CABLEGRAMS.

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DISASTERS IN CHINA.

I^ftooD,^ PESTILE NCE. tfO tJBANPSS_LI™ S LOST.

TELEORAM.]

! Sydney, December 19. ' U? UIG advices from Port Ken. -./ Thursday Island) report the : i f the s.s. Faiiiie at that place Slie blhl S s news of Lr of extremely fatal disasters jiiipoei <■" '.1 'i,"_vfl occurred within Chinese -« f liic» Jiavo "I „i_rT»- d waters " : i The seiner Wah lung, which sails 1 !,the British flag, caught fire when 'A - within 220 yards of the shore. "¥' r( j 3 0 f 100 persons from the burn- Ifisel managed to effect a landing, "IS aboufc 400 persons perished by yrnin. « mnn S them bei ''S 20 ° a'Vfppted Chinese women, who were ■ iroodated below deck. military magazine at Amoy ex- WiM with terrific violence, a Chinese H ijal and 50 soldiers being blown to Hr_jj F our nunc^ h° uses in the Wwkii eame c * ovvn wit^a erash ' m y Wi« inmate 8 in the ruins. Concur ■\a fire broke out, which spread X the debris in all directions, and ■Lgygd upwards of 300 other build- I U B ,armin S epidemic of typhoid Bjy. prevails at the town of Port K_llir> ver two nonsa deaths Iwibtady occurred. (Yellow River) broke its fflug jn the vicinity of Ching Chow, BTiufindated an enormous area of U-jnft l /- Thirteen cities aro sub &ss[, and the loss of life and pro- foftrf-lt tne distress of the flffifirora being indescribable.

NEW INDUSTRIES FOR FIJI.

I Londo.v, December 18. s|s"Daily News " to day announces it Sir J. B. Thurston, Governor skof Fiji, will introduce into those ids WW" industries, including mills >t|fj extraction of cocoanut oils, for iige cocoanut matting, and fruit-

A MINER KILLED.

I„ London, December 19. jLpiner named "William Morgan, ujawifo and family are said to be iding in New Zealand, was killed at Hood colliery to-day.

SPORTING.

lUA vj r __»' jl _._-i vx • Evjarhas issued the following weights „c Hurdle Race, run at Elleislie on ijjDay (Monday next): — I'Okbeck 11 12 Uranus ... 10 0 f ... 11 ? Coral ... 9 5 m ... 10 12 Shillelagh ... 310 1 ... 10 12 Sirloin ... 8 7 jptinces close to-morrow at eight p.m.

WILLINGTON CUP ACCEPTANCES.

I Wellington, Monday. ftf.fol|qwiripr are the acceptances for the _„ ... 9 2 Rumour ... 713 ' m ... 8 9 Beresford ... 7 8 ftjd ... 8 6 Administrator 7 7 mm ... 8 5 St. Clair ... 7 4 iillri ... 8 5 Mokoia ... 610 »___ ... 8 4 Dauphin ... 6 5 iwEi-g... 8 3 Falconet ... 6 3 _j 8 2 Little Scrub... 6 0 -jlonh... 8 1

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP.

IChbistchuech, Monday. lnWlowing weights have been declared |»C.J.C. Midsummer Handicap, one !«(4»b_lf:— iff ... 9 6 Cruchfield ... 7 3 W ... 9 6 St. Glair ... 7 0 tf ... 9 4 Tit Bit ... 612 §| ... 8 9 Regina ... 611 ipp ... 8 4 St. Ives ... 6 8 '-fsrd ... 7 12 Mokoia ... 6 8 iSell ... 7 11 Enid ... 6 5 nrf&ige ... 711 Sprin_ston ... 6 0 IP .., 710 St. Clair ... 6 0

HELENSVILLE FLOWER SHOW.

I h Helensville Flower Show and Ex -% was opened on Wednesday, De % 14th, 1887, at the Foresters' Hall, on the following Thurs' I -:-*ning. attendance was good and the exhibits were superior "I** of the preceding year. The hall was SjPgly decorated, and music and part- Wgfy the children of the Band of 3« terved to amuse the visitors, included drawings, maps, 5«« of hand-painted cards, grasses, JWflticks,' articles of boys' manufae p pis' work of various descrip **■ ironing, batter making, bread, •$% shortbread, sponge cakes, pmn. JMft'-ete.'' The flower exhibits V lp» classes were very attractive. J"' ttlibitors from Port Albert, Pahi, ij***, Woodhill, Babylon, Kaukapa ftJNWfrtiug »Q heartily with those aohieved a complete

Iftbttt stock of Christmas drapery and mt W Auokland is to be found at 7 1 w>T. Short, Queen-street.-[ad vt.] . proof that the naval eaprit ** £_3J c P tn P even after persons have left Wwe maymention that Admiral iw|fJ[ c on Saturday good proof of this, _jMm appreciation of the excellence of mT made hop beer by giving fflk of Ponsonby, a large order. Mr JJlfto is a Manufacturer of a firet- WB_W. '°f this description, was for tWaaeauunin H.M. navy. He Parts of the world, and was, iJPtt the Admiral's ship at the JJSfe?* of Alexandria. The Admiral M* 1 to %Wy commend the hop- capita i te 6total j ' '■•' ; '* [ •■

the AVcmmmu :mmwm. star. Tuesday, December 20. IMI.

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JACOBS mh yon 'SUFFERINGFOR MANY ii__itvb-CURED AT SIXTY-EIGHT. „„ . " London, E.G. Waving suffered for many years pasb trom severe rheumatic pains in my knees and feet, I was induced by a tnend to try St Jacobs Oil. Hav ing tried many remedies without relief, I must confess 1 was some what slow in trying your 'great remedy.' However, about a month ago I procured a bottle and applied the oil to the parts affected. I must say the result has astonished me. I am sixty-eight years of age, and, although I have used it only a few times, the pains have quite left me, and I am as strong and active on my feet at the present time as a young man of twenby. You can make what use you like of this letter, for I feel that I should nob be doing my duty to my fellow men if I did not do my besb to let them know where such a valuable remedy may be obtained. "Charles Davis, Of Messrs Davis and Co., General Carriers and Forwarders." P.HEU MATIC SWELLING-CURED AT 60. For over three years, Mr John Tetlow, No. 34, Hartley-street, Old ham, was hardly able to walk from rheumatism. His joints were badly swollen, and he was bent with agony. One bottle of St. Jacobs Oil effected a marvellous change. He is nob oniy now free from pain, but, al though over sixty years old, can walk as well as ever. Exacts like the above tell their own story. DEPLORABLE CONDITION—Bi_CK AND HIPS. " 16, Beacon-lane, Everton, ."Liverpool, England. " Here I am as free from rheumatic pains as any man in England, while for years, until two weeks ago, I had been almost a constant sufferer from the most severe rheumatic pains in my back and hips. None of the dif ferent remedies which I applied seemed to reach the spot. Whilo I was in this most deplorable condi tion, a friend gave me a bottle of your St. Jacobs Oil and urged me to lose no time, but to apply it directly, saying that he ' knew of a case even worse than my own, which had been cured by the timely use of the Oil.' I began at once to rub the afflicted parts. Judge of my surprise after suffering all these years to feel the pains gradually but surely going away. By the time one bottle was used up 1 was a well man. "Joseph Johns." PRONOUNCED INCURABLE—CURED. Mr Henry Ricketts, Tryn Cottages, West bury, Gloucestershire, was a great sufferer from rheumatism for over two years. His attacks grew so violent that he went to Bath Hospital to have the benefit of the mineral waters. In five weeks he left even worse, and his case was pronounced incur able. Then he used St. Jacobs Oil. One application entirely relieved him of pain : his health is now fully restored, and the disease has never returned. CASE OF MR BARRETT, THE ACTOR. "Royal Princess's Theatre, Lessee and Manager, Mr Wilson Barrett, London, En gland.—" Mr Barrett has desired me to thank you for the Bottle of St. Jacobs Oil you so kindly sent him, and say that he had previously been using the Oil with signal effect. He has found it very effica cious in muscular rheumatism, and also in the case of a sprain.—Silvan us Dauncly." ST. JACOBS Oil is an absolute cure for all bodily pains for which an external remedy may be applied. It never fails. It acts like magic, and a trial of it has con vinced the most incredulous. It is sold by Chemists and Druggists. Wholesale Agents for Province of Auckland, KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND Co.'s NEW ZEALAND DRUG COMPANY (Limited).



Christmas Notices. V M A 8 CHEER! HATS, SHIRTS, TIES AND SCARVES, H 0 S I E R V, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT BOTTOM PRICES, AT GEORGE FOWLDS, 80, VICTORIA-STREET. TREAT at Northcote on WEDNESDAY next. Christmas Tree and Concert at Gladstone Hall. Choicest Straw berries ami Richest Cream, 4d per plate. Special steamer from Queen-street Wharf at 6.15 p.m., returning to town at 10.30. Admission to Hall, ls_ Children Half-price. Every Child will receive a Prize from the Tree. INDERGARTEN 'X.MAS TREE and SALE OF GIFTS. TO-MORROW and THURSDAY, 21st and 22nd December, in premjsps next Tuttles. Photographer. Queen-street, there will be a spcndidlotof useful and ornamental Articles. Yananese Goods. Painted Drapes and Cushions, Refreshments, Flower Stalls, splendid display of work done by Kindergarten Children, aged from three to six years. A choice selection of songs will be rendered. Piano lent by T. H. Webb •% Co., Oak 6d  cT_~ JAMES' PRESBYTERIAN J5 ' CHURCH. A CHRISTMAS TREE apd Gift Auction „.4n tn_PTiln.ce in St. Jamess Hall THIS rues- INGS, commencing each day at 7 o clock. Admission-Adults, Is,; Children, 6d, Every visitor will receive a gift. riHBISTMAS FA I R, 1887. MRS KEM RLE, TTnTmnn-street begs to intimate to the general , wwhnt she is prepared to supply first-class Fowls Duck.Gce^andTrirk^sai-rinKXn.M fjff^™ D $Z% Mrinro afo MilHgan'a. CHEAP Lines for Christmas in Clothing - v W.»ad v.. ,7s lid: Men-Tweed Tweed Trouscis &""yv weod Trousers, 3s 6fl; Trousers, 3s lid Cotton Socks, 3J'd SSSpSS -SEi House, corner of Nelson and Y___________-& — ' mOTBAVELLERS AND TOURISTS. TTOR HOME.— Very handsome Very cheap, and carefully P-cked. NO RRIE, Queen-street (Opposite Wyndham-street). _n_TTV vnnr Xmas Cards at the Newton Proprietor. _—. ; —— —r gevenlVbnd.ra is that you O can Ut aSSSfIf ftWW* frora J " H Pallon for NotMng____. -——- —rrr



Public Sotices, JJ EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. FARES; I«™_-,FV RDAY RETURN TICKETS will be mvfri?" station to any Btation, THURS- Vmm. 22n ? December, 1887, to TUESDAY. 3rd _v»n ,£_. 1883I 883 lboth d& y s inclusive), and will be TiAv km' o }' ro turn up to and including MON £v 16th January 1888. train C wun *9 N t .available by any »rf,n Wl . u uo issaed at Auckland, Newmarket, THrn?eA U A n 5 a 'ol° i he undermentioned stations- 82nd December, 1887, to TUE_, b«7, --nl Mwuiiry, 1888 (both days inclusive). eluding MnVnf l^^ 10 for rotllrn "P toand iv " ciucling MONDAY, January 16,1888; RETURN FARES. To First-class, Second-class, ■vt- _. s d, a. d. Ngaruawalva .. 14 0 10 6 Hamilton VV. .. 15 6 11 6 Oaaupo .. ~ 17 0 12 6 le Awanyatu'i .'. Cambridge \.. IS 0 13 0 MorrjnavUlc ) .. ' v J c Aroha .... 20 0 15 0 Holders of these Tickets may break the journey v;-^ n - y , s j op ," lns »' Bt a tio ». going or returniug. provided the specified time is not exceeded. »-_ n CE , T lCKKTS._Auckland, Newmarket. ana Onehunga to Racecourse Platform, on 26th JJecembir, _ndand 3rd January, single or re turn irrespective of class, including admission to the course, 3s 6d ; Tickets at Is 6d each .rail only) will be issued to members of Racing Club and to persons holding piis.ea to the Course lioui becrutary of Racing Club. Tickets avail able lor day of issue only. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. AUCKLAND RACES. Dec. 26th, Jan 2nd and 3rd. On December 26th and January 2nd, a train will leave Mercer for Racecourse Platform and Auckland at 10 a.m., Pukekohe 10.45 a.m., Drury 11.10 a.m., stopping where required to pick up passengers for Racecourse Platform and Auck land. On December 26th, January 2ml and 3rd, trains will run to Racecour.e P.atform from Auckland as follows:-At 10,11,11 40, and every 20minutes or us required up to 2 30 p.m., returning as re quired up lo a quarter of an hour after last race. h rpm Onehunga to Racecourse platform at 10.10 a.m., 12,10,1.5, and 2.5 p.m., returning »t 5.40 p.m. TRAINS POSTPONED. On December 26th. January 2nd and 3rd, t]ie 4.15 p.m. train, Auckland to Mercer, and tho 4.40 p.m train, Auckland to Holensvllle, will leave at 6.20 p.m., and will run two hours and Aye minutes and one hour and forty minutes re spectively later than usual throughout. The Mercer train will stop at the Race course Pjalform to pick up passengers, leav ing there at 6 40 p.m. On December 26th, the 6.20 p.m. Mercer train will run through toTe wamutu and Cambridge, stopping where icquirod to set down passengers. TRAINS CANCELLED. On December 26th and January 2nd, the follow" ing trains will not run :-6.20 a.m., Auckland to Mercer: 1130 a.m.. Mercer to Auckla.d; 10.40 a.m , Auokland to Onehunga; 10.55 a.m., Auck land to Ilelensville; 11.45 a.m., Relensville lo Auckland : 11,40 a.m. Auckland to Cambridge ; 410p m. Frankton Junction to Auckland; 620 p m., Auckland to Otahnhu; 6.20 p.m., Otahuhu to Auckland; 6.20 p.m. Onehunga to Penrose Junction; 6.52 p.m., Penrose Junc tion to Onehunga. On January 3rd, the following trains will not run :-6.20 a in, Auckland to Mercer, 11.30 a.m. Mercer to Auckland, 10.40 a.m. Auckland to Onehunga, 10 55 a.m. Auckland to Helonsville, 11.45 a.m. Helenavillo to Auckland, 6.20 p.m. Auckland to Otahuhu, 6.20 p.m. Otahuhu to Auckland, 6.20 p.m. Onehuiiga to Penrose .Junction, 6.62 p.m. Penrose Junction to One hunga. On December 26th, January 2nd and 3rd, tho 8 a.m. train from Auckland to Waikalo will stop where required to pick up or set down passengers. On the 26th December and 2nd January, this train will have connection with Cambridge. On December 26th and January 2nd, a p-ain will leave Auckland for Onehunga at 11,40 p.m., running as on Saturdays. DRURY RACES. On 27th December, a train for Drury will leave Auckland at 10.20. Newmarket 10 30, (Onehunga 10 a.m. ordinary train connecting at Penrose Junction), Otahuhu 11 a.m., returning f i cm Drury at 6.0 p.m,. stopping where required. Saturday Reiurn Fares. No goods or Live Stock will ho conveyed on 26th Dee. and 2nd and 3rd Jan. Auckland Goods Shed will he cloged on Dec. 26th and Jan. 2nd. It will be open on Jan. 3rd up to 11 a.m. for taking in, loading, and deliver ing goods; after 11 a.m. for taki.g in goods only DAY EXCURSIONS. BOXING DAY (MONPAV, 36?n Decempsr), SPORTS AT HAMILTON; JAPANESE FAIR. SHOW, &c. ( AT CAMBRIDGE. On Monday, 26th December, a fast passenger train will leave Auckland at 7.0 am., New market 7.10, Onehunga 7.5, Penrose 7.25, Papa knra 8.5, Drury 8.20. Pukokohe 8,45, Mercer 9,45, tv-riving at Hamilton West at 11.55 a.m., and at Cambridge at 12.45 p.m.. returning from Cam bridge at 6,5 p.m. and Hamilton West at 6.55 p.m., reaching Auckland ahout midnight. RETURN FARES. FROM AUCKLAND. NEWMARKET, AND ONEIJUNGA Available for Available for day of Issue return by an v T o only train upto at d ipplud}ngl6Ui Jariu'iry, 1888. Ist 2nd Ist 2nd c'a's class diss c T nis Hamilton West .. 7s 9d 6s 9d 151 6d lis 6d Cambridge . .. 9soi 6s6d J&*od 13sod Saturdar Return Fares from other Sta'*ons. This Train will on the outwerl journey stop where required to pjek up passengers for Ham ilton West an I Cambridge, and'on the return jonrney wnere required to set passengers down. THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1887. SOUTH RACES AT HOT SPRINGS, TE AROHA. On Thursday, 29th December, a fast passenger train will leave Auckland, at 6.0 a.m., New market 6.1Q, Onehunga'6.ls. Otahuhu 6.40, Drury 7 35, Pukekohe 8.0, Mercerß.4s, arriving atHam il'ton 10.50 a.m. and Te Aroha at 12.15 p.m.. re turning from Te Aroha at 5.20 p.m.. Hamilton East 6.43, apd Hamilton West 6.50, reaching Auckland about midnight. RETURN FARES From Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. To Hamilton Fast o-wpst: Ist class, 73 9d; 2na Class, 5s M (available for day of issue only). Ist Class, 15s 6d *; 2nd. Class, He 6d •■ rrWuloblp for return by any train up to and mpiudipg 16th January, 18.8). * To HamiHon West only. To Te Aroha: Ist Class, 10s1; 2nd Clws, 7s6d (available for day of issue only). Ist Class. 20s; 2nd Class, 15s (available for return by any train up to and including: 16th January. 1888), Saturday Return Fares from other Stations. This train will, on the outward journey, stop where required tp pipk up passengers for Hamilton East or West and Te Aroha, and on the return journey where required to set pas sengers down. BY opiDmop iDm District Traffic Manager's Office, Auckland, Dpceinbpf ,19.188?. "H_TOTICE.— I, the undersigned, beg to 131 thank the public for their past favours, and would inform them that I have taken the management of tho Auckland Provision Co., Karangahapolld.,into my own hands, which will be a guarantee they will be faithfully served.and as the Company buy for cash and sell tor cash. T defy any other house to sell cheaper. .GOpo wine nec-s no A splendid stock of Hams fnrObrisUnas.-W. TAYLOR- - TSOPEMAN AND CLEGG, 34 and 36, X_7 Grey-street, are stiH a|ive. %nd to keep pace with the times are selling superfor Bassinettes at such low prices that must commend thcra selvc's to alkjfnspeptiop invitpd. ____. "DLANS, Maps, Drawings, Designs, &c, \r ' Tirenared with accuracy and despatch.— W. F. Burrows, Hill's Chambers, Q'ueen : str_et, —, _".,.. IOEFORE yon Prirchase your Summer r> Suit, call and inspect my New Stock of frwflpdß etc.. and flat an extra pair of trqu _&!-£ Affli, km. 7^9^.^^.



Board and Residence. CIOMFORTABLE HOME for 4 Gentle- J men: healthy locality; fine view : stablo; terms moderate.—3, Western Park Terrace, Pon sonby Road. AW ES ' S PA R X HOUSE, Victoria-street East. ADY AND GENTLEMAN, or two Ladies, can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family atßemnera. No children. Tennis lawn, bath, piano, buggy, and every home comfort; 'buses pass the gate. Terms moderate.—Address F, Star Office. CT, HE LIE R 1 S BaT THORPE'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL AND STRAWBERRY GARDENS. Terms for Board: Adults 25s per week. Children 12s 6d „ „ REFRESHMENTS. Picnic and Wedding Parties catered for. ANTED, Two or Three Respectable Men, as Boarders, for Prospect House. Hobson-street; terms moderate. — Apply Mrs Lorrigan. For Sale. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Cheap, the Interest in Lease of a real'y good Farm, having 19. years to run, at a very low rental, together with crops and improvements.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. FOR SALE—a bargain—s acres of good Land, all well fenced and in good grass, 3 { acres of it ready to cut for hay; a substantial 5 -1 roomed Cottage and outbuildings, and a never failing; supply of water;" close to Railway ■ Station, and only 3 miles from town, fronting on to main road. Terms very easy.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen street. "|7i__- SALE, a really nice little Sheep Jj Farm of 100 acres, all in grass and well fenced; a good 7-roomed house, fitted with every con vonience; also, farm buildings; snugly situated in a pretty little bay, with good beach frontage, where steamers pass daily; only 25 miles from town. Will be sold cheap, and terms 1 easy.-Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. F~ OR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 288 acres, 130 acres of it in grass, ' and fenced part with thorn hedges, ana the balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; . and a very low price will be taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen Street. ."" im O £5 A L E. ' Coal, Firewood, Charcoal, Chaff, Oats, Maize, Chrushed Uo., Wheat Meal. Furniture care fully removed at Lowest Rates. Saddle Horses ' for hire. Also a Brake for Picnic Parties, etc. SAMPSON U, PRATT, Corner of Ponsonby unci Franklin Roads. J1 O R gj A L E -1 •-■ ; COMMODIOUS SUBURBAN SEASIDE ! RESIDENCE. OHINEMURI and THAMES RIVERS JUNCTION.-25 Acres. OHINEMURL-A Highly Cultivated Farm ' on the banks of the river, with every accommo elation. I KAWA KAWA.-71 Acreson thobankof the river. NORFOLK - STREET.-Several Allotments. BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE, on the tram-car lino, Ponsonby; quite secluded. KARANGAIIAPE ROAD. - A First-rato Property Investment. AVONDALE.—Farm, 19 acrc3. AVONDALE.—Choice Land, from 1 to 30-acre lots. TAUnOA FARM. 160 acres; Wharf and Gum Store on tho property. FRANKLIN ROAD. - Shop and House Property. APr-LY to JOHN BUCHANAN, Coustoms-street. ___mi____«-l_. T-BUKt. ENGLISH ttmiW 'feffl V BERKSHIRES. «__H_fr «; E W»i I have for Hale 2 Young Boars from tho best pi izo stock, imported last year ■^^^K-^^^WpS l " from England; about 8 weeks old ; price, £2 2s each. Nothing to equal thorn iv New Zealand. — Apply J. Sinclair, LakoTakapuna, Auckland. TRONMONGERY BUSINESS. For Sale, a thoroughly sound Business in a Country District, with a turn-over of from WOO to£4oo"a month, . ,' ' 1( ,",'• ■.'<_■■■, The proprietor, who is retiring from business on account ot his health, wi}l collect the out standing debts himself. Full particulars can be had of .^-^ 14, Victoria Arcade, Auckland' J. BUTCHER.] [J. GRQOM. \KT E HAVE FOR SALE:— Rod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Irpn Saßh YVcights, Buckets, Tubs Springs and Patent Axles Coarse and Fine Salt 310 h.n. nominal Portable Engine, by Wallisandßteeven_, with duplicate wearfngparts Hoisting Engines, from 3to 5 h.p., with j reversing gear. - GROOM, B U-T'C HE R, & Co., FORT-STREET, T ELEPnONE 211.1 , ' mO CUST-OM BOOTMAKERS. REDUCED PRICE LlST.—Men's be3t Prime French Calf E.S.. 7s; Golosh E.S., clpfh, kid ' tops calf fronts, 6s: best Calf Shooters, open or ' clcTsßd fronts, 7s; Men's best Calf Balmorals, 5s 6d : Derby Shoes, 5s 6d ; Oxford Shoes, ss; ' Women's Calf E.S., 5s 6d; Kid E.S.Vblocked fronts. ss. Extra charge for cutting to measure. ; Terms net cash, Y OUNG BROS.. Steam Boot Upper Factory, High-street. URANGA CREEK.—Nice Homestead of .9 acres; 13 acres fenced, 8 acres in grass; .-roomed House on property,.with dairy ; and new stable and outbuildings; frontage to tidal river, and plenty of fresh water all the year ' ronjub -J. H-: Witheford. AXE TAKAPUNA. — For Sale, 10 Acres of Land, pear Hnrstjnerp; sea beach frontage; Lakb buses pass every hour ; close to main rood to Devonport. Price, £1W: Land in < the immediate neighbourhood sells at £100 per acre.—J. H. Witheford. Shortland-street. — groomed House on J3I ".allotment 200 ft to Pearl-street by 150 ft; 1 good well and pump ;i iuit trees in fujl bearing; Strawberries, etc % Price very reasqnable.- Apply 3- H Witheford, Shortland-street. = S_fORTHCOTE. -A nice Homestead p£ J_\ " level land, with 3-roomed Pottage, good brick well, orchard, strawberries, etc.; 300 feet frontage to main road. Easy terms.— Apply J. If. yyithpfprd, Shprtjand-street., ROAD, PARNELL.-For J Sale or to Let, Villa Residence of 9 rooms, ' with wash-house.'bath-room, and every conveni ence: splendid view of harbour; allotment 62 by 180: terms reasonable.—J. H. Witheford X>ROSPECT TERRACE, . MOUNT JL ROSKIhL RQAD.-Five-roomed House, i scullery, 2 register grates, stove, how-window; water laid on; allotment 60 x 172; price very ■ low.-J. H.JWitjiejprd. •-.,., C"USTOMS-STREET WEST.—To Let, for one or two years, Allotment in Customs street. 26ft x 90; good water frontage; putter can get al6ngs.de 5 Suitable for coal and firewood or any heavy goods ; steam power can bo bad it reoiiiloa'at" rtoxt property. Rent low.-J. «• • WtthefortLghgrtland-stypjitj ! R~~\ EMUERA, — For Sale, Gentleman's Villa Residence, with every convenience nd about 6 acres land. This is a grand pro-, ' perty, apd an immediate pu.pha.ser wd have 0 • fur particulars, apply J. H. Wiuieford, Shortland-street,



Land and' Estate Agents. F. a. E WIMGIOK ' ESTATE AGENT, Queen-street* AcoKiisn. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET. those Premises known as the "Sailors' Rest," on the Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Gates. TO BE LET, a Shop and Dwelling on Mount Eden Koad, next to Eden Vine Hotel; rent, 12s 6d per week. TO BE LET, a very nice new 6__omed House on the Mount lioskill Koad; gas laid in, and every convenience ; rent, 10s per wetjk. TO BE LET in Upper Queen-street, a6-roomed House; water apd gas laid in; rent, only 12b 6d per week, ' TO BE LET, cheap, Cottages in Lome-street. OFFICES TO LET in Coomhes's Arcade at low rentals. F. G. EWINGTON. T. .0 H M "OOLLARD Be(?o to inform his friends and the puhlic gen erally that ho has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts lie will merit a fair shara of public putronage. J.D., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC.. Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for their mutual benefit. J. 8., also, having received a thorough agrlcul tural and pastoral training in the United King dom, and having 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is qapablo of PURCHASING- ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS. AKTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming friends who live at a diatanoe from tho principal mar-els. JOHN BOLLARD, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. Olilce: Durham-street West. Auckland. X AITKEN CONNELL, LAND AND *3 • ESTATE AGENT, AND ACCOUNTANT, FORT-STREET. FOR SALE. MOUNT EDEN—Very commodious 10-roomed Dwelling-house, lofty ceilings; with convenient outbuildings and nearly half an acre garden, tastofully laid out. MOUNT EDEN — G-roomed House, almost new. with large allotment fronting View Road, nicely laid out; unrivalled view. Also, several other nice properties in Mount Eden District. TAUPAKL—Abbot 3 miles from Waimanku Railway Station, by good road, about 3,000 acres laid out into Farms, from 40 to 600 acres each. The open land is ot superior quality, will lay down well in grass, and is specially suitable for dairy farming and fruit growing- There are about 1,000 acres of fine bush Land, a large por tion of which is covered with valuable kauri and manuka. &c. As the owner has deoided positively to sell, prioes to suit the present de pressed times have been fixed. Really Rood Farms of open Land, from 12s 6d per acre ; bush from 25 per aero. Or will soil entire property in ono lot, on most favourable terms. WAIKATO. near Alexandra.—76o acres Good Land, well watered, 500 acres o'which are in grass, with 10-roomed Dwelllnpr Hoii!_. Prico, „4 per acre; or will be leased to a suitable tenant at low rental. Also, A number of Improved Farms in Watkato, Opotiki, and throughout Provincial District, from 50 acres upwards Full particulars on application. KAWUlA.—Trading Station, with all neces sary buildings. Lease on advantageous terms. To an energetic man tins is a splendid opening. Price, £160. Satisfactory reasons for soiling. Lucrative business with natives. PASTORAL BjuOCKS. WAIKATO.—A very fine Block, with large frontage to Waikato River, Area, 47,000 acres. A bargain. KAIPARA. — 25,000 Acres Superior Land, fenced with natural boundaries. 10,000 acres flat tin one piece), mostly alluvial; House 9 rooms ; subdivided intosi)addocks: 4,oooacres valunblo'Bush." A valuable Stock Farm. Also, a number of fino Blocks of Unimproved Land in thd JlaWko's Bay and Wellington Provincial Districts. Money to Lend on Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Bates of Interest. Money invested for clients. Arbitrations, Audits, and ValUHtions undertaken. J. AITKEN CONNELL, Fort-street (Next G. Binney and Sons). "jm O R PRIVATE SALE. PINE ISLAND, Waitemata Harbour. This splondid land-locked Island, containing upwards of 100 acres, on the upper waters of tho WaitomaU- Deep water frontage. Situa tion unsurpassed, being surrounded by Hobson ville, Grceuliythe, and VVaiparcira Settlements, opposite Lucas Creek, in clcge proximity to Auckland, being only an hour's sail from wharf to wharf. Two steamers constantly passing, improvements consist of good 3-roomed House, two Orchards, Gardpn, and about 6,000 Shelter Trees. The whole must he seen to be appre ciated. For cards to view and further particulars apply to GEO. COZENS, Agent, High-street. HAMILTON ROAD, Ponsonby.—Villa Residence of 6 rooms, with every con venience ; rent, lis.— J. H. Witheford. Booksellers, &c W. E. M E A R s  (Established 1880) Wishes to call the attention of his friends and public generally to his carefully seleoted stook of BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY For the Coming Season. BOOKS FOR PRESENTS AND PRIZES. CHILDREN'S PICTURE AND REWARD BOOKS, NEW VOLUMES OF MAGAZINE? FOR 1888 Christmas Numbers. CHRISTMAS CARDS (a choice assortment), SUN' 'AY-SCHOOL CARDS AND BOOKS. PHOTO AND SCRAP ALBUMS (SPECIAL VALUE) DESKS AND WORKBOXES IN VARIETY. CABD CASES AND PURSES. FANCY STATIONERY. LIGHT READING FOR HOLIDAYS (Special Colonial Editions). Country orders receive prompt attention. When you are in town call in and look round the .' New Shop. ' w. eTmears, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 216, Queex-street, Auckland, (Fiv« doors below Wellesley-street opposite Wm McArthur and Co.'s) CHAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S , LIST OF WORKS ON CATTLE, SHEEP, & FARM STOCK — s.d Ablctt,W-H r —StopkkeepingfprAmateurs 6 0 Armatage, G.—Every Man His Own Cattle Doctor ~ 24 0 Armatage, G..— Cattle Management in Health and Disease ..19 Armatage, G. —Sheep Management in Health and Diseaso .... _. 1 9 Armstrong—Australian Sheep Husbandry 6 0 Arnold, S. B. —American Dairying, or Butter and Chee.e Making .. .. ..76 Cobbold, T. P. - Internal Parasites of Domestic Animals .. .. .. ..6 0 puennn on Milch Cows .. 6 0 Hazard, W. P.—How to Select Cowa ..46 Heatley, G.—Handy Medical Treatise on theOxandCow . .." 50 Long, J.—British Dairy Farming .. .. 10 0 Macdanald, J.—Beef Production and Ex portation of Dead Meat from America to Greatßritam ..'••■ .. '.. .. ..4 0 Miles, M.—Stock Breeding (American) ..8 6 McCombie—Cattle and Cattle Breeders .. 4 0 Pringle—The Live Stock of the Farm ..8 6 Randall, 11. S.—The Practical Shepherd ..11 6 Randall—Fin? Wppd Sheep Husbandry .. 6 0 SpptL C—Practice qf Sheep Farming ..6 0 Walker—Mansion the Cow and Calf .. 1 9 Walker-Man uai on the. Sheep and Lamb 1 9 Youatt-Slieep, their Breeds, etc. 8 6 Youdtt—Cattle,their Breeds, Mangmt, etc. 8 6 7ft AUCKLAND



Easiness Notice* jNEW ZEALAjTO FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY, Ltd. Head Office : Railway Wharf, Auckland. Works at Waitara. P.O. Box, 113. Telephone, No. 106. Do. Acid Works, 119. Do. Butter Department, 278. JOSEPH BANKS, Managing Director. W. BEAMISH A. MORRISON, Secretary. PRESERVED MEATS. Wo beg to direct public attention to our various preparations. The reputation of our "PEACH BRAND <s now thoroughly established, and our sales have reached proportions which we may safely say no other Colonial meat-preserving establish ment is able to approach. Our Goods are now to be found in alt. THE BEST MARKETS OF THE WORLD. The high-class quality of meat that we are In a position to command enables us to pack an article which at all times gives us the pre ference over American meats. This'is admitted by tho Admiralty and leading merchants. Wo may mention that the whole of our pre parations are manufactured on the most modern and approved principles, under which the use of Acids is avoided. SALT BEEFand PORK Packed in Kegs, Barrels and Tierces. Special attention is drawn to this lino, which we are making a specialty, and which—with our facilities and the cold air process—we are able to cure in mild pickle, tho necessity of cut ting to small pieces being obviated. QUALITY, CURE, AND FREEDOM FROM LARGE BONE GUARANTEED. -F-RES-El MEAT. PRIME OUTS OF FRESH MEAT Can now be obtained by the Trade at the Com pany's Works, Railway Wharf, and the attention of the public is directed to this branch of the Company's business. The Carcases and Joints are subjected to a process of chilling, by which the best quality and ' condition is obtained for the meat, rendering it exceptionally wholesome, and by which the firm appearance and juicy .properties are fully re tained. Regular supplies can be relied upon, and the Company have every confidence in recommending thi3 meat to the public. ICE} oB_E. {.OE COLD STORAGE FOR DAIRY PRODUCE, MEAT, POULTRY, GAME, OR FRUIT, At Low Rates, which can be obtained on application. FREEZING COMPANY'S Shell Brand Butter. "]WT_W ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT "*" AND STORAGE COMPANY (Limited), AUCKLAND. BUTTER EXPORT. In view of the desirability of stimulating ex port, the above Company is prepared to offer special rates for Butter consigned to them for that purpose. The rate charged will be a consolidated one of 2_d (TWOPENCE FARTHING) per lb., cover . ing cold storage in Auckland, freight in freezing chamber, marine insurance, and delivery at ship's side in London. Application will be made to Shipping Com panies for space on receipt of advice that Butter is coming forward. The minimum Quantity that will be received in response to this notice will be 5 (five) cwt. Tho Butter must be packed in kegs ready for ' shipment; the kegs must be of uniform size, and to contain not less than SOlbs each, net , weight. JOSEPH BANKS, Manager. . rjIUCKER'S TDIOOD FOR PORRIDGE, &c, &c, Specially prepared, consists of the elements for the perfect nutrition of the human body. Has had high commendation in England from Hospital Authorities and from Physicians, j [ « Dentists, and the Public. J. BYCROFT Sl Co. Have now completed the erection of costly - plant, and having made arrangements with JMr W. F. TUCKER to produce this artieln, confi dently recommend it as more suitable than oatmeal for this climate. | ■ 0 AT A PRICE WITHIN REACH OF ALL, ~ In 71b and 251b bags. 5 To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers, and Wholesale ot the Manufacturers. \ T T_»YCROFT AND r\o., . * LIMIa^O, City Flour Mills, Shortland-street, 3 Auckland. 3 n-rrr- —gr "■■ ■■ ■ —— : —-— TUCKER'S 5 FAMILY BAKING POWDER. 3 mUCKER'S OAKING "DOWDER 3 JL For JjWholesomeJL Bread 5 mUCKER'S T>AKING "DOWDER JL Tea Cakes _0 Pastry JL Scones D mUCKER'S "OAKING "DOWDER 3 JL Ask your JLJ Grocer JL for it Once Tried, Always Used. ? T-£°NES.— Our P rice » delivered at the I i_"_?*i, Wo^ ks ,. Railwa / „_ h <l rf : i n Quantities not 3 less than half-a-ton, is £4 16s 6d per ton :or £5 6 R. r _°_ at V, 06 ™ 1^1 Works, Westfleld Siding. Otahuhu Bags supplied Or returned to Port . __JH Company ' Auck " 0 " IS ' -Z: ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS." 9 _-L\* —A subscriber writes from Christ -9 church: Enclosed, find postal-note for ss, as , six. months' subvention to 'Tit-bits.' We all . cn J° _ _ immensely and if the mails are irregular __. •__ does not c °»ie to hand, Aye really miss it," THE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth iUM [° a -^ tr^^ift--Bre^BAuokler.d_Unaßnao,



Medical.. J DR. '■ SPEER „ IS a Regular Graduated Physician,' Eon-! cated at Harvard College, U.S. Young; Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from i Nervous and Physical Debility, Lofs of Energy i and Memory. Eruptions on the Face, Mental-; Depression. Kidney and Bladder Troubles, etc.,-: will do well to consult Dr. Spekk. Ail applying" j to him will receive his Honest Opinion of then"; Complaints. No experimenting. Ho Will Guarantee a Positive Cure in Every Case no undertakes, or Forfeit -200. Consultation in Office or by Post FRE B. N.B.—All Medicines necessary for a Complete , Cure can be sent secure from observation; on receipt of symptoms. ' The Doctor's famous Pills, a sure euro for In-, digestion. Is and 2s per box. Ointment. 2s per box. This Ointment positively cures irritation, itching, and all"skin diseases. By post, 2d extra. Charges moderate. Examination and Advice Free. i Call or address-Br. H. J. SPEER, Northern Chambers (Next Empire Hotel, Wellington. Office Hours—lo to i_ a.m., 2 to 4. and 6to 3 p.m. Sundays, 10 t0.12 a,m. P.O. Box 346. N.B.—As a Test DR. SPEER will send a trial bottle of his. medicine free of charge (carriage excepted) to any person applying to him who will give full j particulars of their trouble. This will demon-, strato his unbounded Confiden< o in thoao wonderful remedies, which aro only known t;> himself, and which for over two years have-, achieved such unvaried success in his New Zea-j land practice. ' All applicants for a trial bottle of his medicine must enclose 2d stamp for reply. FEMALE PILLS, 2s 6d a box. A great boon. Prevent all trouble : ANTIBILIOTJS & LIVER PILLS, Is 6d per box. A grand safeguard and corrective FEMALE TONIC, 3s and 4s 6d per bottle. A splendid appetiser, nerve-soother, and general invigorator, Aposi- . tive cure for all debilities peculiar to 1 emales. ASK FOR M RS D* g TUART ' s ' Sold everywhere. ipiOOD NEWS ."on THE SUFFERING.; QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATIC OIL Cures RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, HEADACHE, Pains in the Back or any part of the Body, Fkj-ales suffering from Weakness in the Back or Pains between the Shoulders (especially mothers) should never be without it. The following are a few of the many Testi monials received:— " Shelly Beach, July 24, 1337. Dear Sir,— Ij have much pleasure in stating that I have used your Queen Anne's Oil for pains in the back and between the shoulders, and have found nothing to equal it. I have also tried it for?: headache, and found it very beneficial. Y°" a are at liberty to publish this, as I daresay there are hundreds suffering from the same thmg.— Yours, etc., Mas B. F. Harrison." " Russell, 3rd August, 1337. Sir, — I hava much pleasure in stating that I have tried your Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for rhou matism, and it certainly has done wonders for, me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, S. Stevenson. "Auckland. May 10,1857. Dear Sir,—l havtf. much pleasure in .stilting that I have used Queen Anne's Rheumatic Oil for pains between my shoulders, caused from indigestion, and am cortainthatl have derived more benefit front it than from quarts oil mixtures I took and used previously. I would recommend all suffering from the same complaint to try it. — Jessie Thompson." For farther Testimonials see Bottle. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeeper.?. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, & Co., Wholesale Agents. T SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. % Sf<=> U?___ w HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCES (Registered.) This Preparation eclipses all others. A new discovery for the Growth of Hair on the Hond and Face; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the fall of the Hair. Ie cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new : growth on tho head after being bald for years. Where it has become weak and thin, from whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of residents in ; Christchurch can testify to tho fact that J. | Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remedy without effect, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUR. It has also proved successful in a number of other similar cases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of the scalp. Each bottle contains supply for one month. Price, 4s, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General Agents— N.Z. DRUG COMPANY. AT LAST A REAL CURB FOR RHEUMATISM ! RHEUMATISM ! Dr. PARKER'S "PULVIS EHEUMATICON," A purely vegetable compoundfor the immediate relief and speedy cure ot Rheumatism, Sciatica,' Neuralgia, Toothache, and ah nerve and mus cuity pains. Severe attacks cut short in a few hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See circulars for voluntary testimony o£ remarkable cures. 3s 6d per bottle ; 3s lOd by po3t. Sole agent for Auckland :- S. GILB ER T, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. ■■""■ '■ ' ■'■■— «___tw ELLISDON'S NEURALGIC DROPS, FOR THE THOROUGH CURE OF NEURALGIA. From tho Rev. C. J. Morton; St. John's Parson* age. Ferry Road, December, 1878. "My dear Mr Ellisdon,— I have for many years past from time to time suffered severely' from Neuralgia, and have found nothing to re lieve me so speedily'or so effectively as your 'Neuralgic Drops.' I can confidently recom mend it.—Yours truly, C. J. Mkktox." Numerous other Testimonals in my posses sion. Prices: _s and 3s 6d per bottle. BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. Prepared only byF. BIGGS (late Ellisdon) Chemist, High-street, Christchurch. fcold by all Chemists. Wholesale Agents: KEMPTHORNE _. PROSSER, Auckland. T GOODWIN OOX( ° DENTAL SURGEON. 118, Queen-street, % i A.M.P. Society's Building * Anc___j_a, ■ -*, EC O X AND SON,' O DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-street, Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. Herbert Cox, Doctor of Dental Surge. _ University of Michigan, U.S., America, * A M. CARTE _V i - * SURGEON DENTIST j (By Examination) '. (Late five years with E. Cox and Son), M>Y BE CON-SU-TED AT HIS ItESIDENpB, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, <i Karangahape Road (near Urn of Howe street)* '_. CHARGES MODERATE. I .- GA3, : ADMINISTERED, £ !;..,