CABLEGRAMS.

(FT ELECTRIC TELEGBAPH.— COPFRIGHT.]

THE COMING WAR. UNEASINESS AND CONFUSION., WAR PREPARATIONS AND PEACEFUL ASSURANCES. (special.) London, December 24. The European situation is causing great uneasiness, and the complicated reports which are current only add confusion to the difficulty. The Russian Government have given no assurance regarding the movement of troops in Poland through Prince Lobanoff, the Russian Ambassador to the Court of Vienna, nor has any ex planation been made to General Schweinitz or Count Wolkenstein, the German and Austrian Ambassadors at St. Petersburg. Count Hatzfeldfc, the German Am bassador to the Court of St. James, started suddenly for Berlin after con ferring with the Marquis of Salisbury, who came to London especially for the purpose of interviewing Count Hate i'eldt. 'RKUTER's TELEGRAM.) Londox, December 26. It is stated that Russia is pressing Turkey to compel Prince Ferdinand to abdicate. St. Petersburg, .December 26. General Schweinitz, the German Ambassador, has taken a peaceful message from the Czar to Prince Bis marck. Bucharest, December 24. The Chamber of Deputies have voted 16,000,000 francs for the pur pose of building forts and procuring armaments for Roumania. London, December 26. General Schweinitz, the German Ambassador at St. Petersburg, has con veyed to His Majesty the Czar peace ful assurances from Prince Bismarck.

DISTURBED RUSSIA.

RIOTOUS STUDENTS.

CLOSING OF UNIVERSITIES,

(KEUTER.)

St. Petersburg, December 26. After repeated protests against the vexatious rules imposed upon them,the students of tho St. Petersburg Univer sity appealed to tho citizens for sup port in resisting the troops. Grave disorders have also occurred in con nection with the Military Academy, the Medical College, and the School of Forestry, all of which have been closed by the authorities. Numerous arrests have beeu made, and all the universities throughout the country, •with the exception of that of Kieff, have been closed for similar reasons. Later. Fresh disorders have occurred in this city, and the students of the Uni versity have appealed to His Majesty the Czar against the rules imposed upon them. The Minister of Educa tion has tendered his resignation in consequence of the appeal.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

LORD R. CHURCHILL AT ST.

PETERSBURG,

(RKUTER.)

Londox, December 27. Lord Randolph Churchill has for warded a disclaimer contradicting tho report which had been recently circu lated, that his mission to Russia is of a political character. St. Petersburg, December 25. Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill arrived here yesterday from Berlin. His Lordship had an interview with M. De Giers yesterday, and he will be accorded an audience by the Czar to day. St. Petersbcro, December 26. The Russian Press generally, in commenting upon the visit of Lord Randolph Churchill to this city, ex presses a belief that the cordial recep tion His Lordship has been accorded in St. Petersburg will favourably in fluence relations between England and Russia.

THE ABYSSINIAN WAR.

PEACE OVERTURES REJECTED.

(reuter.)

London, December 25. News has been received from Masso ■wah that Mr Portal, first secretary to the British diplomatic agency at Cairo, who was charged by the Imperial Go vernment to act as one of the medi ators between the Abyssinians and Italians, has relumed to Massowah. Mr Portal reports that the Negers accorded him a friendly reception, but could not be prevailed upon to sue for peace, Kas Aloula, the Abyssinian general, having interposed hindrances to Mr Portal's mission.

ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA.

(reuter's telegram.)

London, December 24. A treaty has been concluded between the Amatongan King and the British %vernment, whereby the former, agrees not to cede Amatonga to any ocher Power. The Amatongans are a powerful tribe, inhabiting territory ad

jacenfc io Zululand, the Transvaal, and Delftgoa Bay.

TROUBLE AT HAWAII.

ANOTHER REVOLUTION

BREWING.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION".)

London", Decomber 27. King Kalakatja, of the Sandwich has vetoed tho bill abolishing Governors of the islands. The natives are siding with the Kins, and it is feared that a revolution will take place. ________

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE'S HEALTH.

(IIEUTER.)

Berlin, December 26. Advices from San Eemo state that Sir Morell McKenzie returned to that place, and made a critical examination of His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince. Dr .McKeuzie expressed him self greatly pleased with the improve ment in the health of His Highness, and reports that ouly a slight swelling now remains. Referring to the nature of the ailment Sir M. McKenzie states that time alone can determine the character of the disease.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DEATH OF THE CAPTAIN OF THE S.S. COPTIC.

London, December 27.

The death is recorded of Captain Bence, of Messrs Shaw-Savill and Albion Company's steamer Coptic, which recently arrived in England from New Zealand. Captain Bence died shortly after the Coptic left AVel-

lingtou

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

London, December 26.

Sir Geo. F. Bowen has written a letter to the "' Times " in which he do precates Western Australia being given to a handful of emigrants. He advocates the adoption of Wakefield's system, and in the event of Responsi ble Government being granted to Western Australia, that a large por tion of the land revenue should bo do voted towards promoting emigration.

EVACUATION OF THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Paris, December 26. The Paris newspapers state that there is reason to believe that no orders have yet been issued for the evacua tion of the New Hebrides by Franco. Paris, December 27. Tho " Journal dcs Debates,' , in an article referring to tho New Hebrides, states that though no orders have yet been given, the evacuation of the islands by France is imminent.

BISHOPS AND SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.

London, December 26. A proposal to open tho Manchester Library and Art Gallery on Sundays has met with the approval of the Right Rev. Dr. Moorehouse, Bishop of Man chester, and the Rev. Herbert Vaughan, Bishop of Salford. THE WELSH LAJND LEAGUE. London, December 26. , A manifesto has been issued by the newly - formed Wolsh Land Leaguo, which is modelled upon similar lines to the Irish League. MR GLADSTONE ABROAD. London, December 27. Mr Gladstone left for Northern , Italy yesterday.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

(special)

London, December 24. The Mount Perry Mining Company has been largely over-subscribed. The Hawaiian Commercial and Indus trial Company has been registered with a capital account of a quarter of a million sterling. Rothschild and Sons deny that they are connected with any syndicate established for maintaining the price of copper. The wheat market closed firm, with only a limited business. English and foreign sorts are hardening. An Australian January cargo has been sold at 34s ; another prompt shipment 3d more.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, Tuesday. Mr D. Lees, the Hamilton pound-keeper, whilst exercising a horse on Christmas Day, received a severe kick from the animal, causing a fracture of the leg. Yesterday he was admitted into the Hospital, and under Dr. Kenny's treatment is progressing favourably. The Cambridge Carnival, in aid of St. Andrew's Church, which commenced yester day, was only fairly patronisod. About 500 persons were present at the sports held in Sydney Square yesterday. The race for the Hamilton Cup, value £15, resulted in a tie between Hall and Court, who divided the prize. There wae a large muster of the Hamil ton Light Infantry at Church parade on Sunday. Before the men dismissed, Colonel Forbes (honorary member of the corps) ad dressed a few complimentary words to the Company. The Catholic bazaar, held in the Odd fellows' Hall, Hamilton, yesterday, drew a large number from all parts of the district. The object of the bazaar was to aid the funds required to pay off the liability on the convent. The stalls wore profusely laden with both useful and ornamental articles, and the ladies who presided ab them spared no effort to effect sales. A house belonging to Mr C. Lake, at Broadmeadows, was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday, nothing being saved. Over £50 was taken at the bazaar held at Ngaruawahia on Fri day night in aid of the ¥vesby

torian Church. This result is indeed grati fying to fche promoters, who are to be com plimented for the energy displayed in bnng im? the bazaar to such a successful wsue. The takings at the garden party, Hunil ton, in aid of bho band funds amounted to about £13. K*iako County Council. At a meeting of fche riakoCounty Council, held, at Morvinsville, tho chairman said he had carefully i?ona into the m_ttcr of tho financial position of .the county with tho clerk, with the follow ing result: - The expenditure and liabilities up to date reached a sum ol £3,690 9s, including" the overdraft ot £2,244. Tho amount of liability tor the: next financial year was estimated at £2,638 os, and it was also stated that if no farther liability was incurred before the 31st March, 1888, the county would still be £1,052 be yond the legal limit. To this sum there would have to be added the working ex penses of the Council, interest upon loane and dobentures, their share of maintenance of the Waikato Hospital, &c, making an estimated total of £3,302 11s 8d to be pro vided for. A rate of )d in the £ would bring in aboub £2,000. In order to make provision, the following resolution was cat rieel : _«That this Council, at ito next mooting, make and lovy a rate of Id in the £ in the ridings of Waitoa, Taotaoroa, and Mntanmta, and a rate of |d in the £ in Pntetere and To Aroha ridings. The additional farthing rate in these, two ridings to be v separate rate for special work." Ragi-ax. At a special meeting of tho Raglan County Council, hold on Thursday, a resolu tion was proposed and carried, " That this Council do bring the whole of the provisions of the Counties Act, 188H, into force within the County of Raglan, in accordance with clause 19 of the Counties Act, 1886." An amendment was proposed "Thatifcisnotde sirable at present to bring tho Counties Act into force within tho County of Raglan," but on being put to the meeting was lost.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER__g 1 _18»t

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Suits to measure afc 59s 6d from twenty five of the choicest patterns produced at the Onebunga Woollen Mills. Perfect fit guaranteed. — Smith and Caugbey. — (A DVT,)



Watcbcs. CHOOSING A "TfyT ATC II ! To simplify the Choice of one of our Watchoe, we, STEWART DAWSON & CO., WATCH MANUFACTURERS. Beg to inform intending purchasers that we only Manufacture THREE DISTINCT CLASSES. The first, "LEVERS." havo full-plate move ments ; the Gentlemen's arc full-capped, tho Ladies' rim-oapped. Prices in silver. 43, £3108, *<3155, and £4 15a; in gold, £8 10m, £1110s, tl2los, £15 10s. The second. "CHHONOGItAPIIS," hnvo three-quarter-plate lever movements, centre seconds, and stop-work, with dome cnao which opens nt tho back only. Prices in silver, 15155, .C6ls<». £715» £8 15b, £11 10a, und JU2lOs; in gold, i£M 10s. *27 10s, and JiX. The third. "DHSFIANCE," harothreo-ouarter pluto cylinderniovouicnts. Improved horizontal, wiili dome case which opens ut tho buck only. Prices in Silver, 27s 6<l. Sβ ; Keyless, *2 10s and X 3; Ladies' and Gouts' Watches, sumo prices. Tho various illustrations in ench class, there fore, only refer to tho dillorunt stylus in which that particular class of Watch is made, and which consists of key-winding and keyless, for ladies and gentlemen, in either gold or silver cases, opoii-frtco or hunting, in tho various six.ca. To facilitate choice- it iff. there fore, necessary, in tho (Irst plnce, to de cide whether to purchase a " Lever." "Chronograph," or " Doflnneo" Watch. When this Is clone, it, only remains to chootio whether ko.v-wiuding or keyless, open face or hunter, and tho Hi/.0. Kvery customer may wifely rely on having tho exact style and size ho or she selects. Order forms are supplied with pamphlets, which in all instances are very easily tilled up. JEWELLERY. During his recent vinit to Auckland, onr Mr Dawhon, finding there wnro repeated denifindi for high-class Jewellery, dotornilned to add that department to our wolf-known stock of English Lever Watches, and Immediately on hin return to London and Liverpool he personally superin tended the turning out from tho factory of flrat clasa Jewellery of every description. Our second shipment of Jewellery has iust reached w> ox 8.8. Klmuttika, and Intending purchnsent are in rited to inspect the largest and beet etock in Auckland; and. it bdn»; manufactured since Mr Dawson's arrival Homo, we can guarantee that it is all of the latest fashion and design. To give a detailed list of the goods would till a fall pave of the Star, and such is unnecessary, ecuing that we invite the inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding country to como and see for themselves-not the windows only, but tho many novelties contained in our counter cases. When you'call, pleatrn ask for one of our new Illustrated Watoh Pamphlets.



ELECTRO-PLATE. 8. P. & Co. hove also received ex b.s. Rlnra taka, direct from the factory, a very choice and woll-assorted shipment of Electro-plated Goods, Hultabl© for Birthday, Christmas, Year, and Marriage Presents, Do font purchasing, we Inrite inspooUou and cotnparisoo. Full particulars in Patuphloto, free on application. REPAIRS! Note: REPAIRS! WANTED KNO\VN.-Bcßt Watch Glasses fllttd, 3t) each ; charges for Watch Repairs, no matter what maker or whore bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on tho premises* All Watches cleaned are guaranteed at STEWART DAWSON & Co.'a GREAT ENGLISH WATCH; EXHIBITION, 94, Q (TEEN-STREET. TO COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Watches and Jewellery may now bo posted and registered at book postrates. If your Watch wants cleaning, pack it In a box carefully, en closing full name and address only, and send by name mail a letter of instructions, endowing postal note for 4s 6d, and we will return the watch within a few days in good order, post paid and registered. When sending letter and postal note, state tho number of the Watch posted. FOR REAL VALUE, VISIT STEWART OAWSON & CO.'S Great ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION, 94, QuEEN-STUEKT, AUCKLAND (Opposite Wy.ndham-street). Insurance "KTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM J3I PAN V (FIRK AND MARINE). Capital. , ...~..,..«1,Q00,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £435,000 Protection fkom FIRTH oh WARTNIS LOSS Cam bs Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. OH, where are you all going to ? Out on tho Kairlti to hear Impoy's Band; you'd better come, too. I should smile. TTT/kWAX DOLLS~atHalf Price, Is 6d JL \P \y to 16s. They sleep, they cry. their faces are washable.— J. M» McLachland, 222, Queen-street. ~ IT is a Well-known Fact that J. H. Dalton, of Victoria-street East, is surpassed by none.and equalled by few in the Cut and Finish of 'his Garmenta.'- CORN MANURE. Co. , e. £8, of all merchants.



Business Notices- CTRAWBERRY QARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBEEEY GAEDEbTS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERKIES AND OREAMI MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to his supporters for past) favours, bogs to inform them and the public generally that ho hus greafc pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Parrish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always have a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the riposb, the largest, and most delicious fruit in the market, and they will not bo stinted in quantity either. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and othor Refreshments always on hand. Three hundred visitors can bo seated at tho tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusementa lor the convenience of visitors. BTRAV7BKUUIKS AND CREAM WILLOWGROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arranircmont. Family orders, dinnor I parties, and tor jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. M. PABRISH. PROPRIETOR. JSTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY, Ltd. Head Office : Raiuvay Wiiaiw. Auckland. Wojuce at Wα it ah a. P.O. Ilox, 113. Telephone Mo. !W. Do. Add Works, 110. Do. Butter T>opt\rtniont, 273. JOSEPH BANKS. Managing Diuector. W. BEAMISH A. MORRISON. Skckktakt. PRESERVED MEATS. Wo beg to diroct public attention to our various pro pet rations. The reputation of our "PEACH BRAND ■ n now thoroughly established, and our sales have reaohod proportions which we may safely say no othor Colonial moat-preserving establish ment is ablo to approach. Our Goods aro now to bo found ix aia THK niCST MAUKKTS Or THE WORLD, The high-class quality of meat that we arc in a position to command enables us to pack an article whloh at all times gives us tho pro feronce over American meals. This Is admitted by the Admiralty and leading merchants. We may mention that tho wholo of our pre parations aro manufactured on the most modern and approved principles, under which tho uso of Adda is avoided. SALT BEEF AND PORK Packed in Kkoh, Bakrki-hand Tiekcks. Special attention Iβ drawn to this lino, which wo are making a spkcialty, and which—with our facilities and tho cold air prooess—we are able to euro in mild plcklo, tho noeesslty of cut ting to small pieces beiuK obviated. QUALITY, CURK, AND FREEDOM FROM LAKOJS BONK GUARANTEED. FEESH MEAT. PRIME CUTS OF FRESH MEAT Can now bo obtained by the Trade at the Com pany's Works, Railway Whirf, and tho attention of the public is directed to this branch of tho Company's business. The Carcasee and Joints are subjected to a process of chilling, by which tho best quality and condition Is obtained for the meat, rendering it exceptionally wholesome, and by which the firm appearance and juioy properties aro fully re tained. Regular supplies can be relied upon, and the Company bare every confidence in recommending this meat to the public. ICE} ors. {ICE COLD STORAGE FOB DAIRY PRODUCE, MEAT, POULTRY, GAME, OR FRUIT, At Low Rates, which can be obtained on application. FREEZING COMPANY'S Shell Brand Butter. ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in Is and 2a packets. Wholesale Agent. RICHARD A. CART?, Fort-street, Auckland.



jßu tellers. W-ALLIS & COATES, CROWN &UTCHERY, KAKANGAHAPE .ROAD. PRIMEST MEAT PROCURABLE. Five Shilling Orders .Delivered to a.vy Part of tiik City. /CHEAPER mHAN T^VER! STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS To clear the Shop during tho Summer Months. Hotels npilE CLARENDON HOTEL, JL Corner of Wakefleld and Rutland-streets, Auckland. G. B. HOWARD. Pnoriti ictor (Late of the Albert Hotel, yuoen-stroct). SAMPtJI! ttOOM FOJI COMMKHCIAr.TRAVKM.WRB. Tho General Public will Kind Every Modora Coavenioncc. Comblnod with Civility and Prompt Attention. NIOHT PoJlTErt W ATTENDANCE. Telephone, 290. Q" ~ UEEjFs TDIERRY TX OTEL, 8' J JL VULCAN LANE, QUKKNSTKJSET. MRS MARGARET SLOANE. Itagn to inliinato to her friends and tho public Lfoncrally that sh« hns resinned the occupation of tho above old-eetablishud nnd favourite House, and will be happy to supply their re quirements. The B.ir will bo under her personal superintend ence, and visitors may rest asaured that ALL WINES, BEER. AND SPIRITS Will bo of the First Quality. WARNER'S Family & Commercial Hotel CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHMHTOHURcn, New Zealand. This Hotel, boing most centrally situate, adja cent to tho Cathedral, within a short distance of tho Museum tho Theatre, and other Public Building*, end bi»vlnK a Train Sorvico to all parts of thci Suburbs passim; it at frequent inter vale, Jβ unequalled as a plufe of. residence for Families or Commercial Uentlenien visiting Chrietchurch. THE SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, •which are elegantly furnished an'J appointed, aro entirely dirtinrt from the Hotel portion of the building, thus ncnuring perfect privacy. A norelty in Colonial Hotel accommodation is availabloat the Commkkciai. in tho shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM, kept especially select and exclusively for ladies. A High Pressure Wnter-snpply has been ar ranged for on the Prem ;«h, and the Bathrooms are ill tod with every convenience for hot, cold, or bhowor baths at any time. Comment on tho Quality of th'i Liqne.-s sup plied at the COMMERCIAL i« unnecessary, ac tho Cellar is under tho personal supervision of Mr W. F. Warner. THE BILLIARD ROOM; attached to tho Hotel is unsurpassed by any in the Colony, and contnl'is Three Tables specially lmuorted from England ;a the order of the Pro prietor. For tho convenience of Commercial travellers SIX SAMPLE ROOMS aro provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE Has been engaged, and generally no pains have been sun.rc;l it: order to make the Commercial tho Leading Hotel in Chtktchurcb. Prompt attention will bo piven to Telegrams or LoUerw apply ing for apartments. W. F. WAKNER. Proprietor. Aprent for Cobb and Co.'c Telegraph Line of Koyal Mail Coaches. Booksellers* &c. wTeTm - * ar s  (Established 1880) Wisheß to call the attention of his friends and public generally to bis carefuliy sclecleu stock of BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY For the Coming Season. BOOKS FOlt PRESENTS AND PRIZES. CHILDREN'S PIOTURB AND REWARD BOOKS, NEW VOLUMES OF MAGAZINES FOR 1838 Christmas Numbers. CHRISTMAS CARDS <a CHOICE ASSORTMENT), SUNDAY-SCHOOL CaKUS AND HOOKS. PHOTO AND SCRAP ALBUMS (special VALUE) DESKS AND WORKBOXES IN VARIETY. CABD CASES AA'D PURSES. FANCY STATIONERY. LIGIIT READING FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Spocial Colonial Editious). Country orders receive prompt attention. When you are in town call in and look round tho New Shop. w. eTlvlears, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 216, Qttken-strekt, Auckland, (Fivo doors below Wellesloy street opposite Wm McArthur and Co.'s) AND COOPER'S LIST OF WORKS ON CATTLE, SHEEP, & FARM STOCK — s.d Ablett,W.H.—Stock-keopingforAmateurs 6 0 Armatago, G.—Every Man His Own Cattle Doctor 24 0 Armatage, G. — Cattle Management in Health and Disease 19 Ajmatage, G. —Sheep Management in Health and Disease _ 1 9 Armstrong—Australian Sheep Husbandry 6 0 Arnold, S. B. — American Dairying, or Butter and Cheese Making 7 6 Cobbold, T. P. - Internal Parasites of. Domestic Animals 6 0 Guenon on Milch Cows 6 0 Hazard, W. P.—How to Select Cowa .. 4 6 Heatloy, G.—Handy Medical Treatise on the Ox and Cow . 5 0 Long, J.— British Dairy Farming: .. .. 10 0 Macdonald, J.— lSeof Production and Ex portation of Dead Meat from America to Great Britain .. 4 0 Miles, M.—Stock Breeding (American) .. 8 6 McCombie—Cattle and Cattle Breeders .. 4 0 Pringle—The Live Stock of the Farm .. 8 6 Randall, H. S.-Tho Practical Shepherd .. 11 6 Randall—Fine Wood Shoop Husbandry ... 0 0 Scott, C—Practioo of Sheep Farming ..6 0 Walker—Manual on tho Cow and Calf .. 1 9 Walker—Manual on the Sheep and Lamb 1 9 Youatt—Sheep, theirßreotis.Mangmt, elo. 8 6 Youatt— Cattle, their Breeds, Mangmt, etc. 8 6 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND BEFORE you Purchase your Summer Suit, call and inspect my New Stook of Tweeds, etc., and Ret an extra pair of trou sers.—J. H. Dal ton, Tailor, Viotoria-atreet East.



JJrapery, Clotbine. &C. QHOW, EXTENSION OF PREMISES. 7 and 9, Junction Queen and Grey Sts P. DAVISOX, BABY LINEN AN"D LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAKKHOUriE. Tho largest display of and Coloured Summer Tunics and Pelisses in Auckland, htilf uHual prices. Beautiful assortment of Diaper, Muslin, and Holland Pinafores, new shapes,to fitallaxes. Splendid variety Sun Bonnets and Hats, beauti fuily trimmod : Ladioi'~Blaok and Coloured Silk Hose, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4a 6d. Children's Silk Iloac, Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 23 9d, half usual prices. Ladies'and Children's Stuff and Print Dressc3, very cheap. Ladies' Print VVrappers. 2s lid, 4s lid Ladies' Flanncletto Wrappers, IPs 6d and 12s 6d Skirts, nicely trimmed, from 4.-. lid to 17b 6d Beauir/ul assortment Fans, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, half usual prices. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALITY. ONL"X 12s 6d VOll FIT, STYLE, & FINISH AT LE SUE UK'S. SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONIES. An immnnso stock of MATERIALS and TItIMMINGS to select from at lowest prices for Cash. CHOICE MILLINERY At prices to defy competition for same superior style. MOURNING AND COUNTRY ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. ALL GOODS MUST BE PAID FOR ON UK iiEFORK DELIVERY. "*" mH E "DON TVj - ARC HE, Queen-street, Auckland (Three doors from Wellesley-streefc East). MWHANGAROA (_T 'i m ___ 5 i • m w^ (**) I m _no o TMFORTANT DRESSMAKING ANNOUNCEMENT. MISS DEMP SE V, COSTUMIEE j (Lately in the employ of Messrs Bechan and Co., the "Castle" Drapery House), Begs to inform her lady patrons and friends that she has LEASED THE WORK-ROOM AND FITTING BOOMS FROM MESSRS BEEHAN & Co., And will from this date carry on the Dressmaking Business on her own account, and hopes by civility and 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 has enjoyed while in tho employ of Messrs Beclian and Co. for over live years. Tho address will be still the came, viz., MISS DEMPSEY, COSTUMIER, Dress making Department, " CASTLE" DRAPERY HOUSE, Junction Queen and Grey Streets. Educational. MOUNT ALBERT Boarding and Day School, conducted by Mrs Ross Watts. First term for 1888 will commence on Tuesday, January 31. H/iiSS LILIAN EDGER, M.A. Oate first lyjß assistant in the Girls' High School, Christchurch), intends to open a Select School for Girls in Ponsonby after the Christmas vaca tion. All tho branches of a thorough English education will be taught. Special Classes will also be arranged for any who may desire to pre pare for the Matriculation or Junior Scholarship Examinations in the New Zealand University. Only a limited number of pupils can bo received. First term will begin Feb. 2nd, 1888. Miss Edger will be at home from 2 to 5 p.m. after January 3rd, 1883, except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Address: Care Mrs Judson, Arthur-street, Ponsonby. II G~ OSWALD Gives Lessons in Elocution, 12 to 2, at Mears'e. Entertainments given and attended. Terms in advance. _ Address—Chnmptaloup and Cooper, Queen street. W OICTLTRE-FRAME MANUFAC a . JL TORY AND MUSICAL INBTRU £ j» MENT WAREHOUSE, _ -r £6, Victoria-street, Aucklanb. pt(O T. E. CARTER, tf?k TEACHER OF MUSIC, Sjf VIOLIN, PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR. Sec, &0. W Musical Instruments Tuned and t -. Repaired. T>RBSENTATIO¥~ADDBESSBS.— Ail „ branches of Heraldic Emblazoning, Photo Shields. &c, artistically prepared.—W. *. Burrows, Draughtsman, Hilfa Chambers Queen-street* Poultry. PLYMOUTH ROCKS EGGS I EGGS! EGGSJ Eggs from Pure-bred Prize Plymouth Rooks of the best strains. Thirteen Ebrs for 10s; cash with order. Agents :-Auckland : Mr White, Grooe*, oonier of Ponsonby and Newton Roads. Devon port: Johnson &Nob__, Grooera, Devonport J. SINCLAIR, - v Lake Takapuna. Aucklajadi



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