PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the -Parnelj Borough Council, which should hav.o been, held on Monday evening, was held last evening. Present: Mr Seymour Thornc George (Mayor), Messrs McKenzic, Gilmour, Lyoll, McLacMan, McCabe, Savage, Gay and McConnell. Election ok Mayor. -• The Hon. the Colonial Secretary wrote acknowledging the receipt of notice of election ot Mr b. 1. George as Mayor of the borough. Oversea of Works' Report.-The report of tho Overseer of Works waa re ceived. The report stated that the work of tarring and asphalting the footpaths of Munukau Road had been done at a cheap rate by the employees of the Council, but some loss had been caused by the spilling of a quantity of tar.—Tho overseer was in structed to have tho work done measured, and to report as to actual cost, lhe matter of having a stone crossing in Gladstone Road instead of a culvert was referred to the Streets Committee,—Or. AlcKenzie suggested adopting the method in use at JDevonport of making a short sec tion of footpaths with sand and tar.—lt was agreed that the overseer of works report on the probable cost, etc., at tho next meet ing. The drain in Cheshire-street was re ported to be half choked, and was referred to the Streets Committee. Report of Inspector of Nttisaxck?.—- The repoufc of this officer was adopted, and ho was instructed to give-notice to those who were in the habit of burying nightsoil in their gardens instead ot" employing the services of the nightsoil contractor, that in future the provisions oi' the Act would be enforced, and that proceedings would be taken to do so. Correspondence. — Letters were read from Dr Wright, reporting a case of scarlet fever. —Received. From Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, asking if Mr Valentine's applica tion for a right of way had been granted.— It was decided to grant the application provided that tho right of way was enclosed with a fence for the full width of the road, viz., 50 feet and also with agate. From Messrs Frater Brothers, stating that steps had been taken in compliance with tho injunction of the Council to remove the govse growing on tho pro perty of Mr George Fraser, in Gladstone Road.

Accounts. —Current acc*unfcs amounting to £33 12s were passed for payment.

CORRESPONDENCE.

PAY ON GOVERNMENT BELIEF WORKS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l have this day made a careful aver age of the earnings of the men employed on tho relief works, stone-breaking on Mount Eden, and the price offered per cubic yard for two-inch metal is three shillings (half the usual price). Now, Mi Editor, to most people the abovemay appeara fair price, but those who are acquainted with stone breaking will see at once that the above price is "imply throwing dust in the eyes of the public in order to blind them to the interest of the unemployed us the following statement will show : At present there are between fifty and sixty men of all trades employed on the relief works, and tho average earnings for the List fortnight is not more than 12s per week per men. To the above statement Idofy contradiction, aa 1 am ready and willing to prove the correct ness of my statement. Now, if the Government wished to relievo tho unem ployed, why nob give them the full value of the xnefcal, or say 5s per yard ? Then the Government would bo obtaining fair value for their money, as they have hitherto paid 6s per yard for two inch motal. I notice there is a vast difference in tho treatment of the unemployed of Auckland as compared with our fellow workmen down South. Down South they can manage to earn bread and cheese, but here we must be content with a bare crust, as the price offered is simply starvation to those who are compelled to go stonebieaking lor a living. Trusting that some abler pen than mine will advocate our cause.—l am, etc., JirsTiCiv.

j.lecember 23rd

EMPLOYMENT OF SOLICITORS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Will you oblige by publishing the following :—Some time back I borrowed some money from the Auckland Savings Bank, on a property with title under the Land Transfer Act. Subsequently purchas ing a copy of said Act, I found the method ofTlischarging a mortgage was so simple that I decided tp dispense with the services of a solicitor in the matter. But when, after paying all dues, I applied for my deeds, I was told that the release must be effected by a solicitor in order to secure the institution from responsibility. I pro tested, eaying that the responsibility, if any, was on my side, and that I was quite willing to give a receipt for the deeds. After awhile MrCameron said he would see one of the trustees and get it done for mo if pos sible, (which I thoroughly believe he would have done had it rested wholly on him). I called again, and waa told that tho trustee would not consent to the deeds being handed over to me, and further that I could not employ my own solicitor. I think in face of facts like these we need such men as Sir George Grey to remedy some of the many legal abuses existent.—Yours truly, C. St.keet.kk.

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

(To the Editor.)

Sic,—Some object to my proposal, that if the capitation was given up for one year for the purchase of arms, the capital'ion would never be granted again. In that case, the very persons who have the granting of the capitation would become liable to com pulsory military service themselves. To avoid this, they would grant the capitation to Volunteers as heretofore. That the expense is absolutely necessary I have only to repeat that an enemy armed with the recently adopted rifles in Europe at 500 yds would be on an equality with our rifles at 280 yds, and at I,sooyds would be able to harass our men effectually, ■when we could not get a shot to reach him at all. This, of course, would meap utter defeat. The British Government/ is so alive to the question of the superiority hi arms that it haa condemned one hundred thousand new Martini-Eufields ready for issue, which are to be replaced by a weapon that wipes it out. Personally I am for arbitration in all matters of dispute, as no doubt we all are, but if the other fellows will not agree to it we should have to fight it out, and what I contend for is, equality in weapons at least. Patriotism, and the defence of those dear to us, may count for something, but they will never do away with the logic of facts.—l am, &c. J. C. SOALL.

(To the Editor.),

Sic, —If the Volunteers, as we are told by one of their number, by going without pay for one year, could leave in the hands of the' Government a sum of forty-five or fifty thousand pounds, there must be some thing wrong with, the public accounts, and the c*se calls for fticfcher consideration from

tlio Financial Reform Association, and from all who wish to see our national affairs placed upon a sound basis. Forty fivo thousand pounds was last for Volunteers, but ib is nob all spent in payment of wages. Part goeq to other matters,for a for the ammunition used for shoofcins , for prizes, a useless proceeding as far as the country is concerned, seeing t'lafc a man who can hit a target very nicely may be quite unable to hit a moving enemy who may be expected to lire back at him. City Councillors are not paid, neither arc the chairmen and members of the Board, of Education, or of, the Charitable Aid Board ; yeb they freely give" time and energy to toil patiently through much thankless work in tho public interests. Why cannofc Volunteers do tho same ? Patriotism which requires to be paid can hardly bo said to deserve tbe namp. The amount which might bo saved in this manner would render needless the closing of tho Training Colleges, would relievo the Board of Education from the disheartening task which has been laid upon it of making bricks without straw, and there would still remain a sum s\iffieient to prevent the sum mary dismissal of many useful public servants on the plea of ' want of funds. That anyone should propose to spend so, much upon villes, exempliiies a fact which I have before pointed o\\b, and which no ono can doubt-—that the pest of militarism is invariably accompanied by an increasing, never-ending- demand for more and more of the money of the people, the result being moro and more, taxation. A recent Ameri can writer has spoken of " the condition of the European masses taxed without mercy " for militaty purposes. Is that what wo wish for New Zealand ? Suppose these rifles bought as proposed ; is ib not likely that in a very few years the gun-makers, in tho interest of their own pockets, will produce some fresh improvements, and our Government again be urged to tit out Volun teers in the latest fashion, at the cost, perhaps, of the ruin of numbers of their fellow citizens ? To imagine that a country like this, loaded with debt, and with a popu lationcounted only by hundredsof thousands, can possibly keep pace in weapons of war with the European Governments, which, for the satisfaction of the military Moloch, can take the fruits of the labour of millions of subjects, is indeed to bo living in a fool's paradise. It would surely be wiser to acknowledge what cannot be denied, that as a young nation', the thing, even if desir able, is quite beyond our means. Citizens would then refuse to be befooled any longer into giving their money for that which is not broad, and their labour for that which satisfieth not, and would learn to faco with out fear the truth that our only true defence iie,s in the unfailing practice of righteous ness and justice, and that for the attain ment of this a great moral awakening is needed among us.—l am, etc.,

Mauy Steapmax Alois,

chaw WrnttSDAY. DECEMBER #9, 1887. THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, —^

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Watclics. ' niIOOSIN G A "TO" ATC II ! ! To simplify the Choice of one of onv Watchoe, TVC, I STEWART DAWSON & CO., , WATCH MANUFAOTURBJR^, i Beg to inform intending purchasers that wo , only Manufacture ! THREE DISTINCT CLASSKS. ! The first, "LEVERS," have full-plate move monta; tho Gentlemen's are full-capped. the Ladies' rim-capped. Prices in silver, Mi, Sβ 10s, t i 3155, and £415s Jin gold, S3 los, £1110s. 412105, £1510s. The second. '•CHRONOGRAPHS." havo ' three-quarter-plate lever, movements, centre i seconds, oud stopwork, with donio eaae which ■ opens at the back only. Prices in ailvur. £5155. £6155, £715s £& 153, £11108, and *:12103; in gold, ! £M 10s, *27 10s, and £00. The third, " DKFJAN CE," have threo-quartcr -1 plate cylinder movements, improved horizontal. i with dome case which opeiiß at tho hack only. Prices in Silver, 2?s 6d, oss : Keylo.se. il'i 10s ami £3; Ladies' aud Oents' Watches, same price?. \ 11 11 -11.1 Tho various illustrations in each class, there , fore, only refer to tho different styles in which , that particular class of Watch ia made, and which consists of key-winding and keyless, for ' ladies and Rentlenien, in either gold or silver • cases, open-faco or huntlnpr. in tho variouß 1 sizes. To facilitate choice it. is, there ' fore, necessary, in tho first place, to de cide whether to Rurchaso a " Lover." " Chronograph," or '" De'flahcc " Watch, When this is done, it only remains to choose whether key-windinfj or keyless, open face or luintor, nnd the size. Every customer may safely rely on having the exact style and size ho or she selects. Order forms are supplied with pamphlets, in all instances are very easily filled uji; JEWELLERY. During his recent visit to Auckland, our Mr 1 Dawbon, finding there wore repeated demnride for high-class Jewellory. determined to add that department to our well-known Htock of English Lever Watchoe, and immediately on his return to London and Liverpool he personally snpoirln ' tended the turning but from the factory of flrst class Jewellery of every description. Ouraeoond shipment of Jewellery has iust reached us ex s.a. Himutaka. and Intending phrchasersare in viied to inspect the largest aud best etook in Auckland; and, it being manufactured since Mr Dawson's arrival Home, we can t?uaranteo that it is all of tho latest fashion and design. To give a detailed Hat of the goods would fill a full page of th 6 Sta!b, and such ft unneecasary, feeing that we invite the inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding country to come and see for themselves-not tne windows only, but th,e many novelties contained in our counter eases. Wfiert you call, please ask far one of our new Illustrated Watch Pamyhlete. < ' > '■< ■> ELECTEQ-PLATE. S. D. & Co. hiave also received ex s.s. Rimn taka, direct from tho factory, a very choice and well-assorted shipment of Electro-plated Goods, suitablo for Birthday, Christmas, New Year, and Marriage Presents. Before purchasing, we invite iiupoctlou and comparison. Full particulars in Pamphlets, free oa application. REPAIRS! Note: REPAIRS ! WANTED KNOWN.-Best Watch Glasses fitted, 3n each ; charges for Watch Repairs, no matter what maker or whore bought, equally cheap. Be3t workmen kept on the premises. All Watches cleaned are guaranteed at ' ■" STEWART DAWSON & Co.'s GREAT ENGLISH, WATCH EXHIBITION, 94, QcrjEir-STaEET. TO COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Watches and Jewellery may now be posted and registered at book poatrates. If your Watch wafits cleaning, pack it in a box carefully, en closing full name and a'ddresn Only, and send by same mail a'letter'of instructions, enclosing Wstal note for 4s"6d, and'we will retiirn the atch within a few days in good order, post paid and registered. When, sending letter and postal note, state the number of the Watch posted. FOR REAL VALUE, VISIT STEWART DAWSON & CO.'S Gbeat ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION, 94, QuEJSK-STrcEET, Ar/OKLAND (Opposite Wyndham-atre.et). THE MISTRESS WASHING MACHINE.-LESTER'S PATENT.- This is one of the latest and best novelties in troduced in this colony, it washes cleaner an 1 quicker tDan any machine ever known no house should bo without cae, for cheapness it cannot be equalled, price £2 15s. S P.Q.R. O~ORN MANURE. -Freezing Co.'s. £8, Of all raerahP n tSt



Public Notices. •p U B L~I~C ff P T I O E - Having disposed oi'onr interest in the New l ™, Loan Office, \VcHc3loy-ntreet, we wish to fflpm our friends that in future the whole ol our at tention wi 11 be devoted to our bua r,e<la.as Wgvn* brokers in tbo VictoriaTawn pTnee, (teW* the Koyal Mail Hole', Victoria-street, wicrow ahull bo" pTcased to see air our'<M"ciistomet s. and can nsaurn them that wo s|^Uj- c 5Ra5f I 'Kt 5* lend tbo hest, prices on JewollrY end Clotmng.of cvorv ticdcription. Kindly remember the tid flresl, opposite Royal Mail Hotel, Viotowa- Street * B. H. KEESING, i>. BLOOM. ... N.B. We havo no connection "whatever Witn a iiy other shop. TpTwi^BBOKEBS , NOTION Having purchased mv partners interest in the Newton Pawn Oflfco, also tho Pledge*) and fctpek of tho City Loan Office. Grey street, J shall con tinue to carry on tho btminciw exclusively on my own account at Wellesley-sJrcet. I am also prepared to IqdA Money on Plate, Watches,, Jewellery. Diamonds, Mowing, ana all dcßcriptipns of goods. Tho strictest secrecy observed. '.r. BLOOM", Pawnbroker (Four doora above Opera Hopae, WeUesley-st.) N.B.—iSo connection with any other firm. Tγ 15 1 E, I, ALBKRTW.vrxs.havo; napartnerahip or in terest in the Drift' of Wkffa Buoi, hoi' is t hero aiiy business cliihn on either side, after this date, having been settled by mutual consent. All bills and debts must, be received and contracted by Charles and John W*tts, who will carry ou the business as usual. ' WATTS. (Witness) - TYT 0 T IcT OF RE M O V4L. ; Mrs W. T. Young, Stove Ornament and Fancy Paper worker. , lias removed troni Grey street and Jvarangahapeltoadto74, WakoUcld-strcct, opppsite, lAh Cheo and Co. Orders pi-pm fi tj&nd S.d_ J.O. | _ "OLAIKIE'S PATENT FIRE-PBOOF V L A S T E R. I am prepared to execute and guarantee what I claimW this palcnt-A VIRK-PKOOK PLAS TER. It will resist fire with boarded back 30 minutes, without boarded back 60 minutes. It cannot, however, be guaranteed free from crack ing, which fa occasioned by shrinkage of timber (within 12 months, more or less), and which is common to this , as well as any other method of plasterinpr; nor does my patent claim such fin immunity, plaster not being elastic. But I do guarantee uiut m.v Wire Plastering will not fall from crackioK. nor tioni the inrtnence o£ fire. water, high winds, or shocks of earthquake. As a safeguard against corrosion, I have .so con trived that the wire netting will be completely sealed up in the centre of tho plaster, thij.sgiylng itafairmepon both rides, with a double resist ance to lire, water, and a>ir, and preventing the metal from conducting heat to the timber boarding or joists Wooden buildings con be plastered in this method both iusido and out. Thoro are othor methods of wire plastering in which the mortar ie hum* on one fide of the wire only, thus exposing it on the othor wide to tho corrosive intluence ot (Ire. water, and air, and arc hence inferior to my method in a moat im portant point. All works executed by mo will bo kept in repair for 12 mouth's free of charge. Prices on appUcatipn. Koliab,lo moo sent to all parts ot the colonies. J. B. BLAI XI E, Patentee, New Zealand, aud the Australian Colonies. OFFICES: VICTORIA-STttKBT. ACCKI-AND. "OLANS, Map«, Drawings, DoMgns, 4c., |L prepared with accuracy and despatch.— W, F. Burrows, Draugutrmun, HUTe Chambers, (iuoen-etroet, NfTof the Sovon Wonders ia that you cun get a Pair of Troupers froni J. H. Walton lor Nothing. md™TRAVELLEKS AND TOURISTS. PRESENTS FOB 11O.ME.—Very handsomo Inlaid Tabto Toi>3. Cabinets, ini.liid.JoWel Case*, etc.,all made from rarti nnd picked pieces of ?>aw Zealand's rich forewt timber*. The above noon's are greatly admired at Home. Very chetip, and cavefnu, packed. w NORRm Qucwn-etrect (Opposite Wyndhom-Btreety. OOD MATT'JXO," 7idTßo"od~6ilcl6tJw JT and Linoleums, Is Id; best Scotch Oil cloths, Staii-e Linoleum, &<..•., every width.— J. IVJ. MfiLachlan. 232 L Quce>vßtreet, I* MITATJONS of the gonuin« Woufk's ScHNArrs are more or less adulterated ltorj compounde. Therefore shun them. mo CUSTOM BOOf MAKERS. REDUCED PRICE LIST.-Men's best Prime Fronch Calf E.S.. 7e; Goloah K.S., cloth, kid tops, calf tronto, be; boot Calf Shootqtb, open or cloaed frpnte, 7e; Men's best Calf Balmoraje, 5h 6d; Derby Shoos, 6h 6d ; Oxford Shoes. ss: Women's ClttlC X.9., 5s Gd; Kid B-S., blocked fronts. 5% Kxtra charge for cutting; to measure. Terms net cash. YOUNG BROS., Steam Boot Upper Factory, Hißh-strect. iFyoiiTwant to loolf Respectable at a email co£(t got a Suit qf Clothes for 60s, ami an Extra Pair of Trousers given In, at J. 11. Dalton'a, Victoria-street kats. TpTi". LEWIS'S MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATERS OP ROTORUA. Published at 2s 6d, and may be had at tbe Stationers , } or at STAB Office* To intending visitors to this famous locality tbo Guide will bo found invaluable; afid to th e modical profession also it will be especially us,e ful, as it contains irifojcinatipn as to tlje moat appropriate casee for treatment and the bath or combination of baths found most beneficial In the various affeotions which came under the author's special care. A Rontleman, writing from Rotorua, says— "I find tho Guide an invaluable Instructor in Mineral Spring Bathing, and I any sorry it is not more circulated among the masses, to jrlye them the information; so niucn required." ■•qTAR" A GKNOY. The following are avt'tioriencL to REGEIVH ; ApVEIRTISEMEINTS fci Stajb':- PORTER & Co., IBONMONGEB3, ?ARiNGAHAPE ROAD. PORTER Co., IRONMONOKRB, ' SYiIdNDS-STREET. PORTER * Co., IKONMONQZKB NEWMARKE^ , , M» ROBINSON, ' ''Chhmist, PARNELL. MR JONES, IRONMON9HR, PONSONBY. MeT. J. HENSHAW, NIDW'BTRKKT, ONEHUNOA. Mb LILLBWALL, GnorjEß. &«., DiSVOJfPOBT. MR PATRICK, fcJa'OKEKEEI'KK, TAKAPUNA. IT is 0, Well-known Faofj that J. H. Dalton, of Viotorla-stroet East, is surpaesed by none and equalled by few In" the tmtk'nd Finish of his Garments.



Xdtscfflllonjal. r¥IrOUNT ALBERT Boarding and Pay jM_ V School. «o3lnctcd by Mrs'Koss Watts. Fiwfrtonn f.6r 1888 will commence on luesday, January 31. . —— m AISS LILIAN BPGBE. %A- (latefirst. IVI assistant in tho Girls , High School. f?ristchffi)Jnteiids to open a Select School I Slb* a?homo torn 2to 5 p.m. after 18S8 exfifcpt on Tuesdays and inurbuays. Addrls: 'Care JVJra Juuson,* Arthur-street, Ponfciauby. : f K (£ OSWALD Given Leenone in Elocution. 12 to 2, at Mearo's. Kntertainrhents giren and attendod. and Cooper. Qucp street ''_ "' 2. . ■ — S~~i"r>JKJf!JSB-FRAME MANpFAC m ! TORY AND MUSICAL INSTKfJ -3 f* •! MENT WAREHOUSE, £8, APCBXAN^. t. c. Carter, ;P?S TEACHER OF MUSIC, If VIOLIN PIANO. CORNET, GUITAR, &C. &C. &*" Musical Instruments Tuned ani I gj, Repaired. , "OBJBSEWATJBMf IT branches of Heraldic Emblawniwur, Pliotp Siiielcls. Sit., artistically 'prepared.-*-w. S. ilmwwß, Draughtsman, HilPe Oliambers Queen-etreet. ' Architects-. D W A R J) BABTLBY, ARCHITECT, ei'ICHBUKY'S UUILDINGa. TTTtDWARD iiiAHONEY AND SON, AKCHITB Ti, ATJCKtANP "WT ' £* *~S KIN NER "AND SON V T • #\\Mexs, Cai-pentors. and Jojnors, "y ulcan Lane. Allßnanchcs of the JjuiUUng Trado executed by Experienced Work men. SljjOp Fronto. Olllce FHtiiiKs. &c. am mINO to n, M.lnst, C.B n M. Inst. M.K., CONSULTING ENGINEER. _ AUCKLAND. X P. F." M. B URR 0 W SL •ABUHITECT AND BUILDING SUKVJEYDtf. 317. VICTOHIA AmADI- Tir F. B U R~*R 0W S, DRAUGHTSMAN. HEKALDTO ARTIST, JLLUMiNATOIt, DKSIGNKK. Patent and Trade Mark Agency. Auckland Offices' HILL'S CHAMBKKS. QUKKN-STREET (»ext A.M.P. lnsuranoo Dnijdinipji). p. wMK*™£r-n.LTiU.] [c. mTTibhapatu PIIERAPATH ASO a ON, • * ARCHITBCTB. • Uank UOihDixaa, Biisiucss Notices STRAWBERRY QARDENS! WILLOAV GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Nest tho Upper Wharf, Deroaporr, GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MAP.X PARRISH, In roturnin/g thanks to his" supporters for past favours, bogs to inform them and tlie public generally that he has greafc pleasure m announcing that theno well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Parrish being one of tho tarzesb slrawberty growers in the colony, will always have a largo and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, trie largest, and most (ielicipus fruit in the market, and they will not bo stinted in quantity cither. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and. other Refreshments) always on haud. Three hundred visitors can ho seated at the ' ■ ' tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of yiaitors. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM WILLOW GROVE GARDENS DEVON PORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arrangement. Family ordera, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens <it half-price • ■ • ■ return from Gardens, Threepence. M. PARRISH. PROPRIETOR. " npHE QPELL OF OECCOMBE'S A L E -" Respond, my harp, and eweotly toll, If humbprs niay prevail, "Wherein resides the magic spoil Of Seccombe's matchless Ale i "When hovred beneath oppi-egpiTQ grief, And i ortuno'a oarba assail, Much consolation and relief Is found in Seccombo'a Ale. The baaJiful lover who aspires Tp plead his amorous tale, A modest confluence acquires fiiy using Seccombe's Ale. Go search this earthly sphere around, O'er mountain, plain, or dale, 9uoh generous virtues'won't bo found As dwell in Seqcpnibe's Alo. ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in IS and 2s packets. - - ■ Wholesale Agent, RIOHABD .\. C\V,l, Fort-street, Auckland,



B ateliers. W" ALLIS . & CoATE S, BUTgHJBIIY, KARAN&AHAPB ROAD. PRIMEST MEAT PROCURABLE. Five Shilltxo Ordeiis Demvered to any Pabt o* , thk Cixy. fJIIIAN JJVER! STILL FURTIIE R REDUCTIONS To clear tho Shop during tho Summer Months. Hotels mHE CLARENDON HOTEL, JL Corner of.Wakeneld audKutland-streets, Auckland. G. B. HOWARD, Puoi'itiKTon <Lato of tho Alhort Hot6l, Quecu-atrcot). Sample fob Commbboiat, Tbavkllkiis. 1 ThtJ General Public will Find Every Modern Ccnv'enioncG. Combined With Civility and Prompt Attention. NlfiHT POKTEIi IN ATTENDANCE. 7 Telephone, 290. f\ U EEI^S - Tjl ERKY XX 0 TEL, VULCAN LANK, QUKKN STKKET. MRS MARGARET SLOAXE. Befcs tointiniato to her friends and tho public Kuncmlly that shu has rcsuinod tho occupation oC tho above old-cstublishcil and favourite House, and will be tiupuy to supply their ro (luiromcntH. Tho Bar will be under her personal superintend oiice. and visitors meyrest nssurM that ALL WINES, BEEk. AND SPIRITS Will bo of the First Quality. WARNB R'S Family & Commercial Hotel CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CnKISTCHURCH, NSW ZEALAND, This Hotel, boinpr most centrally situate, atlja cont to tho ('athudral. within a short distance of tho MußtMim tho Theatre, and otlu:r l'ublio .Building, 11 ud having a Tram Service to all parts of tho Suburbs pHßeinc? it at frequent inter vals, is unequalled as a place of residence for FamilioM or Commercial UcQlleuiou vislUng Chriatchurch. THE SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which aroolf'Kantl.vfurnlshod ami appointed, enj entirely tlictinft from tho Hotel cortlon of the building, thus securinj? perfect privuey. A novelty In Colonial Hotel accommodation is available at tho Commercial in tho shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM, kept especially select and exclusively for ladies. A Htgh Pressure Water-supply has been ar ranged ror on tbe Promisee, and the Bathrooms arc fitted with «very eon veuicuco for hot, cold, or shower baths at »ny time. Comment on the Quality of the Liquors sup plied at the COMMERCIAL is unnecessary, as tho Oellar la under tho personal uupervi&ion of Mr W. F. Warner. THE BILLIARD ROOM attached to tho Ilotpl ia un«urpasscd by any in the Colony, and eontainn Three Tables specially imported from England to the order c)f tbe Pro prietor. For tho conrenjencc of Commercial travellers SLX SAMP,LE-BOOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE TTae been and generally no painn have b«en spared ie order to make tho Commercial tho Leading Hotel In Chslttohurch. Prompt attention will be Riven to Telegrams or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER, Proprietor. Agont for Cobb and Co.'c Telegraph Line of Boyal Mail Coaches. Bookseileirs, &c W. E. M _£ ~ A B s ' (Established 1880) Wishes to call tho attention of his friends and public generally to his carefully selected stock of BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY For tho Coming Season. BOOKS FOR PRESENTS AND PRIZES. CHILDREN'S PICTURW AND REWARD ' BOOKS NEW VOLUMES OF MAGAZINES FOR 1088 Christmas X urabers. CHRISTMAS CARDS (a choice assoktmkx'l), SUN! 1 AY-SCHOOL CARDS AND BOOKS. PHOTO AND SCRAP ALBUMS (special VALUE) DESKS AND WORKBOXES IN VARIETY. ■'■ CABD CASES AND PURSES. KANOY STATIONERY. LIGHT READING F'OU THE HOLIDAYS i (Special Colonial Editions). Country orders receive prompt attention. When you are in town call in and look round tho New Shop. W. E. MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 216, QUEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Five doors below Wollesleystreet opposite Wm McArthur and Co.'s) AND COOPER'S LIST OF WORKS ON CATTLE, SHEEP, & FARM STOCK s.d Ablett,W.H.—Stock-kcopingfor Amateurs 6 0 Armatago, G.—Every Man His Own Cattle Doctor .... .. ~ .. .. 24 0 Armatage, G. — Cattle Management in Health and Disease .. ...... ..19 Armatage, G. —Sheep Management in Health and Disease .. .. .. „ 1 9 Armstrong—Australian Sheep Husbandry 6 0 Arnold, S. B. — American Dairying, or Kntter and Cheoao Making .. .. ;. 7 6 C'obbold, T. P. - Internal Parasites of Domestic Animals .. .. .. ..6 0 (htenon on Milch Cows 6 0 I tazard, W. P.—How to Select Cows -.46 Hcatley, Q.—Handy Medical Treatise on the Ox and Cow .. .. .. .. ..50 Long, J.— British Dairy Farming .. .. 10 0 Macdonald, J.— Boot: ProduOtion and Ex portation of Dead Meat from America to Great Britain .. ..4 0 Miles, M.—Stock Breeding (American) ..8 6 MoCombie—Cattle and Cattle Breeders .. 4 0 Pringle—The Live Stock of tho Farm .. 8 6 Randall, H.S.-The Practical Shophord.. 11 6 Randall—Fine Wood Shoop Husbandry .. G 0 Scott, C—Praotipo of Shpop Farming ..60 Walker—Manual on tho Cow and Calf ~ 1 9 Walker—Manual on the Sheop and Lamb 1 9 Youatt—Sheep, thoir Breeds'. Mangmt.etc. 8 6 Youatt—Cattlo.thqirßroods, Mangmc,oto. 8 6 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND BEFORE you Purchase your Summer Suit, call and inspect my New Stock of Tweeds, etc., and get an extra pair of trou sers.—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East,



Drapery, viotbins, &c ■JjTOTICE OF R|l^ov'ail;' munro & milliga:^ Hobson Stbejst, Bss to inform their numerous customers and the public generally- t)i,at, o>ving to expiry oi! lease, they hav;e RIM Q VIJD TO ON« Oh- THOSB LAR-αE PRICK SHOPS (Rutherford's Buildings) Further down the straet, NEAR VICTORIA STREET. piimSTMAS QHOW. EXTENSION OP PREMISES. 7 and 9, Junction Queen and Grey Sts j>. 1) AY IS ON, BABY LINEN AXD LADIES' UNDERiINEN WABEMQUaJB. The largest display of Whifc and Geloured Summer Tunics and Pelisses in Auckland, half usual prices?. • Bcauriful assortment of Diaper, Muslin, and Holland Pinafores, new shapes, to lit all ages. Splendid variety Sun .Bonnets and Hats, beauti fully trimmejL Ladies' Black and Coloured Silk: Hose, 2s lid, 3s 6cUj|s 6d. '_ ' •" *" -_ Children's Siik Hose, Is lid, 23 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, halfuaual prices. Ladies'and Children's Stulf and Print Dresses, very cheap. Ladies' Print Wrapper* 2s lid, 4s lid Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers, 10a 6d and 12s 6il Ladies r ~Whrier~Skirts, nicely trimmed, troin 4b lid tol7e6d ' Beautiful asspvtincut Fans, 2s 0d to 7s 6d, half usual prices. A QPECIiILITY. ONLY 123 6d FOR FIT, STYLE, & FINISH AT LE SUEUR'S. SECOND TO 1N T ONE IN THE COLONIES. An immense stock of MATERIALS a&d TRIMMINGS to select frota at lowest prices for Cash. CHOICE MILLINERY At prices to defy competition for same superior style. MOURNING AN T J) COUNTRY ORDERS j RECEIViC PROMPT ATTENTION. ALL GOODS MUST BE PAID FOR ON UK BEiJ'OKK DELIVERY. T mHE pON MAKCHE, QUEKN-STEEET, AOCKLAXD (Three doors from Wellesley-street East). . 1/ '■' ■ : -.. ■- TMPORTANT DRESSMAKING ANNOUNCEMKNT. MISS DEMPSEY, COSTDMIEE (Lately in employ of Messrs Beehan and '•' Co., this " CastTe" .Drapery House), Begs to inform her lady patrons and friends \;hat •■ ivr . rrj-j - ! ~ : -" ■" ; "' : -' ! ■'";;' i LEASED THE WORK-ROOM AND FITTING ROOMS FROM Messrs BEEHAN & Co., r And will from this date carry on the. Dressmaking Business on her own account, and hopes by civility arid attention, together with her well-known .fame in the art' as a stylish and glove-fitting Costumier, to merit, as large a share of patronage-as she hasenjoyed while in the employ of Messrs Beehan and Co. for over five years. The address will be still the same, T ' miss dempseyJ CpSiTUMIBR, Dbbss }i ak ISO Department, " CASTLE" DRABKRY HOUSE, Junction Queen and Brey Streets, i €onveyancf!S. TIME TABLE, DAVIES BROS.' 'BUSES. Leaves Victoria Wharf. Devonport—7.2o a.m., 8.20 a.m.. 9.45 a.m., 10.20 a.m., 18.15 p.m., 2.0 p.m. 2.45 p.m., 4.20 p.m.. 5-10 p.m. Sundays—lo a.m., 11 a.m. 2.25 p.m., 3 p.m. Takapuna— 3.0 a.m., 9.5a.m,, 10.35 a. m. t 11.15 a.m., 1.35 p.m., 3.0 p.m., 3.35 p.m., 5.15 p.m., 5.55 p.m. Sunday?!—ll a.m., 12 noon, 4 p.m., ---5 p.m. Return Fares, Is 6d; weekly tickets at reduoed rates. Special trips can be arranged at Post Offices, Devonport and Takapuna. Visitors can have refreshments at Post Office Store Lake Road. TTISITORS TO TE A&QHA.-Notice. T —The Undersigned will -mo a Coach from Tβ Atoha on Tuesdayß, Thuradays, and Satur days, meating train for Auckland at Morrins ville on tboee days, and returning to Te Aroha from Morrinsvllle on Mondays, Wednesdays, "and Fridays on arrival of fraih from Auckland, conveying passengers, parcels, and mails.—E, Gallaeher. - . PATERSON AND CO., G»AiN mkrchlnts. UVERY AND BAIT STABLES.. Omnlbtiees Brakes, Caba, and Saddle Horses for Hire at lowest rates. Special arrnngementa made witli J£vening and Picnic Paitiea. Stores and Stables:—Lorn e-street, Mtßoskill, and'ATondale. Auckland. N. 3. Hearse and Mourning Carriages for Hire. Undertakers Überully dealt with 'Bus loaves Union Bank for Waikorniti every Sunday" at 1.30 p.m., returning : at'4l3o p.m. ' DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WARKWOUTH ROYAL MAIL ' ' C O ACH." ' MONDAYS, WICDNJCSDAXS, &J FRIDA.YS- Leave Devonport 8 a.m., Takapuna 8.30 a.m.. Wade 10.30, Waiwera 12noon, Puhoi 12.45 p.m. Arrive Warkworth 2.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS- Leavo Warkworth 8 a.m., Puhol 9.30 a.m., Wai wora 10.15 a.m.. Wade 11.30 a.m, Takapuna2 p.m. Arrive Devonport 2.30 p.m. THOMAS BUTLER, Proprietor. Poultry." "PLYMOUTH ROCKS EGGSI EGGS! EGGS! Eggs from Pure-bred Prise Plymouth Rook! of the bost strains. Thirteen Eggs for 10a: cash with order. Agenie :-Auokl__A: Mr Whithi, Grocer, corner of Ponsonby arad Newton Roads. Devon port : Johnson „ Nobub, Grooere, Devonport. J. SINCLAIR, ■- ■ r . lAke TftkapiuM, Attokl«4»



"estates premises fir 1 ."■won '* I We.,,, M I ■■■•iAanasfir , * , ' I IVrONEY TO LENIS, I JJX rate ollnterest:-Apply ta — Solicitor...: Bh)grtteiidbSMftr MONEY TO LEMU'i.iSiilia&sii Ifjitional Xo^urenoft'lß^ildaM, , ■' 'i '' : 4_fsO__ii TO'__|_JSi§E_£g& from ' PJ§[COUJfT BAIIKINQ j^WJjjjj-'- I)4|tHf-SrRKEfT (Off Jftueeil-etf ■ ''""":.^ppjft^^ ;t 'r :^ , : : Head Office: BaiEBAXE. - ~•■ Agsacies: Auckland, Srdnpy, w4 JIPNEV advanced from £8 and upwarfliio any..junovnt' reared, tq gyjh' flip''tojjjarjttt, u_jn fecsowiiifFrjepijeii. %^hpi^'"sji.fi-r ■ Tangible Security, repayable in. any way v 1 may'beattaiig^d,"elffi3ir*WCTfcly,' iftmtihirJ-or Quarterly Instalments, at lowest carrent'rite! ■ ; male on •withont;j» moral V also on 'e]l,'bindsiof including Bond Warrjaute, , etc. ■ Bills Discounted at rates. &ad conjmuaicatioES Trill be hekl strictly confidential. !..' ; J, A RTHUR 0 H E Jl» F LAND AND lIONETARY AGENT. (Tiuee Ppora past Stak Office). : I am prep»red to value land in AucUeae, w the country *for"f£tendinK at W* reasonable' terms. : Alt land sold by mci? Au« land I cent,..conqpaSSffi^" 1 ""' lamprei^l^nffp^til.^^^ , l * from 'm to £]s,(m' Advances made'on. Coloniel.iu»4 Bufljife'ttf* , Ipljpiej.; ■ Having Agents in all paift^frfA^^^ s " England, I can make Advanceis Wills in Bums from £59t0 *16.0W^. ~? . if #i)^*:Ri a h A'M|&q^sffi ± - PERMANENT; BOTlifilM, LAND AOT» INVaB 1 ) MKKT' f OCIKT-Y' OP At CKLAND. ' ~,t.v_;-.--| —' ] r.s&m£r ! years.., » gig f K^' 6 years ... ..... ■ " m* s V 7 years.. •• g'" jS«. |, f Id y elrs l * ?; '■'■ '\l-i%-'-o'MliM. The Board hp power in cases ■otßjfaa* or Want of Smiloynient t-> bis property sut«ect to the morcg?*? v« _.. S cSriit V^ o3 * 11 OFMCKtIW.QtJKIIN-eTBItKT. v . .... IK, ,r Total ajkoj" l ' ■ Repayments e«ena-p er Week. * ing oJtflr ..._ __ —-. —gj—• «y O ar 9 ~ •• 24 g ,J 13618 9 US:: :: !|__#U_