SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening. 7.16 BUNitlsK—Ta-morrow moriiingr. 4.08 Moon's Age-FuII Moon, 30th, 7.50 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland.—This evening, 5.37; to-inorrOTr Morning , . 6.0 , Manukas Heaos. — Tins evening, 3.17; to morrow morning, 8.10 Kaipaha Heads. — This evening, 9.17; to morrow morning, 9.40

ARRIVALS.

Richmond, s.s., from Rarotonga Queen, schooner, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

Rotomahann, s.s., for Sydney

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, Thursday' Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, 10 p in. ._. , Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 10 pan . ~ , Sclembria, from London, via Sydney, sailed Calliope, IT.M.S., Irom Sydney, early Omapere, from South, Thursday Wanaka, from .South, Thursday, 6 a.m. (Onehunga)

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tarawcra, s.s, for South, Thursday, noon Australia, .s.s., for East Coast, to-day,

6 p.m. Wanaka, s.s., for South, Friday (Onehunga) Margaret Galbraith, ship, loading Lurline, barque, for Napier, early

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Canterbury, ship, lefb London Sept. 27 Waitangi, ship, from London, sailed Oct.iy May Queen, ship, from London ; sailed Oct. 26 Dnnedin, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via Welling ton Ada Stotb, barque, sailed Augusb 4 from New York Rebecca Ciwell, barque, lefb New York Sept. 8, via Wellington Deutchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington ; sailed October 20 M. Pfennings, barque, from New York, to sail Nov. 15 Oregon, barque, from Java ; sailed October 13 Jessie Niccol, sch, from Brisbane, early Wild Wave, brig, from Newcastle ; sailed 2nd insb. Cairntnal, barque, from Fiji, early Sharpshooter, barque, from Fiji, early Brunette, barque, from Fiji, early William Turner, barque, from Fiji, early

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Rotomahana, from Sydney: 013 bao-s bonedust, 328 bags bones, 931 cases fruit, 1 boiler, 1,003 "half-chests tea, 22 packages sewing machine*, 43 ingots tin, 1,000 lelloes, 400 cases castoc oil, 10 bales gunnies, 22 baskets gambier, 3 cases shellac, 18 cases spirits, 5 packages copper coin, 301 packages sundries, and cargo for Southern ports. Per brio- Wild Wave, from Newcastle: 64 tons coal, 2,040 spokes, 1,191 bags Lxjne dust, 8,000 feeb ironbark timber. Per ss. Richmond :—847 sacks copra, 12 casks limojuice, 13,465 cocoanuts, 70 tins desieatcd cacoanuts, 32 cases assorted fruits, 32 cases pine apples, 149 bunches bananas, 9 packages sundries.

The barque Killarnoy arrived at Mel bourne from the Thames on the 14th insb. The French inan-o'-war Faberfc left Sydney on the.26.fch inst. for this port. The schooner Sarah Pile arrived at •Townaville from Kaipara on the liHh inst. The ecbooner Three Cheers was at New castle on the 22nd inst. The barqno Presto has arrived at Sydney from Mercury Bay with a freight of timber. The tugboat Awhina was dockod for an overhaul and cleaning this morning. The brie Wild Wave is discharging her cargo at the Railway Wharf. The brigantine Cumille arrived at the Kaipara Heads on Monday night and sailed for Wairoa next morning to load. The schooner Glencairn is loading at Port Chalmers for this port, and will sail at an early date. The barque Diamond still lies down the harbour beyond the nicn-o'-war, not having jet sailed for her destination. The schooner Queen, from Hokianga, has put in an appearance with a cargo of piles, which shciscUschargingattheHobson fctreet Wharf. The Al brisantine schooner Lark, late b.3 property of the Admiralty, is to be placed on the passenger trade between Sydney, Adelaide, and Albany. The R.M.S. Zealandia has been docked during her stay in Sydney, undergoing a thorough overhaul and a coat of fresh paint. Three French men-of war were at Raiatea when the Richmond left, and the brigantine Ada C. Owen was loaded at Rarotontra, and ready to sail the same evening that the Richmond left Rarotonga. The tonnagfc loading on the berth for India, China, and the Cape of Good Hope on November 18th, says the " London Shipping News," amounted to 35,849 tons ; and for Australia and New Zealand to 41,726 tons. Theship'Dnnedin, Captain Roberts, which left London for this port on the 17th Novem ber, has the following passengers:—First Saloon : Miss Miller, Miss Roberts, Messrs H. T. Stamp, E. Shute, W. Bell Smith, Thos. B. Bell Smith, R. Bailey Wiison, Herbert Clarke, Rev. James Douglas, John Jewell. Second Saloon: Messrs E. H. Mortimer, George Fraser, Richard Mase field, Robert McGovan, Henry Stephenson, Frank McGregor.

ARRIVAL OF THE RICHMOND.

'Xhe s.s. Richmond arrived from Raro tonga yesterday evening. Captain Hutton reports :—The Richmond left Auckland on Saturday evening, 26th November, at 9 o'clock lor her usual trip to the South Sea Islands. After a very line passage, Tonga was reached on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, and went into harbour at daylight on the 2nd of December. We found H.M.S. Onal still lying there, also the W S.S. Adams. Discharged cargo and left next d'.'j, arriving at Apia, Samoa, on the 6th inst. at daybreak. The German war ships Olga and Adler were lying at anchor, the rest of the fleet having left for China Everything was quiefc and trade brisk. Discharged lai go cargo and landed passen gers, and left on the 7th for Tahiti. Ex perienced beautiful weather, and arrived at ■Papeete on the 14th at 6 a.m. ; landed live and cargo and left for Raiatea, on the 16th, arriving next morning at 8 o'clock ; loaded cocoanuts, copra and limejuice, and left same evening for Rarotonga. Three French Avar vessels wci'e at Raiatea when the Richmond left. On our way to Raro tonga we called at Mauki and Atui for oranges without success, and reached Raro tonga on 20th December at 6 a.m. ; took onboard small quantity ot fruit, and left same evening for Auckland (5 p.m.). The Auckland schooner Ada C. Owen was loaded and ready for sea, .and expected to leave the same evening as the Rich- Had strong, fair winds after Rarotonga, and arrived at Auck land on evening, 27th December, (after a ■■vefyVuick passage of seven days. (The the fcJtetfWjff-pas-'

sengers :—Miss Walker, Miss Brownlow, Messrs C. A. Edenborough. O. Latchmore, E. Brophy, Thos. Casey, and Bosworth.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.s. Penguin sailed on Monday for the South with the following passengers :— Mesdames Judson, Hemus, Misses Long more, Bobtrill, Miss and Mr Worthington, Messrs Harrison, E. H. Gulliver, 3. Cronin, Mr and Mrs Stewart, Messrs J. E. Scotfc, J. M. Murray, Poulgrain, Mcsdames Hen ton, M. Robinson, Misses Dunning, M. Dunning, Mr F. Hassen. The s.s. Bellinger sailed for Waitara yesterday morning. The Gairloch sailed for Waitara on Mon day afternoon. The B,s. Gairloch, from Waifcara, arrived at 10 o'clock this morning. Passencers : — Mr and Mrs Nicholas, Messrs Collot, Grant, Andrews, Dcßung, and Minghcad.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wki.ungton, December 27. — Arrived : Ship Waiiuute, Captain Careae, 92 days from London.

Lyttki/tox, December 27. — Sailed : Ktiikouru, for Duncdin ; Orowaiti, for West port : s.s. Takaputm, for Wellington. Pas sengers : Misses Newman, Wheeler, Mrs Newman, Messrs Mcuton, GifTord, Ridings, Blacklock, Kirn boll, Hamilton, Dranefield, Crump, Wilson. London, December 24.—Arrived, afc Ply mouth : The New Zealand Shipping Com pany's Rimntaka from New Zealand. San Fkancisco, December 24.—Arrived, afc eight o'clock this morning : The Union Company's Mariposa, from New' Zealand, with mails.

Capetown, December 24.—Arrived, this morning: Shaw, Savill and Albion Com pany's Arawa, en route for New Zealand. ALBANY, December 2S.—Arrived : The P. and 0. Company's Valetta. She has the following passengers for New Zealand: —Mr and Mrs Fell an J two children, Mr and Mrs Kissing, Mrs Wood, Misses Richmond, Blackott, Mr Lamb. Hobart, December 27. — Arrived this morning: Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's Tongariro, all well. She suilod this afternoon for New Zealand. Sydney, December 25.—Sailed, yester day : The Wakatipu, for Wellington. Port Chalmers, this day. — Arrived : Kaikoura, from Lyttelton. Waitaua, this day.—Arrived : Bellinger, from Onehunga. Napieb, December 26th.—Sailed : Kahu, for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

Tiikre is no change in tho kauri gum market since last week. Supplies to hand for the 28 days of the present month, 505 tons.

NEW ZEALAND OIL DEPOSITS.

misnamed by earl/?*? 0 ' lt, "' 6i!l y »-* *»* great **£g* tiat district and lead ,!T y " f capabilities keW better w "' ** their wealth. The diSS 8 k:tk s=ss 2,000 barrels. A great boiht^^ muneratrveiß found there being sufficient. subtest pressure to sond the oil to the suS It Iβ stated that no t five per cent, of the CTea t n ? wells of the world ojR this way, but generally powerW pumping machinery >! ;««&■ I bring the- petroleum to the As for % quality of the oil fc spouted up in abundance at (Mm: Mr McPher ß on,of thTS Coast Gil Gdmpanyi says of some sent to him,that "ft jj : the very best sample of crude c#o leura that I have ever examined in an experience of 25 years." He adds : ~ ' "The sample as received was 39dea gravity, arid yielded in illuminating oil 94-!)0 percent.; paraffine, 2-95 do• waste or loss, 2-55: Total, 100*0 pej cent. Its fire test was 190dea Should you obtain this quality of oil hi paying quantities, ita i.-fine natipt qualities would enablesyou to *efiae the same with works of exceedingly inexpensive construction.' , ; While the oil-borers of Poverty Bay are specially fortunate in havinglie petroleum pumped to the surface by the forces of nature, there is a terrible danger disclosed in that very ffet The force which makes oil spout, as is the case fit Gisborne, to a height of some 25 feet above the level of the ground, is stated by, scientists ta he natural gas confined in the bowels of the earth. As if to place it beyond jJI doubt that such is the case here, natural gas has been tapped in some parts of Poverty Bay district, and has been proved to possess great illumi nating power. The danger of playing with this tremendous and: yet impal pable force is a thousand times more terrible than " toying with the deadly h cobra" in any moral or material. shape. It is matter of historical ' record that some two hundred years ago there were great deposits aof natural gas worked in China, and the habit was, as it is now in the United States, to light the outflow as soon as it was tapped. It is stated4hat one well, with its unusual ;pressu% by in duction or back draugnVp^4:4° l 'ni into the earth the burning? gas of; a smaller well, resulting in a dreadful explosion over a large district, and the destruction of the inhabitants..of the district. Millions of lives are said to have been sacrified by this catastrophe,, and a large tract of "country subsided in ruin — the site of the ;,once smiling towns being now occupied by. the inland 1 sea called Foo P^S , Gas-boring was thenceforth steicflf prohibited in China, and some alarm ists hold that a similar, ; prohibition should be introduced in thevDflited States, otlierwise a like'calamity may occur at any moment The sudden ignitiQn,;frdm»nknpwn causes, of the overflow of ;; oil at the South Pacific Petroleum; Well the other day brings very close home the neces sity for exercising the greatest possible care in dealing with those stores flammable material. Of course, it is not the interest of the yoil-bqrers to tap the gas deposits whichserye such a useful purpose; but accident might do the mischief, or tioi company wishing to light to borne by natural gas might at'onpecut off the supply of petroleum in Poverty Bay, and me such a "depression" as has never before been felt in that district. .Mart to good fortune, the best ihmg 18^ knowledge how to use «f « trust that in their prosperity the Gij borne folks will show modeption and prudence and a tte forces with which they are deahng. S who havp» stuck to the oil-boring venture deswv to reap a rich reward,, and in their prosperity the colony as a whole will share. .

FRENCH ANNEXATION OF RAIATEA.

Apvjces received by the steamer -Richmond show that the French authorities at TaWti have lost no time in acting upon the which they obtained from,Eogkj withregard toKaiatea, M «g

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1887.

For the oaute that lacks MUittnoe, For the -wrong that n««ds resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

We commented the other day upon the announced intention of the Go vernment to abolish the Forestry De partment, and observed that if it was proposed to revert to the old order of things, under which our valuable State forests were left wholly uncared for, the decision was neither in the interests of economy nor dictated by ordinary business prudence. Upon looking more closely into the work already done by the Department, we find that the financial results are not at all unsatisfactory. The income last year was and the expenditure on forest work only £845 in excess of that amount; but the Department also spent J£ 1,051 upon agricul ture, silk culture, &c, the practical utility of which is very doubtful. The Department claim that, irre spective of the income actually realised, its operations saved a waste of ;£lo,ooo, and that not a single kauri tree in any State forest was de stroyed by fire last year, which cannot be said of any previous period. This year the income is estimated at over .£5,000, and the expendi ture at nearly includ ing charges for agriculture, silk, etc. Next year it is asserted that the in come will meet expenditui'e without arresting the formation of plantations ; furthermore, that some portion of the expenditure will prove remunerative at*a comparatively early period—for instance, the plantations at Waereuga and Kioreroa are expected to return at least £1,800 per annum before 1894. We are not interested, however, in defending the present Forestry De partment. Like other branches of the public service, it has exhibited tenden cies to go into things that are some what foreign to its strict line of duty. Its constitution and opera tions doubtless need revision. But we do most earnestly protest against such a retrogressive policy as the total abandonment of our valuable State forests to the tender mercies of nomadic gumdiggers, and the reckless ness of settlers, who may consider that their temporary interest can be served by indiscriminate burning off. For the past two or three centuries the most enlightened nations of Enrope have been endeavouring to repair the damage done by the barbaric destruc tion of forests in bygone times. In France, for the past seventy years the Government have been endeavouring to repair the damage that was done during the Revolution by the wholesale denudation of forest lands. The causes of this destruction are thus described in a valuable report upon the subject by Consul Masou, of Marseilles :—

One effect of the French Revolution was to divide the land throughout a large part of France among agieatly-inereased number of small peasant proprietors. They were poor and compelled by circumstances to utilise every resource. If the few acres of a peasant were covered with forest, he cut the trees away, for the double reason that the timber was valuable and he needed the land for pasture. It was only after the trees were gone that he learned that the destruction of the forest entailed the ruin of the pasturage that grew beneath its pro tecting boughs. The consequences have been disastrous throughout nearly the whole mountain region of south-eastern France. Hundreds of thousands of acres of upland have become arid and barren wastes of plutonic earth, seamed by rugged chasms and gullie?, which in the rainy season pour down torrents of mud and stones upon the fertile lands below, and fill the streams with sud den floods that devastate the valleys from mountain to sea.

A large parb of these waste lands is the tops of hills and mountains, most of which were once covered with trees, and which, having boon denuded of their natural vegetation, have become a constant menace to the plains and valleys below. The destruction of their forests has greatly re duced the rainfall throughout the district, and from their hard, barren slopes water pours downduringthowet season as from the roof of a house, burying with mud or sweep ing away everything in its path. There is but one remedy for these misfortunes — to re-clothe the hills and mountains near the sources of rivers with the forests which nature provided, and to this task the French Government has addressed itself with characteristic and persistent energj\

With all their energy, however, the work ia slow and costly. In 1879 it wa 8 estimated that 250,000 acres of practically waste land had thus been reclaimed during the preceding nineteen years at a cost o* £100,000 a year. Between 1791 and 1881 the forests of France have been increased from 14,961,905 acres to 20,749,311 acres, bub that is little more than the area which wae swept away in the three years from 1788 to 1791.

Wet, after , the 00 of , «f F, ance) potion water, i nß tea4^^ ote(i ? f Recking thb theX ln hand late prevent most J^****** to ~dißtrictsofthec lo y

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAft, WEDNESCAY DECEMBER- 28, 188K,

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JH. W ITHEFORD • Sincerely wishes tho pcop'.o of Aucklund A MEKRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR, And gives Expression to this sentiment with the firm con viction that tho Colony is aliout to recover from the temporary and, perhaps, wholesome cheek it has received. Auckland people particularly mny rest satis fled, as they look towards thoir auriferous ranges, that tho belt of gold, which may be said to encircio tho town, will yet exalt it to tho position of one of tho most wealthy cities in tho world. Tho best authorities in England havo high hones of this Colony. At n. recent meeting in London of tho £hnreho!durs of tlie National Bonk, tho Chairman described hIH visit to Now Zealand, saying:-" Tho resources of tho colony arc su vast that Now Zealand is certain to increase in prosperity. . . With its agri cultural, pastoral, -nd mineral resource*, baokod up by tho beautiful harbours, tho flno climate, and tho strong, healthy race of people growing ■up thcro, New Zealand is sure to prosper. Colonists can proudly endorse thio opinion as they think of their magnificent forests, coal- Holds, gold Holds, and other superior advantages of soil, climate and position, but arc In the humiliating position of not having rightly used these great sources of wealth to a country. A GOLUKIELD PRIZE. With a desire to speedily promote tho Gold ne\d Industry, J. 11. Wlthoford has much plea sure inoffcringa prize or. C 5 for thobestarticloon tho goidtlolds of the North Island, with sug gestion* as to the host practical stopa to bo taken to get the gold. Natures National Bank of Issuo-the rt>M lnines-invitos customers to open accounts with her. rhis groat bank honours the drafts of labour in hard cash, and does not cloao its doors when a run is mndo on its coffers. Writers should point out tho best means of this country opening un immediate account with the Bank of tiold on tho Thames and Coromanuel Peninsula: and by keupmg cvory able-bodied manut work extracting tho precious metal, supply tV« Government with gold, and prevent like paupera, to ling land for it. J. P p RBRO OX, PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that lie has Keiuoved to No. 38, GUKY-STUEET (two doors above tho Markot Hotel) TO UNDERTAKE ALL KIND? OF ELEO TItICAL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected. and GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL Has just received a Largo Consignment of all Kinds of Cutlery and Plated Goods, consisting of— Table and Pocket Knives, Uutchcrs'and Cooke' Knives, Superior Scissors and Razors, Electro plated Forks, Spoons, Cruets, Teapots, etc. All tho above Selling at Very Low Prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, QUEKN-STREET (Opposite Arthur's Mart). New York Life insurance company. Cash Assets, Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518,817 Income for 1886 £3,956,874 Local Director C. C. McMillan, Esq. (Messrs W. McArthur & Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Russell & Campbkij,. Bankers: Bank of Aubtiulabu. Policies Issued guaranteeing the return of all Premiums in addition to the sum insured if lealb. occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO HARROP, Resident Agent. TO"E ARE THE CHEAPEST. 501h bags good F/our, 5s 2d 251bs beat Oatmeal, 2b 6d 31b good Candles for Is lewt good Canterbury Potatoes, 3a 6d 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, la Best Fresh Butter, 6d Fresh Eggs, 8d per dozen Bottle splendid Tomato Sauce, 6d Good Coffee, Is 4d Teas, Iβ 4d, Is Bd, Is 10d Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, n , . Kahangahax'e Road, c



ri HEAP CASH HOU SE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. DRESSMAKING. The Proprietors of this Establishment havlnf secured tho services of a MOST FASHIONABLE & AOCOMPLISHEt DRESSMAKER. Are now prepared to execute any orders witl the greatest despatch. PERFECT FIT AND SUPERB STYLE GUARANTEED. Ladies' own Material mado up. All Drapery and Clothing being sold at half-prici to make room. W. VAI LE, Manager. /CHRISTMAS QPECIALTIES MILNE & CHOICE Have prepared some SPECIALLY CHEAI LINES in each Department for tho CHRIST MAS TRADE to suit tho present times, whicl they recommend to their Customers as boln{ well worthy of their notice. Tho following an a fow of the lines :— / Trimmed Bonnets, 10/6 to 15/o\ { Trimmed Hats, 7/G to 10/6 \ \ Dress Caps, 1/6 /



Special Prices also in MANTLES. SUNSHADES, LADIES' and CHILDREN'S , COSTUMES APRONS, from la 6d LACE PLOUNCINGS GLOVES, HOSIERY FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS FANCY DRESS GOODS SILKS VARIOUS |l| IL N E & ri HOY CE. QUEEN AND WKLLESLKY-STREKTB. TELEPHONE «2, Shop will remain open Satur days, December 24 and 31, until 10 o'clock p.m. SPECIAL JOB TINES F 0 It {CHRISTMAS. I havo jurt, purchased Ono Hundred and Eight Pounds' <£108> worth of Ladies' Silk DolniaiiH, Beaded Capes, Silk and Volvot-beaded Vieitee. etc. HaviiiK bought thoni at a heavy discount. I am soiling them considerably under warehouse price. Thoabovo are choice Roods and newest stylos. Also clearing at noininul prices, balance of last season's stock o' Lnco. Hlk, nro.he, and Cashmere Capes and Visites from Iβ 9d Now Floorcloths, Linoleums, and Mattings at lowest rates 150 Pairs New Lace Curtains from Iβ lid Splendid stock of New Umbrellas and Fancy Sunshades 180 Men's Black Stiff Felt Hats, la lid ; worth 3s 6d Boys' K.B. Suits from 3s 3d Splendid stock of Clothing: in Onehunfja, Mosßiel, Kaiapoi, and other makes, at a small advance on cost Stronpr Tweed for boye' wear. Is 4d. Is 6d. lslOd CASH BUYKRB WILL DO WELL TO CALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK AT "O "DRIDGMAN'S, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. £J II EA P CLOTHING, CHEAP OUTFITTING. H. A T X I N S Is still selling Clothing, Hats, SLuirte, Ties, etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. Atse, DRESS MATERIALS at reduced prices —last year's goods at any price DOLMANS, JACKETS, FICHUS at half-price LADIES' UMBRELLAS, SUNSHADES, etc., at a reduced price CARPETS, splendid patterns, at reduced prices LINOLEUMS, FLOORCLOTHS, MATTINGS SHEETINGS, LONG CURTAINS, QUILTS TABLE LINEN, CALICOES, SHIRTING Etc. Etc. Etc. At very lowest prices to suit the times. H. A TKINS - . MR. THOS. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 25, Coombes's Arcade, Auckland. All Business placed in my hande will receive my Prompt and. Personal Attention. Moderate Charges.



a P O. L O G Y. GEORGE FOWLDS, C HATTER AND MERCER, j OF 80, VICTORIA-STREET, Desires to apol< g se to the public of Auckland for having so long kept his light hid, and, would now humbly acknowledge that for a long time he has been selling Hats, fehirts, Ties, and 5 Hosiery, and Clothing, at prices considerably lower than other places, and will continue to do so as long as the public continue to patronise him ac they havo done in the past. pY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS IN THE ESTATE OF F. H. LEWISSON. In consequence of the death of Mr P. H. Lewisson, it has become neoessary to REALISE HIS ESTATE ■ without the slightest delay. With this object tho whole of HIS WELL-KNOWN STOCK WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC I AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, i It is well known that the STOCK IS ONE OF THE CHOICEST IN NEW ZEALAND, and purchasers will now have an opportunity of obtaining first-class XX^ATCHES TEWELLERY QILVER /"IOODS : TmLECTRO-PLATED XIfARE &c. &c. kc. UNDE R COST PBI CE. Tho Stock is such a varied ono that it Jβ impossible to advertieo it in detail; but if would-bo purchasers will call during tho coming four weeks, they will be satisfied that THE OBJECT OF THE EXECUTORS IS TO REALISE IRRESPECTIVE OF PRICE. mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUKKN-STKKKT, :Is var excellence tho loading establishment for VARIETY AND VALUK IN men's and boys' clothing and outfitting. Onehunga Tweed Suits Mosgiel Tweed Suits Wellington Tweed Suits Oamaru Tweed Suits In sizes and patterns to suit all figures, and at prices tho best value in the city. Special lines now being opened up for the Christmas Season. AN EARLY VISIT RECOMMENDED. REW'S qupply tore victoria street. Encouraged by the large increase of business done during the past year, we have made some very large purchase* for the coming Ghristmue trade, and have decided to sell at the lowest possible READY MONEY PRICES. 121b tins of our celebrated Is 10d Tea for 203 111b boxes of Household Tea for 15s 401b bag of best Crystalisod Sugar for 9a 6d 501b bags of Household Mour for 4s 9cl Choice New Jams, 12 tins for 4s 3d Box of Soap, containing 22 bars, for 5s 3 bottles of English Pickles for 2s 3d 3 bottles of English Sauce, large size, 2s 3d 3 bottles Sauce, small size, for Is Jars of Preserved Ginger, only Is each 21b tins of choice Table Fruit, Is each Prime Wairoa and Factory Cheese. 4Jd per lb Christmas Hams, prime quality, only Bitl lb (The above are the best and cheapest in the market). Cordials—A largo assortment to chooao from at Is per bottle Limejuioo, 10d per bottle MandarinPacketTeas! Mandarin PacketT east (We are tho only agents in Aucklaed for tlds celebrated blend, and tho price is onlty 2s pot , lb). lib boxes of New Figs, only 9d each New Currants, Now Raisins Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel Strawberry Conserve, 10d per tin. No Goods of inferior quality are admitted, into stock at any price, but only such as we believe will provo satisfactory to our customers. N.B.—Every order sent from our estab lishment this month will contain a LARGE PICTORIAL CALENDAR for 1881}. Orders by post and otherwise attended to with great care and despatch. Now, one of the first steps towards genuine retrenchment is a practical visit to REW'S CITY SUPPLY STORE, VICTORIA St. HAVE you seen the splendid Plioto and Picture Frames in Metculfe's window, foot of Wakoflold-street, , ; ,



■A. G. B A " T ""' 154 QUEEN-STREET, CHRONOMETER, WATCH & CLOCK ' MAKER, & JEWELLER. JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OK LADIES' AND GENT.'S GOLD AND SILVER * WATCHES, \ Direct from our Factory, Clcrkonwcll, London. 1 Genh's Silver Hunting English Levers, at £3. 7 £3 10 a, £4 10a, and £6 10a. Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlctt, and Posted to Any Address upon receipt o£ P. 0.0. Gent's Silver Hunting English Lovors, with Fusee and Chain, at £6, £6 lOs, £7 10s, £810s, • and £9. Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlett , ROTHEEAM'S GOLD sTsiLVER LEVERS. 1 5 WALTHAM WATCHES, FROM £3. \ Gont.'s Gold Hunting Levers, from £16 to £45 ' Guaranteed by A. G. BartloU. ' Ladies' Silvor Watches, from £2 10a to £710s. Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlctt Ladies' Gold Watches, from £6 to £30, Guaranteed by A. G. Bartlcll. ', A NEW AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK I ov : ' GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Comprising Brooches, Earrings, Necklets, Lockets, Studs. Scarf Pins and Rings, Alberts, Charms, Etc., Etc. WEDDING, KEEPER, ENGAGEMENT, AND 3 GEM RINGS. ; PRESENTATION MARBLE CLOCKS Of New and Handsome Designs. ) Large Stock of Superior Plate, suitable for presents. To Arrive in a few d'ys, an Assortment of GENT.'S OPEN-FACE KKSLKSS WATCHES Repairs of All Kinds on the Premises. Wheels and Pinions Cut. Chronometers Repaired and Rated by Transit . Observation. A. G. BARTLETT, 154, QURKN-STRKET. EsTAßiiisnKD 1862. 1 T>HOTOGR A P H Y. ' W. R.~ROBiNSON J (Late TUTTLE AND CO). f UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. * i W. R. R. having been upwards of two years - with the late Firm is a sufficient guarantee that , none but FIRST-CLASS WORK will leave his ] Studio. B GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. f All work on hand will be completed. w. r. r6~b~inson c (Late TUTTLE & Co.), t 24 8, QUEEN-STREET. t "PHOTOGRAPH V j c. wilTmott, 283. Quern-street (opposite Alexandra-street). S 0 Carte Portraits, 4s 6d: T Cabinets, 7s 6d ' Houses, etc., in town and suburbs, same prico C Photos copied. 6 Cartes. 2s 6d ; 6 Cabinets. 5s i 4,000 Views of New Zealand Scouery in stock, mounted and unmounted, from 4d each ; a g lot slightly soiled. Id and 2d each. , STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS l of New Zealand Sccnory, Is plain ; 2*> coloured \ Portraits, etc.. taken for the STEREOSCOPE. " Photographs ENLARGED and COLOUR HID. a Country districte visited on moderate terms. { VENI! VWI! VICI! ~~ ' " milE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespeare 1 J. The Latest Novelty. Wβ have imported c a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Kutions came cloth as Garment, Oxkhunoa S Twkkds included. No extra charge. Call and f bcu the Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY € (G.Mcßride), 8 Customs-street East, opposite Coupland's Store 1 OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. \ ptHKISTMAS riARDS! /CHRISTMAS I The above arc a speciality, and are shown c In a separate room. fTIENNIS T3ACQUETB! ; JL XV . FTIENNIS "OACQUETS y ______ 5 AT KELSEY'S, * OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. j 1 TTk E N T I S T R Y. , Ala A. L. SMITH, * OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST, * Corner of. Hobson and Wklleslky Streets •* Artificial Teeth fitted without extracting * stumps. Other dentists' work repaired. TcetE } stopped. Gas administered. Charge* moderate. Tramcai'B doss the house. ( •VrOTI C_T~b~P REMOVAL. 1 Mr T. TRAFFORD. * The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years, t Desires to inform his patients and friends that . ho has removed from Wakcficld-street to more central offices, ( QUEEN-STREET (over Wayte's, Bookseller), opposite Wyndh am-street < Profcssioiml houni: 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. j f WINDSOR, I • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.) (Late of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to the public of Auckland c and Provincial District that I continue in prac- , tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite Post Office.) Having secured the ser- £ vices of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and c reduced my charges, I hope to merit a share of x . their support. j Box 210, P.O.] (Telephone 377. j \TEW riASH QITOREs! JUST OPENED { AT 256, QUEEN-STREET, < ! EABLE & MONTGOMERY ! \ OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ] We have much, pleasure in drawing the atten- 1 tiou of the general public in Auckland to our . BRANCH STORE, 256, QUEEN-STREET > (Just above Wollesloy-street). t It is intended to do a strictly Cash Trade. We \ have been able to secure the premises upon remarkably low terms, and have put in a vory l LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, » From which customers can selectthoir supplies Under these conditions, Earle and Montgomery t are able to oiler toe best of Stores at . PRICES WHICH WILL ECLIPSE ALL i PREVIOUS RECORDS , In Auckland. To prove this is no blow, call and ( Ree for yourself. We would draw especial , , attention to MAIZE, WHEAT, OATS, CHAFF, c SHARPS, FLOUR, etc.. the prices of which * customers will do well to acquaint themselves t with beforo purchasing elsewhere. t We are now selling f BUTTER & EGGS, HAMS & BACON, ! AT COST PRICE. | TT O T E L. J ] FOR SALE, one of tho best Suburban Hotols, > only 2 miles from Auckland, doing a large and increasing business. Principals only dealt With " W. & J. FRATER, v Land Agents, fl ' Auoxland. *• "XTOTICE.-REDUCTION IN PRICE.- v J3I Christmas and Now Yoar Cards.— t Unequalled in Variety or Cheapness in city or , suburbs, wo havo yet REDUCED OUR LOW * PRICES, which now range from 3 for Id to 5s each. Assorted Packets, containing 13 Beautiful . Cards, 6d the pucket, or 25 Splendid Cads la l the packet Hand Painted Cards, local views, v Is 6d each. Elegant Scripture Gift Cards, Id each; six subjects, in packet, 6d ; formerly 2s 6d y the packet. Thousands upon thousands to . select from at G OODdON'S London Arcade. *



DR. ERNEST ROBERTON CONFu P Lffilo & N Y io°U N R D 8 8 :- SiREET - At Home— Until 9.30 a.m. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. At Aickin's, Queen-street— 12 noon to 1 p.m. Telephone No. 395. TTkR. LEWIS'S MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATERS OF ROTORUA. Published at 2s 6d, and may be had at the Stationers, or at Star Office. To intending visitors to this famous locality tho Guide will bo found invaluable; and to th e medical profession also it will be especially use ful, as it contains information as to the most appropriate cases for treatment and the bath or combination of baths found most beneficial in tho various affections which came under the author's special care. A gentleman, writing from Kotorua, says— " I find tho Guide an invaluable instructor in Mineral Spring Bathinar, and I am sorry it is not more circulated among the masses, to give thorn the information so much required."