Marriages.

PIERCE-T.TDIVGS.-On tho 20th Angust, at St. Sepulchre's Church, by the Venerable Archdeacon Dudley, George Nelson, eldest son of G. P. Pierce, to Annie Gerald inc. youngest daughter of Henry Hidings, both of Auckland.

Death.

THOMAS.-On Wednesday. August, 21, at Railway-street, Newmarket, of bronchitis, Alfred," the son of Jas. and Polly Thomas; aged ii months.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

/ Mails will close as under :— Tins Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 5 p.m. For Mangawai, Ilakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m.

Tituns-ay, 251- inst. For Port. Fitzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per Ibna. jit 7 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapa, and Warkwortli, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Opotiki, per Chelmsford at, 11 a.m. For Gisborne. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Manapouri, at i I a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, per Gairloch, at 11 a.m. . For Rawene and Hokianga district (via One hungal, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Fricndiy Wands, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raro tonga, per Richmond, at 6 p.m. Friday, 2Cth inst. Per Wanaka as follows :—

For India, China, Japan. Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For :•. France, Algeria, Cape Town, etc., per i ; French packet, at 10 a.m. For Now 1 • Plymouth. Southern Ports, Australian Colo i nies, and United Kingdom, via Colombo and -j ! Brindisi. for letters, etc., specially so prepaid t : and addressed, at 11 a.m.; for money orders, ] ' registered letters, and newspapers, nt 10 a.m. ■,• Late letters till 11.20 a.m. United Kingdom mail will be due at London on 18th October. For Co .yes and Coromandel, per Coromandel,at 11.30 a.m. For Whitiana-i, Gum Town, Upper Mill, and Taii'ua, per Tona, at ;"> p.m. For Opotiki, per Douglas, at, 4 p.m. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

£ivexing Star Office, this day. • Messrs Hesketh, Aitken and Co. sold to day by auction at their Hall, sa. Or. 3Gp. land at Epsom, well known as Mclndoe's, for £500. Major George was the buyer.

Mr D. F. Evans sold to-day the property of Mr C. E. Madden, having a frontage of 48 feet to Hobson-street. There was a ■ very large attendance. Tho bidd ing started at £050 and gradually rose to £830, at which price it fell to the bid of Mr W. Cameron, although much ■below the price anticipated by the vendor. Mr Evans also sold the property know as Stewart's farm, containing 22 acres, 31 perches. This property started at £250, and on reaching £4-15 the hammer fell to the bid of Mr J. W. E. Wright. This was also very much below expectations.

Messrs Tonks and Co. sold by auction to day 550 cases of Hobart apples at prices ranging from 7s Gd to 10s Gd per case.

Messrs G. W. Binney and Son also sold a quantity of fruit to-day. The prices were as follows : —Apples, per case, French Crab, 10s 6d ; Stunner Pippins, lis (id ; Russets, 9s Od ; Scarlet Pearmains, 9s Od ; lemons, 7s Gd ; Mandarins, 16s Od ; oranges, 6s per case.

DEVONPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening, Mr M. Niccol (Mayor) presiding.

Waterworks Scheme.—A lengthy dis cussion took place re the waterworks scheme, the estimated cost being £13,000, and it was decided that in view of the position .of af fairs generally, it was not prudent to take a poll of the ratepayers on this subject at present. It was thought advisable to have a poll taken about November, and the en gineer was instructed to prepare an esti mate of a scheme to cost less than that pre viously submitted. Tramway.—Some discussion also took place re the liability of the Council and the owners of the tramway (Duder Brothers) for damage done to the line by recent gales. A proposal was mado by Duder Brothers for a division of the cost of repairs, but this being unsatis factory, it was referred back to them. It is probable that this matter will be satis factorily arranged before the next meeting of the Council.

Levels. —It was resolved to advertise the levels of a number of streets, plans of which have been prepared. Election. —Messrs Bartley, Alison, and Pitts retire by rotation, and an election i'or the appointment of three councillors will take place on the Bth September next.

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITY.

Invercargill, this day. A man named W. Henderson dropped dead at Miller's Ford, Hedgehope to-day.

J. H. Escott, a resident of the mining township of Orepuke, fell over the face of a claim, breaking two piles and sustaining •ssvere internal injuries.

Last night a man fell off the train from Savercargill to Lumsden, and when picked np was found badly cut about the head dnd otherwise seriously injured.

Invercargill, this day.

Gold Discovery m the South

A private test of stone from the South. Rivcrton reef was made .here to - day. Tho results were highly satisfactory, and as the stone was taken from the outcrop itiis,considered that when the reef is worked properly it must prove very valuable.

Word Competition.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —In the " Herald " of Saturday, ap pears a letter signed " Competitor" re the Kinde-garten word competition, to which I would like to reply. The correspondent says that a "person" in this city "not giving a name " ottered a prize of £5, etc., thereby implying that there was intended secrecy in the matter. Nov.', the advertise ment stated that the prize was ottered by the '' proprietor of the Opera House." As there is only one Opera House and only ono proprietor, "Competitor" must be very obtuse indeed if he could not have found out the name of the " person " had he so desired. The correspondent also states that although the competition closed on August Ist, no movement has been made towards awarding the prize, nor has any intimation been received claiming an exten sion of time. These assertions are both untrue. An extension was claimed, owing to the largo amount ot work in revising the competitions, and the award was afterwards advertised in tiie EvENI-0 Star of August I,3th, with the name of the successful competi tor. The prize has been paid long ago, and should the correspondent wish any other explanation, 1 shall be happy to afford it on his culling at, my ollice in the "Opera House." Kindly allow me also to state that I think ihe cor respondent before penning ' such a letter, and representing himself as "taken in," "deluded}" and "ensnared" should lirst havo been certain of what he was writing about. These are ugly words, ■ especially so in this case, when V Competi tor " has only his.owu thic^icadediiess to blame for his lack ol iiifo-tfuitio*).—l am, j &c., H. N. Abbott. j

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Auctions. TO-MORROW, At Eleven o'Clock. HANDSOME WALNUT SUITE, ETc., WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE, Etc., PIANOFORTE BY WAGNER, Etc. FRANKLIN ROAD, PONSONBY. D, F. EVANS Ihui been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction at the residence of Captain Homier. Franklin Road, near Wood-street. Ponsonby. on Thursday, August 1"., at eleven o'clock, without reserve, miTE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR J. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, etc.com prisiiifr, Rich-toned Walnut Pianoforte by Wag ner, Handsome Walnut Suite in green silk rep. Brussels Carpets, Hearthrug, Walnut. Oval 'I able, Occasional Table. Handsome Lace Cur tains, Poles and Rings, Gilt Mirror, Hall Lino leum, Handsome Double French Bedstead, Chest Drawers in rich Mottled Kauri.Bedroom Suite, oval TodetGlass.Mahogany To welllorse, Chairs, Curtain Poles and Pings, Dining Tables and (j Chairs, Wcrtheim's Sewing Machine in first class order, Oilcloth and Hearthruir. Fender and Fircirons, Pictures, Clock, Cheffonier, Double Wood Bedstead. Washstand and Toilet Tab'o. Kauri Chests Drawers. Oilcloth. Kitchen Tableand Chars, Saucepans, Knives, Forks. Spoons, and other Kitchen Utensils; also, the Mistress stove, in first-class order and all appurtenances, and a large assortment of house hold sundries. Cards to view at office of D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. R. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUI._LE TO-MORROW, 12 o'Clock. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HATS, FANCY GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, v "pflg. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Will sell by and ion, at their Mart. Queen-street, to-morrow, at 12 o'clock a.m., A WELL-ASSORTED Lot of Drapery, Underclothing. Hosiery, Haberdashery, Men's an l Boys' Clothing, Tweed nnd Cloth Trousers, Veals, Coats, Suits, Worster Goods, Boots, Huts, Fancy Goods, Watches, Jewellery, &c. Terms : Cash before delivery. R. ARTHUR.] [.I. V. BUDDLE. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS- Magnificent Site, Uninterrupted View, Volcanic Soil. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sail by public auction at their Estate. Land, nnd House Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen- Btreet, somo time next month (September), if not previously disposed of, AVERY SUPERIOR ROOMY AND WELL-BUILT FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, situated on a spur of Mount Eden, Epsom side, nnd having a lai-fre frontage to three roads, containing upwards of _ acres of Volcanic Land, well laid out in flower and vegetable gardens, orchard, tennis lawn, shrubbery, paddock, etc.. all in first-class order. Good 3 Stall Stable and Sheds, Coachhouse with loft, Cow and Tool Houses, Fowlhouse and Hun, Duck Pond, Aviaries, Kennels, etc. A first-class Water Supply. The Situation is unrivalled, commanding a view of great, variety and beauty —harbour, North Hh'ore, Islands. Domain, Remuera, Ep som, Manukau. and tho blue hills of Corq mandcl, Waikato, &c. ; nicely protected by Mount Eden from the cold winds, and sheltered with trees, lying open to the morning sun ; but a short distance Iron, the tram line. The House is most substantial and sound, the rooms are lofty, large, and most conveniently arranged, with large halls and wide staircase. The gas and water supply is complete. This is without doubt one of the finest and most favourably situated properties in New Zealand, and should command Iho attention of speculators and any who want a healthy, con venient, beautiful home. Open for inspection. Cards can be obtained at the ollice of the auctioneers. Terms easy. K. C. CARR.] [D. J*. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF FIJI TEAS ! FIJI TEAS ' PEKOES, PEKOE SOUCHONGS, BROKEN PEKOES, Ex Wainui, from Fiji. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday, August 30, at 11 o'clock, 6)IQ PACKAGES FIJI TEAS r-'jL.O CHOICE PEKOES PEKOE SOUCHONGS BROKEN PEKOES. This shipment comprisos some very fine lines, and the attention of the trade is earnestly directed to the excellent qualify and strength of these Fiji Teas. Packages now on view and samples obtain able at the Mart. These Teas havo been carefully analysed by Mr J. A. Pond with highly gratifying results. The Certified Analysis of each Line showing conclusively the purity and cleanliness of the Teas, can be seen at our Offices. B. TONKS k CO. Auctioneers. R. 0. CARR] 18. D TONES TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE OF INDIAN TEAS ! INDIAN TEAS ! PEKOES & PEKOE SOUCHONGS, Direct from Calcutta. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instructions to sell en Tuesday, August 30, at 11 o'clock, -|DA PACKAGES INDIAN TEAS, And PEKOE SOUCHONGS. These Teas como direct from Calcutta, and ore selected from tho first lines of the new season's crop with a special knowledge of the require ments of this market. IT, B. COCHRANE] [.TAS. DACRE TO-MO R R O W. 3,33 d ACRES, WADE. The Subscribers havo received instructions from the Executors of the Estate of the late lt. Dacre, to sell hy auction at their Rooms, y.ueen-street, on Thursday, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, LOT 1, Parish of Okura, containing 3,334 Acres, fronting YVado River and tno sea. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, 29th AUGUST. COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE, WYNYARD ROAD, NEAR VIEW ROAD, MT. EDEN. The subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 29th inst., at 12 o'clock, By Order of the Mortgagee, PART LOT 49, Part of DeMouUl. S Sub division of Lots - and 10. Section 1(1, Su burbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 70 feel 3 inches to Wynyard Bond, near View Road, Tfouiit Eden, by about 200 feet deep, with the COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE containing !i rooms, woll finished, and only _ ;eent y erected thereon, the properly of Mrs Philp. For further pa ticulars apply lo SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS TALLOW. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctkmeers.



Auctions- '' r.arthor.] i y- > -BUDDLE* TO-MORROW, ab 11a.m. Furniture Removed to Mart from Suburbs. BRUSSELS CARPET, CHESTS OF DRAWERS CHEFFONIER, . ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been instructed to Sell at their Mart, Queen-street. To morrow, at 11 o clock, A USEFUL LOT OF GOOD HOUSE HGLI** FURNITURE. Comprising-Chests of Drawers,'C_.--V.n_cr, (iood Brussels Carpets, Chairs, Tables, &c. Terms—Cash before delivery. * TOMORROW, at 11 o'clock. r . EX MANAPOURI, FROM SYDNEY. CONSIGNMENT OF CHOICE PLANTS AND SHRUBS, From the Nurseries of Messrs Treseden and Barbletb. _, S^ im&xfi* "r* GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE, as under:— izalcas Frcnella. Stone Pines, Camellias, * Gardenias. Arduces, Juniper, Ilihiruna, Aeuba, Japonic*, Berberis, Christmas Push, Sheo-k, Bun*, abunya, Arumanta Escelsa, etc., etc. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. Tl TO-MORR OW, jt -, At 11 o'Clock. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EF FECTS, GUNQRY-STREET, NEWTON. CHEFFONIER, SIDEBOARD, "WARD ROBE, DRAWING ROOM SUITE, &c* •THOMAS M. JACKSON Has received inst-actions to sell by public auc tion on the promises, Gundry-strcct, under distraint, for rent. A LL THE GOOD COMFORTABLE J_\. household furniture, comprising— Largo Cheffonier, Mirror, Suite (9 pieces), Oval Table, Chests Drawers, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Washstands and Ware. Dressing Tables, Looking; - glasses. Venction Blinds, Curtains, Sofns, Carpet. (Tapestry), Pictures, Linoleum, Side-board, Wardrobe, Dining-tablo. Pair Scales, Clock, Chairs, and a quantity of Cookery and Cooking Utensils. No Reserve.—Terms Cash. THOS. M. JACKSON, Dunblane Auction Mart, Queen-street. TGUST""29, at ; MR MARTYN'S FARM, EAST . TAMAKI '. (next to Mr A. Harris's Farm. The Undersigned have received instructions from Mr Martyn. to Sell, at his Farm, Hast Tamaki, on Monday, August 19. 3 USEFUL FARM HORSES 2 Upstanding Hacks 1 Maro, in foal to King Quail .»* I Springing Cows 1 New Waggon 2 Drays . 1 Spring Cart Harness. Saddlery, etc. Doublo Furrow Plough, Hay Rake Iron Harrows Stack Odtt n Sheaves Stack Oaten Straw • Choose Press, Vats, and Drum -4i.ist.rcs3 Stove _ Etc., Etc., E c. \ Sale at 11 o'Clock. y Luncheon Provided. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, At 11 o'clock. DUNBLANE AUCTION MART, QUEEN-STREET. Ornamental Shrubs, Flowering Plants, Fruit Trees, „c, Camellias, Rhodo dendrons, Roses, Azaleas, Oranges, Lomons, Apples, &c. T. M. JACKSON Has been instructed by Mr C. S. McDonald, of tho Newmarket Nursery, to sell by public auction, at iho Dunblano Auction Mart, opposite Morrin and Co.'s, on the above date, A LARGE AND VERY CHOICE COLLECTION OF FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, etc. For particulars see catalogues obtainable on Thursday. Comment on this stock is needless, as tho , namo of Mr McDonald Will bo sufficient , guarantee. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer, Queen-street. R. C. CARR.J |B. D. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF FIJI SUGARS ! FIJI SUGARS ! Ex. Wainui, from Fiji. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday, Aujni-t 30, at 11 o'clock, K_(t{\ MATS FIJI SUGARS OD \J YELLOWS And RATIONS. Good colours and grain. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. ~ TIMBER SALE ! TIMBER SALE ! BAIRD'S WHARF, OTAHUHU. The undersigned havo received instructions to sell by auction at Baird's Wharf, Otahuhu. on Saturday, August 27, 70,000 *MM&* I Comprising Scantling, Dressed and Undressed Boards Tongued'and Grooved Boards, Shingles Hurdles, etc., etc. 6 Galvanised Iron Tahks 6 Now kates, 9 x .0 feet. Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. HUNTER. AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. —^——^—■ —————■ ■ . ■■» ——————___■_—. T\ONALD W. JACK AND Co. PONSONBY ROAD, Are Selli-a - Ladies' well-made Ulsters at, 5s lid eaoh Fashionable Jackets nt half-price Extra-wide Coloured Cashmere at Is por yard, or 8 yards for "slid Ladies' Straw Hats at 3d each Corsets. Is Ud por pair, worth ,*.f_(ld All-wool Shirting, is per yard Our Ladies' Stockings anil Gloves, ntls per pair, arc extra good valuo Other Goods proportionato'y cheap. DONALD W. JACK AND Co., Ponsonby Road. v'°x 3-'J- T--_VHO_. c 435 IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD OATMEAL, FLOUR, CHEESE, POTATOES, or ONIONS, OATS, GALLON on MAIZE, ALFREP JOW.TT,



Public Notices. . \ v J JT 0 '^~ I C E. £10,000 REWARD. Some months ago six'stones were exhibited in tho window of Mr Gtecnshicids in Shortland. street, aud three of those stones were proved by Messrs Harrow and Cou'tney to be diamonds. These stones were exhibited by W. H. Shakc spoar, Esq., who afterwards stated that he found thorn in Lake Takapuna. Mr Courtney published a reward of £5,000 on certain condi tions, and this offer is still open. I, .Edwin HARnow, now supplement Mr Courtney's offer by another _5,003, to be paid in cash on a payable diamond diggings being opened out at the Lake* EDWIN HARROW,' Lake Takapuna. TW" E W ZEAL AN D RAILWAYS. * AUCKLAND SECTION. PLUMPTON PARK COURSING CLUB'S MEETING AT PAPATOITOI, v SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1887. - On SATURDAY. 27th August, a Special Train will leave Auckland for Papatoitoi at 0.10 a.m., stopping whore required to pick up passengers, and at tho C- ossing opposite entrance to Cours ing Club's grounds to set. passengers down ; re turning from the Crossing to Auckland at 0.10 p.m., stopping where required. a. ' The train leaving Auckland for MerccM*tio p.m. will stop at tho above-named (.roism^ to pick up passengers, and will leave tho Crossing at 6.10 p.m. Saturday return fares. _ y ORDER# > District Traffic Manager's Office, Auckland. August 22, ISB7. HOME JEWEL WASHIBG MACHINE IT WASHES EVERYTHING, from LACE TO A COALSACK; CLEANS TKOUSERS .without wetting a finger or knocking off a button. It does away with wet feet, pains in the arms, back, and breast, and does a big day's washing in two hours. V HOME l__ll JEWEL // Ny# Hi!J\^T I HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS. M. Mi LEVY, BQLE AGENT, ALBERT HOTEfr. "VfOTHING LIKE SUCCESS. THE ECONOMY BOOT SHOP; With its Small Profits, is still a great favourite with tho Public. Tho Proprietors are now soiling— s d Men's E.S. Boots .. .-. ..8 6 Women's Leather Hoots .. ..6 11 Children's Leather Boots. Gto 13 .. _ 0- Bluchers pegged without nails ..7 6 Also, Oilskins and Long Boots for Seamen. VICTORIA-STREET. AUCKLAND. mO.'TO BAC CO GR OWE RS. SEED. SEED. SEED, "j Tho undersigned has just received a parcel of new Tobocco Seed from America, containing tho following varieties: Kentucky, Broad Loaf Conneeticnt, Golden Loaf, and Dark Virginia (these descriptions having proved most suitable for the various districtsin this col-iiy). Packets containing sufficient seed for one aero, of any of these varieties, may bo obtained on application; price, .s per packet. AUSTIN WALSH. Jnly 23,1887. Tobacco Factory, Auckland. T O Hi. T> O L L A R D Begs to inform his friends and the public gen erally that ho has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts he will merit a fair shara of public patronage. J. 8., having many years' experience as n VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK. ETC., Is in a position to adviso buyer and seller for their mutual benefit. J. 8., also, having received a thorough agricnl tural and pastoral training in tho United King dom, and ha ving 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable o_ PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS. ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming Melius V.no livo at a distance from tho principal markets. john~b*6llard, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. Office: Durham-street West, Auckland. W_-V\^ZEAL-_-^SsURA'NCE com. J-1 PAN V (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital ~.£1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £135,003 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. J. BUTCHER.] [j. GROOM. WE HAVE FOR SALEi- Rod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails Fencing Rarb Wire, Roofing Iron Sash \\ eights. Buckets. Tubs Springs and Patent Axles Coarao and Fine Salt 1 10 h.p. nominal Portablo Engine, by Wallis and Stec yens, with duplicato wearing parts Hoisting Ensincs, from 3 to 5 h.p., with reversing gear. GROOM, B UTOf HER,* Co., FORT-STREET. -TjELEPnONE 211.] SURE"REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) This Preparation eclipses all others. A now discovery for the Growth of Hair on the Head and Face; for removing and preventing DandrulF, and arrosting tho fall of tho Hair. 11 euros any Discaso of the Scalp, and causes now growth on the hoad after being bald for years. <*here it has become weak and thin, from whatever causo, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of rosidonts in Christchurch can testify to the fact that J. Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remedy without oftect, he discovered, this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUK. It has also proved successful in a number of othor similar cases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of the scalp Each bottle contains supply for ono month. Prico, 4s, of Graves Aickin. Hamilton Bros., J. P. King and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General Acronts— .K.Z. DRUG COMPANY. TTVR. HENLEY'S "DISCOVERY. Tho constituent parts are daily used hy the lending physicians of Europe and' America in their practice, who recognise in celery the be3t nervine known. The extract of beef is most nutritive and invigorating, while tho iron is a tonic for the blood nnd food for tho brain. To bo obta.ned from all chemists. SHARLAND _. CO., WHOLESALE AGENTS, G'~RANDPAPA: S MAGIC SALVE Patented. Prepared by MRS VIA LOUSE, Kyber Pass Is. Gd. PER TIN. A certain cure for all wounds, pores, sprains, corns, burns,scalds, bruisesearbuhclcs, boils and whitlows, also inflammation caused from bitcsof niisquitoes, sandflies, etc., etc., etc. A single trial will give satiifaclory proof of its efficacy. Sold hy Chemists, For testimonials see hand-bill.. . ~H. SKINNER AND SO_£ • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &<J.



r . | Business Notices. IpREAT T>AR GAINS IN STOCKINETTE JACKETS, ULSTERS, PALETOTS. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Ha« purchased tho balance of a. Warehouse Stock of this season's Goods in above lines, at a very \ HEAVY DISCOUNT, 4 , AND WILT.' SELL TO CLEAR QUICKLY AT ABOUT HALF USUAL PRICE. They are NEW IN STYLE and CHOTCB GOODS at VERY LOW PRICES. • Also, will sell Balance of W INTER G O 0 D S \ In Blankets, Wool Shawls. m Skirts, Dress Goods, B*ur V " Ctfp-S, Ladies' and Gents m Mackintoshes, Clothing, &c, AT CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS, Tiathcr than keep over till next season, fc MAIDS' AND LADIES' APRONS, 'id \ Half-price. -"* y v 288, urrßE QOEEN - STKEET. CLEARING SALE. j| MILNE AND CHOYCE Beg to state that, though they have now discontinued selling the whole of their goods at reduced prices, still, in view of the space being required for the __.- NEW SPRING GOODS, * now on their way from Home, they have decided to * CONTINUE THE SALE FOR A SHORT TIME LONGER, •^-. OF THE BALANCB OF WINTER GOODS Lg at the same jl* P" IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. ft 1i... ~ ;;«., ALL REMNANTS LEFT OVER FROM THE SALE WILL BE CLEARED OUT REGARDLESS OF COST. N.8.-SATURDAYS, the Shop Closes at 2 p.m. MILNE & CHOYCE, GENERAL DRAPERS, . A • AUCKLAND —«~C T> 0 N A • F I D E DALE i AT f (j* LESS THAN ENGLISH COST * •v. oi. JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE, A AND SILVERWARE. _% ■w ■ — \t fH. X. OHN ' Having purchased the Bankrupt Stock of A. Ale- at a heavy discount, now offers the whole of the same at a large reduction off first cost Being about to relinquish his Auckland business, and having purchased the old established business of B. Peterson & Co., Christchurch, ho has determined to in clude in the sale the whole of his largo nnd valuable stock at a DISCOUNT OF THIRTY PER CENT. OFF MARKED PRICES. This is a good opportunity for acquir ing really good articles and High-class Jewellery for Wedding and Birthday Gifts, considerably under original cost. H. I_~O~H N, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. . TTNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS ! OF A TyOOLLAMS AND fiO.'S GREAT SALE OF WINTER TWEEDS. i STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Black Diagonal Suits £_ 10 0 All-wool Tweed Suits .. .. .. 115 0 Stylish Trousers .. ... .. .. 010 0 Colonial Tweed Suits, handsomo pat terns 2 5 0 Colonial Saddle Tweed, afSuits .. 3 7 6 large variety of shades \ Trousers 018 6 Our best qua'ity (_*_ 10s) Suits reduced t0 .. 315 0 Our best quality (255) Trousers, stylish patterns .. ' .. 019 6 Black Doeskin Trousers .. .. „ l 5 0 Dress Suits .. . 415 0 Tiie Remnants are all Sold, But we can sell you ALL-WOOL TWEEDS from Is lOd per yd. All are invited to call and inspect this ; SPLENDID STOCK, Which is being sold far Below the Original Cost ' ; and as wc are in URGENT NEED OF READY MONEY, ' ' NO REASONABLE OFFER V-/ILL BE REFUSED. : Kindly Book your Orders Early. A. WOOLLAMS & CO., ■ . . SYDENHAM HOUSE, Grey-street,



Election Notices. "DARNELL ELECTORATE. MR SEYMOUR THORNE GEORGE Will address THE ELECTORS OF PARN*^ In the x - NEWMARKET HALL, On FRIDAY EVENING, 26th inst., w At Eight t.m. TjIDEN' ELECTORATE: ~ j._~ MR MITCIIELSON Invites all thoso FAVOURABLE TO HIS CANDIDATURE TO MEET HIM In one of the Rooms of the MOUNT ALBERT HALL, For the purpose of Forming a Committee, on THURSDAY EVENING, 25tii INST., At eight p.m. Booksellers, &c. T> E M O V A L. W. E. HEARS, BOOKSELLER. STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLKR, 198, Queex-stkeet, Auckland, Wishes to inform his customers and the public that he has IX E M O V E D NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, Five doors below Wellesley-street, and Opposite W. McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Where lie will be glad to see all his old cus tomers and as many new ones as will favour him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS, MUSIC, AND STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSIC, STATIONERY. Please Remember New Address: 216, 'QUEEN-STREET, Five doors below Wellesley-street. W. E. ~MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER. |^(HAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S LIST OF WORKS ON HORTICULT U R E. s.d. Adamson's Australian Gardener „ ..16 Australian Gardeners' Guide .. .. .. 1 i) Barnes, J., Asparagus Culture 1 3 Bccton, All About Gardening.. ... ..3 0 Burbridgc, F., Propagation and Improve ment ot Cultivated Plants.. .. ..11 0 Burbridgc, »•'., Horticulture 5 0 Doyle, M., Fielri andVGardcn Plants .. 10 Early, W., ProfltabUflJ-lnrket Gardening.. 2 6 Frenilin, R., PotatoimEann and Garden.. 1 3 Glcnnv, G., Amateuf'SHndhu. o^Gardng. 1 3 Haldahe, R. C, Sub"-t»©pica_ Cultivation.. 10 0 llibberd, S., Profitable Gardening .. ..4 0 Hobday, E , Handbook for Amatours and Practical Gardeners 7 0 Hobday, E., Cottage Gardening .. ..19 Hooper's Gardening Guide .. .. ..3 0 Illustrated Die. of Gardening, 4vols, each.. 15 0 Johnston's Gardeners' Dictionary .. ..8.6 Murphy's New Zealand Gardening.. .. 2 6 Quiiin. C. W„ Garden Receipts .. ..19 Robinson, W., Tho Sub-tropical Garden .. 5 6 Robinson. W., Tho Flower Garden.. -17 0 Shaw, C. VV., Kitchen and Market Garden 3 6 Smith, W. G., Diseases of Field and Garden Crops .. .. .. ..5 0 Sntton'sCulti.-reofVegctiiblesandFlowers 0 0 Thompson, D., Handy 8.. of Flower Grdn. 7 6 Vilinorin, Andricux, The Vegetable Grdn. 17 0 Watt's Vegetables, and How to.GrowThom 1 3 Wood, .7. G. Our Garden Friends and Foes 4 0 Wood, S., The Forcing Garden .. . i 0 Wright's Mushrooms for the Million .. 1 3 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. W A N T E D. We wish our name connected in your mind with Ti'A, because we are the only firm in Auckland dealing in nothing but TEA, and at our Establishment, 207. Queen-street, may be seen samples of TEA from every Tea-growing Country in the World. Wo have TEA from India— TEA from China TEA from Japan TEA from Java TEA from Ceylon IEA from FIJI TEA from Formosa TEA in Chests TEAm Half-chests TEA in Quarter-chests TEA in Boxes TEA in Caddies TEA in Tina TEA in Packets. And as we devote our whole time to TEA and TEA-TASTING, we can give tea-drinkers better value for their money than they can get any where else. Any storekeeper may of course mix his ten according to the price paid for them and tho profit ho requires, but only the skilful tea ex dcrt can properly proportion tho peculiar characteristics of each tea. and so produce a Genuine Blended Tea. grateful to the palate and refreshing to the nervous system. This we claim to be able to do. and our Pure Blended Teas have become a source of pleasure to our numerous customers all over New Zealand.' Post Oiu _ck Box 200. Agents wanted where not already represented. JOHN KARLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, £07, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Established 18S0. MEDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposite the Three Lamps). J. G. HENDERSON, Proprietor, in thanking the residents of Ponsonby and surrounding dis tricts for their support and confidence for the past cloven years, would again call their atten tion to a few of tho proprietary articles manu factured by him iron, drugs of the very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, ace, Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatic and Gout Mixtures, Toothache Reliever. .The above givo speedy relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. For Coughs, Colds, &c—Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of dorohound, Chlorodyne. The above are superior to the imported article, being recently prepared. Antibihous Hills, suitable to the climate; are ! purely vegetable ; give speedy relief. From,ls per box : by post, Is 2d. Prescriptions and Family Recipes faithfully prepared. • J.tf.H.'s Worm Powders and Mixture aro the most effectual remedies known to medical cience. EDICAL FEES REDUCED TO ENGLISH RATES. Dr. BAKE WELL regrets that, owing to the rush of patients in tho afternoons and evenings, many have had to wait a long time. Ho would therefore advise those requiting lengthy consul tations, examination of the chest, etc., to come in the mornings from 9 to 11. Saturday after noons and evenings will in future be reserved for mala patients only.-Address: Honsox- STUEET, 2 POORS BELOW COOIC-STBKET. Hours* 9to 11, 3t0i,7 to 9. Fees: Cash invariably ;no booking. For advice and medicine, 2s 6d; for visit and medicine, os. DR. WILKIN S, In tho present depressed times., has reduced his fco to 03 for advice and medicine both in general and special practice. P.S. -Arranges Spectacles for ad kinds of bad sight. - R. J. MURRAY MOORE, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m., at Pond's Honuaopathic Pharmacy, IoA, Queen-street; 2to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 P.P., at Residence, Lower Svmonds-street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m., TUESDAY and FRIDAY Pure Calf Lymph. POTATO MANURE.-Freezing Co.'a, £810s, of 311 merchawtg,



______** WAW? BAR^ Pauls-'frtpp . . Cha n ,b£.AKhit^ T ° B^Xr^V n . . .EXTENSION OF TIME. , dwelling-house, -__g_£g£f #{! EDWARD BARTLEY, 'j 'I N BAiyu^ Cl ' INTHEBANKR^ TAT^ H "; g^andUooUTai 1?^ Conditions of Tender and Stool. <_.._, ' be seen at the offices of the Offlcf-f 5^ Auckland, Wellington, =Ctaj2__-SB^ and at my office, Napier. "^ Du,"4 JAMES SIDEY DeP"ty_--s^ J N B A N_K R 0 pAj- J IN THE i\TATTER"oF PARTIVPTnw BROTHER^B^KRU PT f 0N ] Separate Tenders are invited nn t« '__ SATURDAY, tie27th August,lßß?.-* *m*\ lstr-Forthc*^nd,Buildings,ftndMacb_i_-! at tho Western Springs leasedU?E Bankrupts from the City CouncS* i = . years to run, at £110 per annum; subks I i to a mortgage of £25u. tcgdU_Sr®s' , Machinery put in by {he BankraH' at and TramCffil The Mill is in good working orta-AT i 2nd-The Unexpired Terra of Lew* of Dwelling-house (10 .years to runlatW tern Springs. The house contains X rooms. There is stabling for 12 hos* ■: Coach-house, etc., together with _ _£ of land. The rental is £10 per annum, Tenders must be sealed and endorsed " lenders for Partington Bros.'Estate,"andac compamed by achequc (markodasgood_or6..e_ days) for 20 per cent, of the amount ol t_ Tender. . w, Particulars and conditions at my office, " JOHN LAWSON, Official Assignee in Bankrupb. ' Auckland, Augusts, I_B7. tX 0 BS 0 N C O.U.J.TY, Tendors are invited, and willie received.for the position of Engineer, Surveyor, and Clett' ENGINEER'must bo duly authorised SUR YE _ OR. Tender to state at what salary lot ' devoting all his time to county works, with al-. tcmaUvo Tender at what rate per cent he will : carry oud work, with liberty to take upwotki ' outside County requirements. : • 1 1 CLE h X -Tender to state Salary per __.__'»' 1 Clerk and Rate Collector, naming sureties. 1 Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, Is I Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, Auckland, and to l livered on or before MONDAY, 29th August, ! 18-7. Tenders can be se by telegram, giving 1 reference. 1 F. W. MATTHEWS, * . County .Chairni-i!, 1 mO CONTRACTORS AND MINEE& i WAIKATO COAL AND SHIPPING ! i company (Limitkd). i J Tenders will be received at the Compuij. ; Office. Fort-street, Auckland, until ,noon« 1 MONDAY, August 29, for the Constructionofi Tramway on the Company's.property ojipi toHunty. ,«.. ! Also for tiie Driving of. an UndergraundJ)- ---| at the end of the Tramway. .>'• One Tender may include both' Tramway vi Drift, or Separate Tenders may be sent into, each. , ;, . Plans and Specifications may he viewed at ' the Company s Office, Auckland, and at w Manager's Office at the Mine. ■ . The lowest or any tender not.nccesaal; accepted. '■ By Order. „ -„..." /r**—- W.ARYAN., : Secrertaiy. Auckland, August 18,1887. . A...;. 0 ROAD BOARDS, CONTRAcS AND ALL REQUIRING BROI» :„■■■ METAL OR METAL VfAsSsA\ We arc in a position to supply motaVhrokei to any size, suitable for road or i»ncreio wj ' in any quantity; also metal waste. MWWJ concrete or footpaths., Wo also supplystonettr any purpose. Special Qvo™™™,!® DiLvkky.-PASCOE & ROWSE MountEdea. Stone Breaking Works, near Rifle __nge;__ R P. F. M. BU R ROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDKG SURVEYOR. . A.M.P. society's JBonan-g- ■■■■ ■■-_ Late Aflvertisemen^^ ANTED, a Kitchen GirL—Apply a' Whai«l : otdlh^g^oo2 : ___^. STRAYED, a dark-brown Befiriewjjjgg -Anyone returning same to T.mm Liverpool-street, will be rewaraea ■~__, npAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. The Annual General Meeting.J*aggs the abovo Club will be held £™Jf%£\i Office TO-MORROW (Thursday), at_«*£. receive .Statement of Accounts ana w Committee for the cnsuiog year. . jyjIRANDA COAL ilXl) || company; (LT3-ifEi»* SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD A# «* COAL IS NOW BEING PUT OUT • IROM THIS COMPANY'S MINE. AND AGENTS ARE WANTED FOR THE SALE OF IT. APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRES^ THE UNDERSIGNED, AT THKOW^ PANY'S OFFICE, W,:tlW^ ARCADE ORDERS FORWARDED TO THE ** TARY WILL RECEIVE PB0*» ATTENTION. BY ORDER. JOSEPH BARBER, .