Marriages.

BELL-LITTLE.-On December: 14. 1887. at Homeleigh, Northcote, Auckland, Now Zea land, by the Rev. A. M. McCaUum, Walter Boll,'Auohencairn DumMesahire, to daughter of the late John Little, Applgarta town, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. BROADHURST -FRASER.-On December 8 at SU Andrew's. Church, Auckland, by the Re.: A: Carrick, William of Christchurcb, to Racm_el, second daughter or George Fraser, engineer, Auckland. JOHNSTON-PHILCOX.-At Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, on December 14. by the Rev. Joseph Bates, George Henry, eldest son of George Johnston, Esq., Hepburn-street, to _ Harriett (Hettie). eldest daughter of Wilham Philoox, Esq., Devonport.

Deaths.

SMALL.—On December 15, at his parents resi dence. Morningslde. William John bmall, second son of Kate and Charles John Small, aged 10 years. , , .. ._ he funeral will leave his parents residence, to-morroW (Saturday), at 2 30 p.m.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Malls will close as under:—

This Day.

For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m.' ~ ,-.-. - - -'»

For Whitiangi, Gum Town, and Upper Mill,

per lona, at 5 p.m. ___ ' For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wei

lingt on. 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m,

Saturday, 17th inst,

For Waiwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, per

Rose Casey, 10 a.m. For ftisborne, per Ashleigh Brook, at 11 a.m. For Katikaii, Aongatete.TaurangaandOpotiki, via. Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Friendly Islands and Samoa, per Maile, at .p.m. ..■-:.", ;.; ■ w-.">.

,'.;_,. Monday, 19thinst.. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, p.er Gairlocb, at 11 a.m. " For Raweno aud Hokianga. District (via One hunga), per Maogregor or Oreti. at 1 p.m. For Putiki and Coromandel per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m.

Monday, January 2. Per Zealandia as follows :—-

For Samoa, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, Registered letters, and nowspapersat 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d in ad dition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be duo at London on February 6.

In connection with Parcel Post System, Parcels will be received for despatch half an hour previous to the time for closing mails. A new Receiver has been placed at Carr's. Grafton Road, to be cleared at 6 a.m. aud 2.30 p.m. daily.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

A, wire from Waiwera reports a large barque in sight inside the Little Barrier, Inward bound. This should be the Lurline, from New York,which port she left on July 26th.

The topsail schooner Mariner, arrived at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Whangaroa, with a cargo of timber.

A barque and two schooners are signalled as we go to press.

A three-masted topsail schooner is re ported off the Kawau inward bound, but up *to "the time' 6f*goirig to* press had not been signalled.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Arrived: S.s. Oreti, Robertson, from Wanganui and New Plymouth, with pas sengers and cargo., «_... .......

LATE CABLES.

THE DISORDERLY PARLIAMENT.

PROCEEDINGS OVER THE LATE

SCENES.

(RENTER.)

, SYDNEy,,this day. Mr T. M. SlAttery, member for Burrowa, who was one of the members " named " by the Speaker during the debate on Mr Dibbs's vote of censure* Bias issued a writto test the legality of the Speaker's action*;

ACCIDENTS.

A blacksmith named Daniel- Hutchison, aged 67 fell out of a dray at Ellerslie yesterday and broke several of his ribs_ He was taken to the Hospital and is now under medical,care there.

* A;Pnnua farmer named John Hurst, aged 43, was riding a young stallion there ; on Wednesday last, and was thrown, in con sequence of which his thigh was broken, and he had to be taken to the Auckland Hospital. ,;,..-;,■ ~;;-.... .'• -.

CHORAL HALL.-CONCERT IN AID OF OUR BOYS' REST.

As we anticipated, the concert given last night in the Choral Hall, under the con dnctorsh-p'-of, Mr. T., Tallis Trimnell, Mus. Bac, fof the benefit of Our' Boys' Rest moved very enjoyable, but unfort unately was indifferently natrqnised* The programme was nicely balanced, the first pari excepting the /overtime ; being sacred and the second time being secular. Our report is held'over.

The business done at the Board of Edu cation tOday ; was .mostly of'a routine character. The Training College Visiting Coniraittee's report recommended that the letter of Mr Gulliver re his en- as principal ,., of the Training ollege 1 .should;; be forwarded, to the Government Mr Luke said . that he only thought it right to;state that he dissented from the report. He thought that the salary due to Mr Gulliver should be paid at once. Ultimafcely the matter was deferred for one week.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies held a sitting in Chambers this morning, when Mr. Cave applied fd_* letters of admins'tratioh, which were granted, in the estate of James Burden (deceased). .His Honor directed that affidavits should be filed showing cause of delay. In the case of French v. Keddall, Mr Burton,obtained an order that, charging orders* tow be- made absolute. In "the ihatter of James Hooper Kerr (deceased) Mr Buddie obtained ah order to agis ter letters of administration. ■-, In the ..of.the Companies Act 1882 re N-W Zealand Frozen Meat and Storage Company. ? Mr Button obtained an order confirming reduction of .capital. Ail l appli-atic-n by 'Mr Buddie Wljpr the dissolution•. of the ..AVaik'ato Fell mongery Company ' was J ofdered to stand over.' On the&Otion of' Mr Pufaur, Charles MacCorxhipk' was*. admitted as a •olicitor. -■••-.;;.;.'■ j- r - '-'■.. -7-; '"Victoria Arcade, who. . advfc. appears, elsewhere, is rapidly getting rid of a large stock of sheet music at prices ranging from jiKeTowsum.of 3d, to 6d, ahl So; expects s » fresh ship ment by the 27_h, ' . ,-

H.M.S. RAPID EN ROUTE.

Russell, this day. H.M.S. Rapid left for Auckland at 3 p.m,

to-day.

ATHLETIC NOTES.

CRICKET

The Gordon and Parnell continue their match left, unfinished last Saturday this evening. To-morrow the; following Cup contests will be begun. Senior Cup. Auckland A v. Auckland B.—"A" team: J. Arneil, A. Atkinson, A. M. Beale, R. Blair, A. E. Dewes, R. Neill, A. Morrison, A. O'Brien, C. F. Reid, Rev. I. Richards and A. C. Stewart. "B" team: E. C. Beale, VV. A. E. Clendinnen, F. Earl, C. Gardner, J. Gill, M. H. Laird, J. Lindsay, D. M. Martin, H. A. Morey, J. J. Roach and W. Wynyard. United v. Gordon.— Gordon : C. _Z. Clayton, F. V. Kelly, H. P. Kissling, H. B. Lusk, A. L. Meldrum, D. Meldrum, J. M. Moresby, Newton, J. W. Ryburn, J. R. Sykes, N. Williams. United : Yates, Testro, Mumford, Lynch, MacCormick, Harvio (2), Bowden, Stemson, Clayton, Hawkins." Holland v. Paknell. —Holland : Beard, Berry, Brighton, Holle, King, Hobson, E. Mills, G.jMills, Thomas, Walker, White side. Junior Cup. Holland v. Waitemata.—Holland: J. B. Mell, E. Mell, C. Sexton, G. Sexton, I. Mills, A.Rowe, W. Rowe, Morgan, Burfoot, Breeze, Murphy. Waitemata : Service, Ross, Stidhbury, Potter, Pritchard, Mackie, W. 11. Johnson, Tattersal, McHugh, Leatham j and Sheddon. Emergencies : Andrews and Peet.

United ... Onehunga,—United : Cotton, Swanson, Fripp, MucCormick, Braund, Lankham (2), Gleeson, Hatton, Naylor, Newcomb, Kenward. Auckland v. Alpha.—Auckland: A. Bell, H. Courtayno, E. P. Hudson, C. E. Ifwerson, A. McDonald, J. McDonald, W. McGregor,W. M. Mclntosh.H. H. Perring, G. H. Plummcr and A. Seccombe. Emer gencies : F. E. Browne, W. E. Bruce and J. M. Scotb.

Gordon v. National.—National : Am bury, Baker, Colobourne, Gilmour, Nichol son (2), Owen, Pilcher, Spence, Waters, Wilkinson. Gordon : Ansenne, Cato, Hogan, Kenderdine, Lusk (2), Mackay, Me- Leod, MacCauslai-d, Neill and Ryburn. ■ Second Junior Cup- Wanderers v. Grammar School.— Wanderers: J. Whelan (Captain) W. Whelan, P. White, E. White, E. Johnson, E. Flicker, I. Clarke, R. Bleakley, M. Chappell, L. Sanderson, and W. Farrell. Emergencies : J. Stanton and A. Edmonds, Holland v. Onehunga United.—Hol land : Beard, Austin, Payne, Watson, Can tell, Wheatley, Waring, Henn, Holt, Wakerley. Standard v. Gordon.—Gordon : Ball, Gorrie, Cose, Goldie, Battley, Kissling, 'Burton, G. B. Lusk, Howard, Pollen, Cooper. •'... . Oilier Matches. Albert v. Chelsea.—(Alberts to moot the 2 o'clock boat for Northcote.) Albert: Ramsoy (Captain), Jaggs, Head, Laird, Holland, Johnston, Crabtreo, Walker, Cheshire, Burns, Brown and Robinson. The Cup match between the United C,C. and the Auckland A. toam was continued last evening from Saturday. United had lost six wickets for 194 on Saturday, and l_sb evening they added twelve more runs. On Auckland going to the wickets they lost two wickets for 19 runs. The following are tho scores:—

United: R.J. Yates, b OBrien, 82; A. D. MacCormiok, b Beale, 4; D. Lynch, b O'Brien, . 27; r I. 1 Testro, b Beale,' 5; W. Stemson, b'.Beale, 42; W. Harvie, b O'Brien, 10; "C. Harvie, b Richards, b Beale, 1; F. Clayton, st Dewes, b O'Brien 6; W. Hawkins, c sub. b O'Brien, 8 j I. Mumford, not out, 5 ; C. Gleeson, c O'Brien, 0. Extras: byesl2, leg byes 6,10. Total 208. Bowling analaysis: A. M, Beale, 33 overs, 7 maidens, 82 runs, 4 wickets; A; O'Brien, 21 _ over's, 3 maidens, 50 runs, 6 wickets ; Morrison, Howard, and Reid also bowled. Auckland:—Morrison, A. C. Stevenson, 5 *, _.eill, R, c. Sub : 6. A. D. MacConnell, 4 ; Richard, Rev. 1., not out, 8 ; Atkinson, A. not out, 1. Extras : Leg bye, 1, total for 2 wickets; 19. i

The amalgamation of the Amateur Athletic Club and* the Waitemata Bicycle Club has for a long time been talked about and there seems every probability of its be coming a settled thing now. A meeting of the committees of the two clubs was held last evening When areport of a sub-committee on the subject was recoived and approved, It was decided to caH a special general meeting for next Wednesday night to settle the amalgamation,, also to make any altera tions required in the rules. A sub-com mittee of the A. A. A.C. has been appointed to revise the rules before the meeting, in order to make.suggestions.

THE LOAN BILL.

ANOTHER PARTY FIGHT. '

(BY TELEGRAPH—SPEOIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. THE Opposition made an unsuccessful at tempt at yesterday afternooh's sitting to get the debate on the second reading of the Loan Bill postponed till 7.30 p.m.

' Dh Fitchett moved and Dr. J Hddgkinsbn Seconded an amendment, "That the amount of the loan should not exceed half a million." , .

The division was taken at 2.30 a.m. on Dr. Fitchett'a amendment limiting the loan to half a million. The amendment was re jected by 34 to 8, and the second reading of the Loan Bill was agreed to. ~..,,„.: .

A cheque written by Mr D. F. Evans for £12 10s for Messrs Hill and MahOney in October : last had a strange experience. The cheque being 5s short of the amount due, another cheque was written in its stead, and the che-fue'fpr £12 10s was torn and thrown into the waste - piper - basket. Quite recently iit was found at Katikati by a publican under his doorstep, having evidently be6n " blown there by the wind." The pieces of the torn cheque had been gummed together,- bat' the dooutfient had not been presented to any bank, and was returned to Mr Evans by the finder.

There is a fair demand for Saxon shares at ss, sellers 5s 2d; Cambria sales 7s 3d, sellers 7s 6d ; Prince Imperial are wanted at 4s 9d, sellers quoted at ss. Tren ton sellers, 3s 7d ; Caledonian buyers, 5s Id; sellers, 6s 6d. Great satisfaction is evinced at the market at t;he succesful floating of the Union and Rosemont properties on the London market, Good results are sure to accrue from the introduction of English capital which will cause the upper country of the Thames to receive a fai. trial. There, is an inquiry for Bank of N GW Zea land shares at £12 ss, National Insurance atl6s9d, New Zealand Insurance at 695, _nd Gas are qiiot. Dat £10,7s <? d;, <,

Mrs Clayton's School, Parnell.

Tho Christmas term of Mrs Claytons private school, Parnell, closed last even ing with an entertainment m aid ot the destitute of bhe parish, a. which there was a large .gathering of mends of the pupils. The musical portion of the programme consisted of songs Dy Misses Stevens. Clayton and Mr E. Clayton. Pianoforte solos by Mrs Duthie and Miss Brabant, and Recitations. During the evening the prizes won at the annual ex amination were presented to the successful scholars. The following is the complete list of prize winners..... _. . ' . Class l:-A'Dargaville, English history, English literature, Shakespeare and physi cal geography ; N. Hull, English com position; M". Abbott, divinity, geography, French, Arithmetic, and great events ot history. , Class 11-. F. Mitchelson, grammar and spelling: J. Ewen, Divinity; N Amos. Arithmetic (Division 111): C. Hartwell. French (Division 111) geography and His tory : E. HartVell, French (Division 1 V : ); L. Francis, Dictation, Arithnrt-tic (Division II.); E. Brabant,' French, (Division II.); M. Kissling, Imprpvement.ih.music. Class lII.—L. Challis, history and scrip ture ; R. Abbott, English Grammar ; Jv Bice, Latin. ... Class IV.—A. Bice, Scripture, spelling, history and tables; W. Bice, general im provement; F. Edgcumbe, geography and grammar; M. Abbott, spelling. This school will re-open; on the 61st January, 1888. When Mrs Clayton pro poses to close her school sho will give due notice of her intentions. ~.,,-, Since the school was established hun dreds of garments have been made by the pupils and given away to the poor, besides a large amount of work done for the Melanesian Mission. ; Several entertainments have been given by the pupils at which more than £135 have been collected and given away for charitable purposes.

TELEGRAMS.

Blenheim, this day.

Tuesday's sitting of the Supreme Court was one of the shortest on record. The whole business concluded in fifty minutes. There wore no criminal or civil cases. In the bankruptcy division a discharge was granted to William Pugh, formerly hotelkeeper of Havelock, and the public examination of Felix McLean, wool classer, was finished, an order being made to come up for dis charge next sitting. In the divorce case Lucas v.- Lucas and Rodd, a decree ab solute was granted. In Chambers an order was made fpr the voluntary winding up of the Pic ton Coal Company.

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THE AUCKLAND JfiVJfiNJJTG DECEMBER 16; 1887.



Public Notices. TXTHO IS THE CHEAPEST? •'-,,.,.. ,„,,. ,;,,. j JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES, AND COME TO T. H. M™ ws EOPLE'S CO-OPERATIVE STORE, Freeman's Bay. Choicest Blonds in Tea at Is 4d. Is 6d, Is Bd, 1810d,25. Small Box. 12lbs, 14s 6d Now season Nelson Jam, 4s 6d doz, 6d tin. Other brands, 3Jd. 4.d per tin Good Household Flour, 1001b bag, 9s 9d ; 60 b bag, 5s ; 251b bag, extra quality, 2s lOd; 81b G9o4 a §ousehpldSpttj),9sowt; sbars t lsj or2Jd Sperm Candles. 3 packets. Is: or_*lb box, 8s 4d Golden Syrup, 2lb tin, 7d ; or 6s 6d per do_ WotommmW from 4d. sd, 6d; 1_ mato. sd, 8d 251_j Oatmeal, 2s 6d ; 71 bs, 9Jd ~ Best Rico, 51b8, 1-; 561bs, 9s 6d. Good Rice' 61bs.ls:_-lbs,Bß 6d ' _<-*'.■ Largo Bottles Vinogar, 6d and 7d Cocoa and Milk, 7d tin . English Marmalade, 6d tin Fresh Herrings, 2 tins, lid Fresh Mullet, Star brand, 2 tins, lid Sardines, large lOd, small 6d ' ;: Best Currants and Raisins, 6d ~„_ Orange and Lemon Peel, 9d lb ; Cut Peel, lOd Now Figs, 9d box Table Fruit, assorted. lOd tin ' ' Prime Cheese, Wairoa and othor Factories, from 4d lb . , _ Prime Can torbury Hams now arrived, guaran teed ; Prime Bacon, 6d lb , . Best Butter from 6d lb Choicest Fruit and Vegetables always on hand Ilobart Potatoes, 181 bs, Is, Orders delivered to any part on payment of order for goods. The above is for Cash only. Don't Forget the Address : MATTHEWS, FREEMAN'S BAY. HRISTMAS TOY BAZAAR will open in the premises lately occupied as the Newton Auction Mart, near tho Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahapo Road, on Monday. Splen did show: of toys and fancy goods tor Xmas presents. No charge for admission. Come and sec, bpon every day and night' HRISTMAS TOY BAZAAR will open ;in the premises lately occupied as the Newton Auction Mart, near the Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahape Rood, on Monday. Splen did show of toys and fancy goods for Xmas presents. No charge for admission. Come and sec, open every day and night. OOK OUT for the Christmas Toy Bazaar in the premises lately occupied as the Newton Auction Mart, near Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahape Road. Will be open oa Monday and every day throughout the week. Magnificent stock of Toys and Articles suitable for Christmas presents. No chaige for admis sion. ' - - - LOOK. OUT for the Christmas Toy Bazaar in the pre mis-*!-*-!,-occupied as the,Newton-Auction 'Mart."neat 1 Rising-Sun Hotel. Karangahape Road. Will be open on Monday and every day throughout the week; Magnificent stpek of Toys and Articles Suitable for Christmas presents. No charge for admis sion.' . '.[ Ah- -.' .-'', ./ ! 7 '■■ flftS. • [ Auctions. - , ; MONDAY, DECEMBER _9th. ' i- .. ■•' _ ' At. 11 aim. Sharp.'' . i,:, •, i ' VAILE AND DOUGLAS Will sell by auction at their Mart, Shortland* . street, .'.,■ ,• - ..>,. / ;u; hn ■. '•''- Qi ."--C AN exceedingly valuable Library of nearly 600 vols., comprising many rare works, such as Angus's "New Zealanders," Nicholas's "New Zealand," Hockstetter's "New Zealand," Forrest's "New Guinea," First and Curiously Illustrated Edition of Milton,etc., etc. Works on Theology, History, Travel, Art. Also, a large number of Books suitablo for Christmas Presents. Books on view at Mart, next Po3t Office. Catalogue shortly. - ' ; VAILE & DOUGLAS , Auctioneer;-. ? , .:-lc-__! MONDAY, DECEMBER 19. .... FANCY WOOL WORK, FANCY CARDS, SCREENS. PICTURES,. PER , FUMERY, OILS, ELECTRO- _ PLATE AND, ORNAMENTAL WAITERS, FANCY MATS. "'' To Close Accounts. ,', GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on Monday, at ; -.i" ',:;-.,', '.-■'. Hi o'clock,., -:; ■;..?. ; AU LARGE COLLECTION OF above Goods, too numerous to mention, and must be sold to close accounts. ~... J "*.» : , .r. Jfp .R._?ery«y „.-. _ .«'.,.,



\ Auctions- . ~" THURSDAY, DEC__MBER22,., At 2 o'clock p.*m was? wr W^t, G. W. BINNEY & SONS | Will hold their SECOND SALE OF THE SEASON, at their Mart, Corn Exchange, 1< ort-s.treet, on Thursday, 22nd December, at 2 o oloci-. ""~ r S TO-MORROW, ( At Eleven' o'Clock. • , ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, . \ GARDEN HOSE, MANGLE, - FILTER, MINCING MACHINE, BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, PIANO, SUPERIOR IRON BEDSTEADS. j D. F. EVANS. Has boon instructed to sell at his Mart, Queen street, at 11 o'clock, to-morroW, ELECTRO • PLATED WARE, Cruets, Forks, Sooons, etc., Rosewood Pmno. (by Alison), Handsome Horsehair and IWBR. Suites. Cheffbhie... Rimu and Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers, H_~.f;tester Bed stead, Washstands and Leasing *£m Child's Cot. Commode, f Kitchen Dre»se£ Pack Saddle. Leather . Couch, °M*qon Table. Meat Safe, Perambulator, -Looking Glasses, Bookcase, Mangle, j Mincing Machine, Breech-loading Rifles, Piano, Dumb Bells, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Superior lot of JBJWfej trie-plated Ware, and large collection oi House hold Furniture, etc., etc., etd D. F. EVANS, ' Auctioneer. "*" TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, At 11 o'Clock. ... NEW AND FASHIONABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EF FECTS, CORNER CARLETON GORE ROAD AND VICTORIA CRESCENT. D. F. EVANS Has been favoured with instructions to sell at the residence of a lady who is leaving Auck land, corner of Carleton Gore Road and vic toria Crescent, near Nowmarkot, on Tuesday, 20th December, at 11 o'clock, rriHE WHOLE OF HER NEW, JL FASHIONABLE. AND SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising Very handsome Drawing-room Suite, etc., a very chaste Bedroom Suite, etc., Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Ornaments, Mirrors, Vases, Curtains, Poles. General Household Furniture and Kitchen Requisites as usually found in a well-appointed house of twolvo rooms. Full particulars in future issue On view Monday and Tuesday. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1887. At 12 o'Clock Noon. HANDSOME FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, ELLERSLIE. D. F. EVANS Has received instructions from A. G. Daw, Esq., to sell at his Auction Mart. Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st Docombor. 1887. at 12 o'clock noon, THAT New and Handsome Family Resi' dence, containing sixteen room, bath room, W.C.s upstairs and down ; also, stable, coach-house, harness-room, man's room. etc.. togothor with four-audquarlcr acres Volcanic Soil, situated .within seven minutes walk of Ellerslie Station. This is a first .ato opportunity for a'gontleman requiring a country residence, as tho owner, who is about to return to England, is deter* mined to sell at a groat saoiiflco. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. ~....■.,.._.„■ , TUESDAY, DECEMBEK 20, AT 11 O'CLOCK. ■ • mRADE gALE TWINES AND qPIRITS. Beer, Ale, Stout (various brands), Whisky in bulk and case (various brands), Brandies in quarter casks and cases, Claret (various brands), Old Tom, Geneva, Ginger Wine, Lime Juice Cordials, Flask Brandy, Cham pagnes, Port Wine, etc,, etc. GABRIEL LEWIS . Has received instructions to sell, on obovo date, - at "| "I o'Clock, £_4-0 EACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS ; , Terms at Sale. . , WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. EX PIAKO. Splendid Display of first-class English and Colonial-made Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Suites of Furniture of all descriptions, Grand Sideboard and Cheffonier, Duchess Toilet Sets (various styles), Ottomans, Fancy Tables, Work Tables, Occasional Chairs, Garden Chairs, Mirrors, Glasses, Card Tables, Bell Shape Tables, Music, Canterbury Music Stools, Bookcasjs, Writing' Tables, Bedsteads, Folding Bed chair (complete), Etc., Etc., Etc. i . GABRIEL LEWIS - Has received ins'ructions to sell, on Wednes day, December 21. at the Arcade Rooms, at 11 a.m., A GRAND DISPLAY OF ABOVE FURNITURE, all the latest designs. ' ''* I "'! FO_.ABiSOI.UTE ' ' R. ARTHUR.] ;. [J. F. BUDDLE. fittkun TUESDAY, at 11 a,m. mm • STOCK OF CABINETMAKER, ETC.» WELL-MADE SUITES, CHAIRS, COUCHES, TABLES, CHEFFONIERS UMBRELLA STANDS, BOOK CASES, PALLIASSES, SPRINGS, GLUE, etc. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoiired with instructions to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m.. . mHE BALANCE OF THE STOCK OF J_ A CABINETMAKER, WELL-MADE FURNITURE, Suites in Rep, Horsehair, etc., Library Chairs. Bookcases, Loo and other Tables, 8.W.. Cane and other Chairs, Chßffoniers, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Couche. Umbrella, Htands, Chests of Drawers, various Bedsteads, Rimu Hall Table. Terms—Cash Before Delivery. R. ARTHUR] .". , , [J. V. BUDDLE THURTDAY, DECEMBER 22, S. won At 11 o'clock, i _«■_; BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!! ' 10(H) VOLU ME 3 Suitable for XMAS PRESENTS ARTHUR AND BUDDLE - Havo received instructionis to sell by p_blio auction, on Thursday next, at 11 o'Clock, at their Mart (Furniture Department), a Large Selection of ' "- TtfEW BOOKS, comprising Art Journals, J3I Standard Works on Theology, History, and Science; a Choice Selection of the Poets, a large and varied lot suitable for Family and School Libraries, Fiction,- Fair, .Tales, and a number of handsomely-bound Scrap Albums. , v _',' _>._ Catalogues on Mojidajr..;X.... J. hsA}



Auctions. R.ARTHUR.] [J. F. BUDDLE. TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. By Order of the Registrar Supreme Court. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD LEASEHOLD, CITY. (Corner of Custom and Albert-streets) ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction (by order of the Registrar Supremo Court), at their Houso, Land, and Estate Sale Booms, Arthur's Mart, on Satur day, the 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, . ALLOT. No. 82 of the Harbour Board Leaseholds, having 40 feet frontage to Albert-street, any 110 feet to Customs-street, together with tho buildings thereon erected, the property of Mr Thomas Inglis. ' . Further particulars on application to the Auctioneers. R. ARTHUR] ~~" [J. J- BUDDLE MONDAY, 19th INST., at 11 o'Clock. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. JEWELLERY, Gf)LD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, TELE SCOPE, OIL PAINTINGS, THEO DOLITE, CLOTHING. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been instruoted by Mr J. Levy, of the London Loan Office, to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. „ A LARGE AND VARIED LOT OF _____ UNREDEEMED PLEDGUS: Diamond, Gold, and Silver Rings. Gold! and Silver Watches, Alberts, Brooches, Loickets. Studs, Bracelets, Pipes, Electro plated ' Ware, Gun, Flute, Clarionetto, Cornet, Hewing Machine, Telescope, Theodolite, Sextant, B'ield Glasses. Books, Carpenters' Tools, Oil Painidngs. and an Assortment of Good Second-hand Clothing. Terms: Cash before Delivery. R. ARTHUR.] [J. I f . BUDDLE TUESDAY, 11 a.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Stock of Groceries, Oilmen's Stores, Pro visions, etc., Shop and Gas Fittings, Scales, Weighing Machine, Horse, Sad dles, etc. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of I. W. Russell.c Estate to sell by public auction on the premipos. Great North Road, on Tuesday next at 11 o'clock, a,m. .J.HE STOCK IN TRADE OF GRO- X CERIES, Oilmen's Stores, Provisions, Counter Scales and Weights. Avery's Platform Scales and Weights. Glass Butter Case, Show Glassos, Truck. Ladder, Cannisters, Scoops, etc., Shop Fittin_B, 2 Counters. 18 Drawers, 12 Bins. Sholves, Desk, etc.., Gas Fittings, 19 Burners, etc , Chandelier, Horso, Saddles, etc. TERMS—Cash before Delivery. R.A.] ~ [J.s-B. MONDAY, Noon. WYNYARD AND DOMAIN STREETS. SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EF FECTS, POULTRY, &c. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Havo been favoured with instructions from Mr Campbell (who is about to make hjis Northcote residence his home) to Bell by ptublic auction at his rcsidonce, corner of Wynyard and Domain Streets, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, noon, A PORTION of His Household Furni ture and Effect _ a Superior Pianoforte in Walnut Case by A. H. Franzke Leipziu. Rimu Loo Table, Turkish Lounge, Mirror, Superior Engravings. Occns onal Chairs, Fancy and Work Tables, Cornice Poles, CnrUins, Car pots, Skin Rug. Oilcloth, Mats. Hall Table, Barometer, Square Tables, Bent wood Cano Chairs. C_ne Easy Chairs. Matting, Filter, Fenders, Fircirons. Books, Cup board, Iron Bedsteads, Spring and Other Mat tresses. Chests of Drawers. Tlotlet Tables, Marble-slab Looking Glass, Waehetands, Toilet Set.. Commode, Timepiece under Glass Shade, Sundries. , Poultry —a. Few Good Fowls. Terms : Cash before deKyery. f On view mornine: of the day of sale. TOMORROW, 2 p.m. sharp. To Painters, Paperhangers, and Others. 3,000 R OLLS D AP . X HANGING q E. J. JONES . Has received instructions from Mr Tobin, to sell on his premise . Karangahape Road, Newton, To-morrow, December 17, , j 3 AAA ROLLS VERY CHOICE iVVV PAPERHANGINGS, suitable ' for cottage or mansion. Note—Auctioneer's instructions sire positive to sell Without Reserve, as Mr Tobin is giving up that branch of the bus in cs 3. On the Premiseu, Karangahape Road. jriONTINUATION gALE OF TjIIRST-CLASS "CIURNITURE, Ex Waikato, AtC. C. Brown's Rooms, Postponed till WEDNESDAY, 21st. Whatnots, Cabinets, Suites, ! "l Chest Drawers, Bentwood Furniture, Etc. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22. IN THE ESTATE OF D. H. MoKENZIE. IMPORTANT SALE OF SHARES IN THE , . UNDERMENTIONED COMPANIES. ~, By Order of the Trustees, ■_-_ GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, at the Arcade Room,s on the above date, at 11 o'clock, as under; '■•'■•. j Lot l-Oft A SHARES WHANGAREI .; -wWV COAL COMPANY. Lot 2—1,000 Shares Miranda Coal Company Lot 3— 100 Shares Coromandel S.S. Company Lot 4— 200 Shares Northern Woollen Com '■'•■'■ Company « > J Lot 5— 10 Shares Turkish Bath Company Lot 6— 25 Shares Patent Medicine.Company Lot 7— 100 Shares Northern Boot Company Lot 8— 20 Shares in the Loader Newspaper Company Lot 9— 100 Shares Kaihu Valley Railway Company Lot 10— 50 Shares Auokland and North Shore Ferry Company Lot 11— 20 Shares Auckland Tramway Com pany Lot 12— 105 Shares Apple Farm Company Full particulars to be obtained at tho office of tbe Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1888. CHOICE FARM FOR SALE AT l WAIUKU; For sale at the Waiuku Cattle Sale Yards, on Saturday, January 7, at one o'clock, THE FARM of Mr. T. Parkinson, con taining 1174 acres fertile land bordering on the sand hills. It consists of 12 acreß bush, balnnoe in grass and cultivation, subdivided into six well-watered paddocks. There is on the property a four-roomed cottago and neces sary out-buildings," good garden and orohard in ful bearing, together, a desirable homestead. Half tho purohase-money can remain on the property at seven per cent ....... . ALFRED BUCKLAND. WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS TALLOW, For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. HITNTERXNOL-il.. ,__l.



Auctions. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, ' At 11 o'cltick. | | BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. G. W. BINNEY AND SONS. Under instructions from Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., will offer by public auction, at their mart. Corn Exchange, Fprt-street, on Monday, - Deceinb-r 19th, at II o'clock, the fast and fine ~ Sydney dlipper-built- r- -- •'"■ *; ■ '•-.-" j T>RIGANTINE IgJEPHYR, 135 tons register; carries 180"tons'dead weight.' The Zephyr has just been Ire-coppered and overhauled at a cost of over £500. _ She is one of the fastest sailers in New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the auctioneers. The vessel can be inspected, she being berthed at the Queen-street Wharf. ~ I ' . i W. S. COO_--_AN_.r [JAS.J DAORE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, Ab Twelve o'Clock. I ; RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, _ t Grafton Road. ' 214 ACRES LAND, WAITAKEREI. WITHOUT RESERVE. I The Subscribers have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late Mrs Ansell to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst,, at 12 o'clock, ' .' , '.'.' THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, being part Lots 5 and 6, Sec. 18, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 100 feet to Grafton Road by about 170 feet deep, running book and fronting the Auckland Do main; all planted with fruit aifd ornamental trees and Bhrubs; with the comfortable DWELL ING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms, bath-room, and all conveniences. This very desirable Pro perty is most conveniently situated, being easy of access and close to town. ALLOTMENT 40, Parish of Waitakerei. con aining 214 acres of good land. It being the intention of the Executors to close the accounts in this estate, these valuable properties will be sold absolutely without any reserve. _ For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] ; [JAS. DACKE. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 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 Lots 15,16. and 17 of Section 39. City of i Auck land, having a frontage of 26 feet to Cook-street. with the comfortable COTTAGE erected there on ; the property of Mrs Ann Austeu. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, . At Noon. BUILDING SITE, LAKE-STREET, ? I TAKAPUNA PARISH. The subset ibers will sell by auction at their Mart, Quoen-street, at noon, on Wednesday, . • the 21st instant. ■• : " _"_Sf_S? ALLOTMENT 43, of Subdivision of Allotment 11, Section 2, Parish of Taka puna. having a frontage,of 50 feet to Lake street, and depth of-10. feet.' Grand view of Harbour and surrounding scenery. ! S AMUEL & SON, f : ; Auctioniaera.* Ti\ URN,I TU R 1-5 M ART.; JD 'QUEEN-STREET. . . D.F.EVAN3 . Wit always on hand a large and varied assort ment of Household Furniture and prising Single and Double Half Tester Iron Bed steadß. Patent Spring and Wire-Wove Spring Mattresses, Flax Mattresses, Palliasses, wash stands, Toilet Tables, Marble Slab Toilet Tables, Marble Top Hall Table, Chests of' Drawers (plain and mottled kauri) from £1 up to £6, Horse hair Suite, Leather Couch and-Rocker, Cane Lounge and Bentwood' Rockers, Dinner Sets and Chamber Ware, Handsome Mahogany Side board, Handsome Bookcase, Cedar Table, Fen ders. Chairs, etc, etc, for sale at auction prices. \ LEX. A IfT X EN, -~_m_ . . ; ____. :, ,■;»,;•, .■-.---r-)', AUCTIONEER, LAND, __S*AT_5, AND COMMISSION AGENT. , Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, . Wool, Tallow, &c. ; CITY MARKETS Public Notices. BUY your Xmas Cards at t_6 Newton Bureau, opposite Masonic Hall; choicest and cheapest; stock in Auckland.—D. Geddis, Proprietor. , ; , SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC. The enormous sale of ROBERTSON'S : : \^ ;; ;WHISKY ; ';;;,; (!0 has no doubt; contributed to the downfall of j ;> piCNIC BA S X ,.';__} TSi i McLEOD BROS. Are now prepared to make, at low rates,' Picnic Baskets in Straw, Rush, Willow, or Cane, fttted with Leather Handles, and Patent Fasteulngs in Leather, Brass, or Nickel. These Fastenings are a very superior kind, being most desirable as well as elegant. MeLeod Bros, are prepared to Renovate Pionio Baskets and Ladies' Reticules, and fit them with Patent Fastenings. Picnic Baskets from Is; Wicker Portmanteaus, suit able for School-girls, Tourists, or Exoursionists, from 2s; other lines equally cheap. The largest assortment of Fancy Baskets in Auckland: to choose from. : , f ., : ;,,.,,. i^_ McLEOD BROS., ; THB AUOKLAND BASKET FACTORY, j



fe_^^ Tenders are _»,i_7T- R S. ________ i _ Aß ?«* p. jmj*' 1 r_. L - ; ' ■■-' ■ '-» ■■ December 6. law •..,.. Jt-whefci ; T^^__Tr_r^{ - - * ' , I ' -~_-J__s_!j[i_^^ QNEHUNGA SUMMER MEETIKoj TO. BE HELD'on ' JANUARY 14th, 1888. j Novel Race of 30 soys -Weight tot <m, _ trance, 30s. The winnerffiS.? &. _ ofthe.Club. -MiK'lmiil 6^ Handicap Hurdles ot *„_■„ _*i__'- ' miles, oversightfia&ta __o_sP\» inches high. Wni__r«toSv«^ 6 from stakes. Nomination,l ». *_£? 1 ance. 1 soy. ! • ■ ■ " iM,v v accept- Onehunoa 75 soys. Dist___ .___ * andaTuilf. Second horse to _ffi s J_2. ; from the stakes. NaniStloSfc ceptances, 2. soys. , ■■■* ': T ** **--' SELLING HURDLE B_C_ Of ._N_W<WaL_ , i Handicap Steeplechase of ;65sovh,. „*_,„; horse to receive SSOVB froa_W;ff Distance, _bout3_i_es, over a ffihS country. Nomination, a__v-s; __Sg|__g being _.. ■'--value of lOsovs., tSegift'of miSH 8 with 20 soys. added. quarters of anffie. .Fo^w. upward*, j lNo__in_a^&;SSfl• Sellinc Race of <Kteovs. Distance, 1 n_ e i Weight-for-age. For %e_yef__ld_lad '"_RJ. ar^ B "' Winner to b. Bold _orl__3, v £iOO, 7 allowed7lbs; if£7s,l4lb_; if4M_ib. if £30, 281^8; if to "M th-. .roßteW th« Club, 421b&. Entrance; _*>v_!_F. M . Nominations for Onehunga Cup, Hsndican' Steeplechase, Hand-cap Hwdle Bi^jMVhr, ; ing stakes duo on Friday, December 23rd, _, Acceptances and General entries close on I Friday, January 6th. ' - T. O'SULLTVAV, ! .;. S-gfetarr. \ TO LET, at a low rental, House cdntein. ■ ing 7 rooms.-Apply Mr Cuoks., Grocer,,-] Mount Eden. ; ANTED. Silk' |Suits' size. 6-8s 6d, JteM ;«_*_& : Tweed-Suits, from 5s 43-— J. G_rai£ _n_&(_jj_ 'l street. ' ' :-'-'.-, . [ 7 ANTED, Ladies to B^SilkHam. j kerchiefs at Is 3d each, andNewe. __ake«; in Frilling from 3d per neck, of7-.__r__nl.--J, GREEN, 78, Victoria-street. WANTED.— Wheelmen to know that wo have for sale (cheep) ._ Patent /Eolus Plated Bicycle, in first-class order; ball bearings, et<v Original cost, 21; gron»_.--__3 > and Co., SMpChandler3_ Q-3en_ttse_.:■ WANTED, a General Se.va_&Q_.e fond j of children pr._rre_-~\_.m>l. r Un: Goudic, North Shore, opposite Lake Road. WANTED to Sell, Piano, price £17 Ids. splendid order, sweet tone; withpateoM music lamp.—Apply Musical __d_et,-Vic_ri_ j Arcade, Shortland-street.entrance. ! ANTED KNOWN. - Ham, 3d. j Fresh arrival of Popular Walfeta.W ■ Songs.. Select where Budget', Victoria: Are_-__,_SnMtla_. , _fet Entrance.'- ?, '•'■■-■•■■-'■■ ;...r..■;-.;:.. , : - -~ -TITfTIANTED,' j ¥ T Dresses, from 8s 9d: Nainsook, from 6s' per doz yards; All-wool French Bres-lSti-. Bjd per yard.—J. ; G^eeh^Dr-_B-^-78,'VieU)n-.t. ; WANTED, Working -Mertttd bnyNel- i = sbn ; T weed Suits at £li &„%P_;»|i.'» Trousers, 6s lid per pair.-J. GREKN.TS, Vic toria-street, ■ : ' ■ WANTED, as ■'gardWer/''S■-^.& ; : j»l)l_to' , take oharge of .a nursery: and.ji_.M-.et -, garden.—Apply, by letter, PbstrbHic- Box. <■, , XHIBITION of Glassblowing, SaturdaY Afternoon, from 2to 5. AUniission, frd. i Prizes given. "V7orks. Fi, emaffs.BaT,- _!■ TEiMPERANGE 13LA-__L.;-Si-nrd. y.'-l. A j December,at7.4s.-Addresses.. J-ugiol. j Mr Pook's Band. Free. i £.6ba mil-rls---. MS ,; i .otliel need tti_too-J-d£-&itmr%* toria-stfeet..,. ~,.,-: ■.. , r.., >,■. ..: - - •■'., W~ ANTED, a Dairy, of •' J. Rpdgers, General Store. Brightan Road,: Pftrnellii ___.: ANTED, ; ci • j Forder, Rrown-atreet, Pon-onpy^^j,) OST, last night,, between r Glactatqnfrst! ahd tbe Caledoh-an Hbtei; X Spring M Cu«hion.-Finder wUI be rewarded byreturm^ game to r , ___.. WANTED, a- Printer. r-Apply, at &f , "Advocate "0-Bc_; Wynd_-ii.-Bt___ < OR SALE, _' good : and'young i; i . ) Cow,inowatherl-ii-d v -alving.--Api-y-. Ryan, Cox's Creek, . f .-'-' '■ WANTED KNOWN, | Huckaback' Toweling, \ 8d yard; Spotted Muslin,' 7d, re_ularpiw,-s*i 78, i2 j_____ ■ W~' ANTED ■ j-tfflg&ii&§ ; 3d per yard; Brown Linen IJamaA; SdM?yard; 68Shite j •TIJCKLAMD BAILORS' HOME. | Anders .wm'> '^M%i___?S! signedup to'SATORDAY. \ theSUpplr of Bread,. Mea t, iO|9SSE?_i t_e tobl .-, V»er, MUK. CoaJ, and.Co-: 9** ™ above Institution, for iTI7ANTED, a-W s^Wm^fj W|s^_l__|l% half: published price.. p-ih_h bdteht or ■_"-■ n__. the Sx!b Ottlce. o r&__^^-^' SSyed, .^^"^^gSS O day, 10th inst, Two Horses^ W&_W h_Ve temeby paying exp__---.;l^' 0 ..... Co., T„>rne-s_reet. .;..j____----^--r-^;i J. fitreet-Patersonand_______-_r^-^,' iP rovisions,of tte .. Rabiw ««»^ 6 Allck i__d fManchester U» « „ Debember, *S^ffiS«ieW^ S_BATd h _gllf^fe!if Ground. 1( ' p. A PHII-_P S ' „, ;;:#»____-f' v '' r DMaiaßoijriOaoiP. r _._ S!? a 6-roomed House, &K_fdffi_9_H g__^^&g£S