The Auckland Evening Star.

OL-; X—N?^3,O73

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY m 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONK PENNY



Shipping. t-CKJs. T3ACIFIC MAIL STEAM rfßg^^^v JC SHIP COMPANY. ■^ay^Wa OVERLAND ROUTE TO EUROPE, Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Francisco, connecting with all Overland Rai'waysinthoULited States and Canada to Now York, tor any of the princi pal Atlantic Coaat Ports, and all lines of steamers crossing tho Atlantic for Great Britain and Kuropo. DATS OF SAILING. To Stoamor. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydney, Australia ..W.Cargill Mar.2 May 5 CityofN. York W.B. Cobb Mar. 30 Kcalandia .. H. Chevalier April 27 Mar 10 Cityjrf Sydney H.C.Dearborn May 25 April 7 And Every Four Weeks thereafter. Tho passage to San Francisco is made In 21* days, overland to New York 7 days, and Atlantic passage (by mail-stcamor) to Liverpool in 8i days; total, 37 days. Cabin through to England, £72: Upper Saloon borth. £2 extra. Sleeping Car Overland, &i 8s (double berths). Steerage through to England, £37105. Return Tickets at Reduced Hates. All passengers from Coast ports must present their tickets for berthing. Round the World Ticl«ets, via P.M.S.S Com pany and Orient Lino, £130. Until furcher notico, Return Tickets to Sydnoy Rood for four months from date of issue—Cabin, £16 4s; Steerage, £8 2s. Will contract for regular shipments of Freight to Sydney at Ballast Rates. For fuuller particulars, apply to S. A. BEARDSLKY, Agent, Lower Queen-street. Tkto^rr-.T i TT NION STEAMSHIP f, \i KJ COMPANY OF NEW Si! eigJiSl o\ ZBA.^LAND (LIMITKJ). I s' '•";> :b\ |p — ~ ——4 Time Table— 1 Februaey, 1880. E"!>RTAyRANGA. GISBORNE, NA"IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, Ind PORT CHALMKRS, from Qui;en-3trkkt Whaiw. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Te Anau* Thursday, 26, 2 p.m. — *Not calling at Tauranpra. FOR SYDNEY. Via RUSSELL. Tarariia Tuesday, Mar.2,ip.m — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. TbJAkauJ Thursday, 26,2 p.m. — tCalllng at Hobart Town. ~ FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. Steamer evory Friday, at i p.m., f-.1?" Cargo must bo alongside one hour before time "f departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office >>e!oro embark'^iK. Auoklp-jd Branch i 53. Jneon streot. ,rKA. 1?OR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Tho fast and favourite s,s. 'II E It O,' Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY, the 2nd March, at noon. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auokland, February li, 1880. wSMB&w \\T ELLINGTON AND t 3^ygg£; T f WANGANUI LINE OF *^fES3!^&TEAMERS. Tho s.s. 'rangatira; Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanganu and Wellington on TUESDAY, March 2, and every seven days after. EFor freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland. Or, A. BARNHS. Onohunga. February 21,1850. i^efe- ~ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK. LAND AND the THAMES. Time Table: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From 'Auckland i Thursday, 11.30 morning; Friday, 1 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon Kroni Thames I Wednesday, 6 evening Thursday, 6 evening Saturday, 8 morning Fares:—Singlo! Saloon, 7s Gd; Stoorage, 6s, No Cargo received within half-an-nour I a vertised time of loaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. ,rXA QTEAM to the THAMES rffWj^^v CONNECTING WITH TffIrffIBQK^OIIINiiMURI, OMAHA. WAI VW'wWj^^TO t PLAINS, ard MORRINS ~" ■"" VILLE, Piako District. •ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames : Wednesday, laid up I Thursday, laid up Friday, 12 midnight | Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. pSi*^ "IZ'AIFARA STEAMSHIP ,^^JA. COMPANY (LIMITED. TIME TABLE OF S.S. ' KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Leave Waipu for Auckland: Thursday, 26, 6.30 a.tn. Leaving Mangawai one hour and a half later. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa i Friday, 27, 330 p.m. | Saturday, 28, 8 a,m. W. LODDKR, Manager. •SSJrt^ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, •^^ESfe^O MAHURANOI, MATAKANA; wo, Kawau, and Omaha. Tho B.s. ROSS CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For tho Hot SpriDgs—Every Tuesday. Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur diiy, at 11 a.m. Ifor Matakaua. &c, Sco.— Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All o:irgo must bo down half-au-hour bofore advertised time of loaving, or it will not be taken. No Parcelslor Goods takon without a shipping note. tor freight or passage apply to J. CASHY. Juno 12,1879. ~rk i "BJIOR WANGAREI AND ,jsj3Lg£sv JD MANGAPAI. vSSS^BSm ANNE MILBANK, Captain Anderson, wiil Sail for tbe above I orts every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at 0 p.m.; returning every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo must bo down half-an-hour bofore advertised timo of leaving, or it will not bo taken. No cargo or' parcels taken without ;a supping note. j.OASEY. Sfefc, If' ° X W A I U X U. '*^^^p tho v.b. OREGON vrtU leave for Wiiluku as under i— From Onehunga t From Waluku February. February. iIS-Saturday, 6 a.m. 28-Saturdsy, II a.m. Will sail weather and other olroumstanoeß permitting. Fares, 55.; Roturn, 7s 6d. JA" f^eightß must be paid before Goods are ttellvorod. Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at the Office of the Kauri P Mnt Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s 6dper ton. M. H. ROB. *£Vfe^ EJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^K^JJ ROA, JJTOMANGONUL The s.B. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). PasaonKora booked end small parcels propaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. tfOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLK wiil leave for the above plaoo every Tuesday and Friday, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURA NG A, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Quean-strcnt Wharf at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 Monday, March 1 Connecting with f.s. ' Fingal' for Mercury Bny and Tairna on the 11th, 20th and 25th, with passengers and carga. Connecting with B.P. STAFFA for Opotikl aud Kant Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for KatlkaU settlement. No Cargo received after i p.m. A. McGRKGOR, KaaKger, i



Shipping. ,^s, mHE NEW ZE4LAN] -*- SHIPPING COMPANY lllllllllfc (LIMITED Head Office: Chrißtchurch.'N.Z. liOndon Branch t &i, Bishopsprato-strcct wltbii THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tom The HURL"NUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..105 MATAURA ... 898 WAIMATE..IIS 0PAWA......1131 WAIMEA.... 87 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 105 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....105 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 116 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 88 RAKAIA .....1057 WANGANUIII3 RANGITIKI 12271 These magnificent olippers are of the hlghee class at Lloyd's, purchased or built Bpeciall-tc meet the requirements of the trade between thi United Kingdom and Now Zealand. The saloon and state cabins are superbly fitted and arrange! and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided witl bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scali Is mo3t liber*al. Second-class and Bteeragi accommodation is all that can be desired' c the ships are commanded by experienced mas te The Company also charters ships of the hlghes class as required, and vesselß are deßpatchec from London to each of the principal ports o the colony with strict punctuality every month Tho Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for tho passages of friends t< and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can bo mado at tho Head Office Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in Colony Branch—93, Queen-strebt, Auckland, *?*2&. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J!x&£&^ Jl packets to new zea OWNED BY~MESSRS. SHAW, SA.VILL & CO., 34, Leadkiniiall-street, London. Tho abqvo line of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commandod by experienced masters. Iho bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy andoon venient. Tho undersigned aro ompoworod to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for whioh has boen guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave a almost regular intervals. U Full.particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & C 0. ,) OWEN & GRAHAM, SAgonte CRUICKSHANK& CO. J Hotels. TMDEN yiNE ITOTEL, Kden Tkbrace. LIST OF PRICES :- Bottled on tho premises. Parfeottlo s. d. Marttll's & Henncssy'a Brandy .. ..16 Grcenlcsa and Colvillo's Cambolton Whis key (strong) i 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. 10 ltum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof). 1i; small ..20 Sam'imnn's Best Port, is ; small .. ..20 Amontillado Sherry, ss; small .. .. 2 G Old Tawny Port, 5s ; small 2 C English Ginger Wino 3 0 IN CASK (QKNUINE BRANDS). Hennessy's and kartell's Brandy .. ~ i> (i Schkdam Schnapps, UGA; emnll .. .. 2 (i Geneva, JDKZ, us, Is Gd ; small .. .. » 0 Stone Gin a C Old Tom 1 C Dunville'a Whiskey 10 Townsond'a Sai'bapariila 5 0 English Ale and Porter (best brands), Is 3d to .. .. ; _ 1 i Flask Brandy, largo, 3d ; small .. ..10 All Spirits cold by tho Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. P. K. has also procured ono of Tlnirston'a New Exhibition Tableo, with latest uppliuncca, and ho has littei up a room for tho s:nno, second to none in Auckland, ami, being upstairs, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor r\ T A M A T E A HOTEL, Batley, Kaipaka. THE BRIGHTON OF THE NORTH. G. H. POWLE V, Proprietor. . A First-class Hotel, well-built, well-furnished, and prettily silxiatod on the queen of rivers. For Invalids, Families, and CoupJes Hpindiug their honeymoon, a more quiet or delightful retreat could not bo found, Charges moderate. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKKB' POINT, J. MAXWELL, rnOPEIETOE. Accommodation fyr Travellers, gaddlo Horses on Hiro. MECUANICS' BAY. f. vivTan Begs to intimate that' WINES, SPIRITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALES, &-., aro carofnlly Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dinnors provided for Socioties, Clubs, Fami lies. Picnic Parties, snd other.'. Only tho Choicest Liquors kopt. BILLIAED-EOOM, Newly fitted up with ono of tho Best Tables. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD. ROOM Unequalled in the Colonies. J. L I T T L E, PROPRIETOR. "DKINCE ALFRED HOTEL, i QUEEN STREET, ONEHUNGA. John Gkogan begs to inform the inhabitants ot Onchunga and surrounding districts that he has assumed tlie Proprietorship of tho above woll-known House, aud trusts that by keeping nothing but tho best oC Brands in Win^s ana Spirits, combined with civility and cleanliness, to moritafairsharo of their support. Whlteon's S.rorkling Alj always on draught; Good Beds and Meal:] always attainable HAM LEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOB TRAVEL L E R S, WITH LARGE SAMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN. Breakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner. 1 Lunchoon, 12 to 12.30 and Tea, 5 to 7. WINES AND SPIRITS OV BEST BRANDS Private entrance Queen-street to Tligh-strect. Largo Billiard room with every comfort. STEAMERS FOR THE NORTHERN WAIROA, OTAMATEA, And all Stations in the Kaipara Distriot, Start from the Wharf at WALKER'S KAIPARA HOTEL, Railway Station, Helensvillc. Passengers for Northern Wairoa or Otamaton, leaving Auckland, per Cily of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Mondays, und for Northern Wairoa or Port Albort, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed nesdays, will find first-class accommodation, and every guidance, at tho above Hotel. A large and well appointed addition has been made to tho Hotel. New and well-ventilated Singlo and Double Bed-rooms. Private and well-furnished Sitting-rooms up stairs and down. First and eecond-class Dining-room?. The Billiard-room is new, and fittel with one of Hopkins's and Stovens'a best Tables, with every requisite for the gamo. Ales, Winea, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, of best quality only. Saddle Hoesks. Stabling. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TAIIHKKS AND LKATHJEK MANUFAOTUKKEfI Importers of Saddlbra' und liootmakerg Machinery, English omiForeifrn Leathor, Saddlery, Snddloru' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill 53e'tln#, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane und High-gtreeJ. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Constituents'torders? promptly and carefull executed BONESI BONES! BONES Bought in any qnivnti cioa for CASH at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mil!s, and Jit No. !101, Lov/ci- yuoeu-alrcut, by & J, SOPFES



Business Cards. 3 TIT ILLIAM LEYS TV BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULEK, Nest the Star Office, Merchants' Account Books, Insurance an< I, Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, !;Band and Choir Music Books RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. 3 MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. .7 a ■ : ri np v r n c k 1 'LAND AND HSTATK AGKNT, P . ■■■;'■ Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Kngineo: | and Surveyor, which position he held for up 0 wards of twelve years), will bo happy to furnisl 3 reliable information regarding Native and otho; a Lands throughout the Bay of Plenty .District. TA I T BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE 3 MASONS, j ____ Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iror Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n « ■ Suporior Stylo. 1 Prices and Designs fkkk on application. Address: - COHNEH OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STRKBTS AU OICLAND. \ TV|" I* F. B, WOOU HA M, Teacheb op TnE Pianoforte and , Harmonium. Address, caro of Mr Newton Fairs, Music sollor and Stationocr, Qu-.en-strcot. " PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanfiiugg, Scrim, Paints, Oils, , Turpentine Colonra, Varnißhcs. French Polißh, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brashes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, l'icturo Frames and 'J'apusUy Mouldings, 31ock and Compass Glassos, Glazed Shushes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to sizo, and carefully aoked.-95 and 97. QUKEN-STRBET. JAMES H, BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLK AND STONIi MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. IKBTABLISnED 180 2.J ■VICTORIA - STIUBBT MAST, eamo aide as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for wardod to Town or Cruntrv on application. WAENOCK BROTH SlTs, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. 001001 Durham-strcod, Auokland. Cosh Purchasors of Tallow, Wool. Shocpaklns and JBonoa. JA N D J. S OPP ET. » FuioKMAN'a luy Steam Mills, And No, 101, Lower Qnoen-stroot Wharf, Auckland TAMESKU T C H B K. t.9 OAH't'ISK, CONTKACJTOR, R;o. fOOda OarUnl .iiid iJolivoixd Ironi Bhlr'a oitls on Shortest Notico. Ballast Supplied Nc .'.■<■.?..<'. :o avA liar of Irianfls Coal. Ales, KlroTfood («S or uncut) ronnonnblo. CH AX L E 8 PALME R. DRAUGHTSMAN, &o. Addresses Illuminate! in tho Highest Stylo of tho Art. Many usoful Lithographed Maps, including tho Waikato and Kast Coast Towuships'on Salo. Ti'ucingn marto or other Bimlnnss transacted at tho Government OtJ!ccs. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show IJlan3. OFFICE—Corner of Shortlanrl and O'Connoll Streets Auokland. JO H N ID? O V I. A N, JD> CIVIL KNGINKER AND LAND SURVEYOR. i. Queen-street, Corner oir Vulcan Lank. \\T n. S X I N N E R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINKIi, Vulcan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Uranchos of tho Bnildlng Trado xecntod by Kxporiencod Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. See. ■fi E E AND POTTED SJT COACIi-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bine Gum and all kinda o£ Hardwood, at lowoet market prices. %p G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Neab Chapel Stkeet). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, Toa and Coffeo Sets, Rcplated and Ropaircd. Pins, Broo cs, Chain', and Rings Gilt equal to ow, at reasonable liatcs. FISH £ '.'. AX I) C O WIIQLKBAV.R, S -'ir-I-IfU &:■ B"AMIIi3r BUTCHKES, Qusen-alracS, next JJank of Now Zealand Auckland. Poultry o? all triads rto.qcd to order. Prime Siuokad Tor-sraps, Hoine-ourod J?acon. Ccracd 800 lon Sala In ls-rsco qnantito-?. 2T.B.—Doaloni in Gam?. iuYO Pkosonnta fer wordert to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of ordar.FKEQil'oa waitodon in town or suburbs. TC O L E O BAHKETMAKKB. Qoren-street, (Opposite tho Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Rasketwork made and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Roasonablo Torms. A liberal allowanco mado to Wholesalo Customers. Just Opened a cholco selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Colb for the best Collection of Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show hold in November last. J'J. P E L H A M~, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-SRTEET. Evory Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes llorscs,'Clothcs Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or mado to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and QIHoo Fittings, and all kinds of Job bins Work done by experienced workmon on tho sliortesit notice. N.J3.—Laddorß.Stens.nndßasrowß lent on hiro CITY KAKEKY AND STEAM IHSCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBHON-STIiEET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugais Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL, [Established 1554.] [A OAHD,] JA ME 8 0A T E 11, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STBKKT, CLO3E TO WELIJNGTON-STBKfIT. R& W. H IS L A B V c FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, SHOKTIiAND STREET. Families waited upon duily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention Riven to Shipping. [Established 1868. fi/TR. T. TRAFFOKD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,! WAKEFIELD-SITREET, Near Queen-street. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FAC*»*?U¥. JAMES MACKIE, PROPRIETOR, VICTORIA STREET KAST. AUCKLAND. Repairs of .Every Description ia Wood and Iron neatly oxecuted on tho Shortest Noticis. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, 2&~ N.B.—Country Orders pai)ctually attended tOj ■ WANTED at oncf, at tJie Timber Com pans'o Steam Sa,wmill Saali and Door Manufactory and Timber Yards, opposite (3as worlcp, the Public to Inspect tbeir Stock of ■ Timber, Door, Sashes, ijloc-ko, Shingle?, &c now being sold f.t piioea to inset tho tlmee. Splendid lines of seeonri-dass ; nil qualities oliuap. Sliib.-:. ha'.f-a-crowa v load. — Head Uiiioo Custom iiouto-silruot.



Business Cards. ~O P E T R V MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, &C, 21, VICTORIA STREKT, Two doors below Holland and Butler's, Diamonds and every other Stono carefully Sc and Re-set. Jewellery Mado to Order and Neatly Repaired EDWARD BARTLEY ARCHITECT. STICHBDRY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-SrREET. Gi~\ S B O R N E WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANI LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Hr(UT.EB E KTSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Quecn-streot (noxt National Insuranco Cp.), Agorit for Messrs 11. ITaogo nnd Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, uud ContinKs. *T 1 Q WINNERI ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAta-STRKKT, (Next Sitakkspeark Hotisl). X introduced Stoam Powor, he is now nroparod to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oft tho prico of ijl common work. *5? Country Oriorn punctually attondod to. UJPTABUBBISD 1809.] f\ L A R X V V, R (> T H E X S '<.-'■' Ojato Cromblo'a), BOTTAI, FIKX AHT PHOTOOBAPHIO GALLSB.IEB, Qplioalto Uiilon Bank, U'icon-Btreot, Anokland. 'S'lrst-olnsD l'o: ivnita, from C.L.V. to Life Slie nt iuadoi-jtoiirir.j.. Ch'l-iixii';! '-"ortraitstakon la£tantar.oon4y, MB. F. LAST, 3URGKON DENTIST, WIiLLKSLEY-STRKET WEST, ' Artificial Tooth made or. tho moot tipfn'iTl & principles. A cirn<;i«ro t^ct from Bo; Sin :1b leetli, fronj fir-. Tooth stopped, Sealeii, ii^d KxtrnctoA. Childron'a Tooth re(?uln.tod, ES'fAIILISUED 1855. li V A P P O I N T SI E H T. TOIIN LEECH, rnrver, Gilder, Picture f.f Frnme LookiiitfUussiird Window Cornico Maniifuctnr. r, Sliortluiid-Strcet, Auckland. Mrs I.coch, In roturninß tiiankß to tho Public 'or tho patrotmire Recorded to her latn- husband, Mr John Lech, would respectfully solicit a coiitiiminceof tliosunio.astlio liu.iiness, in all its Branohcß, will bo still cii'rlod on ks lierotoforo, and the same quulity of work (jimrautuocl, X O If M O O P P P T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No, s, Queer-street, MW A I T V • MANUKACTUUIN'O TISSSHTH, • FOKT-Sl'UKl'lT, Wishes to Inform tho publio thnt ho is tho only one in tho Proviiieo who c)qvoto3 tho wholo of his time to tlio abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances can defy competition. rH OS. J. II ARBU TT, STIC AM. UltUdll WORKS, V [CTOUIA-3TKKKT EAS AUCRLAND O P. GIBBONS ft 10. WHOLESALE AND FAJVIILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WE L LESLEY-STREET Auckland. Painters, Glaziers, &c. , TVTEW PAPER HANGINGS _LN| FOR ISSO. Largoani Small iluycrs of Piipcrhaugiogs will do well to call at HOLLAND « BUTLER'S PAI'EIiIIANOINRS, OIL. COLOUH, & GLASS WARBHOUBK, 28 & 30, VICTOIUA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Where may'bo inspected one cf tho ■: largoaf. ardbest-sclcctol stocks of Paperhantfinprs in New Zealand, From -id per pitce to the most costly. GILT & STAINED PICIUXiE-FRAMK MOULDING, In G.'cat Variety. P/CTURK-FHAMING l-V ALr, ITS BRANCHB!'', At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colour.', (ilass. Vnniis' es, Pinisliwarc, Scrim, Olasa Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials, &c, &c. II OLL A N D & HUTLE R, OIL AND CLVfS MEEOHANTS. I7IX 'INGLEWOOD'& 'ADAMANT,' U 523 PACKAGtS P A PK 11 JIANG I N G Q APEHHAN G I N G O, SoitlM3 AND HESbIANS, GILT M O U L D INGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, aud Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, Whito Lead, Zinc White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographkks' Glass and Glass Shades N.U.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPEIUIANGINGS, wo aro etill ofl'erlnK tho largest and best selected stock in tho Colony at the same Low Phices a3 horctoforo. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 37, QUKEN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, AND POLLEN-STREET. 3HORTLAND ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & .Varnish Manofactuiieks, Beg to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT. re.-uly mixed for me In tuiy shade for House Painting at 7a Cd per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. Gs per callon. Black for ~ „ .. i>3 per ga'lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or Sliade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one ga)lon tins, 10s. The undersigned Being anxious to prove the superiority ol' tl.ei;1 [-'suiita ujjatust. all others, are urcpored to contrreet for the Painting and VarniahiDi; of liuildiugs; ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, O'.r s.t WcUc»'.uy-ateout Kutriiice to Market,



Iroamongerv. • ]•'■■•.:! •Y'iiii ■ ■? ' ;,',_. • i ':■■' :■•■■' .1... ' ■f'.l.n " :■- :•:,..,■ ,\ 1/\ PER JC EN T, "I fl r CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCESTOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF mAULK T7"NIVICS IABLK XVnIVEB X7IOKKB, . ORKa. SpooNa, pc, pooNa, OCc, J. & J. D I?KEY' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. t Boots and Shoes. mUE CHEAPEST BALE OF BOOTS X KVKR HKLD IN AUCKLAND. F. STEPHENS, Having arranpred with tho Proprietor of .the Shop for a Uonowal of the Lease, has decided to Enlarge tho Premises, and, provious to doing so, must REDUCE his Immense .Stock or olso store it during tho timo the builders aro at work. F.S. has decided to give his Customers and the Publio tho beneilt by allowing them to take lv's STOCK out of hlB way at a RIDICULOUSLY LiVV PRICE, rathor than waste money in storage. /~tLEAI?ANCE PRIOKS.-Gonts"l guinea Calf \j Klastica, now 18s; what wero Belling at IBa now Ms ; Gents' Shoes, cut down from Ms Cdto 10a 6d ; Ladies'Ms 6d Glove Kid Klostio now only 10s Cd; Ladies' Fancy Hessians reduced from 12s Cdto 9d Od; Ladies' Kid Elastic (fancy fronts), worth 10a Cd, going for 7a Cd; Ladies Plan Klaatic, 9s Cd, will now bo distributed for Cs 6d: Fancy Coloured Slippers, 2s Cd, choap at 13 Cd; Ball Shoes supplied to tho joyous nnd iray at 8s Gd, worth 12s Cd ; a Splon did Lot of Children's High-log Patent Kins tie Nob. 1 to C, good value at 5a Cd going at 3s Gd. An Isimensk Assortment to Choose from ALL KINDS I ALL SIZES!! AND ALL GOING CHEAP FOR CASH, Provions to pulling itho ;Shop to piccoa. F. STEPHENS, 130, QUKEN STREET *QELLING 0 Fl BOOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS 1 Cheaper than ever been sold In Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS', BOOTMAKER, 111, QUKEN-STKEET. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sown, with tasae's, only 7s 6d, cost 12s Gd; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sown, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8s 6d, cost 15s Gd; not to be equalled in Auckland at tho prico 50 pairs Lad lob' M.H. Prunella or Lasting Boots, best make, 9s 6d 60 pair 3 Ladies' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 7s 6d 100 pairs High-legged Laco Boots, only Is Cd. LOCA.L INDUSTRY. 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from ono of tho best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only 12s Gd Women's, Men's, Boys' Girls', nnd Children's of all kind;", to bo sold vory choap. All Boots bought at my shop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend thorn freo of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, bo call and judge for yourself. TtfßMs Cash. BT Note tho Addross: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREKT, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler), P.H.— CM. ban no connection [with any other shop in Auckland. Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of Interest.—Mr R. Laishley, tiolioitor. Hlgh-Ptroet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lano. ■m/TO'NEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— JjO. g. King, Agent, Shortland-street C^ASII Advanced on approved security. J Money invested without charge. E. E. TYLER, Vnlcan Lano. ONEY TO LEND on of First-class Freehold Securities, WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Corner of Queen and Shortland-stroets. MONEY TO lh,jnu m *arge or small sums at a moderate rato of iuterest.- Jackson and Kussell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCDSTY, Offiojs :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved soouritles o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalment!), at tho following rates for evory £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pr) _ Wm ,, Total amount ing over "^ weeK Repayable. s. d. & s. d i years- .. .. 12 ti 130 0 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 which Interest s allowed as follows i— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notii o—s 7, cer annum. JOHN BATUKB, Soirctary,



For Sale. f\ N SALE, Ex ' Bbitisii Empire ' & Late Arrivals : ■10.1 boxes Sultana Raisins iO cases Ling 50 cases Cornflour 20 oases Vestas (Bell & Blaob) 20 cnseß Veetas (If. Bell & Co,) 20 packages Blacking iDay& Martin) 20 oases Mustard (Keen's) 22 cases Starch (O. Jones & Co.) 30 caees Tablo Salt 5 cases Biscuits (Gray, Dunn, & Co.) 16 Weighing Muchines (AvcryV) 15' frames Sheathing and P.ooflnK Folt. ( TO ARRIVE, Phr ' Earl Cranvillk' & 'City on- QuebOj' 5 hhds Holloworo 13 cases Bedsteads 10 tons 8.8. H. Bar Iron 30 cases Kesn'a Mustard and Bluo 10 cases Currants 15 ca ca Lint? 50 cases Glucose. T. 11. HALL & CO. /\ N SALE. EX ' INOLKWOOD.1 15 cases Muntz Metal, U to 22ozs. 25 toua Fencing Wiro 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'os 35 coils Bolt Rope, 1J to i inoh .. 20 coils Spuu Yarn 5 tona Standard Iron, 1J x i 500 boxes Do Roubaix Uaudlct. Also On H^nd Xx Otiitu Late Arrivals, Salmon-l mid 21b3. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled da Corn Sucks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcut'.a Wiro Uopo Galvaniijol Axo and Piuk HancUes Wire ani EwbaDk'a Naiis etc., eta., oto. W. S, L A U R I B, 1, WXNDHA&t-STBEET, /A S SALE, To Akrive pek ' Adamant,' lOOOibaga Weaton and Wostall'a Fink and Coarse Salt, Ex 'Feenglen,' cohrants, elemb raihins, muscatel Raisins. 350 cuslts Csmi:nt 6000 Couiitesi Slates 80 cases Commuted Ikon (0 to 8 foot) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 koKS Hcathing Nails 10 ban-els Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adeluido i'lour fl-vUGAKS (assorted) CoNKBCiioNKUY (nssorted) Bdlad uml CHstor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp'a Sardines, Salmon, Lobstkr, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartahio Acid Cream Tartar, Kakino Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and Wuterlily, Swiss Cigars, ctcj E. FOTTER & CO. r\ N o A L E, 100 tons Duillold's Adelaido Flour 60 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour, To Aktuve and For Sale (Chkap), 1500 Backs good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. McKENZIE & ROSS. TKON IRON IRON TANKS 1 TANKS 11 TANKS! I I S. P A R X E R, HAa For Sale (Oueai>) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR .CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Comploto with tap ready for uso; also, A Lahgk Stock ov SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &C, &0., &O, Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - btrlcict East, Auckland. Q L ATES! CEMENT! k5 SLATES I CEMENT J FOR SALE. Hest Portland Coment, per case, 18s. Knglish Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slutos. per 1,000, £10 15s. Vontilaling Papier Machfo Ccntro Flowors from tlio let makors In London, and approved by tho architects there as well as tho architects hero, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by thoao about to build and thoso who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, VICTOnIA-STRKET. SHOW HOOMS : Hoisson-btrket. MR. A jlj L A N Bogs to inform the inhabitants of Mount Kden Valley and District that ho has opened thoso centia'ily-situated Premises in tho Valley Road, Mount Kdon, a a Grocery and Gcnoral Store, and, us nil articles will bo of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to scouro a fair sharo of patronage,—N.B.-Agont for tho Auck and Evkhiko Star im WILLIAMS FORT-STKEKT, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSXEiI DEALER. Fkesii and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. COUNTRY OUDHR3PUNCTUALLY ATTKNDKD TO Fish ifoitWARDED to any Part «»./ 'hb COLO^iY. TfIDEN TlißßAua POST OFF"CE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMULI GROCERS, Kden Tkrrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanville and EUyett), solicit tho patronago of the public- Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. TVJURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL v would do wo t communloato with EDWIN ROBERTSON, LIVE It V AND BAIT STABLES Devonpobt Road, Tauranga, W ho can always provide Conveyances of every dc.^cripiion. J,!«.lioj' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, luck llonsea; also, Experienced Drivers and Guidea nl an horn's notice. Charges most reasonable. Tulugruniy promptly [attended to. Note tlio uddrt^a 1 mo THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK- A. LAND. Eoth Males P.nd Fenialos in rcquect. Also Married Couples without encmnbrnnce £T The above will /md suitable and lucrative employment by ajiplyin^ to ANN ROUKUTSON, Sorvixuts' Uoiiio and Hugistry, Coruor Uailagtoii fc V/illia-su-oots.Ttturarantju



Public Notices. JUST RECEIVED, A Small Shipment o£ Goods in Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's. The Boots are made by eminent makers, andaro worth inspec tion. C.W. has the Best and Cheapest lot ol Goods in town, and the best variety to pick from. Note the address: C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, 127, Queen street, Auckland. JB U R G E S S, c SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Having taken over the business late'y carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes, by civility, cleanliness and strict attention to business to receive a con tinnanco of the tnippori; so liberally awarded to his predecessor. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs. Note tiie Address— NEAR THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN STREET. TAMES ;A H 17'EW & ZTo". (Next Baknett's, Pork Butchkk), queen stpeet. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful' Cabinets and Whiting Desks combined Rich Vasks, Splendid Tea Services FANoy Boxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s Id, 2s lOd, 3s, 3s Cd per lb. PItESERVKD GINGKB Matting by the roll, very cheap Ckackbbs for boys. A liberal allowanoo made to wholesale buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), Queen-street. rgl B. G U U » T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakebs, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, .symonds street, Agents. TERMINUS STORE, HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Bega to inform the Residents of the Kaiparn District that ho has on sale A. Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing atJAuckland Prices' Grocorios of all kinds ~ „ Boots and Hhoes Oats, and Bran. 'VTEWTON VENETIAN BLINTi JIM works. G E 0. T U CX ER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karakgahape Road, Newton. Venotian Blinda of the best quality made and flxod at Is par foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to ordar, Repairs neatly executed. ■\rERY HANDSOME MOTTLED V X \l> RICHESTS of DRAWERS and BKD ROOM SUITES at li w prices for cash. The above articles are well made and universally admired. WILLIAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top o£ Shortland-streot. ATOTICE TO CLIENTS. I have Retnovea my Ofllce3 to Queon-str noxt Colonial Bank. B. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. "PRESENTATION WALKING JET STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant Silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mudo by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walking-Stick, particularly suitablafor Presents to Friends either in or cut of the Colony. The Sticks aro beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by variona designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made io order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Teutendkiig. Queen-street, Auckland T^TE W ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sets of From 12 up to 125 Varieties. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. <!1 TholOO „ ~ _ .. £3 ForJSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCKS-STREKT. Q T O R A <i E, Tho undersigned receivos Goods for Storage nt low rates, in his New Brick Promises, near Qucon-street Wharf, i F. E. COMPTON. CW ITHEFORD, • IRONMONGER, &C, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmonger?.—A new and well-selected Htock ot Hollowara (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c Builders' Ironmongehy.—Nails, So., at lowest prices. Tun Plumbers' Departmhnt Is carrlod on as usual. Orders rapidly executed In town or country. 3hcot Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAB. MERS, AND OTHBIta T!io Undorslsnoa ore Cash rnrobßsers of Hides, Sheopskins, Wool, Tallow.Beoswax, &0., &c, at highest markot rates, in any quantity. Consignors direal will havo prompt and Im mediate eanit remittances returned tit Batlsfeo tOlTrateß< IRELAND BROS., TANKSIBa AKO I/SATHEE MANUyACTUBEBB, Auckland. MR. FAULDEIt, 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. Persona desiring to huvo tho saia places attended to. cither woekly, fortnightly, or othorwiso, cau have tho same riono by leaving n, notice, cither vcibal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, booksellilr & statiober, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Line, begs to intimate that ho has eelocted his Stock of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSTQ with Mb best ludj?raont, and now fin vitcs a look over hia Shop. [211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. rp E N C I N G. Post and Fail, Wire, Pilings and Corrugated Iron Fences at lowkst rates. Small iobs attended to, and old fences repaired. Posts, Rafts and Palings for Sals by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL, Ordcip may bj left with Winstono Bros., Custom-house-street. [ESTABLISHED A.D, 1861.1 mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND JL D STEIN G AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLKSLEY-STKEET EAST, W. EDGAR, Pjroprietob. Whilo thanking tho public for their patronage during Ui'jpaHt sixteen yours, W. Kdqak would bog to inform them that ho haf now on hand a Complete btook of the Very Boat and Fastest Dyks, and that with liin appliances, in which ho has adopted every modern improvement, he can turn out hia wurk of a quality not to be excelled. W.K. has just received a Large Stock of the Newest. Dyes for IUo most fashionableco'ours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies' Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresies Cleaned or Dyed and Well-finished. Ostrich Feathers iCleaned or Dyed any shadeand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. &sr Orders loft at tho City Kstabliehment. WeUoUey-atreot Kaat, will meet iwith prompt attention. Ladies and Kontlumen waited upon hy loavinft their address personally or by post,



Sporting. TJ ELENSVILLE ANNUAL RACES. FRIDAY, MARCH sth,' 1880. Jddge: John Rogan, Esq. Stewards : Messrs. H. P. Kavanagh, J. A. Walkor, Jos. MoLeod, Thos. O'Weill. John Drlnnan, Jas. McDonald, Starter: Mr Win. Foughy. ClebkoftheScales: I CleukofthbCourse: Mr P. Cahill. | Mr F. Kavana(?h. Handicappke : Captain Hundley. HANDICAP HURDLK KACB, of 10 BOY?. Second horse to save his stakes.. Distune?, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles 3 feet 0 inches high. Nomination 103. Accept ance, 103. MAIDEN PLATE, of — soys. Second horse to savo his aiakas. Distance, li miles. Weight for age, For all borses who have never won an advertised race. Entrance) ISDV. MAORI RACK, of— soys. Distance, 2 milea. Weight, not undor 9 stone. For all horses tho bona fide propsrty o£ Maoris, with Maori riders. Entrance ss. Post entries. HBLEN3VILLH! HANDICAP, of 20 soys. So.ond horao, a tora out of tho stakes. Nomination, £1. Acceptance, £1. Dis taace, 2 miles. RAILWAY PLATE HANDICAP, of — soys. Second horse to savo his stakes. > Distance, 1J miles. For all horses the bona fide prq psrty of settlers north of the Whau. Nomi nation, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. ': PONY RACK, of — eovs. Second pony to save his stakes: Diatanc \ 1 mile. Ponies not to exceed li'hamlu 2 incurs (Sat 71b top weight) ilbs allowed.fc>r evory inch under. Winner, cf any handicap race during tho day to cirry 71db extra. Entrance, 10a. Post entries.- CONSOLATION R4.OE of — boys. Entrance, 10s. . HURRY SCURRY, of — so^s. Distance twice round the course. Weight, not under 10 atone. Entrance, ss. Post entries. RULES. Three entries in all races, or bo race, Thu deciaion of the Stewards in all cases to bo final. Protests must be accompanied with £1, which will be forfeited should tho protest not be sustsincd. Nominations for tho Handicap Hurdle Race and Holenßville Handicap to close on SATUR DAY, 28th February, 1880, with nomination fees enclosed, to CantaiuHandley, Auckland, or the Secretary. Helonsvillo. Tho Raiway. Plato Handicap ar.d general entries will close at 10 p.m;, THURSDAY, Ith March. 1880. " Qualification fee, £1. JAS. HAND, TREAeUfIER, Pro Hon. Secretary. TpiLLERSLIE GARDENS. Programmo of Sports lor SATURDAY, 28xa FEBRUARY, 18S0. Grant) Trotting Match (Handicap), 2 miles. Ist Prize, £5 and a Silver Cup ; 2nd Jfricc, &\. Entrance, 7a Cd. - 120 Yards Handicap Also, a Mile Race, between Goodman and Conoop, for £10 a-slde.' And other Races to bo got up on the ground. Entries for the Trotting Match mnst bo made on or before Thursday, 2cth, at H. Bcenan's, Queen-street, or at the Bllerslie Hotel. H. BRENAN, Secretary. Athletics. Xj! L L ERSL I E GARDENS. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To come off on EASTER MONDAY. PROGRAMMB. 100, 200, 300 Yabds Handicap, to bo won by points. Ist Prize. £8; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1. Entrance, ss; acceptance, 29. One-Mile Handicap. Ist Prize, £3: 2nd, 30s 3rd, 10s. Entrance, ss. One-Milk Handicap (Boys' Race). Prize, 303. Entrance, 2s fill. 150-Yards Handicap (Boys' Race), Prize, 20s Entrance, 2s6d. .., . . 1J Mileß Walking Match. Ist Prize, £4 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. Potato Race. Priz j, £1. Entrance, 13. H. BRENAN, Secretary. Aquatics. T>ON3ONKY REGATTA. 29TH MARCH, 1880. President : His Worship tho Mayor. Viok-Prksidents : Capt. J. H. R. Harrison, J. A. Tolt\ Esq., M.H.R., and W. Swanson, Esq., M.H.R. . , Ist Race, 9.30 a.m.—Scui.L'NG Race. 2nd Race, 10 a.m.—Fodr-Oakbd Gigs (no Out riggers), property otany recognised Kowing Club; rowed by amateur members of tjie same. 3rd Race, 10.30 a.m.—Four-Oared Gigs (no Outriggers), property of eny recognised Rowing Club; rowed by amateur members of tho same under 21 years of age. Ith Race, 11 a.m—Yachts, 7 to 15 tons. Keel boats only. sth Race, 11 30 a.m.—Yachts, undor 7 tons. 6th Race, noon—Opbn Saiijno Boats, over 22 feet. 7th Race. 12.30 p.m—Opbn Sailing Boats, 18 to 22 feet. Bth Race, 1 p.m.—Yachts or Decked Boats, under 3 tons. 9th Raco, 2 p.m.—Sailing Boats, under 18 feet, 10th Raco, 2.30 p.m.—Coasting and Island Vo3Sel3* FOCR-OARED GIGS. 11th Raco, 3 p.m.—Foreign-goiott Ships' Fourt oarbd Gigs. 12th Race, 3,30 p.m.—Model Yacht I?ace, under four feet. Amount of Prizes and Coursas will be given in a future advortisomemt. Sailing Uules can bo obtained, upon applica tion, fiom the hecrctnry, or at tho Poneonby Club llotol, after tho Ist March. W. B. TAYLOR. Hon. Sec. ATAMATE EGATTA Will be held at B A T L E V, ON WKDNBSDAY, MARCH 17, 1880. COMMITTKR : Mr H. McMurdo Mr Adorns Mr Powley Mr Underh'il Mr A. Colbeck Mr Arama Karaka MrHaszard MrMaaeflcld Mr W. Marrlne? Mr T. Hull Judge : Umpire : Starter: W. M. Hill, Esq. Ist Race-HAi.F deckbd Yachts. First priac, £12; S9cond, £3. Entrance fee, 15s. 2nd Race—Open Boats (Sailing) ; for boats 18:t. and under. First prize, £7; second, £3. Entrance foe, 10s. 3rd Raco—Double-handhd Punts: not lees than 2Sin. beam outside bottom. First prJze, £5; second, 30s. Entrance fee, 10s. 4th Race — Whaleboats. First prizs, £6 ; second, £2. Entrance fee, 10s. sth Race—Sqtjabe stbrned Pucwo Hovrs; not les3 than itt. 6in. beam ; two oaramen andcoxwain. First prize, £G; second, £2; Entranc3 fee, 10s. 6th Race—Single-handed Punt 3 ; not lesa; than 25in. beam outside bottom, 18ft. and under overall. Entrance Fee, s*. 7th Race—Punts (same as 6th Kacc); pulled b boys under 16 years of age. Duck Hunt, Grkaby Boom. Three entries, or no race, in each event, Allßoata to b^ entered Two Houiia IiW'OBK the Race, or Double Fees will be charged. GEORGE 11. POWLICY, Hon. Seo. XV^ARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and thepnblio he has resumed B.ieiness in the Old Hremisoi, known as "'i'JiomSMi'B 'iemporanco Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to buuiuuss to still merit the patronage he has always received. Good Stabling and Haddocks. Horses for Wio.



Amusements. i| m H E A I X E ROYAL. Proprietor and Managor K. Ji Delias Continued Success of MR J. J. WALLACE AND THE POWERFUL COMPANY. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, February 25, For the First Time In Auckland, £100 000. £100,000. An Original Comedy, in thrco acts, by Mr Henry J, Byron, author of "Our Boys," "Lanoa • shire Lass," "Blow for Blow, &c, Fkiday Eveking, Febkuaky 27, , farewell bknefit of mr j. j. WALLACE. A UNIQUE PROGRAMME. Dross Circle, is; Stalls, 2a Cd; Pit, Ono Shilling. Box plan at Upton and Co.'a. Doors open at half-past 7. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Bees to intimate that, in. accordance with the expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, ho is about to commence the praotico of his pro fession here, and 1b now prepared to attend pupils at their own rcsidoncm Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and succobs as a Teacnor in Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident that parents and guardians who may place pupils under his tuition will bo thoroughly satis fied with their progress. , , __ For tornis and full particulars, apply to Mr Newton Fairs, Bookscllcrn. Queen-Btroet; The Auckland Music Warehouse, or at Messrs Hoffman and sons. N.B.—Schools attended to. Musical. OCAL SCORE AND PIANOFORTE COPIKB OF H g *3 * go > o * « £ ► g * ► * n -5 1 * °► § H W w P H H W W PINAFOUE Danco Music. 'i SORCERBR Danco Music. : AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. JUST received at the Auckland Music i Warehouse, a largo consignment of New | and Popular Music, by the 'Loch Urr,' amongst which may bo enumerated tbo following novelties:— " Roll Call" (Song), Pinsuti •' I Cannot say Good-bye" (Song), Rockbl " Before tbo b i«ht" (Sone), Pinsuti " Eyes so Blue" (Song), Pinsuti " Light-house Keeprr" (3ong), DeverS " Our Jack's Come Home" (Song), DeverS " Little Norah" (Sone), Dkvrrs " OutwarJ Bound" (Song), Waldkck " Homeward Watch" (Song), Waldkck " Wo Roam and Rale the Sea" (Song), Wal-. deck '■ Bluo .Alsatian Mountains" (Song), Adams " Tar's Farewell" (Song), Adams " Old Dreams" (Song), Cellieb ijl " Farmer and his Pigeons" (Song), Taubebt \M " Eldorado" (Song), Lkwis [y| &c &c. &c rj Als% New Dance Music from the latest J Operas, Pianoforte Soloa, aud Book Music in great varioty. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 74, QUKEN-STRHET. Prospectus. Tl> BOSFBCTUS. CALEDONIAN UNITED GOLD MINING j COMPANY (LIMITED), To bo Registered under "The Mining Com panies Act, 1872.") Capital, £6009. In GOOO Shares of £1 sach. Of this number 250 Sharos'aro to be considered as paid up, and are reserved by the Promoters, by whom a'l necessary expenses for tho forma tion of the Company will bo paid. Of tho remaining 5750 sharo3 750 are l'Psorvcd for tho Company, aud 5000 shares are offered to tho public at 20s per share, to be paid as follows: —One Sh'llinsr on application, 3s to bo paid on 2nd March, ISSO, 3s on 2nd April, ISSO, and 33 on 2nd May. 1880. I ho sum so paid to bo considorcd as part of the capital, and lo bo devoted to the payment of the purchaso money. No future call to exceed one shilling par share per month. This Company is to bo formed for working the (atone time) famous Caloiionian Claim; and. as t is necessary for the mine to be worked with out delay, the Sharo List will closo on tho last day of Fobiuary, 1880. Applications for Shares will be received by Messrs Frater Bros., L. Mtlhose, R. McDonald Scott, It. Koanan and H. J. Lee, Thames: D. G. Macdonnoll, InsuruLce Buildings, Auckland. Watchmakers and Jewellers. FOT SELLING OFF SILVER KNGLI3H LHVKR HUNTING WATCHES (OUAKANTBED), *2T From £4 os. Od. "®» PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, ETC. Cheaper than any othkk Housic 1 J* H O W D E N, S li O HT L A N D-S TKEKT (Adjoiulnj: Poßt-offi.cc). /^ II R I S T M A 8 P RKSENTS V^ ■.■■til ! WATCHES, CLOCKS aud JKWELLKRYi 'M at considorablo reduction till further notice H Having a large Sto:k on hand and a further Hj Shipment per Kingar ;oma, I am in a position to JjM offor to the public such liberal discount that 111 will defy competition. An inspection of my |fl Window and tho Prices marked must satisfy all. ■ Sterling Eilver Walthnm Lover Watchoj 1 at H 50s. Warranted. (H Sterling SilverJJnglish Lever Watches (Copped fl and JowtSled), from £5. Warranted. |H Sterling Eilver Horizontal; Watches (Lidies" and, W Gents'), from £5. Warranted. M Ladies' and Gents' GoM Watches, from £310a IS to £25. |9 Clocks (the Largest Assortment in Auckland of 19 every Class and Design, frem tho Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d. to thu Drawing- ;jM room Clock at £30. !■ ——— Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Chains, from 60s. (IB Before mining your purohasea p'easo walk up H to 25(v Queen-street (opposite the Market), llfl| and inspect my Window. !{H ALFRED ALE V, ■ WATCHMAKER AND JKWKIiLER, 9 Established 1335. jH OPECIAL NOTICE fl 11. L. POSSENISKIE, 9 MERCHANT TAIL OB\ ■ Kxacily opposite the South British Insurance >^| Omcea new buildings, Bhoi'tlund-btreet, jfl Has pleasure iv announcing that he haa on hand !^| and to arrive hiß j|B FIRST SHIPMENT OV SUMMER GOODS. ■ C-impi -isi;i,'{ ;JH , English, Scotch, Dannockbuhn, HohviE- ■ SPUN, AND OTHER TWEEDS. jS ') O" Special lines fn Blue and Broadcloth, Fanoy ifl / Coatings, Mozclla and other Vestings, &c, &c M N.B.—Kvery garment is made under tho per- j^H i eonal supervision of tiio advertiser, and ho would JM i particularly direct attention to tho fact that NO j^H I MACIXINK WOKK IS BKN'l' OUT. f^D Note tuk Addekss s B| Exactly opposite iho £outu Uriti^b new offices =^H SiXQHTLAHD-BTRtUi-it,