The Auckland Evening Star.

VOIi- X.—N° 3.045. "■■■i 111 ■-__-____-»«z_rWlM* ■lIIMI i—iimiiuM ■» ■

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1880.

(Published Dally.)

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping1. ~ TTNION STEAMSHIP O^Yf U COMPANr OF NEW Vgi A ZEALAND (LIMITED). Tis.o\ —-**i_4 Time Table— January, 1880, F'^t TAVI£.£NGA' GISBORNE, NA»IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, mom Queen-3treet Wharf, Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Albion* Thursday, 22,10 a.m. — Hawka Monday, 26, i p.m. 'Not calling at Tauranga. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WELLINGTON, And Wkst Coast Ports (from Manukau), J aiaroa Wed.. 21,1 p.m. 12 noon Waitaki Wed., 28,10 a.m. 9.5. a,m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Albion Thursday, 22,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at i p.m., also, on 2Gth instant, at 1 p.m W Cargo must be alongside one hour before time f*' departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office hctore embarking. From tho 15th December, 1879, to the 31st January, 1880, Return Tickets will be issued be tween Ports within New Zealand at which the Company s steamers call at a reduction of 30 per cent, off the two single fares, available for return until the 28th February, 1880. Auckland Branch 1 63, Queen street. "wa&fe*. npHE NEW ZEALAND TimfympZ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clipper Ship «FERNGLEN,' 100 Al, 818 tons register, now loading, and will have quick despatch. Has superior accommodation for Saloon Pas- Ecnsers For freight or passage, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING T ,„,„ CO. (LiMfTED), Agents. Ja vary 19,1880. "gg^j^. |p OR WAIUKU. 2/7^™* The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under 1— From Onehunga i From Waiuku Jan. Jan. 21-Wed., 11 a-m . 21-Wednosday, 4 p.m. £H£?,(i ay' \ p>m- 21-Saturday, 8 a.m. 28—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 28-Wednesday, 9 p.m. 31—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 31-Saturday, 12 noon Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares, 5a.; Return, 7s 6d. Freights must be paid before Goods are delivered, Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Dally. Onehunga Agency at the Office of the Kauri •P lint Hawing and Planing Mills. Froight.from Onehunga to Waluku,7s Gdper ton. M. H. KOK. i CK-4 QTEAM to tub THAMES jfWS^S^ O CONNECTING WITH A7i™SSy^^_>OHINRMURT, OMAHA, WAl jm________(^o >, PLAINS, aud MORRINS " ''" '' "™ VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' and 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames : ,„._,„— I Tuesday. 2.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 4.30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. I Saturday, 8 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. t£KJL "REGULAR MONTHLY faFr_t?»KsS^ -*-v steam communica- VifflS[Ev> TION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, JttSmJLtMgf SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected here again about the 29th Instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 2,1880. feSSit-^.CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ||!§|§g; A3 LAND and the THAMES. Time Table: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auokland: Wednosday, 8 evening Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10.30 morning From Thames I Thursday, 2 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon Fares:—Single 1 Saloon, 7s Bd; Steerage, 6s. No Cargo received within half-an-hour Of advertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents, t^Jtfe^ T7"AIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. ' KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 23,12 noon I Saturday, 21, 5.30 a.m. Leave Auckland'for Mangawai and Waipu: Tuesday, 20, midnight Tuesday, 27, 8 p.m. Leave Waipu: Thursday, 22,1 p.m. Thursday, 29, 7 a.m. Leaves Wangarei in about one hour and a half later. W. LODDER, Manager. „r\ 1 T^OR WANGAREI AND dffflffiSgi^v ™ MANGAPAI. maaakmam ANNE MILBANK, Captain Anderson, will Sail for the above I orts overy MONDAY and THURSDAY, at li p.m.; returning every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo must bo down half-an-hour before advertised timo of leaving, or it will not be taken. No cargo or parcels taken without a Shipping note. J. CASEY. TO HOT SPRINGS, _3___________%:*3 Mahurangt, Matakana, -*__>.■*a.«rv- jjawau, and Omaha. The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &c—Every Tuesday, at U a.m. All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advortised time of leaving, or It will not be taken. No Parcels or Goods taken withont a shipping (tote. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12,1879. »«j^^ TTIOR WAIWERA (HOT J_^^__;Ss SPRINGS.) ''« GLENELG' OE ' lONA' Will leave Queen-street Wharf every SATUR- I)Ay.?;V2.P-.1?; sharp, leaving the Springs at 6.3 on MOND4.Y Morning. Return fares, 10s availablo for a fortnight Weather permitting A. MCGREGOR, Manager. <3fe&* ST 0R RUSSELL, WANGA- JjgggfeSX. ROA, and MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at S p.m. (weather permitting). Passensors booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The B.s. ARGYLE will leave for the nbove place every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND EAST COAST PORTS. The s.s. GLENELG wiUJ _eave\the Queen street Wharf at.s p.m. :— Friday, January 23 Wodnesday, January 28 Monday February 1 Connooting with S.P. STAFFA for Opotiki ond East Coast, also connecting wIthS.S.KATI KATI for Katlkatl settlement. Calling at Mercury Bay once every week on FRIDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (weather per mitting). No Cargo reoelvod after 4 p.m. A.iMoGREGOR, _... Ums.gov, *



Shipping. ' o«K TA7ELLINGTON AND ' SISS^ST »» WANGANUI LINE OF < *E3Efiaw^STEAMERS. The 5.3. 'RANGATIRA,' Captain Harvey, Will have Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanganul and Wellington on THURSDAY, 2.30 p.m. t Latest Train for Passengers at 2 p.m. During the Months of Decomner and January • Return Tickets will be issued at SINGLE PARES to all Ports at which tho above Line of Steamers call, and will be available for Return until the 23th February. 1880. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. January 13,1880. "js^sT W° X LONDON. maaaaaam Al clipper barque 'A N A Z I,' Captain J. Hill, 488 tons register, will have quick despatch. Excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 3,1879. Painters, Glaziers, &p. TMX ' INGLE WOOD ' & 'ADAMANT,' 523 Packagfs PAPER II ANGINGO APERHAN G I N G kJ, Sorims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc Whito, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicato and Carson's Antl-corrosivo Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding the extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo are still offering the largest and best selected stock in the Colony at the same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND. XMPORTANT NOTICE. We have just received our First Shipment o New Seasons PAPERHANGINGS, and have resolved to offer them at much re duced prices. WALL PAPERS, from 4A. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPERS, from 2s. 6d. per RolL Papering Canvass, 72-inch, excellent quality, from 4Jd. per yard. Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 25 por cent. Gilt Mooldlngß, Glaus Shados, Wax Flow Materials, l_argo Stocks of all Materials required in the Painting Trado. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Frame Makers, &c, 28 AND 30. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. Insurance. "HtfEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J_S COMPANY. Capital.. £1,000,000 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 Insurod for the Voyage or Time, Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Risks on Wool subject to special arrangement. Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. fIERCE. Manager. /COLONIAL INSURANCE CO.'S v_/ Policy-holders are informed that in event of Eemoval of Goods and Chattels to Escape Conflagration tho Company Contributes towards the Expense of such Removal and tbe Salvage remains the UNDISPUTED PROPERTY of the Insured. The General Conditions of the Company's Policies are Most Libkral and the Rates of Premium Moderate. Each Risk is considered according to its merits. Fire or Marino Insurances can be effected with this Company on any Insurable Interest. Policies are issued forthwith and Claims met with promptitude. JAS. B. GRAHAM, Branch Manager, NextPoßt Office, Shortland-street. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, next to the Colonial Bank, FIRE DEPAETMENT. Insurances granted oa DwelUog-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPAETMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of al kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. _ . : r SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. capitalTTi.ooo.ooo. Buildings Of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN Manager. Conveyances. KELLY'S P.OYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohinemuta, Hot Springs, and Taurar.ga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returniog every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Nnnier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street*^ CUTLER'S Remuera 'Bus leaves Remu era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., ■J.-J5 p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 5.15 p.m. LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE— • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland i From Whan 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 pan. Saturday's Time: 1.30 p.m _ a.m. 10p.m. 6 p.m. JPLOWMA N'S COACH TIME • TABLE, Auckland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga : 11a.m. 9 a.m. sp.ro 1.30 p.m. F QUICK'S TIME TABLE • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. Leaves Auckland i Leaves Whas I 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.is, Saturday—Leaves Auokland, 2 p.m, and 10.30 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 a.m, and 5.3 p.m Musical. AUCKLAND lyff US I C WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street, (A. EADY, Manager), IMPORTERS OF PIANOFORTES, AMERICAN ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, And all varieties of Musical Instruments, HAVE THE LARGEST AND BEST-SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC to be found in Auckland, which is supplemented every mail by Novelties selected by our London agent. BRASS. REED, WIND. AND STRING INSTRUMENTS A Large Supply of SUPERIOR VIOL N STRINGS just to band.



Business Cards. p G^ SINGL ET ON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, victoria street west, auckland (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Tea and Coffee Sets, RSplated and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chains, and Rings Gilt equal to ew, at reasonable Rates. JC. P.E i L H A M, • ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-srteet. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows,' Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders. Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders. Stens.and Bat rows lent on hire CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. W ADD ELL. [Established 1854.] , r' | yWINMEHION, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA ta-S IREET, (Next Shake&pe_____e Hotel). Having Introduced Steam Power, he Is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per oent oil the price of all common work. 4GT Country Orders punctually attended to. r* Q S B 0 R N B, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACr^'itf. . JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, victoria street east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, lir- N.B.—Country Orders punctually attendod tO. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT. AND GKNKRAI. BUILDER. IB 11 T A lit 1811 B D 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same side aa Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of abovo work for warded to Town or Country on application. Trp H_ SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOmER, Vulcan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnlldlng Trade xeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oiiloe Fit.tings, &.:., &c. q rp UR N e~r, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will bo happy to furnish reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty District. TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address: Corner of RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETS AUCKLAND. UIBTABLIBHED 1859.1 CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Oromblo's), Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Qneen-etreet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Slue at moderate prioee. Children's Portraltstaken instantaneously. rr * COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queen-street (next National Insurance Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Haege and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. [|jl. D W A'R J) BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, | QUEEN-STREET. ESTABLISHED 1853. BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture' *J Frame. Looking Glass and Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, In returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to ber late husband, Mr John Leech, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, astho Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca ried on bs heretofore, and the same quality of work guaranteed. X 0 H N !_> O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR. i i, QUEEN-STBEET, CORNER OF VULCAN LANE. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office i Durham-street, Auokland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. AND J. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, iteO. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notico. Ballast Supplied Newcastle, and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (oar or uncut) reasonable. TOHNOO P P P T, HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. , , i TJ" P. GIBBONS & CO., WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY. STREET Auckland. fTIHOS. J. HARBUTT, steam brush works, victoria-street east, Auckland



Business Cards. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Office. 1 Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers" and Chemists' Day Books, "Band and Choir Music Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR. & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picturo Frames and Tapesfciy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and oarefully acked.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. TVT F. B. W O 0 D H A M, Teacher op the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Music seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. FISHER AND C O Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHERS. Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand Auokland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Uaoon. Corned Beef on Sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon rocelpt of order. Eamllios waited on in town or suburbs. GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bluo Gum nnd aU kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices, TC O L E, • BARKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposlto tho Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Baskotwork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms. A. liberal allowance made to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choioo selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prize was awarded to T. Colk for tho best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held in Novembor last. & W. II E L A B V • FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, SHORTLAND STREET. Families waited upon daily for Orders In any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beof and Pork (in kegs or tlorces) always on hand. Special attontion given to Shipping. JEstabllshcd 18C8. T»/|-R. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST.. WAKEFIELD-S.TREET, Near Qucon-stroot. CHARLES PALMER, DBAUGHT3MAN, &c Addrc j_es Illuminated in tho Highest Style Of tho Art. Many usoful Lithographed Maps. Including the Waikato and East Coast Townships'on Salo. Tracings mado or other Business transacted at tho Government Offices. Survoy, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortiand and O'Connell Streets, Auckland. HW A I T E' • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho publio that he Is tho only ono in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to tho above business, and with his facilities for working and modern applianoos can dofy competition. MR. F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WfiLLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artificial Tooth made on tho most approved principles. A complete set from £5; Single Teeth, from fie. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Cldldron's Teeth regulated. Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low ratos of interest.—Mr R. Laishley, fcolicitor. High-ptroot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interest.—W. 11. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lano. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agont, Phortland-streot. CIASII Advanced on approved security. J Monoy invested without chaigo. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Corner Queen and Shortland-stroets. MONEY TO LEND m large or small sums at a moderate rato of interest,— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PE RM ANE N T CO-OPERATIVE BUILDUJG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Loasehold Properties ri sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and Interest being re payable in Instalments, at tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— ' Repayments extend- p .„ w-,,,. Total amount ing over rer wees. Kopayable> 4 years- .. .. 12 6 130 6 0 6years- „ .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years.. .... 7 6 156 7 6 10 years. 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon whioh Interest s allowed as follows i— Sums lodged for six months—7 '/. per annum Sums withdrawable at seven dayß' notice—6 '/, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Publications. BRETT'S A UCKLAND A LMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR ISSO IS NOW READY, It contains : PORTRAITS OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND AUCKLAND PUBLIC MEN THE MAORIS-Their Condition and Myth ology NEW ZEALAND-Population, Revenue, Religions, Conjugal Condition, &0., Sec. AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DISTRICT-ITS SETTLEMENTS, VEGETATION, CLIMATE, Trade, Schools, Lands, &o. TOURISTS' GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKES THE WAIKATO AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY. IHE PROPERTY TAX AND MODE OF ASSESS MENT ELECTORAL BILLS, New Customs Tariff and other Acts of the Session of 1879 Land Act of 1879, with Table of all Auck land Waste Lands Open for Selection notes on goldfields, timber, and coal TRADES Postal and Telhgbapii Guides, Suez and San Francisco Mails, Railway and Coach Timb Tables, &C, &c, &c. PRICE: ONE SHILLING. To be obtained at Star Ofilce, Wyndham steeet, aa4 all Stationers.



Drapery "O ETIRING FROM BUSINESS T, SHORT, CLEARING SIALE OF CLOTHING . DRAPERY AND MILLINERY ■ ■ ii ■ The STOCK is one'of [the Largestjin Auokland, and a.very large'proportion of.i,it quite NE WJhaving been Imported by . ~.,' T t |S.Ethls Season. i! . iii -it • . . Particular attention is called (to [the _M_|IL.LjIINERY DePART-MIENIT. Tho STOCK being lUnusually Large land the STYLES (the NEWEST. T # s ;h 0 r t, QUEEN STREET. ' . XMPORTANT "VT O T I C E TO THE PUBLIC. MONSTER SALE OF CLOTHING HOSIERY HATS CAPS SHIRTS 1 TIES COLLARS TWEEDS AT COOMBES'S CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, Having returned from the Southandhavlngclosed all his branch establishments and removed the stocks to Auokland. also having bought the ClothlDg Stocks (for cash) of Mr Ogilvio, of Taranaki, and ■Mr Paunderson, of Wanganul, will offer tho same to the publio at such prices as will ensure a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. ThoeoComblnod Stocks consist of overy variety of MEN'S, YOUTH'S, AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. HOSIERY, SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, TWKBDS, TAILORS' TRIMMINGS, CARPET BAGS TRAVELLING BAGS, I'OHTMANTBAUX, VALISES, ETC, ETC,, ETC. In addition to theso Combined Stocks, Samuel Coombea will include all tho NEW GOODS just opened up, and which aro *_T THE FINEST LOT OF GOODS "** Ever opened up in this city. This Is not like most of tho pulling going on ju now amongst tho drapers, out A GENUINE CASH SALE. COME AND SATISFY YOURSELF. COME EARLY AND SECURE THK JIAKaAINS. *S_.SALE NOW GjOING ON "S* AT COOMBES' S City Clothing Mart, 92, queen-street, 92, : 1 ;. /CLEARING QUr OE DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. JEL_ A T X I N S FINDS IT an imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEARING-OUT CASH SALE OF HIS STOCK OF DRAPERY AND p ULOTHINO. A vory largo over stock (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc, , ' Will be offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of CLOTHING .:• ' TWEEDS SHIRTS AND .. OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15 TO 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. Tho object of this Sale is to clear out a very large surplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Genuine, Cheap Sale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will be made In all D EPA R T M E NT S. H. A~ X ' Ha X>INAFORE LANCERS. PINAFORE QUADRILLES I PINAFORE GALOPS 1 Os Sale at Eady's, Auckland Music Waeehquse, Quben-Stbeet.



Public Notices. TBTOTICE TO CLIENTS. I have Removed my Offices to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE. solicitor. ?S A U T I O N[ Mr OBERLTN BROWN.' Pianoforte Tuner. &c. (from Messrs Broadwood and Son, and Messrs Ralph, Allison and Son, London), desires to notify his constituents that he has not given up trie Pianoforto Tuning Business, and begs to caution them against receiving any reports to tho contrary which have been circulated. He will continue his usual tours through the North as heretofore. Messrs Hoffmann and Son's, Musical Instru ments Importers, Auckland, beg to state that they have never authorised or recommended any person to tune for them or otherwise use their name. HOFFMANN & SON'S. Orders for Mr Brown left at the Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, same will bo promptly attended to. EpACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. The many unsolicited Testimonials that have poured in from all quarters havo proved beyond question the excellence of the Willcix and White CABINET ORGANS, and tholrlmmense superiority abovo;all other makes. ' , '"•'' ,'l'■'•''' SoiilC AGENCY : ' : AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ; .. 74, Queen-street. OPENED this day, ex ■ Kingarooma, s.s., some Pretty New Goods for Christmas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lowis. __^^ PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw publio attention to their Elegant Silvkr-mountkd Walking-sticks, mado by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkin^-Sticlf, particularly suitablo for Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs mado to order. Inspection Invited. A. & K. Teutekbeko, Queen-street, Auckland JAMES J^R -J£EW & £10. (Next Harnett's, Pork Butcher),' queen street. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful' Cabinets and Writing Desks combined Rich Vases, Splendid Tea Services FANor Boxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s 4d, 2s lOd, 3s, Ss 6d per lb. Presekvbd Ginger Matting by the roll, very oicap Crackeus for boys. A liberal allowanoa made to wholesale buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), Queen-street. , . TpTDEN TERRAun POST OFIPyE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILJT GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Eilyott), solicit tho patronage of the public Families waited on for orders. Goods dolivered any part of tho town and suburbs. QORCERER, Carmen, Lcs Cloches d lO Cornovllle, Henry VHI, and othor new and popular Operas. Pianoforto or vocal score, Songs, Dance Music, Pianoforte Pieces, «_c. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A. X A D V, Manager. ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for EIGHTEENPENOE.—The Victoria Music Book, 32 pages each, full music size. Tho best and cheapest Mavazlo of Pianoforto and Vocal MUSIC published. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Lino, begs to intlmato that ho has selected his Stock of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his test iudgmont, and now |In vites a look over his Shop. |211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. m B. G U E a T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakbes, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS STREET, AGENTS. "VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND JJ_ WORKS. GEO. T U C KE R, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kaeakgahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of tho host quality mado and fixed.at Is per foot. Wire work, of any desorip- tlon and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed.. r—ff Mint- _»i_ my « »_-«,, Xkitiikf "XfEUMEYER'S Splendid " Double _Ll Over Strung Pianos," surpassing all others for tone and finish. Price low for cash, or byj monthly Payments. Bord's Pianos, also Soeond-hand Pianos and Harmoniums,—N.B.— Pianos tuned and ropaired. — Webb's Musio Saloon, Wcllealey-stroet, Established 1860. •T^E W ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sets of From 12 up to 125 Varieties. Also In French Polishod Mottled Knurl Boxes, each containing either 25, 60,75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ „ - .. £3 ForJSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STREET. Q T OR AG E. Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his New Brick Promises, near Qucon-stroct Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. m I M B 15 E. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated Buch an ample Stock of Tlmbor as to be enabled to place Special inducements before their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHEfo, DOORS, MOULDINGS.STURNERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can bo left at No. 14, South British Insurance Buildings. C 1 WITHEFOKD, /• IRONMONGER, &0„ PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A now and well-selected Stock of Holloware (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, Sec., at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly exocuted in town or country. Sheet Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. Q O R. C YE R E R Copies (full score) just received per Suez Mall at Eady's, Auokland Music Warehouse, Queen BtroeL T"~0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAR MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers Of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &o„ at highest market rate 3. In any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and Im mediate cash remittances retcraed at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manutaoturbs?, Auokland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to atteud punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring jo havo tho said places attended to, oither weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can havo the samo done by leaving a notice, eithor voibal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Oilico, Queen-street. TOON.ESI BONES! BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Buy Bono Mills, and at No. (101, Lower Quown-stroot, by » IJ. & J. SOPPET



Public Notices. T3.ONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Imports, Mer chants, and others having dealings in Bondod Goods that having purchased tho BondiDg Stores at present occupied by Messrs G. and E. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at tho end of the present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we havo to thank the nublicforthe support we have received in the past, and hope that the eamo may be continued to our successors. G. & E. LEWIS. Auokland, December 11,1879. ■vr o t i c c . The Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Juic., & CO. will in future be conducted by W. F. Hull and F. Hull, luu„ under the style or firm of HULL BROTHER . ALLOTMENTS ON THE BREAK WATER. Lots 4 and 5 for three years lease. For par ticulars, apply to Mckenzie & ross. January 17th, 1880. -ftrOTICE OF REMOVAL. G. W. BINNEY. Commission Merchant, boors to notify to his Constituents that he has RE MOVED to the Central Sale-ro"mS, Queen street (opposita the Auckland Clothing Factory,) <•<• T>LISS' TWEED." I sell this make -D of Tweed of a fine quality, all wool, Fast Dyes and Beautiful Shades for summer wear at 3s 6d.—J, M. MoLaohlan. UCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIO. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries every berry a speci men in itself. , ROBERT BREWTN. El O. U N D AT LAST. No More Tinsmiths Required.—When you havo any tinware requiring to be mended, call at G. Moody and Co's,, Queen-street, Onehunga, and get a Bottle of the Magic Tinner or Patent Solder, sold avis 61. It is invaluable in every household, and anyone can use it. Every man is hie own Tinsmith. "N/r, R. . -A L L A N Begs.to inform ,the Inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situatod Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of boat quality and sold at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Star RO. FRASER will remain in Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Terms as usual. Madame Fi aser will meet her Phonetio Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th. New students invited. Terms, per quarter, 12 lessons, 30s. Private lessons in Anatomy, Physiology, &c, time and terms as arranged. KJ. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure • in announcing that ho is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on his present prices, all his very valuable Stock of C hoice Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All Bound the World" Wines. These Wines havo stool the test of travelling to and from Europe, thus the name "All Round tho World. Red : Hilraz, Muscatel, Frontlunal, Hermitage. White: Hock,'SaDterne, Vcrdeilho, Relsling, Madeira, Malaga. ~]Y ~~0 T i C ~E. Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Sniali Goods. A splendid assortment of ladies' Underclothina ; Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neck if rilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lookets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposita Dampier's. Open till 9 p.m. HP EKMI NU S STORE, J_ HELENSVILLE. d. s tTw-a r t Bogs to Inform the Besidents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A Laege and Well-assorted Stock Comr"iSing— Drapery and Clothlu^ at Auckland Prices* Groceries of all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes it Oats, and Bran. 'TtOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES .a. would do wo t communicate with ED^Y^N ROBERTSON, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Devonport Road, Tauranga, Who can always provide Conveyances of every description. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Hack Horses; also, Experienced Drivers and Guides at an hour's notice Charges most reasonable. Telegrams promptly attended to. Noto tho address 1 T~ O THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK LAND. Both Males and Females In reqneßt. Also Married Couples without encumbrance _T_T The above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBKRTSON, Servants' Home and Registry. Corner Harlngton _fc Willla-treets, Tauraranga Watchmakers g,nd Jewellers. nHEISTMAS PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at con siderablo reduction till further notice Having a large Stock on hand and a further Shipment per Ringarooma, I am in a position to offer to tho public such liberal discount that will dofy competition. An inspection of my Window and tho Prices marked must satisfy all. Sterling Silver Waltham Lever Watches at 50s. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lever Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watches (Ladies' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladioa' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £310s to £25. Clocks (the Largest Assortment in Auckland of every Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d. to th 3 Drawing i room Clock at £30. Gold Alborts, from 30s; Ladies' Chainß, from 50s. Before making your purobases p'easo walk up to 256, Quoen-streot (opposi'e the Market), and inspect my Window. ALFRED ALEV, WATCHMAKER and JEAVELLER, Established 1855. I B E LEFT ALL ALONE? I do not intend leaving this town, nor can I nffi'rd to retire from the trade. but I do intend to offer my LARGE STOCK [OF JEWELLERY an 6 WATCHES at such Prices that will defy competition. I. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, Qneen Street. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jewoller. ALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jeweller^ W~ALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jewoller. MOT SELLING O F F! SILVER ENGLISH LEVER SHUNTING WATCHES (GUAHANTEBB), 43" From £4 os. od. IBs PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, ETC., Cheaper than an* otubr House 1 J* BL o w d c n, SHORTLAND-STREET (Adjoining Post-office).



For Sale. A R R I V E D, Per 'ARATAPU'and 'RONA,' 1585 Sacks FLOUR 780 Small Bags FLOUR 250 Sacks BRAN 155 Sacks POLLARD 120 Saoks BARLEY DUST 500 Sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. rpO ARRIVE, Per ' OAMARU,' 775 Saoks Finest FLOUR 300 Small Bags Finest FLOUR 50 Sacks OATMEAL 210 Sacks BRAN T. H. HALL & CO. ftO UPLAND . AND /^ 0., are now.offebing EX LATE A|Rilt;i|V|A|LS, 1700 SACKS BAKER'S FLOUR 2500 SACKS OATS 700 SACKS BRAN V MAIZE OATMIiAL SHARPS CHAFF HAMS AND tACON CHEESE &C, &C, &s, 208.QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND PO R S A L E, STAR HOTEL, I renui, Taranaki. The above Freehold Property comprises a well-built fourtpen-roomed House, with two town sections, stables, garden, and outbuildings; has a monopoly In a large growing district, is half-way between Waitara and White Clilfi., and Is doing a good and daily-improving busi ness. " For particulars, apply to W. COTTIER, Masonic Hotel, New Plymouth j Or, THE PROPRIETOR, Urenui. FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, in one of the moßt healthy parts of Auck land, 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by 100 ._._,_.._ 1 First-class Freehold Allotment. 68 feet by 112 feet, with good Six-roomed House and wash-house, bath-room, and every other convenience for a family. A splendid view.ffom each of them, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen-street. 7\ N S A L E_ EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 14 to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 70-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'es 35 coils Bo't Rope, 1J to 4 inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, 1J x i 500 boxes De Roubaix Candles Also On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals, Salmon—l and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcut'a Wire Rope Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wire and Ewbank's Nails etc., etc., etc. W. S. L A U R I E, 7, Wyndham-strkkt. /-V N SALE, To Arrive per 'Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Westall's Fins and jl Coarse Salt, Ex '.Fernglen,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Cement 6000 Countess SLATES 80 cases Corrugated IRON (6 to 8 feet) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kegs Seathtng Nails ; 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide FLOUR Sugars (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Coooa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and EpP's _, T „ ' Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Perl, Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal standard and Waterlily | Swiss Cigars, etc., E. POTTER & CO. r\ N DALE, 100 tons Dnffield'a Adelaide Flour - 60 tons Dnnn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and Fob Sale (Cheap), 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. Mckenzie & ross. tron iron iron tanks ! tanks i! tanks 1 i ! S. P A R X E R, has For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &&, &c &o. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street East, Auckland. LATES! CEMENT! SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE,. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English 81ates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £1015s. Ventilating Papier Machie Centre Flowers from the he-t makers in London, and approved by the architects there as well as the architects here, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAK IE, Victobia-strket. SHOW ROOMS: Hobson-street. Tfl WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STRBET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country ordkr-3 punctually attended to Fish Forwarded to anit Part of the Colony.



Amusements, r OR N E ST REET HALL. Lessees Messrs Hißcock. Hayman, & Co. Stage Manager Mr Horace Bent. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. commencing FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23. The Lijading Lights of Minstrelsy, Hiscock and Hayman's MAMMOTH Ti/fINSTRELSI ammoth -Minstrels! " 18 strong 18 A phenomenally surpas.ing and successful organization. Complete is Every Particular. The Past Attempts Eclipsed. The Pressnt Age Surprised. A Golden Chain of Success from Australia to New Zealand. Reserved Seats to be obtained at Messrs Upton and Go's., Queen-street. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. ALBERT HALL. The Great FUN and FROLIC TROUPE. Great Success. Great Success. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT! ETTIE, the Great Lady Gymnast, will make her first appoaranca in Auckland, supported by a Full Corps ol Variktv Artiste?, In all the Latest Sentimental and Comic Songs, Songs and Dances, and Negro Sketches of tho day. MILLION PRICES-Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. T. WILLIAMS, Agent for Fun and Fmlic. T~ GENUINE SCIENTIFIC TREAT, The latest of Edison's wonderful inventions, THE PHONOGRAPH, will be EXHIBITED opposite the Bank of Now Zealand THIS DAY, and until further notice; tho instrument made uso of by the exhibitor being one purchased from tho Stereoscopic Company, London, at a cost of FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS. Admission Is. ■ RAILWAY EMPLOYES' ANNUAL PICNIC, To be held on Mr J. B. Hay's Ground, at HUNUA, on SATURDAY, the S.4TH INSTANT. Trains Leave Auokltftid at 8 a.m. and Ohaupo at 5.-15 a.m. no game of chance allowed on the ground. None but Authorised Partibs Allowed to Sell Refreshments. The General Public are kindly requested to assist by refraining, as far as possible, from for warding Goods on that day. W. FREENY, . Hon. Sep. g1- JAMES'S HALL. GRAND CONCERT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1880, IN AID OF BUILDING FUND, TickPte'tobe 10?' S(nts' 2a'< Body of Hall, Is. FnV« Stat,?oneifld at MeßSrs Upton & con. and Bn-sS. andftom Mr <*• P- T°dd. Wol j^/J-ONSIEUR igoUAR-D FRANCOIS PROFESSOR Mugioi Begs to intimate that, . _„„,_,.,,„.,„„ ___... .. expressed wishes of afev^^ance with the he is about to commence t_*™?s of Auckland, fesslon hero, and is now '™2£rt £*$£"». pupils at their own residenc£P atea t0 attend Monsieur Calon holds the hi, . . .. . ' as to his ability and sacceEs f * Australia and elsewhere, and * la le*c,{ 1 fl e i J lrJ that parents and guardians -wilß eonnaenr pupils under his tuition will be tho™W Place lied with their progress. lgniysatis- For terms and full particulars, t, . Newton Fair*, Booksellers. Queen-g _ "> M* Auckland Musio Warehouse, or ««_isß*- — HotTman and fcons. onesßru N.B.—Schools attended to. Sporting. . . PAPAKURA RACES, JANUARY 29,1850. Handicappers: Messrs Marks and Kirkwood. Papakura Handicap. Mr J. Barr Brown's b g Sorcerer, aged Mr W. J. Duniop's biker Magician, aged" Mr J. Lennard's b g Malvern, G years Mr J. Hunt's br g Yatapa, aged Mr J. Byers' oh g Golden Crown, aged Mr D. White's eh g Barney, aged Mr W. Walters' br c Piscatorious, 3 years Mr W, Walters' eh f Grand Duchess, 3 years Mr K. Laing's eh g Harold, aged Mr M, Edgar's brh Ariel, aged Hurdle Race. Mr Laxon's eh h Young Sledmere, 4 years Mr J. Thorp's b g Whifofoot, aged Mr W. D. Bush's b m Medina. 4 years Mr Gelling's br g Harry Mount, aged Mr White s Lark, Mr J. Leonard's b g Malvern, aged Mr J. D. Rutherford's eh g Sportsman, aged Mr K. Lang's eh g Haro'd, aged Mr Pattcreon's b g Gladstone, aged WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. n UNED IN p U P. To be Run on 26th February, 1860. CONSULTATION FEB, £1. First ... ..£I,OOO Second 500 Third.. .. .. .... ,300 Other Starters (divided)! •• •• '.iw.,.tfc9Wl Non-starters (divided) ' 2,200 ToTiL.. £5,000 The £1,000 for Other Btarters will average about £143 for eat _. horse. The £2,200 for Non-startcra will average about £73 for each horae. Applications should arrive before MONDAY, 23rd February, or they may be late. Send Post-office Order or Registered Letter. Cheques should be crossed, and have Is ex« chaoge added. *__r_Two postage stamps necessary. ALFRED A. CAMEROK, Box 251, or Prince of Wales Hotel Dunedin. COOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN GUP, Feb. 20,1880. 2000 -_.T £1 EACH. First Horse £800 Second Horse 400 Third Horse 200 Starters „ 200 Non-starters 400 £2000 Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps fo reply and result. • '" Address: «". Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Office, Christchurch. Boots and Shoes. CELLING O F V BOOTS ! BOOTS I BOOTS! Cheaper than ever hson sold in Auokland before, at CHARLES MARKS', bootmaker, 111, Queen-street. 100 pairs Ladies" M.H. Kid Boots, sowr, with tassel, only 7s 6d, cost 12s 6d; given away 100 pairs Ladles' M.H. Kid Boots, sown, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8s lid, cost 15s Gd; not to be equalled in Auckland at tho price _ ~ _ . 50 pairs Ladies'M.H. Prunella or Lasting Boots, best make, 9s Od 60 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 100 pairs High-legged Lace Boots, only 4s 6a. LOCAL INDUSTRY. '~ ' . 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from one of the best v factories in Auckland _. , 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kinds, to be sold very cheap. Ml Boots bought at my shop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend them free of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. 1 \ Terms Cash. tar Note tho Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREET, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wiaoman's, Saddler). i P.S.—I havo no connection with any other shop in Auckland. Timi__-i_______________________-