Apply to W. Hcks, Auckland Tallow Company, Richmond. , Personal. MRS BATHGATE wishes to thank all j those persons who so kindly helped in _ saving her ptopcrty at the fire at Rocky Nook this morning. 1 ATRIMONIAL. — Four respectable j Settlers seek Wives, whose ages should ranee from 20 to 40.—Full particulars to ladies wutbcgiv^ T_>e¥SONAL. —MOUNT ROSKILL RE- i _l. SIDENTS.—See Fitch's advertisement. EI'SONAL. —Aii Important Cablegram, received yesterday from Kristiania, awaits Kinar FriUofCharles Fluh at the Swedish and ! Norwegian Consulate, Fort-street :..,..; WARNER'S Family & Commercial Hotel . CATHEDRAL SQUARE, . Christchorcii, New Zealand. This Hotel, being most centrally situate, adja- , cent to the Cathedral, within a short distance of tho Musevm the Theatre, and other Public Buildings, and having a Tram Service to all , narts of the Suburbs passing it at frequent inter vals is unequalled as a place of residence for Families or Commercial Gentlemen visiting Christchureh. THE SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which are elegantly furnished and appointed, are entirely distinct from the Hotel portion of the building, thus securing perfect privacy. A novelty in Colonial Hotel accommodation is available at the Com.mkrctat; in the shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM, kept especially select and exclusively for ladies. A High Pressure Water-supply has been ar ranged for on the Premises, and the Bathrooms aro fitted with every convenience for hot, cold, or shower baths at any time. Comment on the Quality of the Liquors sup plied at the COMMERCIAL is unnecessary, as the Collar is under the personal supervision ot Mr W. F. Warner. ' THE BILLIARD ROOM attached to the Hotel is unsurpassed by any in the Colonv,.and contilns Three Tables specially imported from England to the order of the Pro prietor. For the convenience of Commercial travellers SIX SAMPLE-ROOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE Has been engaged, and generally no pains have been spared in order to make the Commercial the Leading Hotel iv Chrittahurch. Prompt attention will bo given to Tel«grani3 or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER. Proprietor. Agent for Cobb and Co.'s Telegraph Line of Royal Mail Coaches.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor.. .. If. N. Abbott Directress.. .. Miss George Smithson TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! -, ~_ Undiminished Success of MISS GBORGIE SMITHSON MISS GEORGIE SMITHSON And DRAMATIC COMPANY At London Popular Prices : 2s Is Gd Will bo presented, tho greatest success of the day, a dramatisation of the immortal Charles Dickens's celebrated work, in 5 acts, OLIVER TWIST ! Nancy Sikks .. .. Miss Gkokcuf. Smithron As played by her throughout England, America, and the Colonies. Full characters by tho Company. Box plan at Kidd and Wildman's. _ IC U LTU RA L HAL L. Sole Proprietor... .Mr John Perman. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), Fourteenth Appearance ot tho MOH AW X MIN ST R ELS, And our success greater than ever. THIS EVENING will bo produced our Fourth Programme, and an entirely Now First part Scene, entitled, THE FOU It SEASONS- Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter. The whole forming one of the most picturesque scenes ever witnessed on any stage in tho world. The whole designed and painted by our artist, Mr E. Williams. Tho Stage Mounting, Mechan ical Effects, and Programme surpassing any thing hitherto attempted by any minstrel show extant. Tho early ticket secureth the seat. Prices : 2s, Is, and 6d. Doors open at 7.30, Curtain at 8. Tickets at Scharrer's. Reserved chairs at Kidd and Wijdman's. J A 111 E~S" r S H ALL. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING AND TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Of the Beautiful and Instructive Cantata, BRITANNIA AND HER DAUGHTERS, In Aid of PRESBYTERIAN CITY MISSION^ BY MR J. H. EDMONDES, FRIENDS. AND CHOIR OF ONE HUNDRED VOICES. Admission-ONE SHILLING. Piano has been kindly lent by Mr T. 11. Webb, of Oak House. A UCKLAND SOCIETY OP ARTS. SPRING EXHIBITION. The Spring Exhibition of Black and White and other Sketches IS OPEN DAILY (to 31st instant), AT THE ART GALLERY BUILDINGS, From 12 noon to 5 p.m., and from half-past 7 to 10 p.m. Admission—One Shilling. Season Tickets, Two Shillings and Sixpence. C. D. WHITCOMBE, Secretary A.S.A. Society of Arts. Auckland, Oct. 19,1887. Sporting. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. IN CONJUNCTION WITH WAITEMATA BICYCLE CLUB. 16th ATHLETIC CARNIVAL, To be hold in tho Domain Cricket Ground on SATURDAY, 19th November, 1887. PROGRAMME; 150 yards MAIDEN 100 yards HANDICAP '' 200 yards HANDICAP '~ • 440 yards HANDICAP 600 yards HANDICAP 1.000 yards HANDICAP 120 yards HAN DICA P HURDLE RACE 1 mile HANDICAP WALK BICYCLE RACES. 1 mile NOVICE (Club) 1 mile SAFETY (Open) 3milo CHALLENGE CUP (Club) 2 mile LADIES' BRACELET (Club) lmile CONSOLATION Entry night, Monday, 7 November. HARRY 11. HAYR, Secretary. Telephone 467] [Post-office Box 448 LOUIS H. SCHARREK (TATTERSALL'3 CLUB). TURF ACCOUNTANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Proprietok of the CA N' T TT> .T>E A T AN ' t Jo Jo ea T CIGAR DIVAN, QUEEN-STREET. Commissions executed only on Receipt of Cash. Telegraphic Address: " Scharrer, Auck land," -.-'--, All telegrams must be sent Reply Prepaid. Louis H. Scharrer's "Sporting Guide" for season 1887-88 will be forwarded to any part of the colony on receipt of 2d Postage Stamp. i Lectures, Etc. T 0.R., JUVENILE TENT. ;^^^^ r , Mr A. G.'DANIELLS has kindly __!____ consented to give the following _SJM____s Lecture at his Church. Surrey Hills, under the auspices of the above Order, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, and will illus trate by a number of line diagrams. " Relation and objects of the various internal organs of the body, and the pernicious effects of alcohol and tobacco on the entire system." Members will please attend in regalia. All members of the Adult Tent, as well as the public, arc cordially invited to attend. All seats free. Chair taken at 7.30 sharp. A. C. RIGGS, "I Superin- E. J. CARR, Jtendents. Meetings. UCKLAND INDUSTRIAL AS SOCIATION. Tho Annual Meeting of members of the above Association will be held in the Association's Rooms, Wyndham-street, THIS E V ENING, the 31st instant, at half-past seven. Business: To receivo the Report and Balance-sheet, and also to elect officers for tho CnSUinS yCar 'EDW. S. V. MOWBRAY. Secretary A.LA. *T~IfCKLAND INWfTUTE. •V Meeting of the Auckland Institute will be hc'ld in the Museum Buildings. Princes-street, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, when the following papers Avill be read : -1 Discussion of Professor Aldis's Paper on Hare's System of Representation. 2. " New Species of Coleoptera," by Captain T. Broun. 3. " New Species of Spiders," by A. T. Urquhart. 4 "On the Age of the Deposits in Kent's Cavern, as an Index of the Age of Ethno lotrical and Zoologies.l K.er—aiiis," by- the Rev. W. Tebbs. 5 " The Whence of the Maori," by W. 11. Blj'th. T. P. CHEESEMAN. Secretary. AT-W.ON , LODGE >Of MARK _n MASTER MASONS, No. 280, E.G. The Regular Monthly Communication will be held in the Lodge Room. Masonic Hall, Karan gahape Road, TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVEN ING at 7.30 o'clock. Visiting Mark Brethren are invited. By command of the W.M. CHARLES M. NEWSON-, P.M., Secre. TtT ~6 T I C E. LAKE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. , MEETING OF RATEPAYERS TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, November 1, ' ' At Half-past Seven. BUSINESS: REPRESENTATION AT COUNTY GOUNOD.. Messrs Alison and Mackay, present Candidates, are expected to Address the Meeting. A 'Bus will be provided for Reporters and ' Ratepayers, leaving Devonport on tho arrival of the half-past six boat.



Public Notices. ! ■ — •'. j£ffP X BONUS will be given for design; of a single-ended freight and pas-, senger Steamer. Designs to be sent in before. November 10th. AH particulars from Captain Webster, Eagle Ship Building Yard, North; Shore. _. .__-_ __ _! PUL MAN'S PHOTO. ROOM_, . SUORTLAND STREET. ' Now Ready, Original Christmas Cards f6r. friends at Home. One Shilling. ! AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION (Established 1877). — Unsectarian. National. Objects: Five—(l) Annual Awards to School Children throughout the province. (2) Worklads' Prizes. (3) Grants of Books to School Libraries. (4) Gifts of Books to' Reading Rooms, Cabins of Passenger Steamers, Hospitals, Orphanages, Boys' Rests, etc (5) Infant Day-schools in which instruc tion in the Holy Scripturesis included.—N.B.->-. Subscriutions or Donations to the Association' will always be thankfully received, and may bo left at Messrs- Champtaloup and Cooper's, Sta tioners, Queen-street; or at the Depot.'Hitjh strcet. - ALEX. THORNE, Hon. Secretary. _ "gold-mining COM IX PAN V', LIMITED. The Transfer Books of this Company will bo Ckssd on WEDNESDAY.the 2nd of November, for the payment of a dividend of 6d per share. Payable on and after the sth of November. B>order - W.HORNE. Secretary, _ Coromandek 29th Octobor. 1887. p I"~MPOUNDEb~iii the Mount Albert Pufe. lie Pound.on the 29th of October, by the Ran - gor, for-trespassing.on tho Mount Albertßoad. 1 Bay Mare,black points with sore shoulder, ard if not released before the 11th day of Novembc-i 1887; wilPbesoldatnoon. ' C.J. SMALL, ~„ Poundkeeper. ISH ! FISH ! FISH 1-Rakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Address. A. Sanford. Rakiuo Island. -p U B LIC N.OTI CE. JAMES FRASER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, LOWER QUEEN STREET,, . DECEASED. . All claims against this Estate, and all debt due to the Estate, must be sent or paid to my solicitors, Dcvore and Cooper, Queen-street, not , later than Ist November. ,',; WILLIAM MUNRO. , Executor, __oT-so_-s__e*.; N.B.—Owners of Watches, Clocks, "Jewellery, etc., left with deceased, can have same on apply ing on or before above date, and on payment of j cost of repairs. , i Tl| A N U X A COUNT Y.j I. John Gordon, Returning Officer for the HOwiek Riditig, Manukau County Council, he; e'ov give notice that an election will be held on WEDNESDAY, November 16th, 1887, to nil the ordinary vacancy (one) in the Manukau County Council, for the Howick Riding, j Nominations of Candidates will be received on THURSDAY, November 3, 1887, up to the: hour of noon at the Post Office, Howick. For qualifications of Electors, see Clause 90, Counties Act, 1886. -' .' The HoAviok Riding consists of Pakuranga, Papai-a Turanga, Maraetai, East Tamaki, Howick Road Districts. • _ A iL_i,i__ l JOHN GORDON. Returning officer. Dated this 26th day of October, 1887. \ ORCINE PHOTOGRAPHS of tho j Mayor,.tho Town Clerk, the R.M., and other celebrities. See this week's "N.Z. • Illustrated Tit-bits, V mo seedsm_n 1 - : ' and others. 1 On hand, a few:. Bales (assorted sizes) .of 1 Superior Seed Bags.—Apply Star Office.