The Auckland Evening Star.

OL> .X._—N a 3,061.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping. JL^^, TTNION STEAMSHIP ] ■■*,■ U™^ \J COMPANY OF NEW :»!■ r^lbS o\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). * t: C° ■ I m m ;; ip^ I—^—^41—^—^4 Time Table— \ I Febkuaey, 1880. i I ... jFOR TAURANGA, GISBOKNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMKRS, PROM QUBSEN-3TRKET WHAM1. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest m . Train. Kingahooma* Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — Jlawka Monday, 16, i p,m. — *Not calling at Tauranga. POR TARANAKI, NBLSON, PICTON WELLINGTON. ' And West Coast Posts (from Manuxau). Waitaki Wed., 18,1 p.m. 12 noon ? Wellington Wed., 28,8 a.m. 7 a.m. ' FOR SYDNEY, Via RU33ELL. Rotorua Tuesday, 17, i p.m — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. KiNGAHOOMAt Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — Kotomahana. Thursday, 19,10 a»m. — t Calling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at i p.m.. also, on 17th and 23rd. a™-fSStSSS.* 6Blonifßlde one honr ™ore *to£3Kb2ffi mUBt * teken atthe offloe Aaokland Branch i 53, Queen-street. jS&Sfc. "PASSENGERS' LINE OF Jll^E/Dt™ To nhw zea OWNl£vSLT sc 3(?. a SHAW -34, Lbadenhall-btbeet, London. The above line of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters. 'I he bill of fare is moet substantial, and of the best t an accommodation roomy and oon- The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the S2?S«?&.&&*? London aJa° lea Teat Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & C 0..1 j£NA. T? egular monthly iSill&P wJX*T BTEAU COMMUNICA- | The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Looan, may bo expected here again about tbe 27th instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., IG, Queen-street, Auckland, Agents, February 2,1880. <s«gs^ TZ" AIPAK A STEAMSHIP ,sgjgS§||£-tA. COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. ' KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Leave Auckland for Mangawai and Waipu! Tuesday, 17, at 12 midnight Tuesday, 21, at 7 p.m. Leave Waipu for Auokland: Thursday, 12, at 7 am. Thursday, 19, at 12 noon TH, ]rß fl n . v . 2fi. fi. Sn or- . ~ •: Leaving Mangawai one hour and a half later, Leave Auckland: Leave Walroa: rlday, 1 p.m. | Saturday, 9 a.m. W. LODDER, Manager. •Sjgfegs, QTEAM TO HOT SPEINGS, JjQw|»g'k7 mahubanqt, Matakana, W™*lW Kawau, and Omaha. The B.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the 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., &o.—Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. AH cargo must be down half-an-hour before Kdvortised time of leaving, or it will not be token. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12.1879. vTKJL IJK)R WANGARKI AND jrfg&gl^^ JD MANGAPAL vStKmBBSSm ANNE MILBANK, Captain Anderson, will Sail for the above lorts every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at 6 p.m.; returning every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No cargo or parcels taken without [a shipping note. J. CASEY. *Sskfc^ kJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA jggg^; B1 ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at fi p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the OfSce on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAL Tho s.B. ARGYLE will leave for the above plaoe every Tuesday and Friday, at 5 p.m, FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Quean-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 11 Monday, February 16 Friday, February 20 Wednesday, February 25 Monday, March 1 Connecting with s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay nnd Tairna on the lltb, 20th and 25th, with passengers and carga. Connecting with S.p. STAFJFA for Qpotild and JCast Coast, also connecting with S.B. iLaTI KATI for Kntikati settlement. No Cargo received after 4 p.m. A. MOGRKGOR, Manager. i^^^ g^ O R W A I U X U. j rbe pgi ORBGON wUI leave (or W Biuku aa under i— From Onehunga I From Walukn February. February. 13-Friday, 5 p.m. 11—Saturday 10 a.m. 18—Wed., 10 a.m. 18-Wednesday, 3 p.m. 21—Saturday, 12 noon 21—Saturday, 5 p.m. 2i—Tuesday, i p.m. 25—Wednesday,^am. 23—Saturday, 6 a.m. 28—Saturday, 11 a.m. Will sail weather and other droumstanoes jermltting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. All Freights must be paid before Goods are delivered, Cunningham's Colleotini? Carts in Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at the Offloe of the Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s 6dper ton. M. H. ROB. e.isiw^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK |ga|jfigSK!s LAND ani> the THAMES. Time lasli: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auckland: Thursday, 3.30 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, i afternoon From Thames: Thursday, 8.30 morning Friday, 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Fares:—Single t Saloon, 7s 6d: Steerage, 60. No Cargo received within half-an-hour ( advertised time of leaving. FRABER & IINNB, Agents. •astee-'M an-ukau steam SKRVICE. The s.s. LALLA ROOK H'S TIME TABLE FOH WEBK ENDING FEBRUARY U 1 For Manukau Heads. Awitu, and Whatipu Saw-mills : Saturday, 8 a.m., returning same day. For Italian: Thursday, 5 a.m., returning Friday. Weather and circumstances permitting. For freight, &c, apply to GUTHRBE & LARNACH'S Company (Limited). | Or, Ai SARNJBS, Onehunga, /



i Shipping. tCKA. T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM •twffisrihN. SHIP COMPANY WVfwyr\ta OVERLAND ROUTE TO KUROPE, 1 Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Francisco, connecting with all Overland Ral'way Bin the United States and Canada to New York, or any of the princi pal Atlantic CoastPorts.andalllinesofsteamers I crossing the Atlantic for Great Britain and Kurope. , DATE OF SAILING. I To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To cisco. Sydney. Australia ..W.Cargill Mar. 2 City of N. STork W. B. Cobb Mar. 30 Feb. 11 Zealandia .. H. Chevalior April 27 Mar. 10 City of Sydney H.C.Doarborn May 25 April 7 And Every Four Weeka thereafter. The passage to San Francisco ia made in 21J days, overland to New York 7 days, and Atlantic passage (by mail-steamer) to Liverpool in 8i days; total, 37 days. Cabin through to England, £72; Upper Saloon berth, £2 extra. Sleeping Car Overland, £i 8s (double berths). Steerage through to England, £40. This in cludes second-class on railways overland and Atlantic steamers. Return Tickets at Reduced Rates. All passengers from Coast ports must present their tickets for berthing. Round the World Tickets, via P.M.S.S Com pany and Orient Lmc, £130. Until furcher notice, Return Tickets to Sydney good for four months from date of issue—Cabin £16 ia ; Steerage, £8 2s. Will contract for regular shipments of Freight to Sydney at Ballast Rates. For fuuller particulars, apply to S. A. BEARDSLKY, Agent, Lower Queen-street. jTKi Qi TEAM TO THE THAMES Wi^^ > .OHINRMUR^ C0 rMJHA,^A? MmMagT'ro v plains, ard morrins <™*"™""—i™^ VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA. 1 From Auckland From Thames : Wednesday, 11 p.m. I Thursday, 11 a.m. Fridy, 12 midnight | Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stook. H. W. HEATH, Manager. A^ rfiHE NEW ZEALAND JlaKm^ -*■ SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Chriatohuroh, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURL'NUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA ... 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WA1PA......1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 r keo ora.v::i^ SiSigg 1..1^ gtS&rWJg? WANGANUIUS. These magnificent clippers are of the highest olasa at Lloyd's, purchased or built speoiall-to meet the requirements of the trado between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort q£ the passengers, who aro provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The diotary scale Is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be deairedi d the ships are commanded by experienced mas te The Company also charters Bhips of the highes olass as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the prlnoipal ports of the colony with Btrict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, t can bo made at the Head Offloe, Christehurch, or at any of the Branches in tb*' Colony BBANCH—93, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND ■SaSS3£^npHE NEW ZEALAND Igggjgg; JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clipper Ship 'FEKNGLEN,' 100 Al, 818 tons register, now loading, and will have quick despatch. Has superior accommodation for Saloon Pas sengers For freight or passage, apply to THE NEW ZEALANP.^d)* Agents, ja nary 13,1880. Boots and Shoes. OELLING OFF BOOTS ! BOOTS! BOOTS! Cheaper than ever been sold in Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS', BOOTMAKER, 111, QUKEN-STRKET. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H, Kid Boots, sewn, with tasse's, only 7s fid, cost 12s 6d; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sown, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8s fid, cost 15s (id; not to be equalled in Auckland at the price 50 paira Ladies'M.H. Prunella or Lasting Boots,. best make, 9a Gd 50 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 7s6d 100 pairs High-legged Lace Boots, only 4s 6d. LOCAL INDUSTRY. 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from one of the best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only 12a 6d Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's Of all kinds, to be sold very cheap. All Boots bought at my shop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend them free of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. Tbkms Cash. W~ Note the Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREET, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler). P.S.—CM. has no connection with any other Shop in Auckland. SPECIAL TO THE PUBLIC BOOTS.I of rSHOBS. AUCKLAND. WO PROFIT. All at Cost and 25 per Cent. Under Cost. Giving up the Importing of English Goods, and haring a large Bankrupt Stock of Colonial Goods on hand, we are giving the Public the benefit of our Bargain at the following prices to reduce Stosk, (no abatement) :— s. d. s. d. Men's E. Side .. 9 6 Women's Frenoh Men's Watertight Slippers .. ..2 0 Boots 11 0 Womin's Patent Men's Bluchers.. G G L tlippors, &o. 2 0 Men's Leather Boy's Bootsin any Slippers .. ..3 6 quantity Men's Shoes from 7 0 Boy'sS-hoesinany Men's C'vaa Shoes 4 3 quantity Women's X.Boots 6 6 Children's Boots Women's C. Boots 8 6 from 2s 6d in Women's L.Boots 5 0 millions Women's Shoes.. 7 0 Infants'.! Boots & Women's House Shoes, Fancy .. 2 6 Boots 3 6 Infants' Common Ladies' Kid Boots Boot 3 10 our own make guaranteed ..12 0 Anything not suitable will be exchanged with the same politeness a3 at the first transaction. FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY. WILKINS & CO., 12, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. IE convenient to Parents to como in the day they will find that they will bo better served than on Saturday nights. mHE.CHEAPEST SALE OF BOOTS JL EVER HELD IN AUCKLAND. F. STEPHENS, Having arranged with the Proprietor of the Shop for a Renewal of the Lease, has decided to Enlarge the premises, and, previous to doing so, must REDUCE his Immense Stock or else store it daring the time the builders are at work. F.S. has decided to give his Customers and the Public the benefit by allowing them to take his STOCK out ot his way at a RIDICULOUSLY L'JW PRICE, rather than waste money in storage, /CLEARANCE PRICKS.-Gents'l guinea Calf \j Elastics, now 18s; what were selling at IBs now 14s ; Gents' Shoes, cut down from 14a 6d to 10a 6d; Ladies' 14s 6d Glove Kid Mastic now only 10s 6d; Ladies' Fancy Hessians reduced from 12s Gdto 9s 6d; Ladies' Kid Elastic (fancy fronts), ■worth 10s 6d, going for 7s 6d; Ladies* Plain Elastic, 9s 6d, will now be distributed for 6s 6d; Fancy Coloured Slippers, 2s 6d, cheap at 4s 6d ; Ball Shoes supplied to the joyous and pay at 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d ; a Splen did Lot of Children's High-leg Patent Elastic Nos. 4 to 6, good value at 5s 6d going at 3s 6d. An Immense Assortment to Choose from all kinds ! all sizes, f AND ALL GOING CHEAP FOR OABH, Previous to "pulling ithe Shop to pieces. F. STEPHENS, 136, QUBEN STREET



I Business Cards. FW. CULLIMORE, • PIANOFORTE TUNER. Pianos Tuned, Toned, and Repaired. All orders left at Kady's Music Warehouse will receive prompt attention. | [a oaed.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STREET, i Close to Wellington-street, Jp U. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, victoria street west, auckland (Near Chapel Steeet). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Tea and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired, Pins, Broo es, Chains, and Rings Gilt equal to i ew, at reasonable Rates. JC. P E L H A M, • ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-seteet. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to j order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.Steps.and Barrows lent on hire CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. W ADD ELL. [Established 1854.] GE E A N D POTTER COACH-BUILDHRS. GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.8.-Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bluo Gum and all kinds o£ Hardwood, at lowest market prices. TC O L E • BASKETMAKER, Quken-street, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Hasketwork mado and Repaired on the Shortest Notice and I most Reasonable Terms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholesale i Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awardod to T. Cole for the best Collection o( Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show hold in November last. R& W. H E L A B V * *£#& LX&,-SHIPPING BUTCHERS wholesale & retail, Shoktland Steekt. Familloa waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beof and Pork (in kegs or Heroes) always on hand. Bpecial attention Riven to Shipping. FISHKiiAND CO WEOLESALHi, SHIPPING & FAMILY Quoen-atreei, next nank of New Zealand Auckland* i Poultry of all kinds drosßed to order. Prime Smoksd Tongues, Homo-cured Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in largo quantities. N.B.—Deaiera In Game. Uva Pheasants fer warded to all parta of the oolony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town orHuburbs, [Established 18G8. J^/JR. T. T RAF FORD, R.S.D.E., SURGBON DENTIST,1! WAKEFIELD-STREET, Near Queen-street. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &o. Addresses Illuminated in the Highest Style of the Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, inoluding the Waikato and East Coast Townships'on Sale. Traoings made or other Business transacted at the Government Offloes. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE-Corner of Shortiand and O'ConneU Streets, Auckland. TOHN TL> O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i, Quken-strekt, Corner of Vulcan Lank. AKNOCK BROTHBKS, SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Oil!oe t Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. JA N D J. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from shir's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or onoat) re&sonable. ILL IA M LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Office, Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, "Band and Choir Musio Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. ■A. C T v RN E * LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Kngineer 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 liistrict, TAIT BROTH E R S MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Style. Prices and Designs free on application. Address! Corner of RUTLAND & LORNE-STREBTS Auckland. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FAC^'i'ar. JAMES MACKIE, Peopriktoe, victoria street bast, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, vr N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. Ty/g- R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Musio seller and Stationeor, Quocn-street. X^ R. SKINNER, BUHjDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEFED PAYMENTS. All Branches Of tho Bnildlng Trado xoouted by Kxperienoed Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &c. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLK AND STONft MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. (ESTABLISHED 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same Side as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of abovo work for warded to Town or Cruntrv on application. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours*, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and TapestJy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully acked,-35 and 97. QUEEN-STREET.



Business Cards. JJ P. G IBBONS & Ctt WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. fJIHOS. J. HAKBUTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland Established 1855. by appointment. JOHN LEECH', Carver, Gilder, Picture Frame. Looking Glassand Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to her lato husband, Mr John Leech, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the sumo, as the Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca1 riod on as heretofore and the same quality of work guaranteed, gDWAKJ) BAETLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. U riUTEBEETSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queon-Btreet (next National Insurance Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Haogo and Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. A 1 CJWINNERION, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, ■ WYN DHA IVI-8 TRKKT, {Next Bhakespe.*iiic Hotbl). R Introduced Steam Power, he is now nrepared to mako a Roduotion of Twenty per oont ofl the price of all common work. tcir Country Orders punctually attended to. G. Osß° RN E > WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MER CHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. UiSTAJiMSHKD 1850.] .' fIUKKE BROTHERS V> (Late Cromble's), Royal Fink Aht Photographic Qallkbibs Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. Flrst-olass Portralta, from C.D.V. to IJfe Sine at moderate prioeß, Children's Portraltstnken Instantaneously, 1W" WELLESLEY-STKEET WKST. Artificial Tooth made on the most approved principles. A complete set from £6; Single Teeth, from 6s. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teeth regulated. TOHN U O P P P T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEEN-STEEET. HW A I T F * Manufacturing Tinsmith, fort-street, Wishes to Inform tho public that ho is tho only ono in tho Provinco who devotoa the wholo of his time to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances can defy competition. Money. MONEY TO LIiND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest.—Mr R, Laishiey, Solicitor. Hi«h-f>troet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tha usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noil, Vulcan Lane. ON.EY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— , F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. CASH Advanced on approved security, Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, : . Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAG of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLKMAN, Solicitor, Corner Queen and Shortland-streetfl. MONEY TO liJttJMiJ in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT «L CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-p._ wooir Total amount ing over Per Week Repayable. B. d. £ B. d i years- .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years- _ .. 9 2 143 9 2 Byears... _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon which Interest s allowed as follows :— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sumß withdrawable at seven days' notice—s X per annum. JOFN BATGER, Seorotary. Conveyances. SM c G U I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Runs a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo. Horses and Buggies on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDKA. T TIEKNEY'S TIME-TABLE— J_J» AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland i From Whan 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 pan, Saturday's Tlmo: 1.30 p.m t a.m. 10p.m. 5 p.m PLOWMAN'S COACH TIME • TABLE, Auokland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga : 11 n.m. 9 a.m. Sp.ip . 1.30 p.m. KELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Taurapg'a, leaving Tauranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning overy Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Nauier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street, Touranaa. Buggios, Waggonettes, and vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring streets ___^ . /"SUTLER'S Rerauera 'Bus leaves Remu- KJ era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., 1.45 p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 3.30 p.iß-» 5.45 p.m. ¥n QUICK'S TIME TABLE RJ » FBOM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. Leaves & uckland i Loaves Whan I 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 2 p.m. anfl 10.S0 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whaa 8.30 a.m, and 6,3 Pita,



Ironmongrerv. i '• ■' ,(■>!■■ ui< V. .. ■|0 PER CEN T. "I /\ CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF I ffiABLE T^NIVHH J. ABLE IXNIVES FORKB, ORKS. i j SPOONS, PC, pooNs, oco.; ! i . ■ ■■■ I I i ■« ■ J. & J. D IOKEY 230, QUEEN-STKBET, 230. ! " i Hotels. STEAMERS FOR THE NORTHERN WAIROA, OTAMATKA, And all Stations in tbe Kaipara Dlstriot, Start from the Wharf at WALKER'S KAIPAEA HOTEL, Railway Station, Helensrillo. Passengers for Northern Walroa or Otamatea, leaving Auckland, per City of Cork, at 3 o'oloek on Mondays, and for Northern Walroa or Port Albert, per Citr of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed nesdays, will find first-class accommodation, and every guidance, at the above Hotel. A large and well appointed addition has been made to the Hotel. New and well-ventilated Single and Double Bed-rooms. Private and well-furnished Sitting-rooms up stairs and down. First and second-class Dining-rooms. The Billiard-room is new, and fitted with one of Hopkina's nnd Stevens's best Tables, witb every requisite for the game. Ales, Wines, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, of best quality only. Saddle Houses. Stabling. OWAN [HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. b. vivTan Bega to intimate that WINES, SPIRITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALES, &-., are carefully Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dinners provided for Societies, Clubs, Fami lies. Picnio Parties, find other?. Only the Choicest Liquors kept. BILLIARD-ROOM, Newly fitted up with one of the Best Tables. H ISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD-ROOM Unequalled in thb Colonies. J. L I T T L E, PROPRIETOR. PRINCE ALFRED HOTEL, QUBEN STREET, ONEHUNGA. John GroOAN begs to inform the inhabitants of Onehunga and surrounding districts that tie has assumed the Proprietorship of the above well-known House, and trusts that by keeping nothing; but the best of Brands in Wines and Spirits, combined with civility and cleanliness, to merit a fair share of their support. Whitson's Sparkling Alo always on draught; Good Beds and Meals always attainable AMLEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS, WITH LARGE SAMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN. Breakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner. 1 Luncheon, 12 to 12.30 and Tea, sto 7. WINKS AND SPIRITS OF BEST BRANDS Private entrance Queen-street to High-street. Large Billiard-room with every comfort,



Drapery. QLEARING QUT QALE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS FINDS IT an Imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAMNG-OUT CASH SALE OF 818 STOCK Off DRAPERY and r\ VLOIHING. A very large over stook (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will bo offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 TO 50 PER CENT, Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of GWUHING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15 TO 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. The object of this Sale ia to clear out a very large Burplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Qonuino, Cheap 3ale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will bo made in all DEPART M^E NTS. X A ~K l N b FMPORTANT "XT O T I C E TO THE PUBLIC. MONSTER SALE OF CLOTHING HOSIERY HATS CAPS SHIRTS TIES COLLARS TWEEDS AT COOMBE CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET. SAMUEL COOMBES, Having returned from tho Southandhavingclosed alt his branch establishments and removed tho stocks to Auckland, also having bought the Clothing Stocks (for cash) of Mr Ogilvio, of Taranaki, and Mr Saunderson, of Wanganui, will offer tho same to the public atjisuch prices SPEEDY CLEARANCE, These Combined Stocks consist of every varletylo MEN'S, YOUTn'S, AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. HOSIERY, SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, TWBEDS, TAILORS TRIMMINGS, CARPET BASS TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX, VALIBBH, ETC., ETC,, ETC. In addition to these Combined Stooks, Samuel Cooinbea will include all tho NEW GOODS juat opened up, and which are ta- THE FINEST LOT OF GOODS ■©» Evor oponed up in this city. This is not like most of tho putting going on ju now amongst tho drapers, but A GENUINE CASH SALE. OOME AND SATISFY YOURSKLF. COMB EAKLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. IS.SALE NOW GOING ON"» AT coombe s's City Clothing Mart, 92, queen-street, 92, Paintersi Glaziers, &c. "PINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Best to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixed, for use in any Bhade for House Painting at 7a 6d per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6a per gallon. Black, for Gsperga'lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one gallon tins, 10s. Tho undersigned Deing .anxious to prove th 6 superiority of their Paints against all others, are prepared to contract for tho Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, Or at Wellesiey-street Entrance to Market. T7IX <INGLEWO~OD~ r& 'ADAMANT,' 523 PACKAGES PAPBRHANGINGO APKEHANGINGO, Sorimb and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Load, Zino White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corroaive Paint, Brußh9S, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding the extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, we are still offering tho largest ami best solootod stock in the Colony at the same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 85 & 97, QUKEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, and POLLKN-STREET. SHORTLAND X~M POIITAN T NOTICE. We havo just recoived our First Shipment o New Seasons PAPERHANGINGS, and have resolved to offer them at much be- DUCED PRICES. WALL PAPERS, from id. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per go 1 GOLD PAPKKS, from 2s. 6d. per Roll. Papering Canvass, 72-inch, excellent quality,. from 4Jd. per yard. Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 25 per cent. Gilt Mouldings, Glass Shades, Wax Flow Materials, I-arge Stocks of all Materials required in the Painting Trade. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Framk Makers, Sec, 28 AND 30. VICTORIA-STRBET, " AUCKLAND.



Public Notices. PI AB OFO RT ES EXTRAORDINARY, surpassing 'all others, just arrived. Mr Webb invites all interested in the Music Art to come, hear and see. Nothing can exceed them for Finish.Tone.Perfection.or Durability. To be sold on terms to suit purchasers.—N.B.: Pianos and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired.—Webb s Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Established 1860. ORCERER, Carmen, Les Cloches d Cornevllle, Henry VIII., and other new and popular Operas. Pianoforte or Vocal Score, Songs, Dance Music Pianoforte Pieces, So. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A. BAD V, Manager. IRELAND BROTHER S," WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNEES AND LEATHi.K BIANUFACrCTREBS Importers of Saddlers' and 'Sootmakers Maohinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Be1 ting, Suotloa and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan La.no and Hlgh-streot, Works! Panmure, Auckland, Constituents' orders; promptly and carefull executed ~t! ! A RCHIBALD CAMPBELL, •J\. BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, I 211, Queen' Street, Auckland, i In commencing Business in this Line, begs to intimate that he h&s selected his Stock of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his best judgment, and now 'in vites a look over his Shop. |211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. rp B. G U IS a T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakbbs, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, symonds street, Agents. TERMINUS STORE, HELENSVILLK. D. S T E W ART Begs to Inform the Residents of the Kalpara District that he has on sale A. Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing atjAucklind Pricea' Groceries of all kinds ~ „ Roots and Shoos Oatg. and Bran. N~ EWTOK VENIsxIAN BLIND WORKS. G E 0. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE) WORKER, Karakgahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. ' ; CIACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. The many unsolicited Testimonials that have poured in from all quarters havo proved beyond question the excellence of the Willcax and White CABINET ORGANS, and their immense superiority above all other makes. Sole Agency : AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street. ¥OTICE T(3 CLIENTS. I have Removed my Offices to Queen-str next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, fc'olioitor. RESENTATION WALKING- ..S£lGl?S^.^i..v Would draw public attention to their Elegant silver-mounted Walking-sticks; made by a now process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti 'ul New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole lorming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkins-Stick, particularly suitable for Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to Order by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Tkutfnbbeg. Queen-street, Auckland J AMES , A H TZ"EW & /^O. (Next Baknett's, Pork Butcher), QUEEN STHEET. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful1 Cabinets and Wbiting Desks combined Rica Vasks, Splendid Tea Services • Fanov Boxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s 4d, 2s 10d, 3s, 3s 6d per lb. Preskkvkd Gingkh Matting by the roll, very cheap Crackehs for boys. A liberal allowance made to wholesale buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), ■ QUEBN-BTREET. imlTw ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sets of From 12 up to 125.Varieties. Also In Fronoh Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. rhe 25 variety Boxes, as abova .. £1 The 100 „ „ _ .. £3 For; Sale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCKS-ST KKKT. Q T O R A « E. The undersigned recoives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his New Brick Premises, near Queen-street Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. OPENEO this day, ex * jtungarooma, s.s., some Pretty New Goods for Christmas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lewis. m 1 M~ B E B. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated Buoh an ample Stock of Timbor as to be enabled to place special inducements before their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHEb, DOORS, MOULDINGS, TURNERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can be left at No. It, South British Insurance Buildinga. 7i W I T H E F O R D, %./• IRONMONGER, &C, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A new and well-selected Kock of Holloware (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, Sc, 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. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAR MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ere Cash Purchasers Of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beoawax, &c, Sec, at highest market ratoa, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satiafao toryrSteß' IRELAND BROS., Tahskhb and Leather Makufaotuukkb, Auckland. MR. 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. Persons desiring to ha,ve the said places attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notico, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. t> ONE S1- BONESJ BONES Bought in ony quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. !101, Lower Queen-street, by «-... T. BOPPET TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK LAND. Both Males and Females in reqnest. Also Married Couples without encumbrance tar The above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBERTSON, , Servants' Home and Registry, ] Corner Harington & Willia-streets. Tauraranaa ; ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for EIGHTKENPKNCE.—The Victoria Music Book, 32 pages each, full music size The best and cheapest Masazie Of Pianofort and Vocal MUSIC published. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE



, For Sale. FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, In one of toe most healthy parts of Anck land, 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet 1 First-olass Freehold Allotment. 68 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 JOHN SOPPET, General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen-street. LATESf CEMENT! SLATES 1 CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English Slates, per 1,000, £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £1015s. Ventilating Papier Machie Centre Flowers from the best makers in London, and approved by the architects there as well as the 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, Victoria-street. j SHOW BOOMS : Hobson-stheet. /\ N SALE. EX ' INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 11 to 22ozs. ! 25 tons FenciDg Wire Id tons Fenciog Standards 20 tons Ctarngated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'es 35 coilß Boit Rope, U to i ihoh 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, 1J x J 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candletl Also On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals, Salmon—l and 21bs. (new), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcutta Wire Rope Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wire and Kwbank'a Nails etc., etc, etc. W. S. L A U RIB, 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. Q N SALE, To Arrive per ' Adamant,1 lOOOibags Weston and Westall's Fink and Coarse Sal?. Ex 'Feknglen,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Cement 5000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (6 to S feet) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kens Seathiog Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide Klour eSugars (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp'o .: Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartabio Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder I-1 >■ < Cornflour, Tobacco — Venus, Royal Standard and WaterlUy Swiss Cigars, etc.j E. POTTER & CO. r\ N o A L X, 100 tons Dufflold's Adelaide Flouh 60 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and Fob Sale (Cheap), 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedln 1000 sacks Febd Oats from Timaru, TRON IRON IRON TANKS i TANKS 1! TANKS ! ! ! S, P A R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the 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, So., &0., &c Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street Bast, Auckland. Tf» WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish always on Hand. COUNTRY ORDBRB PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO Fish Forwarded to any Part f-j "he . Colony. TjiDEN TERRAUfi POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Ellyett), solicit the patronage of thepublio Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of the town and suburbs. B. Tanner.) "' fD. F. Evans nPANNER AND EVANS, J. ACCOUNTANTS, HOUSE, ESTATE,|AND COMMISSION AGKNTS, 71, Queen-street, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Estates Supervised with Promptitude, Books Balanced and Accounts Audited. Rents, . Rates, and Interest Collected, Mort gages and Loans Negotiated. MONEY—Several Sums (large and small) to Lond* FOR S ALE—Deßirable Properties City and Suburbs. NORTH sHORE—At this delightful summer retreat we can offer some pretty Villas for Sal oheap, and On easy terms. WANTED to Purchase, Building Sites in City and Sburbs. WANTED to Purchase, House Property in or near City. Intending Purchasers of House or Farm Pro perty are invited to call on Messrs. Tanner and Evans, who will spare no pains in their endeav ours to Buit requirements. Owners of Property desirous of Selling should forward particulars of Fame to advertisers. Absentees should place their property in the hands of Messrs. Tanner and Evans if they want their interest well looked after. rTIAUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY JL (LIMITED). The Company are now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices:— Household (lumpy) 12s per ton Steam (screened) 103 „ Slack 4s „ In Truck-loads of 5 tons. In bulk. Orders for Aacklaed, Newmarkst, and One hunga, will bo received at the Company's Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Stations, addresses to the Mine Manager, Taupirl Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHERFF. [Established A.D, 18M.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND A. DIKING AND CLEANIKG ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STRKET EAST, W. EDGAR, PjJorKiETOB. While thanking the public for their patronage during th a past sixteen years, W. Edgar would beg to inform them that he haa now on hand a Complete Stock of the Very Best and Fastest Dybb, and that with his appliances, in which he has adopted every modern improvement, he can tarn out his work of a quality not to be W.E.has just received a Large Stock of the Newest Dyes for the most fashionable colours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies* Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well-finished. Ostrich Feathers (Cleaned or Dyed any shadeand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. tSS" Orders left at the City Establishment. Wellepley-street East, will, meet with prompt attention. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post.,



■Amusements. fj\ HEA TR E ROYAL. Proprietor and Manager R. J DeLiaa SUCCESS ! SUCCESS ! SUCCESS J CONTINUBD SUCCESS OF Mb. J. J. WALLACE is THE IRISH EXILE! In active preparation, the Celebrated Drama, SHAUGHKAUN t Prices of Admission: Dress Circle, is; Stalls, 2a Gd; Pit, One Shilling. Doors open at half-past 7. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock. CNSIEUR EDOUAKD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the expressed Wishes of a few Ladles of Auckland, he is about to commence the practice of hia pro fession here, and is bow prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Galon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident that parents and guardians who may place pupils under his tuition will be thoroughly satis fied with their progress. . For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr Newton Fairs, Booksellers. Queen-street; The Auckland Musio Warehouse, or nt Messrs Hoffman and Boas. N.B.—Schools attended to. Sporting. gAST TAMAKI. ANNUAL RACES. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th, 1880 (ST. PATftICK'3 DAY), Maiden Plate, of 25 boys.; second horse to re ceive 5 boys. out of the stakes, Entrance, 2 bovb. For 2yrs. old, 6st. 81b.; 3yrs.. Bst. 21b.; lyrs., 9st.; syrs. and upwards, 9»t 31b. Dis tance, Tj miles. For all horses that haro never won an advertised race value 10 bovb. Hurdle Rack (Handicap), of 30 sovb.; second horse to receive 5 sots, from the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys.; and acceptance. 1 boy., to the funds. Distanced miles, over eight nights of hufdies* Novel Race, of 25 boys. Entrance, I boy., to the funds. Distance, IJ miles. Catch weights. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fund?. Bast Tamaki (Handicap) ot 50 soys.; second horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes. Entrance 2 soys., and acceptance 2 soys, to tbe funds; distance, 2 miles. Flying Stakes of 25 soy*.; second horse to re ceive 5 boys, from the stake 3. Distance, 1 mile. For 2-year-oldg, 6st 81b; 3-year-olds, I Bst 41b; 4-year-olds, 9st; 5 year-olds and up wards, Oat 21b. Entrance, 2 soys. to the funds. Consolation Handicap of 10 soys, Entranoe, 1 boy.; distance, 1 mile. Rules and Regulations. Any Jockey riding except ia the colours en» tered will be fined 1 uov< No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or without beiDg accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Queen-street, Auckland, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handi caps, performances of the horse, name of the Owner, and colours of the rider. Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their gross wlnt niDgs towards the expenses of the Course. All races to be rnn tinder the A.R.C. Rules, Dates of Entries auto Acceptances. Friday, sth March.—Nominations for Hurdle Race and East Tamnki Handicaps. Mondoy,lsth March,—Acceptances and Genera Entries. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, Secretary. C.OOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN CUP,,;; Feb. 26,1880. 2000 £1 EACH. First Horso ; £800 Second Horse 100 Third Horso 200 Starters „ 200 Non-starters 400 £2000 Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps to reply ant resnlt. Address: K. Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Office. Christchuroh. Art Unions. R T U N I (j N (B7 PKBMI88ION) OF VALUABLE WORKS OF ART AT DeCCURCY'S, 260, QUEEN STREET. 40 PRIZES. *0 PRIZES. 40 prizes, 200 TICKETS AT 10S. First Prize, Four Watek-ooloub Drawing by F. B. Gibbß, Melbourne, £15. Circulars, with list of prizes and other parties ars, obtained on ap >lication to j J. R. Db COURCY. Musical. AUCKLAND TMT U S I C WAREHOUSE, ' 74, QUEEN-STBKET, (A. EADY, Manager), IMPORTERS OF PIANOFORTES, AMERICAN ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, And all varieties of Musical Instruments, HAVE THK LARGEST AND BEST-SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC to be found in Auckland, which is supplemented every mail by Novelties selected by our London agent. BRASS. REED, WIND, AND STRING ' INSTRUMENTS A I*rge Supply of SOPERIOR VIOL N SI'RINGS just to hand. rfIHE NEW ZBAI.4ND MAGAZINE. JL Containing Popular and Standard Songs and Pieces, Etc. OON TE N T S O F No. 1 1. Tom Bowling (Favourite Sen. Hong), Dibden 2. Grandfather^ Clock, H. C. Work 3. Brown Kyes ciose the Window, Rosabel i. Kathleen ot Kilkenay, Milliard 5. Somebody's Coming when the Dewdrops Fall. Macy 6. Johnny Morgan (Popular Comic Song), Fit chett 7. The " Times" (Polka), F. Band 8. Grandfather's Home (Companion song to Grandfather's Clock), F. West 9. We are Two Roving Minstrels (Dnot), Pairy 10. Mcßorley's Twins (Comic), Phillips 11. Still I Love Thee, Lockwood 12. Mary of Argyle, Nelson CONTENTS OF No. 2 1. Th 9 Fairy Wedding (Waltz), J. W. Turner 2. Mountain Ball ( chottische), Kinkel 3. Blue Danub3 (Waltz), Strauss i. Still Tbino Own, J. H. Thomas 5. When the Green Leaves Come Again, Sir H. Bishop 6. Blumenlied, Lange 7. Waiting, H. Milliard 8. Gipsy's Warning, Coard 9. Won't you Buy my Pretty Flowers, Pera ley 10. Queen of the Night, Thomas U. Ah! Never deem my love can change, J. R. Thomas. 12, Little Saowwhlto Bloseoms, C. A- Whits SOLE AGENCY— A UCKLAND TyTUSIC -lI^AREHOUSE, Queen Street and Vulcan Lane Junction. Watchmakers and Jewellers. i^r O T SELL IN G OFF SILVER KNGLI3HILKVER'SHUNTING WATCHES (GUARANTEED), t& FBOM £4 OS. OD. "®» PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, Etc. Cheater than ant other House t Jf. HOWD EN, SHORT LAND-STREET (Adjoining Poßt-ofßce). . <