The Auckland Star.

■^TxVIII-Na 172._

AUCKLAND. B-A, SATURDAY* JULY 83, 1887.

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STEAMSHIP ygg-f COMPANY OF NEW ZEA |S|land 'ffaonraw. I^m^l TIME TABLE.- Jtjly. /■ — I Date of Sailing. Train. c;t_eaoier- >!^HlClSto^2no^a.-1 10.40 a.m. Hatvka --L^--^TJnGTON, AND fO^vM'TKLTO-N' (Special Service). oesSs'AM> *OlW CHALMERS ffl^rT gSjßg 3,_goonJ_ - ____—- — *"—Prhnrsdar, 28, noon i — T_ASA«C ;—- i^kJtijney -r~^Z y .Tuesday., 26. j[j______J ■ t^A TMon^AuiJs,lp.m. I - AW* 0* 1 (Cargo till noon).. -^RR^SEirAN^AWAKA\VAA. —-— . —_"Tnf<. 20, 5 p.m. I —• „t AWANU? WAIPIRO, AND Calling -t A^a^^ j^ijjEnK^^ ! ~. £^WnKTAI;nTTuVA, transhipping rO^^^APAI. and VAVAU. -=^ .Monday, ____J_.-?*: ! (515—^lM°^I^^^ ' ~ i^-r^riM^oolaeirand alongside TWO &I°Wnre advertised t too of departure. TsSßckete must be taken at the Com- Ci)ranch, corner Queen and Customs streets. ■'•i • " rfURANAKI, WELLING tteJwMi -*- TON* LYTT ELTON* P-111l SPECLVL SERVICE. _____ m Tllo Union Steamship's Co.'s P B^" WANAKA wm leavo Onehunga every FRIDAY and Sllon every MONDAY, calling only at ftnmakiand Wellington, and connecting at jita Plymouth with through Trains for STEAMSHIP COMPANY Ul OF NE W ZEALAND. P , HTEAM TO THE SOUTH . Bffijtel- D SEA ISLANDS. f|||xf>! The new s.s. ll|§^ RICHMOND, - 850 tons register, 000 h.p., Capt. McGillivray, will lea,vc Auclc iii " " ' land, for Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti, on or about August 19. Splendid accommodation for hrst and seconcl classpaaengers. An experienced stewardess is carried*- The round voyage from Auckland (calling at toga, Samoa, Tahiti,and Rarotonga) occupies atatl'Sdays, and offers a favourable opportu nity to those tjesirousof visiting tho beautiful islands touched af. Tickets issued for tho round trip. For freight or Passage, and all particulars, W*t ° DONALD & EDENSOROUGH. No 22, Queen-street. 9 — — JLiJr Tr*oll THAMES. • Mask -*- HIKUTAIA, PAEROA, 'ffiaSwsC™ AROHA, WAITOA, ®^^WAIO RO N G O MA I „™~IL (3H A FTES BUR V AND Gipo^sETTLEMENT, if suflieieut induce- Eentofa.), . ......... The as. '. X 0 T U X U JiD leave oq TUESDAY EVENING, July Sidling at Grahamstown Wharf. i Forfreight only, apply to— __ THORNTON. SMITH. S. FIRTH. ! $&£ TpOR OPOTIKI AND \JgSM$£ WHAKATANE. ' Thcs.s. CHELMSFORD- • ' : Will run to and from the above *port _' every week. " i»«K~ l vnakatanc' McGarvey; . Bros., Abbott & White, Orotiki. Apply to— .. ■ SHARP & CO., , Commerce-street [. mHE NEW ZEALAND iW-v A 02| SHIPPING COMPANY'S UNROYAL MAIL LINE OF I STEAMERS (under Contract with to New Zealand Government) will be des patched with Her Majesty's Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— SSt-~" l^Wttelton WIT HSfe.r li™ 1 rS-iB- otob-,°- r2O hi taceforward every fourth ThSSyA CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, Cn.i_a-. . Local Manager. Mr± gTEAM TO LONDON Mstf®£ P^ Tl NSyLAIT& Ol? I EN lA&r££ EA M NAVIGA ~^»r T1()N C p M p AN>y . -~-r----____ViaJ3orah^). Steamer, Leave I Leave Mel *—^A__A" ■ Sydney. | bourne. \mjjA- Julylol^ July'fl i«eTi.V August 3 August 9 «ttU_B.w Autrustn August 23 Wissos Augußt_l Sept.C Sept. 20 e v.vei7 alternate week. Sme^eT dia' Chin».and Japan, at iCseSi* 11 b.°th to first and second 'WSft vess?l°. can be obtained in this SSSSSS^S been thoroughly fe*«WSW? E'.---°l-° "nrivallcd SS rat es: _ the foll°wing greatly re l^ eTi*et.. Sfe'tniai,le^l2nVon'ti;,) - ft M 1 Particulars apply to 4iLt O rient l^ STEiM HO LONDON. gj^^J^m Sidney. From Melbourne. St^W July3o~ A-gna*s >t; Augustl3 AugustlO »l. -•• Augu St 27 Scot o■ fcIWW» OI?,---llU y thcreafier r Agents in New Zealand.



Shipping. QHAW, SAVILL, AND ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALT, fORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful new steel-built, Steamers aro appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: (Final port as arranged.) Steamer. §S!f I Commander. ,Dato °, f T)c- L 2 M £< 9 i parture. rar_ I i i i i Doric .. '17413000 W. J. Jennings August 29 Arawa ~'_2oo 3000 J.Stewart Septa 17 lonic .. 4753 3500 J. G. Cameron October 15 Coptic .. 4307,3000 W. il. Kitiley (November 12 Tainui .. o'iOO'SOOO B. J. Barlow December 1. Doric .. 47113000 VV. J. Jennings January 7 1I 1 i Tlio Arawa and Tainui arc new steamers of the latest design. The First-class Passenger Accommodation is m a citadel saloon on the main-deck amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra large size. The Second-class Accommodation "is very superior, and is situated under the poop deck. Steerage passengers will have most excellent and roomy accommodation in tho between decks. The White Star steamers lonic, Doric, and Coptic, will bo conducted by tho managers of • that line, who have mado their service the most comfortable and popular afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. All the steamers above-named will be fitted with tho Electric Light. The Homeward Route will be bo via Rio de Janeiro, and the time occupied should not ex | cecd 40 days, PASSAGE MONEY. Saloon From GO guineas and upwards. Second Cabin... „ 40 ~ „ Steerage... „ 18 to 20 guineas „ Return, Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment, for which has been guaranteed in the colony: L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER.. kOdJdT fi S' DORIC, FOR Jml&Z LONDON. This lino Steamer is due at this port on or about the 31st July, and will afford an excellent opportunity for shipment per steam to London. Intending Shippers aro reouested lo book cargo at once, as otherwise it may be impossible to secure the required space. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. I J*L _£. "CIOE LONDON j3-SS§_b_. ■*? DIRECT. r ' C* AafA^A-j-i'-'^The Magnificent Iron Clipper HERMIONE, 1.1,120 tons reeister, D. T. Roberts, Commander, is now loading. I Cargo carried at lowest current rates. ! A« this vessel has good engagements, early , application for space is necessary. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,.... I Agents. £i- t S- ORETI & - -/-./. will (weal her permitting) LEAVE ONEHUNGA FOB HOKIANGA AND KAWEROA, At 3' prm.r on -MONDAY, 25th inst. Latest train for goods-NOON. And for WANGANUI via NEW PLYMOUTH, At 3 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, 27th inst. For freight or passage apply to . * J. CRAIG, Commerce-street, or, J. W. WALLER. Onehunga. IZS -3 fi s- WALL AB I yc-p^j^T <-A>9 ' v,lUj LEAVE ONEHUNGA FOR HOKIANGA AND WIIANGAPE. At 1 p m., on MONDAY, 25th inst. Freight on Waugapo Cargo must bo prepaid For freight or passage, appfj' to— J. W. WALLER, Agent, Onehunga. - > QTEAM TO THAMES, J&Fr3ii____\ „?SS, C "u Bfwlth M VER Jm9__ffls&»/ k ?^,¥,, E,P S for STIRLING- ..-WORTH, OUINEMURI **%BSSffl___W, WAITEKAURL WAIHT TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.MORRINS VILLE WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2 . FROM AUCKLAND. 1 Rotomahana. J E.vtkuprise. Saturday 231 3.30 afternoon | Z ' Monday 25 I 1 afternoon | ' ' A_ Tuesday 2011.30 afternoon I __ Wednep. 271 — I 12 midnight Thursday 281 — j _ Friday 2!) I -■- I 5 evening Saturday 30 1 — | __T FROM THAMES." " ' I ROTOMAnAXA. I EXTISUPRISE. Saturday 231 - 19 night Monday 2513.30 morning I _ Tuesday 20 ' 9 morning | _ Wedncs. 271 —r I ' _ Thursday 28l - 111 night Friday ! 91 — I _ Saturday 301 | ■ _ No cargo received for Rotomahana within ' half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. I Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying or Discharging Live Slock, i GEO. FRASER, Agent THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER ■ TIMETABLE.. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel Monday, 25, 12 noon Tuesday, 26,12n00n Thursday. 28,12 noon Wcdnes., 27,12 nbo . Friday. 29,12 noon Saturday, 30,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting Not responsible in shipping, carrying, 0 r dis charging live stock. No cargo received without Shipping Note and within half-an-liour of advertised time of departure. All Parcels must be prepaid on Board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY.JVIanag er . j: r AIUKU~^^ONE^ Jk??£,~-r VV HUNGA STEAM ■4B&asksX' NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). A'%^M:_.f^ CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK, AVAL PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. ' Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: July. 25—Monday, 9.30 a.m. 25—Monday, l p. m , 26—Tuesday 1030'n.r.). 20— Tuesday.2p.m. 27—Wednen., 11.30 a.m. 27—Wednos., 3 p.m. 28-Thursdav. 1 p.m. 29—Hriday, Gn.m. Xl—Friday, 8 p.m. 30-Saturday, (..30 a . m Weather and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. All freights payable before delivery of goods Not responsible for shipping carrying or dis charging live stock. - • . ~, Kares—Single. ss; Return; 7s 6d. - _ .. Freight, 7s 6d per ton. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director



, To Let. HP rnT' ET> afc Ponsonby, in Dedwood ~An„, s*7*°--'' near Three. Lamps, a scven uwinedHons(--.-App]y to J. Swa'es. TP^, LET ' a Three-roomed Verandah ATM c? ttaF e in Howe Street; water, oven, angg.—Apply on tho premises. i TO LET, 5-i^i^(TCiiltf.rfA, kemuera, near Newmarke..^-Aiiply B. Pearce, Wyn yardllouso,_El.ilj3i-esceiit, Auckland. TO LXX, a liouse of 5 rooms ; good well • KUpsoll-stroct; rent, Cs.—Apply Mrs Wood, corner of Commercial Road. npO LET, a four roomed house in Douglas &. street, Ponsonby. Rent os per week.— Applyjl^Lynns, Norfoik-strcet. TO LET, convenie^_oAo9i,iwl House, , i <-. Pa T r,k IJoadi— Inquire Excelsior Bakery, Grafton ltoad1. fPy BET in Nelson-street; a 4, aZS~aiid~a j ~2roo'"ed Cottage: a Bakehouse, a Stable, am~tCart-shcd.--If. J. I.Jordan, Hobson-street, f |TO LET, Shop with 5 rooms, next Wil- SL liams's, Tailor: also, 3and 1 room Houses. _tf» t____£yjQ'v.-J-Williams, TaUor. Victoria-st. TO LET, three Furnished Rooms, 10s. per week, also three Unfurnished Rpom«, Ilreplaces in each room, 5s per Week.—Apply j^- Mace, 33 Insurance Buildings. " TO LET-, r2 Rooms ; colonial oven, city Wator, use of wash-house, ovory conven'i fiftcb; rent. Is per week.-Apply Mrs FinlaV, Upper Pitt-street, TO LET, Furnished Bedroom, a Sit-fcittg i room, with uso of kitchen if required ; for married couple.-Apply to Mi's. White, Upper Union-street (opposite Mt-. .lam.ftji iwarise. nilO LET, Htiiise of 6 Rooms, ps stove, JL dty Water, well drained, 15minutes from yuecn-Rirect, rent low.-Apply to Dowden and -Utren^Land Agents, rPO LET in Grafton Road, a comfortable ._,. Villa Residence of 8 rooms, with all con veniences.-Apply to IX F. Evans, Auctioneer anil Land Agent. TC) LET, 2 5-roomed Houses, water inside, fronting street; ront. Ss. —Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, closo to Public Baths! Pitt-street. HpO LET, 3- and 4-roomed Cottages in JL Lornc-street; also Shop nnd . rooms. Victoria-street—A. Wi ight, Toy Shop, Victoria street West. TO LET, I)W6lling, live rooms and scul lery, corner of Hobson and Swanson-sts. Pent, very low.—Apply J. ii. Graham, Short land-street. TO LET, Large 5-roomed Hou88) city water, clo3o to Ponsonb.v waterworks; rent, Ss per week.—Apply Mt White, Grocer, corner of Newton Road-. TO LET, Comfortable 5-roomcd Cottage. with scullery, gas and every convenience, in Eden Vale ltoad. Mount Eden.- J. A. Wood ward, _VVj*nyard-Road, V-ount Eden. TIO LET, a Gentleman's Residence of seven rooms, in the host part, of Princes street, above the Synagogue, and opposite Government House Grounds, over (joking city and harbour.—Apply to J. li. Witheford, Short land-street. T-- — _ __ FOR POLITICAL MEETINGS, COX- ' CERTS. ETC., THE OLD BAPTIST CHURCH, ' Wcllesloy-street West. Rent very moueraie. For particulars, apply to VAILE AND DOUGLAS. Estato Agents, Shortland-street, next Post-ofnce. RINK MRINK ! !—To Let, tea Skating Rink Club or others, the Largest Room in Auckland,over our Drapery premises.—Apply to W. and J. Beehan and Co., Queen and Grey Streets. fliO BAKET.S Am_ CONFECTIOI-TERS. .. TO LET, a Shop and Four Rooms, with Bake house, situated in Upnor Synlonds-strecf.— Apply to- D. ROBERTSON, Upper Symoii(l-3trcet. Meetings. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C-- Bro. Farquhnr Macrae, R.W.M. — The recnilar /Woilthly Meeting of the above Lodge will bo held on MONDAY Evening Next, July 2.*>. in the Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, at 7.30 o'clock. All Masons invited. -By command of the R. W.M.- Jno. F. BcLt-miri. Scoretary. AUCKLAND AMATEUR OPERA CLUB. The First Annual Meeting of the Members of of tho above club will be held in tho ante room of tho Choral Hall on MONDAY next, tho 25th inst, at 8 p.m. sharp. Business : To receive the annual report and statement of accounts; election of officers and committee, and any other business. THOS. CHARTER, Hon. Sec. mO the INHABITANTS of OTAHUHU. A Meeting of the abovo will be hold at the I Public Hall. Otahuhu, on MONDAY" EVEN ING-, July 25. at 8 o'clock, to consider matters I respecting Postal, Telegraph, and Telephone business ONEHUNGA UNITED CRICKET CLUB—A meeting of the members of tho Onehunga United Cricket Club will bo hold at. the Victoria, Hotel, Onehunga, on MONDAY Next, at 7.30 p.m. F. A CULLEN, Hon. Sec. "li/fT. EDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY. ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS FROM ENGLAND. A Social Meeting of ladles and gentlemen interested in tho Library and of residents in the district will be hold in Waite's Hall, Mount Eden, on WEDNESDAY x-EXT, tho 27th inst.., at. 7.30 p.m. Tho Books will be on view. JOHN LAMB, President Mt. Eden Public Library. AUCKLAND WORKING MEN'S CLUB. NOTICE.—Tho Half-yearly General Meeting of Members will be he din the Club Rooms, on FRIDAY, July 29,1887, at 8 p.m. By order of tho Committee. SIMEON MOSES, Secretary. Personal. PERSONAL— The Business of the Ber lin Piano Importing Company will; on and after this date, be carried on under the title of tho London and Berlin Piano Company. English Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs. Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook streets.—W. If. Webbe, Manager. PERSONAL. —What is more comforting than to know that Handley's Belfast Ginger Ale is warming and consoling this cold weather? Sold everywhere. P~ "ERSONAL.—Tom Kecsing will be chT lighted to have his old Friends and Cus tomers Inspect his New Goods Jewellery Depot, Victoria-street. W~ ANTED, Address of W. F. StrattonT Printer, late of Alexandra-street.— E.A.F., Box ISJB, P. 0., Auckland. !/CONFOUNDEDLY PERSONAL ! \j Sale! Sale! Sale! Right along Quccn street. The most remarkable of all, however, is C. A. Porter's very cheap Sulo of Drapery at tho corner of Wakelield-street. Remnants! Cheapest, on earth !!! PERSONAL. —I supply an Extra pair of Trousers with every suit—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. IF you want an extra good Cup of Tea for a special' occasion, just try Rew's Cele brated Bicnd of Choice Teas at Is 10d.—Row's, Victoria-street. , THE Berlin Piano Importing Company. —The business of the Berlin Piano Im porting Co. wi 1, on and after this dato, be car ried on under the title of the " London & Berlin Piano Company." English Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs. Show Rooms : Corner "of Hobson and Cook-streets.—W. H. Webbe, Manager. SUITS to order from 50s, with an extra pair of Trousers for nothing.-J. 11. Dalton, Tailor. nnHE London and Berlin Piano Co.— JL The business of tho Berlin Piano Importing Company will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of tire London and Berlin Piano- Company. " English Pianos, German Piunios, and American Organs. Shdw Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook streets.—W. H. vVebbe, Manager.



For Sale. I7IOR SALE, good quiet BuggY Horse.— . Apply New Zealand Bottling 0 Co., Market Place, between 12 and 1. TOORI3ALE, cheap. 2 h.p. Wator Engine, Jj, , nearly ,ne.;', lUso Patciit Compres.siiig CJi'klng Machine. — Wm. Hand ley, -Cordial Factory, Wellington Placo, Hobson-street. fIOR SALE, cheap, Stock and Fittings Fruit and Greengrocery Business ; also, an Express, Horse, and Harness. — Apply 11. Swincrd, Fruiterer, Victoria-st.reet. TtpOß SALE, Freehdci7"Ba7rtrain, Avell- Jj built House and Allotmont, Devon-street,: Eden Terrace; gopd ,wqll, etc.—Apply Dowden and Paten. Land Agents, 161. Queen-street. f^OR SALE, a General and Greengrocery Business, doing a good cash trado, in the best thoroughfare in Auckland ; rent low ; stock at valuation; owner giving up through ill health.—Apply Star Oflico. f'lOR SALE at lowest rates, Potatoes, Oats. Chaff. Bran, Maize, Fowl Wheat, Charcoal, Coke, Coal, Firewood, etc. Express work done ; Furniture removed.—.Sampson M. Pratt, corner Ponsonby and Franklin Roads. IpOR SALE, Light Spring Tje&fl, New 1 Set of Hdriieslj, arid Iloise (thorough y staunch, and quiet in harness or saddle).—T. Pennal, Grocer, Eden Terrace, New North Road. fTOR SALE, easy terms, 5 to 300 Acres, or Exchange for City Property, in suitable lots ; beautifully situated ; close Manukau Har bour; bdatih.tr, fishing, ere. ; 7 miles ffo-fh Abclf land ; 1 from Avondale Station. Also, about 100 Acres, closo New Lynn Station, and deep water frontage to Whau River; frequent communica tion by steamer.—S. Hogg, Agent,-Avondale. I .OR SALE, the Goodwill of the oldest Hairdrcssing, Tobacconist and Fancy Goods Business in the town of Wanganui. Tho advertiser having determined to retire from business, is desiring to cllsposo of tho above, lie has successfully carried on this business for the past 15 years, and can confidently recom mend it to the notice of anyone desirous of em barking iv this particular lino. The premises are nearly new, large and commodious, and suitable for a family.. Also, a Rotail Hoot and Shoo Shop, which has been successfully carried on for Iho pastG years in promises adjoining, and which can be disposed of separately if re quired. These premises are situated in tho principal thoroughfare oMhMown, and alto gether unrivalled as regards position and repu tation. Terms easy.— hor particulars apply P. W. Watkius, General Commission Agont, Hidgway-strect, Wanganui. I^'oTrTosTriVß~SALl_; cheap • and JD terms very easy, GOO acres good Land wittt deep-frontage. Only eight miles from iho Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet liouse and L«nd Agent, (>5, Queen-street 3^OR- IMMEDIATE SALE in Alien J Road, a good 7-roomed Houso, with scul lery, wash-bouse, gas and water, etc., and large allotment. Price very low.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent,... Queen-street. :jm 6 R S A L E THE SPLENDID ESTATE KNOWN AS AVONDALE PARK, Containing 130 acres, only i_ miles from Auck land by a good metalled road. A good oppor tunity for acquiring villa sites, etc. Soil suirablo to Profitable work for market gardening, being only live minutes' walk from railway station, and omnibuses running to and from the city overy hour. Will b"i sold in lots of one Hero and upwards. Termslibcral. Title. Land Transfer Act. Apply to HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers. '__ Or to JOHN BOLLARD. Avoudalo. mO BAKERS.— ForSalfi, a good Bread JL Cart, nearly new. Price, £20.— Apply Gee and Potter. ORGANS.— The bu.sines.s~of"the Berlin Piano Im])orti"(j Company will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of tho London and Berlin Piano Company. Eng lish Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs. Show Rooms, corner «_f Hobson and Cool* streets. - W. 11, Wcbbo, Manager. B~ ~EA UTlWl"C() UNTRGPRO PERT-?: for sale, on easy terms, or exchange for City Property. House contains v rooms, vcrari dah on Ihree sides; 4 acres orchard ; grand view, etc.; 7 miles from town, aud 1 mile from Kail way Station and'Bus.-E. A. Cherry, Foal Qtllco, Avondale. fliO BE SOLD AT Ay JL G-roomcd House, staive, etc., about ono aero of land and al ncces«ary outbuildings; grand view, aud only 100 yds from Avondalo Station. Terms as agrcod.—Apply on tho pre mises to George Stallard. POTATO MANURE.-Freezing CoAs, .CS 10s. of all merchants. "godd'totm and touch. JL r& A bargain. — Oak House, Hobson street. R"EW^Cluebr^^ for Ten Shillings.—Victoria-street. QUi^RraWp^ k5 .68 and *:!5, of all merchants. D""L-^TILV_ED BONE IvU\¥bllE7^ Freezing Co.'o .-__, of all .merchants.: QQ PIANOS.—EuII tri6Mr.lv 1 »6n-i OO framo, ovor-stiiing, check action, metal tuning-plate.—Webb & Co., Oak' House.' CIHA S. W kLrL_I,_A MSO N, ) House, Land and Estato J__gent;B3, Qucon strect, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Lot. lai«o and sir. all Houses in the City, Suburbs, and" Country Districts; also. Farms, improved anil unimptroved, in various parts of Hie province. Several .Eligible Building Allotments tor Salo in tho City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. , Sj| Board and JSesMciicc- ACOMFORTABLF HO3IE is offered by a lady and gen.'Jeimm to respectable Youth, as Boarder, in neighbourhood Ponsonby. —For address, apply Star Office. Y>OARD and Residehce.—Mra. Ellison, JO Ash ford House, top of Vincent-street, opposite United Methodist 0 nurch; offorsaCom fortablc Home to 3 or A Gentleman Boarders. Terms very moderate. C~T6IiFORTXbLE Boarot and. Residence, J for married couple, private sitting-room, no children or other hoardtrs, close w> tram, district, Ponsonby; terms mt idet.atc.—Address, Comfort, Star Oflice. ' PRIVATE Board ana., Residence.—- Vacancies for two or three Gentlemen, single bed-room, bath, piano; 'terms moderate. —Apply Rydo liouse, Upper Queen-street, opposite Girls' High School. _ WANTED, by Single i^an, Furnished Bedroom, with or without board, where no other boarders arc [kept. Must bo within .*> minutes' -walk of Post-office.—Terms to R.Q.ji Poßt-oWcc :L A2'CkhimL_ ANTED, by a Widow Lady, Board and Residence or Furnished Apart ments in private family.—Terras to "Hope," Star Office. ' W' ANTED, 2 Gentlemen Boarders, 18s per week; single or double-room, plunge bath, view of harbour, near G.P.O.— Apply Mr ilatswoll. Grocer, Princess-street. Residence and Board, plain, VV good, quiet, for an agod gentleman,,not engaged in business. — Pleaso send particulars to H.IM., Star Office. . WANTED, Gentleman Boarders in pri vate family ; piano, bath, every ooiu foit, splendid view. Terms very moderate.— Hastings House, Upper Quoon-street, opposite Tabernacle. ■ . • YOUNG- Lady wishes to hear of Private Family with whom sho could Reside. References exchanged. — Stato terms, Visitor, Star Office. Volunteer Notices. TV I g T R I C T- ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Oliice. Auckland, 'July 20,1887. The whole of tho Recruits who have been pussed as efficient in drill will Parade at tho Drill-shed at 7.:«» p.m. on MONDAY, 25th inst., for Musketry Instruction. By order. T. VIRET SHEPHERD. Lt.-Col., District Adjutant.__ "VTO.- 2 BATTALION A.R.V. Inspection Parade will bo hold in tho Drill-, Shed, on TUESDAY. 26th, at 7.30 p.m. Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements. T By order. » .--* i- " W. H. SKINNER, Capt, aud Adjutant,



Wanted. WANTED, trustworthy Man to take Charge of Milk Run nnd Farm. House provided. Must be a good milker. —Apply E.A.W., Stah Office. WAN.TED.<,{t najt of Sawyers to cut in bush;' abb'u't .fa/oMc.-—iipp'ly Ai, Star Office. - --- ______________ ___________ WANTED, a strong elderly,, \yomari,; as General Servant, for a farm at Te Aroha.—Apply Dr. Purchas. Pitt-street.' ■__ WANTED, Coat, Vest and Trousers Hands ; also, Good Tailor's Machinist.— A. Woollams and Co., Sydenham House. \)^ANTED, August 1, trustworthy ..* .y . .Working Housekeeper, for two gentle men, for two mouth**,— Apply by lotter, A. VV.B. Star Oliice. Relerelu.e3. __ WXNTEDEnga£emenfc by e^p'eV-^PRed Draper and Clothier in good going con cern, with view to purchase or partnership. Town and country connection and good refer ences.—Address, Draper, Star Oflice. W"~TNTED7aITo7T^ a flax mill in the country .—Apply between 1 and 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mr R. B. Simon's, Vic tpriagatroot. _£G.TJ_ E, <1Q Y3ar?g Ladies for Biittato Minstrels—Apply to Mrs i.6*gel,'3; Dress maker, Wellesley-strect, fitter six o'clock driy j evening; W "ANTED,. % Kind Person to take charge of pi litt'o child.—Apply by letter, stating terms', which fnust be m'uderate, to Viva, Post-office, Ponsonby. "ANTED"to"Let, ai7unfiirnish6ta Front Boom, to a respectable female. Rent low. — Apply fifth house on right, Summer-st., Ponsonh). WANTED to Let, an 8-roomed~House ; . bath, gas and water laid; in Albert Park, facing Wcllesley:Sti-eet. Rent low.—J. J. Craig, Commerce-street. WANTED. —Come and see my extra Trousers for nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Victoria-street East. WANTED. — *- Where are wo all going to?" Why to J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Vic toria' Street, for an Extra Pair of Trousei'3 for nothing. W~ ANTED, to Purohase a Boiler 10 to 1(5 horse power, cheap for cash. Slate pressure.—A_tp y " X," Post Offlco, Auckland. WANTED, to Lease for a term of years, Premises in or near Queen-street', suit able for carrying on our business.- J.-Foss and Co., Queen-street. 1 RANTED to Lent or Lease,-, d small vf I Farm. Must have a good Orchard.— StatOs.price aud full particulars to Orchard, Star' Office. \ITANTED to SELL7lscT_hT£riowest V v .^..prices, wholesale and retail. Quality guaranteed. -Newton Mattress Factory, oppo site li rebel). \XTAOTED TO EXCHANGE, good city T ¥ "property for a Farm ; good land.—Apply by letter, with particulars, to " W.M.," STAB Office.) WANTED— A good Business Man with sonic capita' foi float and manage a Local. Industry jon which a largo sum has been expended and which has occupied several yearn to mature. The stock is larpe and ready for imniedjate *a!o. The plant is in perfect order, with Mi abundant supply of raw material. To a competent person, this is an opening rarely (o ho met With, tlio profits are ample and the product could be made to monopolise imicii of the colonial und home trade. Principals only' dealt with.—Apply. Edward Leydou, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ~\jt7 ANTE .5 SEEN-Sp^Tiallly cheap .Ses I if this week at Goodson's. Japanese Hoxcs, Mate, Cabinets, &c, at about half-price; a Morocco-bound Quarto Album, ,s (id. worth 12s lid, accommodating 70 various - sized photos ; Silver Jewellery, newest and cheapest, warranted: Pocket Knives, fid, two blades; Is three blades; Scissors, is per pair, all sizes, Johnson's and othor good makers, only slightly rusty, former prices, 2s (Id and 3s P per pair ; a gwUiu 7s Gd Floral Album for ,s -A, hound* in calf or morocco; Crystal and Ground Glass Sugar and Cream, Is the pair former price, 2s fid; China Tea Sets, various patterns; thenewest shape Cups and Saucers, 7s Ud the 4fl Wbces Sel; Breakfast Sots, 12s (id; DinnoTr 20s-; the f>-quiro Packet (120 sheets) of superfine Cream Laid Ruled Note, large size, for Cd, ur equalled anywhere: Envelopes to match, Gd per 100; Waterbury Watches, 12s (3d. The cheapest goods in Auckland are Obtainable at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, 21u, Queen street. W" ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the promises. Ar rangements mado to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Steft art Dawson and Co.'s great English Watch Exhibition, 01, Queen-street, W" "ANTED KNOWN. - Further Reduc tions including Fingering Wool, is Gd lba head ; Berlin v 001, 2s lid per lb: Arasenne Wool, 3d the bundle ; Crewel Wool, (id per doz; DeccaSilk, I'd do/,; Men's Winter Coats, Is lid ; " Young Ladies' Journal," "'London Journal," "Family Reader,"a* d "Boys of England," 3d the monthly part; Wall Paper (odd pieces), 2d the piece ; Tea Strainers, 2a.—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. W'"A_NTE_aMC.NOWN.-The Business of the Berlin Piano Importing Co. will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of tho London and Berlin Piano Company. English Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs.—Show Rooms, corner of 'Hobson and Cook-streets. W ,11. Webbe, Manager. ANTED KNOWN. - SALE !! ! SALE 11! -Exceptional Bargains at D. McPherson's Great Sale during the next.fort night Read as below. Come and sco how Real and Genuine the Sale is. This week the whole stock of Remnants of Winter Dress Stuffs will be cleared at prices perfectly regardless of cost. Don't miss this opportunity!! 1— Karangahape Road. ,:w, W'~ ANTED KNOWN—Sco Winter Dress Stuff, at fe lid a dozen yards; Double-width Coloured Cashmers, IsS'd, usual price. Is Gd ; Extra Heavy, 's 3d a yard, worth 2s; Doub'c-width Black English Cashmeres, H.d. lso.d. la 3.d, islkl, lsßd, Is !M, Is,lid a yard. Real Bargains !! ! Grand Value in ali wool Black French Cashmeres and Merinos. Rich dyo and wear guaranteed. N B.—Rem nants of Blacks very cheap to clear out.—D. McPliorson'sSalc, Karangahape Road. tVITANTED, a, .KNOWN, ~- Blankets, Yy Quilts, Flannels, Cretonne's*,' etc., at ve-ylow rates. Flannels from _.jd to Is lid yard; 30 inch Whito do., ll_d yard. —D. McPhorsou's Pale, Karangabapo Road. al*t¥dl^ town^ . Auckland Knitted Stockings, Is Gd pair (worth 2st. Great Bargains in Hosiery, Laces, Embroideries, Frilling-, Ribbons,Hats.Flowers, Ulsters. Jackets, and Wi'ups, el".—D. McPher son's Great Sale, Karangahape Road. W~ ANTWlCN6lVN^Ari~Clothing at D. McPherson's Sale much reduced. A lino of Boys' Kuicker Suits, 3s lid each ireduced from 5s 1 Id) very stromr, sizes 0J to is. Bar gains in Men's and Boys' Mercery and Hosiery. —Karangahapo Road. W" ANTED KNOWN- Rich Velveteens, Is yard, in Black, Mahogany, Puce. Prune, Peacock, Olive, and Violet (reduced from 2s yard). A few shades in new Plushes, 2s Cd yard (usual price, 2s lid); better quality Plushes in black and all colours, 3s 6d yard (reduced from 3s lld).-Only at D. McPherson's Sale, Karangahape Road. WANTED KNOWN-2,000 Cards of beautiful Bone, Metal, and Silk Buttons to be cleared, at 2d per card (two and three dozen on card 3), worth Is! A stock of lined Gloves, ladles' and children's sizes, Gd per pair (usual jprice, Is fid and 2s).—AtD. McPherson's Salo. Karangahape Road. ANTED KNOWN.-An Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. TST~A~N~T ED KNOW N. GEORGE GREGORY, PHOTOGRAPHER, Quick's Buildixgs (Near Three Lamps), ■ PONSONBY ROAD, Is now producing First-class Photographs at the following reasonable rates :-- Carte de Visile, 103 Gd per doz.; Cabinets, £1 Is per doz. Chil dren's at same price. High-class Enamelling at a moderate advance on above prices. Train cars pass tho door regularly. ANTED KNOWN.-Lots of Fresh Bargains, including lot of Catholic Prayer-books, cheap; Pebble Spectacles, 4s lid per pair; Aristocratic Parlour Mats, Is id; Oil cloth Tablecovers, is Gd each; Oilcloth for tables, lid per yard; White-handle Dinner Knives, 3s the half-doz.; Screw-top Feeding Bottles, 9d; White Tape, Gd per dozen; Real Wliitly Jet Earrings, (id tho pair ; Ladies' hand some Bags for Is 3d; lot of Infants' Boots from 6d the pair ; Boot Prtitectcrs In bags 3d the bag cheaper wholesale ; Diamond Music Books,J3d ; Sheet Music (mostly Songs), id. — At Dampier's only Shop, Victoria-street.



Ifranted. WANTED ti& Wi of September, a Suburban House ot ro_tftWd&;lease for term of years.—Apply C.C.C., citi'c' t*t B6» fffo_ WANTED— Fit, Style, and satisfaction guaranteed to tiiosc wishing to have a Stylish Dress made Prices extremely raocle wit.p.—James R. Cross, Importing Draper, Vie ' foria-i-tfogt; two doors from Albcrt-strec!. "t^A^^iflWWN. - Good Second •~V » .hand Pianos fro-rtf &\o' J?ow in stock, for cash,.or oh deferred piyme*Vta.-—Piano Show Boomsf corner of HobsOh and CtfOi Streets, WANTED KNOWKpI am prt^Wfirf id take in iJ&wJL Pianos, Harmonium^ Suites of Furniture. MfcVta^Lfent on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills' I'js&nm-te'd.—Jas. Rae, Elliott-street. _________ ANTED KNOWN—Pianos, on 1* , r ferred Payments, from.2os a month.— .i/j"ri']on jind Berlin Piano Co., corner of Hobson ______________i_?' i' *_ WANTELf KftOWN-An Extra Pair of Trousers given a.w'ity' With overy Suit. —J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-strcef. Rasf, WANTED KNOWN — Iron-framed Pianos, full trichord, from £80.— London and Berlin Piano Co., corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. W~~ANTED KNOWN —Cooked Pigs' Kjst and Pork Goods fresh daily, at Sanfo'rd's,- vietorf&street, corner of Albert-si, and the Branch Shop, Wharf, opposite tho Rail way Station. W""~XNTFD^N6AVN7Itiatyou can get your Watch cleaned for 3s Od; Main Springs put in and your watch cleaned, ss; Pins put in Brooches, Id; at the American Watch Company, City Market Entrance. W"^ ANTED KNOWNT^tranger than Fiction— 3i H. Dalton givc3 away a Pair of Trousers for Nothing. l^T A N T E D, INSPECTION OF M UNRO AND MI LLI G A N'S TWEE D S. W _•>_:___: h ao ° *; r s! ia fe -? '-3 o 8 O 6 g?- !! H b* §£ al 08| 111 it r__ a a : p^§. o WANTED KNOWN. — Pianofortes Tuned, ss.—G. Hood, Norman-street, Mount Roskill Road. Orders received by Mr Finch. Stationer. Queen-street. MRS HOOD, Pianoforte Teacher, re ceives pupil* nt Mrs. Finch's, Mount-street, City, on Wednesdays. Terms moderate, quarterly or monthly.—Apply as above. A YOUNG Lady desires an Engagement as Morning Governess or Teacher of Drawing and Painting at a school; references given.— Address CD., Stak Oflice. 4? f}>i_4_\ ADV.E'irTISEB wants "3& rvJX rH l*o partner (sleeping) to join him in a very profitable business. Splendid monthly returns.—Apply B.MV. STAB Oliice. rfpJNDERS *^aiited r tiU:n:ooh on MON? JJ DAY for Cabin F flings in new Schooner. —Apply Sims & Brown, North Hhore. mO " NURSER\AMEN. - WanteilTTmiue ___!__.. diately. Partner (working) as above, with small capital; in a new and rapidly-increasing district. Splendid opening and no opposition. -Apply oflice of this paper. Funeral No!ice. js_w-_- T OY.AL UNITED /'&%/%. JBU BHOTIIERS LODGE. "Sl^-t/-'^^- * Members of the above Lodge '^R'ml-SBB ay" requested to assemble at the J^ff&rafg&y. residence of Brother Fieldsend, ■•A aA;'-A"'■_',Cracroft-street, Parnell, at 2.30 , jrrrf^vv-~- p.m. TO-MORROW (Sunday), to follow the romains of his late wife to the Symonds-street Cemetery. Members of sister Lodges are invited to attend. By order of the N.G. GEO. BROWN, Secretary. FducaiJonal. BRIARF.IELD, Grafton Road. — Miss Cole, having engaged a thoroughly effi cient teacher from Christehurch, will open a Dancing Class on Tuesday, July 20. New Waltz taught. L _ _ MOUNT Ed«n Road Night School, one shilling weekly. Three doora from New North Road. — Mr W. Thompson Stevens, of Wellesley-si root ____, WANTED, several Gentlemen to form cla-8 to learn best known system of improving memory. Complete course of lessons, 21s.—Full' particulars, 8.C., this office. Lost and Found. LOST, from framed brooch, a Jet Head. —Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at 11. Kohn's, Jeweller. LOST, yesterday, between. Greyhound Hotel and Wharf, a Black Piush Bag, containing purse and money.—Reward at Stab Ottloe. ' LOST, between Queen and Union streets, Gold Scarf Pin. Finder rewarded. - Apply Star Office. Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. - The business of the Berlin Piano Importing Company Will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of the London and Berlin Piano Company. German Pianos, English Pianos, and American Organs. Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook-streets.—V\ .H. •*• ebbc, Manager. "^MERiCAN~OIiaAN. — The Business __crß'__ of the Berlin l'iuno Importing Company will, on and after this dato, be carried on under tlio title of' Tlio London and Berlin Piano Com pany." English Haiios, German Pianos, and American Organ.—Show Rooms, corner of Hob son and Cook-streets. W. H. Webbe, Manager. IN THE EST~AT E OF JANE SCARROTT, OF ELLERSLIE, WIDOW (DECEASED). All Claims against the above estate must bo rendered to us on or before the Ist day of August, next, otherwise they will not bo recognised. JACKSON & RUSSELL. Solicitors to the Administrator. Auckland, July 11). 1887; IPS WILL Buy a Mali's Strong Tweed O Winter Suit (complete), well cut, and warranted to give satisfaction, at Fernandez's Cheap Drapery Warehouse. Newton. Ul_n7lC r NWfCE. — MM; .Rabbits and Hares, wholesale and retail, skinned and cleaned, at E. McDonald's, City Market, Wel lesley street entrance. Skina Bought. ! Instalments"! Instal mchts upon Sewing Machines. Pianos, etc., must be paid promptly.—W. C. Dennes, Queen street. T d>4fe-PIANO by Bord, Trichord, JU /V V? walnut casc.-T. H. Webbe & Co., Oak House. ENGLISH PIANOS.—The business of the Berlin Piano Importing Company will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of ' The London and Berlin Piano Com pany." English Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs. Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook streets.—W. H. Webbe, Manager. IT is singular how blind people are to their own interests, by selling imitations of the genuine Woi'.vn's Sciixapi'S. G"nElMa\N"_^Y6E^The. Business of the Berlin Piano Importing Company will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of " The London ahd Berlin Piano Com pany." English Pianos, German Pianos, and American Organs. — Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and ('ook-sts.—W. H. Webbe, Manager. C^ RASS UA^nK—Free^^Co7aZ~^l JT Ids, of all merchants. IT is much better not to drink at all if you cannot obtain the genuine Wolfe's Schnapps. - - _ IT, is said'that some. people haye no; con science. It must be true, or Wolb'e'B Schnapps would apt bo pirated g_g it is.



iSl»wsemients. ABBOTT'S Or*ERA HOUSE, Commeneiug TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! PROFESSOR HERBERT, The worfft-renowned PRESTIDIGITATOR and ILLUSIONIST, will give his GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, For a short season only, iti extraordinaty feats of Legeroemabjj Magic, Mirth, and I^ijskery. Popular London prices of admission— 3s. 2s. Is. Plan of Dress Circle and Orchestral Stalls at Kidd and Wildman's. See Day Bills. Manager ' - - - Mr H. Waito Business Ageni - - - Mr J. Drake T ORN E- ST RE E T HALL. MONDAY, JULY 2a r 1887. GP.A N D CONGER T, Assisted fey Members of ,51- Patrick's Choir; also, Ladies' and Gentlemen pf known ability. PPOGRAMME: 1. Grand Chorus from Opera of " Masanielli**" (Auber)—Members of St. Patrick's Choir and others. 2. Duct, " The Moon hath Raised its Lamp Above" (" Lily of Killarney")—j_r T. Graham and Mr J. Ibbertson. 3. Song, "Eileen Alannah" (by desire)— Miss Ruby Langtry -1. Cornet Solo (Air Varie), Morceau de Concert t —Mr J. McComish. 5. " An Irishman's Toast" (touches every Irish . heart)-Mr J. Wallace. 6. Song. "La de Daah" (in character)— Miss Maggie Masters. 7. Song, " The Good-bye at the Door" (a pure tenor voice)—Mr J. Ibbertson. 8. Serio-comic Song, " Money" (a clever young lady;— Miss Nelly Symonds. Interval of Ten Minutes. STATUE BLANC." a Negro Extravaganza. Concluding wh!i a SELECT DANCE. Good music. Stringßand. Refreshments can be had at the Hall at reasonable rates. Body of Hall and Dance, 2<_ ; Gallery, no Dance, Is. God S...VK the Quekx ! 'ri H O R~A L H A L L. HERR L. TUTSCHKA'S THIRD CHAMBER CONCERT. THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4. T\ E V 0 N P~0"R~T Et AL L, S-r THURSDAY EVENING, July 23. GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT In aid of the Devoxport FitEE Public Reading Room. A splendid Programme has been prepared with the assistance of some of Auckland's Leading Amateurs, consisting of choico Vocal and Instrumental Solos, Duets, Quart .ttes. etc., etc., and interspersed with Recitations, Read ings, etc.. etc. Mr Harper has kindly consented to contribute during the evening a Highland and Sword Danco. Admission 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.20. To commence at 8. qKAT IN G- R INK. NOTIFICATION of CHANGE of LOCATION. Tho Management of tho City Hall Skating Rink beg to take tnis opportunity of notifying to their patrons, that the Rink-will re-open in a few days in Holl'aian's handsome and spacious Buildings, Elliott-street. BERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH. MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT Of Classical and Popular Music, St. JAMES'S HALL, Wellington-street, On TUESDAY, 2nd AUGUST., Doors open at 7.30 p.m., commence at 8. Tickets, Is each. PROGRAMME.-Part I. 1. Overture, "Nabucodonosor " (Verdi), Orche stra 2. Song, "The Slave's Dream" -Weiss), Mr Knox 3. Violin solo, "Tarantella" (Krai), Herr L. Tutsebka 1. Song, "La Serinata" (Angels' Serenade), Mrs W. Eady. 5. Piano Solo. "Spring Song" (Mendelssohn), Miss C. Weight 6. Instrumental Trio, Two Fragments from "Rosamundo" (Schubert), the Missos Chew. PART n. 7. Piano So^o, "Sonate Pastorale" (Beet hoven), Mr J. A. Hooton. 8. Song. "The Bedouin's Love Song" (Pin suti), M r Holloway. 9. Violin Solo. " Les Yeux Bleus;" valse, brillantc (Burqinuller) Miss Otic Chew. 10. Song, " When tho Tide Comes In," Mrs Bartlett 11. Song, Mr Hunter 12. Waltz, " Patience" (D*Albert), Orchestra. National Axtitem. _^ Judge : Rev. C. M. Nelson jf©K FOR ONE SHILLING j£_&£ 3&*> r 3&0 3rd I OPERA HOUSE WORD I 3rd COMPETITION. A Prisse of £5 will be given to the Competitor making the most words out of the letters in the word " KINDERGARTEN." Copies of Rules at Kidd and Wildman's. Competitions must be sent in on or before Ist August. Future competitions will he advertised. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WYNDHAM STREET. Tho Committee have decided to REDUCE THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO AS IX PEN CE. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m., and from 7 till 10 p.m. Public Notices. -j^TOTICE.— The business of the Berlin Jl.l Piano Importing Co. will, on and after this date be carried on nudor the title of '"The London and Berlin Piano Co." English and German Pianos, and American Organs.—Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. W. H. Webbe, Manager. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Whereas, George Ashby Peckham, of Huntly, in the District of Auckland, baker, claiming as heir-at-law of Henry Peckham, late of Auck land, publican, who died on tho Sth day of De cember, 1874, has applied to bo registered as owner in fee of all that piece of land being tho northern portion of Allotment 110 of the Parish of Ruatangata, being all theh-nd referred to in volume 7, folio 226 of the Register Book. Notico is hereby given that he will be so registered, unless caveat be lodged on or before the 2_th day of September next. Dated at the Land Transfer Oliice, Auckland, this 13th day of July, 1887. TI-lEO. KISSLING, District Land Registar. lANOS.-The Business of the Berlin Piano Importing Co. will, on and after this date, be carried on under the title of tho London and Berlin Piano Conmany. English and German Pianos, and American Organs.— Show Rooms, comer ef Hobson and Cook Streets. W. H. Webbe, Manager. ¥>S —One Pound Splendid Tea and /W SB Six Pounds Sugar for half-a-crown, at Row's Tea Store. Victoria-street . EISH ! FISH! FISH !-Rakino Smoked . Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.- Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. PUBLIC NOTICE., —"Auckland the Manufacturing Capital of New Zealand! Working-men should work shoulder to shoulder and vote for the Protection of Local Industries. "JVTOT a Cheap Fabulous Advertisement, i__.il but a Fact, that the Best Wicker Chairs and Baskets are obtainable at Cole's, Weliesley sU'eet East,



SHOCKING AN» FATAL IS37GGV ACGIDENT. [BY TELEGRAPH.— TRESS ASSOCIATION.] Du.n-edix, this day. j By a buggy accident near Clinton, a young lady was dragged a mile and a half. When picked up dead. she was frightfully • shattered. A party of servants in Waimea House were returning from a party in a trap when the horse bolted. One of the woman, nam^d McKano, whojjjfc cook atf-j Waimea, got entangled with tlfflMieel and ; was dragged along tho road. THeaccidenfc ! happened at eleven o'clock on Thursday ' bub the trap was not found till yesterday ! morning, when Miss McKane was found'! dead. Another female, named Campbell j was badly hurt. . - - ■ IT .'. Election Notices. mO THE ELECTORS OF PONSONBY. ! ______ • ■ A.: I." I have the honour to intimate that I am a ! Candidate for election to the Ponsonby distetet. ! Yours faithfully. 1 '^ i THOS. PEACOCK. I mO THE ELECTORS CF NEWTON, I . "■-■' l A->. r Gentlemen,—As certain statements are . ■ '■ circulated that I intend to withdraw from the contest, I beg lo announce that it is uj«atent tion to go the poll, and will address the raectora at an early date. Yours truly, < H. R. JURY. • i ■ ■C-J D E N ELECTORATE. MR J. AITKEN CONNELLA will have much pleasure in ADDRESSING THE ELECTORS OF EDEN » IN THE PUBLIC HALL, ONEHUNGA, ON THURSDAY, JULY 2Sth- inst., at 8 p.m. In the MT. ALBERT HALL ON FRIDAY, JULY 29th inst, at 8 p.m. In the PUBLIC HALL, Henderson, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST Ith inst., ai 8 p.m. In the PUBLIC HALL, Avondale, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST Sth inst., at 8 p.m. TO THE ELECTORS OF MANUKAU. .Gextlkmkn,—l wish you to meet mo as a Candidate to represent, your District in the A House of Representatives at whichever of the undermentioned places may best, suit your convenience. I have tho honour to be. Gentlemen, .. • , Your obedient servant, < . G..MAURICE O'RORKE. Mount Smart, July 23,1887. ' ' ___ ONEHUNGA-At the Public Hall, on.TUES-™ DAY, the 26th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. NEWMARKET-At the Public Hall, on THURSDAY, the 28th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. i ■ EPSOM—At the Public Hall, on SATURDAY, the 30th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. Tj. R A N IL IN NOR T H., Mr W. F. BUCKLAND will Address the' Electors of Fran klin North as under :— On MONDAY, ,3u1y25, at the Woodside School- ! room, at 7.30 p.m. On TUESDAY, July 26, at the No. 2 Papakura I Valley Schcol-room, at 2 p.m. And, also, * 1 On TUESDAY. July 26, at tho No. 1 Papakura . Vahey School-room, at 7.5J0 p.m. On WEDNESDAY, July 27, at'tho Flat Bush ' School-room, at 7.30 p.m.- ___t___i' On SATURDAY, July 30, in «i|otahuhu ! Public Hal), at 7 p.m. *|pf IT. R A N-K LI N NORT H. ! MR F. LA WRY Will Address the Electors of Franklin North on WEDNESDAY, the 27th, PANMURE HALL; THURSDAY, the 28th,ELLERSLIE SCHOOL; FRIDAY, the 29th, HOWICK, ODDFELLOWS' •' HALL; At 7.30 p.m. ' Public Kotlces. G1 ARDEN MANURE. - Freezing Co.'s. *' W In 2s 6d tins, of all merchants. ' W O ~~T ~~ 1 JG~ EA It is the intention of tho Mount Roskill Road Board on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of August, 1887, at 6 p.m., at the Mount Roskill School room, to make a Rate of a Half penny in the & on all rateable property in the District for a period of twelve months from the Ist day of April. I£H7,' to the 31st day of March, 1888: and tbat the same Rate shall bo payable in ono sum on the 11th day of August next to Mr Henry Clark, the Collec tor, at his residence, near One-tree Hill, where the Rate Book is deposited for. inspection. JAMES W. CARR, July 15,1887. Chairman. T O H N 13 0 L L A R D Begs to inforjn his friends and the public gen-1 orally that he has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT,. VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts he will inorii; a fair shara of public patrorage. J. 8., having many year|Bpcrience as a VALUER OF REAL AESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC., Is in a position to advise buyer and soller f«K their mutual benefit.. J. 8., also, having received a thorough agricul tural and pastoral training m the Lnited King dom, and having 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS, ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For. his farming friends who live at a distance from the principal markets. johnlTollard, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. i Oflice: Durham-street- West. Auckland. C. PELHAIVI, Ladder, Step, and • Barrow Maker, Carpenter, Joiner, and Shop and Office Fitter, Albert-street, near tho FireDOll. Every description of Ladders, Steps,. Barrows, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, and Clothes Horses, in Stock. Baltic Pine Poles, from 22 to o5 feet long, suit able for Boat Spars and F,ag Poles, on sale. . N.B.—Ladders, Steps. Barrows, Screw Jaolcs, and Floor Crampa on Hire, ERRINGTON, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E., : ■ CON SIM-TJN G ~E N G*l N EEB,., AUQKLANI).