The Auckland Evening Star.

h- x-isr 0- 3,04t.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping. •ht^^ TTNION STEAMSHIP fpT\T^f U COMPANJT OF NBW r'c^jj^.ca za4jCIAND (LIMITED). j]p v -—--^4 Time Table— I i January, 1880. FS&,t T tAxV,£, A? GA J GISBORNE, NAPIBR. W^MNGTON, LYTTKLTON, and PORtf CHALMERS, raoM Queen-street Whaht. Bteamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Taharha* Tuesday, 29,8 pm, — *Not calling at Tauranga. TOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, 'And West Coast Ports (rROM MANUKAU). Waitaei Wed,, 28,10 a.m. 9.5. a.m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tararual Thursday, 29,8 p.m. — I t Calling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at 4 p.m., W Cargo must be alongside one hour before time Pt departure. Passago Tickets must be taken at the office before embarking. From the 15th December, 1879, to the 31st January, 1880, Return Tickets will be issued be tween Ports within New Zealand at which the Company's steamers call at a reduction of 30 per cent, off the two single fares, available for return until the 28th February, 1880. Auckland Branch i '■ 53, Queen street. ' ■gjgfe, CpOR WAIUKU. Z~^~**' The p.B. OREGON, will leave for Waluku aaunden— From Onehunga I From Waiuku Jan. Jan. 28-Wednesday, 4 p.m. 28-Wednesday, 9 p.m. 31—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 31—Saturday, 12 noon Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. All Freights must be paid before Goods are Delivered, Cunningham's Collecting Carts In Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at the Offioe of the Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mill*. Froight, from Onehunga to Waluku,7s 6dper ton. ■ M. H. EOK. vCKvL CJTEAM TO THE THAMES rfWS^^v k7 CONNECTING WITH AmTOy^>OHINKMUR)r. omaha, wai- JfiMlMafcr TO *. PLAINS, ard MORRINS- VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE' and «TE AROHA.' From Auckland ' From Thames : Monday, 10.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 aim. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. 1 hursday, 11 p.m. 9 a.m. Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 1130 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ~rK\ "OEGULaR MONTHLY rfr.liSsSfc&v J-^J STEAM COMMUNICA- T*fffflß^s. TION dktwken AUCKLAND, jeiMiaaijigsr sydney, and mklbouknm. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Oapt. Logan, may be expected here again about tho 29th instant. She will loavo Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 2,1880. •gkS^rnHE FAVOURITE ' COROMANDEL,' Captain Hargreaves, will follow the Large Vessels' Race round TIRITIKI, conveying Ex cursionists. Tickets, 2s Gd. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. iSMfi^QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jj|ggoj|g; IO LAND and the THAMES. Time Tablx: S.S. ROTAMAHANA. From 1 Auckland i Tuesday, 12 noon. Wednesday, 12.30 afternoon Thursday, 12 midnight From Thames i Monday, 5.30 afternoon Tuesday, 6.30 afternoon Wednesday, 7 evening Faros i—Single I Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 6s. No Cargo received within halfan-hour of advertised time of leaving. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. .safcta?^ TTAIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE OF S.S. • KINA' ~ ..: ~ FOR SOUTH, WAIROA. ■ Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: — I Thursday, 27,7 a.m. . Friday, 30, 4 p.m. I Saturday, 31, 9 a.m. Leave Auokland'for Mangawai.and Waipu: Tuesday, 27,8 p.m. ~ : Leave Waipu: Thursday, 29, 7 a.m. Leavas Mangawaiin about one hour and a half later. ' . W. LODDER, Manager. ,r<T TnOR WANGAREI AND rffi2&gS|b^ ■*? MANGAPAL jHiUHHGr ■ ANJfE MILBANK, Captain Anderson, will Sail for the above I ortG every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at C 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. .SLfefe^ CJTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, ._^j33p&£" O MAHURANGr, MATAKANA, "I"" "»'"I" F Kawau, and Omaha. The s.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs—Kvery Tuesday. Thurs day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi—Kvery Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Matakana, &c, &c—Every Tuesday, at 11 a. ra. AH oargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be No Parcelslor Goods taken without a shipping note. , . For freight or passage apply to „.„„_ J« CASEx. June 12,1879. <at&<= iOIOR RUSSELL, WANGA. ROA, and MANGONUL The h.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 oargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The B.s. ARGYLK will leave for the above plaoa every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND EAST COAST PORTS. Tho B.s. GLENELG willj leave^the Queen- Btroet Wharf at;s p.m. :— Wednesday, January 28 Monday February 1 Connecting with S.S. STAFFA for Opotiki and Kaßt Coast, also connecting with S.S. KATI KATI for Katikati settlement. Calling at Mercury Bay once every week on FRIDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (weather per mitting). No Cargo reoeivad after 4 p.m. A.iMoGREGOR, • " -: Manager. £*»-Aik PASSENGERS' LINE OF JJEsfSV JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■JBBHfiCI OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, . SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-btreet, London. The above lino of ships are regular traders to all tho principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters, the bill -• fare is roost substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the colony. Return snips to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full.particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) OWEN & GRAHAM, J-Agento OEUICKSHANK& CO.)



Shipping. «*ah. mHE NEW ZEALAND liraglv JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURLNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA 1057 WANGANUIII3P RANGITDXI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the higheel class at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciall-to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale Is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that oan be desired' d the ships are commanded by experienced mas te The Company also charters ships of the highes olasß as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. .Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can bo made at tho Head Office, Christohuroh, or at any of the Branches in tb Coiony Branch—93, Quekn-strekt, Auckland «SkSfe^ rrUIE NEW ZEALAND Igggjgg; JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The splenaid 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 uaryl9,lß3o. ffIS&Sfc^TTrELLINGjTON AND jJßZggjg; VV WANGANUI LINE OF Jb JL i£j3> JVLej xvOa The s.s. 'R A N G A T I RA,' Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanganul and.Wellington on FRIDAY, 30th January. During the Months of Decoinoor and January Return Tickets will be issued at SINGLK FARES to all Ports at which tho above Lino of Steamors call, and will be available for Heturn until the 28th February, 1880. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Qucon-street, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES. Onehunga. January 21,1880. rtj-a. mHE Schooner NORVAI, flJaß^!^ J- will receive cargo on TUHS ffi=3Kg?e^)£j»i.DAY. the 28th instant, for Ktist "mTKriß&r Coast. Tologa Bay, and Gisborno. m^^^^^m* For freight or passage, apply on Board. " iXKX T3ACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY< Jlh^ overland koute to *^™^^*^ ■KUROPE, Via P.M.S.S. Co, to San Francisco, connecting with all Overland Railways in thoULited States and Canada to New York, or any of tho princi pal Atlantic Coaat Ports, and all lines of steamers crossing tho Atlantio for Great Britain and Europe. path: of ftAiLiyq, * To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydney. City of Sydney H.O.Dearborn Keb. 3 April 7 Australia .. W.CarKill Mar.2 City of N. York W. B. Cobb Mar. 30 Fob. 11 Zealandla .. H.Chevalier April 27 Mar. 10 And Every Four Weeks thereafter. The passage to San Francisco is made in 211 days, overland to Now York 7 days, and Atlantic Sassage (by mall-steamer) to Liverpool in 81 ays; total, 37 days. Cabin through to England, £72; Upper Saloon berth. £2 extra. Sleoping Car Ovorland, £1 8s [double berths). Steerage through to England, £10. This in cludes second-class on railways overland and Atlantio stoamers. Return-Tickets at Reduced Rates. All passengers from Coast ports must present their tickets for berthing. Round the World Tickets, via P.M.S.S Com pany and Orient Lme, £130. Until further notice, Return Tickets to Sydney good for four months from date of issue—Cabin, £10 4s; Steerage, £3 2s. Will contract for regular shipments of Freight to Sydney at Ballast Rates. Cargo for s.s. 'City of Sydney* will be received on Monday, February 2, and Btored brbe in Company's Shed For full particulars apply to S. A. BEARDSLEY, Agent, Lower Queen-street. Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bums, at low rates of interest.—Mr R, Laishley, Solicitor. Rlgh-Ptreet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— V. Ring, Agent, Shortlund-street. C"iASH Advanced on approved security. J Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Corner Queen and Shortland-streets. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT ±\. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ■ Office:—93, Queen-Street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties n Bums ol £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p ._ WAnlr Total amount ing over Per week. Kepayable# s. d. & s. d 4years- .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6years™ „ .. 9 2 143 9 2 Byears.. _ .. 7 6 , 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from mombers or others upon which Interest a allowed as follows :— Suais lodged for six months—7 X per annum Sums withdrawable at seven daya' notice—s % per annum. JOFN BATGER, Secretary. Painters, Glaziers, &c. XpX 'INGLEWOOD' & 'ADAMANT,' 523 Packages paperhanging q apkrhangingo, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheet, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc White, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Papor> Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.—Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPKRHANGINGS, we are Btill offering the largest and best seleoted 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. TMPORTANT NOTICE. We huve just received our First Shipment o New Seasons PAPERHANGING S, and have resolved to offer them at much re duced prices. WALL PAPERS, from 4d. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPKRS, from 2s. 6d. per RoU. Papering Canvass, 72-inch, excellent quality, from 44d. per yard. Window Glass, of evory Description, at reduction of 25 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, Eec, 23 AND SO. VIOTOItTA-aiKBKT, AUCKLAND.



Business Cards. Ci E E AND POT TEE \JT COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blu( Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. TC O L I • BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposite the Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Basketwork mado anci Repaired on the Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms. A liberal allowance made to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—The First Prize was awarded to T. Cow for the best Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show held in November last. R& "VV. H E L A B V • FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & KETAIL, Shortland Street. Families waited upon daily for Orders In anj part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or Heroes always on hand. Special attention Riven to Shipping. X^7" H. S X I N N B X, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane, HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEP-ED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnlldlng Trade xeoutea by Kxperionced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c.. &c. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLK AND STONR MERCHANT, AND GENERAL BUILDER. (Established 1862.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, Bame Bldo na Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or O imtrv on application. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paporhanglngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine Colours, Varnishes. Frenoh Polish, Gold Loaf, Artists' Colours and Brushos, Plate Shoot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Framos and Tapestiy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully ackod.-95 and 97, QUEEN-STREKT. "jt/T F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium, Address, caro of Mr. Nowton Fairs, Music sollor and Stutioneor, Queen-street. FISHEKAND CO W HOLEOALB. SHIPPING ft FAMILY BUTCHERS, yuesnctreot, next I Hank of New £*o!ana Auckland. Poultry of all kinds droßsed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Oorned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer. warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of Order, families waited on in town or suburbs. [Established 1868. TI/TB. T. TRAP FORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST, .1 WAKEF I ELD-STREET; Near Quecn-streot. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &O. Addrossea Illuniinatod in tho Highest Stylo of tho Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, Including tho Walkato and East Coast Townships'on Sale. Traoings made or other Business transacted at the Government Offices. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connoll Streets, Auckland. W. CULLIM 011 E, • PIANOFORTE TUNER. Pianos Tuned, Toned, and Repaired. All orders left at Kady's Music Warohouso will receive prompt attontion. [A CARD.] JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STREET, Close to Wellington-street. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next the Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakers' and Chsmists' Day Books,!! Band and Choir Music Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUND. A p m UR N E R, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Tauranga, (Until recently Resident Government Engineer and Surveyor, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will bo happy to furnish reliable information regarding Nativo and other Lands throughout tho Bay of Plenty District., TAIT BROTHERS MARELE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions exeouted n 4 Superior Style. Prices and Designs free on application. Address i CORNER OF RUTLAND & LORNB-STKEKTS- Auckland. [Established 1858.] mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL fac*?" I*■*". JAM E S MACK IE, Proprietor, victoria street east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended tO. . PI G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATER. AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Ciiapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Tea and Coffee Sets, Replated and Repaired. Pins, Brooches, Chains, and Rings Giit equal to i»v, at reasonable R atos. t c. ,Pc l ha m, o • ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-skteet. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on nand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale orders Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders.Stops.and Batrows lent on hire CITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND. Icing and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL, [Established 1854.] T O H N TOOYLAN, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, I, Queen-street, Corner of Vulcan Lane. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office i Durhani-streot, Auckland. Caßh Purchasers -of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. JAND J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Aucldand JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from shir's side on Shortest Notice. Kallant Supplied Newcastle n:iilßuyof Islands Coai. Also, Firewood (oat or ucout) ressonublo.



Business Cards. R J. L A S T^ surgeon dentist, Wellesley/.street West. Artificial Teeth made on the moat approved 3 principles. A oomplete set from £6; Single t Teeth, from 6s. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted* Children's Teeth regulated. JOHN O P P P T, HOUSE, LAND, AND ; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT c No. 8, Queen-street. H~ w" A I T F • Manufacturing Tinsmith, i FORT-STREET. Wisheß to inform tho public that he ia tho only one in the Province who devotes the whole oi his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances 7 can defy competition. ' TT P. GIBBONS & CO., WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY.STREET Auckland. \mH OS. J. HARB UT T, STEAM BRUSH WORKS. VICTORIA-STREET EAST, i Auckland i , , Established 1855. by appointment. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gihlcr, Picture Framo, Look ing G lass and Window Cornico Manufacturer, Shortland-Btreot, Auohland. Mrs Lcocli, in returning thanks to the Public for thepatronnKO accorded to her luto husband, Mr John I.oech, would respectfully soliolt a continuance of the same, as the Buainoss^n all its Branches, will bo ntill ou, riod on bb heretofore, and tho Bamo quality of work guaranteed, LKSTAHLISHED 1859.] CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Cromble's), HovAr. Fink Art Photographic GiXucaißS, Opposite Union Bonk, Queen-street, Auckland. Flnt-olaas Portraits, from CD.V. to Life SIX at moderate prloes. Children's Portraitstakon Instantaneously. LX nUTHBEKTSON COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, 23, Queen-streot (next National Insurance Co.). Agent for Messrs 11. HacßO and Co.'a Gorman Cloths. Tweeds, and Coatings. |^DWARD HARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STRKET. T 1^ INNEK'J ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN DHA Da-S I'RKKT, (Next Shakx&fkakic Hotel). X Introduced Steam Power, ho.is now nroparod to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent ofl the prico of all common work. IB Country Ordora punctually attondod to. /^ jT\ S B O R N E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Boots and Shoes. QELLI N G O F V BOOTS ! BOOTS! BOOTS! Cheaper than ever beon sold In Auckland before, at CHARLES MARKS', bootmaker, 111, Queen-street. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, with tassels, only 7s Cd, cost 12s Cd; given away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sewn, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, only 8S 6d, cost 15s 6d; not to bo equalled in Auckland at the price 50 pairs Ladles' M.H. Piunolla or Lasting Boots. best make, 9a Cd 60 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked frouts, sown, 7a Gd 100 pairs High-legged Lace Boots, only Is Gd, LOCAL INDUSTRY. 100 pairs Men's E.S. Boots, from one of the beflt factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxford Shoes, only Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and Children's of all kinda, to be sold very cheap. All Boots bought at my shop warranted not to rip. If so, I will mend them freo of oharge. Now is your time for CHEAP BOOTS, so call and judge for yourself. ... • Tskms Cash. vr Note the Address: C. MARKS, 111, QUE N-STREKT, AUCKLA (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Saddler). P.S.—I have no connection with any other shop in Auckland. mHE CHEAPEST BALE OF BOOTS X EVER HELD IN AUCKLAND. F. STEPHENS, Having arranged with tho Proprietor of the Shop for a Renowal of tho Lease, has decided to Eni,augk the Premises, and, previous to doing so, must REDUCK his Immense Stock or else store it during tho time the builders aro at work. F.S. has decided to give his Customers and the Publio tho benefit by allowing thorn to take his STOCK out ot h!s way at a RIDICULOUSLY L'JW PRICE, rathor than waste money in storage. CLEARANCE PRICKS.-Gents' 1 guinea Calf \j Elastics, now 18s; what were selling at 18s now Its ; Gents' Shoes, cut d<own from Ha Gdto 10s Cd; Ladies'lls6d Glove Kid Elastic now only 10s 6d; Ladies' Fancy Hessians reduced from 12s 6dto i) 3 Gd; Ladicß' Kid Elastic (fancy fronts), -worth 10s Cd, going for 7a Cd; Ladies' Plan Elastic, 8s Gd, will now be distributed for Gs 6d; Fancy Coloured Slippers, 2s 6d, cheap at is (id; Ball Shoes supplied to tho joyous and pay at 8s Gd, worth 12s Gd ; a Splen did Lot of Children's High-leg Patent Elastic Nos. i to 6, good value at 5s Cd going at 3s Gd. An Immense Assortment to Choose from. ALL KINDS ! ALL SIZES ( AND ALL GOING CHEAP FOR OASII, Previons to ptilling ;the Shop to pieces. F. STEPHENS, 130, QUEEN STREET CIACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. The many unsolicited Testimonials that have poured in from all quarters bare proved beyond question the excellence of the Willcox and White CABINET ORGANS, and their immense superiority above all other makes. Sole Agency : AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street. SORCERER, Carmen, Les Cloches d Corneville, Henry VDX, and other new and popular Operas. Pianoforte or v ocal bcore, Songs, Dance Music, Pianoforte Pieces, So. , AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. I A. X A D V, Manager,



Ironmongery. ' i > E i I ♦ • ■■•.■' l.i ■ j- : I 1 A PE X CENT. -lQ CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF rnABLE TTNiyJCS IABLK XV.NIVKS FORKS, ORKS. SPOONS, 5..C., POONB, OCC, J * J # D ICKEY ( 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. Drapery. /CLEARING O UI? S ALE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS. DRAPERY AND CLOTHINO. H. ATKINS finds rr an imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAMNG-OUT CASH SALE OF HIS STOOK OF DRAPERY AND r\ Ilothing, A very large over stook (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will be offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 TO 50 PER CENT, Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of CLOTHING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15 TO 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, ETC., AT REDUCED PRICES. The object, of this Sale is to clear out a very large surplus Stook of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make It a Genuine, Cheap Sale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will be made in all DEPARTMENTS. H. A" X ' X B'



Watchmakers and Jewellers. "V"OT SELLING OFF SILVER ENGLISH LEVER SHUNTING WATCHES (guaranteed), tar From £4 os. od. *®b PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, ETC., Cheaper than any other House ! J» H O W D E N, SHORTLAND-STREKT (Adjoining Post-oillco). XT EIN RI C H TZ" OJH N, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, QUEEN-STIIEET. In thanking tho Publio of the Provin cial District of Auckland for the patron ago so liberally bestowed on me for tho past twelvo yoars, I beg to inform them that in consequence of LEAVING for CHRISTCHURCH at an early date, I respectfully solicit a continuance of their support on behalf of my brothers, who will carry on the bnsinoss. My Stock being heavy, I haye deter- j mined previous to my departure, to EFFECT A CLEARANCE Off A Large Portion AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. For that purpose I have this day RE MARKED the WHOLE of my LARGE and VARIED STOCK, consisting of Gold and Silver Jewellkev, Buwer plate, WATCHES AND CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE WARE, So, &c, &c. Purchasers may rely onootaining really GOOD and GENUINE ARTICLES at TEMPTING PRICES. An early visit is therefore respectfully solicited. Tho attention of tho publio is earnestly called to a LARGE SHIPMENT OF THE BEST " ENGLISH AND AMERICAN «r PLATED GOODS,"** Just Landed. Tho Assortment comprises some of the most ARTISTIC DESIGNS and PER FECT WORKMANSHIP EVER DIS PLAYED IN THIS CITY. A Well-assorted Pakcblo! ENGLISH AND WALTHAM WATCHES, having boon purchased DIRECT from tho Makers, I am onabled to mark VERY LOW. XT BIN RICH 170 HN, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, Queen-street. Musical. A UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 7i, QUHEN-STREET. A. EADY. NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. Thy Faoo—Marriott Silver Cup—Adams Remembor or Forget—Aide Golden Shore—Gatty Chorister—Sullivan Clang of the Wooden Shoon—Molloy Twickenham Kerry—Marzials The Land o£ Long Ago—Eoloros Only to See Thee—Campana Far Away where Angels Dwell—Blumontha Darby and Joan—Molloy Bedouin Lone Song—Pinsutl Apart—Gatty When Thou art Near—Sullivan Living Pooms—Sullivan St. Agnes Eve—Sullivan Sleep, My Love—Sullivan Distant Shore—Sullivan Life—Blumenthal A Lottor—Blumenthal Brown Kyes or Blue Eyes—Aide O, Take Mo to Thy Hoart Again—Balfe Nancy Leo—Adams Carissama—Portet A Warrior Bold—Adama Thorns and Rosea— „ Tar's Farewell— „ Blue Alsatian Mountains—Adams The One I Love—Adams Alone on the Shore—Aide Angels are Watching—Abt The Lover's Warning—Aide Let Mo Dream of Happy Days—Aide The Old Love and the New—Cowen Storming the Broach—Bvcalossi Once by tho Btookside—Swift A Sailor's Wooing—Rockel O Love of Mine—Morley Three Sailor Boys—Marrztals I'd Dare c'en Death fo Sfou—Pinsut Lonely is the Dawn—Pinsuti In Shadowland—Pinsuti Heaven's Chorister—Pinsuti Duschirka— Pinsuti Still Watßrs Run Deep—Pinsuti Smile ond Bid Me Live— „ If—Pinsuti The Old Sweet Story—Gatty True to the Knd—Gatty Do You Remember?—Claribel Just Sixty Years Ago—Cotsfoid Dick Oli y ia—Cotsford Dick It was a Dream—Cowon Hans Sachs—Berger Loved and Lo»t—Muller j(^. Golden Dream—Barri I'll Speak to You—Fredericks Here Stands a Post—Levy Last Cartridge—Serpetto A Dream Within a Dream—Portet



Public Notices. RCHIBALD CAMPBELL, bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Street, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Line, bogs to intimate that ho has eclected his Stock, of BOOKS STATIONERY and MUSIC with his best judgment, and now |ln rites a look over his Shop. 1211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongers. m 1£ 6 U X » T & G 0., Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakbes, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, GROCERS, SYMONDS STREET, Agents. VtEWTON Vis N Jffi xI A N BLIND L\ WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kakakgahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wire work, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. kji J J r r r7^ "VTEUMEYER'S Splendid " Double -L3I Over Strung Pianos," surpassing all others for tone ond finish. Price low for cash, or byj monthly Payments. Bord's Pianos, also Second-hand Pianoa and Harmoniums.—N.B.— Pianos tuned and repaired. — Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street, Established 1860. OPENED this day, ex • iungarooma, 5.8., some Pretty Now Q oods for Christmas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lewis. ; "VT OTI C E TO. CLIENT'S. I have Removed my Oflice3 to Queen-str next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. > A. & K. TEUTENBERG, j Would draw publio attention to their' ELEGANT SILVER-MOUNTED WALKINQ-BTICKS,! made by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti ful New Zealand Timberboinp; Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walkinsr-S(ick,.particularlyauitablefor Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully1 mounted with silver, illustrated to order by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. :,'.,,- A. & K. Teutenbero, Queen-street, Auckland ■|ames,j-ii-'P"ew & rm . (Next Bakjjett's, Pork Butcher), qukenstbeet. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautiful^ Cabinets and Writing Desks combined Rich Vases, Splendid Tea Services Fancy Boxes, in great variety Handsome bowls Thsa, very good, 2s id, 2s lOd, 3s, 3s 6d per lb. Prkservbd Ginger Matting by the roll, very oheap Crackers for boys. A liberal allowance made to wholesale buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BAENETT'S, POEK BUTCHER), Queen-street. T\fpfw ZEALAND FERNS, Unmounted, or Mounted, In Seta of From 12 up to 125, Varieties. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. Bl The 100 „ ~ - .. fi3 ForJSalo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STRKKT. Q T O R A G E. Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Brick Premises, near Queen-street Wharf. F. E. COMPTON. m f 1 M B E JR. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to be onablud to place special inducements before their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHES, DOORS, MOULDINGS.ITUKNERY in all its Branches. Town Orders can be left at No. 14, South British Insurance Buildings. (^ W I T H E F O R D, 7o IRONMONGER, &C, PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A now and well-selected stook of Holloware (of all kinds), Cutlery, &o. Builders' iKOXMONQEnY.—NaiIs, Sc, at lowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as usual. Orders rapidly exeouted in town or country. Sheet Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAR- A MERS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &0., tec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors dlreot will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannmks and Leather Manufaoiurkbb, . 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 the abovo. Persons desiring to have the said plaoes attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Qucen-Btrcet. -OONESI BON ESI BONES Bought in any quantities for Cash at tha Freeman's Bay Bono Mil'a, and at No. UOl, Lowor Queen-street, by [ " 1.. *r. -T. SOPPKT .rruPrHE unemplUFed in auck- J.. LAND. Both Males and Females in request. Also Married Couples without encumbrance tS" Tho above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBBRTSON, Servants' Home and Registry, C orner Harington & VVillia-atroets. 'I'au.raranga T\\ ERMI NU S STOR E, JL . HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Begs to Inform the Residents of the Kalpara District that ho has on sale A. Lakgk and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auoklmd Pricea' Grocorios ot all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes a Oats, and Bran. Conveyances. 871 QUICK'S TIME TABLE £j • FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. Leaves A uckland: Leaves Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3p.i3, Saturday—Leaves .Auckland, 2 p.m. anc 10.XO p.m. Saturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 a.m. and 5.! p.m ; KELLY'S KOYAL MAIL LINE 01 COACHES to Obinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tanranga every Mon day, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a,m.; anc rcturniug every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. l i very and Unit Stables, Spring-street Tauranira. Buggies, WaKKoneUos, andVehiolei of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street. CUTLER'S Remucra 'Bus leaves Remu era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2 30 p.m. 1.15 p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m., 5.15 p.m. ■ XIE RNE Y~ S TIME-TA BLE • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland i From Whau 11 a.ra. 8 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 2,30 pan. Saturday's Time*: 1.30 p.m ;. a.m. 10p.m. 5 p.m. FLOW MA N'S COACH TIM! • TABLE, Auckland and Onehonga :— From Auckland From OucUuuga : llu.ui, !< a m. 6 ViU 1.30 P.m.



For Sale. 4 R R I V E D, Per 'ARATAPU'and 'RONA,' 1585 Sacks.FLOUR 780 Small Bags FLOUR 250 Sacks BRAN 155 Sacks POLLARD 120 Sacks BARLEY DUST 500 Sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. mo A R R I V E, Per ' OAMARU,' 775 Sacks Finest FLOUR 300 Small Bags Finest FLOUR 50 Socltb OATMEAL 210 Sacks BRAN T. H. HALL & CO. riHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE F, LAMBOURNE, NEWTON. Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, Nails* Locks, Hinges, and a well-selected Stock of Goods in the Hardware Line too numer ous to particularise. Galvanised Tubs and Buckets, Wood ditto, and Tinware of various kinds for Dairy and other pur poses. Hair, Bass, American, and other Brooms; Banister, Carpet, Scrubbing, and Blacking Brushes, etc. A Complete Stock of China, Glass, and Earthen ware. A Large Stock of China and other Matting. A Well-Assorted Lot op Papeb* HANGINGS. White Lead,.OlL Turps, Varnish, Dryers, Scrim ' • ■ • • • Tacks, and all Painters' Materials. ■ N.B.—F.L. having completed extensive altor ations to hia premises, has been enabled to add largely to nis General Stock of Goods, and also to introduce various new lines, and while thank ing the residents of Newton and neighbouring district for their liberal support, begs to intimate that he will continue to sell at the1 Lowest Auckland Pkices, and solicits a continuation Of favours. - - ' ' ; - AGKNT FOR THR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, in one of the most healthy parts of Auck land, ! • 3 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet frontage each by 112 feet 2 Firet-clasa Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by lOOfeet 1 First-class Freehold Allotment, 66 feet by 112 feet, with good' Six-roomed House and wash-house, bath-room, and every other convenience for a family. : ■ A splendid view.ffom each of them, and only 15 minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET. General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. 7~V IJ !3 A L E. EX 'INGLKWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Metal, U to 22ozb. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 17 75-fa.thom Admiralty Test Cables 35 coils Bolt Rope, 1.1 to i inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tons Standard Iron, 11 x 1 . ; 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candleti Also On Hand Ex Othbr Late Arrivals, Salmon—l and 21bs. (new), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee and Calcutta Wire Rope Galvanised Axe and Pick Handles Wire and Kwbank's Nails etc., etc, etc. W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYNDHAM-6TRKET. /~V N S A L E, To Arrive peb ' Adamant,' 1000 bags Weston and Westall's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex 'Fernglen,' Currants, Eleme Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Cbmbnt 6000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (6 to 8 feet) SO cases Muntz Metal 30 kexs Scathing Nails 40 barrels Pitch and Tar SOO sacks Adelaido Flour Sugars (assorted) Confectionery (assorted) . Salad and Castor Oils Cocoa—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and 1 Epp'S Sardines, Salmon, Lobster, Herrings Candid Peel, Tartario Aoxd Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco— Venus, Royal Standard and WaterlllyJ Swiss Cigars, etc.,. E. POTTER & CO. 7\ W k>ALE, 100 tons Duffield's Adelaide Floub 50 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. To Arrive and For Sale (Cheap), 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunedln 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. McKENZIE & ROSS. TRON IRON IRON TANKS I TANKS!! TANKS !! 1 S. P A R X E R, HAb For Salk (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, fee, fco., &c. Always on Hand, fit his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street East. Auckland. L A T E S ! CEMENT! SLATES 1 CEMENT S FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, 18s. English Slates, per 1,000, £13. ; American Slates, per 1,000, £10 15s. Ventilating Papier Machie Centre Flowers ■ from the best makers in London, and approved by the architects there as well as the architects hore, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, VICTOBIA-STRKEr. ; SHOW ROOMS : Hosson-street. 3Tp WILLIAMS ? FORT-STBEET, AND QUEEN-STBBET WHARF, f WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH ! AND OYSTER DEALER. > Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on 3 Hand. COUNTRY ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO • Fish Forwarded to any Part «*./ 'hk , Colomy. ' TmDEN TERRAujc POST OFF' SE. MORLEY AND WHITE, tea dealers and family grocers, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Kllyett), solicit the patronage of the public Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of the town and suburbs. NE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC fob KIGHTKENPKNOB.—The Victoria Muslo Book, 32 pages each, full music size. The best and choapeet Mauazie of Pianoforte and Vocal MUSIC published. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE,



Amusements, fl r OEHiS STREET HALL. Sole Responsible) Lessees and }•.... Hiscock, Hay man, & Co. Managers } Acting Managor Mr W. Horace Bent. IHIS (MONDAY) EVENING, EKTIKE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME OP The Lakgest and Best Minstrel Organi sation Extant,! hiscocks and hayman's IVIaMMOTH UIINSTRELS! ■ 18 ACKNOWLEDGED ARTISTES. 18 ■ Entirely New Firat Part of Vocal and Humor- fl OU3 Gems. Finale CiiKOUPinHi. tfl Dkswn and Newland, the Monarchs of Mm- B) slrel Comedy (their first visit to Auckland) Hi in the B KINKY CATARACT. H New Sketches, Ciieeveus and Kennedy. WB "Lovers' Greeting" and "Lulu May"—New In Ballad by Mr Braumont Read. HI Mr HORACE BKNT'a Original Sketch, §H TICKfcK ME, * B8 New Quartette by Mot>srs Campbell, Read, |M Amery and Fredericks. Qfl New Farce, !*■ Ovee hhe Wall ! Over the Wall ! WE Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Scats at Sal Upton's. Prices—4s; 2s Cd; 19. » P. H. KIRBY, Accnt. «| OT. JAMES'S HALL, H GRAND CONCERT. 81 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1880, ■ IN AID OF BUILDING FUND. M Admission—Front Scats, 2s; Body of Hall, Is. ■■ Tickets to be had at Messrs Upton & Cos. and 111 Fairs, Stationers, and from Mr G. P. Todd, Wei- IB lington-street HI J. PARKER, BE Hon. Sco. ■■ J-VEVONPOKT DISTRICT SCHOOL. Bj A CONCERT B In Celebration of thu OPENING vv thh New School Buildings, gM Will take place in the jfl BOYS' CLASS ROOM, |H ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, WM the 30th inst., commencing at 7.30. jfl Musical Selections of a high character wilt be [J given by some of the best amateurs. Addresses M will also be delivered by Header Wood, Esq., MM M.H.R., Rev. J. Bates, and T. L. White, Esq. B Tickets, Is each, may be had of Mr. Mays ■ and Messrs JUudor, 1 )o vonport. wßm The proceeds will bo given to the School mmi Fund. ' BM "O U B LIC HALL, CAMBRIDGE. SI THE ORIENTAL EXHIBITION fll will open on HH SATURDAY, 31st INSTANT, H FOR THREK NIGHTS ONLY^ |H A PRESENT TO EVERY VISITOR. H WONDROUS & MARVELLOUS EXHIBITS (H Of Eastern Skill and Workmanship. §■■ Novelties in Woodware from the Holy Land; 'JBJ| Arabic Carving, Turkish Jewellery and Filtgroa |H Works of the Most Chaste Design and Beauti- JpBJ ful Workmanship. H Exhibits feom Alt. Pabts op the East. Never shown before. Too nam eroas to mention. ■■■ Admission , One Shilling BS Will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ B , N. KAURT &M. ALI, Proprietors. ■■ •XTORTHCOTE CONCERT & BALL. H| J3I MB A GRAND CONCERT and BALL wUI be ■] held in tha Northcote Hall (formerly Stokes's HI11 Point) on REGATTA NIGHT. Dancing to ■] commence at 8.30 sharp. ■■ J Refreshments provided. j^Bl Tickets: Doable, 7s'6d; Single, 9s; may bo i^H had at the Ferry Hotel, Northcote. ■» "ft/TONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS HI IYJI calon, . PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, H| Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the j^D expressed wishes of a few Ladles of Auckland, ■■■ he is about to commence the practice of his pro- 188 fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. His Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials BB as to his ability and saccass as a Teacher in Mi Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident ■Dj that parents end guardians who may place HH pupils under h!u tuition will be thoroughly satis- HJH fled with their progress. • HH For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr ■H Newton Fairs, Booksellers. Queen-street; The HFJ Auckland Music Warehouse, or at Messrs Bjl Hoffman and Sons. S^l N.B.—Schools attended to. Sporting. _H TELLERS LIE GARDENS. Jli : fl^B SATURDAY, JANUARY J>IST, 1880. JJJ GRAND TROTTING MATCH HANDI- CAP. j^B 2.30 p.m. ■■ 2 miles. First prize. £3; second prize, [SI. ■■J Entrance, 5?. No weight under lOst, ■■■ Pedestrian. BWJ ' 3 30 p.m. ■■■■ 140 Yards Handicap. First prize, Valuablo HHJ Silver Cup; Eccond prize, £L Entrance, ■■■■ **• . ' BVJ Entries to be made at It. Brenan's. Boot- maker, Queen-street, or at the Ellerslie Hotel, fIBBJ on or before WEDNESDAY, 28th January. 881 H. BRKNAN. f(OOKSON'S CONSULTATION 91 KJ on H^N DUNE DI N CUP, — Fob. 26,1880. flfl 2000 iiiT £1 EACH. HmJ First Horse .. £800 Second Horse •• .«XJ SEli Third Horse .. 200 —Hgfi Startera _-":200, . - MB Non-starters .• .■loo japftfS £2000 |Bg| Exchange, is for cheques; two stamps fo HbH reply ant result. ■ ■ B^^l Address. K. Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Olllce, Christchurch. TTV UNE DI N CUP, 188 0. NEW ZEALAND PRKSS CONSULTATION. H 3,000 Mbmbkbs at a Pound. . IB^H Ist PRIZE. £1,000: 2nd do., £600; 3rd do., £100. H Starters, £100; Non-starters, £600. To be drawn under the supervision of gentlo- men connected with the Press. Post-office Orders preferred; two stamps re- I^B quired for reply and result. jH Early application Is necessary. l^^^^l * yy j. j. CONNOR, Treasurer. HI Atmoßpheric Printing Works, Dukedin. MHM Publications. B BRETT'S Hi A UCKLAND \ LMANAC H9 -A. -^- Hn AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR ISSO fIH IS NOW READY. f^H It contains : PTo^NO?^AND SASSI? CpyS§ I MEN THE MAORIS-Tiieik Condition and Myth- I OLOGY |^^^| NEW ZKALAND-PoputATiON, Revknuk I Religions, Conjugal Condition, «c. 1 &c. . H| AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DI3TRIOT-ITO I H Skttlbments, Vegetation, Climatk H Trade, Scuools, Lands, &c. TOUEISTS' CUIDE TO THE HOT LAKES THE WAIKATO- AND SURROUNDING I COUNTRY. HIE PEOPERTY TAX AND MODE OF ASSESS- I MENT ELECTORAL BILLS, New Customs Taßiiw 1 and other Acts of the Session of 1879 Land Act of 1879, with. Tablk op all Aock- I LAND WABTE LAKDSOPEN FOB SKI-KCTIOK ■ NOTES ON GOLDFIELDS, TIMBKB, AND COAL I TRACES Postal tuid Telhghai»ii Guidks, Sokz and ■ San Fkancibco Mails, Railway ob^^^^B Coach Tisib Tablks, &c, &C, &C H PRICE: ONE SHIXLING.^H To be obtained at Btar Office, Wyudham- j street, and all Stationers. H^^H