The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. -X—N°- 3,000

Q AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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Shipping1. T TTNION STEAMSHIP l^^vr-Yl U COMPANY OF NEW r NaWi \ ZEALAND (LIMITED). P-wSl**^! TIME TABLE— jj MARCH, 18S0. FOR TAURANGA, GISBORNE. NATTER. WELLINGTON. LYTTtfLTON. and POR* CHALMERS, FROM QUKEN-STBEKT WHABF. Bteamship. Date of Sailing. X^ateat Tararua* Wed., 17, G p.m. — " "Not calling at Tauranga. TOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, wellington, And West Coast Porta (i-rom Manukau). Wellington Wod„ 17,11 a.m. 9.5 a.m. Ladybird Wed., 21, l p.m. 2 p.m. Waitaki Wed., 31,11 a.m. 9.5 a.m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tarakua Wed., 17,6 p.m. — HoTOMAUANAI Thursday 25,10 a.m. — " tcalling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., also on 22nd and 30th instant. «_r Cargo must be alongside one hour before lime «t departure. ■ Passago Tickets must be taken at tho office before en barkiag. Ai.kli.jd Branch: 63 Queen-street. *££*. TmOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho favourite Iron cllpqer -^^^^** 100 Al, 716 tons reglator, S. MUR DOCH, Commander, now loading, and having a great rart of hor cargo engaged, will havo quick despatch. For rates of freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SBIPPIKGCOMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. __ • fKA. CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jdJ»t£3V lO COKNKCTING WITH TtffIWfjK^N.OHINHMURI, OMAHA. WAl \BMmS^rt<rn . PLAINS, ARD MORRINS m-mm^^mt VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA' From Auokland From Thames I — I Tuesday, 10 p.m. Wedncsd'y.l2midnight I 'i'liurs., 2 p.m. sharp Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ■SLVHr-, 171 O R WAIUKU. _P mammw ( rho piL OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under i— From Onehunga t From Waiuku March. March. 17—Wed.. 8 a.m. 17- Wednesday, 1 p.m. 20-Saturday, 10 a.m. 20—Saturday, 3 p.m. 23—Tuesday. 3 p.m. 24—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 26—Friday, 5 p.m. 27—Saturday. 10 a.m. 31—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 31—Wednesday, I p.m. Will sail weather and other olronmstanoea permitting. Fares, 65.: Roturn. 7s 6d. All freights intuit be paid before Goods are leMvered. Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Dally. Onehnnga Agency at the Office of the Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7a Gdper ton. M. H. ROB. .fK_A "DEGULAR MONTHLY __RiS^_^v JA) STEAM COMMUNICA- TION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, .VffllKlalijgr SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected hero again about the 29th Instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qucen-Btreet. Auckland, March 3, 1880. ,-KJ__ ITVELLINGTON AND _rf77^^^s. "* WANHANUI LINE Tflf§[iy§sX>. OF STEAMERS. mimmaaßmi j. be ggi RANGATIRA, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onohunira for Taranaki, Wanganul, and Wellington on THUKSDAY,IBthIr.Btant, at S p.m. Latest Train for Passengers at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUIOKSHAN.C&CO.. Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland ; Cr A. B A RNE3, Onehunga, Aukcland, March 11,1880. «fiarffc^ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, ] J£|££i'£rO Mahownoi, Matakana, ■ imr' Kawau, and Omaha. The b.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, Sec, Sec— Every Tnesday, at 11 a.m. All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be aken. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping vote. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12.1879. .fii*^ TTAIPARA STEAMSHIP |§g|^lV COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME T A BL E. S.S. 'KIFA'' Fcr Mangawal and Waipu : Tuesday, March 16th, at 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 23rd, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30tb, at 11 p.m. Returning from Waipu Thursday, March 18' h, 11 a.m. Thursday, Mirch 25th, at 6 a.m. Leaving Mangawal one hour and a half later, W. LODDFR, Manager K.S.S. Co. TT A I PA R A STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABL E. ~* S.S. 'KINA' W ill leave for Wairoa South : Friday, March 19th, at 9 a m. Returning from Wairoa: Saturday, March 20th, at 11 a m. W. LODDER, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- TjHffijlg JO LAND and the THAMES. Time Tablb: S.S. ROTAMAHANA From Auckland ■] Wednesday, 5 afternoon Thursday, 5 afternoon Friday, 6.30 evening From Thames I Wednesday. 9 morning.' Thursday, 10 mo-nin^ Friday, 11 morning Satuday, 12 noon Fares i—single i Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 6a. No Cargo received within half-an-hour ( aaveitlsod time of leaving. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. •Staß^. DIOR RUSSELL, WANGA. jfe_Bjc£-*- ROA, md MANGONUL The s.B. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Offloe on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAL The 8.8. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m, FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Que>r-s!rert Wharf ats p.m. JKrid»y, ,9th Wcdne day, 21th Monday 2<Jth Friday, 2- d April Connecting wilh the i .8. ' Fingal' for Mercury Bay and Tairua on the sth 10th. 19th, 21th and April 2nd, with passengers and cargo. Connecting with S. M. STAFFa for Opotiki and East Coast, also connecting with 3.3. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. L Weather and other circumstances permitting. No.Cargo reoelvedjaftorll p.m. A-BMOGRKGOR, I Manager '



Money. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small sums, at low rates of interest.—Mr R. Lalshley, Solicitor. Ruth-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tha usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. ~ F. Ring, Agont, Shortland-street. CIASH Advanced on approved security. J Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER. Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of Flrst-olass Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor. Co. ner of Queen and Shortland-streets. MONEY TO Ljkjnjli in _arge or small sums at a moderato rato of interest.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6.000, principal and intorest being re payable in instalments, at the following ratos for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- □„_ w „ B ir Total amount ingover ™r woeK Repayable. s. d. £ b. d i years _ .. „ 12 G 130 0 0 6 years _ _ .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years „ _ _ 7 6 156 7 6 10 years .. .. .. 6 3 IC2 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon whioh Interest s allowed as follows I— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at soven days' notice—s % per annum. JOHN BATGER, Seoretary. ____^ Hotels. H I S T L E H O T E L, QUEEN-STREET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. | THE UP-STAIRS BAR and BILLIARD.ROOM Unequalled in the Colonies. J. LITTLE, PROPRIETOR. AMLEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL, EXCELLENT, ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS, WITH LARGE SAMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN 10WN. Broakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner. 1 Lunchoon, 12 to 12.30 and Ten, sto 7. WINKS AND SPIRITS OF BEST BRANDS Private entrance Queen-street to High-street. Largo Billiard room with evorv comfort. ATA MAT E A II O.T EL, Batley, Kaipara. THE BRIGHTON OF TIIE NORTH. G. 11. POWL EV, Proprietor. A First-class Hotel, well-built, wcll-furntshod, nnd prettily situated on the queen of rivers. For Invalids, Families, and Couples Bp..ndlug thoir aonoymoon, a moro quiet or delightful retreat -Quid not bo found. Charges moderato. ERRY HOTEL, NOETHCOTE, LATE STOKES' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horsos . on Hire. HOl'liL, MECHANICS' BAY. S. VIVIAN 3ogs to intimate that WINES, SPIRITS, 3HAMPAGNE, ALES. Sec. are carefully Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dlnnera provided for Societies, Clubs, Faml ioa. Plcnlo Parties, and otheiv. Only the Choicest Liquors kopt. BILLIARD-ROOM, iiewiy nttea np with one of tho Beßt Tables, RINCE ALFRE D HOT EL. QUEEN STREET, ONEHUNGA. John Grooan begs to Inform tho inhabitants )f Onehunga and surrounding districts that he las assumed the Proprietorship of the above ,voll-known House, and tuists that by keeping mthlng but the best of Brands In wines and Spirits, combinod with civility and cleanliness o merit a fair share of their support. Whitson's sparkling Alo always on draught; Good Beds mil Meals always attainable UDEN -yiNE ITOTEL, Eden Tefrace. LIST O-FfIPRICES:- Botilcd on tho promises. Per bottlo s. d. Vlartoll's Se Hennessy'a Brandy .. ..16 ircenlces and Colvlflo's Cambolton Whis key (strong) 16 Dunvi-le's Whiskey .. _ .. ..4 6 .turn, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof). 4_; small.. 2 0 Housen's Sherry, boet, is; small .. ..2 0 Sandlman'a Best Port, Is; small .. ..2 0 Amontillado 3hcrry, sa; small .. ..2 6 lid Tawny Port, ss; small 2 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 IN CASE (OKNUINE BRANDS). ilennessy's and MarteH's Brandy .. ..5 6 3chled»m Schnapps, 4n 6d; small .. __, 2 6 3eneva, JDKZ, ss, Is6d; small .. ..3 0 _tonoGin 5 6 Did Tom I t Dunville's Whiskey .. „ .. ..4 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 0 English Ale and Porter (best brands), is 3d to .. _, _ II ?lnsk Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 AU Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no oxoeptions). BILLIARDS. 8. E. has slso procured one ot Thurston's Now Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, nnd He has fitted up a room for the same, second to none In Auckland, and. being upstairs, is kopt ;ii Ivuto. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor Uonvevancea. KELLY'S EOYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohlnemutn, Hot Springs, md Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon lay, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.: and •eturnlng every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur lay. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. 1 ivery and Bait Stables, Hpring-street, raurnntra. Buggieß, Waggonet' es, and v ehiclos .f all kinds for Hire. Booking Offloe, Spring i treat. SM c G U I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Runs a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo. Horses and Baggies on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. F QUICK'S TIME TABLE • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. eaves A nckland: Leaves Whau j 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m, Saturday—Leave] Auckland, 2 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. Spturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 a.m. and 5.3 p.m THE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE MUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spring and Grey-strkets. (Opposite Spring Well Brewery), Tauranga. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Buggies, &c, for hire at the above on reason able terms, for he Lakes or elsewhere. A First-class Saddler Employed on the Premises. Lowest poeslble charges. Telegrams will receive prompt attention. D. M. H. BILL. Proprietor. T^TORTH SHORE AND WADE LINE royal mail coaches. Time Table: Leave the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every MONDAY, WEDNRSDAY, and FKIDAY on arris al of the 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at tho Lake, Lucas Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave Wade Hotel every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for the North Shore. FOR HlßE—Buggies of every description. Waggonettes, Breaks and Coaches, Ladles and Gentlemen's Saddle Horseß. Special Con veyances on hire for picnic parties to the Lake and all parts of the North, with or wlthou drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor



Business Cards. [A CARD.] JAMES GATEK, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOIISON-STREKT, Close to Wellington-street. R& W. II E L A B~Y • FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shortland Strekt. Families waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping, TC O L E • BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposite tho Albort Hotel.) Every Description of Haskctwork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Reasonablo .Terms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prize was awarded to T. Cole for the best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held In November last. C. P E L H A JvF, 0 ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-srteet. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxos, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.St .and Btwrows lent on hire [Established 1868. ly/TR. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST.3 WAKEFIELD. STREET, Noar Queon-street. TV/fYK F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the Pianoforte; and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Nowton Fairs, Music seller and Statlonoer, Queon-street. PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paporhanglngs, Sorlm, Paints, Oils, Turpontlno. Colours, Varnlshos. Frenoh Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographlo Glass, Plotnre Frames and Tapostiy Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasseß. Glazed Shashos, Doors, &o. Glnss ont to size, and carefully ackod.-05 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. \I7 ARNOCK BR OTHERS, TT SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Oilloo i Durham-stroot, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheopsklns and Bonos. J AN D J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lowor Quoon-street Wharf, Auokland AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, fed. Goods Carted and Delivered from shir's side on ShortestNottoo. Ballast Supplied Nowcostlo and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, FirewoodUout or nnout) reasonable. AMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STONK MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. (Established 180 XI VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same aide sa Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cr uu try on application. JOHN -|_> O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, 4, Queen-street. Corner or Vulcan Lank. Y\T 5! SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcaw Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of the Bnlldlng Trado xoontod by Kxporioncod Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllco Fittings, &c, So. CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY.' HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL, [Established 1854.] CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &0. Addresses Illuminated ln tho Highest Style of the Art. Many nsoful Lithographed Maps, Including tho Waikato and East Coast Townohips'on Sale. Tracings made or other Business transacted at tho Government Ollloes. 3urvoy, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. 3FFICE—Corner of Shortiand and O'Connell Streets Auckland. FISHER AND CO Wholesale. Shipping ft Family BUTCHERS, freon-fltreett, next Bank of New Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-onred Baoon. Corned Beef on Salo In Urge quantities. N.B.—Dealers ln Game. Live Pheasants far worded to all parts of the oolony upon reoelpt of order. Families waited on ln town or suburbs. ~U\ O. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST. AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, TAa and Coffee Sots, Replatcd and Ropalrod. Plus, Broo es, Chain", and Kings Gilt equal to ew. at reasonable Kates. GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Blue Gnm and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. I L L I A M LEYS, BOOKBINDER Se PAPER-RULER. Next the Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, it Band and Choir Music Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINES BOUND. A. C T v RNE *• LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will be happy to furnish reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout the Bay of Plenty District. TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address i CORNER OF RUTLAND Se LORNE-STREETS" AUCKLAND. lished 1853 THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACfO'i'jf. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, victoria street east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, m~ N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. JKELAHii BftOTEEBS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFAOTUREBfI Importers of Saddlers' and dootmakers Machinery, English and Foreign Leather,. Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Beting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-em est. Workßl Panmure, Auckland. Constituents" borders] promptly and. careful! executed



Business Cards. Established 1855. _M@& BY APPOINTMENT. I JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture S fj Frame. Looking Glass and Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Publio y for tho patronage accorded to her lato husband, Mr John Loach, would respectfully solicit a . continuance of the same, as the Business, in all Its '' Branches, will be still oa-rled on as heretofore, and the samo quality of work guaranteed. j. USBTABLIBHED 1869.] CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Cromblo's), Royal Fine Art Photographic. Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Quoon-Btreet, ; Auckland. First-class Portraits, from CD.V. to Life Shse c at moderate prices. Children's Portraitstaken . instantaneously. 'mH OS. J. HARB UT T, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, ' VICTORIA-STREET EAS Auckland MR F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST. Wellesley-stßeet West, Artlflolal Toeth made on tho most approved , principles. A complete set from £6; Single Teeth, from ss. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children^ Teeth rognlatod. EX £J UTHBER TSO N, COMMISSION AGENT and ACCOUNTANT. 23, Quoen-stroet (next National Insuranco Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Haoge and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatimts. T.OHN OOPPPT, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, Quken-strekt. fi J. McE NT E .E, CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, No. 5. Albert Street (Closo to tho Market). FORMERLY WITH J, C. I'ELHAM. Ladders, Barrows, Stops, Boxes, &c., of ovory description. Shop and OIUoo Fittings mado. Jobbing and Repairino Done. HW A I T F • Manufacturing Tinsmith. FORT-STREET. Wishes to Inform the publio that ho IS the only one in the Provinco who devotes the wholo of his timo to tho above businoss, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances oan defy competition. J" T QWINNE RIO N, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YNDnA ta-8 TREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). X Introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to make a Rodnotlou of Twenty per oont oft the price of all common work. mJ Country Orders punotually attended to. XX P. GIBB ON S & To. WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER. COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. Jj DWA X D JJ AItT L E V.', ARCHITECT. STICHBUKY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. QQSBO R N B, j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Painters, Glaziers, &c. ■\TEW PAPERHANGINGS JLI FOR 1880. Largo and Small Buyers of Paperhangings will do well to call at _ HOLLAND & BUTLER'S paperhangings, 011, colour, & glass Warehouse, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, ' Whoro may bo inspected ono of tho c largest and best-solectod Stocks ' of Paperhangings in New Zealand, From Id par pleco to tho most costly. GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAME { MOULDING In Groat Variety. Picture-Framing in all its Bi_ANcnn_», At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushwaro, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c., &c, HOLLAND & BUTLER, ( Oil and Class Merchants. • TmX ' INGLEWOOD * & ' ADAMANT,' 523 Packaoes PAPERHANGINGO APERHANGINGO, Scrims and Hessians, j GILT MOULDINGS,! WINDOW GLASS ' (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Load, Zlno White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trado Sundries. Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding the extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, we aro f till offerinß the i largest and best selected stock in the Colony at the samo Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, i OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & D 7. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND Tj^NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Beg to Inform the Inhabitants of Auckland tbat they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT. ready mixed for use in imy shade for House Painting at 7s Cd por gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6s per gallon. Black for ~ ~ .. 63 por ga lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8e; In one ga ion tins, 10s. The undersigned being anxious to prove the superiority of tbeir Paints against all others, are prepared to contract for the Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, Or t Wellesley-street Entrance to Market. T>ONES. BONESI BONES Bought In any quantities for Casb at tbe Freeman's Bay Bone Mil's, and __* No. .181, Lower Queen-streot, by & J, SOPPET



j For Sale. "imO COWKEEPERS AND OTHERS. CRUSHED OATS I CRUSHED OATb I £6 Per Ton op 2000L83. 3 G. S. JAKINS. T ENT! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon 3 Whito Herrings And _ Ling Fish 3 On Sale at G. MOO D V S & C 0., Queen-street, Onehunga. pHEAP FOWL FEED] MAIZE, 10s per Sack , MAIZE, 10s per Sack MAIZE, 10s per Sack ( 100 sacks Now Offering at COUPLAND & CO.'S, i Queen-street. /\ N SALE. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, II to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wiro 10 tons Fencing- Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 6 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'w 35 colls Bolt Rope, li to 4 Inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, 1} x J 600 boxes De Roaftnix Candle l Also On H.«^o 3sx OWkr Late Arrivals, Salmon-if- find 2lW|. (new), 1001b. kegs Piokieddo. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundeo and Calcutta Wire Ropo Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wiro and Ewbank's Nails etc., etc., eta W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wvndiiam-strket, Q N DALE, 1600 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 saoks Feed Oa'i h from Timaru. Mckenzie & ross. Q N SALE, To Arrive per * Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Woetall's Fine and Coarse Salt. EX 'FKRNdI.EN,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel kRAIHINU. 850 casks CrMENT 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (0 to 8 feet) 90 cases Muntz Mutal 80 kegs Southing Nails 10 harrola Pitch and Tar 800 sacks Adelaide Klouk Sugars (assorted) Confectionery ((ispoi to 1) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Uouton, Fry, Taylor and Epp's.' Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartaric Acid Cre»m Tartar, Baking Powder Cornklouk, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and Watorllly Swiss Cigars, etc.| E. .POTTER & CO. Q N SALE, Ex 'British Empire ' Se Late Arrivals: 101 boxes Sultana Raisins 40 cases Ling 50 cases Corn Hour 20 caseß Vo .tas (801 lSe Bluck) 20 cases Vcbtas (It. Bell & Co.) 20 packages Blaeklng (Day Se Martin) 20 cases Mustard (Ivcou'a) 22 cases Starch (O. Jonos SeCo.) SO eat es Table Suit 5 cases Biscuits (Gray, Dunn, Se Co.) 10 Weighing Machines (Avcry'n) 15 frames Shoathiug aud Roofing Felt. TO ARRIVE, Per 'Earl Granville' & 'City of Quebec' 5 hhds Hollowaro 13 cases Bedstoads 10 tons 8.8. H. Bar Iron 30 cases Koon's Mustard and Blue 40 cases Currants 15 ca-cs Ling CO cases Glucose. T. 11. HALL & CO. TRON IRON IRON TANKS I TANKS !! TANKS ! 11 S. P A R X E R, hab For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for use; blbo, A Large Stock or SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, tee, tee, tee Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street East, Auckland. SLATESI CEMENTI SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18a, English Slates, por 1,000. £13. American Slatos. per 1.000. £10 15s. Ventilating Papier Machle Centre Flowers from the lot makers ln London, and apnroved by the architects there as woll as the architects here, for vontllating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by thoso about to build and those who have built JAMES BLAKIE, VICTORI A-BTRRK r. SHOW ROOMS : Hobson-street. "li/T R A _v L A N Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally situated Premlsos ln the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of bost quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agont for the Auck aud Evening Star Tfl WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISB AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. COUNTRY ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO Fish Forwarded to any Part o / "he Colony. TjIDEN TERRAUUi POST OFF'CE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Ellyett), solicit the patronage of the public. Families waited on for orders. Goods dolivered any part of the town and suburbs.



Public Notices. R. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified . MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. ' Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m.. 2 to 4. and 7 to 9 p.m. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challiuor House, Pitt-street, opposite Grey-street, where he may be Consulted be tween the hours of 8 and 10 a.m., and land 2 p.m., and after 0 p.m. "VTOTICE.—AII Accounts due to J. Ford, IS Tailor, are payable only to himself, and no other receipts will be recognised.—(Signed) J. FORD, Tailor. iTMVERYONE Hi Should Visit my SHOW ROOMS —AT— CUSTOM-BOUSE-STKEET. EARTH|ENWARE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro astonished at iho LOW PRICES. EDWARD LEWIS. JUST RECEIVED, A Small Shipment of Goods in Ludies', Gentlemen's, and Children's. The Boots are made by eminent makers, and are worth inspec tion. C.W. has the Best and Cheapest lot of Goods in town, and the bost variety to pick from. Note tho address: C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, 127. Queen street, Auckland. rj\ B. G U Ea T &C 0„ Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS BTREET, AOENTS. TERMINUS STORE, HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Begs to inform tho Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at, Auokland Prices' Groceries ot all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes Oats, and Bran. IVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND IS WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARAKOAnAPE Road, Newton. Venotlian Blinds of tho bost quality mado and fixed at Is per foot. Wirework, of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order, Ropalrß ncutiv oxeouted. ■^"OTICE T~O CL IE NT S. I havo Romovea my Offices to Queen-str next Colonial Bank. E..A.MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. KESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw publio attention to their Elegant Silver-mounted Walking-sticks, made by a new process, out of the Choicest Color lal Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkln^-Stlclf, particularly suitable for Presents to Friends either In or out of tho Colony. The Stioks are beautifully mounted with silver. Illustrated to order by various dosigns, Including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs mado to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Tkutknuero. Queen-street. Auckland TttT.W ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, ln Sets Of From 12 up to 125, Varieties. Also In Frenoh Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above _. £1 The 100 „ „ ... A3 ForJSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STREET. Q T O R A G E. Tho undersigned recolvos Goods for Storago at low rates, in his Now Brick Premises, near Queon-Btrcot Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. CW ITHEFORD, • IRONMONGER, &C, PARNELL. GENERAL FURNIRmNO IRONMONGERY.— A nOW and well-selected Stock of Hollowaro (of all kinds), Cutlery, Sec Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, te., at lowest prloos. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly executed ln town or country. Shoot Zlno, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAB. MERS. AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, Sec, tec, at highest market rates. In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im mediate oaah remittances returnod at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS.. Tanners and Leather ManufacturM-H Auckland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, ia prepared to attend punctually to ail requests regarding the above. Porsons desiring to have tho said places attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ' ft eo the same dono by leaving a sotico, oithjr verbal or written, with the Inspector of,;Nuisancos, City Council Offloe, Queon-street. Ip E N C I N G. Post and Ball, Wire, Palings and Corrugated Iron Fences at lowest rates. Smnll Jobs attendod to, and old fi.nces repaired. Posts, Rails nnd Palings for Salo by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL. Ordors may ba loft with Wlnstono Bros,, Custom-houso-Btreot. [ESTABLISHED A.D, THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DJfEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT. RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking the publio for their patronage during the past slxtoon years, W, Edgar would beg to inform thtm that he has now on hand a Completo Stock if the Very Best and Fastest Dyes, and that with his appliances, in which ho has adopted every modern Improvement, he can turn out bis work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E has jnst received a Large Stock ot the Nowost Dyrs for ihe meat fashionable colours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies' Dresses, &0., &o. Silk and Satin Dros_es Cleaned or Dyed and Well-finished. Ostrich Feathers (Cleaned or Dyed any shadoand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. _tar Orders left at the City Establishment. Wellesley-street East, will meet Iwith prompt attontion. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon by leaving their t.<' dread, personally or by post mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at onoe as they will never bo ablo to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD. ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS EORTMKNTof all kinds, are Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. JVFullest information promptly famished on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager.



Public Notices. AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT l\. ASSOCIATION, ISSO.-Contributlons WUI at any period be thankfully recoived, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. TMPROVEMENT! IMPROVEMENT 1 R. H BARTLETT. Respectfully calls the attention ot the people of Auckland to the fact tbat he Is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonable prices, at his studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographor in Boston. Mass.. U.S.A., and has noen practised by him since 1861. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs Is attended with much careful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the pleture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, a. time and climati has no damaging oflect on them. Please call and inspect our work. SUITES RE-UPHOLSTERED, &c, in IO Hair, Cloth, Reps, Broceteln, &c, in flrst clais style, at Low Prices. Couches and Easy Chairs to mutch; tho American Chairs for Sitting-rooms, and Rich Mottled Knurl Chests of Drawers, &0,, &o. All at vory reasonable prices for cash. WILLIAM NORRIF, MOTrLED Kauri Cathwrt Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. TW" O T 1 C E. OAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. HORNE'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS. GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PER CENT. Eole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. BURT, DUNEDIN. Wo have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-street, Sole Agent for the above In Auckland. A Regulator can bo seoh at his premises, whoro full informa tion regarding them will be given. A. & T. BURT, DUNEDIN. T3ISCUITS. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS I SULTANA BISCUITS 1 OSBORNE BISCUIT 3 Tho undersigned respootfully beg to intimate to their numerous customers and the publio generally that thoy are now manufacturing the abovo new Biscuits, which they can confidently recommend, and would Invito especial attention to the OSBORNE, as it is superior to any bear ing that name they havo hitherto supplied, being an entirely new Mixture. Tho above Biscuits may be obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers in town and country, and wholeealo from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, Quo3n-Btro3t, Auokland. J. BYCROFT & C_>. Onehunga Biscuit Factory. "\TOTICE.— The Lady about Town writes IS to say that Williams's is the Cheapen House in town for Fancy Drapery and Pmall Goods. A splendid lot of Ladles Underclothing, Baok Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices. from 2d a yard); a nioe variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and Earrings, cheap. Bodies from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapett House in town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market entrance (opposite Dnmpier's). Open till 0 p.m. MOSS M. LEVY. J [J. M. JACOBS. TW- O T I C E. M. LEVY Se CO., In thanking their numerous Customers for past favours, desire to notify that they have taken into partnership Mr J. M. Jacobs, of London, and beg to solicit a continu ance of their support The style of the firm will be as heretofore. Just Landing and to Arrive, ox Bon Nevis. British Empire, Stracathro, Mercla, and Te Anau, 115 CASES of General Fancy Goods, consisting of Cabinotware, Electro-Plated Ware, Purses, Pocket Books, Bags, Albums. Lustres, Vases, Centre Pieces, Toilot Sets, Looking Glasses, Tablo and Pocket Cutlery, Engravings, Bruah waro, Combs, Clocks, Tobacconists' Sundries, Dolls, Toys, Sec, Sec M. LE V V & C 0., 29, Queen-etoeot, Auckland. Fa It n d r y^ We begmoit rcspecfully to inform the inhabi tants oft Auckland and neighbourhood that wo have commeno. d t'lo Laundrylßu sines • at Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, wheto Washing, Mangling and Ironing will bo dono on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. Wo ( u.O no friction either by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by ua will wear much longer than when washed ln the usual manner. All Clothes will bo fetched to tho Laundry «nd returned to the owners free of ohargo for carri age.—Yours respectfully. J. & A. MILLS.—P.S : A note addressed as above wilt ensure immedi ate attention. - ASHING MACHINES. WASHING MACHINES. Branston Se Forster, makers of ihe Patent Fountain Machines, beg to call the attention of tbe publio to tho above. The qualifications of this Machine are, that no labour is required beyond that of soaking tho clothes the night previous, in the usual way, then placing them in the boiler containing the apparatus for 20 minutos, when t< oy aro thoroughly cleansed (without in any way injuring them) and ready i tor wringing. Sold by all Ironmongers, whero all particulars may bo obtained. •xaaiusvmoioiA 'tt "0 3 !!? SHOHM •a k1 X m a a ■snivo -HVH -mo jo SHHHM. HB.UIIX ISVT <"IX i aouoN ig.Dij_o.NC laDixoJS. £3,000 Z w <rrrs EARTHENWARE. CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr g A Beautiful Selection of New Goodß, in r 3 Great Variety. 5 a Also, landing, ex 'British Empire,' large o g additions to my Stock. __ E An early inspection is invited, especially of 3 2 . some Parian Statuary. 2 « p. 2 Tho Goods are vory Choice. _] ** Largo shipments to follow by ' Clfcf of § £5 Quebec* and • -Mercla' from. London- H m 3 8 f Selling Prices are such as will Induce n 3 Customers to extend to mo a continuance c, \ got their favours. 2 m My Agents in London, thoroughly conver- 3 I _, sant with tho wants of tho Colonies, are a ■A thereby enabled to purchase (for cash) to g g tho best advantage. J> O - EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HODSE STREET. 11th February. 1880. SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. H. LEADBEATER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Busi ness in the premises of If. Bnd W. Fowler, Victoria-Btreet (from whom he has hired shojv room and engine-rower), as a GRINDER and POLISHER of all kinds of Edge Tools and Bright Goods. . H.L. was apprenticed at J. Rogers & Son'a twenty-five years ago, and has worked at tho trade ever since. He can therefore confidently assert that Joiners, Butohers, Barbers. House-' holders, and all others who entrust him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladed and renovated.



Watchmakers and Jewellers. CLEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE WEEK. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY. fS*_S.o Reasonable Offer RKFtisED.^jf 25 per cont. Discount for Cash Buyes, •J. H 0 W D E N, SHORTLAND-STREET. ryATCHESI WATCHES! CLOCKS I iCLOCKS ! JEWELLERY 1 Having received large accessions to my Stock by late arr vals, and being desirous of reducing my over-crowded Stook, I shall be prepared to treat with intending purchasers on most liberal terms. The confidence I have hitherto received at the hands of my patrons and the public since I commenced business in Auckland (in 1865) Is a sufficient guarantee of good faith. GOLD AND SILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES (Hunting and Open-face), by all the best makers. The Celebrated WALTHAM WATCHES, In Gold and Silver. The Largest and Best-assokted Stock of CLOCKS in Auckland. JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION At prices that defy competition. Repairs in every branch in a workmanlike manner, and with despatch. ALFRED ALEY, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, 256, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Market). II Education. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAK SCHOOL PARNELL, Quarter Days '.—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. TIT R HENRY ROWE TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Begs to Intimate that, in accordance with the oxpressed wishes of a few Ladles of Auckland, he is about to commence the practice of .his pro fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and feels o-mfident that parents and guardians who may place Sunlls under his tuition will be thoroughly satis ed with their progress. For terms. &c., apply at Upper Symondys- ' street, four doors above Mr Broaagate, Chemist N.B. —Schools atterdbd to. Drapery. TftDWIN HOLLOWAY, In returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage accorded to him wbilo Partner in the firm of Holloway, Garlick, and Cran woll, begs to solicit a con tinuance of tho same in his i JffEW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS. QUKKN-STREjJT, Which he will OPEN on SATURDAY, March 6, with a very SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND 11JILLINERY. BOUGHT FOR CASH, Which will enable him to Sell at a 3MALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE 1 PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is under tho Management of Mrs Varnom, for several years with Mr T. Short, of Auckland. T*T ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY I CHEAP HOSIERY 1 CHEAP MILLINERY I A. li. is now offering his LARGS AND WELL-SELECTED STOOK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition to whioh he will give a Dlsoount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapory. Dress Goods, from fid per yard; White Shooting, Is 4d: Grey ditto, 8d ; Black Lustre, 8d and Is: extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth led; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid; a largo stock of Ladies* Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes; Ladies* and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hose, 6d; Ladies and Children's Hats, in all the newest styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before msklng their purohases elsewhere. Orders from the l ouniry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tbe Pound Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, Welt.esley-btreit. TjyARKWORTH, MAHURANG CHARLES THOMSON Begs to Inform his friends and the publio he has resumed Business in tho Old Premises, known as " Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronago he haß always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. AUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company are now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices:— Household (1 umpy)......... 12s per ton Steam (5creened)........... 10s „ Slack Is „ In Truck-loads of 5 tons, ln bulk. Orders for Audklaed, Newmarket, and One hunga, will bo received at tho Company's Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Stations, addresses to the Mine Manager, Tanpiri Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will bo promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHBRFF. QPEC IA L NOTICE. H. L. POSSENISKIB, MERCHANT TAILOR* Exactly opposite the South British Insurance Offices now buildings, Shortland-street,! Has pleasure In announcing that be has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT or SUMMER GOODS. comprising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, and othbr Tweeds. _tar Special lines In Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Vestings, See,, &c N.B.—Every garment i 3 made under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to the fact that no , machine work is sent out. Note the Address : Exactly'opposite the South British new offices Shobtland-strbkt



Amusements. PDEN TENT, I. O. R. TEA, CONCERT AND B VLL, I* THE NEWMARKET HALL, TO-MORROW. Tea at 6.80; Cone rt atß shsr.) j, Ball at 10 30. I'iekou.: Tea and Concei tU Od each; double, for Tea, Concert, and Ball, 5s 6d each. J. 3TALLWORTHY. Secretary. TTOBSON COMPANY'S _fl Social Gathe: lag will be held ln tin Albert H»ll. ou it. Patrick's night, 17th March. Double tickets: ss. Ladies by Ci. cular only. MAURICE KfRBY,: Secretary. \rOTICB.-A BALL is to be giveu at Ll Noithooto Hall (late Stokes's Point) onllth March. Doublo Tickita, 7s Bel; t-lnglo, Ss. An extra Boat will leave Auckland at 8 p.m., return log at 5 a.m. •iickeis may be oltuind of Mr Baker, at the Ferry oilice. pHORALHALL, SYMONDSSTRttET AN AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT ;' '' Will bo held on FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, When will be given (by requ; st) two laugh able piece?, THE OBSTINATE FAMILY, & BORROWHD PLUMBS. Also, the Screen Scene from the SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Proceeds toward i a fund for Publio Hall, at Mount Albeit Commence at_B p.m. Tickets, 2*. Aquatics. _US__s____9M.i_g__. /4. l___________a___a_________i • t_______Bmm-9 "OONS'ON B V REGATTA. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1880.? President: His Worship the Mayor. Vice-Presidents : Captain J. H. R, Harrison, J. A. Tole, Esq., M.H.R., and W. Swanson, Esq , M.H.R. Umpibb: Jas. Stodart, Etq, Starteri Capt. W. Far quhar. Ist Race,9.9o a.m.— \m__-ieor fcoiL*Bß. Prlzp, Salvor, value £3 3s, with £2 2s adda . (Jour.c (about 2 miles) to be fixed on morning of the Itegatta. 2nd Race, 10 am.—Foor-O.rrd Gigs (no Out riggers), property of any recognised Honing ' Club; rowed by amat ur members of th> same. Trophlo. to the value cf £7 Ms. Course-Same as first race. 3rd Race, 10.30 a.m.—Woub-Oared Gigs (no Outriggers), property of any recognised Rowing Club; rowed by amateur members of the same under 21 years of age. Prize, Trophies of the va uo of fid. Oour_e—Some as lirst race. Ith Raoe, 11 a m—Yachis, 7 to 15 tons., Keel boats only. Prix.', £;0. Coarse—From south fide of Flagship round enndspit buoy off North Shoie, thence round m.rk boat rff Judge's Bay, round ma-k boat off Kauri Point; twice round; finishing on sooth side of flagship. sth Raoe, 1130 a.m.—Yachts, under 7 tons. Fir-t pri'e. Cup, presented by Mr, Lewlsson, ana £5 added; s<_oond prize, £3 3s. Course— Same as fourth race. oth Race, noon— Op«n Sailing Boat*, over 20 fret, by measurmont. First pi ize,Cop, pres ented by Mr W. Stanford, n__d.£JlOaadded; second prize, £2 10a. Course—From south side of ilngthip round mark boat olf Kauri Point, thence round Norlh Shore buoy, round mark boat off Kauri Point, and tnou round mark boat off Judge's Bay; twica round; finishing off south side of flagship. 7th Race, 12.30 p.m—Open Sailing Boats. 13 > to 20 feet, by measurement. First prlz \ Cap valued at £3 10s. and £2 10* added; second prize, £1; third prize, £L Course— From south hide of flikshlp round mark boat off Kauri Point, thr-nc-j round red bu_.y westward of wharf; twice round; finishing on south side of flagship. Bth Race, 1 pm.—Yachts or Dhokkd RrtATa, 3 tons and und»r. Firt prize £7; second priz-s £2; third pi-'.z -, £1. Course same as Eixth race. Dth Race, 2 p.m.—Op»n Sailing Boats, under 12 feet (by me»sinvment». First priz3, £5; b cond. £2; ttird,|£l. Cour-e—From south tide Flagship round Watchman, thor-co round red buoy westward of wharf: twice round; finishing south side of flagship. 10th Race, 2.30 p.m.—Coasting and Island Vessels' Four-oa«ed oigs. First prizes £5. Course—Same as firdti ace. 11th Raoe. 3 p.m Forolgn-goi g Ships' Foub oared Gigs. First prize, £5. Course-Samo asll-6t rao-j. 12th Race, 3.30 p.m.—Modkl Yacwit Race... under four feet. First prizo, £3; second, £1; third, 10s. 13th Race, 4 p.m.—Tub Race. First prize.. £2. Course—loo yards. , Tho Secretary will be glad to reodve sugges tion! ia writing an to Course, mode of ■ailing, tec. for Model Yacht Race, before 21st instant. W. B. TAYLOR, Hon. See. P.R.C. Sailing Rules to be obtained from the Becro ' tary, Ponsonby Club Hotel, and at the Cosmo politan Hotel. Sporting. *^S __WH I^* CHRISTCHURCH GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. TO B3 RUN ON TUKBDAY, 30ra MARCH, 1880. CONSULTATION FEE Al. . fl __.d. First 1000 0 0 Second .. ~ 500 0 0 Tnird .. .. _ 101 0 0 OtherSiarters(divided) _ .. .. 1000 0 5 Non-starters (divided) 2200 0 0 Total .£SOOO 0 0 The £1000 for othf r Starters,will average about £IWi for each Horso. The fc-2200. for Nons'arters, will average about £95 for each Hor.o. Applications should arilro before BATUR- . DAY, 27th Mar h, or they may be late." Send Post-ofllce Orders or Registered Letters. Cheques should be crossed and have Is exchange ' added. Two postage stamp* necot-sary. ALFRED A. CAMERON, Box 251, or Prince of Wales Hotel Dunedin. l Athletics. TH L L E R S LIE GARDENS. I ATHLETIC SPORTS, To como off on EASTER MONDAY, March 29, 1880. PROGRAMME. 100, 200, 300 Yards Handicap, to bo won by points. Ist Prize, £8; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1. Entrance. ss; acceptance, 2s. One-Mile Handicap. Ist P.ize, £5: 2nd, 804 3rd, 10s. Entrunoo, 6s. One-Mile Havmoap (Boys' Raoe). Prize, SOj. Entrance, 2s Od. 150-Yards Handicap (Boys' Raoe), Prize, 20s Hiitranoc, 2s 6d. 1} Miles Walking Matcii. Ist Prise. £4 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. Potato RiCE. Prizo. £1. Entrance, la. Entries for tho Handicap Races to ho made at H. Bronan's, Bcotmaker, Qneen-Street, or at thb Kllcrs io llote', en on before MONDAY, 22nd instant. H. BRBNAN, . Secretary, I .Butchers. TO THE INHABITANTS OF PON SONBY and Surrounding District*.—, ■ William Cochran, lately in the employ of Mr N. Wood, ot Ponßonby, will open those Premises .-recently oscupled by Mr Westbe_wh as- a Butcher's Shop TO-MORROW (Frlda)), March 12, and hopea, by keeping a first-class aitlcle, to leceivo a share of Pubic patronage. A trial I will ensure satisfaction.—Address: Cornet oil Pompalller-BtrcetandPtnsonby. ■ ; 7 \ rrMIE undersigned, having taken over the _L Business lately carried on by Mr J. -' Tucker, hopes by btrict attention to business to 1 merit a share cf the support so liberally awarded 3 to his predecessor. JOHN BUBGH'SS, BmppiNO and Family Butchbb, , Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auckland, Families waltrd on for orders in town or suburbs