SHIPPING.

SCNSET-This eveninc. 7.11 .42

HIGH WATER.

AucKT.A*D.--TJjis evening, ««». morning. 9.1 Th!< , evening. 11- 1' > lo' Manukau Heads. - This eve morrow inorninK, 11.^. _~ evening. o>i'' lo' Kaipara Heaps.- This eve morrow morning, OAu

ARRIVALS.

Lurline, barque,'from London Hokl Waireke, three-masted scM., Ea ap rid?H.M. g .,fromß«ssen Nelson, H.M.S., from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

eSsfcss.

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromaudel, from Coromancl*, ~ ~v S^SHarU London, via. Sydney, CallSplH.M.S., from Sydney, early

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Janet Nicoll, s.s., for Hokian#, to load MarrrarebGalbraith, ship, losing £ fe schr., for Friendly Islands, loading Sea, 8.5.1 for South, Tuesday, 1 p.m, gjffiKSJ East Coast, Tuesday, 6 p.m. "VVairarapa, s.s., for Melbourne, via. bouth. Thursday, noon Wannka, sis., for South, Friday, 10.30 a.m. '(Onehunga)

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Canterbury, ship, left London Sept. 27 iVaitangi, ship, from London, sailed Oct.iy May Queen, ship, from London; sailed Ocb.

26 Dunedin, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via Welling ton • Ada.Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from New York Bebecca Crowell, barque, left New York Sept. 8; via Wellington Peutchland, barque, from New York, via

Wellington; sailed October 20 If. Hennings, barque, from New York, to

, sail Nov. 15 Oregon, barque, from Java ; sailed October

13 Jessie Niccol, sch, from Brisbane, early Astrea, brig, from Port Chalmers ; sailed

9th insfc. Gael, sch, from Lyfcfcelton ; sailed 12th inst. Wild Wave, brig, from Newcastle; sailed 2nd inst;.

IMPORTS.

* Per barque Lurliric, from London: Plain cottons, £ 100; coloured cottons, £100 ; ap parel, £200 ; floorcloth, £140 ; vestas, £160; rails, etc., £100: paper, 96c\vt; stationery, £40; upholstery, £10; brush ware, £20; toys, £130; seeds, £20; clay pipes, £30; other sorts (pipes), £20 ; hard ware and cutlery, £200 ; whiting, 50 tons ; flint glass, £60; china and earthenware, £20;" canvas, £50; cement, 750 barrels; assorted oilmen's stores, £100 ; pepper and spice 4cwt; blue, £30; split peas, 34cwt>; white salt, 38* tons; candles, 27cwt; ginger, 3cwb"v'confectionery; £20 ;■ chemi cals, £107; apothecary ware, £100; con densed milk, £90; canary seed, 14cwt; total value, £3,100, and cargo for Welling ton valued at £300.

Ex Ashley Brook : Eleven tanks of clover seeds. —T. Steadman and Co.

The three-tnasted schooner Walreka ar rived in port last evening from Hokianga with a cargo of timber.

The- steamers Stormbird and Wellington sailed for Whangarei last evening, the Argyle for the West Coast, the lona for Mercury Bay, and the Clansman for Tau ranga.

The barque Northern Chief atrived at Sydney to-day from Whangnroa, 14 days cub. All repoited well.

ARRIVAL OF THE LURLINE.

A Man Killed.

As anticipated, the large barque reported inside the Little Barrier yesterday proved to be the Lurline, from London. She arrived in harbour last evening, about 11 o'clock, in tow of the tugboat Awhina, and d|opped anchor out in the stream off the <Jueen-3treet Wharf. Th s vessel has made an exceptionally long voyage, but this is Mpounted for by the fact that she had to put into three different ports _ to obtain medical assistance for the captain, who was finally landed at Port Elizabeth. TheLurline comes consigned to the New Zealand Sugar Company, and has a large cargo of salt Be sides merchandise. Captain Laws, who is in charge, reports that the Lurlino left Xondon on the 25th July last for Sharpness, ! ' and after taking in a cargo of salt, etc., sailed again on the 9th of August), and had favourable winds down the Channel, taking final departure of the land on the 10th of August. Took the N.E. trades in latitude 36* N., and they were held until the parallel of 4' N. was reached. Thence variable winds prevailed to the Equator, which was crossed on the 12th of September in long. 28' W. ' Captain Gibbons, who was in command, falling very ill, the vessel put into Per nambuco on the 17th of September and the captain's health improving, sailed on the 20th of September, but the captain's failing again ft was decided to put into fei' o Janeiro, which port was reached on S'.p. tember 30th. The Lurline saiiid agai^on the sth October, Captain Gibbons gyji being in charge, but as he got vporse-he shaped the vessels' course for Porrt Eliza beth, and on the 2nd ot November reached i that place, where he handed the command over to his chief officer-—Mr. Xaws Prior to reaching Port Elizabeth, how> ever, a fatal accident occurrr^. When +,h e vessel was i» lafi.- 2Q'2l fß.%jnH long. 35• W Charles .Robinson, £,£., - a native 'of Glasgow; fell from, the lower maratopsail yard to the decfe,> swashing, his 'dkull, and death, conseemsatly,' was insycantaneoua. The vessel &i ihe tln>e of the oyoarrence was rolling h^aYily^ &nd that no doubt caused the unforfciir'.tfe nianto \m> his hold.- Oil the sth 'November $ie Lurline .re-sailed! from Port Elizabeth, and on crossing the Southern. Qcean she ran oh an average parallel <>f 45' S., fine and. favouring winds, and -feather assisting tke vessel on her coiiiis^. The Leeuia was- passed on the 2'&h. NoKember^ mdl en the sth instant Tasmania was. vonncled. The Three Kings ware made- on the 13th instant, and thence down^ tiii© coasfe moderately fine weather prevailed to her arrival as above.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Hobart^ 3>edembet^ 16. —The, steamship Doric arrived injthfy poi-fe. Ibst; evening;. jjjUl as© well. She sailed, again for New' i&ijaland ab midnight, rr:: ; m, ■ Wkujnotos, Dec^mfefic 16. —Arrived : w au-arapa,.frQ»i,the. South); S. F.. «W», barque) bom'ttfewcastfe, ab tJie W. TTMleclt? &* Ha»r«to, for the ■."""W*! sor Auckland, viaEaa^ Coast.

Passengers: Misses Kempthorne, Crawford, Baddeley, Telford, Pane, and Campion, Mesdames Campion, Manning, Magniac, and Askwithj Messrs Bishop, William, Still, Laurie, Mclntyre, Jacob, Lyndon, Askwith, Dewerith, Gleen, and Greenfield, Masters Sheath, Crawford, Kempthorne, and Smith : 11 steerage. Suva, for Napier. Lyttelton, December 16.—Arrived : Elizabeth Graham, barque, from Kaipara. Port Chalmers. —December 16.—Sailed: Barque Himalaya, for Lyttelton. Tk Koport;, December 16—The brigan tine Smargd sailed for Melbourne on Tues day.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1887.

Tor tho onuge that lacks atsistanoe, For the -wrong that needs resistance, Por the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Taranaki's great harbour scheme hag turned out a dismal failure. Instead of improving the shipping trade and commercial prosperity of the place, most of the vessels visiting the port prefer the old system of lighterage to incurring the risks of berthing at the breakwater. That structure itself is becoming silted up, and the land-owners, who pay a rate of fd in the pound for a work which has proved utterly valueless to them, are groaning under the burden. To crown these troubles re pudiation stares the New Plymouth Harbour Board in the face. Having levied the highest tax allowed by law, they will be unable to provide interest on the loan after the Ist November, 1888 unless special relief is granted them. The ■ General Government are now asked to come to the rescue.

The Westporb Harbour Boardiain even a worse plight. The construction of this harbour was one of the great works which we were told three years ago would assist in sending the colony ahead by " leaps and bounds." A vast expenditure was authorised, for which the whole colony is liable, and the mismanagement appears to have been so flagrant that a com mittee of the House of Representa tives has recommended that the Board shall be abolished, and control of the works assumed by the General Govern ment. Already highly favoured by nature with good harbours, the colony has embarked upon schemes of harbour construction which should not have been commenced for fifty years to come. The entrusting of vast expenditures, for which the colony is liable, to petty local boards was an act of folly only secondary to that which sanctioned borrowing for such a purpose. West port is a town of 1,859 inhabitants— 1,000 less than in Onehunga—yet the Government in 1884 authorised the Harbour Board of this " one horse " place to borrow and spend half-a million of money, besides handing over to it a large amount of plant and roll ing stock, which had been placed on the ground at the cost of the colony in connection with the harbour works al ready commenced by the Colonial Go verment. That revelations of gross mis management and jobbery should have been mado at the inquiry which Par liament has been making into affairs connected with this work,was to bo ex pected. Tho evidence, it appears, was so sultry that the Committee declined to attach it to their report. A few more such acts of financial recklessness as this Westport harbour scheme, and we should have little to complain of even with respect to such strictures as those by Mr Froude and tho London "Standard." The cry of financial reform has been made a colonial watchword, and battle cry none too soon for the safety, the credit, and the good name of New Zealand.

A THREATENING OUTLOOK.

Russia appears to be bent upon forcing a war on the central European Powers " L'lnvalide Russe," a military journal of some authority, has published a very warlike article, declaring boldly that tho massing of Russian troops on th g frontier of Austria is a defensiv c measure, and it hints that i,ho alliance established between (Germany, Austria and Italy ib a menace to Russia which the latter country is bound to resent. Referring offensively to this alliance as "the Peace League," the bellicose journal declares that Russia is in a position to confront the com bination, and that she will not desist from her military preparations. As it is quite beyond the power of any reasonable person to construe the peace ful alliance of the central European Powers into an aggressive combination, and as the idea of an invasion of Rus sia at the present time is simply pre posterous, the article must be inter preted into an admission that Russia meditates an attack upon Austria, or mean 3to coerce that Power into ac quiescence with Muscovite designs in the Balkan Principalities. The confi dent tone of " L'lnvalide Russe" lends probability to our former sur mise, that there is a secret understand ing with Germany. From the latest utterance of General Boulanger, it is clear that there is a likelihood of France taking part in the coming struggle, and it suits Prince Bismarck to try and secure French neutrality at the cost of conniving at Russia's nefarious projects in Eastern Europe. The so-called Peace League might be strong enough to wrest her western provinces from Russia and re-establish the kingdom of Poland; but so long as Germany also has western provinces to lose, she will not be so foolhardy as to provoke war with Russia, or indeed with any other Power. On the other hand, Russia would certainly not be able to maintain a struggle against the triple alliance, and the assertion that she is in a position to confront the three central Powers, while it sounds like a bit .of empty brag, is probably based on the knowledge that, thanks to the private arrangement recently effected at Berlin, the triple alliance will very soon suffer disruption. The fall in the Continental Bourses, consequent upon these threatening utterances, is proof that the bellicose statements are believed to represent the mind of the Russian Government. Whether the object is to make war with a view to crippling Austria, or simply to " bluff" off interference with the Russian designs in the Balkans, must be left for the course of events to unravel.

Attheß.M. Courb this morning, before Mr H. G. Sebh Smith, R.M., an application was made for the varying of a judgment summons in the case of Maxfield v. Waller. Dr. Laishley appeared for the applicant, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant. The evidence of Mr Maxfield was taken, and some legal argument took place respecting a recent change of ownership in the steamer Oreti. His Worship decided to vary the order thia far, that the first instalment should be paid on the 19th of January next, instead of the 19th December.

A Timaru paper contains the following re cord of the successful pursuit of his pro fession by an old Auckland boy:—"The Friendly Societies Dispensary Board have appointed as dispenser and manager, Mr G. .E Warbuton, manager for Wilkinson and Pettit, of George-street, Dunedin. Mr Warburton holds the highest testimonials to character and efficiency.' There were twelve applicants, The Dispensary _ pro mises to be a success, as'six benefit societies with an aggregate membership of 650 are in terested in its success."

Some interesting notes on the early days of Auckland are sent to ua from RaWene by a correspondent signing himself " No. 3." He says " the first theatre erected in Auck land was builb by Buckingham, and Mr W. Brook, the well-known contractor of that time, was the builder, and the site is now occupied by the Shorfcland Hotel, Shortland street. Buckingham brought with him a small company from Sydney, viz., Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs Harrold, Messrs McCabe and Duke (a scenic artist). The theatre was very tastefully got up, and great credit was due to Mr Duke. The opening piece was ' The Seven Clerks of Clerkenwell, or the Miser's Daughter.' However, the affair was not a success, and they did nob play very long before Thomp son, Harrold and Buckingham dis agreed, and the consequence was a splibin the company, Buckingham holding possession of the theatre and all its para phernalia. Thompson and Harrold then rented a large store in Queen-street, belong ing to Messrs Mason and Paton,. which stood on the second lob from Vulkan Lane, going towards Shortland-strest, and fitted fb up as theatre No. 2, which proved a larger failure than the firsb theatre. Theatre No. 3 was that pub up by the 50th regiment in the Albert Barracks, and in which the lady characters were at firsb per sonated by men. Theatre No. 4 stood ab corner of Queen-sbreeb and Vulcan Lane, and was built by Stewart and erected by the late Charles Madden, for whom I worked at the erection, and afterwards I fitted up the stage and painted many of the scenes. That, like the others, came to grief. Only one of the Miss Smithaon's, viz. Lydia, took part in public. Thomp- Bon's in High-street was Theatre No. 5, and No. 6 was that in Victoria-street."

There was a large attendance last night at the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church Bazaar, held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, and the fair stall-holders seemed to be doing a big business. There was a vast variety of all Kinds of useful and orna mental goods offered very cheaply. The Newton Band was a great draw. The sale will be again opened this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will continue till 10.

There were about thirty couples present at the opening assembly last night in con nection with the Caledonia Socials, and if the attendance should increase it may be necessary to engage a larger meeting-place than the Masonic Hall, Newton. Every thing passed off in a satisfactory manner, Mr Fotheringhara proving a most ac acceptable M.C., while Mr Sinclair's music and Mr Johnstone's catering were all that could be desired. The " garb of old Gaul" was worn by a number of the dancers.

"Amateur" states that he used a tea spoonfull of Paris green to 4 gallons of water, and some of his apple trees are com pletely ruined, and all more or less damaged in consequence, the younger and greener foliage suffering the moat. An ounce of Paris green to six gallons of water ought nob bo damage the foliage provided that the mixture is kept constantly stirred while being used.

Major Dane lectured last evening in the City Hall on "The Rainbow Land, or Rambles in the Hawaiian Islands." After rapidly sketching the history of the islands he described with great force and in a very picturesque style the town of Honolulu embowered in foliage and flowers, and lit up by electricity at night, the magnificent scenery with which it is environed and. the continual showers of rain, marked by frag ments of rainbows which are noticeable about the high land at the back and sides of the town. He dwelt upon the salubrity of the climate, spoke with sorrow of the rapid decrease of the native population (now only one-sixth of what it was in Cook's time) through contact with European civili sation, eulogised the energy,. ability and enterprise of Clans Spreckels, the sugar king, and concluded with a vivid picture of Kilauea, the marvellous active volcano of Hawaii.

The members of the congregation of the Epiphany Church opened a bazaar and sale of fancy goods yesterday afternoon and evening in the Foresters' Hall, Karanga hape Road. The various stalls were well stocked with attractive articles, including poonah - painted cushions, harelequin cushions, arasene work, handsome drapes, and other plain and ornamental goods. A tastefully executed screen hand-pain ted by Mrs McKinstry is worthy of special notice on accounb of the beauty of the design and excellence of the work Another pleasing exhibit is an in laid workbox, which contains 116 pieces of New Zealand wood. The workmanship of this is also very satisfactory. Little girls present were enraptured by a doll's bed, which appears on one table. It is com posed of mahogany wood, and is faithfully executed even in the minutest) details. The boys were likewise attracted by a large boat, which is well rigged. The various stalls were presided over by Mesdames O'Callaghan, Newbegen, Lipscorabe, Mc- Kean, Usshor and TTanton, and Misses Thomas, Errington, Lipscombe and Taylor. The sale was continued this afternoon, and to-night the Christmas tree will, commence to shed its fruit. . • • .■•,',

St. David's Christmas tree and sale of work was again well patronised last even ing in St. Sepulchre's school -room, Symonds-street. The room was tastefully decorated with flags, evergreens, and flowers, while the Christmas tree was simply one mass of presents, some of which were worth winning. The Rev. David Bruce attended prior to the concert, and gave a short congratulatory address to thosepresenb. At the conclusion of the address the Rev. Mr West thanked Mr Bruce, and moved a vote of thanks, which was heartily accorded. The concert was then proceeded with, Mr J. H. Edmqnd's acting as conductor and] Mr W. Forbes as accompanist. ' .■[ The following programme was gone through in a creditable manner :—Glee, if Smile, oh Sun," Glee Class; song, " The Storm Fiend," Mr Edmondes; song,1 "Laddie," Miss Davies; glee, " Carnova," Glee Class; gianoforte solo, "Jessie's Dream," Miss !.emp; song, Mr James Robertson; glee, "The Prayer," Glee Class; pianoforte solo, Miss Hayes; songi "Nobody's Darling," Mr B. Harvey; glee, " The Cloud, 1* etc., Glee Class. The follow ing ladies presided at the various stalls :— Mesdames West, Frazer, Clapper ton and Austin, and Misses Fraser (2), Angus, Robertson, Watson (2), Jowett (2), Patter son (3), Miller (2) and Hamilton. The visitors were regaled with strawberries and cream amongst other delicacies; About 9.30, Mr David Robertson submitted the remaining articles for competition on the Dutch auction principle, the vendor show ing considerable ability in the Cheap John line. The total receipts from the sale amounted to £43j which considering thetimes may be thought thoroughly satisfactory. The proceedings terminated by all present singing the National Anthem. \

Miss Vaile's private pupils, also the ones attending her classes, received their prizes yesterday. Some days previous they had been engaged in examination work, the Board of Education papers for scholarship and pupil teachers' examinations being used, and the opinions expressed on the work were most flattering to Miss Vaile and her pupils.

A cricket association has been formed in Waikato, the first meeting.of'which was held on the 9th inst. atOhaupo. Two dele gates from most of the Waikato clubs were present, and Mr F. C. Crookes, of the Paterangi Club, was unanimously elected President, and Mr W. Stewart, of the Cam bridge Club, was chosen Secretary. The Association then proceeded to arrange a county match between Waipa and Wai kato, to be played at Cambridge on Satur day (to-day), Both county teams will be selected in a few days.

named Fred LSkin^feP^an iSg sickness in the vichy o lL ifr in3 timony was borne to t he £* ck« TeJ ness and devotion £hibiJ^ rnal <*nffi bers of the Auckland^S,S%«2: brother, and a pledge w a ?^ ge *° th« sidfc event of an bppoSStt^6ll thafc »2 would bW the Tame dl^^g % any unfortunate or iSffii to* Star of Auckland\ age^ in their midst. . Th! Z boms**vetm referred to cam; W^2*\ bro«S years age, and W 4ffl£?&B?* tff * He underwent several rm^/i- ™-^ops* lately died at^MateSn? 10?? W* whole time'the SSXii'Lrf*>' warded £8 per month fcfßaS6B for' I A circumstance like thS.fe a S"^'. mentxn favour of friend^^ciS^^; Nature" was P^S^fS^ trophies given to the "volunteer^rf.l? 9' Mr George Stainesfor his recent Sm & exhibition of work in, connection^S Remuera Seminary, reported m aWS column, passed off most auccessfouf^ the course of the entertainment, 7m£ Germann sang very sweetly '■ vioUuW pianoforte duets played by Herr T Whka and Miss fflUc h7ppfc ciated, as were also several BODgrcSf buted by pupils, a pianoforte sol) by t Uufcsam, and two recitations W^v Oswald. •• /■***:■■' Anintereßtmg lecture wiU be deliver^ by the Rev. J. §. Hill at V.M.C. A.'Eoo^s: to-mprrovir at three o'clock. Subject; "Tho1 Jewish Tabernacle," asymboUcandhigtorios study, with models and ; iUusfciktafei diagrams. , . Mr D. W. Virtue, Irom HokitiK, will deliver the address .to workers, at the x.M.O.A. Rooms this evening, at 7.30. _Rey. A. Carrick preaches at Deyilporfr Presbyterian Churca to-morrow-(SutirorV' forenoon. ■ ! , _ The Rev. Mr Murr^y^ missionary froln thr New Hebrides, willlpreachin StP<ster >f ! Church, Surrey, Hills, to-morrow eyeiunai; He will have much interestirig'infomatiioß ■ to give in' regard to the inlands onirlM he has. laboureoli and; as the "doingaibtltha" French in that part of the Pacific hma called .forth so much- publicintecestand discussion of late, many will doubtless be glad to hear what a resident on one of those islands has to say in regard MtHe work &' which he has been engaged.

A bright and pleasing cantata entitled "The Mower Queen," by Mr GIF. Boot, was given in the Choral Hall last evening by a large number of pupils attending th* city schools, assisted by several of tW young lady, teachers. The stage, was limy tifully decorated in a manner appropriate to the occasion, and the peifimiSii&j! about eightY; in ■ number, were-*:prettily; dressed, and held in their hands han& some bpuquejbSf of floweret The perform ance was conducted by Mr' Thomas Cranwell, musical instructor" to Ma' Board of Education, who* has bad the cantata under rehearsal' for some consider able time. The performance was an excellent one, and reflected great credit on the efforts of all who were concerned in its production. ,' Zi -I .v ": ' 1

Another old colonist - has passed away. Yesterday afternoon !the relietfof thelate. Rev. John Hobbs died at her residence in Beresford-street., The deceased lady was the mother of-the for; Bay of Island^ Mr Richard/Hobbs. MraHoßM'/ came to this colony with"lief'hnsbttnd—1 who was one of ther earliest--mMbnsrifeji* more than half a century aga; In that capacity she had to encounter^ many dangers and endure great hardship. Aft times the mission station, would ,b? cub off -from all /surrounding C^Europeatis Iby fierce natives, who required very careful handling" to keep them in gjSpd humour. Therefore, the duties devolving upon the early missionaries were somewhat onerous, and their good wives had their work cub out to d^al with the civilisation and Chris* tianising of tb> native women.; t In r ß^te!tf|; these many troubles arid. refpon#ilities, Mrs Hobbs survived to %0 rseag<wrßß years^ and having -passed away leaves be hind her a' character iforfhavirig :Bbvays_ been equal to the; requirements pf;what§vw. station of life in which she happened^ to' placed, in the many changes and.-ncfeSi-v tudes consequent upon1 early colonial lite. 4 There has been a.,gbod-deal said Mid written lately'aboiit "the dfflculfcy of inMef ing the investment of capital in the numng industry. It is possible that nowr n and then a mining property of a promising suffers in this way, but; as a rule .' .good wine needs'no bush,"- and* ;there is sg Hufficient enterprise in our midst to proviao capital to work a mine the bom to of which are undoubted. Such a one is the ?*m§ mine at Waiomo, Thames. Discoveredlesa, than 18 months ago, several good crushing demonstrated -that thereof was of f payable character. ; A company was then WWv* large" number of men pub onto opeattj mineanda 21 stamper batteryjms jnrtbejj:' completed, if The reef hw.been,|?#d# three levels, and ; in each, shows, gojd. Over 400 tons of quartz are now to grass, ana offered to the public, and.n^JJJJ have invested their «ioney are about torwp

IflE AOOIvLAiNI) iiVJbJJNJUtftf SIAIV SATtfKJJAr, DECEMBER 17, 1881

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP JL OWNERS, ETC. In retiring from the Ship Chandlery business, I beg to tender my sincere thanks to my many friends for their generous support during the last fourteen years, and will consider it a per sonal favour if my late patrons will kindly transfer their patronage to my successors in tho business, Messrs Eoss and Co., whom I can confidently recommend. & r McKENZm Auckland, September 23,1887. TTTITH reference to tho above announce- Tf ment, we have much pleasure in inti mating to the friends of the late firm, and tho public generally, that we will carry on the business of Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., in our temporary premises at No. 17, Lower Queen-street, and nope by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the patronage of the late firm. ROSS & CO. mHE SAIL LOFT will bo under the JL management of Mr Charles Reynolds, who had charge of this branch of Captain McKenzic's business for tho last fourteen years. The services of Mr. W. A. Harvey, for many years head storeman for Messrs J. and 1). Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKenzie, have been retained for the new firm. Goods will arrive by next steamer from Sydney, and by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & CO. (Successors to Captain D. H. McKonzie), SHIP 'CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, Etc. Temporary Premises: No. 17, Lower Queen-street, Auckland Opening day, Monday, September ■*T E W riASH QITORES JUST OPENED AT 256, QUEEN-STREET, BY EARLE & MONTGOMEEY OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD. We have much pleasure in drawing the atten tion of tho general public in Auckland to our BRANCH STORE, 256, QUEEN-STREET (Jusb above Wellesley-street). It is intended to do a strictly Cash Trade. Wo have been able to secure the premises upon remarkably low terms, and have put in a very LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, From which customers can select their supplies. Undor these conditions, Earle and Montgomery are able to offer the best of Stores at PRICES WHICH WILL ECLIPSE ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS In Auckland. To prove this is no blow, call and see for yourself. We would draw especial attention to MAIZE, WHEAT, OATS, CHAFF, SHARPS, FLOUR, etc., tho prices of which customers will do well to acquaint themselves with before purchasing elsewhere. Wo are now selling BUTTER &! EGGS, HAMS & BACON, AT COST PRICE. CHEAP and GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL Has just received a Largo Consignment of all Kinds of Cutlery and Plated Goods, consisting of— Table and Pocket Knives, Butchers' and Cooks' Knives. Superior Scissiors and Razors, Electro plated Forks, Spoons, Cruets, Teapots, etc. All the above Selling at-Very Low Prices. • THOMAS SAMUEL, • 162, QtfEEN-STREET (Opposite Arthur's Mart). S. E. o°°* ER> Next McArthur & Co.'a Warehouse, Queen Street. Spring Stock of Youths' Suits (Lbs 6d to 355) 111 st to hand direct from the largest Clothing Manufacturers In England. For wear, fit, and value these goods are unequalled in Auckland. S. E. COOPER, Next McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, QUEEN STREET. JJ"" 0 T I 0 E. RETURNED PROM-ENGLAND. riEORGE TTIGGINS VJT XX Takes the earliest opportunity to Inform his j friends, his customers, and the inhabitants generally that, having visited and made great!' v advantageous purchases in tho Home market, as well as placing1 important contracts in the same for future business, ho is now in a position to meet them and receive their favours with flic ; greatest confidence; and, though unnecessary, j rie would intimate thnt ho ;s determined, as ; hitherto, to sustain,"his notoriety for the best and most fashionably class, as well as the cheapest and strongest rearing Goods produced. And whatever competition, or other high-sounding pretensions, he will be second to none. NCTOTTINGHAM TTOUSE, , BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, Junction Queen-and Grey Streets, ; ; ■ Auckland. >■■ T7STE ARE THE CHEAPEST. , 501b bags good Flour, 5s 2d , 251bs best Oatmeal, 2s 6d 31b good Candles for Is / lewt good Canterbury Potatoes, 3s 6d 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, Is '. Best Fresh Butter, 6d ! Fresh Eggs, 8d per/dozen <■ Bottle splendid Tcmato Sauce, 6d Good Coffee, Is 4d Teas, Is 4d, Is Bd, Is lOd Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Karancuhafe Road. OPPOSITE THE TOOT CLOCK. CHRISTMAS ;'■ /CHRISTMAS /"IARDS ; •-:■■;;- ■;":;■: \j .' ' \J The above are a speciality, and are shown | . in a separate 3 worn. fTIENNIS T>ACQUITS I mENNIS "OACQUETS i ;,•■ ,: ' A -*-. ;>,■■'■ -'■■- X\) ■ ; t)PPOSiyfi SCHE *TOWN CLOCK.



r(HEAP CASH HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. DRESSMAKING. The Proprietors of this Establishment having secured the services of a MOST FASHIONABLE & ACCOMPLISHED DRESSMAKER, Are now prepared to .execute any orders with tho greatest despatch. PERFECT FIT AND SUPERB STYLE GUARANTEED. Ladies' own Material made up. All Drapery and Clothing being sold at half-price to mako room. W. VAI LE, Manager. SPECIAL , TOB T INES FOR i^HRISTMAS. I havo just purchased One Hundrodand Eight Pounds' (£IOB/ worth of Ladies' Silk Dolmans, Beaded Capes, Silk and Velvet-beaded Visites, etc. Haying bought them at a heavy discount, I am selling them considerably under warehouse price. The above are choice goods and newest styles. Also clearing at nominal prices, balance of last season's stock of Lace, silk, Broohe, and Cashmere Capes and Visitos from Is 9d. New Floorcloths, Linoleums, and Mattings at lowest rates 250 Pairs New Lace Curtains from Is lid Splendid stock of New Umbrellas and Fancy Sunshades 180 Men's Black Stiff Felt Hats, Is lid ; worth 3s 6d Boys' K.B. Suits from 3s 3d Splendid stook of Clothing in Onohunga, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and other makes, at a small advance on cost Strong Tweed for boys' wear, .Is 4d, Is 6d, lslOd CASH BUYERS WILL DO WELL TO CALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK AT WILLIAM f> "ORIDGMAN'S, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. /CHRISTMAS qPECIALTIES. MILNE & CHOYCE Havo prepared sorao SPECIALLY CHEAP LINES in each Department for tho CHRIST MAS TRADE to suit tho present times, which they recommond to their Customers as boing well worthy of their notice. Tho following1 aro a few of tho Hnc3 :— / Trimmed Bonnets, 10/6 to 15/6\ / \ < Trimmed Hats, 7/G to 10/6 > \ Dross Caps, 1/6 / Special Prices also in *.. •. MANTLES. SUNSHADES, LADIES' and CHILDRENS* COSTUMES APRONS, from Is 6d LACE PLOUNCINGS GLOVES, HOSIERY FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS FANCY DRESS GOODS SILKS VARIOUS -ji/r ilnb & riHOYCE, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. ..vfK i TELEPHONE 412. ''.ss' D &APERY^AND "C/LOTHING AT REDUCED,PRICES. 1. H. A T X I N S, . In order to reduce stock and meet the times.. •will sell for the next few weeks ' AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Attention is invited to tho following:— 25,000 Yards of last season's Dress Goods at 25 to 50 per cent reduction Silks. Cashmeres, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Ulsters. Fur-lined Cloaks, Sec, Sec, 20 to 25 ■per cent, reduction New Dress Goods, &c, &c, now being opened at 12J per cent, below usual charges MANCHESTER GOODS. Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Calicoes, Shirtings, &0., &0., at 12i to 20 per cent, reduction CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. ■ 500 Boyß', Youths', and Men's Colonial Tweed Suits at exaotly invoice price. A magnifi cent lot of Suits to select from in all sizes, and will positively bo sold at invoice price. ■ Also, Trousers and Trousers and Vests, &c., at invoice price All other Goods, such as Shirts, Hate, Collars, Braces, Hosiery, &0., &c, at 12J to 20 per cent, reduction 150 Very best quality ever imported Men's Tweed Waterproof Coats at 20 per cent, off the marked prices. rSE ABOVE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, ■ The intention being to reduce stock some thousands of pounds, no matter if at a heavy coat. " -.^QUEEN-STREET.. rrr a. l a uric & Co., SEED AND MANURE MERCHANTS, CUSTOMS-STBEET, AUCKLAND. 1 ' . 1 urnipe, Clovers, Grass Seeds, etc. Boncdust and Bonofiour, Guano, Superphbsphatos, etc. * Woolpacka, Cornsaoka, Twine. Bone Mill at Ngnruftwahlft, WalkatCb J JBones p irchased. ,„,,...., '+■■<& (



MEDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposite the Three Lamps). J. G. HENDERSON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST AND SURGEON DENTIST, Gas Administered for Extractions Would again call attention to a fow of the pro prietary articles manufactured by him, from drugs of the very best quality procurable. Quinino, Iron, &c. Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia Rheumatic, and Gout Mixtures, loothacho Reliever. The above give Speody Relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. "_•■■; , For Coughs, Colds, &c. Chorry Pectoral, Balsam of Horehound, Chlorodyne. The above aro superior to the imported article, being re cently prepared. Antibilious Pills, suitable to the climate; are purely vogetablo ; give speedy relief, i* rom Is per box; by post, Is 2d. „ Prescriptions and Family Recipes faithfully prepared. ' ._ J.G.II.'s Worm Powders and Mixture are tho most effectual remedies known to medical science. Try J.G.s Certain Cure for Corns. THE experiment of Reducing Medical Foes to English Rates having proved a triumphant success, R. H. Bakowell, M.D., has removed to more commodious premises, where better arrangements for dispensing will prevent some of that delay by which ho fears that patients havo often been inconvenienced. Iho new premises are nearly opposite the old ones, being in Fallon's Buildings, corner of Hobson and Cook Stroets. Fees (including Medicine) for consultation, 2s Cd; for day visits, ss; for night visits, £1 Is. In all cases strictly cash; no booking.-R. H. Bakkwku, M.D., M.R.0.5., England, Fallon's Buildings, Corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. __—_-—. DX E M P T, SURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STREETS (Opposite the Opera House.) Box 210] lTolophono37B Y% E N T I S T R Y. Mr A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST, Corner of Hobson and Wel_eslkt Streets Artificial Tooth fitted without extracting stumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teeth stopped. Gas administered. Charges moderate. Tramcars pass tho house. ~VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr T. TRAFFORD, Tho oldest-established Surgeon Dontist of 18 years, Desires to inform his patients and friends that he has removed from Wakefleld-street to more central offices, QUEEN-STRKET (over Wayto's, Bookseller), opposite* Wyndham-stroct. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. H~ 7~F. WIND SO R, • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.) (Late of tho Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to tho publio of Auokland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-stroot (opposite Post Ortlce.) Having secured tho ser viccsof a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, I hopo to morit a uharo of their support. ' BOX 210, P.O.] P'KLKPHONB 377. milE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, , 158 AND 160, Qt/KKJf-STREET, Is par excellence tho loading establishment for VARIETY AND VALUE IN men's and boys' clothing and outfitting. Onehunga Tweed Suits Mosgiel Tweed Suits Wellington Tweed Suits Oamaru Tweed Suits In sizes and patterns to suit all flguros, and at prices tho bost value in tho city. Special lines now being opened up for tho Christmas Season. AN EARLY VISIT RECOMMENDED. TJOOTS! "OOOTS ! •DOOTS J CHEAP SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT mHOMAS TOIL LI SON'S. To meet the depressed times, and being largely overstocked, also to make room for large shipments to arrive, THOS. ELLISON is now holding a Cheap Sale of Boots and Shoes AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH, , FOR CASH ONLY. The following lines at much less than cost :— B.d. Babies' Shoes .. _, _, •. 1 0 per pair P.abios' Elastic Boota „':■ ~ 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots .- ..1 6 per pair Girls' Morocco Elastio Boota, 10tol3 .. .. .. .. 3 6perpair Girls' Morocco Elastic Boots, 11 to 1 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastio Boots, 10 to 1.. 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastio Boots. 10 to 1 ~ 5 6 per pair Ladles' good House Boots .. „. 3 6 per pair All other Roods equally cheap. ■ BOOTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. THOS. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 74, Queen- Stbeet. V MAS CH E B;,BT HAT S, S H I R T 'S, . TIES AND! SCARVES, • » * ~:■-'-. : H O S I E R V,. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT^BOTTOM PRICES, AT G E O R G E FOWL D'S, 80, VICTORIA-STREET. J. PURBROOK, .* PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that ho has Removed ta No: 38, GREY-STREET (two doors above tho Market Hotel), TO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC TRICAL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected. VJENII VIDI! VICI! " rpWB VERY" BUTTON (Shakespear). JL The* Latest Novelty. We have imported i Button-maiklng Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Onkitunga I'wbbds inoli ided. No extra charge. Call and see the Machine at work. AUCKLA .ND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. Moßride), . ■ 3ustom3:Btroot East, opposite Couplapd's Store



"pHOTOGRAPH Y. E. WILLMOTT, ■Photographer, 283, Queen-STRKET (opposite Alexandra-street). Six Carte Portraits, 4s 6d; Six Cabinets, 7s 6d Houses etc., in town and suburbs, same price Photos copied. 5 Cartes, 2s 6d ; 6 Cabinets, 5a 4 000 Views of Now Zealand Scenery in stock, mounted and unmounted, from 4d each ; a glic Tie ws Photographs ENLARGED and COLOURED. Country districts visited on moderate terms. H O T O GRAPH Y. W. R. ROBINSON (Late TUTTLE AND CO). UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. W. R. R. having been upwards of two years with tho late Firm is a sufficient guarantee that none but FIRST-CLASS WORK will leave his Studio. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. All work on hand will be completed. ■ W. R. ROBINSON (Lato TUTTLE & Co.), 24 8, QUEEN-STREET. mo PHOTOGRAPHERS. SCHERING'S CHEMICALS, DRESDEN ALBUMENISED PAPER. DRY PLATES, In.. 15s ; Jp. 36a gross. Other sizes in proportion. SEEGNER, LANGGUTH, & CO., QUEKN-STREET. REW'S /^ITY GUPrLY QTORE, VICTORIA STREET. Encouraged by tho largo incroasa of business dono during the past year, we havo made some very largo purchased for tho coming Christmas trade, and havo decided to sell at tuo lowest possible READY MONEY PRICES. 121b tins of our celebrated 1g lOd Tea for 20a 111b boxes of Household Tea for 15s 401b bag of best Crystalised Sugar for 9a 6d 501b bags o£ Household Flour for 4a 9d Choice Now Jams, 12 tins for 4a 3d Box of Soap, containing 22 bars, for 5s 3 bottles of English Pickles for 2s 3d 3 bottles of English Sauce, large sizo, 2s 3d 3 bottles Sauce, small size, for Is Jars of Preserved Ginger, only Is each 21b tins of choice Table Fruit. Is each Primo Wairoaand Factory Cheese, 4Ad per lb Christmas Hams, primo quality, only Bid per lb (The above are tho best and cheapest in the market). Cordials--A largo assortment to chooso from at Is por bottle litmciuico, lOd per bottle ManunrinPacketXeas! Mandarin PackctTcas! (We aro tho only agents in Auckland for thia celebrated blend, and tho price ia only 2a pur lb). lib boxen of Now Figs, only 9d oach Now Currants. New Raisins Ijcmon, Orange, and Citron Peel Strawberry Conaorvo, lOd por tin. No Goods of inferior quality aro admitted into stock at any price, but only such as wo believe will provo miUsfactory to our customers. N.B.—Evory order sent from our estab lishment this month will contain a LARGE PICTORIAL CALENDAR for 1888. Orders by post and otberwtao attended to with great euro and despatch. Now, ono ot tho first stops townrds genuine retrenchment is a practical visit to REW'S CITY SUPPLY STORE, VICTORIA St. m II E "UNION" And tho. «• SOUTHERN SPERM" CANDLES, Mado by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, and CANDLE COMPANY, Op AUCKLAND, Aro nil Gnarantcod FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to tho pound). Many of the Colonial-mndo Candles now in tho xuarkot aro Light Weights, and therefore ihcahkr at tho money than tho Auckland-made Candles. TRY FOR YOURSELVES, AND USE ONLY THE LOCAL ARTICLE MR. THOS. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 25, CooMßEfl'B Arcade, Auckland. AU Business placod in my hands will receive my Prompt and Personal Attention. Moderate Charges. _______ I^O_ICE.--REDUCTION IN PRICE,— jLI Christmas and New Year Carda.— Unequalled in Variety or Cheapness in city or suburbs, wo have yet REDUCED OUR LOW PRICES, which now range from 3 for Id to 5s each. Assorted Packets, containing 13 Beautiful Cards, 6d the packet, or 25 Splendid Cards Is tho packet Hand Painted Cards, local views. Is 6d each. Elegant Scripture Gift Cards, Id oach; six subjects, in packet, 6d; formerly 2s 6d tho packet. Thousands upon thousands to select from at GOODSON'S London Arcade. XMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS.— Notice—Any Special Donations towards the general work of tho Auckland Soripturo Gift Association will be most thankfully received and dmy acknowledged.- S. Rout, Hon. Treas urer, High-street, Auckland. N.8.-Queen-st. Agency at Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper s, Stationers. /CHRISTMAS TOY BAZAAR will open \J in the premises lately occupied as the Newton Auction Mart, near the Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahapo Road, on Monday. Splen did show of toys and fancy goods for Xmaa presents. No charge for admission. Come and see, open every day and niglit,



Mr Harpy Ellison has just opened a tobacconist shop in Hobson-street, opposite Wellington-street, this being » branch from bis <j»een-street business.—(Advt,)



wire -bwdnM** ,Rf^gS ro S times and. supply *;^Pf. n™X lov prfqes gives entire satisfaction atsucb^ V that shffild: commend . g«? .w ~ They invite inspection. — {""l^l , - Mr H. Robinson, ItaUor,.Grey^reefc,^ goods, deluding OnehuDga tweeds, elastomers wouVd do we^onow^ dition to low Prices, Mr W^* .'P^ each purchaser of ,» ■ ™ rf buyers.-T(Apv^) ., J^^om An inspection narade.ot