The Auckland Evening Star.

vol. X..—W- 3,060,

AUCKLAND, JS.Z., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

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oiiipiJiju^. •s-^____ TTNION STEAMSHIP 'fe _Vi__. M -U COMPANY OF NEW Isll|ls\ ZKAULSD ("MITB^). 1 51-^4. TIMK TA B L *_— February, 1880, NAPIER, m-WSSSPS IiVTTICLTON, Ikd PORT I/HALMERB, FEOK QCTISKN-3TP.BET WHARJ. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Ringarooma* Thursday, 12,10 a.m - Hawea Monday, 16, 4 p.m. — *Not calling at Tauranga. FOR TARANAKI. NKLSON, PICTON. WELLINGTON, And West Coast Posts (from Manukau). Waitaki Wed., 18,1 p.m. 12 nooniSS Wellington Wed., 28, 8 a.m.' 7 a.m. FOR SYDNEY, Via RU33ELL. Rotorua Tuesday, 17, 4 p.m — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. RiNGAROOMAt Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — Rotomahana Thursday, 19, 10 a.m. — fCalling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSffILL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., also, on 17th and 23rd. mr Cargo most be alongside one hour before time "f departure Passage Tickets must be taken at the office »»fore embarking. Anckland Branch I 53. Queen street. iCNA. "REGULAR MONTHLY 4-** v STEAM COMMUNICA \7MIRVSp\_>- tion between AUCKLAND, iiWttliriiiiiirniMi syi>ney, and Melbourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may be expected here again about tho 27th instant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days aftor arrival. For freight or passago apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queon-street, Auckland, February 2,1880. rS&fi^ T7-AIPARA STEAMSHIP .^j^li. COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. ' KINA' FOR SOUTH WAIROA. Leave Auokland for Mangawai and Waipu: Tuesday, 10, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, 17, at 12 midnight Tuesday, 21, at 7 p.m. Leave Waipu for Auokland: Thursday, 12, at 7 a m. Thursday, 10, at 12 noon Thursday, 26, 6.30 a.m. Leaving Mangawai one hour and a half later. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: rlday, 1 p.m. I Saturday, 9 a.m. VV. LODDER, Manager. ■sarffc-j^QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, J|g_siS_?£3 Mahurangt, Matakana, «iinn-ii» Kawau, and Omaha, The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday. Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Every Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, Sec, Sec— Kvery Tueßday, at 11 a.m. All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping vote. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. June 12.1879. ,<-K__ TCnOR WANGAFEI AND ,rfssi_%N JJ MANGAPAI JOBB-ST ANNE MILBANK, Cantata Anderson, will Sail for tbe above I orts every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at 5 p.m.; returning every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, according to tides. Cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No cargo or parcels taken without |a shipping note. j, CASEY. *Sk_rx BT-OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Mss__%&-*^ KOA' *1"-J *?ANG*ONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m, (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The 8.0. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday and Friday, at 5 p.m. ; FOR li URAN GA, S.S. GLENELG. Will leave Quesn-street Wharf at 5 p.m, Wednesday, February 11 Monday, February 16 Friday, February 20 Wednesday, February 25 Monday, March 1 Connecting with s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay and Tairua on the Hth, 20th and 25th, with passengers and carga. Connecting with S.P. STAFFA for Opotiki and Kast Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. No Cargo received after 4 p.m. A. MoGRKGOR, Manager. •jjat-te^ gT-IOR WAIUKU. '•SskS* The p.a. OREGON will Isave for Waiuku as under i— From Onehunga l From Waiuku February. February. 10—Tuesday. 4 p.m. 11—Wednesday, 9 a.m, 13—Friday, 5 p.m. 11—Saturday 10 a.m. 18—Wed., 10 a.m. 18-Wednesday, 3 p.m. 21—Saturday, 12 noon 21—Saturday, 5 p.m. '14— Tuesday, 4 p.m. 25—Wednesday, 9a m. 2S-Saturday, 6 a.m. 28—Saturday, 11 a.m. Wiil Bail weather and other olicumatanoen permitting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. All Freights muat be paid before Goods are delivered. Cunningham's Collecting Carta in Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at the Office of the Kauri Paint Sawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onehunga to Waiuku.7a 6dper ton. M. H. ROE. «CX A. ' Q TEAM to the THAMES rf}^>^. »T? CONNECTING WITH ■TQSifSttnBNV OHINTIMURI, OMAHA, WAl ___fflg___TT° 4 PLAINS, akd MORRINS ***" VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames : Wednesday. 11 p.m. I Thursday, 11 a.m. Fridy, 12 midnight I Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible lor shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. iS_jw QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK. |§3||§| k5 LAND and the THAMKS. Time Tabli: &S. ROTAMAHANA. FronrlAuckland i' Wednesday, 2 afternoon f Thursday, 3.30 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, 4 afternoon From Thames I Tuesday, 6 afternoon tw-mai Thursday. 8.30 morning ' Friday, 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Fares:—Single i Saloon, 7s 6d: Steerage, 60. No Cargo received within half-an-hour ( advertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. "WS_^_lV_ ANUKAU STEAM _&_____", ±*-*- SKRVICE. Tho 8.8. LALLA ROOKH'S TIME TABLE For Week fnding February 14: For Manukau Heads, Awitu, andWhatlpu . Saw-mills: , Tuesday, 8 a.m., returning same day. | Saturday, Ba.m„ returning same day. For Raglan: Thursday, 5 a.m., returning Friday. Weather and circumstances permitting. For freight, &0.,-apply to Oi -■■ ■ ' GUTHRIE & LARNACH'S ,;h -j ■ :■■■■,, j Company (Limited), Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga, _______________________________■_■__■



•snipping*. *BflS_^ TiHE NEW ZEALAND __!___s *- SHIPPING CO.'S LINK. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The.splendid Clipper Ship •FERNGLEN,' 100 Al, 818 tons register, now loading, and will have quick despatch. Has superior accommodation for Saloon Pas sengers. For freight or passage, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agents. Ja vary 19,1880. For Sale. ARRIVED, Per 'ARATAPU'and 'RONA,' 1585 SacksJFLOUR 780 Small Bags FLOUR 250 Sacks BRAN 155 Sacks POLLARD 120 Sacks BARLEY DUST £00 Sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. rjl O ARRIVE, Per ' OAMARU,' 775 Sacks Finest FLOUR 300 Small Bags Finest FLOUR 50 Sacks OATMEAL 210 Sacks BRAN T. Hi HALL & CO. FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, in ono of tho most hoalthy parts of Auck land. 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontago each by 112 feet 2 Firet-ciasa Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by .100 feet 1 First-class Freehold Allotmont, 66 feet by 112 feet, with good Six-roomod Houbo and wash-house, bath-room, and every other convenience for a family. • A splendid viow ffom each of thorn, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET. General Commission Agent, No. 8, Quoon-stroot. LATES! CEMENT! SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £10 15s. Ventilating Papier MacM;> Centro Flowers from tho bo t manors in London, and approved by the architects there as well as tho architects here, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAK IE, Victoria-street. SHOW ROOMS: Hobson-street. /\ N S A L E, EX 'INGLEWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, 11 to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Te9t Cab'os 35 coils Boit Rope, IJ to 4 inch -20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, IJ x £ 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candleii Also On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals!, Salmon—l and 21bs. (new), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Colcut'a Wire Rope Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wire and Ewbnnk's Nails etc., etc, eto. W. S. L A U R I E, 7, Wyndham-street, r\ N S A L E, To Arrive per ' Adamant,' MfKLbags Weston and Westell's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex 'Fernglen,' Cuhrants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Cembnt 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (6 to 8 feet) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kogs Scathing Natls 10 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide Flour Sugars (assorted) Confko i ionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houion, Fry, Taylor and Epp'S Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Pekl, Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and Waterliiy Swiss Cigars, etc.] E. POTTER & CO. f\ N o A L E, 100 tons Duffleld's Adelaide Flour 50 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and For Sale (Cheap), 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. Mckenzie & ross. TRON IRON IRON TANKS I TANKS II TANKS I I I S. PA Ii . X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &c, &0,, Seo. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street East, Auckland. 171 WILLIAMS FORT-STKEET, and queen-strbet wharf, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISB AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand. COUNTRY ORDKR3 PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO Fish Forwarded to any Part o . ___ Colony. T7IDEN TERRACE POST OFF'SE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, Kden Tbkraoe. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glonville ond Eilyett), solicit the patronage of the publio Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any port of the town and suburbs. ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for EIGHTEENPENCE.—The VICTORIA Musio Book, 32 pages each, full nruslo blzo The best and cheapest Magazie of Pianofort and Vocal MUSIC .published. ",- AUCKLAND MUSIC WARE£OPSB



Business Cards. FW.. CULLIMORE, • PIANOFORTE! TUNER. Pianos Tuned, Toned, and Repaired. All orders left at Eady's Music Warehouse will receive rjromnt attention. [A CARD.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. Tp U. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER . AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Tea and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Broo es, Chains, and Rings Gilt equal to ew, at reasonable Rates. JC. P E L H A M, • ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria -srteet, Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, 1 ravelling Chests, &c.. on hand or mado to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesalo orders Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.Steps.andßa*irowslent on hire CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. W ADD ELL. i [Established 1854.] /"IEE AND POTTER VT COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. TC O L E • BASKET-MAKER, Quekn-Strket, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Basketvvork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Reasonable Tonus, A liboral allowance mado to Wholesalo Customers. Just Opened a choico selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prize was awarded to T. Cole for tho best Collection of Bnßkota nt tho Agri cultural Show hold in November last. T> & W. II E L A B V X_B FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, Shortland Streut. Families waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Boot and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention Riven to Shipping;. pi I S H S li AND C 0 jf? Wboubsauh. Shipping Se Fauh.y BUTCHERS. Qaaon-strooi, eoxt Baulc of Now Zealanc Auokland. Poultry of all kinda dressod to order. Primo Sinok3d Tongnen, Home-cured Bacon. Cornell Bent on Salo in large qnantitlop. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Livo Pheasants fer wardod to &1! parte of the colony apon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or mi bur ba. [Established 1868. It/TR. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTISTS WAKEFIELD-STREET, Near Queen-street. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &0. Addresses Illuminated in the Highest Style of the Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps. Including the Waika'o and Kant Coast Townshlps'on Sale. Traolngs made or other Business transacted at the Government Offices. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plana OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connell Streets, Auckland. JOHN O O V L A N, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, 4, QUEBN r BTREET, CORNER OF VULOAN LANE. WA li JM OC X BROTHERS, SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office i Durham-streec, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. J A N~l) J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lowor Queen-street Wharf, Auckland JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Carted and Delivered from Bhlr'a side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newoastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut) reasonable. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, S'Band and Choir Muslo Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. A. C T v RNE R> LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, TAURANGA, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will be happy to furnish reliable information regarding Native and other Lands throughout the Bay of Plenty District. TAIT BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inecriptions exocutod n a Superior Style. Prices and Designs free on application. CORNER OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETS Auckland. [Established 1858.] THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACsf"'fjC 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, vr N.B.—CoOntry Orders panotually attended to. 71/r R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium, Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Mvjs}P seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. XJCf R. SKIN NB R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, • AND JOINER, Vulcan* Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branohes of the Bnildlng Trade xeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sec. Seo. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT. AND GENERAL BUILDER, (KSTABLISHKD 18 8 2.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same side as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Country on application. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. Frenoh Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sbashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, .and carefully aoked.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET,



Business Cards. JJ P. GIBBONS & C~a WHOLESALE AND FAMH/Y GROCER, COAL. FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. THOS, J. HARB UT T, STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland Established 1855. ■:&&& BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Frame, Looking Glassand Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Publio for the patronage accorded to her late husband. Mr John Leech, would respectfully Bolicit a continuance of the same, as the Business, in all itn Branches, will be still ca riod on as heretofore, and the same quality of work guaranteed, jjjDWARB BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, '. '! EX riUTHBERTSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queon-street (noxt National Insuranco Co.). Agent for Messrs H. Haogo and Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatinus., • f ) S WINNER 7 ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, . WYN DHA M-S I'REET, (Next Shakespeare Hotkx). S introduced Steam Power, ho is now nrenared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cont oil the prico of all common work. ts& Country Orders punctually attendod to. [ti. OSBO RN E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MER CHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET. IKSTABLISHED 1858.] <__®H^__*» CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Cromblo's), Rotal Fine Art Photographio Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Quoon-stroot, Auckland. Firatolass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraltstoken Instantaneously. MR, F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, Wblleslky-street West. Artificial Teeth made on the most approved principles. A complotc Bet from £5; Single Teeth, from ss. Teoth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teeth regulated. XOHN QOPPPT, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT No, 8, Queen-street. HW A I T F • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform the publio that he is the only ono in the Provinco w*ho devotes the whole of his time to tho above business, and with his faoilitieß for working and modern appliances can defy competition. Money. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small sums, at low rates of interests-Mr R. Laishley, Solicitor, High-Ptreet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest,—W. H. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. CIASH Advanced on approved security. J Money Invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAG of First-class Freehold Securities, WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Corner Queen and Shortland-streeta. MONEY TO L__f_» in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jaokson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND investment society, Office :—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pot , w..,. Total amount ing over rer weou Repayab i ei s. d. s, s. d 4 years_ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6years- _ .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years.. _ .. 7 6 156 7 8 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 monthß—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven days' notice—s X per annum, JOHN BATGER, -?eorotary. Conveyances: SM c G IJ I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, | Runs a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo. Horses and Buggies on Hiro. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE— • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auokland i From Whau 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Saturday's Time: 1.30 p.m i a.m. 10p.m. 5 p.m PLO WMA N'JS COACH TIME • TABLE, Auckland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga : 11 a.m. Q a.m. 6ti.ro 1.30 p.m. KELLY'S P.OYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Tauranga, leaving Taoranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.ni.; and returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.*_.: Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street; ' CUTLER'S Remuera 'Bus leaves Hemu. era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11,15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., 1.45 p.m.! leaves Auckland at 10 am., 12.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m-, 5.45 p.m. ■ ■71 QUICK'S TIME TABLE U • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. Leaves A uckland i Leaves Whau I 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m, Saturday—Leaves Anckland, 2 p._ti and 10,30 p.m. • -' ' ' • ■•'■ Saturdar—Leaves iWhau' 8.30 a.m, and 6.3 p.m.



Drapery. QLEARING QTJ_ QALE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS" finds it an imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE,- CLEARING-OUT CASH SALE OF BIS STOCK OF "T)RAPERY and ri ■*-' -Olothing. n,A„7 eil larg? over Bfcook (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of *""*■■■» UJ- """"* DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Willbeofforodata REDUCTION OF 20 TO 50 PER CENT, Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of - CLOTHING . TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A REDUCTION OF 15 to 25 PERCENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 to 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, ETC, AT REDUCED PRICES. The object of this Sale is to dear out a very large surplus Stook of r DRESS MATERIALS, but to make It a Genuine, Cheap Sale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will bo made In all DEPART M E N T S. H. A ~K * N ; yy EL LES LEv HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY I CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY 1 A. L. is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Caßh Purchasers of Ono Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapery Dress Goods, fi qm 6d per yard ; White Sheeting, la 4d: Grey ditto, 8d : Black Lustre, Bdand la; extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth l(!d; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid; a large stock of Lad ies' Corse tB, in spoon busks and othor makes; Ladios' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Rose, 6d; Ladies and Cnildren's Hats, in all the newest styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here boforo making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the t ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tbe Pound Discount on all Cash Purchases of £\ and upwards. A. LOVETT, Welleslry-strbet. J3ETIRING FROM T. SHORT. CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY The STOCK ia;ono;of jtho LargestJln Auokland, and alivcry largo [proportion of it quite NEW.j having been Imported by T. 8.- this Season. Particular attention is called ito'.the M|IL|LI|NERY DePART.M|EN|T. The STOCK being Unusually Largo land the STYLES the NEWEST T. SHORT, QUEEN STREET. Painters. Glaziers, &c. ■C-INCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Beg to inform tbe inhabitants of Auokland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixed for use In any ahado for House Painting at 7s 6d per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6s per gallon. Black for „ ~ .. Os per ga lon. Firet-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one ga'lon tins, 10s. The undersigned being anxious to prove the superiority of their Paints against all others, aro prepared to contract for tho Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Newmarket, Or at Wellesley-street Entrance to Market. TiX ' IN GLEWOOD*& 'ADAMANT,' 523 PACKAGES PAPERHANGINGQ APERHANGINGO, Sorims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zino White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Taoks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries. Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding the extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, we are BthT offering tho largest and best selected stock in the Colony at the same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND TMPORTANT NOTICE. We have just received our First Shipment o New Seasons PAPERHANGINGS, and have resolved to offer them at much re duced prices, WALL PAPERS, from 11. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPERS, from Ze. 6d. per Roll. Papering Canvass, 72-inch, excellent quality, from lid- per yard, Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 2a per cent. Gilt Mouldings, Glass Shades, Wax Flow Materials, Large Stocks of all Materials required in the Painting Trade. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Frame Makers. Sec, 28 AND 30. VICTORIA-BTREET, AUCKLAND,



Public Notices. CIOUND AT LAST. No More Tinsmiths Kkquired.—W hen you have any tinware requiring to be mended, call at G. Moody and Cos., Queen-Btreet, Onehunga, and get a Bottle of the Mugic Tinner or Patent Solder, sold at Is 6d. |It is invaluable in every household, and anyone can use it. Every man is his own Tinsmith. PIAN OFORTES EXTRAORDINARY, surpassing 'all others, jußt arrived. Mr Webb invites all interested in the Music Art, to come, hear and see. Nothing can exceed thorn for Finish.Tone, Perfection.or Durability. To be sold on terms to suit purchasers.—N.B.: PianOß and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired.—Webb's Mueio Saloon, Wellesley-street. Established 1860. ORCERER, Carmen, Les Cloches d Corneville, Henry vni., and other new and popular Operas. Pianoforte or Vocal score. Songs, Dance Music, i Pianoforte Pieces, &c. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, A. EADY, _^ Manager. I ft ULAN D BKOTHEB 8 WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTOR-ftS Importers of SanAlttrs' and ibotuiakerg Machinery, English and Foi-olgn Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Be'thig, Suction and Delivery Hose, fee. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Ano_land. Constituents' orders) promptly and oarofnll executed "—; ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Lino, I begs to Intimate tbat be has uolected his Btook of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUBIO with his best iudgment, and now Lin vites a look over his Shop. Pll, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dicick_*b. Ironmongers. rp B. G U E _ T & C0„ Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, Bymonds street, Agents. TERMINUS STORE. HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Begs to Inform the Residents of tho Kaipara District that ho has on salo A Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— "■-apery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Ul__-"?es of all kinds «5r _ -jyEWioN pyTttxlAN BLIND GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. PACTS AXE STUBBORN THINGS. The many unsolicited Testimonials tbat have poured in from all quarters havo proved boyond. question tho excellence of tho WUlpix and White CABINET ORGANS, and their immense superiority above all other makes. Sole Agency : AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. 71, Queon-street. IJOTICE TO CLIENTS. I havo Romovoa my Offlco3 to Queon-str next Colonial Bank. E. A. MAOKECHNIE, t-olicitor. PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw publio attention to their Elegant Silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mndo by a now process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various Bpccimens of the beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, tho whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and oleganr Walking-Stick, particularly suitable for Preßonte to Friends either in or cut ot tho Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver. Illustrated to ordor by various designs, including portraits, monograms, cto. Special designs made to order. Inspection invitod. A. & K. Teuthnbshg, Qucen-Btrcct, Auckland TAMES A H T7-EW ;riO, (Next Harnett's, Pork Butcher), . QUEEN STiiEET. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful' Cabinets and Writing Desks combined Rich Vases, Splendid Tea Services Fancy Boxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s 4d, 2s lOd, 3s, Ss Gd per lb. Preserved Ginger Matting by the roll, very oheap Crackers for boys. A liberal allowance made to wholesale buyers. JAMES AH KEW (next barnett's, pork butcher), Queen-street. ■VTE W ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of From 12 up to 125, Varieties. Also In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, oaoh containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. £1 The 100 „ „ .. £1 For' Sale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STRKKT. Q T O R A G E. The undersigned receivea Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Premieos, noar Queen-street Wharf. F. E, COMPTON. OPENED this day, ex • Kingarooma, s.s., somo Pretty Now Goods for Christmas in tho China and Glass Department.—Edward Lowis■ m 1 M B E R. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to bo enabled to place special inducements beforo thoir Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHES, DOORS, MOULDINGS, TURNERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can be left at No. 14, South British Insuranco Buildings. •M W ITHEFOKD, \.'» IRONMONGER, &c, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A now and well-selected Stock of Holloware (of all kinds.'. Cutlery, &c. Builders' Ironmongery.-Nails, Sec, at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly executed in town or . country. Sheet Zino, Spouting, andother Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAR. MERS. AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, _c, fee., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors dlreot will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates, IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either veibal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. T> ONE'S"! BONES I BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 1101, Lower Queen-street, by fr. -T. BQPPBT TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK LAND. Both Males and Females In request Also Married Couples without encumbrance ta" The above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBERTSON, Servants' Home and Registry, Corner Hai ington & Willis-streets. Tauraranga



Sporting. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April 22 and 23 (St. George's Day), 1880. FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1880. Tradesman's Plate (Handicap) of 5030V5. Nomination, I soy; acceptance, 2aovs, by 8 p.m, on Tuesday, April 20. Distance, 1 mile. Ellekslie Plate of lOOsova, second horde to receive 20sovs out of stakes. Colts, Sat 101b : Allies, Bst 81b. Dl.tance, J mile. Nomina tion, 5 soys each. For 2-year olds. Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 50sovs, with a Sweepstake of 2sovs eaoh for acceptors, the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go io ftccond ho-se.' Entrance, 3-iovs to the funds. Distance, 2i miles, over 9 flights of hurdles. Autumn Handxap o£ lOOsovs, with a Sweep stakes of 3sovs each, the amount accruing from Sweepstake 3to go to second horse. Nominations, with 2sova enclosed, to be made to the See. etary by 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 19. Weights to appear on Friday, April 2. Acceptances on night of general entry, Diatanco, 2 miles. Novel Handicap of 50sovs, with a Sweepstakes of lsov each added. Entrance, lsov; accept ance lsov to tbo funds. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to bo sold by auction, with his en, gagements, immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds of the sale of the hoise to go to the funds. Publicans' Puhse of fiOiovs, with a Sweep stakes of 2aovs each, amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Entrance, 2sova. For 2-year-olds, 7at lib; 8-year olds, 8at81b; 4-yearolda. 9st; 5-year-olds and un [ wards, 9it lib. Distance, 1 mllo. SECOND DA F, FRIDAY. APBIL 23. 1880, Flying Stakes of 40aovs, with a Sweepstakes of 2sovseach, amount accruing from Sweep states to go to second hor,e. Nomination, 230VS to the funds. For 2-yoar-olds, 7st 41b • 3-yeor-olda, Bst 71b; 4-year-olds and upwards' 9at. Winners since November \, 1879, of an advertised wolght-for-age rßce of 50sovs, to oarry sib extra; of lOOsove, 71b extra; of 200sovs, 101b extra. Distance, } mile. Handicap Steeplechase of lOOaovs, with a Sweepstakes of 3sova each, amount accruing from Sweepetakes to go to second horse. Nomination, 2sovs, and acceptance, 3sovs to the funds. Nominations, with 2.ovs en closed, to be made to the Secretary by 8 o'clock p.m on Friday, March 19. Weight* to appear on Friday, An; 11 2, and aicept anoes on night of general entry. Distance, about 3} miles. St. George's Handicap of lOOsovs. with a Sweepstakes of 3sovs each, amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Nomination, 2aova, and acceptance, 3scivs to go to ihe funds. Nominations, with 'isovs enclosed, to be nade to the Secretary by 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 19. Weights to appear by 8 o'clock p.m. on first night of the races, and acceptances by 10 p.m. Dis tance, li miles. Selling Race of SOsovs, added to a Sweep stakes of 2aovs each. Entrance, 2sovs. For 2-year-..lds, 6st lllo; 3-year-olds, Bat 61b; 4-year-olds. 9st; 5-year-olda and upwards. Bat 21b. Tho winner to bu sold by auction immediately after the rape for lOOsovs. If entered to bo sold for SOsov/, illowed 71b; if for 30-ovs, allowed 141b; if for 20sovs, allowed 211b. Distance, U miles , " True Shorts (Har^f"-* °r SOsovi. Nomina night of the races, and r.m. Distance, 1 mile and 2_P^nces by 10 CONSOLATION HAND:CAP Of 2030V8. . . lsov. Distance, 1 mile. "trance, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Horses to take their age from Ist August. In ihe Selling Race tho winnor shall be sold with his engagements at the mealing. Any surplus above the selling price to belong to the Auckland Racing Club, and any horse in Buch Selling Race, though not a winner, may, at the request of any person made to the titewards within fifteen minutes of weighing the first horse, be put up to auction in the same way as the winner, tjie upset price to be the amount at whioh ho is to be sold, together with the value of the stake, Any surplus to belong to the Auckland Racing Club. No entry wilt be received for any of the races exoept upon this condition—That a'l disputes, claims, and objectiona arising out of the raoing shall be decided by a maloritr of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with tho carrying out of this programme Bhall be final. Any Jcc>ey riding except in the colours entered will ba fined 3 soys. When two or more horso3 start, the property of the same owner, a distinguishing colour must bo worn. No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or without beim? accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. All persona intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that effect to tho Secrotary or Clerk of tho Soales one half-hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply v.ith this Rule shall pay a fine, not exceeding 5 fovb., to tho Kace Fund. AU entries io be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Queen-street, Auokland, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and-, in oase of handi caps, where horses havo not p'oviously started on tho Auckland cr Canterbury Courses, perfor mances of the horse, name of the owner, and fiOloiifs of tho rider. Winners to. pay 5 per cent, of their gross winnings towards the expenses of the Course. All races to be rua under the A.R.C. Rules. DATES OF ENTRIES AHD ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY. Maroh 19—Nominations for Steeple chase, Autumn and St. George's Handicaps. FRIDAY, April 16—Acceptances and General Eatries. Wm. PERCIVAL. Seoretary A.R,C. TjILLERSLIE GARDENS, GRAND TROTTING MATCH (Handicap), SATURDAY. FEBRUARY H 1880, 2.30 p.m. Two Miles. First Prize, £5; Second Prize, £1, Entrance Fee, ss. No weight nnder 10 stone. Entries to bo made at H. Brenan's, Boot maker, Queen-street, or at the Ullerslie Hotel, on or before THURSDAY, 12th instant, H. BRENAN, Secretary. ■pvUNEDIN pUP. To be Run on 26 th February, 1880. CONSULTATION FEE, Al. First £1,000 Second , .. .. 600 Third 300 Other Starters (divide')" 1,000 Non-starters (divided) 2,200 Total A5.000 Tho £1,000 for Other Starters will average about £113 for each borse. The £2,200 for Non-atarters will average about £73 for each horse. Applications should arrive betor MONDAY, 23rd February, or they may bo late. Send Post office Order or Registered Letter. Cheques should bo orcssed, and havo Is ex change added. gar Two postage stamps necessary. ALFRBD A. CAMKRON, Box 251, or Pr'nco of Wales Hotel Dunedin. OOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN CUP, Feb. 26,1880. 2000 _.T £1 EACH. First Horse £800 Second Horse , 400 Third Horse 200 Starters 200 Non-starters 400 £2000 / Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps fo reply ant result. Address; K. Cookson, Warner's Hotel,or Box 180. Post Oflice. Christchurch. [Established A.D, 1861] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, ' RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, W. EDGAR, Pjkopkietok. While thanking tho public for their patronage during tha past sixteen years, W. Edgar would beg to inform them that he has now on hand a Complete Stock of the Very Best and Fastest D yfs, and that with his appliances, in which he has adopted every modern improvement, he can turn out his work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E. has just receiyed a Large Stock of the Newest Dyes for ihe most fashionablecolonrs in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies' Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well-finished. Ostrich Feathers iCloaned or Dyed any shad eond well Cared. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. __" Orders left at the City Establishment. Welleeley-Btreet Bast, will meet with prompt attention. _adies and gentlemen waited upon by io»ving their address, personally or by post.



Sporting*. gj AS T TAMAKI ANNUAL RACES. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th, 1880 (ST. PATRICK'S DAY), Maiden Plats, of 25 boys.; second horse to re ceives soys. out of the stakes. Entrance. 2 boys. For 2yra. old, 6it. 81b ; 3yrs., Bst. 21b. 4yrs., 9st.; syrs. and upwards, 9at 31b. Dis . tance, Ti miles. For all horses that have never won an advertised race value 10 boys. Hurdle Raoe (Handicap), of 30 soys.; second horse to receive 5 boys. from the stakes Nomination, 2 soya.; and acceptance, 1 soy., to the funds. Distance, 2 miles, over eight nights of hurdles. Novel Race, of 25 soya. Entrance 1 soy., to the funds. Distance, li miles. Catch weights. Winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to tho funds. East Tamaki (Handicap) of 50 soys.; second horse to receive 10 soys. from tho stakes. Entrance 2 soys,, and acceptance 2 soys. to the funds; distance, 2 miles. i Flying Stakes of 25 soy*.; sscand horse; to re coivo 5 soys. from the stakes: Distance, 1 F*l le ,V FP r 2-yoar-oldfl, 6st 81b; 3-year-olds, Bst 41b; 4-year-o!ds, 9st; 5 year-olds and up wards, 9it2lb. Entrance, 2sovs. to thefonds. Consolation Handicap of 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy,; distauce, 1 mile. Rules and Regulations. Any Jockey riding except in the colours en tered will be fined 1 soy. -; No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or withou' being accompanied by the necestary amount in cash. AH entries to be sealed and addressed ltd the Secretary, Queen-Btreet, Auokland, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, with tho name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in cose of handi caps, performances of the horse, nauie of the owner, and colours of the rider. faoi! Winners to pay 5 per cent of their gross iwln nings towards the expenses of the Course. ;-.- All raoea to be run under the A.R.C, Rules Dates op Entribs and Accept-anc-iS.': Friday, sth March.—Nominations for Hurdle Race and Kast Tamaki Handicaps. Friday, 12th March.—Acceptanccsand General Entries. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, . Secretary. _ j Hotels. .-. '■ STEAMERS FOR THE NORTHERN WAIROA, OTAMATEA, And all Stations in the Kaipara District, !!• 'Start from the Wharf at WALKER'S KAIPARA HOTEL, Railway Station, Helensvlllo. Passengers for Northern Wairoa or Otamatea. leaving Auckland, per City of Cork, at S 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 the above Hotel. ™f^ I*'-; X*2, an£,'*Y. c! 1 appointed addition has been made to the Hotel. * New and well-ventilated Single and Double ' Bed-rooms. , Private and well-famished Sittinu-rooms up stairs and down. First and second-class Dining-rooms. The Billiard-room is new, and flttel with one oc Hopkins a and Stsvens's beßt Tables with requisite for the game. Ales, ~ "''ues, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, of best quality only. S±d_:lk Bur**- " —__. Stabling. I B WM HOTEL^MECH^^^, - Ay _ . . ::*?• TIVIAN I Begs to mtimt*^ that ■ur lN ij.q BmD ,„ * CHAMPAGNE, _\ E g IKE9> SPIRi Ts> g Packed and ForwarS * J'^ *-»»*» » „, ~;. "J™ any address, v Dinners provided f0.o„„,„„„„ ~, , _ ii ™- • — i- -Societies, Clubs, Fami- V lies. Picnic Parties, andijj. ' ttml Only the Choicest Idqut, _ o ' pt> BILLIARD-Rom Newly fitted up with one c lhe Best Tables. S THISTLE E o T E L, QUEEN-STRBj; ' S SPLENDID BARS AND SI' TING . ROOMSm THE UP-STAIRS la^r L AND BILLIARD- RoOMc Unequalled in the CoLGXgg, J. LI~TT l E, proprietor. _ . ____.i " PRINCE ALFRED HO"EL P QUEEN STREET, ONEHUNGA ' John Grog an begs to inform tho :i«nablt__ of Onehunga and surrounding diatrlots thaUo has asßumod-lhe Proprietorship of the abr> e well-known Houae, and t'usts that by keeph* nothing but the best of Brands in "Wines arfi Spirits, combined with civility and cleanliness, to merita fair share of their support. Whitso_"B ; Sparkling Ala always on draught; Good Beds and Meals always attainable HAMLEYS AUCKLAND HOTEL. EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS, WITH LARGE SAMPLE ROOM. BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN. Breakfast, 8 to 10 Dinner. 1 Luncheon, 12 to 12.30 and Tea, sto 7. WINES AND SPIRITS OF BEST BRANDS Private entrance Queen-street to High-street Large Billiard room with every comfort. Boots and Shoes. CELLING OFF BOOTS I BOOTS 1 BOOTS 1 Cheaper than ever been sold in Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS', BOOTMAKER, 111, QUEEN-STREET. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, with tasßels, only 7s 6d, co3t 12s Bd; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H, Kid Boots, sewn, worked fronts, high logs, tassels, only 8s Bd, cost 15s 6d; not to be equalled in Auckland at the price ! 50 pairs Ladies' M.H. Pi unella or Lasting Boots, best make, 93 6d 50 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked fronts, sewn, 7s 6d 100 pairs High-legged Lace Boots, only Is 6d. LOCAL IN D IST ft Y. 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from one of the best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only 123 6d Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kind,*, to ba sold very cheap. All Boots bought at my Bhop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend them free of charge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. Terms Cash. W" Note the Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-BTREET, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wisemans, Saddler). P.&-C.M. ha&no connection with any other shop in Auckland. SPECIAL TO THE PUBLIC ; BOOTS.I OP [SHOES. AUCKLAND. NO PROFIT. All at Cost and 25 per Cent. Under Cost. Giving up the Importing of English Goods, and having a large Bankrupt Stock of Colonial Goods on hand, we ore giving the Public the benefit of our Bargain at the following prices t« reduce Stook, (no abatement) :— s. d, s. d. Men's E. Side ..9 6 Women's Frenoh Men's Watertight Slippers .. .. 2 0 Boots H 6 Woman's Patent Men's Bluchers.. 6 6 L fcUppers, &o. 2 0 Men's Leather Boy'sßootsinony Slippers .. ..3 6 quantity Men's Shoes from 7 0 Boy's Shoes in any Men'sC'vosShoes 4 3 quantity Women'sK.Boots 6-G Children's Boots Women's C. Boots 8 6 from 2s Cd in Women's L.Boots 5 0 millions Women's Shoes.. 7 0 Infante's Boots & Women's Hou'e IShoes, Fancy .. 2 G Boots 3 6 Infants' Common Ladies' Kid Boots Boot- 10 oar own make guaranteed ..12 01 Anything not suitable will bB exchanged with the same politeness as at tho first transaction. FOR TWO, MONTHS ONLY. WILKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA S. T R E;E %. , AUCKLAND, If convenient to. Parents to come in the day. they will find? that they will be better served than on Saturday nights. -.' _________________



bo frrn—Hßiipniii n_iiiiimnii i|H Amusements. H rp HEA TR E R~O YA* flj Proprietor and Manager R. J DeL Q Great Success of the Hamourous and Pathel |9 Drama, ijH THE IKISH EXILE ! J| RAPTUROUS APPLAUSE I MR UNBJUNDED ENTHUSIASM I . B* GENUINE APPRECIATION fl_J OF Ifl Me. J. J. WALLACE R lIFE-LIKE CREATION OF " THE EXILE." Bjj TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), H THE IRISH EXILEI'I In Course of Preparation, and will shortly b flj? proiuced.m astyle of unprecedented splendouiißif the flrsn SHAUGHRAUNI flj Prices of Admission: fljfJ ■Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2a 6d; Pit, On ____ Shilling. MEa Doora open at half-past 7. Performance tMM commence at 8 o'clock, MM -J1 HE RE ■ WILL BE II EL ] H GRAND CHRISTMAS TREF, GIFT AUC WO _L_ AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL fl WESLEYAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL ROOM __] PARNELL, W_ THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Ffß. 1( ■ In Aid of the ■- CHURCH BulLDIrvG FUND. «| Doors open at 7, Music ai 7.30, and Grand Dii fl tribution of 400 frizes begins.at 7.40, withintui ■ vals of Music th-onghout the Evening. Hi 'IIoket«, la each, to bo got at the door; cue _M ticket is numbered, and entitles the holder to th __E Prize that bears tbe eauie number.' HP ALL PRIZES. NO BLANKS. Krf 400 amcles provided, many of them of couBS Biderable value. Musicl Sections by taX efficient Choir.under the leadership of Mr RyarißHs A Kefrcahment Stall ar.anged andconducledb' ■ 1 .ad: r._ • Hj l'h;aso Don't Forgot TUKSUAY^FehruraT 10 fl?* .VfONSIEUR EDOU A RiTera NCOIJ M +■»-*. __ calon,; m&. PROFESSOR OF MUSIC. Mm f2£L%!, that, in accordance with thi fl expressed wishes of a fow Ladles of Auckland* Mm ?„„iL„ lut1 ut t0 comi»eneo the practice of his pro Kg? iS?2 ?» ?f. re*- and is -10w P'<*l-ared to attend__g pupils at theh- own reiddoncoa. * __X _. tA Q!,i„ ur ««sl? hol da t;i° h'enest tostimoniali ■ aL£.J? s aniJ lt y,'lnd success as a Teacher ii ■ Australia and elsewhere, end feels conlldenl __ that parents and guardians who may plaei ■ O w-?.n^ r-h,s tmtion wm b0 thoroughly satis ■ 3 yflth their Progress. __■ vfwLi3l^*? anV u,ll Particulars, apply to Mi ■ AfJuian/^' ,80-*Bellers. Queen-btrcet; Ths ■ Hoffman d_nd_ons. WarehoUße' * at MeBS-l|| i N.B.—Schools atthhded to. __H Watohmakers and Jewellers. ]JOI SELLING OFF H SILVER ENGLISH ;i LEVSH tHUNTING fl W A T C II B .S 8H (O-MRANTRBD), flfl «ar From „4 Os. Od. tbb BM pianos, MM HARMONIUMS, JSP ORGANS, Etc. fl Cheaper than ant other House l __■ J* HOWD EN, H SHORTLAND-STREET (Adjoining Post-office), QHRISTMAS PRESENTS fl WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY I tv «,n_der_ble reduction till further notice: fl £__£ ? Sto£k 0n hand a further ■ •hlpmon per Ringarooma. lamina position to fl PUWi° B™h Hbcral (lißcount «"* fl VinAnt °? POtltion' -411 inspection of my fl VinAow and tm, Pri oes must «htiSy I boning—mm .r^T"""*~-,''""*"_ro—„ ——-w*%_~<*Ka_> 50s. Warranted. |^H terling Silver English Lever Watches (Capped fl and Jewelled), from £3. Warranted. ■ terling Silver Horizontal Watches (Ladies' and fl Gents'), from £5. Warranted. MWM i&diOß' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £310s I to £25. __■ Hocks (tho Largest Assortment in Anckland of M_ every Class and Design, from the Kitcliou 3fl Timepiece, at 7s Sd. to __« Drawing- 1 room CluCk at £30. ___i Sold Alberts, from 80s; Ladies' Chains, from SOs. I loforo making your purohases p'easo walk up H to 250, Queen-street (opposito tho Market), MtM and inspect my Window. ■___ ALFRED ALEV, fl WATCHMAKER and JKWELLER. '< fl Establi hod 13,-5. g| Insurance. HH TCTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE fl :J-Y COMPANY. flfl Capital., .. £I,OOO,GOd^H Roinsui-onco and Reserve Funds .. £110,00(1M Insurancs against LOSS BY Fimc of ovcrjfl description ot Property may bo eiroetod witH^Hj this Compaiy at Lowest Rates. __nl Hulls Insuiod for tho Voyago or Time, MoiiM chandise. Goods, and Freight Insured, bM^KM Steamers or Bailinp; Vessels. Risks on WoB subject to special arrangement. ,■ Losses Promptly Paid. __M GEORGE P. PIERCE. Manaccr. ■ COLONIAL INSURANCE CO.'sfl| v 7 Polioy-holdera aro informed that in ovoniß of Removal of Goods nnd Chattels to EscapiH Conflagration the Company Contributes toward||^H the Expetse of such Removal and the SalvasiH remains tho UNDISPUTED PROPERTY of tI.H Insured; :■■ Tho General Conditions o£ the CompanylHP! Policies are Most Libickal and the Rates o| Premium Moderate. Each Risk Is considere^B according to its merits. _H| Fire or Marine Insurances can ba eftecte<^M| with this Company on any Insurable Interesl^B Policies are issued forthwith and Claims mu_H with promptitude. JAS. B. GRAHAM, I^H Branch Manager, _H| Next Post Office. Shortland-sti-cot. jflfl QOUTH BRITISH INaUIiANCiBfI kJ COMPANY. -»]fl CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of evory description and Contontfl tsured. M^M\ Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port ti___l_ London. -_m Vessols, Freight Gold, Grain. Gum, anfl Cargoes generally Insured to and from l^ndo^B tlio Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, lH_i Islands, &o. __HI Lowest Current Rates. _Bfl Head Office, Auckland. SB A. BOARDMAN ■■ Maniiger.jH rTNION INSURANCE TOMTAnJ^H NEW ZEALAND. Capital __ .ooo.ofl AUCKLAND BRANCH, |^H QUEKN-STREET. nest to tho Calonlal Banfl FIRE DEPARTMENT. f^fl Insurances granted on DwolliDg-houseß, Ston^B Shops. Buildings in which trade ia carried ifl Merchandise, and Goods of every doacription.^B MARINE DEPARTMENT. MMMI Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of _M kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, *■ Lowest Current Rates. ____| R. H. STEVENSON, j^^fl IMT.rmeer.Mß Sewing Machines. fl DEWING "jV/r A C hTn~_T|^BJ TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINeB hH fl O, ■ Mfj ■ 13 a t> U___^ „ Kg ifl These Machines have now been bd long bcftjfl tho public tliat they have established a repu^H tion for themselves, and can bo confidcn^wjß recommended by hnndrcda who posicss tliJB as superior to all others for domesuc uso. ■^^B The new Elliptic bhuttlo Movement acknowledged on all hands as tho simple^H quietest,, and most beautiful motion evor ma ' vented for the pnrpose. ■ The now Patent Shuttlo has only ono ho'eH thread, and Is larger than most others. Sole Agent: T. peacock, Optician, -Shortland-street, f WIN MaCUINVS KltP4lß|_>. , ______