The Auckland Evening Star.

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D'AUCKLAND, ■ N.Z., THUBSDAY; MARCH 11, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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Shipping. P_ TTNION STEAMSHIP Q" M U COMPANY OF NKW z£\ \ ZKAIiAND (LXMITSD). -^4 Time Table— Maecii, 1880. j;; FOR TAURANGA, GISBOHNE, HAZIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, ai.d PORT CHALMERS, jrnoM Qoken-3ti:ket Weaei, Steamship. Date of Sailing. Lateßt b Train. Pkngdin Monday, 15, 4 p.m. — TAKiHtrA* Wed., 17, 6 p.m. — *Not calling at Tauranga. ffOR TAKANAKI, NKLSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And Whbt Coast Portb (rROM MANtJK_C). Wellington Wefl., 17,11 a.m. 9.5 a.m. Ladybird Wed., 24, i p.m. 2 p.m. Waitaki Wed., 31,11 a.m. 9.5 a.m. FOR SYDNEY, Via RUSSELL. Ringarooma Tuesday, 16, 4 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tahakua Wed., 17,6 p.m. — Rotomahana}! Thursday, 15,10 a.m. — {falling at Hobart Town, FOR ItUSSKLL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., also on ICth, 22nd and 30th instant. 4—' Cargo must bo alongside one hour before time nf departure. Passage Tickets) must be taken at the office beforo on barkiag. A irkip jd Branch i 63' Qnoen-street. XpOR LONDON DIRECT. jjjMglsSg^ ne favourite iron clipqer 100 AI, 716 tons register, S. Mur doch, Commander, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo engaged, will have quick, despatch. For rates of freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGCOMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. ««a_fesv QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, _3g3-Sg£'O Mahukanqi, Matakana, ■'■ Kawau, and Omaha. The s.a. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday. Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &0., &o.—Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. All oargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be akon. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12.1879J kydSWv, ib "> O R W A I U X U. •>&»£»%**' Tna P-B. OKKGOK wIU leave for Walnku as under i— From OnchiKßi i From Wa(uku March. March. 13—Saturday, 6 a.m. 13—Snturday, 12 noon 17—Wed., 8 a.m. 17—Wednesday, Ip.m. 20-Saturday, 10 a.m. 20—Saturday, 3 p.m. 23—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 21—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 26—Friday, 5 p.m. 27—Saturday 10 a.m. 31—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 31—Wednesday, 1 p.m. WIU sail weather and other oirounistanoeß permitting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s Od. All Freights must be paid before Goods are delivered, Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at tbe Office of the Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku,7s Gtlpor ton. M. H. KOM. .■X i T>EGULaR MONTHLY _^?S___Sv -C*' STEAM COMMUNICA 'WaWSffIfinRTsS^ TION bktwken AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.b. HERO, dapt. Losan, may be esrected hero again about the 29th Instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16 Queen-street. Auckland, March 3,1880. ri___»^ TT<OR GISBORNE, NAPIER, ■Sp*__^jP WELLINGTON & LYTTEL- Auckland Steamship Co. (Limited). The Company's s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS? Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY, March 12, at 5 p.m., for the above ports. ■ ■ W. LODD_R^. Manger. eS_._=^ T7"AIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY QjIMITED). TIMK TABL E. ■'.. i S.S. 'KLNA' For Mangawai and Waipu : Tuesday, March 16th, at 11 p.m. i Tuesday, March 23rd, at 7 p.m. , , Tuesday, March 30th, at 11 p.m. Returning from Waiptl ; * Thursday, March 18'h, 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25th, at 6 a.m. Leaving Mangawai one hour and a half later, W. LODDBH, Manager K. S.S. Co. ,£a^_"__"AIPARA STEAMSHIP j|3ggig;jLs_ company (Limited). TIME TABL E. '" S.S. 'KINA' Will leave for Wairoa South: Friday, March 12th, at 2 p.m. Returning from Wairoa: Saturday, March 13th, at 8 a ra. W. LODDER, Manager. »i__^ MANUKAU STEAM J_§_££lVL skkvicb. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH'S TIME TABLE For Week Hnding March 6: For Manukau Heads. Huia, and Whatipu Saw-mills : Saturday, 8 a.m., returning same day For Raglan: Thursday, 6 a.m., returning Friday. Weather and circumstances permitting. _or freight, &c, apply to GUTHRL- & LARNACH'S Or, A. BARNES, Onohu ga. ■i___- QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- >_ LAND AKD THK THAMKS. T i m b Tab _ k: ROTAMAHANA. .From Auckland i ; Thursday, laid up to clean Friday, 2 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames | Thursday, laid up to «leau Saturday, 8 morning; Tuesday, 5 afternoon . Fores:—Single i Saloon, 7a 6d; Steerage, 60. No Cargo received within half-an-hour ( advertised time of leaving. FRASER & l-INNE, Agents. 4SkS_ N SOIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- JlllglgX? ROA, and MANGONUI. Tfeo 8.8. lON A wIU leave"ev7ry Monday, at 6 B.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and email parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The 8.8. AHGYLK will leave for the above aiaoe every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, Will leave Queer-street Wharf at 5 p m Mondny, lath Friday, 19th Wedue^day, 21th Monday 29th Friday, 2id April Connoeting with tho r.s ' Pineal' for Mercury Bay and:Tair»a on the sth. 10th. 19th, 21th and April 2nd, with passengers and cargo. Connecting with B.t?. STAFJT_ for OpoUkl and East Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. JjQ.Cargo received t after|i p.m. A.BMOGRRGOR, >■■ Manager,



Shipping1. 1 TrK_ QTEAM to the THAMES O CONNKCTING WITH IRrrm!Q^^OHINRMURI. omaha.wai- W^^y-ro \ PLAINS, ahdMOßßlNS _i_wiiß__ yillKj Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' and fTE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames : ; Friday, 11 n.m. | Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for sliipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. -v&kgfe^ 'WT ELLINGTON AND IllPs.- »* WAN_ANUI LINE OF *—s=acspl STEAMERS. Tho s.s. ' R A N G A T I R A," Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranakl, Wanpranu, and WoUinsttou on TUESDAY, March 10, at 3 p.m. Latest Train for Passengers at 2 a.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland. Or, A. BARNKS, Onohunga. March 9,1850. Watchmakers and Jewellers. VXT AT C lIE S ! WATCHES! CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS ! JEWELLERY ! Having rocoived large accessions to my Stock by lato arr vals, mid being desirous oC reducing my overcrowded Stock, I shall bo prepared to treat with intending purchasers on most liberal terms. Tho confidences I have hithorto received at tho hands of my patrons and tho pubic since I commenced business in Auckland (in 1805) is a sufficient guarantee of good faith. GOLD AND SILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES (Hunting and Opon-face), by all tho best makers. Tub Celebrated WALTHAM WATCHES, In Gold and Silver. The Lahgest and Best-assorted Stock of CLOCKS in Auckland. JEWELLERY OF KVERVT DESCRIPTION, At prices that defy competition. Repairs in every branch in a workmanliko manner, and with dospatch. ALFRED ALEY, Practical Watchmaker & Jkweller, 256, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposlto the Market). I^OT SELLING OFF, SILVER KNGLI3H LEVKR HUNTING W A T C II E S (GVAHANTKKD), tsr From £4 os. On. "ff» PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, Etc. Cheaper than any otiibr House I _T« BL O W D E N, SHORT LAND-STREET (Adjoiainß'Post-offlcc). , Money. MONEY TO LkND, in large or small snmß, at low ratos of Interest.—Mr R, Laishloy, solicitor. Ineh-ftreot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ratos of interest.—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MOKEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.~ F. Ring, Agent, Sho'rtland-street. C^IASH Advanced on approved security, J Monoy invested without charge E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lano. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class B'reehold Securities. WM. COI.KMAN, Solicitor, Coiner of Queen and Shortland-streete. MONEY TO LKSSiJ iv large o^ small sums at a moderate rate of iniesest.— Jackson and Russell. Bolicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT i_. CO-OPKRATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office:—93, Qukkn-btrebt. 1 LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £5,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p wppi. Total amount ing over Per Week. Kopayable . b. d. £ a. d i years- .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6years- _ .. 9 2 143 9 2 Byears- _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon whioh Interest 8 allowed as follows i— Sums lodged for six montas—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notice—s % per annum. JOFN BATGER, Secretary. £3,000 0F w ° X T H EARTHKNWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-HOOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr £ A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in <r S Great Variety. C | Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large 8 H additions to my Stock. „ 2 ► 2 An early inspection is invitod, especially of S a some Parian Statuary. gj S The Goods ore very Choico. Q H Large shipments to follow by ' City of § £j Quebec' and ' Mercia' from London. H ™ Selling Prices are such as will induce q o Customers to extend to mo a continuance a 9 of their favours. 2 m My Agents in London, thoroughly conver-d t, sant with tho wanta of Uio Colonies, aro 2 < thereby enabled to purchase (for casu) to g * the boat advantage. m CS EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOOSE STREET. 11th February, 1880. SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. H. LEADB EATER Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Busi ness in the premises of F. and W. Fowler, Victoria-street (from whom he has hired shop room and engine-rower), as a GRINDICR and POLISHER of all kinds of Edge Tools and Bricht Goods. H.I/. waß apprenticed at J. Rogers & Sons twenty-five years ago, and has worked at the trade ever since He can therefore confidently assert that Joiner?, Butchers, Barbor3, House holders, and all others who entrast him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Kniyes ro-bladed and renovated. a O H I L I P, __-• -■- saddlbr and harness maker, Kaeangaiiape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall). In commencing business at tho above Address A. Phimp respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured thai; his experience in tho Trado in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made ana re rAjptcD at Low Rates, and with Despatch. IV ° 'T * 9 * Ladies, bear in mind th»t Williams' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies j Underclothin? : Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice j lot of Neok Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-ringa and Lockets, ._oml ß o 2 seach. wiLLiAMs> : Foot of Grey-street, iour doors aboro Marke Bntrance, oppDßite Damplert. Open till :9 p.m.,



Business Cards. [A OAKD.] JAMES GATE It, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, hoi3son-strkkt, Close to Wellington-street. T> & W. II E L A B V JLA/8 FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHKHS WHOLESALE & ItETAIL, Siioutland Street. Famllios waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corucd Beef and Pork (in kog3 or tiereeß) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping. TC O L E O BASKETMAKKR, Quk.en-S rnreKT, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Evory Description of Rasketwork inatio and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms. A liberal ullowanco made to Wholesale Cuatomers. Just Opened a choico selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prize was awarded to T. Cor,E for the bnst Collection o£ Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show held in November last. JC. P E L~H A M~, • ladder & barrow makkr, 49, Victoria-suteet. Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, Bairjw Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or mudo to order. A liberal discount allowod to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and Ofllco (fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. N.B.—Laddors.St ,and Barrows lent onhiro (Established 1808. IVfK. t. _r afford, k.s.ixe., SURGEON DENTIST,; W A X■K■ EFI E h I) - S;T XEE T, Nonr Queon-streot. "]*/T X F. B. W O 6~D II AM, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address, cn.ro of Mr Nov.-ton Falr3, Musio 80llcr and Stationoer, Qu-.cn-stroot. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Puporlmiißings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine Colonm, Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Pluto Hhcot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picturo Frames and Tapcstiy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazod Shashoß, Doors, &c. Glass cut to si/.0, and carofully ackod.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREKT. WA R NOCK B R OTHERS, SOAP and OANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CHEEK, RICHMOND. Oflloo! Durham-strcot, Aucklaud. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shoepaklns and lionej. AND J. S OPP ET, • Freeman's Hay Steam Mitxs, And No. 101, Ixiwor Quoon-Btreot Wharf, Auckland T A M E S r. U T C II E 11, *Jt fJAUTK;-:, CONTRACTOR, fco. i?<«iAn tJni'tod r.n.l Mcllvrrcu from shlr'n sliie on Shortest.Netirn. l-tmlEdt Supplied Niwoaßtle and Hay oi lakuidb Coal. .Vino, Flnwoodjoot or imout) reasonable. T A M E S H. I! U C H ASA N, t> MONUMENTAL MASON, MAKBLK AND HTONH, MERCHANT, AND (iWNKRAL BUILDKK. (X aT A HI.IB HI! D 18 0 2.] VICTORIA - STRKKT KAST, samo Bide as Groyhonnd Hotel. N.B.—Doslgns of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or CVuntrv on application. JO II N OOYh AN, -13 CIVIL KNGINEKR AND LAND SURVEYOR, i, QUEKN-HTREKT, CORNER OF VULOAN LANK. ykt h. skinner, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINF,R, Vulcan Lank. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEFED PAYMENTS. All Branchos of tho Building Trado xecuted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllco Fittings, &c. &c. CITY JSAKEKY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Ha*d W. R. W ADD ELL. [Established 1854.] CHARLES PALM ER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &O. Addresses Illuminated in tho Highest Stylo of tho Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, including tho Waikato and Kast Coast Townships'on Salo. Tracings mado or other Business transacted at tho Government Offices. Survey, Architectural, and Auctiou Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connoll Streets Auckland. FJ SHK it AND CO Wholfsalk. Shippino & Famki.t BUTCHERS, yneen-etioet, nert Bank ol New JSealana Auckland. , > .'■ . Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Sraokad Tonguoß, Horao-ourod Baoon. pomßfl _3et on Snle in l&rfte quantiUeß, N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer wsrded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order-Families waitodon in town or suburbs. Tii <I SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATE X AND GILDER, VICTORIA STRKKT WKST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Stbkkt). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvors, Taa and Coffee Sets, Roplatf-d and Repaired. Pins, Broo os, Chains, and Lings Gilt oqual to ow. at reasonable Rates. aEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland, N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokos, Kelloos, Blue Gum and all kinds o' Hardwood, at lowest market prices. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPKR-RULKR, Noxt thu Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chomista' Day Books, j Band and Choir Musio Hooks, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. A. CTTv" v b n c r> LAND _ND ESTATE AGKNT. Tauranqa, rtJntil recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which uoßition tio held for up-, wards of twelvo years), will bo happy to furnish reliable information regarding Nativo and other Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty District.; TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-etones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address: CORNER or RUTLAND _ LORN_-STREETS! Ad o_land. LISHKD 1858 mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL VACr n"l*. JAMES MACKIE, Peopeietoe, victoria street kast, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest NOTICE. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, N.B.—Country Orders pnrctually attended ta_ _________ IE E L A Pi v ai\ OT H E B S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANSEES AND LEATHICB _AKUFAOITJR_»K I Importers of Saddlers' dad iootmakerf -: . Marhirery, Knftlish and Voroizp LoatHef, Bo.ddlery. Saddle™ Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Millße'tinK. Snotlon': cad Delivery Hobo, &c Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. . Works i Panmnre, Anckland. Constltuenta' [Orders] promptly and careful! executed



Business Cards. Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. TOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Pioture t" Frame. Loolcing Gtassacd Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-streot, Auckland. Mrs Leech, In returning thanks to tho Publio for tha patronr.f;e accorded to iner late husband, Mr John Lefoh, would respectfully solicit a c<mtinu»nco of tho same, as the liusiuoss, in all its Branches, will be still c;: ried on i.s heretofore, and the same quality of work guaranteed. IWSTABMSHKD 1559.] CL AR X E BROT HB R S (Late Cromblo'o), Royal Kins Aut Photosraphio Oallkbieb, Oppoalto Union Bank, Quoen-Btreet, Auckland. Firat-olass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sit* at moderate prices. Children's Portrcltdtakon Instantaneously. mHOS, J. HAKBUTT, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-3TKKKT EAS Auckland MR. F. L A S T, 3URGICON BKNTIST, WELLKSIJCY-STRUET WEST. : Artificial Teeth mado on tho most approved principlea. A oompleto not from CS ; Single foeth, from 6s. Teeth Stoppod, Scaled, and Kxtraotod. Childron'a Tooth roK'Hatod. IT rtUTHBEETSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queen-street (next National Insurance Co.). Agont for Mossrs H, HaeßO and Co.'a Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and CoutinttH. JOHN U.OPP PT, HOUSK, LAND, AND -OKNKRAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEKN-STREKT. BW A I T F • Manukaotukino Tinsmith; FOltT-STRKKT, Wishos to Inform tho public that ho is tho only ono In tho Province who devotes tho wholo of his timo to tho nbovo business, and with his facilities for working and modorn appllancos can defy competition. fIQWINN E R 7 O N, AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WVNDHAVi arRKKT, (Next Shakhj,pejißß Howx). "' n Introdocbd Steam T'ovrn?, ho Is now nretiarad to niuko a ReduotlOK of Twenty i)Ci" eo:it cjlf (.!;(> price cf al! common work, tve Conntrv Ordorn panotuallK ettendod to. OP. GIBBONS ft iO. wholesale: and family grookr, COAJj, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCK MKRCHANI'S, 58, WELLESLE V.ST RE E T Auckland. BID W AKD IJ^A R fITE~Yf, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEKN-STRKET. G. Osß° XN E> WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCK AND PROVISION MERCHANT ~ LOWER QUEEN-STREET. : Pamtersi Glaziers, &c. IVT E VV. PARE R.H ANGI NG S J3l FOB 1880. Largo and Small Buyers of Piiporhaiißirigß will do well to cull at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S ' pAi'SHnAKGtNOS, OIL, COLOUH, & GLASS Warkiiousr, 28 & 30, 'VICTbIUA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Where may bo inspected" ono'of tho' largest and best;selectecl Stocks ! i ' ofPaporhantfioßSinNew ~ ;. Zealand, |.. Froto t& p.or pioco to the most costly. GILT 8c STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING . In Great Varioty. Picture-Framing in all its branchbp, j At lowest pos3iblo rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushware, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials,; &0., &c. ' HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. TjiX 'INGLEWOOD'&'ADAMANT,' 523 PACKAGES > PAPERHANGINGQ apmrhan g i n go, Sorims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zino White, Oils, Varnishc9, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosivo Paint, Brushes, Colours, Gluo, Glusi, Papor, Tacks, Gold .; ■ ■ Leaf, and all Trado ; Sundries. PHOtoGRAPitKRS' Glass and Giass Siiadks N:B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPKRHANOINGS, -we aro htill; offering tho largest and best selected stock in tho Colony at tho same Low Prices as horotofore. W. PHILLTPPS & SON, . OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, . ?5 & 97, QUKKN-STHKET, AUCICLAND, AND POLLEN-STREET, SHORTLAND TpNCOUJ.AGE LOCAL' INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., ' Paint & Vabnish Manufactukees, Beg to inform tho Inhabitants of Auckland that, they-can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixed for use in any Ehado for House Painting at 7s Cd per gallon., Hematite for Ship Painting .. Gs per gallon. Black for ~ „ ~ Gs por ga'lou. First-class Oak Varn'sh, stands well in sun or shade at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one ga'lon tius, 10s. The undersigned Daing anxious to prove the superiority of tlicir Paintsaßiiiust all others, arc arepared to contract for the Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, Or t Wellcs'ov-strcut Entrance to Market. T> 023 US I BONES! BONES Bought lv any quantities for Cash at thf Freeman's Bay Bone Mil's, aud at No. 101 • Lower Queen-street, by &J-80PPET T^t THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK ~,; ! i i LAND., .; yicjuA : I Both Males aiiu.'Femalea; In r'equeat. Alsi Married Couples'without encumbri'rice CW The above will find suitable and luerativi ■ employment by applying to ' ANN ROBKRTSON, Servants' Home and Registry, i Comer Haiington 8c WiUia streets. Taurarangi



I Hotels. {ffIHIST-LH HOTEL, A QUEKN-STREKT. j SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UPSTAIRS BAH B AND a BILLIAKD- ROOM Unequalled in thk Colonies. J. L ITT L E, PROPRIETOR. s OAMLEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL, '. UL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION / FOR TRAVELLERS, WITH LARGE.3AMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN 10WN. Breakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner, 1 5 Luncheon, 12 to 12.30 and 'lea, sto 7. WINKS AND SPIRITS OV BE.ST BRANDS I, Private entrance Queen-street to High-street, Largo Billiard room with every comfort. 6 /^TAMATEA II O_T EL, Batlby, Kaipara. j the brighton of the north. 1 G. 11. POWL EV, Proprietor, A First class Hotel, well-built, well-furnished, and prettily situatotl on tho queen of rivers. For Invalids, Families, nnd Couples spnndiuß their honoymoon, ti moro onict or doliuhtful retreat could not bo found. Charges moderate. , B7IERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, -I-! LATE | STOKICS' POINT, ' i J. MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horsos on Hiro. - HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. , s>. viv7an Bcrs to intimato that WINES, SPIHITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALEB, &<\, aro carefully Packod and Forwarded to any address. Dinnera providod for Socioties, Clubs, Farai . llos. Picnic Parties, nnd other.'. j Only tho Choicest Liquors kopt. BILLIARD-ROOM, , a owiy nttoa up with ono of tho Bost Tablos. PRINCE ALFRED HOTEL, QUEEN STREET, ONKHUNGA. John Grogan beRS to inform tho Inhabitants of Onohunga and aurrouudini; districts that ho has aHsuinoil tho Proprietorship of tho above woll-known Houro, and trunts that by keeping nothing but tho best of Brands In Wims and Spirits, combined with civility and cleanliness, to merit a fair wharo of their support. Whitßon's Sparkling Ali> always en draußht; Good Bods and Meals always attainable r X|l DE N yiNE ITOTEL, a Eden Tki<race. 4 g LIST OF PRICES:- Bottled on tho premises. > Pcrbottlo s. d. Kartell's & Uetaneßßy'sßrandy .. ..-10 itrcenU'Uß aud C'olvillo'a Cumbolton Whis key (strong i fi Dunvilhi'a Whiskey I 6 Hum, 3a Old Jumairsi (proofl.ls; small ..2 0 Coiiseu's Sherry, best, Is ; small .. .. 2 0 7 Suiulimnn'H liost Port, Is; smull .. ..2 0 Ainontilludo Cherry, S3; small .. ..2 0 Old Tawny Port, ss; email 2 0 Ktißlish Uin},ri!r Wine 3 0 IN CASK (CKNUINE BRANDS). Honnossy'a and Martell'B Brandy .. .. 5 C Schiedam Schnapps, in 6d; small .. ..2 6 ' Geneva, JDlviJ, us, Is Cd; small .. ..3 0 BtonoGlu 5 C Old Tom 1 C Uunvlllo'B Wliiskey 4 0 Townsoiid's Sarnaparilla 5 0 English Alo and Porter (bost brande), Is 3d to .. . 1 J i Flask Brandy, large, 3s; Bmall .. .. 1 6 p AH Spirits sold by the Gallon iovcr-pMof), same as from Bonded Store. i Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. P. K. has nlso procured ono of Tlmrston's Now Kxhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and ho has lltted up a room for tho stime, necond to nono in Auckland, und, being upstairs, is kept ' piivuto. Gool civil billiurd-maikOA SAMUEL EVINSON, ' Propriktoh CJTEAMEItS FOR THE NORTHERN Kj wairoa, otamatka, And all Stations In tho Kaipara Diati ict, Start from tho Wharf at -. WALKER'S KAIPARA HOTEL, J Railway Station, Hclcnsvillc. t. Passengers for Northern Wairoa or Otivmatea, leaving Auckland, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Mondays, nnd for Northern Wairoa or Port . Albert, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed- ° : noi-duys, will llnd first-class accommodation, and every guiduuoo, nt the above Hotel. S A la'fjo and well appointod addition has been ■ made to the Hotel. ; Now and well-ventilated Singlo and Double Bed-rooms. Private nnd well-furnished Sit! in^-rooms up- g : stairs and down. First and tccond-clnss Dining-roomp. Tho Billiard-room is row, and lltto 1 with ono n of Hopkinn's and Stavens'a boßt Tables, with vi ovcry rc^uiuito "or the gumo. Ales, Wines, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, of 1 best quality only. Saddle Horbks. Stabling. . : . r (Jonvevances. 5 _ : TCTORTH SHORE AND WADIS LINE J royal mail coachks. Time Table : '' Leave tho Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY on arrival of tho 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at tho Lake, Lucas Crock, and Dairy Flat. > Leavo Wado Hotel every TUESDAY, TIIURS- . DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for the North Shoro. i FOR HlßK—BuKgioa of ovory description, j Waggonettes, Breaks and Coaches, Ladies -r and Gentlemen's Saddlo Horses. Special Con veyances on hiro for picnic parties to the Lake c and all parts of the Kortu, with or withou iy ' mVCV3' C.G. QUICK, Proprietor 6i . . _ , : ■ „; KELLY'S KOYAL M^IL LINE of a COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, . . and Taunuga, leaving Tauranga ovcry Mon day, Wednesday, and Fiiduy, nt 8 a.m.: and ' returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napior, "Wednesday; at 8 a.m.; Fare, £5. Livery and Bait istablos, i-pring-Htacet, Taiiranea. Buggios, Waggonet'os, and \ chicles g of all kinds for Hiro. Booking Oillco, Spriug s street. 5 Q M C G U 1 R E, ] t Oo COACH PROPRIETOR, E Utui3 a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo. Horsos and Buggies on Hive. 1 ———~ CWflera by Post or Telegraph promptly J attonded to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, C ALEXANDitA. j LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE- ' « AUCKLAWO AKD WHAXJ. „ From Auckland i From Whan ,11 a.m. 8 a.m. 1,30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Saturday's Timp: 1.30 p.m i a.m. r lOu.m. 5 p.m „ c I |J1 QUICK'S TIME TAIS L E £ c S^ « FROM c AUCICLANU AND WHAU. l' eaves A uckland i Loaves W rhas I ( 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3p.K>, Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 2 p.ra ( ace! IO.iM! p.m. , _ Saturday—Leuvoa Whau ?.3O a.m. nnd b.'S ~ p.iu_ S — — f mHE UNION LINE OF COACHES! . I, JL BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE , MUIU. - TAURANGA LIVKRY AN D BAIT STA BLES I. Corner of Spring and Grey-strhets. : (Opposite Spring Well lirewery), Tadrakga. io Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horace Buggies, &c, for hire at the above on reason able terms, for he Lakis or elsewhere. ?e A FiKBT-CL*ps Saddler Employed on the Premißes. Lowest possible charges. \ >. ! Telofiranis will receive pronrnt attention. •• • ' .'■■■. ■ D. M. H. BILL, ja Proprietor.



For Sale. /\ N SALE. EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 caso3 Muntz Metal, ]i to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Tost Cab'es 35 coils Bolt Hope, li to 1 inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tor.a Standard Iron, 1J x 1 500 boxes Dj Roubaix Caudlel Also On Hand Ex Otiisr Latb Arrivals, Salmon-1 and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcufa Wire Ropo Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wiro and Kwback's Nails etc., etc, eto. tW. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndiiam-sthkbt, r\ N o A L E, To Arrive and For Sale (Cheap), 1500 sacks good Snoivr Oats from Dunedln 1000 ancles Fkkd Oats from Timaru. McKENZIE & ROSS. C\ N SALE, To Arrive per « Adamant,' 1000 bags Wcston and Wcßtall's Fisb and Coarse Salt. Ex 'Feenglen,' CtrmtAvra, Klkmb iKaibins, Muscatel IRajsins. 350 casks Ckment 6000 Conntosi Slates 80 rases Corrugated InoN (G to 8 foot) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kcijs i-eathini* Nails 10 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adeluido Klour Sugars (assorted) CuNFICCIIONERY (llSPOrtod) Biilad and Custur Oils Cocoa— Van Ilouton, Fry, Taylor and Epp's Saudinks, Salmon, Lohstkr, Herrinos Candid Pkkl, Taktaiuo Acid Crkim Tartar, Bakino Powder Cornflour, TuiiAcco— Venus, RoyiU Standard and Wuterlily Swiss Cigaks, etc.| E. POTTER & CO. r\ N SALE, Ex 'BniTisn Empire' & Latk Arrivals: 103 boxes Sultana RaiMns 10 cases Ling 50 cases Cornflour 20 casts Vostas (Bell & Black) 20 cases Vestas (K. Bell & Co.) 20 packages Blacking (D.iy & Martin) 20 cuses Mustard (Keen's) 22 cases Starch (O. Jonc3 &Co.) 30 cafes Table Salt 5 cases Biacuita (Gray, Dunn, & Co.) 16 Weighing Machines (Avory'a) 15 frames Sheathing and P.ooflng Folt. TO ARRIVE, Per 'EarlGranville' & ' City of Quebec ' 5 hhds Hollowaro 13 cases Bedsteads 10 tons 8.8. H. Bar Iron 30 cases Keen's Mustard and Bluo 40 cases Currants 15 ca cs Ling 50 CO3C3 GIUCOBO. T. 11. HALL & CO. FEON IRON IRON L'ANKS I TANKS 11 TANKS I ! I S. P A X X E R, lIAs For Sale (Ciibap) ibout 55 of tho above. Also,, 3UPKUIOK CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Laugh Stock of SPOUTING, KIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &(!., SCO., SCO. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON ANJL» LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - ctueict Hast, Auckland. SLATES! CEMENTt SLATES 1 CEMENT ? FOR SALE. Best Portland Comcnt, per oaso, 18b. English Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £10 15s. Ventilating Papier Machio Centre Flowers from tho Lot makers in London, and approved by tho architects there as well as the architects hero, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by thoso about to build and thoso who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, Victoria-street. SHOW ROOMS : Hodson-btrebb. iyr c. a v l a n Bogs to inform tho inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that ho has oponed those centrally situated Premises in tho Valley Road, Mount Kdcn, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will bo of bost quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to socure a fair Bharo of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Star jp WILLI AW. S FOR^STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Feesh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. country ordkrs punctuaii-ly attendkd to Fish Forwarded to any Part «»., ■be Colony. TmDEN TERRAuu POST OFF'CE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILST GROGKRS, Eden Ticrracb. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvillc and Eilyett), solicit the patronage of the public- Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. nnoußisTS to the hot lakes X would do wat communicate with EDWIN ROBERTSON, livery and bait stables Detoki'ort Road, Taukanoa, Who can always provide Conveyances of every description. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Pack Horses; also, Experienced Drivers and Guides at an hour's notice. Charges most reasonable. Telegrams promptly attended to. Note the addrese I CJ. MCEN IE E, • CARPENTER, JO IN EH, &C, No. 5. Albert Street (Close to the Market). FORMERLY WITH J, C. PELHAM. Ladders, Barrows, Steps. Boxes, &c, of everj description. Shop and Office Fittings made. Jobbing and Hepaiiilto Donk,



Public Notices. ■VT OTI C E OF EEMO VA L "%lr Wm. Parker, recently in business as Wheelright at the Juuction, Epsom, tegs to in form his customers and tho public gor.crally that ho has REMOVED to Newmarket, opposite Mr Peareo, Blacksmith, where ho hopes, by strict attention to business and civility to those who m»y favour him with their patronage, to obtain a fair sharo of suopport. Address: William Pakkkr, Wheelright, opposito Railway Station, Newmarket. Til V E R V O N E ili Should Visit mj SHOW ROOMS —AT— CUSTOM-K 0 U SE-STKEET. EARTH|ENWAKE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro ASTONISHED at llio LOW PRICKS. EDWARD LEWIS. JUST EEOB IV E D, A Small Shipment o£ Goods in Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's. 'Jhe Boats are made by eminent makers, and are worth inspec tion. C.W. has the Boot and Cheapest lot of Goods in town, and tho boat variety to pick from. Note tho address: 0. WESTPFAIIL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, 127, Queen stroet, Auckland. rp •B. G U X a T & 0 0., Ship and Fancy Stkam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCKRS, SYMONDS STKKKT, AGENTS. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top o( Grey-street. . Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. TERMINUS STORE, HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Bogs to inform tho Residents of the Kalpara District 'hat he has on sale A. LARGE AND WELL-ASSOItTED STOCK Comprising— Drapery and Cloth ng at Auckland Prices" Groceries of all kin ds „ .. Boots und Shoes Oats, and Bran, "VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND 131 W ORKS, G E O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KAEANGAHAI>E ItOAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of the boat quality made and fixed at Is per foot, wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed. VOIICE T~O CLIENTS. I have Removed my Offices to Quoon-etr next Colonial Bank. E. A. MAUKECHNIE, Solicitor. PRESENTATION WALKING jL sticks. a. & k. teutknberg Would draw public attention to their Elegant Silvkr-mountkd Walking-sticks, mode by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, vnriou3 specimens of the beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkin.F-Stic'c, particularly suitable for Presentß to Friends either in or out o£ tho Colony. The g ticks aro beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by various designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited, A. & K. Teutknbkrg. Queen-street, Auckland ■VTE-W ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sets of From 12 up to 125,Varietiks. Also in French Pollohed Mottled Kauri Boxeß, each containing either 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. I'ho 2. r> variety Boxes, as uhovo .. £1 The WO „ „ .. «3 ForjSale by ERIC C X A I G, PRINCKS-STUEKT. Q T O R A G; E> Tho undesigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Premises, near Queon-street Wharf. F. E. COMPTON.: CW ITHEFORD, • IRONMONGER, &0., PARNSLL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A new and well-selected Stock of Hollow-are (of all kinds), Cutlery, &o. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, Sc, at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly executed in town or country. Shoot Zinc, Spouting, andothcr Material supplied to builders. rjnO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAF. JL mers. and otiik«s. Tho Undorslgnod are Cash Purohssew Of Hides, Sheepskino, Wool, Tallow,Bo3swax, &&, &0., at hlgheßt market ratca, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittanoos returned r.t sstiafwv toiy rates. IRELAND BROS., TIKHKM AND LKATHKR MANUTAOTUKKUB Auckland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closotß, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attond punctually to all requests regarding the. above. Persons desiring to have the said I places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ' ft re the same done by leaving a notice, eitlur verbal or written, with the Inspector of,;Nniaances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Fp E N C I N G. Post and Rail, Wire, Palings and Corrugated Iron Fences at lowkst rates. Small jobs attended to, and old fer.ces repaired. Posts, Rails and Palings for Sals by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNELL, Orders may bo left with Winstono Bros., Cußtom-house-Btreet. (ESTABLISHED A.D, THE CITY OF AUCKLAND D3TEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT. RICHMOND AND WELLKSLEY^STREET EAST, W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking tho public for their patronage during tho past sixteen years, W, Kdgak would beg to inform them that he has now on hand a Completo Stoojs of tho Very Best and Fastest Dyks, and that with his appliances, in which he has adopted every modern improvement, he can turn out Ins work of a quality not to be excelled. W.B.haa just received a Large Stock of the Newest Dyos for the most fashionablocolours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies' Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresses Cleaned or Dyed find Well-finished. Ostrich Femhora ICleaned or • Dyed any shadeand well Cured. Gentlemen's 'Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Konowed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. i £& Orders left at tho City Establishment. Wellevley-street Kast, will meet ,wtth prompt attention. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon . by leaving their e rtdres3, personally or by post. 'TO ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! . Persons intending to Build should begin at once as they will never be ablo to Buy ! Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ; ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS EORTMKNT of all kinds, are Selling at the most attrac j - live prides. t • DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form, i FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THfi CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. . . ,Y!IO JBTFullest information promptly famished on y ! application to o RICHARD MONK, Manager.



Drapery. T>ETIRING FROM BUSINESS. XV T. SHOE T. CLJEARING SALE OF CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY The STOCKlisioneioLthe.Large Btjin Auckland and oDvory largo 'proportion of it quite NEW.Jhavlng boon Imported, by T. S.lthis Season. Partioulnr attontion is callort to the MIMLUINRRY DkPART|M|EN : T. Tho STOCK being Unusually Largo [and the STYLES tho NKWRST m o v o R t QUEEN STREET. rMPORTANT NOTICE TO TEE PUBLIC. MONSTER SALE OF CLOTHING HOSIERY HATS CAPS SHIRTS TIES COLLARS TWEEDS AT i COOMBE CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, Ha vi n g returned from the Sonthan dhavingclosed alt his branch establishments and removed the stocks to Auckland, also having bought the Clothing Stocks (for cash) Of Mr Ogilvie, of Taranaki, and MrSaunderson.of Wanganui, will offer tho same to the public at such prices as will ensure a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. These Combined Stocks consist of ovory variety ;o men's, youth's, and boys' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. HOSIERY, SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, TWBBDB, TAILORS TRIMMINGS, CARPET BAGS TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX, VALISES, ETC., ETO,, ETC. In addition to these Combined Stocks, Samuel Coombea will include all the NEW GOODS just opened up, and which are DT THE FINEST LOT OF GOODS "©» Ever opened up fti this city. This la sot like most of the puffing going on ju now amongst the drapers,Trat A GENUINE CASH SALE. .. COME AND SATISFY YOURSELF COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. KS.SALE NOW GOING ON •» AT COOMBES'S City Clothing ]M.art, 92, queen-street, 92, TjiDWIN HOLLOWAY, In returning thanks to the public for tho liberal patronage accorded to him while Partner in the firm of Holloway, Garlick, and • Gran well, bogs to solicit a con tinuance of tho samo ink's J^EW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS. QUEEN-BTREI£T, Which he will OPEN on SATURDAY^ March 6, with a very SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENERAL DRAP ER V AND VfILLTNBRr, BOUGHT FOR CASH, Which will enable him to Soil at a SMALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ia undor tho Management of Mrs Varwom, for several years withMr T. Shont, of Auokland. T^r E LLESLEY HOUSE, CHEAP DRAPERY! CHEAP HOSIERY 1 * CHEAP MILLINERY I A. L. is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICjkS, in addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapery. Drees Goods, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is 4d; Grey ditto, 8d: Black Lnstra, Bdand Is; extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth l()d; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid: a large Btock of LaS ies' Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes; Ladies' and Children's Uuderclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hose,6d; Lsilie? and Children's Hats, in all the newest stylet Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the I ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling La the round Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, Welt.eslby-street. rnAUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY JL (LIMITED). The Company are now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices:— Household (lumpy) .._.... 12s pt r ton Steam (screened). 10s „ Slaok „Is „ In Truck-loads of 5 tons, in bulk. Orders for Ancklaed, Newmarket, and Onc hunga, will be received at the Company's ! Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Stations, addresses to the Mine Manager, Taupirl Coal Mines,'Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHERFF.



Sporting1. J^HRISTCHUROH GREAT AUTUMN Kj handicap. TO IfH! KUN ON TVKSD&Y, 30m MARCH, 1880. CONSULTATION FEE* £1." S, b. d. First 1000 0 0 Second 500 0 0 Tnird !0l 0 0 Otlier Starters (divider!) 1000 0 0 Non-starters (divided) 2200 0 0 Total - £3000 0 0 The £1000.for other Starters,will average about £166 for each Horse. The £2200. for Non-starteca, will average about £93 tor each Horse. Applications should arrivo before SATUR DAY, 27th Mar h, or they may bo late. Send Post-office Orders or Registered Letters. Cheques shonld bo crossed and have Is exchange added. Two postage stamps necessary. AhVIIKD A. CAMERON, Box 251, or Prineo q£ Wales Hole!, JJunodin. Aquatics. ATAMATEA "DEGATTA Will bo held nt B A T L B V, ON WKDNSSDAIf, MARCH 17, 18S0. Commute : Mr H. McMuvdo Mr Adams Mr J'owloy Mr Uiiderhlil Mr A. Colbeck Mr Arama Karafca M r 1 Saszard 1! r MaseHeld Mr W. Marrinc? Mr T. Hull Jddge : Umpire: Staetku: W. M. Hill, Esq. Ist Raco-HALF pecked Yachts, First prize, <612; second, £3. Entrance fee, 15s. 2nd Race—Opkn Boats (Sailing) ; for boata 18ft. and under. First prize, £7; second, £3. Entrance fee, 10s. 3rd Race—UounLE-nANDi'D Punts; not less than 2Sin. beam outsido bottom. First prize, £5 ; second, 30s. Entrance fee, 10s. Ith Race — Whalf.boats. First prize, £C; second, £2. Entrance foe, 10s. sth Raco—Square stkrned Pulling Boats; not less tlian It. Gin. beam ; two oarsmen andcoxwain. First pclze, £6; second, £2; Entrancs fee, 10s. Gth Race—Single-handed Punts ; not Ics3 than 25in. beam outsido bottom, 18ft. and ut.der overall. Entrance Feo, sa. 7th Hacc—Punts (same as Gth Race); pulled b boys under IG years ol age. Duck Hunt, Greasy Boom. Three entrie?, or no race, in each event, All Beats to ba entered Two Hours Before the Race, or Double Fees will ba charged. GKOHGK 11. POWLEY, Hon. Sec. Athletics. "CILLERSLIE -GARDENS. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To come oiFon EASTER MONDAY, March 29, 18S0. PROGRAMME. 100, 200, 300 Yabds Handicap, to ba won by points. Ist Prize, £8; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1. Entrance, ss; acceptance, 2s. One-Mile Handicap. Ist Prize, &5 : 2nd, 303 3rd, 10s. Entrance, ss. One-Mile Hanpicap (Boys' Race). Prizo, 303. Entrance, 2s Gc. 150-Yabes Handicap (Boys' Race), Prizo, 203 Entrance, 2s Gd. If Miles Walking Match. Ist Prize, Si 2nd, £1. Entrance, Ss. Potato Race. Prize, £1. Entrance, la. Entries for the Handicap Races to bo made at H. Bronan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street, or at the Kllerslio Hotel, on O n before MONDAY, 22nd instant. ■ H. BRENAN, Secretary-. Prospectus. FARMS, FARMS, FARMS, ON DEFERRED PAYMENT. A SPECIAL SETTLEMENT FOE COLOSISTS. 1A 000 ACBRSOF THE VERY BEST IU,UUU QUALITY OF LAND, To be sold in lots to suit purchaser.?, on deferred payment (without residential or improvement conditions), being a portion of Captain W. H. Colbeck's Celebrated Kuipara, Limestone Land. jO" So many applications having been mado to Captain Colbeck, M.P., by persons residing in tho Colony, to sell portions of his Kaipara, Kstate for Farms, he has decidvd to set apart about 10,000 acres for that purpose, and instructed tho undersigned to dispose of tho same bofora leaving for England, where it has been arranged to dispose of tho aojoining block of 15,000 acres. Applications for tho eaid 10,009 Rcrcs must be sent in to che undersigned immediately TERMS-Cash or deferred payments. Tho most liberal that can be obtained anywhere. Inquire. QUALITY—It is the best description of land limestone. It is easily got. into grass; no thing but fern and ti-tree to deal with. RESULTS- Sixty bushes of wheat to the aero, without manure. Steam I'lour-mill on block. ACCESSIBILITY—Bi-wooKly Eteam commnni cation with. Auckland; weekly steam com munication with the Northern Wairoa where there is a population (at the mills) of about 2,000, consumers of settlers' produce. PROSPiSCTS—The Northern Railway, which, is no w being surveyed, passes near the block, and the land, which is offered at a nominal figure, will in a few years be enhanced to at least ten times its present selling price. APPLICANTS—FuII particulars can be ob tained by a personal interview with the undersigned, at the Kamo Colliery OfQco, South biitish liuilding. Queen-street, Auek latid, on Fridajs, Saturdays, and Mondays (only), between tho hourd of 10 a.m. ana 3 p.m., or by letter. Mr AMerton will go to Knipaia, accompanying intending purchas ers over the estate. Printed particulars and conditions of sale on application to G. K. ALDERTON. A aozit for Captain \V. li. Colbock. Auckland, January 28th, 1880. PROOF. Writing about the quality of this latd. Mr Chab. E. Nelson, Government Land Puicha«o Agont, pays:—"The soil of these blocks is mostly clay and marl, overlying limostona strata, thai fact being a sufficient guarantee of fertility, without any necessity of allusion to tho extraor dinary luxuriance of tho vegotation generally.* lUßUrauuo. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. Capital.. • ~ £1,(100,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Furias .. £140,000 Insurance against LO3S BY PIRK! of every description ot Property may be effected with thja Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Timo, Mr-r ohandiso, «.>oods, and Kreight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing1 Vessels. Risks on Woo Bubjectto special arrarg«ment. Losses Promptly Pmv. GEORGE P. jflErtCE. Manaser. TTNION INSUKAJNCiS COMPAN V NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEKN-STRiiVf, next to tho Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT, ' Insurances grjntod oi IJ\velliiig-honseß,Btoreß, Shops. Buildings in which trado is carried on. Merchandise, and Goods o! every description. 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