The Auckland Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, • N.Z., SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1880.

(Published Dally.)

PRICE: ONE PEJSTNY



Shipping. %■ ~_^, TTNION STEAMSHIP ■M: -V * I COMPANY OF NEW ..altet§K§|e\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). p* —-—-4 Time Table— January, 1880, */«a-umkrs, from queen-strekt wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest , Train. llawka Monday, 26, i p.m. _ Tarakita* . Tuesday, 29,8 pm. _ *Not calling at Tauranga. ~T OR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. And West Coast Poets (raoM Manukau). Waitaki Wed,, 28,10 a.m. 9.5. a,m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. TARARUAt Thursday, 29,8 p.m. - tCalling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., also, on 2Cth instant, at i p.m. «sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before tlmo nt departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office before embarking. From tho loth December, 1879, to the 31st January, ISBO, Return Tickets will be issued be tween Ports within New Zealand at which the Company s steamer 3 call at a reduction of 30 per cent, off tho two single fares, available for return until the 28th February, 1880. Auckland Branch i 53, Queen-street. ■SKafe. rfiHE NEW ZEALAND 4*9&£Z *- SHIPPING CO.'S LINK. FOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho splendid Clipper Ship ' FERN GLEN,' MO AI, 818 tons register, now loading, and will have quick despatch. Has superior accommodation for Saloon Pas- Beruers For f reißht or passage, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING _ „ CO. (Limited), Agents. Ja uaryl9,lßßo. fp 0R WAIUKU. „""?" The p.B. OREGON will leave for Waluku as under i— From Onohunga | From Waluku Jan. Jan. 28—Wednesday, i p.m. 28—Wednesday, 9 p.m. i 31—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 31—Saturday, 12 noon Will sail weather and other circumstances I permitting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. All Freighti must be paid before Goods are Oellvered, Cunningham's Colleotln? Carts In Town Daily. Onehunga Agency.at the Office of the Kauri Point Bawing and Planing Millp. Froight, from Onehunga to Waiuku, 7s Cdper ton. M. H. KOK. i CKA. QTEAM to the THAMES ,tf*£a<£3V. ki CONNECTING WITH T*fSjgK^s.OHINKMURr, OMaIIA, WAI- JjßsiaflSagr to * plains, akd mokrins i m "•• VILLE, PIAKO DISTRICT. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames : — I Snt-irday, 8 p m. Monday, 10.30 p.m. | Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 11 p m, 1 hural.iv, n p.n,. Friduy, 9 a.m. Friday, 12 midnight | Saturday, 11 30 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live Btock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. iCK-A. "REGULAR MONTHLY rffiU&£*^ -*-^ STEAM COMMUNICA- T«™K*fx> TION brtween AUCKLAND, J^j-^ggg^ SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected hero again about the 29th instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mol bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 2,1880. iiihssi .. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ||j|gj3g£ X? LAND and the THAMES. Time Table: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. Froml Auckland l Monday, 11 morning Tuesday, 12 noon. From Thames: Monday, 5.30 afternoon Tuesday, G. 30 afternoon Faros:—Single: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, Es. No Cargo received within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. •Stefafc^ T7"AIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. ' KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Lcsve Auckland: LeavoWairoa: Monday, 26, 2 p.m. I Thursday, 27, 7 a.m. Friday, 30, i p.m. | Saturday, 31, 9 a.m. Leave Auckland'for Mangawai and Waipu: Tueaday, 27, 8 p.m. Leave Waipu: Thursday, 29, 7 a.m. Leaves Mangawaiin about one hour andahalf later, W. LODDER, Manager. . Tv X T^OR WANGAREI AND X? MANGAPAL JKHbhSbS ANNE MILBANE, Captain Andehson, will Sail for tho abovo loits every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at U p.m.; roturning every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo nuißt be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not bo taken. No cargo or parcels taken without a shipping note. J. CASEY. •jS!^. QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, Mahuranq', Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For tho Hot Springs—Every Tuosday, Thurs duy, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Muhurangi—Evory Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &c—Evory Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All enrco must be down half-an-hqur before advertised tiuio of leaving, or it will not bo No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping note. For froight or passage apply to J. CASEY. Juno 12,1879. V-s&Sb b^OK RUSSELL, WANGA SHIi^Ju ROA, and MANGONUI. The B.a. lONA win leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and smaU parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGaPAI. The 8.8. ARQYLE will leave for tbe above p\aoa every Tuosday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND EAST COAST PORTS. Tho P.s. GLENELG will! leavo'the Queen street Wharf at.s p.m. :— Wednesday, January 28 Monday February 1 Connecting with S.f. STAFFA. for Opotiki and K'aat Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. Calling at Mercury Bay once every week on FRIDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (weather por mitticg). No Cargo received after i p.m. A..MoGRKGOR, Manager. f FACTS AXE STUBBORN THINGS. ' . The many unsolicited Testimonials that havo poured in from all quarters ha~o proved beyond question tho excellence of tbo Willcox and White CABINET ORGANS, and theirimmento superiority übove all other makes. Sole Agency: AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, H, Queen-street.



Business Cards. GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS,. GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds o£ Hardwood, at lowest market prices. TC O L E • BABKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Baaketwork made and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms. A liberal allowance made to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Cole for the best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show hold in November last. T> & W. H E L A B V jA/« FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shortland Street. 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. T\T H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vuloan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON JJEFEP-ED PAYMENTS, All Branches of the Bnilding Trade xeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlco Fittings, &c- &c. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STON& MERCHANT, AND GBNKRAL BUHjDER. (Established 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same Bide as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Country on application. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paporhangings, Soriin, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestay Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &o. Glaas cut to size, and carefully acked.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. IVT F. B. W O O D H A M, Teacher of tiie Pianoforte and Habmonicm. Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Music seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. FISHKK AND C O Wholesale. Shipping ft Family BUTCHERS, Queon-atraot, next Bank of New ZeaJanA Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokad Tongues, Home-oured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale £n large quantities. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Llvo Pheasants fer warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town orßUburbs. [Established 18G8. Tl/TR. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,; WAKEFIELD-STREET, Near Queon-stroet. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHT3MAN, &c. Addresses Illuminated in tho Highest Style of tho Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, including tho Waikato and East Coast Townehips'on Sale. Tracings made or other Business transaotod at the Government Offices. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connoll Streets, Auckland. W. CULLIMORE, • PIANOFORTE TUNER. Pianos Tuned, Toned, and Repaired. All orders left at Eady's Music Warehouse will receive promnt attention. [A CARD.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STREKT, Close to Wellington-street. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPKR-RULER, Next the Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insuranco and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, S-Band and Choir Music Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. "T ~Ti m UR N E R, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. Tauranqa, (Until recently Resident Government Kngineor and Surveyor, which position ho held for up wards o£ twelvo years), will bo happy to f urnieh reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty District. TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Ratlings. Inscriptions exeouted n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address i corner of rutland & lorne-strehits Auckland. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACS^ttf. 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, W~ N.B.—Country Orders p idctually attended to. rp G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STRKET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, Tea and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chain*, and Rings Gilt equal to ow, at reasonable Rates. JG. P E L H A M, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, Victoria-srteet. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothe 3 Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and On wholesalo orders Shop and Office Sittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.Steps.andßatfows lent on hire CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL, [Established 1854.] JOHN "OOYLAN, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i, Queen-strket, Corner of Vuloan Lane. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CtIEEK, RICHMOND. Office i Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. JA N D J. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Bat Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland TAMES BUTCHER, <»! CAKT3BK, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newcastle end Say oJ Islands Coal. Alflo, Firewood (out oi uncut) reaaonabio.



Business Cards. R J. L A S T, SURGEON DENTIST, Wellesley-stkeet West. Artificial Teeth made on the moat approved Principles. A complete Bet from £&\ Single 'eeth, from ss. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted.. Children's Teeth regulated. JOHN QOPP PT, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. HW A I T F • Manufacturing Tinsmith, fort-street, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devoteß the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances can defy competition. TT P. GIBBONS & CO., WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY- STREET Auckland. fJIHOS. J, HAKBUTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STRKKT EAST, Auckland estadlisued 1855. by appointment. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Frame, Looking Glassand Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-streot, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for tho patronage aocorded to bor late husband, Mr John Loeoh, would respectfully solicit n continuanco of tho same, as tho Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca-rlod on as heretofore, and tho same quality of work guaranteod. UESTABLIBHKD 1860.] CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Crombio's). Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sir* at moderate prloes. Children's Portraltstakon instantaneously. rj pUTHBERTSON COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Quocn-Btreot (noxt National Insuranco Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Haego and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. T^IDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBUKY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. T I CJWINNERION, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAta-STREET, (Next Shake&pearb Hotel). s introduced Steam Power, he is now nroparod to make a Roduotlon of Twenty per cent oil the price of all common work. MT Country Orders punctually attended to. r\ r\ sb or n c, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Insurance. (COLONIAL INSURANCE CO.'S J Policy-holders are informed that in event of Removal of Goods and Chattels to Escapo Conflagration the Company Contributes towards the Expei so of such Removal and tho Salvage remains tho UNDISPUTED PROPERTY Of tho Insured. Tho General Conditions of tho Company's Policies are Most Liberal and the Rates of Premium Moderate. Each Risk is considered according to its merits. Fire or Marino Insurances can ba effected with thi3 Company on any Insurable Interest. Policies are issued forthwith and Claims met with promptitude. JAS. B. GRAHAM, Branch Manager, Next Post Office. Shortland-street. HOUIH BRITISH INSURANCE O company. CAPITALJfI.OOO.OOO. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN Manager. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, next to the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trado is carried on, Merchandise, and Gbods of every description. MABINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Shipl! or Steamers, Merchandise of a ) kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±1 ' COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £110,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRTC of every description ot Property may be effected with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time, Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Risks on Wool subject to special arrangement. Lossks Pbomptlt F*Air>. GEORGE P, PIERCE, Manager. Conveyances. KELLY'S BOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Tauranga, leaving Taaranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and roturning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street, Tauranora. Buggioe, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street. UTLER'S Remuera 'Bus leaves Kemu era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., Ho p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.50 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 5.15 p.m. LTIEKNEY'S TIME-TABLE— • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland i From Whau 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Saturday's Tlmo: 1.30 p.m i. a.m. 10p.ni. S p.m. PLOWMAN'S COACH TIME • TABLE, Auckland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga : 11 a.m. . 9 a.m. fi v.m 1.30 p.m.



Painters, Glaziers, &c. TIX ' INGLEWOOD' &. ' ADAMANT,' 523 Packaqhs papkrhangingq A P 15 It H A N G I N G O, , Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Ztno White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicato and Carson's Antl-corrosivo Paint, Brushos, Colourß, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trado Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPKRHA.NGINGS, wo aro Rtill offering tho largest and best solootcd stock in tho Colony at the samo Low Prices aB heretofore W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 07, QUEKN-STUKET, AUCKLAND, and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND. TMPOKTANT NOTICE. Wo havo just received our First Shipment o Now Seasons PAPER HANGINGS, and havo resolved to offer thorn at much rb- DUCKD PRICKS. WALL PAPERS, from Id. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPERS, from 2s. Od. por Roll. Papering Canvass, 72-inch, excollont quality, from i\d. por yard. Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 25 per cent. Gilt Monldings, Glass Shades, Wax Flow Materials, Largo Storks of all Materials reQulred in the Painting Trade. HOLLAND & BUTLER, On,, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Piotubk Fuamk Makers, kc, 28 AND 30, VICTORIA-STRKET, AUCKLAND. Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest.—Mr R, Loishley, Kolioitor. BlKh-ftreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. . MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-streot. C^ASH Advanced on approved security. J Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Seourlties. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Corner Qneen and Shortland-streets. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rato of interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT J\. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office:—93, Queen-street. 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«<>ir Total amount ingovor Per Week Repayable< ~" ~ ' sTT &a. d 4 years _ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6years- - .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years.. _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 lOyears 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon which Interest s allowed as follows !— Sums lodgod for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at sevon days' notice—s % per annum, JOFN BATGER, Boots and Shoes. OELLING OFF BOOTS ! BOOTS I BOOTS I Cheaper than ever been sold in Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS1, bootmaker, 111, Queen-street. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sown, with tassols, only 7s 6d, cost 12s Cd; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8s 6d, coßt 15s 6d; not to be equalled in Auckland at the price 50 pairs Ladies' M.H. Piunella or Lasting Boots, best make, 9s 6d 50 pairs Ladles' Lasting, worked fronts, sown, 7s 6d 100 pairs High-legged Lace Boots, only is Gd. LOCAL INDUSTRY. 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from one of the best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only 123 Cd Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kinds, to be sold very cheap. All Boots bought at my shop warruntod not to rip. If so, I will mend them frco of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. Tbrms Cash. W Note the Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREET, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler), P.S.—I have no connection with any other shop in Auckland. SORCERER, Carmen, Los Cloches d Cornoville, Henry VIII., and other new and popular Operas. Pianoforte or vocal fccore, Songs, Danco Music, Pianoforte Pieces, Ko. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A. X A D V, Manager.



Assessment Courts. A SSESSM.ENT COURTS. COUNTY OF WATTEMATA. I hereby appoint Sittings of the Assessment Courts for tho undermentioned Highway Board Districts, to be held at the undermentioned times and places :— HIGHWAY BOARD PLACES FOR SITTINGS. TIMES FOR SITTINQS DISTRICT. , 1880. Titirangi _ .. .. .. School-house, Titlrangl Feb. 21st, 3 n.m. Waitakerei East Oratia Hotel, Waitakerol East Feb. 28th, 12 noon Waitakerei West .. .. Mr. A. Dilworth's House, Waitakerei West Feb. 28th, 3 p.m. Waikomiti Mr. W. B. Cantwell's House, Waikomiti March 6th, 12 noon Waitakcroi South .. .. Mr. Kvans" Hohs», Waitakerei South March Gth, 3 p.m. Pnkeauia Court-house. Wado March 12th, 3 p.m. Whangaparaoa Mr. W. B. Manning's House, Orowa Marchl3th,9.3oD.n-. Kaukapakapa Public Hall, Kaukapakapa March 20th, 12 noon Devonpoi't Public Hall, Dovonport March 27th, 11 a.m. Lake .. Pohool-houeo, Lake March 27th, 2 p.m. North Shoro Post Office, Stokes' Point April 3rd, 1.30 p.m. Dated this 22nd day of January, 1880. WM. COLEMAN, Judgo of Asaoasment Courts. A SSESSMENT COURT COUNTY OF WAITEMATA. I hereby appoint a Sitting of tho Assessment Court for the District comprised within the County of Waitomata, to be held at tho OratlaHotol, Henderson's Mills, Waitakerol East, on tho 10th of April next, at 12 o'clook noon, when tho Court will hoar and determine all objections to tho Valuation i Lists for such District, or to any Valuation List for any of its undermentioned subdivisions—viz., i tho Ridings of Ararimu, Manukau, Takapuna, Titirangi, Waitakerei, and Wciti. '< Dated this 22nd day of January, 1880. COLEMAN> Judgo of Assessment Courts. ;



Watchmakers and Jewellers. -VTOT SELLING OFF SILVER ENGLISH LEVER JUUNTING "WATCHES (GUARANTEED), <2T FKOM £4 OS. OD. "538 PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, Etc., Cheaper than any other Houbk ! J» HOWD EN, SHORT LAND-STREET (Adjoining Post-offlco). TT EINIUCH TT O H N, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, QUEEN-STREHT. In thanking tho Public of the Provin cial Dtetrlot of Auckland for the patron ago bo liberally bestowed on mo for tho past twelve years, I beg to inform thorn that in consoquonoo of LEA.VING for CHRISTCHURCH at an early date, I roßpectf ully solicit a continuance o£ their , support on behalf of my brothers, who will carry on tho business. My Stock being heavy, I hayo deter mined previous to my doporturo, to EFFECT A CLEARANCE OF A Large Portion at greatly hbduckd pricks. For that pnrposo I havo this day RE MARKED tho WHOLK of my LARGE and VARIED STOCK, consisting of Gold and Silver Jewellery, silver plate, WATCHES AND CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE WARE, &CV, &C, &C. Purchasers may rely onobtainingreally GOOD and GENUINE ARTICLES at TEMPTING PRICES. An early visit is therefore respectfully solicited. The attention of the publio is earnestly called to a LARGE SHIPMENT OF THE BEST ENGLISH AND AMERICAN 0-FLAIES GOODS,!* Just Landed. The Assortment comprises some of the most ARTISTIC DESIGNS and PER FECT WORKMANSHIP EVER DIS PLAYED IN THIS CITY. A Well-assorted Parcel of ENGLISH AND WALTHAM WATCHES, having beon'purchased DIRECT from • the Makers, I am enabled to mark VERY LOW. TTEIN RI C H TTOHIf, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, QUEEN-STBBET. pHKISTMAS PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at considerable rednotion till further notice Having a large Stock on hand and a farther Shipment per Ringarooma, I am in a position to offer to the publio such liberal discount that will defy competition. An inspection o£ my Window and tho Prices marked must satisfy all. Sterling Silver Walthom Lever Watches at 60s. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lover Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £3. Warranted. 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 Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d. to the Drawing l room Clock at £30. Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Cb ains, from 50s. ' Before making your purchases pease walk up to 256, Queen-street (opposite the Market), < and inspeot my Window. ALFRED ALEy, WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, Established 18 ;w.



Public Notices. A RCHIBALD CAMPBELL, _£3l bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Line, begs to intimate that he has selected his Stock of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his best iudgment, and now Jin vites a look over his Shop. |211, QUEEN STREET, . Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. m B. G U 1! s T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS STREET, Agents. ■\TEWTON VENIcxIAN BLIND UM WORKS. G E O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARANGAnAPE ROAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order. Repairs neatly executed. TVTEUMEYER'S Splendid " Double _L i Over Strung Pianos," surpassing all others for tone and finish. Pries low for cash, or by! monthly Payments. Bord's Pianos, also Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums.—N.B.— Pianos tuned and repaired. — Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesloy-strcet, Established 1860. OPENED this day, ox • rungarooma, s.s., somo Pretty No w U ooda for Christmas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lowis. _ TW"OTICE TO CLIENTS. I have Removed, my Offices to Queen-str next Colonial Bank. B. A. MACKECIINIE, ifolicitor. PR E SEN TAT lON WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant Silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mode by a now process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkinjr-Sticf.particularlysuitablefor Presents to Friends either in or out ot the Colony. Tho 3tioks aro beautifully mounted with silver. Illustrated to order by various designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs mado to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Teutenbbrg. Queen-street, Auckland I AMES j A H T7"EW & /~10. (Next Baknett's, Pork Butcher), queen stheet. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful' Cabinets and Writino Desks combined Rich Vases, Splendid Tka Services Fancy Boxes, in great varioty Handsome Howls Tka, very good, 2a Id, 2s lOd, 3s, 3s Gd por lb. Preserved Ginger Matting by tho roll, vory cheap Crackers for boys. A liberal allowanoe made to wholesale bnyors. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), Queen-street. TtTE W ZEALAN~I> FERN S, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sets of From 12 up to 125,Variktikb. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing cither 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ „ _ .. £3 ForJSalo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCKS-STRKTCT. y T O B A G E, Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage it low rates, in ills Now Brick Premises, near Sueen-street Wharf. . F. E. COMPTON. rp 1 M B E R. Ihe Union Sash and Door Company Havo now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to bo enabled to placo special inducements beforo their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including 3ASHKfo, DOORS, MOULDINGS.ITURHERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can bo left at No. 14, South British Insurance Buildings. C~~i ' W ITHEFOKD, /• IRONMONGER. &C, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A new and well-selected Stook of llollowaro (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, &c., at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly oxeouted in town or country. SheetZino,Spouting,nndothorMatorialsupplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAR. MKRS, AND OTHBRS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers ot Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &o>, &0., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im modiate cash remittances returned at satlafao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MAKurAoruBBBS, Auckland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closots, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &0., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the abovo. Persons desiring to have tho said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can havo the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queon-street. T>ONESI BONES! BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freoman's Bay Bono Mil's, and at No. [101, Lower Quoen-street, by I. fr. J. SOPPET X^DEN TERRAuc POST OFITSE, MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, Kden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Ellyett), solicit the patronago of tho publio Families waited on for ordors. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK. LAND. Both Males and Females In request. Alsc Marriod Couples without encumbrouco tsr The abovo will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBKRTSON, Servants' Homo and Registry, C orner Harington fc Willis-Btreets, Taurarango TERMINUS STORE; HELENSVILLK. D. S TEW ART Boga to inform the Residents of the Kalpara District that ho has on sale A. Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Groceries of all kinds „ » Boots and Shoes a Oats, and Bran. bTtannerTj (D. F. Kvane riUiNNEB AND EVANS Jl ACCOUNTANTS, HOUSE,ESTATE,|ANI COMMISSION AGKNTS, H, Queen-street, opposite Bank of Now Zealand Auckland.; Estates Supervised with Promptitude, Booki Balanced and Accounts Auditod. Rents, Ratos, and Interest Collected, Mort gages and Loans Negotiated. MONEY—Several Sums (large and small) t( Lend. FOR SALE-Uesirable Properties City aw Suburbs. NOR I'll sHORK-At this delightful summe retreat wo can oiFcr some pretty Villas for Sa choap, and on easy terms. WaNTJCD to Purchase, Building Sites in Cit; and Sburbs. WANTED to Purchase, House Property in o near City. Intending Purchnsers o£ Houeo o? Farm Pre erty aro invited to call on Messrs. Tanner an tans, who will sparo no pains in their endear urs to suit requirements. Owners of Property desirous of Selling shoul forward particulars of fame to advertisers. Absentees should place their property in th hands of Messrs. Tannicr and Evans if the [want^heu- interest well looked, after. xtf!=



For Sale. A 11 E I V E D, Per ' ARATAPU' and ' RONA,' 1585 Saoks.FLOUK 780 Small Bags FLOUR 250 Sacks BRAN 155 Sacks POLLAUD 120 Sacks BARLEY DUST 500 Sacks OATS T. 11. HALL & CO. m O A R It I V E, Per ' OAMARU,' 775 Sacks Finest FLOUR 300 Small Bags Finest FLOUR 50 Sacks OATMEAL 210 Sacks BRAN T. H. HALL & CO. noupiAND &| ri 0., ARE NOWjOFFEBINO EX LATE AIRiRIIiVIAIIiS, 1700 SACKS BAKER'S FLOUR 2500 SACKS; OATS 700 SACKS BEAN MAIZE OATMEAL SHARPS CHAFF HAMS AND BACON CHEESE &C, &C, &G. 208,QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, in one of the most healthy parts of Auck land, S First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet 1 First-class Freehold Allotment, 68 feet by 112 feot, with good Six-roomed House and wash-houße, bath-room, and every other convenience for a family. A splendid view.ffom each of them, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. App y to JOHN BOPPET, General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. 7~V N SALE. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 casos Muntz Metal, 11 to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'ea 35 coils Bolt Rope, 11 to I inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, li x 1 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candloii Also On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals, Salmon-l and 21bs. (new), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Paoks, Dundee and Calcutta Wire Rope Galvanised Axe and Plok Handles Wire und Ewbank's Na'la etc., etc, oto. W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wttndham-street. f\ N SALE, To Arrive per • Adamant,' 1000 baga Weston and Westell's Fisns and Coarse: Salt. Ex 'FeEnglen,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatbl Raisins. 350 casks Cement 5000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (0 to 8 feet) 30 cases Muntz Mktal 30 kogs Seathlnß Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide Klour SuOars (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Coooa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Bpp'S Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartario Acid Cre&m Tartar. Baking Powder • Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal [ Standard and Waterlily I Swiss Cigars, etc. E. POTTER & CO. (~Y N o A L E, 100 tons Duffield's Adelaide Floub . 50 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. i To Arrive and For Sale (Cheap), | : 1500 sacks good SHort Oats from Dunedin : 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. i McKENZIE & ROSS. ' TEON IRON IRON ' TANKS 1 TANKS II TANKS 1I I | S. P A R X E R, has For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £& and upwards, ) Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Btock of ! SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, iV,O.. &0., &O- Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD 5 PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street Earn, Auckland. S CJLATES! CEMENT! JO SLATKS ! CEMENT 1 i FOR SALE. . Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £1015s. Ventilating Papier Maohie Centre Flowsnj . from the he-t makers in London, and approved 1 by the architects there as well as the architects , hore, for ventilating Beauty of design, with k cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, Victoria-street. 3 SHOW ROOMS : Hobson-street. im WILLIAMS 0 FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH r AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. ir COUNTRY ORDKRB PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO > Fish Forwarded to any Part f j -he d Colony. NE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for EIGHTEENPKNCE.-Tho Victoria ~ Music Book, 32 pages each, full music size, m The best and cheapest Masazie of Pianoforte „ anrt Vocal MUSIC published. AUUjOANJjjIUSIOY^BE^SE.



Drapery XMPORTANT TW"OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MONSTEE SALE OP CLOTHING HOSIERY HATS CAPS SHIRTS TIES COLLARS TWEEDS . AT COOMBES'S CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STBEET. SAMUEL COOMBES, Havinp returned from the Southandhavingcloscd all his branch establishments and removed the stocks to Auckland, also having bought the Clothing Stocks (for cash) of Mr Ogilvie, of Taranaki, and Mr Saunderson, of W anganui, will offer the same to the public at such prices as will ensure a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. These.ComblnedStocksconsistof every variety of men's, youth's, and boys' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. HOSIERY, SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS, TIES, COLLAES, TWKBDS, TAILORS' TRIMMINGS, CARPET BAGS TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX. VALIBBS, ETC., ETC,, ETC. In addition to these Combined Stocks, Samuel Coombes will include all the NEW GOODS just opened up, and which are tar THE FINEST LOT OF GOODS -®> Ever opened up in this city. Thill is not like most of the puffing going on ju now amongst the drapers, but A GENUINE CASH SALE. COME AND SATISFY YOURSELF. COME EABLY AND SECURE THK BARGAINS. IS.SALE NOW G.OING ON -S* AT COOMBES'S^ City Clothing JVJart, 92, queen-street, 92, t>etiring from business T. SHORT. CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING . DRAPERY AND MILLINERY The STOCK is one!of .the Largestjin Auckland, and a.very large proportion of it quite NEW.lhaving been Imported by T...5. this Season. Particular attention is called [to 'the .M..XLL.I.NERY DePAR.TMIENiT. The STOCK being Unusually Largo [and the STYLES the NEWEST. T. S H ° X T> QUEEN STREET. {CLEARING O UI? ALE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. JBL A. T X I N S FINDS IT an Imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAKING-OUT • cas a SALE OF HIS STOCK OF DRAPERY AND r\ L-LOTHING. A very large over stock (upwards Ot four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will be offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT, Upwards ot four thousand pounds worth of CLOTHING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15 TO 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 to 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. The object of this Sale is to clear oat a very large surplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Genuine, Cheap Sale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will be made in all DEPART ME NTS. H A~ X l * s X\7" ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY I CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY! A. L. is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition to which he will give a Discount oi Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pounc and upwards. The Stock comprises a larg< assortment of General Drapery. Dress Goods from 6d per yard; White Sheeting*ls 4d; Gre; ditto, 8d; Black Lußtre, Bdand Is; extraordinar; good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, wel worth lOd; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid; a large stock o Lad ies' Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes Ladien' and Children's Underclothing (a gooc assortment), cheap; Women's Hose, 6d; Ladief and Children's Hats, in all the newest stylet Buyers of Millinery will do well to call her before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the I ountry promptly attendoi to and special attention paid to them. On Shilling iii tbo Pound Discount on all Ca»l Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, .



Amusements. M TORNE STREET HALL. 9 SOl°MaXeri bla } ..^D^* Hayman, & Co. ■ Business & Stage Manager... .Mr Horace Bent. 1 HIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, I INDISPUTABLE SUCCESS ! 9 SECOND APPEARANCE OF HIBCOCKS AND 19 HAYMAK'S H Mammoth IVxinstrels! M 18 STAR ARTISTES. 18 SB Received Enthuslittlcally Last Evening by a H Largo and Discriminative Audience. :JM Tiik Largest and Best Mixhtrel Obgaxi- H| sation Extant, SH Preseetins! a Rcpertoria of Novelties impogsiblo EH by any other Company. jfigf 4 END MEN ! 4 END MEN I OS »™ OUR GREAT f* COMKDIANS. .*-, ■§ ' r2r OUK GKEAT O COMEDIANS. ** H BROAVjfT, BENT, KEWX-ABTDS, CIIEEVERS, p|i KENNEDY AND CAMPBELL. jS^ Our Superb Vocalists, PS BEAUMONT READ, FREDERICKS, AMEUY 19 AND CAMPBELL. |9 Oub Bijou Orchestra, under the directions of ma Mr J. Thompson. Ch A GALAXY OF MINSTREL TALENTUNSURPASSED, flj REMEMBER ! E9 Fob a Limited Number op Nights Qnly. BJ| ClianKo of Programme Every Second Night. S3 Doora open at 7 30, commence at 8. Scats at Hi Upton's. Prices—4s; 2d lid ; Is. BB P. H. KIRBY, Agent. ■ "a lbe k t hall. B JIL The Great FUN and FROLIC TROUPE. ■ TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! 9 Grand Chancre of Programmo 9 Great Success. Great Success. hM Of the Lady Gyjin a sr and the Infant Wondbr. 9| Corps of Variety Artistes, jS In all the Latest Sentimental and Comic Songs, &■ gongs and Dances, and Nogro Sketches II of the day. SB MILLION PRI(JJ£S-Front Seats, ts; Back 9B WILLIAMS, Agent for Fan and Frolic. |8 T>UBLIC HALL, CAMBRIDGE. 9 THE ORIENtTIIeXHIBITION 9 will open on SI SATURDAY, 31sr INSTANT, HI FOR THREffi NIGHTS ONLY. 81 WONDKOUS & MARVELLOUS EXHIBITS 9 Of Eastern Skill and Workmanship. jH Novelties in Woodware from the Holy Land; jSI Arabic Carving, Turkish Jewellery and Filigree BB Works of the Most Chaste Design and Beauti- fl| ful Workmanship. MB. Exhibits from Alt. Parts ov the East. Hfl Never shown before. Too numerous to.mention. ■■ Admission ......OnHBmLLiKa wfl Will be open daily f/om 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. «B N. KAURT & M. ALI, Proprietors. ■ I^ORTHCOTE CONCERT & BALL. 9 A GRAND CONCERT and BALL tHI bo 9 held in the Northcote Hall (formerly Stokes s Bl Point) on REGaTI'A NIGHT. Dancing to IB commence at 8.30 sharp. 91 Refreshments provided. SI Tickets: Double, 7s 61; Single, ss; may be 9 had at the Ferry Hotel, Northooto. {■ T\/TONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS 9 yJL calon, 9 PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, S Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the expressed wishes of a f evr Ladies of Auckland, 88. ho is about to commence the praotioe of his pro- M| fession here, and is now prepared to attend BB pupils at their own residences. . .Bl Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and succoes as a Teacher in ■■ Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident fll that parents and guardians who may place flfl pupils under his tuition will be thoroughly satis- ■■ fled with their progress. 3BJ For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr |BJ Newton Fairs, Booksellers, Queen-Btreet; The BP Auckland Music Warehouse, or at Messrs 9B Hoffman and Sons. BJ N.B.—Schools attended to. afl Sporting. H "DAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. 9 ANN IV ERSARY DAY, 9 JANUARY 29," 1880. 9 : ; .r ■ BB Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30sov,s;. second 9 hoi so .to receive flsovs from the stakes. I ■ Twice round the course, over 8 flights of aW hurdles. Nomination, 2sovs; acceptance, lsov. - ]■ PiPAKDRA Handicap, of 100?ovs; SOsovs to the . SJ secoDd and lOsovs to tie third horse out of j^B the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. . NomiDatioD. ...;■■ 2sovs; acceptance; 3sqvs ; and 2spvs at tho.>*"Si^BJ post. Maiden Plate, of 25sovs; tecond horse to re .. 9 ceive osovs from the stakes. Bntrance SB 2SDYB. 2-year-olds, sst lllbs; Syrs, 7at 91bs BB 4yrs, 9st; Sjts, 9»t 51bs; 6yrs, Set Gibs. 14 H miles. For all horses that have never won B| an advertised race exceeding lOsovs. BB Railway Handicap, of 25sovs, with a sweep of 9 lsov each, to go to second horse. Entrance, ■■ laov; and acroptance, 2sotß. 1 mile and a distance. Handicap to appear immediately af t';r the Papakura Handicap. BB Hack Raci, of lo3ovs. Entrance, lsov. One |B i mile and a distance. Winner to be cold for BB 20sovb.; surplus (if any) to go the funds. Bl LADnti,' Purse.of 20sovs. with a sweep of lsor. i ach, to go to the second horse. Entrance, QB 2so i's, Welter weight for age. Gentlemen H| ridors. One mile and a quarter. ' ~ BB Coksolation Handicap of IS3OTS. ■ Bntrauoe yfl isbT.; and acceptance, lsov., to the fund. BB 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Ciub SM Roles. IB 2. Nominations, with entrance money encloied, BS for the Hurdle Race and Papakura Handicap, BB to be made to the Secretary by 8 o'clock p.m. on flj FBIDAY, the 9th January, 1881), at 8 o'clock BB p.m. General entries and acceptances to be SB ma^e to the Secretary, at his office, Queen-street, PSi Auckland; or to Mr. W. Walters. Jun.; at the mB Paoakura Hotel, on Friday, the 23rd. January, BB 1880, at 8 o'clock p.m. ; ■ •; . tflj 3. Five pec cent, will be deduoted from thd 9H gross of all moneys paid, in accordance with tea gBJ programmo, for expenses. 9| WM. PBRCIVAL, H Beorewry. ■■ i^OOKSON'S CONSULTATION 9 Vy on 9 DUNEDIN CUP, 9 Feb. 26,1830. s| 2000 i.T £1 EACH. M First llowo £SOO 9 Second Horse 100 ■■ Third Horso 200 BJ[ Starters -• 30JJ BB Non-slartcra 1W) ■■ £2000 9 Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps fo Address: k. Cook son, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Ofllce, Chri3tchurch. n UNED IH C UP'H To be Run oh 26 m Fkbeuabv, 18S0. 9J CONSULTATION FEE, £1. H FmsT «•«» H Second 60° WM Third Other Starters (divided) t 1.000 ,^BJ NON-ST.4BTKKS (divided) a' 2o° H TOTil... .. *5.000 .■■ The £1,000 for Other Starters will average ,BH about £113 for each horso. i i The £2,200 for Non-startora will average about ;■■ Applications shonld arrive before MONDAY, H 23rd February, or they may be late. BB Send Postofflco Order or Reftistorod Letter. ■■ Cheques should bo crossod, and havo Is ox- ■■ change added. ■■ tgr Two postage stamps necessary. BB ALFRKD A. CAMKROV, ■■ Box 251, or Prince o£ Wales Hotel aY Dunedin. BM rvUNED.IN CUP, 1880. 9 NEW ZKALAND PUBSS CONSULTATION-. 9 e")lstPßl«.^r2^d^Kdo.,^o. ■ Starters, £100; Non-starteS, £&»• fl d To bo drawn under the sapervlelan of gentle- ■■ h *™ stamps » ■ ouired for reply and remilt. ■■ Karly application is necessarr. . BB] jiariyuw j. J. CONNOR, Treasurer. .91 _J^ H^_u|__^^B|