THE PARCEL POST.

' NEW ** ZEALAND t

m(E QOB BR^NSIGNMENTS.

. afc s y S tem has now been in New Zealand about 3 weeks. **SS. *■ ioss surely - Bein  pM: b " . _. to know how the public one of our staff waited + * ZJ*»*** boConsid ° red < ge .v upon such matters in order to the progress of this and other *„ Prove a Success. i- l- the parcel post system in this colony? was J P s * -S . .ked by the reporter. been »i«sti_*P&h and come to many gams consequent #C'fi«rort system ... #*. that when it does it will de- WS B for labour. jjpaDOW?."■ ~ dgo W hen the sys- with the public. at present. **?Z official.- do not furnish data, JfWWjS is impossible to tell the lt8 !i has only been a few days in i. We must give the people time. (Sttf! informed that the traffic has BE or«3ent staff do the extra Work fifi?** «»r will further •»_* but whether they in the future will all depend " latent to which the public adopt «BH_ ec ' tt tkt it is propped to deliver Wmm of the postal earners ? rfi-J » but the great trouble in New ~ lii .yfltieStion of transit. Owing S» must be great trouble •55? ehe pixels from place to place. %mm "is and as a coiise _ _r__ ttadS become improved, tho suc flttSem will be increased. In the IS-., »h«e the means of tmn . B l t ar .. Skbdlfficulty is done away with and Pfttt is an undoubted success. pet Con^iantnents. V«J that the regulations stipulate that Animals-re not to be sent in parcels. wlv.be authorities do not imagine that letould be fool enough to trust any- Eife to the pared post ? Why, they Snefer know which end would be up La journey. I suppose that this is |1| pftcautiofiary measure for. the (-rtlikdy to happen. M k too sure about that. ■ Feople ffl send'tame animals in parcels. You Btnoff what some of the public arc WM Why, in England both a snake aSffeieafc various times discovered [iP bags; sent by parcel past. Of jS tkfc is a thing not likely to occur febttasithas occurred it may be tried £ Such things as guinea pigs and ii-i ff ht be attempted, and if they ate to. le wrapper they might damage PI 'parcels. I have heard of such laspiafficakes being forwarded by ■ripest, and if a guinea pig got at one ,'fcait might play up with it. There- to make some such stipu ife to protect the other persons who feftapMi.-. . . - -

1) intftpc»l«tiial Parcel Post System. tiU&t the parcel post be worked teloii. the whole of the Australasian si_a as a _ort of international parcel ft! In afraid that it would not prove a test Wherever the parcels have to be iwrtdaefoss the water there arises the fm of the transit fares of the steamer... _ft _ the ocean liners are now pro fe-.nt. luggage rooms in which they -iparcefe.ittt.uld not be to the interest •fe owners to reduce their transit _5-Vefy much; and of course the postal j,lpS_i would 'have to regulate their to|9 Iceordiiigly, and the probabilities to™ the rates would not be any lower ™te thawed already by the steamers. fletiete is at present • little chance parcel system boing a «WM?en if established ?- It__ not Yen can now send parcels plfwa England to America, and also j>™. mil I am not aware that the ("PpttCtl post has yet been generally MmitHomi.. Wherever you have *<t«s'tiij Wftte. the difficulty already jstWttatß. Ido hot think that they town ytt. got the system in vogue be "Jffl -8 colonies in Australia itself. ™ w nystem been in vogue many faa Victoria? .Vaiifhat is more to the point, it Ws .success. I think, however, " W Wtea In Mew Zealand is even jNttWM potato) to that used in Vie- regard to the method feWi"* the Parcels. As I said y.W'taa State of the roads is at ratadraffback, but this will, I sup- WDB altered in time. In consequence ,w' tte mails have to be carried on **« w many post office., and of 2™ 8 twcel post system cannot bo to v M * m]l circumstances. As kjjypWthe stations will increase hf tbi! fctfcel Post May be t .Utilised.' Q^i breach of the regulations to copy by the parcel jjjjs matter may be for- CmiCTP 6 ? fiks ' if Properly par ggt.alao .be sent. As yet, the *«to»H ,n i. 00 of the many N4. ti e 6 y stem ma V be mride ■«_»•£? abrica ' samples, prints «feft »ay,aU with perfect m'.h the general public M jMhatthe postal officials H« tut. . their goods for them. S.uff .™ B in a lot of goods all ¥QtS? hlnews Paper,and pre- HaskkT 1 ? -the window, iilno- SNfif!fc MtMß ' The y look v"* o Bent ba ck with in •_«Bfi?i lta f Properly. ou ) {iem Paper suggests Sflts*!? dot " « stomps should r« fc.s_ istewl post wrappers the tecojJ. )f fitted to sell news- I&Whatbedone" 0f thafc evidently PlS aWt,le system, else: msmS . Ware thafc °wing to Nrfgl o the parcels sucli a 8 *_Mffly The HtjaS^* o the wrapper until

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1887.

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Poultry. T> l y m o tFT : "i"rro C X s. EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! Eggs from Pure-bred' Prize Plymouth Rocks of the be:it strains. , , Thirteen Errs for 10s: cash with order. Agents: -Auckland: Mr white. Grocer, corner of Ponsonby and Newton Roads. Devon port : Johnson & Noblk, Grocers, Devonport. J. SINCLAIR, Lake Takapuna, Auckland. EGGS HATCHED, in any quantity, at 3s per dozen chicks.—Pelhain and Roberts, Incubator Manufacturers, Albert-street, The StlUi fjlO STAND THIS SEASON, THOROUGHBRED BAY HORSE, 16. hands high, 5 years old, by Musket out of Hatred, by Traduce.. FKE £3 3s. For particulars apply at Mr. CRAIG'S STABLES, Commerce-street. Public Notices. m O GUM -DIGGER S. A Gum field just, opened near the Oruawharo River. For particulars apply to the Lessee, V. F. Cray. Storekeeper, Wellsford. _____ ON and after TUESDAY, November 1, the Mount Albert School Committee in tend to put in force the Compulsory Clauses of the Education Act. A. K. TAYLOR. Chairman Mt. Albert District School Committee. Mt. Albert, October 18,1887. ■V\TAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TAKAPUNA RIDING. At the request of a largo number of rate payers I have consented to become a Candidate at the forthcoming Election. ROBERT MURTAG. October 24th, 1887. _______ TWTOTICE is hereby given that, all Debts _!_>. due to the Firm of Bond Brothers, of l)evonpo r t, Bu'chers, must be paid on or before tho Ist day of November, 1887, or else they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery. All claims against tho said firm must be rendered to tho undersigned on or before the Ist day of November. 1837, and any claims not so rendered will not be recognised. Devonport, October 20, ISB7. WILLIAM BOND, Surviving Partner. ZEALAND RIFLE ASSO JLI CIATION. Applications are invited for a Design of a Rilic Champion Belt, for the Association : tho cost not. to exceed £50 Also, Design for Gold and Stiver Medal, each of the same pattern. Gold Medal not to exceed ] .-CB, and Silver-4. Dftsi.ns must, be addressed to Captain Somer ; vide, VVariganui, and will be received up to the j 10in of November next. JOE REGINALD SOVSERVTLLE. : Chairman N.Z.R.A. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. i FRIDAY, thk 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1887. Upon reading the Affidavits of Robki.t OmsKXTULI.HaMRUTOX,Of Wellington. Public Trustee, and of Gicohuk Wiumam Binxev. of '■ Auckland, Auctioneer, it is ordered Unit the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all tho real and personal estate of .Totin Uam>i_i. ROl-F.p.t?!, tato of Auckland, Merchant, deceased, ; with the will of the said John Handle Roberts annexed. (Signed) C. W. RICHMOND, J. All persons indebted to the above-named deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to E. P. Wat- Kis. Esq., Auckland. Also,-All persons having claims against the said c .late aro requested to forward the same to me, or to Mr Watkis, on or before WEDNES DAY, the 30th day of Novf mber next. N.B.—-Any claim not sent in by the day named will be liable to be excluded from participation. R. C. HAMERTON. Public Trustee. Public Trust o_Tice. Wellington, October 21.1887. _____ BOROUGH OF DEVON PORT. FIXING J.EVEI... OF— Buchanan-street Garrison Road Kerr-stroet Clarcnce-strcot Lake Road Lake-3treet St. Aubyn-strcet Cheltenham Terrace Dock-street Road Grey-street Notice is hereby given that the Devonport Borough Council intend to fix tho Levels of the above streets at a Meeting to be held on MON DAY, 28th day of November, 1887. Plans of t >.c proposed Levels arc now open to Inspection at, the Orfk-e of the Council. Objections must be in writing, addressed to and sent to the Council on or before 18th of November, 1887. Persons making objections will be heard in support thereof at the meeting of the Council on 28th of November, 1887. J. DINSDAI.E, Town Clerk. Office. Devonport Borough Council, Devonport, October 24,1887. "VTOW that the great political struggle is _I_l at an end, we intend to struggle for the people to get groceries at 10 per cent, cheaper than any shop in town-Candles, 21b BJd, 2511) Box es 4d ; good Soap, 2_d bar-, 9s cwt.; Golden Syrup, 7d : Fry's Cocoa, 4Jd ; F. Butter, lOd ; Jam, .d, 4jd, 5d tin ; good Crystal Sugar, 2ld; 251b Oatmeal, 2s 6d, 71b lOd ; Baking Powder, 5d ; 251b Flour 3s, 81b Is : F. Herrings, 6d ; best Currants and Raisins, 6d : Sultanas. 6£d ; Eggs, 24 for Is : Tea Is 4d. Is 6d Is 8d lb ; Champion T. Sauce 5d : Hie., 81b Is : best do., 51b Is ; Pota toes 231b lOd, 2s 9d cwt; 61b Sugar, lib Tea, Mo*. Matches, 2s 6d. Give us a trial. Please cut this out, and compare it to your grocer.— 1. H. Matthews, People's Co-operative Store, Patteson-street. Freeman's Bay. pOROUG H OF N E WTON. Notice is hereby given that by special order (in accordance with Sections 185 and 186 ot lhe Municipal Corporations Act, 1886) ihe Borough Council have resolved to raise a Special Loan of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pounds (£2,600) for the purpose hereinafter described, viz.:— To provide a Water Supply, lay Mams, and provide an Efficient Fire-extinguishing Plant for those portions of the above Borough known as Surrey and San-ex Wards respectively. SURREY; WAR Y.— Bounded towards the north by the City of Auckland; towards ti;e south-cast and south-west by the south-eastern and south-western sides of the Old Great North Road to a point in a line with the middle of Williamson Avenue ; and thence towards the north-west by a line to and along the middle of the said Williamson Avenue. SUSSEX WARD.-Bounded towards the north generally by the City of Auckland; toward* the south-east by Surrey Ward horein bofoi c described, to allotment No. 20 of section No 7 of the Suburb? of Auckland; and thence towards the south-west and north-west gener ally by allotments Nos. 16 and 3 of section No. 9 of the Suburbsof Auckland and allotments Nos. 45 and 43 of section No. 8 of the Suburbs of said Borough Council propose to pledge as security for the payment of interest, and to provide a sinking iund for the repayment of said loan, a Special Rate of 4d in the £ on the annual value of all rateable property within the wards described a»°™ URRIE> Town Clerk . October 11,1887. mHE CENTRAL LUNCHEON ROOMS, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS (Next door to Dowden's Auction Mart), Queen-street, The Proprietress of these commodious Room having established an excellent reputation as restaurateur, and having made extensive al terations and improvements in the above pre mises, guarantees to provide Luncheon Of a first-class description, served at any time from 7,30 a.m. to 11 p.m., at prices in thorough keep ing with the times. M. M. PYE ... Proprietress. CORN MANURE. -Fi-eteing Co.'b. £8, of all merchants.



ItS Si 00 , 8 articlea of local eHke, Burner Stov *s seem &fei«tf° minenfc . if not un- i ™ arket in meeting fcl\s*«__«« t lab customers can tHiSS" 1 by,taking their re- Company, W Sid Lad! V**ttS. ? m H Watch - jwelle?y repaired



Public Notices. LITERARY COMPETITIONS THE STAR CHRISTMAS NUMBER. PRIZE STORIES, ETC. With a view to encourage the cultivation ! of Literature in New Zealand, and at the same time provide additional attractions for the SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NUMBER the Proprietor of the Star has this year resolved upon offering the following Prizes for competition :— No. 1. Christmas Tales. For Tales not exceeding in length three columns of the Star, having special refer ence to Christmas time, and having the scene wholly or partly laid in New Zealand, the following prizes will be given -.— Ist Prize - - - - £3 0 0 2nd Prize, handsome Volume on New Zealand, value - £2 0 0 No. 2. Ladies' Competition. For Talesnct exceeding two columnsof the Star, written by ladies only, and having for subject the love, devotion, self-sacrifice, or heroism of woman, prizes will be given as under:— Ist Prize - - - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Illustrated Book. No. 3. Juvenile Competition. Open to Boys or Girls under 1G years of age, for the best DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH Of New Zealand Travel or Scenery ; and for the best, NARRATIVE OF NEW ZEALAND LIFE AND ADVEN TURE (True or Fictitious), Each in length about one column of the Stak, the following prizes are offered : — Descriptive Sketch. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated) - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 0 10 0 Narrative. Ist Prize, Handsome Book on Maori War (illustrated) - - £2 0 0 2nd Prize, Handsome Book 010 0 NoAConundrumCompetition FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM A Prize of a Handsome Volume will be given. No. 5. Humorous Competition. FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL HUMOROUS ANECDOTE Of New Zealand Experience and Character, not exceeding in length 60 lines of Stah News type, a Prize of a Handsome Book will be given. GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. Each competition is open to all New Zealand. 2. All contributions must be original, not previously published, and written legibly on one side of the paper. 3. Communications must leach tho Star Office not later than 15fch November, and must, in every case, be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, which may if desired be enclosed in separate sealed envelope, marked outside with a motto corresponding with the norn de plume attached to tho competition article. 4. Competitors are requested to address their contributions,." Christmas Competition (No 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as the case may be), Star Office, Auckland." 5. The Proprietor of the Star Shall have the right of publishing any of the contri butions sent in. 6. Rejected MSS. will not be returned unless the author makes written application for same, enclosing amount of postage. 7. The prize stories, etc., with the name and address of the writers attached, will be published in the Star Christmas Number for 1.87. 8. Competitors are invited to send pen or pencil illustrations with their papers ; but this is not obligatory, and compliance or non-compliance with the request will not affect the judging. FIVE COMPETITIONS! OPEN TO NEW ZEALAND. HUMOROUS ! SENTIMENTAL 1 DESCRIPTIVE! Adults ! Juveniles ! Ladies ! THE STAR CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS. N. 8.-. The Awards will be made and tho Prizea forwarded so as to reach the winners by 0 HEIST MAS DAY,



"VT E .V Z E A L A N L) ft AIL W A V S. TIME TABLE. —On and aftkr OCTOBER 10, 18S7. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINK. ____»——_ Auckland | ,_ • To Wb-K Dats. Sats only. Sundays. ~ ~ . , a - m ;;a.ra. a.ni.in.m.ino'rip.m.jp.ni.|p.m.|p.m.,D.in. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m Auokland., dep. 7.16 .. 8.4010.4012.0 2.0 4.15 6.20 6.a6 10.8 1.10 11.40 9.6 2.30 Newmarket Juno 7.25 .. 8.5110.6018.10 2.10 4.25 5.30 1 6.30 . 10.10 1.20 11.50 9.10 2.40 K3U_u.ru.. .. 700 1.. 8.5610.5512.15 2.15! 4.30 5.35 6.36 .. 10.15 1.25 11.65 9.15 2.45 Green Lave * * * i * * * « .' _ * * * . Kllo.slio 738 ;.' 9.6 jll.o 112.25 2.25' 4.40 6.45 6.46 '.'. 10.25 1.36 12.5 9.22 2.52 Penroso Junction 7.45 8.56 9.1111.10,12.30; 2.30 "4.45 5.50 "6.52 7.30 10.30 1.40 12.10 926 257 le 1 'apapa .. *I * »)»*••• » * » * . * » * * Onebimua.. arr. 7.55| 9.5 9.2011.20,12.40 2.40 4.55 6.0 7 5 7.40 10.40 1.50 12.80 9.35 3.7 _! ill n • i i 1 . 11l I ' ' at " I unograto Auokld. a.m. a.m.am. a.m.|p.m. p.m. p.m.ip.m. p.m.p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m Unohunga ..dep. 7.5 C.20 9.30, 10.0 12.10 1.0 4.25 6.10 6.20 7.15! 10.50 2.0 IttO 5.30 Penrose June. .. 7.15 J8.30 9.40 10.10 112.20 1.10 1..36 1 §5.20 «(i630 |7.30 11.0 2.10 10.10 5.40 .. 7.20 8.35 9.45 10.15 12.25 1.15 1 4.40 5.25 6.35 7.3511.5 2.15 10.16 6.45 HreenLane .. * *>*[*« *I * *I*l *i * • * • Remueia .. 730 8.44 9.55! 10.24 12.36 1.25 4.61 5.36 6.451 7.4611.15 2.25 10.21 6.53 7.35 8.49 10.1 alo.3ffl 12.40 1.30! 6.4 6.40 6.51 7.5011,20 2.31 10.26 6,58 .Auckland, arr. .. 7.45 8.68;10.10i 10.39! 12.50 1.40 1 6.13 6.50| 7.0 I 8.0 111.50| 2.40 10.36 6.7. " Ohun(?«7or 6ni.hnuKn!_ ' ~"s"ClianKe tor Ouvhuhu. i Cnange for VV aikato atations. a Change for Kaipara Branch Stations t Chance for Mercer and Statiena. II Change for Auokiandand Intermediate Stations. _____ .. MAIN LINitT " "*™* C ' l """" ~*~" AUOKLAND-MKRCER-TK AWAMUTU-OTOROHANGA . Sooth—Wbkk Days. > i ■————___ i ■ ———_——_______~,, inn I, . ____________ i a «_»_________-■ i i A P.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 6.20 Auckland .. ~ dep. 6.0 6.20 7.15 8.0 11.40 4.15 4.55 5.20 6.30 Newmarket Junction .. 6.10 6.33 7.25 8.10 11.55 4.25 5.7 5.30 6.35 Uemuora 6.15 6.40 7.30 8.15 B 4.30 612 5.35 * •Green J_ane * * * .. b * * * 6.45 JillereJie .. .. „ .. 6,22 6.48 7.38 8.23 n 4.40 5.25 5.45 16.50 Penrose Junction .. .. 6.23 7.0 18.0 8.31 12.25 14.49 5.50 * "Westfleld * .. * .. .. .. • 7.5 Otn.ln_l.__ . arr - 6 - W 8 - 10 6.0 Papatoltoi * .. .. 12.55 6.8 Manurewa * ' „. .. 1.10 5.22 Papakura 8.0 .. .. 1.30 6.37 *Hunua * .. .. * * Dniry „ 8.16 .. 9.25 1.47 5.56 .. "llunciman * .. .. * * * A ftOy_ltf_i * i+ * ' Pukekolio" *" !! I! '.'. 8.67 !! 9.62 2.19 628 " '.'. MJuokland „ * .. .. * ,* Tuakau „ 9.21 .. .. 243 6.43 " .Vhangarata * ... * * Pokcno .. _ 9.46 .. .. 3.3 7.0 MW*. / a "' •• W.O - 10.35 3.15 710 Mercer .. .. d<jp _ 1055 iM , VV r hangainarino .. * * •Wairaug ...... * * _. "Rangirlri .. .. * .. .. .. * * •Ohinowai .. __. * * Iluntly .. „ 12.20 5.25 Tauplrl 12.35 5.40 Kgaruawahia .. .. 12.53 6.10 "Pukete * * v "Teltapa „• .. .. * * — .Fra_ktonJunctionG{ d n "; _; _ ;; o J'g £$ - ». ;; "Rukuhla .. * „* (i)mupo - « .. 2.16 7.30 .. .... "Lake Road _. * * Sa™,:: "{sg-z ■■ » D °ig "*• « _ . •'lePuhl * .. .. "Kawn .. .. „ .. "Kioklo • 'Otoiohanga .. .. Da,35 .. .. .. .._ NOHTH—Wttt.IC UAVB. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 'Otorohanga dep. .. ~ .. .. t'B.lo •JCiokio .. „ .. .. .. ■• — •• •• M.awa .. ~ - * "TePuhi ~ * ... . / arr. ~ .. .. .. F9.0 TkAwamutu .. .- j dep. . 9.15 Xgaroto ■• •• •• •"'"** 'Lake Road - •• •• •• . .„ Ohaupo ».w •Ruktihia .. _. - •• •• •• - Frankton Junction .. 6 {a l op! Z 7. '.. ~ 10.35 .'. T. 4.10 "To Rapa -• •• •• •• •■ * •• •• » "Pukoio »• - *, *• " Ngaruawobia .... - •• .. li-oo .. .. 4.44 Taupirl - •■ -- Jl.« •• •• S-58 Iluntly .... - ~ - ■• 12.26 .. .. 5.20 Mhin.iwat „....__..• — •• •• _ •• •• „ 'linngirirl -• •• •• . . *• — , 'Walraiigi •• •• •• # "Whangamarlno _» •• •• ~ / arr. .. _- .. .. 1.46 .. .. 6.30 Morccr .. .. - iaep. - .. 620 11.30 . 2.5 .. •- 6.50 Pokono I. - - 6.31 1J.41 2.16 .. .. 7.0 Sr ra,a :: :: : :; : :: gjo m 2m :: .: : I'uSohS. \: :: :.: _: : " ?.w 1231 3.3 :: :: ?.» 'Puoruta * *• •• " „ •• ■• , i>ru?y h,m " :: :: : :: : :: ?.« no 3,37 :: :: a» Sffira.:. :: :: r. ;: : :: ai ii 3 f :: :: B.la l.itmtoitol > •• 8.30 2.0 4.15 ... Otiilmhu .. .. :. ." " 6.60 8.18 8.41 2.10 4.23 6.20 7.16 lv_rtSld UtaoU _? "-' .'." '•* K7.15 tl!8.30 18.54 12.30 .4.36 16.30 17.30 9.0 kiicwho .: .: :. .. •• 7,20 8.35 &« &» _.« c.» 7.s * lilmm.nf" 6 "' " "" '.'. 7.30 8.44 9.7 2.45 4.51 6.45 7.45 N'm..narketJu__ *.'. '. 735 849 9.19 2.65 J5.4 6.61 7.60 9.20 - -. arr. 7.46 6.56 9.83,6 ~,§,15 7. 1 §!____ t "Change for'Onehunga. . Charwe for Auckland and fnturmodlate Sutiona. ♦ (.haiiKO for Kuipara'Branch Stations. 8 Change for Otahuhu. A A arc not booked by this train to Stations between Auokland and Onehunga. n" onl v stops to pi(-k uu Passengors for Houth of Penrose Junction, c Runs on Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays only. D. Runs on Mondays and Fridays only. X Runs on Tueada vb, Tnuradays, and baturdays only. v Runs from Otorohanga on Tuesdays and baturdays «nly. ' Thoy.lsa.ru. I ruin from Te Awiininlu ru .-is dally, o. Frankton Junction f or Cambridie, IV _____'"' R'Horua Lines. CAMnatPOg—T_ Aroha and Rotortta Liweb. "' South.—Week Dayb. North.-Week Days. imam a.m. p.m. Auckland deD. .. B.o' 1i.40 Lichfleld, dep. ... .. .. .. a 12.10 Z__! -■-■-■ *Putarum Junction .. .. -• * ..pm.p.m. "Taumangl •• Frankton Jun., dep 1.4067.0 Oxford, dep 12.65 HarniltoSwest . " .. - - 1.48 7.10 'Okoroiro - I *i.,iT,)iu__n Fast : .. .. "Manrawhara •• gugugak :: .: :: .. v « «» .. .. .. .. i^ Cambuidokßk.- " Sitahi" " " "' " " SS 1 : - :: ; f " 11. •ttourt* T. '.: * > TK Aroha Br.-" 'Hautanu " " '.'. * * To Aroha. dep. - &L 56 Cambridge:arr. ~ .. .. ..02.45 68.5 I^ 0 0 a v •• - - ;; ;; I 2.5 ... ;Tatua oH_ua " Z V. .'• * KSaoiio :: :: :: :: :: - :: _ : 'Jl.™°. Morrin.Tllle t arr. 2 Morrinsvillo. dep 2.66 TeAkohaßk— *Motuiaaoho - „ y yille.dep. .. .. ... ;; «2.55 .. Jan., art. " iiJi^S feoa Hau? " "' "' :: :: : '■'- o___«hp«bb_-. . oo * *Wuihou "* :.' :: s - Cambridge, dep 9.20 .. XS lle ' dep " "** :: S- :: :: ::J - .Va.to.ll :: '■'. V. Z '.'. .. I ■■ RuakuraJun.aiT. .. ___ ___•_ mISSSSS :: :: . " ". '■'■ «.o :: 'Ruakn».jwu.i-p... ..I&s* ■%» •M_H_?_wh___. * * ■ ■-Hamilton Boat * * *Mangawnara _. .. TTatnllton West ..10.20 353 Srd .:: :.: :: :: :: w " SSSSS ]-£!.-«. :_ :: 10.25 3.53 :Si._u Bl jun._: z :: :: :•:■•. :: Auckland, am ~ .. vi >:*> Lichfleld. arr. ... .. .-. .. ..-5.25 .. I Runß on and Saturdays Only. 6 Runs on Mondays. Wednesdaya, and Fridays only The others run daily, , _ KAIPARA BRANCH.— APCKLAy_>—HESDBRSON—HKLKN3tILT.E. ATTCIKLAHD TO HE-EXSVILLS.-WEKK DAYS. \ _|______«_j_ _g DAYS. _ —. , ' a A am am (p.m. p.m. a - m - a . m - P ,m - P ,m - Anflkland .. dep. 7.0' 10.55 4.40 2.15 Helensvllle .. dep. 6.20 11.45 4.0 Newmarket Junotk 7.12 11.12 4.57 2.25 *HelensviUe South.. * • • .. - 7.19 11.19 5.4 2.32 ;ChLraaKi .. .. J *'J • « *Klngsland .. .. * ; , *WoSdhiil " " * * * v 'Morningside.. _ * * * , •fi222S ai . * * • -Mount Albert - « *w«-taauku " '. • aSStSS : :: 8.0 i_.6 ,45 3 :° JZ&« :: :: ** v* :: w=ei:: : a.2512.32 ,15 :: az::•* H * : M HLu :: •« - TKiaf:: :4. _i> J» : *Kti " :' * * * 'Mount Albert . ... * • * • •wZShm * * * •• *Morningßida„ .. * * * * -Woodtalll ... - # , * " *Kingalan4 .... * * * * .nw r n_rf "* " '• '" * * Mount Bden.. .. 8.47 2.55 6.24 5.15 *tt_i2SSii_ «.outli" * * * Newmark.t Junot'ii 9.4 3.10 6.36 6.81 tlgvlile eSOU arr. 9.40 2.10 1 7.30 ~1. Auckland arr. 9.13 3.20 6.46 5.30 —' A. Runs on first Sunday ia each month Only. WAIKATO "TKAIN SERVICE. Trains from Auckland fok f Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8.0 a.m. TeAwamutu «. .. -• \ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11.40 a.m. »ntnmiion_ra . .. Mondays aud Fridays at 8.0 a.m. *Otoronanga - ftJ . gQ & algo on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Hamilton West ... - m \ Fridays at 11.40 am. ~„„„ » Mondayi, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11.40 a.m. Cambridge- j Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8.0 a.m. ' ln ?,- iUe " " " Tuesdays," Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8.0 a.m. Oxtord and'liichfleld '.'. '-'. Mondays. Wednosdays, and Fridays at 8.0 a.m. Trains fok Auckland from . *, i. __»!_! a ,.rt n*fnr/i Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays U ch JlsL ' " " Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (it 1.56 p.m. MowlnßTil-- " •'•' - Daily at 2.65 p.m. ni2S?ld__ " •• Daily at 9.20 a.m. SSmlffiSf West " . - Daily at 10.20 a.m. and 3.53 p.m. »nS__»)i ' : Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8.10 a.m. _ga■■",-f •• jaaasaßMß - s'tati'ona.-An asterisk * opposite a Station denotes that train, donot stop unless required tn nick up or ect down passengers. No'ioe should bo given to the Guard at previous stopping I?». ons »Vy any pu. senger desiring lo alight at Stations opposite which art asterisk is plftoed. jtatvons T U Ki|« j ßßue d prior to thie date are opw cancelled.



Medical. DR. SPEER~ IS a Regular Graduated Physician, Edu cated at Harvard College, U.S. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from i*?. 1 " and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory. Eruptions on the Face. Mental Depression. Kidney and Bladder Troubles, etc., will do well to consult Dr. S.'l_eh. All applying to him will receive his Honest Opinion of their Complaints. No experimenting. He will Cr_arant.ee a Positive Cure in Every Case he undertakes, or Forfeit £200.. Consultation in Office or by Post FREE. N.B.—All Medicines necessary for a Complete Lure can be sent secure from observation on receipt of symptoms. Tho Doctor's famous Pills, a sure cure for In digestion. Is and 2s per box. Ointment. 2s per box. fhis Ointment, positively cure.. Irritation, itching, and ail skin diseases. 13v post, 2d extra. Charges moderate. Examination and Advico iree. Call or address—Dr. H. J. SPEER, -Northern Chambers (Next Empire Hotel, ' ~„. „ Wellington. Office Hours—lo to 12 a.m., 2to 4, and 6to 8 p.m. Sundays, 10 to 12 a.m. P.O. Box 246. _._, __„, N.B.—As a Test DR. SPEER will send a trial bottle of his medicine tire of charge (carriage excepted) to any person applying to him who will give full particulars of their trouble. This will demon strate his unbounded confidence in these wonderful remedies, which are only known to himself, and which for over two years have achieved such unvaried success in his New Zea land practice. All applicants for a trial bottle of his medicine must enclose 2d stamp for reply. A T LAST A REAL CURE *** FOR KHEUMATISM ! EHEUMATISM ! Dr. PARKER'S "PULVLS EHEUMATICON," A purely vegetable compound for the immediate : relief and speedy cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nel-vo and mus cular pains. Severe attacks cut short in a few hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See circulars for voluntary testimony of remarkable cures. 3s 6d per bottle ; 3slodby post. Sole agent for Auckland : - ' S. GILB ER T, ! CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. , A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. i HICKMAN'S j ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER . (Registered.) This Preparation eclipses all others. A new discovery for the Growth of Hair on the Head and Face; for removing and preventing , Dandruft; and arresting the fall of the Hair. It , cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years. Where it has become weak and thin, from < whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its ] natural vigour. Hundreds of residents in , Christchurch can testify to the fact that J. : Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remed* Without effect, ho discovered this wonderful I preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED i HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND . COLOUR. It has also proved successful in a number of other similar cases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases Of the scalp. _ , . ; Each bottle contains supply for One month. Price, Is, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General Agents— „ _._ N.Z. DRUG COMPANY. FEMALE PILLS, 26 6d a box. A great boon. Prevent all trouble ANTIBILIOUS & LIVER PILLS, Is Od per box. A grand safeguard and corrective FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4s 6d per bottle. A splendid appetisor, nerve-soother; and general invigorator. A posi tive cure for all debilities peculiar to females, j ASK FOR : M RS D*" g TUART ' s ; Sold everywhere. r NEWS for THE SUFFERING. QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATIC OIL Cures RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, HEADACHE. Pains in the Back or any part of the Body, Females suffering from Weakness in the Back or Pains between the Shoulders (especially mothers) should never be without it. The following are a few of the many Testi monials received.*— ' "Shelly Reach, July 24, 18S7. Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in stating that I have used your Queen Anne's Oil for pains in the back and between the' shoulders, and have found nothing to equal it. I have also tried it for headache, and found it very beneficial. Yot. are at liberty to publish this, as I daresay there are hundreds suii'.ring from the same thing.— Yours, etc., Mrs B. F. Harrison." " Russell, 3rd August, 1887. Sir, -1 have much pleasure in stating that I have-tried your Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for rheu matism, and it certainly has done wonders for me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, S. Stevenson. " Auckland. May 10,1887. Dear Sir.—l have much pleasure in stating that I have used Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for pains between my shoulders, caused from indigestion, and am certain that I have derived more benefit from it than from quarts of mixtures I took and Used previously. _ would recommend all suffering ! from the same Complaint to try it — Jessie Thompson." For further Testimonials see Bottle. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, & Co., Wholesale Agents. OLFE'S SCHNAPPS taken before meals is a wonderful appetiser. Try it. Dentistry. j GOODWIN COX, "* DENIAL SURGEON. 148, Queen-street, A.M.P. Sooiety'a Building Auckland. ECOX AND SON, . DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-street, Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. .' Herbert Cox, Doctor of Dental Surges , University of Miohigan, U.S., America. , a M. CARTE R, * SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) (Late Aye years with E. Cox and Son), May be Consulted at his Residence, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahape Road (near top of Howe-street). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADMINISTERED. Hotels HE CLARENDON HOTEL, Corner of Wakefield and Rutland-streets, Auckland. G. B. HOWARD. Proprietor (Late of the Albert Hotel, Queen-street). Sample Room kor Commercial Travellers. The General Public will Find Every Modem Convenience, Combined with Civility and Prompt Attention. Night Porter in Attendance, 1 Telephone, 230.



land and Estate Agents- F. G. Ew l " • T ° *■■ ESTATE AGENT, Queen-street, Auckland. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET. those Premises known as tha "Sailors' Rest," on the Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Gates. TO UK LET at very low rentals, Shops in Lower 1-lcli.on-st.ect. _;_ , ■ TO BE LET, cheap, Cottages in Lome-street. TU BE LET, a Large House in Karangahapa Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. TO BE LET at Avondalo, on Mrs Major a estate, a GOOD DWELLING-HOUSE, with i-acrc of Orchard and 10 acres of Land for Grazing. , '"*;.'. . TO BE SOLD in one of the best positions be tween the Asylum and the Avondalo Station, a compact little property- comprising over 11 acres of land, house, stables, dairy and out-houses. There is a never-failing creek running through the land: the property is well fenced, ■Bub divided, and commands a lovely view. Price £590, on terms. __ _,„--_,„,„..,.. ' F. G. EWINGTON. | 0 H 1. OOLLARD Begs to inform his friends and the public g«a«, eraliythat he has commenced bU3ineS3_a Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC.* And trusts ho will merit a fair share of ">> public patronage. J. 8., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVB STOCK, ETC., Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for tiioir mutual benefit. J. 8., also, having received a thorough agrioul tural and pastoral training in the UnltedKing* dom, and having 25 yea'a' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS, ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC.. For his farming friends who live at a distance from the principal markets. j ohnTTollard, ESTATE A.HJ COMMISSION AGENT. Office: ].t.r!ni.,:-s.r_..t West. Auckland. CUSTOMS-STREET WEST.—To^ teb, for one or two Allotment in Gufitoms street, 26ft x 90; good water frontage; outfit, can get alongside: suitable for coal ana firewood or any heavy goods; steam power can be had if required at next property. .Rent low.—J. H. Witbeford, Shortland-street. PROSPECT TERRACE, '" MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD.-Five-roomed House. Scullery, 2 register grates, stove, bow window; water laid on ;< allotment 50 x 172; pi-ie* te_y low.—J. H. Witheford. ~ , ; I\TORTHCOTE.— A nice Hotnestead t» _I__l level land, with- 3-roomed Cottage, good brick well, orchard, strawberries, etc.; 300 feet frontage to main road. Easy terms.—Apply J. H. Witheford. Shortland-Btreet. HAMILTON ROAD, Ponsonby.-Villa Residence of 6 rooms. With every con venience ; rent, lis.—J. H. Witheford. L~~I_KE~TAKAPUNA. — For Sale, 10 Acres of Land, near Hurstmere; sea beach frontage; Lake 'buses pass every hour ; close to main road to Devonport. Price, £150. Land in the immediate neighbourhood sells at £100 per acre.—J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street. CLEVELAND ROAD, PARNELL.-For Sale or to Let, Villa Residence of 9 rooms, with wash-house, bath-room, and every conveni ence; splendid view of harbour; allotment 62 by 180; terms reasonable.—J. H. Witheford 80 ACRES in Turanga, partly ciilti- O vated, adjoining above, with nice bit of bush on property, and never-failing stream of fresh water.—J. H. Witheford. ■\TORTHCOTE. — 5-roomed House on J3I allotment 200 ft -to Pearl-street by 150 ft; good well and pump; fruit trees in full bearing; strawberries, etc. Price very" reasonable.— Apply J. H. Witheford, Shortland-street. "IT 1 ! OR SALE in Leamington Road, off JO Valley Road, Mount Eden, a 5-roomed House; good scullery, sink, cupboards, fit lings, etc.; allotment 60 x 99. The owner is leaving for Melbourne, and is prepared to part with this property at a great sacrifice.—J. 11. Witheford. 11URANGA CREEK.—Nice Homestead . of 49 acres; 13 acres fenced, 8 acres in grass; -1-roomed House on property, with dairy and new stable and outbuildings; frontage to tidal river, and plenty of fresh water all the year. round.-J. H. Witheford. J ....,.' T)_VlPOS_ftvT- SALE, "cheap and terms very easy. 650 acres good Land with deep-water. Iron tape. <Only eight miles from the Queen-street . wharf.—Apply te John Soppet, House and Land Agent, Go, Queen-street • FOR SALE —a bargain—a nice little Homestead with water _.onlage,T3 acres and d-roomed Cottage and buildings, orchard, &c. all securely fenced, and plantedroundwith. Drnamental trees, in a good position for a gen eral store. Price for the lot £200.- Apply to John Soppet. House and Land Agent, 06 Queeh street. ; ■ \ _ F" OR IMMEDIATE SALE, .as the owner must leave for England, a .really good Farm of 238 acres. 130 acres of.it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and tho balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; anda very,low price will be taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Laud Agent, 65 Queen Street. ; r . , . FOR. SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7roomed house, titted With every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beach frontage, where steamers pass daily; only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Quaen-streot. :....>' m «r^""^^________ Business notices. i „ i— I, _ pi 1. 0U N D L I si.'.£__. GROUND LIME For Sale, SOUTHGATE'S ; MAHURANGI HYDR-yULIC GROUND > ROCHE LIME * In any quantity for Concrete Paths, Floors. Cellars, etc. Next to stone-flagging it is un rivalled for durability andhard-setting qualities, For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, V CUSTOMS-STREET. . WT.. I* E " V "' % BOOKBINDER. PAPER RULER,. \ ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, J WYXbHAM-STREET. " : * MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. i Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and . Sunday School Books Well Bound. : Bakers' Special. Ruled Day Books, , Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. ■ _'.„„ BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED. ONE SHIMJNG PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth bf food* To be obtained of all Chemists and in Is and 2s packets. Wholesale Agent, RICHARD A. CARR, Fort-street, Auckland. __- i —■_____■_» FIREWORKS ! ■piREWORKS! TOEEWORKSI; D. EVITT Offers as usual a large stock of James I*af*fe B'irewo.ks, imported direct from the makei*. Selling cheap for cash. < CHINESE NOVELTIES. Guns, Rifles, Revolvees, and AMMUSttto» Of every description. FISHING TACKLE. A New Invention for Sportsmen :— John's Patent Automatic! "I I mm mi I Sporting Shrapnell Shell FOR FOWLING-PIECES. WILL KILL AT 140 YARDS. i REPAIRS and every description of Gun work done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. ; D> jTv i t t, GUNMAKBJKfc IMPORTER, 254, Queers-__tEET, AO6k_,AJ.I» {Opposite the Market Honae}. SACKS ! SACKS ! SACKS !-Wb ait) buyers of above at onrrent rates.-Stona Bros.