Deaths.

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CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

.»aUe will clobo as under:-

This Day. FoVltusselland Kawakawa, per Tarawera.at FoV Gteborne and Napier, per Australia, at Wangaroa, and Mon«onui.pe C J, anßlna \Vninu 'wanga- ci, Fo a r s ,Cgawai, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Per Rotomahana as follows : " Ports For India. China, Japan, Mediterranean Porta and Continent o£ ifi»ro|.e, at 4 P-m- *™ Australian Colonies, and United a^om, via buez and Brindlsi.for letters, etc. epeel ■ aly so prepaid and addressed it 5 P-™- *<£ money orders, registered letters, and news papors, at 4 p.m. Thursday, 29th inst. For Port Fitzroy, Trrphona, and Okupu, per fS e^f^k? .T?Kape. and Warkworth, per and Southern Ports, per Gairloch, at 11 a.m. ... „ For Chatham Islands, per Kohu, at 11 a.m. For Thames, por Rotimahana, at 12.30 p.m. For Opotiki, per Chelmsford, at 4 p.m. Friday. 30th inst. Fop Gisborno, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Tarawcra, at 11 a.m. For Greymouth, por 3 r> l^ For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, a 4.20 p.m. Monday, January 2. Per Zcalandia as follows:— _..,«. t « For Samoa, Sandwich Islands. United States oE America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South Amorica, British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 P.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. *i onoy orders, Registered letters.and newspapcrsatll.3oa.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d in ad dition to the postage, will be recei oil by the mail agent on board the steamer up to trie time of sailing. This mail will be due at London on February 6.

In connection with Parcel Poet System, Parcels will be receded for despatch haltan hour previous to the time for closing mails. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

The s.=. Tarawera is to proceed toßuosell chis evening to coal, and will return on Friday morning, and sail at noon for Mel bourne via Southern ports.

The s.s. Rotomahana is to sail at 6 p.m. to-day for Sydney direct. The follow ing passengers have booked to go by her : — Misses Newman, Harrison, Guil bride, Morse, Shackleford, Messrs F. Oliver (and wife), Morrison, Hooper, Scott, Weaver, Guthrie, Glynn F. Coster, Cruick shank, Stabo, Logan, Skrine, Woodward, Jennings, Burnaid, Dr. Knipe, Master Mor-e.

A topsail schooner has been reported out side Tiri inward bound since 11 o'clock this morning, but up to the time of going to press she had not put in an appearance.

H.M.S. Cormorant arrived at Tahiti on Bth November last, and six days later loft for Rarotonpa.

MEi.nour.XE, this day.—The Union steam ship Mararoa passed Wilson's Promontory this morning, bound for this port.

,Dunedin, this day.—Arrived : Saladoi from Mauritius, bringing 11,132 bags of sugar for Dunodin, and 9870 bags for Lyttelton.

LATE CABLES.

THEATRE ON FIRE.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DESTRUCTION.

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Melbourne, this day.

The Theatre Royal narrowly escaped destruction by fire yesterday afternoon. The fire broke out in the workshop below the theatre, and was only ex tinguished just when the flames were spreading to the adjoining buildings.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Melbourne, this day,

Up to the present time a quarter of a million feet of space has been applied for at the forthcoming centennial ex hibition.

DEATH OF SIR ROBERT ROSS.

The death is announced of Sir Roberi Ross, Speaker of the South Australiar Assembly.

ODDFELLOWS' SPORTS.

Yesterday the annual picnic and eporfce of the Oddfellows of Auckland took place at the Domain Cricket Ground. There was a large turnout of members accompanied by Mends, male and female, to whom the Artillery Band discoursed sweet music. The sports passed off successfully under the direction of Bro. C. S. Wright, with Bio. W. Guird as judge, Bro. E. Leydon as starter, and Bros. Rowo and Leydon as handicappers. The follow ing are the results : — Maiden Race (100yds).—1st prize, £1; 2nd, ]os. A. Wright, 1; Woods, 2; E. Wriglit, 3. Walking Race (one mile). —Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. 0. Woods, 10yds, 1; Harley, 50yds, 2; C, Rdwe, 60yds, 3. Drafhn (10yds), Bennett (20yds), and Allen (40yds) also started, Chappell (scratch) not accept ing. Woods won by nearly 100 yds. ■Hoi', Step, and Jump.— Smyth, 1. 150 Y'KDS Handicap.—lst prize, 255; 2nd, 15s. D. Noonan, scratch, 1; A. Wrijrht, 6yds., 2. The other starters were: G. Wood, Byds. ; Solomons, syds. ; M. Bennett, 10yds. ; and W. Bennett, 15yds. Noonan won by half a yard. Handicap kor Members Sons Under 16 Yeah.s (lOOyds).—lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. A. Wright, I; Guird, 2; E. Wright, 3rd. Half-mile Handicap.—lst prize, £2; 2nd, £1. D. Noonan, scratch, 1; A. Wright, 22yds, 2; Harley, 40j;ds, 3. G. Woods, 12yds, also started. Noonan won easily. . ■■ . - • ■ . ■ wars Men's Race (100 yds).—P. Neil (H.M.s. Nelson),!; T. E. Weaving (H.M.J*. Nelson), 2. The following seamen, also from H.M.s. Nelson, were the other etaiters : "P. Lynch, J. Devine,D. G. Haines. andG Moorshead. RoYALMAHiNE.s'RACK(IOOyds).— lstprize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. J- Jackson, 1 ; Patterson, 2; Fender, 3. Siamese Race (150yde). — Woods and Noonon, Vf • ' Kaok mk Members' Wives (50yds). — Prize, a tea. Mrs Aldertou, 1 ; Mrs Debeney, 2. ' v "% of War.-T-Crew from H.M.S. Kelson v. crew irdta. H.M.S; Diamond; £3. The Neleo^'a ,^e ew were the

euperior, and pulled their opponents over the line rather easily. Past Grand Master's Handicap, 100 yds. —E. Leydon, 5 yards, I; Bennett, scratch, 2 ; Swales syds, 3. This was a very ex citing race, being won by barely 1 yard Swales being 1£ yards behind the second man 6 started. Step Danck, Men-of-War's Men: J. Arthur (H.M.S. Nelson), 1 ; Endean (H.M.S. Nelson), 2.

GARDEN PARTY AT GOVERN MENT HOUSE.

LIST OF GUESTS.

Admiral and Mrs Fairfax are giving a garden partyatGovernmentHousethis after noon, and as we go to press the proceedings are jueb commencing:. There is a large at tendance of ladies and gentlemen, the grounds are in first-class condition, and lawn tennis parties are being formed, quite a number of courts having been chalked off on the lawn in anticipation, lo add to the enjoyment of those present, the splendid band of H.M.S. Nelson is in atten dance, and is discoursingselections of music. Wβ append a list of the inviied guests :— Mr and Mrs H. G. Archer, Captain, Mrs and Miss Anderson. Mr, Mrs and the Misses Brookueld, Mr and Mrs J. M. Butt, Rev. D. Bruce and the Misses Biuce, Mr and Mrs G. W. Binney and tho Misses Binney, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Barstow, Mr G. B. Baldwin, Rev. S. W. and Mrs Baker and Miss Baker, Mr R S Burgess, Rev. Baume, Mrs and Miss Brookes, Mr and MrsJS. Browning, Mr and Mrs Robert Browning, Mr and Mrs A. Buckland, Mr and Mre W. R. Bloomheld, Mr and Mrs A. Bull, Mr A. B. Burt. Mr and Mrs R. A. Carr, Dr. and Mrs Cobbett, Mr and Mis J. M. Clark, Bishop and Mrs Cowio, Mrs Colenso, Archdeacon and Mrs Clarke, Mr and Mrs J. T. Campbell and Miss Campbell, Dr. and Mrs Campbell, Miss J. R. Clarke, Mr and Mrs Chamberlain, Mr JamesCoates, Lady Chute, Mr and Mre J. R Carey, Messrs Geo. and F. A. Chamber lain, Mr C. Clondon, Mr M. 1. Clayton, Rev. A. Carrick. Lieut.-Col. and Mrs Dawson, Dr. and Mrs Davy, Archdeacon and Mrs Dudley and the Misses Dudley, the Mayor and Mrs Devore, Mr and Mrs Davenoy, Mr and Mrs Moss Davis, and the Misses Daveuoy.

Mr and Mrs Elmes. Mis 3 Fenton, Mr and Mrs E. Fairburn, Mr John Fairburn, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Firtb, Capt. and Mrs Filder. t Mr Angus Gordon, Mrs H. F. Galgey, Rev. S. and Mre Goldstein, Mrs W. and the Misses Gordon, Major and Mra George, Mr Justice Gillies and Mi«s Gillies, Mr a°nd Mrs Gover, Mr and Mrstieymour T. George, Mrs Glover, Miss Gorrie. Col. Haultain, Dr. and Mrs Haines, Dr. and Mrs Honeyman, Mr T. Hill and Miss Hill, Miss Harley, Mrs and Miss Homo Mr and Mrs E. Isaacs, the Misses Inaacs, Mr R. E. Isaacs, Mr and Mrs A. E. Isaacs, Mr and Mrs Ivey, Mr and Miss Kingswell, Mr and Mrs Ralph Keeeing, Miss Keesing. Mr J. E. Keesing, Mr W. A. Knight, Mrs Kis<sling, Mr and Mrs H. A. Keesing, Miss Kempthorne. Dr. and Mra Lewis, Miss Lawford, Mr and Mrs J. H. Lindsay, Miss Lyndon. Miss Monteflore, Mre and Miss Myere, Mr D. L. Murdoch, Mr and Mrs J. Mowbray Mr and Mrs J. M. Mowbray and Miss Mowbray, Messrs W. R. and S. H. Mow bray, Dr. and Mrs Moore. Mr and Mrs Thos. Morrin, Mrs and the Misses Maxwell, Mr and Mra C. C. Me Millan, Dr. and Mrs McMulleti, Judpo and Mrs Macdonald, Mr nnd Mrs Mackechino, Mr H. Maclean.

Mrs IX Nrtthan, Mr and Mre L. D. Nathan, Mr J. M. Newton, Miss Newby, the Mayor of Dovonport (Mr Niccol), Mr and Mm Arthur Nathan, Mr and Mrs Alfred Nathan, Mr. Mrs and tho Misses Outmvalte.

Mre and Miss Pritt, Mr and Mre W. A. Dean Pitt, Mr and Mrs J. P. Philson, the MiesesPolk, Mr J. E. Pickctt. Dr. and Mrs Purchas, Rev. A. G. Pur chas, Misa de Pelichet. Mr and Mrs J. B. Russell and Miss Rue sell, Mrs and Miss Rochfort, Mr W. A. Ridings, Mr James Russell, Mrs and tho Misses Roberton, Mr John Roberton, Dr. Roberton, Colonel and Mrs Rookea, Lieutenant Robin.

Mr H. G. Seth Smith, Mrs James Smith, Mr and Mrs Sharland, Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs Shepherd, Mrs J. Jerroyn Symonds and Miss Symonds, Dr. and Mrs Scott, Miss Sobbie, Mr and Mrs Sutteridge. Mrs A. P. Thomas, Profossor Thomas, Mr and Mrs A. K. Taylor and the Mibscs Taylor, Rev. and Mm Tebbs, Mr W. H. Tebbs, Mr and Mrs Tewsley, Mr and Misecs J. A. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Trimnell, Mr. Mrs, and Miss Tilly, Mr Vincent Taylor. Mr and Mre Reader Wood Mr and Mrs J. Williams, Mr and Mrs W. B. White Misses White Hon. Jas. and Mrs William son, Dr. and Mrs Wilkins, the Misses Wilkins, Mr and Mrs H. Walker, Mr F. R. Webb, Mrs J. Weston, Rev. and Mrs Walpolo, Mr and Mrs R. Walkor and the Misses Walker, Mr J. A. Walkor, Mr and Mrs Waro, Miss Wilkinson, Sir William and Lady Wastoney.

At the Police Court this morning Peter Shaughnessey was fined 60s and costs, or, in default, seven days' hard labour for having been drunk. Annie McCaghey charged with the larceny of £4 5s the pro perty of Peter Kong Hoy was remanded. Geoige Mann was fined 30a for stealing Is 6d worth of firewood the property of Peter J. Kehcnery Michael Corcoran licensee of the " FlacrstafF Hotel was charged with permitting gambling in hi« hotel. This case was remanded until to-morrow. A number of summons cases were adjourned.

This afternoon about twenty of the boats from the meno'-war were out on sailing manoeuvres in the harbour. They included a couple of cutters, the rest being gigs, and as they were fully manned presented quite a gay appearance as they cruised up and down.

The House Steward of the Hospital desires through the columns of the Evening Star to thankfully acknowledge the receipt of the following for the use of the patients : 5 boxes strawberries, 3 sacks of herbs, and a large quantity of cabbages and cauliflowers from Mr Mason, of Ponsonby; strawberries and flowers from church at Northcoto, and flowers from the Congregational churches at Beresford - street and Mount Eden. Also to thank Mr C. F. Griffiths, solicitor, for his kind present of illustrated papers for the uae of patients.

A very interesting choral service was giren ab Pitt-sbreeb Wesleyan Church on Christmas Day. In the morning, " Com fort Yo" and "Every Valley" were well sung by Mr Shackleton, followed by the chorus, ?' And the Glory of the Lord,' by a large choir. Several Christmas hymnß were also sungand the "Pastoral Symphony " was pleasingly rendered on the organ by Pro fessor Lambert. At the evening service music formed the greater portion of the service, consisting of solo and chorus " 0 Thou That Telleet," which was correctly aung by Mrs Taylor and the choir. During the offering " Lift up Your Heads" was rendered by a large choir with good effect. "He Shall Feed Hie Flock " a*nd " Come Unto Me " were sung with feeling and taste by Mrs W. Ainbury and Miss' Mar brook. Mrs Taylor gang "He was Despised " with great taste and clear enun ciation. The-service was brought to a close by the singing of the "Hallelujah" chorus, which was rendered by an effective choir accompanied by the powerful organ of this church.

NAPIER NEWS.

M AN [DROWNED.— THREE COTTAGES BURNT. (Br TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Napier, this day. A man named Murdoch Young, employed on a ligbfcer at the port, was missed last' niffht. Itle was last seen at ten o'closk leaving tTie Railway Hotel the worse for liquor, arid his hat was found on board the lighter, llis body was recovered this morn ing in the 'inner harbour. Three cotttages were burned down yester day. Theji were insured for £425, all in the South Britksh Office There was also £150 on the furniture in the same office.

Intimaiion was received in the course o the afternoon that the missing sailing boat was safe at Drunken Bay. A man named Charles Carter was arrested by Constable Clark this afternoon. He was charged with breaking and entering the piemises of James Thompson, in Cook sVbreet. Several other minor arrests were mVide in tho course of the day.

'We are requested to state that the electric will not be displayed to-night nor until the nights grow darker, the brillant moonlight not affording a fair tost of the power pi the new illuminant.

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THE AUCKLAND EVEMAG STAR. wkdmeSDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1887.

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Public Notices. 11. H. A BBOXT & C°- HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Second Great JOB LIME OF GH AP HATS, , As Under:— 3,000 at Is 1,5**0 at Is 6d l ; 500 at ... ... Is lid This astonishing lino includes EVERY SHAPE AND QUALITY OV LADIES' & MAIDS' STRAW HATS Worn this Bcason, and will require early attention. R. H. A BBOTT 4 C°- Kaiungahapb Road And Upper Symonds Street. •^TAR ,, AGENCY. The followlug ore authorised to RECEIVR ADVERTISEME vTS for Stak :— PORTER k Co., Iron mono KB h, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PORTER & Co., IaOXMONOEnH, SYMONDS-STREKT. PORTER & Co., lUONMONOEKS NEWMARKET. Mr ROBINSON. Chkmist, PARNKLL. Mr JONES, IIIONMON'OEn, PONSONBY. Mr T. J. .HENSHAW, Nbw-btrket. ONEHUNQA. Mr LILLEWALL, Gkoceb, etc.. ©EVOHPOBT. MR PATRICK, STOKEKEKrKR, TAKAPUNA, J. BUTCHER.] [J. GROOM. \V7 E HAVE FOR SALE:— ltod aua Bar Iron, Wire Nails Fencing Barb Wiro, Roollng Iroa Sauh weights, Buckets, Tubs Springe and Pa ton t Axles Coarse and Fine Salt 310 h.p. nominal Portablo Engine, by Wall is and Steevons, with duplicate •wearing parts Hoisting Engines, from 3 to 6 h.p., with reversing gear. GROOM, BU~TC HER, & Co.. FORT-STREET. Telephone 211.1 Auctions, hi R. AUTHOR. J \3, T. BUDDLE TO-MoßßO<Wi'*fe J0.30. CHERRIES, PLUMS, GOOSEBERRIES. ARTHUR'S MART. OALE OF FRUIT aa above, at 10.30. Terms : Cash before delivery. R. ARTHUR] [J. ¥. BUDDLE TO-MORROW, at 2 O'CLOCK. CRICKET BATS, STUMPS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, Ac. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have received instructions to Bell by auction at their Mart, Quoen-etreet, to-morrow, at 2 o'clock p.m., A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF Cricketing Requisites, Bate. Stumps, Lee-guards, Bags, 3corlng Books, etc. A case of Toys, Fancy Goods, etc., Ladies' Bags and Companions, Baskets, Albums, Frames, Fans, Brackets, etc. Terms: Cash bofore Delivery. TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. CLEARANCE SALE OF FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS, CHESTS DRAWERS, TOILET TABLES, COUCHES, CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, Etc., Etc. D. F. EVANS Has been instructed to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queon-etreet, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORT MENT OF HOUSKH .LD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, comprising Double and Singlo Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Double and Sisgta Wire Woven Mattresses, Palliasses, Rhnu and M.K. Cheats Drawors, Commode, Whatnots. Fancy Chairs, Inlaid Walnut Table, Mahogany Sideboard, ChefFonior, Leather Covered Couch and Rocker, Meat Safe, Cutlery, Crockery, Library Chairs, Copy Press, Chest of Drawers with Swing Mirror, Pcrambulatont, Sewing Machines, Mcugle, etc., etc., etc. Wool, hides; sheepskins, "'ALLOW, For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday. At 9.30 a.m. pyNTEftT"NOLAfr



Auctions r. C. CAKK.] [B. »• TONKB. TO-M0 R R 0 W, *.wv. Afc Eleven o'Clock. ) 0r _ / CHOICE COLLECTION OF FANCY CHINA WARE. ART WARE. FANCY GLASSWARE. BASKET WARE. FLOWERED CHINA. JAPAN WARE &c. &o. &c. B. TONKS AND CO. Have received instructions to sell To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, CHOICE COLLECTION OF FANCY WARE :- FLOWERED CHINA BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE ■ ART WARE FANCY CHINA WARE HANDSOME VASES FANCY BASKET WARE PICNIC HASKEIS HAND PAINTED JUGS LADIES , WOitKBASKETS &C. &C. &C. ' Theso goods have just arrived, and embrace a large assortment of now and handaomo ahapos and patterns in Vases, China ware, and Glass ware. The Uasketware is especially choice, and consists of Baskets constructed of split Bamboo, in ovory description of form, being light and strong, and useful for a variety of purposes. R. C. OARK.] [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1888, Afc Twelve o'Clock Noon. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTIES. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTIES. PARK HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET. COMMODIOUS STORE, DURHAM STREET. By Order of the Trustees in the Estate of Messrs Hesketh and Aitken. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions from the Trustees in the Ketato of Messrs llosketh and Aitken to eel] by public auction on Wodnoaday, January 11,1888, at 12 o'clock, PARK HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET, Freehold Property, boing all tho pioco or parcel of land situated in tho Parish of Waite mala County of Eden, being part t>f Allotments 1 uml 2 of Section 14 on tho Surveyor-General's plau of tho Township of Auckland, and compris ing Lots 5, 6, and 7 a of tho nubdivision of the Hiiid allotments, as delineated in plan attached to conditions of sale. FRONTAGE TO VICTORIA-STREET, 60 foot, by a depth of 63 feet, togothor with those now and commodious premises known Oβ Park Houho. WHOLESALE STORE, DURHAM STREET. Leasehold, having about seven years nimxpirod, being all that piece or parcel of Land In the Provincial District of Auckland. Now Zea land, situ-tod in tho Parish ot WaHomata. County of Eden, and being part of Allotment o of Section 16 of tho City of Auckland. FRONTAGE TO DURHAM-STREET, by a depth of 61 feet, together with a large and commodious s ore erectod thereon. All particulars and conditions from B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. W. S. COCHKANK.] [JAS. DACRK. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, At 12 o'clock. 10J ACRES LANdTwAIHOA SOUTH. Tho subscribers will soil by auction at their rooniN. Queen-street, on Monday, January 0, at 12 o'clocm, IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE J. WHITI.Ey. DKCKAS-Bl). PART OF LOT 21, Parish of Wairoa South, containing 10J acres rich land. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANK.] [JAS. PACRE. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1888, At Noon. ALLOTMENT, FAIRBURN'S GRANT, OTAHUHU. 2J ACRES NEAR TAMAKI BRIDGE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Tho subscribers will eel! by auction at their Mart, Qum-n-strcet, at noon on Monday, January 9,1888. PAHTS of Allotments 43 and 44 on Plan of Allotment* laid out by W. T. Fairburn. Villago of OUihulut, known us the property of Mr If. A. Goddard. LOTS 26, 27, and 28 of Soction 2 of tho Sub division into Lot* and Sections of a Parcel of Land stiid to contain 68a. near Tumaki Brldero, and Lota 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45 of section 2 of the name Sub-division nil fenced and cultivated;, known as the property of Mr Francis Dalton. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACKE. MONDAY, 9th JANUARY. VALUABLE SxMALL FARMS. NEAR ONEHUNGA. SPLENDID RICH VOLCANIC LAND. HOUSE AND OUT-BUILDINGS. ALL IMPROVED AND UNDER CULTI VATION. Tho Subscribers have received Infractions from Mr James Moran, to soil by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 9th January, et 12 o clock, TTIS WELL-KNOWN AND VALU XX ABLE PIIOPERTX (formerly known as. O'Neil 's), qituate on tho Hillsborough Road, immediately opposite "The Pah," only a short distance from the Onehunga Road, being all Rich Volcanic Land, in grass and under culti vation, producing the heaviest crops, and fyavfng a voi-ywarm aspect. There is abund ance of good water at all seasons. It will bo sold in the following convenient lots :— LOT 1-Containing 61 Acres, situate at the corner of Hillsborough and the road leading to the Royal Oak Hotel. All in grass, and would make a magnificent site for gentle man's villa rosidenco. LOT 2—Containing 3 Acres, under cultivation, with Residence of 7 rooms, and numerous ont-buildinge, LOT 3—Containing 10 Acres, under cultiva tion. LOT 4—Containing 10 Acros, under cultiva tion. Close to town. First-class roads. Land transfer title. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANE] |jas. daosb MONDAY, JANUARY 23. VALUABLE BUILDING SITE (Symonds-street), To be Leased for a Term of Forty Years. The Subscribers will offor by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Mondtiy, January 23, at 12 o'clock, by Order of tho Agent of the Publio Trustee, npHE LEASE (for a Term of 40 years) X Of that VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, situated opposite Uovornnnent House, being part lots 7 and 8, Section 9, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 41! feet to Syinouds-etreo t, by 132 feet deep (all fenced). The above affords a rare opportunity £o r obtaining a. Grand Residential Site in this favourite part of the city, whilst the terms of Lease are liberal aud easy For conditions of sale and further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. mHOMAS GILLTBRAND AND CO., X Auctioneers, Land, Estate, Commission, and General Produce Agents, having leased these oontrally situated premiees known as tie Blue Stor■>, Fort-street, Auckland, will ho d roßUlar auction ealoe of produce. P.S. Any |oo(.'j consigned to us wti> receive oui best at fcnMsm. Account eater promp:ly rw.dorod,



Auctions- TO'MORRO W, ~ TTNREDEEMED TpLEDGES. J U * -t TTNREDEEMED "OLEDES. VALUABLE JEWELLERY from tlie Monte dePiete Loan Office, Queen-street. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions frornMr L. H. Ncuinagcn. of tho above Loan Office, to eon To-morrow, at the Arcade Auction Rooms. AS UNDER JEWELLERY. 1609, Nov. 1,1886. OFSO Watch; 1617,2, Opora Glaes ; 1618, dold Pin; 1656,8, Goldl Chain : i 662, 10. SHL Watch ar.d Chain; 1670. 12, OJCK* Watch and Chain ; 1680,15, Gold Ring; 1714, 23, SHL Watch: 172 C. Quadrant; 1743, 27. Opera Glass. 1775, Dec. 2, 2Go d Hinge;. 1782, 3. 5 Glaziors , Diamonds; 1787,3,Wi1ing; 1790,4 Opera Glass ; 1794, HS Machine { 1800, Gold Rings { 1838, li, SH Wai Watch ; 1847 13, OFSL Watch j 1864,17, Brooch, Earrings, G Ring; 1865, OJBL Watch; 1875, 20, OFSL Watch; 1881, 21. OFSL Watch and Chum ; 1882, OFGG Watch, G Chain ; 1912, 24, Gold King; 1915,27, SHG Watch and Chain; 1917, SHL Watch; 1920 Galvanic Battery; 1922,28, OFSL Watch : 1923,3 Pictures; 1927. Silver Cup and Pipe; 1930, Gold Chain; 1939, 29, Ring and Stud; 1945, 30, OFSG Watch; 8 January 3, Bracelet, Pin, Cigar Holder; 17. 4, S Necklet, Locket. Silver Spoons; 19, Diamond King; 39,10, OFSG Watch; 52 &HL watch and Chain; 63, 12 V Gold Cham; 90. 18. 2 Gold Kings; 96, 19, lOt of Toolsi 112, 24. Quadrant: 117, HS. Machine; 118, SHG Watoh, Gold Chaiu; 130, 26. SHG Watch; 143, 28. OFSL Watch: 165, 29, Diamond Ring; 160, 213, Comport. 189, Febuary 5, SHL Watch ; 191. 7, SHJi Watch, Gold Chain ; 196, 3 Gold Brooches; 214 12, Gold Brooch, Spoon and Brooch ; 219. 14, Diamond King ; 222, 3 SHL Watches. 1 SH Wal- Wutoh, Jewellery as per list; 223. OF Gold G Watch ; 228,16, SHG Watch : 229. Field Glass, Sot Gold Studs: 230. OFSG Watch ; 231. Locket and Earrings : 251, 18, SHL Watch and Chain ; 263.19, Silver Jowclcry; 256. Locket and Kings; 272,22, Clarlonot, Field Glass, and Bag ; 301. 27. SH Wai. Watch ; 302. 28. SH Watch. 304. March 3. SHG Watch ; 324. Gold P Case ; 329 SH v\'atoh and Chain ;332, 4. Gold Locket. 347. 8. 2 Iron Planes; 348. 3. Medals; 353, 9, Silver Goods : 366.10, SHL Watch and G Ring ; 365,11, SHG Watch nnd Chain ; 392, 16. OFSL "atch and Chain ; 398. 17. Silver Card Box; 415, 19. BHG Watch ; 416, 20, Sextant ; 456, 29. 2 Gold Rings. Cigar Holder, and Case: 466. OFSL Watch. 099. April 6, Silver Necklet and Locket; 609. 7, G Rinpr and 3 G Studs; 611, 9. Picture; 517, G Brooch and Earrings; b23 11. SH Wai. Watch; 624, OKSGWetch; 529; Earrings : 536,12. SHL WATCH ; 537. SHL Vfttoh nnd Chain; 544,14. S Ncckltice. Locker, and Bi a-.filet; 601,26, OFSL Watch: 633, May 2. SHL Watch and G Ring: 634, Gold Chain ; 635. Gold Iting : 652. 4, GHG Watoh and Chain; 658. 5. SH Wai Watch ; 665, 6, Earrings; 666. Gjld Brooch; 680, Gold Ring; 637, 12. S NccKlet. Locket. 2 Bangles: 694. 14. SHG Watch; 703. 16, Broooh. 2 Jet Bracelet*); 711. 17, Braoelotand <lold Earrings :714,18, Diamond R; 717. Gold King; 727, 23. Book; 749,26, SH Wai. Watoh. Chain, 2 Lockets; 760. OFGG Watch ; 763. Gold Coin; 764, Opera Glace: 765, 2 Gold Links; 766, Diamond Ring; 767, G Ring; 768. SHL Watch and Chain. 780. June 1. GHL Watch, rHL Watch: 784, Field Glnse and Trounere : 786, 2 Gold Chains; 792, 2, Mangle ; 794, 3. 2 G Rings 797, OFS Wei, Watch; 709. 4. OFSL Watch: 802, Kit of Tools; 809. 6. SHL Watch; 812. 7. Book; 820, 9. 3 Gold Rings; 827,10, fclute ; 833, 13. OFSG Watch ; 839. 14, Picture. A largo lot of other Jewellery, without reserve. CLOTHING. 229. Feb. 21,1887. Overcoat; 232, 22, SnU. 266, March 1. Drees and Remnant; 277. 3, Oilskin Coat; 368.18, Coat and Vest; 499, Shawl: 500. 9, Undorclothing and Tablecloth ; 503, 11, Port manteau and Contents : 522.14, Dross and Tip pet. 610, May 2. Coat; 640, 6, Sealakiu Rug; 708, 26, Coat and Jacket; 714, 27, Dross; 717. Dram and Remnant; 727. 31, .Suit and Quilt; 748, June 7, Silk Droßsulecc; 785,18, Shawl; 792, 20. Dreee and Plated Teapot; 797, 22, Coat and- Vest: £02, Coat and Bit>lo; 807. 23. T Cloth, Sheet nnd Potticoat: 833, 28. Suit, ant Sot of Gold Studs; 845, 30. Over oat; 855, Ju y5. Overcoat; 904. 13. Dress and Remnant; 911, 15, Silk Dr«po; 913, 16, 2 WP Coats: 921. 18. Suit; 923. Remnant of Cloth : 932. 28, Bundle of Clothing. 969. Aug. 1. Overcoat; 979, 4. Portmanteau ; 886, 5,2 Coate and Boots ; 096.9. Bundle of Clothing; 998.10, Sealskin Ja-'ket; 1003. 2 Coats, 2 Ulsters, and Jaukote ; 10C8,11. Suit; 1013,12. Waterproof Com: 1072. 26, 10 Ostrich Feathers; 1090, 30, Skirt and Boots. FRIDAY~D"ECT"3a In the Estate of D. H. McKenzie. By Order of the Trustees. AT TWELVE"O'CLOCK. VALUABLE LIFE POLICIES, IN THE A.M.P. SOCIETY, Aβ under:— LOT 1-FOUR POLICIES, issued by tho Australian Mutual Provident Society (.No. 377. 1,047, K1.271, and 30,332) assuring pay ment on the death of a person now upwards of 60 years of ago. of an aggregate sum of £1,800. with bonus additions now amounting to £1,429, subject to a lien to tho society of .e1,720, bearing interest at 7 por cent, from Ist January next, and toa half-yearly premium on tho whole of xi> Hβ 11. The bonus additions to these Policies, for tho last financial year amounted to £81. Also, LOT 2.-ONE POLICY issued by the same Society (No. 31,835), assuring payment on the death of the same person of tho sum of £500 with bonus additions of £196 Uh, subject to a lien of £240 bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent. The premium on this Policy >st 9 13s 9d balf-yoar<y. The bonus declared on this Policy for the last dnanciai year was £1710s. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. K. ARTHUR] [ J - F > BUDDLE TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. NEW YEAR PRESENTS I SUPERIOR WATCHES, JEWELLERY. Just to hand from England. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have boon favoured with instructions from a gentleman from England to sell by publio auction at their Mart, Queen street, To-mor row, at 11 o'clock, A. VALUABLE. ASSORTMENT ©F SUPERIOR GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. JEWELLERY, &c. Watches, including .Ladies and Gent's Silvor and Gold Genevas, Levers, Chronographs, etc etc; Ladies' and Gent's Alberts,:in Silver, Plated, Gold, and Jet Earrings in Jet, Silver, Gold, and Diamond do.; Brooches in do. do. and Cameos; Set do.; Half Suites in Jet, Silver, Gold, and Cameos j Sβ', do.; Bracelets in Silver, Gold, and coral, with Gold and Silver mounts : Neck lets in Silver, Gold, and Coral, with do. do.; Silvor Thimbles, Silvor Charms. Gold Chains, Onyx Crosses and Pendants, with Gold Mounts. Silver and Enamelled Jubilee Half Suites and Brooches, etc. Also, Very handsome Cameo, half Suite of Bracelet, Brooch and Earrings, Massive Gold Nockletand Locket in ca>e j also, very superior Gent's Gold Chronograph, Centre-second Stop Watch, in heavy 18-carat case, by that celebrated English maker, Newoome of Coventry; Massive 15-oarat (every link stamped) Oent'e Double Gold Albert, Diamond Shirt Studs, &c, &c. On view on the morning of the day of sale. R. ARTHUR.] [j, F. BUDDLE. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. MOUNT EDEN ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from Rev. S. Macfarlano, who is removing to Christohurch, to sell by auction at his resi donce, Mount Eden Road, next to tho United Methodiot Froo Church, To-Taorrow, at 11 o'clock a.m., HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Parlour, Library, Bedroom and Kitchen Requisites, &o. Horsehair Suite, Fouders and Firelrous, Iron Bedntead, Wire-wove and o.thor Matrasses, Study, Loo and other Tables, Couch, Chairs, Waehstands, Toilet Tables, Looking Glasses, Waros, Sec. On view morning of the day of sale. A LEX. A ITKEN, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins I Wool, Tallow, &o. CITY MARKET,



Public Notices. THE STAB Printing Works SHOBTLAND AND FORT STREETS, AUCKLAND. Cheapest House in New Zealand FOR CASH. ..a '#' ■ „.., <>»•£s& ■ M* $%.„,- ~ ... fTIHE PROPRIETOR wishes to draw attention to the fact that all the latest inventions in plant and machinery are constantly being added to the above works, and, owing to the many facilities now at his disposal, the prompt production of first-class specimens in the art can be guaranteed. THE Lithographic Department Iβ under the management of skilled work men, and is replete with tho latest Con tinental inventions. A first-class stock of inks of all colours and tints. The under mentioned arc a few of fcho more prominent articles produced: — Maps, Plane, Show Cards, Labels, Music- Book Titles and Illustrations, Vie we, Circulars, etc., in one or a combination of colours, and in any style. Almanacs and Calendars drawn or engraved on atone, designs i'or which are made and estimates furnished. ' Portraits and Drawings in crayon or line, and printed in cbromo or tints. Original Drawings copied and lithographed in a faithful and life-like manner. Cordial and Spirit Labels in a great variety of colours and styles «1 ways kept in stock, or printed at short notice. Labels of all kind?, in bright colours, and varnishod if necessary, suitable for display ing on Meat, Fruit, and Preserve Tins, etc. Chromo-Lithographic Work of all classes, in a variety of delicate shades of harmonious colouring. Wedding and Invitation Cards, with En velopes to match—the latest novelties. Price Lists, illustrated with engravings and attractive advertising covers. Engraving Department. Bills of Lading, Bank Cheques, Invoices, Letter Heads, Visiting, Invitation and Busi nosrt Cards, Book Plates, etc., engraved on copperplate in the best style. Crests, Monograms, Cyphers, Business Dies, Arms, etc., engraved on steel, for embossing in colours on Note Paper, Envelopes, etc. Stamps, Seals, Door and Window Plates, Stencil Plates, etc., neatly engraved on any description of metal. Inscriptions on Gold and Silver Presentation Pieces tastefully executed. Illustrations of Business Premises, Trade Marks, Machinery. Devices, etc., engraved on wood and electrotyped for newspaper advertising, etc. ■~... k - «THB - Letterpress Department Contains every necessary for producing in first-class style all descriptions of Book and Job Work—the large founts of type on hand, the many novelties that are being constantly added, and the splendid machinery in nee, combining to form one of the most complete printing plants in the colonies. Show Printing, with its endless variety of Posters, Streamers, Hangers, Dodgers, and Window Curds, in plain or fancy tints and colours, printed on attractive papers. The Extensive Hoardings erected in pro minent parts of the city and suburbs are specially adapted for the display of all Show Printing. Illustrated and Plain Catalogues and Price Lists, with attractive covers, in any size or style. A large assortment of trade blocks and engravings to choose from, in stock. Commercial Work, including Customs and Shipping Forms, Auctioneers' Bills and Flags, Memo. Forme and Accounts, Show Cards (plain or in tints and colours), Business Cards, and Handbills, at a few hours' notice. Memorandums of Association for public companies. Bank Work, Road Board and County Council Forms and Vouchers, Pamphlets and Leaflets of any kind. Rules, By-Laws, Reports, Catalogues, Plans, Orders of Service, and Choir Notices, for Religious and Benefit Societies. Certifiates of Merit, beautifully designed and executed, euitaulo for presentation by societies and associations generally. Memorial and Remembrance Cards printed at short notice. Note and Letter Heads ruled to any pattern, with Envelopes to match. Chemists' Labels, in one or more colours, on best gummed or plain paper, for whole sale and retail houses. Race Cards and Programmes for season; also Prize lasts and Schedules for Agricul tural, Horticultural, and other Societies. Concert arid Ball Programmes, Menus, Wine Cards, Dinner, Supper and Ball Invites. Tickets of all kinds and 6izes, for Enter tainracnte, at an hour's nptice. , : . ■ Tickets for Racing Clubs and Athletic Societies, also Ferry Companies, Tram and 'Bus Services, a specialty. The Binding Department Is stocked with a large assortment of Calf, Morocco, Russian, Roan, Basil, and other Leathers, and the following are some of the goods turned out:— Account Books and Ledger?, Guard Books, Cash Books, Day Books, Journals and Share Registers. Drapers' Counter Books, Carters' Receipt Books, Supply Books, and Call Books. Magazines, Music, and Periodicals Re- Bound in any stylo of binding. Numbering, with or without initial letters, Index Books, etc., etc. Paper Ruling in all its branches, at tho shortest notice. THK Paper Bag Department Contains a large stock of requisites for supplying wholesale and retail firms with Wrapping Papers and Paper Bags. The stock comprises:— White and Tinted Tea and Coffee Papers, in lib., Jib., and Jib. sizes; also Butter Paper out to any size required. Tinfoil Paper in several qualities and sizes. Brown, Grey, and White Sugar Bags, from 1 lb. to 28 lbs. Confectionery Bags, from 1 oz. to 7 lbs. Brown Wrapping Paper, extra strong and of bost quality, in different sizes. Seed Packets and Bags. HE~~Besb GiftTTor Home frienda ia Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation, of Queen-street, Dβ eoription of the Provincial District, New Quid* tp Hot Lako, &c, Sio,



wharf s CRE «* The lowest cre.n» t _v cepted. ytei * er notne c i, c . 1 Tenders to be ondn«, j .. m Creek Wharf." m °**rt, "Tender for R.s, Byorderoftheßoari J - M. BRIGHT E DWAK " B Un 77 _«sßiN.sT«ia . ' E DWAErmss «r I ffls-6os; AKOHITb; Xl, M.INST,CS.B.,M.IKST.M.a. CONSULTING ENGINEBIS, ajjgklanix a 7» VICTORIiuABCAjBK. > yy m * b v R-r-frn ILUJMIH ATOE, DESIGNER *» International Pateatand Trade Mark Agents «ttti« cc Jscun> Offices: Hi HILL'S CHAMBERS, QU&N&BSir (next A.M.P. Insurance Bnildfaft). P.HKR£FATH,F.K.I,B.A.] iftJtSSpS J} HERAPATH m> SON, * ARCHITECTS, Colonial Bank BumHNOfl. Late Advertisements. 0 SHOWMEN and Othem-To LeL the Camera; Obscura, or Moving W. scape.-App)y B. Leydon and Co., 177^u«S W ANTED - Six .Waiters: for Stand Dining Rooms, for Thursday M. Tuesday next- JMone butcoaipettntmehaS apply.—Apply to_Claiendo£flotei. ;;_;■ WANTED, General (Gisbome); 15s"; Laundress, 14s (hotel); Woman Coot 15s (hotel); Nurse Girl; first-class Waiter, W —Apply, up to 8 p.m., Mrs Elsmore. W" ANTED, a smart Boy for cabin.— Apply Steward of Coromandel on Friday morning. "ANTED, Horse suitable for Grocery Cart- J. Ferriday. Grocer, Wellfegtoi W" ANTED, urgently, a * respectable place for little Girl (age 161, to assist ij» house-work--Apply C.C., Star Office. WANTED, a Housekeeper to look after twochildre. none baby other ow.'s not objected to.—Apply first shop next wood yard, > bottom of Grey-atreet ' WANTED, at Bannaford's Auckland Registry (established 24 years), 6ooi Farm Hand, able to milk; wages, 17s 6d. WANTED, at s AuGP«j<i Registry (established 24 years),Qtnerel; must be able to make bread; „ '• W~ ANTED, by a young man, Boom, with, use of fireplace,' or wfiittfiE jQiil another young man. within fifteen minuter of Shortland-street.—Apply, staling terms, S.H.S.', Star Office. .-' c ;' i -;■'■;-* ; WANTED, several Gerarals,Young Girls, Cooks, and Houatfnaids (Town and Country).—Hannaiord's Auckland Registryw. WANTED, at Haunaford's. Auckland: Registry (established 24 yearß),:;Boy, to milk and be ÜBefuL (Thames.) > ~s ANTED, a Kitchen GirL-r-Apply;ab' once, Occidental Restaurant; ,-, . a ; ANTED, Gentleman Boarder, 18s. per week. Near G. P.O. Plange ba|&< fov-; Apply Mrs Hatgwell, Grocer, Prihces-Btreet. -. ■; ANTED TO BUY, a good second hand Tent, cheap, 6 x 8.-Apply, stating price and where to be seen, J.G., SfiS Office. . WANTED TO PURCHASEj a second hand Fly Press. wiSb. or TOthpui toW;-; State particulars to Kneebone and,Beafora» Tinsmiths, Napier. : o; WANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim, mings. Tweedß, and Coatinea,ot th». rinht kind at the right price, for be had from the Importer.— Ai Wellealey-street ■ >j \ WHY, John, thw muet be the shop, for it is the only place they sell suoh T prettr trimmed Hlte at ¥.fid.-C. Hopkins, Wndoa; House, Victoriaand Nelfion-streets. BOOT TRADE. Wanted, a Girl, to learn the machine.-A. Walkers ; Boot Factory, Rutland-street. .- : - ~■..■?■; T UCAS'S CREEK, 47 acres of Landfor;;; L rate very cheap, all ploughable, fronts, Main Nm-th R6a&entiful Sap|3f.«t:- water.-; TTIOR'SALET Double-barrelled Breacli- TloadinK Fowling Piece, with Fitting and Case, chSpf-Apply F. Prime, Ironmonger, Newton. - ■' •■.■.■'-: ' : ' ■' : •'''";■-* '*■' T ft<ST on Tuesday last, between the, (wane_rtJLiffl2sSS4--.. TT B oir ' Ji FOR SALE BY Richard A. CaRB, ; 16, FORT-STBEET, . AUCKLAND.'; -;^ Agentforthe spr . ■'.■ TT SYDNEY BONE MILLS. 1 JJ ; J. K. H. wishes to inform Wβ t^^ the public generally, that hei w quite reco vexed from hie recent illness. — ; — Appointments by Tele- ;p. phone or otherwise ■. will have his ' ut _^ attention i tif •'? JcZS r""' gearaatew *°!, /pi« **££& , him wtth ;«w na « e ' F ! nt £l ) <Jr tX most reasonable pnow. v