The Auckland Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, -N.Z., WEDNESDAY, ■ JANUARY 7, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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Shipping. 'v TTNiON STEAMSHIP TT-<1 U COMPANY DF NKW L R3gS| I ZMAfiAND (LIMITED), \l —-—- _\ Time Tablk— f January, 18S0. FOB TAURANGA, GISBOKNK, NA°TKR. WELLINGTON, LYTTaiLTON, and PORT CHALMJCRS, rnou QOXBN-3IBBXI1 V7HiF.ir. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Rinoarooma* Thursday, 8, 10 a.m. — PBNQUIN Monday, 12, 4 p m. — Rojohua* Thursday, 15,10 a.m. — "Not calling at Tauranga. IfOU TARANAKJ, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And West Coaht Poi<Tß (ITHOM MiWDKAU). Wellington Tuesday, 13.10 a.m. 9.5 a.m.| 1 aiaroa' Wed., 21,1 p.m. 12 noon Waitakk Wed., 23,10 a.m. 9.6. a,m. " FOR SYDNEY, VIA~RU3SKLL; Aisawata Tuesday, 20, 1 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Ringahooma Thursday, 8, 10 am. — RotokOAl Thursday, 15,10 a.m. — Albionl Thursday, 22,10 a.m. — {Calling at Hobart Town; ■ FOR RUSSBLL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at i p.m., tilso, on 12th, 20th, and 26th mat., at i p.m. Mr Cargomustbealoneside-ouo hour before lime nf departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho ofSce >ie?ore embarking. From the 15th December, 1879, to the 31at January, 1880, Return Tickets will bo issued be tween Ports within New Zealand at which the Company's steamera call at a reduction of 30 per ctnt. off the two single faros, availablo for return until the 28th February, 1880. Auckland Branch: ■ , 53, Queen street. i£KJ>. "PACIFIC MAIL STEAM rtßjms?!!^ SHIP COMPANY. JyJM§S[{|£=i' OVERLAND ROUTE TO <iE33t -—- KUROPE, Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Francisco, connecting with all Overland Rai'.waysin theUi-itod States and Canada to New York, or any of the princi* pal Atlantic Coast Ports, and all lines of steamers crossing the Atlantic for Great Britain and Europe. DATE OF SAILINTG. To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydnoy. Cityof N.York W.B. Cobb - Feb. 11 Zealandia .. H. Chevalier — Mar. 10 City of Sydney H.C.Dearborn Feb. 3 Dec, 17 Australia ..W.Cargill |Mar.2 Jan. 14 And Every Four Weeks thereafter. The passage to San Francisco is made in 215 days, overland to New York 7 days, and Atlantic passage (by mail-steamor) to Liverpool in' 8} days ; total, 37 days. , , ,;■; . Cabin through to England, £72: Upper Saloon berth. £2 extra. Sleeping Car Overland, £18s (double berths). !'"" Steerage through to England, SlCf. This In cludes second-class on railways overland and Atlantic steamers. Return Tickets at Reduced Rates. Pjfssacre Orders issued to persons sending i'or friends from home. Special arrangements for Families. All passengers from Coast ports must present their' tickets for berthing. Round tho World Tickets, via P.M.S.S Com pany and Orient Line, £130. Until further notice, Return Tickets to Sydney fjood for four months from date of issue—Cabin, [610 is ; Steerage, £8 2s. Freight taken at lowest ruling rates. Cargo must bo alongside one hour before time Of departure. For full particulars apply to. • ... . S. A. BEARDSLKY, Agent, Lower Quoen-streot. ..rt. 1 "OEGTJLAR MONTHLY i&dwtS^ -**1 STEAM COMMUNICA vimnKSVNS tion iiktwken Auckland, SYDNEY, and Melbourne! The fast and favourite s.s. H, E R O, Capt. Logan, may be expected here again about the 26th instant She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrive-'. .For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 2,1880. .i&i&fc^OTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- IgjlgSr; £5 LAND and the THAMES. ; Time Tablx: . S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auckland: • Wednesday,. 7 evening Fiiday, 10 morning v,'.>; . Saturday, 11 morning From Thames! Thursday, 2 afternoon Friday, I afternoon Saturday, 5 afternoon Beta"" 1 Tickets will bo iaaued, availablo from Friday December 19, till January 10,1880, inclu eive. lit'turn' S&ioon, 10s; Return, Steerage, i'ares •—SIOSIe» Saloon. 7s 6d; Steerage, 6s. No Cargo l^ceived within half-an-hour of dvertised time .** leaving. FRABER & 0.-INNE, Agents. *S&&^ T7-AIPA#A STEAMSHIP 'JtV COMP-^-NY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF~S.S. ' KINA 1 FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Lea /o Auckland: Leave Wairoa:_u™ Friday, I p.m. I Saturday, 5.30 a.m. Leave Auckland for Mangawai and Waipu: Tuesday, 13, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 20, midnight ' Tuesday, 27, 8 p.m. . Leave Waipu: Thursday, 8,1.30 p.m. Thursday. 15, 8 p.m. Thursday, 22,1 p.m. •J .hMfcelay, 29, 7 a.m. Leaves Wangarei in about one hour and a half later. W. LODDER, Manager. vCK-i. ~WOR WANGAREI AND rff^gftgggSv -*• MANGAPAI. '^^^^^ AN SNE MILBANK, Captain Anderson, will Sail fox- tho above. Joits every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at' '< p.m.; roturning ovory WEDNESDAY and' fIATDRDAY, according to tides. 'l Cargo must bo down half-an-hour before! advertised time of leaving, or it will not bo taken. No oargo or parcels taken without a shipping note. ■ J.CASEY. ■ OJTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS,) _3£3jijg£-" O MAHUKANOi, MATAKANA, •■»B>«M.n» kawac, and Omaha. Thea.s. ROSE CASEY, A1 at Lloyds. Vtor the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday, Thurs day, arjd Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Saturj day, at 11 a.m. Pot Matakana, See., Sec— Every Tuesday, at 11 ■ a.m. AH cargo must be down half-an-honr before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels .or Goods taken without a shipping mote. Ifor froight or passaga apply to , ■ J. CASEY. ' Juno 12.1879. ' -*£fefi? STo;B RUSSELL, WANGA; 'Jgggggg-E ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at £ p.j.l. (weather permitting). Passengers booko^ and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wha.^f. No cargo received after i p.m. FOX WANGARKI AND MANGAPAIi ".'be B.c. ARGYLK will leave for the above <jin.ee toa^ry Tuesday and Friday, at S p.m. FOR TAiTRANGA AND EAST COASI PORTS. •; The s.B. GLEHBLG will leavelitha Queen «?treet Wharf at 5 p.m. :— Friday, Jarmory 9 Wednesday, January 14 Monday, January 10 Friday, January 23 Wednesday, January 28 ■ Monday February 1 Connecting with 8.?. STAFFA for. Opotiki and Kaat Coast, also connecting with S.S. KAU KATI for Katik&ti settlement. Calling at Mercury Bay once every week ov FRIDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (weather pe; ..quitting). •>' ■ '■'' ■ ■■■ ■ <■■■< ■■ -' :li, S | No Cargo'received afters p.m. ■ ■ j : A. MoGRKGOR, ' Manager,



Shipping. ,«^g^TnOß GlSßo'rnE, NAPIER, lIISI'TON WELLINUToN & LYTTEL /VucKiAND Steamship Co. (Limited). The Company's s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on THURS DAY, sthday of January, for tha atovo ports, at i p.ift W. LOI>DKR, Manager. WE L L I N (? T° N and Bi»:;^T£iMEns NKANUI hJm 0F The is ' R A N G A T I R A,1 Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehnnca for TaranakJ, Wawjanni find Wellineton en MONDaY, January 12. JiuriJK the Months of lincenfner and January Return 'lickotn will be isaupd at SINGLW b'ARIS to all Ports at whicli the above Lino of .Stcamins call, anri will be available ior lioturn until ttt! 25th February, ISSO. For Ireiglit or passage apply to CKUICKSIUNK & CO., Agente, 18, Queen-street, Auckland. Or A. BAKNIitJ, Onehunsa. Jan*ry C, ISSO. xgjA, TJ' O X LONDON. f/BeSW^ | Tho ax clipper barquo 'A N A Z I,' Captan J. Hill, iIGS tons rcKistor, will liavo quicklespatch. Kxollont accommodation £or saloon and atcorgo passengcra. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. • 16, (aeon-street, Auckland, llecomber 3.1879. ITIOR "WAIWERA (HOT 3^yggg;-2J springs.) This.s. ' GLENELG1 OR ' lONA1 Will!eavo queen-street Wharf every SATUR DAIat 2 p.m. sharp, leaving the Springs at C.3 on IOMD4Y Morning. Return fares, 10s avalablo for a fortnight. Weather permitting A. McGRKGOR, Manager. W A I U X U. " lSM'^*"*Tho p.a. OUEOON will leava for Waliiu as untler i— ! Jom OaocunKa i From Waluku Saoii ■■■ •' Jan. ii -■'> ■'.';■ 7—Wednesday, 7 a.m. ; Wi sail weatbor and other ciroumstanoea ponittlng. Fees, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. Freißnts must be paid before Goods are aeU»red, Olinlngham'e Colloetinp' Carts In Town Daily. O»hunga Agency at tho OiHce of the Kauri PottiSft-winc sntl Planing MUls. Froilit, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s Gdpor ton, ;. . M. li. KOK. '■ Jfct QTEAM TO the THAMES -,ewP*Q&v CONNK(.TING WITH TSi«SS3SVS>OHIN''tMURr, OMAHA, WAI- Jj«M^*''rO '. PLAINS, AKDMOftRINH "" »'^aa» VILLE, PIAKO DISTKIOT. 'ENTERPRISE' and 'TE AROHA.' i Jtom Auckland. From Thames : WedJcsday, C p.m. I Thursday, C p.m. Frlaff,Bp.ni. | Saturday, 8.30 p.m. NS'iesronsiblo for shipping, carrying, or dis chareinglivo stock. , I H. W. UKATII, Manager. £*JL nPH-E NEW ZEALAND 1. 3HIPPINGI COMPANY diiD Offick: Christchurch, N.K, London Branch : 84, BißhopsKate-stroet within. . . THS COMPANY'S FLEET ■ « ; consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HUKNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO „ 1053 . MAI&URA ~ 80S WAIMATK ..1157 OPiSVA 1131 WAIMKA.... 871 OR*I 1051 AVAIPA 1057 OTAvI ......1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAIEORA.... 579 WAITANGI llfil PIAiO 1130 WAITARA.. 883 RAiAIA .....1057 WANGANUIII3P RAJGITIKJ 1227 Thoßeaagniflcentclipporß aro o£ thohlghOßi class at loyd's, purchased or built spociall-to meet theiequirements of the trade between tho United Engdom aud No w Zealand. Tho saloons and stafacabins are superbly fitted and arranged and prowled with every requisite for the com fort of tb passengers, who are provided with beddingind all cabin fittings. Tho dietary scalo is most liberal. Second-olasa and steerago accomnjdation is all that can bo desired' d the sUj( are commanded by experienced mas te The (bmpany also charters ships of tho highes class a required, and vessels are despatched fromlondon to each of tho principal port 3of tho Dimy with strict punctuality every month. Thepbmpany has always shipa loading home war from New Zoaland. Arangements for tho passages of friends to andlrom the colony, and also for the conveyance of argo, can bo made at the Head O/Uco, Chstcnurch, or at any of tho BranchOßintb Colny Auckland Branch—93, Quken-street.l >»- x OASSEJN GKKS 7ILiIN'E~OF &^^v X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA f»*™** OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, savill & co., 34, Leadenhall-btheet, London. 'he above lino of shipa are repnilar traders to althe principal ports of New Zealand. They at clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and qnmandod by. experienced masters, 'i ho bill d fare is modt substantial, and of the best aality, and the accommodation roomy andoon vnient. jl'he undersigned are empowered to grant p'safres'from London to New Zealand, pay tnt for which has been guaranteed in the Clony. Return ships to London also leave at snost rpgular intervals. Ifull particulars on application to E l. d. Nathan & c 0.,1 OWEN & GRAHAM, ORTTIfiKSHANKK CO.) Groceries, &c. \jEYf CHRISTMAS STOCK OF F,RUITS AND GROCERIES. HOLLAND & FORTZER laving the reputation of being the PEOPLE'S GROCERS, lave magnanimously determined that if the Jolonists of New Zealand in general cannot lave a free BREAKFAST TABLE, ;ho Colonists of Auckland in particular shall lave a cheap breakfast table. Also, 'MERHY CHRISTMAS AND lIA.PPY NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES." Reflections :—Statesmen may come and go, Dynasties may be overturned, and Auckland membjrs may desert Sir George Givy, but Holland and 'Foiitjsrk change not!! They emaiu true to their constituencies and oppose tho taxation of Groceries. LOOK AT THEIR WINDOW (223, QukeN-stkeet.) "LOOK AND WEKP" (WITH JOY!) CHRISTMAS FKUIYS ! CHRISTMAS FRUITS ! ! SULTANA RAISINS, from Asiastic Turkoy VALENCIAS, f:om Sucny Spain CURRANTS, from the Historical Greek Islands And FIGS, from Smyrna Also in abundance, Other CHRISTMAS FRUITS & DELICACIES. HAMS ! HAMS ! ! HAMS 1 ! ! A choice display of tho above. Our Now and Unrivalled Stock wi'l be sold at SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICKS (CilKAf), to buit tho times. TTTOLLAND & -piORT-ZEK, 223, QUKKN STKEKT. "D'ONES! BONES! BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Hone Mills, and at No. [101, Lower Qneen-street, by & sQppKT ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC ron KIGHTKENPKNCE-—The Victoria Music Book, 32 pages each, full musio size. Tho best and eheßp3<-t Masazie of Piauotoito anri Vocal MUSIC ijublished. AUCKLAND . MUSIC WAREHOUSE: OOKCERER, Carmen, Les Clocbes <le io Corneville, Henry VIII, and other now and popular Operas. Pianoforte or Vocal ecore, Songs, Dance Music, Pianoforte Pieces,; «c. , AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A. *• A V V, :.'»>.! , Manager.



Business Cards. JA ME S BUTC HE R, CARTffiK, O'JNTRACTOR, fco. Soodß Carted and Delivers^ from ship's side tin Shortest Notleo. Ballast SujiplloJ Newcastle find Bay 01' Mauds Ooa>. Also, Fivewcdd (out or utinntt roosonchln. A C I 1! UKN ER, LAND AND KSTATK AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and i Surveyor, which position ho hold for up wards of twelve years'), will bo happy to furnish reliable informal ion rwgai ding Native and other Lands throughout the Bay ef'Plensy lJistrict. \XT A R lx r 00 X B ROTEIK S, T T SO A P AND CANULK MAN UPACTURE I tS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office: Durham-Btreec, AuoMand. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepaklna and Bones. T AND J. S OPP ET. *J © Freeman's Bay Steam Mii.t.s, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland TAMES H. B TT C H A NA N, t.9. 1 MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLE AND STONfi, MERCHANT, AND GRNKUAL BUILDER. IKbtablibhkd 186 2.] VICTORIA - STRKKT KAST, oarao Blda OB Greyhound Hotel. N.Jl.—Designs of nil kinds of ahovo work for warded to Town or Cruntry on application. JJ O WINNER! ON, AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAHI-SrRBKT, (Next Shakkspbarh Hotkl). Having Introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty vo" cant oft tho prlco of all common work. SSI] Country Ordors punctually attended to. [ESTABLISHED 1858.] mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY J_ FAC^'l*. JAMES MACKIE, Phopeietok, victoria street kast, auckland. Kopairs of Kvery Description in Wood and Iron neatly exocuted on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, i*~ N.B.—Country Orderspunctually aUonded to. JO H H CJ OPP PT, HOUSK, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKKET. Xy EL SKI NN X It, BUILDKR, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcan Lank. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. AH Branches of tho Bnildlng Trade secnted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllco Fittings, &o. &o. '-.•■•■•■ lil'i Gf\ S B O X N E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. 1 AIT 15 R O T H E R S MARELE AND FRKKSTONK MASONS. Monumonts, Head-atones, Tombs, und Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address: corner of rutland & lorne-strekts Auckland. kstabllsiled 1535. by appoiktmekt. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Framo. Looking Glaasar.d Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-streot, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to tho Public for the paLronngo accorded to her Into husband, Mr John Lech; v.roul(i respectfully solicit a continue nco of the name, as tho JiuxinoßSi in all Us Branches, will bo still ca riod on us heretofore, and tho sanie quality of work guaranteed, m H O S. J. HAKBUTT, STKAM BRUSH WORK 3, VICTORIA-STRKKT HAST, Auckland. ~ Uiai'AEtIRHED 1860.] CLARKE BROTHERS . (Late Orembie's), HoYi.L Fink Art Photoghavhio Galt.tchiss, Oppoßite Un'on BtinK, Quoen-Btreet, Auckland. Flrat-elaoa Portraite, from C.D.V. to Life Sice at modoraferprices. CUildron'a Portraitstakon instantaneously. JOHN fi 5» OYL AN, .O . •...„.,; CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i. Queen-street, Corner of Vulcan Lane. OP ' nUTHBEBTSON COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queen-street (next National Insurance Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Huoko and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. EDWARD BAR TL EY , ... ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEWN-SrRW.KT. TKTEW ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of From 12 up to 125)Vakieties. Also In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. *1 Tho 100 „ „ _ .. «J ITorJSale by ERIC O R A I G; PRINTCKS-STRKffiT. ... ITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. K. WADDELL. [Established 1854.] Tf P. GIBBONS & CO., WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET AUCKI/AS D._ 0. "~P EL H A M, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VjCTORIA-SRTEET. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Ciothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &0., on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowod to Contractors and onwholesale orders. . ... Shopand Offlco Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.Steps,and Basrowß lent on hire



Business Cards. B& W. H E L. A B V s FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, 1 Shoetland Street. Families waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prlrao Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping. pEatablished ISGS.] Tyfß. T. T RAF FORD, K.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,; iWAKEFIELD-STREET, Near Queen-street. »{j;i G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, victoria strkkt wkst, auckland (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, Tea and Coffee Sets, Ropluted and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chain-*, and Rings Gilt equal to Now, at reasonable Kates. CII ARL E S PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN,'&o. Addresses Illuminated in tho Highest Stylo of the Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, Including the Wuikulo uiKiKust Coast TownHliips'oti Sale. Tracings inndo or other Business transacted at the Government Ol'.lces. Survoy, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans, OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connoll Streets, Auckland. O U L L ■DROTHBBB, General Murciiants, auctionkkrs and commission agents, uuef.n-sthret (adjoining insuhanoib Buildings) and Uhkakvvatkr. Cash Buyors of Wool, Tallow, Kauri Gum, &o Auckland, October 1,1879. \\J IL L I A~M L E YS, V? BOOKBINDER & PAPKR-RULKK, Next tho Star Offlco. Atorchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chomlsts' Day Books, tlßand nnd Choir Mubio i looks, 11ULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINKS BOUND. T*7 PHILLIPS AND SONS, QIL. H COLOUR, & GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Imiiortßrsof Pnperha:iglngs, Scrim, I'ainta, Oils, Turpciitino, Colo^im, Vamiahc.s. Kroncli Polish, Oold Leaf, Ariisti' Colours and Brushes, Pluto Sheot, Crown, Ornair.ental, and Photographio Glass, Picturo Frames nnd '•'appstjy Mouldings, Clouk und Com]iaas Gliases. Glazed Shashos, lii.'nrs, fee. Glass cut tn siz'i, aTid carodilly ark.d.-!)3and !)7. QUEEN-STRICKT. g^B VV A 1 T F \...''. m Manukactuuixo Tinsmith, FORT-STUKKT, Wishos to inforni tho pulilie that ho is tho only ono in tho Provinco who iluvotes tho whole of his limo to the above business, aud with hia facilities for working and modorn appliances can defy competition. rji c o l c, J_ 0 BASKETMAKEII. Quit.kn-strbkt, (Opposito tho Albert Hotel.) Evory Doacription of llaskotwork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Reasonable Terms. A liberal allowance mudo to Wholesalo Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.1?.-—Tho First Prizo was awarded to T. Cor.X for tho best Collection of Bnaltcts at the Atfri cultural Siiow hoM in SJovcmlipr last. 'tm *i a jul & k a iTu o""o Jl? Wholkbalb. SnrppiNO S; Famhy BUTCIIKRS, liason-Btroot, next Bank of New XealanS Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dreEßod to order. Prime Smokad Tongnoe, Horao-ourod Baoon. (horned Boot on Sals In larao auantltloe. N,B.—Dealers In Gamo. Tilve Phaasants fer wo.rdod to all pai'tu ol tho colony upon rocolpt of ortlor.Knr.illion wnit.idnn In town or Hulinrns. /T~E~E AND P OTT B X \.7T COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STH.EET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-baric Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest markot prices. MR. F. L A S T, SURGKON DKNTIST, Welleslky-stkkkt Wkst. Artificial Teeth made on tho most approved principles. A complete vet from £5; Single Teeth, from 6a. Teeth Stopped, Sealed, and Extracted. Children's Teoth. regulated. Painters, Glaziers, &c. IMPO R T ANT N O T I C E. Wo havo just received our First Shipment o Now tjcosona PAPERHANGINGS, and havo resolved to olFer thorn at much HK DUCBD PKICKS, 1 WALL PAPERS, from 4d. per Roll SAI IN PAPKP.3. from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPKUS, from 2s. fid. per Holl. Papering Canvafs, V2-inch, excellent quality, from HA. por yanl. Window Gi,aks, o£ every Description, at reduction of 2i por cent, ;; ;■ : Gilt Monldings, Glaon Shades, Wax Flow Materials, Jjar«e Stocks of all Materials required in the Painting Trade. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Fbamk Makers, &cr 28 and 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. TT/T PHILLIPPS & bON'S Special Advertisemkmt. 50,000 «°,llß 50,000 paperhangings From 5d to 12s 6d por Piece. SATIN PAPKRHANGINU, from ;s 3d pc Piece. LINING CANVAS, 72 inches wide, from Id pc yard. . : great reduction In tho price of 3ILVERBD and POLISHKD PLATK and common WINDOW GLASS. Larga Stock of 'White Lead, Oils, Colour Varnishes, and all kinds ot Paintors' requisites AT LOWEST I'KICB for BEST MATEKIAT.S. Gilt Mouldings, Glass Shades; Artists' Colours, and Sundries/ mi; .; !, , . W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OII< AND COLOUR, MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, (JUKKN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, and POLLEN-STREET, SHORTLAND 'Uonev. MONEY TO LEND; in large or small sums, at low ratos of interest.—Mr R. Laishley, Solicitor. Hieh-stroet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noil, Vulcan Lane. MONEY. TO LEND, on Mortgage.-^ F. Ring, Agont, Shortland-streot. CIAS H Advanced on approved security, J Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, _^ Vulcan Lane; MONEY'TCTLENLTon MORTGAGE of First-clasß Freehold Securities. " WM. COLKMAN, Solicitor, iJorner (Jueon and Shortland-streotß. ONBYiTO LIiFD m large~or smaU sums at a moderate rate of inteteat.— Jqpkson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT . • CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT-SOCIETY, Office :—93, Qoeen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums of £20 to £6.000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates fur evciy £100 borrowed:— _, Repayments extend- Dd _ w ,,i.. Total amount ing over Per week. R epayable. b. d. £ s. d i years „ .... ■ ' 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. 9 2 143 9 2 Byears.. J .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years. 631 162 16 3 DiiPOSITS received from members or others upon which Interosi ia allowed as follows :— Suniß lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notice-6 7, per annum. J.OFN BATGER, Secretary,



Ironmongferv. • -'• i • Si -j fk PER CEN. T, -1Q ! CASH DISCOU NT , (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF rnABLE TT'NIVES XABLK IVNIVES IJIORKB, 1 ORKS. SPOONS, SL.C, POONS, OCC, fITDUEINO DECEMBER-M J. & d. D ICKEY' : 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. •!■■.•■;■: ,!,.•; ! .„','!. ■■,! .:' ■ r- ■■■ : .'■ . ,'.i ■ . .. , j ' ■ ■ 111 < t; ■■ v ! . • i '! : i •:: '. , j '■';■;•■ -;- ■ ■ ■■' ; ■ • . !■:■:■ : ■.-.■■: 1 1._ j'.' . ' , Boots and Shoes. CJELLING OFF! Selling Off at a fright -0 ful reduction of price, the whole overatook Of Boots and whoes belonging to W. Johnston, Viotoriastroet. Must bo cleared out In a few tveekß to mako room for fresh shipments. < QELLI N G O F X BOOTS I BOOTS ! BOOTS ! Cheaper than ever been sold In Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS', * BOOTMAKER, 1 ill, Queen-street. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, bowd, with tassels, only 7s 6d, cost 12s 6d; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8s 6d, cost 15s Cd; not to be equalled in Auckland at . the prico . ; 50 pairs Ladies' M.BT. Piunella or Lasting Boots, i best make, 9s 6d 50 pairs Ladioa' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 7s Gd ...,.!< 100 pairs High-logged Lace Boots, only Is 6d. local Industry. / '. 100 pairs Men's B.S. Boots, from one of the best factories in Auckland ■ 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only Women's,' Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kinds, to bo sold very oheap. All Boots bought at my shop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend them froe of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOXB, SO call and judge lor yourself. Tbrms Cash. vr Note tho Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREET, AUCKLAND (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler). P.S.—I have no connection with any other shop in Auckland. C BROOKES, of the Blue Boot, will • sell for two months oaly, the whole of hlB splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. English and our own make, at factory wholesalo prices, for oash only; a large assortment of Infants' Boots and Shoos, cheap. Be in timo. Ono hun dred pairs of Ladies'best Kid Boots for 10/6, worth 13/6.—C. Brookes. Blue Boot,' opposite Garliok and Cranwell's. Queen street. rf\HE CHEAPEST SALE OF BOOTS X EVER HELD IN AUCKLAND. F. STEPHENS, Having arranged, with the Proprietor of tho Shop for a ltenowal of the Lease, has docided to Enlarge tho FREMtsras, and, previous to doing so, muat REDUCE his Immense Stock or else store it during the timo the builders are at work. F.S. haa docided to give his Customers ond the Public the benefit by allowing them to take his STOCK out ot his way at a RIDICULOUSLY LijW PRICK, rather titan waste money in storage. /CLEARANCE PRICKS.-Gents' 1 guinea Calf \s Elastics, now 18s; what wore selling at 18s now 14s; Gents' Shoes, cut down from 14s 6d to 10s 6d; Ladies' Us 6d Glove Kid Elastic now only 10s 6d; Ladies' Fancy Hessians reduced from 12s 6dto 9s 6d; Ladies' Kid Elastio (fancy fronts), worth 10s 6d, going for 7a 6d; Ladieß' Plain Elastic, 9s 6d, will now be distributed for 6s 6d; Fancy Coloured Slippers, 2s Cd, cheap at Is Cd; Ball Shoesl, supplied to ■ the joyous and tray at 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d ; a Splen did Lot of Children's High-leg Patent Elastio Nos. ito 6, good value at 6s &? going at 3a 6d. An Immbnse Assortment to Choose from, all kinds ! all sizes : , and all going cheap for cash, Previonß to pulling ithe Shop to pieoes. F. STEPHENS, 136, QUBBN STRBBT . : ,



Watchmakers and Jewellers. n'HEISTMAS PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at considerable reduction till further notice, Having a large Stock on hand and a f arthei Shipment per Ringarooma, I am in a position tc offer to the public such liberal discount thai will defy competition. An inspection of mj Window and tho Prices marked must satisfj all. Sterling Silver Waltham Lever Watches al 50s. Warranted. Sterling Silver Knglish Lever Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watohes (Ladies' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladies' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £3108 to £25, Clocks (the Largest Assortment in Auckland oi evory Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s Gd,. to th>> Drawiiig , room Clock ut £30. . Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Chains, from 50s, Boforo malting your purohases p'case walk ut to 2513, Quotm-stroet (opposite tho Market), and inspeut my Window. ALFRED ALEY, WATCHMAKER and JKWKLLER, Established, 1805. AL L I BE LEFT ALL A L ONE? I do not intend leaving this town, nor can I afford to retiro Ifrom the trade. but I do intend to offer my LARGE STOCK |OF JEWELLERY AND W A T CUES at such Prices that will defy competition. 1. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, Queen Street. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at SOs (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jewoller. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 60s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jeweller. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jowoller. TT EIN RI C H TT OH N, JEWELLER AND W A T C II MAKE X, Queen-street. In thanking the Publio of the Provin cial District of Auckland for the patron age, so liberally bestowed on me for tho post twelve years, I beg to inform them that in consequenco of LEAVING for CHRISTCHURCH at an early date, I respectfully solicit a continuance of their support on behalf of my brothers, who will carry on tho business. My Stock being heavy, I hayo deter mined previous to my departure, to EFFECT A CLEARANCE OF A Large Pobtion _ •; at :'■'!' GREATLY REDUCED PRICEB. For that pnrposo I have this day RE MARKED tho WHOLK of my LARGE and VARIBD STOCK, conslatlnct of : Gold ahd1 Silver JkwELXEEY, SILVER PLATB,, . . WATdH'ES AND CLOCKS, • ELECTRO-PLATE WARE, , &C, &C., &C. Parohasersmayrelyonobtalningreally GOOD and GENUINE ARTICLES, at TEMPTING PRICES. i |, ... An early visit Js thorefore respectfully solicited. , j, ( ; Tho attention of tho publlo is earnestly called to a LARGE SHIPMENT OF THE BEST ENGLISH AND AMERICAN tar P LA T E D G OQDS, "W ■ <|i ; Just Landed, The Assortment compriiios some of tho • most ARTISTIC DESIGNS and PER FECT WORKMANSHIP EVER DIS PLAYED IN THIS piTY. ; , A Well-assorted Parcel of ENGLISH AND WALTHAM WATCHES, having been purchased DIRECT from tho Makers, I am enabled to mark VERY LOW. TTEINRICH T7OHN, JEWELLER AND WATCHM A X E R, • :;J.. ~ QUEEN-STSEET. ■ '.',' ■ '■■ '■ Hi 3J .- ••■ ■'. .1 i'■ ■■■ ';|J , i Sewing Machines. DEWING "lyr ACHI NE S. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES ° wa ■ st,5 t, . -■ •"•■-=■ ■^- ■--> 2^ g s-9- Theee Maohines have now been so long before the public that they have established a reputa tion for themselves, and can be confidently recommended by hundreds who possess them as superior to all others for domestic use. The new Elliptic shuttle Movement is acknowledge'! on all hands as the simplest, quietest, and most beautiful motion ever in vented for the pnrpose. The new Patent Shuttle has only one hole tc thread, and is larger than most others. Sole Agent : T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. ***" win Machines Repaired,



Public Notices. _ I Q T O R A G E. The undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his New Brick Premises, near ; Qner StreotWMrf- F.E.COMPTON. • (TIHIS IS DECEMBER. HOTELKEEPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND HOUSEKEEPERS, t Wlien furnishing will do well to remember tho Large , STOCK OF EARTHENWARE, CHINA, ' Al-JD GLASSWARE ' I have open at my Stores, Customhouso-streot, I and the low prices I sell at. KDWARD LEWIS. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, booksellkr & stationer, 211, Queen Strict, Auckland, In commencing Bnsiness in this Lino, begs to intimate that ho has selected his Stock o£ i ROOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his best iudgment, and now |in vites a look over his Shop. w ft |211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. rjp B. GUE H T & C 0,, Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, symonds street, Agents. TVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND LV WORKS. G E O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. W irework, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. 1 Repairs neatly executed. "OE-OPENING OF THE THAMES £\> hotel dining-room. wm. mcdowell (Lato of the Empire Hotel, Thames), Begs to intimate to the Public and his Thames friends that he hag OPENED the abovo as a Fikst-class Dining-room. Kvcry attendance and attention paid to Customers. ALL THE DELICACIES OF THE SEASON Placed on the Tables $3, The old ReasonabU Charges again begun. W. McD. trusts tho public will again rally around tho Central1 Rooms. Jlj X, D. KEMPT, SURGEON DENTIST, BVii'Ung that his Residence in Upper Queen street is inconvanient for his Patients, has Removed his offlco to SHORTLAND-STREBT, (Opposite Post-officb. i _ —. __„__• Q R D t> IRONMONGER, &C..PAKNKLL. General Fuknishing Ironmongery.t-a now and well-selected atock of Holloware (of all kindii), Cutlery, &c Builders' Ihonmonokhy.—Nails, fee, at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly executed in town or . country. . Sheet Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. AT O T~ XT" C E. Tho Neumeyor's Patent DOURLR OVWR STRUNG IRON-FRAMKD TRICORD PIANO FORTKS have arrived. Genuine "Ironclads," surpassing all other Pianos. Price, from Forty eight Guineas. Come and see. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslly Street. TfIDEN TERRAua POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TKA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanville and Eilyett), solicit tho patronage of the public Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of "the town and suburbs. JUST RECEIVED, cx1 City ot Agraj Hi CuokSby's'Celebrated Conqueror for Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Neuralgia, Headaohes, Horo Throats, and all Diseases ot the Throat. The above complaints cured in a few hours. Also, for Gout, tihenmatism, Sprains, Bruises, Asthma, &c The above remedy has never been known to fail, and in all oases gives instant , relief. In cases when required use Cucksey's Miraculous Mixture, and it will greatly facilitate ■. tho patient's recovery; This is no Pain Killer 1 but curative. . No tami'y should be without it. Price, Is 6d and 3s 6d. Agent: A. Cucksey, Wakeneld-s troo t, Auckland, and off all Chemists and Storekeepers. —H. Cooksey. Registered proprietor, S3, Greenwich Road, London, S.E. ;-| AM E S AH TT E"W (Next'Baknett's, Pork Butchee), QITfiEN STfiEET. Just Opened, Direct from China, Bkautik-ulI Cabinets and Writing Desks combined Rich Vases, 9pt,endid Tea SERviors Fancy Boxes;, in great variety , Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s Id, 23 lOd, 3s, Ss 6d per lb. PKESBRVB.p,GINaER , MAitino by the roll, very cheap Crackers for hois. A liberal allowance made to wholesale buyers, JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), j ~;. ' QtTEEN-STREET. IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. T. H. BHOVB begH to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has rkmovbd from Hobson-street to those more commodious premises in Wyndham-street, lately in the oc cupation of Mr. T. Shove, wnero he hopes to meet with all his old friends, and as many new ones as will favour him with a call. N.B.—Families waited on for orders in town and suburbs. Shipping Supplied. Nothing but the Best Meat Kept. m l m is c c. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to be enabled to place special inducements before their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHE&.FDOORS, MOULD INGS.ITUKNERY in all its Branches. Town Ordors can bo left at No. M, South British Insurance Buildihvra. PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. . : A. &K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant silver-mounted Walking-sticks, made by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Wolkingr-Stick, particularly suitahlefor Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by various designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Teutknbbrg. Queen-street, Auckland R. FAULDEK, Sole Contractor to the ;, City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-Btreet m J.. BAIN BRIDGE. ■ PONSONBY LIVKRY AND BAIT STABLES 1 HACKETT-STREET, SHELLY BEACH, ' .;,..' PONSONBC. F O R H I R E, i Open and Close Carriages Large Double Break for picnic parties Saddle Horses, &c., &c. Horses Broken-in to Saddle, Single or Double ■ Harness. Charges Moderate,



For Sale. JET A M S, BACON AND CHEESE, On Sale ex Late Arrivals, 14 cases Canterbury BACON and HAMS 8 cases Canterbury HAMS 25 cases Canterbury CHEICSK. T. II HALL & CO. \ MERICAN GOODS, Xx 'CiTt op NkwJYork." 85 packages Dried Apples 30 packages Hllced ditto 10 cases j.ard (in tins)" - 10 boxes Vermicelli 2 barrels Cranberries (preserved i 40 half-barrels Salmon (new catch) BX 'MINISTER OF MARINK, CRUSHKD LOAF SUGAR. TO ARRIVE, Ex 'LKBU,' 500 boxes CANDLES. SAI,MON-tins 1 and 21bs. (new). SACICS—3S bales three-bushel SALT—IOO bags Manure Salt BONKDUST—SO tons Victorian BONE MEAL—2SO tons Calif ornian. W. S. LAURIE, 7, WXNDHAM-STREKT, f\ N SALE, To Akriveper 'Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Westall's Fink and Coarse Salt. .Ex 'jFernglen,' CCTRBANTS, ELEMB RAISINS, MUSOATBIi Raisins. 350 casks Cement 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated IRON (8 to 8 feet) - 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kegs Scathing Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide Flour Bugars (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Coooa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp's Sardines,' Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartabio Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal standard and Waterlilyl Swiss Cigars, etc. E. POTTER & CO. f\ N S A L E PRIME NEW ZEALAND MAIZE (IN SEED). JAKINS& WILLCOX, CUSTOM-HOU3E-STRKKT. FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, in one of the most healthy parts of Auck land, 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 foot by 100 feet 1 Kirst-oiass Freehold Allotment, 66 feet by 112 feet, with good Six-roomed House and wash-house, bath-room, and every other convenience for a family. A splendid view.ffom each of them, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHNSOPPET, General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. Q N » A L F, 100 tons Duflleld's Adelaide Floub 60 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and Foe Sale (Chbap), 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedln 1000 Backs Feed Oats from Timanx, McKENZIE & ROSS. pHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE F, LAMBOUKNE, NEWTON. Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, Nails Locks, Hinges, and a well-seleoted Stook of Goods in the Hardware Lino too numer ous to particularise. Galvanised Tubs and Buckets, Wood ditto, and Tinware of various kinds I for Dairy and other pur poses. Hair, Bass, American, and other Brooms; Baniator, Carpet, Scrubbing, and Blacking Brushes, etc. A Complete Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware. A Large Stock of China and other Matting. ~ ; . A Well-Assorted Lot of P4.pbr. . • HANGINGS. ' White T.ead, Oil, Turps, Varnish, Dryers. Scrim Tacks, and all Painters' Materials. N.B.—F.L. having completed extensive alter ations to his premises, has been enabled to add largely to his General Stock of Goods, and also to introduce various new lines, and while thank ing the residents of Newton and neighbouring' district for their liberal support, begs to mtimate that he will continue to sell at the Lowest Auckland Prices, and solicits a continuation of favours. AGENT FOR THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. TRON IRON IRON TANKS ! TANKS !! TANKS! 1 i S. P A R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fco., &0., &a Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - btreet East, Auckland. SLATES! CEMENT! , , SLATES 1 CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English Slates, per 1,000. £13. A merioan Slates, per 1,000, £1015s. Ventilating Papier Machis Centre Blowers from the hot makers in London, and approved by the architects there as well as tho architects here, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, VIOTOBIA-STRKEr. SHOW ROOMS: Hobson-strekt. TCI WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always- on Hand, country ordkrß punctually attended to Fish ITokwabded to ant Past of the Colony. TERMINUS STORE, HELENSVILLB. ~ D. S T EW ART ) Begs to inform the Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A. Largk and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland iPrioea 1 Groceries of all kinds' „ „ Boots and Shoes j 39 Oatß, and Bran.



Amusements, mHEATRE It O V A L. TO-NIGHT"! TO-NIGHT! LAST FOUR NIGHTS. LAST FOUR NIGHTS. LAST FOUR NIGHTS. CoLOSSEAN PaNTASCOPE! GAHIET, The Master of All Ventriloquists.] LAST NIGHT OF THK A R OTIC EXPEDITIO N. GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFT SI Another Silver Watch (warranted), together with Ono Hundred Useful and Valuable Presouts, will bo given away to-night. Pantascope will movo at S sharp. Prices—is, 2s BJ, Is. Free-list entirely suspended (Pres3 only ok cepteci). Thursday's Progim-mhit—3eo To-morrow's issue. Fihday—benefit of the great Clialet. when a Urge Rionze Statuo wll bo given for tho, brat Conundrum on Ventriloquism, and other Novelties. S atur oay Afternoon—Special Perf ormnnco for Families and Pchools at Kcduced Prieos. Every Child will ri-celve n Parting Gift. Saturday—THE LAST NIGHT. AL BE R T HAL L, JMRBY-3TREET, AUCKLAND. LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! Last Week ! Last Week ! LAST WEEK! LAST WEEK! Last Week ! Last Week ! LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! Last Week ! Last Week ! PRKSENTS TO EVERY VISITOR! PRESENTS TO EVHRY VISITOR! PRESENTS TO KVKR\' VI-ITOR! PRESENTS TO KVERY VISITOR! PRESENTS TO EVERY VISITOR! Admission One Shihing. Will be open daily fom 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. M. KAunr & jh. All Proprietors. Sporting. COOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON ' . DUNE DI N CUP, Keb. 26,1880. 2000 AT £1 EACF. First Horao .. £SOO Horao ioo Third Horse 200 Starters .. „ 200 Non-startcra mo '£2000 Exchange, 13 for cheques; two stamps for reply and result. Address: w. Coohsoa, Warn'or'a Hotel, or Box 180, Post Office, Christchurch. Musical. uCKL AN D Tyr US I C ■WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street, (A. KADY, Manager), IMPORTERS OF PIANOFORTES, AMERICAN ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, And all varieties of Musical Instruments, THH OK A£u M BEST- SBIE CTKa „ to be found in Auckland, which is supplemented every mail by Novelties selected by our London agent. ™^R^Af™ D' AND STRm<J : A 1011 VIOLIN fTIHE Art of Music belongs to the reaba Of feeling, and is tho vehicle for tho elucidation of toe inner life of the soul. For beauty of tone and inexhaustable variety of effects, tho Wilcos and White Cabinet Organ stands unique, and cannot fail to plea:e tl;c most refined ear, and artistic taste, SOLE AGENCY: AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. piNAFQRE LANCE RS . PINAFORE QUADRILLES! PINAFORE GALOPS t On Sale at Eady's, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Stbekt. mHE NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE, J_ Containing Popular and standard SoNGd and Pieces, ETp, CONTENTS OP No. 1— 1. Tom Bowline (Favourite Sea Song), Dibden 2. Grandfather's Clock, H. C. Work 3. Brown Byes close the Window, Bosabol 4. Kathleen o£ Kilkenay, Milliard \ 5. Somebody* Coining when the Dewdrops Fall. Macy 6. Johnny Morgan (Popular Comic Song), Fit chett 7. The " Times" (Polka), F. Band 8. Grandfather's Home 'Companion sonjt to Grandfather's Clock), F. West 9. We are Two Roving Minstrels (Duet), Parry 10. McSorley's Twins (Comic), Phillips 11. Still I Love Thee, Lockwood 12. Mary of Argrle, Nelson CONTENTS OF No. 2 -11. The Fairy Wedding (Waltz), J. W. Turner 2. Mountain Bell ( chottisohe), Kinkel 3. Blue Danubs (Waltz), Strauss^"**.,i i. Still Thine Own, J. R. Thomas 5. When the Green Leaves Come Again. Sic H. Bishop G. Blumenliort, Lango 7. Waiting, H. MiUiard 8. Gipsy's Warning, Coard j'<i«L>-A 9. Won't you Bay my Pretty Flowers, Pers ley 10. Queen of the Night, Thomas 11. Ah ! Never deem my love can change, J. R, i homas. 12. Little Snowwhito Blossoms, C. A. Whito SOLE AGENDA— J^USIC -y^TARKHOUSE, Quekn Street and Vulcan Lanb JUNCTION. . - y . Medical. '<-" SANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI .EXTRACT. Under the distinguished patronage ot h?s Majesty tho King of Italy, at Rome, according to communication received from from the Con sul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, upon in structions from tho Minister for Foreign Affairs dated 14th March. IS/8. Dr Cruickshank. Health Officer for the City of Sandhurst, certifies to the extract being dio most reliable remedy for external inflammation, bronchitis, diphtheria, aitections of the lungs, chest, all pains of rheumatic nature, neuralgia. &c.; all swellings, bruises, sprains, wounds, dis order of the bowels, diarrhea, &c. Epitome of declaration made before M. Cohen, Esq., J.P., at Sandhurst. October, 1877:—The son of Mr Raabo was hurt with an axe on the knee. After nine weeks'medical treatment it was de clared necessary by Dr Macgillvray to amputate the injured limb. At that juncture tho extract was applied, and th& wound speedily cured without-ampntation. Tho daughter of Mr. Junghenn, suffering from disease of the be no, as pronounced by Drj. Atkinson and Boyd, was cured just as speedily Cures of whooping cough, very severe colds, croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, earache, Cains in the head (neuralgia), inflammation of the eyes, and that of a severely injured foot, others of bad legs, wound on the arm with enormous. swelling, of severe braises and a sprained anklet H. Brown), in which case eight months' medical advice was of no avail, are reported by tho " Donald Times," " Newcastle Morning Herald,1 * " Cooktown Courier," " Yorke's Peninsula Ad vertiser," and others. The extract Is proved to be curative In dis orders of the urinary organs. It is tho cureat curative agent and prcvenuitive of contagion in scarlet, typhoid and intermittent fever. For particulars see testimonials accompanying each, bottle. Sold by 6. AICKIN, The Pharmacy, Qneen street, at Is 9<H and 3s per bottle. * CAUTION. The genuine article is made up in vials, bcap- - ing on the labels our trade mark and signature* Other turpentine-like preparations of the gam styled " Eucalypti Oil," are moat dangerous in consequence of their nature for most of tha diseases our extract is recommended for, there fore, ask for " Sander and Sons' Extract," in vials with our Übel, trade mark, and signature thereon. Every vial is accompanied by direo tionsforuseandreporta^curg^ & Bm& Bole Agent for Auckland and District: A I C X IN, The Pharmacy, Queen-street, AucKLtm