The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVIIL-No. 302

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1887.

PENNS

TABLE TALE.

Parliament prorogued to-day. St. Mary's Cake Fair opened. # _ ■-■ ■ Stab Christmas Supplement to-mgot. The Admiral patronises Comio Opera: this evening. Fears of an early war in Europe arean^ 'T^ptist;Church %to be buUb | at! N E times jome again no more. CqH reduced. , ,: '&( ■ ; 1 The inmates of the Hospital and ggggj wonder if they are to have a Christmas. "The New Ponsonby Reservoir is to ibe j filled with water for the first. time !om Monday next, - .' ._ : ■ 3'±. \ Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis Tournament,, which was to take place next week,,lias, been postponed. ..,,, _ .... • i The Emperor of Brazil (travelling incog-j nito) will shortly Visit^ the colonies. ~'"' ~' . ™ .: ~-■'- v, J The Melbourne, a new steamer forlito Australian coastal passenger, trade, has! just been launched at Bjltlepool, England., The members of the CWistchurcb Labour ; Union now,style themselves the New ltm>\ land Knights of Labour. _ , . ! At Napier, the Waterworks Engineer re-t commends coal as the best for,bis! purpose. Further tests.are to be made. j Waikato natives are being offered 3d per j skin for aU the rabbits, skins tbey can p*o- ; cure. Buhny is donjnecfr , ,-5 Not so fast!, In the South the rabbi* is' , inter-marrying; with his " natural enems/,', the ferret, and producing a new animal. I Ejected by the saurian ! The Kindergarten; sale of work will be continued to-mprr,ow afternoon and'evening in premises,opposita the Savings Dank, Queen-street. , T | • . JohnDiithie was'fihed 20s at i)unjedin ; Police Court yesterday for keeping a jgirl in his factory after hours op Saturday. ! A fire at Cayersham Rise,' Dunedin, day destroyed a'four-roomed house owped arid' occupiedby Joseph ! Ellis. Insurance, £3QO intheNew Zealand,Ofiice. '. \ 7; The shareholders of the Southern' Crjosa Petroleum Company have resolved'to'teiob' let a portion of the leasehold at '■' Rbtokiiu tpk'a on such terms r 'as' -tley may consillet advisable, either for boring for #1 "briiany other purpose.' ■"'> '■'' '•>■■'•■■■> '• •-;■■ A sph of;Mr R.; C 7 Jordan, Tauranga, had a narrow escape from poisoning by' eating the apples blown'from the trees, and .which had-beeh,,sprayed with Paiis green 1 to deL stroy.thocdalinmoth. v ■ _;;"-=■ w On 30th September last the total poptdsn tibn of New the i Registrar-General was 640,731,consistingof r >345i024 *males. and < 2957707'fomales'- : -slsw* rag ah excess of males of 49,317:-f ' j

Athletic, Etc.

ITP;O^.,;Mu^.a r -ODDEELLb"WS' • PICNIC and SPORTS,' to be held in tha Domain Cricket Grotmd on TUESDAY,' Dec. 27, 18874 A Band 1 will be in-attendaace. ! I The 1 ||g__j_ft_ cession will start from the Oddfellows' 9_HH| Cook-street, at 9. a.m. Tickets of admissioffPfoP"- adults, -Is ; ladies, and children (overSii yeara-bf age), 6d''ea'ch';"to'be obtained from all Lodge; Secretaries iand? members of Committees. • , Eor,- programme of Sports,- > see future advertisement and .large Hot water provided' free.- Net proceeds to be given to pSuMtet Benevolent Ennds,—CHAS. HOWE, iDijstriet.GrandMastej.:;- ;, ,- , . ..



Shipping. T-I'NION STEAMSHIP ,'*•" lift COMPANY OF NEW iltt' -/ I ZKAL,ANL^(L,imitkd). ' AT ROYAL MAILJEXPRESS lii & • service. ■if "' i T ■' 1': "' OVERLAND RiUTE TO ENGLAND THROUGH AMHIICA. 1 wudinir alike thehe&t of tho Red Sea and tho *ywu*«6 coldbf Gape Horn. 1 ■ irhn Steamers of vhiaVLtne.aro atoolnted to > and Auckland for Honolulu and fan Francisoo cveijr four weeks, Wuling a3 ■mder;-' \ 1 |m„_ a Leave Lcavi Arrive ions, gyflpoy. Aucl< "Frisco. MAMPOSA 3158 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 , Doc. 25 > a gA T f Dec- 28 Jan. 21 Jan. 22 ' ■"TirkeTsaro avaih le for twelve mhrhs, and caloon Passengersitn bre«k their Junwy at Mand. Honoln , San Francisco] and any Seofcillenrou to New i'ork. | Through Fares Sydney or Auck».nd,to ' ugland, j B»Tooif £63 and >6. Steer a«», 632 3s 9d b««J»» a £32125. For all informan apply at eiy of the STEA !HIP COMPANY OF • ~, ■"•• NEV 2EALAND (LIMITED). -ry lON STEAMSHIP ■' irMma. CO3KNY oF NEW ZEA " 'iKBPv^ LJk * < L ™ lT]ED) ' • I F r ~" r '~«»mB& TI , TABLE.—DkoEMBEB. FOR TABANAKI, SLSON. PICTON, WEL BINGTON, LVELTON, AND WEST COAST PORT: oiii Manukau). of Sailing, rfogg* Scours I Mon , 26,5 p.m. j 4.15 p.m 1 5J_SapuKA 1 Tues n.3,11.30 a.m. |10.4 Cam. SorTfARANAK: WELLINGTON, AND ' LYTI'ELTO Service). . ■ . Kanaka i Frld 23,3 p.m. !2 p.m. jspfGisßOKNli, pier. Wellington; ' F LYTTELTON, 4 PORT CHALMERS ttrorlipjcland). , - TARAWEILV I Tinjv. 29 noon I - - -fa Anau I Thufan. 5. noon | ,fijs —' FOR MKLBOffE (Via Buvvr). ~Ts Anau* IWW gf. £■ noon | - SJSP ■< -• *Cal Hohart. - ■'. ', "~~ "";:. For dney. piwoMAHANA I Wei [ay, 28, noon I - i foITHOIfOXULU" D SAN FRANCISCO. 7EALANDIA I iMOTI i. ! 2 2p.m. I 5.— "cargotill; 61' Saturday.) mm IdCVUKA i SUVA, transhipping ... * for TONGA, HAI, and TAVAU. *'' WiiNUi l/»*. 6,5.p.m.,.. , J-1 — " (Cafg noon.) , •■' • For gisborne, ncr, and welling- I *TO* CaUinff atfcNUl. TOKOMARU, !|» AND WAJPIRD.r AustbauT 1 We, 27,6 p.m. j g : I ""'•TOR RUSSELL > KAWAKAWA. SfuuWERA 1 Tnc 26,5 p.m. ■1 - '"EXCURSION TIC 3—During December. January. .February, larch. Special Return, -Tickets are" issued at iced >Rates, availablo for three months fro 5 of issue. /> * (3Sr*6 must bo toojandi alongside. TWO HOURS before advejtimc of departure. s Passage Tickets ne taken at the Com- Auckland Branch, r Queen and Customs '""" itrcets. ■ ; -- '■'■ /J ' " '. m.'.- WELLlNG fewrtjjW X LYTTELTON. «al service. HfcfißSScgaa Thsa steamsni P' 3 Co -' 8 tiiWfll leave Onehjuiiry FRIDAY and lyttelton every MCT, calling only at Taranaki and Wellljand "onnecting at Now Plymouth wtrough Trains for • STe4> COMPANY ~- •; ■ |EW ZEALAND. qT steam- f COMPANY. 1P 1 i r ty ners * no above • 'lilk^l*?-■ mkM sa 9 as follows ffORMBIRD . FROM QtTEEN * BWHARP, FOB WHANGAREI AWJ [GAREI HEADS, , MANGAPAI, Wijio PARUA ON TUESDAIFRIDAY, atl L.ss PER TON SALOON PASSAGI...IOS SINGLE SALOON PASSAG .15s RETURN ~, 1 ti> For Freighttg.« appjy- S, Queen-atreet '*"•'< '' » —~~|—- ——— Tfe'E STEAM * U COMPANY'S r/ - Jllinger JUBWMi-EEtl and other cir- I -r permitting) •* • Lea hpsa Wharf, for •«-... |.„....... ... F*ioth, atnoon. JPot Freight or,, Pass* a t Company's Office,l4, Queen-Btreet, A|NGfHAM. j ; r. "r ■ "> it, Onehunga, , * Freight and paasageffied Rates. I ~_ ' ••' ' t r tIauRANGA S M\#& ■"J-|A , r l ANE,AND' iffileavfi foc-Opotiki|HlS (Fiiday) PAY. atthrt ...... : I'-Agents— WhalcatanefevßY Bkos. ; - Abboi? % \%m?rUQm ~ . ~. -a ' rtJJB?, .;.'>ico.,'. : . ■ ■"*'*'"■ '^ ! '-''"'• : ' ■'" '•' ~' •'perce-atreet. , IJjr,.-, . &'i , JJjfIbNDON. • P f & ORIEN TQU LONDON, via Malla ':■ arid Passengers lor B the East. ■~"' 7 '''^"—i.-«- ; ;)*.'■"" r:■ [|LeavoMol-' Bteamer, . |l- bourne. ■ ■—~4J ' ■ MASSiLTA.Y ;........]DjT>ec. 29 1 Britannia • 1v 5 Jan. 12, 1888 1 Taletta. ..-.....••• IJj Jan. 26 , BHANNON., :..-.? Feb. 9 ' I, Rome |lFeb.23 e TtwOßiA,.;-----"--- l ia jMaroh - 8 -. And thenceforward »;: ¥ , Passengers and carso<Won, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, Indibtd Japan, at - moderate rates. ,J _ , ,:j Return tickets issued band second class passengers at especw • v Passage Money can end for passages from England, to lamilies ' , i,»-L : % The Second Saloon •te<»rganised, this Compa.enabled to oflerintending passenger nnn yalled at the re-, n% Single Ticket.. '■■'■{ .. *37 fcctorrido. (Available fq .. £&>, c f '' I' tassengera booked at Asome rates •tbydney of Melbourne, , ■•" 18.QneenHitreet. Aucklaa,genta._ j , from Sydndeijjourne, 0rient,.....'..«;;,. V^i 6 . Okoya... •!» n 4f } 0KiZA8A....,..-... i a ?''H„ ' • f"PWAM1A........ iJeD.j.l7 » tc AndfortnightlM r .Through Fares from NdLondon: "j tßteerage. £18: Sccopcl. I Snioon t . ,M, aiik £70. 'T EXCWURN TICKETS, avaihiWe 9 wojato, fiiOfl. 1. Available 12 months-Firj Second. VnION STEAMSHIPtoF 4. SWZKA^U



L Shipping. /•---f QTEAM TO THAMES, yUI CONN KGTINC* WITH k Rl VEX STEAMERS FOR W STIR LI N G W ORTH. OHINEMURI, \V r A I T E- AnOTTA r.^r^ m K AURI. WAIHI, TE Waitha MORKINSV^LLE, GRANT ™> n n TIME TABLF. ■ S.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. — .-____gßOM AUCKLAND. - . I ROTOMAHANA. I ENTKRI>HI9g. 2 - I 5 afternoon Saturday 24 | f 8.30 morning I - 0 j \ and 10 night I — & ay o? 1 - 7 evening Monday 26111.30 night - lnesday 27 1 **_ 10 night Wednes. 28111 morning . *- - I 12 midnight FROM THAMES. ;__ . I rIoi'DMAHAXA. | EKTEKPRISE. . Friday 231 1.30 afternoon 1 - featurclay 24 | 2 afternoon | 3.30 afternoon Sunday 25 I 3 afternoon I - Monday 26 | - | 5.30 afternoon 1 uesday 271 5.45 afternoon I - Wednes. 23 ; 5 afternoon I - —P£?dg_y,29l - ' |5 afternoon R'twn Tickets will be issued from December 20 till January 15, available for return till January 31,1888 :— Saloon 10s Steerage.. .. '.'. .'. 7s 6d XT C'aoSfilflSfcjla'f-pricc ■No cargo received tor Rotonmhana witliln hai fan-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or JJischarging Live Stock. _ GEO. FRASER, Agent. W S. COROMANDEL. — THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE, Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Saturday, 24, 4 p.m. fl Monday. 26.8 p. m. Tucsd ay, 27.12 noon Wednesday. 28,12 noon Thursday, 29,12 noon Friday. 30,2 p.m. Saturday. 31.4 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo recoived without Shipping Note, and Within half-an-hour ot advertised time of departure. -■.-.. , . All Pare els must be prepaid on Board. Return Tickets from 19th inst. to January 7— 10seach. ! '.l ' "■'■■ ■ > . ' A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manatee. -•' '$?U£: ' W- O .Ti T':G>E. *v£Sl£s£sßsz£s£ : ~ The s.s. ~ r KOT U X U Will be,laid,up next week,,and will not make her Usual" Trip to tho Thames and Upper Thames. j .■'■'■■ , j ■ : ■'•' •' ''"''"'' T^AIUK^ANI^NB^• \ ' fi v V r.HUNOA STEAJIj 1 NAVIG!A'nONCO.(Li^itpa). CALLING AT A WIl'U, POLLOK, WAI- . PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUTtAIT. Leave Onehunga:. , Leave WaiUku: DECEMBEn.' t\ 21—Saturday 1.30 p.m. 24—Saturday, 5 p.m. j 27 -Tuesday, 5 p.m. 28—-Wednesday, 9 a.m. I 28— Wednes., 5.30 p.m. 29-Thursday, 9.30 a.tp. 1 29—Thr.rsday. 6 p.m.. 30—Friday, 10 a.m. ■ I 31—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 31- Saturday, 11 a;*m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting j No cargo recoived within half an hour of advertised time oileaving. Allfreiehlspayable before clcliverir of goods. Not responsible for shipping carrying or di.« charging live sleek. Faros—Single, ss; Eeturn, 7s6d. -| Freight, 7s 6d per ton. All correspondence to be addressed to DAVID CAMPBELL. '' Waiuku. Manager pro tern. CJTEAM TO THE SOUTH •-Thenews.s. . .....<' I W^g^: . RICHMOND, 1 BCO tons register. 600 h.p., Capt I Hutton, will leave Auckland. t} I for Tonga, Sanioa and Tahiti, on or about FRIDAY, January 6,1888. Splendid accommodation for first and second class passengers. An experienced stewardess is curried 1 *- v *«* * ; * Thb round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about 38 days, and offers a favourable opportu nity to those desirous Of visiting tho beautiful islands touched at i,,i Tickets issued for the round trtn. , . For freight or passage, and,all particulars; apply to DONALD & edjinbOROUGH. , ! ;" 22. Queeii-street ~~' mI M E TABLE JL X l" < *— J* - - > 0F THE •• AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE FERRY CO. I RS. EAGLE AND OSPREY '■'-• ' (Dldminated by thoElectric Light).'. " ' AUCKLAND TO NOBTH BHOKE. ' *7 35 am. 815, *8.45, 9,15, J9.45!. 10.15, 10.45. 11 1215 1.15 p.m.."1.40. TO 2.45; 3.15. iS ?C 15 ' 5 7 ' l5 ' 815 * 9 * l5 ' 10,0 ' 1? &fiays -9.45 a.m...*i0.45, 11.45, 12 45 p.m., 215 315. *3 45; 4.15, 4.45, 5.15, '5.45,6.15, 7.15, 8.15.9.15,1015. "_':.:. -» , JNOJITH.SHORE TO AT/OKUND,,, s 7.10 : a.m.J.35.*8:i5,-8.'45 it ie ii 4R 119 IS n m.. 1.16. 1.10, 6.-10, 6.w, o.xo, 345 '4 if 4.45, 5.15 6.05, 7.46;846.9.45 1020,11 p. *11.15. 12.15 p.m.. 1.45! 21^2,4"Slovak *4.15, :ii.45, 5.15, 5.45, .:.»,, ; ?.-.." v ;.:.-.i.r,.n ;V , *Toand from Devonport Wharf, w/hen j i -Ci :-i ■>'...- ■■ ■ ' tide permits; ;; ■' ";.,-'.;._. ! ; ! " Xost and Found. - LOST a Gold. Pin.--Fincler will be i-e - on leavibg same at Star Office. 'T r TosT. Qdeen-fefcreefc and'Graf- Li ton Boad,a Gold Bracelet.-Reward on re- j! Tt'uilti'.lan; 75. Queen-street. ' T*IBST. from Avondale, on Saturday last, L smooth-haired Fox Terrier SlutjPup. irimlpr rewarded.at;Paterson'B;Stables, Any onfdetainfngater^ F64309, dated 17bh I J Dcember, 1837, for £95 19s. in favour of rfiVrwSnbTC. J. Hutchinson on 'he : __ ■_ T~OVEPvS of Good Coffee can g6b it &b i 1 Rreacen & French's, Karangahape Road, TT6 ED~anTWhice- Bull is strayinsr on my H, farm and unless claimed in se/en^ s iiHbesoid'§ SheUey,- Lake Takapuna^J)ecJ2 1 _ Cheapest Grocery Store in ■JiyUni^i."_, al PVices. to su 6 the times. Jf" 6d ; Candles, 21b for Bid box li; Sardines, 4id; goodfcaucow » bar; *y™V- H r \?° s Tea/lsM,'2s, 2s 6d ; Tea, 181 d _, ls /I^ '_,!? MM 1 8d and 9d ; Lobsters, Knifeboards, (largests^/e',«a|1 , holeaalo gclpertiniFre^Butteianu-iugM price; Tobacco, did \£ in l% s l equally cheap. 6igars, Id each. the a a. Favour us wth a Summe Bokerv. Lodging wanted in a private 'Prirniß. etc., w> ggs ,' • ■ —r 7-r or two iSdßesidenoe Pian o.bugCT. Nochll-iron. n rennislawn,oa. gfttp# ftnd eV^L h B ?St-Addrcss F. Star Terms inoaetaxe^ jr HOUSE, J_/. ~,._y ,. --..:■>■.,



Picnics, Excur ious, &c «L n ____ "KTORTHERN STEAM- Il\W^ *™'ti'W% SHIP COMPANY. M EXCURSION TRIP TO I i S WHANGAREI. On FRIDAY NEXT. 23rd inst, I P*^ 4 * Mh Ticltcts to Whangarei I j by S.s. Wellington will be I I issued for Single Fare, available 1 1\ to return by S.s. Glknklg, I" leavini? Whangarei on TUES DAY EVENING, 27th inst. IVTORTHERN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY (limited). |.jf EXCURSION TRIPS ON I MOMMY & TUESDAY, »' DEC. 26 AND 27 - The above Company will run the following Excursions on Boxing Day, with Bands oh Board— S.S. CLANSMAN To KAWAU AT 10 A.M. Return Fare 3s. 9.5. WELLINGTON To MAHURANGI HEADS AT 10 A.M. Return Fare .. .. 3s. „ S.S. lONA TO WAIWERA AT 10 A.M. Return Fark .. ~ .. 2s6d. S.S. GLENELG To COWES'S RAY, WAIHEKE, at 10 a.m. Return Fare .. — , 3s, "iT IVTORTHERN RIVER -L* STEAM NAVIGATION j COMPANY (Limited;. I N OTIC E - ' lljj The Steamer for Otamntea //// will leave Holcnsville on TUES \fI DAY MORNING after the II" arrival of <he first train, in stead of Monday's 4.40 p.m. tram. By order. j W. LODDER, Manager. jt j- mHE NOIfTHERN -»- rive r ste a m Navigation company Tenders aro invited for Providoring the Northern R.S.N. Co., Limited, Steamers from January 1, 1833, to December 31, 1888 Tno lowest or any tender not necessari'y ncceptcd. Tenders to bo sent iii not later 'than THURS DAY, 29th inst. Conditions of contract to be seen at Company's Office, Palmorston Buildings ... , s W. LODDER,.. ■■ i~' '■■ i!!i ■ r.-- ,■ ~ Manager. Deoomber22,lßß7. .-■■!.',■ "i. j. _T JUBILEE STEAM* O SHIP CO. (LIMITED). \ EXCURSION TO .. •■ ; f.- ii :}. ■■.-■ ■■ , on". ''- 'y >l ,„. ; ; '/ BpX'PG DAY ■;■;'• (by kind permission nf Sir George Gr0y,K.0.8.). / oV „. ~' , S.S. STORMBIRO Trill leave Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, tho 26th, atlO a.m., landing passengers on> tho Kawau, thus avoiding tho annoyance of landing in boats. Return Fare .. .. .. 2s 6*d* .■■'-; tFirst-olastfßand in attendance. - ';, *&d&jmg!i»-r "a ll SAINTS, . *&&%; J\. PONSONBY. r.;j*. ■„,.- T r . PUBLIC PICXIC TO GREENHITHE - (opposito Wood Island) on ~ - -»•■ T uESDAY. December27,lßß7. . '' P.S. Britannia leaves Qucon-streot Wharf at 9 a.m.; Ponsonby Wharf at 9 15; roturnipßr at 6 p.m. New and pretty scenery. Ample sholtcr. Refr-shrnents on ftround. Tea, with milk and sugar, and pleasuro b"ats provided free. . * ' Tickets 2s. Children Is. l TmRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL. TO OPOTIKI A Y (Waiheke), , .-., - on- ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, Per S.S.'COROMANDEL, ; ; At Nine a.m. , Tickets2s. Teaoblyprovided. Various Sports. ~Tjl XCFRSI ON TO PUTIKI BAY, - «J^JKSg'^3^S^ ! ' Waiheke (by kind permission of Captain Kennedy), on v-* J f kONDAY (Boxing Day), DEC. 26. | The favourite s.s. - ROSE CASEY j Will leavo at 10 a.m., returning from Waiheke . ■ .-- ''< ■■ s^.m.' ' i Hot Water on board'for use of Excursionists Free of Charge.. Fare 2s. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. •• : jtLxJr CI PECIAL NOTICE, g;s. ROSE CASEY. :! The above- Steamer will leave Auokland for Waiw«rA'«nd Wa. kworth at 9 a.m. TO-MOR ROW (Saturday), December 24 instead of 11 aim. as usual; returning from Wark wor A .atl nm same day. instead of on Monday, 26th mat. , \ ■ HErJD'ERSONr & MACFARLANE. :i -— mHE TAM o'SHANTER ' having been thoroughly /if| m rebuilt by Sims & Brown, is /.rrw?\\LJLr no (v available for Hire for -JtZ3&S*Bes£& r Picnics, Fishing Excursions, etc.,at Moderate Rates- -Apply on board, or to d 7 J. OXLEY; WharL : ■ , "OICNIC .PARTIES, call at * Grcacen andFrench's J K ar n n sa h ape Road. AChoTco Assortment of Biscuits, from 3d ncr n,- rintps 7d ncr lb; Dry Gimrer, 8d per lb Scotch Mixtures 8d per A; Barcelona Nuts, 8d ncr lb; Lime Juice. 8&d; Cordials in variety. j Personal- PERSONAL. — Xmas and New Year Dinners. Poultry of every deicrintion at very low prices and the very .besfe and finest miJ'itv already dressed for ote tho ffig-ffinEbUfti. City Market, T>ERSONAL. —Ladies, what are you 1 thinking Of? Why, for your Christmas Hata Dresses, Gloves, etc., children; also,, you cannotJbeat j! M. Letham's Ladies' Emporium, V ""° r ; ".atreet. 4 doors from Hobson-atreet. — Doll 9r nocking and Tricycle Horses,' etc., tor ChristmasT Presents.-C. smlft, Perambulator Victoria-street, nsar Freeman's Bay. Countrymen, wben.you ¥ visit Auckland, come to Crosher's.-Coffee aTTd Luncheon Rooms, Victoria - street, near . ~F>Tu~HJfOTaBR ! do buy me one of those ( I nretty Trimmed Hats for 2s d 6, at C. HopkKSndoTHouse, Victoria and Nelson, strccts. I^—'■" r " •' fig: ' V"' '", ■;— John, this mußt be the shop, lor PF.PSONAL.— Those wanting a good Perambulator, should buy direct from the ■^ er *?Ha I ? n nort local industry.—Charles Ig y t^s^lr!' r, : ero^ ,BBay -' , AVEWseerrttesplehdld Photo and Picture Frames in Metcalfe's Window, (QOtpfWafeefleld-fltreetf ■ . 9 h*



wanted WANTED,— Everyone to inspect odf larsre and vai'ied Stock of' Articles suit able'for Christmas Presents. Specialities in Bags, Albums, etc, Toys at prices to suit the million:—Mathetva', Karangahape Road, Op posite Foresters' Hall; - ; ANTED, J. Walker, City Market, lias a choice and cheap ai-sjrtmentbf Christ mas Poultry, alive or dressed. WANTED, Lo almost give away a four roomed House, witli scullery, sectios:. of land iSO by lOOfti; sltUtttou close to railway and sawmill.—Apply, by letter to " Property," Stai* Office,' --:-.-;■-- \)[/"ANTED TO LET, a ▼-T . House, large Stable, and Shed with b\ acres of volcanic land, rent moderate to good tenant.—Apply to H. Robinson, Valley Road, off Mount Eden Koad. . ' "VSTANTED TENDERS, to buy or rent TV a eoiupttdt) snug little Property, near Avondalo, wlifi A never-falM* ert'ek running aidhg bild Hoilndttfy. ft tiomiriahds'•'-« lovely view, comprises over eleven acres <Jf lahd< Sub divided into paddocks and orchard; alib, tt House, stable, and dairy- Tho lowest or any tendornot necessarily accepted; butlwnntto sell, and will let the property go a bargain.—F. G; Ewington, Kstate Agent. ,"' \^AST'ET3i'Lau r WiJ to blijr Olieyardyiride Vr Cream Flouncing; Laco la 6.Yd : &ufis Veiling, yard wide, 111 all colours. Is Oid per yard.—C. Hopkins, London House, Victoria and Nelson-str.ots. - < ■• W _ ~ANTED< my Customers to know that I alii liliW giving" fi't'O Huturn Tick-qts to all purchasers of Ss and upwdrdfi ,Uy the he\v boats to and from North Shore, wherfe c'diiffbtt; cleanliness, and speed are guaranteed.—J. H. Hanuan, Draper, Milliner, and Clothier, ~i;- 1 ANTED KNOWN. — Something to . Make One Look Cheerful. See tho Special and Splcnd d Shbw that L); MePhprfion is making for the Christmas and Prices never so low, and Bargains for.Evory onc, at his Establishment, Karangahape Road. WANTED KNOWN, that J", and J. Dickey, 231, Qheen street, hare reduced prices during this month. (a, single, article; at wholesale'price) in Britannia Metal Tt'«_and .coffeepots. •' ~-, . ■,-'.";;, - WANTED KNOWN/---' The oheafebst and kug-st Library in Auckland; Sd to read any book.—Mutealfo a, foot of Wakehbia ttrcet. AIOED~KNOWN,.ChriBtmaB Caids from Id and 2d each: Rings, 6d each; Aoeoijdions, from 7s 6d; Ladies' Earrings, Is f er; pair ; Brooches, from 6d each;. Men'a'Guards.. ,6d each ; Envelopes, 3d pe'r'paokct,'brtnrcc .packets for 6'd. — W. Say era, Victoria-street '.we'at.-.;. ",. ■' ' _ ■~•,;. :..'■ ■',■:,.;"(■ ANTED KNOWN, that by ; far -tho Largest and Best Assortment of Fire works in Auokland is to- be fo'md at.W''. H. Hazard's, Gunmaker, Queen-street. Agcnk'lor Jamos Pain and Sor.s. ■' l_" New ; ,Vpluaie of, Boys' Own Annual, handsomely hound, reduced to 6s lid ; now Volume ot Bow Bells; only' 3a 6d ; Chatterbox Annual, ,2s, m J Latest number' b? Something tb Head, lii 3d ; Cbrii panibtt Novelist (13 Coiupleto Mb":-),* Splendid, reading for the Holidays), Is 3d; back.'nUmber3 Young Ladies' JOfirnai; 6d ; aplcndidlv b'Odrid f'ooke for Christmas (presents-.from 8a eacht, Novels from Id each ; grand lino of Prayer and Hymn, Books suitabh? for prcjonta; splendid assortnieht of 86rnpS—all half-prie6;' Thieve bnir* gairs must ho seen to be believed. Don't fail to visit the sale of White's Bankrupt Stock,, Queen-street. \ WANTED KNOWN.-How to spend i Merry Christmas? Answ9i'f,By buying your Drapery, for the restive season at D McPhoi'Bon's, Karangahape Road. Splendid asatirtmentin all Department o , and at very low prices to moot the times. ",.,,' '..',,.'/," ; ~ WANTED KNOWN—For thoconveni ence of our lady oustomcrs wo have fitted up a Ladies' Fitting romp in'ilrst-claas stylo, whore thoy will receive* attention } afso, accommodation for children.—At Budge's Bdbt Shop, 108, Victori*streot near Hobson-street). WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Cash Sale <or Christmas and New Year of Fancy Work of every description, suitable for Christ mas Proaenta.—Mrs Mtmro, Fancy Depository, Ponsonby Road, oppositeSurroy HilliC '- W' KNOAVn! — Christmas Dresses half-price at D. McPhcrson's, Karangahape ltoad. ANTED KNOWN—That J:"-and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street,.have reduced, pricea during thia month (a single-article at wholesale price) in Hay Forks, Rakes, and SCytheS. ;,, .■ ,■ :■, „. - ,:.' ~.;■. ~,,,■ j); WANTED KNOWN—That J. and 3, .. Dickey,334,Queen-street,havereduced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Spades, Shovels, and Digging. Forks, " -' ■ - : - ■ • ~ W~~ ANTED KNOWN.—That orders are taken for Strawberries for jam-making at 6d per.box, pr ready-made 6d per lb, at Sanford ? H Fruit Store, opposite the Railway Station, and at Victoria-stlcet (corner of Albert street). WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234. Queen-street, havereduced pricea during this month (a singlo article at wholesale pi ice) in Travelling Trunks and Bonnet Boxes. ' ' ' WANTED KNOWN.—3,OOO Novels to choose from, at 8d each.—Boot of Wake fleld-strect. .. W~ ANTED KNOWN- That J. and J., 1 ickoy, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this.month ia single article at wholesale price) in- Table Knives in Ivory-, Bone, and Ivoride. i_ IKTANTeD KNOWN, that the Mistress yy Washer -can-be seen at Porter and Company's, Newmarket, Noble's. Ere 1 Torrnbe. Entrfcan's, Oustims-slreet, t n ' at C.B. Lester's, Manu auurcr, Mt. Roskill Boat. :"■*■' ANTED KNOWN, 'JI and J.r' Dickey. 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article:at wholesale price) in Locks—Rim, Pad, Dead, and Drawback. • Ky, ANTED KNOWN—Choice Papbr hangings, fi;ora.3d per,roll, a y Cheap'Fnrnishing_Marl!,Karangabape'Road. KNOW.-r- We» always take yy' the lead4n Toys for Christmas. See ottC stock before purchasing elsewhere.-Metcalfe's, foot of Wakeflfeld-Street. ■>' ■'- WANTED KNOWN. — Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing. Hats, Mercery, &c. half-price.—At D. -McPherson's, Karanga hape Road. tiIANTEP KNOWN, that W,.,Watts, ■ .yy i Hob'son-strcet. is lea < irigf or Melbourne, and will sell the whole of his stock of Boots and Shoes at cost price; sale/to commence TUES DAY, December' 20th, and continued until tho whole stock is cleared. N.B.- Fixtures for sale. ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J~ Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a sinclo article at wholesale .price) -in Preserving.Pans,..Filters, and Pbts.' ,■'"" ;' "" '. % ;,, , v.'. 'TXT ?£W.i TE P,. : . ..K N ; pVW Wi SPLENDID RELISH! SPLENDID RELISH! - WHITE PUDDINGS, o»ly-4D. , . sveiu At R. .HUTOHINSON'S, i;VICTORIA ST. 'and WELLII«IGTON-ST.. BUTCHER v., ;,, ~ ANTED KNOWN.—Cheap Dancing Shoes, with high heels,.3g lid; Superior do silver buckles, 5s 6d; Ladies' Glove Kid Walking Shoos (Faulk's celebrated make), 6s6d; Sunerior do.,6slid; Ladies' Good Wear ing G ove* Kid Boots, 5s lid; a Splendid Walk ing' Shoe (Prunella), 5s 6d. Grand display of New Goods at Budge's Edinburgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria street. ■..-.:■-■ ■ . ■•■ ■ : '-> ■ ANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced urices during this month (a single article at wholesale price) in Table Lamp 3; Lanterns, and Candlesticks. ___ ■VTITANTEDKNOWN—SantaCIaus. New yy,\Toys. CheapDplls, for Christmas presents, in the greatest variety, at Goodson's London Arcade. I -"' KNOWN—That J. and J. y y Dickey, 234, Qii'eeri -street; have reduced nrioes during'tiiis month (a single article at wholesale price) in.. Fenders, Fire-irons, and Umbrella Stands. - WANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each; charges for watch ropairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on, the premises- Ar rangements made >to turn out 150 repairs per week. All. watobes,cleaned arc guaranteed ij.t Stewart. Dawson and C67s'great English Watch Exhibition. 94, Queen-streei. [^ "ANTED KNOWN, that J. and! J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced pricea during-this month (a single article at wholesalo price) in Electro Plated Cruets, 4, 6, and6glass, '_'~:";,',,.; - .; ."';,V, | V',. | 9T ]



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during thin month (a single article at wholesale price) in Carvers, Bread Knives, and ' "' ANTED KNOWN. -Ladies of Auck land, buy your boots at Budgo's Edin burgh Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. Child ren's E. Sides, Is 6d; a Cheap Line in Girls E. Sides, lito 1. 3s lid ; Sewn, fresh Roods, in 7 to 9: Children's E. Sides, 4s 6d; Childr«n 3 High Leg Button Hoots. 7 to 10, 4s lid.—Budge s Boot Shop, 108. Victoria-street (near Hobson-street). ANTED KNOWN-;That J. and J. Dickey,234, Queen-street, have reduced prices during this month (a single article at Wholesale price) in Fancy Bird Cages, 1< ly Iraps, aftd Tea Trnyj. ■ __ ' ._ WANTED KNOWN— Special Cheap Cheap Lines for Christmas.-Ladies Lace Sunshades, 2s lid. Just received, another .lot of Sample Corsets, the ooeapeut lot ever offered.-C. Hopkins, London House, \ ictona and Nelson Streets. _ j ; '. WANTED KNOWN-That J. and J. Dickey, 234, Queen-street, have reduced prices dlirlntf this month (a single artic'o at wholesale priOC) in Saucepans, Boiiors, and Kettles. ■ WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, at Budges Edinburgh Boot Shop, Vic tofia-strcet* an enormous quantity of Baby s Fanoy Slltfitere, in Black, Bronze, Blue, Greani, Mauve, &c. frolH.Bfl ber pair; also, 440 Pair of Ladies Best Prunelid Walking Boots, from 4s 9d.-Budge's Boot Shop, 108, V»gtoria-street__ ANTED KNOWN—That J. and J. D10k0v,234, Queen-street, have reduced -prices ddrintf'ihW n.onthl (a single article at wholesale' pfje'e! iri Hair Brooms, Cloth, Shoe, Hair and Palht tfrbshes*. _ ; WANTEIT'KffO WSPDon't ptirchase your Christmas and Sew"Year Cards until you have seen the splendid display at the Sale of White's Bankrupt Stock, Quoen-atreet. Inimehsc Half-pnce : _. \WIWFW~ KNOWN. - Best Stock in V V Aucfeiafld of Beautifully Illustrated and Elegantly Bonlld Hooks,,editable for Christmas and. New Yee'r Presents. f !Mnny at less than half published price., lnttmoboii inj'ted. Books bought or excbanged.-Hetiry SLaw, near the Stak Otfice, Shortland-streeL "11ST ANTED KNOWN.- 'Just receh>ed,ex fW-.., Kaikotira, New Silver Jewellery, ,in mWtt Childi'oi'3 Bangles; beautiful for cSliafil pfrßcalfc-See. them at" .Woodson b Ldhddn Afcrtdft 1 ' ■-■•>'■ ''■■■ "__±L±± ■■■'■' ; ' : '"' : -- WAIfTED KNOWN, a splendid Xmas ' &xfoi'yod^vife-.oneo t f th Mlstiv ss ■ Washing JM *■•; ■<\ j IM *M -I \XTANTED to VV: take in pawR;PJ« ? a; Suites of Furniture. MoneiJ-ent oo Lcnwnai atid Collateral Security. Jambs Rao. , -' - ,'- "—' WANTELV~if JrovVN.Sffl Xroa a ! Presents And New Year's Gifts, GOOD' ; SON'S LONDON' ARCADE stohds linrlv'alled' 1 for Cheapness or "-'Variety. We have rjust ooened: our New Goods, specially suited for itlia, .season., ,W« add prices ,of a fewiinos in our Cheap Stock, but to enumerate 5 -fully, we should require a column in the StAu : Breakfast Sets (China). 29 pieoos. 12s 6d:. Dinner Se,ts. 54 pieces, 25s ;* Toa Seta (China), 10s 6d; Gold andSllyer'JeWflllery, all Warranted:s E.P; Table Spoons-arid Forksi la; ; Dessert;fldj , Tea, 6d; Whit© Metal Table Spoons and Forks, Mi Dessert. 4d; Tea, 2d ; TaWe,. ,6d,the set of 6; Crumb' Brush and Tray, Is per pair; 1 .Set of' 3 Jugß,<2s? some'lovely'Vases;-from'la »each, beaded, iqult»'a*'nov*ltyv Xman Cards, 3 for Id to 6s each-; Assorted ?Bncke_s, fid,and la :,each,, containing, 13 and 25 Beautitul Cards; Cheapest in City or Suburbs. , ' "" '"StJTED giye £i; to the flistpirrobn who docs riot think my Wax Dolls with hair 12 inches loh£; Is 'per doz, a Wonderful Bargain. ■■ ; r to WAN TE~D KNOWN — Dampier's Wonderful Bargains ll nr Christmas in clude: Large Dressed Wax Dille; -with hair, six for la; Superior do., 6d each to 4s ,lld ; Pianos, 6d; boxes .of Tojs, Is. per .do?, boxes, lot of other Toys, Id. 3d. fid; And Is j. Jubilee Medals, threo for 6d{ verygranddo., 6d each; Handsomo Books for presents, 6d; 2s Novels, lseach;. Playing. Cards, lid the pack; Christmas Cards,'ls 4d for I2dozon; grand,line of do, 6d the packet of 18; Handsome' Work;] boxes. Into 3s lid;-Grand Fanoy Albums, Is; Transf* a for Children,, threo dozen packets for Is; Handsome Bottles of Scent, 6 inches long, Is. 6d the bottle: BoyS' Guns (real shobtersl, Is each; Wool Parrote. Is: Boxes of Paints. Is 6d per dozen boxes; Boyß'Bats, fliroeforfid. tola' each; India Rubber Balls,, fid per dozen; Skittles, Is dozen boxes; 'Bon Bons,' 12 dozen, in case,' for la 6d: smaller, sized Packets, ,6d: very beautiful Necklets, fid ; 20-lteyed Concertinas. 2a. 6d to 178.6a';.Table.'Call Bells, 3d ; Sauce Thrcehs. ha'lf-pclro. lseach; Meat Dishes, 6d; White-har-dle Knives, 3s 6d the i doz.; Carving Knife, Fork, and Bread Knife, ls'9d the set of, 3;, Wax, Matches,., in , fancy boxes, ; 6d tlio dozen boxes; White Metal Forks, Is 9d tho half dozen; White Metal Table Spoons, .2s 6d the half-dozan; Coloured Spectacles, Is the pair: a few Groceries left, inoluding Yeatman's Flavouring Essences", 3d, fid, and 9d the tin ; Indian Chutney, 9dper bottle; Dande lion Coffee, od pertin; Enspm Salts, three dozen packets for la ; Waterbury Watches 'guaranteed), 11a.6d each ; another lot of Music, Includinßf Hemy's Tutors, Is lid each; Sheet Music, 4d; very beautiful Violin j Duots, Is; large handsome Scripture Texts, Is tho pac ket of 12; Real, Ostrich Feather Aigrettes, Is each; Carpet Bogs, 2s lid to 5a lid: Ladies' White Glovss. four pairs for Is;, Grand Stereo scopes. 5s -each; Shakspere,. coinpleto (large book). Is; Rimmers Celebrated Brown Windsor Soap, 6d the Alb bar '— "At' Dampier's Only' Shop. Victoria-street, - Established 24 years. W7ANTED KNOWN— All Ladies ancl -v^-f--- - Grentlemen - in-town -for the Holidays, before calling elsewhere, should call at D. McPhersoh'aiDrapory and'Clothing.Establish ment, Karangahape Road, because he gives' special inducements to cash buyers. W* ANTpDT^NOWNI, Chi : is|;mas. and New Yea,'** 'Ciirda- 1 in grc:at ; varipty as , follows:—Lithographic, from Id to Is each, in Pa'ckots'of 25; 9d: or 50, ! la 6d ;' smaller''Packets, 1 at 3d and bd each: .Fringed Cards,from 3d to Is 6d" -each ,l (good J ''value); H Handpftirttod.' Satin, Plush. Photographic, Porcelain, Boxed. _and .Pthe,r Hinds f including, a,nice selection of Marcus Ward and Co. Cards, at reason- I able.prifleß.7j An assortment.,of Rooks,. Fancy Goocls. and Toys suitable for presents. — C Macky* .Bookseller,.etc.,, N0.i11.-Gfeyiatroeb, and at Karangahape Koad (near West-atreet),. ; i|TST-ANTED Known ;-r That- jfcmpd J. v T •"Dibk'e^,'234, Quee^n'street, have rediiced prices during this month (a single article at wholesale Churns,Strainer"s, and Buckets. Hfa ImKTYJ&Mb'E SSS i.N','ft[pf,s Mil. i 1 FLRST-CLASSiPROTOGRAPHY• , AT M.ILLI ON. . P RICES! j ','' Carte do Visites.. .. . .. 5s per half-dozen Cabinets 0.'.l A J.l i. .i. 15sper dozen : ,*■■; Inspection invited at ' "'>,]',; f'.r 1' '~ .27Q, .QUEEN-STIiEET.' '■'?'■.'".', ', ; .' W4.NT e, ; d ; ~,__£.,N,oi trj v |NY; 'just opened' I;7C.'aluC ;s6< (Ex Direct Steamer). i,' ; CHOICE-i. UN-, MADE EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, ... ; ~ I From26st9 956 d,,,,,,.. ~;;- > ■ 7i> '.",; D'RE'S ,S M, A X I N.G;.':.,', , Carried on in charge of Miss Daviea and A., COMPETENT STAFF OF 'HANDS. ! A. L O V E T T,„ . Wellesley-street. • J! '''./. f "' Of THREE LAMPS. PONSONBY ROAD. •; la now issuing his well-known Photographs at ] foliowingrates :—Plain Cabinets, per doz, 18s; 1 extra finiahed and enamelled, 243; Plain Cartes, per doz, 93; extra finished and enamelled, 12s. : Appointments made by letter or telegram.; ' I; pass the door. : - 1>:; ' •.' ■ ■•<' \■' WANTED KNO^N—That the public can obtain . "'.'.' > • I Firßt-cIass,CARTES-DE-VISITK, Ids per doz., ,J: '; ,V CABINETS at 15s per dozerii" ' . jsi :;: A ; 't^mplete 5 fao'simile guaranteed. '.""', Enlargements from small Phdtogi'apts artistl- L , "eally"ftni3hed. J .k-T; PARTINGTON, ! '.-. 1 GKny-STKEeT (opposite Market-street Hotel). .---riffliafcA«*:.:--iiif'.. ■■'--■■■ ■ j.- ■ "- : ""~*<i



Wanted. . WANTED, Girl for country, im mediately, 12 or 14, wages, sa, good I - place.—Apply Mrs Graham, Waitomaia street, *■ Ponsonby. '" ANTED, at once, a Steady Man for driving, one used to town and suburbs. — C. Nicholls. McKelvie-street (off Ponsonby Road. ' ■ . WANTED, some Kind Person to Adopt I a female Infant, a premium will be V given.—Apply Box 161, G.P.0., A ckland. i WANTED, Second-hancP"Gas Stove. State whereto be seen, and price, to j A.Z.. Star Offico. __ WANTED to Purchase, a second-hand Reynolds Saw-bench, wish or without ( Band-saw.—Apply A.8., Post-ofsce, New Ply mouth. .. , ANTED, Ladies to Buy Silk Hand kerchiefs'at Is 3d each, and Newest Makes in Frilling from 3d per neck. pr,7d per yard.—J. GREEN;-78. Victoria street. ■ WANTED, for the Auckland Rifle As- j aociatioii M eeting, a Clerk to make up aggregate returns.otc—Apply to W. H. Hazard. Gunmaker, Queen-street._ WANTED, Buyers for Foxe's Serge Suits at £115s 9d per suit. Nelson Suits £12s lid. Men's Cotton Undorshirtsls each.-J. Green, 78, Victoria-street ■ _.. ANTED, Gentlemen to Men's Tweed Trouses, 6s lid; Men's Tweed Suits. 21s; Men's Scarfs, 6d each.* Special prices for Cbrissmas. C. Hopkins, London House, Vic toria and Nolson-strects. ANTED', Country Visitors to buy .Songs and Wa'zes, 3d per copy at the Now Music Shop, Victoria Arcade:, next to ■_ Post-otiioe ; also, music at 6d .and 2s : Messiah, _ ls6d each. . WANTED, Ladies to Buy Large-sized Braid Black Jerseys. 33 lid; Black Thread Hose, 256d.--J. Green, Victoria-street. j WANTED, at once, a ; Second-hand I Galvanized Iron Tank.— Apply Adam j Laybourn & Co., Durham Street ' WANTED, to Borrow', on,first-class se curity. £I,2o6.—Apply at once by letter, , to R.N., STAii Office. . . '•' ,f X%T ANTED'.— Mothers to buy.Boys' Silk - W Suits' size 0-8s 6a".'rise 6d Per Size. Tweed Suits, from 5s 4d.—J: Green, 78 Victoria- _ street. '' ''■'■■■ >; . -''"' ■' : - ■ ''-';> [_£_£__ "ANTED, SEEN,', before purchasing elsewhere, Matthews's Large Sfco'Ck• b'f Choice and Cheap Christmas and Now. Year v -Cards.-"Npt to bo beaten,by any. in town, orj.x suburbs. Prices from a farthing tolos,—Karan- i anga'mpo Road, opposite Foresters' Hall. WfEDKIf OTVNi'OopiJ" Unbleached', . , HuckabackTowoling.'M; regular price, J f SdvardJ Spotted Muslin; 7d,'regPlar price,' la 2d l yuird.-JvGßEEN,7B,>Victoria-street, ; i ; ,t V-T57-ANTED ' KNOWN." —.That W. c : "tyw ButcherjWilhavie a fine show; l life fl_AV"iiYki» ■ > .'>.'J-anib,;Porkan4/y'«ial;;.al6o a & iJaß&imuSii* •"•' r Ws. Geese; Fowls, Ducks, I iw I a t the lowes". price for ! t :andiSuck ..- ■■-■ i ,-,;..-;-? ■■>■■ -.-. .nc" cash. ■ Inspection invited, t ~,,., ~ ,;.,,„_, ,„ T ~ c WANTED;' .Working r MW, i son TweedSuit.s.at M.M, Hd. >«..,, V : ( ,'. ~ 'Trousers, .telldper 'GREEN;7B, X '; tbrja-slreet;" -"'•'",;;''/■".' >■' :'-'-'y-'■''" ■- •>-: W" ANTED KNO VVJT, an old established 1 "Biit'ehei'yßusine'as in'Parhoilforsale. # '-AijpiVH;'Whitc. ;lj -f -j-. l ' ■ i ■•<■■>■>■>■■ ■'■'■ ' ' -,-'J- W"ANTED;Ladiefai>o Buy White Boxed Dresses,' from 8a 9d;' NainsodkJ'from 5s per doz yards; All-Wmot' French Dress Stuff. ,Bjd per Green, Draper, 78, yiCioriarst. \%TANTED" KNOWN;— Tailors' Trim i IT V things,! (Tweedn,»and ! Coatings of.the right kind at the right price, for Cash Only, can be,had from tho, Importer.—A. LOYETT, Wcllcsle'y-street. : "'".' ''.'",-'■'. '-. '"'"""' '"'; X¥7*ANTED KNOWN—Poultry, Choice ~-TT, Fruits, Green Peas, Fish. etc.. -Belling , cheap. — Mrs Wobd's'BuudihgsV' Karanga,hape Road. • ■ ■<'>•• . '■■•■-.- -■ ,_. ANTED' J. and J. ] Dickey; 234, Quee'h-street, have reduced % prices during thia month (a single article? at. , ; wholesale* price) inGaivanisedi/IHibs, Buckets, j Coal Bo ices, and Water Cans. ~;,,.- ~ , ANTED KNOWN,, 36-inch T . Calico,. 3d ppr yard;, Brown .Holland, 5d per yard; Unbleached Li hep Damask, frohils 2d per yard; 68in. WhiteTwillcdSbeeting, ll£d n i per yard.—J. GREEN, 78,, Victoria-street: ■ !. * "\W ■■■"- ■'■ A ..J;;T«l | 'i--B;V'<''D-i' _ ■TV Ladies to see the folio wing cheap lines: - i ,C> B £rioh. Tips,,6d each ..',- ... j _ LongiOstrichHrtts,,ls6dtoßs6d ,-_(] i Picnic and Gard en Flats," 6d •...'« •• , i ■ Coloured 1 Spanish Lace, 4Jd ' '' r' ; f ( .?« Oriental Lace. frpm„gid„,,,,, „ Oriental Lace, wide, 5d to 7d SampletHosiery, striped and plain, s&d to 9d .. " Chlldroh'sSatiri and Lace Sunshadesfrom2slid ' Ladies' Satin and Lace Sunshades from 5s 6d ■Sample Corsetsjstylishinakes, splendid value' I , VICjI'SiRJA -STREET -~, WEST. . l m , . Agent' tor Bottkrick's Patterns. '- -'. TO~TAILQRS, — Wantoii by r a Young t Man a Situation•to ; '"ia'ssi9t'in ! frbnt i shop and ito ,do.repairs and alterations.—Address, ' ' A,D " SrXli OHlco - ". " " ■"•:■' ' of Thee I'm Fondly Dreaming!" • • ''jOJ' Ar- tho-Mashers say about 1 n\y extra , ■ Dalton,Tailor,rV ( ictoria-street. I "_ ' V'\' : 'tf©r_Sales.,;"'" ll " u n ; ■<; j j , riJ^OPv. SALE, Pianos,, from =ei2r-At Hoff-, . ,i --P? ma pa and Son's. Qneen-strect,- Auckjland. ; i~p!OR - SALE,-. New; / Pianos, S ! at £28, for cash, or on time payments—At .; ' , flpfflpann apd,Son's, (juepn-streat, Ascjtlapd. . ; • tip OR. S ALE,>; cheap, I really, c good j i Matr > ■. JC.i mpnium,,vory;iittle uscd< £7,— Appjy for, • ' address Star Office' f !-' t ' .;* ..','.",,;,,,. "„-,,•-,> ' ,-, ~ i , ; j SALE,- NewiiJron-framed Pianos, ; .JC, ■at £28,rfor qashv or on time, payments—At ' ' Hoffmann and Son's, Queeii-'s'treet, Auckland.";.'' I TTJIQR SAiLE,,lo;tons l of prime old, Meadow . t JD. , Hay; in large, or small quantities.—S. '• ; Till's, Udy's Farm."Mpunt,Eien. ; ''." ;i • ft Horse, ,4 years .'old, ! 1- -B-." sound arid.gobd; also, very pretty black '. Pbhy.—Apply Sampson W. Pratt; corner.Frank : , ;lin and Ponsonby Roads.- ■ ■■■"■< ■,<-■• lo 'i: - r?.- hi i , SALE, fast trotting Mare in buggy ' •JD V ' orSa'ddlb'J trial given on Monday or Tues- : . day; £10, a bargain.^-Apply Australian Tea Co., 1 Hobson-street, near Hobson Hotel,. , EOR SALE, tie ' open sailing centre : board boat, Ely; frame carver•; winner of several .regattas; new sails; Apply C. Hcwson, foot College Hoad. ; ' EOR SALE, new 5-roome<L House,; Co- , mercial Road,; every convenience;;, allot , "riieht 80 x 100. Price, £130; ho use .worth the , money; £30 and Wilkinson, Ddr- ' ham-street Eist. .■■..-. ; J ... i; ■jHOR SALE, Cheap'to suit the times, 2 >' JO;/ new Pagnalls; Ido Pony Dog-cartil sec ond-hand Pony Phaeton ; 1 do Cortland wag on; 1 light Springca't: 1 dp lighf-tip 'Dray.— ■> Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, .HigmSt. EOR SALE, a first-class,Millimery, Dross and'iVlantle Business in one of the.leading cities in the North Island; doing a good and profitable trade ; possession end of February, 6i* sooner if required.. Satisfactory reason can be given for disposing of abovo business. For further particulars apply to "C.W.D.," "Lyttel tonTimea" Office. Ohrlstchnrch. ' INCUBATOR for Sale—Watts's Patent Hydro-Inciibatbr, 40 eggs. Guaranteed in perfect ordet:' Hatched out chickens last week. Cost£6. Wanted offers in cash or exchange.—' " Box 392. Auckland. :;;-i------ ■'• h -A H" "ALF-PLATE CAMERA, Tor Sale, cheap, inoidding; Lena, Tripod .Stand, and Cloth, Case.—Apply E: B. Chemist, Eden Terrace, Na .v North Road. ■, ' \ I /v«1 iI.PIANQSi splendid concert- pitch i' <?& JL.x/ tone; including patent piano lamp; ■j worth double; owner must sell.—Apply Musi-' ' cal Budget; Victoria Arcade, Shortland-street ■'J entrance. . '■:■-.'• ■'■•■■ > ' :.'.i.'- ~' --;- ■ -' U<\] T < 7S H A S. ' W I L L I AM SO Ni c \J , House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Qiieen istreet, 'opposite? i ForfeStreet, has always for , Sale, and to Let. large and small Houses in tho City, Suburbs, and Country Diatrlcts;" also, ' FarmS," irtiproved and unimproved; in variotiS .' parts of tlib province.- Several Eligiblo Building l " Allotments for Sale in the and Suburbs, for cash or on 'deferred payments., ■.. . j' 'tT -MONEY TO' LEND i*U ,-m In large' or small sums ■at current rates ot . Ifit-i : - ■ ; - ; ; ..intereat.' mU ■ < r. ■ , — - - - ~-. , -&^«,, S fr-h: -'••■■.-■■ '•>•■ ~-'.■',.,.',;' i ■-,--- ; -



Amusements. ABBOTT' S OPE EA HOUS E. CONDUCTOR.I (.-..-.. ..HERRCARL SCHMITT. SPECIAL HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! Under the distinguished patronage arid hrthe presence of Admiral Fairfax, C.8., ml Mr 3 Fairfax; and the Captains and Offi.e.'S of ,H.M S. Nelson, Diamond, and Rapiu. RECEIVED LAST NIGHT WITH GREAT APPLAUSE BY A 'LARGE AUDIENCE. COMIC OPERA ! COMIC OPERA ! AMATEUR OPERETTA COMPANY. Offenbach's Sparkling Comic Operas, BREAKING THE SPELL. Before "The Rose of Auvorgne,',', " Valse Chantant." by Carl Schmitt, will be sung by n 1 Miss Buckland, Offenbach's Comic Opera, • : : * THE ROSE OF AUVERGNE. FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. MILLION PRICES: 3s 2s Is Doors open at 7.20 p.m. Overture atßsharp. Carriages at 10 p.m. ■ — .-' Box Plan ana Stall Tickets at Messrs Kidd & Wildman's, Victoria Arcade. ; AGRICULTURAL HALL. Proprietor.. .. Mr John Perman Every evening, at 8 o'clock. ', Mohawk ) . Ninth Week. . ) Minstrels Mohawk [_ Sixteenth Cbange of (Minstrels Mohawk [ Programme. ( Minstrels Mohawk J Prices : 2s, Is/ and fid. ) Minstrels 56>.h Performance. Tickets at Scharrer's, Queen-street.' Reserve t • ! • ' chairs at Kidd and Wildman's.* j ■ ■ , SACRED CONCERT on SUNDAY EVENING. 40 Voices. 'CellP.and Piano Solos. : j% BB OT T's ;0 PE RA ;,iipu SE., j MONDAY NEXT, ,26th- INSTANT.^ • ! " Return of fayburitei' -•• : , ". " ■ And aspecially-organised Drury Lane Company of first-class A,r,tifites. including Mrs Bland Holt,' in the great Spectacular and Enib"tibi}al Drama, :V ! ,a;L,O "in .lo'N,i).O',N:.;' >; ' " Otago' Daily I'/mes": "Tnd piece is wonder r fully Staged. "There ;wbre strong .situations, , marvellous scenery; i acting -considerably. above t|ie average, and some, gppd litorary work, -fae, company brought here by Mr Bland Holtisa , ! decidedly" strong 6he, J ana no drania has ever ■been'more blaborately,mounted-sin Dunedin. - ,'ySveningi Star" :," Westminster Bridge, and Houses or Parliament is a'veritable tpunipl; of ; the scenic and th'j'audience wete so delighted, that itheir applause stopped the pro gress of the play-for a.time.'*.;: ; ,-' .MaguiT 91 ; Prices,:'4s, 2sM, Is. Plan of Reserved, Seats ! UpSv opeh at Kidd and Wildman's.'. ' ' "'.* i h . ■it ,nQj .W. K. BISHDP. BusinOSsAgent.' . f CHORAL - HALL,; , ; ~ fi 1 EVENINGf./DEO. ,29,1887. , Under thoV^ng Patronage , ' t and "presence of , . . : i ADMIRAL and , ;;, . * i Mrs FAIK?^-X.. a grand vocal & concert-." ..;■',,-,,; ..■ • .i-Willhegivenin-the above Hall, by, , ( M;R'Sm ,F. , L. ,'D Ay,l E S , . : Soprano (frdhi ' " M"R; ' W: A. AN, Wi '" "■ •'' Violin Solo (Paris Cdnseyvatpiro). - . ; ' ■: ■"^'ADMlSSlON' &&&s is \ ir ,i:^. : T" : - - .T..H.SCHWAEE , UEEN-STREET.' W'jKt 8 Tattle's Pkoto ■'■*■■'• '''■'■''• grapliic Saloon). '__ MONSTER'DOUBLE SHOW! ; Magnificent Spectacular Diorama of tho beauti ful Lake Scenery of New Zealand, "THE' REAL RAINBOW LAND," Before and a'ter the disastrous ; Eruption 01 > : Tarawera;;together with .- J THE. SAURIAN MONSTERL The Waik'ato Wonder This stupendous ani; mal measures 12ft fifh in lengthy and 16ft; in circumference: Admission,, 6d ; Chudren, sd^ 'ip A | {^' RE. vV*:.6 R X S, - GOVERNMENT HOUSE RESERVE. • :. \• .r :■■ ....:.-,- '=..;■ -•- >■■*_~ • ' '•■' Under the distinguished patronage of Rear • ■'■'.'' Admiral, Fairfax, C.B. L., • : Tyj-AMMOTII 1 JpiREWORK TOSPLAY,' j'' '>•"" ' And ' |"LLUMmATioNs:;; ■'■.. . ■\L > ■■ Mb ' MI E;.S;;': ! -P?A-I'N_'.''«-' - f ' ; Sole Pyrotechnist to' Her Maiesty the Queen ■ ~and the Prince of Wales. ! °- The Grounds will be illuminated' by thousands, of Prismatic Lamps and Japanese Lanterns. The whole Display will be dri a scale of grandeur never before attempted in Auckland. J The Programme will- include the following • ; Devices and Pyrotechnic Wonders':— ~ , ~;.. 'SALUTE GUNS.. ,; Magical Illumination of Grounds with powerful ■ ! •' '• Tinted Fires changing -colour*:/ . n - : .Bursts of Rockets of, every known tint. Ascent of-Magnesium Balldons.dischargihg at.a tWi'fj greet a>titude showers of gems. ■.».., Discharge of 15-inch Shells, forming ah serial' '■' '"> ''i-acre'of variegated gems. '>::■"• •' ' •'>' • 8 ; «F-L.O A TiINGj ASTEROIDS, , y MechanicalDevice—Thc;Monkey Gymnast. Salvo Of'Mamm'otTi Shells;'2s inch, \Vith beauti-' 1 -:■: *--j, ful'co'mbiriatibhof colours. i;i '-''' ;; Jumbo, the Performmg Elephant; will Walk the l" 'A^-■■■■• .!-•;;-,■■'.. '!,Groundß..- . -,y 1~! ■■■<-~, <: -1 ■ ~ , Device—The Fairy Chromatrope.;. "■ Gigantic Fir 6' Portrait of Her Most Gracious .'ii; • ,• . . Majesty the Qu6on.i ,-■ ;. ■ii FOREST OF JEWELLED-PALMS,: jv Emitting' Stars of every hue,- extending Tight , '■iii- iL-ii Vll ■ -across the.Grbupd.r ■~_,"..«;',. . . PAl!ls + ;S MAMMOTH' SPREADERS, . Fired from! mortars' 40 inches in circiimferehce,; • :: aridare'the.lprgost,ev£r.firedin"'Australasia.' : Fire Pigcbhs aiid .Pigebh "Cote, with the birds. ■.;-''' , 'Vt"H^'^Al'R , Y v JE 1 ; "';■ ' 'Batteries of Roman-Candles,'brilliant tints. IMMENSE REPRESENTATION OF w ' ' THE FALLS OF'NIAGARA,' i The roar df the mighty Cataract being distinctly . •«;) 'i« «i-].fiv; I ' r heard.!, >. ■ma;-. •-■■ ■ - : - ;>;! ~.■.. ■■ ■ ..Brilliant Firework Lattice. Realistic representation of the, Bombardment of'• Alexandria, with the guns of the- forts" playing heavily pmthe British ironolads. whose monstorj artillery replies-and finally, b*ows up the forts, 1 with treinendousexplosions. ', . ; '~; *FUght of 600 r ßoekcts in one Shower. ' :f And numerous Other Devices. ! * Bandi Concert and . Illuminations at 7.45; Fireworks commence at 8.30. ■ ■ ,- ; ., r Admission, One Shilling. One ticket will admit'two children. - ! > ;Tp prevent crushing ;at gatesi tickets can be pureig ascd in to \yn at Mr Finch's, Booksel,' er, Mr i Upioi's, Bookseller,'Mr ayte's," Bookseller,' Messrs Kidd and Wildman's Booksellers; Mr Partridge Tobacconist, Messrs Partridge and Co., Tobacconists; Mr-.Harris's, Tobacconist, and x-:r Hazard's. Gunsmith. Entrance in Symonds-street. i ""* FRANK LLLINGWORTH, Manager. TEMPERANCE HALL. — To-morrow (Saturday), 7.45 p.m. Addresses; : Music by abstainers from H.M. Ships.; Free: '■ THE NEW MUSICAL TUBES will be played at Garlick and Cranwell's TO MORROW evening, at 7.45 o'clock. Suitable for Churches, Dinner Calls, and Clock Chimes. , j Public Notices- j the undersigned, beg to , _Lv .thank.the publio for their past favours, and would inform them that I have taken the ' management of the Auckland Provision Co;, ■ Karangahape Rd.,into my own hands,which will j'i be a guarantee thoy will be faithfully served.and • as the Company buy for cash and sell for cash, > I defy any other house to sell cheaper., "Good wine needs no puff. A splendid stock of Hams :f or Christmas.-W. TAYLOR. .)-, ,-. '•'. >np:-; E' ! ""-> T ; iA""K»-:A:-p. i >&< 1 Visitors to the Lake will And much-needed place of osH, where they can refresh and efrjoy 1 a jgl'and view of thesea. 'A magnificent bead* ' for sea bathing. Lemonade, Hop Beer, etc. Hot Water supplied.) .. tu; ,•-,■■:--; f;un ■■ ;-j 1 J. JER VIS, Proprietor,. ,: imiUf . -TflJ};D|»vßl,;.. ,-:'■-.'■- v__^Sj



TTT AMILTON- A N-N UA L - 1 aPORTS, | MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1887. ExevjßSloifTEAiN leaves Auckland at 7 a,m. .•7'.' ?^;/VvO n .MONpAY,-2oth.' {.■■ \ HAMILTON CUP. 12 Entries.' : Gredtooritest btetwtienlast-year'swinners; LtJKEandD. '•'' CrATGY ' ; ' .I iHALFMniE. ,iaiEntries. ..,,'*.'.' ■ ;> -$j TROTTING/MATCH. 14 Entries, : '.';' '- '-'•: FOOTBALLERS' RACE. .16 Entries. \.. ' 10 Entries./, ..-':';.; "", '"' '/.'I '>■, ,'.;,■; i'.JZ '. i"/ W'i^ECinffißf.; V a l r;mjLy[ 'To all^personS 5 interested 1 - subject o£ Holiness or Entire Saictificatibn.' > ■ > -. An All Night Meeting of Prayer -. for thejout pourmg of the Holy' Ghost will be held in v the ' Barracks, Albertstreet, on FRlDAY.'Deceriiber 23, commencing at 10 .p.m.MAlli Christians; are cordially invited;,,; Admission free, by.-, ticlketa to'be obtained from officers.' _ "' ' " ":'".' '.; STAFE-CAgTArNLOv^LpCJI. CHURCH:,n OF ST.,. THOMASi - ; F?re? , r man's-Bay.—Christmas,;lßß7. — Ilrst j# Evensong of Christmas, THIS EVENING, at 9 ! -Si b'clbeki ' Holy Eucharist (full choral), Christmas: Day at % O'clock •„ Matins and; Second,. Chloral Celebration iat ,U;! Htfenspng with; Christmas I Carols at 7 p.in: Processional; Hyinhes9, 60. At the Holy Communion "Processional gymnb^'i'Recessional, 'Psalm- ol; --All'-sjeata' './ ;;';;'\.;;:T(^tiiet..;: ;'};':fi/ i y.\ • , TO LET, the Camera' Obscura.-^Apply _ Edward Leydon-and Co.; 177,Qneen-aife, TO LET for three months after NeWljßr" Furhlshed*HQU|a| 7 rooms; off St. Stephen's Avenue.—Apply F.RT Claude, ShortlandrSti-eet. TO JiET,' Corner Shop, 5 rbbihs,;rent 10s; two srroomed Houses, rent 7s.—Apply t' Harper. Canada-street; close to Baths, Pittfet; * ' TO LET in "'' best ; parfc of 'Karangahape Road, Sh.op3, one suitable for'bork.. butcher; rent ?very :'moderate.H-Applyi* Earle' and Montgomery.; : ; ; : ■.;..- ■ . TO LET, for'the Summer fHoHdays, a tCbttage .'on'.P^hni^Ki)^d';/iS^}MAEdnir.- : Boating, , Fishing,; ,;Ete.--Apply. C.C., Ponui Island. . ' ' ' ' ' '.."-'.- ;" i TO ;LET, ; :3rFqomed: Housed ChapeT. *; * , street, just over, the Dock. Gas and water —H. Partington, House and'Lahd Agent. S tieh bury s Buildings. ' * ■»' 0 LET, Small Farm; "suitable sum s mar .retreat, grand ~ cottage- ' 12miles from; AncklandjMfcHemsley, wlolio- ?ffF— nnO LET, Office and Storage Aocommoda- -"" JL tion, best position in Customs street,— Apply A. J. Entricah, Tyrone Buildings. Cus toms-street... ... -■-"_______' -'"'-;. TO LET —Nice Cottage in Norfolk- - street. Richmond Road; Ponsonby, at low •' rent—Apply Russell's' Coffee Palace, Queen- ' .' streak , ~ ' ■«.-,• % .;,:,;,":', : j O EET OR LEASE, :DairyFarm;'with j House, Sheds, and plent*- "of water; 40 acres ; 1 ,of landor 1 more if required; Kingsland Road— </ i Mrs Gribble; Kingslaiiid Road; ' : - ; ;t™ Ft P LET, in YicfoVia ' the property known as "Fairfield "* ' i sisttag of 7-roomed residence .and r 10- aerias ot S, land*" Utel "' Land A Benta, Auok- {