PrSon. Qnoen's Own, 59 V"-V'l4 ' °T^i Lvicas, bf tho Thadjtes, andl Corporal ftmlow, of A. Battery, bo h ex champions last yoir, fired with the an nunition in this match, tho former making a ecoi» of only SeW.' "»le- ,", ob, BOn3' D:Btriot- 15fl HoKdklnson.'O" Battery. lOi- - ~ \f &*B£isß£B'*l ■■ - O'Handlan, Gordons, ds 1}« Barriball. Waiuku, 53 10 Cooper. Victorian, 5s .. • ••• •• "0

CRICKET.

Thames v. UNKNOWN.

Tub third annual match bercon the, above teams was played on New Sir's Day, !n the Domain Cricket Ground. Wisitors arrived by the the s.s. Rotomaliarm ontf«ay »f^™ oo"- ' Vlccte^'^ ii O.o hK . Jcum tot? Tho follow!* .were *th nffirtnißmid HosaSO. Thames*- 111 nccl to me wfckc s and obtained SO. This* ll.ematd, a He asc?ach skle seciuxcl 141 ™^Uckie cxlv ; l^hc'iS^on^lrSoJ^S Matcil-A scratd mitoh. wm played on the Domain pound WNow ,}««s former team by IS rims on the re* of the first innings. Tho scores were . M?'!j£™ £- M£ out,11; Mills, b Noil!, 3; R. M. «#»••>> J. W. Kyburn, 18 ; AVriglit, not out. U; JJf>urtaT,,e, 1> Crooks, 1: extras, 13. TotaK tCB. ftMeUlrum'a Eleven -First innings: Neill, »> eniej, b; Jordan, bV<-i-ncy,o; O'BrJen, b Jinson, J ; J. -\V. Kyburn, run out, 23; G. Lankhrt Q,v wnoy, b Johnson. 3; Anscm.e, b Vernej.l; Anslcy, 1> Ycrncy, 15; Crooks, b Johnson, !j -Lowe, b Johnson, 1; Hatcher,, lhrown out,o;Le t - S e, not But, 0; extras, 2. Total. 53. f M.-nukau County Eighteen v.ir »C-wcb- Eleven. ' Tins match took place on FrldajMjarnoon ,'" the paddock of Mr U. Proudc, at&Bbuy who .' also kindly provided rctreshim* for tho visitors. Tiio followinfr are the scga:- . J Maxuic.su County Kigutkex 1W Innings. : -K. Crowe, c Kcid. 0; Hamilton bW\ ram, .; ■ Cioldsbury. b Meldrum. 0; J.ockcbjeill. 0; .7. J. Poland, b Neill. 0; I!. B. Lusk,* out i- G P. Ewine, b Ueldruni.3: Oldhaffl,l>eill. U ; A,^Evans,~c and b Meldrum, 2 jMSyans, c ; IlStasbr, b Neill, 1; Brown, si Hnkins_, 21; Watt, c and b Neill, 1; Packer, m«t. o; A. ' Mackay run out, j; Whattord. b MtMierson, 0;, 1 Gillon b Meldrum, 1; Klliott, b Meftcrson, I: : Turbot, not out. 2 : extras, 5 : total.tl. Second Innines.—R. Crowe, bW. Meldrum,l; Hamp ton b Neill, 2; Goldsbury, b Mcldruß,l; L°ckq, J runout, 2; J. J. Poland, b Mcldn».«- X- B. Lusk, b Meldrum, 15; G. P. Ewinp.Slfeldruin I 12; Oldham, b Meldrum, S; A. (vans, b , Moresby, 1; J. Evans, c Steel, 1; fovvn, b : Meldrum. 3; Watt, c and b Moldrun,l;Pack- cl '- oUowes. 1: A. Mackay. b Moresby,?! ford o Meldrum. i : Gillon, not out,!!;J'-lliott. I b Neil!, 2: Turbot, b Neill. 0; pxtrns, JWrtal, 103 BowliugAnalysis.-Firstlnnincs: Wdrum, S> overs, 7 maidens, 28 runs, i widj*; Neill, 15 overs. 3 maidens, 26 runs. 5 vrttots; R. JlcPhei-sdn, 1 overs, 0 maidens, ! runs, 2 DBWKS' ELKVEX. ' First Inklngs.-W. Meldrum, lb«bEvans, 5; C. E. McCorinick, b Evans, 5; T. JLMoreshy ran out 1: A. O'Brien. St. Crowe,!: \\ . 11. Hawkins, run out, 0; Neill, c BrowalTarbolt, 1: A. E. Dcwes. c A. Evans. 0; It. JfcPherson. lot out, 6: H. Courtayne, b Turbott, I; ft btcel, «. Evans, b Lock. 2 • Walker (sub.),4lurbott, 0; extras,!-.total, 31. "vvvrni^ Skcoxd Innings.—w. Moidrum, ci-sj""?! I°U E McConnick, c A. Evans, I(|.M. ».C^m s "b^ U « ; b^^ Knns, 3: A. E. Dcwcs. b J. Eva* 0; K. TMi-Phrrson c Ewinc. 10; 11. Courtorne, not out?; P°Stccl,bJ. Evans, 0; VValketVb). b TuAott, 0 ; extras. 1; t0ta1.33. . .' Bow&G Analysis. —Second into: \\ . JleMrum, 19 overs, 5 maidens, Mruns.Jjnckets: T M Moresby. 17 overs, 9 martens, IS runs, b wickets; McPherson.oovers.OnaidcaWTruns. 0 wickets; Neil, 91-5 overs,' 1 maden, Urons, 3 wiohets. I

Wellington v. Nelson.

.{BY TELEGBATH.—FKESS AS3)CIAT«B.)

Wellington, JVcdneaJar. IK the match Nelson v. Wellirjgtin. thelmner scored 170: Bennett, 52; Cooko,31; Fort, 30: Hoddor, 12. Wellington put togsthcr ffl, and rciforcißhtivickets: Motley, 18akl51.mtaut; Hcenan. 32 and 18; Dryden, 19|.HaUeT, 17: Moorchouse,ll. Cook took five. Trickotste27. and Richardson, 3 for 13 in "H etngtqn'j Brst innings. Creeks and Halloy bowid witimost success for Wellington. The amc Tvffl be finished to-morrow. At present ltis greatly m Nelson's favour.

TELEGRAMS.

Serious Fire.

Hasterton, this day.

Coselberg'B residence and worlshop wa burnt down betweei 0 and 10 fet night The loss is approximated at £3,100. Tie building is new, and was filled wih expeo sive furniture, plate, and books. The fii» originated in the upper floor, near the hest ing apparatus of the bath-room.

Tlie Now Mmuwatu Rallmy.

Wellington, thi day.

The Taranaki peoploare very wellpleased with the new train arrangements, aid traffic on the through train»-to New Pi-mouth has been much larger tban expected It is not likeiy these traina will be interfered with at present, but arrangements will be made by the Public Wotks Departnent to include Foxton in the benefits of Urough communication. Tho Lato Exhibition. Tho official record of the Wellingtm Ex hibition was circulated this morning.; It in n volume of 350 pages, with preface >y Sir Julius Vogel, and includes the three prize essays on "Industries of Kow Zealand," Wellington,' this day. —Mr Trcear, author of " The Aryan Maori," by last mail received notice of his appointment as Fellow to the Royal Geographical Socliy. Government will proßably give a'con tract for steel rails at prices less thanjiow paid. Tho Collingwood Mines. Mr Pi ice Williams, the English capital ist, before he left, bought all the mineral leases at Coliingwood ho could acquire. The first thing done will be to run out a wharf into twenty - fivo feet of water at a cost of some £30,000. Accident at the Races. At Woodville races Montague, ridinp Flora, collided with a post, breaking hi legs, ribs, and collar bone.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Thames, this day.

Cambbia.—The hanpingwall reef in tho western drive at No. 2 level continues to look really well, good colours of gold being seen distributed through the quartz every breaking down, while at 3 on Friday after- Doon the manager secured oOlbs of Bpeci rnens. These are of oxcellbnt quality, Borne of them being worth about an ouoce to the pound. It is intended to commence sinking a- wiozn on this reef asvsoon as the drive hae been extended a few feet further. The reef on the eastern drive is about 14 inches wide, and strong colours of gold are »lso observed in the quartz in this direotioD. The drive ia now in 75 feet, and payable gold has been carried along the whole diatance. The southern crosscut is still penetrating bard blue rock. Crushing is proceeding. Calebomian.—Payable quartz is coming to hand from Kickard's leaders, which are »ow well opened up.

COMMERCIAL.

•-. Evening Stjk Office, thia day. Mr Edward Lejdon ropoits business to? the week satisfactory. Kridny: 5-alo or produce, fruit, etc. The auonriancj was la'«o rl h^r« was a great demar.d for nuit; tbera w«3 not miioh in ihamarketibutwhatthere was roich. d »JilKi nricß. Hams and bacon also Btil-1 very well. The following ara some of the pricef: - JSow potatoes, £510s to £8 per ton! hanii, old to JJdperlb; bacon, from 3d to 6Jd pur lb ; Cher- I 1/ 51' ft?P B*d t0 loa Per lb ; gooseberries. Sid ta Id per lb; apples, from 3id to 6d per lb; bla perbaR rOm 2ii M3W per lb; cal)bßSea- 3s ed

ENGLISH MAIL NEWS.

(VIA. BRINDISI),

England and Egypt.

the Egyptian question baa considerably eettled down during the last few days. Irancoand p-ussia (have certainly not suc ceed, d in their efforts to disturb tho equili brium -of -the Enfelifh Cabinet. The languago used by Mouktar Pasha to the " rimes " corespondent clearly indicates that the French and Russian diplomacy has experienced a check. Tho Turkish agent bluntly said- that Turkey desired ,to settle the quostiop with England Bingle-handed and without interference from; anyone olec. Ho admitted that other tvfo States had ondeavoured to put pressure upon Turkey, but Turkey had declined this advice, and was likewise satisfied that there is no justification forexpecting an immediate withdrawal of tho English forces. Sir H. Drummond Wolff I» now on his way to England to lay a project before the Cabinet for dnaling with this feature of Egypt.and the project will become the baaia of negotia tion between Lord Salisbury's Government and the Porte.

Later from China and the East.

The following is a[summary of Chinanewß tho latest date being" to November 23 :— _ Mr Thos. Stovnna, the bicyclist, has ar rived at Shanghai. He was stoned at ono town on his way overland from Canton. Tho P. and O. steamer Teheran encoun tered a typhoon shortly aftor ■ leaving Nag asaki,and found some camphor in the lower hold on lire The compartment was there upon flpoded. Tho vessel lost four boats and was otherwise damaged. A proclamation reinstating Christianity and calling upon the populace to abstain from disturbances has been posted in Hong chow.

Telegraph lines have been completed to tho Funtein and Kirin provinces ; and Di rector Gui has returned with tho construc tion staff to .Vladiyostoek.

Great distress exists in the Tienstein dis tricts through tho late flood. All tho crops have been dostroyed and famino is immi nent.

Qn November 1 the militia at Haipoh, under the command of M. Leprovost, vice resident, captured, after a severe conflict, tho villago of Tainghai, occupied by 300 pirates, armed with quick-firing guns. This village was considered the groat rotroat of tho.pirates, all bands being formed here, its occupation thoroforo ia considered likoly to bring poaoe to tho rogions round about. Tho " Ponang Guzotto," in an article, fays tho Dutch teem in a bad way in Acheeii ;»and a contemporary states that the Chinose'navo laid formal£sicgo to Fort Segly, which, is situated on tho coast. Matters havo becorao, indeed, almost unon durablc, when "curtains aro so piorcod by bullet holes as to be no loiigor a protection ngainet mosquitoes, and when tho o/Hcors get cannon haVh in their rooms.

Remonyi and Luckstano proceod from Singapore to tho Capo, ltomcnyi performed boforc tho Mikado at Yokohama, who vine extremely ploasod.

Tho dbuth of M. I'aul Bert-tho French roaident-goncral, from whom co much was oxpoctod, is unnouncod. It was announced in Hongkong o#tho 12th icst. Tho doath occurred from dysentory, from which M. Bert had suffered fouio timo. Ho was un doubtedly accomplishing good substantial work in tho pacification of Tonquin ; and, though tho country cannot bo eaid to havo developed much under his hands, ho was unquestionably paving the way for hotter tirnoe. His death at thia juiicturo will seriously rotard#ho pr. grees of tho colony, which is still much disturbed.

A large number of persons who wero ro- Cardod as suspicious by tho authorities

havo been summarily behoadod in the district of Kwaog Tang, near Hongkong, and in cooecquence of this action a largo number of criminal classes have found thoir way into Hongkong.

Collision Between Mail Steamers.

A collision occurred on tho afternoon of tho 20th inst. between the American mail steamer City of Peking and the French mail eteamor Saijhalien. Tho French etoamcr, which arrived on Saturday from Shanghai, was lyiiu; anchored at the usual

station, toward tho Kowloon side, and tho American vessel was coming slowly up the harbour at tho rato of about ono to one an a half knots an hour. Two junks which wore at anchor, bat had their sails up, lay in the way of tho American mail boat, which to clear these changed her course. Before she could get wljibn again to clear the Saghalien the tido'caught her and she ran into the French vessel on the starboard side, cutting right through her side, be tween the funnel and the foremast. For a moment thoee looking on did not realise what bad happened, the collision took place so suddenly Tho French ves2el, however, made a quick "movement forward for about 50 or GO "feet, turning round a little at the same timo, and by this means got clear of ,the Cnjy of Peking. Water im mediately rushed in at the rent and filled the engine compartment, the vessel going down gradually by tho head. Na sooner was the accident observed than boats were sent from the French men of-war and the gunboat Rambler, which had arrived in the harbour. The latter olso came along to offer assistance. Some 14 or 15 launches were got out, and the Saghalien was taken in tow and was being brought round^to the Cosmopolitan Dock, when she took tjie ground on a bank in 22ft. of water. The captain then ordered the cargo to be discharged, and he hoped after Ifghtening her 2ft,_or 3ft, to get into dock about 9 o'cl3c£ in the evening. With 20ft. of .water in the eugints compartment, which was covered with water up to within 3ft. of the cylinder covers, it will not bo possible until the vessel sinters tho dock to ascertain exact lv the extent of the damage. The captain thinks that the sido bal^jeen cut down to where it commences to narrow towards the keel.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(Via Bkindisi a>d,Sydney.)

[From Our London CoRBFSFONDEtSt]

. * London, November 17. The Prinoo ot Wales and £he Imperial

Institute. Our. London correspondent writing on No votnbor IOLh says:—"The arraDgemente with regard to the re-oponiog of the ?Colindiea' (under the name of the In rtitute) wero all bo well cut and driod, and the Prince of Wales Eeemed co obstinately l»nt on having bia own way in the matter, that no one was-inttho JeasUprepctred for the complete boulcversemtnl that came over the face of affairs two days ago.

H.R.H ,it appears, has, not been altogether regardless of the semi-hostile spirit with which his scheme has been re ea?ed in many quarters. He expressed bineelf, indeed, much troubled by it, and wnsn the Committee (appointed to .assist hiain formulating matters) strongly urged a compromise with the city people and the London Chamber of Commerce, H.K.Ji. gladly met them half way. aw On Wednesday evening the Agents- GeMral wero summoned to meet a section of tha Princo's numerous Committee for epecfcl business, and it was then docided that there should be no Show next year, the owning of the Institute being deferred till the erection of the permanent building is completed some 4 years henco, and the oihibits at present at South Kensington re turned, meantime, to their respective colo nies. The city folks for their part concede the question of site {i.e., agree to South Ken eiagton) and guarantee to raise ibUO.UUU to»«d 3 the coat of the building. The ex hibition is now being rapidly dismantled. Goods it is not considered worth while to resWn will be disposed of at an auctioa to takeplace shortly. I hear many of the Australian and Hew Zealand pictures will be offered thereat. The decision come to with regard to the final dosing of the " Colindies " is of couise -a Godtand to Adelaide, aa most of the ex hibits will now naturally drift either there or to Manchester. Mr H. J. Scott is busy ing himftif in the interests of the Adelaide show, and his personal popularity will no doubt enjnre many of the best things going to Souths ustralia. ... , The great function next summer will be the laying o f the foundation atone of the Imperial,lnstitute by thu Queen on the jubilee anniversary of the accession. Ine ceremony j s to be conducted with greater pomp and'fpiondour than any affair of the kind duriog the reigD. It U the Queep a tpeciil nub tbat she fjionld be euirounded on this occasion by the representatives of all bor people, and in coueequtmco natives of every race and nationality in the Empire aro to be specially brought over. Prior to th ß decision rathe final closing of the " ColiwJies " it had practically been re

solved to permit British manufacturers to exhibit at the Imperial Institute. Now, no doubt, the question will rest in abeyance. The exhibition of Britioh products did not form part of tho Prince's original scheme, an/1 unquestionably tho idea with be strongly opposed by the Colonies, whose displays would, under such circumstances, bk overwhelmed. Strange to Say, when tho quoation vaa discusebd the other day; the great apostle of protection, Graham Borry, supported the introduction of British ex hibits; In fact Sir F. D. Bell'vas the only Agont-Geperal who strongly opposed it. A Suggestion from the Qucon. Ono suggestion*1 in connection with the opening of the Imperial Institute, which emanated from no less a person than the Queen herself, will be 'carried out if at all feasible. Her Mojosty would like to havo representatives of 6very race and every nationality in her dominions present at tho laying of tho founda tion stone of the new show, i.e., Maoris of Naw Zealand, Aboriginals of Australia, Fijians of Fiji, Hindoos and Brahmins of India, etc., etc. The idea ia far from being a bad one, and no doubt every endoavour will be made to carry it out.

THE A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Steeplechase Day.

In spite of dulness in trade and hard timos for the sona of tp.il, or perhaps as a correc tive to their effects upon the mind, the racos continue to engross public attention and to command its patronage. The fact that Ken- Year's Day practically closes the annual saturnalia for the bulk of the community, and the interposition of Sun day between thatholidoy and the third day's racing, does not seem to have militated to any considerable oxtent against the attend ance to-day. Two powerful factors ult' doubtless conspired to produce thia ri m B 0 ' the foremost one being the Steople and the interest which contres upon it. The other is the woathor, which is certainly alluring enough to: weaken tho strongest reaolvea against furthcrrolaxation. It is far pleaaanter than tho weather of New Year's Day. Tho brilliant sunshine is tempored in its fervour by a refreshing zephyr, but the inconveniences of travel are in no wise lessened. Those who drove out from town by the usual thoroughfares did so through whirling clouds of dust, to which oven the drawbacks of a packod train are hardly a circumstance. However, tho road was glutted with traliic hurrying impetuously along in tho ono grand direc tion, and by noon tho slight eminonco on tho loft of the coureo, which is habitually dodicatod to vohiclos. was dotted over with 'buso?, buggiop, sprii)gtrups,drags, andeabs, while muslin dressoa and dust coata in profusion stood out in bold rcliof against tho dark greon of the trcos. The volume of traffic by rail started by the elovon o'clock train, which was crowded to its fullost extent, and the eamo congested appearance marked tho other trains which loft Auckland be tween thnt hour and ono o'clock. Upon tho now Grand Stand there is a good display of handsome 1 bilottoe.akhough the assemblage thoi'Qon is by no moans so largo as it was on Cup day. In tho centro a spacious box has been partitioned off and gaily linod with bunting for the use of Ilia Excelloncy tho (iovernor, who sponds an hour or co at tho races boforo ombarking at Onohunga for his Southern trip,

During tho nftornoon, Impoy'a band dia coursed tho following soloctiona :—March, " Tho Island of the Free ;" ovorturc, " Tho British Knight;" vnlse, " Tho Gift of Love;" Folection, " Keminiscencos of Verdi ;''.quadrille, "Tho.folly Girls;" valee, " Fairy Voices •" eorenado, " Bridal j" ovor ture, " L'lntrepide ;" selection, "Martha ;■ vocal valso, " Swinging ;" fantasia, "El" miro ;" solcction, "Notro Chero Alsaco ;" palop, " O'er tho Downs ;" " God Save tho Uueen."

The courso is h,-ird nnd fast, and the rac ing is therefore expocted to be keen and ex citing. Speculation is oven moro aotivo than usual, thqso who, havo nlroady won being prompted by tho know ledge that tbbir luck is in .to toiupt Dame Fortune still further, nnd thoßO whd' havo hithorto lost hoping to rotrievb thoir financial dis aetors. For thoso rooaons tho tutalUa tors will probably show as big a record o • work as on Saturday, it not laiger. Wo subjoin tho results and a dofcription of the various races which had eventuated

up to the timo of our going to press : — GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 15030V8, withf a Swoopstakes of .taova each, to no to second horse. For ihroo-year-olds and upwards. I?*? 0?? 6' 2sov» ™oh, to go to the funds. Vt eights 'o bo declartd by eight p.m. on tho nighi of tho Beoond day'o racos, tho sweet* stakes, 3iovs, to be paid on uccoptanoo. bo half'ill iles™' the famo oveninff. One and a Mr J. Munn's b m w a itiri, by Musket— Uiro, 4yrs, 9it 21b (Brown) ... ___ i Mr W. F. Raymond's br m Clogs, syrs, 7at Ulb (Williams) 2 Mr E. Kelly'e br m Mystery, aged, 6at 101b (Kidd) » 3

Also started : Turquoise (Byen>) • Wapiti, 7at 51b (Myers); Kinpßsb, 7st3lb (Mercer); Cremorne, 7st 21bs (Peareon) ; Friendahip, 7st (Morrigan); Libeller, Cst 10lb (Coeh rane).

Betting: 6 to 4 on Yi'aitiri. When tho flag wont down tho colours of Libeller and Friendship were most conspicuous. Passing tho Stand, Wapiti and Friendship were racingtogetherwithKingfish,Turquoiee,and Clogs on their girths, and Cremorne last. Round the bottom turn Friendship was in the van, Wapiti, Libeller, and Tur quoise being in close attendance. At the cutting, Friendship still led, while Waitiri, who had been lying in a handy position, began to close up o" tho leaders. Hound the top stretch Turquoise, Mystery mid Friendship wero all together, wi6H Clogs and Waitiri next. Once in tho straight, Brown loosened the rein on tho favourite and smothering them all for paco, ran home an easy winner by two lengths. Time, 2min. 3SJsec. ; totalieator dividend, £1 17s.

THK NUR3KRY HANDICAP of lOOaovs. with a Swcepstakea of Ssdvb oaoh to go to second horse. Entrance. <1 soy each, to go to tho funds For two year-oiaa. Weights to bo declared by S p.m on tho night ot tho second day's races; the Bweopetakea, Ssovb, to ba raid on acceptance, before 10 p.m. the tumo evening. Six furlongs. • Mr G. Wright's na br f Lady Florin, by Alusket—FloriD, Sat (Taylor)... " ... 1 Mr J. Chaafe'a nab c Niagara, 2yrs, Oat 21b (Kean) 2 Mtasrs Lyons and Blakio'e eh f Queenie, 2yra, Odt 101b + Mr G. H..Cliflbrd's b c Uruchfiold, 2yrs, Bst 51b (Brown) t

There also started : Bangle (ByersO, ! Lady AHco (Kidd), Eruption (Pearson), Haricot (Myers), Baliata (Morrigan), Gipsy {Williams), Pikau (Woods). Betting:—6 to -^against Niagara and Bangle ; 4 to 1 Lady Florin, There was great delay at the poat, the the field ' breaking away no leas than nine time?, Queenie was the first to chow in front with Lady Alice next, but when ehe ran into the cutting, Lady Alice had taken command of aifairß with Queenie and Lady Fiorin next, and Niagara fifth. By the time the entrance to the straight was reached, Niagara had gone among the leaders, and passing the top of the stand had a neck lead of Lady Florin. Here whips were on, and Lady Florin shooting on, ran homo a winner by a bare neck. Crutchtield, who came with a great rush, at tinish, making a dead heat for third place. Time, lmin. 17ieec. Totali?ator dividend, £9 13r.

AUCKLAND PLATE ot 250aovs. added to a Sweepstakes o£ saova ea^. the second horse to receive dOaovs, and the thild horse 15aova ™ cut of the stakes. For three year-olds and upwards. AVeight-for-age. Two miles. Major George's eh h Uelson, 6yr», 9st » slb (Brown) * 1 Mr J. Stockton's br c Kingtish, 3yre, 7st 111b (Duraton) 2 Mr .). Chaafe iib br h Deiringer, 9at, (Byers) 3 ' These were tbo only starters. Nelson led from ttart to finish. Kingfiish beating Derringer by a dozen lengths for second place. Time, 3min. 52Jsecs. Totalisator dividend, £1 3a. AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP ! of 30 a sova., added to a Bwaepstakcs of lOsovs. each, seoond hotaa to receive SObots. and third horse 25a0v8. from the stakes. About thiee miles and a-half. Falcon I 1 Tiger... 2 GuyFawkes •*

A private telegram received in town from Napier states that the Handicap of 250sovs. was won by Pasha, whp also appropriated the Flying Handicap. The Hurdles fell to Volcano,

Second Edition. LATE CABLE NEWS.

A French Minister on Wai 4 Prospects.

Paris. January 2.—The Frosidont? of the Council of Ministers, replying ;to a deputa tion of brokers, stated that France wants peaco, and he believed in upholding the same, but the Government viewed tho possibility of war calmly.

President Grevy, roceiving member of the diplomatic body, yoaterday expressed himself confident of the maintenance of

peace in Europe.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT MADRAS.

Madkas, January 1. A disastrous fire broke out to-day at the People's Park, whore au extensive fair was being held.

A number of booths were dostroyod and 275 natives burned. .

~ London, January 2.—Tho report of the appointment of Earl Carnarvon to tlio Secretaryship of tho Colonies ia now known to have been premature. To-day it is stated that tho Chancellor^ ship and Leadership of 'ho Houso of Commons have been offered to M. Goa chon, who will support the Coneervativoa, Ho will contest the soat for Exchange Division, Liverpool, rondered vacant by the

death of David Duncan

#Buua Fkstii, Jan. I.—M. Tisza, Prosi dont of tho Hungarian Council Ministore, waa to-day presented with a New Year addrosa by a number of tho Libaral doputies, and replying, Batd tho Austro-Hungarian Government wouldstrive iorpoaco provided tho honour and interest of the Empiro aro not menacod.

Rangoon, January 1. — Intelligenca is to hand from Bhamo that the ruby mine* woro occupied by tlio British troops on Wednes day without opposition.

S^jNUY, this day.— Arrived : Sranapouri, yestorday aftornoon. Tho Board of Health roporta that of tho l'reuason'a passengors in quarantino thoio aro forty procouncod caso» of small pox, two boing of a dangerous charac ter, also thirty-eight suspected ca9OB, Ono of tho onginoetß of tho J'ioii-hboii is missing, bolioved to havo eecajrod wllon tho other vessel waa at Molboimio.

Mklisouknk, Monday.—Tho smallpox cases in quarantine nro incronsing. Alto gothor, thoro aro 19 Ciisoe among tho stooraj;o paesongors. OUior clasEOs aro frco. Kigid isolation i<) being enforced. Much disquiot has boon occasioned by tho dis appearance of ono of tho'onginoora of tho l'reueson, who escaped whon tho 'vofsol rouciied Melbourne, and since has not been traoo. * Adelaide, Monday.—Another caeo of small-pox is roporltd at tho quarantine ground. Hartlngton Coalition. Mr Hnrtingtpn will form a coalition Ministry if L^rd Salisbury is compelled to resign. Franco and Egypt. Cairo, January 1. — Count Dannay, French diplomatic intent, at a reception to day, stated that Franco would not niiow her intorests in Egypt to bo ondangored, and had decided to'tako measures accord ingly.

TE WHITI RELEASED.

(l)Y TELECiKAI'IL—OW.V CORUESI'ONUENT. )

Wkllinoton, this day. Tk Wiint was released from cranl thin morning, having Bviio&mtarmaiitoaaa for illegal trespass at Manaia.

The Auckland Rifle Association's Firing.

The firing for Colonel Shopherd'e prize and 15 money prizes is now proceeding Tho highest ecoror at presett is Soiman Thorburn, who made twenty-three at the 200 yards. There aro a number of other competitors cloeo together.

Masterton, this day,

The insurance on Caselborg's houso wns £1,400; furniture, £60; library, £200, all in tho National, which, it is understood, is reinsured for £1,200 with tho Unitod,

Dukeuin', this day.

An unsuccessful eoarch was mado yester day arid to day for tho body of a man loat from tho To Kupo. There ia no truth in tbe statement that one of the crew jumped over after him.

Tbo opening number of the new volume of the " Bible Standard " greots its putrons with a new, illustrativo heading, a season able poem of merit, and a pithy, earnest address, Tho editor ia determined, if pos sible, to mako this representative journal instructive and generally acceptable. The present issue is full of promise, possessing unity without sameness. It is'full of living thought, auggestivenese, and words written in the language oj common ljfo -tho phrases *ot a technical theology being entirely discarded. Among its varied contents we would ca\l attention to the articleß ou "The JudgmeDt to Come," "The Return of tho Jews to Palestine," and " Brotherhood or Orthodoxy," all ponned in a candid and liberal spirit. The editor contributes "The Bible Class," "Words of Cheer," and "A Tribute to th 6 Bible." Tho "Homo Circle" and "Correspond ence " are specially interesting this month. The extracts from other works are carefully selected, and tho brief, simple stories and anecdotes in the temperance pages are, in a high degree, calculated to engage aDd elevate the youthful mind and keep it free from the delußions of the age. Mr Aldridge will in future hold his lecture services in tbe Forester's Hall, in which place the .New Year's tea-meetinß will be held on the evening of the 3rd instant-

riSE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. JANUARY 3, 1887.



• Prosecute tno j»^«e"" ._, If when you (see green tung of Bops o» - {/ b t tle), the yon- Dr Smile's name blown t* i t American Hop dor hands out anything ?, hat vel , rtor a 8 ycu Bitters, refuse it anflßnuß I^^ yO ar money would a viper:. and •'j£ £' I tot the fraud aofi tor anything else, indict hi- * c BWind i et ana we sue him for A^ffl,'?*♦, Soon Yiotiop, will p»y you liberally for H'



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No matter what your toolings or symptoms rxre. what the dlseuso or ailment is. use Hoc Bitters. Don't wait until you are sick, but.il you only foel bad or miserable, une Hop Bittws at once. It may savoyourllf-. Hundreds have been saved by so doin K -. £500 will bo paid for • case they will not cure or help.



T> I L L DOSTISQ THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. At the '.'STAR" OFFICE arrangements can be made for the speedy Printing and Posting of Bills throughout the whole City aJd Suburb 3, including Oaehunga, Otahuhu, Mangere, Devonport, Northcote. and up the Waikato, at most reasonable cnAitass. Bills Posted by the-week. month, or year, or at per 100. Those persona having Bills to Post will please forward them to the Publishing 00100, wheit they will receire prompt attention. ■«?' ■ ->■--



| To Let. nnO LE I', Parloar and one or two Bed- JL rooms, unfu'rnißhed.—Apply two dcon paat St Goorgo's llall.,Qrejt North Ro.-.d. TO LET, nice Sroomed Cottage and ..Garden at Kpsom.— Apply.Captj Ponal't Store, Kpaom. , TO "LET, a Sroomod -House fronting street j water inaido ; rant. Ra.- Apply T. liarper, Canada street, sloso to Batjio, Pltt-6t. TO LET, 3 and 4-roomdd Iloueo, in first o'aaa repair ; also, 5 roomed Hguso, with i or witlout stabling.—Apply to Jas. Irvln, top of | Wak^.^.d-street. TO LET, ueai-ly Sow House off Welling ton-street, containing o'tcris ;.w.flll suited i for boarding-house' or largo famtlv ;' re"!t, only 133.—Apply 'I. Bukow.-11. Star Oflloß. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, Btlmont Terraoo, Remuora—Apply S. Pearee, Railway Terminus Hotel, Short-street, Auck land; •. TO LET, a 4roorced Cottage in Wolf street, off Welllngton-Btroot. Rent, Gs a woek; newly done up.—Apply J. C. Morrin, Wellington street. fjflO LET, 6-roomed Cottage, in Oheap _B_ side, oIT Symonda-Btrect. oppoßito City Hoad. — Apply to H. Ashton and Son, Lund Agonta. ■ PARIS HOUSE.— To Dressmakers : A Litkb Room to Let, with use of machines nnd other appliances.—Apply to Mrs Glbbs, Paris Houaa. Hobson-atroet. mo MBKT THE TIMES. I will Let the CHORAL HALL for Concerts, riinutrloala, Balla, or Suntlar Serrloea, at Re. i nnftd r&toa. * ' r. a, kwinqton, Kstata jyttat, For Sale. I7IOR DISPOSAL- Tho Melbourne JJ Laather and Grindery Business In Vie turia-stroot next to tho Royal Mail Hotel; owner leaving the colony. — Apply 81.B 1. A. Stewart^ F~OKTSALE, large quantity Yitree growing in Soldier Bay. two miles from Auckland; prioo, la (Id per ton,—Apply Stak Ofllce. FOR SALE—Good, sound Corned Beof, fresh Baited, from IJd per lb ; one keg to 100 delivered at Railway Station or on board ship. —G. IIUiiMK, Butcher, Queen -stroet, Auqklandj FORSALB, first-class Turnout, move ablo top, ailvor mounted Harnes.', Up- Btanding Horse, suitable for Baker or Draper; cost ovor £50: to be sold for £35; alao, a Pony Turnout. £16.— H. White, Valloy Road. "I7IOR SALE, tho Comot Cash Storo aud X? Business, Ohlnerautu. Building and' stock about £700. To an energetic young man thia will prove a thoroughly safo invoatment. Terms i£ required.—Apply W. Seddon, Rotorua, nnd reforeucea to auy Auckland Wholeaale Hauao. |rtOli ~SALE~ throe sploudid Building JF Sites, ono minute from new Catholic Church, I'onsonby ; fenced und planted with fruit and blieltor treea -northern aacect; a bar gain.—Apply Mr Pratt, comer Ponsonby and Franklin Koadg. If-OK POSITIVE SALf.' OR TO LEASE, B • one of the most Profitable and Oldest Kstabliahod Bakery Bualnosßoa in Auckland. The premises are all In flrßt-olaas order, fitted with i every convenience. Preaent owner retiring.— Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, FOR Immediate SALE (the owner loay- Ing for Kuropo). n very oompaot aDd re illy Scod little Farm of 71 acres, well fenced, and ivldod into convenient paddocks, with beauti ful stream of wacor musing through thorn, Good dwelling-house, bulldlnga. and orohard. Only two miles from station, and twolve from town by good road. —Apply to Joho Boppot, House aud Land Agent, 66, Quoen-otrent. I - —q- j t g A h E, .' Somo Cholco Rcpidonco Sitoa ut Mount Cambria, Dovonport, conunaudlnK fluo vinwa. This ia tlio onlyacnrlA lund now available in this clmrnilnK suburb. Knsy torina.—Apply to H. AFhton & S'.-n, New Zealand lEsurnnco Build inga. t~\ O R SALE 011 LEASE, Tho B'ick un-1 1 110 Yurd at llcadercon known as Scott'H. with all appllancen aud appur tonnncee complete. On thg ground thero ttro a large new G roomed I)wollinfc-hotisa. three men's huts, ttablun. shcle, otc. Will bo let or cold on reasonable terms. VAILK fe DOUGLAS. Lar.il and Kntato Acente. Slinrtlandjßt. WOK SALE AT TAUItAKGA, Lease of Promises. Stook-ln-Trarlo, Tool 1!, and I!u^l^.o^so(^l Plumbor and Tinsmith opposite Town Wharf, Tau-anga. No Goodwill. This is a Splendid Opportunity for a Good Workman. Plmty of work at onco. Satis factory reasons given for selling. For particulars apply to— MU W. IIALK, Or, i J. BODKLL,. Strand. Tauranga If 1 ° v s A L E; ]"„ STEAM LAUNCH (Now) uiJmKamamMiß9 f etJ^ jn^iiQ^ ■ draiiobt, 2 feet U Inches. Fitted with HiKb prcßnure Snrfacc Condensing Engine. 5-inch Cyliodor, 5-lnch Stroko, and return tubo Steel Holler. Steams filat on Bnmll couaumntlon of fcicjl Apply- to R. H. YICOMAN, _* Albert Boiler Works. Albert-street B"iRKB#HEAD.-K>i"~Acres""of Land for Sale, tuitjiblo for orchard and etrawberry garden ; prico. £15 pcrjicrc— Apply thiß Office. CJODA-IVATEK Bu=incsa in full working kcaLgtyfiT-SugCr, l fWS ■>■'.JrT" w "-*-«■- Meetings. AUCKLAND SAVINGS" BANK. A Meeting ot tho Trustees will bo held m WEDNESDAY, tho sth instant, at Three o'clock P' m' K. CAMERON, Manager. Janniry 1,1837. Volunteer Kotices. IySTIIICT OR D E*K S. Mili'ia aud Volunteer Ollice, * Auckland, December 30, IfSJ. Tho Local Board forthoKxaimoatlou of Mililia ann Volutitc 'r Ollicers (Jlhor than Kit-Id Ofheera nnd Aiiiutaotf.) will aoßooiblo at tUo Cumniiit'e room. Drlll-shcd, at hiilt-i>»>t 10 a.m. on»THUR3- DAY, tho 6th January, 18S7. •B/ order. T. VIKICT SIIKPHKHIJ. Lt.-Col , District A djutnnt. T> o V A L D 11 A G 6 6"' NS. The Tro^p will PaTadoTOiMORROW (Tuee dayi, at the Harp ot Krin, Kllcrallo, at 6 IS p.m. sharp. Kvoty man expected to ntteiid, By Order. K. «*• LK.GKR KRsvlN. ft Ao ing Captiiiil. TtTEW ZEALAND STUD COMPANY'S iM SALE AT HYLVIi. PARK. JANUARY 5, 18S7. ,\ Snecial Txain will 1.-nvo AucUl.n.d for Fiblu-r'a SuiioK at twelve noo-. on WItI)NKS JAY, January sih. rclurnine from FUhor'c Siding when iho sale ia over, btopping where required, Ordinary fares. Diairlct Tre dlo' Marager's Olllce, Auckland, January 1.1557. TOTATEH! XVTATEK! CLKAR AND PURS.' Dolivorcd wherever wanted. W. & G. WINBTONK LOST, on night of Now Year's Eve, ii Karangihape or Uobsoa-stroot, bottou jtteco. of CarrlaKO Limp (bcvows in).—Kindo rewarded oa returning Bamo to Pattarson Siables, HiKh street. ' WANTED, at onco, a Good t Generc aorvanr,.— Apply Star anioo. ' ANTED, a Raspectablo l.nil about 15 usoful with toolS.-Add:css to G.11.W, Stak Ofltco. W "ANTED,,an Allotment in I'oneonfc or Parncll. in exchange for cottHgo ar linn beach allotment in Onohungn — Apily lo 1 t.liirdiner. N'orniau'B iTill, Onchiinßil. "IX7"ANTED, a Man to Drivo an Enyin TT and Blaoksmith'a Work.—Apply t( Auckland Roller Mills. *'oi t-alrcet, .Brett's Auckland Almanac AND Provincial Handbook ssr For 1887 "W Ia now ready, and contains a PICTORIAL RBPRESKNT ATION OF QUEEI. STKBH.'I\ Showing eveby Building on both sides c the street. The Digest of Statistical Information include THE CENSUS FOR ISB6, Giving the Population of every Town and Roa District in the Province. THE DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF THH PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. As neual, ia written in an attractive, popula style, and notes the progress that has been mad during the year in the work of Settlement. THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT [3 rande the su*>i ect of a New Pesariptive Article showing the Chanp»H that have beenbrougt tbout by the recent Volcanic Eruption. The Calendars, Tide Table, Ciarie! Memoranda Paces, Customs Tables, £.taw iiid other Official Information, Post*! Railway. Coach, TR imyvay and Steim Til] i'ADLBg, etc.', etc., havo been carefully revist >o latest data. Pbics — ONffi SHILLING. To be had of all BookseJJers and at the Stak



Wanted. WANTED, a Respectable Girl for Kooil borne ; very little work ; wag( fis.—Apply BTAit On'.oa. j "ANTED, a Housemaid. — Apply t Miss Alcxaidor, Kpoom, from JOa.m t 1 o'clock. WA NTEI), a respectable GenerE ■ S. UvanS.—Apply to Mr 3 Sommervil't iSi;Baex:strooti Surrey Hills, ._• WAITED, a Girl of 12 or 13 years, t mlid two ohildrcfi.— Apply Jackson' 1 Storo, Jervoia Rortd; Ponaonby. ANTED, Working ifoUsekoeper (fo country). — Hannafora's Aii'ck)a«d Re I gistry (establlshcd_2^yoar.). _ c ( W~ANTED7~GeneraI (15s), Gisborne. - JJanna'ortVd Auckland Registry (estat ilihpd 2J years^ WAIsTEf), S .Cofnft'otoht fressroake for the Soutli, capaili tit iaking1 chars, of workroom.— W. L. Slifcholl; Coo/ri'bes'i Arcade, Queen-3treet. „__ ANTED, good Cooi. and Laundresa —Apply at onco at Mrs Alfred Natnsn's Wickford, ITlncos-Btreet, between the houra o G and 8 this evening. WANTED, first-class Man Cook, 50s 10 Houßemaida ; Waitresses; 3 unin cumbered Marriod Couples, staiions; larg< number Genorala; Boya : Girls.—Mrs Klsmore. WANTED, Situation as Tutor up country.—Apply either personally or bj lettor to H. 3. JaefeEon.J'oniand House, Hobson atrec t, Auckland. t ANTED, an Apprentice for ihe fcitljo. Drawing Deparlmenf .—Apply at iht Star Lithographic Printing Works, Shortland street. _______^_: WANTED, for tho Kapanga Gold Mino, Coromandel, a MiningCnptain.—Apoll cation to lie mide to tho Manager, stating ex perienc.), references, 6tO. WAN TED; PracticTfCoafminers.—The Kaino Colliery Company (Limited). WANTED, a Young Mnn f rthe shop and slaughterhouse.—J. Foas. Butcher, Queen-street. WiINTED, smart Canvasser for Tea; must know town and Country; references and security required; wagca and commiFElon. -App-y Tueadav, back offlco New >i°cland Loan Company. High-atrcet. ANTED, a Situation by experienced Barmaid.—Apply to H. Obeo, Cabinet maker, Grey-strpet. __, WANTED, a Situation as Chomiet's Assistant or Doctor's Disponoor; age 21; 9 years' experience; also knowlolee of Rroccry buaineßa and iKrated water manufac tory. Willing to make himaelf generally useful la uny branch.—Apply M.N., cure of K. Willie, I'apaliura. ___^ WANTED, Offer for the Businoss, Lease and Fixtures of Ilnrlo and Son, who are loavins Auckland. — Karangahape Road. __, WANTED, a good eocond-hand Boat, not less than 13ft. Send price and whore to be scon to F. Moren. Felix Cottage, Hargravo atroet. Ponßonby, Auckland. W"AN"TEb,~Te^dors for Providoring s s. Wuitaki to run on East Coast trade.— Apply to Knmo^ol!ieryCo£npany,_Liiuited. WANTEDToLot, "3 woU-furniehed" Bod~ roonie. with Board, in a private family. Commanding position.-For ttruu address Box 307. l'oat-omoo. ANTED to Let, a Furniehod Bed room, with U3O c.f Sllting-room and Piiino. Rensonablo terms.—Addresa S'rAll Oflicn. , W~ "ANTED to Sell, iTuTt and Green groocry Kuslnoes in a good to&liion j als3 Kurnituro oC four rooms. Owner leaving Aucklun-I.—For addresß. apply Stab Ofllc9. ANT¥dT3"67OOO pooplo to read tho Stories in " N.Z. Illnsiratod Wbits.^ _ WAITED, Visitors from tho country not to return without noeing Hooker's Putent light. Just tho thing for farm-houses and'yards. _____ *\^7ANT"ED KNOWN -Arnorlcan Organs y V froni g15.-llo(rmanp qr.il Soh9. WANTED K^fOVVN-Go aud eeo iho Larxo Stock of Toys at Id, at Motcalfo'a. foot of Wake-,eld-»tro t. WANTED"KNOWN-That Hurlo and Son ore leaviDg Auckland, and their Stock of Boota and Bhoe-i ii being sold at Shame fully Ijow Price?.—Karangahapo Itoad^ \ItrA~NTED~KNOWN—PianoB sold on T \ timo cayment at tho cheapeßt house in town.—Hfifrmann and Sons. Q iqon-Btroct. T\7ANTED KNOVVN - ThaF~Hurlo and VV Son, tho Well known Bootmakers, are Bulling Off tho wholoof their Stock Wonderfully Cheap.—Karangahape Road. WANTED K.NOWJS— A now 4-foot hi«h Piano, overstrung, iron framod, bra-n tuning plato, check action, trichord, 7 octavos, £28.—Hoffmann and Sons, Qneennt. WANTED KNOWN-A Piano in Italian Walnut, by Bord, 1 octaves, C 27 (now).—Hoirmnnn and Sona J WANTED KNOWN-For Sale, good, sound Corned Hoof, froth Baited, fiom Hdporlb; ono ke;? to 100 delivered at Railway Station or on bo.itd ahip.—G. HULME, Butcher Quoon street, Auckland. ■ WANTED to be Known—That Mr B. Homber«, Professor of Music, will con tinue to give Leßeons on tbe Pianoforte, to I'upi s at their own roalriences, or at his own abode.—Enquire Kxonia House, Hobaon St. ANT~ED~"KNOWN — Metcalfe ban taken tho Shop opposite tho old one Go and see the Large Dolls in the window at lldauoh; also the Toys at Id.— Foot of Wake fleldVatreet. WANTED KNOWN-Cheap 41 eat— Reduooil Prleea-Beef. from lid per 1b; Mutton, from ljd per ib; Veal, from 2d per lb j *JMjrt>. -from. A parjiuarteir... Tlia ijaat auailtj' WAN TED KNOWN—Fericirie WB^ Staples, Roofing Iron, Salt, Withera'a Firoproof Safes, !'.nd Bent Steel Barbed Wire, &0., for Sole, very ohoap. New Iron, different branda, ex Waitongi.—Batcher, Groom and Co., Fort-Bt. Telephone, 311. m WANTED X NO"WN-MUSIC ! MUSIC! MU.-I6 I-Grand Fresh Lot ot Pianoforte iViuaic, including hlghclaßß Sheet Music. Od, wonh 2a; Diamond Musio Books, 6d ; Victoria Mutic Books. Ud ; Hemya Tutors, la lid.—At Hampier'u. Victoria-street. I*/" ANTED KNOWN-J. Knott, Iron- T T monger. Grey-stroot. calla special atten tion to a Pfltout Table Knife jutt received from Jlnglum!, tho handle of which 1b puton by anew piocc-aa. that it will not come loosa even in hot water, and will kecm iH colour; a really good thlcg. Also, a lot of uwtul articles, aultablo for Christmas Presents : Carvers, Razors. Scliißors, Pon Knives, Ladles' Companions, Childrens Kuiva, Fork, ami Snoona, Carpentero' Tools, &0.. fcc.-Inupcctinn lnvitod. ANTED KNOVN—Boots ! Boots ! Boots I I will now slftughtor the re mainder of my Boots and ahoes. includlDg the froeh goodn lately arrived from England, at the following ridiculous prices:-Ladies' Glossy Kid Button Booia, do Ud per pair; Ladies' Prunol o Ilouao Boots. 2a GU ; Gonts' Engliah Walk ing Shoos, la Ud; Lad'.ep' Morocoo Doots la? K o iif.es, Sa lltl; LfldlSB1 hIkU Leg kid Buttot Hoola. 7s lid; Lames' Out-door Shooß. 3i lid Ludios' Dancing Shoea, 2a lid ; Ladies Aria tocrutic House Boota. la 6d ; grand lot of Child rtu'B Button Booto. 2a Gd ; Ladlea' Shoes, Pol look's, 7» lid ; Men'B Klftßtic side Boots. 4a lid Lot of Maidn' Kid Boots, 2a lid ; Mon'B Shootinj Boots, 6a lid; Mou's Blucheri), 3s Id; Ladies Kid Bootß, la lid ; grand linea of ditto, Ba 1M Ladies' Mock Button Boota, ia lid : LedieE Prnnclla Boots, is lid, (fco., &o —At D&mpier i ha.ii Selling-off. 114. Victoria-atreet. WANTED SKEN Tho f.>llowlng New Year Bargains i- HubeniooQcry C-iblnotstor <;hdstniHß Present* Stc, 10J; 80-keyea Concertinas (about tl; ■•i.iucst variety In Aucklandl, Is Ud to a U.I • Accord- ou». 6i to 16a ; Jt>panose \v alt<;r6, b.l , Framed Olooarapbs. 2!t Giu xat fe lid; Lsdie. y.tx.'a. In Gd ; 120 Viuws ot lho World (b-jund Id fViewa cf London (bound). Is; Mant.-.lpiec ; Covering, 3d lid tho ect,; Vasaa. 3d pc pair to U Gd ; Lartw lrlisra.l Album; •it Ud; BfßUliXul Biooohej from Id to le DolU. t;i'nnd va'.uo, 3 lor Id to 5a Od euch O.hor Toys, Is per doa ; Tops. Id to la ; Gran Largo Horace and Caits, Is; Tram Cars, le Hkitilcs. Gd atd lathe box ; MechanicalTos , Gd • Caai lo Mot oy Boxo3, Gd»; Pianos, 8d; Horse 1 2d to 7d ; Boxes of Painta, 2d to Sd ; Boxes i Toys 2d; Boyß' Hancsaws, lOd; Children So'lcs and Wolßhf. 3d. Summer Coatume 3a 01; Whitu Sldrta.Si Gd ; Good Print,3d poryt Collars and Cuffs. B.I; Bilk Tics. Gd; Stars, li I'urasols. la 6d; Straw Hats. Id to 3s ut 1 Children's Sun Hots, Id ; Grand Table Oilolot a la per yard ; Carpet Bass, 3» 3d ; Haudpon r sqSaroa cf Carpe:, 2yda by 3, 353, 4yds by 3, 4! a J,;>t of •ChOi'.p Crockery : Largo handsome T< Traye, Is; KnifaTraye U; Carving Knife ai l fork and Bread Knife inn c mid, 1b 9d ; T 1 Strainers, 2Jd ; Grann Cigars, 8 for Is; Gen Mud Suite.', with patent fasteners, bd. —. ," Da.mpltr'B, Victoria-atrobt^ " ijy' ' * N T B |V ' INSPKOTIOH J.« 6 MUNBO ANO MILLIQAN'S T W B B D H. "VST ANTBD_KNOW. Evorybody to Buy their CU3ISTMAS ÜBiPKRY AND CLOTIin AT D. HoPHEHSON'S, KARANGATIAPE KOAD, Who is OFFERING SPLKNDID VALUE AND if MAKING A SPECIAL SHOW GLOVIIS, HOSIERY, LACES, FRILLINI JAPANE3K and FANCY GOODS, ia DUKSSE3, MILLINERY, STRAWS, PARASO: 3 MEN'S ANn BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, HATS, &0., . WANTED KNOV7I WANTED KNOWN- Al Klaclro plated Table Forks and Bpoon9, ■ r Gathehalf-ao! c „ „ Dessert Forks and Spoons, la 6d the halfdoz „ „ „ Tea Spoons, 3s the half-doz White-nanfiled Knivea. Table. 3s Od half-doz „ Dessert, 3s the hslf-doj Sreakfaat Services, loa ; JJinner Services, i ,7 Tea (10 pieces), 12a 6d; hindsomoly gilt, Fire-Rrate (Imamente, very handsome. Is ea- Japan-sa Curios in sre^t VH.r;.jty; chrJaa and New "iear Carcla. s pskidid stock, i very cti^a^; Broid and Butter Platcecs, '• aach: ICuivea tor ditU, 9d' each. Coua: p I adtlitiica to tha Jewcijery ntr.c'i (allgauu ! and w«r»uted>. A N'ov^Uyln Silver Bioooi J ; v/ithVluwe if *uckUi-d <;ity and 1-jwln ! Faacy G^odß. Dollo, etc. Tin: nheapesr..>3lac d. J Auckland. Fc:- thriiitticß Ties requlrane ■ a Bplondld rtock to select from. Innunrerc { goods, n^oful >inri wnnmisntai. at prioe^ I i sstonian timse who inEyeoc tfcea!. 5 GOODSON'3 LONDON AIiC'ADB. QUKEK-hTKJCET, I . Opposite McAptlmr'a V/arencatf. /



WANTED, kind Protestant person tt Adovi a Baby-girl. Premium given if necesdary. entire)? given up —Apply by letter A.D., STAR Cfflcq'. WANTED, kind ?rotos£aSnt Person tc nurse Baby Girl on boltle.—Apply b5 letter. C.L.. Star Office.' -■ .--,..- WT ANTED, for Wednesday morning, W Woman (o wash—Mrs Taw, Victorte AvennCjJEden Terrace, New Northjtcad. XSf ANTED, an unincumbered Couplt V V at once for Dairy Farm ; w*g;s. £80and found ; husband must bo a good milker.— Hannafotd'a Auckland Regißtry. ANTED, General; must be able tc milk. (2 ia family, suburb's).-Hanna foTd'a Anchland Registry. WANTED, Situations, by several oener«ln and Young G^rls who Bra daily 'to be found at Hannaford'a Auckland Registry. BOOK~FPL'bERS. —- Wanted, at once, an Experienced Book^foMe*.- Ajroly Book binding Department, this Offloe. T ODOINGS and Occasional' Bdard I 1 Wanted in private family (IHah Protes tant preferred) by commorolal traveller.— "\7,S f 'r.," Yoiihf? Men's Christian Association Library. - ■ ■ CJITUATIOK tfpsn for o»e or two Turn -0 overs or Fetfi'ale eoffipositoTft—Apply " Times," Blenheim. Corporation Notices?. piTY CfF AUC X L A ifff. ANNUAL LICENSES FOR CARRIAGES, CARTS, DRIVERS, PORTERS, LODGING : HOUSES,- &C, &«. Nofcs ia hereoy (trten that all Lisenoes for Hackney and Stage Carr?ag*!B, Drays, iZpresa 3art?, Drivers, Porters, anfl liO-Sging-bousas, also Certificates of Registration: toi Private Carts expire on the 3lßt of the present month. -iciuseaand.Cc-rtiflcateß for tho ensuing yoa* Will bo issued on FRIDAY, tho Bth day of January, 1887. Applicants will require to give up tholr num bar plates and conform to tho requirements of the By-laws, Drivers who have been convicted of two offences under the By luws will require to apply in writing to the Council for the renewal of their !*»»», p _ pHILIpSi Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offtoe,- ■ .i.' December 3. ISBB. _«JSI_ r(ITY Ot1 AUC X L AWW. DOG REGISTRATION" ACT* 1839; £NB AMENDMENTS THEREOF. All Dors within tho City of Auckland require (cinder the provisions "of the above Acts) to be registered annually on the first day of January °New Coflars for 1887 (tee 10s) will be ready for iasuo at the ofllco of the Registrar for Dogs dur ing tho first week in January, between the hours of half-paßt ten a.m. and half-past three p.m., and Saturdays, half-past ten a.m. to half-paßt ''owners Lot obtaining Collars within fourteen data will bo liable to summary proceedings and a penalty o£ five piunda {&b». XJogs not allowed within the office. i> . A. 1 xliljltrß. '.Town Clerk. Town Clerk'a Offloe* December 2,IBSSF ?08 piIY OF AUCKLAND, TO WATKR~CONSUMERS. Notice ia hereby given that al Wator Con sumers' Rates falling due on the 3lßt of the pre sent month require to be paid before that date. Consumers allowing the rates to remain un paid will ba liable to have supplies cut oil. Fubllc attention 1b requested to the penalties nroviflnd in Clause 262 Municipal Corporations Act. 1872, ot ff sum not exceeding £20, for not >oing suppliod with water from tno Water works " taking any Buch water from the BUJrply furnished to another person ;" or, baing sup plied from Waterworks, "supplies another per son, or permits him to take any such water." No hose uttachmonts are allowed unless paid for, or by meter supply. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. I Town Clerk's Ofilca. E December Z, rcfS. Lost and Found. LOST, on Saturday, between Syrnlonde street and the Domain. Black Fur Tijppet lined with bleck satin.—Reward at Stab Office. LOST, Stirrup and Stirrup Strap in St. George's Buy Road, Thursday n'Bnt-— Please return to Groom, Ualme Court, Pc men. OST, a Pair of Smoked Eye Glasses at Ellerelie on Saturday—Reward at this Office. I' OST, a Liver-and-white Spaniel Pup. _J —Finder rewarded on returning same to Thof. Seorell, Architect 63, Queen street. Any one detaining hifal will be prosecuted. T OST, a Pflr^sl Containing Boots, Cloth -1 1 Jpg, &a., not addrsssftd.-^Reward by ro turning to Mr Barnaby At B. Porter & u>b.. Queen street. * , If OST, a Kay Riding Mare, belonging to 8 i .T.D.Edmonds. Strayed* from residence. 6 d Parsonage, Symonds-street, on morning, ot 31st Tho Mare had a piece of rope found Bnr neck. Reward. LOST, from Mount Albert, on the 2Gth December, one Fox Terrier, white body, tan over one eye, and short tail.— Any person: returning th* earna to R. Sadgrove, Mt. Albert, will be rewarded. . LOST, from New Lynn Hotel, Light Bavllorto. with Baddleand saddle cloth and bridle. Reward of 103 if returned to Avon dale Hotel. Any poreon keeping same will be prosecuted.—T. Acderson, days rom this dfte,will be sold to nay expenses. -Apply to Mr Baird, Point Chevalier. iffIOUND, a 14 foot Open Boat, stone f colour inside and white outside. If cot chimed in 3 days will bo sold to pay espensee.- For address, apply Star Offlce. Personal R F. Holmes, Turf Commissioner, will oblige by calling on Mr 8., at Star Ofllce on Tuesday. PERSONAL— Have you seen the beauti ful Fire Screens at lOd (satin papei, at Motcalfq.'a 1 . PiEKSONAL.-rTom Keesiog's Window aJSo^T^T wHcC W anas" Clfcks.' For Chilatniss and Now Year Gifts. Now on , View ! A specialty 1 —_ LUCKY Wedding King?, 22, 18, and 15 cirit. Also, a Grand Stock of Goods just , arrived!-J. cTAtklnson. Jeweller, Victonaist.. I noxt Mr Dampier'a. ______„ -— * TTOW CAN SOU AFFORD TO UIVB ' JIL an Extra Pair of Tronsars for Noth ng I Eaat. Anokland. D"EAir~JULIUS -I Know which is Dampier's Boot Shop now. It is four i but why hain't he both his shop 3 together in -1 stead of lour doora apart. Ecclesiastical. EEK OF UNIvEBSAL PB&'SKfi (IN UMONf WITH THE EVANGUL » IOALi ALLIANCE ) f Mcotlnßß for UNITED PRA.YER wl.l beheld 0 inthorityand S-.burba as under:-- . * MONDAY, JANUARY 3 1 u'NTllfa IIc r0 r MM UU1NI D0 a N S- S M^ ' B | VICE AT THE CLOSE. °f TUE3DAV. JANUARY!. l; RiJvMrCrofswillpretWo. Addresses b: 3! Revs. R F. Macnicol and R. Batm. V PA.RNJSLL WEdLKYAN CEURCH-Rev. 1 n G. Carr, Ch-iirttnu. Addreajea by Reva. C ?° Wo;:bo}sandSelb>\ 65 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. eS PITI'STREE!' WESLIii'AN CaURCH. ?tf Su'jeoi: -Prayer for \°e Church Re it Hcury UuU, i_huii-uian. Addresses by Brti Moi.ro atd Thumas Spurgeon. n ST. ANDHKW3 CHUHCri.-Rev. A. Carrie D Chairman. Addresses by lteVfl.'C. li. Wai aud J. S. Bill. URAFI'ON RO^D WKBLKYAN CHURCH. K-v lii BaviD. Cnairiuan. Addretsea c nh-f, A.J.SmithendMiUtf: DEVUxN^ORT WKSLKYANOUURCH.-Bo Dowßbury, Chairman. Addresses by Re Mr McUulium ana anather. MT.EDEN FREE METHODIST -HURCH — o OY s Macf^rlane, chairman. Addrtsj' N. by Roys. T. Bray, and T. G. Carr. THURSDAY, JANUARY 0. ™ BASaU^X^pS^6haS Aadressos by Revs. Monro and Garland. PSNSONBY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Kbv D Runcimon, CtaiTiuan. Address by Revs. O. K. Wartt aud Worboys, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. Add^lies by Revs, li Bommerviiie » <.T "t UKE-s" PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LS- ST-Rev! GB. Monro, Chairman. Addresses Keys. T. epurgeoa and J. S. urn. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 ?re" s ™ by Rev. T. Adam's and the Hon. ioa Walcegrave. • ;|°- Ihe Services will commence at half-past Eev Z: ca Ah c Srie?tSfn will be made each evening, to . »i fll yc«df a ?iulultWn Pf B nßi%n to all Christ! . people to attend tneae Meetings, ohj THOMAS G. CARR. j£g Secretary ; fne i Tenders^ cc"i TDEMaBKirKOAX)" DISTKIC or any te^u^n^ss^c^^^



0 Public Notices. '«' A NEW Light for the New Year—Ne^ J\. Year greeted, and greeted by Hooker 3 Hatent lilehtin Ponaonby. ? vaVO£FE'S SCHWAPPa is known and apprt .-' '" elated ihTonghout tbejooloniea. \ rßTHlElSigeelt Literary Shilling's Wortl 1 B_ In A.Tistralaala-Drett raAucK]SDd Almanac ll!usK_4ea;; t 3 rpo avoid all mistakes ask for Woi.S'b'i 1 J- Schnapps. SK. your Grocers for Royal Rem/i Btaroh, lib and ilb boxes, ne« weight. I y la the best; wholesale.—Apply to Mr Arthui . Maey, High-street. Solo Agent for thi mantifgotorera. I fSB. Wi¥fE wishes to intimate to hii r X." patients that hs bes returned to Anck , land; and may be conatate3 aB Usual. M" " RS SANDERSON, -easiter of Music, Pitt-Btreet, opposite Vinde-'S^teeet, hai Vaoancles for Pupils. THE MISSES BANICS'S SCHOOL wit ReoDen MONDAY, January 10. ---■ OholmloT HbußQ. Vincent Lane. WEDDING CAKDS. — New Deeigni jilßt received irom England.—Stab Lithographic Works. Shotftisnd street, Auck land. . OUTSIDE Illuniination UnpttrfeeileeT— Visitors from the country should see Cot- Itngwood-gtreet by night. m gtUPERIOR Board and Residence, five C)" mltartes' walk from Devonport Wharf. The poai^cb is very eeleet, and house stands on a large garden'by itself*. Kvery home comfort, and reasonable teriiiß.—Apply Stab Office. /^OSTUMESrstylidh finglieh and French, \_J 25 par cent discount. Tlibse^who have been uhable to get one made ior Xdias should see thesu-altored to flr.-J. M. Mctschian. 22Z, Queen-etreit. __^ RESH EGGS at wholesale price. Is pel doz.—Earle and Montgomery, Karanga haoeßood; __._^ —. t§H I JfISH ! ! -'ISH.!!—ilakino ".Stfrcted P!islv on Wedneday. Thursday. and Friday, at the Boat (big ones) ljd perlb. ■\TirEDDING~ dflUUS.—Latest Style at VV tha Star Lfth%rophio Works, Short land-street, Auckland. ___.. . mo SPORTSMEN and otiloiu.—Pheasants JL and other kinds pf Birds B^o^fS? Mounted on ornamental etands. vgr? ®|»P. with despats_.-B,Madden, opposite Star H«el. Albert-street. _ THE best gift lor Home friends— Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Kepreaentatlon of Queen-street, Kesarlp'Jon of the Provincial Dlstrltt, New Gdlde ta Hot Lakes, fee.. &o. F" fRST-CLASS Paying Concern for Sale, B sjrie inveatment' and good Hying to steady man accustomed to horses; capital required, cbfittt and»Gray, 177, Queen-street. .......— PARTNERSHIP.— Asty Gfentlemart' with a moderate capital, that wmVld be wlUinf? to take an active part or otherwise, to fl-tend a Genuine Manufacturing Industry; fully estab lished.—Apply «> A. leman. Shirt and Under clothine Manufactory. Hall of Commerce, Great North Rgid. Frincicals only. I" MPOUNDED, on the 31st December, in the Mount Albert Public Ponna, by the Ranger, for Trespastioa on the Kinßsland Road • bne Bay Horss. white hind foot, white spot on head, PP on rump. In default of i£ing relcasoa. wiU be sold at the Found on the lit* day of J»™°f^&Tpoundkeeper. ; , —_T_n3r willi am so n, House. Land aid Estate Agent. 83. Queon streot, opprslto Fort-Btrset, has always for Sale and to Let, large ana Bmall Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in Tarious parts of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, fo? cash or on doferred payments. REMOVAL.— C. Williamson, Land and EBtat« A*ent, has Removed to the Tram way Co.'s Offices, 83, Qaoen-street, opposite Fort-street. , A PAIR OF TROUBEBB JOB NOTHING. /, B. DALTON JUST OPENED UP HKW BPBING GOODS. Hot* Addrew^ J, H. SALT ON. TAUOtiV VimgMA- ». K-CT Ancg-ACT. BOOTS 1 T>OOTS ! ."DOOTS \ QQISI X>OOTSI JJOOTB To m'eetfho present doll times, in addition to our Exceptionally tow Prices, we trill give 5 per cent. Discount on all Cash Purchases of 10s and upwards up tolilst of present month. WS. HOLDSWORTH, No. 42, Viotoria-street. T)HYSIOQNOMY and PHBBNOLOQY. o. e7~bTuqo May be Consulted at 124, GREY-STREET. EAVE YOUR ORDER FOB A SUIT AT J, H. DALTON'S. Be gives you an Extra Pair et Troaseri for Nothlag. _s__; -|S>rl__i_iels; orafton road. SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, j Itcad Hietress:—Miss COLE. Boarders and Cay ffcholars Received. . Morning devoted to Instruction; Afteraoon JGirls>a^repared for Local Examinations. House and Grounds beautifully situated. Home comforts for Boarders. w Course of Instruction includes — English. First Term ot 1887 begins TUESDAY, Febrnary 1. FllE Or TROUSERS FOB NOTHING. AT 3, H. DALTON'S, Taimb, VIOTORIA-ST. BAST. AUQgLAJfD. TTOOKER'S pATENT J_IGHT I - Since Purchasing the above Patent for the Auckland Province. MESSRS G. RHODES & CO., Have been quietly preparing themselves for business and after a careful examinatlrn of the above in all its phaßes are now prepared to offer It in confldenoe to the publio as a BRILLIANT, PLEASANT, and CHEAP ILLUMINANT, . . Safe and Easy of Manipulation. , Every nan may havThiTown gas under hi* • OWN CONTROL, and at PRIME COST. which is less Sian half usual coßt. ' This New OIL GAsUgHT needs no proteo tion from winiß a»d has no flare, smoke, or fume?. i. -. ■ -j^LLISDftN f3 HEUKALUIU vkv?S "THOEOUGH Cu'tUii'oF NEURALGIA. in my poss* slon- p r i o e, 2sand33 6dp6rbolUe. .„ i cffiM^of^Sbfa CbS Up^RNKt#l^R.^ckland. aUPPORTTqCALMANUFACTURES £ for, S alw,or;h^with option o. k J (The Hiring Money to become part of Purchai .a ' • Money), Or at Reduoed PricJS for Cash, Z A VARIETY OF BUGGIES AND PHOTON >y WAGGONETTES, &O. r. en-HW .^V^l r^na^Comfort 18 Vri°th °°- V- WDin Da r S^ilityandJDheapncss. ■~ Forty Years' Exporienco in the Designing ai All work guaranteed 12 montns. JIEPAiBS of'AM Kinds with Despatch lE' mpTrrM-..-fApyJ-B. UPPBR SYMONDSBT^ g^I^S^A^IFIC I. * D&- LATEMJ J LAKE 1 m. CTTHEN Di nd W MONS. ONQ& mr Core you. Contj B, T( I_ Complaint Trea| - by KAGLK'aa Have received.tost Mo,l~* end of February g! Kumberf otf' VI 2 t horps— -o- j. V, MKD.i VVery> M] .: co: to P eenr 9 f D »litt N ~, RBsmihca S m . to the if PUDUO r . mandlnKauf 1' *• ! C _* pared to prcs _j** ' ' •" "*■—-»^ be received Jpamises, 1> flvo^tc^ifeddin^ THE.RBMAIND . . to invalids. I-V&c, ™- For terms, ajj Table. ~ i , Suba isa. . IrthxuK ■ ■'"'''" '' ■ ■■•' ■°l HS (la THREE» cc Sowing , AT Wo)ot£ Having either Ls ~ • • " w> &o ■ M '■-'■ ■■■■'';.'. '■ Bf Wash SarToyoraarejsov JH| r B°d na-.-dUbeteo.a



JL COMPANY (v $Q - \BBBSy" WHANGABE2P. ■ \ w - The s.s. ' >"- W^JTAEI:,. will leave Quoon-street Wjferll TO-MORROW a (Tuesday), January i. at 7 p.m. i. Cargo received up to 5 p.m. i For freight or passage, apply to k THE KAMO COLLIERY CO. (LIMITED), 16, Queen-street. _ i ' —iftTT TtrORTHCOTE FERRY" t _J3-&<£!_^ -131 SERVICE.-On and after r flffllPßßß^Deeember 22, 1886. and until , YffittajfißiSr farther notice :-Leave Auck dWH ] aXt j. +7.30 am.. 9.15, *10.0. 10.45. ■■ 11.30. "1215 p.m. I L», '215, 3.15. *.0, *±*5. 5.5J&. s 8.30, 9.0. Leave Rlrkenhead-7 0 ajn..: 18.30. H ■9 16 ioo, m.o. ii.30.12.15 p.m.:a.5a2.15. jais, || 4.0,1.46. ».0.7.15' steamer runs to Suwu-Com, Sfe " pony's Wheat. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and 1 iatSrdays the Steamer leaves Bto-enheaaa* MB * 10 p.n£7_nd Mondays and Wednesdays fro» ffl Auoklaiid at 10.90 p.m.; Salnrdaya at 11 p.n_ (• SFrom Sugar Company1* Wharf ten minutes . Before advertised time of leaving Birtranhead, J£H Sundays: Leave Auokland—lo.ls a-m.. *1.0 p.m.. ij. t ; - 215 S ID, *LSO; 6.15, »9.0. Leare BJrkenhead- ' ',|r, '18 45tm., 12%.m.: t L«. 2.45, a«, *&».7.15.- M$ ; D. LITTLB JOHN, Trafflo Manager. • 25 /^(RAND ORANGE LODGE ? Stag*. VJT OF NEW ZBAIHtND. ' i»<nw?£" The Annual Session of above> ■ __w£lKSh will be hold in tbe Hall. Newton, ' Wr_T^ Auckland, on WEDNESDAY. S«fejS?r s, at 5.30 p.m.^Offlora. \ r';■> , i 1 and Delegates are requeßtea to be . .punctual. Byorito*. OARNAHAN> . ■ Grand Secretary. • '; ■JCTeHTftOH' CONTRACT. N OTICB. All Persona havinjr had the services of the late Contractor, and wlßhing to Discontinue tho Berrife. will oblige by RiviDgnotice of thesame. -\, N.B.—As I have met the times toy the ex ceedingly low charges, it is reQuested^that all . ~ • Persons -will Pay Promptly as the Collector All Orders to be sent to my Offloe, City M6rkefc MAURICE CABBY. . mEMPERANCE HALL, ALBBRT-ST". . open at 7.30. to com menoa at go'dock. ~ ji i a' c r „ Jp i « a * A COMPARISON. See the oflfcrence in .the Cast and.Wrought Iron Stoves at tbo Fire in Hobson-Btteet. ;ge £SSSS liSfepni,moN works. ~ 2a in the £ off fof Cash. _ "pHeNI'CS ANO PARTIES. W. PARKINSON >? BDW*_SWS_ SffilcES™ 8 Ar OATEBBRKOBTHESOTI»AV-geHOOI.BXHIBITION. THEROYALDONCASTERBT7TTERSCOTCH FACTORY, Grey-street, and Third Shop from Waterworks. - Karangahape Road. . THOROUGH OF DEVONPORT. Applications are invited and will be received; up to 7 p.m. on MONDAY, January 10th, from Competent Persons to 1111 the Office of Town Clerk. Conditions may He seen on application to M. NICOOL. .:;., W ". '. '.', ~ .. ; Mayor.. A tfCKLAND WRITING "KOOMS. MR T. HARLE GILES, { PROFESSOR OF WRITING, Haa'removed to more commodious premises, opposite Stab Offloe, Shortlsnd-street, offices lately occupied by United States Oonßul. Day t and Evening Classes now Forming for Ladies : siffi1;! and Gentlemen.- Private lessons by arrange ment. Early applioatlon Invited. " « Good Writing Guaranteed in 12 Lessons. TtTEWTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS FOR FORMATION AND PITCH- / ING GREAT NORTH ROAD. Written Tenders wffl be received attteConn- . ; : oil Chambers until 5 o'clock on MONDAY, tliet ,-,' x 10th January, 1887, for the above Worki. ■ Drawings 'and Specifications canJ>e seen at the Council Chambers, Great North Road. _v »i ; between the hoursof 5 and 7 p.mV.'.exoepton. S^ne dCouncll does not bind itself to acpept any tenaßr> J.CURRIB. Town Clerk. Newton. December 21.1888. miME TABLE, WKLLS BROS. 'BUSES, DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA. Leaves Dovonport upon "rival.of-steamer from Auckland as per fe»y time table: r 7 ; fio., i , a.m.. 9.50 a,m., 12.60 p.m.. 2.60 p.m.,,4.501p.m. - , Sundays—lo a.m. and 2 p.m. ; 'iHtr :". K'J^% LeavesTakapnna:-8.40a.m.. 10.40 a.m, 1.40 rm.. 8.40 p.mV, 5.40 p.m. Sundays—ll s»m. and p.m. i Special Trips can be arran&ed. OFFICE: VICTORIA WHARF. I Telephone: Devonport Bnreag; '...-* . OF TBWM -j -'; OWN MANUTACTUKEP BT7RNITUBH AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, . FOR ONB MONTH ONLY. SUITSB IN ORETONNE, FROM:J» 108, and Other Goods Equally Low. ; HENDEBSON & McIVOK, OABINBTMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, ■ '■ : KABANGAHAPE BOAB.' , BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PARCELS -. : AT " mHE DIRECT gUPPLY gTORH. A GOOD ARTICLE AT A LOW PRICK. • ALL THE LEADING WNBS IN CHINA; GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, TIN AND BRUSHWARE, 1 ironmongery;' : * a large stock of; , GL.ASS SHADES ON HAND ' PREStoklSi" PRESENTS! rjIHE ■QIRECT gUPPLY gTOBB.* "*" QOEEN STREET, 3 DOORS FROM WELLESLEY-STRKET. . , „ Country Driers PackriW^'Wl*^" anr " '""" ' Anctions- : ■:.* -■'•.■■■ ;■ I Z~w£ZT~. IT. M. JAOKBOK* • ; TO-MORROW, at Eleven o'Cldck. B Under Distraint for Rent, *. At the' Blue Store, Eortrstreet. k a USEFUL LOT OF HOUSEHOJTD A FURNITURKi Ihclufllng Spring .Mat- ;; ; - Washstands.lionßeds. Chairs, 3. large Mirior, lco..&o. f Messrs MORTON & JACKSON «*•/*- Have received instructions to selH; above, -^ 10-M O R R O W, i 8« At 3 o'Clook p.m^ 1^ • . SfARY NOTICE. . : '*■ ~■. *_*'?%*■ I :bnt estate of the? - . m i W. J. HURST. §SM ■ J caica pv if Ak>" ;1; ": 'r:" ~ ;-^r^^ J^ '"■■-■' '^^'iHf"'- I car )NKS &CO. ' «tand ruo_b_B to wUby aietloii, ' J m'> or arstweekta March, ' &$£ OF THAT REALLY i Imm ■■w :■ r •■: . | Mpmsmo AND OBO1?KDS ~acr'*bs;' ;-:uS'vv ,;;■ IKB OF THK E3T ATK> y ' livided Into .t.r^A,.,:;*.;;,; : : r''': . ;A:. '.fl''*...■■., 3 FIVE ACRES, . : : '"ti ■«'"'" ikeorOoeaaFrontejef) / ''v^': '■■'' :W : f subdividing the JMtrtii ' f _y^'3f a»»oon aa rend£ d> . .