The Auckland Star.

VOLT XVIIL-NOJ4O.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1887.

PBICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

Fiek and flood

Tojpns under water. House burned down at Rocky Nook. Ministerial , portfolibs re-arranged. ,', i Mr Mitchelson holds a double office. " Rory O'More" afc the Opera House

to-night

Mr Firth and the Volunteers in the City Hall. ■ '.■:}

Ji Sammy Cooms Marching Home Again, Hurrah'!" , His Excellency has influenza. Another handkercher, please '. Special trains vill be run to Onehunga Races on Saturday. Quarterly meeting of Auckland Chamber of CoQinierce on FridayHext. An inquiry into tlio Wellington-streel) fire takes place to-morrow.

Halliwell that ends well. See the finish of the Papakura ejectment case. Smith,. o\rnev of the land on gold" vriis found at Waitoa, is ■Sydney next week. • •

.Free sittings will be discussed at a meet ing of St. James's Presbyterian Church to riijrLh

The proposal is to make the sittings free to the public every Sunday evening. It is stated that " the unemployed " will have their grievances placed before the new Parliament at once.

Air Withy, the new member for Newton, has modestly declined the honour of moving or seconding the Address-in-Reply. Eden Terrace Highway Board met la'stj nigh 6, and resolved to strike a special rate of 5-16ths of a penny. The aggregate taxation in this district ie now Id in the £, including gas, water, main road, and general rate. Auckland College and Grammar School sports take place on the 28th inst. Entries close on .Tuesday next.'

"Cheer up, Sam!" It is reported thab Mr Maxwell, the railway autocrat, will npb return to New Zealand.

Railway reform and Mr Yaile iiiay yefc have a chance, and all the more so because City North chose Mr Thompson. Mr H. Exley is to lecture on " Prophecy " thisevening in theChristians'Meeting House, New North Road.

There were 70,000 people in George streeb, during the Eight Hours' Demonstra tion on the 3rd inst.

Christehurch folks are raising a guarantee fund to secure a visit of " the Herd Laddie," the famous draughts player. A job for the sturdy beggar. Thames folks want Government assistance towards improving their harbour.

At Christehurch, a sum of £547 was sub scribed to the Women's Queen's Jubilee Fund.

There is to be a bib of opening ceremony at the North New Zealand Woollen Com pany's factory at Onehunga on Saturday. At Wellington there is to be a display of the electric mines system, with a view to electrinying the new. members of Parlia ment.

The Greenwood Family are booked to per form at Wanganui on 29th and 31st inst., and at Wellington on 11th, 12th, and 13th November next.

The Premier has received a cablegram from the Premier of Victoria stating that the, final date for receiving applications for space at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibi tion is 31sfc December next. : ■

Among the "navvies" now at work on the Midland Railway are an Oxford M.A., a Cambridge 8.A., and a Trinity College (Dublin) man, assisted by an M.D., an ox clergyman, an architect, and an ex-wine merchant who was familiar with the classic precincts of the Portsoken ward.



STEAMSHIP g§| wwy^™" f 1 ** nVKRLAND EOUTTS TO Through America. ,"a tof thc KedSeaand the A r.i^fflK_ape_Horn. «f this Tine are appointee! to flieSteameWi , Auckland for Honolulu and &S3J«™ * our week *' Kas M*!Li : "~~ Leave Arrive TOD 3. oyducy. Auck. 'Frisco. s[£jinß" l • — ■ P^ li 3000 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Nov. 27 __ -Twbie for twelve months, and -Si»£M«' «mS break their journey at a nd£66 STEERAGE, £32 3s 9d at any of the STEAMSHIP OF NEW ZEA- S|uSß (LIMITED). TE y[E TABLE.-October. -^^ 7 I pate of Sailing. | 'i- ra in. Jl— — I 3.40 a.m. Sffi 25- 3 p.in_ [2 p.m. Si!^\T7i"r~WELLINGTON, AND (Special Service). £LTO |ro^Auck! f i,ul)._ I 7^1 —ffhurs.. Oct. 13. noon | — \ (Cargo on Wednesday.) I I fhursaayja_noon_j = I 13. noon I - ISα I Thnrjday, 20, noon \ — I -— I r-^TT^"iiyriß,s p.m. I - I FRANCISCO. ■ iMsi !"M0n..N0v.7.6p.m. I - I (Cargo till noojtu IgnSvUKAAND SUVA, transhipping I P ft t and VAVAU. WEm- rMonTOct7l7Tsp.m. 1 = H ' (Cargo till noon.) ■•JSDTOKOitAKU. BJsSjw , * i Tuesday* 18,6 p.m. I — ■S6REYMOUT^ANi)^Oja^IKA : __ p.m. I — fej.BUSSPiJkANp KAWAICAU'A. TTnesday, 18,5 p.m. | — be booked and alonprsido 'V\VO ■fgbeforc advertised time of departure. M'sk Tickets must lio taken at tho Coin- B/WBrancb, corner Queen and Customs B rpARANAia, WELLING |BUm X TON, LYTTELTON. BPECIAL SERVICE. IraLJI The Uiiion Steamship's Co.'s ml *'''' WANAKA Bβlean Onehunsa every FKIDAY and In 1 !*! every MONDAY,' callinr,' only at ■wi and Wellington, and "onnecting at ;fl!ft Pljaouib -vrith through Trains for II WION STEAMSHIP COMPANY E| OF NEW ZEALAND. JUBILEE STEAJL SHIP COMrANY « ', The Steamers of the aliove . | ! Company will sail as follows: I S.S. BELLINGER, 9 m ..ftntESr STREET WniltF, FOR ' WHANGARKI HEADS, ■ a\(JAPAI, VVAIPU, AND PAKUA ,|| ITBKY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, - 5s PER TON 10s SINGLE ■P? s PASSAGE 15s RETURN ■ I feFreight or Passage, apply— || K>>i _ , Oflßce, 14, Queen-street. 9'JmdK mouth ', w an gan vi, M BTOBM BIRD ffl^!i c v athei, permittin ? ) th« Onclninga . Hta B 7?* wn3 on or about TUESDAY, JB ~I* '" Passage apply to m mE l R }l NATHAN. Jl'- lulinorston liuildinsrs. ■ Ciistoms-atrecr. ■JB^^F 011 opotiki a ~ sd WHAKA TANE. $m J Teet above ports crcry SHARP & CO., Jfgg R*~**——.^___Coiniuercc-street. BMt S T | AM T <> THAMES, s PPID X- Carrying, or elm*^ 8, C - ANDEL 2£? ' |3 MASTER. C i h f urs <%-13. 12 noon '"IB dipping Note, ! :Wm aaverlis «l time of



snipping. IirAIUKLT AND ONE. V ? HUNGA RTRAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited), CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and othvr places. TTMTC-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKATJ. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: October. , „ _~ 13—Thurs.. 6.30 a.m. 14—Friday. 9 a.m. (for IVlaniikau Hcarisi 14— i nday, 5 p.m. 15—Snturdav, 9 a.m. 17—Monday. 7a.m. 17—Monday, 10.30 a.m. J° - 7.30 a.m. 13—Tueed ay, 11 a.m. 19— wednos.. 8 a.m. 19—Wodnoe.. 11.30 a.m. i£~ Tnur3 " 9 a m- 20-Thurs., 12.30 p.m. <&— Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 22—Saturday. 2 p.m. 24—Monday, 12 nc o;i 24- Monday, 3.30 p.m. 25—luesday, 1.30 p.m. 26-Wednes., 6 a.m. 26— \\ ednesday 3. p.m. 27 -Thursday, 7 a.m. 28-Fr day. 9 a.m. (for Mannknu Heads) 28-Frlday, 5 p.m. 29—Saturday. 8.30 a.m 31—Monday, 6.30 a.m. 31—Monday, 10 a.m. V\ eather and other circumstances permitting No carjro received within half au hour of advertised time of leaving. All freights paynblo before delivery of poods. Not responsible for shilling carrying or dip charging live slock. Fare?— Single, es; Return, 7s Gd. I , roiaflit, 7r f-d per ton. J. BAICK BROWN. M-xnagingDlrector^ IT ,011 Thames, sdw£*d£A A -fiL , HIKUTATA. PAEROA, AKOHA, WATTOA w a i o r<) n go m a t (SHAFTESBURY AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment otievs.) The s.s. . KOT U X U will leave as above on TUESDAY EVENING, October 38, calling at Grahamstown and Short and Wharves. In future ihe Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on v. ifor Freight apply to THORNTON. SMITH. & FIRTH. ifeS&v IT ,011 AND EAST COAST PORTS VIA MERCURY BAY. The i-egular trader G I S B O 11 N E, J- H. Skinnkb, Master, will sail as" above, on l<Kli)A\ NEXT, receiving Carj?o at Queen street \v harr till evening of that day. Gisborne shippers will please scfcd down early. H. B. MOfiTON, Agent. "^_"" nnHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S L I N E. FOR LONDON DIRECT. li The Company's Vacrniflccnt Iron Clipper Ship . RANOITIKI, 1,188 tons register, AAI at L'oyd?, WM. H. TAYLOR, COMMANDER. Is now loading as above, and will have good desimtch. Has First-class Accommodation for Saloon Passengers. Cargo carried at the Lowest Current Rates. ForFreigln and Passage, apply to CHAS. V. HOUGIITON. local Manager. Custom-street, Auckland. ~~Z Z "qhaw, savillTand ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN' ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful now ptrel-lmilt Steam era arc appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: (Final port as arranged.) I ' Steamer. ||||! Commander. 'P%g a »' «| i I I |~~| , lonic ..'4753 3000 .T. G. Cameron October 15 Coptic ..'4367 5000 W. H. Kidlcy Novembcrl2 Tainui .. 5200 3000 B. J. Barlow December 10 Doric .. 5200 3000 W. J. Jcnniugs January 7 Ax-awa .. 52003500 J. fstcwert Feb. 4 lonic .. 47533000 J. G. Cameron Match 3 i I i (Final port as arranged.) The Arawn and Tainui aro new steamers ot the latest designs. The First-class Passenger Accommodation is in a citadel saloon on the main-dock: amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra large size. The Second-class Accommodation is very superior, and is situated under the poop deck. Steerage passengers will have most excellent and roomy accommodation in the oetweon decks. The White Ktav steamers lonic, Doric, and Coptic, will be conducted by the managers of that line, who have madetlicir service the most comfortable and popular afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each All the steamers above-named will be fitted with the Electric Light. The Homeward lioule will be be via, Kio dc Janeiro, and the time occupied should not ex ceed JO days. Passengers carried al lowest current, rates. Return Ticket,? at Greatly Reduced Rates. The LiiriersiL'Ticd aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the COlOny: L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUTCKSHANK & CO. HEATHER. I ~g>- f\ RIE N'T LINE. ST EAM TO LONDON. From Sydney. From Melbourne. lubitaxiat:.::::. pet. s i got m LiGuniA Oct. 2£ Oct 28 AUSTAKL Nov. b Nov. 11 Iberia .......!"•• I v - And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand lo London: cif,orii<-(f £If,- Second. -ilZ(> \o £ 2 .0; baloon. !103 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS available 9 months—First-clasn. £100. ! Available 12 months-First-class. £115; Second. £efc "UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LiMITKD). AtrentH in New Zealand. " ~ "QTEAif TO LONDON , . PENINSULAR & OHlENT £3®Bm£si£ TAL STEAM NAVrUA- Tioy COMPANY. FOR LONDON, via CEYLON, &c. -witli Mails and l'asßonKcrsfor Europe, and the East. Leave Mcl- Leave Steamer, bourne. Sydney. ! rr~Oet7T4~~ October 20 U',?."JU Oct. 28 Nov. 3 t£a3k Nov. 11 Nov. 17 ' Vncl thencororwarcl every alternate week. Passcn"ers and oartfo hooked to London. Mar seilles, S, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at ni R P e tur t ntie! ! St"s issued both to first + and second rlass m«seng«.T3 at especially low rates. Cheap accommodation can be obtained in this CO ThE a Se y GOnd BSaloon8Saloon having been thoroughly duced rates:— £37 ISrndf C 'AVnilablcforl2nVonthV) " £05 iKSeii booked at Auckland at same rates us Sydney or Melbourne, iprall & CO., 18.Queen-Btrcet. Agents. Ecclesiastical. q T. B E N E D I C T' S. LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE. SUNDAY NEXT, QCTpBEB 16TU. TUTAmhAra of the several Catholic Choirs in suburbs are respectlu ly in- to assist atthe i.cromouyol the Laying of KTENING at 7.3 C o'clock, M> SULLIVAN. 0.5.8.



. To let. npo BE LET, in Beresfovrl-street, a 12 ---iuT,.\ 1,00 " 10 ol Ho «ao, with gas and water.—John r."_fl a " an, Sliortiand*.stroel. TO LET, a. 5-roomecl .House, fronting street; water inside. ] tent, 88.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street. c_o;c to Baths, Pitt-st. HHO LET, 4 and 3 roomed Cotfcagea in i 4^:jg^gt'-: A - Wright ' Toy Shop ' v,c " HTIO LET, 2 Cottages, with or without) 3 to i> ,5 " Mount Roskill; rent moderate. — Paterson & Co, TO LET, a iarse Furnished House. — -M. Apply Mrs land, Strawberry Gardens, JNortncote. HP O " L KT\ in Graf ton Road, a, 5-roomed ir-n r ! lo l 1S(? - i'» splendid order; vfcht 12s.—T. -— : 1, Corner Domain-Street. rilO LET, β-voomed House ; nearly new, JL with gas, water, large allotment, garden. i l ri, £ ,v ' slled : views of Domain.-Apply to T. _-':J^ l " l il2lLJis il( L_^£. nor '•■oni.ain-slivet. TO LET, 4-Rooined Cottage, beautifully clean : rent. ss. Also, 3 Roomed; rent. Apply at Walker's, Russell-street, Great « orth Road. TO LET, in a Butcher's Shop, with fittings ; low rent; a good Stable; two Two-iNOmed Cottages. — 11. J. Riordon, Hobso»-street. TO LET, now 6-roomed Cottage, Surrey Hills, near Ponsonby Road: city water, every convenience; rent, Bs.-\V. Johnston, top Franklin Road, PjnO LET, pretty Sea-side Residence, 20 JL minutes' wak from Queen-street, steps •Jointing from the pardon to tbn so». Rent 20s.— Apply F. J. Bennett. Draper, Queen-street. TO LET, large Shop with Steam Power, nnd lately put in good repair; water laid on, Rent low. —Apply to F. Forster and Co. (late Branaton and Forster), Plumbers, eto.i Albert-street. FipO LET, a Family Residence known as JL Shorly Villa, containing eight rooms, with water, gas, range, bathroom, also stable.— Apply to M. McDermott, College Road, Pon sonby, or Victoria-street Kast. fji'O LET, No. 5, Wynyard Villas, 7 JL rooms, wash-house and scullery, jrna and water, W.C, healthy situation, within 10 min utes'of Queen-street.-Apply to J* L» Holland. Grafton Road. HP O LET, a, large oomniodioUs store, with -1 excellent Cellar; between Isaa.'.s'and Nathan a Bonded Stores, Commerce Street j also Offices and Storo Rooms, opposite Coupinnd and Co., Custom Street: and the Building, Srablcs. Grounds, et<\, lately occupied by Gled hill's Pirated Water Enctory: WVlesley Street. Apply to, Brown, Barrett, and Co.; ElUotStroet. m b l ■ E i\ JL O>7 EASY TERMS, THE PREMISES now occupied by Messrs Morey and Buttle. Nklsok. The Business Site is the best in Nelson, and the Tremens are well built, and in every way adapted for ca:rying on a very largo business. For further particulars apply to - MACXY, LOGAN, STEEN AND CO., Darby and Elmot Streets. CH ELTENHAM BEACH.—To 1 Lefc, cither a 6 or 10-rootned House in flrat-class order.—Appy to \V. D. Buddie. WELL • LIGHTED PREMISES: TO LET, recently occupied by the Auck land Clothing Factory Liberal terms to suit able tenant.-C. .1. Hntehinson, Commcrco-st. rrio drapers, "bootmakebs, &c— JL To Let, that commodious Shop, lately occupied by Mr Watts, in Knrangahapo Road, whoi'O a piishinir iirm can do a large cash trade. —Apply to Earle aud Montgomery, Karanga hapo Road. For Sale FOR SALE, cheap, Horse, Trap and Harnes'.—For Address applySTAlt Oflico. FOR SALE, a brilliant-toned Walnut Cottage Piano, seven octaves, trichord. l J rice. £21. — Apply A. Ferguson, Auckland Library, opposite McAx'thur's. FOR SALE, 3 acres Volcnnic Land, at Onchuiiga; tine site for residence; near railway station and main road. Price, «-600.— For address apply Star Uflico. TTHOR SALE, Blacksmith's Shop, Dwelling .it; House, nnd Section; 55 miles from Auck land : price, £145. Tools at valuation. Doiug gc.o I business.—Wingale, Burns and Co_ SALE, big-, upstanding , fchorough- J' bred Hack, 6 year;j old : very handsome, perfectly <iuiet and sound ; ought to race. Also. Child's Pony, 3 years; very quiet, and ofastamp rarely seen.—Stak Otflcc. "ffTJbfl SALE, at Avoudale, a 6-roomed Kj House, with Stable and nearly Two Acres of Land planted with fruit trees in full bearing. More land can be had if required. Price £100.— Apply Jibor. Star Office. fjlOR BALE, Church Harmonium, Bccoiid-hand, in pood order, seven stopw and wind indicator. Price, only Xlfi. Very powerful and rich tone. — Apply A. JTcmison, Auckland Jjibrary. opposite SlcArthur's, Queen street. "g>iAKO7or Sale.—A That class Hopkin- j H son Piano, walnut cose ('.-ost in London ! cash); owner wants £20 cash.—Apply Mr i Havper. Clyde-street, Parnell. _ mO BAKERS, &c—For Sale, in a vising I country district, with no opposition, a fli-at-clftss Bauory Business. Easy terms to a suitable nian.-Apply J>. Robertson, Symonds- SU'CCt. " . H~A S . WILLIA MSO N, House, Land and Estate Agent,B:{, Quoen- Btvcct, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let. large and small Houses in the CHj-, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also, j Farms, improved nnd unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments tor Sale iv the City and Suburbs, for cashoron A e ONEY a7 TO n LEND In large or small sums at current rates of interest. Koar<i ayj_l£csi<letic«. RIVATE Board and Residence ab Lerw'ck House, opposite Bishop's Court, Manukau Road, Parnell. t : nn\VO.or Three Gentlemen can.be accom- J medated with Board and Residence in a private family at Remuora; tennis lawn bath, use of piano, and every home comfort; busses pass thebaic; terms moderate.— Address J-1.b., H-x^KOnice L npHREE .single Gentlemen can have eo;n- S "' for table Board and Residence inßcmucra dlHtiiol. House in a eominanding position, within seven minutes' walk of train or rail. Übo of bath and piano: stabling anil small pad dock if required. No children. No oilier boai'dere.—tiox_so,_T > ost-ofifl_cc : TiTANTED, Board and """Residence, in Yγ private family; bath and single room i dispensable.—Apply F, Star Office. BOARD AND RESIDENCE —Superior Board and Residence is offer?d to three Gentlemen ; vicinity. Albert Park. This is in serted by one who lived in the house and can highly recommend it to gentlemen requiring such jKo_children. Box 273. "ORIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE JL • for a few Single Gentlemen. Large, airy Rooms; :io children : terms m<xlorate, - Mrs Sharpe, Hardingc Houao. Hardi nge-sl,reet. TkjORTH SHORE.— Munn House, plea i3| santly situated on the Beach Road, near North. Head : three minutes' walk from Wharf. Visitors can be accommodated with a comfort able home, either permanently, weekly, or daily. Private apartments for families, with every home comfort, cither with or witnout board. House two-storied, with bath-room and private bathing-house , on Cheltenham Beach. ILL "NEIGHBOUR" kindly send her name k> Box 423, P. 0.; in stricter confldcncc wanted of Thomas, J Catherine, and Margaret Scully, formerly of'Streamstown. in the County pi \Vest JleaUi, Ireland. Some property awaits them in the United States of America.-For further informa tion apply to W. Nelson Gamble, care ot A. H. Nathan. Cnßtom_jSgeet. ■ . WINIFRED WHITE is anxious to know if her uncle is still living. If so. please write soon. Address Mrs McKennn. Red wood! own, BlenheiiiL "OERSONAL.—J. H. Dalfcon, Tailor, gives JL an Extra Pair of Trousers or «■ w aterbury Watch with evexv SuiL-frVietonft-stpeet bast.



Wanted. __ WANTED, a first-class Forewoman for the Dressmaking •, nmst be competent. —Milne and Choyce. W" A N r TE D, WmTcincrp.'U'bner with Cap ilal. Good Newspaper Business.— " Times, Blenheim. : >• "YVfANTED, a Nursegirl who lias been y T out before. -Apply Mrs Hay, Mount St. John, Kpaoni, before 1 p.m. or after' 6. TTSTANTE D, First-class Baker at once.— YY Apply James ftlartln. Baker, Parnell. WANTED, for the eutmtry, Nurse-girl; General Servant, 12a; strong trartn Hand. 16s ami found: Voiith (milker), 8* nud found.—Heighten and Co., 104, Qtieen-street. \ifANTED, 8 good Lady Canvassers.— V ? Apply, by hitter, to G.W., U.P.0., Auck land. WANTED, a Boy about 16 or 17, able to milk, ami must: be a good driver.— Apply Mr R. J. Yule*, Grocer, Parnyll. WANTED, ab once, good Barmaid, Cook, i aundress, Generals, and others; largo number all elassos want employment.— Mrs Klsmorc'snext Messrs Ilellaby's, Shortland strect. WAITED, a respectable f-tirl as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs J, corner oC Hardingo and Giftiiam-mifadtai'' . , ■'"■ ANTED, a-good- Tailor. -■•Constant work. — A. Woollams and Co., Syden ham House. ANTED, Young Girl, for Home Bay, Pousonby.—Haunaford's A uekland Registry. ANTED, 2 or 3 good Canvassers.— Apply Crusher's Cotlee Rooms, Yictoria street. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply at the Blue Post Dining Rooms, Victoria-street. ANTED, General, Woikata-Harina ford'e Registry (cstab ished 21 years). ANTED, by a Young Man, a Situation as Waiter; Emrlish and Colonial experience.—Address H. F. X, Star OffiCO. WANTED, a Situation aa Housekeeper or to assist in a sn'All'family : town or country.—Address Alpha, Kent Villa, Kenl sl'eet, Surrey Hills. "VSt"ANTE.D, solno kind person to adopt TT a Itealthy Baby Boy t three weeks old. To be entirely Riven up.—Apply Mrd Keed, Mid wife, Napier-street, Auckland. WANTED, somo kind person to Adopt v lmo healthy Baby Girl. 12 months old. —Address, by lotter. A.8.C., Star Office. _ WANTED, tho Boys to read "Jack and the Whale" in tkla week's " N.Z. Illus t rated Tl t-bits." WANI'ED, 500 Pcoplo to Try a Is Par cel of Kakino Smoked Fish To-morrow at tho Boat. ANTED, Young Pigs.— Apply stating number, nge, and price to L. and F., iiojc 113. P. P.. Anckland. WANTED, second-hand 400-gallon Corrugated Iron Tanks, tap, conipletc, in good order.—lt. 1). .Tames, Avondale. WANTED, Three Younpr Well bred Dairy COWS in full millc. State prioo (md whurc to be seen.—" Dairyman," Star OJHeo. W~ ANTED, a Quiet Horse, suitable for e'dc-eadflle and lif;iit harness.—Apply Star Hotel, Newton. "\^TANTED, a Single-seated Buggy or V V Pony Trap, Hor.se and Harness; ohenp, for cash.—For address apply Stah Otiice. W : AMTED to Let, two Rooms, dotached; also, single Room, furnished, use of kitchen, bath, and piano. — Address .Herliu Lodge, Lower Nelson-street. W" ANTED to"Lefc, nice 4-roomed Cot Injre o<i' Q,uccn-!<!reot : rent low to Rood tenant.—Haniiaford's Agency, 296, Queen Hircct- to Let, 5-roomed House and* H stable, Norfolk-street, back entrarfeo ; 6-roomed llouko. wator, gns, stable, ]ar(ro ullot ment, Oil(■hant-s!reef.; 6-roomcd House, Pines, side entrance ;also, three 5-roomcd ; i ne Vine street, convenient for boatinf?, &c.: one B roomed, Kmmctt-stroct, w,atcr, kus. balcony, stable, wash-house, s-lendid sea view. All low rents. Will sell at any reasonable olFer : also. Choice Ruildin;,'Allotments.- G. Hugo, Emmett slrcot, Ponsonby. TTK7"ANTED to Let, two good Houses in V V Ryle-stroct; three good Shops in Kara nttabapo Koad ; one good Shop and Dwelling in Mount Roskill Road, opnosltc Post-ollicc; nil at low rents. — Apply lo Kjtlo and jAlontfjomery, Karauicahnpc H_oad. _ WANTED to Itent, good 5 or 6-roomed CotliiKC. situiitcd within easy distance oC our Shop 3. Slate rent, etc.—Earlc and Alont gomery, ICarangaliapc Road. WANTED, Furnished Front Room, ground floor, as Bod and Hitting Room, near town ; two gentlemen.—A.W.. St*h Office. W" ANTED, a Sittingroom, Double Bed room, and Hintrlc Bedroom (furnished) with use oc kitchen, by a married couple, for h bout two months; suburbs prole "red.—Address, slat i-.ifr terms, " Kcouomy." Stak Olliee. WANTED TO BUY, Packing Cases" assorted sizes.—Apply Btoreinan. Shar land and Co., Lorno-stroct. \\f ANTED to Buy, a Collie Pup: also, a Yf Whaleboat 16 x2O feet 1.c01.-Apply at SiAit OfHce. W~ ANTED to Let or Sell, a 4-voomed House in Prospect Terrace. Mount Fios -1x1.11.—• Apply to ('. Nicholls. Mackolvio-strcet, off l'onsonby Itond. ANTED KNOWN. — I have just purchased largely in two Assigned Kstnten, and therefore have the following Fresh Bargains:--Wntcrhury Watches (guaranteed), 11b 6'l each : &5 Correspondence Cards te'lt edßfri) and 25 Court Envelopes, in boxes com bined. Cd the box ; Preserved Milk, 4d the tin ; Glycerine Soap. 4kl the bar ; 50 dozen Pomade (largo size), Hd dozen; Marketing Kits, 3d each; Hop Bitters, Is lid the bottle: Dr. de .Tough's Cod Liver Oi 1 . 2.s the bottle; Pain Killer, Is the. bottle: Grape Saline, Is 4d the bottle; Friar's Balsam, 6d; Sweet Nitre. 6d; Tooth ache Mixture. 6d: Insect Powder, 6d the box; Ladies' Gloves, three pairs foi ls ; Fingering Wool, Is 3d the head; Berlin Wool, Is the bundle: Mending Wool, 6<l the dozen: Men's Soft Felt Hats, lid; Berlin Wool Slipper Patterns, lid tho pair; Gents* Linen Collars, Id each: Gents' Coloured Bows, 6 for Is; Girls' Stockings (good quality), 6d; Ribbons, Is the roll; "Boys , Linen Fronts, 6d each : lot. of Children's Pinafores. 6d to Is 6d ; Grand Velvet Photo Frames.2s 3d each: Poll Combs, 3d ; Knives and Forks, Id the pair; Firescreens, Id. 3d, and 6d each; Luminous Matchboxes, 6d each: BHnnze Tnkstnnds, 6d; Handsome Paper Weights. 6d each ; Quilt Toothpicks, 4(1 the box: Handsome Vases,2s 6d tho pair; Doll- ,, , with hair, nearly two feet long, 6ii each : india-rubber Balls. 6d per dozen ; cer IOCdoK Boxes of Toys, Is per dozen boxes; Purses, 3d each ; Tin Washbowls. 6d each : 139 pairs of hoots from Is Mto 11s tho pair. Be in time at Danipicr's Only Shop. Vietoria-strcot. TO- ANTED Q E E N. D. McPHERSON'S IMMENSE PURCHASES OP SPRING NOVELTIES. NOW SHOWING!!! NO W SHOWING !!! The Pick and Creme of New Spring Prints, Dress Materials, Trimmings, Laces, Millinery. Gloves, Hosiery, etc.. etc., at very moderate advance on cost to suit the times. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ANTED KNOWN—Wong Gong and Co.. Chinese Merchants, foot of Groy street have received a Larare Shipment of Fire works, Crackers, Sec. which they arc clearing out at the lowest prees ever heard of. The Largest and the Best are the Red Packets, con taining different kinds. Money presents with each Packet of Tea, Comquats, Frescrved Ginger, &c-. &c.



Wanted. WASTED KNOWN. — Boob Elastic, nearly 6in. wide, M and Is per yard.— At Dampier's Only Shop. 114, Victoria-street. ANTED XiNOWN—Watch Glastfea ftttetl, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no mutter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept pu the premises. Ar rangements made to turnrbtfc 150 repairs per wftrk. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Stewart I )aweon and Co.'s great English Watch Exhibition, Oi. Quecn-strc WANTED "KNOWiT'tiiat the Exovs! of the late T. Shod are selling- #line of newest shapes Hard Felt Jlats worth Cs fid for .'!» (i<l each only. At Exors. late 1V : Slier i'a Clearing rale, Queen-street Auckland; and Owen-street, Thames. \lf ANTED 'KNOWN— I am prepared to T V take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furnitire. Money Lent on Personal and Collalqrnl .Security. Uilla discounted.-- James Kue. Elliott-street. _ ANTED KNOWN—A greafc mistake is often made in imagining , that only Toys and Fancy' Goods ere obtainable at Good son's London Arcade. An inspection will soon dispel the illusion, as som.e or the most •useful goods in overy-dav requirements are to be seen and purchased at the lowest possible prices. We add a few lines, but to enumerate fully would require a page of the Star—Breakfast .Sets (China), 29 pieces. 10s 6d; Dinner Sets, 54 piece?, 265; Tea Sets (China.),'4o pieces, ICs brl; Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted ; E.P. Tablo Spoons and Forks. Is : Dessert. 9d ; Tea, 6d ; Whito Metal Tablo Spoons and Forks, Gd : Dessert, 4d : Tea. 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the Bet of 6 : Crumb Brush and Tray Is per pair ; Set of 3 Jugs, in The 6d Pocket of Notepaper, contain ing 5 quires (120 sheets , , is unequalled. Kn vclopes to match, 6d per 100. Strong and good large Cups and Saucers, 4Jd oaeh ; Glass, Sußav and Cream. 6d per pnir; Covered Glaas. Butter. 8d; Tea Cosies, \ecy cheap.—At Goodson s London Arcade, 210, Queon-street (opposite McArthuf's). WANTED KNOWN.—Good Sound Second-hand Bricks 22s per 1,000.— W. and G. Winstone. ~ANfED~KNO WN- Last week of the Drapery Sale in Goldwater's Old Shop, next Greyhound Hotpl. A~NTED KNOWN-A great Clear ance Snle of Drapery, Millinery. Dress Goods, Cashmoros, Merinos, and Clothing, to make room for imw shipments to arrive— J. 11. Hannan, Victoria-street, off Hobson-street. YOUNG LADY who is Studying wishes a Master to assist her. One teaching under the Board of Education "pre ferred. State terms. — Address Beta, Star Office A U CKLAN D HOSPI TaTT Applicationswill bo received, by the Auckland Hospiial and Charitable Aid Board, up to the Ist December next, for the post of House Surgeon at a salary of £300 a-year, and for that of House Physician at a salary of £250 a-year, with board and arartments in t.ho Hospital, i Intending applicants aro invited to obtain copies of the conditions of appointment from the Secretary. 11. N. GAIILAND, Secretary. October 8.1887. "VT E W 'A EALA NI) RIP L E JJi ASSOCIATION. Applications are invited for a Design of a Rifle Champion Belt for the Association ; the cost not to exceed £60. Also, Design for Gold and Silver Modal, each of tho samo pattern. Gold Medal not to exceed £8, and Silver £4. Designs must be addressed to Capt. Sommer ville, Wniiganui, and will bo received up to the 10th of November next. JOB REGINALD SOMMKRVIIVLE, Chairman N.Z.H.A. COOK (female) wants Situation ; hotel or instil ut on, town or country.—A.B , Wyn ynrd House, Eden Crescent, Auckland. BO R 0 U-GH OF NE"\VT ONT Written Applieato-s for Pomidlteeper »nd will on received up to 5 p.m. on MON DAY. 3.7 th inst. Conditions may be ascertained on application. J. CTTRRIE. Town Clerk. October 8,1837. "VSTHEN purchnsino' Schnapps, s])ecify T T Wolfe's Schnapps, as it is the only genuine Schnapp?. Meetings nHAMßEß OF COMMERCE. Vy The Quarterly General Meeting of the Mem. bers will bo held at the Rooms of tho Chamber, New Zealand Insurance Buildingp, Queen-st., on'FRIDAY, 14th October, 1837. at Three p.m. J. YOUNG, Secretary. TOKATEAUOLD-MINING .COMPANY (REGISTERED). Th« Annual General Mcetinfr of the Share- It lderu of the Tokatea Gold-mininK (Company iitcgistered) will be he'd in the Commercial Room, Boyd's Hotel. Coromandel, ou SATUR DAY, October 29.1537, at 10 a.m. Businkss : To receiro Directors* Report, adopt Balance-sheet, elect Directors and Auditors. W. HORNE, Manager. . Coromandol, October 7,1887. Volunteer Notices. Militia and Volunteer Office. Octobers, 1887. JC. FIRTH, Esq., has kindly consented o to present his Prizes of Martini-Henry Rifles to the Successful Competitors THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at \jhc City Hall. All Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Volunteers are requested to attend in uniform, with side arms for the occasion, at 7 30 p.m., at the Drill Shed, aud march to the City Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets of admission to the Hall will be given to the Volunteers applying for them at this Office for the admission of their rolatives and frien s. WILLIAM C. LYON". Col. 2 BATTALION, A.R.V. A Davliprht Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed on SATURDAY NEXT, at 3 p.m. Every member to attend. Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements. By order.. W. IT. SKINNER, Capt. and Adjutant. Dividends. GOLDMINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Share Resistor will be closed from noon on WEDNESDAY, the 12th, till noononFßl. DAY, the 14th instant, on which latter date a Dividend of Sixpence per Share will be payable. D. G. MaoDONNELL, Secretary. Auckland, October 10,1887. Lost and Found. LOST, a Canary, tipped on head.—Any one returning fame to W. A. Blaikie, Parncll. will be rewarded. ]" " OST, a Fox Terrier Pup, Avhito body, _J black face, whit-* stripo in centre—Any one returning to H. F. Anderson, Manukau Koad, will be rewarded. OST, Stolen, or Strayed, Light Bay Horse, white blaze on face, branded JT on near shoulder, 1 shoe off on near forefoot. 1 off on ofl' hind foot.—Finder will be suitab'y re war led on returning samo to Sakey's Firewood Yard, Eden Terrace. Anyone detaining same after this date will be prosecuted. r . Athletics, Etc. k UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL.-ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS, October 28. 1887.—The following Events are Open to Old Boys :—Handicap Flat Kace. 440 yds: Handicap Hurdle Race. 120 yds: Handicap Bicycle Race, 2 miles. Entries (2s 6d for each race) will be , received at the School til] M'TIKSDAY, Op-rOBER 18th.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor 11. N. Abbott Directress Miss Georgie Smithson GRAND SUCCESS OF THE DBAMATI 0 SEASON! LONDON POPULAR PRICES—2s, Is, 6d. Another Cl:ange of Piece To-night. . MISS GKORGirc SMITHSON as ROSY O ! M 0 R E, With Sonscs and Dances. Box_ofllce at Kidd and Wildman'a. _ Q CAUBORO r_r TERRAi3E SCHOOL ED ROOM, PARNELL. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, And don't you forget it ! THE SILVER STAR MINSTRELS Will appear in a refined Ethiopian Carnival. A full and efficient Orchestra. New .Tokcs ! New Farces ! New Everything! Dooi'H open at 7 30. Overture at S. Tickets, Is; Children accompanied by parents, half-price. A GIiIC'ULTURAIi . H A L L, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15. Tlt E M OHA W.K MIN 8 TIIE LS, 25 i Performers | 25 Including THK TWO MICKS, and THE RED-HEADED NIGGKR. ,:,-- OUR PRICES ..2s, Is, ,and 6d. ~': particulars fn future-issue OUBLTC BAL MASQUE, CITY HALE Jt a grand masquerade ball Will be held in tlie CITY HALL on FRIDAY, October 28,1887. STRICTLY MASQUE. Admission to Ball, ss; Spectators, 2s. Applica tion for Tickets to Box 216, G.P.0.: or, F. W. Fisher, Comedian, Opera House. 1C you want to enjoy yourself, don't miss it. ""~|j TTrAND CALEDONIAN t\v /gga v3C BALL, STi geokgE'S HALL, NEWTON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1887, In connection with Mr R. M. Muxro's Scotch Dancing Classes. Tickets—Spectators', 2s—to be had from Mr Johnstone, Baiter Karangahapo Road, and Mr Ferguson, Bookseller, Q.ueon-street. ALEX. WRIGHT, Hon. Sec Sporting. A UCKLANI rf.iCING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 18S7. TRIAL STAKES of 70sovs, with a sweepstakes of 2sovs each, (o go to second horse. En trance, 2sovs each, to go to the funds. AVcight for age. For three-year-olds and upwards. Maidens, if three-year-old, al lowed 51b : four-year-olds, 71b ; 5 years and upwards, 10lb. One mile. WELCOME STAKES of 150sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 3sovs each, second home to receive 20sovs. and the third horse lOsovs out of the stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 51b ; fillies, Bat. Entrance, 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Five furlongs. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 30sovs, with a sweepstake ft 2eovs each, to go to second horse. Over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomina tions, with 2sovs, to go to the funds, to he made by eight o'clock p.m. Tjn FtUDAY, the 23rd September. Handicap to appear on or about the 12th October. Acceptances on general entry day. Two miles. THE PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP of 150 soys, addril to a sweepstake of 3sov* eaoh, second horse to receive 20sovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stakes. For three year-olds and v .wards. Nomination, with 2sovstogQ to the fund?, to be made by 8 o'clock p rri. on FRfDAY, the 23rd Sep tember. Handicap ro appear on. w about the 12th Octobor. Acceptances, with3sovs, the sweeostakes, on general entry day. One and a half mile. SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 70sovs. En trance. 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Four year-olds to cairy list, fl ve-year-old s list 121b, six year* and upwards 12st 4!b. Winner to be sold for 150sovn If entered not to be sold, to carry 141b extra ; if entered to bo sold tor lOOsovs, 71b allowed : if for 75sovs, 141b ; if for 50sovs, 211b ;if for 25sovs, 281b; if for ml, 421b. About three miles. SELLING RA.CE of SOsovs. Entrance. 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after tho race, and tl'ic whole of the proceeds to go to the fund. Minimum weight, Bst. One mile. EPSOM PLATE of 80sovs, with a sweepstakes of 2sovs each, to go to second horse. For two and three-year-olds. Two-year-old colts, 7st 71b ; flllies, 7st 21b. Three-year-old colts. 9st; fillies, Bst9lb. Winner of a weight for-ago race since August Ist to carry 31b penalty. Entrance, 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Five furlong?. SECOND DAY : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1887. SPRING HANDICAP of 60sovs, with a sweep stakes of 2sovs each; to go to second horse. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, lsov each, to go to the funds. Handicap will appear on THURSDAY, 10th November, and acceptance, with 2sovs. the sweep, to be paid by 12 noon on FRIDAY, November 11. Seven furlongs. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP of 60sors, added to a Sweepstakes of 2sovs each. Se condhorse to receive lOsovsout of the stakes. For two-year-olds. Nomination, lsov each, to go to the funds. Handicap will appear on THURSDAY, 10th November, and ac ceptance, with 2sovs, the sweep, to be paid by twelve noon on FRIDAY, 11th Novem ber. Four furlongs. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 60sovs, with a Sweepstakes of 2soys each, to go to second liorse. Over seven flights of hurdles. Nom ination, lsov each, to go to the funds. Handi cap will appear on THURSDAY, 10th No vember, and acceptance, with 2sovs. the sweep, to be paM by twelve noon on FRI DAY, 11th November. One mile and three cj uarters. CITY HANDICAP of lOOsovs, with a Sweep stakes of 2sovs each, to go to the second horse. For three-year-olds and upwards. Nomination, 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Handicap will appear on THURSDAY, 10th November, andaccept'inces, with 2sovs. the Bweep, to be paid by twelve nooa on FRI DAY, 11th November. One and a quarter mile. SELLING HURDLE RACK of 40sovs. En trance, lsov each, to go to the funds. Over six flights of hurdles. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go f> the funds. Minimum weight, 9st. One and a half mile. CORINTHIAN STAKES of SOsovs. Second horse to rcccivo lOsovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 2sovs each, to go to tho funds. Three-year-olds to carry lOst 71b; four years, list; five years, list 12lb: sixyearsandaged, ]2st4lb To be ridden by gentlemen riders, whoso names must be sent in on or before the 9th November, 18S7 for approval by tho Stewards. Ono mile. FRIDAY. OCT. 28—General Entry, by 8 p.m. Acceptances— Prince of Walcs's Handicap (sweep) ... 3sovs Handicap Hurdles (sweep) .. .. 2sovs Nominations— Trial Stakes Zsovs Wclcomo Stakes Zsovs Selling Steeplechase- 2sovs Epsom Plate 2sovs Soling Race , .. .. 2sova Spring Handicap .'. .. _ .. lsov Spring Nursery Handicap lsov. Handicap Hurdles lsov Selline; Hurdles .. .. .. .. lsov Corinthian Stakes .. 2sovs WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. Telephone 467] [Post-office Box 448 LOUIS H. SCHAEREE (TATTERSALL'S CLUB), I TURF ACCOUN I'ANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Proprietor op the CAN'T t> t> EA T A N'T JD 13 EA T CIGAR DIVAN, QUEEN-STREET. Commissions executed only on Receipt of Cash. Telegraphic Address: " Scharrer, Auck land." All telegrams must be pent Beply Prepaid. Louis 11. Scharrer's "Spotting Guide" for season 1887-88 will be forwarded to any part of the colony on receipt of 2d Postaße Stamp.



Corporation Notices. piTY OF AUCKL AN D. NIGHT WATCHMAN. The City Council will receive applications for the above until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 13th instanf. Salary at the rate of £,? per week. Candidates canvassing members of the Coun cil will be disqualified. Further particulars on application. l>. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 5,1887. 931 piTY OF AUCKLAND. DRAINAGE AND~KERBING, LOWER ALBERT-STREET. CONCRETE WALLING, COLLEGE HILIi * ROAD. The Council will receive separate Tenders until 3 p. 11). of THURSDAY, tlie 13th inst., for works as above, in terms of plans and specifica tions to be viewed during office hours at the office of the City Engineer, Municipal Buildings. Wellesley-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. ■ Tenders to be endorsed respectively for the work tendered for. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 6, 1887. • 931 Public Notices. AN ADDRESS will be delivered at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, October 17,1887. Subject, " Hume and Reston's System ;of Classification of Prisoners in Mount Eden Gaol," by a First-class Graduate of 5 years' ex perience. Admission, Is. Doors open at balf >ast 7. Address commences at 8 p.m. EGGS HATCHED, Jn any quantity 'ab 3s per dozen chicks.—Pelham and Roberts, ncubator Manufacturers, Albert-street. ISH ! FISH flPlSH~!—Rakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. FISH. —For Quality and Quantity Try a Is Parcel of Rakino Smoked Fish Tomor row at the Boat. ("^RAZING.— Accommodation fey aboub IT forty Horses. Good grass and water. ~ Apply John Sheen, late Mr Scarrot's property, Eller3lio. __ I'TIFOUNDED in the Mount Eden Public . Pound, on October 9th, 1887, by the Ranger. One Chestnut Horse: light tail and mane, star on forehead, t 'no Brown Foal (horse); star on forehead, near hind foot white. If not released before the 26th DAY of OCTOBER, 1»87, will be sold at 12 noon to pay expenses. A. CROCKETT, * '. Poundkecpcr. X ADIES' Gem Rings—Diamond~Rubyi 1 -i Sapphire, etc. — Jas. Adams, Jeweller, Victoria-street. ' NE SINGLE—ONE RETURN"—an Illustrated Story in this week's " N-2. Illustrated Tit-bits." OCTOBER, 1887.—Notice: City Sub- BJi-ibers to the Auckland Scripture Gift Association are reminded that the usual Annual Subscriptions are due duiing October, and will be more than usually thankfully re ceived.—S. Rout, Hon. Tree mrer. PUBLIC NOTICE^- Wanted, Customers to know that during this month a Lady's Gold Hunting Watch will he Given Away. Every customer will receive a Prize Coupon, entitling them to a draw in the above.— American Watch Repairing Co., Market-street and Karangahape Road. Watches Cleaned, l>3 6d: Pins in Brooches, 4d; Watch-glasses, 3d; and all other Jewellery Made and Repaired equally as low. \LiaHis-xMaano '?uoay eios 'xusairo "S "XKSKXKId" i sni ny i aaxvn aa r i a: o an Jj mo SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. j . __ On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) o{ Superior Seed Kaes.—Apply Star Office.