The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XII. No. 3,297

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FBIDaY, FEBRUARY I^, 1881

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEWS?



ShipDinpr. |3ACIFIC MAIL STEAMSUU' U» THROUGn THE UNITED FTATES C AMKRICA, VIA HONOLULU TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Poßtal Contract with tho Govommonts Now Zualnnd and Now South Wqloa. I Dato of UateofSa Steamer. Tons. SaUjngto ! CiFCO. City of Now York 3,100 IViay 2 March l" Z«alandia.. .. 3,200 Maroh 29 City of Sydnoy .. 3,100 March 7 April 25 Auatralia.. .. 3,200 April 1 May 21 And every fourth Tuoadny thoreaftor. Passengora booked through to Livorpoc London, or Paris, via tho grott Overland Roa< of Amorica and tno Stoaraoni of the Atlant lines from New York. FARES. First-class to London .. .. £GG and upwarc Steerage to London .. .. £37 It's Firjt-claas to San Francisco _ £10 Steorago 820 Through Onbin Paaacngera aro pormitted t lay ovor at Honolulu, or nny ol tho cities of th United Statos, not to oxcoeri six months. For freight rate 3 and all otnor informatioi apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent. Lower Quecn-strcot. "^^^^ okiimTlinu;. t^BBBS^m ij ne ioilowing Steamships be longing to tho Orioit Ptuam Navigation Com panylliimitedt.andthol'aclficSteamNavigatioi Company, will loavo S JUNKY at the under mentioned dates for IWHLBOURNE, ADE LAIDK und LONDON, via Suez Canal :— Btanmer. | Keg. Ton'go I Ditto. CUZUO 3.517 February 2 ACONCAGUA .... -1,106 March 11 ORIENT 5,380 March 25 COI'OPAXI _ 1.02S Aprils LUbITANIA 3.825 April 22 LIGURIA J.6G6 MayO And tho Servico will bo maintainea Dy 830 Deeding stoamors at intervals of a Fortnight. Farea to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Passongore can book from Auokland at i through rate to cover Intercolonial faro am Canal dues, and bo secure special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted ii Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, h London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson Anderson & Co., Joint Man»gare of tho Lane or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. (Limited) Queen-street ],__.__, I TNION STKAMHHIJt -T? \T~\j U COMPANY OK NKM ltoisl£tA ZSALAND (LIMHED). hi*i —^.^ Time Tabii |l February, 1881. OR GISBORNE, NA°IER, WELLINGTON LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMWRS. and BLUFF (FROM OUKEN-STREKT WHARF),. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest _. Train. Albion Thursday, 21,10 a.m. — KOB TAKANAKI. NKLSON, PICTON. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND Wbbt Coabt Ports (from Manckau) Wanaka Tuesday, 22,1 p.m. llinoon FOR BYUNBY, VIA RUSSELL. Arawata Wednesday, 23,7 p.m — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Albion lhurßday,2i, 10 a.m. — FOR RUBBKLL AND KAWAKAWA. WAITAEI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — FOR TAURANBA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGA WAI. Waitakj Kvery Wednea., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — W Cargo must be alongside one hoar before time of departure. Passage Tickets mnst be taken at tho office before o -.lburking. Au'klcjd Branch i 33. Quoon-Btioot. -VV/-K A Ntt\KEI, TAU- T*K?k. T¥ RANGA & RUSSELL. VjbiuiSi^- WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'a s.s. •WAITAKI1 Will leave for— TAURANGA— Mondays, at S p.m. RUSSELL- Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI. MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wednesdayp, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMf ANY OF N.Z Agents -jiv*. "OENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVl ™®BSb*> GATION COMPANY. The s.B. • PESHAWUR' leaves Melbourne on March 2nd. ■ Steamers follow on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers bookad through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agonts P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881- ~ 16. Queen-street, Auckland. iSaSS- CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- SiSXiir D RYING PASSENGERS AND **!**9' CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHINK MUBI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORBINS viIIb (Piako District). Time Table. 8.8. 'ROTOMAHANA.1 From Auckland: Friday, 1.30 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon From Thames! Saturday, 9 morning Fares to Thames: Saloon. 7s 6d ; Steerage, sb. Through to Te Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-hour of ad vertisedtimeoneavin^^^^^ Aeents. .give-.. T\IRECT STEAM COMMU IHEsfe: LJ NICATION WITH OMAHU jS3*vs& ai{d TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS. NOTICE. Passengers leaving Aucklaid at night time per 'Enterprise No. 2' are met at Grahams town by the p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at onco to their destination. Fares, 153. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfleld landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO.. Agents, -rvs^ QTISAM XU HOT SPRINGS, O MAHDRiSSI, MATAEANA, *"" ""*'kawau, and Omaha, The s.B. ROSE CASEY, AI at Lloyds. Captain J. Cahky. For Hot Springs and Matakana— Every Tuos day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Mahurangi— Saturday, February 19, at 11 o'clock Thursday, February 21, at 11 o clock Saturday, Fobrnary 26, at 11 o clock All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time at leaving, or it will not bo t!lN eo n paroela or Goo Jb taken without a shipping n For freight or passage apply to cask y. June 12,1879 ■£2H& EP'OR RUSSELL, WANUA SSfigp^JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. Tho s.s. lON A will loave every Monday, at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). PMsenKers booked md small parcels prepaid at the Office on the tiw*h«rf No cargo received after i p.m. FORWHAM&ABBI AND MANGAPAI. Thi b g ARGYLE will loave for the abore fb£s at 6p.m. FOR IAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG 1 Will loave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m, Friday, 18th Wednesday. 23rd Monday. 28th Friday, lth March Connecting with tho s.s.' f^'. f2L ISg No cargo received after 2-m. e(BH;GoK> Manager,



_ . ShippiD_. U j-dsJL W/AIUKU" A~Nl) Oin fffti&r_V STKAM N. JF IGATIONi_J_^IMn'KD' 'MANUKAU,' _ TIMF-TABLE-Fbdruaby, 1831, 1 " Leave Onohunga: Leave Waiuku: n- J?~3 atnrfay, 8n m 10-Saturday, 1p m 9t^-°5 day' ° • <!0 a m 21-Monday, 2:W p m ~ w?? ne8.H3oam 23-Wednosdiiy. 130p I.» »,nd^ yi 330 D m 2li Saturday, 830 a m 28-Mondoy, 0a m 28-Monday, 10 30 am Manukau Heads at 8 a ra on lth, 10th, 17tb, 21t For freight, &c, apply to ,] A. CUNNINGHAM, 1= Onohunga jq 101, Quoon-stroot, Auckland, iCKA. /% uUKLAUIi AN] la »<F(tffi^S*v -£*- NOKTH SHORE FKRR ________> COMPANY ( LIMI™^- STEAM TO THE THAMES ie AND T E ARO II A GOLDFIELDS >• CONNECTING with OIIINKMUIU, OMAHL WAITOV PLAINS, and MOI4RINS VILLE, Piako District. • EN TERPRISE NoTF &' TE AROHA. From Auokland ! From Thames i Friday. 12 midnight Saturday. II p.m. Tho ahovo steamers connect at Junction o Waihou with iho stoain launchoa * Itiri I- and ' Alemsahlb.' '" Fauks : a To Thames .. Saloon, "fl Gd; Stoorngo, 6s Throng-to To Aroha 15s <• Roturn to To Aroha 25s Froight to To Aroha .. .. 25s por ton Arrangements lmvo boon made with the o owners of small steamers to connect at thi Junction, and convoy passengers from tucncot( Te Aroha. Faros, ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or Jla oharging live stock. A.N.S. FERRY CO., i- Agonta, jjV^ 13ASSENGEKS' LINE OI j j%&g|W-l- PACKETS TO NKW ZEA n ?^7r?^r,OWNKD BY MKS3RS. SHAW a SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadenhall-street, Londoi a The abovo line of ships aro regular tradon '• to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. The] : aro clippor ships, classed Al at Lloyds', and oom nianded by experienced mastors. Tho bill o faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality and the accommodation roomy and couvonlont Tho undersigned aroempowerod to grant pas BBges from London to Now Zealand, paymentloi which have been guaranteed in the colony Return ships to London also loavo at amioa resular intervals. • Full particulars on applloitlon to 7 L. I). NATHAN & CO., ") OWKN & GKAHAM. VAgests. CRUICKSHANK & CO 1 /^JHARLES X>AILEi ' ___j___ > AUCKLAND AND NORTH _i mnr.** SHORK, • SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-street, near tho Dook, Builder of ovory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design, Vessolß Pocked axid Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts o£ Ship Joinory done at tho shortest notice Estimates and Deoigns furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premises in Auokland as above, whore ho will bo glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. Business Cards. Wa k»o ck b hut a a as, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe I Durham-street, Auckland, Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. rTIARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN. ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STRKKT. J. \V. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gentlemen's Clothea Cleano-1 or Renewed and Well-pressed. Ladios' Drcssoa Cleaned or Dyed and Woll shed. Kid Gloves Cleaned. "TV R. ELLIOTT Begs to announce that ho haa C MMENCED PRACTICE At his Residence Near All Saints' Church, Poneonby Road. fA CARD.] "VT R EDWIN COX, LICKNTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY OF TUB Royal Coixeqe of Sorgeons, England, Caborno House, Hobson-street. TrnDW/iftii BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUiLDINGS, QUEEN-SIRKET. Tj'ENRY T CIORST|ER SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &c, Grey-strkbt (opposite tho Market Hotel). Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Ropaired. im \v. F U C X X Y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICENSED INTERPRETER. 12, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Auckland. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TINNENT has Removed from Grey-streot to J/monda street, the late residenco of Dr. Young. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE, 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m, Aad 7 to 8 p.m. Eundays-1 to 2 o'clock p.m. \\7' ILL 1A M TH<>M AS, V T Cornor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, JIAEBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monumenta, Tombs, Headatonea, and every detcriptiou o£ Stouo Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLK AND STONJI MERCHANT AND GKNKRAL BUILDER. [Established 188 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same side v Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above worlt for warded to Town or Cruatrv on aDDlicatiOD, TO BUTCHERS, SETTLES, JfAK MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheopßkins, Wool. Tallow.Beeswai, &0., tec at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate caah remittances returned aJ eatlatoo tOrrmOS' IRELAND BROS.. TAKNItUB Ayr {jKATHZB MiNUFAOTnEBBB, Aucklsnil. "x~A M E 8" BUTCH b"k, tl CARTER. CONTRACTOR, feu. aoods Caned and UeUversd trom shir d side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay ol Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or unout) reasonable BOOK-BINDING & PAPEK-RULINtt Executed in all its Branches, at AY. LEY S', THREE DOORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Merchants' Account Books Ruled and Bootjd to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-booka. Likram y Books BTBONa and cpkaply bouno ■



Business Cards. X- /UAKKE "J3 ROTII ER S, ARTIST I'IIOTOORAPHKR3 (Opposite Union Bank), Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in tha Latost ana moat Fashion ablo Stylos. Exccutod In a manner Unsurpassed In tho Colonioa. m SSTLavKo Collootion of N.Z. Vlowb always on hand. h. O" WAIT X, 5 -fl • MANUFACTURING TINSMITH, FORT-STRKKT. Wishos to Inform tho publio that ho Is ho only ono in tho Provinco who devotes the wholo of _ his time to tho abovo businoss, and with Mb facilities for working and modern applianoes 0 oan defy competition IT TIHAMtiS UARKJAUK AJNI) DRAY 1 FACTO lIY. JAMES MACKIE, 'l PiiOPRIKTOR, r, VICTORIA BTKKET KAST, AUCKLAND. Hepalrs ot Evory Description in Wood and Iron noatly oxocutod on tho rinouxKHT Notick. 1 SPRINGS MADE AND KEPAIRED, •■*" N.B.—Conntry Orders pnnotually attondod C »»• . ° {^1 E E AND P O T 1 E R, VJT COACH-HUILDERB, GREY-STREET, Auckland, N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokos, Folloos, Dine Gum and all kinds ot Hardwood, at la went , markot oriooa. 3 WT U' SKINNER, yy • BUILDBR, CARPENTER AND JOINKR, VULCAN LANE, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF RUIIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, f OR SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED. All Branohos of tho Building Trade oieouted by Kxporioncod Workmon. Shop Fronts Oflloe ' FittinKS, &o. &o. a jLjISWSON & (VI HI V Luue,, I SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAU MAKERS, Etc. ; Wthyard Piku, Auckland. r . Vossols Docked aad llopalrod on tho Shortest t Notice Now and Second-hand ItoaU for sulo or to let at tho Lowest Current Frlco, J WAYM OU T 11, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, CUSTOJI-lIOUSE-BTRKICT, KOOT OK IIOHSON STRKET. Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, i Boats, &c. Vessels Docked and I'.opairod. bhlp Joinory of evory description promptly attended to. 1 I ejENDERSON, HOUSK, SHIP, SIGN, AND GKNERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER,' 8, WVNDIIAM-STRKET. WPMILLIPIS AiND SUMS, OIL, " COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importors of Paporhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine Colours, Varnishes. Frenoh Polish Gold Loaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate bheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic GlaBS, Picture Frames and Tapostry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glaesoa, Glazed Shashes, Doors, &o, Glass cnt to size, and carefully aokod.—9s and U7. OUKKN-3TUKICT. CJ I G N - W R i T E R. j^ J. MacKinlay, S-Irii and Tickot Writer, Kstimutca givon. Writing done for tho trade.— KliioLt-atrect, two doora abovo Meaors Cousins mid Atkln's Coach Fectorv. H. E. C OTIUN & C°- LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agknts, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room. ; B. X, BABER.J [M. EAWUNGS, OAB E R & I>AWL IN G S [successors to the late bohbkt lusk], GENERAL COMMISSION MKHCHANT3 AND IMPORTERS, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. JOHN S 0 P P X X HOUSB, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Oppoaito ll.M.'s Custom-hcuso, Fort-atroet, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise. Also, IiOUSKS, COTTAGKd, &c. I On Most Reasonable Terms. jCT J. Mv a 8 & C 0., LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, SIIORTLAND-STRBET. Properties entrnstcd to us have tho additional advantage of being placed on Moss, lialno and Co.'s Central Registry in Wellington. Wo make no charge unless sales are effected. See also our advertisement on fourth page. CHAKLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale from Rough Sketches or 1 raced. Addresses, &c, Illuminated Ir the Highest Style of the Art. ] Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. ! Schedules prepared for County and Highway ; Boards. j OFFICE—2S, Qneen'fltroet, over National In- , surance Company's Office. ) iii I S U E X AND C P., ' X. WHOLESALE, SBIPFINS ft FAMILY BUTCHERS, Qaeen-Rrset, next Bank ot New Zealand, - Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dreHsod to order. Prime Smoked Tonguee, Home-oured Baoon. Corned Beet on Sale In large quantities, N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Phonsants for- i warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt ot 1 order. Families waltod on in town or suburbs. t /V-fi^ffisw22f fj'% Below Cost! $*o2v^m£'^±si?J^ /WWGreatclearance ' aaloofbootand shoes tf^V^^HS"* TTC-^ii/TW an unprecedented «>^^T^s_ra lL__2vn-!JLow Figure to make X<cs& ili* "~^TV^ way for a f reeh ship 7^---- 2 SeiS3fe?-=> ment.—Note the ad- t J^ jj/" Jftß^&w >^£^» dress and write it up 'P\> ~" Csjv^F^*- on tliemblotsofyour *^t>/***ak*^ memory, vV. John ston, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-atreet. J. AUSTIN & C 0., I c WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivetteo and < Skwn Goods of ali sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, « 14, Wyndham-stkeet, Auckland. i JC. PELH AM, • ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-street. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to °rA oUberal discount allowed to Contractors and j on wholesale order. Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job- . bing Work done by experienced workmen on v tho shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Steps and Barrowa lent on hire. Violins bought. ■ One or two superior old Violins for sale; also, a good Violincello cheap^ T j (jWINNERTON, : AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wvxdham Street (Next Shakuspeark Hotel), I Having introduced Steam Power, he is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty jer Cont. off the price of all common work. IS" Country Orders punctually attended to. "B» IV EWTUN VENETIAN BLIN|U _M WORKS. ' 6EO, TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, ' KAKAHGAHAPB ROAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at la per foot. Wireworlr., of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed.



Business Cards WILLIAM TENNAN: Pionker Manufacturer of Umdrkllas and Parasols, Upper Queen-street. Wanted Known Tennant'g A I Umbrellas ai tho Best and Cheapest. Now summer stock i prices to moot tho times. Recovering in tt best stylo, with choico variety of matorio Note—l, Lennox's Buildings, Uppor [Quec strcot. Established 18C9. MR J. KOAV I GREENGROCER. !}okh to notify to his friends and tho genori public thut ho has taken that shop laloly in tl: occupation of Me J. Gardiner, next to X Philip. Baker, Karangahapo Rowo, Nowtoi and by strict attontion to bußiness, and Bupplyin nothing but a good articlo, hopes to recelvo fair patronage Orders promptly attondod to. GOOD 3 DELIVERED. T U R. V X A S E 1! •r • GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, ROTOIIUA. Comploto nrrnngomonts can bo ontored into fo TOUrIPtS Vlßitillg ItOTOMAHANA ttnd SHI rounding Lakhs, including tho AlumCavi CAMl'lNd-OUT, BOATINO, AND SHOOTING Excursions also Arranged. Maori Mats and Cahvings can dkObtainbe A Choioo Varioty of Ficims and Small Boxe of Sulphur and Silica Specimens mado vi and Bent to Any Part if required. TKLKGRAMS WII.L ALWAYS UAVE IMMIiDIATK ATTENTION. CV. (J C) OP E R • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER Uppb Qukbn-strkkt, Auokland, Throe Doors above tho Army and Navy Hotel N.R.-Courier Bags, Loggings, &c, &0., madi to ordor on tho Bhorteat notice Charget modorato. milE EW T> lIOTOGRAPin IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES I MARTIN & PARTINGTOK PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Markkt Kntranck, Qukkn-stukkt. Mr Joslah Martin having made speoial study at tho Royal Collogo ot Chemistry, London, ol tho Latkst Improvements in Raimd Photo ghai'HY by tho Gelatino-Hromldo proceSß, has ontorod into Partnership with Mr W, 11. T. Pdrtington (Into with Mi sera Hemus and llanua and Mr HarUett), and will Upon their now Por trait Gullory in a fow days. Tho grout success which has attondod those now Dry Pi.atks In Kuropo and Ainurloahas established their superiority, and produced quitoa »' EVOLUTION IN PUOTOQHAFIkY. Tho most bountiful Pictures, preserving tho Natural Attltudo and Expression ot tho eittor. can now bo takan in scarcely ono Bucond of time, and without any delay lv proparatloa. Children's I'ortrnits and Family Groups, can bo photographud in an Inatant, without tho loast constraint. For Out-iioor Photography this proccas has superior advantages. Picnio Parties, Portrait Groups and Vlows. alao Photoa. of Horses and other animals, will bo taken oa tho shortest notice. NOvV OPEN. / nnos. j. iiarbutt, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STRBKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydnoy Exhibition : BKONf.K MI3OAI, AND CERTIVICATK. TT AR R V "JOHNSON, GRNEHAL DEALER, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND (Opposito Abbotts, Grocor). H,.T. bega to call tho attention of tho surround ing inhabitants to his i.argo and Varied Btock of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Great Bargains Under Cost Prick. Come oarly. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. M X F. LAs T> SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artificial Toeth from ss. [Established 1865 1%/f R T. TRAFF OR D, BURGEON DENTIST, W AKEFIELD-STREKT, NKaR QUEEN STREET, Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxldo- Nitrogon Gas. J*/J"R A. J. HABDWIC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Fdnccs-stroets, opposite St. Paul's Churoh. Terms moderate. A UCKLAND CORK FACTORY The unders;gnod bog to Btate they are now prepared to supply ovory description of LIOKKS, viz. Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c.; Chemiata' Vials .Daffyg, &o. ; Ships Fenders and Life - Buoys, Fishermen's Net Floats. Tho above jut to any Bize required, in any quantity, 3heapor and better than the imported article.— DUTTON BROTH HKS Wholesale and Retail 3ork Manufacturers, .Upper Queen-street, Auckland T^DEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace, M. and W. formerly with Messrs Glanville md Ellyott), solicit tho patronage of tho public. Families waited on for ordors. Goods delivered my part of the town and suburbs JAMES CATER, OHBMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STRKKT, CLOSB TO WBLLINQTON-eI'BKKT. TA I T BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS, Monumonts, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron romb Railings. Inscriptions executed in a Jtiperior Style. Prices and Designs free on application, Address l 3OKNBB OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STREBTS1 Auckland Near Junotion oi Queen and Wakeflold streets. JW. KNIGHT a (Late of the City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GUOCKK, Corner ok Darby and Queen 6treetp. wholesale and retail. Established 1866.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Dritssed for Tablb Always Ready. Uvo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stock. jiamo Fowls, Spanlßh Brahmas, Bantams [(Purebred). Freth Butter and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, rwo Doors above Arthur's Auction Mart. WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. pHRISTMAS TTOLIDAYS. VISITOR 3in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT hia Stock of 3OLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. Etc. tyWhich they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other Homo. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office.



Business Notices. r, i\/TR THOMAS CAIN, Wholesal: i!VJL and Retail Confkctionbk, has hi establishment very contrally located at th Junction of Queen and Grey streots. whero h carries on a vory oxtensivo and ever incroasio; business. He has always the very boat ani re frtßhost Confootionery of all kinds on hand, ani at manufactured from tho vory bsat |lngrodlont" 16 ho that their quality can bo nlwaya confidents ll- relied on. To lovers of Lollies (the purity o )n which is guaranteed) a trial is respectfull; solicited. . 5, T> TUN X S « C~O al ACJKNTS FOR SYDNEY PAPER MILLS, I' Have always in Btock a Largo Supply o a, PAPER, n comprising Whito, Printing, and Toa Papor Grey and Drown Wrapping, and are proparc( to indent any Bizos, qualities, or colours re quired. Theso Papers aro now largoly used hero, an< nro acknowledged to bo superior to most im I, ported. Cavallor Froro's QonulnolFronoh Brandies Amorican Carriages American Harness. , r To Aruivk p- Farm and Express Wngons a. American Firoproof Safos, &c, &o. n. tonics & co. >- r;iU S'iUItEKEKPEKS AND HOUSE s 1 HOLDER?. P Thoflo who 'once make purchases from the Kxtonalvo and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WAKE, opt by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus m-house-stroot is tho proj)or placo to go to. '• EDWARD LKW 18. An Exporloncod Pucker Engaged. a I^OTICE! NOTICttll WOTIUKI R. Ij. Mkkic. tho Working Mans Grooor, hay ' ing removed from City Markot to more commo dious promises known as Lennox's Buildings, Groy-Btroet,tukes this opportunity of thanking hiH Customers for tho vory liboral support they havo favoured him with slnco commencing business, aud trusts, that by a strict attention to business, toKcthor with civility,dispatch,undagood article, tomorltacoiitinuancooftliosamo. R.L.M.woul r oali special attention to his Sitock of Now Sea uon's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s (i'l por Ib. Ho afno calls attontion to his urocorio», which in prico and quality cannot bo mrpaasod. Ills provisions are In prlmn condi tion; tho Belt Canterbury and Walroa Cheoso, , which only requires a trial to hi appreciated, f and at prices so low as to come within the reach of all. Ho has groat pleasure In announcing to I his patrons and tho genoral public that his rapidlr increasing trade has induced him to ' iimko arrangements fora constant supply of tho ' ISeat Fresh Uuttor obtuinablo in this provinco for their boneflt, co that thoy may roly upon getting a rooily good articlo at a Hinall cost, liin , motto being. Small proflts and quick returns.— Note tho Address: R. L. MEICK, lxnnox's Uuildlugs, Groi-etreot, Auokland. — Families waitod upon for orderi". »nd uoods delivered. Ci AN FORD'S I'ARM PRODUCE AND O F R U I T. Dairy Fed Pork Pies Puddings, Gorman 6d per lb Sausaiies. try my west Taiunaki Butikh. Taranaki Buttek, 10(1. por lb. KaUng Applof, 2d anil 3d per lb, Coding Apples,3d perlb. THE CHEAPEST KRUIT DKI'OT IN THK AUSTRALIAN COLONIES Victor'»etreot, corner of Albert-slreei. "XT" O T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, tho BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) for 12s Per Ton. . 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., OROCKRS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-strect, Auokland. np O TRAVELLERS, &C. Prkrkp'TS F >R HoMK.-Very Handsome Cur oaity Cabinota, Inlaid Tnblo Tops, and Walking Stioks, mado of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods; also, Polished Spocimens of Wooda in small box, and Brow-bound Cheats of Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at vory reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIff, Worker of Natlvo Woods, top of flhortland-street. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE 1\- Tho Choapest in Vno Market. Ch&llongos competition with ho best imported. It is matin of tho puront and best materials s easily ar.d perfectly soluble ; produces a most brilliant colour ; and will never sottlo in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Ruasell-stroot Great North Road1 tpURNITUREI FURNITURE I J. J. MILLS. Furniture Dealer, &c, Wand 15, Victoria-street, Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customers and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that them is no mlatako about it. as he can and will soil cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Utflnei's. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at Once at 25 por cent b"lowcost. Great Bargains! In fact, this Is tho cheapest and bes', emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho address, and mako your purchases early in tho year. CII EA P MILLINEKYI CHttAP KILLINEKY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Millinery. Drkss, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post office, Nowton. Dressmaklns dono on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hata and Bonnots Trimmed in all tho Latost Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is: nntrimraed, from fld. Noto tho address s—Next to Post Ofllco, New ton. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen street respectfully invites the public of Auckland to inspect his stock of Picture Handkorchiofß, just imported, amongst whioh will bo found oxcel lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of tho Molhourne Kxhi bition, 6d oaoh. Albo, a nlco variety of Laco and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins, at Lowost Prices. Good stock of Millinory and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Noto tho ad dress. ~KT~O TICE OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUKEN-ST., (Betwoon tho Albert and Thistle Hotels,) D. OLPHKRT, late of the City Market, ba9 removed to tho abovo spacious Promises, and Ib now selling his varied and extensivo stock of Furniture, Hoddlng. Holloware, Cutler;, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c. &c, at reduced prlceß, to mako room for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will be carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbkk of ciiahok. N.B.—Glassware, Earthenware, So,, lont on hiro at Moderate Charges. TTOTICE OF REMOVAL. P. norapath, Architect, bogs to intimate to his patrons and the public generelly, that ho has removed to more commodious Offices, over tho Colonial Bank, Queen-street. Tt/TESSRS HEMUS & HANNA, CIXY : Dear Sirs,-I have the greatest pleasure in authorising you to publish the splondid Photos you havo taken ot me. Sincerely yours, Henry Ketten, Auckland, New Zoaland, Fobruary Bth, 1881. Copies can be had at tho Studio, Queen-streot. IE EL A H JJ BRU T H ER 8, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LKATHKR MANUFAOTOKKBS Importers of Saddlers' and tiootmaken Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bo'ting, Snotlos and Delivery Hoso, &o. Warehouaes: Vulcan Lane and Hlgh-rtreet. Works! Panmuro, Anokland. Constituents' orders promptly and oarefully executed "VTOTICE.—Great Surprise 1 The Ladies J3I all say that Williams'B is tho Cheapest Houso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Laco, Ribbons, So.; v lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, aDd Neck FrilllDg, all prices from 2d a yard ; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Herrings, cheap. Ladieß from the country would do well to buy their good 3at Williams'a, Cheapeßt Honre in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, opposite Dampior's, Open ill 9 p.m. 4 DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. The "Baptiet Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of his Chart will give a person a hotter idea of the World's History than a day's porusal of the best compendiunis ovor published. JOHN BARLK, Agent,



On Sale. E 0 c v t d jo. " s A L ] "and to ar r i v ] i i i 1050 SaoUs FLOUR 200 J-Sacks FLOUR 810 J-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 200 „ BARLEY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL ; 35 „ PHAKIi BARLBY . 10 Cases CHEESE I 2G „ HAMS AND BACON (in clotl 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Kngllß Tons HAMS AND BACON (baro) 30 Kegs BUTTER 18 Casos and Kcga LARD T. H. H ALL & C° r\ A I LV EXPECTED I'ER BAIIQUK ' ANSDELT,' 338 Ton« Best Household and Blacksmith's NEWCASTLE rjOALS KWCABTLE , Also, Ex Lady Jocelyu, 70 IKON TAN KS. W. & G. WINSTON E, Custom-house-street, /"I O A L ! no alii nOALII WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI, OFFICE No. 8, Lower Queen-street. w. sloank. Agent. Tj ULL BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famknoth'Jand 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWBRS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &c. Agents for J. Grain & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whißkoy. HIILL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, VV'lne and Spirit Merchants Quoon-strcot Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwator Free and Bonded Stores Albort-ctreet. /-V N SALE, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KEANE Sr JENKINSON. puji Fkojn iron TANKS 1 TANKS 11 TANKS ! I I S, PARKER, dAs For Salk (Chkaf) About 55 of the above. ALSO, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for use i also, A Lakqk Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, feo., &a, fco. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. IQTORIA - BTRBKT BAST AUCKLAND TTI O R BALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALI ( O'IMENTS Belqrovjs Estate, Situated in EDEN TEKRACK, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morloy & Whito's. Fo rpartioula c ™app7ylo7 HKßß Mount Eden Raad. Tji O X S A L" E AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervillo Bros., McGlU's, and Mock's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duffleld's Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c McKEN/IE & ROSS. October 20 1880. LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU ; TAPU FOR SALE. Offers arc invited for the Purchase of the One sixth Undivided Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu. Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 371 .a, in the County of Eden, and Province or Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 42136, and Robert Maxwell is one of the bix Grantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towards the North and East by high water line on the shore; towards South South Eat and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towards the West by high water line on the shoro to Public Reserve; thenco by Baid Publio Reserve; and thonce to wards the West by highwater line on the shore. Motutapu Island is ono of the Gems of tho Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For further P/H^KlG^fc STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. mo SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID~INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town ot Hawera, o DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying tho Best Position in the Town, doing a First-class Trade, Terms Liberal. Sole reason of tho present Pro prietor selling, ill health. NOTE.-The Waimato Plains, adjoining Hawera, havo just been Bold, so that there is 0 good prospect for anyono with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undersigned G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, Hieh-street, Hawera. t^-EW ZEALAND FEKNfc Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of Fbom 12 up jx> 125 Vabiktiks. Also in Frenol Polißhed Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25,60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. me 25 nirletr Boxes, aanbove .. ffl The ICO „ » - •• ■» For Sal a by BEIC CRAIG, FKINUHS-aiRHBT.,



1 Hotels !171 CLARK STAF* C « formerly of tho City Club (atoly of th Terminus Hotel, Helensvillo), having bougl: the Frenhold of the Whancurei Hotel froi Mr Oafller, bogs to inform visitors that no offoi will be spared to afford satisfaction, Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. E, ' " ~ iXTARKW ORT II HOT E I > V MAUURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. p First-class accommodation for Travellers. Hoats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamor from Auckland arrives and d( parts twico a-woo6. /VUEEN'fcS H O X JS 1 Corner of Eymonds-street and Kyber Pass Roac C. E. GUNDRY havißß purchased tho abov well-known Hotel, has much pleasure r informing his Friends and the Public general! that ho will keep the choicest brands of Wine and Spirits, and trusts by civility am attention lo merit their patronage Hancock's Sparkling Ales. FSRRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE LATE STOKES' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Peopeietoe. Aooommoittion 2or Travellers, Saddle Horsei a) on Hire. lh ]\/| li. JOHN GROGaN (late ol tm IVJL Princo Albert Hotel, Onehunga), begs t< inform tho Public of Auckland that he hai taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen street TUB QUEICN'3 HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive c fair share of patronage. Mr Gi ogan will also be glad to soe any of his friends from Onehungs when they are in town. First-class accommoda ion. Good Beds. TIDEN X^INE TTOTEL, '. Eden Terrace. LIST OF PRICES :- Bottled on the premises. Per bottle b. d, MartcU's and Honnoßsy' Brandy, equal to Cose Brandy 5 0 i Greonlcss and Colville'a Cambolton Whis ' key (strong) 4 Diinville's Whiskoy _ .. _ .. 1 C lium, 3b; Old Jamaica (proof), la; small.. 2 0 (;o«scn's Shorry, best, is; small .. ..2 0 Sandiman'u Boat Port, Is; small _ ..2 0 Amontillado Sherry, ss; small .. ..2 6 Old Tawny Port, sa; small 2 6 KDKlish Ginger Wine 3 0 1. IN CASH (OKNUIN'E BRANDS). 1 Henneesy's and Kartell's Brandy .. ..0 0 H.hleflam Schnapps, JsCd; snmll .. ..2 6 Geneva, JDKZ, ss, Is 6d; small .. ..3 0 StonoUin 5 6 Old Tom 4 6 Diinville's Whiskey 4 6 Scotch Whiskey (any brand) 5 0 Townsend's Sarsiipnrilla 5 0 Knglish Alo and Porter (best brands), Isld to -16 Iflusk Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits sold by tho Gallon (over-proof), Bamo as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). ! BILLIARDS. S.E. has aleo procured one of Tharston's New I Exhibition Tables, with latest appliunces, and ho has fitted up a room for the same, second to 1 nono in Auokland, and, being detached, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, PEOPRIETOR. Oil and Colour Merchants. NHfW FA P ERHANGINGtJ FOR 18%. Large and Small Buyers of Paperhangings wil do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhanqings, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 SS 30. VICTORIA-STRKKT, AUCKLAND Whero may bo inspected one of the i largest and best-selected Stocks of Paperhangmgs in New Zealand, Fromlld per piece to the most costly, GILT & STAINED PICTUKE-FRAMH MOULDING In Groat Variety. Picture-Fbaminq in all its branches. At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushy are Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &c< HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. WFK ILLIPPS & SON • Havo received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS ra PAPERHANGINGS, And in Great Vuiiety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TIONS For Privato Halls, Public Saloons, Bars, Thfatces, &c.,&c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hessian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and Whito Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries Plate Bheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvered Plate and Flutod Glass Gloss Shades, Artists' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, KANOY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &c, &c, &c, W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 fc 97. QUKKN-STRHF.T. < uoots ana. snoeß. TOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is selling tho whole of.his Stock of Splendid BOOTS AND SHOES ' (English and Colonial) AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH. A low lines ot Woman's Kid Elastio Sides, i cizes 5 and 6, at Half their Cost, The Largest Stock In Auckland to Select rom CALL EARLY. C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, Opposite G rlickj& Cranwell's. money. MONEY TO LEND, on approved BeoUritr' E. K. TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ■ It/lONISY TO LEND ou Mortgage of Firet-class Freehold Securities, i \VM, COLEMAN. i ' Solicitor. ; Cornor of Queen and Shortland-stroets. MONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGE, in sums of £50 and upwards. > BEVERIDGE & AL tCXANDKR, i Solicitor, Bank Buildings, Wfndham-stroßt M ° a Yl Money to Lend on Mortgage ot Freehold . Securities.—George Fraser, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estato Agent, W. S. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-street. J »*"ONEY XO h&niJ m »arge or small ' J_VJL sums at a moderate rate ot interest. . Jackson and Rußaell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest, CONNELL & COOPKK, Solicitors, 1 Vulcan Lano. */| UNEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— lYx F Rinz, Agent, ShorUand-street jLiREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. : RAUNDERS & GILBERD, j SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. i S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to doublo its former size, and made costly addi< tlons to the plant, aro now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increase of theii trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee Of th« superior character of their goods. A Trial it) respectfully solicited,



Sporting. NORTH AUUAL,aND DISTRIC RACES, TO BE '< HELD AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 2 AND 3, 1881. 3 DATE 3 FOR ACCEPTANCES. Wednesday, February 16.—Acceptances fo Dar^aviile Cup and Handicap Hurdle Race. t Wednesday, February 23,—General Entrie and Acceptances. Entries and Acceptances will be recsivod b the Secretary at Dargaville by lelegraph uptj c p.m. on the advertised dates lor receivingsanK n! provided that a letter is posted the name tim ? containing the necessary amouat in cash, andi ™ terms of Kulos and Programme, d Alllettersshou'dbe posted in Auckland no later than 2 p.m. on tho advertised dates, to er sure their reacDin^ Dargavillc by the 'ihun day's Eteamer, H, W. BAKER, Secretary. qneiSTLE HOTEL Consultation oi » Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub 3 scribers of One Pound each. Ist Horse, 3d pc: 3 cent.; 2nd Horse, 20per ceut.; 3rd Horse, 10 pc 9 cent. Starters and Non-Starters, each 20 pc: - cent- (Divided). To be drawn about Februarj C 22,1881.—M. Gallagher. f \ CONSULTATION OWEEI ON THE DUNEDIN CUP ( will be drawn FEBRUARY 22nd, 1881. Subscribers aro requested to pay up theij shares, H. GLLLKTT j Exchange Hotel, Parnell ) "VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT .IN CLUB, AUCKLAND. ! 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, J Payable la per Month, or £1 for Fivo Months I in advance. I Members joining above Club are entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on I the 30.h of Juno, 1881, when the following valu ; able Gifts will be Drawn for in the Albert Hall, i under tho management of a Committee oi ; Geutlamen selected from Members present. I The First Distribution of Gifts under the New I Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— 1 20 Harmoniums £110 1 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boie? £90 ; 3 Firat-class Violins, in cases .. £35 i I Writing Bureaus £30 10 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will be on view four weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-btreet, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager. ART UNIoN. 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Prizbs. Engine and Boiler (with certifla J, c) Chaffautter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in tho Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, Nowton ART UNION DRAWING. TWO PRIZES : 50 SUBSCBIBEES, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures :-"Ecce Homo," "Daniel in tho Den of Lions." On view at Stbktton's, 208, Queen-street, where tioket may be obtained. Medical IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY AND BAIT S TABLE-KEEPERS, CARTERS, AND OTHSKH. CRAWFORD'S HORSE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Sore Backs Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stiff Joints, Ewjs Injured ii Lambing, &c, &o, This invaluable preparation should bo kept In every stable—it never fails to eflect a Cure in the above oases, if persevered with j it has been used with the greatest success in numberless cases, and it by far the Cheapest Embrocation in the Market. The following Testimonials (among many others) have been received from well-known citizens :— TESTIMONIALS. Victoria Stables, Victoria-street, November 2,1880. To Mr Crawford : Dear Sir,— Having given your valuable Horse and Cattle Oils, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Collar Galls, &0., a fair trial, I have great pleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery and Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that haa Horses, never to be without the same. I remain, dear eir, Yours respectfully, F. QUICK. Greyhound Stables, Auckland. November 17,1880. Mr Crawford, Newton: Having effected several Cures with the use ot your Horao and Cattle Oils, I have much pleasure in testifying to its good quality in the cure of Cuts, Wounds, Collar Bruises, &c, &c. H. W. WIGGINS. Newton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Mr Crawford : Dear fair,—l have ÜBed your celebrated Horso and Cattle Oils, for Broken Kneeß and other open wounds, with wonderful succesß, and can coniidently recommend it to anyone as the bes preparation I ever tried. I am, dear sir, Yours, &c, &c, J. WARREN. CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLE OILS May bo had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2a 6d and 5s each. Countby Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by CRAWFORD, Chemist, Newton. Auckland. oraperv "l^OTlCE TO THE PUBLIC, MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announco that they havo commenced Business as DRAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THfi Deferred Payment System, in the karangaiiape koad (Opposite Nowton Post Office), Where they have a Well-assorted STOCK ot tho BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Drkssks, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Cabpets Oxford Siiirtinq, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Meuinois, Suawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and twekds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be v great boon, by enabling those witfc limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ox perience in this particular System of Business and having their Goods direct; from the Besi London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a position t< offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Adyan • tageous Terms. r SST Note the Address, — ! "l/TUNRO & Ti/TILLIGAN KARANGAHAPH! ROAD (Opposite tlie Newton Poat Office).



Amusements. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor S}Wb£>lo StaKO Manager Mr J. B. Stoeie. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF niUTTAN -j^IGGSU Ireland'a Celebrated Comedian imd Protean Artist. Grand Fashionable Night ! DOUBLE BILL!!! THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING February 18. THE YANKEE FARMER! UNCLE JOSH .. _ » GBATTAN RIGGS AND HANDY ANDY! ir HANDY ANDY .. .. GBATTAN RIGOB Supported by the company. S TO-MORROW (SATURDAY!, Firat Production in Auckland of tlio Irish y Sensation Drama, I SHIN FANE; 0 Ob, The Shambock so Green ! n Box Plan at Upton's. Doors open at 7.30. par ,t formanco at 8. Prices of Admission :-Circle, i. is; Stalls, 2j Cd; Pit, One SmUing. j. " LAWJN TENNIS ! LAWN TENNIS ! Just Abrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 98, Quccn-strcofc, Has opened up a picked assortment by various makers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball bow, Men's and -youths' Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrire. r Education- _ - 1 mHE OF RINGING. > ME H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, ana Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Waktfield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction • of music at come of the Banquets in London, , any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon aJ^:™" B* programme of Music being arrangcd, r thereßy relieving themselves from all preliminary and todioua details. , . MKS PALMER'S Boarding School tor Young Ladies.-Tho second haU.of cur rent Quarter will commence on Marcn 7tn. Terms, £1210s per quarter, inclusive of masters 1 and all extras.—Carleton Itoad. ? P' ONSONBY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, KRANKLIN ROAD. ■ Mrs Shaylo George's pupils will Kesunia School Duties on MONuAY, January 3lßt Girls and Boys from the age of Five years are received and trained In all the branches ofa Liberal Education. Terms:-Junior ClasHes, £1 is, and £1 103 ; Senior Classes, £2 2s per quarter. Curriculum includes French, Music, Dancing, Drawing, and Fancy Needlework. jijßS, H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. , Address :-Care of W. Moars, Stationer, Queen-Btreet™ , -««- k f; b. woo d h am, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auckland Music Ware; house. KS, ALLAN WJS&T TEACHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music, > Present Address— DEVONSHIRE HOUSE HOBSON-STBRET. _ KS NORMAN, Waterloo Quadrant, purposes commencing an Evening Im provement Class on Thursday, February 17tn. Terniß on application. MX ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of Charles Halle, will arrive in Auckland ■ at tho end of February, All letters care of J. . J. Miloer & Co., Auckland Musio Warehouse, ' Vulcan Lane, Auckland, _ Coachesi &c. TV KLLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF Jl\_ COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.: and returning every Tuesday, Tnaraday, and batur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and vehicles of allikinds for Hire. Booking.Office, Spring treet. VTORTH SHORE AND WAIWERA -^ royal mail coach. Time Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at the Lake, Luraa' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orewa. Leave Waiwera Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for the North Shore. V Proprietors. JAME3 DODD,) CO O D L I JN ' S . 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