The Auckland Evening Star.

OL-XL N. 3.155

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, AUGUST 28. 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Snipping. i rKX PACIFIC MAIL STEAM 'ftM«rSK^ SHIP 00MPANY- J&fc^jaaCr OVERLAND ROUTE TO Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Francisco,' via Hono lulu, connecting with all Overland Railways in tho Ui-ited States and Canada to New York or any of tho principal Atlantic Coast Ports, and with the unrivalled steamship* of the White Star, Inman, and Cunard lines from New York to Liverpool. London, or Paris. To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- to Cisco. Sydney Tuesday City of Sydney H.O.Dearborn Sept.il — Australia .. W.Cargill Oct. 12 -- Cltyof N.York W.B. Gol>b Nov. 9 Sept.22 Zealandia .. H. Chovador Pec. 7 Pot. 20 And Every Four V/eokß thereafter. First-olaes through to Kngland, from £68. Steerw, including bidding and all nooes Fire't-ciassTicketsp'jolforninomonths.should p-vs^engers wiih to it >o at Honolulu or any American cities en r .v a. Return Tickets to' y Inoy, good for six months, Iftjucd at 10 per cer ; discount. All posseng-ern fr r Coast ports mustlpresent their tickets fort* •( ilng. For full particu) & >, apply to S. A. BEARDSLKY, Agent. Lower Queen-street. pk l i ITEAM TO LONDON. <"*™™~~~l Tho following Steamships bo longing to tho Orient Steam Navigation Com £any(Liinlted),andtho PscifloSteam Navigation ompany. will leave SYIiNKY at the under mentioned nates for MBLBOURNE. ADE t LAIDE. and LONDON, via Suez Canal :— Stewmar. |Reg.Tnn'gel Date. CHIiviBUKAZO.... 3.847 August 31 JOHN BLDER.... i.152 Sept. 14 SORATA 4.011 Pept. 28 CITZOO 3,817 October 12 ACONCAGUA.... 4,017 October 26 ORIENT 5,386 Nov. 9 And the Servico will be maintained by sao ceedlEg stonmers at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £1C to 60 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s In addition. Paßaengers can book from Auokland at a through rate to cover Intercolonial faro and Canal dues, and so secure special advantages. Paesogna from London can bo granted in Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, in London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderpon & Co., Joint Managers of tho Line; or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OP N.Z. (LIMITBD), Queen-street XTNION STEAMSHIP UitT^\j-^l \J COMPANY OF NEW Jl "^|*sle\ ZEALAND (MMITEXI). fe^-Si^v^ TIMK TABLK— |f AUGUST, 1880. FOR GISBORNK NA DIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT 0H> TjMKRB. AND BLUFF (from Queen-street Wharf.) Btoamshlp. Date ot Sailing. Latest Train. Tabarua Thurs., Sept. 2,10 a.m. — Albion Thursday, 9,10 a.m. — FOB T.AKANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, and Wbst Coast Ports (prom Mandkau Taijroa Tuesday, 31, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Wanaka Tuesday, 7th, 9 p.m. 7 a.m. FOR SYDNEY, VIA RUSSELL. KoTOMAiiiNA Tue-day. 7th, 4 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tararua Thurs., Sept. 2,10 a.m. — Alii ion Thursday, 9th, 10 a.m. — FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Tauakua Monday, 30, i p.m. — Rotomahana Tuesday,Sep.7,4p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — " FOR WHANG AREI and MAN GAP AI. Waitaki Every Friday, 8 p.m. — CCargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office before embarking. Auiiklp.id Branch: S3, Queen street. T/I7HANU4.REI, TAU •jr>;*. VT RANGA & RUSSELL. Vif^BOy^- WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH «r~W3' PLACE. The Union Steamship Co.'s b.b. •WAITAKI' Will leave for— TAURANGA— Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI and MANGAPAI—Fri days, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHI COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents jgwav JftOß LONDON DIRECT. •fefeHPS&k Tho flne iron barque TiffilJwT 'LOCH BOON,' 786 tons register, 100 Al at Lloyd's, will load as above, and, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freisht apt)ly to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limitbd), Agents. Svte^ drtOß RUSSELL, WANGA-' _|j§3|g|_£jP KOA, and MANGONUL The s.s. lONA win leave every Monday, at 5 p.ra. (weather permitting). Passengers booked anl small parcels prepaid at the Offloe on the Wnarf. No cargo reoeived after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The b.b. ARGYLB will leave for.the abore place ovory Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Qaeen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Monday, August 30 Friday, September 3 Connecting with the s.B. 'Fingal'for Mercury Bay on the 6th. 11th, 20th. and 2ith. Connecting with B.H. STAFFA for OpotM and East Coast, also connecting with S.S, KATI It ATI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No Cargo received after i p.m. A. MoGRKGOR, Manser. ■aaefe^ CJTKAM TO HOT SPRINGS, Jlgg_§t_£:iO Mahuransi, Matakana, ■niHiaß i_ AWAU< ___,!> Omaha. The s.b. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Captain Kabpbr, For tie Hot Springs—Every Tuesday. Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, Sec, ica—Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All oargo must be down half-an-honr before Advertised time of leaving, or It will not be akon. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping ote. For freight or passage apply to 3. CASEY. Jnne 12.1879. *£&£*. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- © LAND and the THAMES. IIHI IlBLI: S.S, EOTAMAHANA, From Auckland I Monday. 9 morninic Tuesday, 10 morning WedneHday, 10 morning Thursday, 10.30 morning Friday, 11 morning Saturday, 12 noon From Thamea: Monday, 3 afternoon Tuesday, 4 afternoon Wednesday, i afternoon Thursday, 5 afternoon Friday, 5.30 afternoon Farks : Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, sg. No Cargo reoHved within half-an-hour 9f ad vertised time of leaving. ~.~~ FRASER & TINNE, Agents. •J"K A W TEAM TO THB THAMES k^ CONNECTING WITH THAHjMfnpJS^. OHINKMr7RI, OMAHA. WAI- J__feffl_^^Fi'() \ PLAINS, akd MORRJNS "■■■■■■■■^ VILLE, Piako District. ' EISTERPKISE' and 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames! — Saturday, 12midnight Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or 3ia- Charging live stock. aw . HEATH> Manager,



Shipping. JJsJL GS. *~H E It oT jamMW Tho fast and favourite b.h. 'HERO,' Captain Logan, will leave Melbourne on the 21th instant, and Sydney on tho 23th. for "Wei llngton and Auckland. For rates o( freight and pat3ngo, and c] information, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 18, Queen-street, Auckland, August 16,1880. »SljgK pi O R W A I U X U. ■^""*^ The p.s. OREGON wiU leave foi Waiuku as undor: From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Aug. Aug. 31—Tuesday, 1 p.m. Sep. I—Wednesday, 8 a.m. August sth (Thursday) and following Thurs days, the p.s. 'Oregon' will leave Onotiunga at 8 a.m. for Awhitu, Hula, and Whatipu, returning at 1 p.m. oaoh day. Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares, ss; Return, 7s 6d. All Freights must bo paid before Goods are delivered. Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Dally. Onehunga Agency at the office of tho Kami Point SawiDg and Planing Milla. Freight, from Onehnnga to Waiuku, 7s 6d per on. M. H. ROE. x&*?±. T^OR SAN FRANCISCO Jgaafe*. Jl direct. 'SCOTTISH LASSIE Will sail as abovo about tho middlo of Sep tember. Has superior accommodation for passengers. Rates moderate. For particulars apply on board, or to tho NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agonti. Monev ly/T O N E V Monoy to Lend on Mortgage of Freehold Securities.— Qeorgo Fraser, Publlo Accountant. Investing and Eatato Agent, W. S. Grahaiuo' Bond, Fort-street, and. No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Sho. t land-streots. CIASH Advanced on approved security. J Money Invented without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of Flrat-claia Freehold Seonrities. WM. COLE MAN, Solicitor, Corner of Queen and Sbortland-streetf. MONEY TO Lttisu m targe or small sums at a moderate rate of interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. TVfONEY TO LhND, in large or smal JXL BPTna, at low rates of interest,—M R. Lalshley, solicitor, high-wtreet. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNBLL & COOPKR, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street Business Noticea. DOOTSI BOOTS! BOOTS! J. BORLEY, BOOTMAKER newmarkkt, (Kstablisiikd 18 Years). A Large Asiortment of Ladfe3', Gentlemen's, and Children's Boots always on hand at prices to meet the presont times. Cukapest Shop in Auckland. N.B.—Country Stores Supplied with Mon'a Watertight^ from 12s Cd per pair. /"IHEAPm I M B E R ! The Union Saab, and Door Company arc now prepared to supply ALL KINDS OB' BUILDING MATERIALS, Including SASHES, DOORS, MOULDINGS, TURNERY, CARVING, AND FRETWORK, AT THK VERY LOWJKST RATES. UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY. Auckland, August 9,1380. PIURNITJJRE ! TCTURNITURE ! TIME PAYMENTS. ENTIRELY NEW SYSTEM. S. 13 A ACS & CO. beg to inform the Inhabit ants of Newton, Ponsonby, Freeman's Bay, and the adjoining suburbs that they have Opened a Furniture Arcade in the Karangabape Hoad, Newton (opposite the Post-office), on the Time Payment principle, whereby they offer those in want of Furniture, or desirous ot Furnishing Houses, the opportnnity of purchasing every description of Household Furniture by WEEKLY INSTALMENTS. For the necessary forms apply at tho Arcade. Immediate Delivery of Goods Free of Charge. Not© the Address— S. ISAACS & CO., Newton Furniture arcade, Karangabape Road (opposite Post-office). WHERE'S? WHO'S? WHAT'S?— Questions and Answers.—Q. Where can I leave an order lor a Servant from Hannaford's Auckland Registry, without going to the top of Queen street]—a. At the Branch Office. Q. Who will reeelve my Letters, re-diret them, and forward to any address!—A. I will. Q. What Central Office can I leave Small Parcels at, with the certainty of their being delivered at any part of the City or riuburbaZ-A. At mine. Q. Who will safely Store my Luggage for Is per month?-a. IwilL Q. Where can I readily Sell or Let Land or Houses?—a. At my Branch Office. Q. Where can I readily Buy or Rent ditto at low rates?—A. At my Branch Office. Q. Who can get me a Loan of Money on good security?—A. I can. Q. Who keeps an Inquiry Boole, wherein 1 can continuously register wherever I might be) information for inquiries; friends?—A. I do. Q. Who is tho principal public amanuensis in Auckland}—a. lam. Q. Who are you ?-a.T. B. Hannaford. Q. Where's your Main Office?—A. Upper Queen-street. Q. vvhere'e your Branch?—a. Daiby-streot, under Albert Hall.—T.B. Hannaford, General Agent, Scrivener, and Collector, Office of the Waita kerei West and Okahu Highway Trustees, Upper Queen and Darby streets, Auckland, A& K. TEUTENBERG, . MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, &c. (Mcabthur's Buildings). New Fashions in Jewellery. Bboocbes & Kab-bings (of exquisite design and workmanship) manufactured from Nautilus bhells, mounted with Silver and Gold; speci mens now on view. Wedding Rings and Keepers made to order. Micdalb (of any stylo) in Gold or Silver. N.B.—All Ai ticles of Jewellery on New De signs introduced by ourselves, and not hitherto obtainable in tho Colonies. Jewellery repaired. Seais, Stamps, Monograms, &c to any pat tern. Walking Sticks, constructed put pC variou3 kinds of Now Zealand Woods, highly polished, and mounted in Gold or Silver, witn any device. Suitable for presents. DONSONBY NURSERY. WILLIAM MASON. As the planting season has now arrived, I have great pleasure in inviting tbe attention o£ tbe public to my valuable Nursery Ptock which is now ready and in excellent condition for re moval, consisting of CONIFERS, PINES, EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS IREES ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, AZALIAS, CAMELIAS. ROSES. I have grown a large quantity o Pinus Ins'gnis and. Cupressus Macrocarpa, they being tho universal favourites as ornamental, or shelter trees. Pinus Insignia, idled plants, per 100 .. 50s. Do. do. mall 30s. Cupressus Macrc carpa balled plants .. 70s. Do. do. small 50a. Twenty thousan FRUITTKEES, atlowprices, from 1 year to 7 years old. Also a large quantity of EVERGREEN and FLOWERING SHRUBS suitable for planting in belta or borders. I hare great pleasure in inviting intending planters to an inspection of my grounds and stock. The Tjus leaves the Union Bank Queen-street every fifteen minutes, and passes within a few minutes' walk of my place. Price Lists can be obtained, post free, or application at the Nursery, Ponsonby, Auckland or from Mr. Lifscombk, Seedsman, Queen Btreetl W. MASON.



Business Cards. JAMES CATEK, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. Or rjUTHBEIiTSONj ! ' COMMISSION AGENT AND 1 ACCOUNTANT, Durham-Btroet (Premlsos lately ocoupled by Messrs Surgood, Son & Kwen ARont for Messrs H. Haoge and Co.'a German Clotbs. Tweeds, and (;oatinurs. JAND J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland mHAMES CAKR GE AND DRAY A fact' 1 if. JAMES MACKIE, ■ Proprietor, : victoria strkkt east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron noatly executed on tho Shortest Notice. 1 SPRINGS MADE AND REPAUiED, i Vf N.li.—Country Orders punctually attended to JAMKS B. UeOOUKCY, CAUVKH, GILDER, LOOICINR-GLA.SS PICTURE FHAMK AND COrtNlCHi manufaoturkr, House and Sign Painter, Paperiiangbr, GKNKUAL DkCOUATOK. Estimates Given. Exporloncod workmen sont to all parts of tho country. 260, QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland. Koc W. HKLABY • FAMILY & BHIPPINO BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shoktland Stkkbt. Families waited upon dally tor Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and I'urk (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping. JAMES BUTCHER, OARTBR, CONTRACTOR, fco. Goods Coned and DoUvomd from ship's aide on Shortest Notloe. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (out or moot) reasonable CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &0.. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scalo from Rough Sketches or Traced. Addressee, &c, Illuminated in the Highest Stylo of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Litographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connell Streets Auckland. f^i A B R I E L LEWIS, AUCTIONEER <AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT, 11, QoifKtc-OTHKKT. Auckland. MR. F. LAST, surgeon dentist, Wkllkslky-strkkt Wkst. Artlflclal Teeth made on the most approved principles. A complete set from £6; Single Teeth, from 6s. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted** Children's Teeth regulated. JC. P E L II A M, • LADDER & BAHROW MAKER, 49, VICTOIUA-STJREBT. Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, I arrow Whnels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal dlscounc allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. N.IS.: .Ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hire. One or two superior old Violins for Halo; also, a good Violincollo choao. HW A 1 T E, • fIIANUFACTUUINO TINSMITH, FORT-STREET, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Provinco who devote* tho whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances can.defy comnetition RE L A a"TJ DftU'I'HEKS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TAHKKBC AND LKATHEB MANUFACTCBKBS Importers of Saddlers' and tiootmaken Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, 800 l Uppers. Grindery, Mill Beting. Suotlon and Delivery Hose, &c Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Worksi Panmnre, Anokland, Constituents' .orders promptly and carefully ezeonted' E E AND P O T 1 E X COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bine Gum and all kinds oc Hardwood, at owest market prices. VUT R V. B. WOOD HA M, tkaohkr of tiik planofortk and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Music Ware house. LjT U. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, victoria strekt west, auckland (Near Chapel Street). Knives, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, T3a and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chains, and Rings Gilt equal to New, at reasonable Rates. A £i mURNKR LAND ESTATK AGENT. TAUBANfIA, (Until recently Resident Government Rngineer and Surveyor, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will be happy to furnish reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout the Bay of Plenty Dlstrlot. ~T j (JWINNERT O~N, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING* FACT.OKY, Wynduam Street (Next Shakhspeare Hotel), Haviny introduced Steam Power, he is now pre pared to make a Kcduction of Twenty j«r Cent, off the price ot all common work. tST Country Orders punctually attended to. TE> Tkir H. X E~~E SING, Plumber, Tinsmith and Ikon Platk Worker, Sole Maker of the Patent Funnol Washing Machine. QUEEN-STRBET, ONEHUNGA. Repairs dona at moderate charges. PHILLIPS AND SONS7~OIL~, " COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperjangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine. Colours, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frames and TapesUy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glosses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &o. Gloss cat to size, and care ally aoked.-9oand H7. QUEKN-STREKT. ,T 0 H J« O O F Jf F T, HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. [Established 1865.] -|Y/f R T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON DENTIST, W AKEFIELD-STREBT, NEaR QUEEN 6TRKEI. Painless Extraction ot Teeth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gaa. 7~^ | t (a ii v x<> JN E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, \ PKODUCB AND PROVISION MERCHANT [ LOWER QUEEN-STREET. MR. FAULDMK, 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 i places attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or > otherwise, can v ye the same done by 'caving * a notice, cithjr verbal or written, with the Inspector of j; Nuisances City Council Oflice, QußU'i-Btreet.



Business Oards. / qp HO S. J. HABBOTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. pUBKIE AND SMITH, PLUMBERS, CMSFTrTKRS, BELL HANGKRS, &0., High-street, Auckland, (Shop lately occupied by Mr Rout). LICKNSKD WATERWORKS PLUMBKRS. Best ok Workmansiih1. Moderate Charoes. okdkrs punctually atthndkd to. DR. J. M URUAY MOORE Has moved into hia Now Residence, LIVERPOOL VILLA, BYMONDS-STREET, Third lioubu below Grammar School. At homo to patients from 0 to 8 p.m. Consultation Hours at tho Pharmacy, 11 to 1, as boforo. TT^ H, S X I N N X R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, ULCAN LANK, HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEHED PAYMENTS. All Branches of the Building Trade xeonted by Exporlenood Workmon. Shop Fronts Oflloe Fittings, &0., &.o. — y> v R q '£ s S (Latb Tuokbr), SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, NKAE THKATItE ROYAL, QV E EN-STUB XT, AUCKLAND, {Families Waitod on for Ordors. N B — Dkalkhh in G>MB. TAIT RROTHE S MARBLE AND FKKKSTONK MASONS, Monnmente, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Style. Prices ana Doslgns trehi on application. Address t Corner or RUTLAND & LORNE-STRKRTS An ok lann Near Junction ot Queen and Wakofleld Btroots.) CRAIG, Licensed Plumdkb, Having returned to Auokland. la now ptepercd to givo Kattmates for all kinds of Plumber's Work, including uiying on Water, 8011-hanxing, Gaslltting, &c, &c. w.~crXig, LICENSKD PLUMBB , Symonds-street, 3 doors abovo Wynyard Arms. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MABON. MARBLK AND STONK MKRCHANT. AND GENERAL BUHJ3ER, [Established 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, samo Bide 68 Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Country on application. WDW AR D HARTLEY,, AROHITKCT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEKN-STRKET. WILLIAM LJEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next tho Star Offlco. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Reglators, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, Band and Choir Muslo Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINES BOUND LBSTABLIBXIED 1869,] CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Cromblo'aK Royal Fink Art Photographic Gallhiueb, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-etreet, Auckland. Flrst-olass Portraits, from CD. V to Life sire at moderate piloea. Chlldren'a P jrtraitataken Instant mc jualy. • "\TEWTON VENETIAN BLIND 131 WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kabanoahapß Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the beat quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wirovrork, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed. mHOMAS QTEADjIAN, Latb ROBERT BREWIN, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, Next Union Bank of Australia, QUEEN-STEEET AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Maize, Oats, Bran, Chaff, and Fow Wheal; alao.Munuros of all descriptions. Agent for J. MASON. Paknell. FISHKK AND GO WHOutaiW. Shippinb ft FAMILY BUTCHERS. Qneon-otreet, next Bank of Now Zeolanft Auckland. Poultry ot all Unas dressed ta order. Prime Smokad Tongues, Home-aured Baoon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Lire Phea junta for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. FamllioH waitod on in town or suburbs. TmDEN TERRAUis jfOST OFF'^^E. MORLEY AND WHITE, ■ TEA DEALERS and FAMILr GROCERS, Kden Teruacb. M. and W. (formoriy with Messrs. Glanville and Eilyett), solicit the patronage of the public. Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any port ot the town and suburbs. TV O L E, • BASKETMAKER, Qubkn-strkbt, (Oppoaito the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Basketwork mado and Repaired on the Shortest Notice and most Reasonable STerms. A liboral allowance made to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened c, choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Colk for the best Collodion of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held in November last. CF, COO P E R, • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKBK, Uppb Qukkn-strkkt, Aucklane, Throe Doors abovo the Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Loggings, Sec., &c, mado to order on the ahoriuat notice. Charges moderate. WILLIAM DAVID DALLEN (Lato U. Burtonl, Baker and Confectioner Queenratreat.i Wedding Orders, Balls, Supper and Evening Parties punctually attended to on reasonable terms. Gentlemen and Ladies, Commodious Dining Rooms, with every convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking. Meals served up on the shortest notico CARDER BROTHERS & CO., agricultural Drain Tile and Sanitary Pipe Wokkb, ponsonby, HAVE ON S A L X- J. 00,000 Drain Tiles, 2to G inches. Straight, full measurement and well burned. A Large Quantity Glazed Socket Pipes, 3 to 21 inches. Also, Bends, Junctions, Chimney Pots, etc. ALL SIZES. IOHN MUUALLY, Sole Contractor to the Parnell Borough Council for the Re moval of Night-Soil, House Refuse, &c, respect fully intimates to the reaidonts of Parnell, Now maruet, Grafion Road, Kowton, Karangahape and Ponsonby, that ha is prepared, to receive orders for tho Emptying of i-Tivies, Cesspits, &c, at reasonable rates. Orders (written or verbal) left with tho Inspector of Nuisances, ] iorough Council Olllcea, Parnell, or addressod to John Mullally, New North Road, will receive prompt attention.



I Publio Notices. ) X H. GREEN, Lily Dale Nuksery, JLJ. id now selling Pinus Insignia from is to 6s and Macrocarpa'from 8a to]los per doz.; Apples, 12s per doz., guaranteed true to name and on blight-proof stocks. All other Fruit and Forest Trees, Shelter and Flowering Shrubs equally cheap. Ordors can bo,left with Mr Smolifleld. Market-house: or with L. H. Green, who at tends tho Market every Hfftur&av. PARNELL SOAP AND CANDLE FACTORY. FIRST PBIZK SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879-80. Tho undersigned begs to call tho attention of the Publio to the Superior Quality of TOILET AND COMMON SOAPS mado at the abovo Factory—they uavinq bbkn Awaudkd Fiust PhlZB AT TUB LAM SYDNKY EXHIBITION— which ho ia confident will, upon trial, givo tho utmost satisfaction both aa regards their dura bility and thoir oleaneing property; and tho PRICES will favourably comparo with thoso of any other Colonial Manufacture. Samples and Price Lists will be forwarded to any address on application to the OiUce in Fort- Btrcct, and all ordors rocoivod wi bo promptly and carefully nxeoutod."' E. R. OARDNO. A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. xjL __ Tho Bank is now OPEN DAILY for Rooeipt and Paymont of Deposits, from 10 to 3 o'clock, orcopt on Saturday, whon it Closes at 12 noon and RK-OPKNS from Seven to Nine in tho Kvknini; for Rooeipt of Dopoßlta only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. WARN OCX BROTH J5 RS, BOAP AND OANIILK MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durham-street, Auokland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheopuklns, and Boneß. mo FARMERS, GARDENERS, AND J. OTHEUS. Tho undersigned are now delivering Bono dust, tiiclr own manufacture, within a radius of 3 miles of Auokland at tho following prioes :— Bonoflour £8 5 0 por ton. Bonouust, 1 8 0 0 „ Bonedust, 2nd .. .. 7 0 0 „ . WARNOCK BROS. mo boatmkjm &~tFrhers ANCHOKL ANCHORS I ANCHORS I 13 to 421ba, at 3d per lb. Rowlocks, Is (id per pair and upwards. AH other Iron-work equally low in price. JAMK3 MoEWEN. Ship Blacksmith, Lower Albort-Btioot, Auckland. K. C. EMEKSON TEN WENT, Leqaixy Qualified MKDIOAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 n.m.. 2to 4. and 7to 9 .ra ryiHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DJTEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WKLLKSLEY-STHEKT EAST, W. EDG AX, Pkopiuetob. Huvo just rocoivod a Largo Stock of tho Nowcit Dyes for the most fashionablo colours In Shawls, Opera oaks, Babioa' Drosses, &c, &o. Silk and Satin Dresses Cloanod or Dyed and Well-llnlahed. Ostrich Feathers (Cleanod or Dyed any shade and woll Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed in Color at short notico. Huta, Feathers, Shecpsklna Cured, Cleanod or Dyed. tsr Orders loft at tho City Establishment. WolloKloy-Btroot East, will moot with prompt attention. Ladlea and gontlomon waited upon br leaving thoir address, ooreonollr or by post. J*«M "]\rOW READY.— Jp3^m - -*-' "Woigol's Journal jislJ3|a >■ of Fashions," containing «? *x^s« l' lo k*l6Bl Stylea of n^rt-m'^Hl.^^v^*.^ Ladies' and Children's «P~ S Uresucs, &o. Price, 7il; "Hi*"-'.rlwl Tjvii'* °>' Poß'- 8d; subscription ■ iliSFyls a "N price, 7s per annum, post XM&WfI ff 'reo> Patterns or all tho jfflKßiJl^aL v Btyles rcprcßonttttod in the Journal are cut out eiiiSsSSstaL in different sizes, and sold at prices ringing from lid to 2b,—Solo Agent for Auokland: Missica Thutbwdeho, Qneen-stroet. ■\TOTICE.— The Lady about lown writes .1.1 *to say that Williams's is the Cheapest Houso in town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of La lins Underclothing, Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all priced from 2d a yard); a nioe variety of Gilt and Black Brooohea and Earrings, cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to bay their goods nt Williams's, Cheapest Houao in town, foot of Grey-street, four doon from Market entrance (opposite Dampier's). Oven till 9 p.m. SWALLOW ft ARIELL'S superior re fined Treacle and Golden Syrup in lib. and 21b. tins; cssusot ljowt., 2c»»t., 3swt. andOJcwt. each ; also, in battles and elegant ornamental canisiera. To be had of all storekeepers.— Relinerv :JVlelbourne Victoria. BEFORE you Marry or Buy Furniture, study oconomy and go to H. W. Coopor.at tho top of Wakefleld-strdot. Auokland, and oompare his prices with any other maker's in tho Colonies. Tables, Bedsteads, Safea, Choats of Drawers, Couohcs, Children's Cots, Cheffo niors, &c, at homo prices. TMPORTANT TO INVALIDS. Medical Rubbing, as now prescribed by the Faculty and largely practiaed in England, has proved highly banoflcial to very many sufferers from the following complaints:— Aguo, Rneu-, mutism, Rheumatic Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, Stiff Jointa, Spinal Curvation, Weakness and Irritation, Paralysis, Dropsy, Asthma, Pleurisy, Incipient Consumption, indigestion. Constipa tion, Torpid Liver, Congestion, Imperfect Circu lation, Spralna, Strains and Mechanical Injuries. NURSE PELHAM. Address—Nurse Pelham, care Mrs Fletcher, Wynyard-street, Alten Koad. References given to patients in Auckland. T IVERY AND BAIT STABLES. I 1 MR. W. W. WIGGINS Begs to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has taken those centrally situated Premises in Queen-Btreet known as Mear's Stabled. Riding Hacks and Buggy Horses Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Horses Broken-in to Saddle or Harness. W. W. WIGGINS, Proprietor. STANFORD'S Fruit and Provision Store. Fresh Butter and Eggs. Taranaki Butter Is 2d por lb. Salt Butter, lOd per lb. House hold Inour, 2d per lb. Hobart Town Jama, 6}d per tin. Orange Marmalade. Canterbury and Auckland Potatoes. Maize, 14 lbs. for la. Dairy ■ Fed Pork, 6d per lb. Pork and German Sausage. Celobratod Scotch Black Pudding, Cd per lb. Pork Pies Fresh, daily. Pigs' Heads, Feot, and Tongues oookeri every evening. Choice Apples and' Peara, id per lb. Cash buyer of Pork and Poultry.—Viotoria-streot, corner of Albert-street. PHRENOLOGICAL Examinations can be had from Professor Fraser, Princes streot, Kvory Day from 2 to 8 p.m. Phrononictrical Drawings of three sections of the head given with each fully writton chart. Families Examined in the earlier part of tho day, and 20 per csnt. Discount allowed on four or upwards. Books and Classes as uaual. m o Bjs f j lis 1 1 us b d of. A rapidly increasing STATIONERY, TO BACCONIST, ana FANCY GOODS Business, in Cambridge. The premises, whioh oompriso Shop and Dwelling, are situated in the best business posi tion in Cambridge, and can either be Purchased on term 3or Leased for a number of years. Immediate possession can bo given. For particulars apply to J. B. GRAHAM, Solicitor, Shortland-Btreot; Or, J. T. CAMP, Cambridge. F WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUBEN-STKKET WHAKP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fkksh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. COUNTRY ORDKR3 PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO 1 FIBH ffOUWAKDKD TO ANY PAUI <V "MU Colony.



Merchandise. OOALS! COALS!! COALS!! \j REDUCTION IN PBICE OF NEWCASTLE COALS. iOO TON 3 BEST CO-OPERATIVE HOUSE AND SMITH COAL, Daily Expected to Arrive, Per' Cathcrino Jane.' THIS CARGO WILL BE SOLD AT A REDUCED RATE. Also, 5000 SPOKES 500 FKLLOES 100 PAIRS SHAFTS 10 TONS COKE. J. CRAIG, FORT-STREET. V. GIBBONS & CO., • COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. HOBSON-bTRKET. Wo draw special attention to our Reduced Cash Price List :— Boat Long Wood .. .. 12* per ton boat Sawn ditto .. ..13s „ White Wood, sawn .. .. 10a ~ Best Waikato Coal .. .. 223 ,; Delivered Free within ono mile of Yard, Hob son-stroet. H. P. GIBBONS & CO. r\ N SALE. Hobart Town Seed Potatoes, ox 'Loongana Oamaru Soed Potatoos, superior quality Beßt Waikato Table Potatoos GEORGE SIBBIN. T~ W. EATON HAS ON SALE: 300 saoks Tartarian Oats .600 sacks Best Malt Oats 100 tons Best Canterbury Potatoes Wood and Anderson's Flour, in sacks. 100's, and 50's Maize, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal. ri ALVANISED T R O N. 7S cases CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON; 10 feet to 5 feet length, 20 guago 10 casos 21 aad 20 gunge FLAT IRON SHEET LKAD SULPHURIC ACID MURIATIC ACID GALVANISED NAILS and SCREWS. For Sale by W. S. LAURIE, 7, wyndham-street, Auckland r\ N S A L W. Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KKANB & JENKINSON. pOAL AND ipIREWOOD. JAGGER AND PARKER BKLL FOR CASH- Best Puriri Flrowood Its per ton (delivered) „ „ Cut....12s „ „ BestiTi-treo Firewood 12s ~ „ ~ „ 0ut....13s „ „ Full Meaßuio Guaranteed. Every ton will bo measured boforo being out or deliverod. Bay of Islands Coal (Lump) 28s per ton Boat Waikato (Household) 22s „ Timber, suitable for fowl houses,&c...ls per 100 ft. All kinds of fencing done at the lowe it rates. JAGGER & PARKER, FHKEMAN'S BAY TO BUTCHERS. SETTLERS, FAR. MERS, AND OTHKRB. The Undersigned are Cash Purnn&sers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Boeswax, &0., fee., at highest market rates, In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate onah remlttanooß returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNEIIfI AND LEATHER ANUTAOTURBBB, Auckland. ■OONEtsi BONESI j3ONE|S "Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J, & J, BOPPET TO THE TRADE, BUILDERS, AND BRICKLAYERS. Chimney Bars, lid per lb, all sizes, and iron work, of overy description at lowest rates. J. McKWEN. tower Albert-street. rpAUPIRI COAL 1 TAUPIRI COAL Thia very excellent Houixhold'Coal can now bo had in any quantitios at tho Yard, Break water. Orders left at ur Office, No. 1, Fort-street,, will moet with imuediato atttcntion. Coko suppliod ired. HAMMOND & BYRON. Auokland. Mar 19.1883. (~) N SALE, AND TO ARRIVE: 61 Cases CONFECTIONERY and MARMA LADE 18 Cases FRY'S COCOA and CHOCOLATE 120 Cases STARCH, Orlando, Jones & Co. 37 Cases VESTAS 40 Cases CORNFLOUR, Johnston's 6 Cosos BISCUITS, Gray, Dunn, & Co. 20 Cases WORCESTER SAUCE, Lea and Perrin's 5 Cases PICKLES 13 Casoß MUSTARD, D.S.F. and Durham 20 Caaoa TABLE SALT 18 Cases BLACKING 80 Caso3 T.D. and FANCY PIPES 15 Kegs CANARY and CAKA WAY SEEDS 100 Packages FINS TEAS 8 Balos PAPER BAGS 10 Frames SHEATHING and ROOFING FKLTS c Cases BRIGHAM MOWERB. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANK. Tjl O R S ALE (TO ARRIVE), AT LOWEST MARKET PRIOK3 Wholesale, Per Brigantines' Peerless' and' Roderick Dhn — 15 TONS OF MEEK'S AND McBILL'S OATMEAL 2,500 SACKS PRIME MILLING OATS To be followed by regular shipments throughou the eooson. McKENZIE & ROSS. ON SALE, Ex 'Famenoth, 'Locu Doon, 'Scot tish Lassie,' and in stock: 1000 boxes Candles—Price's, Do Roubaix Jenar and Brandon 500 J-chests and boxes Teas, assorted qualities 40 cases Albert Sardinoß, i and J 80 oases Colnian's White Stnroh 10 cases Anglo-Swiss Milk, Coffee and Cocoa 60 coses Vestas—B. &M. Plaids and Ovals, B. & B. Plaids and 250's 10 boxes Tobacco — Venus. Signet. Royal Standard, Over-the-Wator, Waterlily, andSheepwash mt _ 500 bags Salt, Coarsu and Fmo, W. X W. 500 bags Oats dO casks Soda Crystals 5 caoes Tartaric Acid and Cream of Tartar 20 coses Keillor's Confectionery 8 cases Annatto, Fullwood & Nichols S 12Jiars Rennets •1 casks Canary and Linseed . 2 oaseß Gelatine and Isinglass, Nelsons and Swinbourne's 6 bales Paper and Paper Bags 50 cases Corrugated Iron, 5 to 10 feet 40 caeca Munte Metal, 14 to 21oz 30 casks Pitch and Tar 1 case Roping and Seaming Twin© 20 bales Woolpacks 15 casks Raw and Boiled Oil CO kegs White Loud Arrowroot, Cornflour, Cocoas, Chocolate, Sugars, Butter, Choose, Soap, Bluo, Maize, Oats (crushed or whole), Bran, Oaten Chaff, &c, &c. POTTER & 0 0., T)UKUAM-STREET.



Sporting-. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. * BOXING DAY. DECEMBER 27tii, ISSO. NEW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY IST AND 3rd, 1881. President: Mr Alfred Buckland. Vice-Prciident: Mr Jambs Mcllosii Clark. Stewards: Hon. F. Whitaker Mr W. Mc^aughlan Mr T. Moruin Mk J. Kikkwood MrMcD >naId,M.H.R. Mb J. Dickey Major George Captain Waimslhy Mr Sam. Mohrin Mr J. Cosgisave Mb David Hican Mk J. Buckland Mr Joseph Banks Mr W. J. Marks Mr L. D. Nathan Judge: Starter: Mr R. Graham. Mr John S. Buckland. Clerk of the Scales: Work of the Course: Mb Fred. W. Marks. Mr Joseph Tye. FIRST DAY. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 27, 1880. Maiden Plate of 80 sovk. with a Sweopatakes of 2 soys. each ; the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horae. En trance. 3 soys. each, to no to the funds. Distance, lim'le. For all hoiaos that have never won on advertised prize (2 year-old races execpted) exceeding 25 soys. at the time of entry. For'2-year-olds, 6st. lib.: 3j ear-olds, Bdt.; 4-year-oldg, Sac.; 5, C, and aged, 9st, 3lbs. The Free Handicap of 50 soys., with a Sweep stakes of 2 soya. each, the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Weights to bo declared shortly attor general entry, and acceptances, with 2 sovb. to the fund, as per future advertisement. Dis tance 1 mile. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 70 boys. with a Sweepstakes of 2 sovb. each, for the ac ceptor*; the amount accruing from Sweep- EtuKes to go to second horso. Kntranco, 3 soys. ouch, to go to the funds. The handi cap will appear a day or two after general entry, and acceptances as per future advor tlHomont. Distance, 2} miles, over 9 flights of hurdles. The Auckland Cup (Handicap) of 300 eovs., with a Swoopatakeslqf 10 soys. each added; second horso to receive 20 soys. oat of the stakes, and third hor=e to save his etakes. Distance, 2} miles. Nomination, 2 soys., and acceptance 3 toys., to tbe funds. Nomina tions, with 2 sovb. enclosed, to be made to tlio Secretary, at the Office of the Club, Queen-street, by 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2i)th. Weignts to appear as soon as possible after tho Uhriatchurch meeting. Accept ances, with 3 soys., to be made to tho Secre tary by 8 p.m, oq Friday, December 3. Railway Plate of 50 soys. Entrance, 2 boys. each, to no to tho funds. For 2-year-olds, CBt. Olbs.; 3-year-olds, Bst. dibs.; i year-olds, Udt,; 5, 6, and aged, Oat lib. Distance, il mile. SECOND DAY. NEW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY 1,1881. Derby Stakes.—ASweepatakes of 10 soys. each, with 100 soys. added. 2 boys, on nomina tion, 3 soys. on acceptance on day of general entry, and 6 sovb. at the post. Colts, Bst. lOlbs; 1111168, Bst. slba. Dht&nco, li mile. Closed, 28 suDScribers. Publicans' Purse of CO soys., with a Sweep stakes of 2 soys. each ; tho amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Kntranoe, 2 boys. each, to go to the funds. For 2 year-olds, Cst. 81ba.; 3-year-olds, Bst. 4lbs.; i-year-olds, 9st.; 5, 6, and a^ed, 9st. 21bs, w inner of Kail way Plato to carry 71bs. extra. Distance, 1 mile. The Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 203 soys., with aSweepstakcs of 5 soys. each ; the amount accruing from to go to second horso, and third horse to savo his stakes. Distance, 1J mile. Nomination, 2 kovs., and acceptance 3 soys. to the funds. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to bo made to the Secretary, at tho Oittco of the Club, Qneen-stroet, by 8 p.m. on Friday, October 29. W eights and acceptances as per future advertisomont. Selling Race of 50 soys., with a Sweep3take3 of 3 soys., each, added. Entrance, 2 sovp., each to go to tho funds. For 2-year-olds, 6st. 41b3.: 3-year-olds, Bat. 21bs.; -l-year-olde, 9st.; 5, 0, 7, and agod, 93t. 3lbs. Winner tobesold by auction immediately after the race'for 3UO soya. If entered to be sold for 200 sovb., allowed 71bs.; if for 109 soys., Wlbs ; if for 50 soys., 211bs. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. Grand Stand Handicap of 100 bovb., with a Sweepstakes of 3 soys. each; tho amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to Beoond horse. Distance, ,1J mile. Khtranco, 2 soys. each, to go tho funds. Weights and accept ances an per future advertisement. THIRD . DAY. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1881. Mares' Produce Stakes of 100 soys., added to a Sweepstakes of 10 so vs. each, h. ft., 2} ft. only if declared and paid bofore 8 p.m. on general entry day, 1880. For 3-year-olds, the produce of mares covered in 1870. and nomi nated as under:—Colts, Bst. 101b3.; Fillies, Bst. 51bs. The winner of the Canterbury or Auckland Derby to carry 51bs. extra; winuer of both, 7lbs. extra. Distance, 1J mile. Tho second horse to receive 10 per cent, and the third 5 per cent, from the grow amount of the stakes. The halt forfeit to be declared and paid to tho A.li.C. Secretary before 10 o'clock on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. Closed. Auckland Plate of 150 boys., added to a Sweepstakes of 3 boys. each; tho second horso to receive 25 soya. out of the stakes. Entrance, 1 soys.. to go to the funds. For 3-year-olds, 7st. lllbs ; 4-year-olds, 9st.; 5, 6, and aged, 9st. oil v. Distance, 2 miles. Handicap Steeplechase of 150 sors, with a Sweepstakes of 5 soys. each; the amount accrutnn from Sweepstakes to t?o to second horse, third horse to save his stakes. Nomi nation, 3 soys., and aoceptance 3 boys., to the funds. Nominations, with 3 bovb. en closed, to be made to the Secretary, at the Office of the Club, before 8 p.m, on Friday, October 29. Weights to appear as soon as possible after the Christchuroh Meeting, and acceptances by 8 p.m. on Friday, De comber 3. Distance, about 3} miles, over a fair hunting country. Stewards' Handicap of 100 boys., with a Sweepstakes of 3 boys. each for acceptors; the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Bntranco, 2 soya. to the funds. Weights to be declared by 8 p.m. on tho second day of tho races. . Tho Sweep stakes, 3 soys.. to be paid on acceptance before 10 p.m. tho sanio evening. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. Consolation Handicap of 40 soys. Entrance, 2 soys., to go to the funds. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Horses to take their ago from Ist August. In the selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Any surpulus above the se'linir price to belong to the Auckland Racing Club, and any horeo in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may. at tbe request o£ any person made to the Stewards within fifteen minutes of weighing the first horse, be put up to auction in the same way aa the winner, the upset price to be the amount at which he is to be sold, together with • tho value of the stake, Any surplus to belong to the Auckland Kacing Club. No entry will bo received for any of the races except upon this condition—That all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of the race, shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with tMe carrying out of this programme shall be final. Any Jocky riding except in tho colours entered will be fined 3 sovb. When two or more horses start, tho property of the same owner, li distinguishing colour must be worn. The attention o: ownors is particu larly called to this rule. No entry will be received, on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or without being accompanied by tho necessary amount in cash. All Deraon3 intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that elicet to the Sec retary or Clerk of Scales, one-half hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this Kule shall pay a fine, not ex ceeding 5 soys,, to the Race Fund. AH entries to bo sealed and addressed to the Secretary, yueen-strcer, Auckland, as at foot, ontranco money enclosed, with tho name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handi caps, where horses have not previously started on tho Auckland or Canterbury Courses, per formances of tho horse, name of the owner, and colour of the rider. Winners to pay 5 per osnt. of their gros3 win nings towards tho expenses of the Course. All races to run under tho A.R.C. Rules. AMOUNTS TO BE FORWARDED WITH ENTRIES. Octoder 29, 18S0. Auckland Cup .. .. _ .. 2 boys. Auckland Racing Club Handicap .. 2 soys. Steoplechaso 3 sots. December 3, 1830. acceptances. Auckland Cup .. .. _ .. 3 soys. Steeplechase 3 soys. December 17, ISSO. GENERAL ENTRIES. Maiden Plato 3 soys. Hurdle Race 3 soys. Railway Plato .. .. „ .. 2 soys. Derby Stak»s _ 3 soys. i Publicans' Purse 2 eovs. j Selling Uace 2 boys. Grand ritand Handicap 2 sovb. Auckland flato „ 4 soys. Stewards' Handicap 2 soys. FORFEITS. Marei'Produce Stakes 2£sovs. Other Acceptances in future advcrtiacmcnti



Sporting. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ENTRIES, ACCEPTANCES, &C FRIDAY, October 29, 1880-Nominations for Auckland Cup, Racing Club Handicap, and Steeplechase. FRIDAY, December 3, 1880—Acceptances for Auckland Cup and Steeplechase. FRIDAY, December 17,1880—General Entries, Acceptances, &c. FRIDAY, January 7, 1881—Nominations for Derby, 1882-83; and Marcs' Produce Stakes, 1881. SUMMER MEETING, 1832-S3. The Auckland Demy, 1833.—A Sweepstakes of lOaovs. each, with lOOsovs. added. For three-year-old colts and geldings, 8stl01b; flilies, Bst 51b. Second horse to save his stakes. Two soys. on nomination ;3 so vs. on acceptance on general entry day, 1882; and 53ovs. at noon on day of tho race. Will close at the Office, Queen-street, on Friday, January 9,1881, at 8 p.m. Distance, li mile. AUTUMN MEETING, 1884. Marks' Produce Stakes.—a Sweepstakes of lUsovs. each, h.ft., 2Jft. only if declared and paid before 8 p.m. on general entry dac, 1881, with lOOsovd. added. For two-year olds, the produce of marcs covered in 1880 and nominated as under: Colts, Bat. lOlbs.; fillies, Bst. 81ba. Distance, six furlonga. Tho second horse to receive 10 per cent, and the third horse 5 per cant, from tho groan amount of the stake?. Entrance fee, lsov. to the funds, to be forwarded with each nomination. Nominations of mares to be made to the Secretary A.R C, at the offloe, Queen-street, before 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7,1881. Tho foals to be nominated and described to the A.X.''. Secretary before 8 o'clock on settling night, Summer Meeting1. 1833. Tho half-forfeit to be declared and paid before 10 o'clock on tho morning of the race, or tho nominator will bo liable for tho whole stake. N.B.—Obaervo that nominators of mares in this raoo will not be liable to any forfeit unle3S they also nominate tho produce. Wm, PERCIVAL, Secretary, A.R.C., Auckland DANIEL Me GUINNESS' GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE CANTERBURY J.C. HANDICAP, To be Run in November. 5,000 SUBSCKIBEBS AT £1 EACH, To be distributed as under: First Horse - £2.000 Second H0r5e........ 1,000 Third Horse „ 750 Starters-divided „ 625 Non-atar tors—divided 625 £5,000 If cheques are forwarded exchange must bs added. Wherever Iposslble P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and stamps enolosed for reply. Address- DANIEL MoGUINESB, Ship Hotel; Or, Box 15, Post Offloe, Timarn. Tl/J ELBOURNE CUP, 1880! S. W. Buck's Waiiato Hotel Consultation on tho Melbourne Cup. 500 Subscribers at £1 Each. First Horse .. ..£2OO Second Horse .. .. -. ..101) ThirdHorae 50 Other Starters (divided) .. ..100 Non-Starters (divided) Please add Exchange to Cheques, and Stamp for reply. An extra Stamp if result Is required by poet. In the event of my not obtaining the whole 500 Subscribers, tbe Jfrizes will be paid pro rata. S. W. BUCK, Waikato Hotel, Hamilton. Jane, 1880. Musical. MR D. A. COOKE (Pianist at Pro fessor Woßt's !Dancing Classes), is pre pared to receive Pupils for instruction in Music and Pianoforte. — Apply Cambridge House, Chapel-street, Colonel Haultaln's late residence. "Royal <55a8i33^Ss£> 0F Mcsio, Academy <&PP3B3£Sj* London. MR H. GORDON GOOCH (Bronze and Silver Medallist and Associate) 1 having studied Three Years in this Royal and " National Institution, is in the opinion of the " several Professors with, whom he was placed, "duly qualified to teach Singing.—(signed) " G. A. Maofarrbn. Mub. Doc. Cambridge.— " 1873." In reference to the above,' Mr Goooh is pre pared to receive names of Private Pupils for Singing and Production of Voice at Auckland Music Warehouse, whore communications may be left, 13 Private Lessons (Half-hours) £3 3s Od. 13 Private Lea -cms (Hour's length) ;£o 5s Od, Watcnma&ers and Jewellers. RESENTS! PRESENTS IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, at considerable Reduction till further notice. Having a large Stock on hand, and a further Shipment per' Rlngarooma,' lamina position to offer to the public such liberal discount that will defy competition. An Inspection of my Window and the prices marked muat satisfy all. Sterling Silver Waltham Lever Watche3, at 60s. "Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lever Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watches (Ladies' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladies' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £3 103 to £25. CLOCKS (the Largest Assortment in Auckland) of every class and doB ign, from the Kitohon Timepiece, at 7s Cd, to the Draw ' ing-room Clock, at £30. Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Chains, from 60s. Before making your Purchases please walk up to 256, Qaeen-street (oppoeite to the Market), and inspect my Window. ALFRED ALEY, Watchmaker and Jewellke. Boots and Snoes. riLEARING-OUT SALE FOB ONE V> WEEK. P I A N o S, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY crNo Reasonable Offer Refused.^ 25 per cent. Discount for Cash Buyers.! ■ J« H O W D E N, SHORTLAND-SIREET. Booksellers and Stationers. TjiDWAKD TTT AYX M, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 100, QUKEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, Begs respectfully to announce that preparatory to Stocktaking, on tho Ist September, A GKNUINE CLEARANCE SALE will be held, Commencing on "WEDNESDAY, the 11th of , August, -when Seven Thousand Pounds Worth of NEW BOOKS AND STATIONERY (Imported during the current year) Will be offered AT GREATLY BKDUCED PRICES FOR GASH. The Stocks offered comprise— Shipments of Now Books—Tho Latest Magazines and Bound Serials—Ledgers—Cash Books—Day Books — Journals—Wasto Books, &c—Photo graphic Albums—Writing Albums—Scrap Al bums — Desks — Oleographs—Statuary—Zinco graphs (coloured and plain)—A Choice Consign ment of Sunday-school Reward Cards—Artists' Colours and Materials — Drawing Papers (mounted and unmounted)—A Shipment of the Best New Tracing Paper—Tracing Linen— Globes (terrestrial and celestial)—lnkstands. Also, a large and carefully selected stook of every description of General & Miscellaneous Stationery. All tho English and American Newspapers and Magazines are received regularly by Mail Steamers. Price lists on application. Tho Country Order Department is now UNDERGOING THOROUGH REVISION. All OrdCH will be forwarded with despatch, and charge! AT THE VBRV tOWEST RATES. N.B.—A number of parcels of goods bought cheap will bo cleared at a very low figure. EDWARD "WAYTE, Importer of Books and Stationery, 100, Queen-street Auckland. nHAMPTALOUP & COOPER, \J BOOKSKLLERS, STATIONERS AND NEWS AGENTS, Have Received NEW BRONZE GOODS, consisting of Card Receivers, Figubes, Vases, Ikkstands, Flower Stands, &o. SO, Qucen-streot, Auckland. -MHESTS OF DRAWERS in Kewa Kews \ / (honeysuckle) or Mottled Kauri are now selling at trio following pricoa for cash :-^Hand some Chest of Eight Drawers, £0; Five Drawe: Chests. £i Three Drawer Chests, £2 Ss. Suite re-upholstered by a first-class upholsterer a reasonable prices. A New Designed Walnu Suito ready to upholster to order.—W. NOKltlii Cabinetmaker, lw O f Shortlana-strcet.



Amusements. .■■■■■ ... _ THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr R. J. DeLia*. Second Week and Brilliant Success Of tho World-famed _,_.„ LINGARDS! LINGAEUS! LINGARDSt another Njcw Plat! THIS (sS^AIr^ENING, First time in Auckland of tbo Grand New Comedy-Drama, in 5 acts and|6 tableaux, car THE BANKER'S DAUGHTER 1"5» Now running at the Court Theatre, London, where it has reached its 240 th night. Tho Two New Scenes by Mr Gco. Gordon, 01 tho London Comedy Company. G. WASHINGTON PHIPPS.. Mr W. H. LrNGARD Lilian Miss Alice Lingabd Prlcea-Dress Circle, 4s: Stalls, 2s 6d: Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. No free list. Press ex cepted. Commence at 8; conclude at 1U.43. OWING BOATS 1 SWING BOATS! Mesirs Broady and~Btubbi will Open their Original Swing Boat Entertainment on SAJ> URDAY, at I o'olock p.m., near the Unitea Service Hotel. „. „. Admission :-Adults, 3d; Children, 2d. A~ LL E N P. WE ST, PBOFESSOR OF DANCING, DEPOBTMKHT* Calisthenics, &c. (Late of Europe*. Parties or Clubs wishing Private Lossons apply between 11 and 12 noon. Temperance Hall, Albert-street. _ '' P.S.-The Popular and Fashionable Waltz, Quadrilles, Redowas, Ulub Dances, Parißlan Varieties, Glide Waltz, &c, introduced. Address : No. 2, Vinosnt-street, corner or Cook-street. _________ i . ■ insurances. .'•■■': SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. Established, 1710, Insurances affected upon almost every des cription of Property at the Current Rates o£ Premiums. Total 5umin8ur0a,1879,£262,492,461. Claims arranged by the Local Agent and paid with promptitude and liberality. G. W. BINNEY. Agent, Queen Street. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital..™. «. ._ .£2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, next to the Colonial Ban* FERE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Halls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON; Manager. THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COM PANY (LIMITED) Offers several advantages to the Insured, among which may be mentioned SAFETY, guaranteed by the substantial Capital of One Million Pounds Sterling; LIBERALITY, as proved by the prompt and satisfactory manner in which Losses are settled: and LOW RATES of PKK MIUM. tho Agents being prepared-to defy all competition. Established 1849. ■ Fire, Marine, and Fidelity Guarantee Risks effected. (Agents for the Auckland District: JOHN REID & CO., 26, Queen-street. Sub-Agknts: i ; Thames—D. R. Gollion ...;■ Newton—Thomas Barnes Newmarket—John Angus Onohunga—Alex. Whyte .'■,.'. Cambridge—S. Bright ft Hamilton—J. Knox Ngaruawahia—Gilmour & Co. Wanßarei—Co-operative Store . Pahi. Kaipara- Win. Chadwick Wollaford, Kaipara—R. Lester Opotiki-C. D. Litchfleld. Mora Sub-Agents wanted. HE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED). Actuary and Secretary: j. m. templetion, f.i. a. . ; new zealand head office: ; temple chambers, feathebston-stkeet (Wellington). Directors t Lteut.-Col. Peaboe, J.P., Chairman Hon. Patrick A. Buckley Robert M. Greenfield, Esq. William H. Levin, Esq., M.H.R. James Smith, Esq. Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain. The Most Liberal and Equitable Office for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for Young Men. Profits Divided Every Three Yeabs. Offices In Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaides. Wel lington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A local institution, investing all monies in the colony. ■ . ~<■:■■< ,<> District Agent for the Province of Auckland: Me. JOHN MUiNE, . t Colonial Bank Buildings, Auckland. : ~\rjSW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY. . .• Capital.. .. .. .. .. .. filooo,ooo Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .- £110,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FEBB «jf every' description of Property may be effected with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time, Mer ohandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Risks on Woo subject to speoial arrangement. Losses Promptly Paid. ' • >'--■■ GKORGK P. FIERCE. Manager. ' "\TORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE 131 INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital.. .. .. .. .."' 'U'iiOOO.OOO Fire deserve Fund.., 1,158,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest .- i: i 976,119 Pbesideht : His Grace the Duke of Roxburgho, K.T. Vice-Presidents: His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, KG.; His Grace the Duke of Aberoorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directors: b Right Hon. Lord Wolvbrton Sir Walter Jamkb, Bart. Sir John Majoribanks, of Lees, Bart. Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Hart. Right Hon. the Earl of ttrathmoke Risht Hon. the Karl of Aberdeen ! Right Hon. the Earl of Airlib Right Hon. tho Kakl OB" Elgin GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.S.I. and P.O. Fire Risks taken on Buildings and Property in the Provincial District of Auckland At CURRENT BATES. Losses promptly and liberally setttsn, AGENTS: SHERA BROTHERS, Queen-street, Auckland. npHE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON ■*■ AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital ..,.£2,000,000. ~— Accumulated Funds _«5,812,995. Annual Fhse Income zxceedino ..81.070,000, The Company are prepared to Accept RISKS on Buildings and their Contents, whether Mer cantile) or otherwise, in the City and Suburbs. At Lowest Current Bates, : JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-stroot, Au gust 21,1883. AK°nt' ■JTEW ZEALAND FERN'S Unmounted, or Monntod. in Beta of FBOM 12 OT SO 125|Varietib8. Also In Fren«* Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each . containing either 25, 80, 75,100 or 335 varieties. The 25 variety Bozos, as above .. $ ThelOO „ ... - .. « For Sale by - >■ BRIO CX AIG, PRINCBS-SXfWUX