SHIPPING.

Scnskt—This evening. 7.2 . . SuNßtstt—To-morrow morning, *.*• Moon's AGE-New Moon, 15th mst., 7 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

AucKLAm>.-This evening. 8.34; to-morrow evening, ILH, to- evening. 0.14; to morrow morning, O.in.

ARRIVALS.

Loonjjana, bq., from Ly«teltQn Welcome, soSooner, from Newcastle Norval, schr., from Rnwell Christina, schr., from Whangaroi Waiapa, schr., from Gisbome Douglas, s.s., from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

Stormbird, s.s., for Whangarei Clansman, s.s., for Tauranga (nenelg, S .s.,forWhangarei lona, 8.5., for Tairua

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day,

Rotomahana, from Thames, Saturday, 1

SeKbria, from London, via Sydney,

Zealindia, from San Francisco, December 9 Mariposa, from Sydney, December 4 Nelson, H.M.S., from Sydney, early Rapid, H.M.S., from Cooktown; sailed November 24 Calliope, H.M.S., from Sydney, early Diamond, H.M.S., from Sydney early Havvea, from South, Monday, li a.m.

(Onehunga) Manapouri, from South, Monday Wainui, from Wellington, Thursday Wanaka, from South, Thursday(Onehunga)

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Lurline, barque, from London, via Dun edin ; sailed July 25 Canterbury, ship, left London Sept. 27 Waitangi, ship, from London, sailed Oct.ly May Queen, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via Welling-

Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York July 27, via Lyttelton, sailed Nov. 28 Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from

New York Rebecca Crowell, barque, leffc New York Sept. 8, via Wellington _ . Deutchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington; sailed October 20 Jif. Hennings, barque, from New York, to

sail Nov. 15 Restless, brig, from Fiji, sailed Nov 24 Diamond, barque, from Newcastle, early Oregon, barque, from Java, early Eillan Donan, brigantine, from Newcastle,

early Seabird, sch, from Newcastle, early Jessie Niccol, sch, from Brisbane, early

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rangitiki, ship, loading, for London Zealandia, ship, for Napier, early. Evie Reed, barque, for New York, to-day Mariposa, R.M.s., for San Francisco, Dec 5 jVlanapouri, s.s., for Russell, Monday; for South, Thursday, noon Hawea, s.s., for South, Tuesday, 11.30 a.m

(Onohunga) Suva, s.s., for East Coast, Tuesday 6 p.m. Zealandia, R.M.s., for Sydney, Dec. 9 "VVanaka, s.s., for South, Friday (Onehunga) Wainui, s.s., for Fiji, Friday

IMPORTS.

Per Loongana: 1,027 bags flour, oatmeal, bran and pollard. —Moir and Co., Little Queen-street, Auckland.

Per schooner Welcome : 177 tons coal,

Per barque Loongana: 666 sacks oats, 1,490 sacks wheat, 360 sacks sharps, 3,584 bags flour, 110 sacks oatmeal, 175 sacks bran, 27 sacks peas, 3 cases hams and bacon.

Per schooner Wanaka —50 sacks maize, <|jfs sacks fungus, 2 bundles skins, 2 bags and 16 bales wool, 44 hides, 19 cases empties, 35 pigs, 17 geese and 42 fowls,

EXPORTS.

Per brigantine Ryno for Suwarrow :—6 eases tobacco, 10 cases Geneva, 20 cases kerosene, 120 bags rice, 5 cases bottled ale, 52 mats sugar, 2 cases apparel and cottons, 2 cases sardines, 2 cases pickles, 3 cases tinned vegetables, 3 cases pie malt, 10 boxes and * chest tea, i box raisins, 2 boxes pipes, 5 cases hardware 4 kegs iron nails, 6 drums linseed oil, 5 iron boilers, 13 coils rope, 1 case mixed paint, 30 tins flour, 50 tins biscuits, 20 jkege beef, 20 cases preserved meat 2 casks tar, 2 bundles hoop iron, 1 grave fence, 87 tins paint, 50 pieces dressed tim ber, 40 boxes soap, 1 case glass, 7 cases prints and calico.

Per s.s. Balcarres Brook for London : 175 case tinned mullet, 1,505 cases gum, 6 bales ■wool, 4.300 pigs zinc dross, 200 bags zinc ashes, 43 bales flax, 39 cases butter.

Per barque Evie Reed for New York : 3825 cases kauri gum, 120 bales flax, 2 cases merchandise, 4 cases woodware.

The schooners Annie Wilson and Sarah Pile left the Kaipara for Southern ports yesterday.

The manganese brought up by the schooner Waiwera 13 to be discharged into the ship Margaret Galbraith, for London. The s.s. Douglas arrived from Opotiki last night, via W hakatane. Her cargo con sisted of a full load of wool, maize, etc.

The barque Evie Reed completed her loading for New York yesterday and has been hauled out into the stream, and will sail as soon as the crew are all shipped.

The Welcome has been berthed at the Railway Wharf, taking the place of the Eva Reid in order to discharge her cargo of coal. _>"""

The schooner Gisbornearrived at Gisborne night after calling in at Mercury Bay and other East Coast ports, making a very smart trip.

The barque Evie Reed which is to sail before Monday has a large and valuable cargo on board for New York. The items are valued at, kauri gum, £17,459 ; flax, ■£245; woodware, £43; merchandise, £21.

The schooner Welcome, from Newcastle, came into harbour last evening with a cargo of coal. She left her port of departure on the 19th ult., and had light and variable winds during the passage.

The usual number of coastal steamers'took their departure last evening, the Storm-bird and Glenelg for Whnngarei; the lona for Mercury Bay; and Clansman for Tau- , ranga.

The ship Zealandia has entered outwards at the Customs for Napier. She vvill aa il in a day or two, and on her, arrival ab Napier will load wool, tallow, etc., for Lon don.

The barque Lurline fs not going to Dunedin before comip.g here, but comes straight on. She has , , a large consignment of salt on board, ohe has been delayed ab Port Elizabeth where the captain landed, feeing very sick.

The following coasters have prat in an ap pearance :— Mahurangi, cutter, from the Barrier, with firewood ; Water Lily, cutter, from Barrier, nyith firewood; Nancy, cutter, from Coroma/idel, with sand; Waiufcah, cutter, from 'Tairua, with timber.

The scli.ooner Waiapa arrived from Gis- • borne a>id Easfc Coast ports at 10 o'cloc/; <t.this ro.orning. Gisborne was left on Sur i \y '.morning, and the schhooner called in at taiiui, Waiapu, Hick's Bay, Whaiyga ind Oreti. Fine weather was exp ,eri |p tolaßfa night, with S.W. winds. ';lgs one passenger, Mr Mor/gaij.

As we anticipated yesterday, the barque signalled when we went to press proved to be"the Loongona, from Lyttelton. She has been berthed at the Railway Wharf to dis charge her cargo of grain. Captain Home reports of his voyage that she sailed on the 24th November, and experienced strong S.W. winds to the East Cape, thence light variable winds to arrival. Mrs Home and family were passengers by the Loongana.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangakkt, this day.—Arrived : Storm bird and Glenelg, from Auckland. Tauranga, this day.—Arrived : Clans man, from Auckland. GISBORN'K, this day.—Arrived : Balcarrcs Brook, from Auckland. Waitara, this day.—Sailed: Gairloch, at 10.30 a.m., for Onehunga. Ni'-AV Plymouth, this day.—-Arrived : Herald and Wanaka, from Onehunga. Wellington, December 2.—Arrived: S.s. Manapouri, from the South. Sailed: S.s.. Manapouri for Auckland, via East Coast. Passengers :—Cabin : Miss Bowers, Mcs dames Harper and Fairburn, Messrs Hills, Parker, Chainey, Bristow, Burton, Fair burn, Bladder, Smith (2), and eight steer age. Lyttkltox, December 2.—Sailed : s.s. Rotorua and Hauroto for Wellington; Minnie Hill, for the Bluff. Pokt CHALMERS, December 2. —Arrived: S.s. Penguin and Omapere, from the North. The Takapuna, express boat, leaves on Monday to take up the running of the Penguin.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1887.

For the cause that lack* assistance, For the wrong that seeds resistance, Per the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

New South Wales has vaunted itself as the great free trade colony of th e Australasian Group, and Sir Henry Parkes poses as the colonial Cobden. Yet the last budget of its Colonial Treasurer contained proposals for levy ing protective duties upon agricultural and dairy produce and timber, and ndw that the colony is again compelled to facie a deficit, the Government have submitted proposals for additional duties upon , these articles of New Zealand produce. No doubt the superior climate and pro ductiveness of New Zealand do make our farmers formidable competitors of thefarmerssettled in the mother colony, •who feel the need of tariff support to enable them to live. But if the doc trine of free trade has any virtue, it is in the security which it affords of cheap food for the people. In 1886, New Zealand sent to New South Wales worth of butter; worth of potatoes; ;£95,035 worth of oats; 154 worth of wheat; worth of flour: ;£12.274 worth of potted and preserved meats ; and timber to the value of over ;£ 60,000. Altogether our exports to that colony were .£822,361, of which gold represented ,£178,043. But in coal alone we admitted free, to compete with the produce of our own mines, New South Wales coal to the value of ,£119,433, ixncl the imports from that colony re presented a total of ,£576,601. Now, if .the so-called " free trade colony " is determined to impose: further taxation

on our produce, there ought to be no longer any hesitation in putting a sub stantial duty on coal. This article is as fair a subject for taxation as any other on the New. Zealand tariff. Our mines are well able to supply all the requirements of the colony. Some of them are closed for want of a remunerative market, and if we shut out the coal imports from the adjacent colony, we shall be able, by the increased employment of labour in this industry, to make good the market which we appear likely to lose through the taxation of our timber and agricultural products to stimulate the rural interests of New South Wales. Until intercolonial reciprocity is estab lished, the war of hostile tariffs must go on, and in this instance New South Wales has taken the initiative.

The serious falling-off in the Customs revenue of New Zealand is a strong reason why heavier duties should be imposed, so that the whole burden of the loss shall not be thrown on to property. The drink bill of the colony was less than in the preced ing year, and there was a large falling ofF in other items. Whether this be due to increased temperance, to de creased purchasing power, or to the growth of local manufactures- —and no doubt all three causes contributed—the fact remains that the addition made to the property tax by the present Go vernment has been partly necessitated by this falling off in the consumption of dutiable goods. During the debate on Mr Moss's motion that the question of tariff revision should be dealt with during the present session, Mr Turnbull urged this fallirtg-off in Customs revenue as one of the strongest reasons why the deficit ought to be made good from that source, and not by further burdening the depressed landed and industrial interests with an additional tax on landed property and capital. The Government have evaded the question for this session, but they must give it their attention during the recess or go out of office ; and in_ pre paring their measures of tariff revision, we think the recent action of New South Wales should fairly raise the question whether the special exemp tion which has been made in favour of coal ought to be any longer continued.

GOVERNMENT PARTIALITY.

Among the many sins of the late Stout-Vogel Government, none will be longer remembered' to their prejudice than the unblushing preference which they on every occasion displayed for Southern interests, and the assiduous use that they made of the Government machinery and money to further the prosperity of Canterbury and Otago at the expense of the rest of the colony- How this was done, has been brought out by the member for Auckland West, who has obtained a return of the value of work done in the rail way workshops for districts other than those in which the work shops are situated. This return shows th&t while the Government workshops at Cfrristchurch and Dunedin supplied during- the past two years about /50000 worth of material to other Srts of the colony; the works at Auckland -and Wellington only sup plied about worth Even as between Otagd and Canterbury there has not been a &ir division, and this led Mr Fish, a tftinedin member, to put a question on the subject at last night's sitting of the House of Repre sentatives. He showed how the coun tVv had been victimised in order to provide work for the pets of the Government at Christchureb, and secure the speodingof public money in that district, for it is a transparently flimsy pretext that the nature of the work was flnch that it could best be exe cuted at Addington. The fact that men were removed from Auckland and Otago to supervise some portion ot tiie work, troves that the sole object was to concentrate the expenditure in that locality where the Government had ob tained most support, and where the people had been most definite m specifying the price that they expected. The same partiality shone out con spicuously in the late Governments dealing with the unemployed difficulty when, as we previously pointed out, they voted money for street works ltf, Dunedin, and started relief works in Canterbury, while they completely ig nored all appeals from Auckland. A legacy has been left to the present Gro vernmeut as the result of those tac tics, as is shown by a return laid before Parliament of the number of men em ployed by the Public Works De partment on relief works through out the colony. While not a man has obtained such work m the whole of Auckland district, there are no fewer than 380 so employed in the South Island, including 174 m Otago, 135 in Canterbury, and 109 in Marlborough district. We itoid ought, perhaps, to be thanktui that, we have managed to rub along wStfoDut Government assistance; but while we own to such a feeling, we most decidedly protest against this district being robbed of legitimate work wMcli is done at inconvenience and enhanced cost elsewhere. « is satisfactory to have the pWd» of the Minister of Public Works that the impartial practice of the former Atkinson administration in, tne matter of railway material will Dβ strictly adhered to in the future, v Government expenditure is to be matte an instrument of bribery—a method 01 rewarding political supporters - tne country may insistuponthe railways ana. workshops passing into private hand* Aa for the unemployed question, there aro now such facilities for shitting bodies of men from one part of «je colony to another that there is noj& eusje for the pauperising tendency tm

~ nlisd ;nd tsys

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY JOB.

a. compi \TJ**. -J*** Sir <WCtf&!g£ vernment of deliberafaW "■■ ?•• this factantil S tract were settled byA* £<£ * me n thave,Kower.r!«&"- i

The Mayorof mumcation from the District •SSSSf- H. Hales) to the effect that he SSSl employment to men who cannot offig find work at stonebreakinj?, the rS pay to be 3s per cubic foot, 6d&B}£

The Mohawk Minstrelshaveanew c han ee of for to-night, andffi will no doubt be a good atteid^S performance ot the previous evening**,™: peated with great success last night Sergeant Clarice, of the water police, w« successful in his search for the;n≤! yacht Ethel yesterday. The found high and dry on Cheltenham Beach having evidently been fun ashore there at high water. She was hauled off and has been handed over to her owner, Mr J Kinseyv " ' i ' r ' "Rob Roy "was repeated at the Own House last night by the Buntfs Dramatic Club for the benefit v of McGowan,towhdseefiFortsßolafgeaitteaßnra of the success that has is un doubtedly due. The tunately, was not up to expectatibas, M the perfonnaece in nowise suffered from this drawback. Both musically fmddramit. tically it passed off withouta hitch, and all the principals in the cast came in for liberal applause from the audience. Mi McGowaia's'' Bailie " of course wasijhehii of tbeevoning, and thane who naveiiofieeii this characterisation {lave missed an ani commonly good treat. -Mr Geo. Jbhnston'ir " Dougal "was alsoa capital impersonation Mr Geo. Reid and Mrs Wright were Joudly applauded for their musical contribntrioiis, and their duet, Sad it js fa.jay Farewell," only escaped an encore by reason of the lateness of the hour. A meeting; of the Eden Lodge, No. 153> E.C., was held yesterday, evenitig far tie purpose of bidding farewell to Rylance on his departure to America, be tween 30 and 40 being ley, W. M., in the chair. • The ChaLim expressed his deep regret at losing M Rylance from the Lodges ibut pleasitte fat having the honour i>o. present him iwith the following , iHamitmted'ad dress :— To .William -Bfyhnceji; fiq v :. Dear Sir and Brother,—lt is with unfeigned regret that we hear you are abouti to,eever your cqnneotion.with us by remomg so far distant;a land. We,take this;oppor- I iunity of expressing ouf thanlaifor tto satisfactory ; manner ih :j which you conducted the business during the , time you held -the office, of Honorary Secretary, and have much pleasure in bearing testimony to your worth and integrity,* andfbpgito« mend you to the .fraternal officesof the Brethren of the Craft wherever you may .*■ side. OurhopeatpartingisthatthechMge may prove a benefit to yourself and family, and that you may beihappy and proswroiu in your the officei-s and members, ; .gAiDK Hedley, W.M.; James C._Dick2 S W. ; Francis ■Wabbh«-,F.W,;Josbh Wasot, Secretary. ?: Bro, 'Rylance: «■ for fraternal O JS toasts and *ongs mwm started a movement that purpose, and ) hopes too All -"* ***** tea free of charge.. w(ie It is satisfactory *£X£&*.«* ■rnmmk Brown, Tauranga, g>4 Pg has since been soio w W dlD 0 f a SintheMo^ a jj

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1887.

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TMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP- J_ OWNERS, ETC. In retiring from the Ship Chandlery business. ■Jrheg to tencler my sincere thanks to my many friends for their generous support during tho last fourteen years, and will consider it a per sonal favour if my late patrons will kindly transfer their patronage to my successors in tnu business, Messrs Ross and Co., whom I can confidently recommend. & McKENZIE . Auckland, September 23,1837. WITH reference to the above announce ment, we have much pleasure in inti mating to the friends of the late firm, and the public generally, that wo will carry on the business of Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., in our temporary premises at No. 17, Lower Queen-street, and hope by strict- attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the patronage of the late firm, ROSS & CO. npHE SAIL LOFT will be under the § management of Mr Charles Reynolds, who had charge of this branch of Captain AlcKenzic s business for tho last fourteen years. Ihe services of Mr. \V. A. Harvey, for many years head storeman for Messrs J. and D Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKonzie. have been retained for the new firm. Goods will arrive by next steamer from Sydney, and by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & CO. (Successors to Captain D. H. McKonzie). SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, ETC. Temporary Premises: No. 17. Lower Queex-stkeet, Auckland Opening day, Monday, September



TDOOTS ! BOOTS ! T»OOTS! CHEAP SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT mHO MAS TjiLLI SON'S. To meet the depressed times, and being largely overstocked, also' to' make room for largo shipments to arrive, THOS. ELLISON is now holding a Cheap Sale of Boots und Shoes AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH ONLY. The following lines at much less than cost :— a. d. Babies' Shoes 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots .. ..1 0 per pair Babiea" Elastic Boots . • .. 1 6 per pair Giria' Morocco Elastic Boots, 10 to 13 3 6 per pair Girls'MoroccoElasticßoot.s.lltol 4 6 per pair (lids' Kid Elastic Boots, 10 to 1.. 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots. 10 to 1.. 5 6 per pan- Ladies' good House Boots .. .. 3 6 per pair All other Roods equally cheap. BOOTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS MADE TO OHDEK ON THE PREMISES. THOS. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 74, Queen Stkeet. asd GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL Haa just received a Large Consignment or all Kinds of Cutlery and Plated Goods, consisting of— Table and Pocket Knives, Butchers' and Cooks' Knives, Superior Scissors and Razors, Electro plated Forks, Spoons, Cruets, Teapots, etc. All the above Selling at Very Low Prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, Queen-street (Opposite Arthur's Mart). "I J*' « TO PHOTOGRAPHERS' " ".''■■■ SCHERING'S CHEMICALS, DRESDEN ALBUMENISED PAPER, . DRY PLATES. SEEGNER, LANGGUTH, & CO.. Queen-street. [card], lsr A N" T ED Landlords and others o know that 1 E. BARKER Collection of Rents and Accounts, JSxet-ution and Distress Warrants, Possession under Bills of Sale, etc., with care and despatch, office: CITY CHAMBERS, VULCAN LANE (Top floor). JJ" 0 TIC E. The Business hitherto carried on by ROBERT NEAL, At Wcllesloy-street and Karangahape Road, Will be conducted from the KARANGAHAPE ROAD STORK Customers will be called upon as usual. Couutry customers please note the change in address: THE NEWTON SUPPLY STORES, Karanoahape Road. F. ROWE, Manager. ANOTHER Facb is that J. H. Dalton has given away 2,000 Pairs of Trousere in twelve months, and intende to try to double he number next year, ' :/



SPECIAL ~\T AL U h AND WORTHY OF TTNSPECTION. Having bought a large lot of Clearing Ware house Lines, will soil them at a small advance to clear quickly. A little money will go further than usual in purchasing; the undermentioned lines and others too numerous to particularise 250 Pairs New Lace Curtains, la lid, 2s 3d, 2s6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d to 17s 6d ; mostly taped edges and new styles Black Cashmeres, HJd, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid ; special value 860 Yards All-wool Jersey Cloths, Is, worth Is 6d 720 yards All-wool French Cashmeres, Is lid ; worth 3s 3d N.K -Turkish Towels, 6d Black, White, and Cream 36-inch Flouncing Laces, cheap Large lot of Silk Brochc Lace and Cashmere Capes and Dolmans at a nominal price, from Is 6d 25 Boys' good Jersey Suits, half-price New White'and'Coloured Mattings, all widths, special value ■ Men's Sorgo Troufera. 4s lid 70 Pairs Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s lid Youths' Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d 100 Boys' Tweed Knickcr Suits, from 3s 3d Boys' Dressed Oxford Shirts, Is lid Splendid line Men's Dressed Regatta Shirts, 2s lid, worth 4a 6tl Grand line Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits, 32s 6a Boys' and Youths'- Mosgiel and Kniapoi Tweed-Suits in Knicker and Long Trousers, at greatly reduced prices Job line in 4-button Kid Gloves, first choice, 011GQ.13 ' ' ' * * *" Large lot of Remnants* etc;, worthy of inspection. WILLIAM X> :: "ORIDGMAN, 288, UPPER QUEEN- STREET. CHEAP CASH HOUS E, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. DRESSMAKING. The Proprietors of this Establishment having secured the services of a MOST FASHIONABLE & ACCOMPLISHED DRESSMAKER. Are now prepared to execute any orders with the greatest despatch. PERFECT FIT AND SUPERB STYLE GUARANTEED. Ladies' own Material made up. All Drapery and Clothing being sold at half-price to make room. W. V A IL E, Manager.



gPRING DRAPERY. Tho whole of thoir Soring , G jods having noV arrived, ex Kuapehu, Doric, and Arawa MILNE & CHOTCE Have prroat pleasure In aesuring: thoir TOWN and COUNTRY FRIENDS that their Homo Buyer has displayed excel ent Tasto and Judg ment in the selection of Goods suitablo to their class Of truck. Their HOME and AUCKLAND-MADE MILLINERY, it; is well known, is wot to be equalled iv Mew Zealand. . Immonso Stock of MANTLES. JACKETS, DUSTCLOAKS, and DRESSING GO WAS in all Styles and Pricce. One of tho LARGEST and MOST VARTED ASSORTMENT of DRESS GOODS in the Col ony, their purchasoe being made from the Con tinental, Bradford, London, and Colonial Markets. Tho Principal Styles this season are: PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed Beadtx. Ornaments PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed fanoy Check Velvet CHECKS, trimmed Velvet or Plneh STRIPES, triminvd Velvet or Plush CHECKS and STRIPES, worn together (the Latest Fashion) CHECKS or STRIPES worn with Plain JSEPH i KS and PRINTS in Now Stylos A Great Foaturo this season will bo TUB BoXKO EMBROIDERED CAMBRIC DRESSES in WHITE and COLOURS, a Largo Stock has been laid in, in anticipation of a run upon them. PATTERNS BY POST ON APPLICATION". A Special Bargain of 45 DOZEN 4-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, at 2s 9d, worth at least 50 per cent more. The HOSTERY, .HABERDASHERY, LACES, UNDERCLOTHING, liOUSIfillOLI). and JUVENILE BOYS' DEPARTMENTS ate all Fully Stocked. N.8.-Ladios aro Specially invited to look through tho Various Departments. They will not be solicited to buy, unices so disposed. Shop Closes on Saturdays ati 2 o'Clock. MILNE ~&~~ (Ti HOY CE, IMPORTERS, Queen ahi> Wjbllesi-by Stiujbi^



Drapery and Clothing AT REDUCED PRICES. H. A T X I N S, In order to reduce stock and meet the times, •will sell for the next few weeks AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Attention is invited to the following :— 25,000 Yards of last season's Drees Goods at 25 to 50 per cent, reduction Silks, Cashmeres, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Ulsters. Fur-lined-Cloaks, &c, &c, 20 to 25 Vor cent, reduction New Dress Goods, &c., &c, now being opened at 124 per cent, below usual charges MANCHESTER GOODS. Lace Curtains, Table Linen. Sheetings, Quilta, Blankets, Calicoes, Shirtings, Sec, &c, atl2i to 20 per cent, reduction CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 500 Boys', Youths', and Men's Colonial Tweed Suits at exactly invoice price. A magnifi cent lot of Suits to-select from in all sizes, and will positively be sold at invoice price. Also, Trousers and Trousers and Vests, &c, at invoice price AJI other Goods, such as Shirts, Hate, Collars, Braces, Hosiery, &c, &c, at 12i to 20 per cent, reduction 150 Very best quality ever imported Men's Tweed Waterproof Coats at 20 per cent, off the marked prices. THE ABOVE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, The intention being to reduce stock some thousands of pounds, no matter if at a heavy cost M. A" I**1 ** QUEEN-STREET. HJ. P U RBRO OX, • PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that he has Removed to No. 38, GREY-STREET (tyro doors above the Market Hotel), TO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC TMCAL 'WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected,



MEDICAL HALL, POISSONBY (Opposite the Three Lam re). J. G. HENDERSON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST AND SURGEON DENTIST. Gss Administered for Extractions Would again call attention to a few of the pro prietary articles manufactured by him, from drugs o'£ the very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, &c. Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatic, aud Gout Mixtures, loothache Reliever. Tho above give Speedy Relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. For Coughs, Colds, &c. Cherry Pectoral. Balsam of Horehound.Chlorodyne. The above are superior to the imported article, being re- Ce Antil]ili C o P us r piils, suitable to the climate; are purely vegetable ; give speedy relief. I , rom is Pe preserip'tfon3 S ancf Family Recipes faithfully P Tg.h!'s Worm Powders and Mixture arc the most effectual remedies known to medical science. Try J.G.s Certain Cure for Corns. EDICAL FEES REDUCED TO ENGLISH RATES. Dn R. H. BAKEWELL, M.D., Member of tho Royal College of Surgeons of England, Licentiate in Midwifery of the Royal College of Surgeons, late Visiting Physician to Christ church Hospital, formerly President of. the Medical Board, Trinidad. TTrITrT . XTT » HOBSON-St. (near Cook-st.), AUCKLAND. Fees for Consultations, including medicine, 2s 6d ; for visits, including medicine, ss. Cash No booking. Hours for Consultation : 9 to 11. a.m., 3to 4 and 7to 8 p.m. ■ JX X IS M P T, SURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STREETS (Opposite the Opera House.) Box 210] LTelcphone37B iK ENTIST.RY. ~' X Mn A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST, Corner of Hobson and Welleslkt Strhtcts Artificial Teeth fitted without extracting stumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teeth stopped. Gas administered. Charges moderate. Tramcars pass the house. HF. WINDSOR, • SURGEON DENTIST (by oxam.J (Lato of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I bog to intimate to the public of Auckland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tico at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite Post Office.) Having secured the ser vices of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, 1 hope to merit a share of their support. Box 210, P.O.] [Telephone 377. TVrOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr T. TRAFFORD, The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years. Desires to inform his patients and friends that he has removed from Wakofleld-utreet to more central ofiices, QUEEN-STREET (over Wayte's, Bookseller), opposite Wyndham-street Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.



Memo. From J. OILMOUR, DRAPER, &C, Upper Symonds St. JGILMOUR wishes to inform his ous • toinore and the nubllo that, in order to comionso hia business for easier management, he h(\H sold the Newton branch. The Dressmaking and Millinery will now bo done at Hyinonds-strect, under the supervision of Miss GiLMOUK, and all orders will be executed with promptness and care. J. G. wishes to say that his Symonds-streot Shop is now well as sorted with suitable Goods for the Summer trade, and customers will ilnd prices, as usual, very low. In want ofKood Summer Hats or Millinery of any sort will do well to inspect the stock. J. GILMOUR, DRAPER, GLOVER, &C, Ui'rEit Symoxd3 St. BOUGHT BY PUBLIC TENDER, N. Wood's Drapery Stock; valuo £1.000. —6 doors from 3 lamps, Ponsonby Road.—Must bo sold at once. _______ "VTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT "*"" AND STORAGE COMPANY (Limited), AUCKLAND. BUTTER EXPORT. In view of the desirability of stimulating ex port, the above Company is prepared to ofl'ei , special rates for Butter consigned to them for that purpose. The rate charorod %vill bo a consolidated one of 21d (TWOPENCE FARTHING) per lb., cover ing cold storagein Auckland, freight in freezing chamber, marine insurance, and delivery at ship's side in London. Application will be made to Shipping Com panies for space on receipt of advice that Butter is coming forward. The minimum quantity that will be received in response to this notice will be 5 (five) cwt. The Uutter must bo packed in kegs ready for shipment; the kegs must bo of uniform size, and to contain not less than 601bs each, net weight, JOSEPH BANKS, Manager. /GIVING UP BUSINESS. CHEAP SALE! FEW DAYS ONLY! GOODS MUST BE SOLD! Having deoided to retire from the business, we will, for a few days only, offer our stock of GENERAL FURNISHING GOODS At cost price and under, FOR CASH ONLY! THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 249, Queen-street, Auckland. A REAL, Genuine Clearing-out Sale of Wood's Drapery Stock, bought by Public Tender, six doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. MRS T> f> ART LETT, PHOTOGRAPHER. Mrs BARTLETT begs to. announce that she has purchased the business wf R. H. Bartlett. In thanking her past patrons and friends for their uniform kindness. Mrs Bartlett also takes this opportunity of stating that the BUSINESS will toe carried on \tnder the above title. Mr EDWARDS Having consented to take charge of the Studio will be a sufficient guarantee that all work will be doae in the same high-class style as hitherto. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. Cabinets.. »,. 30s per dozen, 20s por half-dozen CD. V.'s.. .. 15s per dozen, 10s per half-dozen Enamelled and finished in the highest style. Every effort will be made to give satisfaction. Clients are particularly requested to address their correspondence to Mrs P. BARTLETT, W4, QUEEjN-STREET, AUCKLAND,



THE "UNION" ■ And tho "SOUTHERN SPERM" CANDLES, Made by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, and CANDLE COMPANY, Of AUCKLAND, Arc all Guaranteed FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to tho pound). Many of the Colonial-made Candles now In tho market are Light Weights, and therefore dearer at the money than the Auckland-made Candles. .TRY FOR YOURSELVES, AND USE ONLY THE LOCAL ARTICLE "PHOTOGRAPH Y. w. r-Irobinson (Late TUTTLE AND CO). UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. W. R. R. having been upwards of two years with the late Firm is a sufficient guarantee that none but FIRST-CLASS WORK will leave his Studio. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES* All work on hand will bo completed* W. R. ROBINSON <Lato TUTTLE & Co.), 24 8, QUEETT- STREET. A TTENTION! BEST NEWS EVER HEARD IN AUCKLAND! HEWS CHOICEST FRESH BUTTER Now reduced to 6d PER POUND. j No matter what prico is charged, finer can't be got. It surpasses all others for richness of flavour and tasto. The same quality is charged 8d elsewhere. ALSO ON HAND, GOOD PASTRY BUTTER AT Id PER IB THE SECRET Why REW can sell Bnttor and all kinds of Grocery Goods cheaper than any other competitor Iβ: All ho sells ha 9 been bought for cash. REW'S, THE LARGEST PROVISION' DEALER IN ! AUCKLAND. Addiiess : 1 CORNER OF VICTORIA & ALBERT STREETS. "VTEW riASH DTORES JUST OPENED AT 256, QUEEN-STREET, BY EABLE & MONTGOMERY OF KAKANGAIIAPE ROAD. Wo have much pleasure in drawing the .'(atten tion of the goncrul public in Auckland to our BRANCH STORE, 256, QUEEN-STPffiET (Just above Wcllcßloy-street). It is intended to do a strictly Cash Trade. Wo have been able to secure tho promisee upon remurkiiblv low terms, and have put ir>. a, very LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, From which customers can select their Supplies. Under theae conditions, Earle aud Montgomery arc able to offer toe best of Stores at PRICES WHICH WILL ECLIPSE ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS In Auckland. To prove this is no blow, call and see for yourself. Wβ would <"/raw especial attontion to MAIZE, WHEAT, OATS, CHAFF, SHARPS, FLOUR, etc., the uricea of which customors will do well to acquaint themselves witli beforo purchasing elsev: here. Wo are now seiling BUTTER & EGGS, HAMS, & BACON, AT COST PRICE. OPPOSITE THE *TOWN CLOCK. riHRISTMAS tfXARDS! iTIHRISTMAS /"^ARDS The above are a speciality, and. are shown in a separate room. mENNIS "OACQUETS! TENNIS "OACQUETS AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. o t ■ i c c. RETURNED FROM ENGLAND. pEOKGE TTIGGINS Takes the earliest opportunity to inform his friends, his customers, and tho inhabitants generally that, having visited and made greatly advantageous purchases in tho Home market, as well as placing important contracts in the same for future Tnisiuoss, he is now in a position to meet them and receive their favours with tho greatest confidence ; and, though unnecessary, he would intlßio,te th*t he is determined, as hitherto, to sustain his notoriety for the best and most fashionable class, as well as tho cheapest and str»ongost wearing Goods prodticed. And whatever competition, or other high-eoundmg pretensions, lie will be second to none. •VTOTTINGHAM TTOUSK, J3I JOL BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, Junction Queen and Grey Streets, Auckland. TTT S. LAURIE & Co., SEED AND MASTURE MERCHANTS, CUSTOMB-STH EKT, AUOJOiAND. Turnips, Covers, Grass Seeds, etc. Eonedtot undßonoflour, Gua;ao. SuperphoEtphates, etc, Woolpacks, Cornsacks, T>»ine. Bone Mill at avuawahia, Waikato. Boner > purchased. PLENDIP GRAZING for Horses and Cattle. Even- care, no responsibility.— Apply Pulhm amd Childs. Albert-syreet. 0 SPORTSvMEN and Others. Birds stuffed and mounted at reasonable prices by Jatnes Liddle, Nev,^on.



KM A S CHE ERJ HATS, SHIRTS, TIES AND SCARVES, HOSIERY, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT BOTTOM PRICES, AT GEORGE FOWLDS, 80, VICTORIA-STREET, mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING S " FACTORY, 158 and 160, Queen-street, Is par excellence the leading establishment for VARIETY AND VALUE IN men's and boys' clothing and outfitting. Onehunga Tweed Suits Mosgiel Tweed Suits Wellington Tweed Suits Oamaru Tweed Suits In Biy.es and patterns to suit all figures, and at prices the beat, value in the city. Spocial lines now being opened up for the Christmas Season. AN EARLY VISIT RECOMMENDED.



BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC FOR 18 8 8 WILL BE READY ON MONDAY, And may he head from all the Booksellers, and at Star Office. Q T7l O 0 P E R> ext McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Queen Street. Spring: Stock of Youths' Suits 069 6d to 355) iust. to hand direct from the largest Clothing Manufacturers in England. For wear. fit. ana value these goods are unequalled in Auckland. S. E. COOPER, Next Me Arthur & Co.'s Warehouse, QUEEN STREET. ■ — - - - - •/ . , - ---i—i VENI! VIDI t VICI! « nnHE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespearl JL Tbe Latest Novelty. We have imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Onkhunga 'Tweeds included. No extra charge. Call and .sec the Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. Mcßbide), Customs-street East, opposite Coupland'e Store R~EciPE FOR COOKING RAKINO SMOKED FISH. Put a cup of milk and a lump of butter in a stewpan, then peel off the scales and place in the pan; stew for ten minutes on a slow fire with the lid o_ tight, Serve with the milk poured over. To be bought at the boat only. 'X> USHED All Day on Saturday last, at Jl\j the Clearing-out Sale of Wood's Stock of New Drapery, six doors from Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road. V A C CINAT I O N. Free Vaccination at Dr. Bealo's Residence, Ponsonbv Hoad. every TUESDAY, 3 o'clock.