The Auckland Star.

XVIH.-Nft 29 9 .

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

" The Messiah" to-night. Also next Sunday. Fireworks and electricity. Auckland in a blaze soon. Cab fares are to be reduced. Kindergarten Bazaar opens to-morrow. The English Parliament is to meet on 9th February. Tenders are wanted for erecting wharf' at Hellyer _ Creek. The Salvation Army Band at Thames have " struck " in a body. Bandsmen want to play a worldly tune occasionally, to which the officers object. Terrible series of disasters reported from ; China ; many thousands of lives lost. > "They never will be missed!" The ! population of China is stated to amount to over 450,000,000. Two yonng Englishmen have come to study agriculture at Lincoln Agricultural, School, Canterbury. The population of the Sandwich Islands is being completely changed. Two steamers j are en route with 6,430 Japanese .migrants. ] Seven hundred pounds was the sum paid' for a chalice for the new Cathedral at Truro,: in England. At Sydney lately, Timothy Foy was ; found guilty of stealing £22 13s 6d from a ' man employed on Government relief works. ; Another change of programme is an nounced by the Mohawk Minstrels at the Agricultural Hall. • Hop beer dealers in Auckland are pray ing Parliament to protect them from police persecution or extinction. The total value of minerals raised in New South Wales to the end of 1886 is stated to be £69,772,187 8s 2d. At Blenheim the other day, G. B. Wil son, barber, was sent three months to gaol for using defaced postage stamps, thus de frauding the revenue. Joseph Lowden, a Dunedin bankrupt, has had his discharge suspended for two years. He had been swindled by a firm in which he was a " sleeping partner." Hint for Auckland.—At Blenheim tho Corporation lately took over the Gas Works, and they have just reduced the price of gas by 2s 6d per 1000 feet. On dit that Auckland City Council will not get the chance to reduce the price of gas, for the Gas Company will soon do it of their own motion. The revenue of the Tasmanian Govern ment railways this year shows an increase of £7,000 over the amount received las. year. Saturday next, the 24th inst., has been proclaimed a public holiday in Sydney. The following Monday and Tuesday are bank holidays. In consequnnce of the threatening attitude of Russia, Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has written to the Marquis of Salisbury imploring the support of the British Government. Inspector McGovern, Russell, has been made acquainted of a rather serious row which took place in the special settlement) at Hukerenui the other day, when one of the parties to the quarrel threatened to shoot the other with a six-chambered revol ver. A Sydney cabman named Denis Hayes was the other day fined £5 and costs, or a month's gaol, for refusing to take a fare after being engaged. At a church bazaar to be held at Ngarua wahia this week, two young ladies, en thusiastic in the cause, have volunteered to sell for a quarter of an hour single kisses for sixpence, and ad libitum one shilling. Several applications have already been sent) in for " time " from city sparks. Preparing for Christmas. One thousand three hundred and thirty-four cases of brandy, 2,190 of whisky, 1,489 of schnapps, 268 of gin, and 750 of geneva were taken out of bond at Sydney during the week ending December 9th.



I- Shipping STEAMSHIP I Mfcs U COMPANY OF NEW li_£_fj- ROYAL MAI.I f EXPRESS %- OVERLAND ROUTE TO I >, r .vn THROUGH AMERICA. J* 6^-. ho heat of the Red Sea and tho V&WV**s_\ of Cape Horn. is .-nrs of this Line arc appointed to I Hfl Auckland for Honolulu and rifeSScb every four weeks, sailing as i.— "~~ \ Leave Leave Arrive '■ seamen ■ Tons# Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. 3158 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 25 500Q Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 22 for twelve months, and can break their journey at pip San Francisco, and any feii en route to New York. 'K____ Fares, Sydney or Auckland, to Tbrous" England, V ..M and £66. Steerage, £32 33 9d SMOOA fMan „n_ £32 i2 3 . f - tS, information apply at any of the *B_Br STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF j _&W ZEALAND (LIMITED). j-r- TjNION STEAMSHIP hffi| COMPANY OF NEW ZEA | |)j»i LAND (LIMITED). ; TIME TABLE.—December. ' niiPiNAKI NELSON, PICTON, WEIi- IJB Ll-TTELTON, AND 'WEST PORTS (from Manukau). of Sailing. | > r L r a^, S__s fMonday^26,s p.m. "~|4.15p.m AND ■19? (Special Service). &T7l_____ 23 ' 5 P- m - j 2 P-- m -- --iSNViND PORT CHALMERS ; >* liJ -' (from Auckland). SrSTfTTThuxsday, 22, noon j — | - (Via Bluff). Thursday, 22, noon I — Thursday, 29, noon | - frBAffSBA '..fjausatilobart. -— : ~I i OR SYDNEY. Wednesday, 28, noon I - gpfiifeLU AND SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2. 2 p.m. I — noon of Saturday.) sSTeVUKA AND SUVA, transhipping fl ß < VAVAtT. JFri., Jan. 6,5p.ni- j — " lD ' u, (Cargo UU noon.) AND WELLING- AT HICKS'S BAY. TUPA |OA.AND TOLOGA. fTuesday, 20. 6 p.m. | — "rtPtmSION TICKETS—During December, fcWrv February, and March. Special Return Sire issued at Reduced Rates, available IXmmonths from dste of issue. ___fmst *c hooked and alongside TWO snrjßSbefore advertised time of departure. ?_»««Ticket* must be taken at the Com _K-_»S e iranch, corner Queen and Customs mARANAKI, WELLI NG ILgM-g J. TON, LYTTELTON. ntffll SPECIAL SERVICE. _—ol ___ • The Union Steamship- C 0."3 ive Onehunga every FRIDAY and 1 every MONDAY, calling only at i and Wellington, and "onnecting at lymout-. with through Trains for NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY ■™ . OF NEW ZEALAND JUBILEE STEAM- BHIP COMPANY. |m_c[ The Steamers of the above G2||_|f Company will sail as follows "" SS S.S. STORMBIRD vQpms- street Wharf, for JAREI and WHANGAREI HEADS, (&APAI, WAIPU, AND PARUA AND FRIDAY, i$ . at 9 p.m. HT. 5s PER TON i PASSAGE 10s SINGLE .! PASSAGE 15s RETURN For Freight or Passage, apply— I Office. 14. Queen-street. TUBILEE STEAM- SHIP COMPANY'S Bpj S.S. BELLINGER IHIEE Will (weather and other cir cumstances permitting) H«inM I jeave Onehunga Wharf, for ' THURSDAY, Dec. 22, a ■ For Freight or Passage, Company's Office, 14. Queen-street, or A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent, Onehunga. itand passages at Reduced Rates. _j TTIOR TAURANGA f\fi» X* WHAKATANE, AND CHELMSFORD unto and from the above porta every i-Whakatane, McGabvit Bros, ; * Whiti, Opotiki. to- ■ ■ mia i•• ~ SHARP &CO.. l m .'■ ■ Commerce-street. I npHE NEW ZEALAND "Jl SHIPPING COMPANY'S Wm ROYAL MAIL LINE OF (under Contract with i Man- Government) will he des %it_ Her Majesty's Mails as under for m, ON I> O N, r iiißio de Janeiro and Madeira:— fa Date  iWttSl M74'Lyttelton Jan. 12,1888 te__ \s&)£& & every fourth Thursday. |__d Passage at Lowest Current Rates. *» may be learned by application to ft CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, j_;:. : •.. • Local Manager. ""wtreet. Auckland. "JJ-ORDDEUTSCHER |?Se OF DIRECT~STEAMERS frM-__BOURNE, AND ADELAIDE, AND W__' BR EMEN. via ?MBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, •ft.;. AND GENOA. . ,„ m W&m tor London, connecting from Wtmjbr Direct Mail and Passenger lE¥_?li lNl>lSl - ND Trieste, fSS____xl as follows (ifpractlcableK-: Commander Sydney &«m 3ioo _r^— ler \^T H. Engelbart _Fg__J_- every four weeks. _. WiAuckland to Southampton, Ant- E&ien, from £1610s to £65 ---*»l__-?, turn ri > kets to EuropP T_ n don Southampton to London, J" from Auckland booked through and all further particu- & CO.. ARenM.



- — Shipping. ' £- H QTEAM TO THAMES. yVf A _=_> -O CONNECTING WITH _U__j-Jl4rT _RJ y ER STEAMERS FOB Js^__s~§r%_k/ > STIRLING WORTH sa OIIINEMURI, WAI T E ARnwA ~-. T _ KAURI. WAIHI, T_ WATTnA GOLDFIICLDS, MORRINSVILLE FOstvwHs _M 3^ S . AND GRANT ANE 1 ÜbIERS SETTLEMENT. > TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S.. ENTERPRISE No. 2. [ FROM AUCKLAND. I I I-Q.OMAH-.fA. | ENTERPRISE. • w e J day 2015.30 afternoon I - Knes. 21! - I 5 afternoon Thursday 22 | 7 morning | - -ii I £5 1 8 corning I 5 afternoon • Saturday 241 1 8.30 morning I - a„-„ „., I and 10 night I — Sunday 251 _ * 17 evening . FROM THAMES. I ROTOMAHANA. | ENTERPRISE. Tuesday 20 110 morning | 9 night Wcdnes. 21110.30 morning | - 1 huvsday 22112.30 afternoon 110 night Inday 231 1.30 afternoon j — Saturday 24 | 2 afternoon I 3.30 afternoon Sunday 25 | 3 afternoon | — ____________ J - I 5.30 afternoon Hcturn Tickets will be issued from December M) till January 15, available for return till January 31,1888 :— Saloon 10s Steerage 7s 6d Children, Half-price No cargo received for Rotomahana within nalf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. . GEO. FRASER, Agent. _ O S. COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT. MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Tuesday, 20, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 21.12 noon Thursday, 22,12 noon Friday. 23. 2 p.m. Saturday. 24.4 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without Shipping Note. and within half-an-hour of advertised time of departure. All Pare els must be prepaid on Board. Return' Tickets from 19Ui inst. to January 7— 10s each. A. B. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. ,J« TTIOR THAMES, Jfth__.'- -" HIKUTAIA PAEROA, AROHA, WAITOA, fc_________V* W A I O R O N G O M A I «55S5Sr*-sHAFTESBURY AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment offers.) The s.s. KOT U X U will leave as above THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Dec. 20, calling at Grahamstown and Short land Wharves. In future the Kotuku will run on Tuesdays on'r. For Freight apnly to THORNTON. SMITH, & FIRTH. Zel~ AND ONE- * * HUNGA STEAM /ggSJ-Ar NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU. POLLOK. WAI PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: December. 22—Thursday, 12 noon 22-Thursday, 3.30 p.m. 23—Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Heads) 24—Saturday. 1.30 p.m. 24—Saturday, 5 p.m. 27-Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 28—Wednos., 5.30 p.m. 29-Thursday. 9.30 a.m. 29—Thursday, 6 p.m. 30-Frldar, 10 a,m. 31—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday. 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised time ofleaving. AHfreightspayable before delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or dip charging live stock. Fares—Single, ss; Retnrn, 7s 6d. Freight, 7a 6d per ton. J, BARR BROWN, Managing Director, _r - ORIENT LINE. yJ STEAM to LONDON, Calling at NAPLES and m f_%__f&r w GIBRALTER. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Orient Dec. 31 Jan. 6 Oroya Jan. 14 Jan.2o Orizaba Jan. 28 J^- 5 , Lusitania Feb. 11 Feb. 17 And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand to London: Steerage, £18: Second. £36 to £40; Saloon. £63 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, available 9 months-First-class. £105. Available 12 months—First-class. £115: Second, £65. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agent, in New Zealand. v. QTEAM TO LONDON. _3_fl__ll___L» PENINSULAR & ORIEN- Jg_&B____B__r TAL STEAM NAVIGA r TIOF COMPANY. FOR LONDON, via CEYLON, &c, with Mails and Passengers for Europe and the East. Leave Leave Mcl- Eteamer, Sydney. bourne. Maksl-IA I Dec. 23 Dec. 29 "' . .Z I Jan. 6. 1888 Jan. 12, 1888 V.t irVi'A 17. Jan.2o Jan. 26 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 X " .... Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Victoria'" March 2 March 8 And thenceforward every alternate weeic. Pr«sen_erß and cargo booked to London, Mar- Egypt. India, China, and Japan, at m ß. e irn 3 ticke'ts issued both to first and second .i«.rV_n_in_ at especially low rates. Sfiy can be paid at this end for passaijes from England. Liberal concessions to fa The lC Second Saloon having been thoroughly Detuji" company is now enabled to r^ r to Europe unrivalled following P greatly re duced rate ßl -" £gr " f65 P-Teng-r. booked at Auckland at same rates ■.Sydney or Melbourne, & CQ _ ißOneen-BtreeUAuckland. Agents. ~~~~T QPE CIAL NOTICE- S.S. ROSE CASEY. The above Steamer is open for Charter on BOXING DAY. & MACFARLANE. A DMIRAL FAIR f f_-_J FAX> C ' B " JP_~^^^_^_%^ Has kindly granted per- E FERRY CO. to ronveypassengers lo H M. S. NELtoUJN n_ssss_s^j??K -^s_: Traffio Manager D.S.F.C. ■ "" pTcTICTO MOTU IHI. The favourite __ _ p S . BRITANNIA Will Srplealnr Auckland resort on OXING PAY (Monday), Dec. 26, 1887, . at Lowest Prices, Flrst-elass Refreshraen«_. gameß , material( Hot water. Pleasure D f ot nee of ™ ni^& Festival Fund, proceeds in am 01 w~



Shipping. ■' r P EE TAM O'SHANTA, ft /w, having been thoroughly [ i__E____JL_l__* rebuilt, by Sims & Brown, is k now av —il—ble for Hire for - pj cn j CS) Fishing Excursions, J etc.. at Moderate Rates.—Apply on board, or to _ P. J. OXLEY, Wharf. Public Notices. R Y ORDER 0F THE EXECUTORS IN THE ESTATE OF F. H. LEWISSON. In consequence of the death of Mr P. H. Lewisson, it has become necessary to . REALISE HIS ESTATE 11 without the slightest delay. With this object the whole of a _ HIS WELL-KNOWN STOCK WILL BE OFFERED '* IO THE fUBHO '" AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. a ~~ '* It is well known that the f STOCK IS ONE OF THE CHOICEST IN NEW ZEALAND, - and purchasers will now have an opportunity of obtaining I FIRST-CLASS . "WATCHES s JEWELLERY , QILVER pOODS i. TTILECTRO-PLATED T^TARE &c. &c. &c. ~ UNDER COST PRICE. _ The Stock is such a varied one that it is <• impossible to advertise it in detail; but if would-be purchasers will call during the coming four weeks, they will be satisfied that THE OBJECT OF THE EXECUTORS * IS TO REALISE IRRESPECTIVE OF PRICE. ; A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (Limited). All Accounts now due for Gas and Coke, which remain unpaid at 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 23rd inst, will forfeit full discount. Special attention is directed to the alteration - of date for this month, consequent on the < Christmas Holidays. ' E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. . T> U B L I C NOTICE. By authority of the Onehunga Borough Coun- ; ' cil the Onehunga Recreation Reserve will bo t CLOSED to the Public on SATURDAY, January 14th, 1888. WEBB AND ADAMS, ■ Lessees. : NOTHER Fact is that J. H. Dalton hasgiven away 2,000 Pairs of Trousers in 1 twelve months, and intends to try to double 1 the number nex .year. " pARNELL PUBLIC POUND. 5 Impounded by Constable Hobson, 1 Brown i Horse, branded uS" on near shoulder, white on face. It not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold fourteen days from date, at 12 o clock nOOQ ' W. H. LITTLE. OHN, Poundkeeper. December 19th, 1887. .. ROVINCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND STREET. The Proprietress while thanking the public for past favours, trusts that by strict attention to the selection of the best brands of wines, sniriti &c she may meritafair share of patron- Se FREE SMOKING CONCERT every even ing from 7.30 to 10 p.m. An efficient pianist in . attendance. M. HAGIN ._ TTIS LORDSHIP'S LARDER .b now XX open to the Public having been renoya • I throughout. Board and Residence and Boots Cleaned, 16s per week; Single Bedrooms 4s per week -every accomodation; bath (hot and cold). j _D No-den, late Woodbine Cottage. OF DEVONPORT. (COMPETITIVE DESIGNS FOR WATER uu SUPPLY. The Devonport Borough Council offer a Pre mium of £100 for the most approved Scheme of Water Supply adapted for the requirements of and further particulars may be - seen on application to the undersigned. . Designs must be forwarded on or before the ' 9th of January, 1888, addressed to the Mayor. .tfl or -a-.-* . _ DINSDALEt Town Clerk . Borough Council Office, Devonpnt, Nov. 1887. rTVHE" MISTRESS WASHING JL MACHINE.-LESTER'S PATKNT.- This is one of the latest and best novelties in troduced in this colony, it washes cleaner on I Ktnan any machine oAer known no Se should be without me, for cheapness it ovnnot be en nailed, prire -_ 16- S P.Q.K. 9 viTICKER SKIRT STANDS, 3s 6d; W Splendid Selection Picnic and Fancy Baskets all sizes, from Is each.—T. Cole. Basket- East. ' TnrAZING. —Horses taken in to Graze in I-r Avondalc Park: plenty of feed and water. __J\ M. Bollard, Agent, Durham-street. ! FISH ! FISH !—Rakino Smoked Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, m Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Addres-?A. Sanford. Rakino Island.



Wanted. Good Pick and Shovel * * Hands for Putaruru-Ngatira Section . T.V. and R. Railway.—Apply on the Works. ANTED, a Lad to dress poultry.— Apply G. Hnline, Butcher, Quce~>-3treet. WANTED, at once, a good second-hand Stovo.—Apply to J. B. Jackson, Grocer, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, Man to join another in a Business; only a small capital required. —Apply, from 1 till to 2 o'clock p m. for parti culars, Saturdays excepted, to E. Barker, City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, 400-gallon Square Iron Tank.—Apply P. J., Newton Post Office. WANTED, some kind person to Adopt or take charge of a baby girl; age, one month.—Apply Star o_lce. WANTED, Ladies to buy their Millinery, Mantles, and Costumes at MoMaster, Shalders and Cos. WANTED TO LET, a seven-roomed House, large Stable, and Shed with 6i acres of volcanic land, rent moderate to good tenant.—Apply to H. Robinson, Valley Road, off Mount Eden Koad. TX7ANTED TENDERS, to buy or rent TT a compact, snug little Property, near Avondale, with a never-failing creek running along one boundary. It commands a lovely view, comprises over eleven acres of land, sub divided into paddocks and orchard; also, a House, stable, and dairy. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted; but I want to sell, and will let the property go a bargain.—F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent. WANTED, my Customers to know that I am now giving free Return Tickets to all purchasers of 5s and upwards by the new boats to and from North Shore, where comfort, cleanliness, and speed are guaranteed.—J. H. Hannan, Draper, Milliner, and Clothier, Victoria-street. WANTED, Ladies to buy one yard wide Cream Flouncing Lace. Is 6Jd; Nuns' Veiling, yard wide, in all colours. Is OJd per yard.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson-streets. WANTED KNOWN, that the Mistress Washer can bo seen at Porter and Company's, Newmarket, Noble's. Ef*e 1 Terrace, Entrican's, Cutt)ms-s:reut. m 1 at C._s. Lester's, Manufacturer, Mt. Roskill Roa _. WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 334, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Spades, Shovels, and Digging Forks. x WANTED KNOWN.-Special Cheap Cheap Lines for Christmas. —Ladies' Lace Sunshades, 2s lid. Just received, another lot of Sample Corsets, the cheapest lot ever offered.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Diokey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Travelling Trunks and Bonnet Boxes. "ANTED KNOWN —Choice Paper hangings, from 3d per roll, at M. Tobin's Cheap Furnishing Mart. Karangahape Road. WANTED KNOWN-That J. and J. 1 )iokey, 234, Queen-stroot, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Table Knives in Ivory, Bone, and Ivorido. ■ ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Looks—Rim, Pad, Dead, and Drawback. ANTED KNOWN, that for 14 days you can buy strong Kitchen Chairs, 3s each.at Melvor's IXL Furniture Mart, Karanga hape Road. WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234#Quocn-street, have reduced prices during this-month (a sintde article at wholosalc price) in Preserving Pans, Filters, and Watering Pots. ANTED KNOWN—Cheap Cash Sale for Christmas and New Year of Fanoy Work of every description, suitable for Christ mas Presents.—Mrs Monro, Fancy Depository, Ponsonby Road, opposite Surrey Hills. WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices dnriner this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Hair Brooms, Cloth, Shoe, Hair and Pain WANTED KNOWN, that W. Watts, Hobson-street. is leading for Melbourne, and will sell the whole of his stock of Boots and Shoes at cost price; sale to commence TUES DAY, December 20th, and continued until the whole stock is cleared. N.8.-Fixtures for sale. W"TAN¥EDI_NOWN-That J. and J~. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles. WANTED KNOWN. —For the conveni ence of our lady oustomers we have fitted up a Ladies' Fitting-room in first-class style, where they will receive every attention ; also, accommodation for children.—At Budge's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street (near Hobson-street). WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Fanoy Bird Cages, Fly Traps, and Tea Trays. ANTED KNOWN.—Cheap Dancing Shoes, with high heels, 3s lid; Superior do., silver buckles. 6s 6d; Ladies' Glove Kid Walking Shoes (Faulk's celebrated make), 6s 6d; Superior do., 6slid; Ladies' Good Wear ing Glove Kid Boots, 5s lid; a Splendid Walk ing Shoe (Prunella), 5s 6d. Grand display of New Goods at Budge's Edinburgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Carvers, Bread Knives, and Steels. WANTEDKNOWN— SantaClaus. New Toys, Cheap Dolls, and Goods suited for Christmas presents, in the greatest variety, at Goodßon's London Arcade. ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Electro Plated Cruets, 4, 5, and 6 glass. WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at who'esale price) in Fenders, Fire-irons, and Umbrella Stands. - WANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fltted, 3d each; charpresfor watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per \veek. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at rite wart Dawson and Co. s great English Watoh Exhibition, 9., Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Table Lamps, Lanterns, and Candlesticks. , KIT ANTED KNOWN. GREGORY, Of THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY ROAD, Is now issuing his well-known Photographs at following rates :—Plain Cabinets, per doz, 18s; extra finished and enamelled, 245; Plain Cartes, per doz, 9s: extra finished and enamelled, 12s. Appointments made by letter or telegram. Tramcars pass the door. -\T|'rANTED KNOWN—That the public V T can obtain First-class CARTES-DE-VISITE, 10s per doz. CABINETS at 15s per dozen. A complete fao simile guaranteed. Enlargements from small Photographs artisti cally finished. W. H. T. PARTINGTON, Grey-street (opposite Market-street Hotel). TirANTED KNOWN, New Volume of VY Boys' Own Annual, handsomely bound, reduced to'6s lid ; new Volume of Bow Bells, only 3s 6d ; Chatterbox Annual, 2s 9d; Latest number of Somethin K to Read. Is 3d; Com panion Novelist (13 Completo Tales, splendid reading for the Holidays), Is 3d; back.numbers Young Ladies' Journal. 6d; splendidly bound books for Christmas presents from 8d each ; Novels from 4d each; grand line of Prayer and Hymn Books suitable for presents; splendid Assortment of scraps-all half-price; These bar gains must be seen to he behoved. Dpntfail to visit the sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. ________ XX7-ANTED Known — That J. and J. VT Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesaleprices)inMilkPans,Churns,Stra'ners, and Buckets.



Wanted. ___^ \I7"ANTED KNOWN.— 3S_ per cent, al- T T lowed off marked price of Account Books of every description, Notepaper, Envelopes, Ink and all office requisites; also off Letts 1.88 Diaries. Such an opportuuity to purchase first class goods at such ridiculous prices seldom oc curs. It will pay you to visit the sale of White s Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots. . WANTED KNOWN.—Tailors' Trim mings, Tweeds, and Coatings pf the right kind at the right price, for Cash Only, can be had from the Importer.—A. LOVE IT, Wellesley-street. . WANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Hay Forks, Rakes, and Scythes. - ANTED KNOWN. -Ladies of Auck land, buy your boots at Budge's Edin burgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. Child ren's E. Sides. Is 6d; a Cheap Line in Girls E. Sides. 11 to 1, 3s lid : Sewn, fresh goods, ml 7 to 9; Children's E. Sides, 4s 6d ; Children's High Leg Button Boots, 7 to 10, 4s lld.-Budge s Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street (near Hobson-street). ANTED KNOWN, an old established Butchery Business in Parnell for sale. —Apply H. White. WANTE D KNO WN.—Just received, ex Kaikoura, New Silver Jewellery, in cluding Children's Bangles; beautiful for Christmas presents.—See them at Goodsons London Arcade. . WANTED KNOWN—Don't purchase your Christmas and New Year Cards until you have scon the splendid display at the Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Queen-street Immense selection, all Half-price. XfTANTED KNOWN.-Best Stock in T T Auckland of Beautifully Illustrated and Elegantly Bound Hooks, suitable for Christmas and Now Year Presents. Many at less than half published price. Inspection invited. Books bought or exchanged.—Henry Shaw, near the Star Otßce, Shortland-street. ANTED Known—That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Galvanised Tubs, Buckets, Coal Boxes, and Water Cans. ANTED KNOWN, a splendid Xmas Box for your wife—one of thaMistiess Washing Machines. WANTED KNOWN, Christmas and New Year Cards in great variety as follows:—Lithographic, from Id to Is each, in Packets of 25,9 d: or 50, Is 6d; smaller Packets. at 3d and bd each; Frinpred Cards, from 3d to Is 6d each (good value); Handpainted. Satin, Plush, Photographic, Porcelain, Boxed, and other kinds, including a nice selection of Marcus Ward and Co. Cards, at reason able prices. An assortment of Books, Fancy Goods, and Toys suitable for presents. —C. Macky, Bookseller, etc.. No. 11, Grey-street, and at Karangahape Road (near West-street), Newton. ANTED KNOWN. — For Xmas Presents and New Year's Gifts, GOOD SON'S LONDON ARCADE stands unrivalled for Cheapness or Variety. We have just opened our New Goods, specially suited for the season. We add prices of a fewlinesinour Cheap Stock, but to enumerate fully, we should require a column in the Stak : Breakfast Sets (China), 29 pieces, 10s 6d; Dinner Sets. 54 pieces. 255: Tea Sets (China). 40 pieces, 10s 6d; Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted; E.P. Table Spoons and Forks. Is; Dessert, 9d; Tea, 6d; White Metal Table Spoons and Forks, 6d; Dessert, 4d; Tea, 2d ; Table Mats, 6d the set of 6; Crumb Brush and Tray, Is per pair; Set of 3 Jugs, 2s; some lovely Vases, from Is each, beaded, quite a novolty. Xmas Cards, 3 for Id to 5s each; Assorted Packets, 6d and Is each, containing 13 and 25 Beautiful Cards; Cheapest in City or Suburbs. ANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums. Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills discounted.— James Rae. Elliott-street. TTJtf ..A NT E D KNO WN. NEVER MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY. T\ Tt/ToPHERSON Is now offering tho most Wonderful Bargains in NEW ALL-WOOL DRESS STUFFS Ever seen in this city, as follows :— About 500 yards Nuns' Veilings, at 9_d per yard ; "usual price, Ib. About 400 yards French Twills, at 10Jd per yard ; usual price, Is 3d. About 1,450 yards French Crepes, Cash mere, Twills, Stripes, &c, at 11 _d per yard ; usual price, Is 6d. NEW GOODS! A Genuine Warehouse Job at far below whole sale cost. AT D. MCPHERSON'S ONLY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. WANTED KNOWN — Dampi.r's Wonderful Bargains for Christmas in clude another lot of Waterbury Watches (guaranteed), lis 6d each ; another lot of Music, including Hemy's Tutors, Is lid each; Sheet Music, 4d; very beautiful Violin Duets, Is; large handsome Scripture Texts, Is the pac ket of 12; Real Ostrich Feather Aigrettes, Is each; Carpet Bags, 2s lid to 5s lid; Ladies' White Gloves, four pairs for Is; Grand Stereo scopes. 5s each; Shakspere, complete (large book), Is; Rimmel's Celebrated Brown Windsor Soap, 6d the ilb bar; Large Dressed Wax Dolls, with hair, six for Is; Superior do., 6d eacn to 4s lid; boxes of Toys, Is per dozen boxes, lot of other Toys, Id. 3d, 6d, and Is; Jubilee Medals, three for 6d; very grand do., 6d each; Handsome Books for presents, 6d; 2s Novels, Is each; Playing Cards, lid the pack; Christmas Cards, Is 4d for 12 dozen: grand line of do, 6d the paoket of 18; Handsome Work boxes. Is to 3s lid; Grand Fancy Albums. Is; Transfers for Children, three dozen packets for Is; Handsome Bottles of Scent, 6inches long, Is 6d the bottle; Boys' Guns (real shooters), Is each; Wool Parrots, Is; Boxes of Paints, Is 6d per dozen boxes; Boys' Bats, three for 6d. to Is each ; India Rubber Balls, 6d per dozen; | Skittles, Is dozen boxes; Bon Bons, 12 dozen, in ' case, for Is 6d; smaller sized Packets, 6d; very beautiful Necklets. 6d ; 20-keyed Concertinas. 28 6d to 17s 6d; Table Call Bells, 9d; Sauce Tureens, half-prire. Is each; Meat Dishes, 6d; White-handle Knives, 3s 6d the. doz.; Carving Knife, Fork, and Bread Knife, Is 9d the set of 3: Wax Matches, in fancy boxes, 6d the dozen boxes; White Metal Forks, Is 9d the half dozen; White Metal Table Spoons, 2s 6d the haH-dozeh ; Coloured Spectacles, Is the pair; a few Groceries left, including Yeatman's Flavouring Essences, 3d, 6d, and 9d the tin; good Salt, half-price, 61bs for 3d; Pickles, 6d the bottle; Morton's do,, 7*d; Indian Chutney, 9d per bottle; Dandelion Coffee, 5d per tin; Epsom Salts, three dozen packets for Is —At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. Established 24 years. -VTT ANTED KNOWN— FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY AT MILLION PRICES! Carte de Visites- .. .. 5s per half-dozen Cabinets 15s per dozen Inspection invited at ARNOLD'S (formerly Redfern _), 270, Queen-street. XTT" ANTED KNOWN. JUST OPENED (Ex Direct Steamer), A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF UN MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, From 26s to 9s 6d. DRESSMAKING Carried on in charge of Miss Davies and A COMPETENT STAFF OF HANDS. A. L O V E T T, Wellesley-street. ANTED KNOWN-Just Opened, at Badge's Edinburgh Boot Shop, Vic toria-street, an enormous quantity of Baby's Fancy Slippers, in Black, Bronze, Blue, Cream, Mauve. &0.. from 2s per pair; also, 440 Pair of Ladies Best Prunella Walking Boots, from 4s 9d. -Budge's Boot Shop. 108, Victoria-street.



Wanted. WANTED, a Barmaid. —Apply Imperial _ Hotol. _ WANTED, a Ploughman ; also, Man used to cutting agricultural drains; ap . ply M. Carter, Waitakcrei. WANTED, for Waikato, General, very nice place, 12s; good Waitress, town, 12s; Generals. Also, good Cooks waiting situa . tions.—General Registry, opposite Bycroft's, ; Shortland-street. WANTED, a handy Man for a small farm and garden, with board and resi dence.—Apply, by leeter, "Garden," Star 1 Office. WANTED KNOWN —that Kidd and Wildmanhave opened to-day, a lot.of ■ the Daintest Christmas Cards ever seen here, from entirely new maker. WANTED ATTENTION, a Gent's Calf Shoe, with guaranteed Waterbury Watch given in 103, Ladie'B Fine German Shoe Waterbury Watchghea in 10s.—Newton Boot Warehouse. pAIN'S FIREWORKS. Applicants for employment must bring refer ences to Mr Hazard's. Queen-street, at 7.30 on , WEDNESDAY, Dec 21st. To His Excellency the Governor. WS. EVANS, • TUNER and REGULATOR of PIANOS and HARMONIUMS. Park House, Ponsonby, and 212, Queen-street (opposite McArthur-). Amusements. A GRICULTURAL HALL. Every evening, at 8 o'clock. Ninth Week f Minstrels Mohawk TO-NIGHT Minstrels Mohawk (Tuesday), Minstrels Mohawk f Fifteenth Change of i Minstrels Mohawk Programme. Minstrels Mohawk Ninth Week. Minstrels Mohawk-' Prices: 2s, Is, and 6d. Tickets at Scharrer's, Queen-street. Reserve chairs at Kidd and Wildman's. ABBOM'S OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 AND 23. Conductor. . - HERR CARL SCHMITT. SPECIAL HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. Under the distinguished patronage and in the presence of Admiral 1< airfax, C.8., and Mrs Fairfax. COMIC OPERA ! OPERA ! OMIC OPERA ! L/OMIC OPERA ! AMATEUR OPERETTA COMPANY. Offenbach's Sparkling Comic Operas, "BREAKING THE SPELL" AND "THE ROSE OF AUVERGNE." FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. MILLION PRICES: 3s, 2s, Is. Doors open at 7.20 p.m. Overture at 8, sharp. Box Plan and Stall Tickets at Messrs Kidd & Wildman's, Victoria Arcade. IV/rARIST BROTHERS' SCHOOL. The Distribution of Prizes, preceded by A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT, will take place in t_ e CATHOLIC INSTITUTE, Wellington street, THIS (Tuesday), EVENING, Dec. 20 # The Proceeds to be Devoted to the Purchasing of Prizes. Reserved Seats, Is 6d. To commence at 8 p.m. "P AIN' S FIREWORKS. Under the distinguished patronage of Rear- Admiral Fairfax, C.B. GOVERNMENT HOUSE RESERVE, CHRISTMAS EVE & BOXING NIGHT (December 24 and 26). Mit J A MES PAIN, Pyrotechnist to tho Qoeen, will give MAGNIFICENT DISPLAYS AND ILLUMINATIONS on above dates. Full particulars shortly. F. ILLINGWORTH, Manager. For Sale. FOR SALE, Pianos, from £12—At Hoff mann and Son's, Queen-street, Auckland. OR SALE, New Iron-framed Pianos, at £28, for cash, or on time payments—At Hoffmann and Son's, Queen-street, Auckland. OR SALE, New Iron-framed Pianos, at £28, for cash, or onftime payments—At Hoffmann and Son's, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, a strong, staunch, useful Bay Mare; a trial in harness given.—Gal laugher and Entrican, Victoria-street. IjlOR SALE CHEAP, a Set of Buggy 1 Harness.—Apply store, corner King-st, Great North Road. FOR SALE, cheap, at Supreme Court. Chains, fitted for cables or trese chain, also Ironwork, Posts, Gates, etc.—Apply to Contractor, on works. FOR SALE, large, full-toned Harmon uim; two full sets of reeds; price, £ 1212s can be seen at Musical Budget. Victoria Arcade. FOR SALE, Mount Eden, in exchange for baulk timber, a 7-roomed House, nearly new, with large concrete tank; 3 allotments.— H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. FOR SALE, Cheap to suit the times, 2 new Pagnalls. Ido Pony Dog-cart; 1 sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on; 1 light Springcart: 1 do light'tip Dray.— Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, High-st. FOR SALE, a Handsome Villa Resi dence, with five acres of Land, consisting of orchard, garden, and three paddocks laid down in grass, upon the mam road, Epsom. For 1 absolute sale, the Owner leaving for England early in the new year.—For particulars apply to W. Aitken, Shortland-street. FOR SALE or to Let, a House with either 6 or 13 acres; water frontage to Shoal Bay, on the Lake Road ; 'Busses pass ; several times a day ; 3 miles from Devonport ; wharf. This property has a beautiful view and . is planted with shelter trees.—Apply to M. T. CLAYTON, 27, Insurance Buildings. lilOR IMMEDIATE SALE, on Mt Ros " kill Road, House of 5 rooms, kitchen, . bath-room, and pantry, water laid on from 2 cisterns of 2,500g15, range in kitchen, 3 grates in rooms, large washonse with copper boiler, stable and shed; allotment 60 x 177 (with option of another). This property commands one of the finest views and healthiest positions on the , Road.—Apply to 1 W. REYES, on premises. TJI O R SALE, • A PURE-BRED MOUNT ST. BERNARD DOG. Pedigree at Star Office. "\TOT FOR SALE, BUT GIVEN AWAY . -Ll —A new 6-roomed House and freehold, to gether with furniture and effects: owner leaving by appointment. Price £350, not the value of the house alone.—Address Mrs London, New ton Post Office. , LUCAS'S CREEK, 47 acres of Land for sale, very cheap, all ploughable, front- Main North Road, plentiful supply of water.— C. Williamson, Land Agent. 83, Queen-street. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, large and small Houses in the ' City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also, v Farms, improved and unimproved, in various - parts of the province. Several Eligible Building s Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for 1, cash or on deferred payments. r MONEY TO LEND a In large or small sums at current rates of interest-



To Let. TO LET, Seven-roomed House in Coburg street.—Paterson and Co., Lome street. TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 10s; two 5-roomed Houses, rent 7s.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close toßaths, Pitt-stieet. 0 LET, or For Sale, Roscoff, Mt Eden, House with 7 rooms, offices, stable, buggy house, and nearly four acres of land.—Apply Prof essor Aldis. '■ TO LET in best part of Karangahape Road, 2 good Shops, one suitable for pork butcher; rent very moderate.—Apply Earl© and Montgomery. TO LET, comfortable 5-roomed House, I city water, cupboards, and all con veniences; large allotment; rent low.—Apply E. L. McKinstry, Brown-street, Ponsonby. TO LET, in Victoria Avenue, Remuera, ! the property known as " Fairfield," con sisting of 7-roomed residence and 10 acres of : land.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Auck land. TO LET, New Cottages of 4 apartments J each (city water) situate in Jervois Road between the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches; tram cars pass door every few minutes. Rent 6s.—Apply to Peter Oliphant, Solicitor, High-st. TO LET, Three good Shops at the corner of Symonds-street and Kyber Pass Road; suitable for grocery or drapery business: rents, 15s, Bs, and 8s per week. W. and J. Frater,' Land Agents, Queen-street. TO BE LET, Brighton, Parnell, a com-' modious 10-roomed House, with stable, coach-house, and all necessary outbuildings. Water and gas laid on.—Apply to J. Friar Clarke, No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Build ings. Queen-street. TO LET, Furnished, for 6 or 8 weeks, from 23rd inst., a 7-roomed House at Mt. Eden. Gas laid on, ga3 stove, bath-room, wash-house with copper, and use of Piano.— Apply to A. Coad, Bootmaker, Mount Eden Road. TO LET, a large commodious store, with excellent Cellar; between Isaacs' and Nathan's Bonded Stores, Commerce Street; also Offices and Store Rooms, opposite Coupland and Co., Custom Street; and the Building, Stables, Grounds, etc., lately occupied by Gled hill's-Erated Water Eactory; Wellesley Street. Apply to, Brown, Barrett, and Co.; ElliotStrcet Lost and Found. OST, a Gold Pin.—Finder will be re warded on leaving same at Star Office. LOST, on Friday, near Hobson-street and Newton Post-office, by a poor woman, a One Pound Note.—Please return to Star Ofiico. LOST, on Sunday morning, between Sy monds-street and Parnell. a Lady's Nickel Silver Watch.—Reward of 5s at Star Ofl.ce. LOST, Fox Terrier Slut with collar and chain.—Any one returning same to Ross and Co., Lower Queen-street, will he rewarded. LOST, between Long and Queen-streets, a Chinese Account J3o3k.—Five shillings reward to anyone who lea—as the same wiih Ah Cheo and Co., Wakefield street. FOUND, a Chestnut Entire, with white streak down the face.—Apply Mr McQuay, « Seiwyn-street, Onehunga. liIOUND, a Collie Dog ; number on collar, ?' 874; owner can have same by paying ex - penscs.—Apply " Frod," Waverley Hotel. ! Personal. PERSONAL. - Doll Perambulators,' Rocking and Tricycle Horses, etc., for! ; Christmas Presents.—C. Smith, Perambulator. | Factory, Victoria-street, naar Freeman's Bay. ' . Hams, prime quality, 8d » Vy per lb; Best Canterbury Hams, quality f guaranteed, 9dperlb.—Gallaugher andEntrican ■ Victoria-street. WHAT say you to an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch?-J.' I H. Da-ton, Tailor, Victoria-street East* '