Deaths.

MARK.-On December 1. at his residence Katikati Rev. John Mark, formerly ot Bel fast; agod76. Irish papers please copi.

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LATE SHIPPING.

Tho s.s. Wanaka, from tho South, arrived in the Manukau at 8 o'clock this morning. Passengers : Mr and Mrs J. McKay, Misses Penwarden, McGiven, Wilkie, Laird, Han cox, Dr. Pollen, Captain W. Todd, Messrs Stephenson, Godsul, Wilkie, Walker, Bishop, Simpson, Wood, Middlaine and 1 steerage. The steamers Gairloch and Bellinger, for Waitara, took their departure from Ono hunga at 1 o'clock to-day.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF

PRIZES

The annual gathering of the pupils of the Girls' High School and of tho College and Grammar School, for the purpose of witness, ing the presentation of prizes on tho evo of breaking up for tho holidays, is proceed ing afc the Choral Hall as wo go to press. Col. Haultain presides in the ab sence of Sir G. M. O'Rorke in pursuance of his Parliamentary duties ab Wellington, and the platform is crowded with Univer sity professors and graduates, teachers of secondary schools, and members of the University Council, Grammar School Board of Governors, and Board of Education. The body of tho hall and tho gallery as well arc entirely rilled by the pupils of both institutions ranged ab opposite sides of tho hall according to custom,and by their parents and friends, who occupy all the re maining space. Wo append tho prize lists: — GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Foundation Scholarships with tho privi lege of free tuition for two years :— Form V: No award ; IVa. Garland, F. I. Latin : Form VI., Knight, E. M. marks per cent., 80; V., Picken, VV. 30; IVa., Murray, F. S. 97; IVb., Russell, O. A. 84; 111., Harvey, M. 92. French : Form V., Gorrie, M. M. marks percent., 88 ; IVa., Hall, A. E. J. 79 ; IVa. Thomson, E. G. 79 ; IVu., Crowther, C. X., 76; 111., Macdonald, F. E. 90; lla., Harvey, M. 89; llb., Seymour, M. E. 76; 1., Bridgewater, J. E. 100. English : Form VI., Mulgan, C. A. marks per cent., 90; VI., Reid, G. K. 90; V., Nixon, A. M. 91; IVa., Bassefcfc, E. E. 75 ; IVb., Firth, C. C. 83 ; 111., Wrigley, G. M. 82 ; 11., No award ; 1., No award. History and Geography: Form VI., Knight, E.M., marks per cent., 85; V., Wkifcelaw, TV,, 85 ; IVa., no award ; IVb., Firth, C. C, 77; IVb., Gittos, B. I. 77; 111., no award ; 11., no award. Laws of Health : Form 111., Seymour, M. E., marks per cent., 94 j.IL, no award ; 1., no award. Mathmetics: Form VI., Colebrook, E. L., marks per cent., 81; Va., Kimlin, E. J., 79; Vs., Picken, W., 91; IVa., Mac donald, F. E., 95 ; IVb., Gittos, B. 1., 85 ; IVb., Murray, F. S., 85; 111., no award ; 11., Anderson, G. R., 100; IL, Kirk wood, E. R., 100; 11., Smith, C. S. 100; 1., Murray, H. S., 100. Chemistry : Upper Division, Knight, E. M., marks per cent., 97; Lower Division, Garland, F. L, 95. Sewing: Upper School, Barclay, R. J., marks per cent., 99; Lower School, Stewart, E. A., 100. Drawing : Upper School, Whifcelaw, W., 90; Lower School, Seymour, M. E., 91. Board Scholarships : E. J. Kimblin and Winifred Picken. Certificate : M. M. Up ton. In addition to the handsomely bound volumes which the foregoing pupils re ceived as prizes about 50 certificates of merit were distributed.

The boys of the Grammar School liber ally furnished all the requisite applause as the prize-winners in turn stepped up to the front to receive the substantial testimony of successful study. Being gallant youths, their enthusiasm attained its climax when the maidens of the sister institution began to file up to the stage and came back with their blushing honours.

ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL, PARNELL.

The select school of the Sisters of Mercy looked quite gay this afternoon, when the prizes won ab the examination were pre sented by Bishop Luck. The room was prettily decorated with flowers and evergreens. There was a large attend ance of tho clergy and also of the parents of the scholars. The following programme was given by the children of °the school:—-Pianoforte duot, " II Corricolo" (two pianos), Misses Fitz, K. Howan, Lynch, and Fitzgibbon; song, *' Cnrisbmas Chimes"; pianoforte solo, "Sparkling Cascades," Miss K. Hogan; recitation, "The Music Master." Miss Erson; song "The way to be happy," pianofore duet, "Ivanhoe" (two pianos), Misses Fitz, Fitzgibbon, Flannery, and T. George; recitation, Miss Evelyn George ; song, "A Happy New Year"; drama, " Tho Queen of Hearts," by the pupils. The following is a complete list of the prize-winners:— „ . „ <• Standard V.—Miss Fannie George, for conduct and neatness; Miss Flannery, arithmetic and grammar ; Miss Gertrude Flannery, geography and attendance ; Miss Tessa George, writingandcomposition; Miss fitzgibbon, history, general improvement.

St\nd\rd IV. — Miss Ellen Carroll, grammar; Miss Evelyn George, reading; Miss Alice Hogan, history ; Miss Emily Flannery, writing; Miss Cawley, general improvement. Standard 111.--Miss Erson, for Reading; Miss Green, Arithmetic; Miss Hunter, Writing ; Miss Garnant, General Improve nient. Standard ll.—Miss Burke, attendance ; Alice Mnrkey, spelling; Maud Guild, writing; Daisy Holland, reading; Master John McCabe, tables. Standard I. — Miss Mary McCabe, Miss Evelyn Yates, Miss Cissy Cooper, Miss Cush'la Coupland, Miss Annie Fitzpatrick, Miss Eva Hogan, Miss Rita Green. Three Si-koiai, Prizes _or Religious Knowledge.— Ist, Miss George ; 2nd, Miss Alice Hogan ; 3rd, Miss Annie Hunter. Two Prizes Given by Bishop Luck tor Regular Attendance.— Ist, MisaFlannery; 2nd, Miss Evelyn George.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.

There was a large gathering of parents and friends at St. Joseph's School, Parnell, this morning,whcn the prizes and certificates won by the pupilsattheirannual examination were presented to the successful ones by Bishop Luck. Tho priest of tho parish, Father Costcllo, was also present. Previous to the distribution of theprizes the school children gjive a very pleasing entertainment, con sisting of songs and recitations. Tho following is a complete list of the prize winners :—

IV Standard.—Lily Richards for cate chism and history ; May Neville for read ing and spelling ; Daisy Kay for conduct and attendance; Ellen Dowd for writing and neatness.

11l Standard.—Lily Grace, for catechism and attendance: Liddie Cremen, reading and spelling : Tessa Cronin, general im provement ; Marion McCarthy, conduct and neatness ; John Markoy, attendance and catechism ; Harold Ruth yon, reading and grammar ; Matthew Welsh, geography ; Peter Hansen, writing; William Neville, catechism and attendance; Edward Mai-key, general improvement; Bridget McSheon, conduct. II Standard. — John O'Sullivan, for arithmetic; Michaol Hogan, attendanco; John King, geography ; Thomas Flannery, catechism ;loseph O'Sullivan, reading; Louis Garnant, spelling ; Inez Kenoaly, neatness ; Margaret De Lucca, general improvement; May O'Brien, reading ; Frederick Tomlin son, attendance ; Teresa Grace, spelling ; May Kay, noatness ; Amy Richards, at tendance ; Michael Cremen, writing.

Standard I,—Mary Hansen, Annie Wil loughy, Emily Bracewell, Clara Hodson, Louisa McCafibity, Harold Tomlinson, Mary Clemence. Infant School.-—Annie O'Sullivan, Mary Richards, Joseph Miller, Frank Tomlinson, Joseph Ryan, William Welsh, Mary Neville, Thomas Clemence, Norman Christo pher, William King.

THE DELAY IN OPENING CALLIOPE DOCK.

Tin: Calliope Dock was to have been opened in Augusts last, and now at tho end of tho year it is still pro bably a month from completion. If this work wero merely, tho erection of a monument or tho cutting down of a street ovon, the delay would probably not bo of much moment; but as it is an enterprise on which tho mercantile supremacy of Auck land largoly dopends, tho non-completion of the work amounts to a public calamity, and many thousands of pounds have already been lost to our mercantile community through the delay. When Admiral St. rlilaire, of tho warship Dtiquesne was in Auckland in March last, he inspected the clock, and collected a largo amount of in formation regarding this port for the in formation of tho French authorities. He inquired tho probable date of tho opening of tho dock, and on being informed that ib would bo ready in August ho expressed hie intention of returning here with the vessel and docking her. Every mail to Tahiti, alter the Admiral's departure, convoyed news ot the progress of tho dock, and ifc would appear that the Admiral, disgusted at the delay, has given Auckland tho go-by. By the last 'Frisco mail Mr I). B. Ciuickshank, French Consul hore, received a letter from the aide-de-camp to the Admiral stating that the Duqucsno had gone to San Fran cisco to be docked. The writer said " Why was your big dock not ready ? We found one here, and aro now too late to call at Auckland as wo aro ordered homo." The aide de camp added thafc tho Fabert, however, would probably como to our city for repairs. Even this has been denied us, as from our N.S.W. files yesterday, it would appear that that vessel has been docked at Sydney. However ifc is no use crying over spilt; milk. We aro within measur able distance of the completion of the work. The Harbour Board have wisely decided to fix the dock dues afc a rate that will " defy competition" as our soft goods friends put; ifc, and all thab is required is to well adver tise its capabilities amongst the maritime nations whoso vessels visit this hemisphere. The Board have done some good work in this direction.

Mr Pierce Lanigan, in conversation with a Star reporter as fco the likelihood of the new dock being completed in time to permit of the opening ceremony being held during the visib of Admiral Fairfax, said thafc no thought thero would be little difficulty experienced in the matter. He added that tho dock is now finished, and thero only remain the removal of the coffer dam and the dredging of the bottom to clear away the approach to the dock. A week's fine weather would do this if the dredger will work all right. She was re quired to take away several loads, and ab this important juncture she broke down, owing to a chain carrying away and allow ing a heavy beam to drop. This, however, has been remedied, and it is expected thab the work will now proceed to a satisfactory and speedy conclusion.

"Wellington, this day.

Masber H. Bretc, of Auckland, took the first prize for music at Wellington College. Ho also won the Mile Handicap at the College sports with a start of 125 yards ; bime, smins. 55Jsecs.

An entertainment; was given in the Tabernacle school-room last evening, Mr Battley presiding. The following sacred and secular programme was rendered and deserved a larger audience than was pre sent. Sacred :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Stevens; chorus, "God so loved the World," choir; solo "Consider the Lillies," Mr Kilpatrick; duet, Misses Battley and Pearson: pianofrte solo, Mr Wells ; quartette, " Abide with me ;" solo, "Cast Down," Miss Clemens; selec tion, string band; pianofore solo, Miss Stewart; song, Mr Blakey ; instrumental duet, Miss and Mr Lambourne. Seculuar : Trio, " A Little Farm," Messrs Kilpatrick, Crocombe and Blakey ; song, Miss Pearson (encored); duet, Misses Battley and Pear son ; song, "The Little Hero," Mr Brook banks (encored); chorus, " Bringing in the Sheaves," choir. Another crowded and enthusiastic audi ence witnessed the production of " Human Nature " at the Opera Houso lasb evening, i The spectacular effect in tho fine drama i are extremely well mcoagod. I

LATE CABLES.

FRENCH POLITICS.

THE NEW PRESIDENT'S

MESSAGE.

Paris, December 13.

President Garnot's message to the National Assembly proclaims the policy of the Government to bo one of concord. Political reforms will bo at once introduced with a view to improving the financial administration. Referring to the foreign policy of Franco the message states that it will be the aim of the Go. vernment to prove to Europe the de sire of the Republic to help to strengthen the general peace.

RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.

THE THREATENED AVAR.

reuteh.

Vienna, December 13.

The semi-official journal, "Frem denblatt," in an article to-day, do clares that the diplomatic relations between Austrian and Russian Go vernments are excellent, but tho military situation on the Galician fron tier remains unchanged, and demands the utmost vigilance on the part of the authorities in order to prevent Austria being taken by surprise.

THE BESIEGED HOME RULER.

HE EVADES THE POLICE.

(itEUTEB.)

London, Decembor 13.

Mr Jasper Pyne, West Watcrford, against -whom a warranthad been issued for inciting resistance to tlio sheriff, and who, to prevent being arrested, fortified his residence, Lisafarney castle, leffc there during tho night, and elud ing the police in the darkness managed to effect his escape.

THE FISHERIES DISPUTE.

(UKI'TI'.K),

Niav York, December 13. Sir H. Toppkr High Commissioner of Canada, was interviewed whilst on his way from Chicago to Manitoba and in reply to a quostion as to tho probable result of tho Fisheries Com' mission declared his firm conviction thab tho Commissioner would effect a settlement of tho dispute which would b° found to satisfy all parties concerned.

(RKUTER.)

THE FASTEST MAIL ROUTE.

The Australian and New Zealand mails from Auckland, November 7th, via San Francisco, and the mails ex P. and 0. s.s. Chusan, from Melbourne) November 3rd, were delivered hero to day.

(rkutjsk.)

SIR C. B. MITCHELL.

London, December 13.

Sir C. B. Mitchell ex-Governor of Fiji has been appointed Governor of tho Leeward Islands.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

City Guards

The shooting for the Company's prizes took placo this morning at four o'clock at the Mount Eden Range. The morning was nofc afc all favouiable to good scoring, bub nevertheless several really good scores were made, notably Lieut. Dormer, 77; Sergb Boyd, 74 ; Corp. Taylor, 72 ; and Colour- Scrgt. Stirling, 60. The ranges were, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards, five shots ab each. "Wimbledon targets. The highest range scores were ab 200 yds. : Lieut. Dormer, 22 ; Colour-Sergt. Stirling, 21: and Private Craig, 19; at 300 yds.: Lieut. Dormer, 19, and Corps. Tierney and Taylor, 18 each ; at 400 yds.: Corp. Craig, 21: Lieut. Dormer, 19; Sergt, Scott, 19; Senrfc. Soall, 19; Sergt. Boyd, 18; and Corp. Taylor, 18. Ab 500 yds. bhere was a general collapse, some firsb-class shots making very poor shooting. The following are the complete scores of the prize-winners and tho amount of the prizes won, amounting in all to £20 :— 200 300 400 500 G. Yds. Yds. \dß. Yds. Tl. £.s. d Lieut. Dormor 22 19 19 17 77 5 0 9 Sergt. Boyd 18 13 18 20 74 4 0 0 Corp. Taylor 19 18 18 17 72 3 0 0 Col.-Sergt. Stirling .. 21 17 17 6 60 2 0 0 Lieut. Shemilt 18 12 16 8 54 110 0 Private Light foot .. .. 16 16 17 2 53 1 0 0 Sergt. Scott .. 12 13 8 19 52 015 0 Corporal Craig 12 14 21 5 52 010 0 Qr.-Mastcr Sergt. Montgomery 17. 10 15 9 51 10 Sergt. Soall 16 6 19 8 49 7 6 Private W; Craig 19 15 8 7 49 7 6 Private W. Evitt 12 11 21 0 44 5 Corporal Ticrncy 17 18 9 0 44 5 Private Crocker 12 11 10 5 38 5 Private Eady 8 0 14 13 35 5 There was a good muster of about 27 on the range. It is intended to present the prizes nexfc Tuesday evening, at the Drill Shed, afc a full dress inspection of the No. 2 Bafcallion. It is intended by the members of the Company to keep up these competi tions, and it is contemplated to rave another one early in the New Year. Mrs Waddel, wife of VV. R. Waddel, Esq., Captain commanding the Company, will hand over tho prizes to the successful competitors.

RECEPTION OF ADMIRAL FAIRFAX.

Major-General Sir G. 0. Whitmore who has just arrived from Wellington, is making all the necessary arrangements for giving a fitting reception to Rear-Admiral Erskine, on his arrival in H.M.S. Nelson, the flag ship of the Australian Station. His Worship the Mayor and the Chairman of the Harbour Board will, it is understood, accompany Sir George Whit more on board the Nelson, and a guard of honour consisting of the Naval Volunteers will escort the Admiral to Government House

where he will w_<to during his stay in Auckland. A salute will be iired from the guns .of Cftutley as tho Nelson stoaros «» to , f°\. It is feared that the £**mfcs_»s stay in Auckland will nob be os Te_2 »» was nt first expected, as be will possibly proceed to Wellington shortly after Christ mas on an official visit to His Excellency Sir William Jervois and will then leave tor Sydney in order to bo present at the centennial celebration there. It is opt definitely known whether the squadron will accompany the Admiral to Wellington or remain here. A largo two-masted steamer is reported to have passed Bay of Islands this morning, evidently bound for Auckland. Should this prove to be the Nelson she may be ex pected to arrive here early to-morrow.

At thcCnehungaß.M. Court to-day before Capt. Jackson, R.M., Thos. Clarke was fined £1 for drunkennes audi disorderly conduct. Two boys, named Joseph Schofifeld and Walter Arnold charged with stealing palings, were discharged with a caution. A charge of assaulting his wife, 'preferred against George Mo- Quay, whs dismissed after a lengthy hearing, but a fresh information was laid under the Offences Against tlie Person Act, Sir VV. Wastcncys, who appeared for the accused, obtaining an adjournment until 23rp inst. John Fletcher, charged with drunkenness, was lined 15s. Several civil cases were also disposed of.

*r THE AUCKLAND EVENING THUKBUAY. DECEMBER 15, 1887,

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Public Notices. R JEL A BBOTT & C O, 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 OK LADIES' & MAIDS' STRAW HATS Worn this season, and will require early attention. R. H. A BBOTT * C°" Karascaiiapl: Road And UITK R SYMO ND S STRE -T. WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, at Budge's Edinburgh Boot Shop. Vic toria-street, an enormous quantity of Baby's Fancy Slippers, in Black. Bronze, Blue, Cream. Mauve, Sec. from 2i per pair; also. 440 Pair of Ladies Best Prunella Walking Hoots, from 4s 9d. Budge's Boot Sho., 108, Victoria-street. Aii'tions. R. ARTHUR] [J. K. BCDDDE TOMORROW, AT 11 A.M. MARKE T D A Y. ARTH UR'S MAR T. - POULTRY, FRESH BUTTER. PRODUCE. FRUIT, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. POULTRY' DEPARTMENT. - Fowls. Good Killing and Laying Birds. Voting Birds, Hens and Chickens, Spanish. Brahmahs, Turkeys. Ducks. Geese. Pigeons, Canaries, Fancy Birds, Small Pitcs, Dressed Dairy-fed Porkers. PRODUCE, FRUIT, and GROCERY DE PARTMENT.—Good Table Potatoes (Kidnoys nnd other*), Onions, Pumpkins,Cabbages.Herbs, Carrots, Turnips. Pea*. Beans. Rhubarb, Auck land Dairy-fed Bacon and Hams. Canterbury Ba con and Hams Fa'mers' and Factory Cheese, good Devonshire and other Fresh Butter.Corned Butter. Pastry Butler, Oats, Wheat, Sharps, Bran. Oatmeal, Flour. FRUlT.—Gooseberries, Cherries, Plums, Lo quats. Lemons. GROCERIES. &C.-5 casos Strawberry Jam (on account of whom it may concern), " Christ mas Sweets"—loo boxes Knglish-mado Fancy Confectionery—Lollies, Biscuits, Lemon Peoi, Tea, Coilce, Cocoa, Vinegar, Soap, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags, Musical Packets, Barcelona Nuts. Confectionery. Terms — Cash beforo Delivery. R. ARTHUR] [j. F. BUDDLE MONDAY, 19th INST., at il o'Clock. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. JEWELLERY. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, TELE SCOPE, OIL PAINTINGS, THEO DOLITE, CLOTHING. ARTHUR _ BUDDLE Have been instructed by Mr J. Levy, of tho London Loan Otftce, to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. A LARGE AND VARIED LOT OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES: Diamond. Gold, nnd Silver Rings, Gold and Silver Watches, Alberts, Brooches, Lockets. Studs, Bracelets, Pipes, Electro plated Ware. Gun, Flute, Clarionettc, Cornet, r-ewing Machine, Telescope, Theodolite, Sextant, Field Glasses, Books, Carpenters' Tools, Oil Paintings, and an Assortment of Good Second-hand Clothing. Terms: Cash before Delivery- TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. BEDROOM SUITF (in Ash), PIANO (by Richter), OIL PAINTING (by Brandon), 2 LARGE OLEOGRAPHS ("Bulldogs "), 2 LARGE EASY CHAIRS, MAHOGANY BOOKCASE, &C, &C, &c. THOS. M. JACKSON Has received Instructions to sell by public auc tion, at his Dunblane Auction Mart, Queen street, a Largo Quantity of COMFORTABLE, USEFUL HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, comprising Piano (by Richtor), Octagon Tables (in black and gold), Largo Mahogany Table, Occasiona Tables, Kalf-testerßedsteads, Spring Mattresses (double and single), Wire-wove do,, Hair do.l Washstands, Ware, Dressing Tables, Bedroom Suites, Large Black nnd Gold Side Mirror. Ovormantles, Brussels Carpet, 4-gallon Boiler, Swing Chair, and a large quantity of Crockery. THOS. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), AT NOON. CITY MARKET AUCTION ROOMS. ALEX.~I.KEK Will sell by auction To-morrow (Friday), Dec. 16, at 12 o'clock noon, in the western wing of the City Market, POULTRY — Fowls of all discriptions Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, etc., etc. PIGS — Suckers, Porkers, also, a few pens well-bred Young Pigs. PRODUCE-Potatoes: Shepherds, Hobarts, (Brusio), Kidneys, Onions, a large quantity vegetables, including Cabbage, Turnips, radish. Parsely, and Green Onions, &c, Oats, Fowl Wheat, Chaff, Bran, Maize, Sharps, Butter, Fresh Butter in _lb pats, (prime quality), Pastry Butter (in kegs), Bacon, Canterbury Hams and Bacon (bare, and in cloth), also a few local Hams, choic Cheese (Waikato Factory), Now Cheese, from sovoral districts. FRUIT—IO cases English Gooseberries from Pukekohe, also, a largo quantity English Cher ries trom Kihikihi. SUNDRIES.-3 Cases Ginger Ale, 2 Sausage Machines, Incubator, Salt, Rock Salt, 2 Watches fcond Hand Set Harness, Baker's Cart, and a quantity sundry furniture. ALEX. AITKEN, Auctioneer.



Auctions. TO-MOIUiOW, at 12 o'Clock. PRODUCE SALE. WALTER J. DOWDEN Will sell by public auction, to-morrow, Friday, at 12 o'clock, WAIROA Cheese, Bacon, Hams, Potatoes, Onions. Carrots, Maize, Barley, Oats, Bran, Cowl wheat. Barley. Chaff, Hour, Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar, Rice, .Jam, Biscuits, 115 cases Dickies, 40 mats Brown Sugar, &c. fIONTIN CATION q ALE OF THIRST-CLASS TpURNITURE, Ex Waikato, At C. C. Brown's Rooms, Postponed till WEDNESDAY, 21st. Whatnots, Cabinets, Suites, Chest Drawers, Bcntwood Furniture, Etc. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. C. E. I'AGKT] fA. MD. KALSTON" CENTRAL AUCTION MART. TO-M0 R R 0 W, Ab 10.30 o'Clock. PAGET AND R ALSTON, Invite Special Attention to their "To-morrow Poultry Sale." They have now on hand a huge quantity and expect further consignments in the morning, comprising, |7HNE FOWLS, Ducks, T.u-koys. Geese, Jl? Young Pigs, etc, all lit for Christmas consumption. Also, PRODUCE.—New and Old Potatoes, Onions, general Farmers' Produce, Hams, Bacon, Fresh and Salt Butter, 3 tons Prime Cheese (without reserve), Mui/.e, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Bran, Sharps, Gooseberries, Green Peas, Beans, Corned Beef, etc., etc. Also, Groceries, Furniture, and General Sundries THURSDA _7" DEC E M BER22. " IN THE ESTATE OF D 11. McKENZIE. IMPORTANT SALE OF SHARES IN THE UNDERMENTIONED COMPANIES. By Order of the Trustees. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, at the Arcade Rooin.s on the above date, at 11 o'clock, as under. Lot l~f) r || SHARES WHANGAREI t* *J " COAL COM PAN Y. Lot 2—1,000 Shares Miranda Coal Company Lot "— 100 Shares Coromandel S.S. Company Lot 4— 200 Shares Northern Woollen Corn- Company Lot 5— 10 Shares Turkish Bath Company Lot 6— 25 Shares Patent Medicine Company Lot 7— 100 Shares Northern Boot Company Lot S— 20 Shares in tho Leader Newspaper Company Lot 9— 100 Sharc3 Kaihu Valley Railway Company Lot 10— 50 Shares Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company Lot 11— 20 Shares Auckland Tramway Com pany Lot 12— 105 Shares Apple Farm Company Full particulars to be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. ELECTROPLATED WARE, PIANO, &C, FURNITURE, &c. D. F. EVAN S Has been instructed to sell, at his Mart, Queen street, to-morrow (Friday) at 11 o'clock, ELECTROPLATED WARE, Cruets, Forks, Sp:>ons, Etc., Rosewood Piano (bj- Allison), Handsome Horse hair and Tapestry Suites, Cedar Oval Table, Dining and Kitchen Tables, Mahogany Sideboard, Chett'onicrs, Rimu and Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers, Half-tester Bedstead, Spring Mattresses, Wash stands and Dressing Tables, Sets of v\ are. Dinner Sendee, Gilt Mirror. B.W. Lounge, B.W. Chairs, Child's Cot, Comniodo, Kitchen ••rcsser. Pack Saddle. Leather Couch, Octagnu Tabic. Meat Safe, Leather Rooker, Perambula tor, Crockery, Looking Glasses, Book-cato, Sewing Machine, &c„ &c. "WEDNWdAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 12 o'Clock Noon. DESIRABLE SEASIDE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, GLENBURN, PONSONBY. D. F. EVANS Has been favoured with instructions from T. F. Boylan, Esq. (who is removing to tho country), to sell at his Land Mart, Queen street, on Wednesday, 21st December, 1887, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS DELIGHTFUL SEASIDE RESI DENCE AND GROUNDS, charmingly situated, and well-known as Glcnburn, Pon sonby. Thehousc contains about 14 apartments exclusive of numerous ofllces and outbuildings. City Water laid on, Gas, and all conveniences. Extensive grounds, beautifully laid out, wind ing path leading down, to a snug little bay. where there is facility lor yachting, bathing, etc, etc. This property extending out beyond the adjoining lands, the view from the point is superb, ticing uninterrupted and comprising the whole of the harbour and its surroundings from Kauri Point tc the North Hean, etc, etc. In fact, for a seaside residence the position and aspect is unsurpassed. There being 11 lots, the proprietor is disposed to subdivide if requested, but would rather not cut up ss valuable a pro perty. Cards to view, and all information at Office of D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer and Land Agent. SATURDAY NEXT, 2 p.m. sharp. To Painters, Paperhangers, and Others. 3,000 R OILS OF T>APER HANGING O F. J. JONES Has received instructions from Mr Tobin, to sell on his premises, Karangahape Road, Newton, on Saturday next, December 17, Q A.tA ROLLS VERY CHOICE O• VT\i" PAPERITANGINGS, suitable ' lur cottage or mansion. Note—Auctioneer's instructions are positive to sell Without Roservo, as Mr Tobin is giving up that branch of tho business. On the Promises, Karangahape Road. CLEARING SALE OF CONSIGNMENTS OF WINES, SPIRITS, BEER, AND CIGARS. JOHN REID & CO. Will soll.without tho slightest regard to invoice values, THE FOLLOWING SHIPMENTS :— 83 cases Combe s London Stout 20 casks Prunier's Branny 74 cases I'essandicr's Brandy, Flaskß, etc. 39 casos St. Julian Claret 50 cases Innishowun Irish Whisky 40 cases Roo's Irish Whisky 6 cases Roe's Irish Whisky 42 cases J.D.K.Z. Geneva 8 cases Montigny's Champagne, Superior 25eases Ruinart's Champagno 7 Hhds English Alo 3 cases Manilla and Havana Cigars Also, At Lowest Wholesalo Prices, W. Teacher's Highland Cream, Hennessy's Brandy, Red Heart Rum, Burnett's Old Tom> St Hubert's Wines, Olci Port and Sherry, Cigar ettes and Tobacco.



Auctions. - R. 0. CAKBj [B. D. TONKS TO-M0 R R O W, At 12 o'Clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. BOOTHS, CARDS, STALLS, STABLING, &c, &c, &c. y B. TONKS AND CO. Have received instructions to sell, on Friday December 16, at twelve o'clock, BO O T H S CARDS STALLS STABLING &c, &c, &c. FOR THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING, Taking placo at Ellerslie on BOXING DAY, and JANUARY 2nd and 3rd, 1888. TO-MOKEO W, At 11 a.m. h8 GOOD BUGGY, nearly new; new Sot ._ Silvcrmounted Harness; good Buggy Mare, very fast and quiet. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, At 11 o'clock. BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. G. W. BINNEY AND SONS. Under instructions from Messrs L. D.Nathan and Co.. will otter by public auction, at their mart. Corn Exchange, Fort-street, on Monday, December 19th, at 11 o'clock, the fast and fine Sydney clipper-builo TT>RIGANTINE yEPHYR, 136 tons register; carries 180 tons dead weight. The Zephyr has just been re-coppered and overhauled at a cost of over £500. Sue i* one of the fastest sailers in New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the auctioneers. The vessel can be inspected, she being berthed atthe Queen-street Wharf. W. S. COCHRANE] [.TAS. DACRE TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. WALNUT PIANOS, TELESCOPE DINING TABLE, BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, BOOKCASE, DUCHESSE SUITE, DINNER SER VICE, MANGLE, SIDEBOARD, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, 16.h inst, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist ing of Walnut Piano by Cadby, Hand some Iron Frame Walnut Piano by Stiech niacher (nearly new). Tapestry and Brussels Carpels, Telescope Dining Tabic (8 x <f). Dinner Service (80 pieces), Gilt Mi rors. Large Book case, Sideboard, Duchesse Kuite, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring, Flax, and Hair Mattresses, Palliasses. Pillows, Cots, Chest Drawers, Wash stands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Couches. Wood and Cane Chairs, Rocking and Children's Chairs, Linoleum, Matting, Carpet ing, Round and Square Tables, Pictures. Meat safes, Dressers, Cutlery, Plated Ware Kitchen Utensils, Portable Boiler, Mangle, Carpenter's Bench, Long Bath, Travelling Bath, ETC., ETC., ETC. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ..„ W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, At Twelve o'Clock. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, Grafton Road. 214 ACRES LAND, WAITAKEREI. WITHOUT RESERVE. The Subscribers have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late Mrs Anseil to sell by auction, at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, being part Lots 5 and 6, Sec. 18, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 100 feet to Grafton Road by about 170 feet deep, running back and fronting the Auckland Do main ; all p anted with fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs; with the comfortable DWELL ING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms, bath-room, and all conveniences. This very desirable Pro perty is most conveniently situated, being easy of access and close to town. ALLOTMENT 40, Parish of Waitakerei, con aining 214 acres of good land. It being the intention of the Executors to close the accounts in this estate, these valuable properties will be sold absolutely without any reserve. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 12 o'Clock Noon. COTTAGE, COOK-STREET. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-streot, on Wednesday, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, ALLOTMENT 9 of a subdivision of Lot s 15,16, and 17 of Section 39, City of Auck land, having a frontage of 26 feet to Cook-street' with the comfortable COTTAGE erected there on ; tho property ot Mrs Ann Austen. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. Tjl U R N 1 T U R E MAR T. JD QUEEN-STREET. D. F. EVANS Has always on hand a large and varied assort ment of Household Furniture and effects-com prising Single and Double Half Tester Iron Bed steads, Patent Spring and Wire-Wovo Spring Mattresses, Fiax Mattresses, Palliasses, Wash stands, Toilet Tables, Marble Slab Toilet Tables, Marble Top Hall Tabic, Chests of Drawers (plain and mottled kauri) from £1 upto £6,Horse hair Suite, Leather Couch and Rocker, Cane Lounge and Bentwood Rockers. Dinner Sets and Chamber vv are. Handsome Mahogany Side board, Handsome Bookcase, Cedar Table, Fen ders. Chairs, etc, eto, for salo at auction prices, T"""L~E X. AITKEN, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales overy Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &o. CITY^IARKET. "WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS VV '"'ALLOW, For Salo at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. HUNTER & NOLAN. /CALEDONIAN SOCIAL. The first Assembly of the above will be held TO-MORROW (Friday) at 8 p.m., in the Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road. Tickets for the season (to admit gentleman and two ladies), 10s. Tickets to be had of the undersigned. CHAS. H, CANHAM. Hon. Sec.



N EW z «, ; :' 'fl I N" w I LEASE OF WhFsb„- ~ I Writ toy, m , —■ fl ' 5?&Q$-___h__ gs___ss NOT m beateroS^ft 6^ T ° °!I3nr_W . PORTLAND CEHSSi At lowest market rates.■'■■'*'- Also, HYDRAULIC LIME 2 _ _ ' Information free on Conuiete. ' ■ ' J -W#)tT_Cn , ' Volunteer Notices^^ NO. 1 COMPANY (St. JAM_?g,, ' o'clock, in St. James* Hall __§£____ W 4W»Sa_bSSs*Bft; P ONSONBY coSr Af ®^ ,-*■ full Muster of the above Com.i _i> i_ place TO-MORROW EV_N_i_ffi|i' of Drill-shed. Blue Uniform. corps may nrasterwlth them. N_B*; ; _December 15th, 1887. °V'Y' Ca P tc «* ONSONBY , NAV_L~l___l™v VOLUNTEERS. ~Me_fes™£; p-FVStaln! Wi ' l b6 »&&*& Late Advertisements. J?Q A rEAR is barely 3s 6dperW $*>*J £100 cast with £9 a year interest m buy a 6-roomed House, nearly new, 'WM'-- Roa<L Surrey Hills, now let to a good teoist': foi 9s 6d per week-Apply; to William Bate' House and Land AgenMl6, Quei_-s_eeUwi! 1 doors above Messrs Tonks & Co.'s _uc!k. ■ Mart. i .-; ■-;. , THE; following is a list: of■ the'«__S; numbers of the Art Union _aw_ at St: Mary's Ccnvont, Ponsonby, on Dfe.lo.rlß,-- \ 120.218, 263, 85,28 L 362,156,267,123, MM H 8.220,355 235, 47,16,326,180, 228. 342,15,55 L « 211. 2, 99. 222,128, 298,149,12,153;' 3f12j276;m£ 18.91,261,313.345,204,21, 386,387, 383, 308.295, 389.144,215. i .: MR S SU Z ANN AH ME AIAlf (deceased), v? . ■<-* All Claims against this _atatem_t be sent ii forthwith to the Executor, care of* -S -. -. "... -:*..,. - HILLS MAHONY, Solicitors, 35, Shortland-street. ' December 15,1887. WANTED, a Boy accustomed %>bcitt_ig _-imming3.—Young" Bros., BootSppet Factory, High-street? ■;-.'. ". ■..'..., : ,. : WANTED. __ good . Nedlewonia-i Winks ,■. STRAYED, from College Road, and white Cow, in full milk.-rApplrHn Beird, College Road. • Anyone detaining after this date will be prosecuted. : NAVALARHLLERIj PARADE ON FRIDAY EPTO : At 7 o'Clock, at DELIj--I-SW;|;; Arrangements to be made for Hnishni? C|a». firing on Saturday. Every memijer.requireil, to attend. By order of officer - commandipß; corpsr M.H.KEESlNG,Lieateiaiit.J. TG-NIGHT.— St. David's Bazaar, St Sepulchre's Sohool-mon_;SchnmaiJnVP;j right Grand Piano, lent by 1 thetLondon anl. Berlin Piano Company.. _..,..... J. I~~F: you want folOTk RespscfcablMtal small cost geta Suit of an Extra Pair of Trousers given in, at J. ft, Dalton's, Victoria-street Late. _ i W" ANTED KNOWN.-For.thecoDTsriji ence of our lady customers»__9__. tip a Ladies' Fitting-room in»to* where they accommodation for chu<b-en.-.M J^«^ ; Shop, 108, Victoria-street in«3arriobßon-8t»«_: RECOMMENDED BY n T-S ;MEPICALi PROF-SSION. Sold in tins is Bg _£!'. Kenmtborne; Pros«er.,and W-rW"""" : ™ ( )URAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. SMITH,-! IsS in^ m «&: ! WSy™g Etc - J_i ' CHARLES SMITF, The LargestMakerin AuqWjg^ t _ tf | u _j_ty and J asilowas possiblo «u»*S_SiSttgJ! workmanship. The P«rf i ___»lfftS- : ■■-^——"'- "~\\- I  for sale by ■" Richard £&s}** ' 16, FOBT-STBBBI», -, \: Agentmrthe . . -. jy SYDNEY BONE MII» Jl