The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,545.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1881.

(Published Daily).

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Shipping. OACiI-C MAIL STEAMSHIP 00, THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OJ AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments ol Now Zeiiland and New South Walca. | Unto ot Uatoofsolt. Steamer. Tons. J?* ' _ _ Australia.; V :!,1(X) Mar.fi. '82 Jan.a, 1882 Zoalandia.. - 3,100 Jan.9,1882 Feb. 28. '82 City ot New York 8,400 Ajiril 3, 82 Jan.311882 City of Sydnoy_-_ SM l-"cb.C,ISS2 Mar. 28,82 I'lu-ougors booked through to Liverpool, Loiulon. or I'lvris, via the groat Overland Roads of America, and t»o Steamors of the Atlantio llnea fiom Nov. _ork. FARES. Flrst-cloßa to London .. .. _G0 and upwards Btoorago to London ... .. £37 Ifß Firrt-elnsß to3an Francisco- £10 StceraKO _ £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro pormlttod to lay over nt Honolulu, or any ot tho oltioß of tho United States, not. to oxcood blx months. No Shipping Orders will bo laauod after 1 p.m. on tho day boforo tho Balling of Btoamora for San Francisco. For frolght rates and all othor Information apply to TIIOS. T. GAMBLE, Auout, Lower Ouoon-stroet, *"- -." I T NION STEAMSHIP i " \\ "■) U COMPANY OF NEW IS rl*_S_ A ZEALAND (Limited). |;S>>Ts;S\ -— ||L -^-.A Time Tablk— Dec, 18SI. Vi J. FOR GISIIOI-.K, NA^IHR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, Arra BLUFF ii-hom Ou-kn-bti-bkt Wnisrl Steamer, Data ot Sailing. Latest Train. Rotomahana Thursday, 22, noon — Rotor.a ■ Thursday, 29,10 a.m. — ffO-TTAUANAKI. NELSON, PIOTON, WK_- LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND WW! Coast Ports Ifhom Manukau) Wanaka Tuesday, 20,10 n.m. 910 a.m. I'KMiiHN Tuesday, 27,1 p.m. 12 noon FOR SYDNKY. Hero About Saturday, 31 — " FDirMKLBOURNE. Via UOUTH. ~ Rotomahana Thursclny, 22, nnon — Rotokua" Thursdaj-, 29,10 a.m. — "Colling at Mllford Sound. ■ vT)U~UUßriKl.l.__rn2_ X A AKAWA. ito-i'iiMAiiANA I Monday. 19. 5 p.m. 1 — _ FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Taiaroa I Monday, Jan...spm I — tM" Cargo must be alon-sldo one hour before time of ieparture. During Decombor. January, and February, E_ourßion Return Tickets will bo ISBued at Reduced Ratoa, available for return until 31st March. Passage Tlokota mint bo taken at the office boforo embarking, Amklit-d Branoh t 53 Queen-atteet. jgKA UTXEAJU TO LO-.UUIN. orirntTlink. -_*-fes_Bsffl<~3si ~ ho i o u oW inp steamships be onglng to the Orient Swam Navigation Com- Sanyi Limltedl.and tho taclOo Steam Navigation ompany will leave SYDNKY at the under montion.d dates for MKLBOURNE, ADE- IiAIDK andJLONllON.jyla Sne. Canal:- Steamei\__ I ttog. Ton'ge I Date. ORIENT 6,3.0 I Decern. SO GARONNE 3,870 I January2o r/USITANIA 3.8-5 I February 3 I'Orosi 4,606 Februarys LIGURIA 4,219 I Moich3 And tho Service will bo maintained oy suc ceeding steamers at intervals ot a Fortnight, Fsro to London, 15 to 70 guineas, Suez Canal Dues, 8s In addition. Parcels booked through to London. Pissongcro o-n book from Auokland at a throutrh rate to oover Intercolonial fare and Can .1 d-on, on* »» »wr,m rainnln.) Passage, from London can be grantett in Auckland. .. , -,_ ,_ For plans and full particulars, apply, to London, to F. Groon „ Co.. f^d Anderson, Anderaon & Co.. Joint Managers Of tho Line, or to tho Agents In Ancklnna. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.<s. <MMiT_D', Quoon-stroet, fr-tv*. aXKA-M TO Ti_ E fflll__> THA-MES, SIHBWI-F OHINKMUKI,WAITK___URI, WAIHI. TE AROHA OOLDFIELDS. MOR RINSVILLE, WAITOAPLAINS.ANDGRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. ENTERPRISE No, 2, 1 \s. TE AROHA, c- P.S, PATIKI. From Auckland I From Thamos: Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Tho timo table of rlvor Btoamerß to bo seen at Enterprise Offlce, Wharf. FARES! _ _, To Thames _ Saloon, 7s Bd; Steerage,« To Ohi_emurl through, 6b extra To To Aroha through, 10s extra Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or _» Bh-Rtu- five Btock. „ KKRY OQn Agents. •tf-r-^-ioSa»' t- h0 j ttB t mj _ favourite 8.8. COROMANDEL, Captain, W. D. Hargravo, Time-table. 1 .eaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Friday, 16. 3 p.m. Saturday. 17,1 p.m. Woathor and other olroumatanoes permitting. All parcols to bo propaid at offlce, No. », Queen-Btroot Wharf. A. B. H. BWINDLEY, Manager. __»___ W OK LOWUON -,IKECT' To rToI'LOW THB SnlF RAKMAt SmSmWm T _ o Bp iondld iron clipper bar quo STRACATHRO, ICOAI at Lloyd's, 1,159 tons regtator,|T. a Peters Coiuinnndor, now loading, and will havo qulol dospatch. For freight or passago apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO, ' (Limited), Agents. i_S~.W A I_W E R A. CHEA.r TEIPS PKOM SATURDAY TO Monday. On Saturday, December 10, and on ©very Bot-rday throughout Jho Summer. Tlcketa wlft bo inaund from my office on the Wharf, which will include tho journey to Walwera and back, nnd Hoard and Konldenco at tho Hot Springs Hotel from Saturday to following Monday, at a costof£l7fl6d. U . j. WICKKNS. *_a_*> S3 TEAM TO THE HOT, - Zsk& C. SPRING 3, MAHURANGI. , .-.^._s» MAT A-ANA, KAWAU, AND OMAHA.. -hos.- ROSlt CASEY. Al at Lloydß, W. SomorvlUo, Master. Far Hot Springs, Matakana, Kawan, and Omaha-Every Tueadoy at U o'clook, ro turulng on Wodnosday. _„ For Hot -Brings and Mahnrongl-Evory Thurs (•ny and Saturday at 11 a.m., returning on Uundny ond Friday. No Par-ois or Goo-Ttaken without shipping DFor freight or passago apply ta WICKKNSi ■■*_ OTEAM TO THAMES, CAK r -V, :•; S j. viNG PASSENGERS AND HUKI, OMAOT, WAiTOA PLAINS, AND MOBJU-S ---ville (Piako Dlatrlot), Time Table, S.S. ROTOMAHANA, From Auckland I Sattu-day, 9.30 morning From Thames i Friday, 2 30 afternoon Saturday. 3.30 afternoon Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7/6; Steerage, 5/. i.',■, h-lit through to Te Aroha, 25/ per ton. NocMgo received within haU an hour of ad vertised time of^avlng._ Agentßi -_•__, X\ TAIUKU & ONEHUNGA TffiM>v VV STEAM NAVIGATION Co. :*wsO'6*!(LIMITKD). Time Tab-E-Dkoember, 1881. g.S, MANUKAU. i„_Ls°rn h m nßa: tJ&S^ffm 1-«. ppS -:«S b &Zi^% . ._ m 21-Satiirday. ItMp m 27-Tueflday. !i ura 87-Tnesday. 8P m as-Wed; 10,30 a m ;8- w?. rt-,?- ]■ .2 m m 30-Fridav. 6 a m 3?-f,SSi2,,„ fi n m It -Sstfurdiiv 130 D m 31—Saturday. 6.30 P- By ordor Of tho Directors, all Freight must be .repaid, CUNNINGHAM, Agent



Shipping, '■ jGK*. "RAKQUE LOCH URK, jg*|g|^ X> FROM LONDON. jyiftDT^y^ Consignoos are requested to m. . ... ___ Pass Entrioa and obtain Dolkery . Ordors from tho und-i-slgned for their Goods 1 without delay. -«--_ Cargo impeding tho dischargo of tho vessel ■ will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and oxponso. A Sight Entry to clonr tho vobsol will bo passed at 1 o'clook a.m. on SATURDAY. | THE NEW ZEALAND SIHPPINO CO. ] (LIMITED), i _~__. Agonts. December 15,1581. i __?_____*__. |j IQK COROMANDEL. «smwil9a___ jjokes regular weekly trips to the 1 above port. For freight or possago apply on hoard to ■ ■___ J. MURRAY, Master ' *M_s 'PENINSULAR AND OKI. ' -_JffS«~--__«N-AL STEAM NAVIGA vs=aBS' TION COMPANY. Tho Company's Steamßhliiß (undor contract with tho Victorian Govornmont Cor tho convoy -1 anco ot her Majoßty'B maila) will bo dospatohod: Stoamor. I Loavo I Leave | Loavo I Sydney | Molb'rn' I Adol'do CARTHAGE Doc. 2!) | Jan. i IJan.6 ' BURAT _ Jan. 12 Jan. IS Jan. 20 KHEDIVE Jan. 20 |Fcb.l 1 Fob. 3_ And thonooforth overy alternate wcok. Route:—lt Is intended to despatch thoso steamers for Plymouth and London via Potnt do nolle. PnsßenKora lor England will thoreforo not roqulro to change Bteamers. Rateß of passage money to Plymouth or Lon don: £70 llrßt, and £15 second-class; Italian ports, £05 first, and £10 second-class. For further partloularsroapootlngpasargomonoy and freight apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents, 13, Qacon-atroot. Auokland. Sjkl^. T^Ui-XH-RN STEAMSHIP jEjgßjg;.-! CO. (LIMITED). w"wswr TIME table-December. (Weather and other Clrcnmstancos Permitting). -OR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. Btbambb. I DATE or BAILING. Wellington I Monday. 19. 5 p.m. ~ | IThuraday, 23,5 p.m. Glenelg I Tuesday, 27,5 p.m. I „ Thursday, 22,5 p.m. Wellington | Monday, January 2, 5 p.m, I Conneots at Tauranga for Opotlkl otafla and Bay of Plonty Ports overy • Tnoßday FOR RUSSELL, WIIANQAROA, & MANGONUI. « Glonolg Monday, 19, 5 p.m. Wellington Tuesday, 27, 5 p.m. , Glonolg Monday. January 2.5 p.m. ' FOR WHAN-AKEI, WHANOAREI BEADS, C AND MAKQAPAI. | Kvory Tuesday at 5 p.m, Argylo (Carrying passengers and cargo I I for Walpn). t FOR WHANOARKI AMD WHANQARKI HEADS. Saturday, 17, 2 p.m. lona (Carrying passengers and cargo __ tor Walpn). - FOR WAITAKA, NEW PLYMOUTH, OPUNAKE, AND WANQAN.I (FROM ONEIIUSGA). " Mac-rn-nr I Friday, 16,1 p.m. -lacgregor | A Barneß- Agont at Q- o __ n ga._ FOR WAITAKA (FROM ONEHUNQA). Rowonq | -atnrdoy, 17,1 pirn. j FOB MANQAWAL "] El-gal I Kvory Thursday. I p.m. ■ J FOR MERCURY BAY. Flngal | Kvory Monday, lp.r— g No cargo received after 1 p.m. Small parcols propaid at tho oftlco on tho whaif. Passage tickots must be takon at the Com pany a Office JSo. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. t A. McURKGOK. Managing Director sgU^j. "INCREASED GOMMUNICA- lt mmSS^X tion bstwkkn auokland a aL*w"'**AND NORTHERN WAIROA. Tho Kalpara S.S. Co.'s s.s. DURHAM . Will commonco on SATURDAY noxt, 17th Decombor. a Special Tri-weekly Servlco to Northern Walroa, leaving Holonsvillo on Sotur days 0£ arrival of tho 7 a.m. train from Anok mornlrig'B tldeT slio"le_vea Holonsvillo again r on Tuosday as usual. This extra trip will bo continued until further notice. -i W. LODDKR, Manager j 3-i. ||t O R HOKIANGA. ______& FANNY THORNTON _ Will sail for tho abovo port on TUESDAY ' v, noxt, 20th instant. g For freight apply to E. R. CARDNO. n Fortatreot. ' .j-K i CJTEAM TO WADE AND ~fsgk^V k_* OREWA. ' C \Z—JlEljit-—^ Tho now s.s. n ■«■■"■• MARY ALLEN. t From Auckland: From Wade: 5 Monday. 19th, 1 p.m. Tuosday, 20th, Gla.m. t Orders to bo loft at Hondry ond Whitby's, 1 Goro-Btreet, '__ " jg^A. f"|"\U StIIfUWINERS AND ( »%—!_-s_ t& Tho Woßtport Colllory Company ( a_-_a-_-___-_a (Limited) ore open to Charter Ves sels up to 11 feet draft, to carry coala from Weatport to Now Zealand Ports. For particulars, apply to underslgnod. VV. HAY DICKSON, Dunedin. Juno. 1881. Secretory. S__» -~-KVONPUET STEAM 1 jßg^-JL/ FERRY CO. (Limited), TIME TABLE. From Auckland to North B„oitn-730ar0, 8.30,9*. 9.30, 10\ 10.30, 11, 11.30". 12 noon, 12,30' pm, 1.30.2, 2.30,3*, 3.30. 1, 1.30", S. 5.30", 0, (1.30,8, 10,11. (Saturdays only—l p m Instead of 12.30, 11.15 Instead of HI. From North shore to Auckland-7 a m, . 7.30. 8, 8.30", 9, 9,30", 10, 10.30", 11,11.30,12 noon", 1 p m, 1.30*. 2, 2.30", 3. 3.30*. 1, 1.30, s*. 6.30,0", . 7.20,8,30,10.30. SUNDAY. From Auckland to North Shore.- 10.30 am, . 1* pm, 1.30, 2.30, i\ 3.30, -, 1.30", 6.30", 6, 0.30, 8.39. From North SnoHE to Auckland—lo nm, 12,30 pm, 1,1.30*, 2, 3, 3.30", i, 4.30,6", 6', 8. •To and from Dovonport Wharf. From Auckland to" Northcote-8.15 a in, I 10.30, it p m, 2,5.10, 9*. From Northcotb to AuCKLAND-8,15 a in, 11,1.30t pm, 2.30, 5.30,9.30*. *On Wednesday and Saturday only. tOmltted on Saturday. SUNDAY. ' From Auckland to Northcotb—lo am, 2 From'northcote to Auckland—lo.ls 2.30, i 5.30. BENJ. TANNER, Secretary D.3 F. Co. (Limited). ... — Groceries, &c. W_ a X X E R, • FAMJLY GROCER. HOR3ON-BTRBET, Flrst-cIaBS Value in Teaa and General Groceries. Prime dairies of Fresh Butter Dally, Families rogularly waited upon, and gooda promptly delivered. Tft/J UUDY AND (JO.; E A MILY GROCERS, " Queen-street, onehunga. ifamlllos regularly waited on, and goods promptly delivered. 'p URL I - NOTI CE, WILLIAM JAMES WATT 3. tho well-known Grocer of Onohunga, haa a. Constant bupply of Homk cured Bacon and Ham always on hand. Agent for tho Evening Star. Mr Watt respectfully Invites further patronage. 1 notice 11 jn otice 11 1 hollandlTfortzer, In thanking tho general publlo for tho.very liberal support thoyhavo received for tho past "ovenyears, would tako this opportunity to in firm thorn that Being Direct Importers of several leadlngllnes, they ore in a position to say, without any boast whatever, they can Bupply PRODUCE AND GENERAL GROCERIES at Prices second to nono In Auckland. PRICE LIST:- Box Teas from 15s 6d per box; a splendid lino of our own mixing at 20s per 121bs Company No. 1 Sugar. 20s per bag A Nice-right Yellow Sugar. Id per lb ■ m Weight Sperm Candles Od per lb Kn-lish Sauce from 6id per bottle ■ ... We havo a nice fine of Fancy Tea Caddies, con teining one pound of Good Tea, at a very low ■ coff&Troasted and ground dally, at prices from M«M ncr lb. We would call special " otte-tiTon to P o_r Turkey Brand at la 6d per Floor, Oata, Bran, Sharps, and Maize at Mill prices. Favours by Poßt or Wire will receive our moat -trlct care- and ottonHon. and wfll be dellv ored free of ohargo to Boat or Rail, and all porta of town and Buburba. N.B.—Note tho Addresb— HOLLAND & FOKTZEH, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS Queen-sib««.t, Auckland i and at 1 COROMANDKL, UD.iti Plsegu_t allowed fo: cash



Business o_rds, WP H I L L IPPS & sua, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MKKCHANTS. i Importorslof Paporhanginga, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varniahos, Fronoh Polish, Gold Loaf, Artists' Colours and BrushOß: Plate, Shoot, Crown, Ornamentcl. and Photogrophio Qlasß; Ploturo lframos and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazod Sashes and Doors. Glass cut to slzo and carefully p okod. 95 Se 97. OUKHN-3TRKKT. T\T «■ a X X X N B X, BUt-DBB OARPENTKR AND JOINKR, Vuloak Lanh.l Kvory Description ot 'Building Doslgnad and Ereoted. AU Branches or- the Building Trade oxocnted by Kzporlenood Workmen. Shop Fronts Offloe Fittings —0., ton WILLIAM XHUM. AS, Cornor of Lorno and Vlotorla-stroo—, Auokland Kttßt MONUMKNT-L, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER, Inscriptions nccurato and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, lloadstonos, and ovory doaorlptlon ot Stono Work at tho lowest posulble prloos for town and country A~M~_n> _~_" _TvT.A U~_, civil knginekr i and authorisicd survkyor, Corker ok Shortland and O'Connsll- STREETS. PI DWA It D -AKX.K V,' ARCHITECT, BTICHBURYS BUILDING QUEEN-STREET, A tri _, o - U T U II _ R, CARTKR, CONTRACTOR, &0 Goods Carted and Dollvorod from ship's Dido on Shortost Notleo. Ballast Suppllod, NSWCABTLK AND JIAY Or ISLANTIS COAL. Also. Flrowood (out and unout) reasonable. rriHAM-ii. U-RRIAUK AWD DKAY X FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VIOTOIUA STRKKT BAST, AUO-.LAND. Repairs of Avery Description In Wood and Iron neatly e-ooutod on tho Shortkbt Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W N.B.—Counter Orders panctuallr nuondod to. ■ JKi, V X L H A M « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, Victoria-street. Kvory DOBoriptlnn of Ladders, Stops, WarroW3, f arrow Wheels, Clothos llorsos, Clothoa Bo_oß, Travelling Choats, &o„ on hand or made to Order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and On wholesale order. Shop and Offlco Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by experienced workmon on the shortest notice. N.H.—Ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior old Violins tor salo: also, a Rood v.ollncollo, otioao. ENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLKSALK MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS Of all kinds of SADDLERY, HIQH-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. KDW. JNO. COX, Managor. Knives Ro-bladed] Saws Sharpened HENKY L-ADB_AI_R (From Shefflold). PRACTICAL GKINDBK AND CUTLK B, WAKKFIELD-STREKT. Soissors, Surgical Instruments, ahd Carpontor's Tools put in thorough order. Ra7. nn R H n r.low GROJtTNp. E I) vv a" k d a, • COAL MERCHANT, SHIP AGENT. Bay of Islands, Nowoastlo, and Walkato Coal In any quantity. Offloe f.nd Yard, Breakwater, Auckland, opposite Railway Station. "I J, A V ST I W tt U 0., BOOT AND BUOK MANUFACTURKRS. A Large Stook of Pugged, Rivkttkd and 8-wn Goods of aU sorts and sizes to select from, Alii Orders havo Quids DespatqU. „ „ COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. WraDHAM-STRE-T. AUCKLAND. 11 A R V" 1 E • (latk or London), COACHBUILU-H, Uri>_n Qu__N-STR__T. Landaus, Broughams, I'uronchOß, Victorias, j nnd Phrotonsof overy description manufactured v at from 50 to 100 per oont. less than what you i will pay for English importations. AU work guaranteed. Repairs In all'branchos. N.B.—Tho advortioor was for many joars manufacturer to tho trade In London ■UTBLLE-_KY.STR__T "i", VV COLOUR,-GLASS WARKHOUBK.- C. G. Hill, Importer of Poperhanglngs, Oils, Colours, Glass, Varnish, White Load, &0., Gilt and Stained Mouldings and Pictures, Sea. Pic ture-framing to ordor. Just landed, ox Coro nilla' and 'Loch Doon,' 215 packages Paper hangings, White Load, Oils &c—Plooae note the address: Wellosley-stroet Wost (opposite Market entrance). ' . CLARK- BKOTH-KS, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE UNION BANKI, Q U R^B N■STR EE T, ACCKIA N.D, Photography In tho Latost and Moat . ashlonablo Stylos, Kxeouted lnl a manner Unsurpassed In tho Colonies, LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand | H._M_i_;KßoN, I HOUSE, -HIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, KO, 8, "W Y»VHAM• BTR_ XT. "KTIW-OS VENETIAN -LIWD j> WORK GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRK WORKER, Karanoahapk Road, Newtom. Venetian BUndß of tho boat qnallly made and flxod at Is por foot. Wlrework, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order Ropalrs neatly exoontod. A~KNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S C.REEK, RICHMOND, 1 OrrlOKl DC-HAM-STK_ET, AUCKLAND. ■ Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E.] |UOBT. LUNDON, C.E, BOYLAN AND LUNDON, CIVIL ENGINEERS, Licensed Land Transfer Surveyors authorised native land surveyors. engineering and quantity surveyors. colonial bank building, AUCKLAND. J' 7. .BttlH-.-tOB, « AUOKLAND BTEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W-NDHAM BTR-BT (N__T 8-AKKBP-AB- HotkiJ, Having Introduced Steam Power, he la now PM parod to make a Roduotlon of Twenty lev Con oil he price of -U oommon work. tST Country Orders punctually attended to WH A N S O N, . CARPKNTKR ANDJJOINER, B E RE S FiO RD - S TR E EIT. 1 AUCKLAND, Opposite the Congregational Churoh. All repairs promptly and economically 0-oonted. Kstlmates given, ynnerals iurnrfihod. T'o-u S : so p pc t, tl HQUSK, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT Opposite H.M.s Custom-honso, FORT-STREET, AUCK-A N>, Has Always i-oe B____ Largo Blooks of LAND FARMS, both Improvediand otherwls Also, HOUSKS. COTTAGES, &o. On Most Ren-Honable Terms. OOK-BLNDIN- & PAPER-RULINO BY WM WILLIAM LEYS, « Wit BOOK-BINDBR. PAPSR-BULER. J Wp. t mercharxs' Account Books Rnlfd If; i and Bound to Pattern, «| P? t MUSIC. MAGAZINES, BIBLES I I ¥ • AND PRAYER BOOKS, 4 W>_ J" BOUNT) IS ATX STYT.F!', < ThreoiDoora above Stab Office. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY-BOOKS. LIBRAE* BJOK8 b STRONG & CHEAPLY



business Cards, KSTABLIBHKD 18-6, 71/1 R T. TRAFFOKD SURGEON DENTIST WAKEriELD-RTRKIET, NEAR QUEBN-BTB__T, PalnlOßß E-tractlon of Tooth by the Oxide Nitrogen Gas. Professional Hours—9 a.m. till fi D.m.' ZT _Te AND P 0 XX - X \_T COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—Tron-bnrk Shafts, Spokoa, 8011008. Blu< Oum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowoai Market Prlooa. DEAD, MARK, AND LEARN JAMES Rail) X SONS, Hobson-Btroot. Cabinetmakers, spihal Turners, and upholsterers, ■Wlah to oull the attention of tho publlo to tholi lino display ot Furniture now on oxtiibition at their spacious wororooniß. Customers liberally dealt with. Having Introduced Btoam power, they are able to Bupuly all articles lower than any othor shop lv town. W ___________ ________ __ . PIONB-R Manu aotcrkr or Umbrellas and Parasols, Uppor Quoonstroet. Wanted Known Tonnant's AI Umbrellas Bre tho Dost and Cheapest. Now summer stook at • prlcoa to moot tho times. Rocovorlng in tho DOBt stylo, with choice- varioty of material. Note—J. Lennox's Buildings, Upper Queen truot. Established 1808. Dl I S J_ J_ X A _. V V U,, X? WnOLKBAL- SniI'PINO AND FAMIL BUTCHERS, QU-KN-STREKT (Next Ban- of Now Zoaland, Auokland). Poultry of All Klnda dressed to ordor. Prime Smoked Tonguos, Homo-ourod Baoon Corned Boot on Salo In Large Quantities. t_T N.B.—DKALKttS IN Gamr. TBI Live Phoaaanta forwartlod to all parts of tho Colony upon rocolpt of ordor, FauiUles waited on In town or Bubnrbß. / THE / T7-APAI /~IORN 13ROOM pO. (UNLIMITED). Temporary Promlaos i custom-house-street west, Near tub Dock. |_| UU H K. GILM _U R (Late Thomas J. Harbutt), STEAM BRUSH, PORTABLE FORGE, AND BELLOWS FACTORY, Vl-'-ORIA-STR-KT EAST, Auckland. J" W. X N I G H T c (LATK Or TIIK CITY MARKET), Poulterer, Fruiterer & Greengrocer, Corner of DAHBV an Qukkn-stuicktb, Wholosale and Rotol Kstobllahod 18flo. SHIPPING SUPPLIED, Poultry, Drossod for Tabic, always ready, Uvo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Goobo, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stook. Game Fowls, Spanish, Brahmas, and Bantams (Puro-brodl. rREsn butter and koqb always on hand. Licenood Dealer In Oame. tr KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors above Arthnr1!) Auction Mart. A IT BKOTHKKS MASBL- AND S-KKKSTONK MASONS Monnmonts, Hoad-Btonos, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Rollings. IKSOKIPTIBNB EXECUTED IN A SUPERIOR STYLE, Pricks and Designs FREE on Application, Address :—! Ccmrircit or Rutland and lome Streets, auckland Near Janotlon of Queen and Wakofleld atrootsl Musical. XT EU MEYER'S J3IANOS. To arrive, by Loch Urr (now duo). Splendidly Finished Iron-framed. Tricord, Double Over strung, Check Repeater Action, 7 octavos. Mr Webb has had tho above mado to his Order, with Braßß Tuning Plato, Sec , tho flnost and best ovor Imported. Also, a number of Bords beou-ful 35 guinea Pianos, by samoshlp. The abovo.aud many othori.alßo Harmoniums, may bo had at a discount for Caßh, or on hire at aa agreed Monthly Pay, tho moooy thus paid to bo a fund for tho purohaso ot any Instrument. N.B.—Pianos tuned by tho year. 21s: or to order. Also repaired at half tho usual charge. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Weij.kslky-stre-t, Auckland. Por Sale. IANGSHAN FOWLS.—For Sale, the 1 abovo (pnro bred; also, Eggs.-Apply Mr Kennell. Storekeeper. Ellorslio. i SADDLERS AND UPHOLSTERERS.- Curled Hair for Solo from 3d to Is 2d.— John R. Gray, Bhortland-strcct, mO CAPITALISTS AND INVESTORS. Sovoral llrst-closß City Proportlos • For Sole, Full particulars (rom „ S. E, HUGHES, Jun„ Land Agont, Vulcan Lone. pHOICE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. THOMAS SEAMAN, ESTATE AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildinob, Auckland, Hob for Salo, amongst othor properties— 10 acres of Land in tho flourishing district Of Lako Takopuno, tho quality of whioh IB unsur passed in the colouy, and tho land Is In a vory high state of cultivation. This choice property has about 11 chains ot frontago to Takapuna s beautiful lake, and about 10 chains of metalled road frontago, and presents a rare opportunity for a flrst-olaßß Invostmont, Price modorate. Terms easy. Also, A Valuablo Form of ovor 900 acres In a rising dlstriot, within IJ hour's rldo from Auckland, and contiguous to a railway station. This farm Is well divided Into paddocks, and a consldor ablo portion of It is in grasß and cultivation, and contains a most substantial and commodious Family Residence, with a magnificent vlow. Tp o R S A L E, PIANOaI PIANOS I Bord's Pianos, new, from £30; a good Second hand Piano for £23. Pianoß by German and Englißh maters at low prices. Come and see before buying olsewhcro.—At Thos. 11. Webb S, Oak Cottage, Hobson-streot. mo SAW MILL OWNERS, TIMBER X SQUARERS, AND OTHERB. GOOD INVESTMENT. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, 225 Acres Good Land, ono mile from Railway Terminus. Good river communication. About 600,000 to 700,000 feet Kauri upon it. Large quan tities of Ti-tree, Furiri, fit for Blcepers, posts, or flrowood. Unusual facilities for getting out junk timber. Price, 30s per acre; easy terms. Apply to 0.X., care of Mr Keotloy, Solicitor, Queen-street. IN THE ESTATE OF G. B. MARTIN, Late Hotel and Storekeeper, Wairoa Soutii. For Sale, tho Freehold ot the HOTEL and STORE, also Stook. Furniture, and Book Debts. Tho Hotel, which is recently built, contains IJ rooms, and is finished In flrst-rato style. The Land on which tho property stands contalnE tour acres laid down in -jood gross and gordor. grounds. Easy terms will bo mado with a suitablo pur. chaser. Full particulars on applying to J. M, and J. Mowbray. Lac d Agents, 12, Qneon-streot, CJUBURBAN RESIDENCE.—For Sale tj A commodious and pleasantly situated Family Residenco at Epsom, containing 2( rooms, all in the moat perfect ordor, with out buildings, comprising three-stalled stable, large coach-houso, and othor conveniences; togethei with 7J acres of choico land, in gardon, orchard and paddocks. Cord to inspect, and further information mas bo obtained, on application to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Or, W. AITKEN. jm O R S A JL E __ The Undermentioned Allotments :- Ponßonby (near Mason'a Gardens)— 2 Allot ments, 132 x 261; prloe £175 each. Ponsonby (near Mason's Gardens)— 2 allot ments, 132 x 261; £125 each. Einmett-strcct-2 Allotments, 68 x 160; £10 each. _arsfleld-3treot-2 Allotments, 66 _ 200; £12 each. Curran-stroet—2 Allotments, 71 _ 117; £11 eaob. Anglesea street—-3 Original Allotments, _C feet deep. Kyber Pass Road-1 Allotment, 33 x 93; &i Porcival Square-Allotment, 71 -100; prioi £100. Sale-street-Larfro Allotment, 205 links t overage of 100 links; £100. Mount Alucrt-Ii Villii Residences; £G0 £1,0110. atid £1,310. Other Properties on application to THOMAS MELVILLE, Accountant, High-street, Auckland,



Drapery. QTE P H E N SON'S jgn \QB> "IJALE OF T\RAPERY, Conslatlng ot the following Goods;— 10 yards Luiitro (black or coloured), 12 yards White • Calioo, 12 yarda Groy ditto, G Towels, 1 White Quilt, 1 Coloured ditto. 0 yarda Flannel, 0 yardß Brown Holland, 1 Toilet Cover, 2 Antlmaocas . sari!, ' THE ABOVE GUARANTEED OF UN EQUALLED VALUE. i Goods Delivered on Receipt of Money t Order, &c. I Freight Paid Within Five Miles. NEWTON HOUSE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Near Post-olllco, i , . ' "]*^EW GOODS I TW-EW GOODS ; SPRING AND SUMMER. Urricß «r 278 •_! Qukkn- STREET. JOHN KEESING, ' In returning thanks for the liberal patronage ho j has rocoivod Blnce the opening of his Drapery Business, bogs to announce to his customers ■ and tho publlo generally! that he has now Opened ■ hla SPRING and SUMMER Goods, well se lected, which will be sold las usual) with a small advance on coßt, and giving the BEST value poaslblo for Cash. Wo are now showing special lines In— Bolgos, all shades, Sid yard] Ladios' Two-throad Balbriggan Hose, lOd Ladles' Loco Fichus, ii 6d Lustros, in all shades, BJd yard Deop Coloured Fringe, IOJd yard Ladles' Full-size Ties, all Bhadoß, Sammor Flowers, Id spray Togother with a Large Assortment of Dress Materials and Fancy Articles for the Season. Note tho addresa :— JOHN KEESING, 278, Upper Queen-street. ATEW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING JJ! ESTABLISHMENT. IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN LECK (Late Managing Partner of SomoriloM fc Leek) Bogs to announce that he has Now Oponod In tho promises lately occupied by Mr W. Rattray, with an ENTIRELY NEW AND CHOICE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. Tho WHOLE STOCK has boon purchased „ with groat oare. and is SPECIALLY SUITED for tho AUCKLAND TRADE. New clothing 1 New Drapery l And Fancy Goodsi a great assortment of DRESS MAT.E RIALS. Tho Advortlsor hopes that hla Ions: oxperlonco in tho Trudo will be a guarantee that ho will SELL NOTHING BUT FIRST-CLASS GOODS, and at Prices whloh will Defy Competition. Ho hopes to bo favoured with a visit from all hla old Customers, and has no doubt but he will glvo them overy satisfaction., N.B.—Gontlomon's Clothing mado to order on tho shortest notloe by First-class Tailors. JOHN LECK, Draper, Clothier, and Outfitter Opposite tho Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET. BARGAIN 15 I—Laaic3,ocar in mind mat Williams has oponed up another lot of Fresh Goods, which he Intends to sell oheap. Tho boat and cheapest lot of Ladles' Under ; clothing In Auckland; the best ossortment ol Real and Imitation Maltese Laoe: a nice lot of Lace and f ilk Tloa. Neck FriUinga; a nice assortment of Gilt and Black Brooobes and Ear rings choap. Ladlea from the country would do well to buy thoirgoodsat Williams's Cheapest Houbo In Town, foot of Groy-Btreot. four doors above Markot Entrance. Open till 9 oolock p.m. _____ VlfE L LJSHLE V HOUSE Just Opened, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SPRINC DRESSES, SPRING MILLINERY, HAT 3, GLOVES, NECKTIES, RUFFLES, COLLARS, CORD.AND TASSELS, ETC. A Large -took of CORSETS Just to hand, In a varioty of makes, from 2/6. Thompßon'a "Glovo Fitting" Corsets, A Largo Stook of TWEEDS from 116, Morloy's Knitting Cotton, 1/9 per lb, HOSIERY-No better value anywhere. Flvo por cent. Discount for oash on Paroels ot 20s and upwards. Country ordors promptly and faithfully executed. tT BUY YOUR DRAPERY AT LOVET T ' S, W-LL-B-BY-STBE-T. \totick7-selling OFFI J_l GREAT REDUCTION IN DRAPERY Fob Three Weeks Only. Preparatory to Removing to Now Premises now Building. Come and Sco 11 Note the address : J. HEAPE, Upper Symonda-streot. ll DEFERRED \ 'I P A V _t X N T I 1 _ SYSTEM ll ] MUNRO & MILLIGAN, i TAILORS, DRAPERS, & OUTFITTERS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite Nowton Post Offloe). I Have a Well - Assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS In tho following Departments: - Dresses, Prints, Calicoos, Longcloths, Shootings, Linens, i Flannols, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets, Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes. Waterproof Cloaks, Mantlea, French Merinoes, Shawls, Cash meres, Silks, SMits, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. Having found that there Is an opening for a TAILORING BUSINESS on the DEFERRED Payment Svsthm, they have secured the ser vices of a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, and ore now prepared to make to measure, from First class Materials, at reasonable prices, every ! description of Clothing. ._-'_', 1 All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being, • made up, and fit and workmanship guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found ' to be a great boon, by enabling those with ' limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had oonßidorable London ox torlenco In this particular System of Business, 1 and having their Goods direct from the Best " London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a position to ' offer tho BEST GOODS on tho MOST AdvAN : TAG KOUS TERMS. I 3" Koto the Address,— _. „ ly/TUNRO & JV/T IL.L GAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Nowton Poßt Offloe). . r\ N SALE, PRIME NEW ZEALAND MAIZB, OATS, " BRAN SHARPS, CHAFF, n CHOICE TARANAKI BUTTER (Fresh and 9 Salt), at Lowest Rates. 5 W. GUNSON, 13, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. ° mO-THE ELECTORB AND NON- I ELKCTORB OF THE COLONY OF - NEW ZEALAND. 0, Gentlemen,—We beg loavo to Intimate to you that we have decided to hold a Bale of all '• k_id_ of stock, at the Northern Hotel Yards,; near the Slaughter Houses, also known aa tho - Stono Jug Yards, EVERY WEDNESDAY, at y 12 30. First Salo to take place on WEDNES DAY, the lltht nst„ at 12.30. PhlppB1 omnibus 0 will leave tne National Bunk at 11.15, and will ' pass the Yards on its way to the Whau In time for Bale. Paddocks free, for cattle and horses entered for sale uureaorved. We are prepared to sell all kinds of goods that may be consigned to us there for that purpose. _ h^gm% Auctioneers, Wyn__&m-street,



Public Notices y I C I 0 1U A HOUSE H. A. COLSON, STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER, Victoria-street, Auckland, Corner of Hobson-Btroet, Christmis and New Year Cards, Saohetß, Diaries, Desks, Hooks, &c, In great variety. Vory modorato prices. /^ROCKERY, GLASSWARE, &0., &0. I have to Inform tho Inhabitants of Anckland and surrounding diatriots that, having a largo stock, I have not boon able to dispose of it in the time agreed upon with incoming tenant, so have mado ai-rangomonta with him to contluuo tho CHEAP CLEARING-OUT SALE OF CROCKKRY and GLASSWARE for a Few Wooka longer, and theroforo'solicit an early call from all requiring goods in tho abovo lino One trial will convlnuo tho most sooptical that tho Salo is Gonuino. Tho premises boing positively lot, no reason able oiler will ho refused, U, BLOOM, _UNPKR_TntcATitir, Royal, Quekn-street. SA WJN HEART OF KAUJK I ' BHINGLKS. | The Uulon Steam Saw Moulding Sash and Door Company (Limited) ia cil'oring a speciality , in Sawn Hoart of Kauri Shingles, spooially ' I manufactured to secure a smooth tapor surface, I superior to and cheaper than Bplit Bbingles, and in universal use In the United States. Prioe . , 10a 6d per thousand, not, "OHO BO NO PUBLICO THE LONDON PHOTOGRAPHIC COM PANY"B FREE ART UNION PHIZKB consist of a Lady's Gold Hunting Watoh and Chain, Lady's Diamond Ring, Gents' 18 karat Gold Rings, Ladles' Portrait Brooches and other prizes, worth £50. A Tloket In tho above will bo given ; with evory Sitter, COO- Members wanted. Cartes de Vlslte, 5s per half-dozen; Cabinet Portraita, 12s 6d per half - dozen.— _.elghton's Buildings, Upper Queen-street.—C. H. MONKTON, Manager. CROWN BAKERY KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Opopßlto Pltt-stroot Woaleyan Chapel. DAVID GRUBB, bakeb, con7bctioneb, and general Storekeeper. A new and extensive Shop lately added to tho forrnor one. Tho best Dairies of Butter, Eggs, and Canterbury Cheeses, &c„ continually on hand. Goods guaranteed of the beßt quality, and at Qaoen-sireet prices. An early trial re quoßtod. jyOTluE cTi REMO VA _. Mkbsbs H. and J. BINSTKD wish to Inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and its environs, that thoy havo removed to those spacious new premises facing tho foot of Victoria-street, Wo9t, to bo Known as Billlngton's Buildings; where they hopo to merit v continuance of past favours. K"AIAPO_ WOOLLEN MANUFAC TURING COMPANY (Limited). AUCKLAND W ARE HOUSE, FORT--TREET. Robert Fry, appointed Sole Agont for Provincial District of Auokland. ril H E 0" A V M.ARKE T, 105, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AND TO ARRIVE . White Tartarian Oata Black Tartarian Oata Hoavy Feed Oata (whole and orushod) Seed and Feed Barley (Feed! Vetches, Field I'oas and Beansi White and Red Tuscan and Purplo-Straw Seed Wheat Now Zealand and Sydney Maize (wholo and orushod) Cocoanut and Linseed Oilcake Prossod Moadcw and Oaten flay Oaten and Whoaten Chair, Bran and Sharps Linseed, Hemp, and Canary Sood Coarse. Fine, and Rock Salt Bonoilust of all grades Guano—Peruvian, Hnon, and Long Island Grass and Clovor Seed- Turnip—Purple Top. Green Top, Champion Swode, White Globe, &o. Now Zealand Flax and Tow, Cocoanut Fibre A now importation of first-class Bulbs, Garden and Flower Seods of all deßorlptlons Sood and Eating Potatoes Ornamental, Fruit, and Forest Trees, Flowering Shrubs, &a, from the celebrated nursery Ml.-i' SOIL CONTRA Ul, All porsons In tho City or Suburbs requiring tho servlcoa of tho proaont Contractor at the RKDUCKD ratks ahould make oarly application to G. WILSON, at his roßidenoe, Nelson-street, or under oover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Boil Contractor. City Council Offloee." * UCKLAND RAW UUMPANY DARBY-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open on FRIDAY and SATURDAY In each week for the Pur chase of all kinds of RAGS, METAL. Sec. FOR OASH AYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES Abe Simple to Learn, Quiet in Aotlbn, Not liable to get out of order. Possess largo and easily threaded Shuttles. No Difficult. In getting Needlea and Extras TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES should be Inspected by all desirous of pro curing a Thoroughly Good Maohlne, Also, to bo had at Low Prices, TWISTED LOOP-STITCH MACHINES Of Boot Construction. SST Agent i T. PEACOCK, Optician, Speotaoloß, Tolescopcß, Mlorosoopoß, Barometers, Electric Bolls, Sec Instruments and Maohlnos Ropalred, SHORTLAND - STREET, (Opposite the Post-offloe'. CIHRYSTON POULTRY YARDS, r / LAKE TAKAPUNA, D, Robertson, Proprietor, Importer and Breeder of t . Langflhanß Brahmaß, light and dark Coohlna, bull'and black Bpanißh,blaok and white Houdons Pollards, white crested ■ Hnmburga, Bllver and and spangled goldon pencilled Daily Expected : Pekln Duoka Sultans Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns Eggs and Fowls forwarded to all parts of the Colony on receipt of ordor. My strains ot Poultry are the beat procurable. Egga for Hatching in Season. A few young Chicks ready for delivering from the above. ,■ _ , Send Btampod onvolope for circular and prlco list. Visitors Welcome— Sundays oxcoptod. rriO DRArERS, GROCERS, AND X OTHERS. A supply of MARCUS WARD & CO:'S GOODS has just been opened at the Star Offlce, Inspection of which Is respectfully in vited The Goods consists of Ornamental Cards of various descriptions and the Latest Patterns, suitable for Almanaos, Business Notifications and Advertising purposes generally. 7_ _ y o B~a T i \jr to Roth _ Pabllo Hot, Cold, and Shower Bathß, Viotorla-stroot East. Charge, One Shilling. Open all week days from 7 a.m, to 6 p.m., and Sunday Mornings frtim 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with evory convenience, Turkish towels, fleßh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soapß, &o. Soleot bath-rooniß (private) for Ladies every day at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Ploaso note the address: Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and FurnitureiMart Auckland m a J o~ a X S Begs to Inform tho Inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened a HAIRDRESSER'S SHOP IN West Quebn-stbeet. Hairdrbßßing: Mbn, 6d; Boys, 3d. T^JCKLAND PICTURE.FRAMING AND GILDING DEPOT. J, R. Dk COURCEY Begs to notify to his old friends and the gene publlo that he haa undertaken the Management of the above Establishment, where GILDING, PICTURE-FRAMING, MOUNTING, &a, In all Its branches will bo undertaken at prices defying competition. ESTIMATES CIVEN. A Large Stock of Mouldings, Picture-framing Materials, and Pictures of every description always on band, QUEEN-STREET, JUNCTION. OF WAKBFIBLD-STRBBT,



Public Notjcee. J^uBEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE, TO CONTRACTORS" MINERS, QUARRY MKN, AND OTHERS. NOBEL'S DYNAMITE, from repeated trial. by the largest contractors aud mining managers in tho Australasian Colonies, long use and mortar testa, has proved itself beyond dispute to be OVBS FIFTEEN PFR 01CNT. STRONGER than the Australian made Llthofraoteur and -ynarnlto. It is unequalled for Mining, Quarry ing, Blasting (in wot or dry, BOlid or Assured rock). Tunnelling, breaking up of Wrecks, Sunken Rocko, blowing out and splitting up Tree-roots, Boulders, eto. Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by tho absenoe of accidents, either In transit, In storage, or In its legitimate use. It la in sensible to shocks — a porcusßlon cap being required to develop its giant power. Printed Instructions for ÜBing issued with every package. Necessary Tape, Fuse, and Caps always in stook. Price Reduced to Two SHILLINGS AND Six. pence per lb. (Liberal Discount to tho trade and large buyers). Mr Gorman, tho Company's N.Z. Travelling Agent, is now in Auokland for a short tlino, and will glvo all nocossary information to bnsh sottloraandotherarothonses of this o-Ploslvo upon application to E. PORTER « CO., HARDWARE MKRCHANTS, AUCKLAND Sole Agents for N.Z. North. T%|USSE_BURGH HOUSE STORE, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. 1 J - J. LESLIE, Late of the Union Bakery, would respectfully Inform his old Customers and tbe Inhabitants ot Parnell and its vicinity generally that he has Opened the above Store in the GENERAL GROCERY, PRODUCE, AND EARTH ENWARE BUSINESS, and In doing so he would solicit a share of their patronage, and begs to assure them that no effort will be wanting on his part to give them the fullest satisfaction. AIVVERAI WAIWERA! WaL WKRAI A Coach will leave the Devonport Post-offlce Every Saturday at half-past one, arriving at Walwera at 5.30, and leaving Walwera on Monday Mokning at 8, arriving at North Shore at noon. Return Fare, 15s. First-class turn out,-OLWERMAYS'(Iate Quick's) Livery Stables. Devonport. N.B.—Passengers should leave town by one o'clook steamer. rjl I M B- E B. The Union Steam Saw, Moulding, Sash & Door Company (Limited) Is selling Second-class Timber in job lots, sizes 3z 1 and upwards, at from 4s Od per 100 ft. Sawn heart of kauri shingles, specially manufactured to seonro a smooth taper surface. Snperior to and cheaper than spile shingles, and In universal use in tho United States, Price, 9b per thousand Lett. sawn Laths, in bundles of 100, at 3d per toot por bnndle. J _,_._,- v A ' X ?, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. I hobson-street, Clows to Wkllinstqn-s—-c_t. "VTOTICE UK REMOVAL E. Wooding (late McGeady, Thomson, and , Nlven), Book Importer, has Removed to High street, Auckland. PARTINGTON begs to thank his • customers for their past favours, and to intimate that having been jolnod by Mr C, H. Osmond, the business hitherto known as J, *• Partington's will henceforth be "J. Partington and Co." ' "yiCTORIA FLOUR MILLS. I The undersigned beg to Inform their friends, that having made many important additions to their Maoninery, also having materially En larged their premises, they are enabled to execute orders for Flour, Grain, etc., as well as Gristing, at lowest rates. J. PARTINGTON AND CO., t Symonds-street, Auckland. COKB. . i ~~ v / ___: . i THK AUCKLAND GAS COM- J PANY (LIMITED) Will Deliver thla very ccono- { to mlcal fuel In quantities to salt P» fc householders, at tho following „ P 3 „ rates for places within one mile O 5j of the Works; longo distances § a m In proportion — i B. d, Por sack, 3 bushels „ . 1 1 6 Backs _ .. _ .. —63 10 Backs, or i ton .. _ .. 11 6 20 saoks, or 1 ton .. _ .. 82 0 Orders may be left at tho Office or Works. GAB FITTINGS. i • i JK _ _ AJN JO J-ttOTJ-J-Ktff 1 WOOL MERCHANT-, I TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, j IMPORTERS OF ' Sad-lors* and Bootmakers' Machinery, English I and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, : Mill Belting, Suotion and Dollvory < Hose, Sec, Sec Warehouses j—Vulcan Lane and High street Works!!—Panmure. Auokland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and carefully -.reputed. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, W. Phillipps & SON> 95 & 97, Queen-street, Auckland, N,Z„ IMPORTERS o» PAPERHANGINGS, Panel Decorations, GLAb3-Pfcllßhod. Silvered, and Rough PLATE English and Continental Shoot, Photo graphic, Glass Shados. WHIT- LEAD, Colours; Oil, VARNISHES Brushes, Mixed Paints. Carson's Antlcor roeive and Patent Silicate Paints, MOULDINGS—GiIt, Stained, Veneered,for Picture Frame and Room Decorations, Fanoy i Frames for Cabinet and C.D.V. Pictures of every description in great variety Scraps—Photos and Coloured. Albums for Photos, Scraps, &0., Sec, See. Out-out or Overlay Mounts, all sizes; Cabinet and C.D.V. Mounts; Artists' Requisites. W. P. & S. having always on hand the largest Btock of the above goods in the North Island of New Zealand, are able to exeouto either whole sale or retail ordora on the moßt favourable temiß. Samples of P.perhangingß from open atock, or of original packages, sont on applica tion. Now settlers in Auokland should inspect . our Btook of Paperhanglngs and Ploturea before fitting up their new homes; they will find some thing to suit the moans of everyone, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, Quk-N-rtrb-t. Auckland. POTATOESI POIATOESI POTATOES The undersigned havo In Btook l— Prime Waikato Table Potatoeh Prime Canterbury do Hobartown Seed DO Flukes Abhleai- Kidnb.s Taylor's Kidneys Jackson's Kidneys, &c„ See,, Sec They aro also prepared to supply, in any quan tity? their celebrated MIXTURE FOR ROOT CROPS and MIXTURE FOR GREEN CROPS, the nso of which haa produced auoh romarkablo results as to need no oomment. i Also, all kinds of Bonodust and Guano, In any quantity. W J. HURST & CO., • 101, QTJEKN.STREET. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. S. P A R X E R HAS FOR SALE a number of the above, with Tap ready for use, Bl and upwards, At his Steam Works, Vi-toria-btr__t, Or -IS ShOP W-LL-BL-Y-S-B-BT. Large quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down pipes always in Btoo_. Verandah Iron ourved at shortest notice. Manufacturer of Lead and Compo Pipe. A choice selection of Chandeliers, &c at his Wellesley-Btreet shop. Country orders wUI always receive his prompt attention. Licensed to lay on Water. Sole Patenter or the Improved Lead EP9B RIDBIN-. pi O It SALE 1 BO cases CASTOR OIL. Inlbulk 100 drums LINSEED OIL, boilodla djraw i 10 casks ~ ~ Ii casks COLZA OIL 20 drums ~ ,", 30 dnuns TURPS. W, S. IL AUK IE, 7> Wynd_ai_.street.



[ Amusements. DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND OLD . MSN'S REFUGE. HERR CARL SCHMITT, GRAND MATINEE MUSICALS, IN THE CHORAL HALL, TO-MORROW,' SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 17. PROGRAMME. Ovcitu.ro, "Moeanlello" (Auber)-Orchestra Port Song, " Let tho Hills resound" (Richards) Song, " Sing, Sweet Bird " (Ganz) Part Song (Male Voices), "Hart, tbo Merry Dr_m"(_rugh) March. " Tannhauser" (Wagner)-Orchestra Bong," Toe Storm" Duet Concertante (Violin and Piano), " Cenor entola" (Ooborno and De Berioi)—Herr Carl Sohmltt and Mr Angelo Forrest Part Song, " Tno iralrles' Recall" (Carl Schmitt) Bong, "Olochette" (Molloy) Overture, "Poot and Peasant* (3uppe)- Orohostra of Choral Society Part song. "Carnovalo" (KoBBlni) Song (with Violin Obligate), "Borceuse'. (Gounod) gar' Song (Male Voieee), •• The Three Chafers" Valso," Delaware Klange <_ungl)-Orohcs__ Matlnoe to oommenco at 3 p.m, Tickets, Two Shillings, at Mr Ango'o Forreal'a Maslo W-roliouso, and at Messrs Upton and Co.'a. 1 Owing to tbe liberality of tho Committee of Choral Society, the Auckland Preen, Messrs Upton and Co., Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper, and Messrs — tkin, the entire proceeds Of the Matinee will ba available for providing the inmates of tho above Institutions withextra comforts at Christmas time. j QHO BAL t[ ALL MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19TII, Captain Charles Oliver (Late British Army) WILL DELIVER A LECTURE ON *' * - NELSON! THE MAN I THE HERO 1 THE SAILOR! Admission :-Front Seats, 2s 6d; Baok and Satiory Seats, Ib, Tickets at Upton's, and Forrest's Muelo Ware louse. Doors open at 7.30; Lecture at 8. Carriages nay be ordered at 9,30, HALED ONIA N GAME.. NEW YEAR'S DAY, ELLERSLIiT GARDENS.. ■< ■ HIGHLAND FLING, BAGPIPES, &c. \ Parties interested in the Games are requested ) apply to 0. WILLIS. Ellerello Gardens, X Removal. X ~ • np n n"_"t_bTiu-li6 that' _e"__Tf emoT6-_-T_WdK t the above material to the Premises of Mr ones, Tobacconist, Queen-street. Tennis BaUs, Nets. Boys' Cricketing X Material of all sizes, at Reduced _f Prices. y\ Corporation Notices. j_wl^' piTY OF AUCKLAND. DRAINAGE NOTICES. TO OWKBRS AND OCCUPIKBS - IACON'S LANE, TICTOBIA QUADBANT, AND COBU-G-STBE-T. Notice Is hereby given to owners and oo luplers ot property in Baeon'a Lane, from Jhanoery-Btreet to Viotoria Qaadrant, Victoria Juadrant, from Prinoes-etreet to Vlotorla-street Cost, and the northern end of Coburg-strcet, tbuttlng on Victoria-street Bast, to Drain heir respective properties into the main drain n course of construction. Failing compliance rith this notloe, the City Council will, under ho provisions of, the Municipal Corporation lets, proceed with the drainage work deemed leoessary, at the risk and cost of owners and Mcupiers. P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk's Offloe, Town Clerk. December 14,1881. MITY OF AUCKLAND. ANNUAL MUNICIPAL TENDERS. The City Council will reoelve Tenders until toon on WEDNESDAY, the 2lßt instant, for he following Supplies, &a:- Caetino Road Metal, suppltik- scoeia ash, &c. TIMBEB Nails, Ibon-wobk, Hohse-shobiho, &c. coix-o-ion aud removal of clt- Refuse to terms of specification Bnd conditions at the jfflco of tho City Surveyor, CounoU Chambers, Sigh-street, Also for BAY OF ISLASDS AND WhANOABEI COAIB, delivered at the Pumping Station. ENGINE BTATIOS R-QUIHEKEN-B AND Feinting In terms of speoifloation and conditions at the office ot the Town Clerk, City Council Chambers, The CounoU do not bind themselveß to accept Tenders to be respectively endorsed as above. P, A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Cfflce, December 9,1881. ■ = . I Railways. . ___\____\____\ iTm srim <__f rA^^[______L _____Bs-_----^g^>^-p-15---- | A UCKLAND RAILWAYS, I CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. J CHEAP FARES. ■ ] Single Tickets issued any Station to any i Station, Saturday, December 24, 1811, to Satur- I day, January 7th, will be available for return ' any day between those dates. SPECIAL FARES. Deoember 20th, January 2nd and 3rd: Auok land, Newmarket, Mt. Eden, and Unehunga to Racecourse, One Shilling each, irrespective Ot Class, single or Return; available for the day only, Including admission to Courso 3s. A. V. MACDONALD. District Manager. ■ ———————————————————— j i XT O T 1 V E, The foUowlng BLOCKS of LAND in th Oounty of Mangouu are open Sunder! the Home tead Act:— No. 1-KAIAKA BLOCK, Paris of Kalaka County of IMangonul, 3,500 Acres. This Land Is situated In the Victoria VaUey. No. Z-PATIKI BLOCK, County of Man gonul, 1,900 Aores. This Land is also in the Viotoria VaUey. Both these Blocks of Land are wel worth the attention of Intending settlers No. 3-OTENGI BLOOK, Parish of Taipa not far from the Township ojf Ma-stonul 100 Acres. No. 4— TAKU BLOCK, near Kaio, Wan garo Applications for any ot these Lands most-be made to the Chairman of the Mangonul County Council, at MangonuL with whom Plans of tho eaid Blocks have been lodged for public nepeotion, ROBT. M. HOUSTON Chairman Mangonul County flcmttcQ.



Amasemaft-B. ' rpHEAT.KB ROYAL. Proprietor _ Mr R. J. Delias. Director _ .... Mr Cha_ Turner. Conductor-.. M. Leon Caron. .-, ENGAGEMENT OF THE GREAT • J|j[ONTAaUE-XU BN B B XfNQLISH rvPERA 1 Fibbt Appeabanok of those Extraordinarily ; ' Gifted Artistes, ANNI- MONTAGUE, Prima Donna Assoluto, and CHARLES TURNER, Pkimo T-MOB-, ■ SUrrORTKD BY 1 MiSB JOSKPHINB DEAKIN, Soconda Donna, $ , Miss CARRIE GODFREY, Contralto, f ■ 1 Mb. EDWD. FARLtt V, Frimo Basso Oant-nto, , Mb, 1, GORDON, Basso Prof undo, And their Unrivalled Company ot Abtistes! 85 Aktibtesl Mr. It. J. DoLlob, after having oomplotorl one of the greatest sucoesaos in Dunedin and Dhrlaj ohurch with tho MONTAGUE-TURNER OPERA COMPANY, has the ploasure of to . tormlDg tho Publlo of Auckland that he wilt [ arrive on Monday next. i OBAND OPENING NIGUTi '3 j TUESDAY NEXT," DECEMBER 29. J The Season will be Inaugurated with DO-i~Btti f' Grand Opera (founded on Sir Walter ScoWs ■ *> ■ ■ famous novel), LUCIA DI LAMMURMOOB I LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR I 1 LuoyAshton-..:... MiS9A»NTSMb--AOlJ_ Alioe, heroonfldanto ._.:___ B.W___-W' -f BirH6nryAßhton_...._.._MrKdw_rdFarley Sir Arthur Buoklaw. —Mr R. L. Skinner j Bide tbe Bent _~_ _Mr 1, Gordon (follower of Sir Henry) : ™-__ Norman, also In Sir Hemy'B train..-Mr Wilson ' Lord Edgar of Ravonßwood....Mb. 0. TOBSEft Ladles, Knlghte, Clansmen, Followers, &o, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, Gounod's Grand Opera, • - FAUST I ,-./. •: i y / ' i .'y Full Chobusi , Grand Orchestea I SPLENDID WARDROBEI:' : New Hcenery hy Mr Williams I Peices of Admission :— Dbess CmotE, 65.: Stalls, 35.; Pit, 2s. Box Plan at Messrs Upton & Co. s, Stationers, Queen-street. ■ _ Doors open at 7,30, commence al 8, A LB E R T B. ALL. ,;.|| TONIGHT (FRIDAY), & TO-MQ-U-OW (SATURDAY). ITALIAN WIZARD COMPANY, MrVINCBNUNtOOUS, MrASTO-UNicjaiHL Profeflsor Lohenko Tambubini, - Tho Celebrated Italian Neoromanoer, WtaaxO. of the East, Who has just arrived In the Oolohy, wiligi-e a Grand Musical Display of his astounding ability in the art of LEGERDEMAIN, SLEIGHT OF ttAND. AND NECROMANTIOAL EXHIBITION . of his Marvellous Powers, The Professor -.ill conclude hla Performs— oo vritn the Bikd-cagk Thick:, molading; Mob morißm and Spiritualism. After the Performance la over, there will boa QUADRILLE party, with First -class < : ' Music. i •■ ' ._sf: Prices: 2s and is. . , j : , __— A GRAND BAZAAR, AND FANCY FAIR, under the Patronage ot the Very . Rev. Father Fynea.Vioar-Capltnla, and, OlenorJ: ~ of tho Diocese, In aid of tho Building Fund of the New Church of St. Benedict. Newton, will ba " opened at Mb Rattba.'s New Bdi_din_s, Queen-street, on WEDNESDAY, the -Ist of December, at 2,3(i p.m,, by the Very Key. H. J. Fy_es,V.C. , , '■__:"■'■' All persons who havo promised to contribute artiolea of Fancy Wor_, or other Goods, are respeottully requested to eond the same by Batdrday Next, the 18th Instant, to any of tho following Ladles of Committee:— _lr-___-_ -_i»ymow.. —;■ . ■ ' '' yii Mrsßoylan MrsLewieson . <iv,| MrsO'Dowd . .MrsLorkln: " » " ''• Mrs Mclntjro MrsH-Rlam O, MAHON, Hon. Sec Churoh Committee. p H 0 R A_L__ H A L-I January 3bd, 1882, A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTKUi ~ MBNTAL CONCERT, Under the Conduotorsblp ot Pbofessok Hekh Oab_Bohmitt, ' t ' Wfll bo held at the Choral Hall, on TUBS. DAY, the 3rd January, 1882, in aid of tho Building Fund of the Ohuroh of * St. Benedict, Newton. Front Seats Three-hillings BaokSeats „ .. ... TwoShllllngs : Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; commences at 8 p.m. 0. 1-AHON. Hon, Sec, ~.. Churoh Committee. UNEDIN ENTERTAINMENT^ i ' JQ OQO MEMBERS AT 103. BAOH. 38 rEBFOHMKUB. 27 Pebjcobmebs. ■ DUNEDIN CUP. PUBLICANS'EPOAP. First .-1000 glrat __.'..,....«JM Second 600 Second _.._.._, 135 Third....- 200 Third ~.,..--*. 80 ; Others (dlyldod).. 700 Others (divided)- 370 . ; ~{-M ■ ;-'r:** '■ 86 P-KI-BM-hs. 21 runroBMBBS. J. $ HANDICAP. CITY STAKES. ITirat" 600 Flret ...._...... 250 1 Second 260 Second ........... 125 1 Third- ~.. 100 Third... -«_ J_ Others (dlvidod).. 350 Others (divided)- 220 _ , ciiaoo I . «ts: "By Letter only," with two stamps enoloae (or replies, Pleaso send P.O. Orders, Bank . Notes, or Chequeß-wlth 1b oxohango added: , hut under no olroum-tanoes will Registered Letters be accepted, and address— ADA MANTUA, Care Of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post Offloe. DONEDIN. Four First omountte -2000) Faoh of which oan Four Second „ „ -51000 > be won with One Four Third „ „ <-») Tlo-ot. -XT O R T H IS HO EYE, STRAWBERRIES AND GREaM ! STRAWBERRIES AHD CREAM 1 WILLOW GROVE GAKDENS • DBVOHPOBT, The undersigned having taken the above . Gardens, tnißts that by strlpt attenttori to ;,p bustooas, ond by supplying Fruit of the best quality, to merit a fab- Bharq ot publlo patron aBTBA, COFE-B, AND OTHEB REFBESHMENT at shortest notice. Swings, Lawn, Splendid Shade. F. H. WELLS, .-■■■ qTRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, Visitors to Northoote oan bo supplied by Mtf lind, Ba7 VlewGar dens, with Strawberries ana Cream in abundance: also, Tea, Coffee, and other refreshments. These Gardens by far but- :■'■ f j pass anything In the distnot Picnlo Parties have every fa-llty for pleasure. There are oomfortable sheds, swings, and otbor amuse- < mentf for tho chlldron.'and aU perfectly sooure from' tho sun's rays. AU. refreshments Terr Boots and B-toea '____■' OOOTS! OOOTSIt TDOOTSai H. SAwiINS Bees to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced in his old line of bus—ess with an ENTIRELY NBW g AN^W__^l_-l-OTD And hopos bystrlot attention to busincßS.Bnd moderate charges to merit afalrjhareot . their patronage and support, Wholesale and Retail. BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO OBDKB. Repairs Neatly Executed. please note tho address— THE RED BOOT WAREHOUSE, 63, Victoria-street. _s, _-. . ,-" ■nRAW_NBARt ft^-'C^ffii^r JL'LcaBO Expiring I Jt-BB^P_™ Tremendous Bpx- ■ y _^%^.WSyTi^iiZ/T\K'-iinßi - w'lliam _^*._\ 'V___U__.Srv*Johnston, the Bl^^ l'eople's Bwt and _sj^ (JF*i£__—W terla-Ktreet'haßnow ■&Z* iVi—i-Wi 6 ?—• a fine Stook of Boota r^^S^ and Shoes In aU Blzeß, atLowet City Price- . ___ t DOCTOR TENNANT has BEMOVED hla Dibfensaky and S._a_B- to Hewing BnUdlnffß, Welleßley-Btr-et. «'•_!>! Hours of attendance :-9 to 10 ajn., Ito % and -| 7toßD.m. • ■■;■'.■;■., ~ Private ReßidenMiSyfflcmds-strwt, .."■."■'■'■;■■• OZi.