The Auckland Star.

! yti* XVIII.~Nq. 275.

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PEN

TABLE TALK.

Fikes and fire inquest. Local industry in danger. Newton Fire Brigade asleep last night. Fire nearly over before the alarm was. given. " The Foundry Master " to-night at the Opera House. Government Labour Bureau to be opened i in Auckland. j Mr C. E, Major has been re-elected Mayor' of Hawera. French crisis ; revolution feared ; troops' in readiness ! President Grevy has summoned M. Clemenceau. j Major-General Schaw is offered a good appointment in England. Mr Louisson has been elected Mayor of . Christen ureh unopposed. The Government propose to reduce mem bers' honoraria to £100. 1,300 bales of wool were sold by Dalgetty and Co., Melbourne, yesterday. , George Esther was fined £15' at Dunedin yesterday for assaulting the police. . There is no use in crying over spilled milk. It may be three parts water. The cricket match at Brisbane resulted in a victory for the Englishmen by ten wickets. Mr R. McFarland has been elected Mayor of Brunnerton by a majority of 27 votes over Mr Parkinson. It is rumoured that the now name pro posed for New South Wales is "Australia. '* Not quite original, eh ? Hanlan is improving in favour for the coming championship on account of his good training. : John and Arthur Meikle have been com mitted for trial on the charge of sheep stealing at Wyndham, Southland. To extinguish the flames from ksrosene use flour profusely upon them. Messrs W. J. Neale and E. Salter have been nominated as candidates for the Mayoralty of St Albans, Canterbury. The operations of the Walton Park (Otago) Coal and Pottery Company for the year show a balance of £184 to credit. A miner named McCaffrey has got his' skull fractured in the Wallsend mine, Grey mouth, through a prop falling on him. In future, it is reported, New Zealand red pine, one inch and over (undressed), will be admitted duty free into Victoria. Entries for the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Show give an increase, of 111 over last year. The tptai number 1 of entries is 1,227. Mr Hudson, railway traffic manager, writes to the City Council that nightsoil will be accepted at Morningside station and conveyed <to Avondale, New Lynn, -or Waikomitifor 10s per truck; to Henderson or Swanson for 12s per truck, and to Wai takerei for 15s per truck. " Train up a child in the way he should go," and keep a little ahead of him in the same way during the training to be sure he goes. < .•■ -■ -■; < ■ , • ;



'—. Shipping. - STEAMSHIP • ji-rf'lj COMPANY OF NEW ■PKf ZEALAND (LIMITED). fOYAL MATL, EXPRKS3 SERVICE. if^^^ , OVKfILA><D ROUTE TO I , nI .. ND THROUGH AMERICA, heat of the Red Sea and the Cape Horn. M nf this Line are appointed to Wβ *»6 1 Auckland for Honolulu and W« every four weeks, sailing as Seti^—— —— ->-" , Leave Leave Arrive (miner.' Tonß, Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. 3153 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 v 3000 Deo. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 ; S^-^SSable - fortwclve months, and %&gera can break their journey at San Francisco, and any ■■ :j rtSll enlroute to New York. W i apply at any of the STEAMSHIP iffi| COMPANY OF NEW ZEA- LAND (LIMITED). inrt|*» TIME TABLE.—November. NELSON, PICTON, WEL- AND "WJCST , BgRTO (from Manukau). of Sailing. | £%»l ~M.15p.m. SrfSAKAin. WELLINGTON. AND« m, (Special Service). 25, 5 p.m. I 4.15 p.m. SSBrtifMETNAPIER, WELLINGTON, !fmMON7AND POUT CHALMERS w ifroni Auckland). fSmi I Thursday, m, noon j — ■ftiri^i 1 " (faurs., Dec. 1. noon | — {Via Bluff). " mSSa* I Thursday. 24, noon I — fSr Thurs., Dec. 1, noon j - 'calls at Hobart, jro~B SYDNEY. I Tuesday ! j9,jj).ji. |_ — gJQNOLUiU AND SAN FRANCISCO. j£ma i'Mon., Dec. 5,6 p.m. | — . (Cargo till noon.) imtui'rTlKA AND SUVA, transhipping ™ffITONGA, HAAPAI, and VAVAIL . c „ (Cargo till noon.) , i MffifflSßdßNE, NAPIER, AND WELLING - RIHfIALIING AT ORETE. W'AIPIRO, iM,^3BAY, TUPAROA. AND TOLOGA. '■iiu'l 1 Tuesday, 22, 6 p.m. I — Ulirjo mast be booked and alongside TWO MBfflESSeforeadvertised time of doparture. Tickets must be taken at the Com ffl|wlißd Branch, corner Queen and Customs ft" mARANAKI, WELLINO IIwfXMa -I T °N. LYTTELTON. RKBSI SPECIAL SERVICE. lab&J The Union steamship's Co.'s 'H;: WANAKA aßtaVe OnehuDga evei-y FRIDAY and ttiton eTery MONDAY, calling only at jssaki and Wellington, and "onnecting at IBllPaplith with through Trains lor I.' mOiS STEAMSHIP COMPANY '.■ OF NEW ZEALAND. ,Bl__* TUBILEE STEAM- BIUP company  ;■ The Steamers of the above k-BByffi*laJ CoiaPANY will sail as follows: ;-1! s,s - belli nger, street Wharf, for and WHANGAREI HEADS, : 1 MOAPAI, WAIPU, ANU PARUA li 3 OS TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, ! 'iSHT *...!'.™! 5s PER TON LjßJWfflf PASSAGE 10s SINGLE j ; aifWONPASSAGE... 15s RETURN 'jS .For Freight or Passage, apply— ■ Hl*--' Office, 14, Queen-street. EjIL THE NEW ZEALAND J I J3| •*■ SHIPPING COMPANY'S NMJI FOR LONDON DIRECT. ■>*S TheCJompany'a Magnificent Iron r! Clipper Ship 7 BANGITIKi; mv w tons register, aal at L'oydo. '■■MB? J- TAYL OR, Commander. '^HtiiMr 8 a above, and wiU have good f ■stesj* ,M> Accommodation for Saloon f'Bte?** 4 at the Lowest Current Rates. I . '* SW" aod Passage, apply to KM ■*-. -CHASTv". HOUGHTON, Local Mana^ •JL 'JHE t NEW ZEALAND Irltv! SHIPPING COMPANIES t'BffIjJROYAL MAIL LINE OF ' ':|i Contract with I «» Zealand Government) will be dcs- Majesty's Mails as under for J . i. 0 H' D 0 N, ' Janeiro and Madeira:— • r , »-'Ns»r:" |TonB ; T, Porfc of Tint* """"Ward every fourth Thursday. R^tta^* 1 ** Current Rates. Hi -■■ c?.*lf M «d by application to ■ . **Aaua- v. ho UG hton, Local Manager. liter BTEAM8 TEAM To londok B4I»fe NSUL Ai~& ORIEN- IAL STEAM NAVIGA- H||| TlOy COMPANY. ■^SjSto^ &c - with Mailß tho East. hB. Leave Leave Mel 'iaH^^——-_ ' bourne. ■Bfe'Sfc" , ■■:■' ov - ® I D ec. 1 ■ IBHffil-C;; , " Dec. 15 ■||&^.'."-''- : J an. 6. 1888 Jan. 12, 1383 Iβ*-'- ""■■ i a ?-20 Jan. 26 IKte:'-"-- Feb. 17 Feb. 23 eve 7 cC l ''3Sftii 00 S ed to London, Mar- WJaP-— na, and Japan - at l»tte'' ( '|li to first and eecond aH«y&tySFfc iall y low rates. eS'iSflSd ?^ d at this end £or Hel&i' liberal concessions to f i9fe^Stei l a ! to J? teon thoroughly ■• : w£?*M& n ? \ 8 now enabled to E^ r °P e unrivalled r * "^Kfe , ' follow inK greatly re * '.'. £65 ■i^P^^ 1 "^* 11 Bame ratW ■:• l l %?lkS^ K & c o.. I ""AHeWwi Ageite,



Shipping. IT ,011 OPOTIKI AND Sw \&t WHAKATANE. '"'SSiiiiiS*' CHELMSFORD Will run to and from the above ports every A^law*~\v rhakatane ' McGARVEY BROS. ; Abbott & Whitk, Opotik*. Apply to— SHARP & CO., ■- _ Commerce-street. qt'eam toTthamesT An KaZfa *3 CON VKCTTNG WITH ZWr-Mc^Tk IUVER STEAMERS FOR STIRLIX6WOETH OHINEM ÜBI, ■ W A I T E ■& r R .QWA GOLDFIKLDS, 'moRRINSVILLe' TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. I ROTOMAUANA. 1 EXTKRPRISE. Tuesday 2217 night i - Wednes. 231 - i 5 afternoon Thursday 241 9.30 morning | — Friday 251 - | 6 evening Saturday 26 110 morning | — FROM THAMES. I ROTOMAHAXA. | ENTERPRISE. Tuesday 22 110.30 morning | 11 night Wednes. 23112 noon | _ Thursday 24 1 _ I 12 midnight Inday 251 2 afternoon j Saturday 26 1 3.30 afternoon 112 midnight No cargo received for Rotomahana within halr-an-hour of advertieed time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. GEajTRASER, Agent. QS. COROMANDEII THOMAS SCOTT. MASTER: > e& sass TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: LeavesCoromandel: Tuesday. 22.12 noon Wednesday. 23,12 noon Thursday. 24,12 noon Friday. 25.12 noon Saturday. 26.12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dS- Cfcarging live stock. No cargo received .without Shipping Note, and within hall-au-hour of advertised time of departure. All Pare els must be prepaid on Board. H. SWINDLBY. Manages. sJ« XI O R TIIAM ES, X! HIKUTAIA. PAEROA, /3f^lflto TE AROHA, WAITOA, EbL3gULJy a w AIORON GOM A I AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, iXsutucicut induce ment offers.) The 3.5. KOT U X U will leave as above THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Nov. 15. calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. In future the Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on'y. For Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITJL_& FIRTH. VfTAIUKU AND" ONE" '/M\*=|p HUNG A STEAM liy NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AVVITU, POLLOK. WAI PIPI, and otlicr placos. TTME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Queliuuga: Leave Waiuku: NOVKJTBER. 23—Wednes., 1 p.m. 23—Wednes., 4.30 p.m. 25—Friday, 9 n.rn. (forManukau Heads! 25—Kriday, 3.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 7 a.m 28—Monday. 5.15 p.m, 29- Tuesday. 9 a.m. 29-Tuesday. 6p.m. 30-Wednesday, 10a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. AH freightepayable before delivery of goode. Not"rest>onßible for shipping carrying or dip charging live stock. Farep—Single, ss; Petum, 7a 6d. Freight, 7s fid r>er ton. JVBARR BROWN. Managing Director. AUCKLAND "AND NORTH SHORE f fp" , p FERRY COMPANY ~ l""'fyjT^g; ,:t i (Limited). ,^^^^^4 * p.s.TTgle. time table. From North Shore From Auckland to to Auckland. North .-*hore. 7.2& a.m. 7.45 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 9.15 -ajn. y.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- . 10.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.16 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. J. P. CLARK. Secretary. A UCKLAND and w A- NORTH SHORE j* Pr FKRRY CO. (Limited).— fcill2Mf|=s==i Wanted, tho Residents of , *£x&rts33& ! S&z&»~ North Shore, the adjoining localities, and the public (renerally, to know that in every probability, Fares on the Com pany's steamers will bn considerably Reduced, and the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Com pany desire travellers not at present, to provide themselves with Yearly or Season Tickets, the Company being desirous of giving the public the entire benefit of nny reduction that may be afterwards a-ade.—J. P. CLARK, Secretary. _ «~~ OTEAM TO THE 'SOUTH HRg*fJSn JO SEA ISLANDS. irWwP- \ The new B,B ' |i88^; i( RICHMOND, 1 850 tons register. 600 h.p., Capt. j Hutton, will leave Auckland. I for Tonsra, Samoa and Tahiti, on or about SATURDAY. November 26. Splendid accommodation for first ana second class passengers. An experienced stewardess is Ca 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 tho beautitul islands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trio. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DONALI) & EDKNBOROUGH, 22. Queen-street; j. r TSTrTeN T LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. from Sydney. From Melbourne. JWrTT" 777:7. ji ov '-^ Ormtjz poo. 6 UcuJ Sabonxb I->ec.2o Vec.a, Okiknt ~..._. --. • .J_ Jan- £. ___ ™±J thereafter. ThroughFaresJrom New Zealand to London: £65# UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF 0R D_l> E UTSCHER JSJ&stedil LLOYD" ■ds£&rlaima&& imperialgermanmael. OF DIRECT STEAMERS SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE, TO ■ SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP, AND BREMEN, VIA COLOMBO, D V E U N^A. POBT SAI , D, - *Wb to Brindisi and Tkieste, WiU be Sydney fr pa,seng C rs from Auckland booked through to Fo U r r p&ge. freighted all further partieu lare, LANaGUTH icOO^



To Let. TO LET, a 6-roorned House, close t Congregational Church, Beros'ord-street rent, only lla.-Apply T. Harper, Canada-st. nnO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 12s A 5-roomed House, rent Bs. —Apply T. Harpei Oanadu-street, close to Baths, Pitt-street. TO LET,Haberdasher's Shop~and House 12s; Grocer's Corner Shop and House, 14s -Apply ioE. Wayie. hnO LET, in the best part of Hobson-st. JL a Shop and Eight Rooms; suitable for an business. Low rent.-H. J. Riordan, Hobson-s) TO LET, in Beresford-street, 12-roome( House; gas and water.—John Buchanan Shortland-street. hpO LET, 3-roomed Cottage in Graham A street.—A. Wright, Toy Shop. Victoria street West. HMO LET, a comfortable 5-i;oomed House JL Upper Union-street (near Berosford-street) —Apply next door. fTIO LET, Barber's Shop, lately occupiec X by Wm. Temple.—Apply C. F. Andrews robaoconist, Wellesfcy-strect mo LET, Two Nice Rooms (furnishec i j O1 " oHierwisn), with use of kitchen ; sui lady ani p-ontlcman. — Apply Jubilee Fruii Dep6t, Arawa street, Kyber Pass. TO LET, a good Bakehouse, a 4-roorneci Cottage, a Shop in Hobson-street with t? , I mdowe > fittings, five rooms. Low rents, —H J. Riordan, Hobson-street. TO LET, Grafton Road, near Chora) Hall, 5-roomed House. Parnell: 4 and t t?°t?m Houses. Largo grounds andstable.- T. Hill, Grafton Road. TO LET, 2 Five-roomed Houses in a . , BooA locality; also, a 3-roomcd House- Apply K. W. Morrison, behind Bank of N.Z., Karangahapo Road. T\O LET, a Five-roomed House with gas ; Mistross Stove, Wash-house and Copper ; g'eet! o^^']! 7 t0 GCOrge KOeling ' **** HPO LET, at Ponsonby. (near 3 Lamps), X convenient 7-roonied House, pleasantly situated, sen, view, healthy locality.—Apply Dedwood Terrace. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, 3rd house from top of Alexandra street, yard en closed. Also, 3 and 4 roomed Houses.—Apply Jaineajrwin, top of Wakefleld-street. TO LET, 2 or 3 Furnished - Bedrooms, use of kitchen; also, a Room furnished as bed and sitting room.—Jor vois House, VVcllesley street West. mo LEt~Newmarket and Belmont Ter- X race, Reinuera, 5-roomed Cottages from 6s to 10s p.*.r week.—Apply to \V. Dinhison, Newmarket. TO LET, House Valley Road, Mount Kdon; 5 rooms, scullery, bay window, verandah; rent 10s per week, or for 12 months. 7a 6d.-Apply A. G. ahercr, on the premises. TO LET, a Family Reeidence, known as Shorly Villa, containing olsrht rooms, with water, gas, range, bathroom, also stable.— Apply to M. MeDermott, College Road. Pon -Bij o victoria-strcct K »et. TO LET in Dunedin-vStreet, a 7-roomed House, with out-house, register grateo, gas, water, bay window, cuminaiuling f*ood view of harbour : garden ; rent, 12s.—Apply J. H. vVithcford. TO LET, a large commodious store, with excellent Cellar; between Isaacs' and Nathan's Bonded Stores, Commerce Street; also Offices and Store Rooms, opposite Coupland and Co., Custom Street; and the Building, Stables, Grounds, otc, lately occupied by Gled hiJl's Water Eactory: Wc'ioslcy Street," Apply to, Brown, Barrett, and Co.; ElliotStreot. TO be Let, t!ie comfortable 2-storied Residence, Grafton and Park Roads, now occupied by Mrs Precce. Large nnd lofty rooms, vroll litted and arranged for family comfort, excellent view from balcony. °no of tho most desirable city reside icos, with good garden space.—Apply to V. L. Mitchell, House and Land Agent, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-streot. QT. STEPHEN'S AVENUE, PARNELL. k3 —To Let. the house at present occupied by Ur W. R. Walker.- Inquire, between 11 and 1, at Mr Robert Walker's. FTNION and Drake-streefcs, Freeman's \.J Bay—Corner Shop, 4 rooms, shod, and large yard, to lot; rent 9e.—W. Regan, Rob Roy Hotel. BRICK SHOP TO LET.-A near Brick Shop, with Dwelling-honso of 5 roome: gas and water ; just vacated by a greengrocer and fancy goods dealer. A gooi opening for business. Rent low to a good tenant.--Apply to Miss Johnson, Eden Terrace. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Lathe (2$ inch centre), fitted with sliding rest circular saws, 'ret saws, emery wheel, chuoks, and grindstone; also, tools.—Apply I. Harrison, Anchor Hotel. FOR SALE or TO LET, at Birkenhead, 8 or 16 acres Land, magnificent views; rich valley for orchard and garden, about half cultivated.; cheap.—Apply " Orohardist," Star Office. FOR SALE, Cheap to euit the times, 2 new Pagnalls. 1 do Pony Dog-cart; 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on ; 1 light Springcat; 1 do light-tip Dray.— Thames Carriage and Dray Factory. Itigh-st. FOIi SALE, Greyhound Dog, 11 months, full brother to winner of Sapling Stukes; guaranteed perfectly sound.—Apply, between and 2 p.m., Storeman, Macky, Logan, Steen, & Co., Klliott-Btreet. FOR SALE, (Bargain) Three new double seated Buggies, 2 ladies' hooded Phaetons, pair-wheel Dog-carts, 1 extension-hooded Family Buggy, 3 single-seated Buggies, 1 Paris an Phaeton: aho 1 second-hand, hooded, ngle-seated Buggy suitable for a Physician.— V. E. Basten, Coaoh Builders, Wakefield-st. FOR SALE, 1 Vertical Steam Engine, 6 h.p.nor n ,., 1 Horizontal Steam Engine, 3 hp. noml., 1 Combined Steam Pump. 10 h.p. noml. (each throw 12,000 gals. per hour), 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler, 14 h.p. noml., 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler. 4 h.p. noml. In nand can deliver on short notice, two 14 h.p., one 18 h.p., one 30 h.p. Multitubujer Boi ers. —R. H. YEOMAN, Albert Boiler Works. FOR .SALE, 5 Houses in Richmond Road, sto 7 roome. Prices £240 to £420. City water and gas,7'a«d close to Ponsonby Road; also, several Allotments adjoining above, from 40s por foot. Cottage in Nolson street (city), 4 rooms. Large Allotment, price £175 Cottage in Murdoch Road, Surrey Hills (next St. Peter's Church), 4 rooms and scullery, price £227. Cash or easy terms.— J. Morton, Lincoln-street, next East Corner of Richmond Road. ; T7l OR S ■ A L E. Coal, Firewood, Charcoal, Chaff, Oats, Maize, Chrushed Do., Wheat Meal. Furniture care fully removed at Lowest Rates. Saddle Horses for hire. Also a Brake for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON M. PRATT, Corner of Ponsonby and Franklin Roads. OUND, THE CHEAPEST GROCERY IN TOWN. EXHIBITION OF SPECIMENS. Come to Ponsonby Road, corner of Summer street and inspect the splendid specimens of Irab-otau Groceries which JOHNROBERTS offers to sell at prices which must convince everybody that there is no need of going out of Ponsonby to get cheap goods. Fresh Butter and Eggs, the former 6d and 7d per lb: Cocoa and Milk, 6d tin; Candles, 21b, BJd, 251b box. 8s 4d: Currants, 6d per lb: Crystallised Susrar 3d per lb ; Flour, Blb Is : Jam, Id to6d ; Fresh Herrings, 6d: Oatmeal 71b bag for■ 9Jd ; Raisins 6d; best Rice, 2Jd lb, 51b Is; Sardines, 4*d • good Sauce, 4d ; Soap, 2Jd per bar; Syrup, 7d* Cofteeand Milk, 6d per tin. Please note that every article is guaranteed fresh and good. We keep no musty, insipid, second-hand old stock to attract the inexperienced. Favour us with a visit, and remember tho address—JOHN ROBERTS, corner of Summer-street, Ponsonby Road, next to Mr King's Royal Bakery. J. BUTCHER.j [J- GROOM -r OCAL INDUSTRY. Everyone interested in the prosperity oC Auckland should purchase OCALLY-MADE SHIRTS AND UNDER CLOTHING, And not imported goods. See that your draper supplies yon with the best articles, which are made by THE SHIRT AND UNDERCLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO. t .... GBBAI , NOHTH KOAD



1 ————■■ Wanted. to TIT ANTED, Saleswoman for Stationery t; H am Fancy Goods.-Apply Shop, late White's, Qaen-atreet. ' ' W^^^ , a first-class Hairdresser ; IS, V T or to Let my Hairdressing Saloon.- Apply L. E .Schavrer, Tobacconiet and Hair e dressing Sajion, Queen-street. Is! VfTANTfeI), a General Servant.—Apply T T to jlrs Durance, Dcvonport, opposite - Scotch Chubh. iy " , f7S7'AN'I3ED, Housekeeper; must be a it V ? gool plain cook.—Address, with refor- ences, R.T..Btak Office. a, "TXTANTSD, an experienced Hand for T T the Cjrd-board Box Department.—Apply 7to the Shirtm<l Underclothing Manufacturing . s°il 1 P a _ t L y _!_9'? a !^ ortn Itoad. W""~XNT6"D, SFroofj. Lad or Young Man (godi milker), to make himself Rene- J > rally pily G. Mullenger, Itemuera. or '/• Janics_Cottt,_Taupaki. 7\ 'XJU'&S'W®' a Strong Girl. References v M reqjired.-Apply between 10 and 12 s > Wednesday! morning, Mrs Plumley, opposite _ St. Matthewjs Chnrcfi. d VirANTfiD, a Girl about 16, to assist in jt TT thc-iousework; references required.— 11 Apply to MriOsbdrue, corner View ami Mount RoslciH Roads. d IJJTANTED, a good General Servant; h TT one need to childron preferred. '• —Apply to Bollwood House, Mount Roskill Road. q T\T ANT:E]D t afc once, two Generals for 8 H Gisborno and Napier; others for town - and suburbs; Voang Glris.—Select Registry, V.M.C.A, Buildings, AlborUtreet. Office open this eveninif from 7 to 8.30, - TA7ANTED, two strong Women, to scrub •> »T out Sailors'. Home.— Apply on job.orat my house ( Newton Road.—Thos. Colebrook, T Builder. WANTED, a respectable Young Girl to assist in housework.—Apply Mrs M. Marks, Wellin»ton-street. WANTED, Saleswoman for Stationery end Fancy Goods.—Apply Shop, late V White's, Queen-street. WANTED.— A Young Gentleman wants situation—stationery preferred ; 2 years r experience in office and warehouse.—Address V A.P.. Stajk Offick. WANTED, by adverhiser, situation as Waiter in Hotel or Restaurant; good 5 references.-" R.Y.," Star Office. WANTED, by two young Men, Board . and Residence in private family, near ' Queen-street, — Stiile lowest terms to " Rich • mond," Stau Office. WANTED, Apparatus for a fewTYicks. i "Show." Star Offlcc. WANTED, a Partner with from £600 to £800, in a good paying concern. No . rifk— an absolute certainty.-Apply by letter to s \I7"ANTED, an Auctioneers' Agent, to , tt purclmsn in Auckland on commission. - --A-PPjyJiox 65. P. 0., Gisborno. WANTED, a pocond-hand Cooking Range, in good condition, choap; or I would exchange a nearly now Walker's stove* , or if Hgrcoablo make it part payment.—Address 1 G. Rothorham, Curian-etreet, Ponsonby, WANTED, a second-hanoMOO-galloii, Rqimre, iron Tank : must be cheap. ---[ Dowden and Paten, 161, Queen-street, WANTED TO LET, a Furnished Room, in Nolson street, near Victoria , street; rent, Is.—Apply A. Wright, Toy Shop, ■ Victoria-siroot. WANTED to Lot, furnished, in a sea side coutry home, a Sitting-room, Din -1 inff-room, and Bedroom. With or without ' board.—Address Y.Z . Stau WANTED to Let or Louse, a Store or i Factory (50 x 40) with Dwelling Hbuse of 6 rooms attached , ; open frontage 100.feet: rent very ;ow,—Apply Rotu'e Baths, Victoria \ street East. WANfED7~small furnished House, or Bedroom and Parlour, with uso of kit • chen. City or suburbs.-Address, stating lowest I terms, to Victoiia, Stah OUlce WA*NTED to RenTTa'Small Cottage in the suburbs.—Address, stating terms [ and particulars, Star Office W" Ah TED~TO PURCHASE, 1 Set of Light Buggy Harness in good order.— ; Apply by letter to Mr George Thwaiteß, Nelson . Htreet School, stating cash price and where to I be " X\f ANTED to Purchase, for cash, Furni ' TT turc. Wearing Apparel, and Odds and Ends. Letters attended to. — Mrs F. Davis, : Karangahape Ruad (opposite Poat -office). , WANTED KNOWN — Adams Bros. , Fancy Drn«>B Social will take place in St. GeorKe's Hall. Newton.To-morrow (wednes ■ day). Nov. 23. Spectators, Is. W ""ANTED KNOWN. — Pawnbroker's Sale.—My S;ile of Unredeemed Pledges will take place at Messrs j* rthur and Buddies Mart on Monday next, at 11 o'clock.—James i Rae, i kno w~n7 i GOOD VALUE ! fTIToOD VALUE ! ! ! I adies, before purchasing elsewhere, will do ■ well to inspect the Ennrmons Stock of NEW GOODS at t>. McPherscn's establishment. SUMMER PRINTS. SUMMER DRESS i STUFFS AND TRIMMINGS. SUMMER 1 MILLINERY AND SUNSHADES Iα immense variety. Best style, best quality, and best value. Special lines. PRINTS. 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, Ss 6d, Sβ lid, 6s, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, and upwards per dozen yards; choice and picked goods. DRESS STUFFS (in new shades).—Beiges. BJd, and upwards, double width; yard wide ' Nuns' Veilings (all wool), Is 3d per yd (worth . Is 9tl); Double Width Cashmeres, from 7id per i yd, good line at Is 3d per yd (worth Is 6d); All i 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 P~tF¥ RS O N - (Established 20 Years), KARANGAHAPE ROAD. \^7ANTEITKN : 6WN, Strawberry Boxes V T reduced to 6d per dozen, to clear present stock.—Apply Auckland Timber Co., Ltd., Cus tom-street West. ■ 'ANTED KNOWN.—Tailore' Trim mings. Tweeds, and Coatings of the ritfht kind at the right price, for Cash Only, can be had ) from the Importer. —A. LOVETT, Wellesley-street; WANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted,3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally i cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned are s;uarantcod at Stewart Da wson and Co. s great English Watch Exhibition, jW, Q_? c . n Ji! ree l_. L_ WZNTED KNOWN — Doesn t this seem incredible 1 Tell your friends. All sound goods.—2s packets of Soap Powder, 6d; Fine Salt, 51bs for 3d, or 4s 6d the bag; New Zealand Packing Co.'s Dripping, 21b tins, ' 8d; Dandelion Coffee, 6d the tin; 71b boxes Blue, i Is the who'e box; "Yeatman's Flavouring Es i sences. 3d the tin; Morton's Potted Salmon. 6d 1 the tin; Morton's Baking Powder, 4d the tin; • Morton's Celery Seed, 6d the bottle: Crosso and , Black-well's Picldes,9d; 2s 6d bottles Chutney, only Is 6d ; Hobinson's Patent, Gloats, 8d large tin; Split Peas, 6lbs for Is: Bibuter Pasto, 6d the tin: Kippered Fish, 6d the large tin; Elect ; rfc Candles, 4d per lb; Wax Candles, the Peerlose Brand, 10d per lb; Asparagus, 6d the large tin : Curry, Powder, large tins 6d; Cole man's Azure Blue. 10d per lb; B.V". Soap, 8d per doz; Hiorth's Glycerine Soap, 4Jdt he jlbbar: American Brooms, 9d each; Shoe bnehes, 9d : the set of three; 2s 6d Flat Irons only Is—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN.—SaIe ! Sale ! "Sale! at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE.—The Half-yearly Sale 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. We add prices of a few lines in our Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, we should require a column in the Stab : 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, 9d ; Tea, 6d ; Whfre 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 Iβ each, beaded, qu,ite a novelty. 15,000 to 20.000 Xmas and New Year's Cards to seleot from at Goodson's London Aroade from Jd to ss, each surpassing in elegance and cheapness any tftipg before seen.



Wanted. y "VJSTANTED, Saleswoman for Stationery c. Tt and E'ancy Goods.—Apply Shop, late White's, Qiieen-atreet. > TIT ANTED KNOWN—lam prepared to Vf take in pawn Pianos. Harmoniums, - Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— " James Rae. Elliott-atreet. . c 'Yf ANTED KNOWN. ; GREGORY. ' Of THREE LAMPS. PONSONBY ROAD. - Is now issuing his well-known Photographs at r following rates :—Plain Cabinets, per doz, 18s ; f extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, r per doz, 9s; extra finished and enamelled, 12e. Appointments made by letter or telegram. - Tramcara pass the door. . i 1 TITANTED KNOWN-That the public c IT can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITE, 10s per doz. CABINETS at ISs per dozen. 2 A complete fac simile guaranteed. 3 Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally finished. 1 W. H. T. PARTINGTON, r (opposite Market-street Hotel). \V~ A "~N^ T ~~E~D K~N O W N. i JUST OPENED (Ex Direct Steamer). i A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF UN- I MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, From 26s to 9s 6d. » • _____ \ DRESSMAKING Carried on in charge of Miss Davies and ' A COMPETENT STAFF OF HANDS. A. L O V E T T, [ Wellesley-street. I Tl/'E ARE THE CHEAPEST. 1 . 501b bags good Flour, 5s 2d 1 251bs best Oatmeal, 2s 6d 31b good Candles for la [ lewt good Canterbury Potatoos, 3s 6d ' 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, Is Best Frosh Butter, 6d Fresh Eggs, 8d per dozen Bottle splendid Tomato Sauce, 6d > Good Coffee, Is 4d , Tens. Is 4d, Is Bd. Is 10d > Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, . Kakajigahai'e Road. this weok's Tit-Bits. - MA N DARIN, CHOICEST ROSEBUD. T E A S -2s per lb. AT RISWS, Victoria street. 501b bags HOUSEHOLD FLOUR. 4s 6d each. Only 200 loft REW'S, VICTORIA STREET. TO BUTCHERS. — Wanted, a Smart Youncr Man, used to the trade.—Apply T. '■ Barna'oy, Ponsonby. .. - ■ .■■.: mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Wanted Known, I am prepared to supply ' BEST GROUND ROCHE HYDRAULIC LIME i In lots to suit purchasers, at special quotation to meet the times. f ALSO, COALS AT LOW RATES. VANS ON HIRE FOR PICNICS, &c. ' Nowdischarging. Kamo House Coal, also Cargo. Newcastle Coal daily expected per Notero. . J. J. C RAI G, ' Commerce-street. • SCHNAPPS not only has a TT delightful flavour, but is a pure tonic, t diuretic, and a good general corrective. i * I Meetings. LATE Members and friends of Mr Munro's Dincing Clnio are requested to i attend a Meet-.nsr at the Thames Hotel THIS 1 (Tuesday) ENENING, at 8 o'clock. UCKLAND FOOTBALL ASSO CIATION. The General Meeting of the above Association will he held THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, in the V.M.C A. Buildings, at 8 o'clock. Business: To receive the Treasurer's and Secretary's Reports. All Members of Association Clube are re quested to attend. H N. NEWCOMBTT, Hon. Sec. mAUPIRI RESERVE COLLIERY A COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Company's Office. 11, Victoria Arcade, on TUESDAY, 29th inst.,at2 P .m. HENRY BYRON , Secretary. November 21,1887. TT OME RULE MEETING. W. Esq., M.P., North Corn wall, England, will address a Public Meotinsr to beheld at St, James's Hall on FRIDAY EVEN ■ ING NEXT. 25th- instant, on Thk. Irish ' Question. Ladies cordially invited. Admis sion to Platform by npplic*tion to the Com ' mittee, or to J J. Crofts, Honorary Secretary. Dr. Leger ErBoN J.P., will take the Chair at eight o'clock. i ——————————»—m—. Dividends-' jyv I V I D EN D. i ... ', SAXON GOLD-MINING CO. (Limited). 1 ' '■'•■■ ,'■"■''■]' ■-■ . ' - : . .■ '■ ■■ ; The Share Kejfister will be closed from ' WEDNESDAY, the 23rd, till ten a.m. on I SATURDAY, the 26th instant, on which latter ! date a Dividend of Sixpence per Share will be i payable. ! , D. G. MacDONNELL, Seoretary. [ Auckland. November 21,1867. [ "XTEW ZEALAND WATCHMAN !j\ PRINTING AND PUBLISHING t COMPANY (IN LIQUIDATION). ' A Dividend (let) of Two Shillings and Six > pence (2s 6d) in the Pound is now payable to the - Creditors of the above Company, at the office I of the undersigned, 11, Victoria Arcade, Auck l lttluL HENRY BYRON, t November 22,1887. Official Liquidator. I Volunteer Notices- Ir\ BATT ER V, N, Z. A. t INSPECTION PARADE, Drill-shed, TO •■ MORROW (Wednesday), 23rd, at 7.30 p,in. 5 Full dress, forage caps. f A GENERAL, MEETING of the Company ; will be held after Parade. ; Business: Election of a Lieutenant and other ' General Business. ; All Members are specially requested to at i The CLASS FIRING which \vas to have t taken blhco To-morrow morning has been , POSTPONED till further notice. By order, J>, T, LAW.ES, Urn, Sec,



Amusements. OPERA HOUSE. Director and Manager Signor Majeroni INSTANTANEOUS AND MARVELLOUS SUCCESS OF SIGNOR AND SIGNORA TVf AJERONI 111 AJERONI AND THEIR UNEQUALLED DRAMATIC COMPANY, Whose return last niprM was received with EVERY EXPRFJ e SION OF DELIGHT BY THE VAST AUDIENCE. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, NOV. 22, LastNisrhtof the ftreat Comedy-Drama, entitled, THE FOUNDRY MASTER! To be followed TO-MORROW and THURS DAY. Nov. 23 and 24, by Signor Majeroni's greatest Masterpiece, THE OLD CORPORAL! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25. GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, The Magnificent Drama (by special request), CAMILLE ! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26. The Klorious Farcical Comedy, THE MASKED BALL! Box plan at Kidd and WildnianV Admission : 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. AGRICULTURAL HALL. Proprietor Mr John Perman. SIXTH WEEK! SIXTH WEEK OF THE MOHAWK MINSTREL COMBINATION. TO-NIGHT (Tuesday). Third Performance of the Musical Comedy-Oddity, in 2 acts, FUN ON THE BRISTOL, Received with thunders of applause nightly. No one should fail to witness it. The funniest play over written. 1,000 laughs in 150 minutes. Prices : 2s, Is, and 6d. Tickets at Scharrer's. Can't B Beat. Reserved Chairs at Kidd and Wildman'a. OTr~GEORGE 5 S HALL, NEWTON. MESSRS ADAMS'S FANCY DRESS SOCIAL. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING. Those receiving invitations only will be ad mitted. Spectators admitted at 8.30. Tickets, Is. Sporting. mAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING MEETING. HANDICAP HURDLES.' ljsovs HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, 3SOV3 SPRING HANDICAP, lisovs St ANDREW'S HANDICAP, 3SOVB MAIDEN PLATE, ljsova NOVEL RACE, ljsovs SELLING RA.CE, 2sovs SELLING STEEPLECHASE, 2sovs ACCEPTANCES and GENERAL ENTRIES for the above close on WEDNESDAY next, Nov. 23rd; at 9 p.m.. with the Secretary, Devon port, or at Mr Adams 1 office, Exchange Cham btreet. S rs.Durhan, e R>WYNYARDi Secretary. . Lectures. Etc I T V HAL L. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE » Will deliver one of his CELEBRATED LECTURES, Entitled, A SUMMER IN GREECE, ON TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, Commencing at 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10. PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE AUCKLAND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. Dress Circle (reserved at Kidd and Wildnian's), 2s 6d. : Admission.. .. One Shilling. Ecclesiastical. A CHRISTIAN CONVENTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE Will be held TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW. In the Lecture Hall of the V.M.C.A. Subjects and Speakers: THIS (Tuesday) EVENING—" Christ and Our Conflicts," Revs. T. Bray, W. Evans, and A. J. TO-MORR<"'W — "Christ and Our Service," Revs. G. B. Monro, E. Best, and J. S. Hill. The Convention will be thrown open to .any who desire to take part. A Prayer Meeting at 7 o'clock; Convention athalf-past 7. Subjects for Special Prayer : Tuesday, Consecration, Renewal; Wednesday, Intercession for Spiritual Power and Special Annointing. . A cordial invitation is given to all Christians. Rev. J. S. Hill will preside. THO3. BUDDLE,\ Hon Sees , A, KNIGHT, / Hon - Sees ' Lost and Found. LOST, on Monday, between Queen-sfc. and Parnell, part of Pendent of Watch Guard. — Finder rewarded on returning to Russell's Coffee Palace, Queen-street. LOST, from Domain Paddock, about 6 weeks ago, a Black Pony, with white spot on forehead. Finder rewarded. Any person detaining him after this notice will be prose outud.- J. Meldrnm, Shortland-street. , FOUND, at North Shoie, on Sunday, by Mr Witherford, a House Door Key and »n Article of Jewellery.—The owner thereof may obtain the same on application at his Office, Shortland-streot. '-'■■'/' ' [ ■ • Personal. PERSONAL.— Those wanting a good Perambulator, should buy direct from the Factory, and support local industry.— Charles Smith, Victoria Street, near Freeman's Bay. Board and Residence. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Dulwich House, Wollesley-street East, 3rd house past the Park. Comfortable double and single bed-room. Good bath, plunge and shower. , TWO or Three Gentlemen can be com fortably accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family ; Lower Symonds- Btreet, within ten minuses of Queen-street; use of bath and piano; stabling if required; no children.—Box 50. P.O. riOMFORTABLE HOME for 4 Gentle- men: healthy locality; fine view; stable; terms moderate.—3, Western Park Terrace Ponsonby Road. ' KNOWN,—That Ladies and y T Gentlemen seeking rest and change from city lifeean be accommodated at Mr Colenrook's, Middle Mountain Road, Henderson. Beautifully situated, and scenery unsurpassed. Tennq, 4s per day, or 25a per week. Children, half-price. WANTED, Boarders, Ponsonby; beau tiful view, large garden, entrance to beach; boating, bathing, piunge andPshqwer baths; comfortable home; terms moderate.— Apply.STAB Office. ■ ■ MRS PARKINSON has Removed to the honse lately occupied by S. Coombes, Esq. Has a vacancy for two gentlemen. .Bath and every convenience; nice, garden. Terras very moderate.—lo6, Grey-street (next Hollier House). . ' DAWES'S PARK HOUSE, Viotoria-fltreot Bast,



Public Notices. II T£ B E,G^-~ Rehearsal TO - (WEDNESDAY) 7.15, at City Hall. All ,% requested ;to be pp^juaL DON'T Buy your Christmas and New Year's Cards until yon have seen the Display at Sale of White's Bankrupt Stocu, Queen-street. All Half-price. 171 M. HALLETT, in apologising to lift those who were disappointed on Satur day last, wishes to state that he will have a greater supply of Meat of every description on Saturday next, the 26th instant. .. . z, ;: Manager] E. M. Haxlktt. [Manager LETTS'S 1888 Diaries at considerably less than Knglish price, at Slaughter o£ White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. X> OTHERHAM'S English LeverWatcbes JO) are the best sold in the colony. Price, £5 ss, with gold balance. — Jas. Adams, Watch maker. Victoria-street. TAN LEY" CHRISTMAS CARDS.— Photos, of private l residences, &c. mounted on hand-painted cards. See specimens at White's, Stationer, Queen-street. ■pOINT CHEVALIERROAD DISTRICT NOTICE.—The Point Chevalier Road Board intend at the next meeting of the Board, to be held on the sth day of December, 1887, to make and levy a Rate of One Halfpenny in the Pound i£) on all the rateable property within the Point Chevalier Diet rict for the year ending March 31, 1888. The said Rate to be made payable on de mand to the Collector'Mr John. S. L. Cox) on the 15th day of December, 1887, at the office of the Board. The Rate Book will be open for in spection daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the office of the Board, Cottage of Mr-John Oliver, near) the Asylum. < . S. WHITE, November 17, 1887. Chairman. WALUS iJII &COATES, Crown IPCjIIIhF? Butchers, KARANGAHAPE «**FsßsJ*%& t ROAD. "ORIMEST MEAT PROCURABLE, CASH PRICES. Five Shilling Orders Delivered to any Part of the City. BEEF— . - ■ '.:■■ •. 'M *S- Rump Steak 6dperlb • Steak 4d „ Sirloin .. .. .. .. .. 4d „ Best Ribs, Corned and Rolled .. 4d ~ Best Ribs 3d „ Corned .. .. .. .. lid to 3d „ Other parts.. .. .. .. Idto2d „ Ox Kidneys.. .. .„;' .. .. 5d each OxHearts ....;': ;. ~ .. .. 4d „ Ox Tongues ... .. 2s and 2s 6d ,; Tripe « .-,•-• ~: .... .. 3dperlb Dripping « ......... 4d „ MUTTON— • '.: Chops.. .. .. .i •.. .. 3d ~ Sides .. .. .. 2d „ Legs .. .. .» .. .. 2idto3d „ Loins .. .... .. 24d -„ Fore-qpartera - f '; .. .. .. ljd „ Fries : .. .. .. .. .. .. 2d ;, Kidneys .. .. •• .. ..Id,, Tongues, .. .. .. .. .. Isprdoz Pork and Corn Pork .. .. 3d to "Sd per lb Veal .. ... :. .. .. 3dto4id „ Our well-known Beef Sausages .. 2d „ Pork Sausages .. .. .... 4d ;, German Sausage, retail .. .. .. 4d „ „ wholesale .. .. 3sprl2lb m O TH ,E PUB L I C.I PORTLAND CEMENT Sold in any q.uantity, from lib upwards,' At lowestmarket rates. .. Also, HYDRAULIC LIME (Fresh) and BEACH SAND. . Information free on Concrete. ,V |. , .'.'■■ '■ '. ■J. WILSON &CO. T> EV. C. C, BR 0 WN, ,' Baptist Minister, Timara, will deliver an . A D D RE S S, IN THE FORBSTERS , HALL, Karangahape Road, WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7.30, Subject—" Lifb Only in - Christ." CHAS. WILLI AM SO N Hotise, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street, opposite. JPort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, large and small Houso3 in. the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and; unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, foe oaßhoron^fe«edp / ynienta ]END Iα large or na»U sums at current rates of , interest.