The Auckland Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IT, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

New reading—The " May "eronis. They " may come " to Auckland. Flower show opens to-morrow. County Council elections all over. Strawberries beat coal at Birkenhead. Charitable Aid Board elections on Wed* nesday ne.x h, Mr W. Finlay Wilson will contest One hunga Mayoralty. Veiy cheap rates arranged for next Taka puna race meeting. A •' ferry" nice arrangement indeed, the bird of freedom shrieked ! The late Mr John Johnston, M.L.C., was a Wellington merchant. He had drawn his honorarium of about ! a quarter of a century. Dr. Laishley has agreed to select books for Auckland Free Lending Library. The doctor makes his letter of acceptance a learned disquisition on his pet topic. There are two peaceful powers—justice and fitness. We do not possess what we do not under stand. Widow O'Brien on board the Bristol, Saturday evening. Auckland Museum is closed from to-day till Monday, 26th inst., for the annual clean ing. John Bright never was at any school a day. after he was 15 years old. Unlimited activity of whatever kind must) at last end in bankruptcy. Tenders for pumping station and reser voir in connection with Onehunga water works are receivable up till Wednesday next. Hobson-street works are going on vigor ously ; it is notified that Lower Hobson street and West Wyndham-streetare closed for traffic. A meeting is to be held next month to consider the proposed amalgamation of the Xevv Zealand Sugar Company with the Colonial Sugar Refining Comoany. Mr J. H. Witheford's tender for the sole right of advertising on the Auckland section of the New Zealand Railways has been accepted. Yesterday afternoon prizes were awarded by the Scripture Gift Association to a number of scholars in attendance at the City Truant School, Albert-street. Commissioner {Howard, of the Salvation Army, states that officers will be shortly told off for duty amongst the natives. There are violent folks about Invercar gill, A youth has been convicted of stabbing a Japanese in the street, and Martin Johnson has been found guilty of threatening to do bodily harm. Sentence deferred in both cases. A lad named William Adams, who was injured by being jammed between the buffers of railway trucks at Petone on Mon day, has died from his injuries. Mr Justice. Richmond has reserved judgemnt in the case brought by the Maoris of Ngatikawhata hapu against the "white chief," Alexander McDonald. Letters have been received from the prin cipal exhibitors at the Adelaide Exhibition expressing their willingness to send ex hibits to Dunedin if an exhibition is held next year. It is pointed out by a correspondent that) a mixture of 1 lb of Paris green to 100 gallons of water is top,, strong, for though it will destroy the eodliri moth, it will also destroy pears. Apples do not appear to be injured by it, however. At a meeting of Dunedin University Council yesterday it was stated in the dis cussion on the proposal to extend class rooms that it would be necessary to reduce the salaries of the professors and others, aa the revenue would be diminished by £2,000 or £3,000. During the next two years the Wajtaki endowment alone, it is estimated, will decrease by £1,500.



Shipping STEAMSHIP ' ■TIrOMPANY OF KKW U ZEALAND (LIMITED). POYA i, MAIL EXPRESS llfdt SERVICE. LV? ; D poUTK TO n THEOUGH AMERICA. ' tf ß^, .he heat of the Rod Sea and the «i> this Wnc are appointed to «,,Steamers i for Honolulu and p ftsn^ 0 " __— — i^-"" - " ~"~~~Leave Leave Arrive 0, Tons- Sydney. Auclc. 'Frisco. Nov. 50 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 3000 Jan. 22 apply at any of the - STEAMSHIP ||g|uNU (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-NOVEMBER. '• ™,wiin NELSON, PICTON, WEL- Iie A l\'T'rKLTosj, AND WEST I gAF TS ""PiB auukaU) - ! Latent j Date of Sailing. | Train. I 12noon AND 'ffiKuW (Special Servico). J^- |jsdwTlß.ll30a.m. 1 10.40 a.m. (VU BLUFF). 24, noon l — -Calls at fiobarL SYDNEY. 29,5 p.m. I - SmTmlj AND SAN FRANCISCO. SSTTMoiwDcc. 5,6 p.m. I - Blg^^jCygotiUnoon. > STiTOKA AND SU VA, transhipping and TAVAU. Sr (FrL, Dec 9,5 p.m. i — noon.) ["gInSSELL aND_KAWAKAWA. 21.5 p.m. | — ■rtiBORNETNAPiER, AND WELLING- R GALLING AT HICKS'S BAY, TU ■iJiOND »T_ I Tnesday; 22,6 p.m. I — ffintiost be booked and alongside TWO HfcSbefore advertised time of departure. HtoiTiokels must be taken at the Com- M^aJßranch, corner Queen and Customs f 1 mARANAKI, WELLING iLg X TON, LYTTELTON. fnffigl SPECIAL SERVICK. The Union Steamship's Co.'3 ■ WANAKA Bto Obehnoga every FRIDAY and SKi'tTenr MONDAY, calling only at HMttd vVellinpton, and "onnecting at with through Trains lor ; B&rSTEIAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Btzir t^ ilee steam - SHIP COMPANY. \ c Steamers of the above HfPlyi Company will sail as follows: ■pf/1 S.S. BELLINGER, MM fcro-BTBEET Wharf, for HteABEI and WHANGARKI HEADS, ■ JiSSAPAL WAIPU, AND PAIIUA I fTOESDAY AND FRIDAY, fcfff M "......;. a ..... P .™ 5s PER. TON ■MOfPASSAGE 10s SINGLE ■PN'PASSAUE 15s RETURN [B.ftr Freight or Passage, apply— , Office, 14, Queen-street. MkL. ■QTEAM TO THE SOUTH ■Xi SEA ISLANDa Thenews.s. ■M' RICHMOND, l||l [gO tons register. tt)o h.p., Capt. m|l| Hutton, will- leave Auckland. HinL.miJF Tonsra, Samoa and Tahiti, H»tTHURSDAY, November 24. effuaccomuiodation for first and second jjpaigerj. An experienced stewardess is te, dT( W e from Auckland (calling at SMWa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies hfl!2^i ai i doll ' ers a favourable opportu- Cteironsof visiting the beautiful ?™»aed for the round trio. jjweit or paeeage, ana all particulars, EDXNBOROUGH, ti, Qucen-sirect. CjTEAM TO~LONDOk" ffisk* PENINSULAR & ORIEN WFBBgp TAL STEAM NAVIOA- M TiOy COMPANY. ■8i22L n i CEYLON, &c, with Mails »>i!gggfajtarope and the East. H "(88f,,.- Leave Leave Mcl- Sydney. bourne. HSwtti'v'" , ' ?°T. 11 Nov. 17 ■S3g r *>t.s.... N0v.25 Dccl ■to »cc.9 Dec. 15 ■tola." Dec.23 n e c. 29 ■aiti ""••••■■ J an. 6. 1888 Jan. 12, 1828 ■W'" J?n.2O Jan. 26 Htt., Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 17 . Fell. 25 March 8 BSeasSfl!!!*" 1 e J' er 5 r alternate ween. K i l6!W ookcii t0 i-ondon, Mar- Hc !t eratei? a, Ullin a. and Japan, at ■!fi£fif? ed h to .first and second fc*C& J>?«d at this end for ""Sana. Liberal concessions to M^Ca:«r pan }' is now enabled to ■sHwTrt Re 7l? E,lr ope unrivalled ejee:- he greatly re- B^Aftl 6 /" 12 months) " £63 ■Q^fMSbSnajAuckland at same rates ■]fe Waiuku and one fls&ftV HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited), I Pp™*, WAI- I Hi*'" i^'P^ces. ■'■•■U ■ v '• : M« n °on S-Monday, 2.30 p.m. 1 ■r!& I &tn S-Tuiestlay, 3.50 p.m. iff* Br- 9 - m Wo^n Cß<say, 10 a.m. 'ML^ffi !!l *^'«aTin , '^ n an bour of 'IwJt' ,M for ? deliv ery of goods. '■Ru* , *' ppID2 carrying or dip I,g ft °WN, Managmg Director>



Sfaippjpg. h -H T?OU OPOTIKI AND ypf \0& -*- WHAICATANE. CHELMSFORD i reiA Wharf TO-MORROW (Friday) KVTONIXG. 13th instant, at 5 o'clock, I calling at Meiwiry Bay and Talrua. I Agents-•Whftkatane, McGarvisy Bros.; j ABBOTT & HITK, OpOttld. Apply to- I SHARP & CO.. ___ „_ __ _ _ Commerce-street. -_>/ Qteamto'thambs^ !, mvKR BTRAMKBS Foil ptsStl/ S T IKLI X G W O It 'J , H. *3&&&m&3Ehr OHINKMURI. WAI TE- TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. \_ KOTOMAHANA. | ENTERPRISE. Friday 181 4 afternoon j 12midnight Saturday 191 4 afternoon | — .PROM~THAMEg. [ ROI'DMAHAyA7~|~~E^TF,RPH ISE. Thursday 171 _ ' (Tnlght tnday 181 9.30 morning | _ Saturday 19 I 8.30 morning i 10 nipht No cargo received - for - RotomaiianaTwithin nalf-an-hour of ndvertiped tinio of lenvinjr. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Uischarging Live Stock. GEO. FRASER, Aj;ent. Qj S. COROMANDEL. TnOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. * irf3as^s^*r TIME TARTiE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: _. • Tlmrsday. 17,12 noon Friday. 18.12 noon Saturday. 19,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No qarffo recoived witliont Shipping Note, and within lialf-an-hour of advertised time or departure. All Part els must be prepaid on Board. R. H. SWfNDLEY, Mauagor._ »J5 TCI OR'"" THAMES^ X.V X) HIKUTAIA. PAEROA, /JL^fnr«, TE AROHA, WAITOA, , W A I O R (> N G O M A I s h a F T E S B UIIY A N D GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment offers.) The S.S. KOTUKU will leave as above on TUESDAY EVENING, Nor. 22, calling at Grahatnstown and Short land Wharves. In future the Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on r. For Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITH. & FIRTH. /-\RIENT LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. I'roni Sydney. From Melbourne. Iberia Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Okmok Dec. 6 Doc. 9 Garonne Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Orient Jan. 3 | Jan. 9 And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand to London: Steerage, £18: Second, £36 to £10; Saloon. £63 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, available 9 months—First-class. £10.'i. Available 12 months— First-class. £115; Second, £65. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agents in New Zealand. e~ mHE NE W ZEALAND •*- SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. II The Company's Magnificent Iron Clipper Ship RANGI T I X I, 1,188 tons register, AAI at L'oyds, W Bβ. H. TAYLOR, Commander. Is now loading as above, and will have good despatch. Has Firat-class Accommodation for Saloon Passengers. „ Cargo carried at the Lowest Current Rates. For Freight and Passage, apply to fa CHAS. V. IiOUGHTON, Local Manager. Custom-street, Auckland. ■j^TORDDEUTSCHER MONTHLY LINE OF DIRECT STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE, TO SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP, AND BREMEN, via COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ. PORT SAID, AND GENOA. Taking Passengers for London, connecting from Alexandra bj Direct Mail and Passenger Lino to Hrin'Disi and Trieste, Will be despatched as follows (if practicable! j— Steamer Tons] Commander jSydney HOIIENZOI.LERX - — IDoC. 8 HOHEXSTAUFBN — — J&"- 4 t thereafter every four weeks. Passag' from Aiickland to Southampton, Ant werp, and Bremen, from £16 10s to £65. Special Return Tickets to Europe Railway Fares from Southampton to London, from 6s 6d. , , , , ~ , Passengers from Auckland booked through to Europe. „ . ■ ~ For passage, freight, and all further particu lars, EGNERi LANGGUTH & CO.. AgeDts. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE p. c-"- f a'EURY COMPANY (Limitku). p. a, EAGLE. TIME TABLE. From North Shore From Auckland to to A'inUland. North -horc. 7.25 a.m. 7.45 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 9.15 a.m. P-45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 12.45 p.m 1-15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. 6-1° p.m. SUNDAYS -10.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 11-45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2A\ p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3 45 p.m. 4.15 D.m. J. 45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. • 5-45 p.m. TotheLowerWha^fwhensu^ie^W^ A" UCK L A N D and NORTH SHORE r_J_ r FERRY CO. (Limited).— j!afei'S==i| Wanted, the Residents of Uorth Shore, the adjoining -VTORTHCOTE STEAM FERRY SERVICE. a offor 91 st November, 1887, the follow- weather and other circumstances permitting,- From Auckland am :< 7 8 \^f f^'iot^ fV£& and Saturdays, 11 B iSS.I«? and other circum stances Wharf 10 minutes oeSad^cr^ Sundays. From Auckland: 10.15 am. *1.0, 2.15,3.16, •^ffiSffi a*. i-«. 2 4 5



Shipping. I> mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S I S ROY A L MAI L LJ N X OF ST EAMERS(undcr Contract with the New Zealand Government) will be des patohed with Ilev Majesty's Mails as under for ; L 0 N D 0 N, Via Rio de Janeiro nnd Madeira:— BteMaaßL j™»- Departure. [P^ „ i 1887. i Rimutaka 4,473 Wellington Nov. 17 RuAi'iaw 4163 \ . Ttor t^ Kaikouiu 4,474 I -Asmay Jan."12.1888 ToNGAHIItO 4,183 f *»O .11 ■ jj, Vb g Aorangi 4,163 ) lan E ecl « !Marol)9 ' I And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Freight and Passage at Lowest Current Rates. 1 articulars may bo learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUGHTON. Local Manager. Customs-street, Auckland. To let. TO LET, on Cheltenham Beach, North ,>- , SIIOr °. a Furnished House.—Apply to Miss Jt. and It Duder. HHO LET, opposite St. Barnabas' Church, JL Mount Eden Main Road, 7-iOomed House. Jine view.—Apply next door. nnO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage, suitable JL for working: man ; also, a 2-rooincd Cot tago, low rent—H. JJliordan. Hobson-streot. TO LET, for 8s 6d per week, a 4-roomed Cottage in Giuharn-stroet, convenient to timber mills.—Apply It. Hartley, Auckland Limber Company. TO LET, 5-roomed House, Graston Road, near Choral Hall ; Parnell—4 and 8 roomed Houses, large grounds and stable.—T. Road. nnO LET, detached 4-roomed Cottage, J. Regent-street (bottom-of Gundry-struet), Newton; rent. 6.1. — Apply J. Worrall, Gloucester House, Grey-si reef. TO LET, large grocery and. drapery Store with 7-roomed lioure attached, in a thickly populated locality, lately in occupation or Peel and Thompson.—Apply Thomas Hayes, Upper-Pitt Street. TO LET, the 10-roonied House ' (with grounds) lately occupied by Mr J. Aitkcn Connoll, view Road, Mount Eden ; fine tennis lawn (double courts), with 3 acres rough pad docks.—Apply to J. Aitken Connell, Fortst. r|PO LET, a Family Residence, known as JL Shorly Villa, containing eight rooms, with water, gae, range, bathroom, also stable— Apply to M. MclJerinott. College Road, Pon sonby, or Victoria-street East. TO LET in Dunedin-street, a 7-roomed Houeo, with out-house, register grates, gas, water, bay window, commanding good view of harbour ; garden ; rent, 123.—Apply J. H._VVitheford. T~~ bnLE~f,~tTie~Oftirley Dairy Farm at, Mount Albert, now occupied by Mr R. J. Souster, containing 28 aeros of good Land, and valuable water supply. The live and dead stock to bo purchased at a valuation, for Cash.— Full particulars can be obtained on application to Mr T. .1. Harbutt. Eden Terrace, or Mr V. A. White, Queen-street. FTIO LET, a large commodious store, with Ji excellent Collar: between Isaacs'and Nathan's Bonded Stores, Commerce Streot; also Oftlccs and Storo Rooms, opposite Coupland and Co., Custom Street: and the Building, Stable?. Grounds, etc., lately occupied by Gled hill'a JKrated Water Eactory; We'.Jesley Street. Ajpplyjo, Brown, Barrett, and Co.; ElliotStroct. A GOOD CHANCE for a Grocer.—The Shop near Anchor Hotel, Queen-street, with handsome plate glass front, formerly occu pic i by Hooker and Morrison, will be Lnt at a low rent.-- App'y Edward Lewis, Fort-street. ~~\~B ARG 15,"! re^horefnew Js\- roomed Verandah Cottage : city water, easy terms.—A. M. (Jravatt, Angleeca-stroet, Ponsonby. B~~~RICK SHOP TO LET.-A ne,v Brick Shop, with Dwclling-housß of 5 rooms: gas and water ; just vacated by a greengrocer and fancy goods dealer. A gool opening for business. Rent low to a good tenant—Apply to Miss Johnson, Eden Terrace. THE OLYMFiX~HALL, To Let, for Variety Entertninmonts, Concerts, Walk ing Matches, Glovo Contests, Bazaars, Privato Theatrical?, Meetings, or to a Club.—W. and J. Bcc-han & Co. ll^lJL* 1 !*!: FOR SALE, cheap, 15-foot Rowing Boat in <:ood condition. — Apply W. Batts, Carver, Vermont-street, Ponsonby. FOB SALE, Pig Skin Hunting Saddle, Bridle, and Martingale, complete. Price, £5.—L.D.R.. Star Ofllce._ jIOR SALE, 2 Centreboard fTehts ; one 5 and one 6 tons, with good outfit. — Apply Oliver, Boat.bnilder, Wynyard Pier FOR SALE, Buggy, to hold four, in good order; £18:' also, a quiet Horse, suitab c fora lady to drive.— Appl/ Pullan and Child's, Albert-street. I" SALE, first-class Cow, to calve . within a week : gentle, heavy milker :or would change for Harmonium.-Apply Star 0 flice. FOR SALE, Large Harmonium, Seven Stop", in beautiful polished Rosewood Case Would suit Church or school, Price £12, cost about £25, and is in first-class order.—Apply Stab Offlce._ FOR SALE, Cheap to suit the times, '2 bow Pagnalls. 1 do Pony Dog-cart; 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on ; 1 light Springca t: 1 rlo light-tip Dray.— Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, High-st. F" OR (Bargain) Three new double seated Bugcries, 2 ladies' hooded Phnetons. n air-wheel Dog-carts, 1 extension-hooded Family Buggy. 3 single-seated Buggies, 1 Paris ian Phaeton: also 1 second-hand, hooded, sinjrle-sp.atcd Buggy suitable for a Physician.-- W. E. Basten. Coaob. Builders, Wakefleld-st. _ Paniell Rise, Balance ' of Lease, expiring in June, 1901, corner allotment. Earl-street and Manukau Road occupied at present aea wood and coal yard;' allotment about fiO x 36, with house at tached.—For particulars apply to Mr Windover, fish shop, Earl-street Parnell. 171 OR SALE, 1 Vertical Steam Engine, 6 ' h.p. noin'., 1 Horizontal Steam Engine, 3 h p. noml., 1 Combined M- am Pump, 10 h.p. noml. (nftch Mirow 12.000xals. per hour), 1 VcrticalTubular Boiler, 14 h.p. noml.. 1 Vertical Tubular Boiler. 4 h.p. noml. In hand ran deliver on short notice, two 14 h.p., one 18 h,T>,, one 30 h.p. Multitubulor Boi crs. —R. H. YEOMAN, Albert Boiler Works. TpICYCLE for Sale, Rudpe No. i, 50- O inch. Cost owner £24. Will be sold for £12 10s.-S. A. Asher, Market Kntrancc (off Cook-street). . iTN ST 0 N — Formerly Cftptoin Symonds's property, opposite Royal Oak, Onehunga; suitable for grazing or villa sites. For sale in lots to suit purchasers, or to be let.— Apply to R. Laishley. EASIDE FARM, 15 miles from Auck land, specially Adapted for fruit and poultry. Has large 'orchards. 6-roomod house, outbuildings, etc. ' Price very low.—Horrocks, Arch Hill. TO SURVEYORS. — For Sale, several vorr tine 5-inch Plain Theodolites, by Troughton & Simms, London, made with special improvements. 2 6-inch ditto, ditto: 1 4 inch Transit, ditto, ditto ; 1 very Fine bex<»-it (new), by Troughton & Simms, with ArtUiujal Horizon.—Apply to J. Aitken Connell, l< ort-st. ' All the above instruments are in first-class order, and are almost new, soinc quite new. IT(OR~SALE. - BEAUTIFUL RESI _F DENCEAND GROUNDS, JULOE'S BAY, PARNELL. Comfortable FAMILY RESIDENCE con taining D<awing-:ooir., Dining-room (both hay ing large bay windows;, Breakfast-room. Work room, five Bedrooms mostly having fireplaces), two Bathrooms, very spacious Hall, Kitchen, Pantries. Laundry. Servants rooms, &c.: gas and water laid on everywhere; roams all lofty and fitted with every convenience The Out buildings consist of Stable, Coachhouse;, Tool house, etc. There is an acre of Land most taste f iillv laid out and planted with trees and choice flowers. Frontages to two roads. This i roperty is situated quite close to the sea at Judge s Bay, and has r- very beautiful view of the harbour. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 185, Queen -street.



Wanted. 'TIT ANTED, a Firsfc -° lasa Salesman. — T v Apply after 6, G. Mcßride, Merchant Tuilor, Cnsio;nß-3troot._ W. good} Bfceady g int?le MaDj able to milk and plough.—Apply Hunter and Nolan, To-morrow Morning. WANTED, respectable Girl as bar maid ; must know her business.—Apply FlagsUif Hotel, Xortl) Slioi'e. [ Hands 5 special induee jv » menls to smart Sewers Vacancies for Btiiart peoule in every department. The biggest rush we over hart, is now on. —The Auckland Clothing Com t any (G. Mcßride), Customs-street East (opposite Cotlpland's). WANTED, an experienced~Hjirdressei\ -Apply R. 11. Brown, Karangahepe Koud. WANTED, Rood General "Servant. - Apply, with references. Mrs Trimnell, St. Stephen s Avenue, Barnell. ANTED- Boc* Trade ~ Machinist and Imororeft'— Edward Weoks, 39, Wyndham-strcet. WANTED, a smart Lad, to deliver orders.—Apply Gavin Wallace, Grocer, Karangahapc Road. WANTED, a strong Boy ; must bo able to milk.—Apply at Mrs Duggan's Store, Newton Road. ANT¥b7a"»Stout, Active Ciirl, with a knowledge of Dairy work.—Adam Lay burn & Co., Durham-street. ' WANTED, a Situation by a young lady who has had 6 years' exerienco in v Gene ral Storo : good bookkeeper (Town or Country). —Haunaford's Auckland Registry. WANTED, a first-class Hairdresser; or to Let my Kaindressing Saloon.— Apply L. H. Scharrer, Tobacconist and Hair dressing Saloon. Queon-street. WANTED, an experienced Milliner, as Milliner and occasional Saleswoman.— Wrlto,stating qualifications and salary required, to T.T.T., Star WANTED, by a middle-aged married couple, a Position as hotel or store keepers, or both combined; practical experi ence and best testimonial;?.—l) M.D., Mr Carter, Boo!maker, 100,jQueen^stroot, Auckland. WANTED, Grazers. Horses, Is 6d per week ; Cattle, Is per week. — Apply opposite St. John's College, Tamaki. WANTED, 500 People to try the weight of a Is Parcel of Rakino Smoked Msh To-morrow at. the Boat. WANTED, in #ood neighbourhood, a Furnished House. — Address, staling lowest terms, to " Rex," Box 125, Central Post olfice. WANTED to Purchaso, for cash, Furni ture, Wearing Apparel, and Odde and Ends. Letters attended to. — Mrs F. Davis, Karangahapo Ituad (opposite Post-otHcc). WANTED, to purchase a Double-seated Buggy : must bo in through good order. -Apply Box 102, Post office. WANTED, to dispose of, cheap, small Instantaneous Camera with slides, printingframes,nn3chemica scomplete.—Apply ,1. Howflen, Watchmako", Quecn-tt"eot, ANTED to Sell, a lar«e Tank and Tai", complete (Cheap). -W. Harper, Hargravcs-atreet, off College Road. WANTED to Sell, a tirst-class Wash • ing Machine, cheap. Apply before Saturday. -Address F.H S., Star Office. out for the Auckland Cash Boot Palace. No. 172, Queen-street; all goods Bold at wholesale prices. —R. Hannah & Co., Proprietors. ANTED KNOWN. -The Auckland Timber Co., Limited, nre now selling a 2 qnart Strawberry Box for Id, and crates at Is, to pack 100. See advertisement.—Apply Cus toms-street West. , _ YI7 ANTED Suite TV to measure, 50a.-Auckland Clothing Company (G. Mcßride), Customs-street East, opposite Coupland's. XVT ANTED K-N..0 W N. GOOD VALUE ! fT~GC>OD VALUE ! ! ! ladies, before purchasing elsewhere, will do well to inspect the Enormous Stock of NJLW GOODS at t>. McPhcrson's establishment. SUMMER PRINTS, HUMMKR DRESS STUFFS AND TRIMMINGS. SUMMER MILLINERY AND SUNSHADES In immense varioty. Best style, best quality, and best value. Special lines. PRINTS. 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 5s lid. 6s, 6s 6d, 7s 6(1. and upwards per dozen yards; cho'en and picked goods. DHKSS STUFFd (in now shades). — Boiye?. BJd. and upwards, donblo width; y«rd wide Nuns' Veilings (all wool). Is 3d per yd (worth Tfl9d); Double Width Cashmoies. from 7jd per yd, pood line at Is 3d per yd (worih Is Aril: All Wool French Cashmeres and Merinoes. black and coloured, equally cheap; New Faucy Check Material. 7s 6d per dozen yards. NKW GOODS !!! NEW GOODS !! In every Oepartment. D. M c P~H~¥ RSON (EsTABMsnEO 20 Years), X A RANG AH APE KOAD. ANT E D KN O WX—SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPERY. R. P. FITCH, Mt. Roskill Road, will offer his Stock, saved from the late Fire, at a Great Reduction for CASH to effect a clearance at his Temporary Premises opposite View Road, commencing FRIDAY. Nov. 4. ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each : charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the promises. Ar rangements mado to turn out 150 repairs per ■week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at PtewartDawson and Co. s great English Watch Exhibition, 91, TTtTANTED KNOWN — Doesn't this W seotn incredible ? Tell your friends. All sound goods.-2s packets of Soap Powder, 6d; Fine Salt, 51bs for 3d, or 4a 6rl the bag; New Zealand Packing Co.'s Drip] Ing, 21b tins, 8d; Dandelion Coffee, 6d the tin: 71b boxes Blue, Is the trho'.o box; Yeafman's Flavouring Es sences. 3d tho tin; Morton's Potted Salmon. 6d the tin ; Morton's Bakincf Powder, 4d the tin : Morton's Celery Heed, 6d the bottle; Crosse and Black well's Pi'ckles,3d; 2s 6d bn'tles Chutney, only Is 6d ; Uobineon'fl Patent G.-oats, 8d large tin; Split Peas, 61bs for Is; Bloater Paste, 6d the tin ; Kippered Fish, 6d the large tin; Elect lic Candles, 4d per lb: Wax Candles, the Peerless Brand, 10d per lb; Asparagus, 6d the large tin; Curry Powder, large tins 6d; Cole •nian's Azure Blue. 10d per lb; 8. ,,, '. Soap, 8d perdoz; Iliorlb's Glycerine Soap, 4}! t'loJlbbar: American I-r loms, 9d each; Shoe Li- shes, 9d the sot of three; 2s 6fl Flat Irons only Is—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victorja-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Mra Eaton has opened her new Shop, corner of. Arawa street. as a Fruit and Grocery"Depot, where she intends keeping the best Fruits procurable, also Jams and Jellies of the best brands, best Butter nnd Eggs, Strawberries .and Cream for the Ladies, and the besr, Cigars for the Gentlemen. Roll up! Roll up! WANTED KNOWN.—SaIe.! Sale ! Sale! at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE.—The Half-yearly Sale of Surplus Stock from Ist to 30th of November will present an opportunity of purchasing much of our good and cheap stock at greatly reduced prices. We add prices of a f o\v lines in our Cheap Stock, mittoenuinornte fully wo should require a column in the Star : Breakfast Sets (China). 29 pieces, 10s Cd; Dinner Sets. 54 pieces. 255; Tea Seta (China), 40 pieces. 10s6d;Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted; E.P. Table Spoons and Forks, Is ; Dessert, 9i; Tea, 6d ; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d • Dessert. 4d ; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Set of 3 Jugs, 2s; some lovely Vases, from Is each beaded, quito a novelty. 15,000 to 20,000 Xmas and New Year's Cards to select from at Goodson's London Arcade from Jd to ss, each surpassing in elegance and cheapness any thing . W~ ANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furnitu r e. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— Elliott-street. gjfOWN—Hannah's Auck land Cash Boot Palace will be opened in a few days with tho Largest, the Best, and which mean's the Cheapest Goads in New Zea land No. 172, Queen-street. -R. Hannah and Co., Proprietoi'3. ; ANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim mings, Tweeds, and Coatings of the right kind at the right price, for Cash Only, can bo had from the Importer. -A. LOVETT, Welleeley-street.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.—R. Hannah and Co.'s Auckland U.ish Boot Palace, No. 172, Queen-street. The Universal Boot Pro vider will surprise the hoot-purchasing public;; no middle profits to pay here.—R. Hannah and Co., proprietors. '"OT ANTED "KNO VVN,—That, Ladies and y T Gentlemen seeking rest and change from city life can be accommodated at. Mr Colebrook's, Middle Mountain Road. Henderson. Beautifully situated, and scenery unsurpassed. Terms, 4s per day, or 25s per week. Children, half-price. WANTED, people to choose one of two things—an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch—given with every Suit at J. H. Dal ton s. Tailor, Victoria-street East. TT^"TirT _ E~D~ KNOWN. JUST OPENED, LADIES' BLACK CASHMERE JERSEYS From 4s lid, Braided. The best value ever seen in Auckland. J ALSO, 1 CASE LADIES' CORSETS AND UNDERCLOTHING, Superior Quality. A. L 0 V B T T, Wellesley-street. iffi a nITeT) know n. GREGORY. Of THREE LAMPS. PONBONBY ROAD. Is now issuing his well-known Photographs at following rates:—Plain Cabinets, per doz. 18s; extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per doss, 9s: extra finished and enamelled, 123. Appointments made by letter or telegram. Traniears pass tho door. ANTED KNOWN—That the public can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITE, 10s per doz. CABINETS at 15s per dozen. A complete i'ao simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally finished. W. H. T. PARTINGTON, GrtRY-ETREKf (opposite Mnrket-strcet Hotel). XjILDBRLY FEMALE. — Advertiser _EJJ offers comfortable Home in lion of her services ; family small. — For. address, apply STAROffi Cβ THE advertiser begs to offer his Services to any respectable Firm or the Principal of a Business who may wish their Books put in order and to be shown how they should be kept bo that tho parties mny bo able at any time to ascertain their position. Tho strictest confi dence observed, and work done at advertiser's residence, either with principals or their confi dential clerks.- Address to A, at Mr Ewington'e Offico, Queen-street. Wanted, a Partner jL in a furniture and general furnishing es tablishment with capital of £600 and upwards to ioin the advertiser, who has a splendid business and business premises in tho best and most flourishing part of the town, and where the most important works nf the colony is being carried For particulars apply STAB Office. WE ARE THE CHEAPEST. 501b bags good Fiour, 5s 2d 251bs best Oatmeal, 2s 6d 31b good Candles for Is lewt good Canterbury Potatoes, 3s 6d 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, Is Best Fresh Butter. 6d Fresh Eggs, 8d per dozen Bottle splendid Tomato Sauec, 6d . L*. „ Good Coffee, Is 4d Teas. In 4d, Is Bd, Is 10d Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. HOUSEHOLD T7ILOUR Jj IN 50i;« BAGS, 5s 3d ea c li. E S, VICTORIA STREET. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Wanted Known, I am prepared to supply BEST GROUND ROCHE HYDRAULIC LIME In lots to suit purchasers, at special quotations to meet the times. Also, COALS AT LOW RATES. VANS ON HIRE FOR PICNICS. &c, Nowdischarging, Kamo House Coal, also Cargo. Newcastle Coal daily expected per Notero. J. J. C RAI G, Commerce-street. MOKED FlSH.—Quality and Quantity at the Rakinoßoat _Tojmorrow. WEDDING and Keepers.—Jas. Adams, Victnria-etreet npHE ART~OF SKATING. —Illustrated JL Sketch in this week's •' Tit-bits." TllE proprietor of Wolfe's Schnapps has succeeded in making a spirit which is appreciated by the wholo world. Election Notices. r(ITY OF AUCKLAND. ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act Regulations of Local E'ections Act, and amendments thereto, I, Henry Ridings, Return ing Officer, hereby give notice that on Election will bo held on v\ EDNESDAY. 30th November, for the Election of a duly qualified person as Mayor of the said City. Candidates will bo required to bo nominated on or before noon of FRiD AY, 18th inctarit. and to deposit the sum of Ten Pounds. Any person nominating a must deliver at the Council Chambers bef >ro noon of the day above stated a Nomination taper, signed by the person named therein ns Candidate and two persons duly qualified to vote at such election. Nomination Papers can be procured on appli cation atthe offloe of Clerk..^ Returning Officer. City Council Offices, Nov. 10,1887. 941 pToROUGH OF DEVONPORT. ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations \cl Regulations of Local Elections Act, and amendments thereto, I. Samuel Yeoman Col litiH Upturning Officer, hereby give notice that an Election will be held on WEDNESDAY. 30th November, for the Election of a duly-qualified person as Mayor of the said Borough. Candidates will be required to be nominated on or before noon of SATURDAY, the 19th instant and to deposit the S"m nf Ten Pounds. Any person nominating a Candidate must de liver at the Council Chambers, before noon of the day above stated, a Nomination Paper, signed ny the person named therein as Candi date and two persons duly qualified to vote at such Election. Nomination Papers can be procured on appli cation at the Office of the Town Clerk. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Devonport, November 10,1887. XIT'AITEMATA COUNTY ELECTION. BIRKENHEAD RIDING. To the Electors: Ladies and Gentlemen- Please accept my warmest thanks for the hearty manner in which you recorded yo<r Votes yesterday, thereby placing me at the head of the Poll. I am, your obedient servant, W. THOMPSON. Birkcnhead, November 17,1887.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. AN ACCEPTABLE ANNOUNCEMENT. " WE MAY COME." THE MA J E R O N I S, A JERO N I S, The only Artistes that have for a decade visited Auckland. If sufficient, inducement offers, we may visit Auckland, and should we do so the can only extend over seven nijjhts, commencing MONDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 21. And the Opening Performance will be Olinet's gresit masterpiece, THE FOUNDRY MASTER! A Dramatic Performance which in the South created quitt> a furore. Box plan now open at Kidd and Wildruan's. Admission : 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Season tickets at a special low rate. All information obtainable by applying to LLDDY, at hi.s ollice, Victoria Arcade Buildings. MOHAWK jfINSTEELS AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL. Proprietor. Mr John Perman. House Packed to the. Doors last night to witness the 31st Performance in this city. Last Two Nights of the present Programme. Come early to ayoid the-Crnsh. SATURDAY. N0v.19. FUN ON THE BRISTOL. See future issue. Prices : 23, Is, 6d. Tickets at Scharrer's. Qneen-st. Reserved cTiairs at Kidd and Wildman's. jsßs!S y O TAR OT AUCKLAND ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. NINTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA TION. A CONCERT AND BALL Will be held TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, In the FORESTERS' HALL, NEWTON. Doors open at 7.30; Ovortuve, 8, Tickets at Kidd and Wildman's, and from any of the members. W. PITT, Secretary. THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. SPRI N~G SHOW Will be held in the DRILL-SHED ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NEXT, 18th and 19th instant. Open from 1 o'clock till 10 o'clock p.m. S. E. HUGHES, Hon. Secretary. Athletics.. Etc. SPORTS! CJPORTS!! QPORTS !!! AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB, In conjunction with the WAITEMATA BICYCLE CLUB. SIXTEENTH ATHLETIC MEETING, *••'•'■ !i ' on DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1887. First Race to Start at 2 p.m. sharp. Auckland Artillkby Band in Attendance. Admission to Ground—One Shilling. HARRY H. HAYR, Secretary. Volunteer Not ces. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. A General Meeting of the Auckland Rifle Association will be held in the Drill-shed on MONDAY, Nov. 21st, at 8 p in. Business: To rescind part of Rule 10. W. A. LUMSDEN. Hon. Sec. TKTAVAL ARTILLERY DIVISION. A Daylight Inspection Parade will be held TOMORROW AFTERNOON at 6.3 C, The Auckland, Ponsonby, and Waitematat Corps will assemble at rear oi Drill-shed. i I*™ Uniform. E . L9ROY . Capt. Commandant. Board and Residence. ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street.—Ex tensive additions having been made to the above hotel, the Proprietor solicits the patron age of Gentlemen desiring permanent board and residence. Terms very moderate. rjfTWO or Three Gentlemen can be com- JL f ortably accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family; Lower SymoDds strect, within ten minu , es of Queen-street; use of bath and piano; stabling if required; no children.-Box 50. P.O. ANTED, Board and Lodgings by a Single Man, in the vicinity of Newton or Ponsonby. Terms moderate.—Apply X.Y.Z., Star Office. WANTED, Boarders, Ponsonby; beau tiful view, large garden, entrance to beach; boating, bathing, plunge and shower baths; comfortable home; terms moderate.— Apply , A~AV"¥S' S PARK HOUSE, Victoria-street East. Personal DEARLY Beloved, don'fc forget the Is Parcel of Rakino Smoked Fish To- c PERSONAL.— Th se wanting a good Perambulator, should buy direct from the Factory, and support local industry.— Charles Smith, Victoria Street, near Freeman's Bay. T3EMITTANCE MEN.—See this week's JLV "Tit-bits." Lost and Found. STRAYED from Vauxhall, Devonporfc, Friday last, a light-brown Horse; 3 white legs, star on forehead.—A Reward given when returned to Mr Hall, Vauxhall Road, Deven port. FOUND, a black and tan Cattle Dog.— Apply A. Peat, Selwood House, Quce'n-st. FOUND, at Green Lane, a black and tan Cattle Dog, with registered collar; if not claimed within seven days will be sold to defray expenses.—H. Nicholls, Green Lane, Remuera. F~OUND, THE CHEAPEST GROCERY IN TOWN. EXHIBITION OF SPECIMENS. Come to Ponsonby Road, corner of Summer street, and inspect the splendid specimens of flrst-claes Groceries which JOHN ROBERTS offers to sell at prices which must convince everybody that there is no need of going out of Ponsonby to get cheap goods. Fresh Butter and Eergs, the former 6d and 7d per lb ; Cocoa and Milk, 6d tin; Candles. 21b, BJd, 2oib box, 8s 4d; Currants, 6d per lb: Crystallised Sugar, 3d per lb; Floxir, 81b Is; Jam, 4d to 6d; Fresh Herrings, 6d: Oatmeal, 71b bag for 9Jd; Raisins, 6d; beat Rice, 2Jd lb, 51b Is; Sardines, 4}d; good Sauce, 4d; Soap, 2Jd per bar; Syrup, 7d; Coffee and Milk, 6d per tin. Please note that every article is guaranteed fresh and good. We keep no musty, insipid, second-band old stock to attract the inexperienced. Favour us with a visit, and remember the address—JOHN ROBERTS, corner of Summer-street, Ponsonby Road, next to Mr King's Royal Bakery. SPLENDID GRAZING for Horses and Cattle. Every care* no reeponeibility.— 1 Apply Pullan and Childs, Albert-atreet.



Meetings. TOONSONBY LAWN TENNIS CLUB. w •——- — The Annual Meeting of the above Club will he held in the Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY, Nivember 18. 1887, at 8 p.m. Intending mem bers and residents interested in the Club are cordially invited. HENRY SHAW, Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X, ASSOCIATION-Corner , of Wellesley and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Services EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, at 7.30. All. are invited. New arrivals cordially invited. Public Notices. AUCKLAND MUSEUM. ——. a The Auckland Museum will be Closed from, THIS DAY (Thursday) until MONDAY. 26th November, for the usual annual cleaning and re-arrangement of specimens. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Curator. HEREBY Give Notice that if Richard Martin Callanan, who leased my property on the Newton Road, does not call upon me at Waitakerei by the 30th November, 1887, the lease will be cancelled. THOMAS WALSH. Auckland, 17th November, 1887. T&TOTICE.—The Best, and Cheapest, and .lx only truly locally-manufactured Perambu lators are to be had from Copeman aud Clegg, 34 and 36, Grey-street. MISS SMITH, CORSET & BANDAGE MAKER, Has always on hand a Good Supply of Stay Material. - STAYS MADE TO ANY PATTERN. Riding Stays, Stays-for Invalids, Bandages, and Shoulder Braces on the most approved principles. STAYS CLEANED AND REPAIRED. Has been Fitter for twelve years in the leading establishment in Edinburgh. Ladies waited on by sending address to ESKBANK COTTAGE, GUNDRY-STREET, NEWTON (by new Epiphany Church). T>UTTER! TjDTTEJI! (Prime Fresh) Supplied to the Trade at Low Rates. W. S. WHITLEY, 33, Lowek Queen-street, opposite Railway. R. J. MURRAY MOORE, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m v at Pond's Homcepathic Pharmacy, 153. Queen-street; 2to 3 p.m., and 7to 8 p.m., at Residence, Lower Symonds-street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m., TUESDAY and FRIDAY. Pure Calf Lymph. HAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen* street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Distriota; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. MONEY TO LEND In large or small sums at current rates of interest, AIHU VALLEY RAILWAY. ENGINE SHED. TENDERS will be'rewiirea until Noon of the SBth NOVEMBER, 1887, fox buiJdrof Engine Shed at Dargavllle. Plans and speoiftc«tlona may be seen at the Offloe of the CompaEy.Littla queen Street, Auckland, or at the Office or the ngineer, Darwaville, Thelowest or anytender not neoessarlly accepted* Renders must be dressed to the Chairman, Kaihu Valley Railway* Company, Limited, Little QueeA Streets Attest land. ■