ST. JOHN COLLEGE TAMAKI.

HUSSENTATiON OF PRIZES.

■ aJ yjE number of friends attended the al speech "day at St. John's College I afternoon. Amongst the visitors 3* Bjghop Cowie, Revs. J. Bates. P. S. * el *m- irl T Huseldei), lh: Purchas, Messrs S'Scfchank, A. Heather, W Motion, J. M. Lennox, A. Board *■ WF Buckland, and other leading ""I" , The pupils went through the fol- satisfactory manner : " Lβ Nozzo di Fieai-o," .school Iβ fedi, "Ad Avistium sWum," *** C Heather; pianoforte solo. »La If , "Romineut," Master G. Motion ; 8 "'Sow .Not In Sorrow,' , Master K. f%. pianoforte duel, "The Gipsy Coun **% jEitcrs W. JajjrfO'" and A. Kidd; solo. "Funtafcie EWjjante,-' Master Id Ki'i?! part song , , " I'ulce Lemmcn ■l iiim "school choir; pianoforte solo, (or.) KS&PW" M "StjidyinU," Master tfHurry; dramatic rental, " Scene* from b fin" , ' junior pupilts of the school; ttuSon, "La Bohcmc," School. Or- S speech. "La Feuille," Master C. obkn'd: pianoforte duet, "Christmas KSi" Masters Claud and Vincent other , sonata for violin and piano SSpb'ann, Op. 6): violin Herr Tutsch . piano, A K ter C - #" ckland ; song, Twawerlied," junior members of School "hffr pianoforte solo, "Sonata in E ft >"' Jfestcr W. Heather; part song, .-.rhiiirete" (Harrow Glee Book), School *J; pianoforte duet, "The Gipsy Sidrillee," Masters R. and C. Bice. twmatic recital, sceno from "As You oe JV' (Shakspere): — Characters: Mβ C. Buckland ; Adam, A. J. Pilking- S. 'Ortando, C. Pilkington ; Jacques, J. aLcojpb?; Amiens, Hubert Barry; Til -STE Bice; Cqrjn, S. Hamlin ; Touch t S IV Bvodie ; Ist Lord, C. Heather ; fed £ord", Walter Hopkins ; Celia, William mtbW ; Jiosal> n d, R. Daole. Herr touis Tutsclika acted as musical keptcr and accompanist. During the tenil refreshments wqre supplied to ?T visitors by Mrs King, the wife X \l»e Principal of the College. The fjanal report was read by Mr King, eU«h, M usual » showed that good p.-ogress aS beep made by the pupils during the Syear. Mr King s0 thanked the staff, ?!|j, g Perring and Matthews, Herr "ilUelike8 n d M. Naverne, for the valuable Latency which they had rendered. He Jkp PP^ d Bishop Cowie for the interest &jjjuj shovvn in the welfare of the school, gij Lordship briefly replied, and then pro .jfljed to distribute the prizes to the pupils Ending to the following list :— Divinity! -G' Heather, Ist; C. Bice, 2nd. Tatia: C. Heather, Ist; K. Bice, 2nd ; «y Heather, Svd; Claude Heather, 4th. French: C. BucLland, Ist; A. Kidd, 2nd. S 2nd ; A. Clark, 3rd ; H. Clark, 4th. Jntrlisb subjects: A. J. Pilkington, Ist; fi Idfline, 2nd ; W. Morrin, 3rd ; jE. Win thmn, 4th. drawing ;C. Buckland, Ist; Tj JPnkmgtop, 2nd. Writing : C. KUen, Ist; B. Cruicksliank, 2nd ;C. ilotioh, 3rd; J. Lennov 4th General Proficiency: A, J. Pilkington, Ist. Good eomhict: Claude Heather, Ist. Atten- Lee: A-'J. Pilkington, Ist. Declama tion- 0. Buekland, Ist. General progress : W. Stephens, Ist; F. J agger, 2nd; C. Cruiok«hank,3rd. Special prizes, presented by Mr IT. H. ferrlng.— Junior Latin, H. Clark ; junior arithmetic, W. Morrin. Presented by Mr E Matthews: Mathematics, A. J. Pilking fem Presented by Herr Louis Totschka : Mnsie, senior, C. Jlotion. Presented by Mrs King: Music, junior, Claud Heather, by Monsieur Naverne: French, |; Brodie, , .',*„*,. I Cheers were then given for the Bishop, Iff Mid Mrs King, the masters, and visitors, alt* which the National Anthem ter ftih&ed the proceedings.

CONVENT SCHOOLS, HOBSON STREET.

YBSTEKday afternoon the annual distribu ilion of prizes? to the pupils attending tb e pisters of Mercy'*'Schools, Hobson-street, A large Tiumber of friends were pKswok amongst whom , were His Lordship BiibopLnck, Rev. Dr. Egftn.O S 8., \ery Bey. Father O'Sullivan, 0.5.8., Rev JWhers Hacketb, Lenihan, Thomas, Paul (Onebußga),» Downey, O.S.K, CVGara, 0.5.8., and others of the -Roman Catholic , clergy. The proceed ing*: commenced by the scholars 'tfrmpe the hymn " Sound, Sound His ftaise,". after which Miaa Kate tfist jMffred a brief address of welcome. An interesting musical and elocutionary pro ' jmpe was then gone through. Bishop Jock next, presented the prizes to the mpilf qf St. Aloyeius's school as follows :— ViSIAJfDAiiP O'Neill, good con fe wrifcing.'and spelling ; Bella Stepften 'tf>n f ipplling and reading ; Mary Thomp «%t arithmetic j Julia Knox, religious : Annie Coughlan, grammar and Mtyim ; Mary Knox, Geography ; Bella may, reading ; Hilda O'Hare, spelling ; Jlary Ann Bell, study ; Alicia Williams, and writing ; Georgia Stafford, general improvement; Sarah C Kelly, grammar, second prize ; Mary McAneany, ipeljinp, third prize, These pupils passed tp Standard 111. ,Sta>T)ard I. — First Division : Annie 6fereligious knowledge ; Ellen Donovan, Sfildy and geogi-aphy; Annie Cullen, ini^ng; Margaret McDonald, arithmetic f Minnie? McDonald, reading, iwls prize .} Fanny McAneany, reading, m>m tnize; Samuel McMullen, spelling; Matlii "Donovan, general improvement; tonjr Herbert, reading and spelling; Rose ttifcley, application. These pupils passed tt Standard 11. Second Division : Mary toe, reading and writing ; Martha Stitt, ttliffletic and spelling; Charles OlSeill, -Mithinetic; Thomas Barrett, religious $<!ftrledge; Hilda Lake, regular attend ijj<l&} Jane Coughlan, recitation and spell mi Aanie Heaps, arithmetic and spelling, tfeepupilg have passed to the first division, fhfol Division : Mabel Moore, reading and SpeHlng; Cissy Johnson, recitation ; W&m G'Connell, general improvement; Pftrick Homan, spelling. Passed to second dWsjon. ; ■ • prizes given ; tp the ohildren at tttJdiDg this school were presented as lol hssi: Belisious knowledge, Julia Rist, Ist; Semeey MeMullen, 2nd ; regular attendance Bella SfcepUenson. A prize given By tne Father Hackett for good conduct was Warded to Kate O'Neill. ißishop Luck next presented the follovv -1% jpri!ze3 to the pupils attending bt. Joseph's School:— , ... a I'Wmy&ED V.—Reading, Mary Alice ftephenson. _. , . IV.-Arithmetic, Kate Rjst; «sainmar, Mary'Rlet; writing, Bridge j M; recitation, Mary Keegan ; catechism, Winifred Soares ; music, — Keegan ; arith- Margaret Leydon. All passed to pfth Standard. , „. ;, '■„'. • B»AKDABDIU.-Recitation, Nellie Grace* tfifctAtiOT, Annie Hawkeswood; w »l lWD «' Maggie Henderson; geography, Teresa Packer; -spelling, Esther Moore; reading, 'Maty- Watts ; dictation, Eva Leydon , *Sfe*al improvement, E. Bond ; gra mma f: Florence McDonald; reading, Margaret 'ißWarett; spelling, Emma Stephens, au to Fourth Standard. . SpecUl prizes given by Bishop >« c « yfere awarded to Esther Moore, wlig 1 "" feowledge; Margaret Henderson, goou Conduct; and Winifred Soares, regular at- Prizes presented by Father lipkttt f O f attendance and good conduct W«W secured respectively % M«y p^B »n Wd Kate Rist.

The children then sang the National \n them and the visitors passed over (:o*Bt Frances de Sales' school-room. Here' a sfcayo had been erected, and the room tastefully decorated. Fancy work executed by the pupils was exhibited to the visitors The following interesting programme was then gone through in a creditable manner • —Mazurka (two pianos), Mi&sea Corley, M. Gleeeon, Hunter, Caffery, and Lynch • address, Miss Genevieve Little : chorus' "The Sprite;" recitation, "Mischief Makers, .Miss Annie Lynch ; vocal solo " The Harp that Once/ , Miss R. Fernandez '• recitation, "Barbara Fritchie." Miss ({.' Little ; duet (two pianos), " Ah Chee As sortu," Misses A. Lynch, Humphries, Caf fery, and Lynch; recitation, " I 'nily Paths,"' Miss Jane Quinn ; chorus, "We Come to Thee, Savoy ;" ree tation, " Napjleon's Address to the Sou," A. Shunagluui ; solo, "I'm a Merry Ziujraru," 11. Fernandez ■ recitation, "A Fable for the Million, 1 ' Annie (Jaffery ; dtiefc (two pianos), " Beat rice de Tenda," Mispos I'arke.s, K. Lynch, Caflery and Lynch. Prizes were presented as follows by Bishop Luck, who also de livered a brief address:

. Stasdabd Vl.—Daisy Derrom, grammar and conduct; Frances Derroin, aritbmotie, Bible history, and mapping. Standard V.— Augusta Martin, recita tion and mapping; M. A. Parkes, history and regular attendance.

Standard IV.—Genevieve Little, arith metic and recitation ; Ellen Graham,-gram mar, arithmetic, arid needlework ; Annie Ciiffin-y, music, history, and catechism ; •lane Quinn, reading and grammar ; Ada Shanaphan, grammar, spellin<j, and cate chism ; Annie Lynch, arithmetic, geo graphy, and writing ; Margaret Coi-ley, grammar and geography; Annie Hum phreys, grammar and history ; Catherine Hunter, writing and geography ; Margaret Caffery, geography and dictation. Standard lll.—Margaret (Jleeson, his tory and spelling ; Bessie Graham, writing and arithmetic ; Margaret Ryan, grammar and arithmetic.

Standard ll.—Mary Riordan, spelling; Caroline Brown, reading and geography. Standard I.—Ethel Condon, reading and catechism ; Cecilia Caflery, arithmetic and grammar ; Jessie Humphreys, recitation ; Eva Danaber, reading ai»d grammar ; Mar paret Danaher, reading and spelling; Louisa Fernandez, general improvement. The proceeding?* terminated with the singing of " God Save the Queen."

2H-i£^ KL AND EVENING STAR, THUItSD A DECEMBER & JL«W.

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WHAT IT IS MADE OF. —«. It is simply the most, wonderful remedy the world has ever seen for the immediate relief and cure, of rheumatism, neuralgia, and all painful diseases. Its remarkable action has mystified doctors, delighted sufferers, and dispelled the doubts of the most incredulous, Its virtues are praised by thousands all over the lalid, who have been rescued from years of suffering a.nd torture with every species of disease, and panted a newleaseof health and activity. "\\ ben physicians have certified to their inability to cure rheumatism, neuralgia, and other very painful disorders by giving up their patients to the stubborn claims of pro tracted disease and possible death itself, the Ht. .Jacobs Oil, by its unpretensions merit, has gained in evory instance yet greater fame from its almost magical influence over these diseases. This remedy has no uncertain or miraculous history ; its decided power resides in a peculiar volatile oil, carefully distilled from tho Pinus Sylvestris, and has been used and distri buted for hundreds of years by the inhabi tants of the Black Forest, a mountainous and densely-wooded region in Baden and Wurteraburg, Germany. The introduction of the St. Jacobs Oil into Australia has boon attended with the same distinguished results as have ever characterised its employment in America and Europe ; and its adoption as the national remedy for rheumatism, neuralgia, and all painful diseases is assured. When it is considered that this wonderful pairi-banisher and health-restorer can be had at all drug stores for such a small sum, it appears as a matter of duty to every sufferer vvith rheumatism, neuralgia, or kindred complaints to seek tho relief which St. Jacobs Oil cannot fail to give. Try it and you will be convinced. ELECTRICITY IS LIFE. Dr. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Hare saved many lives when the best medi cal aid has signally failed. ElectociW cures by natural means, both and speedily; and sufferers should ask their cWMb to get them any of the following £?&st'elaectrio Belts (for Rheumatism and Dr. headache,etc.), Br-llSl^^^^S and Dr sSS'Abdominal and Nursing Corsets, 10s v ROUGH OW CORNS." Ask for Wellß's " Rough on Corns." Quick re lief complete permanent care. Corns, warts, KSlt acmista'and druggists. Before making your purchases inspect Smith and Caughej's immense stock ot clothing and gent's mercery. [Advt]. We would recommend all visitors to Auckland, to call and inspect Stewart Dawson and Cα's great English watch and iewcilery exhibition, now open till 8 p.m., where you will see the largest stock of watches and the latest designs in jewellery ever exhibited in New Zealand, all new and direct from the factory. Watches from 27b 6d to £30. All gold and silver warran ted.— (Advt.) Onehunga tweed ferouses to-measure, at 21s ; Smith and Caughey's.—(Auvt) Jensen's Cod Liver Oil is made 011 . , n j „ lorire steamer, fitted up as a float £f factory?whlct!, follows the Ashing boats. „«% nn board which the oil is made from the livers cut out of the fast as they fresh avers, cut■ "Jj" hy j enßC n's oil possesses T«, C S and Bleaslnt a taste that, "children co sweet ana p eabbi th Bronchitis, and Sark'an Iceberg. Wholesale agents; fcharland CO.l Auckland _ __..



QNEHUXGA RUMMER MEETING I TO UK- HELD OS JANUARY i4 TIII 1880- NW WoiKMi V, 8 5 tTif- 87 I)is 'a»co. 1 mile. ta WhJ W Q.°! 75 ?°, vs - distance, 1 ndlo from .\t Secoud jiorro to receive Ssove. 3M6ii. 'V.'-'. • "i Vcl \? x - " iKht!s of JraWiloß HA TS l! i^i??! MJI i Aeic of Gssovß - epqond >"'la.,, • ;n . V - 5 ''-I 0 -3 ,l " om <h0 stl &OVS T " iNomui;U ' o, '- 3sov; accept; lU t FU val^ T^ S ' being:nLadys Bracelet. ~f the i l, >n sovs - ll, l e " iCl 01 ' w - Adam*, Ifeq., with 20sov8. added. Distance Vhrc bLLUNG Rack of TOsovs. Distance;, 1 milo. nnS; fOr uß°- For Wiwo-yew-iiae aid ilna s - x y innol, to be aold fly £150. If ing .-lakes close on Friday, Dewmber 23vd FHSBssya,®?* ,l entrieß cios ° on '£'. O'SULLIVAV, ' Secretary. Tmlci'l'as. OF TROUSERS x J 50s. 55a. 60s. J % h 8 - 70s. 753. _td S« TROUSERS l^ 5 § 12s. 6di 15s. 176. 6d. ► g ° 20s. . 2os. § ph. *h. KOBonabir, Tailor, J~ « 3 Cook & Grey Sm \ ,j "tiaay'Vr'Hkwra.''" [ y*' H. ROBINSON. and Residence. /COMFORTABLE HOME for 4 Gentle \j men : healthy locality ; fine view : stable : terms moderate. -3, Western Pavk Terrace, Poiisonby Rciad. LADY AND GENTLEMAN, or two Jjiidies, can be accommodated with Boar 1 and Renidenoo in a nrUato family at Uemuera. j Nochiloreii. Tenuis lawn, bath, piano, bugxvt ! and every home comfort; 'bates paHs the gate. Terms moderate.—Address i< , , Star Office. DAWES'S PARK HOUSEi Victoria-street. Kast. AN fE D, Two or Three Respectable Men. as Bonrdors, foi . Prospect House. Hobson-Btreei; terms aiodernto. — Apply Mr.3 Lorrigati. Public Notices. AUCKLAND PARCEL DELIVERY COMPANY. LOOK OUT FOR OUR VAN ! Which Collects Parcels for DELIVERY TO CITY AND SUBURBS. From 8 to 10 a.m.. and from 3 to 4 p.m. daily. Parcels under 201bs, and within a radius of 1} milos from Post-oliice, delivered for 3d. Office : Customs-street West. Telephone, 354. Cartage of Every Description Done on Shortest Notice, and at Lowest Kate;-. TjIIRE AT KIDD AND ViCTORIA ARCADE. We have much pleasure in informing our cus tomers that by Kr (, n f good fortune what might haveboen amostdisjistrous Fire yesterday after noon was so promptly suppressed that our Stock has not been seriously damaged. The Salvage has all been removed, ami our premises are now open as usual. By Goods arriving; late, EX ASITLEIGII BROOK & WAIRARAPA. Wo are tumbled to place before our customers on ENTIRELY NEW SELECTION. - OF— CHRISTMAS CARDS, NEW BOOKS, AND OTHER GOODS. Dimixc Thursday, Friday and Saturday ok Tins and Nkxt Wekk, WE SHALT, KEEP OPEN , TILL NINE P.M. For the convenience of our customers who are engaged in the day-timo. We take thi9 opportunity of thanking the many kind friends who assisted in the removal of our stock and iv the suppression of the flrd. KIDD & WILDMAN. December 21,1337. x> U B L I C NOTICE. By authority of the Onehunga Borough Coun cil the Onehunpra Recreation Reserve will be CLOSKDtothePublioou SATURDAY, January i4th, 1388. -webb and adams, Lessees. vrOTICE OF REMOVAL Mrs W. T. Young, Stove Ornament and Fancy Paper Worker, has removed lrom Grey-street and Karangahape Road to 74, Wakefleid-strect. opposite Ah Chee and Co. Orders promptly attended to. LANS, Maps, Drawings, Defeignsr&c., prepared with accuracy and despatoh.— W. F. Burrows, Draughtsman, Hill's Chambers, Queen-street. : better value in Teas in the oity than J3l at Greacen and French's; prices from lsid to 23 6d per lb., they give great satisfaction; late M. Dean, Karangahape Road. _ mo"cusTOM bootmakers: REDUCED PRICE LlST.—Men's best Prime French Calf E.S.. 7s; Golosh E.S., cloth, kid tops, calf fronts, 6s: best Calf Shooters, open or closed fronts, 7s; Men's best Calf Balmorals, 5s 6d : Derby Shoes, 5s 6d ; Oxford Shoes, ss: Women's Calf E.S., 5s 6d; Kid E.S., blocked fronts. ss. Extra charge for cutting to measure. Terms net cash. Steam Boot Upper Factory, High-street. MOKED FISH-.—The Rakitio Man has the confidence of the People of Auckland, and intends to deserve it. IS LORDSHIP'S LARDER is now open to the Publichanngbeen renovn el throughout. Board and Residence and Eoucs Cleaned, 16s per week; Single Bedrooms, 4s per week; evefv accomodation: bath (hot and cold). .- D. Norden, late Woodbine Cottage. ' T~Tnr~M IS TRE S S VV A S HIN G MACHINE. -LESTER'S PaTKNT.- This is one of the latest and best novclt esin troduced iir thi3 colony, it washes cleaner rnJ ouickei , tnan any machine e>e* laiown iiO house should hk. without <83, lor cheapness it cannot te eqi a'jed, prif c £2 15 j. S P.Q.R. /S RAZINO. taken in to Graze in VJT Avondale Park : plenty of feed and water. j. M. Bollard, Agent, Durham-street. I"~?ilSH ! FISH ! FISH !—Rakino Smoked ' Fish, Svholesalo in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and .Saturdays.— Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. NOTHER Fact is that J. H. Dalton hasgiven away 2,000 Pairs of Trousers in twelve months, and intends to try to double the number nex tyear. P~ RESENT ATION ADDRESSES.-All branches of Heraldic Emblazoning. Photo Shields: &c.. artistically A r .fP are^r- W A Bui'raWs, • DraugtttißlKn, Hilfs Chambers 1 Queen-streot. .^



For Sale. ILTtOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Cheap, the .1? Interest in Louse of a Farm, /naving 19* years to run-, nt a very low rental, •together with crops and improvements.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 60, / Queen-street. SALE—a bargain—s acres of good .' Land, ail well fenced and in good grans, 3 acres of it ready to cut for hay; a substantial s roomed Cottage and outbuildings, and a nevcr i failing supply of water; close to Railway Station, and only 3 miles from town, fronting on to iiwiin road. Terms very easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen Btreet. FOR SALE, a really nice little Sheep Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a pood 7 roomed house, ntted with every convenience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beacli frontage, where steamers pass daily; only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to John Hoppet, House and Land Agent, 65, (juueu-Ktreot. TJIOii IMMEDIATE SALE, as the JL owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres. ]30acrc3 of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the [ balance in bush; orchard, house, and biuldingn; j and a very low prieu will bo taken.—Apply to ! John Soppot, Houseund JUand Ageut, 05 Quoea Street ]jiOR~SALE, a Handsome Villa Resi . deuce, with five acros of Land, consisting of orchard, garden, and three paddocks laid down in grass, upon the main road, Epsom. For absolute sale, the Owner leaving for England early in the new year —For particulars apply to W. Aitken, Short 1 and-Btreet. FOR SALE or to Let, a House with either , 6 or 13 acres: water frontage to Shoal Bay.' on the Lake Road ; 'Blisses pass several times a day ; 3 miles from Devonport wharf. This property has a beautiful view and ia planted with shelter trees.—Apply to M. T. CLAYTON, 27, Insurance Buildings. Xji O It S A L E . Northcote —To be sold cheap, a nice four roopied House, good water supply, allotment 100 feet by 250 feet long, well fenced. Straw berries and fruit .trees in full bearing, only 8 minutes' wttlk from the wharf. Price £150, Apply on the premises to Mrs Chitty, Beach Koad, Northcote, or to Dr. Walker, Grey-st. IjlOR IMMEDIATE "SALE," on Mt Ros ■ kill Road, Houo of 5 rooms, kitchen, bath-room, and pantry, water laid on from 2 cisterns of 2,500g15, range iv kitchen. 3 grates in rooms, large waehouee with copper boiler, stable and shed ; allotment 60 x 177 (with option of another). This property commands one of the finest views and healthiest positions on the Road.—Apply to W. KEYEB. on premises. J? O R SALE, A PURE-BRED MOUNT ST. BERNARD DOG. Pedigree at Star Office. _ _ _ _ _ _ _- Coal, Firewood, Charcoal, Chaff, Oats, Maize, Chrushed Do., Wheat Meal. Furniture care fully removed at Lowest Rates. Saddle Horses for hire. Also a Brake for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON M. PRATT, __Corner of and Franklin Roads. ._ THE SPLENDTD ESTATE KNOWN AS AVONDALE PARK. Containing. 130 acres, only ih miles from Auck land by a good inetallod road. A good oppor tunity for acquiring villa sites, etc. Soil suitable to profitable work for market gardening, being only five minutes' walk from railway station, and omnibuses running to and from the city every hour. ' ' Will be sold in lots of oneaore and upwards. Tertnsliberal. 'litlo. Land Transfer Act. Apply to HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers. Or to JOHN BOLLARD. Avondale. "PI O R PR IVATB SALE. PINE ISLAND, Waiteiuta Harbouß. Thin splendid land-locked Island, containing upwards of 100 ncrea, on the upper waters of the Waitemata. Deep water frontage. Situa tion unsurpassed, being surrounded by Hobson viile. dreenhythe. and WaipareiraSettlements, opposite Lucas Creek, iv clcao proximity to Auckland, being'only an hour'n anil from wharf to wharf. Two steamers constantly passing. Improvements consist of good 3-roomed House, two Orchards, Garden, and about 6,000 Shelter Trees. The whole must be seen to be appre eiated. For cards to view and further particulars apply to GEO. COZENS. Agent. High-street. r#"'"' >■!!■•■ • -J}! O R Q- A L E— COMMODIOUS SUBURBAN SEASIDE RESIDENCE. and THAMES RIVERS JUNCTION.-25 Acres. OIIINEMURI.-A Highly Cultivated Farm on the banks of the river, with every accommo dation. KAW A KAWA.—7I Acres on the bank of the river. NORFOLK-STREET.—Several Allotments. BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE, on the tram-car line, Ponsonby; quite secluded. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. - A Firet-rate Property Investment. AVONDALE.—Farm, 19 acrea. ; AVONDALE.—Choice Land, from Ito 30-acre lots. TAUHOA FARM, 160 acres; Wharf and Gum Store on the property. FRANKLIN ROAD. — Shop and House Property. APr-LY TO JOHN BUCHANAN, Coustoras-street. /^BION. QRION. tVHAT IS IT XRONMONGERY BUSINESS. For SaW a thoroughly sound Business iira Country District, with a turn-over of from £300 to£4ooa month. , . ,;. j< v , The proprietor, who is retiring from business on account at his health, will collect the out standing debts himself. Full particulars cau be had o^^ 14, Victoria Arcade, Auckland. mo SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand, a few Bales ijtsßOrtsA eizee) of Superior Seed Bags.— Apply Stab Office. J. BUTOHffiB.] . [J- OBOOM. TJtf'E HAVE FOR SALE: ---* »od an* Bar Iron, Wire Naila - Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iroa Sash WeighU), Buckets, Tubs Springs arid Patent Axlea Coarse and Fine Salt JlO h.p. nominal Portable Engine, by WallisaudSteevens, with duplicate ■wearing parts - , ■ , ,-: Hoisting Engines, from 3to 5 h.p., with reversing gear. GROOM, BU?CBER, & Co., FORT-STREET* Tblephone 211.J SMOKED ROES, A real Relish in six penny parcels at the tooat to-morrow (Wednesday). , , ■ BONES.— Our price, delivered at the Works. Railway Wharf, fa quantttiee not less than half-a-ton, i> £4 16e 6d per ton ; or, £& ton at Cbemioal Works. Westfleld flidiag. Ottthuhu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Rail Station.—Freezing,. Company, jfe^vt^C^..



Business l^otices. I WHO- IS"~THE CHEAPEST? , JUDGE FOR YOI/RSELVES, AND COME TO TTT l*/fATTHEWS'S '. PEOPLE'S CO-OPERATIVE STORE, Freeman's Bay. Choicest Blends in Tea at Is 4d. Is 6d, Is Bd, Is 10d, 2s. Small Box, 121bs, 14s 6d 1 Now season Nelson Jam, 4s 6d.doz, 5d tin. Other brands, 3Jd. 4Jd per tin Good Housuhold Flour, 1001b bag, 9* 9d ; 601b I>»K, Sβ ; 251b baf?, extra quality, 2s 10d ; 81b bag:. Is i Good Household Soap, 9s cwt; 5 bars, Is; or 2Jd per bar Sperm Candles. 3 packets. Is : or 2!51b box, 8s Id Golden Syrup, 21b tin, 7d ; or 6s 6d per doz WoreesterSaucP, from 4d, sd, 6d ; Tomato. sd, 8d 251bs Oatmeal, 2s 6d ; 71bs, yd Best Jlice, 51bs. Is; 661bs, 9s Cd. Good Rice' Gibs, Is ; 561bs, 3s M Largo Bottles Vinegar, 6d and 7d Cocoa and JMilk. 7d tin English Marmalade, 6d tin Fresh Herrings, 2 tins, lid Fresh Mullet, Star brand, 2 tins, lid Sardines, large lOd. small 5d Best Currants and Raisins, 6d Orange and Lemon Peel, 9d lb ; Cut Peel, lOd N'ewFi(?B, 9dbox Table Fruit, assorted, lOd tin Prime Cheese, Wairoa and other Factories, from 4d lb Prime Canterbury Hams now arrived, guaran teed ; Prime Bacon, 6d lb Best Butter from 6d lb Choicest Fruit and Vegetables always on haod Hobart Potatoes, IBlbs, Is. Orders delivered to any part on payment of order fo,r goods. The above is for Cash only. Don't Forget the Address : MATTH E W S, FREEMAN'S BAY. "OLAIKIE'S PATENT FIRE-PROOF PLASTER. I am prepared to execute and guarantee what I claim tor this patent-A FIRE-PROOF PLAS TER. It will resist fire with boarded baojc Zα minutes, without boarded back 60 minutes. It cannot, however, be guaranteed free from crack ing, which is occasioned by shrinkage of timber (within 12 months, more op less), and Vhich is common to this as well as any other method of plastering ; nor does my patent clatrii such an immunity, plaster not being elastic. But I do guarantee that my Wire Plastering will not fall from cracking, nor lxQU\ the iniloence of fire, water, high winds, or shocks of earthquake. As a safeguard agttiftst corrosion., 1 have so con trived that the wire netting ■will "be completely sealed up in the centre; of the'plaster, thus giving it a fair race on bnth sides, with a double resist ance to fire, watoi;. and aiy., »nd .preventing the metal from conducting heat to the timber boarding or joists. Wooden building* can be plastered in this method both inside, and out. There are otlvjr methods of wire plastering in which tbe mortar is trans- on one yid« of xho wire only, thus exposing it on the other sidetothe corrosive Influence of fire, water, and air, and are hence inferior to my method in a most im portant point. All works executed by me will be kept in repiiir for 12 months free of charge. Prices on application. Reliable men sent to all parts of the colonies. J. B. BLAIKIE, Patentee, Now Zealand and the Australian Colonies, j OFFICES: VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland. x> UTTER! X>' U T T E R ! (Pbimb Fresh) \ Supplied to the Trade at Low Rates. W. S. WHITLEY, 33, Lower Queen-street, opposite Railway. ' "TWECO RATIO N. CHAS. E. CARTER, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, GILDER, &c., , : TR ANSPARENCED WINDO W DECORATOR 58, GREY STREET, Attcklakd. ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALBALINE will preserve: TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of flood. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in Iβ and 2s packets. Wholesale Agent, RICHARD A. CAitR. Fort-street, Auckland. i riOUSINS AND AT X I N. Under Vice Regal patronage. 60 Medals, Diplomas, and Certificates. Have in stock all kinds of vehicles, elaborate and simple. Qreat reductions in every class of, work especially painting, trimmings and wheel tiring. Covering of wings and dashes done with unequalled despatch and cost. Best plant in New Zealand, an I only Factory which makes everything. Vehicles supplied while repairs aro being effected. FOR SALE, Extension Hooded Buggy and 4 wheeled Dog Cart, equal to new and half tbe AND ALBERT STREETS. mUCKER'S JjIOOD FOR PORRIDGE, tec, &c., Specially prepared, consists of the elements for the perfect nutrition of the humen body. Has had high commendation in England from Hospital Authorities and from Physicians, Dentists, and the Public. j. bycr~oVt & Co. Hare now completed the erection of costly plant, and having made arrangements with Mr w F. TUCKER to produce this article, confl dently recommend it as more suitable then oatmeal for this climate. AT A PRICE WITHIN REACH OF.. ALL, In 71b and 251b bags. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers, and Wholesale of the Manufacturers. JT>YCROI , T AND • B ™, City Fii 0.-tt » Mills, Shorfcland-street, Auckland. '. * 'i TUCKER'S FAMILY BAKING POWDER. muCKER'S X>AKIN(* T>OWDEB I y or Bread mtJCKER'S X>AKING T>OWDER JL Tea Cakes JL> Pastry JL Scones mUCKER'S X>AKING "DOWDER X Ask your -U Grocer JL for it. Once Tried, Always Used, ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALSALINE win preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in Is and 2s packets. Wholesale Agent. RICHARD A. CARR, Fortratreet. Auckland- . ■ - SALSALIFE TS the beat Food Preservative; keeps Milk, Butter, Meat, etc, pure «nd sweet, and is without en equal for general household purpose*. No home should be without it. ONE ©f the -Seven' Wonders Iβ- tHaf you can get a Pair ot Tsoueera from J. H, Dalton for Nothing.



Land and Estate Agents. ?F. G. Ew J " G T °"' estate agent, Queen-street, Auckland. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET. those Premises known Rβ the "Sailors' Rest," on the Wharf, opposite the . Railway Station Gates. : TO BE LET, a Shop and Dwelling on Mount Eden Road, next to Eden Vine Hotel; rent, » 12s 6d per week. TO BE LKT, a very nice new 6-roomed House i on the Moun* Roskill Road; gas laid in, and every convenience ; rent, 10s per week. TO BE LKT in Upper Queen-street, a6-roomed House ; wjitcr and gas laid in ; rent, only 12a 6d , per week. TO BE LET, cheap. Cottages in Lome-street OFFICES TO LET in Coombes's Arcade at lowrenZala. F . G . EWINGTON. JAITKEN CONNELL, LAND AND • ESTATE AGENT. AND ACCOUNTANT, FORT-STREET. FOR SALE. ~ , . KARANGAHAPE ROAD-Shop in brick and stone in best business part of street; plate glass front. Excellent investment, as land certain t9 rise in value. Present rental in these depressed times, £95; price, £1,100. (259) MOUNT EDEN—Residence. 10 rooms, nearly i-acre ground, 2 chains frontage ; good garden ; £750 (251). 8-roomed House, View Road, nearly half-an-acro land. 132 ft frontage, slate roof, good view; £700, or will let to good tenant, low rental (261). 8-roomed House, Vievv Road allotment 72 feet by *Zlb feec commanding view (241), 6 roomed House, nearly new, over quarter-acre of land, specially well sheltered, good view ; £500 1247 L TE AROHA—A capital investment: Block of about 400 acres, close to township; certain to become of immense value in near future. (192) MANUREWA-64 acres, with excellent B roomed House; pretty piece of nitive bush ; suitable for summer residence for gentleman. Price, £575. <213) WAIKATO-A number of choice Properties, improved, 50 to 1,000 acres ; cheap : particulars on application. Block Paetoral Land, unim proved, 47,000 acrea; abargain. • (167) TAURANGA and OPOXlKl—Several really , choice Farms in theee districts. TAUPAKI.—About 3 miles from Waimauku I Rail way Station, by good road, about 3,000 acres laid out into Farms, from 40 to 600 acres each. '. The open land is ot superior quality, will lay • down well in grass, and is specially suitable for i dairy farming and fruit growing. There are • about 1,000 acres of fine bush Land, alargepor \ tion of which is covered with valuable kauri i iind manuka. &c As the owner has decided [ positively to sell, prices to suit the present de pressed times have been fixed. Really good i Farms of open Land, from 12s 6d per acre; bush . from 25 per acre. Or will sell entire property in • one lot, on most favourable terms. Improved and unimproved Farms throughout ' Provincial District. i PASTORAL BLOCKS. WAIKATO.—A very fine Block, with large frontage to Waikato River. Area, 47,000 acres. A bargain. i KAIPARA. — 25,000 Acres Superior Land, fenced. House, 9 rooms. Money to Lend on Freehold Securities at . Rates of Interest. Money invested for clients. Arbitrations, ! Audits, and Vahiatione undertaken. [ J. AITKEN CONNELL, Fort-street (Next O. Binney and Sons). JOHN r> O L LA R D x> Begs toinform his friends and the priMie gen erally that he has commenced business in > . . Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts he will merit a fair share of public patronage. J. 8., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC., * Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for' their mutual benefit. J. 8., nleo, having received a thorough agricul tural and pastoral training in the United King i dom, and having 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SKKDS, ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AMD IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming friends who lire at a distance from the) principal markets. JOHN BOLLARD, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. OiHce: liurham-street West. ■ Auckland. Booksellers, &c W.E. M E A R s  (Established 1880) Wishes to call the attention of his friends and public generally to his carefully selected stock of . 1 BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY; For the Coming Season. BOOKS FOR PRESENTS AND PRIZES. CHILDREN'S PICTURE AND REWARD ' BOOKS, ■I NEW VOLUMES OF MAGAZINES FOR 1888 : , Christmas Numbers. CHRISTMAS CARDS (a choice assortment), SUNDAY-SCHOOL CARDS AND BOOKS. PHOTO AND SCRAP ALBUMS (SPECIAL VALUE) DESKS AND WORKBOXES IN VARIETY. CABD CASES AND PURSES. FANCY STATIONERY. : LIGHT READING FOR THE HOLIDAYS ; (Special Colonial Editions). . I Country orders receive prompt attention, I \ When you are in town call in and look round the New Shop. : : ! W. E. MEARS, ' BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, '. 216, Queen-street, Auckla> t b, i (Five doors below Wellesleystreet opposite Win ■! McArthur and Co.'s) . 4~IHAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S i LIST OF WORKS S ON CATTLE, SHEEP, & FARM STOCK ; ■ _ , •β-d^ Ablett,W.H.— Stockkeepingf or Amateurs 6 0; Armatage, G.—Every Man.His Own Cattle Doctor 24 0 Armatage, G. — Cattle Management in Health and Disease ..19 Armatago, G. —Sheep Management in Health and Disease -19 Armstrong—Australian Sheep Husbandry 6 0 Arnold, S. B. — American Dairying, or Butter and Cheese Making 7 6 Cobbold, T. P. - Internal Parasites of Domestic Animals 6 0 Guenon on Milch Cows 60 Hazard, W. P.—How to Select Cows .. 4 6 Heatley, G.—Handy Medical Treatise on the Ox and Cow 5 0 Long, J»—British Dairy Farming .. ..10 0 Macdonald, J.—Beef Production and Ex portation of Dead Meat from America to Greatßritam .. ..4 0 Miles, M.—Stock Breeding (American) „ 8 6 McOombie—Cattle and Cattle Breeders .. 4 0 Pringle—The Live Stock of the Farm ..8 6 Randall, H. S.—The Practical Shepherd .. 11 6 Randall—Fine Wood Sheep Husbandry ..60 Soott,C—Practice of Sheep Farming .. 6 0 ' Walker—Manual on the Cow and Calf ..19 Walker—Manual on the Sheep and Lamb 1 9 ' Youatt—Sheep, their Breeds, Mangmt, etc. 8 6 Youatt—Cattle, their Breeds, Mangmt, etc. 8 6 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Educational. MISS LILIAN EDGER, M. A. (late first „, • x ■L* in Glrltf Hi ST- School. ChriStchtireh), intends to open a Select School , for Girls in Ponsonby after the Christmas vaca tion. All the branches of a thorough English - education will be taught Special Classes will also be arranged for any who may desire to pre pare for the Matriculation or Junior Scholarship Examinations in the New Zealand University. Only a limited number of pupils can be received. J First term will begin Feb. 2nd, 1888. Miss Edger will be at home from 2 to 5 p.m. after January , 3rd, 1888,. except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Address: Care Mrs Judson, Arthur-street, 1 Ponsonby. M~~R 1£ OSW AL D Gives Lessons- in Elooution, 12 to 2, at ~ Address—Cliß_iptalo_p end Cooper, Queen street*



Medical. ■ - DR. " SPEEB IS a Regular Graduated Physician, Edu cated at Harvard College, U.S. Young f Men and Middie-aged.Men, who suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Lone of EneW and Memory; EfuptiODS on the Face, Mental; Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles,, eta., i wifi do well to consult Dr. Spbbr. All apjJlyinx to him will receive his Honest Opinion of their ; Complaints. No . experimenting: Hβ will Guarantee a Positive Cure in Every Case he 1 undertakes, or Forfeit £2.00. Consultation ia ; < Office or by Post FREB. ■ T-v ■ ; N.B.—All Medicines necessary for* Complete | Cure can be sent secure from observation- oa; ; receipt of symptoms; j The Doctor's famous Pills, a- cure csnrc for In- < digestfon, Is and 2s per box. Ointment 2s per, box. This Ointment positively cur«!s irritation, i 1 itching, and all skin diseases. By post 2d extra- Charges moderate. Examination, and Advice. Free. Call or addresß-Dr. H. J. SKBER, ■ Nobthksn Chambkks (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 346. N.B.—AO A TKfil- DX. 3PEBR wi»l send a trial bottle of hie ■ medicine free of charge (carriago osreepted) to any person applying to hinVwlio will give fuu 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 bis New Zea land practice. All applicants fora trial bottle of his medicine muat enclose 2d ststap for reply. FEMALE PILLS, !2s6d a box. A great boon. Prevent all trouble ; ANTIBILIOUS & LIVER PILLS, 1 is 6d per box. A grand safeguard and corrective i FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4g 6d per bottle. A splendid appetiser, : nerve-soother, and general in vigorator. A posi tive cure for alldebilities peculiar tp females. ASK FOR M KS D* s TDAET ' s Sold everywhere. A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) This Preparation eclipses all others. A new disco very for the Growth of Hair on .the Head and Face; for removing and preventing ' Dandruff, 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 yeara. Where it has become weak and thin, from whatever cause, it Quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of residenta in Christchurch can testify -to the fact that J. Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remedy without eftect, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIE 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, 4s, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General Agents— n!z. drug company. _ ; — -——« AT LAST A REAL CURS FOR RHEUMATISM! ' "BHJW-^ITISM! Dβ. PA-TIER'S " PULVIS EHEUMATICON," A purely vegetable compound for the immediate relief and speedy cure or Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and a!l nerve and mus cuiar pains. Severe attacks out short in a few hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See circulars for voluntary testimony oi remarkable cures. > 3s 6d per bottle;, ftlOjlby post. Sole agent for Auckland i— " S. GILBERT, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. -EILLISDON'S NEtJRALtHC DROPS, f*i ! FOB THE THOROUGH CURE OF NEURALGIA. From the Rev. C- J. Merton,' Sfc John's Parson age, Ferry Road, December, 1578. "My dear Mr Ellisdon,—l have for many years past from time to time suffered severely from Neuralgia, and have found nothing to re lieve me sp speedily or so effectively as your •Neuralgic Drops.' I can conn dently recom mend it—Youre truly, C. J. Mkrton. Numerous other Testimonals in,my posses sion. - . , Prices: 2s and 3s 6d per bottle. BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. Prepared only byF. BIGGS (late Ellisdon) Chemist, High-fjtaeet, Christchurch. bold by ! all Chemists. Wholesale Agents: KEMPTHORNE & PROBSER, Auckland. J GOODWIN 00 X, DENTAL SURGEON, HB, Queeo.street. A.M.P. BuUdiag AuoklanS. EC O X AN D SO N, « DENTISTS, Kingßley House, Hoteon-street, Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery ; R.C.S., England. Hbkbkkt Cox. Doctor of Dental Surger , ; University of Michigan* V.S., America. I "~——————————- ; ! —: —i ——> A M. CAR T E % * SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) 1 (Late five years with E. Cox and Son), M> V be Consulted at his Residence '; GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, I Karangaliape Road (near top of Howe.street). , ), . . . : , ————- CHARGES MODERATE, GA3 ADMINISTERED. W' OLFE'S SCHNAPPS and water make the best and most agreeable drink in bot I weather. i . ~ —; : j " rpHE QPELL OF QECCOMBE'S ; -. ■• ) .■': , ' , ) Respond, my harp, and sweetly tell, If numbers may prevail, Wherein resides the magio spell Of Seocombe's matchless Ale ? i " When bowed bene th oppressive grief, ' And Fortune s oarbs assail, I Much consolation and relief Is found in Seceombe's Ale. i i ■ .... I The bashful lover who aspires j To plead hie amorous tale, A modest confidence acquires ■ • By-using Seceombe's Ale r .'.[. [ Go search this earthly sphere around, M ! , O'er mountain, plain, or dale, Such generous virtues won't be found ) As dwell in Seceombe's Ale, t; • •.- -■:..--.■' ■■;.•,: ' TMITATIONS of the genuine Wans* i> Jt Schwapps are more Or less adulterated flerir compounds, Therefore gbun them» r