The Auckland Evening Star.

vol Xl.—N°" 3,128

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APEIL SO, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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Shipping1. rtv x TSACIFIC MAIL STEAM p|^4, I SHIP COMPANY. \JM§slS^' overland route to «rB7* aa;3t >B» KUROPE, Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Francisco, via Hono lulu, connecting With all Overland Hbltob in tho ULited fctates and Canada to New \ork irony of tho principal Atlantic Coaat Ports, and with thu unrivalled steamships of tho White Htm: Inman, an.i Cunurd linos from .New lork to Liverpool, London, or Paris. To olcaiuer, Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydney " Tuesday! Wort'd'y Cify of Sydney H.C.nearborn May 25 S — /ii'i|;:'lia .. \V. Cnru'ill .Tune 22 Mayo CiiyofN. York W. H. Cobb Ju'y2o Juno 2 Zealandia .. il. Chevalier — — And Every Four Weeks thereafter. First-claps through to England, from £03. Steerage, including bedding and all neces saries, £M 7 10s. First-clasa Tickets good for six months, ehould passengers wish to Btoo at Honolulu or any American cities en route. Return Tickets to Sydney, good for six months, issued at 10 percent, discount. All pussengera (rom Coast ports must present their tickets for berthing. For full particulars, apply to S. A. BEARDSLEY, Agent, Lower Queen-street. tf TTNION STEAMSHIP '[;—"\J- 1 U COMPANY OF NBW .it S&?- \ ZKALAND (LIMITKK). i^_.£l^A Time Table— j " * May, FOH GISnORNHI, NA^IKR, WELLINGTON, lATTELTON, PORT CHAIiMKKS. and BLUFF (riioM Qukkn-3trs;kt Wharf.) Steamship.' Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Ringarooma Thursday, 6,10 a.m. — Te anau Thursday, 13,10 a.m. — RoTOKUAt Wed., 19, 5 n.m. — Rotomahana* Thursday, 27,10 a.m. — tCalling at Tauranga. FOn TAHANAK.I. NKLSON, PICTON. WEL- J.INGTON, LYTTKLTO.V, AND WnST Coast Pom* (from Manukai). Taijuoa On arrival o£ Mail — Hawka Tuesday, 11.10 a.m. 9.5 a.m. Wanaka Tuesday, IS, 3 p.m. 2p m. Taiauoa Tuesday, 25,10 a.m. 9.5 a.m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Risoarooma* Thursday, 6, 10 a.m. — TEAN4U Thursday. 13,10 a.m. — ROTORUA* Wed., 13,10 a.m. Rotomaiiana Tlnmday, 27,10 a.m. I — "Calling at Hobart Town. FOR SYPNEY,_VIA_RUS SBLL. Rotomahana Tuesday, 11, 4 p.m. - Takakua. Tuesday, 20, i p.m. — FOR RUSSKLL AND KAWAKAWA. Waitaki Every Friday, Ip.m. Eisg*koOMA Monday, 3, 1 p.m. — Rotomaiiana Tuesday, 11, -} P.m. — Takahua Tuesday, 2d, 4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Kvery Tuesday, 5 p.m. — Rotokua Wednesday, 19,5 p.m. — "~ FOR WHANGAREI andMANGAPAI. Waitaki EvcryThur3day, 8 a.m. — Eotorua Tuesday, 18,10 a.m. — «-';>■ Cr-.^omuatra s.lOJiKSlfle one hour before * Pas3a^o' PTicketß must be taken at the office be!oro i.-mbarkiJK. Au-kl^jd Branch! 53, Qneen street. rtv 1 TI^OR SYDNEY AND -^is^^. V MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s,s. 'II E R O,' Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the Ist of May. For frekht;or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 21.188 C. r^ l T7"AIPAR A STEAMSHIP <( dM^|V Jt\- CO. (LIMITED.) TSMJ^Sy^ TIME T ABLE. S. S. ' L I L V.' POR WAIROA SOUTH. Leavo Auckland: Saturday. 7 a.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Leave; Wairoa: Saturday, 12 noon Thursday, 5 a,m. •W.* LODDER, Manager. .igyj^ CT O R W A I U X U. -*ss=K** The O.S. ORKGON wIU leave tot Wsinkn as under 1— ifruiu Onbtiuuijß ] From Walutu May. May. I—Saturday, 9 a.m. I—Saturday, p.m. Will sail weather and other olronmstanoea permitting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. JAU heights mnat be paid before Goods are Cunningham's Colleotlnpl Carts In Town Dally. Agency at the Office of the Kauri foint Hawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Wainkn,7s Bdper ton. M. 11. UOK. =^Stfe^ GTJiAM TO HOT SPRINGS, Baas^Ea^KAWAU, AND OMAHA. The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For tho Hot Springs—Bvery Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. / or Mahurangi—Kvery Thursday and Satur day, at U a.m. Kor Matakana, &c, &o.—Kvery Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All cargo mnat be down half-an-hour before lidvertised time of leaving, or It will not be aNi?Parcels or Goods takon without o shipping "oKor freight or passage apply to _~___. J. l.Ao&x, June 12.1879. jCik^. CJSOR RUSSELL, WANGA- JU ROA, and MANGONUL The a n. iONA will leave every Monday, at 5 D.m. (weather pennittlngl. Passengers booked nnd small oarcole propaid at the Office on the WTiarf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOH WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The B.H. AR.OYLB will leave for the above place every Xaeßday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Queen-street; Wharf at 6 p.m. Friday, 30th Monday, May 5m and Kast Coast, also connecting with S.S. Kj?.TI KA.TI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No Car«o.reoeived after oQRKQO^ Manaaer LEVUKA, FIJI. The Aucklahd Steamship Company. The Company's s s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave Auckland positively on or about the sth day of May. FARES. Saloon (Single).. .. - .. £10 Return (Single).. ~ .. .. £16 Freight, per ton £1 5s W. LODDER, Manager, Auckland Steamship Company. Queen-street Wharf. rtv x CJTEAM TO THE THAMES -4M>aV JTI CONNECTING WITH 'TO22&^N j> OHINHMURI, OMAHA. WAl yKMM^r'i O 4 PLAINS, aisd MORRlNS waaeaxsetea viLLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames i Friday, 12 midnight I Sat. 12 midnight. Not responsible for Bhlpptagr, carrying, or dis charging five stock. w.HBATH. Manager.



Shipping. ~&^jfrL npHE NEW ZEALAND ~:V'■■-■•'•>3»». JL SHIPPING COMPANY fgjlgp* ~ LIMITED Head Offioid : Chriatohurch, N.Z. London Branch: St, Bishopsgato-streetwithiiii HE COMPANY'S FLBKT ccusisis of :— Tons. Tons. The HURL'NUI ..1051 Tho WAIICATO ..1053 MA'i'AURA .. S9B WAIMATK ..1157 OPAWA 'i"l V/AIMKA.... 871 ORARI JOii WAIPA 1057 OTAKI :053 WAIROA ... ..1057 PAREORA.... f-73 WAITANGI 11G1 PIAKO ......ll3'j W'AITARA ... 883 RAKAIA ""1057 WANGANUIII3P RANUITIKI 1227 I These magnhlcent clippers a^'O of tho higheel olasa at Lloyd's, purchased cr built 6peciall"to meet tho requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and Now Zealand. The saloons and state cabins ;;re mipnrbly fitted and arranged find provided with every requisite for the com fort of the poßsenfjei's. v.-ho are provided with bedding mad n'lcabiu littinfrs. The dietary scale Is most liberal. Sacond-cla3S and steerasjo accommofliition is all that can bo dcsired< d the ships are commandod by experienced mas te Tho Company also charters ships of the hlghes elass as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from tho colony, and alao for tho conveyam o of cargo, can bo mado at tho Head Offlco Christchurch, at any of the Branches in Colony Branch—93, Queen-strert. Auckland , CX A. tnOR TARANAKI,WAN -f7^%sl^ -T GANUI, WELLINGTON, The Siß _ RANGA T I R A, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunfta for Taranakl, Waneanul, Wellington, and Lytteltou on or about TUES DAY, tho 11th May. For freight or passage apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., Agonts, IG, Queen-street, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onohunga. Auckland, April 30,1850. iSbS^QTKAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and THE THAMES. Time Tabls: S.S, ROTAMAHANA. From Auckland i Friday, 5 afternoon Saturday, at 5 afternoon From Thamosi Saturday, 10 morning Fares i—Single i Saloon, 7s 6d: Steerage, 6s, No Cargo receivod within half-an-hour ( vortieod time of.leaving. FRASKR & IINNE, Agents. Hotels. PACIFIC HOTEL QUKKN-STREKi\ AUCKLAND. MB. JOHN GILLANDERS (For 11 yoars in the cmjiloyof JirM. Corcoran at tho Greyhound and Metropolitan Hotclßl boss to announce to hla numerous friends and tho public that ho has Loused the abovo Well known and Central ysitimtcd Hotel, and trusts that, by attention and civility to tho public, to merit a fair share of their patronage Tho Wines, grmiTß and Malt Liquors of tho Best Brands only. P.S.—First-class StiiblinK. JOHN GILLA ND E R S.. PaOPEIETOE. C CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, FORT- J STREET, AUCKLAND. W. SPARGO. having assumed the Proprietor ship of tho abovo Hotol.will be glad to welcomo the general public of Auckland and his Wai kato frionds. W.S. is determined to spare neithor trouble nor expense to nmke his Houao a pleasant and popu ar resort. r\ T A M A T E A a. O T E L, BA.TLEY, KAIPABA. THE BRIGHTON OF THE NORTH. G. H. PO\VL EV, Proprietor. A First-c'aas Hotel, well-built, wcll-furnialied, and prettily situated on the queen of rivers. For Invalids, Families, and CoupJes pp>nriiu« their honeymoon, a more ouiet or deii«htful retreat coula not bo found. Charges moderate. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKKS' POINT, J. MAXWELL, TRCrEIETOR. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. P. VIVIAN Begs to intimate that WINE 3, SPIRITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALES, &-., aro carofuUy Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dinners provided for Societies, Clubs, Fami lies, Picnic Parties, and other 3. Only the Choicest Liquors kept, BILLIAKD-KOOM, mewiy nttea up with one of tho Best Tables. Painters. Glaziers, &c. IVTEW PAPERHANGINGS JLI »OR 1880. Large and Small Buyers of Paperhangings wll do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papkrhangings, Oil, Colour, & Glass WARKIIODdE, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STRKBT, AUCKLAND, Whero may bo inspected one of the largest and best-selected Stocks of Paperhangings in New Zealand, From 1& per piece to the most costly. GILT & STAINED PICTURE - FRAME MOULDINGS In Great Variety. Picturk-Framwg in all its branches, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushware, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Mefchants. ttix ' ingle wood ' & 'adamant/ 523 Packages paper hangingq ape r hangings, Sorims and Hessians GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colonrs, Glue, Glaaa, Paper, Tacka, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPKRHANGINGS, wo aro Btill offering the largest and best seleoted stock in tho Colony at the same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUKKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, AND POLLKN-STREKT. SHORTLAND TmNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Bee to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixed for U3o in any shade for Houso Painting at 7s 6d per gallon. Hematite for Ship Paiuting .. 6s per gallon. Black for Cs per ga lon. First-class Oak Varn'sh, stands well in sun or shade, at per gullon in bulk, 8a; in one gallon tins, 10a. The undersigned being anxious to prove the superiority of their Points against all others, are prepared to contract for tbe Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, 0 r t Wellesley-street Entrance to Market.



Business Cards. £T U T H B E R T S 0 N, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, Durham-street (PreinincS; lately oecupiod by Messrs iiiiruood, Son & Mwcri Agent for Mossrs H, Hnocro and Co.'s German Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. Go Osß° *N E) "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL G KOCE R, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET, m ho s. j. ha r a v t t, STKAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STKEKT EAST Auckland HW A I T E, • MANUFACTunriVG Tinsmith, FORT-STRKKT, Wishos to Inform tho public that ho is tho only ono in tho Province who devotes tho wholo of his timo to tho abovo business, and with hia facilities for working and modorn appliances can defy competition. IB EL A B v i> nO T H E B S, WOOIi J-TKRCHANTS, TANNBKS AND LKATHKB HAWUFAOTJEKRB Impoi-tcro of JJanMlors' and ilootmakars Machinery, English and Foreign Lent hor. Saddlery, Hndd'era Iromiionsory, Hoot Uiipera, Grindery, Mill Bc'tlng, Suction and Delivery Koso, &o. Wnrohouaaa: Vulonn Lano and Mlgh-Btroat. Works: Panmuro, Auckland. Constltuonta' orders promptly and carofully ozeoutad fji G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STRTCKT WK3T, AUCKLAND (Nkab Ciiapkl Sthekt). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, T.>a nnd Coffoo Sots, Ilcplatnd nnd Repaired, Pins, Broo op, Chains, and Rings Gilt oqnal to ow. at reason abl Ha tea. AjTi m U R N E X, liAND AND KSTATB AGKNT, Tauranqa, (Until rocontly Rosidont Government Knpflnoer and Surveyor, which position ho held for up wards of twolvo yearn), will bo happy to furnish reliable information regarding Nativo nnd other Lands throughout tho Hay of Plenty 1 >iHtrirt. HMHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY -I FAO -'"ijf. JAMES MACK IE, Proprietor, VICTORIA STREET KAST, AUCKLAND. Rapairs of Kvery Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W~ N.B.—Country Orders panctnally attondod to. T, O H N O O P 1' P T, nOUSK, LAND, AND OKNKRAL COMMISSION AGKNT NO. 8, QUKRN-STREET. EX p! GIBBON S & 10. i WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. JA N D J. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Qnecn-9troot Wharf, Auckland E E A~~N~ D P O T 1 E R COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Bine Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. R& W. H E L A B V • FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shoktland Street, Families waited upon daily for Ordors In any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beof and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Dedal attention lvon Shipping. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &o. Drawing, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale from Rough Skotches or Traced. Addresjeu, &c, Iliuminatod in tho Highest Stylo of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Planß and Lltographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'ConneU Streets. Auckland. [E3tablishod 18(3. Ty/TR. T. T RAF FORD, R.S.D.E., STJRSKON DKNTIST.B •-*.•• WAKEFIELD-SfTRJEET, Near Queen-street. TVT R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of TnE Pianoforte and Harmonium, Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Musio seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. "TAMES CATER, ?# CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STKKKT, Close to Wellington-street, W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colour*, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Pioturo Frames and Tapeatjy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to siza, and carefully acked.-95 and 97, QUEKN-STRKKT. MR. F. LAST, surgeon dkntlst, Wblleslky-strekt West, Artificial Teeth made on the moat approved principles. A complete set from fifi; Single Teeth, from 68. Teeth Stopped, Soalod, and Extracted. Children's Teeth regulated. Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. TOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture t3 Framo. Looking Glassand Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to hor lato husband, Mr John Le?ch, would respectfully Bollcit a continuanco of tho same, as the Business, in all its Branches, will bo still carried on as heretofore, and tho same aualitv of work truarantoed HP E T R V, • MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, &o\, 21, VICTORIA STREET, Two doors below Holland and Butler's. Diamonds and every other Stone carefully Set ana lie-set. Jewellery Made to Order and Noatly Repaired. F B CJWINNEKION, •*• We k3 AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YN DH A Sa-S rREKT, (Next Shakkspkarb Hotel). X Introduced Steam Power, he Is now nrepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent ofl the prico of all common work. m Country Orders punctually attpndod to,



Business Cards. CITY BAKERY AND STEAM mSCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKEET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on- Hand W. R. WADDELL. [Established 1554.] El DWA i: D 3AIIT LE V J ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUKKN-SrRKET. ■■ ssiiszssasjz isw.} CZi AX X E BR O THE R S (Lato Cromblo'o), Ko?al Fine Art PnoTOQRAPnio Gallkkieh, Oppoelte Union Hank. Quoon-ctreoi, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Lifa Slat at rnoderato pHcee, Children's Portroltatakro Install taneously. TAMES BUTCHER, ».l CARTICR, CONTP.ACTOR. &O. SoodJ Carted and Dollvored from ship's aide on ShortestNotioo. J'aUaat Supplied Nowoaatla and ISay of Islands Cpul. Also, Firewood (out or nnoui) rfi,iaonable. p ABEIEL LEWIS, AUCTIONKKU AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGKNT, 11, QUISEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T(J O L E, • BAPIvKTMAKKR, Quken-Strickt, (Oppoaito tho Albert Hotel.) Kvery Description of Raskotwork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Reasonable .Terms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholosalo Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling IJaakots. N.n.—Tho I^rst J'rizo w.ib awarded to T. COLK for tho best Collection of Jtaxkots at tho Agri cultural Show hold in Novombor last. WJ I L L I A M LEYS, T T BOOICRINDICK & PAPKR-RULKR, Noxt tho Star Oillco, Merchants' Account Hooks, Insurance and Mining Regißtera, Unkora' and Chemists' Day Hooka, Baud and Choir Aluaio Hooks, BULKD AND BOUiND 'JO PATTERN. MUSIC AN!) MAGAZINKS BOUN WILLIAM DAVID DALLEN T» (Uito U. Rnvton), Barer and Uoxkicctiunbr, Qucon-gU'OQt. Wedding Orders, Pnl'n. Supper and Kvoning Parties punctually attended to on reasonable terms. Gentloinnn and Lndien, Commodious Dining Rooms, with "vory convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking. Mould survod up on the shor lost notice. |> LAIR AND C 0., B.J> Manufacturers of JliaxiXD Watkhs, liivciEit Wine, Quinine Sausai'ahilla a.id Cordials. Factory : Upper Qucon-strcot, Auckland. Country Orders punctually attended to, \\T AR N OCX 15 ROXHJK RS, T > 0O A V AN D CAN DL H MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CBEEK, RICHMOND. Oflloo! Durham-stroot, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shoopaklns and lionos. f|l A I T X R OTHERS _L MARHLK AND KRKK3TONK MASONSi Monuments, Hond-Htonea. Tombs, find Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions oxocutod n » Superior Stylo. Prices and Doslgnu rnEK on application. Adilroas i OOHNKROT RUTLAND it LORNK-STRKKIh 1 A U C It L A N I). OF. OOOP ER, • BADDLKR, COLLAR & II AKN ES3 MAX XR, Uri'FU QUKBN-STRKKT, ADCKLAND, Throe Doora übovo tho A rmy and Navy Hotel. N.H.—Courior Hogs, lagging?. &c, &c., mado to order ou tho shortest notico. Charxes moderate. /"I AU L T AND LODGE, BOOT & SHOKMAKKRS, KARANOAnAPK Road, Newton. A Hrgo Stock of Colonial-nindo Boots of ovory doscrii'ttioii on hand, or iniido to order, at Prices that will defy competition. Bil I S H X X AND CO JO WHOr.HB S.T.FI. BIUPPINQ 8C FAMILY BUTOHEKH, Uaoen-Biisoi, aaxt Hank of New Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all kindn dresccd to order. Prime Binokod Tongueß, Homo-onrad Booon. Corned Boot on Salo In largo Quantltiiw, N.B.—Dealers in Qair.o. Live Pheasants fer wau-dod to all p&rta of tho colony upon roooipt ot ordor. Famlllos waited on in town or suburbs. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARHLK AND BTONH, MKRCHANT, AND GKNKRAL BUIIJ3KR. (KSTABLIBHED 188 2.] VICTORIA - BTRKKT KAST, samo Bide tt» Greyhound Hotel, N.B.—Doaisnn of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cruntrv on application XST H. SKINNER, buildicr, carpkntkr, and joinkr. Vulcan Lank. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMF'WTS. All Branchos of tho Bnildlng Trade xeonted by Experienced. Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &o. Money. C^ASII Afivauced on approved security, J Money invented without chargo. IC. K. TYLKR, Vulcan Lang. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. Wit COLKMAN, Solicitor, Co.ner of Quoon and Shortland-stroots. MONEY TO Ij&nu iv »arge oc, small sums at a moderate rato of inteiiost.- Jackson and Knssell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large orsraal sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNKLL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-streot; MONEY TO LEND, la large or small sums, at low ratos of lntorost.—Mr R, Laishloy, Solioitor. High-ptreet. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPKRATIVK BUILDING AN O IWVKSTMKNT SOCIETY. Office :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6,000, principal and intorost being ro payablo in instalments, at tho following ratos for every £100 borrowed: — Ropaymontsoxtend- p -w Qr ,t Total amount ing over fer weoK. RopayaDle . s. d. & s. d i years _ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years- _ .. 9 2 113 9 2 8 yoars _ _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DKPO3ITS recoived from members or others upon which Intorost s allowed as follows I— Sums lodged for cix months—7 % por annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notice—s % por annum. JOHN BATGRR, Secretary, " npHINGS are seldom what they seem," JL Some Organ makers frequently use a showy case as a lure twi tho unnary, and hide \ their radical defects by an ornate exterior. 'J he / " Wilcox and White Cabinet Organs are honestly made throughout, in cases of solid and taßteful workmanship, and are cheaper than any other makes. Sole Agbncy— AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71, Queon-stroet.



Drapery. WDffIS H O L L O W A V, In returning thanks to tho public for tho liberal patronage accorded to him whilo Partner In the firm of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwol!, befts to solicit a con tinuance of tho samo In his J^EW ■ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS. QUEKN-STREiST, Which he will OPEN on SATURDAY, March 0, with a very SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENE R3A L DRAPERY AND jyILLINKRr, BOUGHT FOR CASH, Which will onr-blo him to Soil at a SMALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is under tho Manasrcmont of Mrs Varnom, for soveral yoars with Mr T. Short, of Auokland. POR CLOTHING Go to COOMB ES For Waterproof Clothing Go to CCOMBHS For Flax Shirts . . Try COOMBKS Morlno Shirts for 2a Cd ; At COOMBES" Now Zealand Flannel at Is Cd yd At COOMBES1 Blankets from Ss Cd por pair , At COOMBKS' Working Men's Shirts, 2s Gd, At COOMBKS' For Socks, Undershirts, and Drawers Try COOMBKS JUST OPKNKD, a Largo Lot of American Bags, Travelling Bags, tyid Portmanteaux At COOMBES For whito Shirta Try COOMBK3 A Splendid Lot of (loolqok Tweed Trousers and Vests, thoroughly shrunk, at 213 (worth 2S<), f ' At COOMBKS' For Printed Molo 'frousore at 7s Cd (worth "' '"" IJ Try COOMBKS An Immense Stcck if Ilata, 50 per cent under manufacturers' prJcca, At OOOMBKS For West of KnglnnA Tweeds at a* lid (worth 5s (id) Try COOMBKS Kor JJelta and Braces Try COOMBKS For Clothing 25 por cont undor any othor house In town « Try COOMBKS For Boys' and Youth*1 Clothing, tho iiest an 1 LargOßt fc'UjCi in UiCiity, Try OOOMBKS Nolson Tweed Trousers, 12a Cd (worth IS) C<l) At COOMBES' Sydnoy Tweed Trousers, 10a Cd (worth ISs Cil) At COOMBKS' lioyb' Scrgo Trousers, from 5s Cd, At COOMBKS' Where can yon get a Suit of Clothes for your Boys for 7a (id I Why, at COOMBKS1 Who does the Largest Clothing Trade in this lßlttlld COOMBKS. Whero can you get Measured for Clothing at tho samo price ns ready makes? At COOMISES Whero can >oti got any artk-lo for Men's, You'hs', or Boys' wear, cheaper than any house 1. town At COO MBKS' Glvo COOMBK3 a call, nnd you will SAVE MONEY by it. " * gAM UE L ri 0O M l'> ES, Mkhchant Tailor, CITY CLOTHING MART, 2, Q'leon-ntrcet (noxt to tho Auckland Hotel), AUCKLAND. ICS" Country Ordors promptly attended to. OPENING OF THE CASH CLOTHING STORK. Will bo OPKNKD, those PREMISES lately In tho occupation of Mr Fonton, Hatter, with a Large, Now and Cnshionablo Stock of Clothing ON SATURDAY NEXT. Give us a Call, and wk will astonish you WITH tub BRICKS. Any Artlclo in Mon's.Hoys' nnd Youths'Clothino:, Shirts, Ties, Hats and ('apß All Below Manufacturers' Prices. ALFRED CHAPPELL, Manager. \»T ELLESLEY HOUSE. ■AUTUMN AND WINTER, ISSO. A. LOVBTT Has now brought forward tho whole of his NEW STOCK of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY for the present and coming season, and invites tho Ladies of Auckland to inspect it. The prices will be found to be as low or lower than at any o'hor house in tho city, no matter how much pulling they may do. In the Millinery Department wo shall show every Novelty of tho Season. A. Rood stall" of MUliAors omployod, and orders promptly executed. A good stock of Dress Goods in plain and (ancy material?, winceys, &c. Ladies' Winter Jackets, Ulsters, and Skirts Calicos. Sheetings, Flannels, Blankets, Quilt 3, Toilet Covers, all good valuo Ladies' and Childrons Undor-woar, a frosh lot, cheap Infants' Robes, Gowns, Head Squares, Silk Hoods, Hats, &c. One Shilling in tho £ Discount on all Cash Purchases of 20s and upward?. Country orders promptly attended to. PloaßO Note tho AddrcßS : A. LOVETT, Welt.bslry-strekt. Auckland IJ A R N E L L DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. F. TOMLINSON Invites tho goneral public to Cull and Inspect his Entirely New and CHOICE ASSORTED STOCK, Suitablo for tho Autumn and Wintor Season Comprising— New CA9HMKRKB Now Satin Cloths Now Jet Mkkino New Pompadour Dress Mat/trials Now Coiouhki} Lustres (bright finish) Tho Most Fa^hlonablo Goods in Volvots and Volvctcons; in Pompadours em bossed and fancy stripod—in all tho Newest Colours; and tho Prices aro Very Modorate. Tho Fashionable Fur Cai'ks New Ulsters, a full Assortment, from 10s Gd (extra valuo) Now Children's Ulrtkhs (■■cry choice goods) Now Ulster Cloths New Jacket Cloths Now Hosiery in all tho Newest Styles, nnd Fancy Woollen Goods in Groat Varioty. In fact, NBW GOODSI NEW GOODS! In Every Department. •"All Goods marked in plain figures, and at such Prices aa to meet with general satisfaction. F. TOMLINSON, DRAPER, WARWICK HOUSE Park ell. TO"EW ZEALAND FERNS, Unmoaeted, or Monnted, In Sets of From 12 up ho 125, Varieties. Also In .French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxos, each containing either 25, 50, 75,1D0 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. fil The 100 „ „ ■ _ .. A3 For.'Salo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STKKKT.



Public Notices. , ATOTICE OF REMOVAL.—J. S. 1-N Coi:t,ky, Tailor, Src, boßs i-cspcctfully to intimato io his customers and tho public gener ally that, having leased those commodious premißca known ns New Zealand House, Short land Crescent, where in future he will cany on hi 3 business, hchopojhy strict intention, com bined with modorate charges and coud work manship, to continue to merit that patronage that has bei'ii so liberally bestowed on him for the past, nine yearp.'jl'.S.—All garments made on the premises i:r.dr:r tlu> immediatj supervision of J. S. C. JC. T E L IT A M, O LADDER & BARROW MAKER, ■19, VICTOIUA-STUEKT. Evory Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wh.-ele, CloUics Horses, Ciothea Boxes, Travelling Chcas, &c, on hund or mado to order. a liberal discount allowed to Contractors ard on whole3alo order. Shop and Oflic i Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing work dune by experienced workmen on the nhortest notice. N.IJ. : ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hiro. T IVERY AND BAIT STABLES, JIJ VIC .OIUA-STRKffi FOR HIUE—A proat variety of Open ana Closk Cahiuagks, Hiiouohams, and Wkddino CiIUUAQKS, with Gray Horses; BuKgiea, sinßlo atid doubli>-seat.d. hooded and open ; Single or l Juir of Horses; IIIIKAKS for IMaiic Paktiks. 'iiusees may also bo had for convoying Parties to Concert.-!, &o. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddio Horses. Charges moderate. F, QUICK, Pkoi'kietob. T A U N D R Y. Wo begmoit respecfully to inform the inhabi tants of Auckland and neighbourhood that we have commenced ho Laundry Bmines'at Shelly Heauh Road, Ponsonby, whoio Washing, MangllnK ami Xronin.; will bo done on the shorte.; t notice, anr! r.t rcasonablo charges. Wo u-e no friction cither by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by us will wear much longer than when washed in tho usual manner. All Clothes will be fetched to the Laundry and returned to tho owncr'i free of chargo for carri age.. I.ace Curtain? dri'fscd. — Yours respectfully. .1. & A. MILLS.— V.S.: Orders may bo left at Mr Campbell's, Stationer, Qacen-stroct. BT^DEN VALE POST-OFFICE. Hi - —; R. S, ALLAN, Fa July Ghocku anu Tka Dealer, V.illey Komi. AGKNT for tho Auckland Evening Star. "\TOTICE.—TIio Lady about Town writes L% to say that Willimns's is tho Choapi!9 House in (own for Fancy Drapery and Smal (Joorts. A splendid I,t nf Ladies' Underclothing Hack (,'ombn, Heltrf, aud N'cck Frilling (all oriceH. from !M a yard); a nico variety of Gilt and Black Hrooclic-! and irarrinps, choai;. Ladies from tlie country would do weil to boy their ii(.oi!s ut Willianis's, Clieapokt House In to«n, fool of Orcy-strcot, four doors from Market outrance (opposito Uampicr's). Oucn till 9 p.m. T^OTICE T~O CLIENTS. I have Removca my Ofllcoa to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. K. A. MACKECIINIE. Solicitor. f.j^l)KN TEIIRAua POST OFF' UE, MORLEV AND WHITE, TKA DKALKKS and FAMILY GROCERS, KDEN Tkkkack. M. and W, (formerly with Messrs. Glanville and ICllyettl, solicit tho patronage of the public- Families waited on for orders. Hoods delivered any part of tho town and suburhs. no NES! BONKS! BONES liought In any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Hay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Quocn-stroet, by <t 3, ROPPKT /^ O TO BATH VJT to HOTO'e Public hot. Cold, and Shower Hrthn. Victor!-.-strcot Kast. Ohorge, ONE SHILLINO. Open all wnek days from 7 a.m. to i p.m., r.nti Sunday mokmingh from G till 10 a.m. Tho liath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lash and hair brr..>hos, combs, respirators, soap, Sro Holoct bath-rooms (private) for Ladiesovory day, ut all hour;!, with females attendance Onb 3rriM.TNTo. Please noto tho address:—Victoria- Street Kast, above the Greyhound Howl, and next llio Cheaji Bodi'inff and Furniture M*rt' Auckland \'i X S. C. SKI N N E R, Jv! NEWMARKKT. Will in future conduct IJusincsfl at tho Shop ad juiuilig Mr VV. lioyi,', Gruo.r. A Well-selected Stocl-c oC Fruit will always bo ou Sale, SPECIAL NOTION.—In ndrlition to the Fruit Department, Mrs Skinner lias decided to open a Select Keulatrv for Servant?. Tjt V E R V O N E .Fi Should Visit mv SHOW ROOMS —at— CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. E AIIT HIE N W ARE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro ASTONisnKD at tho LOW PRICKS. EDWARD LEWIS. fp B. (T U t is T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbodunk. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, symonus street, Agents. Z F n l L J p> SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKKR, liAEANGAIIArii: ROAD, NEWTON (Opposito the Medical Hall). In commencing business at tho abovo Address A. PitiLir rospoctfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in tho Trado in Auokland and othor Provincial Districts will enablo him to give satisfaction. Saildlcry and Harness Work made and re aihed at Low Rates, and with Despatch. "VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND i3l WORK S. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kakangahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality mado and flxo'l at Is per foot. V> irowork, of any doscrip tion and pattern, mado to ordor, Repairs neatly executed. (-i J. MCEN TE E, CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, No. 5. Aliikbt Stukkt (Close to tho Market). FORMJiRIiY WITH J, C. TELIIAM. Laddera, Burrows, Steps, Boxes, &c, of ovei-y description. Sh'.ip and Olllco Fittiupa made. JOIJBINO AND RKI?AXHING DONB. /T~ W ITHEFORD, V/« IRONMONGER, &C, PARNHLL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A now and woll-selectt'd atock o£ Holloware (of all kinds). Cutlery, &c Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, &c, at lowest prices. Tint PLUMBER 9* Departmtcnt is carried on a usual. Orders rapidly oxecutod in town or country. Shoot Zinc, Spouting, andothcr Material supplied to buildors. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAP. MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Bheepakins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, S:o., at hlKhost market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash ramittancos returned at satlsffto tOrrriitO9< IRELAND BROS., Tannkbs and Leather antjfastubbbb. Auckland. MR. FAULDER, 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 have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ' co tho same done by leaving a notice, eithjr verbal or written, with tho Inspector of ,Nnisanco3, City Counoil Office, Queen-street. TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK. LAND. Both Males nhu. Females in request. Also Married Couplos without enoumbronoe tUT The above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to^,^ Servants' Home and Registry, Corner Hailneton & Willis-streets.Taurarangs



Public Notices. El E N C I N G. Post and Rail, Wire, Palings and Corrugated Iron Fences at lowest rates. Small jobs attended to, and old fences repaired. Posts, Rails and Palings for Salo by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL, Orders may be lolt^wlth Winstono Bros., Cv atom-houso-strect. OIL-CLOTITING ! OIL-CLOTIIING ! A. S. D ONALD) ship-chandler, sail, tent, and tarpaulin maker, Queen and Fokt streets, Has pleasure in calling attention to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR { STOCK OF OIL-CLOTHING, Which he Is now Selling at VERY LOW PRICES. A. B. D.- would take this opportunity of thank ing the Shipping Community and General Public for the very liberal support accorded to him In the past, and assures them that no efforts shall be wanting on hi 3 part to merit their continued confidence. SprcJial Prices to Storekeepers and Wholesale B users. WEYRE, Enniskillen Bouse.—Gloves, Gloves—Two hundred dozen The Lepine, better than Josephine, in all the new and fashionable colouis or the seasoD, and a great variety of Josephine Gloves. r wHI sell flrat choice, at 2s Gd pair, worth 4s 6d. 30 dozen Biaek Lepine, two-button, 3s pair, worth is 61: 50 dozen New Colours, two-button, 2s (Sd, woith 4s. I have a variety of New Hats (trimmed and untrimmed). New Ribbons In great varieties. Comea»d see my New Corsets. The Hoot* and Shoes I must tret rid 6t at any price, 200 Lonj? Ostrich Feather, new colours, at 5s 6d, GsGd, 7iGd; worth 12a 6d. Lot Ladies Winter Jackets. TO GENTLEMEN FURNISHING.— For Sale, two large-winged Wardrobes, one of picked mottle! kauri, and one of rich cedar; plate glass fronts, and fitted up with polished mottled kauri drawers and trays. Also, one largo Sid«bo»rd, pretty Cheffonierc, and Chssts of Uraworß of rich mottled kauri, at vory reasonable prices for cash. William norrif, Moti>led Kauri Oabivkt Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. mOURISTS TO THK HOT LAKES JL .would do wet communicate with EDWIN ROBERTSON, LIVKRY AND BAIT STABLES Dkvonpobt Road, Tauranga, Who can always provide Conveyances of every description. Ladieß' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Hack Horses; also, Experienced Drivers and Guides at an hour's notice. : Charges most reasonable. Telegrams ipromptly attended to Ncta tho address PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERO Wonld draw public attention to thoir Elegant silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mo do by a now procegs, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful N ew Zealand Timber being' Inlaid,, the whole forming a solid, hisrhly-polished, and elegant Walklnjf-Sticir, particularly suitablo for Presents to Frionds either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated Lo order by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs mado to order. Inspection invited. A. & X Tkutknis.iig Uueen-strcet. Auckland 0 T O X A G E. Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Promises, near Qucon-street Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. Ironmonfferv. li\ PER CENT. 1/K CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALTJOWRD TO IPURCnASERS OF rruBLE T7~Nivrcs X ABLK IX.NIVKS i?ORK9, ORKS. OPOONS. P_C. OPOONS, OCC. J. & J. D ick:e:y 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230.



For Sale. .pi O 'R SALE, To ARTU7E ex 'Te Anau,'27th Inst., GOO sacks BRAN _, KA 'sacks. OATMEAL 25Q. pack? FLOUR T. IL II A L L & CO TUS T' L A' N DING. BONEDUST, No. I, JI Brand SYDNEY MAIZE. G. S. JAKINS. Custom Housk-strkkt. rilO ARrtIVE Pee 'Mebcia,' ' City of Quebec,' 'Loch ■Dee' and 'John Bull,' 1000 bigs Weston and Wcstall's Fink and Coarse Salt 200 boxes Candles 20 cases Corxfi.oor 30 cases Sahdines ("Albert") 20 cases Salad Oil 25 cases ViNEGiR 20 cases Swiss MitK i cases Mille's Baking Powdek 10 cases D. & M. Paste Ulackino i cases Yon Hounton Cocoa 20 kegs Carbonate Soda 10 cases Mujmtz Metal, 18, 20 and 22 oz. 26 cases Corrugated Iron, 5 to 10 fest 31 cases Sundries—'floured Prints, Wiro Dish Covers, Riding Whips, Carriage tamos, Turkey Sponge. W mo Glasses, Tumblers, Water Bottles, Decanters; Iron Safes, Aceordiana, Desert Spoons, Police Lanterns, Galvanised Iron Buckets.- IN STOCK— Cement, Slates, Corrugated Iron, 6 to 8 feet Muntz Metal Nails, Pitch, Tar, Salt—Fine and Coarse ; Candies—Bias, Do Robaux, Jenar and Brandon ; Sugar (assorted), Con fectionery, Pc-1, Teas, Tobicco, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Soda Crystals, Whit ing, Sardines, Herring?, Currants, Raisins. &C, &O. POTTER & CO, Durham Street. JOSEPH CRAIG HAS ON SALE -80 Iron Tanks 350 tons Newcastlo Coal 1,500 Puriri Posts 5,000 Hobarton Rails 10,000 Hobarton Palings, 5 and G feot 200 bags Charcoal 200,000 Shingles. Also, A Large Stock of Local Coals and Firewood, ricks. Lime, Sand, Shells, &c. FORT-STREET. mo ALL TIMBER C( NSUMERty NOW IS THE TELE! Persons intending to Build should begin at oncel as they will never be able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Ba.y, Who have the LARGEST STOCK In the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all kinds, are Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, to Splendid Form FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. M'Fullest information promptly furnished on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager. T ENTI LENTI Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOOD V; S & CO., r Queen-Btreet, Onchunga. /V N S A L E EX 'INGLEWOOD.1 ' i 15 cases Muntz Metal, H to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire . £ 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5: 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cablos 35 coils Bolt Bopo, li to i inch 20 coils Spun Yarn I 5 tons Standard Iron, 1} x J 500 boxes De Roubaix Candle I Also On Hand Ex Othkr Lath Arrival Salmon-l and 21bs. (new), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee an Calcutta Wire' Rope Galvanised Are and Pick Handles Wire and Ewbank's Nails etc, etc., etc W. S. LAURIE, 7 WYNDHAM-BTBKET. TRONi IRON IRON TANKS ! TANKS !! TANKS IJI 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, &O M &C, &O. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - streot Bast Auckland SLATES! CEMENT SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Cement, por barrel, 21s. Ventilating Papier Machie Centre Flowers from the bo-t makers in London, and approved by tho 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-STRBET. SHOW ROOMS: Houson-btrsbt. -p WILLIAMS FOKT-STEEET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Feesh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country ordkrß punctually attended to Fish Fgiwarded to any Par* <v 'he :uojw>inr. >



Amusements rj\ HEA TR E ROY AL. Manager Mr J. B. Stccle. Tho Management ijhavo much pleasure in an nouncing the engagement of the greatest Humour.st. of the present day, M« ARTHUR SKKTCIILY, Who 'will appear in Ms irresistably nnmt-inc; ])KA\VINO-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT, entitled, MBS BROWN AT THE PLAY. When will bo revealed pemo of thu most ludiorous s-jcrets of family life in London. ADMISSION—4S, 2S CD. IS. Packet of Six Tickets (Dr.3.-s Circle), One Gninoa, obtainable at Upton's, Queen street, J. GARDNER, Business Managor. TIJE AFRICAN WILD BEAST SHOVW OPEN DAILY, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ta. On EXHIBITION—Tho Largest Living BEAKS, TIGERS, VARIETY OF SMALL ANIMAL 9. Admission: SIXPENCE. Watchmakers and Jewellers. ORESENTS! PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at considerable reduction till furthor notice Having a largo Stock on hand, and a further Shipment par ' Rigarooma.'l am in a position to offer to the public such liberal discount that will dofy competition. An inspection of my Window, and the prices marked must satisfy all. Sterling Silver Waltham Lever WatchC3, at 50?. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lever Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watches (LadleB 1 and Gonta'), from £5. Warranted. Ladles' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £310a to £25. Clocks (tho Largest Assortment in Auckland) o£ every Class and Desiprn, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at !:s Gd, to the nraw ing-room Clock, at £30. Gold Alberts, from 30s ; Ladies' Chains, from 50s. Before making your Purchases please walk up to 25G, Queen-slrcet (Opposite to tho ilurket), .md inspect my Window. ALFRED. ALEY, Vi 4TCIIMAKER & JItWELLEE. f^LEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE \J jWEKK. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLUCKS, and JEWELLERY WNo Reasonable Offer. Refdsed.^j 25 per cent. Discount for Cash Buyers. J • H O W D EN, 9HORTLAND-STREKT. (Jonvevances. •VTEWTON AND PONSONBY J-l OMNIBUSSKS. KELLY & JOBSON. Proprietors. Time Table. Leave Union Bank at following times:—At and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., every fifteen minutes: at the hour and half hour, via Grey-street; ac quarter to and quarter past, via Victoria-Btrcet. Extra 'Bussses leave at 7-10 a.m. via Grey- Btreet, leaving Threa Limps at 7.i0 for town 5.7 and 6.7 p.m. via Grey-street. NIGHT'BU3SKS.-9and 10 p.m., via Victoria street and Q-rey-strr.et respectively. Saturday every half-hour from 8 to 11 p.m. The 3.30 p.m. 'Bus will pass the Collego on wet afternoons for tho convenience of scholars. IJI QUICK'S TIME TABLE «J • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. eaves A uckland: I^eaves Whau i 12 noon 8.30 a.ni. 5 p.m. 3 p.m, Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 3 p.mj acS lO.iX' p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 m, and 5.3 p.m ELLY'S KOYAL MAIL LINE OP . COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesdiy, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.- Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of. all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street. Ovyd l i n s \-/« TIME TABLE: Leaves Onehunga— Leaves A uckland— 8.15 a.m. 12 noon 2.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. Satnrday nights— 6.30 p.m. | 11 p. m . SPKCrAI, COACHKS AS PEK AGREEMENT. SM c G U I it i~ • COACH PROPRIETOR, Runs a Coach daily to meet t he train at Chaupo Horses ana Bungles on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended, to. LIV V AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. THE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWBBN TAURANGA AND ONINK iiUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABIiES Corner of Spring and Gret-streets. (Oppo c Spring Well Rrewerv), Tauranga, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horsea Buggies, &c, for hire at the above on reason able terms, for he Lakes or elsewhere. A First-class Saddler Employed on the Premises. Lowest possible charges. Teloflrrams will receive prompt attention. D. At. H. BILL, Proprietor. "VTORTH SHORE AND WADJK LINE JLi ob- ROYAL MAIL COACHES. Time Table : Leave the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shoro, ovory MONDAY, WKDNKSIM.Y, and FUIDAY on arrival of tho 9 a.m, boat from Auckland, calling at tho Lake, Lucaa Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave WaSe Hotel ovory TUESDAY. THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.in., for tho North Shore FOR HlßE—Buggies o every description. Waggonettes, Break sand Coaches, Ladies and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Special Con veyances on hire for picnic parties to the Lake and all parts of the North, with or without drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. ATEW ZEALAiND RA IL WAYS AUCKLAND SECTION. NEWMARKET BRANCH. Week Days. OUT. | in. Auckland, depart 4.40 Waikomiti.. A^* Nowmarkot June. 4.52 *New Lynn Mount Eden .. 5.0 Whau, depart "810 MCingsland .. — Mount Albert 8.15 Mouat Albert ..5.15 *Kingsland .1 Whau .. ..5.20 MountEdon " 8.30 •Now Lynn .. — Newmarket 840 Waikomiti.arriy.. 5.35 Auckland.arrive!l 8.50 Notice.—Trains stop at stations marked * by signal only. Passengers wishing to ulight must give notice to tho Guard at tho previous station. A. V. MACDONALD. March 29,1880. Manager. rpROUSEKINGS! TROUSERINGS!| Lar#cDesi.?n of Patterns for tho Coming Season TROUSERINGS! Autumn and Winter Goods Just Opened Up. TROUSERINGS! West of England Tweeds, in all ehades. TROUSERINGS! Scotch and . Bannockbura Tweeds. TROUSERINGS! Colonial Tweeds, in Largo Variety to select from, TROUSERINGS! French and German Tweerls, in all textures. ji ROUSE RINGS ALL MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AN» HAND-MADE, AT H. L. POSSE NESKIE'S, Merchant Tailoe & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings Sbobxiand-street, Aockland.