Marriages.

WHITE-RICHARDSON.-At St. Patricks Cathedral, by tho Rev. J. J. Hackett. Ad ministrate, Josiah White, of Christchurch, to Sarah Richardson, Auckland. Christchurch papers please copy.

Deaths.

LEWISSON.—On December 14, atWood-6treet, Ponsonby, F. H. Lewisson, jeweller, Queon street; aged 57. .... .j lr . The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow, at 2 p.m., for Waikomiti. Frionds please accept this invitation. MURDOCH.—On December 12, at Earekare, by drowning, Florence May, younger daxignter of C. P. Murdoch. RYAN.—On December 14, Bridget, the young est and dearly-beloved daughter of Francis Ryan; aged 17 years. R.I.P. Deeply re g Tho funeral will leave her late residence, Alexandra-Street, to-morrow (Thursday), at i p.m. •

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Malls win close as under :—

This Day. t For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 6 p.m. ■ ' For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, December 15. For Port Fitzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per lona. at 7 a.m , For Waiwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, 10 a.m. . _ , To* Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per T« Anau, at 11 a.m. , For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per Gairloch or Bellinger at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahan*, at 1.30 p.m. Friday, December 16. Per Wanaka, as follows :— For India, China. Japan, Mediterranean ports and Continent of Europe, at 6.40 a.m. For France, Algeria, Capetown, etc., per Fr enchpacki- t, at 6.40 a. m. For Taranaki, Southern ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindlsi, for leiters, &c, specially so prepaid and ad dressed at 7.40 a.m. For newspapers at 6.40. For money orders, a' 4, and registered let ters, at 5 p.m., on 15th inst Mall wfil be due at London 7th February. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at

6 p.m. For Whitiangi, Gum Town, and Upper Mill,

per lona. at 5 p.m. For Whan«arei Heads, Parua, Waipu WhangareL Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wei llngton, 5 p.m.

8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

The e.s. Galrloch arrived afc Onehunga at 2.30 p.m. to-day, with 20 passengers and a cargo of cattle.

Th© 5.3. Bellinger, advertised to leave Onehunga for Waitara this afternoon, will not leave till to-morrow (Thursday) ab 1 p.m.

The collector of city rates notifies that legal proceedings will be taken, without further notice, for recovery of all rates now due.

Mr William Buchanan has been elected a trustee of the Auckland Savings Bank in place of the late Captain Rattray.

LATE CABLES.

THE NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT.

London, December 13.

(SPECIAL.)

M. Sadi-Carnot, in his message to the Trench Chamber of Deputies, advocates slow and cautious reform, and urges mem bers to effect a patriotic Union.

VICTORIAN RAILWAY CONTRACT.

Ifc is belived thafc Maclean Brothers Vic torian railway contract will be placed in north of England.

DENIS KELLY'S BANKRUPTCY.

Me Denis Kelly, clerk in the Deeds Regis, try Office, was examined as to his bank ruptcy to-day. He deposed: I have been a clerk in the Deeds Registry Office for 23 years. For the last 16 years of that time I have been paid per folio for copying deeds» so thafc my income depends upon the work I do. The immediate cause of my present difficulty is the falling off in my earnings aB a contract writer in consequence of a complaint known as "scrivener'sparalysis." This complainb is bhe resulb oi nearly 16 years incessanb copying. I have been nearly 23 years ab this work altogether, but for the first seven years I was working on salary. Myhand and arm have become so soriously affected with ifc, that since 1881 my income has gradu ally fallen from £223 to £152, which was my lasb year's earnings. Taking tbe present year inbo consideration, this falling off in my income more than accounts for bhe debts incurred since June Isso, when I was practically solvent. When I firsb began bo geb inbo difficulties I borrowed money upon bills of sale (and some of ibabvery heavy rabes of interest) in order to meet pressing liabilities. This only made matters worse. For the lasb nine years I have been paying an annnal premium of £30 3s 4d on a £1,000 life r)licy;- effected as a marriage settlement, borrowed money on this policy to its full surrender value, and being no longer able to pay the premium, I was obliged, two or three months ago, to allow ifc to lapse. I tried to avoid going into bankruptcy, and with bhab view called a privabe meeting of my creditors ben monbhs ago, and would have come to an understanding with bhem, bub since fche.dcath' of a member of one'of the firms who sigjied, an agreement giving me bime, the surviVor has sued %d,"-hnd has, since I filed, gob judgmenb, and hence the newpssity for a pebibion of insolvency. My debbs amounb to £236 12s '2d,- including loans on promisory notes amounting to £141 10s sd. All my liabilities, except £31 19s 2d, were contracted prior to twelve months ago, and most of them are balances of old standing—many of them being four or five years old. All that I have' in the nature of assets is my household furniture and effects, which I value at about £60. Having no funds or expectations of my own, I have no offer to make to my creditors. I havo included in my schedule of liabilities a sum of £14 for renb incurred prior bo February, 1887. Since bhen the rent has been paid regularly every month.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PARLIAMENTARY

REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day.

Scats in Danger.

Mr Samuel's question as to the right of certain Legislative Councillors to retain their seats has caused quite a stir in the lobbies. Tho Attorney-General is under stood to be of opinion that their seats are not forfeited. It is reported that if thoy take their seats to-day they will bo objected to. Mr Holmes clearly has nob vacated his seat, for he got leave of absence for one year which included tho two sessions in question. Moreover during the second session a message came from the Governor, granting him extended leave of absence. Auckland Girls' Hlgb School. Tho bill giving power to borrow for the construction of the Girls' High School in Auckland, having been passed through Committee, is set down for the third read ing to-day, and no opposition is feared. The Government are putting the bill through.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A SAILOR KILLED AT

BIRKENHEAD.

About 11 o'clock this morning the police were informed by telephone from the New Zealand Sugar Company's Works ab Birkenhead that a man had been accidentally killed there, and they wero requested to take charge of the dead body. Ib appears that the cutter S; itfire was discharging coal alongside of the Company's Wharf by means of a hy draulic lift. The coal was being lifted from the vessel's hold in iron buckets, and these were boing filled by tho crew. Quite unexpectedly the chain which sus pended the iron bucket snapped, and the bucket, descending, struck one of the sailors on tho head. Ho fell, quite stunned, and died almosb immediately. Tho deceased was a sitigle man, and was well known amongst the seafaring men of this port. The water polico on being in formed of the casualty brought tho body of deceased to town in order that an in quest may bo held to-morrow. It is stated that the real name of deceased was Edward J. Joseph, though he was better known as Alfred Brown. He was a rather tall, dark, young man, and was a native of Boston ; but nothing can be learned of his antecedents save that he came hero in the American barque Margaret Gibbs, under the command of Captain Reed, of Petrol fame. He deserted from his vessel and has since been employed on various craft round the harbour. Ho joined the Spitfire last Juno and has been one of hor hands over since.

THE RAILWAY BILL.

SAFE THROUGH COMMITTEE

CENTRALISM STILL DOMINANT,

GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS BILL.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day. Consideration of Government Railways Bill was resumed in committee ab midnight. Several clauses wero passed without ques' tion, and Mr Turnbull moved for the ap pointment of three Commissioners for each Island, instead of three for tho whole colony. Mr W. P. Reeves moved a further amendment for a separate board for each Island. Mr Fish protested against the bill being proceeded wibh furbhor bhis session and Messrs W. P. Reeves and Moss suggested a similar course. Mr Moss also thought if tho South Island wanted a board bhey might be allowed to havo ib, and North Island could remain under the pre sent system until the result of the experi ment had been made known. The Premier thought they might ns well talk of a board for each railway as one for each Isla-d, and the Hon. E. Richardson also proposed one board. Later. The House sat. till five this morning over the Railway Bill, which was eventually put through Commibbee. On clause 5 dealing wibh bhe constitution of the Commissioners, Mr Reeves' proposal for one Railway Board for each Island, which was under discussion when telegraph offices closed, was defeated. The bulk or the clauses were scrambled through in the small hours of the morning. The falary of Chief Commissioner was fixed at £1,500 and those of other two Commis sioners £1000 each.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE MEETING.

Wanganui, this day. About twenty-five designs have been re ceived by the New Zealand Rifle Associa. tion for the new Rifle Champion Belt, but no decision will be arrived at till tho full council meeting at Oamaru. The meeting there commences on Monday, the 27fch of February, and not on the 29bh, as stated in the programme.

warn*"' P l^*^

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER M, 1887.

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The Harbour Board yesterday approved of schedule prices for foundations of cap stans etc., and the Dock Engineer will accordingly proceed with the work in accordance wibh these prices. The Ponsonby Wesleyan Sunday-school . holds its annual Christmas tree in bhe Ponsonby Hall bo-morrow evening at 7.30 o'clock. This is gob up bo raise funds for the children's festival. Every visitor will gefc a present. Tbe entrance is 6d and Is. Ladies' Silver-beaded Courb Shoes, 3s 10d- AYe guarantee the lowest-priced goods in the city are at the Newton Boot Warehouse. Nuf se'd.—[Advt.] As will be seen from our advertising columns, the adjourned public meeting of the electors of Auckland and surround ing districts will be held in the Auckland Industrial Association's Rooms, AVyndham - sbreeb, bo - morrow (Thurs day) evening, ab 8 o'clock. The In dustrial Associabion have made arrange ments for a large meeting, and no doubt a full representation of those who have the promotion of the prosperity of this colony ab heart, will oe in attendance.



Major-General Sir G. S. Whitmoro ar rived afc Orfehunga this afternoon by the s.s. Gairloch. He will at once come on to Auckland, where he intends making ar rangements for the reception of Admiral Fairfax, who is expected to arrive here in the course of this week. Several parcels of country land afc Mata kohe were sold by S. Cochrane and Son to day afc from 2s to 4s per acre. The Grafton Police station has been re« removed from Nugent-st. to Eden Terrace. The new residence of the constable will bo more central than the previous one. In the course of a report upon dredging which the Harbour Board received yester day from its Engineer a rather novel suggestion was niade. It was as follows : " With regard to the supposed danger to navigation by dredging channels to wharves, if the Board consider there is any danger of vessels grounding on the edges of such channels, I should recommend a few tem porary piles to be driven along both edges at the top of the slopes, with the depths of water marked on each side, and the danger, if any, might still further be obviated by placing lights on the heads of the piles." The Board smiled—audibly of course. As Christmas is just at hand, there are two matters of importanco now exercising the public mind—one an uncertainty, the other a certainty. The uncertainty is, are bhe streets of Auckland to be lighted by electricityforChristmas? The otherandmore important) matter of fact which tho people of Auckland are quite certain about is, that they can now buy drapery goods of every discripfcion for about half price at Mr R. Gray's Drapery Establishment, Queen-street and Karangahape Road, thus I enabling every lady to get a new dress afc about half tho usual price. This is surely bringing Christmas necessaries within the reach of everybody, even in these hard times, and the people have not been eluw to show their appreciation of Mr R. Gray's endeavours to give them cheap goods,which I is proved by the crowds thab attend both his shops daily.—[Advt.] I



Public Notices. mo THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Tho Adjourned Meeting of the above will be held in tho Auckland Industrial Associations Rooms, Wyndham - street, on THURSDAY EVENING, at eight o'clock. EDVV. S. V. MOWBRAY, Secretary A.I.A. T> O V S' BRIGADE, "ISTO. I. COMPANY (ST. JAMES'S.) The first inspection of the above Company will bo hold on Thursday, December 15th, at 8 p m., in St. James's Hall. Addresses will be given by the Keys. Macniool, West, and Hill. All friends and those interested in Sunday school work aro cordially invited. _ TT>E L. P. DUGLEAUX'S ESTATE. All persons having Claims against the above Estate will please send them,, accompantea with Proof of Debt, to the Undersigned notlater than 22hd of 1) c.. ember. ALFRED NATHAN\ Trnstoes JOHN BUCHANAN / l ™* leea - Customs-street. IMPORTANT DRESSMAKING AN NOUNCEMENT. MISS DEMPSEY, Costumier, lately in tho employ of Messrs Beohan and Co., tho 'Castle" Drapery House, bogs to inform her lady patrons and friends that she has leased tho workroom and fitting rooms from Mossrs Bcehan and Co., and will from this date carry on tho dressmaking business on herown account and hopes by civility and attention, together with her woll-knOwn fame in tho art as a stylish and glovo-fltting costumier, to merit as large a share of patronage as sho has enjoyed while in the emp.oy of Messrs Beehan and Co. for over 5 years. The address will be still the same, viz., MISS DEMPSEY, Costumier, Dressmaking Department, " Castle " Drapery Houso, Junction Queen and Grey Streets. O COASTERS OR RIVER-TRADING CRAFTS. Wanted 30 to 40 Tons of Coarse, Crystal, Grit Sand. Send samples. __,_, _.. . _ L. D. NATHAN & Co^ A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL COMPETITION will bo hold at the Range, Mount Eden, on the 26th and 27tn December, 1887, ommencing at 7 a.m. sharp. Programmes obtainable from, and entrance fees pa\ai)lo to. Mr Hazard, Queen-street, on or before MONDAY, tho 19th instant. W. A. LUMSDE-J, Hon. Secretary. "VTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT AR i.l TILLERY-A. BATTERY. A Special Daylight Parade (last this year) will be held To-morrow (Thursday) at 6.30 p.m., near Drill-shod. Every inombcr must attend. No leave. Uniform—Uu ross, with arms, liy order. WALTER C. MILLAR, Hon. Hec. OS jfclf PIANOFORTES OS" tf*D by Mr VV. F. Jones, Pianoforte Turner etc., Pon sonby Road. ■ -4-. ' Tff OTICE. — All claim*, SSP-STfev -Li having roforenco to the Inward Cargo of the American typJmimßTmi barque " Mary A. Greenwood," BVttBBMBBm m ißt ho rendered, in duplicate, at tho oflleo of the nndorslgned, on or before FRIDAY tho 16th Inst, or thoy cannot bo re cognised. ARNOLD, CHENEY. & CO., Agonts. Custom and Fort-streets Decern bet 14. 1887. -JHIPIPHANY CHURCH, NEWTOft. A SALE OF WORK AND CHRISTMAS TREE IN AID OF TIIE FUNDS OF THIS CHURCH WILL BK HELD IN THB FORESTERS' HALL (Karangahape Road) ON FRIDAY and SATURDAY, December 16 and 17, FROM TWO TO TEN EACH DAY. USEFUL PRESENTS k FANCY WORK, CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, &c. &o. Ac. STRAWBERRIKS AND CREAM. CORNUCOPIA. Admission, 6d ; Children, 3d. I"7ms!rTFISH ! FISH !-Rakino Smoked J Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.— Address. A. Sanford. Rakino Island. NOTHER Fact is that J. H. Dnlton hasgivon away 2.000 Pairs of Trousers in twolvo months, and intends to try to double the numbor nex tyear. ' S~ MOKED~FISH.--The town curers are working off surplus stock in a boat. Pat ronlso the Ruklno, where you got good value all tho year round. __ PLANS, Maps, Drawings, Designs, etc., prepared with accuracy and despatch.— W. F. Burrows, Draught .'man. Hill's Chambers, Queen-street. PLENDID GRAZING for Horses and Cattle. Every care, no responsibility.— Apply Pullan and Chllds. Albert-street. I" MITATIONS of the genuine Wolfe's Sciinaits are more or less adulterated fiory compounds. Therefore shun them. IF you are thirsty getabottle ot Citronelle; it beats hop beer.—Sold at all refreshment places. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS and water make tho best and most agreeable drink in hot weather.



. Auctions. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, At, 11 o'clock. Tl\l frj AN TINE ZE PH YIl. G. AY. BINNEY AND SONS. Under instructions from Messrs L D. Nathan and Co., will offer by public auction, at their mart, Corn Exchange, Fort-stroct, on Monday, December 19th, at 11 o'clock, tho lost and fine Sydney clipper-built ' ' BRINGANTINE ZEPHYR, 130 tons register; rarrles 180 tons dead weight. The Zephyr has just been re-coppered and overhauled at n cost of over jCSOO. alio U one of tho fastest sailers in Now Zealand waters. Full particulars from the auctioneers. The vessel can be inspected, she being berthed at tho Queen-street Wharf. W, S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACKK FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. WALNUT PIANOS, TELESCOPE DINING TABLE, BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, BOOKCASE DUCHESSE SUITE, DINNER SER VICE, MANGLE, SIDEBOARD, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, 16.h inst, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist ing of Walnut Piano by Cadby, Hand some Iron Frame Walnut. Piano by Stiech macher (nearly new). Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. Telescope Dining Table (8 x 4), Dinner Service .80 pieces), Gilt Mi'row. Largo Book case, Sideboard, Duchesse Suite, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring, Flax, and Hair Mattressos, Palliasses, Pillows, Cots, Chest Drawers. Wash stands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Couches, Wood and Oano Chairs, Rooking and Children's Chairs. LinoloUm, Matting, Carpet ing, Round and Square Tables. Pictures, Meat safes, Dreßsers. Cutlery, Plated Ware Kitchen Utensils, Portable Boiler. Mangle, Cdrpentor's Bench, Long Bath, Travelling Bath, ETC., ETC., ETC. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, j Auctioneers,



Auctions. B. ARTHUR] [T^WM^ TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, GOLD, SILVEIt, PLATED AND JET JEWELLERY, GOLD, SILVER, AND METAL WATCHES (just to hand from England.) ARTHUR AND BUDDLE. Have been favoured with instructions to seii by publio auction nt their Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next at 11 o'clock a.m., rtrxr „ A WELL ASSORTED LOT OF GOLD, A. SILVER, PLATED, JET, AND CORAL JBWELLEHY, Brooches. Kings, Karringrs, Sets. Lockets. Alberts, Studs, SleoyelinKs, Fen dents, Pins, Necklets, Bracelets. Thimbles, etc. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold. Silver and Platen Watches. English and Geneva Makers, etc. On view morning of the day of sale. . X, ARTHUR] J- *• BUDDLE TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock. MOUNT ROSKILL, OPPOSITE VIEW ROAD. „ n SUPERIOR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PIC TURES, GLASS, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE, GAS STOVE, ENG LISH BROWN LINNET IN FULL SONG, DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGY, HORSE AND HARNESS. ARTHUR & BUDDLE. Have boen favoured with instructions from Mr John Bigg (who is leaving for Australia) to soil by public auction at his residence, Mount Roskill Road, opposite View Road, on Thurs day next, at 12 o'clock (Noon), , __ . TTIS Household Furniture and Effects, XI consisting of Drawing-room. .Dining room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Requisites, iri ohord Piano in Walnut Case (by good London Maker), Mantel Mirror, Carpets, Heartn rugs, Tables, Occasional Chairs, Couches, Good Engravings, Ornaments, Mats. Dining Table, Chairs, Tablec.oths, Book Case, Iron Bedstead (Black and Gold), Wool Mattross, Feather Bed and Pillows, Bed ding, Ciimmodo, Blinds and Fittings, Toilet Table, Looking Glass. Washstand, Toilet bet, Towel Rail. Alarm Clock, Glass, China and Earthenware, Plated Ware, Gas Stove, Meat Safe, Cooking Utensils, Filter, Sundries An English Brown Linnet in full song, a Double-seated Buggy, Good Staunch Horse and Harness. Terms : Cash before delivery- On view morning of the day of sale. rTTrTHCrI [J. F. BUDDLE MONDAY, 19th INST., At 11 o'Clock. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. JEWELLERY, COLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, TELE SCOPE, OIL PAINTINGS, THEO DOLITE, CLOTHING. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have boon instructed by Mr J. Levy, of the London Loan Olticc. to sell by publio auction, at their Man, Quocu-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. TH E Undermentioned Unredeemed Pledges: 1886 October Ist, 1386. SHL Watch and Gold Chain ; 1286, 2 Rings ; 2nd. 1393. Earrings, Brooch, GOF Watch, S Nickiacouud Lociccf, 4th, 1397, Box Mathematical Instru ments and Plane: 6ih, 1411, GOFL Watch and Albert: 1413, Chum and 5 pieces Jt-welciy: 7th, 1416, SHG Watch and Albert: 11th. 1440, SHL Watch; 13th, 1465, Brooch; 14th, 1462, Boring Machine; 1463, 5 Studs and Ring : 15th 1468. SHG Watoh; 20th, 1489, SHW Watch, Albert, and Ring; 1495, Gun ; 22nd, 1503, SH *. Watch ; 1605, SHW Watch : 1506, S Bracelot and Chain; 23rd, 1512, S Snuff-box; 1514, SOFL Watch; 1515. SOF Watch ; 29th. 1533, Diamond Ring ; 30th, 1533, SOFG Watch. November Ist, 1540, SHW Watch and Albert: 1541. Necklaco and Locket j 1542, 3 Studs; 1644, S Mug; 3rd, 1555. 6 .Studs; 4th, 1561, U Chain and Watch; 6th, 1667, SHW Watcli and Albert; 1668. Pin; Bth, 1580, SHW Watch ; 158 a. Silver Bracelet; 9th. 1589. SHL Watch: 12th. 1606. S Butter Knife; 13th, 1614. GHL Wat, h ; 15th, 1620. 2 Brooches. 2 l-uir Earrings; 1621, SHW Watch; 17th, 1682, 2 Pipes; 24th, 1666, 2 Bracelets, Ring. Earrings, and Bouquet Holder; I669,Albert and Ring; 27th, 1686. SHL Watch and Albert; 1688, SOFG Watch; 1690. SHL Watch; 1697, Ring: 29th, 1697. 3 Studs and Cigar Holder; 30th, 1704, 8 Locket and Necklace, December Ist, 1714, S Necklace and Locket; 4th, 1725, Diamond Ring; 1726, G Chain and S Bracelet; 6th, 1733, Baby* Rattlo; 9th, 1745, Gun: 16th, 1773, Brooch, 3 Rings and Medal; 1775. SHL Watch; 17th, 1779, Broken G Watch; 18th. 1783, S Necklace and Jacket; 20, 1787, SHL Watch; 1788, Brooch, Rings, etc.; 22nd, 1804, Box and Contents (Jewel lery) ; 1805. SHL Watch; 23rd, 1808. SHG Watch; 1810, UOFG Watch: 1812, Flute; 24tb, 1818, SOF Watch; 1822, SHW Watch and Chain; 1830, Cornet (in cose); 28th, 1842, SHW Watch; 29ih. 1849, Hand Sewing Machine; 1850. Pipe and 9 Pieces; 1851. SHG Wa- eh: 1855, GOFL Watch; 1863, SHL Watch ; 31st, 1866, SHL Watch ; 1874, SHG Watch and Albert; 1875. Telescope; 1876. SHL Watch; 1878. SHG Watch;" 1879, SaW Watch. 1887.-Janmiry 3rd, 1884, SHL Watch, , Albert and Ring; 1886. Six S Spoons; 1887, SHL 1 Watch; 4th, 1895, SHG Watch and S Albert; 6th, 1904. SHL Watch and Albert; 6th, 1910, SHL Watch and Albert; 7th, 1918, SHW Watoh; Bth. 1923, Two uroochcs and Two Studs; 1924, SHG Watch ; 1930, SHW Watch; 10th, 1939,TwoSHL Watches. SOF Watch and G Albert; 1943, Two Rings ; 14th, 1957, SHG Watch and Chain ; 1959, SHG Watcit, Albeit and Locket; 15th, 1960, SHL Watch; 17th. 1979, Scarf Ring; ?oth, 1998, SHL Watch; 2000. S Albert and Two Links; 21st. 2004, SHL Watch: 24th, 2018, SHG Watch and Albert; 29, 2029, GHG Waich; 28th, 2041. Sextant: 30th, 2043, SOFG Watch; 2045, Field Glass; Feb Ist, 2055 Clarionottc ; 2060, SHL Watch ; 2nd, 2067, SOFL Watch ; 4th. 2037. G Chain ; sth. 2092, S Spoon and Fork ; 2094, Clarionottc; 2095, Brooch and Earrings; 7th, 2107, SOFL Watch and Pin; Bth, 2110. SHL Watch ; 11th, 2120. Book ; 12th, 2125, pr Earrings; 2127. SOFG Watch ; 2130. Theodo lite and Stand ; 2136. 2 S Bracelets ; 14th. 2137, G Albert and Necklace; 2145. Seal and Ring; 2146, SOFG V* atch : 15th. 2155. Family Bible; 2156, Ring; 17th, 2176, S Necklace and Locket; 21st. 2192. SOFL Watch; 22nd, 2196, SHG Watch and. Albert; 2201, SHG Watoh and Albert; 23rd, 2204, SOP'L Watch; 24th, 2212, Ring ; 25th, 2213. SHG Watch; 23th, 2229. Silver Albert: March Ist, 2232, Brooch, Earrings, Locket, Bracelet, &a: 2nd,2237, SHG Watch and Albert; 4th, 2/48. GOFL Watch and Albert; 7th, 2263, Bag Tools ; 9th, 2273, Book ; 2276. Theodo lite and Stand; 2279, Lot Tools, Clock and Stick ; 12th. 2289, 2 Rings ; 2293. 2 G Chains and Locket; 2295 SHL Watch.; 2287, SOFL Watch ; 15th, 2313. rtOFG Watch; 16th, 2315, GOFL Watch. Albert, and Ring; 19th. 2329, 2 G Chains, Brooch, Pin, and Diamond Ring; 21st, 2333, Ring; 2336, Field Glass; 22nd, 2347, SHG Watch; 23rd, 2353, 2 Rings; 24th, 2358, 14 011 Paintings ; 25th 2359,4 Pieces Jewellory ; 2363, Ring and 3 Studs; 2368, S Necklace and Locket; 26th. 2372. SHL Wat-h. Albert. Brooch, Ear rings ; 2377, G Albert; 28th, 2382, SHL watch; 30th, 2391, alii., Watoh ; 31st, 2397, Ring. CLOTHING: 1887—February 15th, 4226. Remnant of Black Worsted; 4229, Apron; 16th, 4233, Silk Dress and Jacket; 25th, 4265, Macintosh; March 19th, 4337. Coat and Vest; 4338, Silk Dress and Skirt; April 13th, 4409, pair Rubber Boots: 15th, 4422, two Jackets: 16th, 4428, Jacket; 23rd, 4454, Rug: May 6th, 4500, Jacket; 7ih, 4502, Rug: 4557, 15 Pioccs; Juno Ist, 4581, Suit Clothes 24th, 4609, Shawl; 28th, 4618, L'.t of Clothing in Portman teaux ; and various otier linos, including Ladies' Linen. Children*;. Clothing, etc., etc., Men's and Boys' Clothing, Rugs, Blankets, Sheets, etc, etc. RUV] [Y.r.ii. MONDAY, Noon. WYNYARD AND DOMAIN STREETS. SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLT) FURNITURE AND EF FECTS, POULTRY, &c. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from Mr Campbell (who is about to make his Northcote residence his homo) to sell by public auction at his residence, corner of Wynyard and Domain Streets, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, noon, A PORTION of His Household Furni ture and Effect*, a Superior Pianoforte in Walnut Case by A. H. Franzko Loipziv, Rimu Loo Table, Turkish Lounge, Mirror, Superior Engravings, Occna onal Chairs, Fancy and Work Tables, Cor__ico Poles, Curtains, Car pets, Skin Rug, Oilcloth, Mats. Hall Table, Barometer, Square Tables, Bont wood Cane Chairs C«ne Easy Chairs, Matting, Filter, Fendora, Flreirons, Books, Cup board, Iron Bedsteads, Spring and Other Mat tresses, Chests of Drawers. Toilet Tables, Marble-slab Looking Glass, Washstands, Toilot Sets* Commode, Timepiece under Glass Shade, Sundries. Poultry—a Few Good Fowls. Terms : Cash before delivery. On view morning: of tho day of sale. ' tomorrow; At 11 o'clock. DUMBLANE AUCTION MART. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! T. M. JACKSON Will sell by auction nt his Dumblane Auction Mart, Qneert-strect, to-morrow, atll o'clock A SELECT ASSORTMENT OF ENG LISH A Nil FRENCH BOOBS by the best authors, comprising:—22 vol. "English Mechanic," 2 vol. "French and German War," "Cornhill Magazine," Milton's. Scott's and Cowper's Works, Works of Voltaire, Racine, Moliero and Lo Sage, etc T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer,



Auctions- ,—-—. —_____——_________„ TO-MORROW, at 11 O'clock. AT THE RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, SHORT-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS PIANO, &c% &c., &c GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, at 11 o'clock, December 15. AS ABOVE Particulars future issue. T O- M O R R O W, At 11 a.m. TO WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND OTHERS. In the Estate of James Fraser, Watch maker, deceased. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions from the Executor in tho above estate, to sell, on the premises, Hobson-street, next Mr McCulsky, Undcrtflikcr THE WHOLE OF EFFECTS AND STOCK-IN-TRADE, comprising 2 Lathes, 2 splendid Fireproof Safes, 2 Wheel Cutting Machines, Anvils Stocks, Vices. Cabinets, Nest of Drawers, Watches, Jewellory, Spectacle Glasses, Scnlos and Weights. Clock, Jewels, Revolver. Battery, Mnsical Box, Rounding Tools, Hrtndstono, etc., etc., etc. Also a splen did lot of Clothing (nearly new) and one solid Leather Portmanteau. As the above stock of Tools is considered the mostcompleto in Auckland, the trade are especi ally invito to attend. Can be seen any time up to sale by applying at Messrs Munro. and Milligan's, Drapers and Clothiers, Hobson-street. To be sold Without Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. ~~ TOMORROW, At 11 o'Clock. PIANO, FURNITURE, ETC., ARNEY ROAD, REMUERA. D. F. EVANS Has received ins ructions from Mr Young (who has disposed of his house) to sell at his resi dence, next to Mr Canning's, Arnoy Road. Remuera, on Thursday, December 15th, at 11 o'clock, HIS Household Furniture and Effects, Comprising Handsome Trichord Piano, by Collard & Collard, Handsome w a lnut Suite in French Tapestry and Plush. Inlaid Walnut Tabic, Curtains, Vases, Mirror. Fender and Irons, Fieturcs, Inlaid Whatnots, Hull Umbrella Stand, Mahogany Sideboard. Bent wood Rockers, Music Stool, Lady's Rocker, Commode. Washstand and Ware, Dressing Tables, Double Iron Bedsteads, Single Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattrasses, Bedding, Chests of Drawers. Carpet. Looking Glasses. Alatting, Scales and Weights, Sundry Lot of Kitchen Utensils: also Churn, Wheelbarrow, Cornbiu, Garden Tools, etc., etc. D. P. EVANS, Auctioneer. ' to • WoWk ow, Eleven .swrn. GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY STOCK F. J. JONES Will sell by public auction on Thursday next, at 11 a.m. sharp, without the slightest reserve, THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY bought by tender from Mr Fitch, comprising— 763 LOTS CHOICE DRAPERY, &c. 1528 iTARDS DRESS MATERIAL, Consisting of nearly all Summer Goods, and entirely now stock Cashmeres, Nuns' Veiliug, Alpacas, Ginghams, Prints. Foulie Cloth, Merinos, etc. MANCHESTER GOODS.-Calicoes, Flannels,' Sateens, Cretonnes, Shirting, Table Damask, Ticking, Linen, Hollands, Diapers, Twill Sheet ing. Turkey Red Lace Curtains, Lawn, Blankets, Quilts. Table Covers, Towels* Window Blinds, American Leathers, Marble Baizes, China Mat ting, etc., etc. HOSIE ft Y. Ladies' and Children's Hosiery in all varieties, Men's and Boys' do. MERCERY.—White Shirts. Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Regatta Shirts. Flax Shirts. Braces, Ties, Collars, Bows, etc., etc. HABERDASHERY.-Figured Wools, Laces, Thimbles, Buttons, Pins, Needles, Clark's Cot tons, Braids, etc. FANCY GOODS.-Velveteens. Crapes. Ladies' Umbrellas. Gents' do. Jerseys, Cloaks, Ribbons in all shades. Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Ruffling, Silks, Frillings, Mus'ins, Edging, Insertions, Laces, Pinafores, Corsets, Infants' Hoods, Infants' Robes. R, C. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS. TO-MO R R O W, At 11 o'clock. pBMENT, riEMENT, PORTLAND CEMENT. B. TONKS & CO. Have rccei red instructions to sell, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, 200 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT. R. O. CARR] [B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, At 12 o'Clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. BOOTHS, CARDS, STALLS, STABLING, &0., &C, &.C. B. TONKS AND CO. Have received instructions to sell, on Friday, December 16, at twelve o'clock, "O O O, T H S CARDS STALLS STABLING &c, &c, &c. FOR THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING, Taking place at Ellerslie on BOXING DAY, and JANUARY 2nd and 3rd, 1883. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 12 o'Clock Noon. COTTAGE, COOK-STREET. Tho subscribers will sell by amotion at their Rooms, Quoen-streot, on Wodnesday, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, ALLOTMENT 9 of a subdivision of Lots 15,16. and 17 of Section 39. City of Auok' land, having a frontage of 26 f oet to Cook-stroot» with tho comfortable COTTAGE erected thore" on; the property ol Mrs Ann Austen. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers,



Auctions. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15. At eleven o'Cleck. CONTINUATION OF~ANNUAL SALE. t £\A PACKAGES JAPANESE X\/tft: GOODS. 1 04- PACKAGES JAPANESE OX VIEW AT THE ROOMS ADJOINING UNION INSURANCE CO. OFFICES, QUEEN STREET. VALUABLE PORCLAIN-WARE AND ENAMELS RARE BRONZES RICHLY EMBROIDERED SILKS ANCIENT CURIOS MAGNIFICENT LACQUERED WARE HANDSOME FANS ANTIQUE BAMBOO-WARE COSTLY SCREENS BASKET WARE OF A CHOICE ASSORT MENT CURIOUS WALL PICTURES FEUDAL SWORDS AND ARMOUR GONGS SILK HANDKERCHIEFS VERANDAH BLINDS, &c.» &c, HANDSOMELY-CARVED WALKING STICKS AESTHETIC WHATNOTS, CABINETS, AND BRACKETS TURKEY CARPETS, [MATS, AND RUGS DIRECT FROM KIOTO, JAPAN. Particular attention is directed to this /special shipment, direct from the Mnsnem of Art and Manufactures, Japan, comprising veryAnterest, ing, rare, and curious Art Objects, etc., together with numerous articles: of general utility. The whole has been selected and catalogued by an expert of much experience, and forms in its en semble a most valuable selection of Japanese Cariosities and' Manufactures. The shipment .hciudes many articles admirably adapted fo r complimentary presentation. No Reserve. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, At Eleven o'Clock. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. On Account of Whom it May Concern. CURRANTS, CURRANTS, CURRANTS. HAMS AND BACON. VINEGAR. G. W. BINNEY & SONS Have received instructions to sell by public auction at their Mart, Corn Exchange. Fort street, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, OO HALF-CASES CURRANTS 30 CASES VINEGAR 10 QUARTER-CASKS VINEGAR 4 CASES CANTERBURY HAM & BACON 3 CASES CANTERBURY ROLL BACON Terms at Sale, W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACFS TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. To Close Accounts. FIRST-CLASS ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES, CASES FRUIT KNIVES AND FORKS, LIQUEUR STANDS, BISCUIT BOXES, TEA AND COFFEE POTS, CRUETS. No Reserve. The Subscribers have received instructions to sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on, Thurs day next, December 15th, at 11 o'clock (to close accounts), THE Balance of a Shipment of First- Class Electro-Plated Ware, consisting of Tea and Coffea Services, Liqueur ard Pickle Stands, Biscuit Boxes (Wedgwood China, Cut Glass, etc.), Jam. Honey, and Marmalade Jars, Breakfast and Dinner Cruets, Bachelor Teapots, Teapot Stands, Sugar Basins, Butter Coolers, Cases Knives, Forks and Spoons, Spoon, Fork and Ring (in cases), Salad Bowl, Fish Knives and Forks, Toast Racks. Tea and Coffee Pots, Entree Dishes, Jewel Boxes, Claret Jug, etc., etc., etc. Without Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, At Twelve o'Clock. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, Grafton Road. 214 ACRES LAND, WAITAKEREI. WITHOUT RESERVE. The Subscribers have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late Mrs Ansell to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 21st inst, at 12 o'clock, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, being part Lots 5 and 6, Seo. 18. Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 100 feet to Grafton Road by about 170 feet deep, running baok and fronting the Auokland Do main ; all p anted with fruit and ornamental trees and shrubß; with the comfortable DWELL ING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms, bath-room, and.all conveniences. This very desirable Pro perty is most conveniently situated, being easy of access and close to town. ALLOTMENT 40, Parish of Waitakerei. con aining 214 acres of good land. It being the intention of the Executors to olbgo the accounts in this estate, these valuable properties will be sold absolutely without any reserve. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCBRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR. G. W. BINNEY & SONS, Under instructions from Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., will, on arrival from Oamaru, offer for sale by anction, the fast and Una Sydney clipper-built BRIGANTINE ZEPHYR, 135 tons Register, carries 180 tons dead weight. The Zephyr has just been re-coppered and overhauled, at a cost of over £600. She is one of the fattest sailers in tlie New Zealand waters. Full particulars from the Auctioneers. G f W, TO T NEY~AND SONS.



.. . •"•aS?^ ''OK*" ' ■■'' ■' *-•'' MONDay v <" ;W *j« * SUITEg f , , TABLES i' ' A , ; ' Lounge aidft^MPSSfe DAY, at 2 o'clock. Crß to elm w.ttSS T^~ s T!_J nr Tn until Noon of the lgt ; ■■■:■ ARTHUk s ß;Wil^)if BoTouGT^orNTOxoE WA ™* WORKS CONTRACT. TENDERS for aboveCkmtractwffl&L. . • up to 6p.m. on WEDNESDAY SS-tSW atthe Cfonncii Chamberar«M»feh ; Plans and Messrs Boylan and London's E rffj Bank Buildings, Qaeen-str&l '"■'"' '"'"' ' ; '••-J.CURWE, December 6.1887. : " t «^Clm4, ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. Written Tenders will he reeMveil».-"«....» until Noon of MONDAY. S&S '<£ the supply and delivery affip2 ■ Specifications, etc., may be seenat-SZ cepta™ MMy tMdBr '~ v* ne °Sft W. H. HALES. , Public Work ß Offlce. D^ iCtaigiaeer ' . Auckland. ? «*■■. Wantedj Tenders for Constroctioii uliOm, crete Tank at Potter's Paddock, Epam. S ,fl<stipns4& f Jbe seen at Gompany^iowM., Queen-streelv - -- v --s» - .**- ' ?h& lowest or any tender not aecesgarilTK. CGptGd '■!■ i ...;'-;.-,ii ! i : ...7t| ■ ~ I Tenders returnable before 12 noon-on Satnr day, 17th mat., addressed ; j ' 'JAS.BMAWOLjtf, General Manager. _ 47 Queen-stre.it, Auckland. ST. STEPHEN'S NAtWB INSTITU TION, PARNELL, - .V Tendersate invited to be sent into the under signed, at the Diocesan Office, 185, Queen-atta 1 , on or before THURSDAY, OieMh irafr atawi, for the following supplies to the above Tnsttov tion, for tho year endiiig December Jl, 1888 i- MEAT, at per lb; (free of bone);:- BREAD, per 21b.-loat , ... GROCERIES, as per list at the >Mma Office. FIREWOOD (sixinch titree(irirariri). ■ \ wm.s.cochßaSjiC. 'r; Secretar;.'General' • ■■.; TrnstUrari. late Advertisements. "1%/TESSIAHS," Is 6d ewh (complete IYA Copy); also, Mimic m 3d, M..fa> M the Musical Budget, Victoria Arcade, Snon. land-street entrance;-, .' ■'H,: , ' : ■' "'■' ■• '■ ;_, WANTED, a smart Boy; one used the trade preferred;-App'y ILMarb, Hop Bftcr Mannfactarer. Albert-street., W"~ ANTED, 1,000 WorkifigMetjto tor our Shooters at -guaranteed wear.-Newton Boot^ggg: "VfOTICE.—St. Thomas's J3I -Visit to. Bishoi»(»nrt posfipfijif. «* Bishop being away. ' Zj TO LET,, itf January, 22 a^fJ*j Grass Land, at Mangare, ™%m™«J Farm Buildings, t etc -Apply B. P./ Damon. Mangere. JV. ;l ' '"'J',jjj ■ Young flhecao'defycoropetijao"-' ..■■-■___■ X of Symohdß-street and %lg stable for grocery or drapery <bgff ££ 15s, Bs, and 8s per week. w. ana a. nrTTANfED, a ; Man to Wg. W man,that m^S^OSm Davies's Hprd^areShop^^,^^ A to let -Apply. View .^.^—a^^-^re^c mO LET7T& 1 Store, with good Btmage, «J« jn Bros ri Q^n ; str^.,_^^-^-^t £&) '-m&«s£ with«•jfgJ'SDw} S?f a 6-roomed Hoiisft •«S«ff foi 9s 6d Pfr Queen-Btre«t K» House AU doors above Messxa m" a Market-street ' '" Vilir