SECOND EDITION.

The Auckland Star.

VwTxvm-Jfam.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

♦ Axothkr fire. North Shore this time. Fire and " marine suburb" insurance. Some companies are rebuilding properties instead of paying the insurance. " Marie Antoinette " at the Opera House to-night. New Zealand Parcel Post cornea into operation on Ist October. Ayoob Khan is hiding in Persia ; bub surely Ayoob Khan't escape. Anyway, bis life hVnga by Araeor hair if the ruler of Afghanistan" gets hold of him. Sir F. YVhitaker will take the chair at Rev E. H. Gullivers lecture on Freenasqnry ou Thursday evening next. The Customs authorities, or " Native" Protection Association are proceeding against oyster men for unlawful gathering of bivalves. Auckland Society of Avts is organising a "black and white Exhibition " for next month. The punster suggests that a good black and white exhibition would be a light be tween a baker and a chimney sweep. A punching match takes place at the Agricultural Kail to-night. Lively electioneering. A candidate half killed by "roughs" in Canterbury. •' The height of New Zealand civilisa tion " again ! The price of admission to the concert and soiree to be held in Panmure Hall on Monday 26th inst. has been reduced to 2s. Scottish Dramatic Club making good pro gress with" Rob Roy," which will be staged at an early date. Italy is getting up an Abyssinian expedi tion and means to punish the darkies for the recent massacre of Italian troops. Messrs Munro and Harper have agreed to appear in the garb of old Gaul at the fancy dress ball on 14th inst. Archdeacon Stock, of Wellington, has been suffering from illness of late. The " dear neighbours"—John Bull, and Brother Jonathan —are sbill quarrelling ovor the American fishery question. It is proposed to found a scholarthip in memory of the late Sir Julius Yon Haast. A fire near Masterton yesterday, caused by leaving clothes to dry before a lire, re sulted in the destruction of a seven-roomed bouse, and the loss of £240 by Insurance Companies. The Committee of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association have de sided to accept the offer of Mr Wolseley, of Queensland, to exhibit his sheep-shearing machine at the November show. " Wolseley " is often pronounced " Wool sey " —quite appropriate in the case of the sheep-shearing genius ! Gales and rain at Hokitika: floods are Feared from the melting of the snow on the bills. Steps are being taken towards the intro duction of the co-operative system in New Zealand, in industrial pursuits. The Jubilee Shipping Company is a pirely co-operative concern, and the opera tive bootmakers of Wellington are trying to float a boot manufacuring company with a capital of £1,000 in 200 shares of £5 eaeb. The following appears in last issue of the " Northern Advocate : "— O'MEAGHER'S FAREWELL. Farewell! farewell! to Wliangarei; Adieu to many a lively flea; Fare well each early morning jorum Dispensed by kindly George Loram; A long farewell to " Diamond Dust" That never made a wholesome crust; Farewe'l to idea ures o£ the table; Far-well to Maggie and sweet Mabel; Fa: c well all insects I'm not Killen ; Farewell each pious thirsty villain, You're all too hot and strong for me! Farewell! Farewell tc Whangarei. Mi T. P. Adamson, of Flat Bush, is the inventor of a new apparatus to be called the "Jubilee Chaff-presser," to be used in iilling sacks with chaff. Hint to the Jubilee Shipping Company. —Two steamers are advertised for sale ab Melbourne. Volunteers will be interested to learn that Msssrs Whitney,of Auckland Cartridge Faetorj, have got a Lee magazine rilie, and expect to receive a Hotchkiss weapoii shortly. The following lines were written lately in the visitors' book at Waiwera:— "WHY WE'RE A." We like the hot springs And the other good things ; There's nothing of which to complain. Besides b&ng pleasanr, were bound to confess WaiwiH-a is healthy, and that you may guesa Is "why we're a" coming again.



Shipping- ~~~" :j=paolT STEAM SHIP fe*^| zealand (limited^. IISPM^ FOYAL MAIL EXPRESS fsSßsWj| service. I " OVKKLAND ROUTE TO 'i m.vh THROUGH AMERICA. f She heat of the Red Sea and the • c* nom pv3 o£ this Line are appointed to : The Stcameis °t ]an([ f Konolulu and griS& every four weeks, sailing as : — " L°ave Leave Ai-rivc ' Steamer. 'l'ons- Sydney. Auck. "Frisco. '•Z^ANPU 3WO Octs Oct. 10 Oct2o ! --srr^^vlivaiiaWelor twelve mon'hs, and iCfpi' S sen>ers can brei* tl.cu- journey at :e&!o n ii itonolulu, San Francisco, and any i A UckS IS roue to New York. I^Ste Sydney or Auckland, to [^^ anilSf KAQE>£32339d ' For all information apply at any of the ;; steamship :p^^i c(j}lpa^y of new zea ,'liSiiiß^i LAND (LIMITED). 7|P*HB"4^ TIME taBLE.-Septejibkr. I^^^T^Til^'^iT L J^^JORIS (from Manukaui. ' Steamer. [ Date of Sailing^ | lyjffin. IZZ^I Monday, 5,10 a.m. B^o a.m. jpoTTABiXAKI, AVELLINGTON AND \ tva LYTi'lCli'l'Or. (Spßcial Servico). I ij^lS n?itiday,_9,_l_p_m_ 1 12 npon_ !'MS-S^noilN]o- 7APIEi?, \VELLIifGTON, •* LYOTLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). i'ilioßA Thursday, 8, noon I jjIARAROA Timrsday, 15, noon | — !' pQR a[KLBOURNE_(ViA l'ii.uKK). i'WAiuofil pThiirsday, 8, noon — 'MabaßOa* j Thursday, 15, noon — f™^ *Calls at Hohart^ ,"t ' FOR SYJJNEY. '^AHAP i \V'cdnes.,_7, l_ = fyOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. iJLieiposa fllonday, 12,4 p.m. I — .V; > (Cargo till noon' :^ • FOR LETUKA"anITITuV^, transhipping j for TONGA, HAAPAI, and VAVAU. !Wainui | Monday, 19,5 p.m. i — (Cargo till noon.) iFOBGISBORNE, NAPIEK, AND WELLING TUX, calling at ORkTE POIN'J'. ! austbaua I Tneaday, 6,6 p.m. I — FOit"GREYMbu¥H. '.KOBANUi I Wednes.,7, 2 p.m. | — • for russku]~an"d kaw'akawa. Te Asau I Wcdncs., 7, 5 pm. | _ — iMniiiuljrOAMAßU, AND DUNICDIN. ttaiU I Tuesday, 6, noon I — Cwko mnst be hooked and alongsido TWO .vHOUItS before advertised time of departure. Passace Tickets must be taken at the Com itjuij's Offlro. | Auckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs ■tea. !« TriARANAKI, WELLlNG i.feffifm -I TON, LYTTJBLTON. lIlS^,! SPECIAL SERVICE. ijitalifeiijl The Union Steamship's Co.'s I B' S'- WANAKA , "Will leave Onolmnga every FRIDAY and jlyttelton every MONDAY, calling onlj at jTatanaki and Wellington, and connecting at IKew Plymouth with through Trains for ■ Wanganni. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY. .j _- 9Hii E W ZEALAND. TjiOß OPOTIKI AND j WHAKATANE. , Then 1/ CHELMSFORD : I Will run to and from the above ports every week. ': »i g™iH~ i yhakatane- McGakvkv Buos., ; , Abboit & White, Opotiki. Apply to— SHARP & CO., !_ Commerce-street I Aj- QTEAM TO THAMES, '■ijf&tfa Connecting withRIVER 'J^^S^* STEAMERS for STIRLING • iiVl^v \V ORT H, OHI X KMURI sri^^s'^viLK iSaa^? ghant !■ iTIME TABLE. jß.fi. EOTOMaHANA. ! ?.SJ ENTERPRISE Na 2. ' WWM_AUCKLAND. •&s —-___i^?™iiAHAXA. | Enterprise. Kav 6 ■' i3b a£tcrnoo^~^ = ■V<S 7'- « ~ 111 night S^uSay io j safter:^°n J l2 midnight T.HAMES. ~ ~ r -____iHOTOMAJi AN : A . | EXTEUPRISE. g M Si»iM lvS rl]|!5 d tini<> of loax-ing. %^LWeVto!;k Sbippin£: ' WtoJT. or i Jje^tfr Si S* COROMANDEL. !^^g|^ THQMAS SCOTT, MASTER) Mitw^ .^ avea Coromandel: 7 w t n ' lvlesou y- <>. 12 noon *W«vSaa niZ °°n I l'"'^^, S. 12noon WberSn : . Saturtiar. 10.12 nnoa sll'PPins, currying, or dis '^vßSft wilh-ollt Note. dew»ttttre. , auhour ol actvertised time oe gj^nWbprepaid on Board. Manager. Afi. t W AlUKU AND ONE- N^&piefK'™- Cee^--S.^UNUK A U. D<Jtt- Leave Waiuku: rSftturday, u'ft £~£ hn™~ 1-30 p.m. S-S^K "-Tuesday, 6a.m. »y.3.ai m lHJ°"^y.iiiop.m. %^^ H^f . l Cath«a..dolL ,OcU-Sutur., 9.45 a.m.



Shipping. i- L^i S 0 R X T I will (weather permitting) - ONEHUNGA FOR NEW PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER, At 3 p.m. TO-MORROW (Sunday), SEPT. 4, And for HOKIANGA AND KAWEROA At 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, 6th inst. And for NEW PLYMOUTH AND WANGANUI At 3 p.m. on THURSDAY, 8;h inst. For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Agent, Onehunga. *>. _ LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Oroya ~7 Sept. 10 Sep7l6 « >iuzaba Sept. AH sep. 50 Lusita-.-ia Oct. 8 Oct. 14 Liguria Oct. 22 Oct. 28 And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand to London: Steerage, £18; Second. £36 to £40; Saloon, £63 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, available 9 months—First-class, £105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; Second. £6°UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limitkdi, A'.rcnts in New Zealand. *. QTEAM TO "LONDON! JsM?MfzdL* PENINSULAR & ORIEX JM^zWAWSF I'AL STEAM NAVIGa )" TIO> T COMPANY. FOR LONDON, via CEYLON", &<;.. with Mails and Passengers for Europe and the East. o . „, Leave Mcl- I;cavo Steamer, bourne. Sydney. ShanSox Sept. 14 ~ Sent. 20 Rome Sept. 30 October 6 Clyde Oct. 14 Octobor2o CnuBAX O.t. 28 Nov. 3 Thames Ntn. 11 Nov. 17 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers nnd c.arrjo hooked to London, Mar fcillcs, Italy, Egypt, India, China,and Japan, at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second claps passengers at especially low rates. Cheap rcr-erved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessels*. The Second Saloon having been thoroughly re-organippd, this Company is now enablod to oiler intending passengers to Europe unrivalled accommodation nt the following greatly re duced rates :— Single Ticket.. £3" Return do. (Available for 12 months) .. £Ixs Passengers booked at Auckland at same rates be Sydney or Melbourne, For all particulars, apply to CRUICIvSIIANK & CO., 18.Queen-street. Auckland. Agents. t&teJT^r dPHINA NAVIGATION t^^^^^M^ / COMPANY'S LINE. STEAM TO HONG KONG. Thfiss. WHAjVIPOA will leave this port for Hong Kong, via Wellington, Lytteltou; and P rt Clmlmors on or about the Sni jx.-jtant. The direct sailing of this Fine Steamer af'urds an excellent opportunity for shipment of g' neral cargo at, very low rates, avoiding, as it does, the usual expense of forwarding to and transhipping at Sydney. Excellent accommodation for Saloon and Steerage Passengers. Furtiicr particulars on application to ll. 8.. MORTON, Agent. Customs-street, September 1, 1887. ; ~npHE~~NE\V ZEALAND i^§~2% SHIPPING COMPANY'S §|f|P^ ROYAL MAIL LINE OF '~~~~%C^STKAMERS(under Contract with ihe Now Zealand Government) will be des patched with Hot Majesty's Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— Steamers. JTons. D^t ° r J »ate. H j 1837": Tongartro 4,183 ] yttelton |Sept. 22 AOHAXttI 4.163) ahtS'iiv October 20 Rimutaka • 4.473 ( ,t> " Nov. 1.7 Ruapeiiu i 4.163 f ",''',,* Dec. 15 ICaikoura j 4,474) lau^ea. Jan 12 j_ ;_ i And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Particulars may he learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUUHTON, Local Manager. Customs-street. Auckland. ~~~Z CfHAWTsTviLL, AND f^mSM^y ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL I'ORTti OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. The following powerful now steel-built Steamers arc appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: (Final port as arranged.) ij~ ~ ~~ Steamer. |3 % \ Commander. Dat° ft,^ _\K*J\ III"" Arawa .. 5200 3500 J. Stewart Sept. 17 lonio .. 4753 3000 J. G. Cameron October 15 Coptic .. 43675000AV. 11. Kidicy November 12 Tainui .. 5200 2000 B. J. Barlow December 10 Dor.c .. E2CO 3000 W. J. Jennings January V Arawa .. 52003500 J. Stew rt Fob. 4 lonio .. 4753 3000 J. Q. Cameron Ma; eh 3 'i i ■ ■ The Arawa and Tainui are new steamers of the latest design. Tin*. First-class Passenger Accommodation is in a citadel saloon on the main-deck amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra large size. The Second-c'ass Accommodation is very superior, and is situated under the poop deck. Steerage passengers will have most excellent and roomy accommodation in the between dcclcs ' The White Star steamers lonic, Doric, and Coptic, will be conducted toy the managers oE that line, who have made their service the most comfortable and popular' afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. All the si earners above-named will be fitted with the Electric Light. The Homeward Kontc will be he via Rio de Janeiro, and the time occupied should not ex cueri JO days. Passengers carried at lowest current rates. Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rales. The Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment'for which has been guaranteed in the colony: L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. JL<£ r- ~W ORD DE U T.SCHER MOivrniA LINE OF DIRECT STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE, TO SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP, AND BREMEN, via COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID. I AND GENOA. I Taking Passengers for London, connecting from Alexandra by Direct Mail and Passenger Line to BRlNpiSi axd Tuikste, Will bo despatched as foi ows (if practicable* :— Steamer | Tons | Commander | Sydney NUKXBKRG I 3500 I IT. Englcbnrt .Sept 13 IlAßSiiuna I 3COOI C. Englehart Oct. 11 A"d thereafter every four weeks. Passngrf from Auckland to Southampton, Ant worp, and Bremen, from £16 10s to £65. tipocial Return Tickets to Europ •. Railway Fares from Southampton to London, from t)3 6a. Parsongers from Auckland booked through to Europe. For paßsago, freight, and all further particu lars, apply to BKEGNEU, LANQGUTH & CO.. Agents,



Shipping. JS^jT -*- T7< OR THAMES, y^^St _JJ HIKUTAIA. PAKROA, J^#^ipßfe<k" TE AROHA, WA[T 0a! "^S|ig3PlSp^ W A I O R O N G O M A 1 r,o^^^r (SHAFTESBURY AND GORDON SETTLEMENT, if sufficient induce ment offers.) The s.s. KOT U X U will leave as above on TUX-DAY EVENING' ScDtemb t 6, calling at Grahamstown Wharf. For Freight apply to THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH. To l,et. mO LET, Pretty and Convenient Villa : JL beslpaitof- rafton Road ; splendid view. —MrJDye, at Garliok & Cyan well's. TO LET, a 7-roomcd House, with out buildings and 5 acres land at Mount Ros kill.—faterson and Co., Lome-street. rp6~LET, Good Shop with 5-roomed JbL Dwelling, gas and water, Jorvois Road ; rent, 10s.—Apply VV. G. Allen, Victoria Arcade. T~O~LET, House in Nelson street, 4 rooms and scullery ; rent low.—George Al en, Saddler, corner Nelson and Bcrosforcl streets. npiO LBTj in Parnell, Cracroft-street, near B Council Oflice. close to city, 5-r<'onicd Mouse and scullery; 7s 6d. •-__*. Hill. Grafton Hd. TO LET, a 5-roomed House ; gas and water, cooking range. — Apply to Mrs vv heeler, Yarburou-jh-street, Ponsonby. mO LET, 6-roomed House in Valley 8 Road; quart''r-aoreof garden in cultiva tionjrevt, 7s 6d.- A'ply on prcmisos. TO LET.—Choice paddocks at Western Springs, lately occupied by E. tt'oolOeld. —Apply Town Clerk's Omce, Wellesley-street East. TO LET, in Wakefield-streefc, a Shop and Dwelling, 6 rooms, city water.—Apply to W. Culp.in, on the premises, from 10 to 5 o'clock, or next door. ripO LET, two or three Furnished Rooms, JL suit married or single; uso of kitchen, siiting-roonr, bath, etc.—Apply Jerviis House, Welk'sley-strcet West. TBIO LET, 3 Rooms, furnished, situated A in the best, fart of I'orisoiry. Rent, 10d er week.—A. ply E. Mace, 33, Insurance Build in trs. ___ „ TTT\O LET, House six rooms, large allot- B ment, Albert Avenue, overlooking Leam ington Road, Stonoyhurst, Mt. Kdeu. - G. Brake, next house. 110 LET, at corner of Quean-street and Karangnhape Road, 12-sta It-el Stable : al o. 4-roomed ' ottaffti withi-slul ed Stab c and Loft. - Apply Thos. He c' er, Queen-si re or, rpO,< LET, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage J. hea> Hbbson-stieSt: also 3-roomed C i tage.—H. J. Kiordun, Ilobson-street, near Cook- Ptreet. nno jNloefc the Hard Times—Cheap, com- JL t'ortab'e ' odgings in a private family, «wo minutes' walk from town, for steady, sober Men.—Apply Stau Office. TO LET, Two 5-roomed Houses ; water inside, front! -g street; rent, Bs.-Appy 'V. Ha per, Canada-street, close to Public Baths, Pitt-street. ripO LET at Avondale, 4£ acres deep S loamy soil, snitubic for market garden o poultry ; 5-roonied Cottage, otc. — Apply C. Aickon, Land Agent, High-styeot. _ TO jLET, a new Brick Shop, with s roomedDwellingatiaeh d;gnsand water laid in.—Apply to Walter Smith, Star Bakery, Victoria-street. O~LET, No. G Wynyard A rillas, Wyn yard-street: 7 rooms, w.ullery. and wash house! pantry. WC. copper, ran c: u'as and water laid on.—Apply to John L. Holland, G r a I ton road. mo LET, Three 5-roomed Balcony 1 Houses, city water. .Mistress Kan_e3, etc.; rent, Bs. Also three t-roomed C'olthges ■with seullcriea. city water. 5.5. .lervois Rood.—Apply vi. G. Allen, Victoria Arcade, XT-ORTH..SHQRK—To Let, a 6-roomod _3I Vil'u at North Shoro,fronting the har bour Opposite corner to NairnV Grocer's Shop. 200 yarus from the first whirl. — Ap,.ly to AVil'iamHolms, next house. WIDOW LADY wishes to .let a nice Furnished Bedroom, in good and healthy local'ty. No children.—Apply .Star Oiiice, or 77, _\Viikefiekl -street ._ MARRIED COUPLE or two Young Ladies could Lc accommodated with o»n or more Furnished lliioinn In a gentleman's house at. Jit. Eden. Terms very mode/ale. For address apply Htak Oriice. WAITE!SHALL-,TVlonnt,EdeiUji to Let, on Sunday Mornings and Eveniiiga for ReliKious Services", to any denomination. -Ap ply r.lrsU, Wait . RAPACIOUS" Cphcrereci Cellar. BacU \J AVanhouse O:i ground floor, and a few OilkO' in the Government Insurance new bnild ing still open for Leasing to suitable tenants.— Particulars obtainable from William J. Speight, lJisti Let Agent, 75, Queen-street. Early applica tion necessary. CENTRALLY. SITUATED; OFFICES TO LET. To Let, those centrally-situated Ofllccs. at, present, in the occupation of the Turntable Life Assurance Society. U.S. (the Compnny bdlvliu; arranged to tnmsrei- its hcarl-quurtqrs to W'cl linglon). The premises fire situated in thn host part of Queen-street, between the Banks of New Zealand and New South "• ales. TJesks, f.up boards, tables, and counters ruv, all coiiiplete. ] and may be taVen at a valuation. Occupation | may bo had about the c:ul of > cpteinbcr.- -A itply t0 __ TAILS & POUGLAS. piTY HALL TO LET For KlectioneerJnf? Maotlngs Entertainments And other purposes. APPIy H. N. ABBOTT, Opera House. For Sale. FOB SALE, cheap, a good Photographic Lens ; suitable for cards and cabinets.— on view at Mr Higgins's, Tailor. Victoria-street. I7IOR SALE, one 400-gallon Iron Tank ) with tap and piping: cheap.—Apply IT. AY. Power, H.M. Customs, Albert-street. FOll SALE, 4-roomed Villa, with leanto ; gas, water, afid every convenience, close to Shellyvßeachv-Apply Stab Oflice. FOR SALE, cheap, a Landau Carriage ; nearly new. — Apply to Walter Smith, Star Bakery, Victoria-street. FOR SALE, good, paying Butchering Business: doing large cash trade. - Jifpply '•\V.li.^JLlaxKi2._ 3710R SALE, cheap, Studio Camera anil _ Lenses, Show Case, etc.; must, be sold.— Auply John T. Hough, Hasiett-street, Eden Teiiace. 'fj^Oß SALE, on West Coast, Extensive _J Medical Practice of over £i,COO a year. Cash appointments, £50 >; price required, £300. For particu ars, apply Medico, P. 0., vv estport FOR, SALE" 3-ton Yacht, copper fas tenings throughout; coppered, brass fit tings, lead keel, brass centre-boaid.—Apj'y A. Buchanan. Mt. Mungo Chambers. FOR SALE, Poultry in any quantity— Black Spanish and other good laying Fowls ; also, some Aylosbury and other choice L)uck3.—Pattison, Clarence-street, near Three Lamp?. _ Oil SALf &'.- T.Q$. HJRE,vScrevf Jacks', 9. 12.16 and 20 inches. Fur Sul>\ 9 and 3 li.p. Portable Kngincs; Morta" Mit.s, et".—Jas. Siator, Architec, Queen- trcet. /NaMERA ior : .Sale-^Whple, plafe^itK \y lens, case, and tripod. - Apply " Bromide," Stak Office. C|D. AT CRQSHER'S.— Hot S&nsase, 9 Mashed Pointoes, Roll, best Cup of Coit'ec inAuoklund: or Meat Pie, Roll and Butter, Colfce, at Ci'oshcr'a,;__ HAS. \V ILLIAMSO N, Houso, Land and Es ate AKcnt.H:!, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Salo, and to Let, largo ami small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also. Farms, improved/and unimproved, in various parts of the proviucc. Several Eligible liulliling Allotments for Salo in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on doferved payments.



Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply Mrs C. 8. Shayle George, Graf ton Road. WANTED, for married couple (no children), 2 or 3 Unfurnished Rooms, use of kitclicn, on ground floor, in city.-L.M., Stah Oflicc. ___ WANTED, cheerful, respectable Woman or Married Couple to give domestic ser vices in return for rooms and firing.—o. ML, Star Offloe. WANTED, by a competent Dressmaker, work by clay or week.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, Dressmaking Assistants and Apprentices. Also, smart Youth as an Apprentice. - Bon March 6, Queen-st., Auckland. WANTED, trained, surgical Nurse ; for a binall, private hospital. Salary, £35. all found. — Application with testimonials to "Anthrax," STAR_Office. W~ ANTED, a respectable Lad used to the trade.—Apply Tyndall, Butcher, Mount Eden. WANTED, a Baker ; single man pre ferred. Must understand small goods. —Ai-ply, Mount Rtmkl'l Bakery tonight. WANTED, a Woman to wash out offices. -A Bl Stab Office. WANTED, Employment as Gardener ; can groom; total abstainer; colonial experience in grape-fnowing ami plants under glass. - Address M.C., Star Office. Y^ANTE"D7a~aiairto~milirand drive ; T V an elderly Man for gardening ; Black smith, Carponters, Improvers A. McLeod, 7, Queen-s rect. WANTED," a Working Man" with Cap ital of £20. to join another in contract.— B. & Co., Star Ofllue, WANTED, for a Boy 14 years of age, a Rood Home on a Farm, fora term of four or five years. - pply F. Zouk, at J. Trcnwith's WakofleJd-streel; WANTED, Invalid's Carriage, seppnd hand; must be cheap; would give a Koo'l gun in exchange. CM.. Star Office. WANTED, Second-hand Bay" an*d Vene tian Window Sashes.—Apply J.P., Star (Mice. "^OSTANTJED, people to ohoose one of two y V tliitu'R -an Kxtro P.iirof Trousers or a Waterbnry Watch—given with every Suit at .T. H. Palton'K, Tailor, \'intoria-r,trc(;t KaHt. WANTED, an otter for the Neatest and Cheapest little blo-k or I'recho'd in Eden Terrace, alwuys let, we ])to pood tenants; situated lop of Victoria Avenue, joi is Atkins, corner of New North Road. Priori, £270.- Apply Walker's, Ru8?ell-street, Great North Hoiid, name on door. W" ANTED', to Invest £100 in profitable Kolng) concern whore Investor'sservice wi uld be required,—Address H.H., STABOrtice. WANTED,: a Partner to extend' an Established Paving Concern. To a Business Wan, with CIOO, Ihla offers a pronttvblo investment. —Address tlpha, Star Oinoe. W "ANTED, Pupils, Mount Eden Road Sight School: Ope Sliillimr weekly. Three floors from New North Koad.— Mr W. Thompson Stevens, of Welli-slc.y-st.reot. "¥X7"ANTED, Pupils, Ponsonby Night- Vv school. Quo .shil'init weekly. Laure House School, l«'ranl<iin llond, opposite Woiling ton-str ci. Also, r'rivato Tuition to both soxes. WANTED TCTEET Foiuvroomed hpus;, Spring-street, Freeman's Bay. i'ctit 6s per week.—Apply J. iUurrick, Grocer, Spring street. W"' -ANTED-to1 Sell',f 30 Acres of Land ■with grand water power in centre; a nnturat fall of 20 foot obtainable ; tidal creek to within a few yards of the f'll; 15 miles from Auckland, on Waltemata river. —James Me Connie!;, Land^geiU^llO, Qu,oen-Strout. WANTED TO BUY", Active Horse; snitaWofor sa die or light harness.— Apply J. Warren, Grocer, Newlon. "XjiT ANTED to Buy, a strong Express Vj Cart and Harness; for cash.— Apply P. ,T. Norheny. Grcy-slrret. to Buy, Second-hand Weigh V V in^; Machiuo. with platform. App yP. .). Nerheny. Grjey-street. IV \T ANTED to Purchase, for cash, within V' T ten miles of Auckland, in or 15 Acres of first-class Land, with established orchard.— Apply to D. Robertson, Symonds-strect. _ % 'if ANTED "TO" SELIi; Galvanised lion Vy Tanks from l,500;jal to lOOgal. in every quantity, at Ki'i'iit; reduction to meet the times, tor cash.—At J. Petford's Plumbing Works, Custom-streets East, noar Dock. WANTED TO SELLr.lioiT'FireplacesJ and Colonial Ovens for vlliajyn settle ments and yum dijjßeva at went reduction; all pii oa to suit, purchasers. At J. lVU'oi'd's Plumbing' Works Customs-street, iiear Doc! , WANTED KNOWN—Oliices (with fire place: i and Shops (with dwelling) to Let; very cheap —Edward Wayte. "ITS TANTEI >X NO WN.— Thatthe Hat De tyty' pa>.tnient of the Exors. Into Thomas Short, is the most complete us reßrirds qua ity, style, and price. GonUenian's fashionable liati from 2s lid. lioy.^' and youths' from Is. Straw h'nta in ev'ory varlctr, »t prices I hat defy com panion. EXOILS. L4.TB THOMAS SHORT*' gukat stocktaking clearance sale. .._:_ ; ~\JJ ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses V V intod.::deacli: charges for watch re pairs no mutter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best vyoi'knicn kept on the promises. Ar rangements made to turn out ISO repairs per wee!-". AH watches' nro (?iihenn'^flofl at Stewart Dawsonand Co.'s'^reat English Watch Kxhibition, Ul, Quecu-utrect. \^TaNTEDi KNOWN. —That, the Exors. vv lulo Tho caa Sliorr. have oo,mmeiiced ttiOir Rr- a . stbcktattini? clearing; sale, and un less tins public come and judgo for tin niselvos tuey would not brliovc Die immensr. bareains that can be procured.—EXOUsl. f-A'l'E TJIOS. SHORTS GJtIiAT STOCKTAKING CLKAK ANCE SALE. WANTED KNOWN. - Pianofortes Tunod, ss. -G. Hood, Nomian-stroet, Mount lloskill Road. Orders received by Mr i'incli Stut iotior. Queen-street. MRS HOOD, Pianoforte Teacher, re coives pupiH o't Mrs Finch's, Mount-street, City, on Wednesdays. Terms moderate, quarterly or monthly.—Apply as o,bove._ WANTED" KNOWN—That the Exovs, late Thos. Short ure actually''Selling tho New Season's Pri ts, fashionable shaikhs, nowpst styles. as low as 2»d per yardjr-BXOw. LATK THOS. SHORT'S G'tEAT STOCK TAKING CLEARANCE SALE. W ~ANTED KNOWN—That theExors. of tho late Thos, Short aro Sellinar a whole Box fnil of Gloves at the price or a single pair. Now is the time for fathers to make a present to their daughters. G Pairs of Gloves for Is. worth Gss; 0 Pairs of Gloves for Is Oil worth !)* ; li Pairs of Glove* for '.'S, worth i2s; 0 Pairs of Gloves for 2a Gd, worth Ids! Secin.K is believiiiK. Come and try.-EXORS. LAih THOs! SHORT S GREAT STOCKI'AKING CI.EARANCE SALE.^ ; W" ANTED KNOWN—That our stock of Feathers and Fiowars is replete with an DlidlcsN variety. We are now se'linj? Oslvien Fiats worth Js= td. for 5s Cd. and oihurs in same nronorlion during KXORS. LATK TIIOS SHORrS GREA'f STOCKTAKING CLEAR ANCItSAI/l'-. •_ WANTED KNOWN. -W. J. Ball, Provincial Pork Butchery, Queen-atre^t, in thanking his numerous friends for their past qimnort b<nrs to inform them that he has been compelled to change the driver of his delivery oirt and requests those many customers wlio have appreciated tho quality of his sausage < and small goods to continue to favour him with their support as formerly. Goods sold.on the road at the same prices as charged in the shop German Sausage, rid; Pork Sausages, 6d; Black Puddings Id; Brawn, (id; Lard, 8d; Pickled or Fresh Pork, Ud; Ties, lid. OLT.E D KNOWN — Josephine Gloves. Everybody knows the value of Josephine Ki.l Gloves, now sold at Is per pair, fnr 2 Kntfon Blnok : small sizes. — iAUUa. 1 VTK THOS. SHORT'S GREAT S'.OCK TAKINfi CLKARANCKSALK SS^T^NTED KNOWN—Homespun, 4s 9d IVY "down yards; AH-Wool Plaids 0^1; C ov Calico. HA : LoiiK Lacn Curtains, 2s .id , Scotch Y.r, Plain ooTours, Is M per head ) ScSch Yarn fancy colours, Is Od per head: Aud'l'ind-nude Bo>; Is pair; Lambswool, Hd nnr at the Great Sale of Scutfs Stock-C. Flopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson sreets._ ——- •^TfTiYNTEDKNOWN-Tliatourcarefully V V selected stock of olankcts, ShectinKS, Shirtings Toiiettc Covers, Bed Covers, Quilts oi' werv -description are bciiiK sold at greatly I ANCE SALK.



WANTED, to Exchange a Good Im proved Farm in first-class position for suitable City or Suburban Property of equal value: if unencumbered preferred. Or would lease to a good tenant; terms moderate.—Apply by letter, stating full pa ticulars, to ■' Settler," Star Office. Particulars exchanged. WANTED; KNOWN. Cheap Boots to suit the times. Ladies' Dancing Shoes with bars and bu kles, 3s 1 Id ; Ladies' Stout Kid, E. sides (a splendid boot), ;'>B Cd; Superior ditto in Ladies' Morocco, K. sides, 6s I'd. —At Budge's lioot Sho.v, 10S, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN. —That we have in Dress Goods ati immense assortment of every conceivable variety of mate, in], and all are marked at arreutlv reduced prices during EXORS. LATE THOS. SHORTS GREAT STOCKTAKING CLEARANCE SALE. "VST ANTED KNOWN - The Greatest TV Variety of Infants' Boots and Strap Sboos in Auckland, to suit the various sizes, sexes, and tastes, in Cloth, Kid, and Patent, from 9d per pair upwards. See 'hem in the window of Budge's Boot Shop. iOa. Victoria-st. LadieTTatent TT Leather Slippers, 2s 9d; Gent's Carpet Slippers, 3s fid; Gent's "'alking Derby Shoes. 7s ild; Strong Balmorals, with or without nails, 9s 6d; Strong Elastic Sides, Os (id ; a few Waterti^hts left, at 8s tid. All guaranteed to Rive satisfaction.—At Budge's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. W"ANTEDICNO^ rN-^That the Cloih iog Department at Exors. late Thos. Short's hns undergone a complete overhaul, and the Reductions in each article must surprise each inquiring customer; Trousern that were 9s Rd are now being sold at 5s Id, ditto 12s tid now 7s lid. and everything else in proportion. We are celling Mole Trousers worth 6s fid for Is lid. 7s (id for as lid. Ss fid for 6.s (id. EXORS LATE THOS. SHOUT'S GREAT STOCKTAK ING CLEARANCE SALE WANTED SEEN,'; Specially Cheap Lines, at Goodaon's-Sterling Gold Set, Brooch and Earrings; in handsome case, from 17s flti; Gol i Wedding-rings and Keepers, 9 carat, ns each; 18 carat, los each; Sterling Si ver Jewellery: a Rood assortment, all new stock, an ' the lowest prices possible. Just opened, n s ilendid assortment of Basket Ware or'all kimts. vi ry, very cheap. Glass Dishes, Stands and Fancy Goods, in plain and coloured glaws, very pretty and cheap; a Glass Suifar liawin did Croani Ju1 * for (id the pair; Covered Glass Butters, for jib Itnttrr, Bd. Tea Sets, 10 pieces/llreakfasi >ets SKI pieces, MisOd the set: Dinner Seta. ;'il pieces, 25a; a specially c^eap line in i-Me-dishes, about half-price. Cutlery :md Kleoiro l'lale ns cheap hs usual; Note paper. Cd for 121 sheets; EnveJopi s. (id Iho 1' l>; Dressing and Tooth Coin1 p. 3d each ; Draught <■ men, fid the sei; 'table Mais, !)d the got of six. An endless uirio'int of Goods, timiful and orna inema .at Good son's London Arcade. WANTED KNOWN - J Mjajpreparef*to tiikc in pawn Piano's, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lout on Personal and Collateral Security. Bills Discounted.—Jas. Riu\ Elliott-street. Y,y AN" TED KNO W. N gMrCJE GREGORY, PHOTOGRAPHER, Quick's BuiMMNtiß (Near Three Lamps), PONSONUY, ROAD, Is now producing First-claMsPhotographs at the following rea.soiKiblo rates : Carte do Visito, 10 ■■} M p;-.r (Ioj!. ; O»bine!s, £1 la pur doz. Chil dren's at Bamo pt'ioe. lii^n-cliuts K'iftnicllinp; at a moderate advance on abovo prices. Traui cai's pats ihe door rcK'ilaiiv. TTTT ANTED JT NOW N, Tha* D. McPHERSON'S Is tho CHEAPEST AND Bi ST ESTABLISHMENT For all Kinds of HOSIERY. GLOVES, GENERAL DRAPERY, MILUNKBY, M^ROEIiY, AND CLOTHING. GKAiVD ASSORTMENT Of NEW SEASON'S GOODS coming to hand daily, patterna of which can be obtained gratis. Established 20 YKARb. KARANG AHA P E li 0A D. -\\T ANTED KNOW N. SUITS TO MEASURE AT WHOLESALE PRICE S. QPIIING, 1887. WS HAVE JUST OPENED OUT £6000 Worth of the finest Goods ever shown in New Zealat-d, comprising the CHOICEST NOVELTIES FKOM THE LOCAL, BRITISH. AND CONTINENTAL MARKETS. many of the lines beimrour own SPECIALITIES and not procurable elsewhere. NO INCREASE IN PRICES. Anticipating an unusual rush, wo strongly advite nn early selection. Trousers from .. 7s 6d Splendid Diagonal Suits from .. 40s Fit, Style, and Workmanship Guaranteed. " Van, Vidi, Vkl." Tho Largest Tailoring Concern in New Zealand AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (ft. MCBIUDE), MERCHANT TAILORS, IMPORTERS, AND CO M MERCE-3TRKET, A UCKLAX D. DVISRTi^EP peekT enaaprcmenfc as Shorthand or General C.erk. 'riioroiiKhly boriv'eriant with Uio Frtnch lan^ri'avo. also inowli-dKe o< Giirmun. Good icstmu.nial.s from London firms. /Veparecl: to )*cef'e moderate salary.-Apply Carlytm. P.O. Box 173. A VO^> DALE. — Cottage wanted in or nea J\_ about. Bon't not to exceed os.-Apply, •^"A.8.," Stak OiKi.-e. , I"" ">OOT~TRADE. — Wanted, a Benuli 3 Hand; also Boy for eyelettins'. etc. A. Walker, Itutland-stteet. ■ Lost ad Found. IVE SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, on Sunday evening, 28th insfc_, in or near St. Sepulohres Church, Silver Cham Bracelet, with padlock attachcd.—Appiy Star Offlce. ■^ / h SHILLINGS REWARD. — Lost, JL H " from Henderson Hotel on August 29th, Nine Fat Shcop; old tar brand on head and bnek. -Tho above reward will be paid to any one bringing t'.e sheep to C. Bishop, Oratia Hotel, Henderson. __ _ f OST, between Sharland's, in Shortland | 1 stren1, and Selwyn Terrace, a small, round, old-fashioned broach of crystals set In silver. — Roward on delivering it at A. L, Wright's, top of Shortland-btrect. TRAYED, on Tuesday. August 30, from .NoAvmarket, a Dark Chestnut Mare, with lump find white mar .on the nose. 5a reward. —A. Ho ker, Ncwmarker^ A"BA\ r MAßErStraycd from Mancr.ivo Run, Chain No. 20, Black Fool with her. Reward; One Pound.—J. Fletcher. Alangnro, S~ "TRAYED, in Graf ton Road, on 29tli of Auguat. ono Dark Ray Pony Mara, braiidort on hoo sliouldor. Anyono rotuminw same to It. S. Sandall, Butcher, will be rewarded, he~Cheapest and BeitTShop JL in Auckland to Ketyourhorse sh'd l< «t City Market s-hoeing Forgo. A 1 kinds ol jobbing on b* ort'or. not'o."l, Charges to suit the times.-Frank Lorrlgan, Manager,



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. ■ Director and Manager..SignorMajeroni. LAST NIGHT) BUT LAST NIGHT [ c-> LAST NIGHT j O OF THE MAJEKONI SEASON! THIS SATURDAY) KVENiXG, September 3, (AIAJKRO»n SIGNORA-i' MAJKRONI I SIGN OR A In her etreut impersonation of ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE MARIE ANTOINETTE Produced Inst night to a crowded and appreciative audience. THE GREAT REVOLUTION! A scene oC unexampled excitement, intensely Uirilling, and most powerfully illustrated. Cos tumes of unparal clod splendour, rich and mag nificent scenery. The whole produced under the personal supervision of Signor vta.ieroni. Children in arms not admitted. Prices of Admission: 4s, 2a 6d, and la. Box plan at Kidd and W'ildman's. In preparation, the great Legendary Drama, THE CORSICAN BROTHERS. O P E^cTFiTL N~O TIC E. The Management beg to notify that the Per formance will commence at 7.45 and terminate THIS EVENING at a quarter to 11 sharp. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WEDNESDAY EVENING-, SErr. 7. LAST NIGHT OF THE MAJKRONIS, On which occasion A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Will be tendered to SIGNOR A MA.TERONI. Schiller's great Masterpiece, MARIE STUART, And A KIHS. Box plan now open at <■. idd and Wildman's. 7y~P~E~R~~A H~ 0 U S~~e7 bub-lessees-R. E. Moore and Harold Asliton. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Grand Oricxixr. Night op THE FAMOUS MAMMOTH MINSTRELS AND SPECIALTY ORGANISATION. In no sphere in life is there a (rreatcr struggle for superiority than in the thoitrical profession. Hut,,inst as in other walks oflife a few chosen peopie Ptaivl out in bold relief as the superiois of their fellow creatures, ? o does this Marvellous Congregation of Tulent appear in the giirb of acknowledged pre-eminence and unquestioned victory. i 25 I ARTISTS. | 25 Box plan at Kidd and Wild ma Vs. Popular Prices - 2s. Is, and 6d WASHINGTON SOLLY, Agent. , O; AN. M U%. R'B HAL L. CONCERT AND SOIREE Will be held in above Hall on MONDAY, 26tii SEPTEMBER. Doo' s open at 7.30. Concert at 8. Tickets, 2s. C~H~O~R A L H A L L. AUCKLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. FIRST ANNUAL CONCERT. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1887. Conductor Herr Carl Schmitt Accompanist .. .. Miss Harding PROGRAMME.-Part I. 1. Orpheuß Qunrtette —(a), " Horace, Ode xxii." (F. Fleming); Ib), ' Come, Boys ! Drink, and Merry b'o M 'Marschner) Messrs Martin, I-'.dwakds, Hamkrtox, and Chartkr 2. Pcmti, "T>ai3y Sons"'Gatty>—MraGEODls. 3. Sonp, " The Fog Bell" (Pontet) —Mr T. Charter. 4. Quintette (Siring Instruments), "The Evening Brei-ze" (Lanpjey)—He" Catu. Schmitt, Messrs Kkesing, AlUmfoud, Paque, and F. Clutsam. 5. Song, " O Tender Shadow" (Meyerbeer)— Mi as Buck land. 6. Son;.'. -'The Last Watch" (Pinsuti)—Mr A. L. Edwards. 7. Som<. " Valse Song" (Carl Scfcmitt)—Miss Tatlok. Pakt 11. 8. Solo iPianoforte), Ballad in G minor (Chopin) - Mr Lesley Mam in" 9. " Scena c Romai za Solva Opaca" (" William Tell") lUossini) Fraulein Jahx. 10. Solo (Violin1. " Sylvia" (M. Marsic)—Miss BI'CKLANI). 11. llecit., "'Che mai vegsr' io V Caratina, "Infelico c n\ crcdevi;' Rcoit., "L'ofteio nnor:" Cabelet.la. "Infill che un brando" (" Krnani") (Verdi) Mr A. Tayt.ek. 12. Song. " Beauty Sleep" (Ai'diti") — Miss vvir.sox. 13. Quintette (String Ins ruments). "'1 he Serenaders" (Langey)—lien- Cakt- SCHMITT, Messrs Kkksing, Mujikokd, Paquk, and F. Clutsam 11 Song, '• Queenie" (Watson)—Mr W. Maktin. 15. Orpheus Quartottes-(a), "Holy heace" 'Carl SchmiW ; (b», " The Tope.« <ilei;" (Zelter)— Messrs Martin, Edvvakus, llaiierton, and Chai:tkt:. Prices of admission—-2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30 commence at 3 p.m. Tickets may be had at Messrs Kidd and " i!d man's : Mr Newcomb's, Ponsonby ; and from members of Association. G~~L~O V E CONTEST. H. DO.'.OVAN V. J. CAMBLE. AGRICULTURAL HALL, TO-NIGHT. E. Donovan, phairipio" Middle-weight of. New Zealand, meets Jim Gamble, Champion Middle-weight of Balhnrst, New South v a lcs in a fiKlit to a finish for .£2O ft side and nil gate money. Mr Rulligiiax, Governor Browne Hotel, Stakeholder. Doors open tit 7.30. Admis sion—Pit, Is ; Stalls, 2s ; Reserved Chairs, 4s. '&l^r^SMSf.S' iWSi % WELLINGTON K3 STUBKT! A Grand Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT, willbOKtven by MISS XIII BY, in the above Hall on THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8,1887 Dooi s open at 7.30 p.m. To commence at 8. TIQSKTd, Is. Ist^ st^l>he^;s"churcl[ con -0 versazione. The Tadies' Association have arranfeed to have a Conveiar/iono in the Ponsonby Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING First. Bth inst. or chestral and Vocal Music by Members of the Choral Society and other friends. Light He f eshment. Tickets, Is 6d each. Doors open 7 o'clock. Proceedings commence at 7.30 sharp. T GRAND PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL In connection with the PEINCES-S TR KET SOCIALS Will be held in the CITY HALL ox WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1887. TICKK T S : s. d. Double 10 6 Slnslo ' Extra lady .. o Spoctatovs .. .. ..2 0 No tto.kote gold without a prior mv itatif n from tho Qorainltteo. Only Spectators' Tickets will bo sold at the door, Speotatova msiy reserve soats ali Messrs Kidd and Wilcnmn'a, R, H. HOPKINS. Hon. Sec. mHE ROYAt* HOIiTICULTURAL JL SOCIETY, AUOKLAivD, SPRING SHOW, Theßprinp Show under tho auEnVioesof tl above Socialv will be held pn FUIDA^ and SATURDAY", the Uth and liitii Novciuberpux'-. (Schedules will be ready in a few d:\yß gnu wtu be obtainable frQi» the Secretary,, Members of 1 Comiuittce, and Seedsmen, on fIPPMKKg1 ,' I^on, Secretary, Y NSTALiJSNTS ! Infitalmente !—lnstal- JL • ments on Sowing Machines, Piar.os, etc., must be paid promptly.-^. 0, Deones.



Personal. ANYONE knowing the address of Mr Frank Cleave, Stock Broker, from Mill brook. Cornwall, England, plo'ise communicate with E. Neild, care of Mr W. Madden, Grey street. _____ — IE ,THQM2S SEBASTIAN PARKER, of London, will communicate to" A.X," Lon don or his brother "F.G.P.,"' New York, same addresses as before, lie will hear of something to Ilia advantage. mHANKS.—MrF. Wells desires to cqn- JL veyhis most sincere thanks and obliga tions lo'the many kind friends who rendered him assistance both during and after the Fire last night. . ERSONAL.— Ladies who like to be goocTritjurosshould see the Corsets now wiling1 at the Great Sale of Scutt's Stock.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Iselsoa strut ts. __ PEiTSONAT,."— lYorknig-iVi'en' should see the Check Tweed Trousers and Vests for is lid at the Great, Sale of Scutt's Stock.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson itreets. ERSONAL.—Mothers should see the Boys' Serge Coats now selling for 2s 6d at he Great Sale of Scuifs Stock. C. Hopkins, London House, Vie onu and Nelson streets, t PERSONAL. — J. H.'flafton, Tailor, gives an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterlmvy Watch with every Suit.—Victoria-street East. ERSOISaIT— Dmi:t forget, that Hand le.v'a Belfast Ginger Ale La improving sve.ry day; each bottle labelled, diumoud shaped label; Ifowarp, bi'ittiitaftpiißi. ; . EA'JI" Wife, it will .bo a nice walk for \on to go down to iiie Itakino Boat TO i\<oitno\v._ , . M" ATIUMONIAL.—Young Woman, 30, having no friends in the colour, wis'.iea lo meet with respectable Working Man; Christian preferred ; muse he abstainer, ana not over 40.—Address Good Temylar, Stak Office. mHE GOOSE FISH On Vkw TO-NIGHT next BRITISH HOTEL, QUEEN-STRttET. The Greatest Wonder ov the Age. A FISH with the Head of a GOOSE! Admlssion-SIXPENCE. 0 TO WHITEHEAD'S. VICTORIA PTHBET, for Ist Choice Hams and P>ac n, ul-,o tliUalns, Sultanas, and at 6d, OurrauU. 5Ad, Nabob Sau^o. T|d, Orieutal Pauoo, tid, ilb Tins Preserved Peaches, 10d. Loaf BuHftS Hid, Finest lime Juico (for rheumatism), 10(1. Oamoi-on's I,ong T* Tobacco, M per lb Sperms, U&, Salad < >U, Cd. Oftpere, Td. BoUlod 10(1, English Black Currant .Taui. Sd net wetobl Terms Cash,-Kred.. Whitehead. Tea anil<'ofl\!O Specialist, 05 VictovJa^strcet. N.B.- A Line of Fine tbngou Tea, at Is 4d per lb., Be3t Coiltee and jVUjj^. Xs per tin, , TO PAINTERS,—Wanted, Tenders for Painting outsid« of Cottage at Devonport to noon. September 7.—For particulars, apply Flagstaff Hotel.