The Auckland Evening Star.

VOIj- X.—N° 3,030

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONK PENNY



Shipping-. V^__ . TTNION STEAMSHIP ' \1 "J U COMPANY OF NEW i , A ZEALAND (LIMITED}, j S""?'f^S\ i- c» — - I r ——^— •—\ Time Table— January, 18S0, F 1R TAURANGA, GISBORNE, NAPIER, WKLLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM QUEEN-3TIIEET WEARS'. ;?toamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Trnin. Wanaka Monday, 19.4 p.m. — Amiion" Thursday, 22, 10 a.m. — Hawea Monday, 20,1'p.ni. — 'Not calling at Tauranga. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And West Coast Ports (teom Manukau). 1 atahoa Wed., 21, 1 p.m. 12 noon Waiiaki Wed,, 28,10 a.m. 9.5. a.m. FOR SYDNEY, Via RUSSELL! A rawata Tuesday, 20, 1 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Albion Thursday, 22,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Stenmor overy Friday, at 1 p.m., also, on 20th and 26th instant, at 1 p.m. No Steamer on Friday, tho 16th. W?" Cargo must be alongside one hoar before timo of dopsrtnre. Passago Tickets must ba taken at the ofllce heCoro embarking. • From tho 13th December, 1579, to the 31st January, 18S0, Return Tickets will be issued be tween Torts within New Zealand at which the Company's steamers call at a reduction of 30 per cent, off tho two singlo fares, available for return until the 2Sth February, 1880. Auckland Branch s 53, Quean street. vCKX "PACIFIC MA IL STEAM, rffc^^^v -L SHIP COMPANY. MSSMag; OVERLAND ROUTE TO mm ————- EUROPE, Via P.M.K.S. Co. to San Francisco, connecting with all Overland Railways in tho Ui.ited States and Canada to New York, or any of tho princi pal Atlantic Coast Ports, and all lines of steamers crossing tho Atlantic for Great Britain and Europe. DATF OF SAILING. To Steamor. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydney. City of Sydney IH.C.Dcarborn Kcb. 3 April 7 Australia .. W.Cargill Mar.2 ORy of N. York iW. B. Cobb Mar. 30 Feb. 11 Zealandia ~|H. Chevalier April 27 Mar. 10 And Every Four Weeks thereafter. Tho passage to San Francisco is made in 211 days, overland to Now York 7 days, and Atlaut.ic ravage (by mail-steamer) to Liverpool in 8i (lays ; total, 37 days. Cabin through to England, £72: Upper Saloon berth. &. extra. Sleeping Car Oveiland, £1 8s (doublo berths). Steerage through to England, £10. This in cludes second-class on railways overland and Atlantic steamers. Return Tickets at Reduced Bates. All passengers from Coast ports must present thoir tickets for berthing. Round tho "World Tickets, via P.M.S.S Com pany and Orient Line, £130. Until further notice. Return Tickets to Sydnoy gocd for four months from datoof ißsue—Cabin. £16 Is; Steerage, £8 2s. Will contract for regular shipments of Freight to Sydney at Ballast Rates. Cargo for s.s. 'City of Sydney' will bo received on Monday, February %, and stored eree in Company's Shed For lull particulars apply to S. A. BEARDSLEY, Agent, Lowor Queen-street. tCKA "OEGULAR MONTHLY -*-W STEAM COMMUNICA- T4CTrsf*TN > ITON between AUCKLAND, SYDNE Y, andMELBOURNE, The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected here again about the 29th instant. She will loavo 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. d^^-'^Q TEAM BETWEEN AUCK ||§||§j£lC> LAND and the THAMES. Time Table: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auckland: Saturday, 1.30 afternoon From Thames I Saturday, 9 morning Return Tickets will bo issued, available from Friday, December 19, till January 10,18S0, inclu sive. Return, Saloon, 10s; Retire, Steerage, 7s 6d. Fares:—Single i Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 6s. No Cargo received within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. FRA3ER & TINNE, Agents. tj&tafc^ T^AIPARA STEAMSHIP _ <^gggg!\_ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. « KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Leavo Auckland: Leave Wairoa: — I Saturday, 17,10 a.m. 5 Leave AnclUandffor Mangawai_"and Waipu : Tuesday, 20, midnight Tuesday, 27, 8 p.m. Leave Waipu: Thursday. 15, 8 p.m. Thursday, 22,1 p.m. Thursday, 29, 7 a.m. Leaves Wangarei in about ono hour and a half later. W. LODDER, Munager. .TKi iJ^OR WANGAREI AND _V MANGAPAI «**Sb™S» ANNE MILBANK, Captain Akdehson, will Sail for tbe above I oris overy MONDAY and THURSDAY, at ti p.m.; returning evory WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo must bo down half-an-hour before advertised lime ot leaving, or it will not be taken. No cargo or parcols taken without a Shipping note. J. CASEY. "s*%^ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, Ji__?__i£_?_£''-' Mahurangt, Matakana , ~~~—<~&l ~ kawau, and Omaha, Tho s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For tho Hot Springs—Evory Tuesday, Thurg day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, nt 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &c—Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All cargo must bo down half-an-hour before fldvertiaed time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goods takon without a shipping For freight or passago apply to Juno 12.1879. J* CASHY 0R RUSSELL, WANGA -—__&*■■*- R0A< and MANGONUI.' The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 D.m FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, The s.B. ARGYLE will loave for the above place overy Tuesday and Friday, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND EAST COAST PORTS. Tho b.s. GLENELG will, leave tho Queen- Street Wharf at.s p.m. :— Monday, January 19 Friday, January 23 Wednesday, January 23 Monday February 1 Connecting with S.B». STAFFA for Opotiki and Ka3t Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. " Calling at Mercury Bay once evory week on FRIDAlfSand WEDNESDAYS (weather per mitting). No Cargo received after*4 p.m. A..MOGRKGOR, Manager, j



Shipping. tfgWfe^ TTIOR WAIWERA (HOT ' SPRINGS.) Tho s.s. 'GLENELG' OR 'lONA' Will leavo Queen-street Wharf every SATUR DAY at 2 p.m. sharp, leaving the Springs at 6.3 on MONDAY Morning. Return fares, 10s available for a fortnight. Weather permitting A. M(. GREG OR. Manager. m^._%^~Vl\ O R WAIUKU. i'-.Ji'^SJrjP "fe"^""-?^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under i— From Onehunga i From Waiuku Jan. Jan. 17—Saturday, S a.m. 17—Saturday, 1 p.m. 21—Wed., 11 it.m. 21- Wednesday, 1 p.m. 23—Friday, 2 p.m. 21—Saturday, 8 a m. 28—Wednesday, I p.m. 23—Wednesday, 0 p.m. 31—Saturday, 7.15 a.m. 31—Saturday, 13 noon Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares, as.; Return, 7s Cd. „!|AII Freights mu3t be paid before Goods lire delivered, Cunningham's Collecting Carts in Town Daily. Onchungc, Agency at tho Office of tho Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mliip. Freight, from Onehunga. to "Waiuku,7s Gtlpor ton. M. H. ROE. -~ CJTEAM to the THAMES _^>AXtV £? CONNECTING WITH TVffI^rKvs.DIIIN'>:SI!!RT, OMa HA, WAl- VM|vWiag'^O i PLAINS, ardMOßßlNS mtaatKa—ssatit villr, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' and 'TE AROIIA.' From Auckland From Thames : Friday, 11 midnight I Saturday, 11 30 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. b H. W. HEATH, Manager. •ESSI IT' O R II UKIA NG A. ' '_>> iV •&&s~—**' The s.s. 'ROWENA' Will leavo Onehunga AVharf on TUESDAY, January 20, at 1 p m. A. MCGREGOR, Manager. tfaabZrnoß gisborne, napier, j|||||gl-£? WELLINGTON, & LYTTEL- Auckland Steamship Co. (Limited) The Company's s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leavo Qucen-strcot Wharf on MONDAY, 19th day of January, for above ports, nt 5 p.m,, landing cargo on Napier wharf. W. LODDER, Manager. •*ik®^ \\T ELLINGTON" AND IpXSs: VV WANGANUI LINE OF iS^^SW's.TEAMEUS. Tho s.s. ' R A N G A T I R A,' Captain HAEVEY, Will leavo Onehunga for Taranaki, Wunganul and Wellington on TUKSDAY, 20tt instant. During tho Months of Uccomccr nnd January Return Tickets will be issued at SINGLIC FARES to till Ports at, which tho above Line of Steamers call, aud will bo available for Return until the 23th February, ISSO. For Ircight or pa,3sago apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agont3,lG, Quoon-stroet, Auckland. Or, A. BARNStS, Onehunga. January 13,1550. ~efc-s&s. Tp O~R LON D 0 N. ■HSMlWflifed i'j lo a_ c ]ippor barquo 'A N A Z I,' Captain J. Hill, 103 tons register, will havo quick despatch. Excellent accommodation for .saloon and steerage passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queon-strect, Auckland, December 3,1879. ~->*■?-. OASSENGERS' LINE OF -^^^^. A PACKETS TO NKW ZEA m\\W-?Mm-iB- OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 31, Leaden hall-street, London. Tho above line of ship 3 are regular traders to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They aro clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, nnd commanded by experienced masters. 'I ho bill of faro ia most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has be; n guaranteed in tho colony. Return Ehips to London al3o leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK^:. CO. J d*A npHE NEW ZE.VLAWO Jj|||gfe). JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishop8gate-3treot wlthlr, THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURT;NUI ~1051 Tho WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 888 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WA1PA......1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 113 C RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of tho highest olasa at Lloyd's, purchased or built special!" to meet the requirements of tho trado between tho United Kingdom and Now Zealand. The saloons and state cabins aro superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for tho com fort of the passengers, who aro provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and stoerage accommodation is all that can be desired; d the ships aro commanded by experienced mas to The Company also charters ships of tho highes olass as required, and vessels aro despatched from London to each of the principal ports of tho colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company ha 3 always ships loading home ward from Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from tho colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Offloe, Christcnurch, or at any of the Branches in th Colony Auckland Branch—93, Queen-stre t. Painters, G-laziers, &c. imx 'INGLEWOOD1 & 'ADAMANT,' 523 Packacks PAPERHANGINGQ APERIIAN G I N G O, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plato, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White lead, Zinc White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's /.nti-corro;-ivo Paint, Brushes, Colours. Gluo, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all'i'rade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo are still offering the largest and best selected stock in tho Colony at the same Low Phices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND. IMPORTANT NOTICE. We have just received our First Shipment o New Seasons PAPERHANGINGS, and have resolved to offer them at Mucn re duced trices. WALL PAPERS, from Id. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPERS, from 2s. Gd. per Roll. Papering Canvass, 72-iuch, cxcellont quality, from Ijd. per yard. Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 25 per cent. Gilt Mouldings, Glass Shades, Wax Flow Materials, Large Stocks of all Materials required in the Painting Trade HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Frame Makers, fie, 23 and 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUOKLAND. TOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES would do wet communicate with EDWIN ROBERTSON, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES D^vonpop.t Road, Tauranga, Who can always provide Conveyances cf every description, ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, i 'ack Horses; also, Experienced Drivers and Guides at an hour's notice. Charges most lea-.onahle. T-lcLirams'promptly attended to. Note the address I



Business Cards. Established 1835. by appointment, TOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture ■LW Frame. Looking G'assand Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auokland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to tho Public for the patronage accorded to licr lato husband, Mr John Leech, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, as the Business, in all its Brandies, will bo still ca rlod on as heretofore, nnd tho same quality of work guaranteed, T O II X JP O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, 4, Queen-street, Corner op Vulcan Lane. SIT pUI II B E R T S O N COMMISSION AGENT AUD ACCOUNTANT, 23, Qucen-streot (next National Insurance Co.). Agont for Mcnsrs 11. Ilacgo and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatinns. Bjl DWA R D HARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, Q.l lEEN-STREET. 0 P. Gliiß ON S & C 0., " WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. rp nO S, J. II ARBU TT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-3TREET EAST, Auckland. LKSTAnHHUEn 1858.1 Hit VSnj-s, ■:»'- :;■:-;.>' £~% L A R X E BROTHERS V' (Lato Crombln's), ROYAL FINU ART PHOTOORAPHIO GALLKRIKtI, Opposite Union Bank, Queon-streot, Auckland. First-ol&M Portraits, from C.D.V. to I.Jr.^ Slet*, at modorata pricois. Chlhiroti'a Portraiti-cakou instantaneously. T O. i' E L 11. A H, t) c LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 4!), VICTOKIA-SKTEKT. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or mado to order. A liberal discount allowod to Contractors and on wholesale orders. Shop nnd Olllco Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. N.H.—Ladders.Sten i.and I!r..r,iw3 lent on biro niTY BAKEKy AND STEAM \J BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-'ciTREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADD EL L. [Established 1854.] X O II H O O P P P T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. TTT H. S X 1 N N E R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vui.ca . Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnildlng Trade xccntod by Kxporioucod Workmen, Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. Sic. Q Q B■ B 0 B H. E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. m A I T BROTHERS JL MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones. Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions oxocuted n a Suporior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address: Corner of RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETS au okland. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FAO "•'./. JAMES MACK IE, Proprietor, VICTORIA STREET EAST. AUCKLAND. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, t&~ N.B.—Country Orders p in dually attended to. 1 A M E S H. BUCHANAN, *J MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT. AND GENERAL BUILDER. [Established 13 6 2.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, Bamo side at- Greyhound Hotel. N.B,—Designs of ell kinds of above work for warded to Town or Country on application. i I QWINNER7O N, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YNDHA Ba-8 rREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having Introduced Steam Power, ho Is now prepared to make a Reduction of Tweijty per ea.it oil the price of all common work. US' Country Orders punctually attended to. WARN OCR BROTHERS, SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CHEEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. A~N D J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland 1 AMES BUTCHER, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. aoads Carted and Delivered from shir's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Inlands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or unocti reasonable. A f" 1 rp URN ER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which position he hold for up wards of twelve years), will be happy to furnish reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout tho Bay cf Plenty Listrict, Sjl G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruet 3, Salvers, Tea and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chain*, and B lngs Gilt equal to ew, at reasonable Rates,



Business Cards. \\T ILLIAM LEYS, T 7 BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Office. Morchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' i Day Books,;. Band aud Choir Musio Books, > RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO 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, Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, 1 Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashos, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carofully ackod.-35 and 1)7, QUEEN-STREET. "jl/T F. B. WOODII AM, Teacher op the Pianoforte ano Harmonium. Address, caro of Mr Newton Fairs, Music scl'or and Stationed', Queon-Btreet, "fjl I S H E It A N D CO ,!? Whols-ralh, RniwrNa £; Fa-kilt BUTCHERS, Qusea-street, next Bank cf New Zealand Auckland. Poultry cf ail kinds dressed to order. Prime Hmokrul Tensilon, Ho:nc-nnrod Bacon. Corned Beol on Salo in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for vrarded to all part? T.i tho colony upon rocoipt of or.ior. Kamltien wftifrarl on in to-.^n or nnbnrbs. /NEE AND P O T T E B XX COA!.;iI-BUILDERS. GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloos, Bluo Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. rp col c, JL « BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposito the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Baskctwork mado and Repaired on the Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholosalo Customers. Just Opened a choico selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First t'rlzo w.is awarded to T. Cole for tho best Collection of Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show held in November lust. J -<r— -[, " j..;" XT AB V Aid FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shortland Stre&t. Families waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef nnd Pork (in kegs or tlorccs) always on bund. Special attention given to Shipping, [Uatabllshcd 1868.) IVI B. 'm\ TRAFFORD, R. S. D. E., SURGEON DENTIST,.' W A X E F I E L D - S T R E E T, Near Qncen-stroet. 7 i il Alt L" X fi PALM ER, \.J DRAUGHTSMAN, tec Addrcs'cs Illuminated In tho Highest Stylo of the Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, Including tho Waikato and East Const Townships'on Salo. Tracings mado or ether Business transacted at tho Government Offices, Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Cornor ot Shortland and O'Connell Stroets, Auckland. TT W A I T F JLi • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET. Wishes to Inform the public that ho Is tho only eno in the Provinco who devotos tho whole of his timo to tho above business, and with his facilities for working und modern appliances can dofy competition. MR. F. L A S T, surgeon dentist, Welleslbv-str eet West, Artificial Tooth made on tho most approved principles. A complete Bet from tV>; Single Teeth, from ss. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teeth regulated. Boots and Shoes. milE CHEAPEST SALIC OF BOOTS .J. EVER IIKLD IN AUCKLAND. F. STEPII EN S, Having arranged with tho Proprietor of tho Shop for a Renewal ot tho Lease, has decided lo Enlarge the '-'remises, and, previous to doing so, mu-t REDUCE hU Immense Stock or else store it daring the timo the builders are at work. K.S. Inn derided to give his Cuutonm-sand tho Public tho benefit by allowing them to take his STOCK out ot his way at a RIDICULOUSLY LuW PRICE, rather than wa^to money in Btorago. /CLEARANCE PRICKS.-Gcnts'l guinea Calf \j Elastics, now 18s : what wero selling at 18s now Hi; Gents' Shoes, cut down from 1 is Cd to 10s (id ; Ladies' lis Gd Glove Kid Illasiie now only 10s Gd; Ladles' Fancy Hessians reduced from 12s 6d to OiGd; Ladles' Kid SCluslic (fancy fronts), worth 10.1 Gd, going for 7s Gd; Ladles Pla n Elastic, 0s Gd, will now be distributed for Gs Gd; Fancy Coloured Slippers, 2s Gd, cheap at Is Gd; Ball shoes supplied to tho joyous nnd cay at 8s 6d. worth 12s Gd ; a Splen did Lot of Chil'lrrn's High-leg Patent Elastic nob. 1 to G, good value at 5a Bd going at 3s Gd. • An Immense Assortment to Choose from. ALL KINDS ! ALL SIZES 1 AND ALL GOING CHEAP FOR CASH, Prcvions to pulling tho Shop to pieces. • F. STEPHEN 3, 13G, QUEEN STREET OELLING OFF BOOTS! BOOTS 1 BOOTS 1 Cheapor than over been sold In Auokland beforo, at CHARLES MARKS', bootmaker, 111, Queen-street. 100 pairs Ladles' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, with tasso'.s, only 7s Gd, cost 12s 6d ; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Hoots, sown, worked fronts, liigh legs, tassels, only 8s 6d, cost 15s Gd; not to be equalled in Auckland at the price 50 pairs Ladies' M.II. Prunolla or Lasting Boots, best mako, 0j Gd 50 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 7s Gd 100 pairs High-legged Laco Boots, only Is Od. LOC/iL INDUSTRY, t. 100 paiM Mcu'b E.S. Boots, from ono of tho best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Darby and Oxford Shoes, only 12s Gd Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kind.-, to bo sold very cheap. All Boots bought at my shop warranted rot to rip. If so, I will mend them frco of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. TffßMs Cash. *~ Noto tho Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREET, AUCKLAND (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler). P.S.— I havo no connection with any other shop in Auckland. Drapery ELLESLEY HOUSE, NEW TWEEDS 1 NEW TWEEDS I NEW COATINGS 1 NEW COATINGS A. LOVETT Bega to announeo to his customers mid tho pub Ho that ho has now opened his FIRST SHIP MKNT of SPRING and SUMMER TWEED 3 COATINGS, &c, THE RUST STOCK IN AUCKLA.NDBTO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at iho lowest trade prices. Tailors' Trimmings of all kinds. Just Opened, A Fresh Assortment of Gentlemen's Scarfs, Tics, Collars, Braces. Belts, Hats, Shirts, Gloves, Umbrellas, Hosiery, &o. A. LOVETT, Tailor, Woolt en. Draper, and Outfitter Wellesley-street. r|T) THE. UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK -3. LAND. Both Males nnd Females in request. Also Married Couples without encumbrenco SW The above will flud suitablo and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBERTSON, Servants' Homo and Registry, Corner Ifaiington & Willis-streelß,Tamaranga



Ironmongero Hi t ! -JLQ PER CENT. -J^ i CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDtCE stock) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF TABLE T7-NIVRS AULIC JJINIVES 17IORKP, . ORES. SPOONS, P_ C, BOONS, <SjC„ .uiiua Is Gt Bottles <S"' o t ou ."<( J. " J. DICKEY -230, QU&EN-STREET, 230. Sewiner Machines. DEWING T%/T AOIII NE S. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES X HW O _ W>j s& '"""*§► i, H U p ■ d Those Machines have now been so long before tho publio that they havo established a reputa tion for thomselvos, and can bo confidently recommended by hundreds who possess them as superior to all others for domostio übo. Tho cow Elliptic Shuttlo Movement Is acknowledged on all hands as tho simplest quietest, and most beautiful motion over in vontcd for tho pnrpose. Tho now Patent Shuttle has only ono holo to thread, and Is larger than most others. Sole Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Short! and-streot. t~ wm Machines Repaired. Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of Intorest.—Mr R, Laishley, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agont, Shortland-street. C^ASH Advanced on approved securit}'. J Money Invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COI.ffiMAN, Solicitor, Cornor Queen and Shortlqnd-streets. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rato of interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. UCKLAND'P E R M A NE N T CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :—93, Queen-stbeet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p ._ -w—h- Total amount ing over Per week Repayable. s. d. £ a. d 4 years- .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years- „ .. 9 2 113 9 2 Byears.. _ .. 7 0 156 7 6 10 years.. .. .. 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon which Interest s allowod as follows :— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven dayß' notice-5 7. per annum. JOHN BATGER, secretary.



Public Notices. Ct WITHEFORD, /a IRONMONGER, &c„ PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A new and well-selected Stock of Hollowaro (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, So, at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual.. Orders rapidly executed in town or country. Sheet Zinc, Spouting, andother Material supplied to builders. • 0 O R C E R E R Copies (full score) just received per Suez Mail at H'ady's, Auckland Music \Varehoii3c, Queen streeit. '__ ' T~O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, "FAR MKRS. AND OTHERS. The Underaignod are Cash Purchasers Oi Hides, Sheepßkinß, Wool, Tallow.Beesws,:', So., fee, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors diroct will have prompt and im mediate oath remittances returned at satiafso tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANurAoruaEBS Auckland. ' x~~"Q" '^—i^—^—'-~_v M—'*—i»i>iil^_ivi "VTEUMEYER'S Splendid " Double _L^ Over SI rung Pianos," surpassing all others for tono and finish. Prico low for cash, or by; monthly Payments. Bord's Pianos, also Second-hand Piano and Harmoniums.—N.B.— Pianos tuned and repaired. — Wobb's Music Saloon, Wellesloy-strcot, Established 1860. JAMES J^D. J£EW & £JO. (Next Baknett's, Pork Butcher), QUEEN STiiEET. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful' Cabinets and Writing Desks combined Rich Vaskh, Splendid Tea Servicis Fancy Roxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s Id, 23 lOd, 3s, 3s Od per lb. PIIESERVKD GINOEB Ma'itino by tho roll, very cheap Crackers for bors. A liboral allowance mado to wholcsalo buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), Queen-street. Jj^ O T T C E. The Noumcyor'a Patent EOURLE OVER STRUNG IRON'-FRAMKD TRICORD PIANO FORTES havo arrived. Genuine "IroncUds," surpassing all other Pianos. Price, from Forty eight Guineas. Comoandsoe. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslly Street. "UIDEN TERRAUa FUST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WniTE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Olanvlllo and Ellyett), solicit tho patronage of the public Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered auy part of tho town and suburbs. QOKCKREIt, Carmen, Lcs ClochciTT IO Cornevillo, Henry VIII, and other new and popular Operas. ITanoforto or Vocal score, Songs, Dance Music, Pianoforte Pieces, &o. : I UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. V- A. E A D V, Managor. ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for KIGHTKENPENCK Tho Victoria Music Book, 32 pages each, full music size. Tho best and,cheapest Magazio of Pianofoito and Vocal MUSIC published. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business In this Lino, begs to Intimate that ho has selected his Stock of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his host judgment, and now Sin viteo a look over hia Shop. |211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. nn B. G U X s T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, BYMONDS STREET, Agents. IVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND LV WORKS. GEO. T U C X E R, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahai'e Road, Newton. Vcnotian Blinds of the best quality mado and fixed at Is per foot. V\ ireworlc, of any descrip tion and patlcrn, mado to order. Repairs neally executed. VTE W ZEALAND fTJTrITs, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sots of From 12 up to 125; Varieties. Also in Fronoh Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing cither 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 varloty Boxes, as abovo .. £1 The 100 „ „ _ .. &i ForfSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCBS-STRKKT. STORAGE. Tho undersigned rccoives Goods for Storage at low ratrs. in his Now Brick Promises, near Queen-street Wharf, F. E. COMPTON. mHIS IS DECEMBER. HOTELKEKPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND HOUSEKEEPERS, When furnishing will do well to remember tho Largo ' STOCK OF EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASSWARE 1 havo oren at my Stores, Customhousc-Strco and tho low prices I sell at. EDWARD LEWIS. | UST RECEIVED, ex ' City ot Agra, *f 11. Cucksey's Celebrated Conqueror for Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Neuralgia, Hoadachcs, tforo Throats, and all Disoases of tho Throat. Tho abovo complaints cured in a fow hours. Aho, for Gout, Rhouniatißm, Sprains, Bruises, Asthma, &c. The abovo remedy lias nover been known to fail, and in all cases gives instant relief. In cases when required uso Cucksoy's Miraculous Mixture, aud it will greatly facilitate tho patient's recovery. This is no Pain Killer I but curative. No tami'y should bo without it. Prico, la Od and 3s Od. Agont: A. Cucksey, Wakefleld-stree t, Auckland, and off all Chemists and Storekeepers. —H. Cucksey, Registered Proprietor, 33. Greenwich Road. London, S.E. m I M B E W. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to bo enabled to place special inducements beforo thoir Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHKS, DOORS, MOULDINGS.ITURNERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can be left at No. 14, South British Insurance Buildings. RESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant silvbr-modntkd Walking-sticks, mudo by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walking-Slick, particularly suitablefor Presents to Friends either in or out of tho Colony. The Sticks aro beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by various designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Teuthnbuko. Queen-street, Auckland %/a It. FAULDKK, Sole Contractor to the LvJL City CouecU for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits,,tec, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho abovo. Persons desiring to haVe the said places attended to. eitherweekly, fortnightly.or otherwise, can havo the same done by leaving a notice, eithor veibal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Qui:en-street. DONES! BONESI BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the I Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 1101, Lower yueen-s'reet, by J. & J. SOPPET



Por Sale. Tjl 0 R SALE, *^ STAR HOTEL, Urenui, Taranaki. The abovo Freohold Property comprises a well-built fourtcen-roomed Honse, with two town sections, stables, garden, and outbuildings; has a monopoly in a large growing district, is half-way between Waitara and White dills, and is doing a good and daily-improving busi ness. For particulars, apply to W. COTTIER^ Masonic Hotel, New Plymouth; Or, THE PROPRIETOR, Urenul. FOR SALE, Cheap, and : terms easy, in one of tho most healthy parts ot Auck land, 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by 100 feot 1 First-class Freehold Allotment, 66 feet by 112 feet, with good Six-roomed Houso and wash-house, bath-room, and evory other convenience for a family. A Bplendid view ffom each of them, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET. Gonoral Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. (~fc N SALE, CHEAP NEWCASTLE COAL (Household and Smithy). Alco, 80 WATER TANKS. The public aro Invited to inspect. J. CRAIG, FORT-STREET. 7\ N S A L E. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 14 to 32ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wiro 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Te3t Cab'ea 35 coils Bo.t Ropo, 1} to 4 inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, 1} x 1 500 boxes Dj Roubaix Candles Ar.no On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals, Salmon-1 and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcutta Wiro Rope Galvanised Axo and Pick Handles Wire and Ewbank's Nails etc., etc., etc. W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndiiam-btreet. r\ » S A L- E, To Arrive per 'Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Westall's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex 'jFernglen,' Churakts, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Ckmitnt 5000 Countess Slates 80 eases Corrugated Iron (6 to 8 feet) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kegs Peuthing Nails 40 barrels Pitch acd Tar 1300 sacks Adolaido Clour Sugars (asioitcd) Conkeoiionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp's Sardines, Salmon, Loustkr, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and Waterlily I Swiss Cigars, etc. E. POTTER & CO. f\ N ia A L E, 100 tons Dufflold'a Adelaide Flour 50 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and For Sale (Cheap), 1500 sucks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from t'iuiaru. Mckenzie & ross. nheap h , liv ware house F, LAMBGURNI^ NEWTON. Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, Nails' Locks, Hingos, and a well-selected Stock of Goods in the Hardware Line too numer ous to particularise. Galvanised Tubs a- d Buckets, Wood ditto, and Tin waro of various kinds for Hairy and other pur poses. Hair, Haw, American, and other Brooms; Banister, Carpet, Scrubbing, and Blacking Brushes, etc. A Complete Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware. A Large Stock of China and other Matting. A Well-Assorted Lot of Piper. hangings. White Lead, Oil, Turps, Varnish, Dryers, Scrim Tacks, and all Painters' Materials. N.B.—F.L. having completed extensive alter ations to his premises, has been enabled to add largely to his General Stock of Goods, and also to Introduce various new lines, and while thank ing tho residents of Newton and neighbouring district for their liberal support, bogs to intimate that he -will continuo to sell at the Lowest Auckland Pricks, and so'.icitsa continuation of favours. AGENT FOR THK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. TRON IRON IRON TANKS I TANKS II TANKS 1I ! S. P A" R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for uso; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fcC, &C., Sro. Always on Band, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - btrert East. Auckland. SLATES! CEMENTI SLATES I CEMENT ? FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s." English Slates, per 1,000 £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £10 15s. Ventilating Papier Machiu Centre Flowers from tho 1 o t makers in Loudon, aud approved by tho architects there as well as tho architects hero, ior vontilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by thoso about to build and thoso who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, Victoria-strket. SHOW ROOMS: Hobson-street. Ttft WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country orders punctually ATTENDED TO Fish Forwarded to any Part of the Colony. ff 1 ERMI NU S STO RE, JL HELENSVILLE. D. S T E W ART Begs to inform the Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Groceries of all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes -* Oata. and Bran. Art UnioEs. ART UNION (BY PERMISSIO.v) OF VALUABLE WORKS OF ART AT DeCCURCY'S, 2CO, QUEEN STREET. 40 PRIZ3S. pßiz E a_ 40 prizes. 200 TICKETS AT 10S. First Priza, Focr Water-colour Drawing by F. B. Gibbs, Melbourne, £15, • Circulars, with list of prizes and other particu lars, obtained on application to J. R. De COURCY.



Aquatics- A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. 40tb Anniversary of TnE Colony. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1830. - Flagship: Union Steamship Company's s.s. 'Tararua.' CAPTAIN MUIR. PROGBAMME. First Eace, 9.20 a.m. 1. CHAMPION BACul—Brigantines.Schooncrs, and Ketches, 25 tons register and upwards. First prize. £100; Becond prize, Cup va'ued at £8, also the sum of £12 (presonted by Mr , J>. McGregor, Waitemata Hotel), with £10 aildcd; third prize, £10. Special prize of a .• extant, presented by Mr John Marshall, to go to registered master of tho first ve-Bsel arriving of tho class of 50 tons or upwards. Cour.e — From south side of Flagship, through Banaitoto Channel, round Tirltirl (outside Phag Rocki. back through Rangitoto Channel to south side of Flagship, Second Pace, 10 a m. 2. TRADING CUTTKRS. 25 tons register and upwards. First prize. Cup, valued at £35 (presented by Mr. M. Gallagher, Coamopoli tin Hotel), and £15added; second priz-, £20; third prize, £5. Course—Simo as first race. Third Race, 10.30 a.m. 3. SAILING BOATS OR YACHTS (decked or half-deekcl), under 6 tons. Firstp:ize, C ;p, valued at £1010s, printed by His Worship the Mayor (Thos. Peacock, Esq.), and £5 added; second prize, £5; ihird priz;, £2 Course—From south side of Flagship round boat ott Watchman, thence round chequered (Rough Rock) buoy in Bangitoto Channel: twioa round, coming in on south side of Flagship. Fourth Race, 11 a.m. 4. TRADING VESSELS (liconeed and regi* tered), any rig, under 25 tons register, which have not been built for Yachts First prizo, £25; Beconl Prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course—From south side of Flagship round boat off the lako, thence round boat off Drunken Bay, thence round boat off the Watchman, coming In on south side of Flag ship. Fifth Race, 11.30 a.m. 5. OPEN SAILING BOATS-For those not qualified for Races 7 and 9. First, prize, ' New Zealand Herald" Cup, valued at £10 10s(presented by Messrs. Wilsons and Horton) anu £5 ad^ed; second priz9, £*>. Course— From south side of Flagship round buoy off Sandaplt, North Head, thence round boat off Watchman, twice round, coining in on south side of Flagship. Time alio wance, 20 seconds per foot. Sixth Raco, 12 noon. G. SAILING BO \T3 OR YACHTS (docked or half-Jecked), G to 15 tons inclusive. 'First prize, Now Z alHnd Shipping Company's Cup. valuod at £25; second prize, £10. Course—Same as fourth race. Seventh Ra:o, 12.30 p.m. 7. OPEN SAILING POATS-lst class (as per rule). Firstprize, Cuo, valued at £10 l()s (pre sented by Mr. F. H. 1 ewisaon), and £5 added; Becond prize, £5 ; third prize, £2. Sourse—Same at fifth raco. Eighth Rao , Ip.m. 8. FOUR-OARED GIGS (Outrigger*), oarrying Coxswain. All-comer 3. Three districts t> be represented. 1 rizo, £30. CtiurcO—About three miies (with ono turn). Ninth Bace, 2 p.m. 9. OPE!* SAILING BOATS-2ndclass (as per rule). First prize. Cup, vtlued at £5 (pre sonted by Mr B. E. laacs), and £5 add d ; second prize, £1; third prize, £2. Course— Same as fifth race. Tenth Race. 2.3U p.m. 10. FOUR-OARED GIGS (no Outriggers), the propei ty of any Rowing Clubs, and rowed by amateurs, members of the same. Three Clubs to be represented. Prize, £15. Course —Same as eighth race. t _\. Eleventh Race, 3 p.m. 11. FOREIGN-GOING VESSELS' GIGS, four oars and a Coxswain. Prize, £10. Course— Ahout two miles (with one turn.) Twelfth Race, 3.30 p.m. 12. COASTING VESSELS' GIGS, four oars and a Coxswain. Prize, £10. Course—came as eleventh race. Thirteenth Race, 4 p.m. 13. FOUR-OARED GIGS (no Outriggers), the property of any Rowing Clubs, and rowed by amateurs under 21 years of age, membara of the same. Three Clubs to be represented. Prize, £10. Courso—Same as eleventh race. Fourteenth Race, 4.30 p.m. 14. DINGIER, under 12ft. over-all, rowed by Boys under 16 years of age. Kirst prize, £3: eecond prize, £1. Course—about me mile (with tne turn.) Fifteenth Race, 5 p.m. 15. SCULLERS (All - comers). Prize, £2. Course-Same as eleventn race. Sixteenth race, 5.3J p.m. 16. MEN-OF-WAR CUTTERS. Prizo, £10. Course, about two miles. Tho hours of starting rowing racc3 can be altered at the discretion of Committee. Entrance fee, 5 per cent, on tho value of first prizo. All races will be tun under Auckland Regatta Rules for 1880. Champion Flags will bo given to the winners of races 1,2.6, and 7. ENTRY NIGHT - TUESDAY EVENING, the 27th lest., from 8 to 10 o'clock, at the Cosmo politan Hotel. JOHN MARSHALL, Hon. Soo, January 14,1870. Watchmakers and Jewellers. WHALL I BE LEE TALL A L ONE? I do not intend leaving this town, nor pan I afford to retire from tho trade. but I do intend to offer my LARGE STOCK (OF JEWELLERY AND WATCHES at such Prices that will defy competition. 1. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, Qneen Street. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jeweller. ALTHAM Sterling Silver "Watches at 60s (guaranteed), at I, Alexander, Jeweller. W~ALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jeweller. |W"OI SELLING OFF"! SILVER ENGLI3H LEVER HUNTING WATCHES (QOAKANTEED), ear From £4 os. od. "3* PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, Etc., CnEAPER THAN ANX OTHER HOUSE 1 J» HOWD EN, SHORTLAND-STREET (Adjoining Post-office). fIHRISTMAS PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at considerable reduction till further rotico. Having a large Stock on hand and a further Shipment per Ringarooma, I am in a position to Offer to tho publio such liberal discount that will defy competition. An inspoctioa of my Window and tho Prices marked must satisfy all. Starling Silver Waltham Lever Watches at 50s. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lever Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warrantod. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watches (Ladies' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladies' and Gents" Gold Watches, from £310s to £25. Clocks (the Largest Assortment in Auckland of every ClaS3 and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d. to tho Drawing . room Clock at £30. Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Chains, from 50s. Before malting your purobases pease walkup to 25G, Queen-street (opposite the Market), and in-post my Window. ALFRED ALEY, WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, Established 18,:o.



Amusements, mHE A T R~~B R0 V AL, 'cssce.. Frank D.Wado Stage Manager. Mr George Leopold Gratifying Success of the J^ICCAHDI QPERA /^IOMPANIf I TO-SIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Another production on a scale of magnificence of tho ORIGINAL MODERN COMIC OPERA, THE SORCERER ! THE SORCERER ! Written by W. S. Gilbert, and compostd by Arthur Sullivun. Persons. Mr J. W. Well 3, of Wells & Co,, Family Sorcerer MrG. Leopold Sir Marnifiduko Roindextre Mr C.Harding Alexis, his son, of tho Guards....Mr J. A. Grain Notary „ Mr B. I.ove .Mrs Part let t. a pew-opener Miss Heath Constance her daughter Miss Isabel Hunter Lady Sangazure Miss Teigno Aline,her daughter Mibs . eaf Ai,d, Dr Daley, Vicar of Plovorleigh Mr Biccirdi -ftr? — In Active Preparation and Reheirsal, New Operas ! New Operas ! Box Plan nt Upton and Go's. Admission—ls. 2a G I, is. A GENUINE SCIENTIFIC TREAT, The latest of Edison's wonderful inventions, THE PHONOGRAPH, will be EXHIBITED opposite the Bank r.f Now Zealand THIS DAY, and until further notice; tho instrument made, use of by (ho exhibitor being one purchased from the Stereos opic Company, London, at a cost of FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS. Admission Is. Sporting. PAPAKURA RACES, JANUARY 23,1830. Handlcappors: Messrs Marks and Kirkwood, Papakora Handicap. Mr J. Barr Brown's b g Sorcerer, aged Mr W. J. Dun: op's blk c Magician, aged Mr J. Lennard's b g Malvern, 6 years Mr J. Hunt's br g Yatapa, aged Mr J. Bycrs' eh g Golden Crown, aged Mr D. White's eh g liarney, aged Mr W, Walters' br c Piseatoriou.% 3 years Mr W, Walter,,' eh f Grand Duchois. 3 yeura Mr K. Laiiig'3 eh g Ha: oid, aged Mr M. Edgar's br li Ariel, aged Hurdle Race. Mr Laxon's eh h Young Slcduierf. 1 years Air J. Thorp's b g Whitifoot, ag-cl Mr W. D. Bush's b m Medina, i yoaw Mr Gelling's br g Horry Mount, aged Mr White h La' k. Mr J. I.c n.ir.i's b g Malvern, aged Mr J. D. Rutherford's eh g Sportsman, aged Mr 1 . Lang's eh g Harold, aged Mr Patterson's b g Gladstone, aged WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. riOQKSON'S CONSULTATION V-/ ON DUNEDIN GUP, Feb. 2G, 18S0. 2000 --T £1 EACH. First Horse £800 SeondHorso 400 Third Horse .. .. .. 200 Start-rs „ 200 Non-starters .. .. .. .. 400. £2000 Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps for reply and result. Address: k. Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Office, Christchurch. Musical. \V CXL AN D atij US I C WAREHOUSE, 74, QUEEN-STREET, (A. KADY, 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 or London agent. BRASS. REED, WIND, AND STRING INSTRUMENTS A Large Supply of SUPERIOR VIOLIN STRINGS just to hand. T|lo enumerate in cxtenso the many l_ boauticsof thoWilcoxand white Cabinet Organ would require a somewhat luigthly catalogue. Their world wido populariiy end large sale, together with tte opinions ot tho most exacting critics form the most reliable testimony to their admitted p;eeminencc. SOLE AGENCY POR AUCKLAND t THE AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE 71, Queen-street. T> INAF ORE LANCERS. PINAFORE QUADRILLES! PINAFORE GALOPS! On Sale at Eady's, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Street. Conveyances. nCTORTH SHORE AND WADK UNE royal Mail coaches. Time Table : Leave tho Flagstaff Hotel, North Shoro, evory MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRiDAY on arrival of tho 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at the Lake, Lucas Crock, and Dairy Flat. Leavo Wade notel every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for tho North Shoro. FOR HlßE—Buggies of every description. Waggonettes, breaks and Coaches, Lidii a and Gomiomen's Saddlo Horses. Special Con veyances on hire for picnic parties to the I.ake and all parts of tho Nortn, with or without drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. J PLOWMAN'S COACH TLMB • TABLE, Auckland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga : Hu.ni. 9 a.m. 5 d.iv 130 p.m. Ip QUICK'S TIME TABLB SJ • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. Leaves & uckland 1 Leaves Whau 1 12 noon 8.30 a.m. S p.m. 3p.c, Saturday—Loaves Auckland, 2 p.m, ard 10.20 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whan ;8.30 a.m, and 5.3 p.m _• KELLY'S BOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutn, Hot Sprinßß. nnd Tauranga, leaving Tauranga overy Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, ttSo.ni.; Fare, £5. 1 ivery and Bait Stables, i-prlng-sfrcct, 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., 230 p m., ' 4.45 p.m.; loaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.c0 p m„ 3.30 p.m., 5.45 p.m. LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland I From Whau 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 2.30 pjn,' „ Saturday's Time z 1.30 p.m 1 a.m. 100-m. HE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE. MUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AN D BAIT STABLES Corner of Spkino and Grey-streets. (Opposite Spring Well Brewery), Taurawga. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses ' Buggies, Sec, fur hlro at the above on reason able termj, for tbe Lakes orolsowhoro. 4. fist-class SADDr.ua Employed on thij Premises, Lowest possible charges, olegrams will receive prompt attention. D. M, 11. BILL, ' Proprietor