The Auckland Evening Star.

Volj X—N a 3,094

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATUttDAY, MARCH "40, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping. v TTNION STEAMSHIP l^r"*"\S 1 U COMPANY OF NEW if S^V^ \ ZEAIxAND (LIMITEJ). Ik^ii^A Time Table— f Maeoh, 1880. FOR TAURANGA, GISBOKNE, NATTER, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMKKS, fbom Qoesn-strkkt Wham. Steamshir. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. WAJMKA Monday, 22, 1 r-m.1 — 'J'kanaU* Thuisday. 25, 10 a.m. — Hawka Monday, 20, i p.m. — •Not calling at Tauranga. KOR TAIUV4KI. NELSON, PICTON, WELUNGTON. And West Coast Ports (rv.ou Manukac). Ladvuihd Wed., 21, i p.m. 2 p.m. Waitaki Wed., 31,11 a.m. 0.5 a.m. FOR SYDNICY, VIA RUSSELL. Rotokua Tuesday, 30th, Ip.m. — ' FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tk AnauJ Thursday, 25, 10 a.m. — {Calling at Hobart Town. JfuK KUBBttJJL. AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at i p.m., oiao on 22nd and 30th instant. tsr Cargo most bo Rjonfiralde one honr bofore time departure. Passage Tickets must ba taken at tho offlco *»e?ore eir barkljg, Ai' klpjd Branch] 6? Queen etrent. TK A T>EGULAK MONTHLY rf^T^^V J-«.' STEAM COMMUNICA THpIffijCK^s. TION niCTWKKN AUCKLAND, JJlg^y SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.b. HERO, Capt. Loqan, may be expected hero again about the 29th inßtant. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne throe days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents. 16, Quoen-Btreet, Auckland, March 3,1880. "fs#fe* TjlOR LEVUKA DIRECT. **s=as:*** Tho clipper BiUantino 1 FLIRT,' Captain VVIM.HM3, now loading, will s»il posi tively on WEDNESDAY, tho 21th instant. For freiiilit or passage apply to McKENZIE & ROSS. Auckland, March 20th, 1830. W I U X U" "*^"®^ Tna p.». OREGON wUI leave for Walukn as under i— from Onehusga i From Waluku Mani. Ma-ch. 23—Tuesday. 3 p.m. 24-Wedncsdny, 9 a.m. 26—Friday, 5 p.m. 27—Saturday. 10 a.m. 31_\Vednesday, 8 a.m. 31—Wednesday, 1 p.m. Will sail woather and other circumstances permitting. Fares, os.; Return, 7s (Jd. All Froi#hta must be paid boforo Gooda are aollvorod, Cunningham'* OoUeotinj?' Cwta lo Town Dally. Onohunga Agency at the Oflloe of the Kauri PulDt aawing and Planing Mills. Freight, from Onohunga to Waiukn,7s 6dper ton, M. H. HOIS. j^*^ TJIOR LONDON DIRECT. >ji||l||||||^ Tho favourite iron clipqer "^^^^^^ 100 *1, 716 tons rogiater, S. Mur doch, Commander, now loading, and having a great rart of her curgo ongaged, will have Quick despatch. For rates of freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPIVGCOMPANY (LIMITED), Agenta; ""Zj^, ~~|TI2OR WAIT AR A- Wil' leuve Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY, Marcli 22, a*. 3 p.m. , ' For freight or passage apply to a. McGregor, Muiager. % Tj^Oß LEVDKA (FIJI). i^MS^, The favourite clipper brigantiuo h 'MEG MKRRILIES,' 150 tons, J. Miccay. Master, will be despatched on or about TIiUKSD A. V, March 25. This vessel is well-known for her rapid pas sages. Hrr paps«ngcr accommodation is unsur passed, and no expense i» spared to ensuio tho ojmfort of passengers. As nearly all her accommodation Is securcl for this trip, intending pas3on«erß or shippers wil please arrange at once. B. TONKS & CO., Agents. rtv J. CjTEAM TO the THAMES jJJa>gV CONNECTING WITH *iftffl™Qfvs.OniNßMUßt, OMAHA. WAl- VSMfflffi^Tt)" PLAINS! akd MORRINS mKUSmosa^ viLLE, Piako District. •ENTERPRISE' and 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland From Thames i _ 1.. Saturday, 12 midnight Mmday, 7 p.m. I Tuesday, 7 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging five stock, H.W.HKATH, Manager. «i_Vte^_ QTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, -sSß£Sg:lks Mahurangi, Matakana, ''^^"^^^Kawau, a»d Omabu. The s.b. ROSE CASEY, il at Uoyds. For the Hot Springs—Every Tuesday. Thura day, and Saturany, at 11 a.m. or Mahnrarifcl—Kvery Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakane, &c, Sco.— Every Tuesday, at 11 fum. All cargo mnat be down half-an-hour before advertisoa time of leaving, or It will not oe N o Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping 'note. For freight or passage apply •» ___ J. CASEjI. June 12,1879. T^AII'ARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. S.S. 'KIWA' Fcr Mangawal and Waipu : Tuesday, March 23rd, at 7 p.m. 'iue=di>y, March 30th, at 11 p.m.' Returning from Waipu Thursday, M'-rch 25th, at 6 a.m. Leoving Manaawal one hour and a I hall later, ■W. LODDBR, Manager K.S.S. Co. ■iEmte^ QTKAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and tub THAMES. TIMI TABU! S.S. ROTAMAHANA. Krom Auckland! Monday, 9.30 morning Tuesday. 10 morning Wednesday, 10 30 morning From Thames I Monday, 3.30 afternoon >; Tuesday, 1 afternoon Wednesday, 5 afternoon Feres:—Single i Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 6a. No Cargo received within half-an-honr ( li vertised time of leaving. FRASEK & 1-INNE, Agents.



**teBS& 6f UK KUSSELL, WANGA- Jg|32|£JU ItOA. ANDMANGONUI. 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 oarfjo received after i p.m. FOX WANGAKEI AND MAN GAP AI. The 8.8. AHGYLK will leave for the above place every Tuesday and Friday, at G p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLENELG, ■Will leave Quean-strent Wharf at sp.m. . Wedmvday, 2ith Monday 2i)tli Friday, 2,.d April Connecting with tlic r.e. ' Finjral' for Mercury Buy and Tair a on the sth JOih 19th, 21th and April 2nd, with pHSsonKors nrnl carjio. Connecting with fcI.^. STAKKa. lor Opotiki and Kaat Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KA TI for Katikati settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No.Cargo roooived;afterjt p.m. A.flMoaßttGOß, Manager



Shipping". 'HUgfe- VY WANGANUI LINE OK "SSraasSr.* STEAMERS. The s.s. ' R A N G A T I R A,' Captain Harvey, Will lnavo Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanganu, and Wcllincton on THURSDAY, March 25, at 1 p.m. Latest Train for Passengers at 12 noon For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Muroh 19, ISSO. «S£tefe=- T\ li ANUKAU STEAM SERVICE. Tho s.s. LALLA ROOKH'S TIME TABLE For Wbek Kndino March 27: For Awltn, Hua, and Whatipu Sawmills : Monday, 8 a.m., returning same day Tuesday, 8 a.m., returning same day Swurday, S v.m,, rotui-niup; same day For Raglan: Thursday, G a.m., returning Friday. Woather and circumstances permitting. For froiprUt, S:c., apply to GUTHUUS & LARNACII CO. (LiJtITED), Or, A. BARNES, Onehun|»a. Money. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNELL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest.—Mr X, Laishley, Solicitor, Inerh-ptreot. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agont, Shortland-streot. C^ASII Advanced on approved security, J Money invested without charprc K. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Froohold Scouritlcs. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Ca ncr of Queon and Shortland-stroots. MONEY TO JLiJ&iNu m large or small sums at a moderate rato of interest.- Jackson and Russoll. Solicitors. AUCKLAND PERMANENT A. CO-OPKRATIVE BUILDING AND IWVKSTMENT SOCIETY, Office :—93, Qukkjt-btrekt. LOANS ffranted upon approved socxiritios o Froohold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £G,OOO, principal and interest being ro payable in instalments, at tho following ratos i for every £100 borrowod :— Repayments extend- p Wnnlr Total amount ing over lcr W00K: Repayable. s. d. & s. d i years _ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years „ _ _ 9 2 143 9 9 8 years „__ 76 156 76 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS reooived from members or others upon which Interest a allowed as follows :— Sums lodged for nix months—7 % por annum Sumo withdrawable at aovon days' notice—s % per annum. JOFN BATGER, Secretary. (Jonvevancea. KELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE of COACHES to Ohinomutu, Hot Springs, and Tauraoga, leaving Tauranga evory Mon day, Wednesday, and Fnday, lit 8 a.m.: and returning overy Tnesdiy, Thursday, aud Satur day. Through to Napior. Wednesday, at 8 a.m.: Fare, £5. t irery and Bait Stables, Spring-street, Tauransa. Buggies, WaKgonctios, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring streot. QMOGV I R E, KJ« COACH PROPRIETOR, Runs a Coach dally to moot «he train at Ohaupo. Horses and Buggies on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. F QUICK'S TIME TABLE • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAD, eaves A uckland i Jjsaves Who:; I 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m, Saturday—Loavefl Auckland, 2 p.m. and IO.XO p.m. Sptuxday—Leaves Whau 8.30 a.m, and 6.3 p.m. THE UNION LINE OF COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE- IaUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spring and Grey-striets. (Oppo ite Spring Well lircwery), TAURANGA. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Buggies, &c, for hire at tho above on reason able terms, for he Lakes or olsowhero. A Firbt-class Saddlkr Employed .on the Premises. Lowest possible charges. Tclograms will receive prompt attention. D. M. It. BILU Proprietor. "ftrORTH SHORE AND WADE JLiNE Xl OF ROYAL MAJL COACHES. Time Table : Leave tho Flagstaff notol. North Shore, evory MONDAY, WEDN KSDAY, and FRIDAY on arriral of tho 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at the Lake, Luoas Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave Wade Hotel every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, aud SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., for tho North Shore. FOR HlßE—Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Coaches, Ltdics and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Special Con veyances on hira for picnic parties to the Lake and all paits of the .Kortn, with or without drivers. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor.



TT» ONES! BONES! BON E,S Bought in any quantities for CASH at the. Freeman's Bay Bono Millß, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-fl t reot»by & g()ppKT THE undersigned, having taken over the Business lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes by etrict attention to business to merit a share of tho support so liberally awarded to liis predecessor. JOHN BURGKSS, Shipping and Family Butcher. Near Theatro Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs MOSS 11. LEVY.] (J. M. JACOBS. 7tf . O T I C E. M. LEVY & CO., in thanking their numerous Customers for past favours, desire to notify that they have taken into partnership Mr J. M. Jacobs, of London, and t>eg to solicit a continu ance of their support. The style of the firm will be as heretofore. Just Landing and to Arrive, ex Ben Nevis, British Empire, Slracathro, Jvlercia, and Te Anau, 145 CASES of General Fancy Goods, consisting of Cabinetware, Electro-Plated Ware, Purses, Pockot Bcoks, Bags, Albums, Lustrog, Vases, Centre Pieces, Toilet Sets, looking Glasses, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Engravings, Bru3h ware, Combs, Clocks, Tobacconists' Sundries, Dolls, Toys, &c, &c. iff. LE V V & C 0., 29, Queen-street, Auckland.



GO TO BATH to Koth's Public hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street Kast. Charpte, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.tn. to 9 p.m., und Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, feo .Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Pleasonoto tho address:—Victorla atreet Kast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart' Auckland . p H I L I P, saddltcr and harness maker, Kaeangahape Hoad, Newton (Oppoato tho Medical Hall). In commoncingbusiness at tho above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that hia experience in the Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to frivo satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made and re aired at Low Kates, and with. Despatch,



Business Cards. [i CARD.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IIOBSON-STREET, Close to Wklmngton-stre&t. 13 & W. H E L A' B V JI\;« FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & KETAIL, Shortland Street. Families waited upon dnily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beof and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping TC O L E 0 BARKETMAKER, Queen-Street, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Ra&ketwork made and Repaired on the Shortest Notice and most Reasonable, Terms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Cole for the best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held in November lust. JG. P E L H A M, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, Victoria -sktket. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothos Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and O/lico fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice N.B.—Ladders.St ,and Bairows lent on hiro [Established 1868. JVTK. T. T RAF FORD, E.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,:* WAKEFIELD ■ S T R E E T, Near Qneon-stroot. R FT B. WOODII AM, Teacher of tiiic Piakofortk and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Nowton Falra, Mnsio sollor and Stationcer, Quten-stroot. W PHILLIPS AND SONS~OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paporhangings, Sorim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnißhos. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Arlista' Colours aud Brushos, Plate ilhoct, Crown, Ornamental, and l'hotographlo Glass, Pioturo Frames and TaposUy Mouldinga, Clock and Compasa Glaasos, Glazed Shashos, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carofully aoked.-05 and U7, QUEKN-STREET. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP and OANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, Oflloe! Durham-etreot, Auckland. Cash Purchasors of Tallow, Wool, Shoopsklna and Bonos. AND J. S~O 1' PE T. • Frkkman'b Bay Stbam Mrrxs, And No. 101, Lower Queon-stroot Wharf, Auckland TAMES BUTCHER, Cl CARTER, CONTRAOTOR, &O. eoodn Cartod tnd Dollversd from tidr"!! «ido on Shortest Notioo. Ballast Supplied Newcastle Hid Bay of Inlands Ooei. Also, Flrewoodileut or (moat) reasoatibLo. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MABON. MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. lEBTABLIBHED 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET BAST, Bjune Bldß SB Groyhound Howl. N.B.—Designs of til kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cruntry on application. JOHN "!> OYL AN, JD CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i. Queen-street, Corner oir Vulcan Lank. T*T H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcam Lank. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEP-ED PAYMENTS. All Branches of the Bnildlng Trade xocuted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Fittings. &c &c ITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKEET, Auckland. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL, [Established 1854.] "H AX L X S PALME X, DRAUGHTSMAN, &O. Addresses Illuminated in thb Hlghost Stylo of tho Art. Many useful Llthovrraphod Maps, including tho Waikato and East Coaßt Townahips'on Salo. Tracings made or othor Business transacted at tho Government Offloee. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Cornor of Shortland and O'Connoll Btreota Auckland. "tmiSIIEK AND C O J[? wsoiJ!»Ar.ts, Shtppinh fc family BUTCHERS, CJaean-sti-eat, stoxt Bunk of Hew SsoJanS Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-oared B&oon. domed Boef oa Bsla in larae cuantitles. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Phaasanta far warded to til psuto of tho colony upon receipt of order.Familleu waited on in town or suburbs, GEE AND POTTER COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. I L L I A M LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Oißoe. Merohants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakors' and Chemists' Day Books, 7 Band and Choir Muslo Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINES BOUND. m A 1 T B~li" O T H E X S J. MARBLE AND FREKSTONK MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n * Superior Style. Prices and Designs fkke on application. Address t CORNER OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STREBTS' AU OKI. AN D. LIBHED THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACtfOU*., JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, victoria street east. auckland. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed ou the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, •W N.B.— Country Orderspnnctually attended to. , IBEL ah v .ojftOTHEKS, WOOL MEROHANTS, TAHNBES AND LEATHER iIANUFAOTnEEKS Importers of Soddlors' and Bootmakers MachinorTi English and Foreign Leather,! Saddlory. Saddlers Ironmonßery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bo'ting, Suction end Delivery Hose, &o. Waroboußsa: Vulcan Ljibo and Hlffh-atroet. Works: Paumuru, Auckland. Constituents' iorders! promptly and 'carefull oreoTited "ftji (^ SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapkl Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Taa and Coffee Sots, Replated and Ropaired. Pins, Broo es, Chains, and Rings Gilt equal to ew. at reasonable Rates. WEYRE, Enniskiilen Bouse.—Gloves, Gloves—Two hundred dozen The Lepinc, better than Josephine, in all tho new and fashionable colours of the Reason, and a great variety of Josophir.e Gloves. 1 will se 1 flrat choice, at 2s 6d pair, wortb 43 6d. 30 dozen B.ack Lepine, two-button, 3s pair, wonh la 6 s ; 50 dozen New Co!oura, two-button, 23 Cd, woith Is. I have a variety of New Hats | (trimmed anduntrimmed). New Ribbons in great varieties. Come atid see my New Corsets. The Hoots and Shoes I must get rid of at any price, 200 Long Ostrich Feather, now colours, at 5s 6d, Gs Cd, 7s 6d; worth 12s Gd, Lot Ladies Winter Jackets.



Business Cards. Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Framo, Looking Glass and Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mi's Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to her late husband, Mr John Leoch, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the sume, as the Business, in all its Branches, will be still caTied on as heretofore, and the same quality of work guaranteed, UISTA.BLISHKD 1555.] CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Crombie's), Rotax Fink Art Photographic Gaixbbibs, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Poi'tralta, from C.D.V. to Life Slee at moderate prices. Children's Portraitat&kon instantaneously. m H O S. J. H A R B U T T, STEAM BRUSH WORK 3, VICTOniA-STRKET EAS Auckland MR. F. LAS T, SURGEON DENTIST, Wellksjlby-strkkt Wkst. Artificial Teeth made on tho most approved principles. A comploto set from £6; Slnglo Teeth, from 6s. Teeth Stoppod, Scaled, and Extractod. Children's Teeth rouulatod. JT nUTIBEUTSON, COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Quecn-stroot (noxt National Insuranco Co.). Agent for Moßsrs H. Haogo and Co.'s Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and (Joatlnus. T'.O HN OOPPPT, HOUSE, LAND, AND .GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEKN-STREKT. J. M o E N T E. E, CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, No. 5. Ar.nßßi Stbrkt (Closo to tho Markot), FORMERLY WITH J, C. I'EUIAM. Ladders, Barrows, Stops, Boxes, &c, of overy (iCHcrlptlon. Shop and Olllco Fittings niado. JomiiNo and Repairing Donms. HW A I T F • Manupactijki-no Tinsmith, fort-strkkt, Wishes to Inform tho public that ho is tho only ono in the Provinco who dovotoa tho wholo of Us timo to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modorn appliances can dofy competition. F T OWINNERION, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W VNDHA U-8 TREET, (Next Bhakem-kaWh: Hotex.). r Introduced Btotun Power, ho is now nroparod to make a Reduction of Twenty per oont ofl the price of all common work. MT Country Orders punctually attended to. "T jp mu~rn er, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranqa, ' (Until recently Resident Government Knglneer and Surveyor, which position ho hold for up wards of twelve years), will bo happy to furnish reliable information regarding Natlvo and othor Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty District. XT Ht\ GIBBONS & 10. WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET Auckland. "pi" DWA R D Ii AIII L E Yf, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-S TREET. /^ /^ S B O R N E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT LOWER QUEEN-STREET.



Painters, Glaziers, &c \TEW PAPER HANG INGS _Ll FOR 1880. Largo and Small Buyors of PaparhanglnßS will do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S PAPsnnANOiNos, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Whero may bo inspected ono of the largest and bcßt-scleoted Stooks of Paperhangings in New Zealand, From Id per piece to tho most costly. GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING In Great Varioty. Picture-Framing in all its branchsp, At lowest posslblo rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brnshwaro, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flowor Making Materials &c, &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. imx 'INGLEWOOD'&'ADAMANT,' 523 PACKAGES . i T>APERHANGINGri I APHEIUNfIINQIJ, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLABS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamontal), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc Whito, Oils, Varnlßhes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushos, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo aro fitill 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. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND TDINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Varnish Manufacturers, Beg to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they cm obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixed for use in any shade for Housa Painting at 7s Od per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6s per gallon. Black for „ „ .. Csperga'lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one ga lon tins, 10s. The undersigned Doing anxious to prove the superiority of their Paints against all others, are prepared to contract for the Painting and Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO,, Newmarket, Or t Welloslcy-stroot Entrance to Market,



Ironmonprerv. -t£\ PER CENT, -l£\ .CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCESTOCK) ALLOWED TOjPURCHASERS OF ITIABLE T7"NIVK3 JL AIiLK -LVNIVE3 FORK 3, ORKS. SPOONS. ff_O., POONS, OCC. J. & J. D IC-KEY' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230.



Watchmakers and Jewellers. CLEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE WEEK. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHKS, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY. tsrNo Reasonable Offer Uefusw.jbs 25 por cent. Discount for Cash Buyois. <T» H O W D E N, SHORT LAND-STREET. Drapery. T1 D W I N II O L L O W A V, In returning thanks to tho public for tho llboral patronage accordod to him whllo Partner in tho ilrin of Hollo way, Garllck, and Cran woll, bo«s to solicit a con tlnuanoo of tho samo in Ills XTEW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS', GROCERS, QUKKN-BTREItT, Which ho will OPEN on SATURDAY, March C, with a vory SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND VfILLINERY, BOUGHT FOR CA9H, Which will enable him to Sell at a SMALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT la under the Management of Mrs Varnom, for several years with Mr T. Short, of Auckland. XXT ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY 1 CHEAP HOSIERY I CHEAP MILLINERY! A. L. Is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED BTOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, In addition to whloh he it 111 give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cueh Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. Tho Stock comprises i\ large assortment of General Drapery. Drese Goods, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is id: Grey ditto, 8d: Black Lustre, Bdtvnd is; extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, ■well worth Kid; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Bilk. 2s lid; a large stock of Ladies' Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes; Ladiea' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), oheap; Women's Hose, 6d; Ladiea and Children's Hats, In all the newest Btyles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call nore before making their purchases olsewhere. Ordore from tho Country promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tbe Pound Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, WELt.ESLEY-STRKET. TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK LAND. Both Males niui Females in request. Also Married Couples without encumbmnoe tsr The above will find Bultablo and lucrative employment by applying to V ANN ROBERTSON, Servants' Home and Registry, Corner Harlneton & WiUis-streotfl. Tauraranga rriAUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY X (LIMITED). Tho Company are now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices:— Household (lumpy) „..,.,., 12s per ton Steam (screened) ...... 10s „ Slack 4s „ In Truck-loads of 6 tons, in bulk. Orders for Auoklaed, Newmarket, and One hunga, will be received at the Company* Office, Fort-Btreet. Orders for other Stations, addressee to the Mine Manager, Tauplrl Coal Mines, Huntlj and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHERFF.



I For Sale. 'm H E BE Sl"i"n' TOWN. 240 SACKS POTATOES, From Waikato. EXTRA PRIME QUALITY. Unequallod for the Table. In Lots to Suit Purchasers, ADAM LAYBOURN, FORT-STREET. mo COWKEEPERS AND OTHERS. CRUSHED OATS ! CRUSHED OATb ! £G Per Ton op 2000L135. G. S. JAKINS. T E N T! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon WhitoHorrlngs And Ling Fish On Salo at G. MOO D V S & CO., Queen-Btrect, Onehuuga. /\ N SALE. EX 'INGLEWOOD.1 15 cases Muntz Metal, U to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wlro 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, S to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Tost CaWea 35 ooils Bolt Rope, 1J to i inch 20 coils Spuu Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, IJx} 600 boxes Da Roubaix Candle l Also On Hand Ex Otiikr Late Arrivals, Salmon—l and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Saoks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcutta Wire Ropo Galvanised Axe and Plok Handles Wire and Ewback's Nails etc., etc, eta W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wynduam-btrket, r\ N o A L E, 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedin 1000 sacks Fkkd Oats from Tlmaru. McKENZIE & ROSS. f\ X SALE, To Arrive per ' Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Weßtall's Fine and Coarsk Salt. Ex 'Fernolen,' CrrrfRANTS, Eleme Raibins, Muscatel Raisins. ' 350 casks Ckmbnt 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrngated Iron (6 to 8 feet) 30 cases Muntz Metal . 30 kegs Scathing Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar 300 sacks Adelaide flour Suoaks (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Epp'S? Sardines, Salmon, Loijstkr, Herrings Candid Perl, Tartario Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus. Royal Standard and WaterUly Swiss Cioars, etc.| E. POTTER & CO.



r\ N SALE, Ex 'British Empire' & Late Arrivals: 403 boxes Sultana Raisins 10 casos Ling 50 casos Cornflour 20 cases Vestas (Bell & Black) 20 cases VenUs (R. 801 l & Co.) 20 packages Blacking (Day ft Martin) 20 casos Mustard (Koon'a) 22 casos Starch (O. Jonoa & Co.) SO cases Tablo Salt 5 coses Biacults (Gray, Dunn, & Co.) 16 Weighing Machineß (Avory's) 15 frames Sheathing and P.ooilng Felt. TO ARRIVE, Pan 'Earl Granville' & ' City of Qoebko ' 5 hhds Hollowaro 13 cases Bedsteads 10 tons 8.8. H. Bar Iron SO cases Koon'a Mustard and Bluo 40 cases Currants 15 CR'CS Ling 50 cases Glucose T. 11. HALL & CO.



XRON IRON IRON TANKS ! TANKS II TANKS I I ! S. P A R X E R, Has For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Comploto with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock oir SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fco, &c. &o. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street East, Auckland. LATES! CEMENT! SLATES I CEMENT 1 FOR SALE. Engllah Slates, por 1,000. £13. American Slates, por 1,000, £11. Coment, por barrel, 21s. Ventilating Papier Maohie Centre Flowers from the hot makora in London, and approved by tho architects there as woll as the architects horo, for vontilatlng Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightnoss, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAK IE, ViCTORIA-STRKET. SHOW ROOMS : Hobson-strket. iyr r. a ii L A n Begs to Inform the Inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally Bituate Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as al articles -will be of best quality and Bold at town prices, ho hopes to securo a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for tho Auck aud Evening Star -pi WILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STREET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH and oyster dealer. 1 Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country orders punctually attended to Fish Forwarded to any Part o^ -he Colony. ■ "¥7l DEN TERRAur. POST OFF'SE. ' MORLEY AND WHITE, 1 TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCEBB, r Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. GlanvlUc and Ellyett), solicit the patronage of tho public Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs.



Public Notices. H. O EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m.. 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challinor House, Pitt-stveot, opposite Grey-ttroet, whero he may be Consulted bo tween tho hours of 8 tnd 10 a.m., and land 2 p.m., and after G p.m. NOTICE.— All Accounts due to J. Ford, Tailoi-, arc payable only to himself, and no other receipts will be recognised.—(signed) J. FORD, Tailor. EVERYONE Should Visit my SHOW ROOMS —at— CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. EARTH|ENWARE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All are A3tonishbd atUieLOW PRICES. EDWARD LEWIS. US T RECEIVED, A Small Shipment o£ Goods in Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's, 'lho Boots are made by eminent makers, and are worth Inspec tion. C.W. has the Best and Cheapest lot of Goods in town, and the beat variety to pick from. Note the address: C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, 127, Queen street, Auckland. m B. G U E a T & C 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakkes, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, grocers, symonds street, Agents. TERMINUS STORE, 11ELENSV1LLB. D. S TEW ART Bogs to inform the Residents of the Kalpara District that he has on sale fli Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices1 Groconoe of all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes Oats, and Bran. TVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND 131 WORKS. G E O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARASGAHArE ROAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. W irowork, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed. TVT OTI C E T~O C~L lEN TS. I havo Removott my Offlco3 to Quoon-str next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE. Solicitor. "RESENT ATI ON WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERG Would draw pnblic attention to their Elegant Silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mudo by a now process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, va riou3 specimens of the beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polisnod, and elegant Walkinjr-SUck, particularly suitablefor Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by variona designs, Including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Tkutenbkhg. Queen-street, Auckland ■VTEW ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mointed, in Seta of From 12 up to 125. Varieties. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 50, 73,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 vaxlety Boxes, as above .. fll The 100 ~ i> - .. A3 ForJSale by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STREKT.



T 0 R A G E. The undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Premises, near Queen-street Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. CWITHEFORD, • IRONMONGER, &C, PARN3LL. QknkraTi FußNisniNO Ironmongery.—A new and well-solected btock of Holloware (of all kinds), Cutlery, &a Builders' Ironmongeh y.—Nails, 6a, at lowest prices. Thtc PLUMnitn3' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly executod in town or country. Sheet Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAB. MEKS, AND OTHKRS. The Undersigned are Cosh Purchasers ot Hideo, Shoepsklni, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &C, fco., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors diroot will havo prompt and im mediate oaah reinittanoes returned at saUsfeo tnry rates. IRELAND BROS.. TANNKK9 AND LEATHER MANEWAOTUIUBBB Auckland.



MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &0., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have the said places attondod to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ' *re tho oamo done by leaving a notice, either verbal or wrltton, with the Inspector of..Nulflanoes, City Council Offloe, Qaeon-Btroet. C IIS N C I N G. Post and Rail, Wire, Palings and Corrugated Iron Fences at. lowest rates. Small jobs attended to, and old fences ropaired. Posts, Rails and Palings for Salo by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNKLL. Orders may bo left with Winstone Bros., Custom-house-street. [ESTABLISHED A.D. THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND OLEANIMO ESTABLISHMENT. RICHMOND AND WKLLESLEY-STRKET EAST, W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking the public for tholr patronage during thepast sixteen years, W, Kdgar would beg to Inform them that he has now on hand a Complete Stock of the Very Boat and Fastest Dvks, and that with his appliances, in which he has adopted every modorn improvement, he can turn out his work of a Quality not to be excelled. W.E. has Just received a Largo Stock of the Newest Dyes for the moat fashionablecolours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks Babies' Dresses, &C...&C. Silk and Satin Dreases Cleaned or Dyod and Well-flnishod. Ostrioh Feathers ICloanod or Dyed any shadeand well Cured. Gentlomen's Clothing Cle»nod, Dyed and Renewed In Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. tsr Orders left at the City Establishment. Wellejley-street East, will moot [with prompt attention.. Ladles and aentlomen waited upon by le«vinK their fr-idreiw, personally or by poßt. mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at once" as they will never be able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in tho Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all kinds, are Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, In Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. jar Fullest Information promptly (arnlahed on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager.



Public Notices. SUITES RE-UPHOLSTERED, &c, iv Hair, Cloth, Reps, Brocotela, &c, in flrst cla3B style, at Low Prices. Couches and Kasy Chairs to match; the American Chairs for Sitting-rooms, and Rich Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers, &c, &c. All at very reasonably prices for oasb. WILLIAM NORRIF, Mottled Kauri CiiHHKT Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. "VTOTICE.—The Lady about Town write J3I to sny that Williams's is the Cheapea House in town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices, from 21 a yard); a uico variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and KarriDg-s, cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to bny their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in to*n, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Markos entrance (opposite Dampier's). Open till 9 p.m. 'xaaiTxs-viHOioiA 'zr "OO ® SKI2TIAV •H XI X' H I X d -Jiva JlO JO S3IHHAI HHMIX ISVI Oqj i MOTION 1510110S ijoiioM t g it c ii n~. My latest exceed all my previous purchases for cheapness. Read tho nrlces and sea tbe goods and I balievo you will purchase Shirt Fronts (commonly calleddickeyß), with Collars. Gd each, usual prices from Is Gd to 2s 6d; Linen Pinafores, 2s, usual price, 4s each ; Boys Holland Overalls, trimmed with Cardinal and Navy Blue, 3s, worth fully 4a Gd each ; Babies' Shirts, Is, worth Is 6d to 2a 6d (all will be sold at one price); Woollen Gaitcrj, la 51 and Is Gd, usual price for same quality, 2s Gd and 3s porpair ; Ladies' Tilmmed Petticoats, good calico, look-sliched, and ver/ wide, 33 6i each. A splendid lot of Rnfllo for the neck in Pompadour Hos3><, &c., at cheapest prico ; all wool Tweed, 3s 3d per yard, siiitublo for boys' suita ; Ladies' Corsets, 2s Gd, worth 4s; Window Holland, Gd and 7d yard; Men's Braoes. lOd per pair; Men's Sooks. 3Jd ; Men's B lU, 9d each; Ladius' Leather Bolts, Is; Girla Bt<iped Stocking, Noa. 5 and G, 9d and lOd, worth fully Is 6d per pair; Ladic3' Underclothing at all prices, handso-uely-trimmod Sets of th;ee articles at 203, worth fully 25» per set. Ladic3, beforo making your purchases, call at J. GREEN' 3, Victoria-street, Three doora from Albort-etrcet. ■VjrrARKWORTH, MAHUKANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his fricnd3 and the public he has resumed Business in tho Old Premises, known as "Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit tho patronage he has always received. Good^tabling and Paddocks. Horscß^for Hire. £3,000 0F w ° * T H EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-HOOM ON FIR3T FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr £ A Beautiful Selection of Now Goods, in . S Great Variety. 5 a Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large o b additions to my Stock. w 2 An early Inspection Is invited, especially of g g i Borne Parian Statuary. g! 2 The Goods are very Choice. 2 n —— — « B Largo shipments to follow by ' City of § S Quebec' and ' Mercia' from London. H S £ Selling Prices are such an will induce 8 Customers to extend to me a continuance a H of their favours. 2] k My Agents in London, thoroughly con ver- p h sant with the wants of tho Colonies, are a < thereby enabled to pnrchase Ifor cash) to g g the bo3t advantage. £ o ——— EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. 11th February, 1880. ■DISCUITS. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS ! SULTANA BISCUITS ! O3BORNB BISCUIT 3 The undersigned respectfully bag to Inkimate to their numerous customers and tho public generally that they are now manufacturing the above new Biscuits, which thay can confidently recommend, and would invite espooial attention to the OSBORNK, as it is superior to any boar- Ing that name thoyhavo hitherto supplied, being an entirely new Mixture. Tho above Biscuits may be obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers in town and oountry, and wholesalo from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, Queon-Btreot, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onohunga Biscuit Factory. XMPB.OVEMENT 1 IMPROVEMENT I R. H BARTLKTT. Respectfully calls tho attention of tho peoplo of Auckland to the fact that ho is now f urnishlrg highly-enameied Photographs at reasonabo prices, at his studio, Queen-street, Auckland. This prooesa was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographsr in Boston. Mass.. U.S.A., and has twen practised by him since 1861. AU tliough this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much careful manipulation, tho result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as It preserves the picture from fadind and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when onamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate bas no damaging effect on thorn. Ploase call and inspeot our work. ■vr o t i c c. OA9 REGULATORS. GA9 REGULATORS. HORNE'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS. GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PER CENT. Sole Agents for Now Zealand: A. & T. BUR T, DUNEDIN. Wo have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-street, Sole Agent for tho above in Auckland. A Regulator ea-i bo seen at his premises, where full informa- Uoa regarding them will be glvon, A. & T. B U RT, DUNEDIN. I" A U N D X Y. We begmo»t respocfully to inform the inhabi tants of; Auckland and neighbourhood that wo have commence d the Laundryillnsinesi at Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, where Washing, Mangling and Ironing will bo done on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. We use no Motion eithor by hand or brush, conse quontly Clothing washed by us will wear much longer than when washed in tho usual manner. AU Clothes will be fetched to the Laundry and returned to the owners free of charge for carri age Yours respectfully. J. &A. MILLS.—P.S.: A note addressed as above will ensure immedi ate attention. ASHING MACHINES. WASHING MACHINES. Branston & Forsteb, makers of the Patent Fountain Machines, beg to call tho attention of the public to tho above. Tho Qualifications of this Machine are, that no labour is required beyond that of soaking tho clothes the night previous, in tho usual way, then placing them in the boiler containing the apparatus for 20 minutes, when they are thoroughly cleansed (without in any way injuring them) and ready Sold by all Ironmongers, whei., all particulars may bo obtained. SHEFFIELD .GRINDING AVHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. E. LEADBEATER Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Busi ness in tho premises of V. and W. Fowler, Victoria-street (from whom he has hired shop room and engine-rower), as a GRINDER and POLISHER of all kinds of Edge Tools and Bright Goods. , H. L. was apprenticed at J. Rogers & Son's twenty-five years ago, and has worked at the trade ever since. He can therefore confidently assert that Joinera, Butchers, Barbera. House holders, and all others who entrust him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pockot Knives ro-toladed and renovated.



Aquatics. DONSOKBY KEGATTA, MONDAY, MARCEL 29, 18S0. President : His Worship the Mayor. Vice-Presidents : Captain J. 11. 1!. Harrison, J. A. Tole, Hsf|., M.ir.K., and W. S?wanso.\ Ksq , M.H.It. Umpire: Jaß. Stodart, Keg. Starteri Capt. W. Farquliar. lsl Race, 9.30 a,m.-An«K3n Scctt/ebs. Priz', Sulier, va'uo £3 33, with £3 2a adder. Co.ir.e (about 2 miles) to bo fixed on morning o£ the Regatta. 2nd Race, 10 am.—Fooh-Ojrbd Gigs jnoOu' riggers), property of any recognised Rowing Club; rowed by amatour members of the same. Trophic* to the value cf £7 10s. Course-Same us first race. 3rd Race, 10.30 a.m.—Kouk-Oabbd Gias (no Outr ggei'B), property of ony recognlsoil Rawing Club; rowed by amateur members of tho same under 21 year 3of ago. Prize, Trophies cf tho va uo of £?>. Course—Same as first race. Ith Rao?, 11 a.m—Yacttis, 7 to 15 tons. Kopl boats oiJy. Prizw, £io. Course—From sonlh Bide ot Jligahip round tandspit bnoy < II" North Shoie, tlience iound mark bout iff Judgo'j Bay. round ma.-k boot oir Kauil Point; twice round; finishing on south tido of flagship. sth Rao«, II 30 a.m.—Yachts, under 7 tons. Fir«t prlie. Cup, prooi'iitod by Mr. Lewisson, ani £5 added; ».oond prizo, £333. Course— Same as fourth race. 6th Race, noon— Open fUii.no Boat*, over 20 f-o«. by moasurmett. First prize, Cup, pres ented bj Mr W. Stanford, »nd HI 10s added; sooond prizo, £2 10s. Courso—From south side of fl»g»hip round mark boat off Kauri Point, thence round Nonh Shore buoy, round mark boat off Kauri Point, and Uion round mark boat off Judge's Bay ; flniahirp! oif south side o' flagship. "TTZ 7th Race. 12 30 p.m—Oi'»N Siiuno Boats, 12 to 20 feet, by me»Burement. First priz •, Cup valued at £3 !od, mid £2 10* addtd; sexmd prize, £t; tiiird prizo, £1. Course— From south A-ie of (l>«shlp round mark boat off Kauri Point, thenoi round red buoy ■westward of wharf; twice round; Unfailing on south side of flagship. Bth Kace, 1 p m.—Yach'b or Picked Boats. 3 tons a"d und«r. Fir.t prize. £7 ; second priz*, £2; tuiid pr •/. ■, £1. Course same aa dxth race. 9th Kace, 2 p.m.—Op»t Siimno Doats, under 12 feet (by metsnrrment). First priza, £5 ; s oond, £2; third, £1. Courto—From south tidj Flagship round Watchman, thence round red buuy westward of wharf; twice round ; nuihing south aide ot flagship. lOlh Race, 2.30 p.ra.-Coastlng and Island Vessels' Fouu-oahed Oigs. First Tize, £5. Course—Same as first raco. 11th Raco, 3 p.m.—Foreign-fioi X Ships' Four oarkd Gigs. First prize, £3. Courso-Same asfl'Strnoo. 12th Haw, 3.30 p.m.—Mod it. Yaoht Pace. under four feet. Fir-t prize, £3; second, £1; third, 10*. 13th Race, i p.m.—Titb Race. First prlzo, £2. Course—loo yards. Tho Secretary will be glad to rpooive suggef tiona in writing a» to Course, modo of sailfiH*. &c. for Modal Yacht Race, beforo 21st inaant. Knirios will be rec'ired by the Secretary be twoeu »h* hours of 8 and 10 p.m. on the nigh' of THURSDAY, the 25thinstant, at the Ponsonby Club Hotel. W. B. TAYLOR. Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Sailing RuJes to be obtained from the Secre tary, Poneonby Club Hotel, and at the Cosmo politan tioml.



Athletics. ~p L L E 11 S L IE GARDEN S. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To come off on EASTER MONDAY, March 29, 1880. PROGRAMME. 100, 200, 300 Yabds Handicap, to be won by points. l3t Priza. £8; 2nd, £2; 3rd. £1. Entrance. sa; acceptance, 2s. One-Mii.e Handicap. l3t Piizo, £3: 2nd, 30s 3rd, 10a. Entrance, ss. One-Mile Banmcap (Boys' Race). Prize, 30a. Entranoo, 2s Gd. 150-Yards Handicap (Boys' Race), Prize, 203 i ffntranc-s, 2s Sd. 11 Miles Walking Match. Ist Prize, £1 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. Potato RiCE. Prize, £l. Entrance, Is. Entr!ts for the Handicap Racea to be rrada at H. Bronan's, Bootmaker, Quetn-Btreot, or at tho Kller8)io Hote', on on before MONDAY, 22nd insi ant. H. BRKNAN, I Secretary. i



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