The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XVIII —No. 6

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1887.

PEICE—ONE PENNY.

TABLE TALK.

* " Our Bow " at tbe Opera House. Benefit of the Fire Brigade. Another Easter Encampment meeting. Sharp work—Grinding an axe, A flat failure—A poor pancake. "Just like him "—His photograph. Dangerous performance at the City Hall. Another Englißh scandal in high life re ported ! Caution to Bathers.—Lots of sharks in tbe harbour. Scotland Bent to London last year 30,3G2 boxes of salmon. Flagrant Vandalism. — Cutting down those trees in Wellesley-street East. Yet our complacent grandmother says the work is "indispensable." An axe that bushmen should try to avoid —Axe 1 "dent. The Hon. Adye Douglas, Agent-General of Tasmania, returns there in June. The country groans for rain, and yet there is no sign of Captain Edwin's "heavy wet," Tbe New Zealand Shipping Co.'a steamers will call at Hobart for the future. Mr L. D. Nathan left Auckland yesterday on a visit to Dunedin. The steamer Triumph is loading wool at the Bluff for England. It is stated that if Mr Gillies, Premier of Victoria, is unable to attend the Imperial Conference in London,Mr Lorimer will pro bably be selected to represent Victoria. Rev. J. D. Jory, who has been for eleven years a Wesleyan missionary in . iji,_ now on a visit to Auckland. Antonio Zola, a prospector who was reported missing from Hokitlka, haa turned up all well-having simply been pursuing his calling. Next week the natives in Wellington dis trict entertain Te Wbiti at a big feast at Lower Hutt. The increased deficit of New' South Wales is disturbing the minds of London investors. Admiral Coote and his son are passengers for Auckland by the s.s. Bengal, which left London on 3rd December last. A very serious bush fire has occurred at j Numurkah, resulting in great destruction of property. Josh Billings says—"Thare perhaps a such a thing az butiful lies ; the other name for it iz allegory." Mr J. Saunders, contractor; Wellington, haa given £100 towards the building fund of the Magdalen Asylum, Chriatchurch. Colonel Noake's residence at Matarawa, Wanganui, was burned down at three o'clock yesterday morning. Nothing was caved. ; A pugilist named Lees, who was taken to Melbourne from New Zealand under Extradition Treaty, on a charge of assault, . haa been committed for trial. Tbe Northern Steamship Company have decided to abandon the Clansman's trip along the Northern Coast, on account of an insufficient number of passengers having booked for it. The Teetulpa diggings continue to give fair results, the washings in most cases giving good returns. Many disputes have occurred with regard to claims. The British Government has promised to cousider the question of the administration of New Guinea at the earliest possible op portunity. . Tbe Premier, in reply to a deputation of Chriatchurch unemployed yesterday after noon, promised to see if work could be found for deserving men, bur. said that nothing would, be done for those who wasted their earnings in drink. Owing to the'low price of butter in Taranaki at present,the farmers are potting down large quantities in anticipation of a foreign market becoming available. At Sydney, New Zealand wheat is selling at 3s 9d ; oats, at la 9d to 2s 3d; maize, per 561b, at 3s lOd. No New Zealand pota toes are in the market. On Thursday night a great fire broke out in the Awaroa Swamp, Waiuku district. Already about 4,000 acres have been swept by the'flames, and a good deal of fencing and other property has been destroyed. The New Zealand Loan and Agency Com pany, in their weekly report, estimate the surplus of the South Australian wheat crop to amount to 160,000 tons. They anticipate than good business will be done in .shipping. Sir Robert Stout does .not scruple to make his economic views public. He told an "unemployed" deputation at Christ church yesterday that it was not the func tion of the General Government to find work for the unemployed, as that should be done by the local bodies. -

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The cause of compulsory closing of ehopa is making good progress in' London, where democratic measures are slower of adoption. than in the colonies. Sir John Lubbock has taken the lead in the movement, and prepared a bill which, provides for the general closing of shops not 'later than eight o'clock on week , night?, and ten o'clock on Saturdays, witla provision for dealing with the question of a half-holiday. This bill.ia meeting with a large amount of favour among the sbep - keepers of East Lon don, who, like those in this colony, have struggled in • vain to ' secure early closing by voluntary aesent. A meeting was held recently under tho auspices of the East End branch of the Shop Hours Reform League,.' in the Great Assembly Hall, Mile-end Road:' Tbe Rev. T. Richardson, vicar of St. Ben nett's, Mile end, presided, and, after a few remarks, called upon Mr H. Gordon Scott, General Secretary: of the League, to explain the ■ provisions of Sir John's bill. Mr Scott stated that the measure, in clos ing shops not later than 8 o'clock on week days and not later than 10 o'clock on Sat urdays, made an exception in the cases of refreshment rooma, public houses, tobac conists, and news agencies. These excepted houses would be prevented selling goods!peculiar to the closed houses. A peti tion' from two-thirds of any trade to the local authorities could obtain an extension ot hours or a half-holiday, Thebill proposed a £1 instead of a 5s fine for illegal trading oh Sundays. The meeting was very unani mous, and adopted the following resolution : —"That this meeting of traders, assistants and others in East London, recognieing - that voluntary effort has. failed to secure a general early closing ~'of shops, hereby pledges itself to: support Sir. John Lub bock's ". Shop: Hours- * t . Bill, and re quests ' the - Chairman to sign, on behalf of the _ meeting,-, a petition to Parliament in favour of the said bill." Another resolution was "carried pledging the meeting to support the League and form a deputation to the local members to request them to support the bill in Parlia ment, .

The Social Democrats in London aro in tensely di .at. fied withjjtbe inaction of the Government with reference to the unem ployed. The refusal of Lord Salisbury to receive a deputation was followed by the following letter from the Local Govern ment Board, in reply to a communica tion sent to that body, and which had been left two weeks unanswered : " Sir,— I am instructed by tbe President of the Local Government Board to acknowledge the re ceipt ol your letter of tbo 26th nit, and to say that he is fully conscious of the cad con ditions under which large numbers of the poor of London exist. He is at present in stituting inquiries, but it may be pointed out that while the number of paupeis in the metropolis in the last week of Octpber of this year was only 90,900, or leas than 22 in every thousand inhabitants, in the corres ponding week of 1868 it amounted to 131,260, or 42 per thousand of the inhabitants. These, figures show that if, unhappily, distress -devolving -on guard ians to relieve should largely increase in the " ;ij__*pp6l_), ; the guardians would be able to deal witb it.- The Local Government Board have no power to under take, works, of public utility. These can only'be- undertaken by local authorities, and.; tfcese^ authorities are already aware that* t!;e Lo'caLGovernment Board would be wiilin^r.to. give prompt afcteutioo to any application that . may - lie made "to 'them.to /give their sanation to the exercise of borrowing powers by a local !au tlioi'ityfor the purposes- indicated in any case where ."their sanction is required,— I am, eir, your obedient servant, C, N- Dalton, Assistant Secretary."



Shipping;] )ftp>*Tj^— TTNION STEAMSHIP Jr wa_al „V., compan y of new ||B^a§4 ZKALANU (LIMITED). ■Pa C . Kjl ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS Hj ~- SERVICE. ■ OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND THROUGH AMERICA, Avoiding alike the heat of the Red Sea and tha oold of Cape Horn. The Steamora of thia Lino aro appointed to £?I oSrdney and Auckland for Honolulu and oede_— OVOry weeka, sailing as Steamers. Tona J jo.'*ve Leave Arrlvo _^ Sydney Auck. 'Frisco. Zealandia.. 3000 Jan. 20 Jan. 31 Feb. 20 Alameda ... 32C0 Feb 23 Feb. 23 March 20 Tlcketi are available for twelve months, and Baloon Pasaongora can break their Journey at Auckland, Honolulu San Frarclaco, and any placo of call en route to New York. Through Farea. Sydney or Auckland, to London: Saloon, ___6 to £71. Steerage, £32 3a Od. Canadian Pociflo Railroad: Special Through Batea via Montreal and New York, £66. For all Information, apply at any of tho offices of UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). &^___ TTNION STEAMSHIP jflf^&^y COMPANY OF NEW {l|sSJ2||| ZEALAND (LIMITED). Ijl**^***^ TIME TABLK.-jANUARY. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer, j Dato of Sailing. j x^.' Hawka ITa-flay (it mail arrives) — Rotohpa I Tuesday. 18. 3 p.m. I 2p m. FOR GI3BORNE, NAPIER. WELLING TON, LYTTKLTON. AND POUT CHALMERS (from Aucklancil._ Manapouri 1 Thurs.. Jan. 13 noon I — Rotomahana I Thursday, 20, noon I _______ __ _____ FOR MELBOURNE IYia BLUFF)., Manapouri j Thum, Jan. 13, noon I — RoTOMAn'NA < | Thursday 20, noon | — "Calls at Hobart. "" FOR SYDNEY. ] Wairarapa I Tuea., Jan. 11.5 pm. j — TicAnac I Tuesday. 18,5 p.m. I — FOif IVUSSELL L ANDJJA/WAKAWA L __ Arawata I Sunday, 9,5 p.m. I — Waiharapa I Tuesday. 11, 5p m. I — FOP. GIBEORNE, NAPIER. AND W_ I.LING- TON. Australia I Tuesday, 11, S p.m. I — FOR LEVUKA. SUVA, TONGA. HAABAI, AND VAVAU. Arawata I Sunday. Jan. 9,5 p.m. I _— rfflTHO. OLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. Zealandia I Monday. SI, ti pm. I — ""SOUNDS EXCURSION—AnnuaI Excursion to West Coast Sounds will be made by the Tnrawera. leaving Dunedin on 12th January. EXCURSION TICKETS. -During Decmbor. January, February, and March Excursion Tickets will be lesuod at reduced ratoa, avallabla for return for three montha from data of issue. . . ~ _„.„ Cargo muat bo hooked and alongaiao TWO HOURS before advertised time ot departure. Pasaago Tickata must be taken at tho Com pany's Office. Auckland Branch, corner Queon and Cuatoma Btroote. -VfORTHERN STEAM p-^-^—tj™ __N SHIP CO. (LIMITED). '^> y A Time Table.— January. 1 . (Weather and other Circura ;p »--2« Btacces Poraiitting). {I . FROM QUEEN STREET '-' WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES. GEYSERS. AND VOLCANIC REGIO* (VIA TAURANGA) THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. , Tonriats oan avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking passage In the Northern Steamship Company's fast and com fortable steamers, CLANSMAN and WEL LINGTON, which leava Auckland alternately every Monday and Friday evening, arriving at Tauranga at 6 o'clock on the following morning, when <_ ocby's coach (under mail contract) leav ß » Immediately af te r breakfast for the Hot Lakes, passing through the Vesoy Stewart Settlement, arriving at Ohinemun at 5 p.m. tho BiA B Coach from Ohincmurl connect? with Ste. mera leaving Taurangj for Auck^nd every TUESDAY and SATURDAY, at 1 p m. FOR TAURANGA AND^BAY OF PLENTY Clansman I — _3TEAMER;J DATE OF BAILING. For Opotiki, Whakatane, and Bay of Plenty. Dangla3Wllileave Auckland weekly. FOr'RUBBELL, WnANBABQA. AND MgNOOKUI. Olanaman I Monday, 10._7p.Tn. _ For" Great Barrier, Tryphena, PortFitz- ROY, and Blind Bay. loaq ~ I Every Thursday, 8 am- For Mercury Bay. fKvery Monday, 5 p.m.; and every lona I Friday. 7 p.m. ' For Tairua. . lona I Every Monday. Sjgjn. FoITWnANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, AND Mangapai. Wellington I Every Tu^ay. 7 p.m. _._ For"WSlngarei. "Wslngarei Heads, and PAKUA JJAY; Weliing_"n7rEyeryTueeday 'and Friday. 7 p.m. ""For Whangarbiand Whangarei Ha^s (Carrying Paaaergera and Cargo to Waipu.) ( A Coloh moeta the steamer on arrival to convey passengers to Waipu. Glenelg I — From Whangarei to Auckland (From Railway Wharf). Wellington 1 Saturday, 8, J p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 10.4 p.m. [ FROM MANUKAU. "Fob New Plymouth. Wanganui. and Wellington. Maogregor I Thursday. 13.1 P.m. _ For Raglan and . awhia. StaflS I WednesdW^JOJMMn. . B^~wT^TirrAND New Plymouth, _ —TreveryTlonday and Thuradny (weather permitting). See ad- Galrlooh Vertis ement below. Leavea Wai | tara Tuesday and Friday. " Cargo must be booked and alongside"The vessels by 4 p.m. prompt, except at Onehunga. Nonewill be received after that hour. p«™_ Tickets muat be taken at the U). pan" a Office,Pataer_on Buddings, 40, Queen street. Auckland. -—- —r— x. OR NEW Pi^MOU*H A______ JD AND WAITARA (con _2_3_S_sr^\nect. g with Train reaching l_MMfl^S> Wellington on Tuesday even. ilH»ics-T™!.a GAIRLOCHwiII leave Onehunga Wharf asa ; ovo (weather and other oumcumstancea Permitting) on MO ua. i. January 10, at 1 p.m. Latest train.l2l loon. The nosa nger aocommodatioa is Uf.aarpasbeu. iNorthom Steamship Company, Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. _ '. TTSTAIUKU AND ONE- J:.^_k. W hung a steam <_WlE3i_^_ NAVIGATION CO. (LIMITED). TIMB-TABLE-S.S. MANUKAU. L save Onehunga Leave Waiuku. January. ,«_,„-, in Monrt«v7om. 10-Monday, 10.30 a.m. {llTuefday Bam, gHBW««£» *-m- _~%__\ 89° a.mmm m- 11-tAIIITv m. . a.m. (tor Mauukau Heads, :; a _¥__ in i_ a. m lo —"attir., 1.40 p.ui. S£S: "-^°ed aa 6 y30 3a 3°m Pm io t_____.v t nm. 19—wea., oou v..m. !!lS a3 y p.mP: m- 20-Thura., 7 21-Frlday, 5 p.m. 2-Sa i t n u g r" a t9 ManAkku Heads) 21-Monday. 7am. %-%2__% __ m™" 25-Tuesday. 7.30 a.m. XVK Vn euia.9 10 a_am- J~^_^^ 28-Friday. 9 a.m. t £or MauukauJßeadß) 29-Satur.. 10 a.m. |?ZMondi_ 2.30 p.m. 'ffi other clrcum_a oncea yperm,tting. advortiaed timo of leaving. .. rrT ing or Not reßponßiblo for shipping, carrying. Managing Dlreetor. -*. QTEAM TO LONDON i^k^^^n- pkninsular & ortentai pks_hSm navigation company. F_R IONDON DIRFOT (Via Colombo). . Laave I j,,,,, ye Mcl- Steamer. Sydney. | bourne. CLYDE Jan.7 Jan-13 Butlej ÜBS-? 1 \v_\'w Bengal iS°Ha \_\_ 24 Cobomandel _ ?> b;l 8i March 10 Carthage .March! I Marco iv . ' And thenctloiwara every,auernate wees. Paasengerb and cargo booked to n/°"-"" pollles. Iwly, Egypt, Indus China, and Japonei *___% _ UC& tewed both to tot and .agwj olaaa passengers at .specially low rates. Chaw reserved aocommodauon oan be obtained in run °__£gXA at Auckland at same rate, aa Sydney or Melbourne. For all EM"«n^^ggA°ANK _ CO.. 18. Queen-street, Auckland. Ag.n .



jTKJL CJTEAM TO THAMES, 'iGiM_s_^v __,Connecting with RIVER VP_W^2s>§,TK^_ KRB for STIRLING _jj-SP-iip _%__T WORTH, ONIHKMURI, WAI- QR*NT AND „ TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotomahana. I Enterprise. Monday 101 1.30 afternoon fil.3o~nlght " Tuesday 111 1.30 afternoon - Wed. 12 |1 afternoon I 12 midnight rhurs-'ay 13 | i a(ti.rnoon I — ■ Friday It 1 4.30 aftornoon 112 midnight Saturda 7_____\J aftornoon | — raon THAMES. I ROTQMAIIANA. I Entkrpk ism. Saturday 815.30 afternoon — " Mopiday 101 — _ iPucwday 111 7 morning 6.30 evening wed, 121 8 morning — Thurs. 131 8 morning 8 evening Friday 14 i X.SO mor.-.ing — Saturday 15 0 morning I 10 night Return Tickets will bo isauod from 15th January, available for return tilt January 31, 18S7- Saloon __, .. 10a Steerage 7a Cd CMMron HilMaro. No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertlaed timo of leaving. Not, reHponsiblo for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. GEO. FRASER. Agent. ~K Jk rf^fePOTIKI, WHAKA JAI>3V \J TANE. AND BAY OF \- W_yS!>> PXjENT Y t£Ma£^aa STEAM DIRKOT. Tho _ n. CHHLMSFORD will loavo Queon atreet Wharf on MONDAY EVENING, 10th inst... ot a o'clock, calling at Tauranea. Sulaon-Single Fure, 30a; Return, 60a. Apply to SHARP & 00., Co .niorco-atroet. Agentß -OpotUtl, Abhoit & White : Whaka tane. H. P. Bluktt. -«iv"T FERRY ■■______:_ SERVICE.—On aod after _$$___r_%£ furihor notice :— Leave Auek ■"HaJWeStem™ ]and: t? 30 Rm fl I 5 -to.o. 10.15, U3O 12 15p.m ; 115, '2 15, 315. 4.0, '115, 5.20, 8.30. 9.0 Leave Blikenhe ud-7 0 a.m.: (8.30. 1115. 10 0, 111.0, 11 30. 12.15 p in.; 11.30. 2.15, )3 15, 1.0. 4 45. lfi.o, 7.15. steamer rnn» to Sugar Com pany'a Wharf. On Mondaya, Wo.lnnsdaya, and Saturdays tho Sto-mier loaves Birkenhead at 10 p.m , and Mondays and Wednesdays from Auckland at 10.30 0.m.: Sa'.urdaya at 11 p.m. I From Sugar Company's Wharf ten minutea before advertißed time of leaving Birkenhead. Hundaya: Leave Auckland-10.15 a.m., m„ 2.15, 3.15, "4.30, 6.15, *0 0. Leave Birkonhoad — 19.15 n.m , 12 30 p.m.. 11.15, 2.15. 3.15,15.30, 7.15.— 11. LITTLKJOHN, Traffic Manager. _ rK. y "TfcEVONPORT STEAM -rf*)_^<Rs. JL' FERRY COMPANY. 1r^v_?uf^i. —' — SUNDAY TRIPS. Auckland to North Shoro :— Notlcs.-Onand af er SUNDAY NEXT the following will bo tho SUNDAY TIMK-TABL K. 8.30. "9 30, 10 30. 1131 a.m.; H.O, 130.2 0.2.30. *3 0, 3.30, 4.0, ..20, 50, '5.30, 6 0 6 30, 7 30. 8.15, 9.45 p.m. Nurth Shore to Auckland-8 0 9.0, <10.0, 11.0 n m.; 12 30. 1.0. *1 31, *2.0. 2 30, 3.0, '3.30,1.0, 1.30. *5 0. 6.30. "6.0, 7.0. 8.15. 9.15 p.m. "To and from Devonport Wharr, oxcept at low tideß. Weather and other circu.natancea permitting. J. R. D. BAKKK, Traffic Manager. t*. T T\EVONPORT-"STEAM _f__S___t_ -^ FERRY CO. VSjil§l_s_ ST. helibrmT d_W_^m ST. HKLIER'S! On nnd nftor JANUARY Ist, 1887, tho Devon port Steam Ferry Company will run one of the'r favourito aieamora for ono month to St. llelier'a Bay aa followa :— Leave Auckland: Loavo St. llelier'a: 9 a.m. 9 15 a.m. in.3oam. 11.15 a.m. 12 noon 12.45 p.m. 1 30 p m. 2.15 p.m. 3 0 p.m. 3 15 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m. Farea-Adults, 18; Childron ovor 12, Ud; Children under 12,3 d. _ J. R. D. BAKER, Trafflo Manager. ~pvi qhaw7~savillT —and l^t^P?^. ALBION COMPANY «i__i_«Mra» (Limited). MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful new ateel-bullt Step.me.-3 ore appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT aa followa :— (Final port aa arranged.) Httamei. |||| Commander. °^%SLS^ . J si p. Coptlo .. 1367 3000 W. H. Kldley Fob. 5 Tainul .. 5200 3000 B. J. Barlow March 5 Doric .. 4711 3000 W. J. Jennings April 2 Arawa .. 5200 3500 J. Stewart April 30 lonlo .. 1573 3000 J. G. Cameron May 28 The Arawa and Tainul are row atcamera ot thn latest designs. Tho First-class Passenger Accommodation in In a citadel saloon on tin; main cock amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra large aizo. The l-ecoiid-claps A_ommo.tation is very kiir.^rior. anil ia _t.unto.t uu.ler tlio poop deck. StceraKO Passer g^ta will havo most cxccllont and roomy accommodation in the between The' White Star Bteamers lonic, Doric, and Cos-tic will be conducted by tho roar.*ge_ o:" that line, who bavo made their eervice tho moat I comfortable ar.d popular nl'cat. An experienced Surg-ou will accompany ea_ i steamer. All the ateamora above-named will oo fittefl with the Electric Light. ■».__.*»_; The Homeward route will bo . s TUo Ye Janeiro, and the time occupied should not j exceed 40 daya. PASSAGE MONEY. a galocn v rom 00 guineas and upwards. Becond Cabin 40 ~ .. Bteorai'e 18 to 20 guineas Tho Undersignoa are empowered to grant naPßWrcs from Xondon to New Zealand, pay mentor which haa been guaranteed In the •olony:- NATHAN . CO. CRUICKSH ANK & CO. A. W. ATHttR. " jorriHE NEW ZEA _^t_f____ LAND SHIPPING COM' $j PL_J»h| PANY'S ROYAL MAIL rj^^g|ttßil|| OF STEAMERS fy^7 Ifi_j_il (under Contraot with the \\_\_\__*>&*r^ yj New Zealand Government) Will be deapatchod with Her Majesty's Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira I— •_,..« i Port of Da. - _ ■--•"-"♦hDeuarture.l "j j ia. . Aobangi 4.liKlMrelUngfn Jan. 13 _gSS_^r_riaUrrfSß'- And thenoclorward every fourth Thursday. The above are all new atcamora.bullt Bpecially for the trade, and commanded by men o£ great experience. The length of the paaaage by the Company's steamerß averagea under 40 days. Paaaage money: Saloon, from 60 gufneas npwards; aecondcabin, 40 guineas; steerage, trom 18 gulneaa. Particulars may be learned by application to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRIBTCHUROH. Or to the Brancheß and Agents of the Company thi oughout the Colony. Auokland Branch i Cue torn s-atreet. .^_________—. -s^k /ASIENI LINE. Under oontraot with the New UWJUa^fes^South Wales and South Aue- JE3i*r*i''W tralian Government for th* oonveyorice of Malla. The following steamships belonging tp the ORIENT Co. and the PACIFIC Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned datea for PLYMOUTH and LON DON via ADELAIDE. UIKGO. GARCIA (at Company's pptlon). SUEZ and NAf LK3I- From From Stcamera. Sydney. Melbourne. asstS_E .*MJj ___V- Ibkki a Jan. 29 Feb. i Chimborazo Feb. 12 Feb. 18 Potosi Feb. 23 March! And fortnightly thnroalter. Throtigh fares to I^n.lou, fill to £70. Pass sneers secure a ( >oolal wlvantagaa hy Booking through from New Zealand, fe-rea in saloon and Seccna-o'.aaa being the ep.me aa from Australia. Second-claan passengera by Orient rtiwmer aro provirie<i with ualoon passages to Sidney or Molbourae. PASSAGES FROM LONDON, —Special 'scUttlci afforded for bringing out Frlcndß in.i . elatlvea by prepayment of tha passage mouQT here. HIXCURSION RETURN TIOJCBTB 1 Available nine raor.thn—First cla_ . KUO. __.vali-.-bk. tw _vc months—First■ class, ft'io. (Jflcond. .£•• j P.ARC^L^ 300KKD TU_t'UGH «> I**N OON at Kkdcoed Kates. ' 8"or further particulars, aprly to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NKW ZK iLANU IL'I«ITVD), JXiiesi it> New Zoalanfl.



I "g_™__ CJTEAM TO THE SOUTH il n*P_l_\ BEA i3i,ands' .7 \ '111 1 Tnonowa.s. fpfel^ JANET NICOLL, I 1 706 tons register, Capt. Hutton I j (under contract with the Now i I Zealand Government), will leave Auokland for Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti on or about TUESDAY, February 15, and every six weeks thereafter. Superior accommodation for first and seoond glass paasengera. The round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotongn) o-' oupiea about 10 daya, and offers a favourable oppor tunlty to those desirous of visiting tho beiutif ul islands touched at. Tickets issued for tho round trip. For freight or paseage, and all partloulara, apply to DONALD & EDENHOROUGH No. SI. Onoen-sireet. CJs . o S. COUOMANUBL. <tffej^^^v THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. o^SSEm TIME TABLE. Leavca Auckland i Loavna Coromandel i January. Monday. 10, 12 noon Tuoaday, 11,12 noon Wedneadiy. 12.12n00n Thursday, 13.12 noon Friday, 11,12 noon Saturday, 15,12 noon Weather and othor olrcumatances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No oargo rocolvod without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour ot ndvertiaed timo of departure. All Paronls must bo prepaid on Board. Roturn Tickets from 20th inst. to Bth January, TEN SHILLINGS EACH. A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. Public Notices. TXOBSON-STREET DAIRY, JAMES CLARK (Late of Auckland and Romuora Dairy Com pany. Hoh-pon-strcot). Having Commenced Business on hia own ac count, three doors above tho old shop, he Is prepared to Sell NKW MILK. Iji> por Pint, for Caeh. All ordera punctually attondod 10. Deo. 28th. 1836. A trial eollolted *•• h.j """ j,; h. ELLS T> R O S„ VICTORIA WHARF, DEVONPORT. Reoelving and Forwarding Agenta. Express Meets overy Boat to nnd from Devon port. Goods sent to our care rocoivo Prompt Delivery. Waggon for Furniture Removal. COAL, COKE, AND FIREWOOD DEALERS. General Carters, etc. Telephone. Devonport Bui, au. J T Q WINNERTON, WOOD TURNER, WvNDHAMSTREET. Established 1866. A reduction of 25 per conk on all common work. BILLIARD BALLS EXCHANGED. Special Care Given to Re-turning and Staining. Pool Pina. Marbles, and Chalk Pockets alwaya on hand. P I P E R, • COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Shlp'B Side. Posts and Ralls, House Blocks, and Shingles, on Sale. TO TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS, PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very beautiful Inlaid Table-tops, Cabinets, Fancy Boxes, etc., all made from the pick of N.Z. rich Native Timbers. Other Collections carefully packed and Bhlpped for Home. W. NORRIE, Cabinetwobker, In Now Zealand Tiinbere only, Top of SnonTLAND-aT. "VT 0 W ON BAL., PLAN OF THH CENTRA . PORTION or AUCKLAND HA&BOUR, Showing Existing and Proposed Harbour Works as per Engineers Flan, with those portions adopted hy tho Harbour Board and included in tha schedule of tha " Auckland Harbour Board Aot, 1886, speolally marked. LITHOGRAPHED IN SIX COLOUR. At the Star Steam Ll tho. Work*. Price, Two Shillings. Te be obtained at all the Principal BookntUers E. D- * H* * DECORATIVE PAINTER. HAS OPENED HIS ■BASON'S STOCK OF PAPEIf .INGINGB. PICTURKS, GILT MOULDIL yS, Etc, AND IS SHOWING THEM AT SIS NEW AND LARGER PREMISES, Top or Grk. street. «PBCIAL PRICTCB TO SUIT THH TIMES. J. Harbutt, !"" — manufacturer of CORN BROOMS, B£g§S? I trade] KAP Ailmark. TELEPHONE No.: 282 [Established 1 _ 9.] GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDHRS, LORNE AND RUTLAND STS. Coaches, Carriages, Waggonettes, Bugrlei, Pony Carrlaei-a. Carta Drays, and evory de scription ot Vehicles Kept in stock or built ts order, The trade snpplled. N.B.—Traps lent to onstomora whilst repairs are being exeoutod. jTjf O M V M i N T . ITALIAN AND VERMONT MARBLES. AND ABERDEEN GRANITE HEAD STONES It? MARBLE AND STONE. Iron Tomb Raiplinos at Moderate Prides. Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country orders oarefully paoked. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works, Corner of Rutland and Lorno-streats (near Queen-streot Junc tion). Auokland. 7^ O T O B A" T H \JC to ROTH'T PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER Bj ,'_ S, Victoria-street East. Chari. —ONE ". JULLINO. Open all week day« from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooma are all private, and aupplicd with every conven ience, Turkish towela, flesh and ha'r bruaheß, combs, respirators, soaps, _c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all houra, with female attendance, One Shilling ana Sixpence. Pleaso note the addreaa—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auokland. N.B.—Barber in attendanoe. icia_d. "El AND \ TONES, HOUSE, FURNISHING and GENERAL IRONMONGERS, Ponsonby Road and Pompaller Terras*. Auokland. Agents f er Phoenix Fire Oflloe, Post Oflloe Savlngß Bank. Money Order Oflloe, Telegraph Station. Telephone Bureau. ttt ILL i~AM ERRINGTON, M. INST. C.E.. M. INST., M.E., CONSULTING ENGINEER, AUCKLAND. -VT O T I O B. PLANTS.—PIants and Beedsof every descrip tion, both Vegetable and Flower, to b« had at BL BAILEY'S, 36, City Market GOVERNOR BROWNE "HOTEL, HOBSON-STRXXT. Board and Lodgin« _ _ Ms per West Single Boom- „ Ms per Wsek. TTIDWARD MAHONEY AND lON, ARCHITECTS, QugßN-BTREgT. AUCKLAND. CHEAP TIMBER 1 Cheap Timbib 1 Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Material oan a purchased at prices to meet the times at D. Goldie's Mills, Lower Albert and Little Queen streets. Buildings Breoted upon Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers. ______ TTIDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, 6TICHBURYS BUILDnraS, QUEEN-STREET. EMALES Buffering from Stomach and Head Troubles have a Genuine Friend ir Mrs Dr. Stuart's Aperient and Liver Pills BUiouaneaa, Indigestion. Coativeneaa, Wind and Spiama.Sick Headache, Pain andFulhiessi aftei eating speedily relieved. One box has cured all ..Ise troubles of years' standing. Tney pre vent a host of maladies pocullar to the aex. Il boxes at la 6d. Sold everywhere, i NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO., n "™ Agenta.



"VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE j ■Ll COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000. ( Paid-up and Reserve Funda £100,000. Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can nE Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MST WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. MISS SMITH'S SINGLE CORSETS ARE EVER! THING THAT CAN Bffi DESIRED FOR SUMMER WEAR. Bandages, Shoulder Braoes, _ Stays for Invalids, Ladles waited on by sending address to ESKBANK COTTAGE, Gundry-Btreet, Newton. cCOSKRIE & SON, ENGINEERS, CHAPICL-STUKKr, Have on Salo several Portable Engines from 1 to 20 h.p.; Marine Launch Englncs.from 2 h.p. and upwards; several in progreßa, High and Low proßßure ; Land Engines und Boilers made on tho premißOS up to 100 h.p. ; Hydraulic. Lifts, froml to 3 tona ; Baw-mlll Machinery; Wind ing end Pumping Machinery. Alao, Launches Tendered for, made oomploto, any apeed. |>LACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT. Yon can got your Wheels well Repaired and Tirod cheap, and all other blacksmith a and who lwright's work while you wait, at Hedley s Shooing Forgo, Upncr Pitt-street, opposite Nil. ton Baths. Tho best appliances in town, 10 years' experience. Spring Carts for sale. THE MEDICAL-ELECTRICAL TREATMENT OF DISEASES. As many diseases can be oured by Elootrlclty without Modlolno, and others better in conjunc tion with Medlclno, Dr. WILKINd has added to his Confpultlng Rooms ovory necoasary Elee trloal appllanco both for Internal and Kxternal Complalnta of the Sody. including Electrical Hot and Cold Baths.—Consulting Rooma, Queen street, opposite Shortland-Btroot. Auckland. "\ PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.- J_V_ Tho Corporation New Street Sweepor. Baa» Brooms, wt-.blo Brooma, Houae Brooma, Y»rd Brooma. Channel Brooms, and American Corn Brooms of the best .material at tho BRITANNIA BRUSH WORKS, Stanley-street, Mechanics' Bay, Auoklandl A. W. AF.MIS TBA D, PROPRIRTOR. Broom Manufacturer Te ram Corporation. //£ « _y\ I HOBSON-ST JJ \s, VISIT _'// HAVE YOU SEEN VfUNRO AND -jl/fILLIOAN'S IMMENSE STOCK OF SUMMER TWEEDS? ALL THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. PERFECT FIT AND BIE3T WORKMANSHIP OUARANTKBU, P.B.—NO SHODDY RUBBISH IR SLOP-MADE GARMENT-- HERB FEMALES sulTering from Stomach and Head Troubles have a Qenulno Friend In Mrs Dr. Stuart's Aperient .nd Livkr fu___a. Billousn'Ss, Indiaestton, Costiveness, Wind ond Spastns,Sick Headache, Pain and Fullness after eating speedily relieved. One box haa oured all theso troubles of years' standing. They pre vent a host ot maladies peculiar to the sex. In boxes at Is 6d. Sold everywhere. NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO., Agents. V. ROUND L I M 11 GROUND LIMB FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATE 8 MAHURANOI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, _c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting dualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material B. _EA NE , SOLE AGENT. CHSTOMS-STREET ■ AWN - MOWING MACHINES JU SHARPENED By Special Steam Machinery AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Guaranteed to Work Equal lo Now. Terms t Prompt Cash. Tinsmiths' Combinations and other Dies made to order J. STONE, ENGINEER. MANUKAU ROAD, NEWMARKKI'. •y-ACUUM ICE MACHINE. The New Vaonura Ice Me chin i will be at work at Luks's Vlotorla Hotel, every maiiins from eleven to ode o'clock. Inspection res.j.-ct'ully invited. Orders for Now Machines will he prariptly attended to, ana all furthor information g4ien, B. F. LUKS, Sole Ag&at Victoria-street West. . qupport locaiTmanufactures. FOR SALE, OR HIRE WITH OPTION OF PURCHASE (The Hiring Money to become part of Purchase Money), Or at Reduced Prices for Cash, A VARIETY of BUGGIES and PHOTONS, WAGGONETTES, &0. Soundly built of Boasonod materials, and com bining Style and Comfort with Durability and Cheapness. Forty Years' Experience in the Designing and Manufacture ot Plcoßure Carriogea enables mo to offer a Superior Article at a Moderate Price. All work guaranteed 12 montns. Repairs of All Kinds with Despatch. EDWIN HARVIE, Upper Svmqnds street. ARNOOK BBOIHB KB, Establl ahed 1862.1 „„_„_- SOAP AND CANDLE MAJIUfrAOTDRER OOX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of the Celebrated Exteaol Of SoapTDlalnf eotant Powders, First Prise Yellow Blue MotUed, Double Crown. Economic, and Household. OarboUo. and other Medicinal and Toilet Boaps,mad» from the purest of TalloWS, •offloes-DDRHAM-BTREET, AnoWaßfl. N.B.—Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool Shaepaklns. and Bones. m I M E TABLE, WELLS BROS. "BUSES, DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA. Leaves Davonport upon arrival of steamer from Auckland aa per ferry time table:—7.so a in., 9.50 a.m., 12 50 p.m., 250 p.m , 4 SO p.m. Sundays-10 a.m. and 2 p.m. LeanreaTakapuna:—B.4oa.m., 10,40 a.m, 1.40 p m., 310 p.m., 5.40 p.m. Sundaya—ll a.m. and 3 p.m. Special Trips can be arranged. OFFICE: VICTORIA WHARF. Telephone: Devonport Bureau. rjILAGBTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. Tho abovs Hotel ia now Replete with all tin sdvantagea of a flrst-claeo Hotel. Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. MICHAEL CORCORAN, j Proprietor. F' EM ALE .ILLS, Certain and prompt. —They entirely provent pain, headaone : &o. Testimonials say: " They are a treasure.' " Brought new life to me." " Havo not been sc well for years." "Now I know what freedon from pain and weakness la." "They are trulj the female'a friend." Mrs Dr. Stuart's Calendar (or Female Pills, 2a 6d. told everywhere. NEW ZEALAND DRUG Co., Agenta. _ T> ISING SUN~ HOTEL" NE WTON. This Hotel, having undergone extensive alterations and Improvements, offers every comfort to Boarders and the Travelling Publio. Splendid view and healthy position, JOHN MORRISON, Proprietor.



TTOOKER'S DATENT T IGHT I Since Purcha?!cg the above Patent for tho Aurk'and Province, MESSRS G. RHODES & CO., Have beon quietly preparing themselvea for business one after a careful examination of the above in all Its phasos arc now prepared to offer It ia coaflder.ee to the pub'.ic as a BRILLIANT, PLEASANT, and CHEAP ILLUMINANT, Safo and Easy of Manipulation. Evory n at may have bis own gas under his OWN CONTROL, and at prime cost, which ia less than half usual coat. Thia New OIL GAS LIGHT notds no protec tion f rem wind, nnd lieu no flaro, smoko, or fumo3 Temporary Office : FERNBANK, COLLINGWOODSTREKT, Whero the Light may bo seen from 8 to 10 pm. READ BROS. DOG'S HEAD BEER. Y\7 E call tho attontion of dsalars ia V* Bottled Al\ Hotel Proprietors, and Consume; s generally lo a specially liout pale alhp, browed for Read Bkotukrs. Bot tle c, of London, by Bass _ Co., ot Burton-on- Trent. Tho Light Ale la designed to moot tho grow ing Bummer demand for a Sparkling and Re freshing Malt Liquor of low Alcoholic Btronvth ; und it iw confidently ro .ommended to those who. Willis recognising the morits ot Latter Beer, aiill appr.ci.ito the superior delicacy of ilivour and greater touio propenios of the mere highly hooped Hurton browings The Palo Ale of usual full strength may POBsiblv be preferred in winter time, and it will not bo ultert-il m any respect; while the Lighter Palo Ale. which is also put up in full-sized Cha mpsgno B..ttles, may bo ldentjlU-d by iho labels used in addition to th-i well-known Red Triangle nnd Bull Dog's Head marks. The outline of the cases containing it ia further marked with a Red Star. L. D. NATHAN & CO. "DILLIAKD rnABLES, &v„ &o Wo aro Agents for tho well-known Makers. Messra ALCOCIC & CO., Molbourne, and invito attontion of full-Blzo Tabloa on view at our Warehouse. Illustrated prico lists of various Tables obtain able and posted on application by letter. Every requisite in stock. L. D. NATHAN & CO. James M/JEwan & Co., London. Melbourne and Suva, Fiji, Desiro to intimato that they have secured Offices In DUNCAN'S BUILDINGS, Corner of Cashd and Mancacstor-atroots. whore their Representative, MR J. E. II ARD IE. Will be glad to RECEIVE INDENTS For English, American, and Continental Goods of all descriptions. Chri^tohurch, December, 1535. T U S T PUBLISHED. A NEW WORK By tho Lato SAMUEL EDGER, BA. " AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND LECTURES." May now bo had at Upton's. Kidd ani Wild man's, and Tho Sunday School Union. Price FIVE SHILLINGS. LLISDON'B NEURALGIC DROPS, KOR THE THOROUGH CUKE Ol? NEURALGIA. Fr. ill tho Roy. C. J. Morton, _. John'a Parson ace, Feriv Ro..d, December, 187. "Mr dear Mr Ellisdon,—l have for many years post from timo to time suffered severely from Neuralgia, end have found nothing to relieve me so arcodllyor ao effectively aa yeur 'Neu ralßlo Drops.' I can confidently recommend it. —Youre truly. O. J. Merton." X umerous other Testlmonlala in my pcasea slon. Price, 2s and 3s Gil par bottle, BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Prico, la. Prepared only by F. HIBGS (lato FI.I.ISDON). Chemist High-street. Chrletchurch. Sold.by all Chomiats. Wholesale Agenta — KEMPTHORNE & PKOSSER, Auckland, [EaTAOUSIIED 188U] A UCKLAND |> OLLER Tl/riLtS, AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, FORTSTRKET. AUCKLAND, N.Z. (Ofllco at the Mill). JOHN" LAMB HAS FOR SALE: WHEAT MEaL. Inaackn, ICO'a, 50'b and!! 6'«; PRKMIhR FLOUR, In sacks ; STANIiM.II FLOUR. In Backs; QUEEN'S FLOUR in Baokn lOfi's, 60'b. and 85' a : ROYAL FLOU . In sacks, 1 oil's, 50'b, and 25. SHARP-J, BRAN FOWL WHEAT. OATS (whole ami orusbod), CABIN BISCUITS, FANCY BISCUITS. Flour and Blucuits packed In air tight ties for Islands trade. Ask your grocers for tho Auck land Holler Mills' Flour, and snooaraga local .ndustrv. G"EO. QLEDHILL, CRATED WATER MANUFACTURER, WELL. SLEY-STREET. CTOLROYD AND LONGBOTTOM, GENERAL WOOD TURNERS, Alhert-street, Auckland, Opposite V.M.C.A. Rooms. Bandsaw Catting, Carving, Architraves, and Fretwork done at Lowest Rates. Table, Chair, and Sofa Legs. Bed Posts. Drawev Stumps, _o„ always In atoos. Bn.LIARD BALLS RE-TURNED AND STAINED. A Trial la Respectf ally Solicited. mHOMAS QUO I, ■■" PARK HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. THOMAS QUOI has much pha-ureln return ing his most sine.re th-nks to ths public ot Auckland and its surrcunainfis who, together with hi 3 numerous couniry fri-nds, have so kindly stiputrtrd him in the i ast, and. at the came imo. cou d assure his many patrons that ao clioit on his [art will he spared to make the NOW WELL-KNOWN PARK HOUSE a BllU mere favourite rendezvous with tho local and travelling public The roaitlon is a moat healthful and central nno. adjoining, ns it does, tho very her-i; cf the city, and yet having the advantage of trio Sure air of tha Albert Park —Aueklnnd'a moet beautiful and f.ishionat.lo breathing apace. The table will be found to be equal, if not Buperlor to any in town, while the lodging accommodation is unsurpassed in the city, everything being new and clean. Hot and cold baths. Pricea t. suit all pockets. Board and Lodginir from 17a 6-i per week. Mo&ls at all hour_>, 91. Viaitoia to town during tha approach ins hclidsya arc requested to nolo the address— THOMAS QUOI, PARK HOUSE, VICTORIA-S PRE SIT EAST. I CHMOND HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD. Auckland. IW. COCH RA N, SB N b., FAMILY BUTCHER



Bloney. MONEY TO LEND at current rates •f Interest.—R. LAIBHLEY, Queen-Bt. ONEY TO LEND, on Eirst-olasi ! Freehold Seourlty. WM. READ BLOOMFIELD. Solicitor. 108, Victoria Arcade, Queen-street »/E ONHY TO LEND on Mortgaffj ol _fA Fraohold at current rasno.—O. W.~Osvs, Solicitor, Queen-street (aszt the Sank . Hew Regit, d). , MONEY TO LEND, in large or toUiD sums, aS usual rotes of 1b .rest. OONNELL & COOPER, BoUoitora. Valoan W» ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rots of Intoreßt.—Apply to JACKSON & RUBBSLL, Solicitor!!, Bhortland-rtr set, ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, cf First-olass Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLEMAN, Solloltoi, National Insurance. Bulldlngc A3. Qneen-dtrssfc MONEY fO LEND ou lre«hold si currant rates. ARCH. BUCHANAN, EolloS toe. Quoen-st. (opposite Bank of N.Z.) £_/_ lfl___fh TO LEND, on First-ola_ 7_y__J*j\_\_ Freehold Soourlty.-J. M. Lonnox/Sharebroker, Queen-Btreet, Auokland, ____ ______ TO LEND, In sums oi S&OetliW not Isdi t__ MOO, on freehold 7 seourlty.—Davors and Ooopsr > Sella tora, Queon-atreet. __________ TO LBN. In sums of froa eg_ S. \F %J%J «(SOupwftrdß.-ApplTWm.B. Couhraa?, Ooohraaa's Auctias Mert, US, {Jaesa.. It reas. ——j ONEY TO LEND at current rstea _ interest.—S. Jaokaon, ]nn„ Qnooa-etreet. QN2Y TO LEND In large ond small Buraa upon flrot-olaas freehold eoonrltlei repayable oithor weekly or at the expiration ol a term of yeara.—Apply to Burton and Keeolns. il and 6, Mercantile Chambers (3 doora abovt Bank of New Zealand). Queen-ntraot.Ano Man a. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, too. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATE IW JOHN W. HARDIH, Laud, Commission, and Ehtats Ao>_f, lIIGH-STRKKT. AUCKLAND. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. BOALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymentoextend- Per Week B J*|y l &£ ngs t ing over lor «iiw. ' g__g- £ a. d. I rear - .200 IMOO 3 years _ .OUT 113 16 0 S years _ . 010 0 130 0 0 7 years - . 0 711 IU 9 7 10 rears - _ 0B 8 | 162 16 » nd other Periods to suit Borrowers. The Board has power In oaseß of Sloknesa or Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. EORROWERB SHARK IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE RKPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS. Tho Society receives Deposits as undor :— 3 months ... «. ..0 percent. 8 months 6} percent. Special arrangement for longer periods. Comer of QUEEN STREET and VULCAN LANE, Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT, Manager. UCKLAND PBRMA_ENT OO OPERATIVB BUILDING & INVEST ment society. Office! 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved aeourltles ol Freehold or Loaßehold Propertiea in snmi oi .620 to *6,000. principal and interest being repay able In instalments at the following Reduced Kates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- Por wnfik [Tol*l Amount Ing over. per W6e*- Repayable. . c. d. a a d. 1 year _ _ 2 v 0 104 0 0 2 years _ - 1 010 108 6 8 3 years _. 11 7 113 15 0 i years _ 11 8 121 0 8 8 years - - s » 130 18 I 8 years _ 7 1 147 13 9 10 years - _____ 6_B 162 18 3 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tbo Society receives money on fl.'poeit:—For C months, 6J per oont. Repayable at 7 daya notice, 5J per cem-^™^ Secretary. QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE, LOA_ v DISCOUNT BANKING COMPANY, Dabbt-btbxet (off Queen-street), Auckulito, HEAD OFFICE! Brisbane. AacNOiEßi Auokland, Sydney, and Melbourne. MONEY advanoed from fiS and upwards to liny amount required, to Bult the borrower, upon PERSONAL, FREEHOLD, LEASEHOLD, or any TANGIBLE SECURITY, repayable In any way a3 may be arranged, either WBEKLY, MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY Instalments, at Lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on FURNITURE without removal; also on all kinds o( MERCHANDISE, sicludlns BOND WARRANTS, eto. SILLS DISCOUNTED at current rates. Interviews snd communications will be h»l i i. ictly oonddsntiiU. OrnoE Hours 1 From 10 till 6 o'clock. OJtNli. CI KNGI._NB . OTEB CHANSKD I ON DON MORTGAGE, LOAN. AN. jU DfSOOUNT BANK, ! _ , SiIOiITLAND - BTRBKT, AUCKLAND j *Op!iO. ..a A. Cltirk -mi Sons' Ware bonus), j And LlUle OoHir.e-_., Melbourne. |f LOANB are advamwi) from £10 to £5,000 j Up_, i P. sonal. Freehold, *?_ Jjei.p_.a_, K_rarsv r \ j Repayabl" by Wlokly. Monthly, or Quarterly Install, cmvi, j at Lowe.. Current v.a_«.. I Aivanoesnia.li!.c.i_- i.'urnltare withr.-.ii remoriU. f _-.d all olasao^ of Merohe-ncllss, j I ._.? srs.uted uriou L'.Ut PoUoles, Legaolei, anil Interests Dr.dsrWills. '3n,r£. BignouH'ran at OunussT Rates. (.■cants upon Depotil of Deeds. Rer.ftvmi'.RS by Kasy Inst. '.r.sr.Sa. _3m. Gratis All oomm . it.-ofiOBB __ is .!• j vlfiwß h *'_ rtr|._ ly confidential, rVIBBi ECONOMiC BI'jILDINQ ANIS J. INVK_ ■_ IVNI' SSOCIM.TY AKDBANW 0..' DKPOSIC. TSISVOK-VKY 'i- rWHA I j VULCAN L. B, QUb'-KN-d-A, AUCELAND. j Advanceaiaadoui-:>ntli.- astnovad iieouritles I ! . Frcoho'd ar,.l Lcaeohol.-i l Jr.'..':r.:>n u;-..1>. ".■ ih-.i following se.=lfl of repay.uontu. last tiding jrln 1 Dlpr.l.-.nc intarop.'-: — ! Weekly r-ps,y- Lf.p.rn ' Loans menta extoad- sffiSO. of 41109. ing over «. tl. £ a. d. 1 year SO 2 0 0; I ye.a_ t 3 I 0 10 S jears S 11 0 U 7 1 years ? « 011 I C yeara 8 S 0 10 0 C years 19 0 8 9 7 years 11 1 !U j) yes . IS 07 1 }0 yean 18 0 6 S j G year* 12 0 S Id » DEPOSITS. Tun Society nieelves money so deposit .<-. ■nderi— 7 daya' notion _ S per cent. g months .. _ 8 per oent. 12 months .. .. 6j per cent. Office hours. 18 to 1; Saturdays, 10 till 12 noon. nnd 6 to 8 p.ra. (publio holidays excepted). Further information oan be obtained from ARTHUR BADDELEY. Secretary. TVTEW ZEALAND.MORTGAGE, LOAN, 1.1 AND DISCOUNT BANK, Hmn-STBEET (Next to Atkins Printing Offloe), GRANTS LOANa 0¥ £5 TO £1,000, OH PERSONAL :-'ECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, i ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE on on ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS. Or in any .ay to suit the Borrower. I-oans on Furniture . ilhout removal, alio on all kinds of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence pel weok In the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Ratal. Bank of England Notea and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All comsiunlcationa atrictlj confidential, S WSW Z& ALAND MORTGAGE, LOAK !. AUD DISCOUNT BANK, j HIGH-STREET ( <Nkxt to Atkins Printing Officio , j "ITSTATER! TOtTATER! XS7ATER' 5 Vv ateri Water i W atkri i\ CLEAR AND PURE. Delivered wherever wanted. . VV. & G. WINSTONE,



rpENDEES for Building a Church at | Wairoa South (labour only) will be reoeived by Jameß Bell, at Wairoa South, until six p.m, on TUESDAY. 18th. 1887. Plana and specifications may be eeen at Mesars Crulckahank . Millci'V, Ironmongers, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. rrf~o B U I L D . R 6. Tendora will be received UDtil Noon of FRI DAY. January 21, for the Erection and Com pletion of Sailors' Home, Auckland. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. nnENOERS will be received by theunder- X signet), until noon of MOND iY. the 10th inst, for fixing a Dado at the Auckland College and Grammar cchoo). H. ALLRIG HT, 22i, Victoria Arcade. Auckland. Jan. sth, 1887. rHIENDERS will bo reoeived by the Eight JL Hours Demonstration Committee, up till noon on SATURDAY, January 15, for two Banda to perform at the Eight Houra Deiu"n atratton Sports on the 29th. One Band will be rt quired to play for dancing. Tendera to be ad dreßecd to Working Men'a Club. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. A.JPARKES. Secretary. TENDERS will be received till noon Monday, 10th itstant, for 70 yarda Broken Motal, delivered at Reßcrvoir. For particulara apply at works.—John McLean and Son. TENDERS wanted for Sinking a Well. Loweßt or any tender not necessarily ac cepted.—Apply to A. Sear, Surrey-street, Surrey Hills. Great North Road. • TO ~ BUILDERS AND PARTIES ' FURNISHING. LOCK.-, ti. A_u KINDS. Padlocks, Bolts, Knobs, Bush Lite. Letter Pates, Cupboup-d I ur. a en.a Buttons, S _h W_Khts, Sa-.h Linos, Bind and Picture Cc-rds, STOVH3, RANGES, REGISTER GRATE J. Nails, Tacks, Scrowa, Bolts and Nuts, Hinges, Carthmd'a Brass Gordj. AUKICHAI.CUM, The New Substitute tor Uruss ; Equal In Appeurance , H;-.;f tho P.ice. Hinges, Hat and Coat Hooka, Drawer Handles Cup Hooks, Sen. TIN WARE. HOLLOW WARMI. BRUSHWARE and DOMESTIC UTENSILS. For Sale at Low Prices, by YARBO ROUGH & CO., IMPORTM.RS OF MACbINEKY AND hardware. Durham-street West, Auckland. Educational. MR HOUGHTON, Barrister and Soli citor, will commence a Courae of Instruction in Law for tha Solicitors' and Bar listors' Examination in March next, early in January,—For furthor particulars, addreaa John Houghton. High-street, Auckland. M~" RS&MISS STEVENS'S BOARDING SCHOOL Removed to Wellesley-stree'', first houso from Sj monds streot. Small number only of boarders taken. . NEHUNGA.-General and Mra Stod dard's School Re opens on Fobruary Ist. Boarders aro requested to return on January 31st. IT HE WILLOWS, Wynyard-atreet, Auckland.—Boarding end Day School.— Bin and Mies Williams will resume school duties on Febroary It. The course of instruc tion comprises Eoglish, French, Music, Singing, Drawiog, Painting. Plain and Fancy Needle work. &c. &c. Boardors receivo erery care md home comfort. PIANO AND SINGING.—Mr W. H. Webbe will be at home on Friday and pjaturday. January 11 and 15, tp> make arranga menta with pupils for iho New Quart3r. which commences the followirg week. Terma of In struction on application.—Address, corner of Hobeon and Cook-atreeta. RUSSELL-STREET, PARNELL. BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL. Conducted b7 THE MISSES ROGERS. DUTIES RESUMED JANUARY 31. MR T. TALLIS TRIMNELL, Mua Bac . Oxon., ORGANIST AND CHOIRMABTER OF ST. MARY'S. PARNELL, la rrepared to givo Leßsons on the Organ and Wanoforte, and in Sinßing. the Theory of Mualc, Harmony and Counterpoint. TERMB ON APPLICATION. Addreas: Lyndhutat. St. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell MR H. S. F. PELTZER, having re turned to Auckland, beg 3to intimate to lis former pupila and friend a and the publio jonerally-that he haa resumed hia prof. Bion 08 1 Teacher of the French Language and Litera ture. Private loasons at his own or pupil's resl lenco. Schools vlbited In town and suburbs. [Tirst-class Testimonials are open for inspection "»y applicants. Terms moderate. Address: H. . 3. F. PKLTZH.R, Upper Pitt-ntroet, opposite he Baths. A UCKLAND WHITING ROOMS. MR T. HA RLE GILES, PROFESSOR OF WRITING, Has removed to more commodious premlsea, ippoßite Star Office, Shortland-stroet, offlcea atelv occupied by United Stateß Conanl: Day md Evening Claasea now Forming for Ladi b md Gentlemen. Private lossona ny arrangc nont Early application Invited. (1) Good Writing Guaranteed In 12 Lessosa (4) Shorthand (Pitman's Syatem), Bcok keeping and Arithmetic. lIEPAR N E L L CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Principal : HENRY PERCIVAL, Licentiate of the College op Preceptors, Undergraduate of the Univuibiitkb of London and New Zealand. This School will re-open on MONDAY, 3lst January, 1887, urdur the management and direction nf tho above, wdo is a trained and ex perienced teacher. 'I hf curriculum will include English in all ita branches, Matheiuailc. Latin, French, German, Science Drawing, and MUaic. BRIARF lELD, ' GRAF TON " ROAD. SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Head Mistress :—Miss COLE. Boarders and Day Jrcholara Keceived. Moriiir.g rievoted to Inatructlorj;-Afternosn _ Preparation. Girls preparer! for Local Exa minations. Houae and Grounds beautifully situated. Home comforts for Boardera. Courae of Instruction includes — English, French. Latin, Mathematics, Drawing, and Needlework. Piano and Singing : Mils F. Cole. Painting and Drawing: Miss Robinson yirsr . erm of liß7 bngir bTU K3UAY. Feb. L YOUNG ! adies' Seminary, Roaebank, Chnreh-street, Davonport —Mrs Fleet wood, po-sessirg good testimonials and: great exnerlencs. s.'licita the patronuge oi Parents at!d Gnardiaue. nnd intimates her intention of receiving Into her fani.ly a few Young Ladlea to educate, with a limited number of Day Pupils. Instruction comprises English, Music. Vocal and Instrumental. Piano. Organ, and Violin. Drawing, PaintiDg. Water Colours. la-guageß. lancing. Calisthenics, Plain and Fancy Needlework of all kii.da. Extra claasea formed for Music. Drawing, and Painting. assisted by pxoerienced teachers. Terms. liben.l en app'icitioa. High references kindly permitted. Dutita io begin 21th instant. "PHYSIOGNOMY and PHRENOLOGY. 0. e7~h~u go Maybe Consulted at 131, GREY-STREET. TJVRENCH DRESS AND MANTLE JD MAKING ESTABLISHMENT. MADAME PELTZER, from Paria, begs to in- j timato to the Ladies of Auckland that she is prepared to make Drcssea in the latest Parisian fashion, at twelve shillings, extras not included. A trial respectfully solicited. Address: Madame Peltzer, Upper Pitt-street, opposite the Baihß a TDIGTURE-FRAMB MANUKA. a XTORY&MUSIOALINSTBUMENI 7_ p WAREHOUSE. - _ t-8 88, Victoria-strkst, Auoilanb. Hp °^ T. E. CARTER, tf* TBAOHER OF MUBI O, j 3|" VIOLIN, PIANO, CORNET, fto. H^ H Musical lawtrnmenta Tuned and Repaired TmXTRAORDINARY T>ARGAINB SILK STOCKINGS. Beautiful assortment Colour a. Half usual prices. P. DAVISON, BABY LINEM AND LADIES' UNDER LINEN WAREHOUSE,, j. 9. Junction of Queen and Gre . streets. Cream, Pinks. Blues, "°on- Size 1 .. .. la lid Size 1 .. .: 2a 6d „ 2 .. .. 2a 3d „ 2 .. .. 23 9d „ 3 .... 2a Od „ 3 .. „ 3a Od „ i .. .. 2s 9a „ * .. .. 88:30. „ 5 .. .. 2s lid I .. 6... ..- 3s 6d Email Women's 2i Ud „i 6 ...... 3j 9d , „ „ 3a 6d| .... -.-,... la 6d A aplendld lino ot Parh-made Collarettes, le, Is 61, 2?. 2a 6d (less than halt-prior). Full csp-.orim- nt of Ui'iy Lintn and Ladlea' - Under-Linen. New Hosiery and Laces, Gloves, Silk Mits, Sun Bonnets and Hats. 1 New Merino and Cashmere Bonnets and Hate, Corsets. . A aplendid line of Ladio-' Black Jerseys, ! Ladies' Print and Sateen Dre_es. very oheap,"" .Ladies' Cashmere Stuff Dresses, etc.



Amusements. 1 r£ nny HALL. 55 v> (Late Theatre Royal.) KB OPEN EVERY EVENING. . & KH SS __ lessee Mr H. N. Abbott. rr\ __ Managers Messrs Smith and Ul 33 Pebrman. _32 , gV §S POPULAR PRICES : £_ S 9* Dress Circle..Three Shillings m m L—j Front Seats Two Shillings f5!5 Back Seats One shilling oo t_i _fa SECOND WEEK! OO SECOND WEEK! AND NIGHTLY INCREASING -.- Sg POPULARITY OF *_*. fcfc SMITH AND PERRMAN'S _a 52 FEDER&L VARIETY 6333 S? COMPANY. Pg ! ! ,£OLA ! 5« Tae Huiran I NEW SONGS rr. m_ Rocket, tired Nnw SONGS SS from the I NEW DANCES S3 mouth of the NKW JOKES _ _ f" 6"1 greatgunand NEW SKETCHES Hfl . . Caught Nightly by Slgnor Gonzala. CJtS UCJ SS THIS MONSTER ATTRACTION £g EVERY EVENING, . , Commencing at 8 o'olock, and C- terminating at 10.30. OODROFFE'S FANCY GLASS BLOWERS, QUEEN-STREET. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. A Magnificent Collection of Works of Art to be given away This Evening. , I Eaoh Child to receive a Present of Glasawork. Doors open at 2.30 and 7.30. ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING. AT THIS, OUR FINAL EXHIBITION, A Lovely Glasa Shade, containing a moat ex quisite Specimen of Fancy Glasa-blowing. will be presented to the Homolieat Gentleman In'the room, a Committeo of Ladieß to decide. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, JAN, 8, BENEFIT; CF THE AUCKLAND FIRE BRIGADE SICK AND ACCIDENT FUND. Under the dißtingnished patronage of Colonel Lyon, Lieut Colonel Dignan. Lieut-Colonel Mahon, Captain Slattory (late of the 7th Fo8lllera), and Captain Le Hoy. Com mander Auckland Naval Brigades; Officers and Men of the various Corpß. Grand Production of "OUR B O V S" BY ''" ' MEMBERS OF SILVER KING COMPANY. Sir Geoffrey Chamoneya Mr Robt. Vernon Talbot Chamoneyß Mr W. Montgomery PerkynMiddlewlck.Butterman Mr E.B. Russell Charlie Mlddlewick Mr W. Marshall Kempßter MrF. Harcourt Mary Melrose Mlsa Flora Ariatead Violet Melrote. Mica Jeaaie Howarde Aunt Clarissa Misb Ada Herberte Belinda _ Mifs Minnie Howarde ROBT. VERNON, Minager. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR R. B. WISEMAN. Last Appearance in Auckland of THE SILVER KING COMPANY. OUR BOYS !~ OUR BOYS 1 I OUR BOYS!!! By kind permlasion of Messra Perbman and Smith, the prinolpal members of their Com pany will assist in a ______ GRAND MUSICAL BOUQUET. Prices aa usual. Box Plan at Kidd and Wild man's. . ■ _^B&l^__ A NCIENT ORDER OF WK&llfflj A GRAND UNITED DEMONSTRATION Will be held on the ONEHUNGA RACECOURSE ON JANUARY 29, 1887.er>p i ATHLETIC GAMES. SPORTS,. ETC. Particulars in Future lasne. OCAL SPORTS FOR DISTRICTS OF AVONDALE. MOUNT ALBERT, AND HENDERSON, To bo held on SATURDAY, Jan. 29, 1887, IN BOLLARD'S PADDOCK, AVONDALE. ' ; ;;. Admission to Paddock, 6d. Horsea, la. Handicap Hurtles of — soya. Nomination. 7a 6d. Acceptance, 2s 6d. Distance, li miles. Avondale Handicap of — aovs. Nomination, 10a. Acoeptance, sa, Distance, lj milea. Nomlnationß for Hurdleß and Handicap on 10th Inst. Horaoa shown on 15th inatant at Avondale Ho:el from 6 to 8 p.m. Poky RACE.-Helght, 14.2. Weight. 9at 71b; allowance. 7ib per lin. under. Entries, sa. Distance. 1 mile. . . Trotting Race. 12st or upwards. Entries, 10a. Distance, 3 miles. '■...■._ Foot Races of lOOyda and 200ydB, cntrlf b 2b 6d each : Qoartei-Mte. Halr-Mile Ss 6d each;. 1 Mile, Half-Mile, Hurdles, and 2 Mile Walk, ing. 5< each; 20Uyds, Boys under 14, entries Is each. Other Races and Sports published after the Acceptanoeß and General Entries close on 20th mat., at 8 p.m. A. BENTHAM, Secretary. Avondale. TTEALTH BETTER THAN WEALTH A CHEAP DAY IN THE COUNTRY, Within view ot Queen-Btreet Wharf. LAKE TAKAPUNA PICNIO GROUNDS, Adjoin Church and Poat-ofllce. 'Buses'.'from Devonport now pass alxteen tlmea daily. Booting and Bathing In the Lake. Brig Basket; no hotel in dis'rict. . j Hundreds of Visitors during Holidays were delighted. j TyjCT ANT E~D T~O ~l7e T. WAITE'B MOUNT EDEN HALL, FOR ( BALLS, ENTERTAINMENTB. SO. Every convenience for Tea Meetings, Cheapest Hall in the Colony. Apply HENRY WAITK. Hlgh-st mO MBBT THH TIMHB. I will Let the CHORAL HALL for Concert. Theatricals, Balls, or Sunday Servloes, at R_ ln _ a raUs^ ft KWIN aTO_. Estate Ami. GREAT CASH SALE OF TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS! HATS! Tl/TILLINER.Y, TILOWERS, FEATHERS, During the Summer Months. . J. GILMOUR has prepared for the Summer Trade now on with Ladles' Hats and Bonnets to Eult the million, and at prices that should meet any puree:— Beautiful Fancy Straw Hats, nloely Trimmed, Is lid, 2s 6d, 3a 6d, 4s 9d, 5e lid, and upwards; Untrlmmed, from 7id ; Bonnets, from la each, can be Trimmed and ready for wear on half an hour's notice; Flowers, from 2d each upwards; Feathers, from 6d upwards. Children's Straw Hats In great variety; Boys', Youths', and Men's In all theNe west Shapes, and exceedingly Cheap. IN THE ■■■:;! p ': r'y ' '~,,., ■■"•- DRESS DEPARTMENT, ; There Is a Grand Assortment ot French Cash meres, in Summer Shades, Delaines, Bouchls, Nun's Veilings, Printed Materials, and Muslins, and the prises aro such as ought to invite any one to buy. Terms—Cash. No discount allowed. , _. «i__M«ir«, GLOVER, P RAPE R, _ c„ jr."T '„ ' i ■BmoMB-ST'.p • i • , ' an ,j , ,_ - Kai*angaha_pe Road.