The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XT. No. 3,239

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1880

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PfitfN



•ahiDDinf?. pACIFIC MAIL STJSAMSUir <JU THROUGH THR UNITKD BTATF.S OJ AMERICA. VTA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governments o No\v_Zealand and New South Wales. _ j^ ot Uatoo(gai | Tons. X&f toS' Fra n I ci- ca. Zeiil&ndia.. .. 3,200 — Hoc. 7 City of aydnoy .. 3 400 - J,m. 4, '81 Auatralla.. .. 3 2110 Deo. 15 Fob. 1 '81 City of New Yor* 3,100 — varch I,'B And every fourth Tuesday thoreaftor. Passengers booked through to Liverpool London, or Paris, via the groit Ocerlanrt Itoadi ot America and Uo Steamors of tho Atlantic lines from New JTork. FARES. Firstolass to Londoa .. .. £(5G and upwards toerago to London .. .. £37 r 8 Fir t-flas3 toSun Francisco.. £10 Steerage _ £." Through Cabin Paasens^ers aro pormltted tc lay over at Honolulu, or any of the ci'ies of the United States, not to excee<l six months For freight rato3 and all other information, apply to THO3. T. GAMBLE, •Ment, Lower Queon-street, ,rvi OTEAM TO LUiNUUJN. •^^^^^ orientTink. ifiuaaJßH rpjjg steamships be onging to the Orion Pteam Navigation Com punyl liiinitedl.and th 3 V ocifloSteam N avigation Company, will leave StfDNKY at the under mentioned dates for MKLBOURNE, ADE LAIUM! and LONDON, via Suez Canal: ijtaitmer. (. Keg. .'E"rcnk| Uate.. LIGURIA 4,666 December 7 POTOSI 4,213 Decom. 21 CHIMBOKAZO.... 3.517 January 1 JOHN ELDER.... 4,152 January 18 GARONNK 3,876 February 1 And the Service will bo maintained oy sao ceoding steamors at intervals of a Fortnight. Auckland Pftsssnmers ioin 'Liguria' at Sydney, por 'Tamrua,'leaving on the 30th November, Fares to London, £K> to 60 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a in addition. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover Intercolonial f»r« and Canal dues, and so secure special advantages. Passages from London can be granted in Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, in London, to F. Green & Co., nn<3 Anderson, Anderson & Conjoint Managara Of the Una; or to the Agents in Auckland UNION STEAMSHt? CO.OFN.Z. (liUIITKP)t Qaeeu-etreet. „ XTNION STISAMHtIIf O^s^ "U COMPANT OF NKW ZSALAND (LIMITKjy. TIMK TABLK— December, 1880. for gisborne vanier, wellington, lyl'tklton, port chalmkrs, and BLUFF <FROM QtJgEN-STRBKT WHARF.) Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Tb Anau Thursday, D, 10 a,m. — I^guin* Monday, 13, G p.m. — "Calling at Tanranga. VOH TAKANAKI, NELSON. PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND WEST Coast Ports (from Manukau Wanak a l'uesday,Deo.7,l P.m. 12 noon IJUn'BA Monday, 13, 5 p.m. 4.15 p.m. FOR SYDNEY, via RUSSELL. Rotorua Tuesday, 14,4 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Tk Anau I hursday, 9,10 a.m. — Tabarua Thursday, 16,10 a.m. — FOR RU3SKLL AND KAWAKAWA. WAITAEI EveryWednesday.sp.m — Te anau Tuesday, 7,4 p.m. — ~ FOR TAURANGA. ~~ Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MaNGAWAI. tit ™.\,. Kve'y Wednes., 5 p.m. — Waitaei Kver^ Friday, 8 p.m. WCargo must bo alongside one hour before time of departure. Note.—From the 20th September till the 31st January, 1881. Special KXCUR3ION Tickets at Reduced Fares wjII be issued to Melbourne, available for TWO MONTHS from date of Issue. Particulars at the Company's Office. Vimsngo Tioken mast bo taken at the office before o^barking. Au'klpjid Branch I 63, Qneen-stieet. TAU ■y~k^ VV RANGA & RUSSELL. WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH "fetrrnxMar PLACE. The Union Steamship Co/ss.B. 'WAIT A X \' WiU leave for- : .'', '~':; TAURANaA-Mondays,atsp.m. RUSSELL— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. ■ ifi ■ WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU. and MANGAWAI-Wednesdayai at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents! rv i OEDUC TI O N OF jfwa^^ JIV freight from auck- TO WAITARA. 'JUmmßfSi ir r olp;ht per ss. 'Hannah Mokau' will, from this date, be charged at the rate'of 20s per ton, from Store in Auckland to ™rara> , A. CUNNINGHAM. ;., ■ Agent. November 30,1880. sa&s onoK KUJS»JStiii, WANGA .I^^^J? ROA, AND MANGONUL The b.s. lONA WIU leave every Mondar. at 5 p.m. (Weather permitting). Paosengers booked And small parcels prepaid at the Offloe on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. ' FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAL : TKe b.s. ARGYI i will leave for the BbOTS Hue every Tnesda/ and Friday, at 6 p.m. :. for a aur anga, , .;.,■:'> .:•';; S.S.: 'GLENELG' '.",, V'i'j! Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 6 p.m. ■:: c-'ii ii;) ■ Friday, 10th : ' "■'-■ Wednesday, loth " ~.-. , Montiay.2ofh 'Friday, 21th '■'■'■ Wedneeday, 29th ? . Monday, 3rd January Connecting with tho s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on November 3rd, 12th, 17th, 26tb, and Ist Connecting -with B.s. 'Staffa' for Opotikl and Kast Coast, also connecting with s.s.' KatiHaU for Katikati Settlement. . Wsather and other circumstances permitting. No Cargo received afteM P^^qor, . ; . ;- : Manager. ' Sfe^CiTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- Ssilfe-K} RYING PAS3KNGKRS AND ifNBW CARGO. OOMNKCTINO WITH OHINK ■MUR7, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MOMINS ■VILLit (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. ' ROTAMAHANA.1 •i h i From Auckland: Tuesday, i 30 afternoon ■ ' " Wednesday. 5.30 afternoon Thursday, 6.30 evening I Friday, 7 evening . . I i . <, From Thames: . . Wednesday, 10 morning Thursday, 11 morniog Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 afternoon .Fares :.Saloan. 7s 6d: Steerage. ss. No Cargo received within half-an-hour or aa ertisedtimeofW n g ksEfl&TlNNßi Agents. _ . '"VjrTAIPKU AND OinE- *V HUNGV STKAM NA -IWffiH^>vIGIATION co' < TjMITED) •MMUiAU.'. TIME-TABLE-DKCEMBER, 1880. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 8-Wednfsday, 10 a.m. 8-Weines, 2.30 p.m. 11—Saturday, 12.30 p.m. 11—Saturday, 5.10 p.m. 13-Monday, 330 p.m. li-Tueaday, 8 a.m. 10-Wednes., 6 a.m. 15-Wednesday. 10 a.m. 18-Saturday, 7 a.m. 18 Saturday. 11.30 a.m, 20-Monday. 8 a.m 20 -Mon ay, 12 30 p m. 22-Weinejday,9am. 22-Wedned.,l.3opm. 21-Friday,loa.ui. 21-Friday. 2 30 p.m. 29_Wedneaday, Cam. 29-Wednesday, 8 p.m. 31-Friday, 6 a.m. 3t-Friday. 10 a m. ManuVau Heids-Kvery Thursday, at 8 a m. For freight, &c, apply to . ■ | •■-•;. .vthiji A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga; Mi . 101, Queen-etreet, Auckland.



Shipping, j^^L p^OR OPDNAKB; JfiMHS, 'HANNAH MOKAU* will sail fro-n Onohunga on or about the 15tt instant, for Opnnake, if suillciont icducement ii For frolght and particulars, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, n , n . « Aeent, Onehunga j Or. 101. Oueen-Btroet, Auckland. TpOR LONDON DIRECT. J^jjj^lffi' rio Follow this 'Fernglen/ The magniilcont iron clipper ' WANGANUV w- v 1 H J' loydß- W tons roaster, Captain ,"|,K^ a°W loadin& and WiU haVO For freight, apply to THE N.Z, SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited). jllvk \ UCKLAND AND wffi^goV ±*L NORTH SHORE FEURY Tffiffl^^COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES, CONNECTING with OHINEMURI. OMAHU TK AROHA, WAITOA. PLAINS, and MORRINSVILLE. Piako Disthiot. •ENTERPKISE No. 2' & «TE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames I — Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wodnes., 12 midnight Thursday, 3 p.m. Passengers for To Aroha Goldflold conveyed by Company's Steamers to Junction. Faros, 10s. Arrangoraents have been msdo with tho owners of small steamers to conneot at the Junotion, and convoy passengers from thonooto Te Aroha. Fares, ss. ' Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or Jls oharglng live stock. WILLIAM CARRICK. Secretary, ■Gkfe^QTEAM TO THE WADE 3g||sg£ O AND PUHOI. Tho 8.8. ' ' T A M O'SHANIEK, 1 To Wade: To Auckland : December. Dcoember, B—Wednesday, 7 a.m. B—Wednesday, 11 p.m. !)—Thursday, 8 p.m. 10—Friday, 1 p.m. To Puhoi: To Auckland : 6—Monday, 11 a.m. 7—Tuesday, 7.30 a.m. H—Saturday, Bam. 13—Monday, i a.m. iGfcS^ QTJSAM TO HOT SPRINGS, J&&2gg£;lO MAHUKANOI, MATJ.KANA, I ™ll^ Kawau. and Omaba. The s.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Captain J. Cairy. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Kvery Tues day, at 11 o'clook For Sprintra and Mahurangl—Thursday, De cember 9, at 9 o'clock a.m. Saturday, December 11, at 9 o'clock a.m. Thursday, Docember 16, at 11 o'clock a.m. Saturday, Docombcr 18. at 11 o'clock a.m. Thurslay, I'ocember 23. at 9 oclock Christmns L)av, Decembar 25, no boat Monday, December 27, Boxing Day, Excursion to Hot Springs, at 10 o'clock Thursday, December 3', at U o'clock All cargo must be down half-an-honr before advertised time ol leaving, or it will not be taken. No Paroels or Goo is taken without a shipping note. For freight or rMmge>pply tol J. CASKT. June 12,1879. /IfIAR ii JB S |»AILEY, Auckland and North Shobe, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-IIUILDER, Foot of Albert-street, oar the Dock. Builder of every description of Ships' Boate, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design. Vessels Uocked aod Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice. 1 stimates and Denigns furnished. New and Second-hand Boats alvvavs on hand, and for Sale cheap. Business Notices. IYTILLINERY! MILLINERY! MRSMACKRBLL, next to Post offlco. New ton. DressmaktDg on the premises. Ribbons, Feathers, Laces, Krillings, EDglish and Fronoh Flowers. Mrs M. is now showing one of the Largest and Choapest Stock of AlilUnory in Auckland. S~ ANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. Dairy Fed Pork pies (BKBTIK.I New Potatoes, 20 lbs , for is; Beat Fresh But ter and Eggs : Good Salt Butter, 6d to 8d lb.; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Maize, Apples, Oranges, Bannanas. Pine Apples. Id to Is each : atraw berries and Cream; Poultry Drassad to Order. —Victoria-street, oorner of Albert-street. VTKW ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of Fbom 12 up ro 125 Vabiktiks. Also In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 35 variety Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ .. •• *8 For Sale by ERIC C X A I G, PRINCKS-STPKKT. TjIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, : Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a Position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered ths extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee Of the superior character ot their goods. ' A TrlaUa respectfully solicited. Xjrr E. ■ M E A R S [Fon Many Yeabb With Mr B. Watte], Wishes to inform bia Friends and the Public of Auckland that he has Purchased the whole of the Bookselling. Stationary, and Mnsic Business lately carried on Mr N. Fairs. JUST RBCEIVED- New Shipments, including Pbotographio • and Scrap Albums, Writing Desks, gonaay School leward CardD, Weßleyan Hymn Books, ,/ . Family ■ Biblea, ■ ■ ■ , etc.; etc., etc. Books by Mrs Henry Wood. Charles Dickens. Sir Walter Scott, Miss Braddon, James Grant, Etc., Etc. , New Numbers of Young Ladies' Journal and other Magazines receivedjsvery Month per •Orient' Line, via Sydney. Englißh and Ameri can Papers par Frisco Ma The latest Books and Musio received direot every Month by steamer. Country Orders Punctually Attended To A few copies -Around the World with General Grant," 2 vol3..and The Farmers' Book offered at greatly reduced prices. W. E. MEA RS. BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND.MUSIO SELLER, :. 198, QUBEN-STRKST. (Opposite the Albert Hotel), n CAK B R Ol' JJ O USE. H. A. McX BAN, DRAPER. GROCER, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER. H 'A. McKban in thanking his numerous Friends and. the Publio generally for past favours, respectfully informs them that owing to the liberal support hitherto accorded him he has been able to make Batisfaotory arrange ments for DIRKCT SHIPMENTS FROM HOME (Through Leading Houses) of a SUPERIOR CLASd o£ GOODS, suitable both for Town and Country, which for Style and Quality, cannot be Surpassed. Novelties for Christmas and the Holidays to arrive. Choice Assortments of Millinery, Mantles, &c, constantly arriving. H. A. McKban begs to araw special attention to the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Which wiU be found to contain Men's, Boys' and Youths' CiOTHING of FIRS I' CLASS VALUE at MODERATE PRICKS, selected personally with a view to the requirements of the District. PRIZE MOSGIEL TWEED. In the Grocery Department similar advan tages are offered. Al Tea, Choice C£™tma?, Fruits, &c, &c, Ironmongery and Tinware- Crockery and Glassware, Garden Seeds, Sta tiooery and Stamps. A SENT FOR THE Auckland Evening Star and "Observer" Auckland Musio Warehouse Pond's Homosopathib Medicines.



Business Cards. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, Oil " COLOUR, & GLASS MKROHANT! Importers ot Paperhanglngs, Borim, Paints, Oil Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. Frenoh Polls! Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plat i Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photograph; i Gloss, Ploture Frames and Tapestiy Moulding Clock and Compass GIOB3OB, Glazed Shoahe Doors, &o. Glass out to size, and oarefull aoked.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. fILAKKI! |> It O T H E R S ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Opposite Union Bank), qtjeen-strbet, auckland. Photography in the Latest and most Fashion able Stylos, Kxoouted in a manner Unsurpaßßei in the Colonies. /KTLarge Collection of N.Z. Viows always 01 hand. TTI vf. P U C X E V NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT. Office: 25, Qukenbtreet. ovkr Nationai IwsunANoic Company's OFinoic. I^R S. H. EDGELOW, M.R.C.S., ENO MRS McGUFFIE'S, Victoria Road, Devonport. HOURS FOR CONSULTATION ! 12 A.M.-3 P.M. 0 P.M.-8 P.M. r J (J VV INNEK T0 H, AUCKLAND STEAM W.OOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Siiaihspeare Hotel). Having Introduced Steam Power, he is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twouty jer Cent, oil' the price ot all common work. KST Country Orders punctually attended "fISJ thlden terrace post office. murlevTnd white, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS,' Edbn Terrace, M. and W. formerly with Messrs Glanvllle and Kilyett), solicit tho patronage of too public. Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part ot the town and suburbs. [Ksxablisiied 1863. "1%/T R T. TRAVF 0R D, SURGEON DENTIST, VV AKESFIULD-HTKUKT, NKttK QUUBN STREET. Painless Extraotlon ot eeth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. HW A 1 X E, • MANnFAOTORINO TINSMITH, FORT-STREKT, Wishes to Inform the public that he Is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole ot his time to the above business, and with his facilities tor working and modern appliances can defy comoatltion g{l DWa * D HARTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-SI rRKET. 1 a E N D E R S 0 a, house, ship, sign,]anj> bnkbal decora t|ive palntkb, 8, Wyndham-stbbet. TTEWSON & ~\T ELVILLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc. Wynyard Pier, Auckland, Vessels Docked and Repaired on the Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Boats for sale or to let at tho Lowest Curront trioe. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-Btreots, Auckland Eaßt MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND OENEBAIi STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. ■ JAMES CATER, OHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STREKT, CLOBB TO WEIJ.INOTON-B'fBBKT. WILLIAM DAVID DALLEN (Late U, Burtonl, Baker and Oonkkotioneh, Queen-street. CENTRAL DINING ROOMS. Ladles' and Gentlemens1 Commodious Dining Rooms, with every convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking. Meals served np on the shortest notice. TVEJNRY T IJIOKSTBK SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA. AUCKLAND. p STiCVENSON, FASHIUNABLE TAILOR, Foot of Grey-street, Auckland, A Large and Well-assorted Stock ot Tweeds arad Coatings always on hand. Style and Fit Guaranteed. jUBDEfi 15KOTHEKS & CO., Kj' AGRIOULTUBAL Drain Tile and Sanitary Pipe Wokks, . PONBONBY, H ATI ON S ALE -1 000 Drain Tiles, 2to Inches. Straight, full measurement and well burned. A Large Quantity Glazed Socket Pipes, 3 to 21 inches. Also. Bends, Jnnotions, Chimney Pots, etc. all sizes. EE AND TOTIKJS COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND^ N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds ot Hardwood, at owest market prices. . JD ral.H AM, « ladder & barrow maker. 49, Victoria-street. Every Descriptionot Ladders, Steps, Barrows, r arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses; Clothes Boxes, Travelling Cheßts, &c, on hand or made to "^liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order; ' : . ' . ■ '!■■»,_ Shop and Office Fittings, and aU kinds ot Job bing work done by experienced workmen on thN. Bß.°f teLadderß?' Steps and Barrowß lent on 'one or two'superior old Violins for sale; also, a good Violincello cheap. AMES ji CTCH ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, fcO. Hoods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on BnortestNotioe. Ballast Supplied Newcastle 2nd Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood.(out or unont) reasonable CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &0.1 Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale from Fough Sketohe* or Traced. Addresses, &c, Illuminated ir the Highest Style of the Art.. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lltographa. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, ov ational In snrance Company's Office. (^ /\ B B v iJ M Bi WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PHODUCB AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. J W^ —U—: R a.i g, * Licensed Plumber, Having returned to Auckland, is now prepared to giveEstonates for all kinds of Plumber's Work, including Laying on Water, Bell-hanging, Gasfltting, &c, See. W. CRAIG, Licensed Plumbe , Symonds-street, doors above Wynyard Arms mfIAMES UAIttUAUIS AND DKAY JL ,FACW«*. JAM E S MA OKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA STREET BAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron Matty executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, mr N,8.-Conntr7Orderßpnnoh»U7»ttended to.



Cards. g rjIHOMAS OTEADMAN « SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST s, Next Union Bank of Australia, . QUKEN-STBEETj AUCKLAND. r Just Arrived, 3> A NEW STOCK OF KITCHKN, GARDEN AND FLOWER SKKDS. OH .SAM!, OateJMuizo, Rran, Chaff, Fowl Wheat, Peruvian Guuno, Table Potatoes..' 1- BonedUßt and Artlfloial Manures, d ;M R F. LAS T' SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STRBIST WEST. L Artlfloial Teeth from ss. nOTTON & REYNOLDS, LAND AGBNTS. GICNKRAL COMMISSION AGKNTS. AUCTIONKERS AND ACCOUNTANTS. COMMKRCIAL AGENTS, ' CAMBRIDGK (WAIKATO), AUOKLAND. Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room. ME C C L E S, • Dispensing & li'amily Chemist, Howin'sßuildlnga.tWelloaley-streot, Auokland, Phyßicianß' Prnsorlptions and Family Recipes faithfully propared with puro drugs and chomi t cals. Gonuiim Drugs, Chemicals, Proprietary Artioloß, Patent Modiclnts. Perfumery, Toilot and Nursory Requisites. Business hours, from 8 a.m. to 0 p.m. Attendance on Sundays from 8 to 10 a.m. and 0 to U p.m. TA I T B X O T HERS MARBLE AND FRBKSTONB MASONS, Monuments, Head-stonea, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings, Inscription? cxc mtod n a Superior Style. I'rioea and Designs name on application, Address! OOHN£R or RUTLAND & LORNE^TRKBTH An okl\n n Near Junction ot Queen and Wakofleld strootß.) . „ , _ / PHOS. J. lIARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, AND STEAM JBRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STIRBKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Awardod at Sydney Hxhlbitlon : Bronze Medal and Ckutif;catk. JAMKS H. BUCHANAN, MONUHKNTAL MASON.: MARBLK AND 3TONR MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. (Established 1801.] VICTORIA - BTREKT KAST, same fld» M Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs ot all kinds ot above work for warded to Town or O untrv on application. fTIARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIELD-STRKET. J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. Gentlemen's Clothes Cloanei or Renewed and Well-prtssed. Ladies' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well finished. Kid Gloves Cleanbd. NEWTON VENETIAN BLIND WORKB, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of tbe best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wirevrorlr, of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order, Repairs neatly executed. FISHKK AND C O WHOLESALB. SSIPPINS ft FAMU.X BUTCHERS, qraeen-street, next Bank ot New Zealand Auckland. Poultry ot all kinds dresßOd to order. Prime Smokad Tonßnee, Home-onrod Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parta of the colony upon receipt of order.Families waited on in town or suburbs. T\7" a, SKIN NE X, BUHjDER. CARPENTER AND JOINER, VOLCAN LANBi JSVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED, All Branches of the Bnildlng Trade xeouted by Experlenoed Workmen, Shop Fronts Offloe Fittings, &c, &O. BOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed in all its Branches, at W. L E V S', THREE DOORS ABOVE "STAR1" OFFIOB. Merchant's Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit rkquirembnts. music, magazines, and law books . . Nkatly Bound. Bakers' Speolal Ruled Day-books. Library Books btronq and ogBAPLY boond VV SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, OOX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, Offloe t Durham-street, Auokland. Oaflh Purchasers ot Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins, ■ and Bones. T^"" <5 T i, C E. HP. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, the] BEST FIRE.WOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, HobHon-atrcot, Auckland. JJ. AUS TI N & C 0., • Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivettkd and Skwn Goods of air sorts and sizes .„ to select from. All Orders have Quiok Despatch. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, Wynpham-street. Auckla-md. ~~F. c O o P E R, • SADDLKR, collar & harness maker, Uppb Qukbn-strbet, Auckland, Three Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &0., &0.. made to order an the ahtrteat notice. Charges moderate. pURRIE ANDSMITH, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, BELL HANGERS, &0., HIQHSTREKT, AWCktAND, (Shop lately occupied by Mr Rout). LICENSED WATERWORKS PLUMBERS. Bjsst of Workmanship. Moderate Charges. ordbrs punctually attended to. XflEiiAaju uxvUTHERS, X WOOL MERCHANTS, IiJJNKRS AMD LKATHKR MANUFAOTJRKBB Importers of Saddlers' and dootmaken, Maohinery, English and Foroign Leather, Saddlery, Baddlers Ironmongery, Boot Upporß, Grindery, Mill Beting, Buotion and Delivery Hose, &o. Warehonses! Vulcan Lane and Hlgh-atreei, Works) Panmure, Anokland. Constltuenta'tOrders pro'iiptiy and oarefully ezeouted O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, JTAtt MERS. AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers oi Hides, Bheepskinß, WooL Tallow.Beeswax, &0., Bco., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at Batistao tory rates. IRBLAND BROS ., TAinacM awp lbatbxb isvwaoiwom- Auckland.



I Busineßs Notices. i H AMS AND Jg A C ON ON HAND AND ARRIVING. ;4 Cases PRIME ENGLISH HAMS 12 Cases PRIME ENGLISH BACON 10 Cases PRIME CANTERBURY HAMS 11 Cases PRIME CANTERBURY BACON 8 Cases PRIME SYDNEY BACON T, H. H ALL & C° CHESTS OF DRAWERS. —Very Handsome Chests of Drawers in Rich Mottled Kauri are selling during this month at Very Low Prioes for cash only. A Large Varloty to choose from. The above wood becomes more beautiful with age, aa it deepens to v richer colour. Also, Wardrobes, and tbo latest make of Iron Bedsteads. —WILLIAM NORRIB, Cabinetmaker, top of Shortland-etrcet. PAKNKLL SOAP AND CANDLE FACTORY. FIRST PRIZK SYDNKV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879-80. The undersigned begs to nail tho attention of the Publio to the Sui'Bßroß Qu at.ity. of TOILET AND COMMON SOAPS made at tbo above Faotory—tiiby hating been Awarded First Pbizk at tub latb Sydney Exhibition— which ho is confident will, npon trial, give the utmost satisfaction both as regards their dura bility and their cleansing property; and the PRICKS will favourably compare with those of any other Colonial Manufacture. Samples and Prlco Lists wi be forwarded to any address on application to tho Office Fort- Btreet, and all orders received wl be ptly and carefully exeouted, E. R. CARDNO. rilO THE TRADE, BUILDEKS, AND 1 BRIOKLAVER3. Anchorg, 131b. to 421b., at 3d per lb. Chimney Bars, Id per lb, all sizes, and Iron work of ovory description at lowest rates. J. MoKVVBN, Lower Albert-street. A UCKLAND AZURE BLUE, J\- The Cheapest in Cue Market Challenges compel tlon with tho best imported. It ismndn of the purest and best materials; is easily ai,d perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour: and vill never sett'e in the clothes, Sole Manufacturer: Job. Burgess, Russell-street, Great North Road. i^IHAFF. CHaxt. CHAFF. On Salo at tho Camp Farm, Otohuhn, in quanti ties to cult purchasers, and of flrst-claaa quality. Apply to H. KNOX ; Or ALFRED BUOKLAND. X> T O « iv S & C 0., Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising Whlte^ Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any siras, qualities, or colours re quired. ' These Papers aro now largely naed here, and aro allowed to be (superior to most imported. Cavalier Frere's GonuineiFrenoh Brandies American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Kxpresa Wogon American Fireproof Safes, Sec, &0. U. TONKS & CO. mAUPIKI COAL TAUPIRICOAL This very excellentlHousehold'Coal can now be had in any quantuiea at the Yard, Break water. Orders left at; ur Offloe, No. 1, Fort-street will meet with immediate atttention. Coke ed lred. HAMMOND & BYRON. Anokland.Mavl9.Jß?. rROM IKON IRON TANKS! TANKSH TANKS 111 S. P A R X E R, HAs For Salx (Ohhaf) A.boutl-55 of thulabovo. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED LRON TANKS, From £2 and n war& Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock or SPOUTING, JUDGING, DOWN-PIPE, to., fco., &o. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria • street Bast Auckland A UOKLAND CORK FACTORY. The undersigned beg to state they are now prepared to supply every description of OOrtKS, viz. Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c; Chemists' Vials, Daffys, &O. ; Ships Fenders and Life - Bnoys, Fishermen's Nkt Floats. The above cut to any size required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than the imported article.— DUTTON BROTHBBS Wholesale and Retail Cork . Manufacturers, lUDjper Queen-Btreet, Auckland . f^\ ALVANIS ED jKO N. 75 cases CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON; 10 feet to 5 feet length, 26 guago 10 cases 21 and 26 guage FLAT IRON SHEET LEAD SULPHURIC ACID MURIATIC ACID GALVANISED NAILS and SCREWS. For Sale by W. S. L.A-ÜBIB, 7, WYNDHAM-STREET, Auckland TjV O" R S A L i AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oa Somerville Bros., McQill's, and Meek's Oatmeal SO Tons Duffield's Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chioken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &o. McKENZIE &.ROSS. October 20,1880. i7\ O R U A U E. BX 'FERNGLB. 250 CASKS CKMBNT- 1 EX 'WANGANUI. 250 CASKS CEMKNTi T. & S. MORR I». 7\ If S A L E. Slates Knglish'and American Cement Mow landing. .KBANE ft JKNKINBON.



Public Notices. 13 E M O V A L. J. Mackinlay. Sign and Ticket Writer, has removed from Darby-street to ElHot-street, a fow doors above Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Writing done for the trade. rpHE Undersigned has muoh'pleasure n Informing the Residents of Newmarket and Vicinity that the buaincs hitherto carried on , by tho Moears Dln'nisonß, will be continued by himself, with fresh supplies of bvery kind of ' groceries and produce, Requisite foe Family Use. &c, Customers will be waltcdfupon as usual, and orders kindly given will bo carefully and faith fully attended to. A N D R W NOBLE, (Successor to Robert DyrajsoN), NEWMARKET T AND GROCERY STORE "IVrOBEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE. To Contractors, Miners, Quarrymen and Others. E. PORTER & CO., SOLK AGENTS FOR TIIK NORTH ISLAND FOR THE ABOVE DYNAMITE, Beg to call attention to the Roduotlon in tho Price of Nobel's Best, or No. 1, Dynamite, which is now being sold at TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE per lb., with Liberal Discount to tho Trade and Largo Buyers. Also, to its pjreat strength, as compared with other explosives. After repeated trials by tho largest contractors In the Australasian Colonies, tho results prove beyond dispute that " NOBKL'S" DYNAMITE is tho Most Powbhful and Economicai-, boing fully Fifteen Per Cent, stronger than the Aus tralian-made Dynamite and Lithofraoteur. NOBKL'S DYNAMITK is unequalled for the following purposes:— Mining, Quarrying, Blasting (in hard or soft, wet or dry rock), Tunnelling, Breaking up of Wkboks and Sunken Rocks, Splitting Thick Stumi'3, Boulders, &c, &c. No danger from tamping. Ita Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of accidents either in transit, in storage or in any legitimate use. It is insensible to heavy shocks, n per cussion cap being required to develop its Giant Power. Printed instructions for using issued with every packago. Necessary Doublo Tape Fuse and Caps always in stock. Price reduced. Ten Tons of the above Just Landed, ex John Bull. Mr Gorman, tho Company s Instructor, is now in Auckland, and on application will give any information regarding this explosive. E. PORTER" & CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS. AUCKLAND. Tji J. M OSS & CO. 'land and estate agents, BIIORTLAND-STREKT. Properties entrusted to us have the additional advantage of being placed on Moss, Haine and Co.'s Cen'ral Registry in Wellington. We make no charge unless sales aro effected. See also ur ad vcrtisemont on fonrth page. ■PIH.KE'NFEIED TDKOS,, PHO3NIX BREWERY, Winners of Prizes for Beer at thk Sydney Exhibition anh the Auckland Agricultural Show, Beg to draw attention to their Winter " Brew" BOTTLED ALE AND PORTKR. Hitherto thoir Stock has been short of require ments, owing to inadequate accommodation. The Completion of the NEW PREMISES has afforded Ample Facilities for keeping pace with a rapidly increasing Trade, and they now have in Stock eomo Thousands of Dozen Bottled Ales, &0., of the usual unsurpassed quality. ready for Immediate Use. L. PHILLIPS, Agent Lower Queen-street 1 nt\ PIECES FANCY RIBBONS JL \J \J 3d per yard.-J. Co9grave & Co. ryONDERFUL DISCOVERY. Melbourne's Sol-fa Tonic Jujubes. KING & SONS Have Just Received, per 'Fernglen,' a Fresh Supply of these INVALUABLE Jujubes. No mere Bronchitis, Influenza, Whooping Cough, ABthma, Croup or Hay Fever. Used by all Vocalists, Barrister?, Clergymen, and Lecturers. Price is 6d a bo KING is SONS, Chemists, QUEEN-STREET. errvfYr* yards dress stuff. O\J\J \J 41.— J. Cosg aye & Co. -]vr o T I C E. Upper Symonds-stroet, Newton Road, Eden Terrace, Kingsland Road, Mount Eden, and New North Road. F. KILRAK KINLOCH, Chemist and Druggist, Upper Symonds-street, Respectfully solicits the support of tho reeidents of above districts. Dr. J. H. Hooper attends daily, at 3 o'clock p.m. -fl f\f\ PISCES OF GREY CALICO, ivU th« fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. (^HRISTMAS /CHRISTMAS 1 pHRISTMAS I PARTRIDGE AND WOOLLA.MS Have received ex 'Fernglen' and • Wanganui, splendid assorted shipment of !-llvor Mounted Meerschaum, Briar, and Clay Pipes, in handy cases. Hbonized Briars; Cigar and Cigaroite Cases; Meereohaum and Amber Cigar and Cigarette Tubßß, Pouohes, Matchboxes, Fussco Cases, Pipe Mounts, Walking Sticks, etc. Also to hand, ex Ingerburg. from New York a fresh supply ot Old Judgo Cigarettes and Tobacco. Allen's Riohmond Straight Cut To bacco and Cigarettes. Bin. kw IPs Durham Granulated Tobacco. Anderson's Solace Fine Cut Chewing Tobacro, the Pure Leaf. Lorri lard's Tin Tri? Plug Chewing Tobacco. Vanity Fair, Excelsior, Lafermo, Cigarettes, &c, &o. Having received a very largo shipment of Cricketing Goods, we are selling a', greatly Reduced Prices to dear them during the Season. -', ""( Tm O X BALE, CHOICE BUILDINGALLO'IMENTB Belgrovk Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. J COSGRAVE AND CO. are now Open ing their Large Summer Shipments. iy OTICE 1 NOTICE !! NOTICE I!! R. L. Meek, the Working Man's Grocer, hav ing removed from City Market to more commo dious premises known as Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, takes thisopportunity of thankinghis Customers for tho very liberal support they have favoured him with since commencing business, and trusts, that by a strict attention to business, together withcivility.dispatch.andagood article to merit a continuance of thesame. R. L.M. woul d call special attention to his B»ock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s 6(1 per lb. He also calls attention to his Groceries, which iv price and quality cannot be surpassed. His provisions are in prime condi tion; theßoßt Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to b) appreciated, and at prices so low as to come within the reach of all. He has great plca3ure in announcing to his patrone and the genoral publio that his rapidly increasing trade has induced him to make arrangements for a constant supply of the Best Fresh Butter obtainable in this province for their benefit, bo that they may rely upon getting a really good article at a small cost, his motto being, Small profits and quick returns.— Note the Address: R. L. MEEK, Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, Auokland. — Families waited upon for orders, and goods delivered., XrOTlUffi.— The Lady about lown writes 131 to say that Williams's is the Cheapeßt House in town for Fancy Drapery and Hmall, 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 KarriDus, oheap. 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 (opi/osito Daznpier's). Ooen till 9 p.m.



ironmongery. li\ PER CENT. -| /i CASH DISCOUNT (TO BEDUCK STOCK) A|L|r,]OWED TO PURCHASERS OjF Table rrrnvna ABLE IVNIVES FORK^, OKKB. SPOONS. P_O POONS, CiCC, J. & J. d ickey« 1230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. Drapery. "ivrOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as TjRiPBRS AND rjLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, IN THE KAEANGAHAPK ROAD (Opposite Newton Post Offloe), Where they have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Drbbsks, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Shketinob, Linens, Flannels, Blankbts, Rugs, CARPEra Oxford Shibtino, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, JfKENCH MaRINOSS, SHAWLS, Cashmeres, Silks, SHIRTa. CURTAINB, UMBRELLAB, MANTLE CLOTHS, AND Tr/KKDS. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In all its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience In this particular System of Business, | and having their Goods dibkot from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a poßitlon.to offer the BEST GOODS on the MOST Advan" tagsous Thumb. *ar Note the Address,— ■jyrUKRO & j^ILLIGAN, KIRANaAHAPK ROAD . (Opposite the Newton Post Office).,... [A OARS.] , ! , J. • Tt/r R-ED W1 N COX, LTCBNTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY j OP THE Royal College of Sokcikons, England, [Osborno Housei Hobson-street. ■"-.':■ il] KERBY'S -ROYAJU MAIL LINE OF COACHK3 to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at S a.m.; and returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stablesrßpring-street, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and vehicles of all kinds tor Hire. Booking; Office, Spring street. ' . , ,' . SELLING OFF BOuTS AND SHOES | AT A DISCOUNT AND LOW REDUCTION. I am still obliged to let the public have the benefit of my Large Stock of Boots and Shoes at a Great sacrifice. Come early and secure for yourselves these Bargains. Best value ever known in Auokland at the Shop of W. Johnston Victoria-street. Ik RTHUR £k J^-ATHAN GENERAL IMPORTER AMD COMMIS3ION MERCHANT. . (TEMPORABY OFFICES) : LOWER QUEEN-STRKBT, Opposite Wharf Mill. "TO" ' ° T. X C E. TO MY if'BIENDS AND OTHERS. SAILS, TENTP, TARPAULINS, & COVERS OF ALL KIND 3. Those in want of the above should call on "OLD WILLIAMS," of Williams and Co.. the oldest house in tho trade, the First Door on the Wharf, where they wi'l get the Cheapest and Beßt Full-size Tents made in the Province. Workmanship Guaranteed, O!d W. is on tho square. No Pig Busioess. WILLIAMS & CO., SAIL. AND TENT MAKERS, First Door Quben-stkbet Wharf,



Sporting. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S MKLBOURNKCHAMPIONCONSULTATION £2,000, fiACE ON JANUARY IST, 1881. FEE £1. First, £)0O; Second, £300; Third, £200 8 Start ers, £300; Non-Starters, £700; Croased Cheques, Is: Exchange,' Two Stamps. Close about 22nd December. Duaedin Cup £5,000 follows. ALFRED A. OAIvIKRON, Prince of Wales Hotel, or Box 251, Dunedin. mHISTLE HOTEL. CHAMPION RACE. ' £500 Derby Stfeej) on above. Early applica "onneCeßßary> M. GALLAGHER^ DERBY SWEEP, TAITEKSALL'S OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. A DERBY SWEEP, 200 Members at £1, is now open, on the Auckland Cup and the A.H.U Handicap. gMITH> Proprietor. ■\ n;eh o i hotel. A DERBY SWEIEP tin the AUCKLAND UP, lOs a member. Good Pri^S. B per cent. commission charged. JOHN ADAMS. £4000 .8 ".* *^ No 7, on the WKLUNGTON CUP, to be run in the first week in FEBRUARY; 1881. Tickets £1. • First Horse - "^SL Second Horse j™ Third Horse .. .. 200 Other starters (divided) .. .. 700 Non-starters (divived) 1800 Tho £700 for other starters will average about £100 each horse. The £1809 for non-sta ers will average about £60 each horse. Mr Georga North, f Lambton-quay, an nounces his seventh ann i 1 sweap on the Wel lington Cup. This time it is for no less than £1,000, which will give handsome prizes even to the non-starters. Mr North's fOTner racing sweeps have invariably been conducted with such thorough fairnesß as to give entire Batlfffao 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 Post," 9th'September. Address: Geo. North, Box 109, Post Office; or Lambton-quay, Wellington. £#O()O SWEEP °^ ™^ WELLINGTON CUP, To bb Run in February, 1881. TIOKEI'S* £1. FIRST HORSE .. ~ £fiOo SECOND HORBK .. : .. .. .. £200 THIRD HORSE ~ ■~ £100 OTHER STARTERS (Divided) .. .. £350 NON-STARTERS (Divided) .. .. .. £850 The £350 for Other Starters will average about £50 each horse. The <8850 for Non starters will average about £30 each torse. If ChequeE are forwarded, exchwee must be added. Wherever possible, P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply. Address— ■ ■ » THEODORE BROWN, 19, Grey-street, or Box 210, Post-office, Auckland. CONSULTATION on thb AUCKLAND CUP. (To be run at Ellerslie on 27th December, 1880). .^•1 f\f\f\~™ *'m MEMBERS dbIUUU AT £1 EACH. H. QILLHTT begs to announce his First Con sultation Sweep on the Auckland Cop, and to inform the Publio that the Prizes will be drawn by a Committee appointed by the Subscribers, Firat Horse, £100: Second, £200; Third, £100;: Starters (divided), £150; Non-starters (divided), £150. Intending subscribers wiil please remit by Po-t Office Order if possible; country cheques must contain Is for exchange and two postage scamps. Result of drawing will be notified by circular aud winners of horses by telegram. Address :-H. GILLETT, Exchange Hotel, Parnell, Auckland. . In the event of the sweep not being filled the prizes will be distributed pro rata. The usual commission will be deducted for expenses. RT UNION U RAWING, PANMURK, TWi) THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. SIX PRIZES, Value £1,000. 1,150 Allotted Already. Early Application Necessary. Tickets can be obtained from any of the authorised sellers, and remittances can be made to Mr John King. 37, Insurance Offices, Auck land. A RT UNION DRAWING. 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5a EACH. 60 PRIZES. i PRIZES-l BUILDING ALLOTMENT Each. 56 PRIZES-FURNITURE. Consisting of 6 Chests of Drawers, 2 Cheffo niers, 12 Tables, 1 Drawing-room Suite, Ix 3 Chairs, i Bedsteads, 6 Easy Chairs, 6 Lamps, 2 Treadle Sewing Machines. 2 itlegaut Clocks, 7 Looking Glasses, 2 i Washstands and Ware, and 'A Couchoe. 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 'anuary, 1881. Tickets to be had at Owner's Office, Hobson street, 5 i doors from Victoria-street (opposite Lyceum), Ponsonby Road, in Shop oppoßite top of Franklin Road, aud Grey-street, 19, next door to Mr Wilson, Baker. MUSICaI. ■: A " lO'-&' W"1 M U" S;I C. ■ ■ mHE , « TTERCULES ri'AL0P,",,,..., Dedicated to the Honorable.,'.,, , , Lady H«roulkß Robinson, To be bad at the AUCKLAND: MUSIC WAREHOUSE, .Corner of Vuloan Lane. A UOKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, . QUKEN-BTREKT. / I have'this day rdispoßod of the Auckland Mrsio Wabbhousb (hitherto carried onnnder the management of Mr Arthur fiady) to Messrs J. J. MILNER & CO., who alone have any , interest In the bußines3 from tbis data. . ' I have very great ploasure in commending Mr Milnor to the -Musical Publio who have so libera'ly supported the Warehouse. ; His long experience and intimate acquaintance 'with the Colonial Trade afford a thorough guarantee that all requirements of the business will be fully supplied, and customers will reoeive every attention.- : ; <. •; ; ' -lav All outstanding accounts will, be received by Mr Milner, at the Music Warehouse. Any claim, arising out. ■of the] past business of the Warehoure, must be rendered at once to the Evening Star Office. H. BRETT. November 29,1880. , : IX/ITII reference to the above, Mhssrs. J. J. MILKER & CO. beg respeotfullf to solioit tbe patronago of the nubile. It is their intention to spare no efforts to keep up the bigh position: attained by the Auckland Music Wabbhoub b. Their Mr Milnbb (late ot the firm of Milner and: Thompson, of Chriatchurch) has had upwards: of ten years' experience in the Colonial Music Trade; and with tap Instruments and Music specially selected by him, they are confident that the Musical Publio of Auckland will have at their disposal a Stock that for completeness and Variety, will ba trNAPPHOACaKD by that of any other similar Establishment in tho Colony. XSL All lettera should in future be addressed: J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Musio Warehouse. J. .J. MILNER & CO., - , BOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Comer of Queen-street and Vulo»n Lane, '. , . .Auckland.



Amusement.-. _ L *~- T' NEWTON HALL. -, NOTIOE.-The Entert^ment for a benevo -3 le_tpurpo»e, postponed m th^ eJ^ e Hailon T ber, 1880, will take place In the abo™ mmo « the Bth December. 1880. Pl F°°* Hlken to has been arranged, and every care ~w>» make it a success. _ nmmenco atßsbarp.. Doors open at 7.M; commenco » the Com ;• Tiokets, ls; to bo had from any oi u» i "A^tiie conclusion of tbe Concert a.Select 1 Qulidrllle Party will take possession «£ ™eHa£ when dancing will commence at iv ociou Price of admission, ls. ■ . (PARLTON DANCING CLASS BALL. ■ \S (Undress) Co ? k-strcetHall. Thursday,jug* 9th. Dancing will commence at 8 p.m. uou Tickets, Sej Single, 3s; to be haoVot OT^ ber of the class, or Charles B. Andrew, a""0 Hobson-street yiCTOEU J^IFLES. 1 CONCERT AND BALL, Will be Held in tho i LOKNE-STREET HALL, ON Monday (Boxing Night), Decbmbbr 27th, 1880. (Under the' Patronago ol the _o__^.Wb .Members of the Volunteer Hones., Prices-Front Boats, 3s; Second Seats, Zs} ; Gallery (Concert only), ls. • t *,~ Tickets may be had from any Member of tna Company. & j, TAyllo ß. Sergt, Honorary Beoretary. OEMUERA GIRLS' SCHOOL. A Mil _ICAL ENTERTAINMENT, with Ca_ tain M%_j? Mr Forth Mr Grad^ell and th/ Children. Mr Owen M£M 6 b ! Rcttdtttg. Extracts from Jul,_? Tf £^ o m4 the CMldfen. Scene from "Uncle ioms Cabin," in character. _______ T ihp . r _ Admission, ls, in aid of School Library. A GRAND FANCY BAZAAR, ____ in aid 01" •' ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, will lw held on MONDAY. December 20, and the Three Following Days. ; , r Donations will be thankfully received by WW of the following ladies:— . ' ■ -. KiKSD AMES P. DIGKAN1 J. T. Boylai. M. Danahkb 3. ASSBNNB | J -~ „ B, C« GREENWOOD :ii.-■'■ ■■ R, CSDItIVAN .. Refreshment Stal.— Mbsdamks P. Bbophv and : it f „ P. Lanigan. Aud at the Presbytery, Wyndham-street. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM AT THE ,; l VICTORIA REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Neat Post Office, Devonport; ; ■_»___ The above delloacy can be had through tbe Season at 9d per plate, to suit the.tunes. Lemonade, Gingerbeer, Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments on the premises. ■ - i. Tobacco, Cißarb, &c. ■■■■-. N.B.—Arrangements made for the use Of vanx hall Gardens for Picnic Parties, &b. ( at moderate rates. ,„ ,i*_ Pionio Parties catered for. Families waited on for Orders Daily. F. H. WELLS & CO., - Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Fruiterers, &o. BOXINGI B OXIN6I R. DAVIS'S Boxing Saloon, Hobson-street, is open on every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays. Admis sion, ls, or 10s the Quarter. Yearly Tiokets, £110s. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wednesday Evenings. Terms moderate. ' . Hotels. ; '1 mO TOURISTS & OTHERS! c. |i', ... .KITING AUCKLAND 11 "^ I ELLE R S LIE HOTEL f| l_ s : "— _£ Ei AND PUBLIC GARDENS. „| _1 WAIWERT HOTEL t)!| (Hot Spbings and Minora] OS . Curative Bathn). -e» §>§ LAKE ~~H O U S E, || H[, OBINBMUTU, ROTORUA ■| § (Sulphur and other Baths of ?*> g | every description). g I II rERR AC E HOTEL, |^ 1« TARAWERA (Wairoa),in the §| ss, vicinity of tho fab-^amed ej/g §| Rotomahana Terraces, , one §"^ ■^ of the Wonder spots of the £,3 S World. ■&£ " 'II I ROBERT GRAHAM, || | PROPRIETOR. | T>ACK FROM THE SOUTH TTTHABF |JOTEL, Next the Large Mill, Lower Queen-street. MR. FREDERICK AROHARD (Late Britomart Hotel, and lastly of GUborne) Wishes to inform his old friends that he has taken the above Well-known Hotel,'wliero ' Wines and Spirits of the Beat..' , Quality will be kejrt. ; ."•'•";,'.' EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOB HUTI-W^BB,. Ou> Faces Always Welcome,. ~; ■^AIWERA- "(HOT SPffINGS). LAKE.HOUSE, ROTORUA. '-: The Best Place in . Australian Colonio to Spend your Holidays. ' ~<,,. Fishing, Shooting, Boating, bili.li_.ds, Lawn Tennis; &o. , 'wjt'nt rp hist l is ; TT 9 te l • ■ AND ' WINE , AND SPIRIT STORE.;., bove Theatre Hoyal.l :,'i * _JUEEN-STR-ET,AUL_.___D. % .'','''.'.'.'. . - M. «ALLA GH E R [Lair Thames and Cosmopolitan Hotels], proprestor. BiERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE ~; ~.-'.r','. in STOKEiy point,!; ana m J. MAXWELL, Fbopkibtor. >a Accommodation for Travellers, Saddle Horses onHire, ~,..,; ■/, /.LBE SO N S tT.9 TEL, i.. hilt. CORNER OF.' .'. ■'.! BCI .; JOUSTOM-HOUSE AND LOWER HOBSOBf STREET 3- .•■;'; biisW • Board and Residence, £1 per week; Single . Rooms, £15s. Suites of Apartments j •, ". . on application. _,• ~., ,„ :f , 1 Marshall and Coupland'a XXX Dunedin Beor in draught or otherwise. Dunedin Beer . ' aapplied at 6d per bottlo. THE BALL ALLEY. _' Tna Ball Alley is the first of the kind established in the province, and is also the finest in the colony, • _; P, GLEESON, PaOPRIETOB. £RM|INUS HOTEL, NORTEL HELENSVILIiE. \.\ y _ '.",. T ■■ ,F. C-ARK Staff begs to inform Travellers ij and others that the New Railway Station is > now open for traffic, and that the steamers for 1 Wairoa, Port Albert, and Pahi, now. lie at the ! New Wharf; also that the Pott and Telegraph , Offices are situate within fifty yards of the ' HoteL ,--..' ■ ---,'■ ~_ -it.. ' The Hotel is commodious, and no effort will i be spared to conduce to the comfort of its , patrons. ■■. __ [~<:_.|, ( 1 Good Stabling. Wines and Spirits (the! best - procurable in the market). . -....' 'V CLARE STAFF. Proprietor. VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. * ! Mr John C ampbell has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choion Villa Sites as above. These allotments, havintfa large frontaga to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Currao, Eounett, aud Harsfleld streets, are unsurpassed I for position, view of harbour, size, &o. Tbe allotments are marked off on the ground. . Price and terms on application. DIGNAN «: ARMSTRONG^' , . and S, Imperial Chambers, • IVnlcan Lane. ' .1