CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :—

This Day. For Opotiki, per Chelmsford or Douglas, at 4 p.m.

prepaid and addressed, at 1 ",■>"■ J °''!T% only at 4.20 p.m. Mail will be due at London on January 31. . For Tauranga. Gisborne. and Napier, pel Australia, at 5 p.m. «„_,,„ Wnitm For Whaiwarel Heads. Parua, ™ <$?".• Whangarei, Karao, and Mangapai, per Wel iJSdTSd Kawakawa, per Argyle, at

Forenames, per TCotuku. at 530 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Oamaru. at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 14,

For Katikati, Aon K atete,Tauranga and Opotiki via Thames, per Rotoniahaiia, at ll.iO a.m.

For Hakaru. and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 16.

For Port Fltzroy, Trypnona, and Okupu, per

and, Southern Ports, per

For e Now' U pi Southern Ports, per FGairloch, at 11 a.m. or Thames, per Rotomahan*, at 1.30 p.m.

Friday, December 17.

For Cowcs and Coromandel, per Coromandel.at 1.30 p.m.

In connection with Parcel Post System- Parcels will be received for despatch half an hour previous to the tuno for closing mails. , A now Receiver has been placed at Graftou Road, to be cleared at 6 a.m. and <UU p.m. daily

s. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

The following passengers have booked at this porb for Sydney by tho Rotomahana, which sails ab 5 p.m. : — Mesdames Parker, Morse, Cairn, Hooper, O'Meagher, Rigby and two children, Mitchell, Main, L. "Main, Stephenson, and three children, Misses Coombo, Mitchell, Morse, Messrs Cheeseman, L. Weener, W. G. Cains, Morse, Rothe, T. R. Firth, G. Holdship, G. Hardwick, A. Hosking. W. A. Hills, Parker, J. A. Phillips, G. W. ltussell, Rigby and 40 steerage.

SUPREME COURT.

This Day.

Criminal Sittings

(Before Mr Justice Gillies.)

Cattle Stealing.—Charles Donald, John Brown, Edward Simpkin, John Christmas, and Richard Hacketb were charged with killing an ox, the property of William Hellier, on the 30th October, with intent to steal the same. Mr Hudson Williamson prosecuted, and Mr O'M< >or appeared on behalf of the prisoner* Donald and Christmas. Tho evidence in the case showed that the five prisoners wore out pig-hunting on Sunday, tho 30th of Octo ber. Running short of meat, they decided to shoot an ox that was on tho run. This was done by one of tho prisoners ehootinf down tho ox, and another cutting its throat.—William Hellier de posed to being the owner of the ox. He re- Bided at Wainui, not far from Kaukapakapa. His ox was ciuite tame ; there were no wild cattle about that neighbourhood. The ox was about a year old. The beast was killed about three miles from witness's farm. Wit ness, in company with Mr Naughter, dis covered the head and ontrails buried in the ground. His brand was upon the hide. His do" discovered where the hide wns buried.-James Hunter deposed to being out pig hunting with all the prisoners but BrowrT on Sunday, the 30th October. They got no pig, and when they returned Hacketb proposed to get them some beef. The others said that they did not want to get into any trouble. Hackefct replied that there would be no trouble as there woro plenty of wild cattle about. Hackett asked youno-Oebome if he knew where the calf was thabliad been knocking about there. Osborne said it was up tho gully. Witness was present when Hackett shot the beast. It was about tifty yards from the whare. All the other prisoners wero in the whare. Hacketb was about _ sixteen yards from the beast when he shot it. The firstshob was notfataland after the beast ran about twenty yards Hackett shot it in the head. The other prisoners came up before thesecondshot was tired. Christmas and some of the others skinned the beast, and it was quartered and carried down to tho whare, all hands assisting. The tail, hide and horns were buried, Hacketb remarking that it was too near the wharo to leave it on the ground ; they had better bury it to keep down the stench. At tho time the beast was shot witness did not think that they wero committing a felony.— By Mr O'Meagher : Donald took no part in skinning the beast. He dug tho hole to bury the hide. Witness hoard Hackett tell Mrs Osborne that they had some calf at the "whare," and that they would give her Fomo if she would send the boy up.—Philip Osborne, an intelligent boy about 12 years of a<xe, deposed to eceing Hunter and Hacketb at his father's house about dusk on the 30th of October. Hβ -went round the hill with Hunter to hunt up a bullock. He did so because Hacketb said, "Have youseenayoungbull around this way to-day?" Witness said "No," and Hackett asked ' him to come and help him to look for one. Witness saw "Hackett shoot, the bullock, and the others skinning it. Hβ saw them bury the hide.—William Marsh, a native, wanted an interpreter.—Mr Williamson reminded him that he could speak English. Witness replied, " But I can't speak it pro p»_His % ly er Honor remarked, with a smile, that evidently he could speak English very well, and the evidence was accordingly taken without the medium of an inter preter.—Witness deposed to Dick Hacketb coming to his " whare " on the day in ques tion to borrow his dog to go pig-hunting. Hackett had a gun. Witness would nob go, and did not lend the dog.—Robert Brown deposed that the prisoners resided nearwit ness He lent Hacketb a gun and ammuni tion on Sunday, the 30th October. Witness advised the prisoners not to shoot the bul lock, as he did nob know whether ib was tame or wild. Hackett asked where he should hang up witness's share of the meat. Witness replied that he wanted to have nothing to do with it. By Hacketb: There were many wild cattle about the district. Ib was a common occurrence to shoot these wild cattle.—Constable Fore man deposed to knowing the prisoners and visitinf the prisoners "whare " in company with lietecbive Herbert. They found meat in a pot on the rire. Donald said that a young man named Hacketb had come bhere on Sunday night and had shot them a young bull which had come out of the bush. Witness arrested Hacketb and recovered the hide of bhe ox bhab was killed.—Debec tive Herbert deposed to visiting the prisoners' whare in company with Constable They first saw Donald, who told them that Brown (the witness) and Hacketb had guns. Witness lifted the lid of a boiler and found from 25 to 30 Ib of salted beef. Ib was young, as bhe joints were email.—Donald said bhab Hacketb had shot them a beasb, as they had nob had any beef for a week. Donald showed them where the head, tail and legs wero burned.— This finished the evidence for bhe prosecu tion. — Mr O'JNJeagher submitted that

there was no evidence against his clients. — His Honor directed the jury to acquit all the prisoners excepting Hackett. In his case they were required to consider whether or nob he was guilty. After tho jury had been out some time they returned into court to find out what would be the result if they brought in Hackebt guilty without felonious intent.—His Honor explained that every thing depended upon the intent, and the juryagain retired to consider their verdict. At 2 p.m., the jjury returned into Court when His Honor sb'ill further explained tho meaning of the intent to steal. He pointed out that if the prisoner Hackett shot that beast deliberately whether he knew the owner or not, oven if he considered thab the, cattle were wild, he would still be guilty of theft because all wild cattle by law vested in the Crown and as ( such are under the euro of the Crown. Had the prisoner gone out and come across the beast and had shot it fearing that it would injure him, then there would _ not be stealing. But on the other hand, if he killed the beast even without using the meat he would bo guilty of stealing, in bhab he was depriving the owner of his property. The jury then retired to consider their verdict.

THE 'FRISCO MAIL SERVICE.

WHAT THE OCEANIC COMPANY PROPOSE.

THREE NEW STEAMSHIPS TO BE BUILT.

A SEVEN YEARS' SUBSIDY

REQUIRED.

MrR. J. CREiGHTOX.of Honolulu,has written the following letter to Mr J. C. Firth, of this city:— Honolulu, H. 1., Novembe 1 " 25th, 1887. J. C. Firth, Esq., Auck' land. Dear ah,— From what I read in the New Zealand papers per Alameda, I infer that the San Francisco ser vice will be abtacked in tho Genoral Assembly this session on tho score of economy. I think it would bo a mis take to interfere with it or impair it in any way. Mr J. D. Spreckles recently spent a month here, and from him 1 learned the> intention of the Company. He had started' from San Francisco with tho intention of going through to Auckland and Sydney, visiting other parts of the colony, of course, but received letters here to tho effect that nothing would be done re garding the,service this your, and concluded to return to tho coast, where his presence Avas almost imperatively re quired iv tho management and direction of a new enterprise with which his firm aro identified. Should tho Oceanic Com pany £ot tho mail contract for a long time, say seven years, it would build three new steamships for tho lino equaJ in speed und cqipmenb to the be;-sb J?, and O. steamers, and would spend mo.ney in developing the colonial trade. It , "a short town wero decided upon, ib would bo impossible to go to such a largo outlay, or rathur business pru dence wouldsforbid it, and tho existing servico is probably nho very best that could bo ex pected or secured. For variqus reasons it would bo besb for the colony to make a long contract. It would ensure a better and faster service and would steady dovelop trade, providing now openings for colonial products. A three years' con tract is a hand-to-mouth afl'air ub tho besb whon the length of tho voyage and tho responsibility of the contractors uro con sidered. 1 know that somo people think and arguo that subsidies can be done without, bub the experi ence of tho commercial world is against such a conclusion. Time is tho great factor in this case, and fast timo can only be had by paying special lates for it, whether tho transportation is by land or sea. The Sun Francisco routo ensures the fastest time between tho colony and England at present and with new and quicker bouts on tho line and tho shorter time across the Ameri can continent, now practically reduced to days, Sydney will occupy a correspond ing position, or nearly so> with Auckland at the present time. Indeed, tho rapid transit ; across America with tho present steamships will bo found to go a long way in thut direction ab present, or in the near future, and this boon is the direct result of Mr Spreckles'e San Diego enterprise and his arrangement with the Athison and Santa Fe railroad. Tho Union and Central Paci fies have anticipated the Santa Fe line, and arranged for a iivo and a half days' service between San Francisco and Now York, to come into eiTucb very soon —that is whon the necessary arrange ments have been perfected by the trailic departments of the various Companies. Would it not be advisable under the cir cumstances to consider the mutter, and take early action upon it ? If promptly taken up and a contract guaranteed, every thing would be in working order by tho time the now arrangement would come into effect. The colony would not loko any thing, because the service is now self supporting, and it would yield a handsome revenuo if the line indicated by me were followed. Moreover, it would be a powerful lever in applying to Congress for a modification of the wool tariff in favour of the colonies. 1 thought I would mention the matter to you because you take a great interest in the service, and I know that you will do what you can to ensure its success in the future. Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce might take it up and present the matter to the Govern ment and country in the light of its great importance. Tho Oceanic Company has the capital, energy and disposition to de velop your colonial trade, bub it must be placed in a position of reasonable security while so doing. And your mail and passenger service should be the best possible of attainment I am, etc., Robt. J. Cbeiohton." Mr Firth has forwarded the letter to Mr A. H. Nathan, President of bhe Chamber of Commerce, and by the direction of tho Council of tho Chamber a copy thereof has been forwarded to the Premier of the colony.

THE ST. HELIERS BAY AFFAIR.

INQUIRY RE VICTORIA AND

EAGLE.

REPORT BY HARBOUR-MASTER

AND ASSESSORS.

BOTH MASTERS TO BLAME.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board this afternoon the following report with respect to tho inquiry held into the matter of the alleged racing between the ferry steamers Eagle and Victoria on the 9bh of November was submibted :—

Harbour Board Oflioe, Auckland, 12th December, 1887. To the Chairman Auckland Harbour Board- SlB, —In compliance with the request bhe Harbour Board, we held an inquiry at bhe Harbour Office on the 9bh insb. re bho al leged racing between tho ferry steamers Eagle and Victoria on the 9th ultimo, and after weighing tho evidence adduced, we are of opinion that tho charge of racing has nob been sustained, Also,

that tho steamer Eagle was the primary cause of a collision on the occasion referred to, as she was the overtaking vessel, and should have kept clear of the other vessel from the first. As regards the steamer Victoria, it is evident thab she did not keep her course as required by the rule of the road. Moreover, the master of the Victoria was not justified in driving his vessel beyond ordinary speed with such a crowd of passengers on board, the master, himseh, admitting the vessel was rather un steady in her movements and did nob steer well when so laden. In fact the course pursued by both mas ters, from the time of the boats leaving &b. Helier's wharf until the Eagle finally passed the Victoria shews thab they, the masters, did nob use that precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen and the circumstances of the case. It is true thab no collison took place, bub the evidence clearly proves that tho close and uncalled for proximity of the two boats the whole time they were running fr° m fcne wharf to abreast of the Bean Rock rendered a collision almost inevitable twice during that time causing considerable alarm among the passengers, especially when tho Eagle finally passed ahead of, and across the Victoria's bows. Tho Victoria was then blowing _ off steam at a great rate, the vessel's engines having, ib appears, been suddenly stopped while under'fullhead of steam. In summing up tho evidence, wo tind that the engineers of those boats aio free from blame in this matter, bub we cannot say as much for the masters, who evidently did not use that care or precau which the exigencies of the case and the public safety required.—We have, &c,

J, J. Bukgess, Harbour-mustor. W. Fkazek, Nautical Assessor. M. J. Clayton, Nautical Assessor.

P.S.—Evidence forwarded herewith."

The Board decided communi cate with the Marine Department on the matter, and to request them to take action if they considered it necessary.

OPERA HOUSE.-"HUMAN NATURE."

The i ry Lano spectacular drama of " Human Nature " was produced on a very ambitious scale ab the Opera House last night, in tho presence of a crowded audience. The work is said to be the result of the collaboration of Messrs Henry Pettiub and Augustus Harris, and wo should say' that thcro is more of Harris in ib bhan of Pettitb, for. from an artistic point of view, it is distinctly inferior to "Tho Harbour Lights." However, there is enough sensation and spectacular display in it to satisfy the most morbid craving for that kind of excitement. _ it commences with a conjugal separation brought about by tho machinations of a designing and worthless woman whom tho husband had rofused to marry and of an unscrupulous Frenchman who hud failnd in Hint for the hand of tho wife. Start ing in this way, it comprises a ca.so of child abduction, baby-farming, after tho model followed at Dotheboys Hull, lighting in tbo Soudan, the storming of Khartoum and do feat of tho Frenchman aforesaid, who had become loader of the Arab garrison, his death in tho desert, triumphal march of tho returned troops through Trafalgar Square, and reconciliation of the wronged but faithful husband and wifo who form tho principals of tho play. This is a rough outline of tho leading incidentsof tho drama, and it will bo evident that for their suitable representation considerable demands would be made upon stage resources and up on the skill of tho mechanicians. These demands, it is almost superfluous to say, Mr Loitch has spared no trouble or expense to fully meet. Tho elaborate scenery did not work very smoothly last night, but a grortt improvement is sure to me manifested in that reepecb this evening. Despite that fact, however, the audience were strongly impressed by its realism, especially in the storming of Khartoum, which was very effectively carried out. Tho introduction of a horse upon tho stage developed an unex pected but very rich vein of broad low comedy. The dilliculby which a heavy weight Colonolfoundin succcenfullyclambor ing upon the charger's back sent tho house, into convulsions of laughter, and this mirth was renewed when at tho capture of Khar toum the near approach of the same steed galvanised into lifo a dead Arab whoso noad happened to be rather too closo to its heels, and who therefore took theopportunity to sneak off tho stage. The march past of the returned troops was a capital pageant, and tho Auckland Naval Artilloryand Band, the Royal Irish Rifles, tho Newton Rilles, and the Garrison Band played their parts in it very satisfactorily. There are no less than six acts in the drama,and tho perform ance, consequent to somo extent upon un avoidable delays, lasted until midnight. Ab the close of nearly every act the leading characters of the drama wore called bo foro tho curtain. Miss Norton plays with much force the part of the innocent wife, und Miss Anstead im personates ably tho treacherous friend. Mr Sidney is well suited in the role of tho faithful husband, and Mr Geo. Leitch as an amorous and poetical lawyer's clerk (Horatio Spofkin), with Miss Rose Bran drain as his inamorata (Maggie Wilkins, a serving-woman),furnish abundance of low comedy to relieve the stronger situations. It is needless to go further into the cast, which includes 29 characters irrespective of auxiliaries*. Suffice it to say that the per formance will bo repeated to night.

LATE CABLES.

KIMBERIiEY. CiOLOTELD,

(RENTER'S TEkKGRAM. )

Perth, this day,

Glowing reports continue to be re ceived from Kimberley Goldfields, Upward of 120 claims having been registered recently. It is reported that an expert has declared the Lady Broome reef to bo payable, fair stone all the way through. Machinery is now on the way to the dsggings.

MURDEROUS ASSAULT

(iIKUTIOK.)

Melbourne, this day.

Nothing further has transpired in connection with the murderous assault on the stationmaster at Glen huntley. The man Grocock, who was was arrested on Sunday on supicion of having committed the assault, was charged at Police Court and remanded for a week, bail being refused. The stationmaster is bow thought to be out of danger.

Councillor Wilson has resigned his seat in the Onehunga Borough Council.

A telegram was senb lasb night to Mr Goldie M.H.R. by tho Financial Reform Association, to enquire what claims Mr Baddeley had for his proposed pension, and this morning thab genbleman replies to follows : — " Am on special oommibtee ua enquire re Baddeley's pension to-day,

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AiiCvions. B. ARTHUR] LJ- *• ay ■ TO-MORROW, 11 A-"- rKRO POULTRY, PRODUCE, FRUIT, G^U- To be sold by auction at ARTHUR'S Mart, to morrow, at 11 a. in., v,,,*, EX S.S. Bacon and Hams, and other Jα U: of Bacon;. ,undHams.2o kege Now Corned Wairoa Cheose farmers' make), w ,J,j.Ymrs Cheese. Fresh Butter. New■ PDtatees (KWnoye. Shepherds, etc.), Onions, Oats, Cnaii, w ut-ui.,, Oatmeal. POULTRY'.—FowIs, Geese, etc.. „„_.__ pt( . FRUIT.-Cherries, Gooseberrie. 1 !, Lemons, etc. GROCERIES, &C-- Caskof IslandLtoo Juice, Christmas Sweets, 60 boxes Enghsl *£f g u U ° n r> fectionory, Biscuits. Lemon Peel., Lt *J' c !; "".T * Maravilla Cocoa, oft'ec. Tea, Vinegar, Boap. TERMS—Cash Before Delivery. & ARTHUR] [J. F. BDDDUS ■' THURSDAY, 11 a.m. ; CHRISTMAS PRESENTS GOLD, SILVEit, PLATED, AND JEI .JEWELLERY, GOLD, SILVER, AND j METAL WATCHES (just to band from England.) I ARTHUR AND BUDDLh. I Have been favoured with instructions to sell. ■by public auction nt their Mart, Queen-st/cct, on Thursday next at 11 o'clock a.m., T n A WELL ASSORTED LOT OF GOLD /V SILVER, PLATED, JET, AND CORAL JEWELLERY, Brooches. Rings, liarrings, Sets. Lockets. Alberts, Studs, Sleovolinke, Pen dents, Pins, Necklots. Bracelets. Thimblofl, ere. LadieV and Gen , lemon's Gold. Silver and Plated ■Watches. English and Gonova Makers, etc. ' ■ On view morning of thu day of B a * c /_ _ U. ABTHUB] J. »• BODDLE I THURSDAY, Noon. MOUNT ROSKILL, OPPOSITE VILW ROAD. SUPERIOR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PIC TURES, GLASS, CHINA A.SI> EARTHENWARE, GAS STOVE, ENG LISH BROWN LINNET IN I'ULL l SONG, DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGX, HORSE AND HARNESS. 1 ARTHUR & BUDDLE. jlTavo boon favoured with instructions from Mr ■ John Bigg (who is leaving for Australia) to sell ' by public auction at his re-idonce. Mount Rosfcill Road, opposite View Road, on ihurs , day next, at 12 o'clock (Noon), ,11 IS Household Furniture and knects, jOL consisting of Drawing-room. Dining ttjoiii, Bed-room, and Kitchen Requisites, in ctiiord Piano in Walnut Caso (by good London maker). Mantel Mirror. Carpets, Hearth r'BKS. Tables, Occasional Chairs, Couches, G*jod Engravings, Ornaments, Mats, Dining '!&blo. Chairs, Tablecoths, Book Case. lijon Bedstead (Black and CMd), Wvol Mftttrnss, Feather Bed and Pillows, Bed dine, Cnnmode, Blinds and Fittings. Toilet Tuble, Looking Glasß, Waslistand, Toilet Set. Towel Rail. Alarm Clock. Glcss, China and Ka'.Khonwarc, Plated Ware, Gas Stove, Meat Hair, Cooking Utensils, Filter, Sundries. Abi English Brown Linnet In full song, a Doilble-soatcd Buggy. Good Staunch Horse and Huijaesß. Terms : Cash before delivery. On view morning; of tho day of B. aUTHUR] [J. V- BWDDI-B. •SATURDAY, 24th, at 11 o'Clock. By Order of the Registrar Supreme Court. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD LEASEHOLD, CITY. (Corner of Cuetorn and Albert-streets) ARTHUR &, BUDDLE Hhve been favoured with instructions to sell by ■public auction (by order of the Pog-lHtrar cuprumn Court) at their House, Land, and Kaiatfi Sale Rooiiih, Arthur's Mart, on Satur «lay, tho 24U) inutunt, at 11 o'clock. k LLOT. No. 82 of tho Harbour Board _£7l_ leaseholds, having 40 feet frontage to Alt/isrt-street, any 110 loot to CueioiiiH-street. togenhor with tho buildings thereon erected, th property of Mi Thomas Inglis. Further particulars on application to tho Auctioneers. B. C. CABB.] [B. D. TONES. 10-MOREO W, At Eleven o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF ALES, WINES, AND SPIRITS, Etc., Etc., Etc. B. TONKS & CO. Havo Boceivod Instructions to sell, on Wednes day next, at eleven o'clock, • R©A PACKAGES ALES, WINES, OO" AND SPIRITS. 100 cases Lager Beer 20 quarter-caskH Hrandy 50 cases Bass's«Juart Alo 50 caNv.-i Bass's Pint Alo 70 casee GuinrKJSs's Otiart Stout b0 cases Guinnese's Pint Stout 3 f>o cases Brandies 25 cases Belfast Ginger Alo &x\, &0., &c. Snipmonts arc new, and instructions are im porativc. T O-M O R R O W, *■■ At 11 o'Clock. ONIONS ! ONIONS ! CALIFORNIAN ONIONS. Ex Zeulandia, from Sun Fruncisco. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instruct ions to sell, To morrow, at 11 o'clock, X /) CASES CALIFORNIAN ONIONS Ex Zealandia, from San Francisco* B. 0. CAKR.] [B. 1). TONKS. THURSDAY NEXT, At 11 o'clock. HEMES T. E M E N T. PORTLAND OEM ENT. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instructions to sell, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, 200 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT. R. O. CARK] [B. D. TOPICS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, At 12 o'Clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. i BOOTHS, CARDS, STALLS, STABLING, &c., &c, &c. B. TONKS AND CO. Have received instructions to soil, on Friday, December 16, at twelve o'clock, X> O O T I£ S CARDS l STALLS j STABLING &c, &c, &c. FOR THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S I SUMMER MEETING, Taking place at Ellerslio on 1 BOXING DAY, AND JANUARY 2nd AND 3rd, 1888.. 1"T LEX. "T ITK EN, AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &c. CITY MARKET. OOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS '"ALLOW, For Sale at Durham iarde, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a. in. HUNTER * NOLAN.



Auctions- Twelve Noon. IIOWLS, Ducke, Geese, Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Maize, Oate, Bran, Cbaff, Furni lure, etc* PAGET & RALSTON, Auctioneers. _, - . ; roMORROWj IMPORTANT AND TJNRESER\fED QALE OF ,7 p{ ENERAL TRONMONGERY, miNWARE, mRUNKS, &c, &c, &c. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on above date, PACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS, && WELL ASSORTED. Terms afc Sale. TT- —■ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15. AT THE RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, SHORT-STREET. ; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS PIANO, &C', &C, &C. GABRIEL LEWIS , Han received instructions to soil, at 11 o'clock, December 15. AS ABOVE Particulars future issue. "'* TO-MORROW, afc 11 O'clock. C. C BROWN'S ROOMS (Opposite Savings Bank). CONTINUATION OF C. C. BROWN'S GREAT FURNITURE SALE, WHEN EVERY LOT OFFERED WILL BE SOLD. Amongst the Goods not sold are 1 MAGNIFICENT UTRECHT VELVET SUITE, 1 Real Morocco Dining Suito 1 Langtry Suite, in Gold Plush and Pink Tapestry 6 Walnut Oval Tables (inlaid), 16 Administer Rugs, 12 Bent wood Rockers, 84 Assorted Mirrors 2 Beautiful Drawing Room Cabinets 2 Ducliese (Pair) Marble-top Washstands 12 Braes-bound Coal Vases, Commodoe, Waj nut Overmantels, 4 cases Bedsteads* Handsome What-note, Canterburys and Writing Tables suitable for Christmas or Now Year Presents , Single and Double Mattresses, Fancy Chairs, Couches, 2 Music Cabiaew, Easy Chairs, &c &c, &c. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. The Auctioneer draws special attention to the above sale as it is unreserved, his instructions being to cloar, at any cost, as Mr Brown is de sirous of closing his business in Auckl md &,t once. TO-MORROW, afc 10.30 a.m ' AT THE WATERMEN'S STEPS, EDWARD LEYDON Will sell without reserve, ONE 18ft QUARTER-DECK SAILING BOAT, with all Sails, Anchor, Chain, and Gear complete. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, Afc 11 a.m. TO WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND OTHERS. In the Estate of James Eraser, Watch maker, deceased. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions from the Executor in the above estate, to sell, on the promises. Hobson-street, next Mr McCulsky, Undertaker, THE WHOLE OF EFFECTS AND STOCK-IN-TRADE, comprising 2 Lathes, 2 splendid Fireproof Safes, 2 Wheel Cutting Machines, Anvils Stocks. Vices. Cabinets, Nest of Drawers, Watches. Jewellery, Spectacle Glasses, Scales and Weights, Clock. Jewels, Ilevolver. Battery, Musical Sox. Ro nding Tools, Grindstone, etc., etc., etc. Also a splen did lot of Clothing (nearly new) and one solid Leather Portmanteau. As the above stock of Tools is considered the most complete in Auckland, the trade are especi ally invite to attend. Can be seen any time up to sale by applying at Messrs Munro and Milligau's, Drapers and Clothiers, Hobson-street. To bo sold Without Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. G. W. BINNEY & SONS, Under instructions from Messrs L. 1). Nathan and Co.. will, on arrival from Oaumru, oiler for sale by auction, the fast and Hno Sydney clipper-built BR. IG A NTI.NE ZEPH VR, 135 tons Register, carries 180 tons dead weight. The Zephyr has just boon re-oopppred and overhauled, at a cost of over £500. She is ono of tho fastest sailers in the New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the Auctioneers. G. W. BINNEY AND SONS. \V. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. I>ACBE. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, . Afc 12 o'Clock Noon. COTTAGE, COOK-STREET. The subscribers will sell by auction at their ■ Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, ALLOTMENT 9 of a subdivision of Lot 3 15.16. and 17 of Section 39, City of Auck land, having a frontage of 26 feet to Cook-street* with 1 lie comfortable COTTAGB eroded there' on; tho property of Mrs Ann Austen. For further particulars apply to . . SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers,



Anctiotig^ tq4lori*oW» fefe ia b'ck^kv UNDER THE RATING ACT* 662 ACRES LAND, MATAKOHE. 134 ACRES LAND, OMARIL 115 ACRES LAND, KAIWAKA. 40 ACRES LAND, TOKATOKA. 365 ACRES LAND, RARAKA, The subscribers have received Instructions from the Rogistrar of the Supreme Court at Auck land to soil by auction at their Rooine, Queen street, on Wednesday, 14th inst, at twelve o'clock, under tho provisions of the Rating Act, for non-payment of rates, T)ARISH OF MATAKOHE:- South-oast part Lot 134 and north-west part Lot 136, containing 40 acres, tho property of Nicolas McKeown or owner. South-west part Lot 253 and north-east rart of 234, containing 60 acres, the property of James Askin or owner. South-west part Lot 143 and north-east part of 148, containing 79 acres, tho property of John Kyland or owner. Northeast part Lot 17, containing 40 acres, the property of George Shepparaor owner. West part Lot 34, 40 acres, the property ot Edwin Daweon or owner. Western middle portion Lot 18, containing 40 acres, the property of John Harvey Seward or owner. Lot 194, containing 101 acres, the property of- Edward Henry Hunt or owner. East part Lot 41, containing 40 acres, the pro perty of Jus. Henry Luckworth or owner. East part of Lot 35, containing 40 acres, the property of James Evans or owner. South-west part Lot 8, containing 80 acres, the property of William and George Shepherd or owner. SUBURBS OF MATAKOHE: Allotment 7. containing2acres and 20perches, frontingtho Matakoho River, the property of Peusr Antonia or owner. PARISH OF OMARU: West part Lot 60 and east part Lot 67, contain ing 54 acres, the property of John Green or owner. North part Lot 22, containing 80 acres, the pro-1 pcrty of William John Miller or owner. PARISH OF TOKATOKA: Middle part Lot 28, containing 40 acres, the property o( Emma Lysnar or owner. PARISH OF KAIWAKA: South part Lot 20 and north part Lot 42, con taining 115 acres, the property of or owner. PARISH OF KARAKA: Allotment 1, containing 365 acree, has frontage to the Manukau Harbour, the property of Bernard Eikhart or owner. For conditions of sale and plans apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACBX THURSDAY, 15th DECEMBER. To Close Accounts. FIRST-CLASS ELECTRO-PLATED, WARE, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES, CASES FRUIT KNIVES AND FORKS, LIQUEUR STANDS, BISCUIT BOXES, TEA AND COFFEE POTS, CRUETS. No Reserve. The Subscribers have received instructions to sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Thurs day next, December 15th, at 11 o'clock (to close accounts), THE Balance of a Shipment of Firsfc- Class E'octrc-PJatcd Ware, consisting of Tea and Coffej Services. Liqueur ard Pickle Stands, Biscuit Boxes (Wedgwood China, Cut Glass, etc.), Jam. Honey, and Marmalade Jars, Breakfast and Dinner Cruets, Bachelor Teanots, Teapot Stands, Sugar Basins. Butter Coolers, Cases Knives, Forks and Spoons, Spoon. Fork and Ring (in cases), Sa'ad Bowl, Fish Knives and Forks, Toast Racks. Tea and Coffee Pots, Kntrco Dishes, Jewel Boxes, Claret Jug, etc., etc., etc Without Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DAOBE ' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, Ab Twelve o'Clock. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, Graf ton Road. 214 ACRES LAND, WAITAKEREL WITHOUT RESERVE, i . Tho Subscribers have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late Mrs Ansoll to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst, at 12 o'clock, rriHAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD A PROPERTY, being part Lots 5 and 6, Sec. 18. Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 100 feet to Grafton Road by about 170 feet deep, running back and fronting the Auckland Do main: all panted with fruit and ornamental trees a nd shrubs; with the comfortable DWELL ING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms, bath : room, and all conveniences. This very desirable Pro perty is most conveniently situated, being easy of access and cose to town. ALLOTMENT 40, Parish of Waitakerei, con aining 214 acres of good land. It being the intention of the Executors to close the accounts in this estate, these valuable properties will be sold absolutely without any reserve. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. ' TOMORROW', at 11 o'clock. ORANGES. LEMONS. APPLES. PLUMS. PEARS. Etc. Etc. Etc. Ex Te Anau, from Sydney. B. TONES & CO. Have received instructions to sell to-morrow, at llo'clcck, / x j\ QG 5J CASES ORANGES \ / LEMONS \S APPLES PEAR-* CHERRY PLUMS BLACK PLU4IIS Etc. Etc. Etc. Ex Te Anau, from Sydney. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, Eleven a.m. GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY STOCK F. J. JONES Will sell by public auction on Thur day next, at 11 a.m. sharp, without tho slightest reserve, mHE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF X DRAPBRY bought by tender from Mr Fitch, comprising— 763 LOTS CHOICE DRAPERY, &c. 1528 YARDS. DRESS MATERIAL, Consisting of nearly all Summer Goods, and entirely new stock Cashmoros, Nuns' Vcilirg, Alpacas, Ginghams, Prints, Foulio Cloth, Merinos, etc. MAN CHESTER GOODS. - Calicoes, Flannels, Sateons, Cretonnes, Shirting, Table Damask, Ticking, Linen, Hollands, Diapers, Twill Sheet ing. Turkey lied Lnco Curtains, Lawn. .Blankets, Quilts, Table Covers, Towels, Window Blinds, American Leathers, Marble Baizes, China Mat ting, etc., etc. HOSIERY. - Ladles , and Children's Hosi wry in all vitrifies. Men's and Boys' do. MEN S MERCERY.—White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Rogatta Shirts, Flax Shirts, Braces, Ties, Collars, Bows, etc., *te. HABERDASHERY.-Figured Wools. Laces, Thimbles, Buttons, Pins, Needles, Clar.Vs Cot tons, Braids, etc. FANCY GOODS.-Velveteens, Crapes, Ladies' Umbrellas. Gents' do, Jerseys, Cloaks, Kinboni in all shades, Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Ruffling, Silks, FrilliMce, Mus'iDS. Ediring, Insertions, Laces. Pinafores, Corsets, iniiints , Hpod£, Infants' Robes. '



tfBCTS, COBNBRcLZ * [ D - '?■" EVANS '■' »£»gdggg«l Furniture and Kitchen 'ififfl. konße «§ Ml particulars in future isle. On view Monday and Tuesday D.F.EVANS, Auctioneer. Tenders. mENDERS WANTED for Painti ßß . i Hrtise at Avondale till I torn ntm? ! * day, 15th inst. Plane ta combe's. Grocer, "»"» K3 Painting a House inGreit 2 Road; fourth honse from OlasjjoW'Stonf Site *? « ififc Gazette in Bankrnptcy > T N B A N-K' R.U BTCY, IN THE COUBT-OE BANKRUPTCY ' . HOLDEN AT AUCJ£LANtt In the matter of "The Bankr^fcyMia* and its amendments. > ' l ■ i , Notice is hereby given ttatEITHraA&KKe ot Poueonby, in the City o! AucklMdjtin.Niw Zealand, Baker; have this day fied infte said Court, at Auckland, a petition to bead judged a bankrupt, j V Dated this 12th day of December, 1887.. J- THOMASKING; Arch. Buchanan, Solicitor for the Bankrait Queen-street. T N BANKRUPTCY, 3N THE SUPREME COUSRT RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND; In the mft'erof "The Bankruptcy AcUfe" and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas JiiSG,'of . Ponsonby, Auckland, Baker, a Bankrupt ■ NCTtoE is hereby given that the ili^t-General Meeting of Creditors will beheldat my Office, Government Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, DeceniW 19; IW, at 11 o'clock a.m. Proofeof deht'innsthefer nished prior to the meeting.-,. Proryijmns-can be obtained at my Office, "io , 'proof canoe admitted except under order of the Court after the expiration of four months, from thedafeot the filing , of the petition. Accounts sent in tin? v npor ted by proof of debt; as proscribed by law, canuotbexecogniscd.; : Official Assignee. DeoemberlS, 1887. A. BOCHANAN, Solicitor fotthe Bankrupt.' ■ : ,- ■_,',, .' .. ■.-' ;.■■: .',.■■. ■■ ;; Late Adyertisenients. WANTED, Barmaid to essieb .inhonse work, also Good Cook to assist a house. -Apply Queen's Head Hotel, Upper few street. ■'-,'"' ■■ : ■ r '' '" .'i'-'' r ' ; -■"' O LFT, 5-roomed Honse in Beresford street, pantry, water ineido.— Inquire J!» Carr, Beresford-st. ! nnO LET, 6-roomed House-Jn,-, Surrey- X street, Surrey Hills, complete-Apply Tf. ETHutchinson.BnUderjPpnsonby. ■._. WANTED, a General Servantv-App'y Mrs J. BAWkitae, Queues Hoto!, bpper Symondsstreet: , '! - FOR SALE, cheap. Maw,: Smro«g and Harness; 30 cwt trial given.-ApW to T. Brownlee. Fort-street. —i- T— -OTLET, Comfortable 5-roomedJmj, city water, cupboards,/.™; ler, ■ ■ - ?:•*'- --—γ^j- &Im HUls. novv A t tt^ yy -DONEPUST JI FOR SAI* RjOHAEJ) A. P&: Agent for the c tf TT SYDNEY -JJ.