PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH - OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day.

Murdered Innocents,

The Premier has announced that Govern nent will abandon the Crown and Native Land Rating Act Repeal Bill, on the under standing that it be repealed early next session. Free Conference Managers. The two Houses oflected a compromise over the Land Bill on the terms I suggested Yesterday, viz., the continuance ot the present boards till the close of next session, members receiving reduced pay. Members of tho House who are members ot Uuia Boards will be subject to the provisions ot the Disqualification Act, thus preventing them drawiug more than £50 a-year for at tendance and allowances

A Badly-Ver.tilr.tecl Chamber. , Attention was directed yesterday after- ' noon by the Hon. H. Chamberlain to the I ] inefficiency of the ventilation of the Legis- j j lative Council Chamber, resulting from tle J permanent closing ot the skylights. _ lhe lion, gentleman said he objected to sitting 111 ] m\ atmosphere of sulphuretted hydrogemind carbonic icid gas, and he hoped that before next session steps would be taken for its improvement. The Speaker promised to . give his attention to the matter. Clearing tho Order Paper. i Those members of Parliament who were j elected la&b September for the iirst time and who, n couple of weeks ago, ridiculed ; the suggestion that the business on the 1 order paper could be disposed ot before Christmas, must have received an eye opener yesterday afternoon. \\ ithm halt- j an-hour a dozen bills were read a second time, and in the passage through Committee j of most of them, the record was broken. Mr Kerr complained of the indecent haste with which measures were being pushed j through, remarking that time was not | allowed members to consider the effect ot their legislation. Crown and Native Lands Rating Act' One of tho measures indicated in the speech from the throne was the repeal ot the Crown and Native Lands Rating Act. and until yesterday it was intended to^try and put it through this session. The West Coast members, however, threatened to yet j up a week's stonewall, and the Premier consented to its withdrawal on the under standing that it would be passed early next session, and that no subsidies under it be J paid after March 31st next. Fultelioho Borough. Strong objection was taken yesterdaj afternoon in the Council by Mr Bonar to j the motion for the committal of the Puke kohe Borough Bill, on the ground that the proposed municipality did not comply with the provisions of the Municipal Cor porations Act in regard to population and revenue. The hon. gentleman urged that such departure from the existing law as was proposed in the bill was quite un justifiable, and if the bill were passed Parliament would, next session, be over whelmed with applications for the con stitution of small boroughs. Mr McLean , followed In a similar strain. Mr Watorhouae | urged that the swampy nature of the land j surrounding the township justified tho de- 1 parttue from the general rule. On the' voices being taken, the Speaker ruled the vote to be against the committal of the bill. I Mr Dignan, as godfather of tho measure, ! divided the Council on the question, with the | result that the committal was agreed to by , 11 bare majority of 12 to 11. Two Auckland I members, Messrs Swawson and Chamber* \ lain, opposed it. When in Committee it j was stated that as tho Counties Act was not in force in Manivkau County, there was no local body to carry out necessary sanitary j works, hence..±lui. Local Bills Committee's approval of tlTeineasifre. Mr Chamberlain sn&dc another attempt to defeat the bill by Calliag for a division on the motion for the third reading, which was, however, carried by 18 to 7. Jottings. The Waste Lands Committee will not re port on the Manawatu Company's claim this session. Some peculiar statements were made before tho Committee by Major Kemp re the native lands disposed of. The House has agreed with the amend ments in the Railway Bill made in " an- j other place." Mr Mitchelson stated that it was in- i tended to increase the Chief Commissioner's salary. Tramway Companies may now purchase suburban railw.-fy lines, but lines so pur chased cannot be closed, as it is provided j that trains must run on them six times a week each way. Col. Fraser says notwithstanding that Government professed their intention of nob ! introducing a Special Power? and Contracts Act this session, the Public Works Act Amendment Bill is simply a mass of special j contracts. Southern members leave for the South by the Takapuna to-day ; Northerners leave j overland on Friday. Major Steward wants Government to undertake that any bills the progress of j which has been interrupted by the proro gation, Khali bo proceeded with next session as from tho stage which they have now reached.

MARIST BROTHERS' SCHOOL

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES,

The annual distribution of prizes in con nection with the Marist Brothers' Schoo. took place in the Catholic Institute, Wei. lington-street, last evening. The building was crowded, amongst those present being: Bishop Luck, Very Rev. Monsignor Mac donald, the Very Rev. Father O'Sullivan, Rev. Dr. Egan, and the Rev. Fathers Hackett; Lenihan, M. Egan, Downey and Gillan. The Marisfc Brothers' school has been in existence for two and a-half years, and has an average attendance of about 250 pupils. The annual examination was re cently held, and the awards were announced last evening by Bishop Luck. His Lord ship spoke in complimentary terms of the work done by the school, and joined with the pupils and friends in expressing thanks to the Brothers for their painstaking labours. The prize list is as follows :— Sixth Class. — Religious Knowledge : Matthew Brodie, Ist; Joseph Darby, 2nd. Good Conduct: Matthew Brodie, Ist; Aus tin Thornton, 2nd. Attendance: Joseph Darby, Ist; Matfchew Brodie, 2nd. Mathe matics—Arithmetic. Algebra and Enclid : Matthew Brodie, Ist; Austin Thornton, 2nd. French: Matthew Brodie, Ist; Joseph Darby, 2nd. English Grammar and ; Composition : Austin Thornton, Ist ; Matthew Brodie, 2nd. History and Geo graphy : Matthew Brodie, Ist; Joseph M ulkere, 2nd. Drawing: Joseph Mulkere, Ist; Joseph Darby, 2nd. Histrionics: John Quinn. Fifth Class. — Religious Knowledge : William Corbett, Ist; Reuben Levi, 2nd. Good Conduct: William Corbett, Ist; An tonio Martin, 2nd. Attendance: Reuben Levi, Ist ; Thomas Williams, 2nd; James Corley, • 3rd. Reading : Bartle McCabe, Ist ; Philip Plackett, 2nd. Writing : Geo, Graham, Ist; John O'Meara, 2nd. Aritlv metic : Henry Hetherington, Ist; John Ma"uire, 2nd. Drawing : George Graham, Ist. Histrionics: Philip Hackett, Ist; Peter Lynch, 2nd. English Grammar: Osmond Thornton. French: Reuben Levi, Ist; Bartle McCabe, 2nd. Vocal Music: Joseph Hoffey, Up, Aggregate of good marks for all eubiects : Edward Morgan,

Ist; John Maguire, 2nd. Diligence: Thomas Jones, Ist ; Walter Darby, 2nd. Fourth Clabs.— Upper Fourth—General Proficiency : Thomas Brodie, Ist ; 1 rancis Buckley, 2nd ; Stephen Cotton, 3rd. Ke ligious Knowledge: Michael Fanning. Good Conduct : Michael Reardon. At tendance : Francis Halloran. Reading and Spelling : Harry Herbert, Writing : James Whelan. Arithmetic : Thomas Brodie, Ist; Michael Reardon, 2nd. History : James Shale, Ist; John Moore, 2nd. Draw ing : Michael Lanigan, Ist. Diligence : James Shale, Ist; William Quinn, 2nd; Stephen Papa. 3rd. Lower Fourth - Re ligious Knowledge : Gerald McCarthy. Good Conduct : Edward Lanigan. At tendance : William Martin. Reading and Spelling : Thomas Garnaut, Ist; Joseph Halloran, 2nd. Writing : Robert Sullivan, Ist; Thomas Quinn, 2nd. Arithmetic : John Francis. History : Andrew Donovan. Geography : James Grace. G-ym nastics : Francis Buckley, Ist ; Michael Lanigan, 2nd. Third Class.—Catechism : James Fan ning. Good Conduct: Walter Kirby, Ist; William Condon, 2nd. Attendance: Walter Kirby, Ist; William Condon, 2nd. Read ing: Bertie Reid, Ist; Herbert Hurley, 2nd. Writing: Charles Gallagher, Ist; Henry Simmons, 2nd. Arithmetic: lat rick Tuohoy, Ist; William Harkins, 2nd. History : William Lewisson, Ist; Thomas Hockings, 2nd. Geography: John Fox, Ist; Thomas Caughlan, 2nd. English Grammar: William Morgan, Ist ; Leo i Stitt, 2nd. Diligence: Jamos McKcnna, i lab ; Henry Lysaght, 2nd. General JJio ; liciency: Francis Little, Ist; George Kearney, 2nd : Thomas Davison, 3rd. Seoond Class.—Upper Second —Gato- i chism : Wilfred Johnson. Good Conduct: I William Mahoney. Attendance: Hugh Maguire. General Proficiency: Henry i Paterson, let; Richard Kenny, 2nd. Dili ! gence: Richard Keeiuui, Ist; William i Parker, 2nd. Reading : Henry Paterson, i Ist: Richard Kenny, 2nd. Writing : Vic tor Amodeo. History: Robert lilincoe. Geography: Peter Fernandez. Lower j Second — Catechism : William Hynes. : Good Conduct: Robert Farquhar. At tendance : John Halloran. Reading: Michael Gleeson, Ist; William Graven, 2nd. Writing': Robert Harris. Arithmetic: James Condon. Fikht Class. — Upper Division—Cate chism : Thomas Wheeler, Ist ; William McHale, 2nd. Conduct : Frederick Rior dan, Ist; James Mahoney, 2nd. Attend- I ance : Wai tor Fell, Ist; James Hutchm son, 2nd. Reading and Spelling : William Lynch, Ist; Thomas Wheeler. '2nd. \\ nt ing : Frederick Riordan, Ist ; Thomas I Wheeler, 2nd. Tables : Thomas Guscott. Geography : John De Freatus. Arithme tic : William McHale. Lower Division- Catechism: W .diainConnor. Attendance: William Halloran. Feuding : Williiuu Hal loran. Spelling : Michael Cafferty. V* «t ---ing : William Burke. Arithmetic : James Gleeson. The majority of the prizes were provided by the school, but the teachers acknowledge with thanks receipt of books from the fol lowing ladiesandgentlemen:—MrsHackefct, of Ponsouby, Mrs Duffy, Mrs Ansenne, Very Rev. Monsignor Macdonald, Rev. G. M. Lenihan, and Air Flynn. During the evening an interesting enter tainment was ai«o given by the pupils, i under the direction of the Marist Brothers. j Several choruses woro excellently sung, and ! other good items were as follows :—Recita tion, " Out," Muster Win. Corbett; song, '"Thy Voice is Near," Master J. Hoflby; laone, "Carissima," Master W. Kerby; 'violin solo, Master J. Darby; duet, "L« Jolts Oiseaux," Masters George Graham 1 and W. Martin ; piano solo, " Black and ! Tan I'olka," Master T. Jones ; recitation, ! " Buffalo Bill," Master P. Atkinson ; red i tation, " The Unutterables," Master John Quinn. The entertainment concluded with a dramatic performance entitled " The I Deaf Muto," in which several of the pupils were very f-uccessful. Tho gathering, qu the whole, was a most pleasing and satisfac j tory one.

BERKELEY SEMINARY. PARNELL.

The Christmas term of the above Seminary (conducted by Mi«s Hanson, principal) was brought to a close on Friday evening last. The school-room was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and a platform was erected for the use of tho performers. The walls wore covered with maps, drawings and paintings, the work of tho pupils, while the table was covered with fancy work of all descriptions, which showed the care and attention of Mi*B Hanson, and the progress of those under her care. A number of the parents and friends of the scholars attended to witness tho performance of a musi cal and literary programme provided by tho«e attending the school, all of which wits gone through in a most creditable manner, much to the amusement of those present, the Rev. G. B. Monro presiding. At the conclusion of the programme the Chairman, on behalf of Miss Hanson, pre sented prizes to the following pupils as awarded at the recent examination :— First Class.—Miss M. Taite, drawing, reading and recitation j Mies Andrews, drawing, grammar and composition ; Mis* Fleming, drawing, fancy work, vocal music, arithmetic, and general improve' meat; Miss Brown, music. Second Class.—Miss Ford, music, gram mar, general improvement; Miss Tv flaere, drawing, writing, and music ; Miss Allen, attendance and general improvement; Miss Carlick, noatness ; Miss Haywood, music, grammar, drawing, and good conduct; Master Andrews, Latin and general im provement. Thikd Class.—Miss E. Andrews, good conduct and general improvement; Mis* Scott, tinging and general improvement: Miss Ida Scott, arithmetic, reading, ana general improvement; Miaa Niccol, read ing; Miss Whifcson, reading and attention to studies ; Master Taite, reading, arith metic and drawing. When the Chairman had finished the disr tribution of prizes, Miss Fleming stepped forward with the girls of the first class, and, on behalf of the school, presented Miss Hanson with several valuable presents as tokens of the kindness and attention paid to the pupils by the principal teacher. Mies Hanson briefly returned thanks for the unexpected practical illustration of the good feeling which existed between herself and the scholars. After a few congratula tory remarks by the Chairman, the company retired to the dining-room and finished up a most enjoyable evening by satisfying the inner man and all wishing Misa Hanson many happy returns of the season.

THAMES NOTES.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Vol. P. Weir, of the Naval Artillery, will probably be the only Thames representa tive at the forthcoming meeting of the Auckland Rifle Association. Several mem bers of the Rifle Rangers intended taking part in the meeting, but it is nqw im probable that they will do bo, as the major portion of the best shootists in the Com pany leave here on Sunday to fire a friendly match with the Wairoa Rifles.

Suits to measure at 59s 6d from twenty five of the choicest patterns produced at the Onehunga Woollen Mills. Perfect fit guaranteed. -• Smith and Caughey, — (Advt.)

CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR GOLD-MINING PROSPECTS.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—l was pleased to see the letter from Mr Witheford calling attention to the golddeposits near Auckland. Auckland province, to all intents and purposes, is a mineral district, and while we should not overlook: the many advan tages we possess for agricultural operations, and the great blessing which Auckland has enjoyed through the kauri gum .fields, 1: cannot but tbfnk that Mr Witheford lias struck the key-note, and his indefatigable energy and untiring zeal in the interests ot gold-mining is deserving of tho hearty sup port and sympathy of every well-wisher oi the provincial district of Auckland. If Mr Witheford's ideas could be given practical effect to, L ieol quite sure with him that the pre sent distress would speedily pass away. His letter is certainly worth re-perusing by anyone.—Yours faithfully, F. J. Bes sett.

MR SARGENT ON PROTECTION.

(To the Editor)

Sir,—lt is amusing what unconscious nonsense your arrant free trader talks. Examine the utterances of Mr Sargent, and they amount to this : lam a member ot a firm which now, thanks to protection from British and continental rivalry, does an enormous business in the United States, where, of course, wo have free trade as be tween ourown citizens. Fostered by the wise care of our people, and defended from outer competition, we use up our own materials, and have now attained to such skill and productive power that we wish all nations to open their ports to our manufactures. True, protection has not tended to raise workmen'swagcs.butthatisamatterofdetail for which, as a free trader, I care nothing. It is enough for me that masters make upvast businesses and get enormously rich, lvo now come to Now Zealand to sec about sup plying you with what you may be ableto buy in my line ; for, you see, I am quite desirous to grab up all the trade in the world for my firm. It is therefore of im portance to me that you should make no thing yourselves, but buy all you want from my eminent iinn. Protection, which might operate against me, is, 1 assure you, es pecially from my own point of view, cer tainly 'foolish, a"* you see plainly it would oppose my interests, which are really, I assure yon, the chief thing in the world. Whatever you do, don't imitate my nation, who, by protection for years past, have called into existence vast homo indus tries, which only requite that all other countries should open their ports to give us command of the world's trade. 1 want to see all Custom-houses swept away—unless, perhaps, Belgian, Russian, or evon Chinese competition might undersell me, whon, of course, I may be pardoned reviewing the question from tho point of view of my own interests. —1 am, etc., X.Y.Z.

.December 20th, 1887.

ChUdkkn starving to Ditvrit on Recount ofthcli Inability to diiie-a food, will find a most marvellous food ami remedy in Scott's Emulsion or Purk Cod Livik Oiu with Hhrwji'MosrHiTjts. Very (>alatabl« and easily digested. R«ail lhe following testimonial : " I have prescribed * SCOTTS EMULSION ' in case* of children suffering frmn wasting ami mal-nutrition, nnd can report most favorably of its Kood effect; it lias bicu im each case taken must readily. W. Perkins, M.R.C.S.. Medical Sup!,, Ituileigh Hospital, Hue. Large and taiall bottles at all Chenmlt. «» 6d and js 6J.

THK AUCKLAND P«G «A* WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER M. It

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Public Notice* TT T> ONED US T TT FOR SALE BY jRICHARD A. CaRR, V), FOBT-STBEET, AUCKLAND. Agent for the TX SYDNEY BONE MILLS. IT R. H. A BBOTT & Co- HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Second Great JOB LINE OF CHEAP HATS, As Under:— 3,000 at Is 1,500 at Is 6d 1,500 at Is lid This astonishing line includes EVERY SHAPE AND QUALITY or LADIES' & MAIDS' STRAW HATS Worn this season, and will require early attention. R. #. A BBOTT '* 'C°- Kakangahapb Road And Upper Stkonds Sibiit. SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC. The enormous sale of ROBERTS ON'S WHISKY has no doubt contributed to the downfall of others. COME one, come all ! and get; an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Watorbury Watctt, fron 1 J, R DaltQn Ta^py, Victori»-stPC?t Kwti»



To simplify the Choice^ne of our Watches, ™ STEWART DAWSOtf & C 0" WATCH MANUFACTURES' Beg to inform intending pnrefers that wo X only Manufacture THREE DISTINCT CLA#&m The first, "LEVERS/; have JgftJJjSKe t'l 15s, and £4 las; m gold, £810s, Aril ws, *♦ 3- second. •• CHRONOGRAPHS." IV>™ three-quurtei-plate lever movements, cem g seconds, and stop-work, wJthdnm caso wma Prices in Silver, 27s 6d, obs ; Keyless, A£l°3 anU S; Ladies' and Oonts' Wadches, same prices. The various illustrations in each class, there fore only refer to the different .styles in which thai particular class of Watch h made and which consists of key-wmdingand key ess.rm ladies and gentlemen in either, go £ ol «}Y^ cases, oran-face or bunting-, in the v*"°u» sizea To facilitate choice it in, iacie fore"'necessary, in tho first place, to de cide whether to purchase o, Lover, , •' Chronograph." or " Defiance Watch, j When this is done, it only remains to choose whether key-winding or jF^lew owaitocopr huntor and the size. Every custotnei may S? rely on having the exact stylo and aisw ho or she selects. Order forms are supplied with pamphlets, which in all instances are very oasily lined up. JEWELL E R Y. During his recent visit to Auckland .out-Mr Dawson, finding there were repeivtcxl den amia for high-class Jewellery, determined to add that departmout to our well-known stock of English Lever Watches, and immediately on his ret urn to London and Liverpool ho poiwnirfly sng tended the turning out from the faefmy ol! flis - class Jewellery of every description. Our second ahipmentof Jawfillwy has iust »«*oduß« h.s. Rimutuka. and inientlinjc purchaaers aro In riled to iuapoct the largest and bc«t «ocU in Auckland; and. It bom« manufactured sinoo Mr Dawaon'a arrival Home we can/uaranteo that it is all of the latest fashion »"d d°s}K"/f,!n civo a detailed list of the goods would flu a lull , i>&va of the Stab, and such is unnecessary, seeing that we invite tho inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding country to come and sen for thomselvcs-not tho windows only, but tiics many novelties contained in our counter cases. When you call, pleaso nsk for one of our new Illustrated Watch Pamphlets. ELECTRO-PLATE. S. D. &Co. have also received ox s.s. Ttimu taka, direct from the factory, a very choice aad woll-assorted shipment of Klectro-platert CooaH. suitable for Birthday, Christ mas. New \ ear, ana Marriage Prosents. Before purchasing, wo invite inspection and comparison. Full particulars in Pamphlets, free oil application. REPAIRS ! Note: %1 REPAIRS f WANTED KNOWN.—Best Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each ; charges for Watch Repairs, no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. IJcst workmen kept on the promisee. All Watches cleaned are guaranteed at STEWART DAWSON <te Co.'s GREAT KN'GJiiSH WATCH EXHIBITION, 04, QCKES-STRKET. TO COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Watches and Jewellery may now be posted and reg lstorod at book post rates. If you r Watch wants cleaning, pack it in a box carefully, en closing full name aad addrees only, and send by sumo mail a letter of instructions, enclosing postal not© for 4s 6d, and wo will return the Watch within a few days in good order, post paid and registered; When sending letter and postal notei state tho number of tho Watch posted. FOR REAL VALUE. VISIT STEWART DAWSON & CO.'S Great ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION, 94, QCKEN'-STHEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Wy ndham-street). Hotels ST. HELI ER' S BAY. _____ THORPES TEMPERANCE HOTEL AND STRAWBERRY GARDENS. Terms for Board: Adults 25n por week. Children 12s 6ti „ REFRESHMENTS. Picnic and Wedding Parties catered for. THE CLARENDON HOTEL, Corner of Wokefleld and Rutland-streets, Auoklnnd. G. B. HOWARD, PHoraiKTOß<Latc of the Albert Hotel, Quoen-street). Sample Room for Commercial Travellers. Tho Goneral Public will Find Every Modern Convenience, Combined with Civility and Prompt Attention. NiqaT Porter in Attkkdakcx. Telephone, 290. WARNER'S Family & Commercial Hotel CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Chbibtohorch, New Zxalawd. v This Hotel, being most centrally situate, adja cent to the Cathedral, within a short distance of the Mmieum, the Theatre, and other Public Buildinuai, and having a Tram Service to all parts of the Suburb! passing it at frequent inter vals,'is unequalled as ft place of residence for Families or Commercial Gentlemen vlaitlos Christohurch. THBJ SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which are elegantly furnished and appointed, are entirely distinct from the Hotel portion of the building, thus securing perfect privacy. A novelty in Colonial Hotel accommodation is available at tho Commercial in the shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM. kept CBpeoially select and exclusively for ladies. A High Pressure Water-supply has been ar ranged for on the Premises, and the Bathrooms are fitted with every convenience for hot, cold, or shower baths at any time. Comment on the Quality of the Liqu»rs sup plied at the COMMERCIAL is unnecessary, as the <Mar is under the personal supervision of THE BILLIARD BOOM attached to the Hotel ia unsurpassed by any in the Colony, and contains Three Tables specially imported from England to the order of the Pro prietor. For toe convenience of Commercial travellers SIX SAMPLE-ROOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE Has been engaged, and generally no pains have been sparedlc order to make the Commercial the Leading Hotel in Chrktohuroh. Prompt attention will be given to Telegrams or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER. Proprietor. Agent for Cobb and Co.'a Telegraph Line of Royal Mail Coaches. LADY AND GENTLEMAN, or two Ludios, can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family atßemuera. No children. Tennis lawn, bath, piano, buggy, and every homo comfort; 'buses pass the gate. Terms moderate.^Addreßa F, Star Offlo rriHJB $est> Gtfto for Horn© frjendo is X Brqtt's Auckland Almanap, containing » Pictorial ReprespjitaUon of Queen-ptreet, I'ffl scriottonof the Provincial Ptetr'^. ::,\y J\\><i» to Hot Lake, &c, &a



Butchers. W~ ALLIS * CoATES, CROWN BUTCHERY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PRIMEST MEAT PROCURABLE. Kive Shilling Obders Delivered to any Part of the City. /CHEAPER mHAN TJWER! \j JL JLJ STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS To clear the Shop dining the Summer Months. Ab v n y ab d • (late Hallett). FAMILY BUTCHER. MAXUKAU UO A I), PARN EL L. \ Liht ok Pricks, KOR CASH— L(*rp Mutton. 3d por 11* Sirloin Beef. 4ri and 5d Lain Mutton. 3id ~ Rib Her-.f. 2Jd to Id Staoul. Mutton, 2Jd „ Corned Beef. 2d to 4d Fore-qrtr. „ lja ~ Rump Stoak, 6d Chans, 4d .. Beef „ 4d and 5d Ox Tongues, '.'s each Beet Sausages. 3d Lamb. 2» fid to 3a 6d Pork „ id and 6d per quarter Sausages Fresh Daily. Families Waited on for i irflnra. Insurance TWEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM- J3I PANY (FIRK AND MARINE). Capital fiI.OOO.OM. & I'aid-up and Reserve Funds £435,000 * PROTiccTiON' from FIUK or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in' thj» Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND .LIBIiRALITY. JAMIid JiUTTLE.ManaRor. New York Life insurance company. Cash Assets. Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518,817 | Income for 1886 £3,955,874 Local Dirootor C. C. McMillan, Esq. (Messrs VV. Me Arthur k. Go.) Solicitors: Messrs Russell & Campbell. Bankers: Bank of Australasia. *.v» Policies issued guaranteeing the return of all Premiums in addition to the sum insured if death occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO HARROP. Resident Agent Business Notices. gTRAWBERRY QARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MARK PARRIS H, In returning thanks to his supporters for past favours, begs to inform them 'and the public generally that he has great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Parrish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always have a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and most delicious fruit in the market, and they will nob be stinted in quantity either, FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY! Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments always, on hand. Three hundred visitors can be seated at the tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of visitors, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM WILLOWGROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats and Pionie Parties provided for by special arrangement. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence M. PARRISH. PROPRIETOR. DEVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. Having completed our Factory for the manu facture of Butter (in the district of Mangaro), and are now receiving a largo supply of milk, wo are selling our Star Brand Butter at lOd per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Depot, Karanganape Road, and at our branch, oorner of Picton-street and Ponflonby Road. Any Star Brand sold else where (for the present) will not be from our Factory. Having secured the most modern machinery obtainable, and being situated in the best butter-producing district in the Province of Auckland, we are in position to supply a bettor article than can be obtained from any other source. We respectfully soliolt a trial from all who desire to obtain flrst-olass butter. AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. ■OLYMOUTH ROCKS EGGS! EGGS I EGGSI Eras from Pure-bred Priae Plymouth Rooks pf tne best strains. Eftgs for 10s: cash with order. Agents :-Auokland: Mr Whits, Grocer, oorner of Ponsonby and Newton Roads. Devon par*; Johkwn ScVovm, Gr<Kiera,DeTonpcnrt. ' t>Ws£*.l*fjp Lake Takapuna, Auekla&d.



Educational. MISS LILIAN EDGER, M.A. (late first assistant in the Girls' High School Christchnrch), intends to open a Select School for Girls in Ponsonby after the Christmas vaca tion. All the branches of a thorough English education will be taught. Special Classes will also be arranged for any who may desire to pre pare for the Matriculation or Junior Scholarship Examinations in Ihc New Zealand University. Only a limited number of pupils can be received. First term will begin Feb. 2nd, 1888. MissEdger will be at home from 2 to 5 p.m. after January 3rd,'lßßß, oxrept on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Address: Care Mrs Judson, Arthur-street, Ponsonby. MR 0. OSWALD Gives Lessons in Elocution, 12 to 2, at Mears's. Entertainments given and attended. Terms in advance. Address—Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen street. H~" DICTURE-FRAME MANUFAC- W JL TORY AND MUSICAL INSTRU- MENT WAREHOUSE, Efi, VICTORIA-STBEET, AUCKZANB. pq O , OK T. E. CARTER, <\ tfS TEACHER OF MUSIC, wB VIOLIN, PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR. &c, &c. W •** Musical Instruments Tuned and £_, Reiuiired. P ~^ESENTATK)N~ADDRESSES. —All branches of Heraldic Emblazoning, Photo Shiolds. &c., artistically preparcd.-W. F. Burrows, Draughtsman, Hill's Chambers Queen-street. Tsiilorlntr- extra"~pair of trousers f "S" ,L, TAl3t.ott |._ 7" 1 I JP. SUITS "\. * x J 50s' 55s> 6Os> i ° 23 "" m b . 70s. 755. 7 p TROUSERS- |«. Sl § 12b. 6d. 15s. 178. 6d. ► ® S 8 20s. 2'2s. 6d. 255. o W z H. ROBINSON, Tauloh, /JT'^ ■J cook & gbbv sib. y^p' \ * okbY gramrre! t 7^ H. ROBINSON. Drapery, Clothing. &c ■pvIIESSMAKING A SPECIALITY ONLY 12s 6d FOR FIT, STYLE, & FINISH LE SUEUR'S. SECOND TO NONE Ix\ T THE COLONIES. An immense stock of MATERIALS and TRIMMINGS to select from at lowest prices for Cash. CHOICE MILLINERY At prices to defy competition for same superior style. MOURNING AND COUNTRY ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. ALL COOPS MUST BE PAID FOR ON UK BEFOkE1 bkLIVEkYT fTIHE J£ON TyTARCHE, Queen-street, Auckland (Three doors from Wellealey-atreet East). HE BABY LINEN AND LADIES UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE! SILK HOSE! P. DAVI SO N Has just purchased a job line of. Silk Hose, and will sell them as under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES Ladies' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, 3s 6d. 3s lid, 48 6d, -'. ■ Children's Pale Blue, Pink, and Cream, 1. Is lid; 2,2s 3d; 3, 2s 6d ; 4,2s 9d : 5 2s lid. Black and Dark Colours, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, 3s 3d. 200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed. Linen Collars at 6d each ; usual prices. Is to 2a 6d. . 15,000 yards Beaded Net in Navy, Maroon, Black and Gold, Black and Silver, Drab; etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 9dyard. 400 yards Beaded Gossamer, White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at bd per yard; usual price. Is per yard. A beaxitifiiFassortment of Ladles' Printed Skirts from Is lid, 2a 3d, 2s 6d. 2s lid-very cheap. Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21s. Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12a 6d to 355. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers. 2b lid to te lid. cliildrenVPrint, Sateen, and Stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, at half warehouse prices. . Tory special line-60 dozen Ladies' and Chil dron's Printed Aprons at 6d each. Also large variety of Coloured and White Aprons frotnjjd_to 5s 6d^ Magnificent assortment of Fans, bought very cheap, to bo sold at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 53 6d, 6s 6d; worth 3b 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest shades. Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnets from la to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. PRICK | T3RICB I TpRICE i/ii I xl 6I r i/o BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, T«,n, and Pink. 1-/» Just Reooived, a parcel -J ./» a nn of the above, to bs sold c I)T) BV D -* the very low prico -' ±ft UV W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Strdbt Wbst. EVERY LADY HEU OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Stylo, try OUTTBRICK'S {"WE TpAPER T>ATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2a per annum, post free. AGENT- Wm. P. OOILVIE, DRAPEK. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. TMPORTANT DRESSMAKING ANNOUNCEMENT. MISS DEMP SE V, Costumier {Lately in the employ of Messrs Boehan and Co., the "Castle" Drapery Houso), Begs to inform her lady patrons and friends that she has LEASED THE WORK-ROOM AND FITTING ROOMS FROM Messrs BEEHAN & Co., And will from this dato carry on the Dressmaking Business on her own account, and hopes by civility and. attention, together with hor well-known fame in the art as a stylish and glove-fitting Costumier, to merit as largo a share of patronage as she has enjoyed while in the employ of Messrs Boohan and Co. for over five years. The address will be still the same, viz., MISS DEMPSEY, COSTUMIER, Dressmaking Department, " pASTLE" DRAPERY HOUSE, Junction Queen and Grey StWfa.



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