The Auckland Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, APEIL B, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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Shipping. <w TTNION STEAMSHIP if^^XT^l U COMPANY OF NEW '1 *<i2?i \ EALAND (LIMITED), ijj^—SL^i Time Tablk— Jljj April, 1880. FOR TAURANGA, GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Que_N-3trekt Whabi, Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Pknguin Monday, oth, 1 p,m, — RoTOMAHANAt Thursday, S.h, 10 a.m. — tNot calling at Tauranga. fc-QR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And West Coast Posts (from Manukau). Wellington Tubs., 13th, 10.30 a.m. 0.5 a.m. Hawka ITues., 20ih, 3.30 p.m. i p.m. Wanaka jives., 27th, 10 a.m. 0.0 a.m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Rotomahana* Thursday, Sth, 10 a.m. — ROTORUA Thursday, 15th, 10 a.m. — ' "Calling at Hobart Town. FOR SYDNEY, VIA RUSSELL. Arawata Tuesday, 13,4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA Rotomahana Monday, sth, 4 p.m. — Abawata Tuesday, Hth, 4 p.m. — tw Cargo must be alongside ono hour before lime "( departure. Passage Tickets must he taken at the offlce boforo en barklag. Au klpjd Branch i 50, Qneen-street. ,fKI T>EGULAR MONTHLY rf?,i»__^v Jl_ STEAM COMMUNICA ?«efiTOKX_ TION between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. Tbo fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected here again about the 26th April. She will leavo Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, March 31,1880. ,Tv A mTELLINGTON AND jfTT^AXK. >> WANOANUI LINE Tra|y§^> OF STEAMERS. X-{tt£ifin Th6S . s . RANGATIRA, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington on TUESDAY, 6th inetant, at 3 P-m. Latest Train for Passengers at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-Btreet, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onehunga. Aukcland, April 1,1880. •§#^-F 0K w —l v X v" '^^^^p The p.s. OREGON will leave for Walnkti asunder!— From Onehunga I From Waiuku April. April. o—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 7—Wednesday, 9 a.m. '.)— FriOay, 5 p.m. 10—Saturday. 10 a.m. 14—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 14—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 17-Saturday, 10 a.m. 17—Saturday, 3 p.m. 20—Tuesday. Ip.m. 21—Wednesday,7.30a.m. 23—Friday, 3 p.m. 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. 27—Tuesday, 5 p.m. 2S—Wednosday.ll a.m. May. May. I—Saturday, 9 o.m. I—Saturday, 2 p.m. WiU sail weather and other circumstances fcormittln*.. Fares, oa.; Return, 7s 6d. .^All Kreighta must be paid before Goods are delivered. Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Tv vn Daily. Oflohunga Agency at the Offloo of the Kauri Piiini '.viv,-ing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s Sdper ton. M. H. ROE. .rKA. OTEAM TO THE THAMES „jo3a>_<|V O CONNECTING WITH T*fcj^s.OHINKMURI, OMAHA. WAI- Wm^'fO \ PLAINS, ardMORRINS ra"BaBSSHa!IaaD VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' and 'TE AROHA.' From Auokland From Thames i — I Sa'urday, 12 midnight Monday, S p.m. | Tuesday, 7 p.m. Not responsible for snipping, carrying, or dis charging livo stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. *£te^ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, ,j__^&j>gO Mahurangi, Matakana, and Omaha. The 8.8. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. or Mahurangi—Kvery Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &o.—Kvery Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be aken. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping vote. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. Juno 12.1=79. 3__&3£** O.TKAM BETWEEN AUCK- S(^sj__g__': KJ LAND and the THAMES. Time Tablz: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From Auokland: Monday, 10 morning Tuesday, 10 morning Wednesday, 10.30 morning Thursday, 11 morning Friday, 1 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames I Monday, 4 afternoon Tuesday, 4.30 afternoon Wednesday, 5 afternoon Thursday, 5.30 afternoon Saturday, 8 morning Fares:—Single: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, se. No Cargo received within half-an-hour ( a ivertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. «3_si_- R 10*1 KUSSKLL, WANGA. < > JD ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lON A will leave every Monday, at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and puiall parcels prepaid at tho Offlce on the W"p,rf. No oargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leavo for the abovo pHce every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leava Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. ~ Wednesday, 7th Mond.'iy. 12th Friday, lGth Wednesday, 21st Monday. 2rjth Friday, 30th Monday, May sth Connecting with the s.s. ' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on the 2nd, 7th. 16th, 21st, aud 30th instant with passengers and cargo. Connecting with S.e. STAFFA for Opotiki "P'UV? 1' also connecting with S.S. KATI X ATI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No Cargo reoeived after 4 p.m. A. MoGRKGOR, Manager Watclimakers and Jewellers. CLEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE |WEKK. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY *3\ Nfo Reasonable Offer Refused.^j 20 por cent. Discount for Cash Buyers. J- B_ OWDEN, ( SHOKXLAKa-SI'REKX. '



Hotels. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. SPIBNDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD-ROOM : Unequalled in the Colonies. J. L I T T L E, proprietor. /-^VTAMATEA HOTEL, Batlev, Kaipara. the brighton of the north. G. 11. POWL EV, Proprietor. A First-class Hotel, well-built, well-furnished, and prettily situated on the queen of rivers. For Invalids, Families, and Couples spondiug their honeymoon, a moro auiet or delightful retreat could not be found. Charges moderate. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKKS' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. i^WAN HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. S. VIVIAN Begs to intimate that WINES, SPIRITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALES, &?., are carefully Packed and Forwarded to any address. Dinnora provided for Societies, Clubs, Fami lies. Picnic Parties, and others. Only the Choicest Liquors kept. billiard-room, newiy nuea up with ono of tho Best Tables. PRINCE ALFRED HOTEL, QUEEN STREET, ONEHUNGA. John Grogan begs to inform tho inhabitants of Onehunga and surrounding districts that he has assumed the Proprietorship of the above well-known House, and trusts that by keeping nothing but tho best o£ Brands in Wineß and Spirits, combinod with civility and cleanliness to merit a fair share of their support. WhitßOn's Sparkling Alo always on draught; Good Beds and Meals always attainable UTEAMEKS FOR THE NORTHERN k5 WAIROA, OTAMATEA, And all Stations in tho Kaipara District, Start from the Wharf at WALKER'S KAIPARA HOTEL, Railway Station, Helensvillo. Passengers for Northern Wairoa or Otamatea, leaving Auckland, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Mondays, and for Northern Wairoa or Port Albert, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed nesdays, will find first-class accommodation, and every guidance, at tho afcovo Hotel. A largo and well appointod addition has been mado to tho Hotel. New and well-ventilated Single and Double Bed-rooms. Private and weli-f urnishod Sitting-rooms up stairs and down. First and eecond-clnss Dining-rooms. The Billiard-room is new, and fitted with ono ot Hopkins's and Stevens's beßt Tables, with every requisite for the game. Ales, Wince, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, of best quality only. Saddle Horses. Starling. T^TdEN yiNK JTOTEL Eden Terrace. LIST 0;F [PRICES:- _ mmm Bottled on tho premises. Porbottlo s. d. Martell's & Hennessy's Brandy .. .. A G Greenless and Colville's Cambolton Whis key (strong! .. .. .. ..- * 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. - 16 Rum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof), 13; small.. 2 0 Couson's Sherry, bost, is ; small .. ..2 0 Sandiman's Best Port, is ; small .. ..20 Amontillado Sherry, sa; small .. ..2 6 Old Tawny Port, os ; small 2 G English Ginger Wino 3 0 IN CASK (GKNUINE iirands). Hennessy's and Martell's Brandy .. ..5 6 Schiedam Schnapps, 1" 6d; small .. _ 2 6 Geneva, JDKZ, 53, la Gd; small .. ..3 0 Stone Gin 5 6 Old Tom 1 C Dunville's Whiskey '16 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 0 English Ale and Porter (best brands), Is 3d to .. ~ _ 11 Flask Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits Bold by tho Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. 8. E. has also procured one of Thurston's New Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and he has fitted up a room for tho same, second to none in Auckland, and, being upstairs, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, Propkietor Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or smal sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lano. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of Interest.—Mr R, Laishloy, holicitor. High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. fi AS II Advanced on approved security, \j Money invested without oharge. E. K. TYLER. Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COREMAN, Solicitor, Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. MONEY TO IjHlNij in ,arge or small sums at a moderate rate of lnterest.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPICRATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, O-fice :—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 „„ w „,,,- Total amount ing over rer wcbk. Repayable 8. d. £ s. d i years_ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years _ _ .. 9 2 113 9 2 Byears. , _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon whioh Interest s allowed as follows i— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notice—s % per annum, JOFN BATGER, Secretary. Crunsmiths. DE VIT T, GUNMA XE E, _ C 211, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland, opposite the Market House. Established 1*359. ON SALE, Slnglo md Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Fruiter's Patent, Martini and Snider Rook Hides Hal's, Curtis!& Harvey's Pigeon.Wilks and Lav rence's Sporting Powders Blasting Powder and Fuse Newcastle Chilled Shot ill y's Double Waterproof Caps, Cartridge-cases Wadding, Concentrators, Wire Cartridges for M.L. and B.L. Guns, Guv Casea, Water proof Covers, Game Bags, &c. Breooh-loading Implements of evnry descriptio Breech-lcarling Revolvers and Ammunition Fishing tackle All Cartridges ordered at the above ostablis ment guaranteed carefully and accuiately oaded. Kvory description of Fire-arms Repaired by experienced workmen. Just received, ex ' Carmelo,' 5 cases Fireworks from |the celebrated maker. J. Pain. London, HM.S. PINAFORE VOCAL SCORE H.M.S. Pinafare Piano Arrangement H.M.S. Pinafore Waltzes H.M.S. Pinafore Quadrilles H.M.H. Pinafore Lancers H.M.S. Pinafore Galop H.M.S. Pinafore Polka H.M.S. Pinafore Fantasia—Dora To be obtained only at tho AVQKUMU &ySIC.WAREHOUSE.



Business Cards. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, See. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale from Rough Sketches or Traced. Addresses, &c, Illuminated In the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Litographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connoll Streets, Auckland. JG. P E L H A M, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-SRTEET. Every Description of Ladders, Steps. Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, Sec, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowod to Contractors and on wholesalo orders Shop and Offico Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.St .and Bairows lent on hire [Established 1868. TV/I'R. T. TRAP FORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,. WAKEFIELD-S'TREET, Near Queen-street. TVT R ¥. B. WOOD HA M, teacher op tot pranoforte and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Musio seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. TAMES H. BUCHANAN, *J MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLB AND BTONfi, MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. (Established 186 2.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same side as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cuntrv on application. J° H N B°YL AN) CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF VULCAN LANE. TIT H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnilding Trade xooutod by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offloo Fittings, See. Sec CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand w. r. wadd cl l. [Established 1854.] [01 TiaH _it Aa D O O JO Wholesale:. Shipping & Family BUTCHERS, Quoon-Btreet, next Bunk of Now Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all kinds drossed to ordor. Prime Smokod Tonguoß, Homo-oured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of ordor.Families waited on in town or suburbs. GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Bluo Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR. & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers or V aperhangings, scrim, ramm, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, "Varnishes. French Polish, Gold I^eaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picturo Frames and '1 npesUy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glassos, Glazed Shashos, Doors, &o. Glass cut to hze. and carefully acked.-95and 07. QUEEN-STREET. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CftEEK, RICHMOND. Offloe: Durhain-stree >~ Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins and Bones. AND J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland AMES BUT CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, See. Goods Carted and Delivered from shir's side on Shortest Notioe. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Flravrood.(on» or nnout) reasonable. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Noxt tho Star Office. Merchants' Account Boolcb, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, I'Band and Choir Musio Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUN TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-Btones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions exeouted n a Suporior Style. . Prices and Designs free on application. CORNER or RUTLAND & LORNE-STREBTS* AP QgLAND. LIBHKD rfIHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL VAQYfO.VX, JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, victoria street east. auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, %—" N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. IRELAHP uxvo TH E BS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AHD LKATHER MANUFAOTUIUIBB Importers of Saddlers' aad Hootmakerti Machinery, English and I 'orelgn Leather,; Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Be'tlng, Suction and Delivery Hose, &o. Warehouses: Vulcan Land and High-street. Works i Panmure, Auokland. Constituent-' iordorslprowptly and/carefull exeouted "im g! SINGL ETO N, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEBT, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, T.^a and Coffoo Sots, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Broo en, Chain", and Rings Gilt equal to ew. at reasoDablo Rates. [A CARD.J TAMES CATER, tl CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. Hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. T> & W. H E L A B V XAi« FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, SHORTLAND STREET. Families waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tiorces) always on hand. Special attention given Shipping. rp c o l. E JL « BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Basketwork mado and Repaired on the Shortest Notice and mo3t Reasonable .Terms. A liberal allowance mac c to Wholesalo Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Colk for the best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held in November lust. \~XT EYRE.Enuiskiilen House.—Gloves, II . Gloves—Two hundred dozen The Lepine, better than Josephine, in all the new and fashionable colours of tho season, arid a great variety of Josephine Gloves. I will se 1 first choice, at 2s Gd pair, worth 1% Od. 30 dozen Black Lepine, two-button, 3s pair, worth 4s 6<i; 50 dozen New Colours, two-button, 2s 6d, woith Is. I have a variety of New Hats (trimmed anduntrimmed). New Ribbons in great varieties. Come ar.d see my Now Corsets. Tlie ■ I'oot" and Shoes I must get rid of at any price, a« l.onj.' Ostrich Feather, new colours, at 53 Gd, fc Gd, 7s Gd; worth I2s6d, L(/t Lftttfes Winter



Business Cards. Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Frame. Looking Glass and Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to her late husband, Mr John Leech, would respectfully solicit a oontinusnee of tho same, as the Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca-ried on as heretofore, and tho samo quality of work guaranteed, Lkstablished 1859,1 CILARKE BROTHERS / (Late Crombie's), Royal Fink Art Photographic Gallkbkkb, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auokland. Flrst-olass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sleo at moderate prices. Children's Portraltstokon instantaneously. npHOS, J. HARBUTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAS Auokland MR, F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEy-STREKT WEST, Artificial Teeth mado on tho most approved principles. A oomplete sot from S&; Single Teeth, from 6s. Tooth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teoth regulated. CT pUTHBEKTSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queen-stroet (noxt National Insurance Co.). Agent for Mossrs H. Haogo and Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and CoatinKS. X.OHN OOPPPT, HOUSE. LAND, AND .GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEKN-STREET. fi J. M c E N T E E, CARPENTER, JOINER. &C, No. 5. Albert Street (Close to the Market). FORMERLY WITH J, C. I'ELIIAM. Ladders, Barrows, Stops, Boxes, &c, of ovory description. Shop and Ollico Fittings mado. Jobbing and Repairing Donk. HW A I T E • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wißhos to Inform the public that he is the only ono in tho Province who devotes tho wholo of his timo to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and niodorn appliances can defy competition. f 1 QWINNBBIO'N, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAta-SrREET, (Next Shaick6Pßare Hotel). g Introduced Steam Power, ho Is now nrenared to mako a Reduction of Twenty per cent all tho prloo of all common work. UF Country Orders punctually attended to. LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Knglneer and Survoyor, which position ho hold for up wards of twolvo yearn), will bo happy to furnish roliablo Information regarding Native and othor Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty Idstrict. TT P. GIB B O N~S & fa WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. ij« D WARD bTa RT L E Yf, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. QQSBO R N E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Painters, Glaziers, &c. TVTEW PAPERHANGINGS _L^| FOR 1880. Largo and Small Buyers of Paperhangings will do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhanginos, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Whero may be inspected ono of tho largest and best-selected Stocks of Paperhangings in New Zealand, From Id per pieco to the most costly. GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING' In Groat Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branches, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushwaro, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials Sec, Sec. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Cla.ss Merchants. TjlX ' INGLEWOOD ' & 'ADAMANT,' 523 Packages paper hangings APERHAN G I N G O, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, Whito Lead, Zinc White, Oils, Varnishos, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Gluo, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, an a all Trade Sundries. Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo aro fitill offering tho largest aud best selected stock in tho Colony at the same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND TJINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ' ~* ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Beg to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready niixrid for use in nny shade for Houso Painting at 7s Od per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6s per gallon. Black for ~ „ .. 6s per ga lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one gallon tins, 10s. The undersigned being anxious to prove the superiority of their Paints against all others, are prepared to contract for tho Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, Or t Welioaley-street Entrance tolMarkot,



I Merchandise. aw, o w E N> MERCHANTS, Fort-street, Have for Sale, to arrive by ' Ada C. Owen,' from Lyttelton ; 50 Tons WOOD'S SUPERIOR FLOUR, in Small Bags 10 Tons BRAN and SHARPS 150 Sacks WHEAT. Also, ex Late Arrivals : 1000 Saoks OATS 20 Tons BRAN and SHARPS 150 Sacka OATMEAL, in Small Bags 300 Boxeß CANDLItS , 180 Bags RICE 20 Cases WHITE SAGO. Ex 'Stracathro': 20 Casos CORNFLOUR 15 Cases COLMAN ~ MUSTARD 20 Cases and Casks CURRANTS 20 Cases KItfLLKR'S MARMALADE CREAM OF TARTAR, JUJUBES CANDIKD PEEL, PICKLES MILLER'S BAKING POWDER COCOA. Ex ' Loch Urr ' an'tl ' British Empire': 10 Bales PINK, [BLUE, and GREY PAPER BA.QS 70 Kegs NAILS 25 Cases MEDICINES, &0., fee. 20 Cases ANGLO-SWISS MILK. Ex ' Ben Nevis,' ' Inglewooil,' &c. : SARDINES, LOBSTERS, VINKGAR MILK, PICKLES, OILS, CAPERS PEARLBARLET, SPLIT PEAS, &c. PAINTS, TREACLE PRESERVED GINGER CONFECTIONERY, fee, See. Also, TEAS, in Cheßts, Half-Chests, and Boxes SUGARS, in Great Varioty. Insurance. IVfEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £110,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRH of every description of Property may bo elfoctcd with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Ins urod for tho Voyage or Timo. Mer ohandise. Woods, and .Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Risks on Woo subject to special arrangement. Losset Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE. Managor. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEKN-STREET, next to tho Colonial Ban*? FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trado is carried on. Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds, Specio and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Content nsured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. , Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from ijondon, tho Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, th Islands, &o. Lowest Current Rates. Head Ollico,'Auckland. A. BOARDMAN Manager. Conveyances. F QUICK'S TIME TABLE • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. eaves A uckland I Leaves Wha _ i 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. S p.m. Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 2 p.m. and 10.20 p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whau [8.30 m. and 5.3 p.m KELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a,m.; and returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Nupier, Wednesday,atß a.m.; Fare, £5. Livery and Rait Stables. Spring-street, Tauranga, Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Ofllco, Spring street. SM o G U I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Runs a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo Horses and Buggies on Hire. Ordors by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIV V AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. ■VTORTH SHORE AND WADE LINE ROYAL MAIL COACHEa Time Table : Loavo tho Flagstaff Hotol, North Shoro, every MONDAY, WEDNKSDAY, and FRIDAY on arrival of tho 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at tho Lako, Lucas Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave Wado Hotel every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for the North Shore. FOR HlßE—Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, breaks and Coaches, L&dies and Gentlemen's Saddle Horaes. Special Con veyances on hire for picnic parties'to the Lako and all pal'ts jf the .North,, with or without drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. THE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGAHAND ONINE MUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spiunq and Grey-streets. (Oppo c Spring Well Rrewcry), Tauranga. LADrEs' and Gentlemen's Saddlo Horses Buggies, &c, for hire at the above on reason able terma, for ho Lakes or elsewhere. A First-class Saddler Employed on the Premises. Lowest possible charges. Telograms will receive prompt attention. D. M. H. BILL. Proprietor. TTIDEN TERRACE, POST OFF'SE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Eilyett), solicit the patronage of the public- Families waited on lor orders. Goods delivered any part of the town and suburbs. HM.S. PINAFORE." — Another o Shipment (full scores) just landed.— Auckland Musio Warehouse, Queen-street. " CJT. PETER."—Copies may now bo had >_) at the Auckland Music Warehouse.



For Sale, mo COWKEEPERS AND OTHERS. CRUSHED OATS 1 CRUSHED OATb 1 £8 Per Ton ok 2000liw. G, S.. JAKINS. T ENT! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon Whito Herrings -md Ling Fish On Salo at G. MOO D V S & CO., Queen-street, Onehunga. i\ N SALE. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 11 to 22ozs, 25 tons Fencing Wiro 10 tons Fenci»i.r Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, S to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Teat Cab'os 35 coils Bolt Rope, li to 4 inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, li x i 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candle i Also On Hand Ex Othjcr Late Arrivais, Salmon—l and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundeo ond Caloutia Wiro Hope Galvanised Axo and Pick Handles Wire and Ewbank's Nails etc., etc., etc. W. .S. LAURIE, 7 W_NDIIAM-STUEKT. Q X' a...A L E, 1500 saoks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. Mckenzie & ross. f\ N " S A L E, To Arrive per • Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Westell's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex 'Feenglen,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. rSSO casks Ckmknt 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (6 to 8 feot) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kegs Scathing Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Artclp.ido Klour Sugars (assorted) Conkeciionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp's! Sardines, Salmon, Lcbstkh, Herrings Candid Pekl, Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and Waterlily Swiss Cigars, oto. E. POTTER & CO. TRON IRON IRON TANKS I TANKS 11 TANKS! I I S. P A R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho abovo. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for uso j also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fee, fee, fee. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON ANO LEAD PIPE. STEAM WORKS, Victoria - btrkkt Kaft. Auckland. SLATES! CEMENT! SLATES I CEMENT 9 FOR SALE. English Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £11. Cement, per barrel, 21s. Ventilating Papier Machia Centre Flowers from tho bc»t makers in London, and approved by tho architects thero as well as tho architects here, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear or falling down. Inspection invited by thoso about to build and thoso who havo built. JAMES BLAKIE, VICTORIA-STRKET. SHOW ROOMS : Hobson-street. "|Y/f R- A jl, ii A N Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley aud District that ho has opened thoso centrally situato Premises in tho Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as al articles will bo of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to securo a fair sharo of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for tho Auck aud Evkning Star im WILLIAMS FOKT-STBEET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. country orders punctually attended to Fish Forwarded to any Past r*j "HE Colony. i Drapery. XTT ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY 1 CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY I A. L. is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition ro wliich ho will give a Discount of Fivo por Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. Tho Stock comprises a largo assortment of General Drapery. Ureas Goods, from 6d por yard; White Sheeting, Is Id; Grey ditto, 8d: Black Lustro, Bdand Is; extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth lOd; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap: Black Silk. 2s lid: a large stock of Ladies' Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes; Ladies' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hose,lid ; Ladies and Children's Hats, in all the newest styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call hero beforo making their purchases elsowhoro. Ordors from tho l ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to thorn. Ono Shilling in tho Pound Discount on ull Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, KLT.KSI.KY-STRKET. Tjl DW I N II OLLO WA V, In returning thanks to the public for tho liberal patroaago accorded to him whilo Partner in the firm of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, bogs to solicit a con tinuance of tho same in his TtfEW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS. QUEBN-STRBIJT, Which ho will OPEN on SATURDAY, March 0, with a very SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK of GENERAL DRAPERY AND Vf ILLINERY, BOUGHT FOR CASH, j Which will enable him to Sell at a i SMALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is under the Managemont of Mrs Varnom, for several years with Mr T.-Sbort, of Auckland,



Public Notices. E. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 1, and 7 to 9 p.m. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challinor House, Pitt-street, opposito Grey-straet, where he may be Consulted be tween the hours of 8 and 10 a.m., and land 2 p.m., and after G p.m. MOTICE.— All Accounts duo to J. Ford, Tailor, aro payable only to himself, and no other receipts will be recognised.—(Signed) J. FORD, Tailor. EVERYONE Should Visit mv SHOW ROOMS —at— CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. EARTHjENWARE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro astonished at tho LOW PRICES. EDWARD LEWIS. fp B. ~G U E 15 f T" & "Crt).7 Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakeks, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS STREET, Agents. m ERMINUS STORE, JL HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Begs to inform the Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on salo A LARGE AND WELL-ASSOKTED STOCK Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Groceries of all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoeß Oats, and Bran. Z_ F -^ L x p ' saddltcr and harness maker, Karangahape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall). In commencing businoss at the above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in tho Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made and re aired at Low Rates, and with Despatch. "rVTEWTQN VENETIAN BLIND Ll WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karakgahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at Is par foot. Wire work, of-any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed. TVT OTI C E T~O CLIENTS. I have Removed my Offices to Queen-str next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, fcolicitor. RESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant silver-moonted Walking-sticks, made by a new process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the wholo forming a solid, highly-polished, and eleganr Walkintr-S tic1*, particularly suitable for Presents to Frionds either in or out of tho Colony. Tho Sticks aro beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by varionß designs, including _inrt.rp.jtfl. -moiingrn.iria.. etc. . Special designs^ mado to ordor. Inspection invited. A. & K. Tkutknbkkg. Queen-street, Auckland \TEW ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mointed, In Sotg of From 12 up to 125 Varieties. Also in Frenoh Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. Tho 25 varioty Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ „ .. «3 For iSalo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STRKKT. T O R A G E. Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Premises, near Queen-street Wharf, F. E. COMPTON. C~ i W ITHEFORD, /• IRONMONGER, &c, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A new and well-selected stock of Hollowaro (of all kinds), Cutlery, &c Builders'ißONMONGKuy.—Nails, &c, 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. MBRS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers Ot Hides, Shoopoklns, Wool, Tallow.Boeswax, &c, fee, at highest markot rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at Batisfeo tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Lbather Manuitaotubebb. 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 tho said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ' re the samo dono by leaving a notice, eithjr verbal or written, with tho Inspector of; Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. [ESTABLISHED A.D. THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT. RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STKEET KAST, W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking tho public for their patronage during tho past sixteon years, W, Kdoar would beg to inform them that ho has now on hand a Complete Stock of tho Very Best and Fastest Dyes, and that with his appliances, in which ho has adopted every modern improvement, he can turn out his work of a quality not to be excelled. w.K. has just received a Large Stock ot tbo Newest Dyf-s for ihe most f.ishionabloco'ours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks Babies' Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresios Cleaned or Dyed and Wcll-linishnd. Ostrich Feathers jGletined or Dyed any shadoand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Clotined, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. gST Orders left at tho City Establishment, Wellosley-Btreet East, will meet jwith prompt attention. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon by leaving thoir P"1 dress; personally or by post. rpo ALL TIMBER CONSUMEBSi NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at onoa as they Will never be ablo to Buy Cheaper than at picscut from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD. ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who haivo the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS tORTMKNTof all kinds, are Selling at tho most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. iff Fullest information promptly furnished on application to RICII AR D MON X, Manager. '.rrv.» IHE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK JL LAND. Both Males aw Females in request. Also Married Couples without encumbrn-nco KS- The abovo will And suitablo and lucrative employment by applying to _„_„ ANN ROBERTSON, Servants' Homo and Registry, Comer Harinuton is Willis-streets.Tauraranga i



Public Notices. NOTICE.— The Lady about Town writes to say that Williams's is the Cheapen House in town for Fancy Drapery and Hmall (Joods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, flack Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices, from 2d a yard); a nice variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and Earrings, cheap. Ladies from the country would, do well to boy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market entrance (opposite Dampier's). Open till 9 p.m. O GENTLEMEN FURNISHING.- For Sale, two large-winged Wardrobes one of.'picked mottloi kauri, and ono of rich cedar; plate glnss fronts, and fitted up with polished mottled kauri drawers and trays. Also, ono largo Sideboard, pretty Cheironiers, and Chests of drawers of rich mottled kauri, at very reasonable prices for cash. WILLIAM NORRIF, Mottled Kauri Cabinkt Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. TT3ONESI BONESI BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by ft J. SOPPET THE undersigned, having taken over the Business lately carried on .-by—Ma- J.- Tucker, hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of the support so liberally awarded to his predecessor. JOHN BURGiTSS, SnippiNG and Family Butcher, Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. Families wait 0 d on for orders in town or suburbs T3ISCUITS. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS! SULTANA BISCUITS! OSBORNE BISCUIT 3 The undersigned respectfully bag to intimate to their numerous customers and the public generally tnat they are now manufacturing the abovo new Biscuits; which they can confidently recommend, and would invite especial attention to the OSBORNE, as it is superior to any bear ing that name they havo hitherto supplied, being an entirely new Mixture. The above Biscuits may bo obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers in town and country, and wholesalo from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehunga Biscuit Factory. VTEW 1%/T AGAZINES! NEW MAGAZINES I NEW MAGAZINES ! NEW MAGAZINES I NEW MAGAZINES I The Undersigned has now On Sale, "Leisure Hour," for 1879 "Sunday at Homo," for 1879 "Intants' Magazine." for 1879 "Children's Friend." for 1879 " The Prize." for 1879 "Littlo Wide-Awake." for 1879 " The Sunday Masazinfl." for 1879 " Good Words." for 1879 " Family Herald," for 1879 "London Society/ for 1878 " Day of Rest," for 1879 "Golden Childhood," for 1879 " Chatterbox," for 1879 " Once A Week," for 1879 Etc. Ktc. Etc. A few of LETT'S POCKET and ROUGH DIARIES on Hand, and Offered at Reduced Rates. ED W A E~D WAY TE, importer of BOOKS AND STATIONERY 100, QUKEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. "XMPROVEMENT I IMPROVEMENT! R. H. BARTLETT. Respectfully calls tho attention of the people oi Auckland to tho fact that he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonable prices, at his studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographsr in Boston, Mass.. U.S.A., and has been practised by him since 1861. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much careful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant lor fifty years, aa time and cliraato has no damaging ellect on them. Please call and inspect our work. X^ARKWORTH, iMAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and the public he haa resumed Baeiness in the Old Premises, known as "Thomson's lemperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has always receivod. Good.Stabling and Paddooks. Horses for Hire. r A U ~N B~ R Y. We begmoit respecfully to inform the inhabi tants of Auckland and neighbourhood that we have commenced heLaundry,Busines< at Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, where Washing, Mangling and Ironing will bo dono on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. We u?o no friction either by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by ua will wear much loneer than when washed in the usual manner. All Clothes will be fetched to the Laundry and returned to the owners free of charge for carri age. Laco Curtains dressed.—Yours respectfully, J. & A..MILLS.—P.S : Orders may be left at Mi Campbell's, Stationer, Queen-street. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, VICTORIA-STREET. FOR HIRE—A grout variety of Open and Close; Carriages, Broughams, and Wedding Carriagks, with Gray Horses; Buggies, sinßle and double-seated, hooded and open ; Single oi Pair of Horses; Breaks for Picnic Parties. 'Busses may also be had for conveying Parties to Concert.-, See, .Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Charges moderate. F. QUICK, Proprietor. £3,000 „ w ° E T B EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex' Loch Urr 1j A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in s g Great Variety. r| H Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large t H additions to my Stock. 0 *3 y ft An early inspection is invited, especially of J; S : some Parian Statuary. g w S Tho Goods are very Choice. g " Large shipments to follow by ' City of § £ Quebec'and'Mercia'from London. ,_ in c ""Selling Prices aro such as will induce _ o Customers to extend to me a continuanco c g of their favours. o o_ My Agonta in London, thorougldy conver- c .p. sant with tho wants of the Colonies, are i < thereby enabled to purchaso (for cash) to _ § the best advantage. fi O EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STKKKT. Hth Fobruary, 1880. pENC I N G Post and Rail, Wire, Palings and Corrngatei Iron Fences at lowest rates. Small job attended to, and old fences repaired. Posts, Rail; and Palings for Sale by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL. Orders may b3 left with Winstone Bros. Custom-house-street. UO TO B A T £ to Roth's Publio Hot, Cold, and Showe: Baths, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONi SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. t< 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till li am. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels leßh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap Sro Select bath-rooms {private) for Ladies ever; day, at all hours, with female attendance, O.ni Shilling. Please note tho address:—Victoria atreet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, am next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland VT O T 1 C E oas regulators. gas regulators. HORNE'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO -10 PERCENT 8010 Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. BUR T, DUNEDIN We have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-street, Sol Agent for the above in Auckland. A Regulate cau be Been at bis premises, where full informs tion regarding them will Le given. A. & T. BURT, DUNEDIN



Amusements. pIIEA TR E ROYAL TO-NIGHT! TO NIGHT! YOUNG SCOTT, the Prince of Walkers. This Wondor of all Wonders is now walking and will FINISH his Great Feat of Walking 112 Miles under 24 Hours, TO-NIGHT at 9.30 o'clock. RKMEMBER.—The last opportunity of seeing this renowned Champion performing. A Splendid Band will play during Day nnd Night. Admission, up till 6 p m.—Stalls cr ■' r> . ; ._ . "ress Circle, 2s. After 6 p.m.—StaL. *_i_iC43 Cirlc, 2s; Pit, Is. Com m Early, and Avoid the Big Rush To night. SOOTT will show his wondrous speed by walking the last mile under e'ght minutes.' -yf.A TNDEPENDENT (iy§k_£ jt ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. JMM^JSk MANCHESTER UNITY. Auckland Distriot. LOYALFOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No, 3920. DEDICATION DINNER AND BALL. A Dinner and Ball will be held in tho Lorne atreet Hall, in commemoration of the Dedication of the New Lodge-room, on WmPNESUAY, 7th April next. Lodeo will bo opened at 6 p.m. Members of sister lodges of tho Manchester Unity respectfully invited. Dinner at 7 p.m. Ball to commence at 9 p.m. Tickets, 103; to bo had of the Committee :— N.G. Ward V.G. Leydon P.G. Leahy P.G. Fleming P.G. Hobson P.G. Malum P.G. Syms - P.G. Wright P.G.Connolly G.M.Smith Uro. Dawson Bro. Watson. BRO. MULHOLLAND. mlcctivo Secretary. fi HOR A L H A LL. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Mr. Cdas. Halle) Has the pleasure of announcing that he haa arranged to give a Grand Pianoforte- x?ecitali In tiif above Hall On MONDAY, APRIL 12ra, 18S9. *#" Particulars in future Advertisement. THE AFRICAN WILD BEAST SHOW, Consisting of THE LARGEST LIVUnG HON ever exhibitad in the Australian Colonies, measuring 10ft. from tip to\ tip, and weighs SUOlbs. likewise \ BEARS, TIGERS, And a VARIETY OF SMALL ANIMALS. Tho Show is NOW OPEN in Wellesley-street VVeat, near the United Service Hotel. Prices of Admission: Adults, Is; Children under ten, 6d. Open daily fiom 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. -aa ATAH U H U %M^gm Vi/ LODGE, No. 11. Ssl_fLrsj -^n 0 Annual Celebra- JSs_»pfc!tX tion of the Opaning of _ j /^M<kshPS^« tho Lodge will be field m VSpffiSt. t_Sac_ at tho Publio Hall, Ota iti?\V&M£^Ar\ huhu. on WEDNES »%. yJW' ' V ** DAY, Anril 21, with a fflPSfa^-sL Grand Concert and «_^7^iWfi!fi7^ :='" DAIL- Tbo proceeds **" s&i^BmJ?.9H^ — will bo devoted to tho New Hall, Newton. Concert at 8. Dancing at 10 o'clock. Ticket i, 23 6d each; may bo had ot , any of tho brethren. PARNELL HALL.—Select Quadrille assembly Every Tuesday, at 8 p.m, Ger ; man Valse, Polonaise, Cotillon, introduced.— ; Herr A. Friedrich. \ Sporting. GRAND AUTUMN MEETING To be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON MAY 24th, ISSO, QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. MAIDEN PLATE of lOsovs.; 1 mile and a dis i taace; for all horses that hava never won i a prize exceeding fis ; weight for age ; i entrance, 303. ! HURDLE RACE of 30aovs.: second horse to save stakes; entrance, 2sovs; acceptance. 30a; distance, 2 miles, over 9 flights of hurdles. ELLKRSLIE CUP of 75sovs.; second horse £10 out of Btakes; entrance, 2sovs.; acceptance, 3sovs.; distance, 1J miles. - PUBLICANS' PUR3K of 2flsov*.; Gentlemen j riders; welter weight for uge; entrance, 3sovs.; distance, li miles. '. TRO CTIN « RACE of lOsovs., at d Silver Cup; , second horse to receive 2aovs. from stakes; . no weight under 10St.; distance, 3 miloj; [ entrance, 255. . CONSOLATION of lOsovs. and valuablo Silver I Cup; 1 mile Handicap. • HURRY SCURRY of ssovs.; distance. 1 milo • winner to be sold for £15, any surplus to go 7 to the funds. All horses to be run under tho A.R.C. Rules. 1 April 17—Entries for the Hurdle Race and tha Kllerslie Cup. I May 17—Acceptances and General Entries. 5 The above will be received at the Thistle , Hotel, Queen-street, or at the Ellerslio Hotel. r H. BRENAN, Secretary. Education. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. Tho Second Term (1SS0) will commence on [ FRIDAY, 2nd April. It is desirable that every boy should be in his place at 10.15. A. DX L. HAMMOND, 8.A., Headmaster. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, in accordance with tha * expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, j he is about to commence the practice of his pro . fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. \ Monsieur Calon holds tho highest testimonials -■ as ro his ability and success as a Teacher in : Australia and i-lsewhere, and feels confident 3 that parents and guardians who may placa \ pupils under his tuition will be thoroughly satis , lied with their progress. \ Kor terms. See., apply at Upper Symondys j street, four doors above Mr Broaagate, Chemist. . N.B.—Schools attended to. _ /GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF l \Df ARMS, PARNELL HALL. 6 OPENING 0!? NICW CLASSES. 1. Fencing Course for Gentlemen: Tuesdays and Fii-iay*, 5.30 1o G. 30 p.m. To open o'th of April. Terms, las por quarter. 2. Girls' Class of Sanitary Gymnastic?, Calis thenics, Sre : fSaturdays, 2.30 to 3.30 p.m. 'lo opon 3rd of April. Terms, 15s per quarter. " Aoplv to Mr It. G. Schwartze, Jeweller, a Queen street, or to the undersigned. I G. ZURN. 8 TVF X HENRY X o WE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. 1 . r * Eailwa7s. I "VTEW ZEALAxND RAILWAY?. ;! AUCKLAND SECTION. NEWMARKET BRANCH. Week Days. >. _ __out. : ■.._ I* ■ in. ■ P.M. " A.ml '. Auckland, depart 4.1H Waikomiti.. .. — Ncwmaiket Juac. 1:52 New Lynn .. — Mount Kden .. 5.0 Whau, depart ..8.10 ■Kingaland .. — 'Mount Albert ..8.15 i. Mount Albert ..5.15 'Kingsland •■ — Whau .. .. 5.20 Mount Eden .. 8.30 3 *NewLynn .. — Newmarket .. 8.40 ie _________£_!_ 53 5 Aucl^JJ-_g^_l-c--"-^5? ,r NoTice.-Trains stop at stations marked *by *" signal only. Passengers wishlnft to alight inuat givo notice to the Guard at the previous statiu-. A. V. MACDONALD, ■General Manager. March 29,1880. 7