The Auckland Evening Star.

OL X —N a 3,0 9

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PtitfNY



Shipping. « TTNION STEAMSHII ißSp^Q—vq _J COMPANY OF NK^ 111-' "Vl^i ZEALAND (LIMITED), r-^— ~jv Time Tab le— MAI-OH, 1880. FOR TAURANGA, GISBORNE, NA*IER WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, and POM CHALMERS, rnoti Uu_-KN-ai'RKET Wharjt Steamship. Date of Salllnar. Latest Train. Wanaka Monday, 22,1 r«uY — TBAN-.O 1 Thuisday, 25, 10 a.m. — HaWkA Monday, 20, 4 p.m.. — "Not calling at Tauranga, FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And Wvst Coast Ports Iraoii Manukau). Ladyihiu. Wed.,' 21,1 p.m. 2 p.m. Waitaki Wed., 31, II a.m. 9.5 a.m. FOR SYDNEY, VIA RUSSELL. Rotorua Tuesday, 30th, 4 p.m. — ' FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Te Anau} Thursday, 25,10 a.m. — JOaUing at Hobart Town. ' IfUR RUSSELL AND iiAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., also on 22nd and 30th instant. OST Cargo must be alonirjide one horj- beforo time "f doparture. Passage Tickets must ba taken at the oflloe betoro on barklag, Anklpji Branch: 63 Queen street. .XK-k "PACIFIC MAIL STEAM. rfpEJlllgN. JL k SHIP COMPANY. J^HlijiaS OVERLAND ROUTE TO ■™™"™ EUROPE, Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Krancisco. via Hono lulu, oonnoeting with all Overland Ral.wars in the United fclatos and Canada to Now York, or any of tho principal Atlantic Coant Ports, and with the unrivalled steamships of tho White Star, Inman, ana Cunard lines from New York to Liverpool, London, or Paris. To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydnoy. I Tuesday Wed'd'y City of N. York W. B. Cobb Mar. 30 — Zealandia .. U. Chevalier April 27 Mar.lo City of Syducy H.C.Dearborn May 25 April 7 Australia ..W.Cfcrgill Juno 22 Mayo And Evory Four Weeks thereafter. Firet-claes through to England, £70. Steerage, iucludicg bedaing and all neces saries, £37 10a. First-class Tickets good for siimontbs, »hould passengers wlnh to btoo at Honolulu or any American cities en route. Return Tickets to Bydnoy, good for sts months, Issued at 10 percent, discount. All passengers from Coast ports must present their ticket* for berthing. For full particular*, apply to S. A. BEARDSLTCY, Agent, Lower Queen street. ,rtvi "OEGULAR MONTHLY _rf*ii%£Si_^ AA STEAM COMMUNICA VWpraTsS. '-"ON mcTWKEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may bo oxpeoted horo again about the 29th instant. Sho will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne throe days after arrival. For freight or passago apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 18. Queen-street. Auckland, March 3. 1880. «&&§». Hf O X WAIUKU. ****«»*** The p.s. OREGON will leave for Walukn as under I— From Oiiehnnga 1 From Walnkn March. March. 20 Saturday, 10 a.m. 20—Saturday, 3 p.m. 23—Tuesday. 3 p.m. 21-Wednesday, 9 a.m. 26—Kriilay, 5 p.m. 27—Saturday. 10 a.m. 31—Wednesday, S a.m. 31—Wednesday, 1 p.m. Will soil v/oather and other oiroumstances yeruiltting. Fares, 5u.; Roturn, 7s (3d. All Freights muat be paid beforo Goods are delivered. Cunningham's Collecting Carts ln Town Dally. Onehung* Agency at the Office of tho Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mlila Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s Gdpor ton. m. a. Roa. ,«, 1 CJTEAM to the THAMES jA&kJ^t^ n CONNECTING WITH Tlvffflanßr^s.oiiiNKMUßt, oiuha, wai- VJMwXifefi^' TO v PLAINS, ard MORRINS ,,™^KBB*aaB, VILLE, PiAio District. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames 1 Friday, 6 p.m. I Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or die- Charging five stock. H . w . HKATH> Manager. •W»tefe_^ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, Jl«§gj^:D MAiiußANor, Matakana, *__E_a__ia_-g kawau, and Omaha. Thee.s. ROSE CASEY, at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. or Mahnrangl—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 am. For Matakana, &&, &a—Every Tuesday, at U a. in. All cirgo must be down half-an-honr before advertised time of leaving, or It will not be aken. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12, 1879. wikSt^ T7"AIFARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (TAMITBD). TIME T A B L E. S.S. 'KINA' F< r Mangawal and Waipu : Tuesday, March 23rd, at. 7 p.m. 1 uo.-d,.y, March SOth, at 11 p.m. Returning from Waipu Thursday, Jlirch 25ih, at C a.m. Leering Munitawai ono hour and a half later, "W. LODDFR, Manager K.S.S. Co. -SJ^kte^. TTAIPAUA STEAMSHIP JV COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABL E. "" S.S. 'KINA' Will leave for Wairoa South : Friday, March 19th, at 9 a.m. Returning from Wairoa: Saturday, March 20th, at 11 am. W. LODDER, Managor. li-'VR.^ CI TEAM BETWEEN AUCK. "I^^^ D hA ND AND the THAMES. Timk Tablk: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auckland 1 Thursday. 5 afternoon Friday, 1i.30 evenin.; From Thames 1 ' Friday, ll.niorning batu day, 12 noon Fares '.—Single 1 Saloon, 7s 6d: Steerage, 6s. No Cargo received within balf-an-honr I advertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. _CV^. trior. RUSSELL. WANGA- Jgags^JL1 ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave evory Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting), Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ofilce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Queov-strcf t Wharf at 5 p.m. Fridiiy, 10th VVcdiie. rlav, 2ith Monday 29th Friday 2d April Connect'r.g wilh the p.s. 'Fir.gai' for Mercury B.yaml Tali-, a ou tho sth 10,1. 13th, 21th and April 2ad, with i)u3se:.gcr_i and cargo. Connecting wtth _?.?-. STAFFa. for Opotiki and Bast Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No.Cargo recelved.alterji p.m. A-4MOGRKGOR, Manager



Shipping. I ~fiiL_S*. F FIHE NEW ZEALANI V _P?cS?%*_ J- SHIPPING COMPANY lllilpW (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch i 81, Bishopsgate-stroet withir THE COMPANY'S FLEET , consists of :— 1' Tons. . Tom . The HURLNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..10? MATAURA „ 898 WAIMATE..US OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 87 ORARI __~,.. 1051 WAIPA. 105 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA ....105 PAREORA.... 8711 WAITANGI 116 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 88 RAKAIA ..„1057 WANGANUIIIS RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificont clippers aro of the highee • olass at Lloyd's, purchased or built special!* i meet tho requirements of tho trado between th' United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloon and state cabins are superbly fitted and arrange, and provided with evory requisite for tho com fort of the passengers, who aro provided wiU bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary seal -is most liberal. Second-class and Bteoragi accommodation Is all that can bo desired' ( the ships are commanded by experienced mac te Tho Company also charters ships of the highee olass as required, and vessels aro despatchei from London to each of tho principal ports 0 tho colony with strict punctuality every month Tho Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zoaland. Arrangements for tho passages of friends ti and from the colony, and also for the converanci of cargo, can bo made at tlio Head Olllee Christchurch, at any of the Branches in Colony BaiNcn—93, Queen-streit. Aucklani M^&s "If OB LONDON DIRECT, !S___§P|^Mi^ The favourito iron clipqer 100 Al, 710 tons register, S. Mui| DOCn, Commander, now loadiug, and having f groat part of hor cargo engaged, will havo quick despatch. • • For rates of freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPAN"X (LIMITED), Agents. 1 Money. MONEY TO LEND, in Large or small sums, at U3ual rates ot intorest, CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane, j TyrONEY TO LEND, In large or small i-TJ- eums, at low rates of Intorest.—M_ • R, Laishloy, Solicitor. Righ-Ptrcot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, al tho usual rates of interest—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- F. Ring, Agont, Shortland-street. CIASU Advanced on approved security. J Monoy invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freohold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Co nor of Quoon and Shortland-streots. MONEY TO LHHN-u in large or small sums at a moderato rato of interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :—93.; Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable In instalments, at tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-L_, Total amount ing over fer vvook Repayable. s. d. £ s. d 4 years __~.„ 12 6 130 0 0 6 years _ _ .. 9 2 113 9 2 8 years „ _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years ! 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from mombors or others upon which Intorost s allowod as follows 1— Sums lodged for six months—7 X per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notico—s % per annum. JOJfN' BATGKR, Secretary. Conveyances. KELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohinomutu, Hot Springs, and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga overy Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning overy Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. I ivory nnd Unit Stables, s-'pring-street, Taurancra. Buggios, Waggonct'cs, and V chicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Ofiico, Spring street. SM c G IJ I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Runu a Coach daily to moot tho train at Chaupo. Horses and Buggies on Hire. Orders by Post or Telograph promptly attendod to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. 171 QUICK'S TIME TABLE __J • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. eaves A nckland 1 loaves Wha-s 1 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m, Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 2 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 a.m, and 6.3 p.m. THE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE MUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spring and Grey-strsets. (Oppo ite Spring Well Brewery), Tauranga. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Buggies, &c, for hire at the abovo on reason able terms, for ho Lakes or olsewhere. A First-class Saddler Employed on tho Promises. Lowest possible charges. Telegrams will receive prompt attention. D. M. H. BILli, Proprietor. "|^-ORTH SHORE AND WADE LINE ROYAL MAIL COACHES. Tipzie Table : Leave tho Flagstaff Hotel, North Shoro, every MONDAY, WEDN KSDAY, and FRIDAY on arrival of the 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at tho Lako, Lucas Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave Wado Hotol every TUE3DAY, THURS DAY, und SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for the North Shoro. T7*OR HlßE—Buggies of every description. X Waggonettes, breaks and Coaches, Ladies and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Special Con veyances 0 j hiio for picnic parlies to the Lake and all p Its jf the North, with or withon drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor Insurance.. "VfEW ZEALAND INSDRANCE IS COMPANY. Capital £1,f100,00C Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .'. £110,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may bo effected with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Time, Mor chandiso, Gooc's, and Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing VcssoK Risks on Woo suljcet to special arrangement. Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE. Manager. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUE EN-STREET, next to tho Colonial Bank FIEK DEPAETMENT. Insurancos granted on Dwellirg-houscs, Stores, Shop 3, Buildings In which trade is carried on, Merchandise, aud Goods of evory description. MAEINE DEPARTMENT. Hnlls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. nOU TII BRITISH INSURANCE J5 COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Content °Wool'__rom Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to L Vossnis, Freight, Gold, Grain. Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, th Islands, &o. Lowkst Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland^ BOARDMAN Manogor.



Business Cards. 3 [A CARD.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. Hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. 1> Sc W. II E L A B V XVe FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, 3 Siiortland Street. ,7 - , , 1 Families waited upon dally for Orders In any '7 part of Town or Suburbs. li Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tlorces) '3 always on hand. t Special attention given to Shipping. TC O L E « BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, c (Opposito the Albert Hotel.) d Every Description of BaKkctwork mado and ~ Repaired on tho Shortest Notice and __ most Reasonable .Terms. 0 A liberal allowance mado to Wholesale c Customers. * Just Opened a choico [.election of Travelling 1 Baskets. i- N.B.—Tho First. Prizo was awarded to T. Cole i for the bust Collection of Baskets at tho Agrl ,_ cultural Show held in Novembdr last. t T G- ? E L H A M, o 0 ladder & barrow maker, - 0 49, Victoria-srteet. 6 Evory Description of Laddors, Stops, Barrows, '• Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &o„ on hand or made to order. ■> A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and Oilice Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by .experienced workmen on tho Bhortest notice. N.B.—Ladders,St .and Box-rows lent on hire 1 [Established 1868. "jy/TR. T. TRAP FORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,! WAKEFIELD ■ S T R E E T, Near Queen-etroot. "JV/T R FT B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address, caro of Mr Newton Fairs, Musio seller and Stationeor, Quiion-stroot. WPIIILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, In.portorsof I'aporhaugiuga, Scrim, l'aints. Oils, t Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. Fronch Polish, . Gold Loaf, Artists' Colours aud Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, nnd Photographic Glass, Pioturo Frames and Tapost-iy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glassos, tllazod Shushes, Doore, Sec Glass cut to size, and carofully aokod.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STRKKT. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP and CANULK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CPvEEK, RICHMOND. '■ Oflloo 1 Durhain-etroec, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shoopsklna and Bones. A N D J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Quoon-Btroot Wharf, Auckland JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sec Goods Cartodand Dollvorsd from shlv'D side on ShortestNotloo. Ballast Supplied Kowcastle and Bay of Inlands Coal. Also, Firewood .(out or uncut) reasonable. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND HTONH MERCHANT. AND GENERAL BUILDER. IHbtablibhkd 18 6 2.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, Bame Bide as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Ountrv on application. T O H N "I? O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR. i, QUEEN-STRKKT. CO-ISI-R OF 'VUIXSAIt liAITO. tit nT skin ncr, BUHiDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulca* Lank. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnlldlng Trado xoontod by Experienced Workmon. Shop Fronts, Olllco Fittings, &c.. Sec ITY HAKE It V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. loino and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL. [Established 1854.] H AR L X S PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &0. Addresses Illuminated in tho IHghost Stylo of the Art. Many useful Lithofrraphod Maps, including tho Waikato and East Coast Townahlps'on Sale. Tracings mado or other Business transacted at tho Government OHlot-s. Bnrvey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortiand and O'Connoll Streets Auckland. FISHER AND CO WHOLESALE. SHARPING fc FAMILY BUTCHERS, Quran-street, next Bank of New Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beof on Sale In largo Quantities. N.B.—Dealors ln Game. Live Pheasants f«r wardod to all parts of tho colony upon receipt ol order.Families waited on in town or suburbs. GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shaftß, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest murket prices. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next tho Star Ofilce. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakors' and Chemists' Day Books, HBand and Choir Musio Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINES BOUND. m A 1 T BROTHERS X MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monnmonts, nead-stones, Tombs, and Iron ' Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. ~ ~ Prices and Designs itree on application, ; CORNER or RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETS" AUOKLAND. LisnED 1858 THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACrow, j JAM E S MA OKIE, Proprietor, victoria street east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho Shortest Notice. 1 SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, &r- N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. ; IB EL A « V onOTHEBS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TAHNKRS and leather manufacturers Importers of Saddlers' and rtootmakors 1 Machinery, Knrllsh and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindory, MiUßo'tlng, Suction nnd Delivery Hove, Sec , „. Y_. . Warohouues: Vulcan Lane and Hlgh-Btieot. Works! Panmuro, Auokland. Constltuouts' iordera] promptly and.-carefnll 0 xoouted ' , B1 G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, T->a and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. ' Pins, Broo es, Chain", and Rings Gilt equal to ew. at reasonable Kates. WEYRE, Enniskiilen House.—Gloves, . Gloves—Two hundred dozen Tho Lepine, better than Jo_ei-hi-'ie, in all the , now and fashionable cclouia or tho Feasor, and a great variety of Josephine Gloves I I 'will bo 1 first choice, at 2s Gd pair, worth -Is (id. 30 dozen Back Lepine, two-button, 6b pair, ' wor.h is 61 ; 50 dozen New Co'ours, two-button, 2s Cd, wmth Is. I have a variety of New Hats (trimmed and untrimmed), New Ribbons in great varieties. Come and see my New Corsets. The Boot-, and Shoes I must get rid of at any price, 200 Long Ostrich Feather, new colours, at 6s WS, Gsbd, 7a 6d; worth 12s6d,



Business Cards. -- — -Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Framo, Looking Glass and Window Cornice . 1. Manufacturer, Shortland-street^ Auckland. Mrs Leooh, in returning thanks to the Pfiblic for the patronago accorded to her late husband, Mr John Leoch, would respoetfully solicit a continuance of tho samo, as the Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca'rlod on as heretofore, and tho same quality of work guaranteed.. 1 • LHISTABLISHKD 1859.1 J'l '■' CLARKE BROTHERS (Lets Cromble's), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Quoon-Btroot, Auokland. First-class Portraits, from CD. V. to life Slue at moderate prices. Children's Portraltatakon Instantaneously. mHO S. J. HARB UT T, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAS .. AOCin_AND MB, F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST. Wellesley-street Wk3t, Artlflolal Toeth made on tho most approved principles. A complete Bet from £6; Slnglo Teeth, from 6s. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extraotod, Children's Tooth regulated. EX riUTHBE RTSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Quecn-stroot (next National Insurance Co.). Agont for Messrs H. Hnogo and Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tvvocds. nnd Coatlnus. J,O H N QOPP PT, HOUSE, LAND, AND .GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. rf^l J. M c E N T E E, CARPENTER, JOINER, Sea, No. 5. At.hkrv Street (Closo to tho Market). FORMERLY WITH J, C. rEMIAM. Ladders, Barrows. Steps. Boxes, &c, of every oesoription. Shop and Oilice Fittings mado. JoßßiNa and Repairing Bonis. HW A I T F • Manukactur.no Tinsmith, FORT-STRKET, Wlshos to Inform tho public that ho Is the only ono In the Provinco who devotes tho wholo of Ids timo to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modorn appliances can defy competition. J" T QWINNERION, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YN DHA U-8 rREET, (Next Shajg_____pi____r__ Hotel). a Introduced Steam Powor, ho Is now prepared to mako a Roduotlon of Twenty por cent off tho prieo of all common work. BSt Country Orders punctually attended to. X Q rji v r n xTTi, land -md estate aqknt, Tauranga, (Until recently Resldont Govornmont Engineer and Survoyor, which position ho hold for up wards of twelvo yonrH), will bo happy to furnish reliable Information regarding Nativo and othor Lands throughout tho Bay of Pleuty District. O P. GIBBONS ft To. WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. im" DWA R D BART L E Y|, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. G. osß° RN E« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Painters. Glaziers, &c. ■\TEW PAPERHANGINGS IS FOR 1880. Largo and Small Buyers of Paporhanglngs will do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsriiangings, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Where may bo Inspected ono of the largest and bcst-aelcctod Stocks of Paperhangings In Now Zealand, From Id per pieco to tho most costly. GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING In Gioat Varioty. Picture-Framing in all its branchep, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brnshwarc, Scrim, Glas3 Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c., &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. TpX ' INGLEWOOD ' & 'ADAMANT,' 523 Pack ag ss PAPER HANGINGS APERH ANG IN GO, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, . WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plato, Shoot, and Ornamontal), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lend, Zinc Whito, Oils, Vnrnishos, Pa tent Silicato and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Gluo, Glasi, Paper, Tacks, Gold Lcaf.andallTrado Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithßtandlng tho extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo arc still oflbring the largest and bcßt soleotcd stock ln the Colony at tho samo Low Prices as heretofore W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND T^NCOUP.AGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Beg to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland that thoy cm obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixpd for U3O in Bny shade for Houso Painting at 7s Gd por gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. Gs per gallon. Black for ~ „ .. Gs por ga lon, First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or Bhade. at per gallon in bulk, 83; in one ga lon tins, 10s. The undersigned being anxious to prove tbe superiority of their Paints against all Others, are prepared to contract for tho Painting and Varnishing of.Buildipgs; ' .';■ ' ;' ,1! ';AkrkINSON&,CO., V ' -' .; . ■-•■ '■ '^Newifiarbct, Or t Wellesley-street Entrance to Market,



I For Sale. J TO COWKEEPERS AND OTHERS. CRUSHED OATS ! CRUSHED OATb ! iGG Per Ton of 2000lbs. G. S. JAKINS. T E N T! L E N T 1 - Prime Pioklod Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Salo at G. MOO DV S & C 0., Queon-street, Onehunga. - riHEAP. FOWL FEEDI MAIZE, 103 por Sack MAIZE, 10s per Sack MAIZE, 103 per Saok JOO sacks Now Offering at COUPLAND & CO.'S, Queen-street. /\ N S A L E. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 11 to 22ozs. 25 tons Foncing Wiro 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Tost Cables 35 oollb Holt Ropo, 11 to 4 inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, IJ x J 600 boxes Do Roubaii Candle _ Also On Hand Ex Othkr Late Arrivals, . Salmon—l and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundoo arid Caloutia Wiro Ropo Galvanised Axe and Piok Handles Wiro and ICwbank's Nails etc., etc., etc W. S. L A U R I E, 7, Wynduam-strekt, r\ N o A L B, 1500 sacks good SnoRT Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. Mckenzie & ross. fk N SALE, TO ARRIVE I*ER 1000 bags Weston and Woatall's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex 'Fkrnglen,' Currants, Elemk Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Ckmknt 6000 Countess Slates 80 eases Corrugntod Iron (II to 8 feot) 80 cases Muntz Metal , SO kegs Scathing Naii_s dO barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide Flour Sugars (assorted) Conkkctionery (nßFortcd) Balad and Castor Oils Ooooa— Van Houton. Fry, Taylor and Epp's. Sardines, Salmon, Lodster, Herrings Candid Perl, Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco — Venus, Royal Standird nnd Waterlily Swiss Cigars, otc.l E. POTTER & CO. f\ N SALE, Ex 'British Empire' £_ I.ate Arrivals: 401 boxes Sultana Raisins 10 cases Ling 50 cases Cornflour 20 cases Ve_taa (Doll & I-lncl.) 20 cases Vestas (It. Bell Se Co.) 20 packages Blacking iD,iy & Martin) 20 cases Mustard (ICcon'a) 22 cuses Starch (O. Jonc3 & Co.) ?0 cafes Tablo Salt 5 cases Disoults (Gray, Dunn, & Co.) 10 Weighing Macliinea (Avory's) 15 frames Shoathing and Pooling Folt. TO ARRIVE, Per 'Earl Granville'& 'City ok Quebec' 5 hhds Hollowaro 13 cases Bedsteads 10 tons B.U.H. Harlron 30 cases Keen's Mustard nnd Blue dO rases Currants 15 en es Ling 50 casos Glucoao. T. H. HALL & CO. TRON IRON IRON TANKS 1 TANKS! I TANKS 1! 1 S. P A R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Completo with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, tee. Sec, tee Always on Band, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street Eas>t, Auckland. SLATES! CEMENTI SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. English Slates, por 1,000. £13. American Slates, por 1,000, £11. Cement, per barrel, 21s. Ventilating Papier Machle Ccntro Flowers from the t o-t makers ln London, and approved by the architects thoro as well as the architects hce, for ventilating Beauty ot design, with chevpness, lightnoss, nnd no fear 0/ railing dow>. Inspection Invitod by those about to tiiild and thoso who havo built. JAMES BLAKIE, Victoria-btrkkt. SHOW ROOMS : Hobson-street. Tt/T R A ij L A N Bogs to inform tho inhabitants ot Mount Eden Valloy and District that ho has opened those centrally Bituato Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Storo, and, as al articles will bo of bost quality and Bold at town prices, ho hopes to socuro a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agont for the Auck and Evening Star Tjl WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country orders punctually attended to Fish Forwarded to any Part r>_/ -he Colony. XHDEN TERRACE POST OFF'SE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILT GROCERS, . . • ■ Eden Terrace. M. and; W. (formerly with Meson). Glanrllle and Ellyett). solicit the patronage of the pnblio. Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tbe town nnd suburbs.



Public Notices. DX. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top ot Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m„ 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challlnor Houso, Pltt-street, opposite Grey-ttroet, where he may bo Consulted be tween the hours of S and 10 a,m., and land 2 p.m., and after 0 p.m. "TkrOTICE.— All Accounts due to J. Ford, IS Tailor, are payable only;to himself, and no other receipts will be recognised.—(Signed) J. FORD, Tailor. V E Ti V O N E Should Visit ire SHOW ROOMS —AT— CUSTOM-H O USE-STREET. EARTHIENWARE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All are ASTONisni_D,at tho LOW PRICES. EDWARD LEWIS. JUST R E U a IVE D, A Small Shipment of Goods In Ladlos', Gontlomon's, and Children's. .The Boots are made by eminent makers, and aro worth inspec tion. C.W. has the Bost and Cheapest lot of Goods In town, and the beat varisty to piok from. Note the addross: C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, i 127, Queen-street, Auckland. m B. G U E a T & C 0., Siiip and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS STREET, Agents. m ERMI NU S STORE, A HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Bogs to Inform tho Residents of tho Kaipara District that ho has on sale A Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapory and Clothing at Auckland Pricoa' Groceries of all kinds ~ „ Boots and Shoes Oats, and Bran. NEWTON VENETIAN BLIND WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARANGAnAFE ROAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of tho boat quality mado and fixed at Is per foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order, Repairs neatly executed. "VTOTICE TO CLIENTS. I havo Removed my Offices to Queen-str noxt Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, fcolicitor. PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attontion to their Elegant hilvkr-mountkd Walking-sticks), mado by a new process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the wholo forming a solid, highly-polisYied, and elegant Walking-Stick, particularly suitable for Proaonts to Frionds either in or out ot tho Colony. Tho Sticks aro beautifully mounted with silver. Illustrated to order by various designs, Including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invitod. A. Se K. T'KUTBNU-tuo. Queen-street, Auckland TVTEW ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, ln Sots of From 12 up to 125,Variktikb. Also In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxos, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 Varieties. rhe 25 variety Boxes, as above .. £1 Tho 100 „ „ .. £3 ForlSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STREET. Q T O R A G E. The undersigned receives Goods for Storago at low rates, in his Now Brick Promises, near Queon-streot Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. C 1 WITHEFORD, /• IRONMONGER, Sea, PARNELL. General Furnisiting Ironmongery.—A now and well-selected btock of Hollowaro (of all kinds), Cutlery, fee. Builders' Ironmongkiiy.—Nails, &c., at lowest prices. The Pi.UMnERS' Department Is carried on as usual. Ordors rapidly executed In town or country. Shoot Zinc, Spouting, andother Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAE MERS. AND OTHERS. The Undoralgnod are Caeh Pnrot_-».aers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow,Booswax, &c., tec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittances rotnrned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS.. Tannssrs and Leather MANrnrAOTUEBBB Auokland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c. Is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have the said places attendod to. either woekly, fortnightly, or othorwlse, can ' ft eo tho samo dono by leaving a notice, olthjir verbal or written, with the Inspector of .Nuisances, City Connoil Offloe, Queen-street. CI E N C I N G. Post and Rail, Wiro, Palings and Corrngatod Iron Fences at lowest rates. Small jobs attended to, and old fences repaired. Pbsts, Rails and Palings for Sale by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL. Orders may ba loft with Winstono Bros., Custom-house-street. [Established A.D. THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DIfEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STRKET EAST, W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking tho publio for their patronage during the past sixtoon years, W, Kdgar would bog to Inform thorn that ho has now on hand a Complete Stock of tho Very Best and Fajtoat Dyes, and that with his appliances, In whioh ho has adopted evory modern improvement, he can turn out his work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E. has Just received a Large Stock of the Newest Dyes for iho most fashionable co'ours In Shawls, Opera Cloaks. Bablos' Dresses, &0.,& c. Silk and Satin Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Woll-flnished. Ostrich Foathors IClenned or Dyed any shadoand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Closnod, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Foathors, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. /tar Orders loft at the City Establishment. Wellesloy-Btrcet East, will meot Swith prompt attention. Ladles and gentlemen waited upon bvleiving their eHdress, personally or by post. mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME ! Persons intending to Build should begin at onoe as they will nover bo ablo to Buy Cheapor than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Meciia-ucs' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in tho Colonies, aud having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all kinds, are Selling at the moat attrac tive prices. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. jar Fullest Information promptly furnished on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager.



Public Notices. SUITES RE-UPHOLSTERED, &c, in Hair, Cloth, Reps, Brocetolc, &c, ln first class stylo, at Low Fricou. Couches and Easy Chairs to match; the American Chairs for Sitting-rooms, and Rich Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers, &c, &o. All at vory reasonablo prices for cash. WILLIAM NORRIF, Mottled Kauri Caeiwi_t Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. "VTOTICE.—The Lady aliout Town writes JLI to say that Williams's is the Cheapos House in town for Fanoy Drapery and small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices, from 2d a yard); a nice variety ot Gilt and Black Brooches and Karrlnus, cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapo .t House in to irn, foot of Grcy-stroot, four doors from Market entrance (opposite Dampier's). Open till 9 p.m. •ISBKUS-VraOIOIA 'CT "O 0 "S SMI3II AY •s n 1 x" h 1 a a •SNIV9 -ava jao jo shhhay Hsuinx isvi °u:x i aouotf taou. O-LV taoixo.lS[ "I G R E E N. el* My latest exceed all my previous purchases for cheapness. Read tho prices and see thejgoods and I believo you will purchase. Shirt Fronts (commonly calleddlckeyß). with Collara.Cd each, usual prices from Is Gi to 2s Od; Linun Pinafores, 2s, usual price, Is each; Boys Holland Overalls, trimmed with Cardinal and Navy Blue, 3s, worth fully is Cd each ; Babies' Shirta, Is, worth Is 6d to 2a 6d (all will bo sold at one price); Woollen Gaiters, Is 3d and la Cd, usual price for same quality, 2s 6d and 3a per pair; Ladles' Trimmed Petticoats, good calico, lock-slichod, and very wide, 3m Gt oaeh. A tplendld lot of Ruffle for the npek iv Pompadour Ilcsa^, &.C., at cheapest prico; all wool Tweed,3s 3d per yard, suitablo for boys' Buits ; Ladies' Corsets, 2s Cd, worth is; Window Holland, Gd and 7d yard ; Men's Braces, lOd per pair ; Men's Socka, 3id ; Men's Belts, 9d each; Ladles'Loather Belts, Is: Girls Striped Stockings, Noe. 5 and 6. 9d and lOd, worth fully Is Cd per pair; Ladies' Underclothing at all prices, haudso.nuly-tritnmod Sets of three articles at 20s, worth fully 25a per set. Ladies, before making your purchases, cull at , J. GREEN'S, Victoria-street, Three doors from Albert-street. TXTARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and the public he has resumod Business in tho Old --"remises, known as "Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has always recoived. Good.Stabling and Paddooks. Horses;for Hire. £8,000 0F w ° X T H EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr g A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in Q Great Variety. £ a Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large d g additions to my Stock. w -3 , r An early inspection Is invited, especially of _ S 1 some Parian Statuary. J" ► S The Goods are very Choice. 3 a a H Largo shipments to follow by ' City of § 2 Quebec' and ' Merola' from London. __ __ 0 g r Selling Prices aro Buch as will induce q v Customers to extend to me a continuance o i_ of their favours. S to My Agents in London, thoroughly conver- o h sunt with tho wants of tho Colonieß, aro g < theroby enabled to purchaso (for ca9b) to g § the bout advantage. m EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. 11th February, 1880. T) I S C U I T S. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS 1 SULTANA BISCUITS I 03BORNE BISCUITS Tho nndcrsignod respectfully bog to lnlimnto to their numerous customers nnd tho public gcnorally that they aro now manufacturing tho abovo now Biscuits, which they can confidently recommend, and would Invito especial attention to tho OSBORNE, aa It is superior to any bear ing that name thoy havo hitherto supplied, being an entirely now Mixture. Tho abovo Biscuits may bo obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers In town and oountry, nnd wholcsalo from Mosars Stono Brothers, 22, Queen-street, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onohunga Biscuit Factory. TMPROVEMENT 1 IMPROVEMENT! K. H BARTLETT. Rospectfully calls tho attention ot the people of Auokland to the fact that ho Is how furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonablo prioes, at his studio. Queon-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographer in Boston, Mass.. U.S.A., nnd has bren practised by him since 1861. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much cireful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as boneflcial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. Ho guarantees these photographs, when cnamollod, to remain porfecs iy brilliant for fifty years, as time and climato has no damaging eflect on them. Please call and inspect our work. -vr O T 1 C F. QAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. lIORNE'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS. GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 TEE CENT. Sole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. BURT, DUNEDIN. Wo have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumbor and Gns-fltter, Chapel-street, Solo Agent for tho above in Auokland. A Regulator can bo seen at his premises, where full informa tioa regarding them will be glvon. A. & T.~B U RT, DCNEDIN. r "~a IJ N I> X Y. Wo beg most respecfully to inform the inhabi tants of- Auckland and neighbourhood that we have commence d tho Laundrylßuaines jat Shelly Boach Road, Ponsonby, whoro Washing, Mangling and Ironing will bo dono on the shortest notico, and at reasonable oharges. We use no frlotion elthor by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by us will wear much lonser than when wasbod in the usual manner. All Clothes will bo fetched to tho Laundry and returned to the owners free of charge for carri age.—Yours respectfully. J.&A. MILLS.—P.S.: A note addressed aa abovo will ensure immedi ate attontion. ASHING MACHINES. WASHING MACHINES. Branston Se Forster. makers of tho Patent Fouatain Machines, beg to call tho attention of the public to tho abovo. The qualifications of this Machino are, that no labour ia required beyond that of soaking tho clothes the night previous, in tho usual way, then placing them In the boiler containing the apparatus for 20 minutes, when they aro thoroughly cleansed (without in any way injuring them) and ready for wringing Sold by all Ironmongers, where all particulars may be obtained. SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. H. LEADBEATER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Buai nofs in the premises of F. and W. Fowler, Victoria-street (from whom ho has hired shop -1001.1 and engine-rower), as a GRINDER and POLISHER of all kinds of Edge Tools and Brleht Goods. H.I-. was apprenticed at J. Rogers & Sons twenty-five yeßrs ago, and has worked at the trade ever since. He can therefore confidently assert thai Juinera, Butchers, Barbers, House holders, and all others who ontrnßt him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladed and renovated.



Drapery. TfIDWIN HOLLO WAY, In returning thanks to tho pnblio for tho liboral patronage accorded to him while Partner In the firm of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, bogs to solicit a con tinuance of the samo in his J^EW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS. QUEEN-STRKitT, Which he will OPEN on SATURDAY, March C, with a vory SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND VfILLINERY, BOUGHT FOR CASn, Which will enable him to Sell at a SMALL ADVAMCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is under tho Management of Mrs Varnom, for several years with Mr T. Short, of Auckland. TT7- ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY 1 CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY I A. L. Is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK 0F DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, In addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of Ono Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment ot General Drapery. Dress Goods, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is Id; Grey ditto, 8d ; Black Lustre, Bdand Is: extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth lOd; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk, 2s Ud ; a largo stock of Ladies' Corsets, in spoon busksand other makes: Ladies' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hose, Od; Ladies and Cnildren's Hats, in all the newect styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from tho t ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tho Pound Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, Weli.esley-strebt. "OETIRING FROM BUSINESS. T. SHORT. CLJEARING SALE OF CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY Tho.STOCK!_Biono!of_.tho.LargeßtJin Auckland and ntvory largo proportion of .it quite NEW," having been Imported by T..S.lthia Season. Particular attention;ls called, to the JMILILTjNERY _Depart ( mibnit. The BTOCK being Unusually Large [and the STYLES tho NEWEST rp H O R T QUEEN STREET. TTMPORTANT TW" O T I C E TO THE PUBLIC. MONSTER SALE OF CLOTHING HOSIERY HATS CAPS SHIRTS TIES COLLARS TWEEDS AT COOMBE CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUBKN-STEEKT. SAMUEL COOMBES, Havingreturned from the Sonthandhavingclosod all his branch establishments and removed the stocks to Auckland, also having bonght tho Clothing Stocks (for cash) of Mr Ogilvie, o? Taranaki, and Mr Saundorson,of Wanganul, will offer the same to tho public at such prices as will ensure a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. These Combined Stocks consist of every variety ;o MEN'S, YOUTH'S, AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. HOSIERY, SHIETS, HATS, CAFS, TIES, COLLARS, TWKBDS, TAILORS TRIMMINGS, CARPET BAGS TRAVELLING BAGS. PORTMANTEAUX, VALISES, ETC., ETC,, ETC. In addition to these Combined Stocks, Samuel Coombee will includa aU tho NEW GOODS just opened up, and which are _W THE FINEST LOT OF GOODS -«* Ever opened np in this city. Thlß Is not like most of tho puffing going on ju now amongst the drapers, but A GENUINE CASH SALE. COME AND SATISFY YOURSELF COME EAKLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. *3.SALE NOW GOING ON "W AT COOMBE S'S City Clothing Mart, 92, QUEEN-STREET, 92, TAOPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company aro now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices:— Household (lumpy) 12s per ton Steam (screened) 10s „ Slack 4a „ In Truck-loads of 5 tons, in bulk. Orders for Auoklaed, Newmarket, and One hunga, will be received at the Company's Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Stations, addresses to the Mine Manager, Tanplrl Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to, FRANZ SCHERFF.



Amusementa. CHORAL HALL, Si'MONDS STREET.. - AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT In Aid of the Puiir.-c Hall for Mount Albart, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, March 19th; Programme• ; PART I. PianofortoDuet,"Fairy Queen"—Lady A matours Faroe, "THE OBSTINATE FAMILY." Fong, 'Apart'—Lady Amateur. Pianoforte So'o, "Andantsard Rondo, Pappric cioao" (Mendelssohn)—Miaa Gertrude James. Dialogue, the Screen Scene from '" The School For Scandal." Internal of Ten Minutes. PART I". Pianoforto and Violin Solo, "Serenade" (Beet haven)— Miss Gertrudo James and Mr Beale. Song—Gentleman Amatcu*. LFarce, "BORROWKD PLUMES." Tickets, 2s; to bo had of all Booksellers. Hotels. m H I S T L E HOTEL, A QUEEN-STREET. SPi ENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD. ROOM Unequalled in the Colonies. J. L I T T L E, proprietor. HAMLEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL, EXCELLENT. ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS, WITH LARGE SAMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN. Breakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner. I Luncheon; 12 to 12.30 and Tea, 6to 7. WINKS AND SPIRITS OF BES'i.' BRANDS Private entrance Queen-street to High-streot. Largo Billiard room with every comfort. f\ TAMA TE A II OJ EL, B.vtley, Kaipara. the brighton of tne north. G. 11. POWL EY, Proprietor. A First class Hotel, well-built, wcll-furnlshed, and prettily slmatod on thequeen of rivera. For i Invalids, Families, and Couples f»p mdiug their honoymoon, a mr.ro unlet or de Uhtful retreat could not be found. Charges moderate. EIERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOT2, L_.TE STOKK3' POINT, J. MAXWELL, PROPRIETOR. Accommodation f..r Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. £WAN HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. S. VIVIAN Begs to intimate that WINES, SPIRITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALE 3, &\, are carefully Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dinnera provided for Societies, Clubs. Fami lies. Picnic Parties, and other.'. Only the Choicest Llqnors kept. BILLIARD-ROOM, mewiy nttea up with ono of the Best Tables. PRINCE ALFRED HOTEL, QUEEN STRhET, ONEHUNGA. John Grog an begs to inform the inhabitants of Onehunga and surrounding districts that he has assumed the Proprietorship of the above well-known Houso, and t- usts tbat by keeping nothing but tho best of Brands ln Wines and Spirits, combined with civility and cleanliness to merit a fair share of their support. Whltson's Sparkling Ale alwajs on draught; Good Beds and Meals always attainable TjjDEN "TriNE rrOTEL, Eden Teprace. LIST O.F£HP RIC ES :- Bottled on tho premises. Per bottlo s. d. Martell's & Henncssy's Brandy .. .. lii Greenless and Colville's Cambeiton Whis key (strong) 4 6 Dunvllle's Whiskey .. 4 6 Hum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof).4_; small.. 2 0 Cousen's Shi-rry, boi-t, 4s ; small .. ..20 Sandiman'e Best Port, 43; Bmall .. ..2 0 Amontillado Sherry, ss; Bmall .. .. 2 6 Old Tawny Port, 5s ; small 2 C English Ginger Wine 3 0 in cask (genuine brands). Hennessy's and Martoll'sßrandy .. .. 5 G Schiedam Schnapjis, 4s Get; email .. _, 2 G Geneva, JDKZ, 53, Is Gd; Bmall .. ..3 0 Stone Gin 5 6 Old Tom 4 C Bun villa's Whisk y 4 0 Townsend's Soraaparilla 5 0 English Ale and Porter (beat brands). Is 3d to .. _ « 14 Flask Brandy, large, 33; small .. ..16 All Spirits cold by the Gal'on (over-proof), same as from Bonded Sto.e. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. P. Te. has nlso procured ono ot Thurston's New Exhibition Tables, wilh latest appliances, and he has fitted up a room for the same, second to none in Auckland, ami, being upstairs, is kept private. Gcol civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor Watchmakers and Jewellers. *l Y*f AT CHE S 1 WATCHESI CLOCKS I CLOCKS ! JEWELLERY I Having received largo accessions to my Stock by late air vals, and being desirous of reducing my over-crowded Slock. I fhall bo prepared to treat with intcndl--g purchasers on most liberal terms. The confidence I have hitherto received at the hands of my patrons and the pubic since I commenced business in Auckland (In 1865) is a Huilici-.ct guarantee of good faith. GOLD AND SILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Hunting and Open-face), by all the bost makers. Tub Celkdrated WALTHAM WATCHES, In Gold and Silvor. Thk Largest and Best-assorted Stock of CLOCKS in Auckland. JEWELLERY OF EVER* DESCRIPTION At prices tbat defy competition. Repairs in every branch in a workmanliko manner, and with despatch. ALFRED ALEY, Practical Watchmaker & Jsweller, 25G, QUKEN-STREBT, AUCKLAND Opposite the Market). CLEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE WEEK. 1 PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY. ts~So Reasonable Offer Refused../?* 25 per cent. Discount for Cash Buyo s. «X« H O W D E N, SHORTLAND-STREET. rrn the unemployed in auck. A LAND. Both Males aim Females ln request. Also Married Couples without encumbn'nee SST The above will And suitable and lucrative employment by applying to \ ANN ROBERTSON, I Servants' Home and Registry. 1' Corner Harington & WiOis-streetn. Taurarancn t "OONESI BONESI BONE.S Bought In any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mil's, and at No. 101, Lower Queen- B _reet,by ft }