The Auckland Evening Star.

voL—xr No. 3,2^ j

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY. NOVEMBER W, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtfNY



■snipping. DACIFIC MAIL BTKAMSHIJL' <JL i'llltOUOll AMERICA. VIA TItK SANI WICII I«i ANng, TO MVWHI'OOL, LONDON, OR PARIS. ORE AT REDUCTION IN RATES OF FAKE AMD FREIGHT. First-class through to London .. .. £(>fi Sreoriiße „ .. .... £Zi 1 Ki'St-olaes toSan Francitico .. .. £10 Stenrago „ „ (Including bidding and all necessaries) _ .. £20 Return Tickets to San Francisco and Syilne; sjued at. 20 per cant discount olFtho return fare Rates on' wool from Auckland. To New York, via' Frisco and rail ovorland Id 1' ~ ~ Panama .. Jd 11 To San Francisco - .. id 1 Compresicd in any quantity. Frkioht Ratks to HoNoi.ut.ir and San Kuan oisco fkom Auckland. Grain, Baric, Ta'low. Ores (low xradc), Flbx Gum (Kauri), Hides, &c, Trom £2 to £3 por ton. FUKIRHT TO SVIWKY FROM AUCKLAND. Contracts made at Rillast Kntes for Hoav: Frelttht in quantity. Gcnoral Merchandise a owest ruling rate. To" Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydney I Puesrtfiy Zealandia .. 't. Chevalier Dec. 7 - City of Sydney n.C.Uearborn Jim I,'Sl — Australia .• w.CarglU I ■— Dec. 15 CltyOtN.york W. S. Cobr^T 'r^-~ - ~- " AndTHverv Four Waeks thereafter. Apply, in Txjnrton, to Charles Clark & Cn., am Henry i?. GUlig & Co. S. A. EJCARDSLKY, Af out. Lower Oueen-atreeL vTWL QTEAM TO LONDON. 4<l|||l|^^. orient Tine. mimmmatmm Th 0 (allowing Steamphips bo onging to tho Orier. PScam Navigation Com- P'inj'lLimited),and th 3 Patiflc Steam Navigation Company, will leave SJfDNKY at the under mentioned rtatos for 3WKLBOUKNE. ADE LAID": and LONDON, via Suez Canal:— LUdII ..»1A .1.5 M i ouvoin.^ LiGUKIA -i.CGfi I)ecombor7 PJ't'O-fl 1.213 I Decem. 21 CHIMBOK/vZ0.... 3.517 Janunryl JOHN ELDER.... 4.152 January IS GARONNK ;. 3,»7fi February 1 And tho Service will bo maintained Dy sao oeediDg steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. Aucklaud Passengers ioin "Orient, at Sydney, per 'To Anau,' learing on the 10th Octobor. Fares to London, £1G to (JO guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8* in addition. Passengors can boo\r from Auckland at a through rato to cover intercolonial far» and Canal dues, and so secure special advantages. Passages from London can be granted In Auckland. For plans and fnll particulars, apply, In liindon, to F. Groen & Co., and Anderson, Andorpon & Co., Joint Managers (it tho Line ; or to the Agents in Auckland UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. (LIMITSD)' 3ueeu-Btreet. » STNION STEAMSHIJf fef^\J-^a U COMPANST OF NBW if i ZKAIiAND (LIMITKJ). Ili,—^~^A TIMB TABL X— ill November, 18S0. i FOR GISBORNH VA«IKR, WKLLINGTON, LYI'TKLTON. PORT CHALMKRa AND BLUFf (FKOM QTJKEN--STBKgT W IIICT.) atoamshlp. Date of Salllnx. at*Bt Rinoarooma Thursday. IS, 10 a.m. — Hotomahana Friday, 20. lv a.m. — KOB TARANAKI. NKLSON, PICTON. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND Wbbt Coabt Pouts (from Manuicav Hawca Tue9day,23,10.30p.m. 9.5 a.m. Taiahoa Tuesday, 3D, 5 p.m. 14.15 a.m. FOR BYDNIIY. VIA RUSSELL. Ahawata Tue».iay, 16,1 p.m. — Tahabua Tuesday, 3u, 1 p.m. — FOR" MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rijjoarooma* Thursday, 18.10 a.m. — •Calling at Hobart Town. FOR KUB3KLL AND KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, sp.m — Abawata Tuesday, 10, i p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. ~" Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — ' FUR WHANGARKI AND MANQAPAI. Wattaki Every Friday, 8 p.m. — CCJarsto must bo alongside one hoar before time of departure. Note. From the 20th September till the 30th November. 1880. Special KXCUKSION Tickets at Reduced Faros will be issued to Melbourne, available for TWO MONTHS from date of issue. Partlonlars at tho Company's Office. Passage Tickets must te uuc»- -• *ne office before o-abarklng. Anrkle/id Branch! S3, Qneen-stieet. WEaWOIREI, TAU RANGA & RUSSELL. •^lo^ WEEKLY SERVIDKtoKACH The Union Steamship Co.'a s.s. 1 W A I T A X \' Will leave for— TAURANGA—Mondays, at fi p.m. RUSSELL- Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARBI and MANGAPAI—Fri days, at 8 p.m. UNION STBAMBHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents - l CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jiJuSSJy. O DOVNKCTING WITH ICIttfIWrKXvOniNKMUKI, OMAHA, WAI VMTOtV^yQA. PLAINS. MORRINB -'"^■^^^™l VILLK. Piako, Tk Asoha, and Matamata Distbiotb. •ENTERPRISE' AND (TE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames I Tuesday, 9 am. Wednesday, 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Not responsible for Bhipping, carrying, or JlB -char^ five stock. wiluam CARRICKt Secretary. ■jjaA^ iflOR WAIUKU. *«S"«^* The p.?. OREGON -will leave for Wainkn as under: FromOnehungai From Wainkn: Nov. Nov. in—Tuesday, i p.m. 17—Wednesday, 9 a.m. IS-Thursday. 6 a.m. 18-Thnrsday. 10 30 a.m. 23—Tuesday. 0 a.tc. 23—Tuesday, 2 p.m. 25-Thursday, 10 am. 25-Thimday, 3 p.m. 30—Tuesday. 4 p.m. Dec. I—Wednesday, 8 a.m. The p.H. 'Oregon' will leave Onahunpra at 8 a.m. every Mandav for Awhitu, Uuia, and Manukau Heads, returning at 1 p.m. W'll sail weather and other circumstances permitting, Fates. 2s 6d single. Onehnnga Agency at the office of the Kami Point Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waluku, 7s 6d per ton. Mr A. Barnes will collect Goods for p.s. Oregon M. H. ROE. CJTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, O Mahuranoi, Matakana, K-WTiirw* kawap. and Omaha. The s.s. ROSE CASEY. Al at Lloyds. Captain Kaspbr, for the Hot Springs—Kvery Tuesday, Thura day, and Saturday, at 11 s,m. For Mahnrangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &o.—Every Tuesday, at U a.m. All oarsro must b« down half-an-honr before • dvortised time ol leaving, or it will not be 1 'NoTparoela or Goo is taken without a^ehipplng "l^rfrelKhtorpassageapplyMl OASKY June 12,1880. ®a&^ O TEAM TO THAMES, CAR %O»^ J^ RYING PASSENGERS AND •*««»«!B" CAR'iO, conneotino withOhini- WURI, OMAHO, WitlTOA PLAINS, AND MOBBINS VILLK (Piako District). Time Table. s.s. 'rotamahana.' From Auckland: Wednesday. 1.30 afternoon Thursday, 3 afternoon From Thames: Tuesday, 6 afternoon Thursday, Bmornirß Fares : Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. Heturn Tickets will be issued, available from ■November 6th till November 13th (inclnsive). Saloon, 10s; Steerage, 7s 6d. No Cargo received within half-an-honr of ad vertisedUlneoflea^kßij;a&TiNNß!( Agent*



_ Shipping. •»kSi^^ anoß kusskjjl, wanga ROA, AND MANGONUI. The a.c. lONA will leave every Monday, at I p.m. (wiiather permitting). Paasengers booked tnd mnull caroelß prepaid at tho Oilloo on the V\ Tharf. No cargo reoeived after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, The 5.9. AKGYI i will leave for tho above •l»co tivery Tuosdn/ and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR 'I A U R A N G A, S.S. ' GLENELG1 Will loateSQnoen-Btront Wharf at 5 p.m. Tliurfltlnr. ISih Monday, 22nd Friday. 26th WiidiieHiliiy, Ist Dcoomlier ConnecthiK with the s.n. ' Fingal' forMorcury Buy on November 3rd, )2th, 17th, 20th, and Ist December. Cunnuiuinpr with s.s. 'Btnira' for Op"tiki mid ICiiHt Count, ulso connuctiiiK with s.s.' Kutikutl' for ICntilcati Suit lenient. Weuthnr ami othiir c.ircumfitiincuspornjitti'jf,'. No Cargo recolvud after I p.m. A. iIcGItKOOR. Manager. ,rKX V\/"AIUIvU AND ONE rfWst^Rj. T> lIUNGASi'KAMNAVI TCTmS^S^QATION CO. (LlMlTicu). TIMK-TABLK—NOVBMBBH, 18S0. Lnave Onehuni?*: Leave Waiukn: Nov. Nov. 17—WednoB.. 0.30 a.m. 17—Wednesday. 11 a.m. 20-Satiirday, 8 n.m. 'JO-Snturduy. 12.30 p.m. 22—Monday. 9 a.m. 22-Mondny, 1.30 pm. 21—Wean., 10.30a m. 21—Wcdnosday, :i p.m. 27—Satur., 12.30 p.m. 27-Saturday. 5 p.m. 29-Monday, 3.M p.m. 30—Tuesday,9 a.m. Manukau Heads—Kvery Thursday, alao TuCß dav, 9Hi and 23rd Novomber, at 8 a.m. For freight, &c, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, OnchuuKa; Or 101, Oceen-Btreet. Auckland. TLI O X SALE ffl3*3S|^ (Upon Llboral 'i orniß), W'l'l'l' an Tho Schooner 'A L B A T X O S S,' 77 tons. C. A. HARRIS, 13, SouthJßrltish Insurance Buildings. cwa. I|IOR LYTTELTON. ftffijSyp^Bk. The Hchoouor ■Hb ','KENILWORTH' Will leave for tho abovo Port on or abont SATURDAY NKXT. (£ For freight or passage, apply C. A. HARRIS. 7, Eouth British Insuranco Buildings, 15th November, 1830. niIAKIiUS i> A I 1 E V, Auckland and North Siiorb, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-strsot, ear tho Dock. Builder of overy description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spurs m»de, &c. and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice J-stimates and Deslcns furnished. New and Sale cheap. Business Notices. CJANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND O F R U I T. Dairy Fed Pork Pics (B X It T I X.) Now Potatots, 16 lbs , for is: Bo»t Fresh But ter and Kggs ; Good Salt Butter, Gd to 8d lb. ; Bacon, Cheeso. Flour, Maize, Apples, OraDges, Bannanas. Pino Apples. Id to Is each : straw berries and Cream: Poultry Dressed to Order. —Victoria-Btroet. oornor of Albert-street. TDRIZE BISCUITS. BYCROFI'S 82 A°SORTMKNTS OF PRIZE BISCUITC, As rocently cxhtbitod at the Agricultural Show, have been purchased by William Hogg, Grooor, Newmarket, and am now on view, and for sale, in his window. A magnificent samplo and worthy of inspection. FIRST PKIZE, Sydney Exhibition, 1879-80; First and Second Prizes for Ale, Auckland Show, lf-30: First Prize for Stout*. Auckland bhow, 1830; awarded for Ales and Stouts bottled by W. C. Bunkall & Bro., Hewing BuildingH, Wellesloy-stroet West, Auckland. Orders by post promptly attended tu. T> E M O V A L. J. Mackinlav. Sign and Ticket Writer, has removed from Darby-strrct to Klliot-street, a few doors above Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders. Writing done for the trado. CJELLING OFF BOuTS AND SHOES O AT A DISCOUNT AND LOW KKDUCTION. I am still obliged to let tho pablic have the benefit of my Lai-ge Btock of Boots and Shoes at a Great a aerifies. Come early and secure for youraolves tliene Bargains. Best value ever known in a ucklai-.d at the Shop of W. Johnston. Victoria-street. NOTICE.— To be Hold tor Cash, Fifty Dozen Men.i Flax Shirtj, 3s lid, worth 5s fid. at Coomhks', 9.., Queen-street. fTIHAMES CATTLE MARKET. BANKS & CO., STOCK AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Market eaoh THURSDAY, at their yards, Parawai, at 2 p.m., (or salo of Stock of all des criptions, Produce, &c. Consignees o( Stock can depend upon every attention being given, good Paddook Accommo dation, and Prompt Account Salks. T> E" M O" V A" L. C WKSTPFAHL wishes to Inform his Friends and' the Fubllc that he has received his first and second shipments, ex •Glenlora' and •Wau eanui' of Knglish, French, and German Goods. The' Public are requested to purchase early before all are sold. C. WESTPFAHL, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER. Next to Mr. Cosqrave's. Draper^ rvfONDERFUL DISCOVERY. Melbourne's Sol-fa Tonic Jujubes. KING & 'SO N S Have Just Recoived, per 'Fernglen,' a FKESn Supply of these INVALUABLE Jujubes. No mere Bronchitis. Influenza, Whooping Coagb, Asthma, Croup or Hay Fever. Used by all Vocalists, Barristers, Clergymen, and Lecturers. p BI 0B IS 0D A BO KING & SONS, Chemists, QUEEN-STREKT. 'a UCKLAND CORK FACTORY. The undersigned beg to state they are now prepared to Bupply every description of )OKKS, viz.. Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c; Chemists' Vials, Datfys, &n. ; Ships' Fenders and lafo - Buoys, riSIIKRMEN'B NS!T FLOATS. The abOVO cut to any size required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than tho Imported article— DUTTON BROTHKKS Wholesale and Retail Cork Manufacturers. .UDPCr Queon-Strect, i Auckland. ' "VTOTUJK. —The Lady about lown writes 03 to say that Williams's Is the Cheapest House in town for Fancy Drapery and small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices from 2d a yard); a nice variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and Kan-ings, cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to boy their ', goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market ' entrance (opposite Uampter's). Oven till 9 p.m. UCKLAND AZURE ULUE, The Cheapest in t<ie Market. Challenges competition with the best imported. It is made of the purest and best materials; 13 easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant.colour; and will never seWe in the clothes. Soe Manufacturer: Job. Burgess, Husaell-street, Great North Road. Sole Agents. Messrs G. W. Owen fc Co piANOSI fIAN OS! For Sale (very cheap), a Second-hand, Full sized Pianoforte, In Walnut Case. Other Pianos ' at low prices; also, a Harmonium, in Rosewood . Case, 3 stops. Vacancies for several Music Pupils.-Apply to Mb Thos. H. Webb. Oak Cottage, HobßOn-street (Opposite Mlnotti, Baker).—N.B. Name on Entrance Gate.



Business Cards. /^ LAR XIS plt OTIIEUS ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS J (OrrosiTK Union Bank), , QUSKN-STItBKT, AUCKLAND. Photography in tha Latest and most Fashion ' ablo Stylos, Hxoouted in a manner Unsurpasaei ' in tho Colonies. iTiTLsirpro Collection of N.Z. Viuws always 01 hand. j^i V\\ P U C~JC IS V NATIVE LAM) PUHCHASH AGKNT. Office: 2,i, Queknstrkkt. ovku Nationai INHUKANCIC COMPANY'S Ol'TtOK. 'j\K 8. H. EDGKLO\V, M.K. U.S., Eno, MRS MeUUFFIK'S, Victoria Hond, Devouport. HOUKS FOR CONSULTATION : 12 A.M.—3 km. (i P.M.—B P.M. TjiDKN TERRACE POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DKA.LKII3 Ann FAMILY QROCKRS, KUKN TSBHAOn, M. and W. formorly with Messrs Glanvlllo and Kllyett), solicit the pmronttKO at tho public KumilicH waitod on for orders. Uoods delivered any part of tho town and Huburlm. ~ iKsTAiir.isiitti) 18(15.] TLM R T. T R A i<" F O li D, SURGEON DKNTIST, WAKEFIKLD-BTUKKT, NRttU QUKKN STREET. Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxldo- Nitrogen Gob. HW A 1 T JE, • Manufacturing Tinsmith FOUT-STRKKT. Wishes to Inform tho public that ho Is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to tho abovo bustncHß, and with hln facilities for working and modern applianoes can defy competition 11 DWa fi v BARK LE V , AKCHITKCT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEENS TRKET. 1 IIISNDERSOJN, house, ship, sign, an)) eneral dec 0r a t|i v c painter, 8, Wyndham-stbbet. ILMAH T~li 0 M AS, Corner of Lorno nnd Victoria-Btreots, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, MAUIILE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and bountiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the lowest posaiblu prices for town and country. JAMES CATEiti, CHKMI3T AND DRUGGIST, HOBRON-STRKKT, Closk to Wkixinoton-strkict. ILLIAM L>A VID IJaLLEN (Lato C. Burton). BaKUH AND CONKKCTIONKH, Queou-streoi. CENTRAL 131 N ING ROOMS. Ladies' and Gcntlomons'Commodious Dining Rooms, with every convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking. Moulu served np on tho shot test notice. t| KJNITY T Lp OIiST Elt SOLICITOR AND BAKIUSTEK, TAURANGA. AUCKLAND. r^i STEVENSON, I'ASIUONABLE TAILOR, Foot of Grky-strkkt, Aucicr.AND. A Ijuyo and Weil-assorted Stock of Twkkds and Coatings always on hand. Style and Kit Uuarantecd. AM n a K. UeCOUKC V, CAUVKU. GILDER, LOOKINO-GLASS PICTURE FRAMK AND COKNICK MANUFACTURER, House and t-ia.v Painticr, Pafekhangbr, General Decorator. Estimates Given Experienced workmen sent to all parts of the country. 2GO, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. I ijAKI/Eit UROTHEKS & CO., 0 Agricultural Drain Tile and Sanitary Pipk Works, Ponsonby, have on sale— 100,000 Drain TUos, 2to inches. Straight, lull measurement and well burned. A Large Quantity Glared Socket Pipes, 3 to 24 inches. Also, Bonds, Junctions, Chimney Pots, etc. all sizes. ___ GEE AND POTIEK COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREKT, Auckland. N.B.—lror-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bine Gum and all kinds o( Hardwood, at owoet market prices. r 1 u^INNEKTOW, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Shakkspeare Hotel), Havlny introduced Steam Power, ho is now pre pared to make a Reduction of Twenty per Cent, off the price of oil common work. £&" Country Orders pnnctuall attended to. "*! U ? X li H A" M, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STRKKT. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, 1 arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxen, Travelling Cheats, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount: allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Ofllca Fitting, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B. : > adders, Steps and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior old Violins (or sale; also, a good Violincello cheap. W~ PHlliLlffci AND SONS, OIL, ' COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine. Colours, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frames and TapesMy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glaeaes, Glazed Shashes, Doors. &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully »eked.-flo and 97. QUKKN-aTKKKT. I AMES BUTCHER, O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, fcO. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side an Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Islands Cool. Also. Firewood (ont or unonti reasonable CH.ARLKS PALME X, DRAUGHTSMAN &0.1 Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale from Pough Sketches or Traced. Addresses, &<:., Illuminated ir the Highest Style of. the Arc Auctioneers' Show Plans and Litographa. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, ov atlonal In surance Company's Oftico. /"I rf\ B )J v xi N E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. O R I I G, Licensed Plumber, Having returned to Auckland, is now prepared to give Kstimates for all kinds of Plumber s Work, including baying on Water, Bell-hanging, GaaUtting, &c, &c. W. CRAIG, Licensed Plumbe . Symondß-street. doors above Wynyard Anna rriHAMES UAKKAAtrJS AND DKAtf X .FACSrG*!*. JAM E S M~A CXI E, Pboprditob, VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the [^^^iS^Sw-n SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, *r N.8.-Oonntry Orders panotnally attended to.



-Business Cards. fTIHOMAS OTEA DM A N JL O SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST Next Union Bank of Australia, QUEKN-STKEKT, AUCKLAND. 1 Just Arrived, , A NEW STOCK OF KITCHEN. GARiJKN AND FLOWKR SKEDB. Om Salic, Oats.lMaizc, Hran. Chaff, Fowl Wheat, Poruvlai Guano, Tnblo Potatoes. Bonedust and Ai-llliuiul Manures. 'M R F. LA s T SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLKSLKY-STRKKT WEST. Artliloial Tooth, from ss. nOTTON & REYNOLDS, LAND AGHNTS. GKNKRAIi COMMISSION AGKNTS. AUOTIONKICHS AND ACCOUNTANTS. COMMKRCIAL AGKNTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room. TAIT BROTHERS MAKBLK AND FHKKSTONK MASONS. Monnmonts, Head-stonoß, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions exooutod n s Buporior Stylo. Prloes and Designs tree on application. Address t Corner or RUTLAND & LORNK-STREETS AUOKT.ANn Near Junction ot Queen and Wakenold streets.) / / piIOS. J. lIARBUTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, ViCTORIA-SIKEET EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydney xhlbition : BHON2K MKDAI, AND OKRTU'ICATI*. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON.: MARBLB AND 3TONR MKRCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. IK BT A 11 LIBII XIJ 188 3.] VICTORIA - STRKKT EAST, same slda as Greyhound Hotel. N.H.—DoslKns of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Onntrv on application. rriARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT.1 OF WAKKFIKLD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON, Prophiktor. Gentlomon's Clothes Cleanol or Renowed and Wcll-prfßscd. Ladles' Dresses Cleaned or Dyod and Well llnishcd. Kid Gloves Cleaned. "VTEWTON VKNKTIAN BLIND i." W O R X & GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, K.4KANOAHAPE ROAD, NeWTOK. Venetian Blinds of the beat quality made and fixed at Is por foot. W iroworf, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Kepalra neatly executed. El i S H E X AND C O JL' wbolkbaue. smiTms tc family BUTCHERS. Qusen-«treet. next Bank ot New Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all xlnds dressed to Order. Prime Smokad Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Cornea Beef on Salo In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho oolony upon receipt of order. Kamllioa waitod on in town or suburbs. H. SKINNER, BUILDER. CARPENTER AND JOINER Vulcan Lank. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PBEFEERED. All Branches of the Bnlldlng Trade xednted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts Ofnoe Fittings, &c. &c. OOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed in all Its Branches, at W. L E V S\ TIIRKK DOORS ABOVK "STAR1" OFFICE, Merchant's Account Hooks Ruled and bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. Library Books strong and cheaply boond WA.KWOOK SKUIUKii , SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. Sheepsklnr, and Hones. H P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, thai BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) for 12s Per Ton. • H. F. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-street, Auckland. ■vr o t i c E. Upper Symondß-street, Newton Road, Eden Terrace, Kingsland Road, Mount Eden and New North Road. F. KILRAE KINLOCH, Chemist and Druggist, Upper Sj inonds-Btreet, Respectfully solicits the support of the residents of above districts. "I J. AUSTIN & CO., tf • Wholesale BOOT AND SHOIC MANUFACTURERa A Large Stock of Pegged. Rivetted and SkWN Goods of ait sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatch. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, Wyndiiam-street. Auckland. ¥. ci o" o P k" x, • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Upfb Queen-street, Auckland, Throe Doors above the .Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &c, &0.. made to order an the shortest notice. Charges moderate. , pURRIE AND SMITH, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, BELL HANGERS, &a, 1 Hian-STREET, Auckland, (Shop lately ocouplod by Mr Rout), LICENSED WATERWORKS PLUMBERS. Best of Workmanship. Moderate Cbarqeb. ordbbß punctually attended to. IK XL A is V r> rv UTHK RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNKUB AND LKATHEK MANUrAOTOBKBa Importers of Saddlers' and bootmaker* Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, < Baddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Beting, Suction and Delivery Hobo, &c . _^ Warehouses: Vuloan Lane and Hlgh-stroMi Works! Panmure, Anokland. Constituents' orders promptly and oarefnily executed TO BUTCHKRS, SETTLERS, V&H.. MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned axe Cash Purchasers Ot Hides, Sheepskins, Wool. Tallow.Beeswaz, &c, ace, at highest market rates. In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im mediate cash, remittances returned at antlsteo tory rates. IRELAND BROS<i Tannkbh and Lkatiikk anuFAOTuums, Auokland.



1 Merchandise. j/^IHAFF. CEiArr, CHAFF On Sale at tho Camp Farm, Otahuhu, in quanti ties to suit purchasers, and of first-class quality Apply to H. KNOX; Or ALFRED BUCKLAND. T> T O N X S & CO.. Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Largo Supply ol PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper Grey and Brown Wrapping, and aroproparcc to indent any nizoa, qualities, or colours re quired. Theno Papers are now largely ÜBed here, anc are ullowed to be superior to most imported. Cavalier Frcro's Qonulne|Frenoh Brandies American Carriages American lUrncss. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagon American Fireproof 3afes, &c, &o. B. TONKS & CO, j A 1{ R v 1 V E D ; Per tho 'Roderick Dim,' filO sacks FLOUT. 120 J-sßcks FLOUR 200 sacks BRAN a, 100 sacks BLACK OATS 75 sacks OATMEAL 10 sacks PEARLIBARLEY TO ARRIVE. Per tho 'Defiance,' 700 saoka FLOUR 240 small bags FLOUR 250 sacks POLLARD 180 Backs HR AN 300 Bucks OATS. Ex Late Arrivals 4 tons BACON and II aMS * 14 cases BACON and HAMS (Knglish) VI caecsCHKKSH; 12 cases LAKD 40 kegs BUTTKR 340 Biu-.ksHARI.KIT 150 saolts MALT. T. 11. HALL & CO. El O R WALE. POST, RAILS, PALIN& SHINQLES, HOUSE BLOCKS LIMK, SHELLS, SAND, BRICK Largo Stock of all of all descriptions ot COALS. WOOD CUT AND UNCUT. AOKNTS FOR CARDKR BROS. TILES. J. CRAIG, FOR.T-STHEET. ON SALE, Xx 'Famknoth, 'Loch Doon, 'Scot tish Lassie,' AND IN STOCK 1000 boxes Candles—Price's, De Roubftlx Jenar and Brandon GOO J-clies'j and boxes Teas, assorted qualities 40 canes Albert Sardines, J and i 80 oases Colm&n's White Starch t0 cases Anglo-Swiss Milk, Coffoa and Cocoa and Milk 60 cases Vestas—B. &M. Plaids and Ovals, B. &H. Plaids and 250's 40 boxes Tobacco — Venus. Signet. Royal Standard, Ovor-the-Water, Waterlily, and Phccpwash EOO bags Salt, Coarse and Fine, W. fc W. WO bags Oats 40 casks Soda Crystals 5 cases Tartario Acid and Cream of Tartar 20 oosos Keillor's Confootionerr 8 cases Annatto, Follwood & Nichols's 12 miM Rennets 1 caakß Canary and Linseed 2 oases Gelatine and Isinglais, Nelson's and Swinbournc's 6 bales Paper and Piper Bags GO coses Corrugated Iron, 5 to 10 foot 40 cares Muntz Mewl, 14 to 240z 30 casks Pitch and Tar 1 case Roping nnd Seaming Twine 20 bales Woolpacks 15 casks Raw and Boiled Oil 60 kegs White Load Arrowroot, Cornflour, Cocoas, Ghooolate, Sugars, Butter, Cheese, Soap, Blots, Maize, Oats (crushed or whole). Bran, Oaten Chair, &c. &c. POTT E~R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET. rruupißi coal TAUpmr coal This very excellentlHonsehold!Coal can now bo had in any quant/ties at the Yard, Break water. Orders left at nr Office, No. 1, Fort-stroet will meet with immediate atttentton. Coke ed ired. HAMMOND & BYRON. Anokland.Mavl9.lßgQ. TRON IKON IRON TANKS 1 TANKS |'| TANKS !! I S. P A R X E R, HAb For Sale (Cheap) About;M of thelabove. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 tind v ward Complete with tap ready for n«t; also, A Lakcie Stock or SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, SCO., &C, fcO. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria • strbut Kabt Auckland /GALVANISED IRON. 76 casos CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON; 10 feet to 6 feet length, 26 guage 10 cases' 21 and 26 guage FLAT IRON . SIIKKT LEAD SULPHURIC ACID MURIATIC ACID GALVANISED NAILS and SCREWS.! Foe Sale by W. S. LAUE IE, 7, wyndham-stkbet, Auckland Tjl O R 8 A L iS AT LOWEST MARKET RATKS (WIIOLHBALE) : 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervllle Bros.'. McGlll's, and Meek's Oatmeal GO Tons Duffleld's Adelaide Flour. 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c. MCKEN/SIE & ROSS, , Octobor 20.1880. |^ O R U A l» E. EX 'FERNGIiK. 250 (}aSK3 (^EMENT. EX 'WANGANUI. 250 C ASK 3 CKMKNT# T. & S. MOKKIX. /-v N SALE. Slates Kngllsbland American Cement Now landing. IKBANK & JENKINSON.



Public Notices. AMES S T U A R T, having succeeded Mr Camp in his long i- established business, Dopes by untiring atten tion, energy, honesty, and civility, to merit a . continuance of the many favours accorded tc his predecessor. New Goods being forwarded by overy steamer, customers will find some thing new every day to choose from. The leading items are:—Stationery (Law, Commareial, and General); Tobacconists' and Fancy Goods Dealers' Wares; New Books in i cndiess variety, and always arriving. MUSIC Being so long connected with thie art, practical and theoretical, J.S. hopes hie r friends will do him the. favour of calling to inspect his present and always increasing stock of Sheet and other Mußic, which is being sold at Auckland prices. ( INSTRUMRNTS for Sale: Cornets, Clario . nets, Fiiites, Horns, J3apcs, Trombones, Picolos, Flageolets, &c, Sc, &c. Clarionet Roedx, I Violin Strings, Pens. Bridges, &c. Anglo- UiM-man and English Concertinas, Flutes, Clarionets, Harmoniums and Pianos Tuned and Repaired on Bliort notice. Cambridge, November 4th, 1830. CALL and See me ? I Can Give You Throe Pairs ot Youths' German Thread Sox, for 2s Od : splendid valm. — Samuel CuoMiiKS, City Clothing Mart, 92 Queen-Btreet rpo THE TRADE, BUIXwUKKS, AND _1 BUICKLAVKRS. 1 Anchors, 131b. to 421b., at 3d por lb. Cnimney Hars, Hd per lb, all sizes, and iron work of every description at lowest rates. J. MoKWEN, Lower Albert-street. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TENNENT has Removed from Grey-»treet to Bymonds street, the lato residence of Dr. Young. HOURS OP ATTENDANCE. 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to i p-m, Aad 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—l to 2 o'clock p.m. JCOSGR AYE AND CO. are now Open ing their Large Summer Shipments. TO GENTLEMEN FURNISHING.— For Sale .two Large-winged Wardrobes of rich Mottled Kauri and Rewa Rewa. with silvered plate-glass fronts, fitted with Polished Mottled Kauri Drawers and Trays, 1 Kscrotoire Book-case, of picked New Zealand Woom, and several Chesti of Drawers of different sizes, at very reasonable prices for caali. The above goods are universally admired, and have always given grcut satisfaction,— V. Norkie, Cabinet maker, top of Shortland-strent. TO WORKING MEN : a Bargain.—soo Pairs Printed Mol« Tronsers, at 7s 6d (worth 10b 6d), at Coomhkp', 92, Queen-street. ■piHRENFRIE.D DROS,, PHCENIX BREWERY, Winners oir Prizes for Bekr at the Sydney Exhibition anp the Auckland Agricultural Show, Beg to draw attention to their Winter " Brow " BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. Hitherto their Stock has boon Bhort of require monts, owing to inadequate accommodation. Tho Completion of tho NEW PREMISES has afforded Ample Facilities for keeping pace with a ranidly increasing Trade, and they now have in Stock some Thousands of Dozkn bottled Ales, &c, of tho übubl unsurpassed quality. ready for Immediate Use. L. PHILLIPS, Agent Lower Quesn-strect ARNKLL SOAP AND CANDLE FACTORY. FIRST PRIZB SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879-SO. The undersigned begs to call the attention of the Public to the Superior Quality of TOILET AND COMMON SOAPS mado at tbo above Factory—they having been Awarded First Pbize at thb late Bydney Exhibition— which he is confident will, upon trial, give the utmost satisfaction both as regards their dura bility and their cleansing property; and the PRICES will favourably compare with those of any other Colonial Manufacture. 3amples and Price Lists will be forwardod to any address on application to the Office Fort street, and all ordors received wi bo ptly and carefully executed. E. R. OARDNO. BEFORE Making Up Your Outfit for the Melbourne Exhibition. Call and In spect the Btook of American Travelling Trunks, at Coombes', 92, Queen-street. SPECIAL LINES in Ladies' Sunshades and Umbrellas at Lowest Priceß. The Silk Umbrella that wears, " Laventlne," from 5a 3d, at E. Tester's, Karangahape Road. ME C C L E S, • Dispensing & Family Chemist, Hewin's Buildlngs.iWellesley-street, Auckland, Physicians- Prescriptions and Family Recipes faithfully prepared with pure drnga and ohemi cais. Genuine Drugs. Chemicals, Proprietary Articles, Patent Mediclnts. Perfumery, Toilet and Nursery Requisites. Business hours, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Attendance on Sundays from 8 to 10 a.m. and S to 9 p.m. mHE Undersigned has much pleasure n Informing the Residents of Newmarket and Vicinity that the business, hitherto carried on by the Messrs Dinnisons, will be continued by himself, with fresh supplies of every kind of GROCERIES AND PRODUCE, Requisite fob Family Use, &c. Customers will be waitedlupon as usual, and orders kindly riven will bo carefully and faith fully attended to. ANDREW NOBLE, (Successor to Robert Dinnibon), NEWMARKET T AND GROCERY STORE VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C impbell has instructed the under sign ed to dispose of all his Choico Villa Bites as above. These allotments, having a large frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads. Curran, Emmett, and farsfleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, size, &c. The allotments are marked off on the eronna. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN «= ARMSTRONG, i and a, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. THE WORKING MJSN'B GROCER.— City Market.—R. L. Meek takes this opportunity of thanking his Customers for the very liberal support they have favoured him with since commencing business, and trusts, that by a strict attention to business, together with civility, dispatch, and a good article, to merit a continuance of the same. R.L.M. would call special attention to his 3tock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s 6d per lb. He also calls attention to his Urocerios, which in price and quality cannot be snrpassed. His provisions are in prime condi tion • tho Best Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to be appreciated, and at prices so low as to come within the reach of all. He has great pleasure in announcing to his patrons and the general public that hi rapidly increasing trade has induced him to make arrangements for a constant supply of the Host Fresh Butter obtainable in this province for their benefit, so that they may rely upon ecttine a really good article at a small cost, his motto boing. Small profits and quick returnß— Note tbVAa-dress: R. L. MXXX, Ist Shop inside City Market, entrance off Queen-streetJAuck land. — Families waited upon [for orders.land goods deliver Art nUKA P. np IMB E R The Union Sash and Door Company are now preparedjto supply ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, Including SASHES, DOORS, MOULDINGS, TURNKRY, CARVING, AMD FRETWORK, Ar THE VERY LOWEST RATB3. UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY. Branch Office:—Custom-house-street, Auck land. Auckland, August 9,1880.



musical. \ rpHE T"rt of ringing. \ Me H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of 1 the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu j tioc, receives Pupils for Sincing at his i private residence in Wakefitld-street, or at the Auckland Music Warehouse. | During Mr Gooch'H residence in London, he .1 had the honour of being associated, as Piincipal t Bsss, with Maoame Leinmens-Sherrinßton, Madame Kdith Wynne, Miss Mary Davies, Madame Antoinettoßterling. Mr KdwardLloyd, • Mr Vornon Rigby, and Mr CummiDgs, at many ■ Oratorio and Miscellaneous Concerts; and at > the Brighton Musical Festival of 1870, was Bass " of the Quartette of Vocalists for Mozart's > " Requiem Mass " and Arthur Sullivan's " Light of the World,"—Mk Sims Rkkvks being the 1 Principal Tenor on that occasion. Sionor Albkrto Randkggkr says:—"Mr Gordon Gooch has always oroved himself most efficient and thoroughly reliable in ail ' the Concert* he sang at under my direction." 1 Madame Bai.vton-i.ioi by :—" Your rendering ' of the basso solo music in my Cantata [St. t Dorothea] was extremely effective." Pbokessor Dr. Macfakkkn :—" Has a powerfn > and unu9uallj1 -extensive voice; is an excel lent reader at first sight; and, in enunciation ot words, is very good." Mr Waltkr L,aoy :—•• Elocution, excellent.- Mr Lewis Thomas also writes:-"All the i gentlemen in the Choir [the Temple Church] and Mr KJward Hopkins [the organist] speak in the highest terms of your sinning." Mr Walter Macfarrkn :--" Has a remark ably fine boss voice, sings in tune, and is a 1 capital reader." Mr Frank R. Cox :—" Possesses a fine voice, and has sung in various parts of England with great success." The original letters from which the above quoted are in Mr Gooch's possession, together with the highest opinions of the London and Provincial Press, suohos " The Musical Times," "Musical World," "Daily Telegraph," "Era," Sec, &c. The Committee of the Royal Academy of Music, under whose signature and seal Mr uooch v empowered, to teaoh Hinging, includes the following names of world-wide celebrity:— Sir Julius Benedict, Mr V. K. Cox, Siunor Manuel Garoia. Mr Henry Leslie, Mr Walter ' Macfarren, Signor Alberto Kandegger, Mr BriDley Richards, Monsieur P. Halnton, Dr. Steggall, and Dr. Macfarren. PUBLIC and Private Banquets, Garden Par tios. Cricket and Regatta Club Dinners, 1 supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mnsiq, : upon reasonable terms. Mr Gooch having had tho direction ot musio at >ome of the Banquets in London, any nentlomen entrusting him with the samo In Auckland may depend upon a flrst -1 class programme of Music being arranged,— theraby relieving themselveß from all pre lminary and tedious doteils. ironmongery. -I i\ PER CENT. I/) CASH DISCOUNT (TO BKDtTCK STOCK) ail;tjowed to purchasers oif table ttnivks ABLE IVNIVK3 i ' FORKS, ORES. SPOONS, P_O POON3, OCC, J. & 3. D ICKEY 230, QUEEN-STREET, «30. YOUJNG WOMEN'S , INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, IQUBKN-STRKKT. . ■ . \ . Open daily from it) a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 4 to 7 p.m. Boarding-house for Yonng Ladies who are' occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held daring the week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in' connection with tho Institute. . > (FENCING.—In consequence o£ dull JD times, I have Reduced my Priceß for every kind of Fencing. Now is your time for a good Fence at Low Price. I have for Bale Purirl Posts, from &t to £6 Ss per 100 ; Heart Kanri do, Is eaoh; Hobarton Rails (dressed), 955; Tltree Rails (dressed), 60s: Splendid Split Rata Firewood, 12s per ton, delivered. SAM. WHITE, Opposite Brltomart Hotel. CAaB .S O' HOUSE, WHANGAREI. H. A. McKEAN, GROCER, DRAPER. AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER. H. A. McKeak, in thanking the inhabitants of Whangarei and surrounding Districts for the liberal support accorded him since he com menced business, begs to inform them that special advantages are offered them during the S resent month in Millinery, Drapery, and ilothing, he being compelled to rednce hi Stock to make room for Spring and Summer Shipments now arriving. Ladies will have an opportunity this season o selecting from the Choicest Assortment of Millinery, Straw and Fancy Goods, Laces, Flowers, Children's Dresses, General Drapery, , Clothing, &c., ever shown in Whangarei. An Early Call Solicited; Liberal Discount for Cash. For the Grocery Department, Customers wil find First-class Quality and Moderate Prices Choice Tea, Fresh Batter and Eggs, Canterbury Cheese, Potatoes, Sec, &c. Ironmongery and Tinware, Crockery and Glassware, Garden Seeds, Stationery and Stamps. , . . Agent for the Auckland Evening Star, the Auckland Musio Warehouse, and Pond's Ho mceopathio Medicines. : h, a. Me ke an; SCARBRO* HOUSE, WHANOARKI.



Sporting. TIT AIKATO TURF CLUB. SPRING MEETING, 1880. To be held on the OHAUPO RACKCOUnSB, ST. ANDREW'S DAY, TUESDAY, November 30, ISBO. President: Lieut.-Colonel Lyon. Stewards: Messrs J. M. Carpenter, C.~"J. Storey, vv. Taylor. J. B. White. M.H.R.. F. R. Claud , H, W. Northcroft, H.M., Major Jack son, F. A. Whitaker, M.H.8., andj. S. Buck land. Judge: Dr Waddington. Sterter: Mi C. J. Storey. Clerks of the Course: Messrs O. F. Pilling and James Taylor. Handicappers: Messrs K. Hill, W. C. Breakell, and Thos. Wotherill. Clerk of the Scales: Mr S. McLernon. Hon. Treasurer: MrK. Hill. Handicap Hurdle Hack of 3030v5; second horae torecives3Ovsfrom ttako. Two miles over eight flights of hurdles 3ft. Cm. high. Nomination, lsov ; acceptance, 2sovs. Maidkn Platk o£ 20eovs: we ght for ago. For three-year-olne and upwards that have never -won a stake exceeding losovs. Kntrance. 180 V. Waikato Tubk Club Cavalry Platk of lOsovs; se ond horse to receive 2Jsovs out otstaki*. Distance, IJmiles. Welterweight for age. Kntranoe, it's. Spring Handioip of 50aovs: second horse to receive 6sovs from stdkfs. If miles. No mination, liov; acceptance, 2sovs. Novel Handicap of 25iovs. Distance, 11 miles. Nomination, 10b : acceptance, lsov. Winner to ba tho property of t&e Club. Consolation Handicap of lv soys : Nomina tion 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance 1 mile. lIUKRY-ideuRUY for Hick* : weight, 10 stone. , Nominations for the Handicaps will be re ceived by the Secretary at his office. Hamilton, op to Thursday, tba 18th inst. Weights will be declared on the 22nd., and Acceptances received up to Friday, the 26th. Entries for the Maiden Plate and Cavalry Plate will be received up to Friday, the 26th lost., stating name and age of horses, pedigree, and colors of rider. No entry will be received for any race only on conditions that all claims, disputes and objec tions arising shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint, and their decisions upon all points ihall be final. All protests must be accompanied with a deposit of Xsovs., which shall be forfeited to the Club in the event of the protest not being sustained. ROBERT BRADLEY, Secretary Waikato Tnrf Club. £4000 "8 " B. * No 7, on tha WELLINGTON CUP, to be run In the first week in FE BRUARY, 1881. Tickets £1. First Horse.. _ ..£IOO Second Horse 300 Third Horse .. .. 200 Other starters (divided) 700 Non-starters (divived) 1800 The £700 for other Btarters will average about £100 each horse. The £180J for non-sta ers will average about £60 each horse. Mr George North, ' Lambton-quay, an nounces his seventh annu 1 sweep on the Wel lington Cup. This time it is for no less than £4,000, which -will give handsome prizes even to the non-starters. Mr North's former racing sweeps have invariably been conducted with such thorough fairness as to give entire satisfac tion to all interested, and we are not surprised to hear that there is already a brisk demand for tickets for his four - thousand pounder."— " Evening Poet," Bth September. Address: Geo. North, Box 109, Post Office; or LambtOD-quay, Wellington. ~Z RT UNION DRAWING. 1,500 SUBSCRIBER? AT 5s BACH. GO PRIZES. I PRIZES-1 BUILDING ALLOTMENT Kaon. 66 PRIZES-FURNITURE. Consisting of 6 Chests of Drawers, S Cheffo niers, 12 Tables, 1 Drawing-room Suite, 4x3 Chairs, i Bedsteads, 6 Easy Chairs, 6 Lamps, 2 Treadle Sewing Machines. 2 fclegant Clocks, 7 Looking Glasses, 2 Washstands and Ware, and ?. Couche?. Furniture first-class •workmanship, and will be on exhibition a fortnight before Drawing takes place. 800 Subscribers already guaranteed. To be drawn on the 28th of January. 1881. Tickets to be had at Owner's Office, Hobson strect, S doors from Victoria-street (opposite Lyceum), Ponsonby Road, in Shop opposite top of Franklin Road, and Grey-street, 19, next door to Mr Wilson, Baker. VX7 i! M E A R S [For Many Years With Mr E. Wattb], Wishes to inform his Friends and the Public of Auckland that he has Purchased the whole of the Bookselling, Stationery, and Music Business lately carried on Mr N. Fairs. JUST RECEIVED- New Shipments, including Photographio and Scrap Albums, Writing Desks, Sunday School Howard Cards, Weßleyan Hymn Books, Family Bibles, etc., etc., etc Books by Mrs Henry Wood, Charles Dickens. Sir Walter Scott, Miss Braddon, James Grant, Ktc, Etc. New Numbers of Young Ladies'Jonrnal and other Magazines received every Month per ' Orient' Line, via Sydney. English and Ameri can Papers per 'Frisco Ma The latest Books and Musio received direct every Month by steamer. Coctntry Orders Punctually Attended To A few copies "Around the World with General Grant," 2 vols.,and The Farmers' Book" offered at'greatly reduced prices. \V. E. M E A R S. BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUBIO SKLLER, 198, QUKEN-HTKBET. (Opposite the Albert Hotel). EMUERA LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company is now prepared to negotiate for the sale (undcrthe deferred payment system) of Choice Villa Sites at Remuera. The sites are unsurpassed for situation and view, are within easy distance of the train, and 'busses run hourly to and from Auckland. Sitos can be obtained to suit purchasers, varying in size from one acre and upwards. . The Company is also prepared to advance money to the purchasers of sites for the erection of buildings thereon. Further particulars can be obtained at the Office, Shortland-street. F. A. WHITE, Secretary pro tern. "O O R BALE, CHOICE BUILDINGALLOXMENTS Belgrovk Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. |V JE W ZiS ALAND FERN S Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of Fbom 12 op m 125 Variktiks. AlaoinFrenob Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh oonttiining either 25, 50. 75,100 Or 125 varieties. rhe 25 f arlety Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ .. ... A3 For Sale by • ;KR I C CRAIG, PRINCBS-STPEKT. yOUlia MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Corner of Wellkslky andJAlbert-btkekts LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. The READING-ROOM is countortablyf urnishod, and is Buplled with English, American, and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Jjunemn Newspapers; Illustrated Jour nals, including the ''Graphic" "Illus trated London News," '■ Punch," &c. MAGAZINES — Black wood's. Harper's, MacMillan's, " Eclectic," and •' Nineteenth Century" "All the Year Round," "Argosy,' etc, etc. REVIEWS— Tho "Quarterly," " Edinburgh," " Prinoeton," etc., eto. Subscription—2s Gd per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.000 vols., in the various departments of Literature. NEW Works frequently added. Subscription—2s 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &0., in Reading-room Tea 'and Coffee PboviDeb; YOU N Q MEN Are Invited to avail themselves of the advan tages offered by the Association. IST Information gladly given at the Booms whloh are OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m tl 10 ftin* VHOMAS BUDDLK,: X Hob, Secretary.



Amusements. _ m H E A T K~i R O V A I. ByiroQuest of the general public, and In conse quence of tho unqualified success o£ the previous performance of the AUCKLAND AMATKUR GARIUCK CLUB in aid of St. Fteplion's and St. Mary's Orphanage S the raanaKlnK committee have decidedtore peat their representation on lj-iuno- DA.V. Nov. )8. when will again be enacted, MIRIAM'S CRIME, In three acts, ond tho screaming farce, TURN HIM OUT. G. MOOKB, Hon. Sec. PO NSO NB V HALL THUU-DAIi, NOV. 18. GRANT) MUSICAL~&~RKCITATIVE COM,- PK ITION, & LIMKXIGIIT KNTEHTAINMKNT, For Four Celebrated White Company liana .'owing Machines. , Lady S-ingers: Missc3 A. D. Owen, M. McKwen. A. Gillinnlinni. Lady Players: Alieo Ocodacre. Tilly Han!;ury. Xouth: Martin McDermott. Gentlemen Singers: K.N.Forder. J. U. Parish, B. Hi.ditch, A. Krcidrish, w. J. Moreton, W. G. Allen Reciters: Kate Good acre, X. Anderson. »lion Gribblc. Mrs Anderson, naw. Blomfleld, Mr Hottrell, J. Robinson. Fifty nsw and beautiful Vie wsofHngiish and Parißian Scenery will be shown by thu aid of the Ox>- Hydrcgen Limelight Competent Judges will bo appointed, uoorij open at 7; to commence at 7 3D. Admission. Is; ReservedS.at», 2s. Com petitors -will please call for tickets and to prac tice with professional pianisto. A Ic«r moro names will bo taken for singing and playing.— VV. C. Dennks. T>UBLIO ENTERTAINMENT. TEMPKRANCE HALL, ALBBRT STREKT, WEDNESDAY, TnE 17th INSTANT, COMMENCING AT 8 P.M. Tho iron Hill Band of Hope will give an En tertalnraentin the above Hall unc" er the auspices of tho Pioneer Lodge, 1.0.G.T, Good PrOßram me consisting of songs, gleea, recitations, ad dresses, etc. Admission Free. x" luT ~~« T ODGE MANUKAU, No. 580; S.O. MASUNIC INSTALLATION 8A1L.,, The Installation Ball, in connection with the above Lodge, will take place In tbe Masonic Hall, Oneiiunga, on tbe evening of WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, Ist, at half-past eight o.clook. First-class String Band. Refreshments Provided. Tickets : Double:—Seven Shillings and Sixpence. Single :—Five Shillings. Can be had from the Office Bearer?, Or, P. OLAEK, Secretary. Onehunga. I2th November. 1880. ~ OTAHUHU MUTDAiTTmPROVE. MENT ASSOCIATION. A Draxaa.tic and IMusical Sntertaixunent -will bo given by the Members of the above Associa tion in the Publlo Hall. Otahuhu, on WEDNES DAY, November 17th, 1880, at 8 p.m. THE Knergetic" Minstrel Troupe will give a Concert and Dance in the Whan Public Hall on November 18, in aid of Mrs Arnold, who was disabled by Joe, the Fijian. Admission, Concert and Dance, 2s. ■pXCELSIOE L 0 D GE. The Annual Soiree of the Excelsior Lodge ot Good Templars will be held in the Lodge Koom, Franklin hoad, on WEDNEBI>Ay EVENING, the 17th inst. Tea at 6.30. Entertainment at 7.30. Admission, 1b 6d. Children under 12 halt prloe. J. GIBBS, Secretary. "\roRTHCOTE STRAWBERRY GAB _LI DENS (late Stokes' Point).—Moonlight Excursionists, call at Denby's for an hour or so. His lawn in at your pleasure. Come as often as you please. No Charge for admission. My young Boating friends need no invitation, being well aware how welcome they aro to use it for their amusement at any time. Your faithfully, John G. Denby.—StrawboiTles and Cream in perfection just now at Donbys Northcoto Strawberry Gardens. , QTRAWBERRIES AND CREAM VICTORIA. REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Next Poßt Office, Devonport. Ihe above delicacy can be had through the Season at 9d per plate, to suit the times. Lemonade, Gingerbeer, Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments on the premises. Tobacco, Cigars, &c. N.B.—Arrangements made for the use of Vaux hall Gardens for Picnic Parties, &c, at moderate rates. Pionic Parties catered for. Families waited on for Orders Daily. F. H. WELLS & CO., Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Fruiterers, &c. BOXING! BOXING! R. DA VIS'S Boxing Saloon, Hobson-Btreet, is open on every Tuesday. Friday, and Saturdays. Admis sion, Is. or 10a tho Quarter. Yearly Tickets, £110s. Piirate Lessons given to Gontlomon on Wednesday Evenings. Terms moderate. Tfi j^ mo s s & co. *LiND.AND ESTATK AQBNTS, - BUORTLAND-BTIUEET. .Properties entrusted to us have the additional, advantage ot being placed on Mobb, liaino and. Co.'s Central Registry in Wellington. Wornako no charge unless sales are effected. See' also ur ad vertisement on fourth page. Notice feuereby given, that the under-" signed, Donald Ross, has retired from the business hitherto carried on by the firm of McKenjrfoandKoss. The business will be continued by Donald' Hngh MclCenzie, under the style of' l>. H. McKonzio, who will receive all debts and dis charge all liabilities in connection with the late firm. D. ROSS, Auckland, 21st day of October, 1880. WITH reference to the above, it is re spectfully requested that all debts duo to thu late flrm be paid torthwith. AU overdue accounts not paid within two viontns will be handod to a Solicitor for collection. _ . • " ■• D. il. MclCenzie, October 22,1880. GO X U DATS. to Roth's Publlo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONK SHILLING. Open ail week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 1 0 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towols, lean and hair bruahes, combs, respirators, soap, (Co .Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, On» Sbilltnq. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart* Auckland ■ . ' ■ : " T> i O DE N & CHAS E, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY • QROUERS. HOTE THE ADDEES3 : CORNER OF VICTORIA AND OHAPELi STIfEItTH, AUCKLAND. Finest New Season's Teas, Canterbury Bacon, Superior Cheeses, and Grass Butter. Grocery of every description. Tho Cheapest House in the Trade. -j^OBEi/S PATENT DYNAMITE TO CONTRAOTOBsI MINERS, QtrABByMEK . AMD OTHEES. E. PORTER & CO., SOLE AGENTS VOB'XBB NORTH ISLAND FOB ' THE AHOVK DYNAMITE, . • Beg to call attention to the Reduction in the Price of Nobel's Best, or No. 1, Dynamite, which i is now being sold at TWO BHILLINGB AND SIXPENCE per' lb., with Liberal Discount to tho Trade and Large Buyers. Also, to its great, strength, as compared with other explosives. After repeated trials by the largeßt contractors I in the Australasian Colonies, the results prove beyond dispute that "NOBEL'S" DYNAMITE is the Most Powerful and Economical,"being fully Fifteen Per Cent, stronger than the Aus tralian-made Dynamite and Llthbf ractenr. NOBKL'S DYNAMITK ; is unequalled for the following purposes:— Mining, Quarrying, Blasting (in hard or soft.' wet or dry rock). Tunnelling, Breaking O» > of Wreoes and Sunken Rocks. Splittiso Tree Stumps, Boulders, &c, &c. No danger from tamping. Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of accidents either in transit, in storage, or in any legitimate use. It is inaensiblo to heavy shocks, a per-, oussion cap being required to develop its Giant' Power. Printed instructions for using Issued' with every package. Necessary Double Tapo- Fuse and Caps always in stock. Price reduced. I ! Ten Tons of the above Just Lanfea, ox, John Bull.: t *? °,l? m5 n«thß Company*) Insbruotor. Is now • in Auckland, and on applioatlon,wlll give any InlormaUon regarding this explosive, E. PORTKK & CO., 0 I HAKDWARK MKRCHANXB. AyoKUUTO,