The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL—No. 3,307

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY. MARCH 8, 1881

PRICE: ONE PEtfNY

(Published Dally.)



Shippmff. pACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CI THROUGH THK UNITKD STATES 0 AMffiRICA. VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Govornmontsi New Zealand and Now South Walos. ] Date of UatoofSai Tona Sftllln X for Ing for s.camor. iona. aydlu _ i 3an Frftl cieoo. City of Now York S^iOO May 2 March 1 Zoalnndia.. .. 3,200 March 29 City of Sydnoy .. 3,-100 March 7 April 25 Anatralia., ■■ 3,200 April _ May 21 And every fourth Tuoaday thereafter. Paafongora booked through to Livorpoo London, or Raria, via tlio grout Overland Road of America and tno Stcamors of the Atlanti lines from Now York. FARES. First-class to London .. .. £CG and upward Meerago to London .. .. £3710s Firrt-e-laaa to San Franclaoo.. £10 Steorago -20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted ti lay over at Honolulu, or nny of tho cities of tin United State?, not to cxeood aix months For freight rates and all othor information apply to THO& _. G A.MBLE, Agent. Lower Queeu-stroot TJvl (JTEAIVI TO LOJNDUn, 'I^^^^N. ORIENT UNK. "°™*™*®* The (allowing Steamships be longing to the Orior.t tfteam Navigation Com pany( Limitedl.and th o V aclfio Stoam N avigatioi Company, will leave SsfUNKY at the undor mentioned dates for MELBOURNE. ADE liAIDKI and LONDON, via Suez Canal:— Steamer. I -(ng.'ron"gn I Date. AJONCAGUA ....I 1,11)0 March 11 COTOPAXI - 4.02S March2s ORIKVT I 5,386 Aprils LUSITANIA 3825 April 23 LIGURIA ....I 1666 MayO And tho Servico will be malntalnen Dy sao ceoding steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a in addition. Pasaongors can book from Auokland nt a through rate to covor Intercolonial fare and Canal dues, and so soouro special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted ir Auckland. For plana and full rartlculara, apply, Ir London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Mana giro Cf tho Line: or to the Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. (Limited) Queeu-stroot. «_____„ _, B TNION SX_A_l«_l_ 1 'rT^vT^n _> companvt of new I if - ____ „\ ZKALAND (LIMITED), fes_:-__c_4 Tims Tablk- MAKCH.IBBI. I" FOR GISBORNE, NA DIER, WKLLTNGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMKRB. AND BLUFF (from Queen-street Wuarf). Steamship, Date of Sailing, Latest Train. Tararua* Friday, 1,5 p.m. — Ahawata Thursday, 10,10 a.m. — 'Calling at Tauranga. FOR TARANAKI. NKLSON. PICTON, W__ LINGTON. LYTTHIL.TON, and Wkst Coast Pouts (from Manukau) Hawba On arrival of mail — FOR BYDNKY, VIA RUSSKLL. Te Anau Tuesday, 8, i pm, — FOR MBLBOURNB, Via SOUTH. Tararua Friday, 1,5 pm. — Ahawata Thursday, 10,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSKLL AWD KAWAKAWA. ~ WAITAKI . lEvery Wednesday, 5 p.m — Tararua VVednesday,2,4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — Tararua Thursday, 3,5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AKP MANGAWAI. Waitaki Kvery Wednes., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — WCargo must be alongside one hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the office boforo o"a barking. Aueklp Jd Branch 1 3, Qneen-Btient. \I/HaNG\KEI, TAU t3x£. V? RANGA & RUSSELL. *s_2lQ£>^" WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH ____flH*SBr PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. 'WAITAKI' Will leavo for— TAURANGA— Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSKLL- Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI WAIPU, and MANGAWAI-Wednesdayp, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP CCM_ ANY OF N.Z Agents __■___ -SrAllfKU AND ONE TSm^ W HUNGA STKAM NAVI "•eI»b,s'GATION CO. (Limiteo). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. 'MANUKAU.' Leave Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku : 5-Saturday, Bam 5-Patnrday, 1 p m 7—Monday, 9.45 a m 7—Monday, 2.30 p m 0— Wedneedny,l2noon 9-Wednea., 4 30 p m 11-Friday. 3 p.m. 12-Saturday, 7.30 a m H_Monday, -1.20 p m 15-Tueaday, 9.30 a m 16-Wedneaday. 6am 16-VVednes., 10.30 a m 19-Saturday, 7.45 am 19-a»turday, 12.30pm 21-Monday, 830 a m 21-Monday. 1.30 p m 23-Wedne«day, 18 a m 23-Wednesday, 3pm 25-Friday, 2pm 26-Saturday. 7 a m 28—Monday, 4pm 29-Tneaday, 9.30a m 30-Wednesday, 6am 30—Wednes., 10.30 a m Manukau Heads -Every Thursday, 8 am. APPIyt ° A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent, ri£__^ VJENINSULAR AND !!___*>Jl orikntal steam navi- GATION COMPANY. Tho s.s. 'BRINDISI' leaves Melbourne on March 16th. . __ . . Steamers follow on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881 ---16, Qneen-atreot, Auckland. ___*_ t_TEAM TO THAMES, CAR- rt RYING PASSENGERS AND CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OniNE MURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORRINS- Ville (Piako District). Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Wednesday. 3.30 afternoon Thursday, 4 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon From Thames 1 Thursday. 8.30 morning Friday, 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Farea to Thames: Saloom 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 103. Freight through to To Aroha, 25a per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-honr 01 Bd- TdrtiSedtime°neat„ASEß„TlNNE, Agents. __v*^ T_IKECT STEAM COMMIT «S__^" IJ NICATION WITH OMAHU «Sb«^AND TE AROHA GOLDFIELU9. NOTICE. Passongers leaving Auckland at night time por ' Bnterprise No. 2' are met at Grahams town by tho p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Faros, 15s. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfield landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO.. Agents, ■4r_ksb_ QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, Mahuranoi, Matakana, JJWB_TirWy KAWAU, AND OMAHA. The a.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds, Master, J. Carey. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tuoa day, at 11 o'clook For Springß and Mahurangl- Thuraday. March 3, at 11 o'clock Saturday, Maroh 5, at 11 o'clock '1 huraday, March 10, at 11 0 clock Saturday, March 12, at 11 o'clock Thursday. March 17, at 11 0 clock Siturday, March 19. at 11 o'plooK Thursday, March 21, at 10 0 clock Saturday, March 2(1, at 11.o'clock Thursday, March 31, at 110 clock All oargo mmit be down half-an-honr before edvMt-ed time of leaving, or It will not be or Goo Is taken without a shipping n_ or freight or passage apply to cash; y i



»»——————_— ______________ MM _p||^ M ShippiDg. i _\A, A UOKLAND AND L Hfr7r«_a_K -t*- NORTH SHORE FERRY y™OT__\_>CoMl>ANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES of AND _ TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, 11- CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS n- VDJjE. Piako District. EN TERPRISE NO. 2' &' TE AROHA,' From Auokland i From Thames I Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 1130 a.m. Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midngt Tho ahovo steamers connect at Junction of 1, Wallrou with tho stoam launches 'Riro 18 and 'Momsahib.' 10 Fares : To Thames .. Saloon, 7s Cd; Steorago, 5s Throng-to To Aroha Lis L B Return to To Aroha 25a Froight to To Aroha .. .. 25s por ton I Arrangomonts havo boon mado with tho I owners of small steamers to connect at tho 0 Junction, and convey passengers from thencoto 0 To Aroha. Fares, ss. Not rosponslblo for Bhlpplng, carrying, or dlfl i, oharglng live stook, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agont!). £g£». fP 011 LOIS DON DIRECT. fySqw^, Th) well-known Iron Haniuo 3a-m____-i LOCH URR, 7115 tons register, 100A1 at Lloyds, John linn ■ DOt'ic, Commandor, now loading, and will havo - quick despatch, i For freight apply to THE NBW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). *asSb ftfOK RUSSELL, WANWA. _S__S»' -l' ROA, IND MANGONUL Tho s.a. lONA r."lll lc-aro ovorr Monrtr.y, at 6 p,m. (ivtuithor pormltttngl. I'^sjen^ors booked and small parcoio rreoald at tho Oillce on the 1 Wharf. No ecu-go reoeived nftor i p.m. FOR WHANGAKEI AND MANGAPAI. Th? 8.8. ARGYLE will leave for the bliotb '.tacts cvsrj Tnobd;•/ and Friday, at 5 p.m. \ FOR IAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG' 1 Will leave Quoon-etroot Wharf at 6 p.m. l Friday, Ith March Wednesday, 9th ; Monday, Hth Friday, 18th Wedneaday, 23rd Monday, 28th Friday, Ist April Connecting with tho s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on March 4th. 9th. 18th. 23rd, and Ist April; ' connecting with s.s. 'Stalla' for Opotiki and ' East Coast: also connecting with s.s.' Katikatl for Katikatl Settlement, Weather aDd other elrcumßtances permitting. No cargo received after i p.m. A MCGREGOR, Manager. • J&&3JL. (CHARLES I_»ALLE_, " 'Mn§3lg> AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE, • SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albort-Btroet, noar tho Dock. Balldor of every doacription of Ships' Boats, • Launches, Yachts, &c, to any sizo or doaign. Veaaels Docked and Ropairod. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinory done at the shortest notice I Btimatoa and Designs furniahod. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, ! 1 bega to inform his numerous frionds and ctiato- | mere that ho has sooured Business Premiao3 in Auokland as above, where ho will bo glad to i reoeivo any orders, and will endeavour to givo tho samo satisfaction oa heretofore —— Business Cards. ATm E S _\ LEPI NE, ' TAILOR, Sec, Grky-strket (opposito tho Markot Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired. 11/IR A. J. HARD (VICK, SURGEON DENTIST, i Shortland and Piinccs-strcets, opposito St. Paul's Church. 1 Terms moderate. WILLIAM TENN AN T, < Pioneer Manufacturer ot' Umbrellas and Parasols, Upper Qaeen-strcot. Wanted Known Tonnant'i A I Umbrellas are i tho Best and Cheapest. New summer Btock at J prices to meet the timca. Recovering in tho beEt style, with choice vnrioty of material. Noto—l, Lennox's Buildings, Upper [Quoen street. Established 1.09. Cf, uvvif aa. • SADDLER, OLL A R & HARNESS MAKER, Uppk Quken-strkkt, Auckland, Three Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier llaga. Longings, &c. Sea., made . to order an tho shortest notice, Chargoa moderate. jj|-i y. LAs T> SURGEON DENTIST, ( r WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. c Artificial Teeth from sa. j mARANAKI L.EING AND CLEAN- 1 ING ESTABLISHMENT, j FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON I Proprietor. Gentlemen's Clothoa Cleanol or Renowed and fi Well-prcaaed, Ladies' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Woll hed. Kid Gloves Cleaned ! T L. R. ERASE R, j GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, Oihnemutu, Rotorua. J Comrlete arrangements can bs entered into for . Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakks, including tho alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can he Obtained. A Choico Variety of Ferns and Small Boxos of Sulphur and Silica Specimens mado up and sont to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE S IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. . I DOCTOR C. EMERSON TIiNNENT has Removed from Grey-Btreot to Synionds- _, street, the late residence of Dr. Young. hours ov attendance, 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m. Aad 7 to 8 p.m. I Sundays—l to 2 o'clock p.m. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, < Auokland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL . stonemason, Architectural sculptor and carver. ( Inscriptiona accurate and beautiful. ( Monuments, Tombs, Headstonee, and every deecription of Stono Work at the lowest possible i priceß for town and country. t JAMES H. BUCHANAN, 1 MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. [Established 188 3.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, saino nida D9 i Greyhound Hotel. N.8.-Deslgnß of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cruntrv on application. TA M i~S B U T B'hTr, , 99 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, tec. B_n_ Carted and DeUvered from ship's Bide on ShSrMstNotice. Ballast Supplied Na^°f" 3» ill Bay oi!___<_ Coal. Also. Firewood lou» or unoutl reasonable ' BOOK-BINDING & PAPEK-RULING Executed in all Its Branches, at W. L E V S', THREE DOORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Merchants' Account Books Rui_d and Bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. , Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. , Library Books strong and ot__?k hounci



Business Oards. / 1 L A It X E "O R 0 T II E R S ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Oppositb Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Photography In tho Latost and most Fashion ablo Styloa, Exooutod in a manner Unaurpassei In tho Colonies. itarLarge Collootlon of N.Z. Views always 01 hand. HW A 1 T E • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STRKET. Wishes to Inform tho publio that ho Is ho onl: ono In the Provlnoo who dovotos the whole o Mb time to tho above business, aud with hi faoilitlcs for working and modorn appliance can doty comnotition riIHAMES CARRIAGE AIND DKAI JL FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, PROPRIETOR, VICTORIA STREET FAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iroi neatly oxocutod on tho SHORTEST NoTioit. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED W N.B.—Country Ordors pnnotually attondot to. f E E AND PO T 1 E U V)T COAOH-BUILDERB, GREY-STREET, Auckland, N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Folloos, Him Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowosi markot nrlooa. W H, SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUIIDINQ DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OK SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFISRRKD, All Hranohos of the Tliiildlng Trade oioontod by Exporionood Workmon. Shop Fronts OfUoo Fittings, Kc. S-o. LjEWijON & IV|ELVIDL,_, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc. WiNVAiu) Pieit, Auckland. Vessols Dookcd and Ropnirod on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Hoata for salo or to lot at tho Lowoßt Current Price. T W A V M O U T 11, SHIP ANIJ BOAT BUILHICR, CUSTOM-UOUSE-STRKKT, FOOT OF HOUSON STREET. Builder ot all kinds ot Yaohts, Launchos, Boatn, &c. Vessel* Dookcd and Uepairod. Ship Jolnory of every description promptly attended to. | v OUEIUOK, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTE It,' 8, Wyndham-street. WI'HII.LII'IS AMI SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Fronoh Polish Gold Loaf, Artists' Oolours and Brushes, Plate Shoot, Crown, Ornamental and Photographlo Glasß, Plotaro Framos and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shushes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and oarofully ackod.-96 and 117. QUEEN -STREET. CJ I G N - W R 1 T E R. J. MacKinlay r-'ik-n and Tickot Writer. Estimates given. Writing duno (or tlio trado,— Eliiott-sireot, two-doors above Meßflrs Couainß and Atkln's Coach Factory. hTe. c otiun & c°-' LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland, Commodious Auction Msrt and Storo Room. B. K. BARER.] [M. RAWLINGS. T> ABE R & HAWLINGS [SUCCESSORS TO THE LATE ROUKRT LUSH.], 3ENERAL COMMIS-HON MERCHANTS and MPOKTERS, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. | 0 11 » SUP P X T HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposito H.M.s Cuatom-houeo, Fort-strost, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Largo Rlocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwiso Also, ROUSKS, COTTAGES, &c. On Moat Reasonable Terms. |ji J. Mv as & C 0., *LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, BIIORTI.AND STREET. Proportiea on trusted to us havo tho additional nlvantnge of bein« placed on Mosa, Raino and Jo.'s Central Registry in Wellington. Wcmake ro chargo unless salos aro effected. See also >ur advertisement on fourth pago, /CHARLES PALMER, _y DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scalo orn Rough' Sketchos or Traced. iddrosaes, &c, Illuminated Ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plana and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Qncon-street, over National In luranco Uomnany'a Oillce. Ijl 1 S a X X AND C C, _? WHOI.KW,I*. SIHFFINS fc FAMILY BUTCHERS, iueon-Btroot, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed W order. Prime Jmoksd Tonguoc, Home-cured Bacon, Corned 3eef on Sale In large quantities, N.B.—Dealers In Rnme. Lire Pheaeantn for warded to all parco of tho colony upon rooelpt of )rder.Famllloß waitod on In town orsnbnrbß. /i\ --______/ f>.»% Below CoBt! _o^V wS\-'V^ s_ /S>«)Greatclearance />? sale of boot and shoes <^^_feH__S_>__T/flttt an unproccdented &f__^_*i U__.X'vJLow Figure to mako Wi''-.". x_H^*^> way f°r n £l'csll anin" 2 Wf%-. rjt-''" monk—Note tho ad- (P-ka"I"'' dress and write it up s^-T-;__r_ti^** on thotabletsofyour rjfrjp^Sg*-, momory, W. John iton, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-streak T J. AUSTIN & C~OT, ff c WHOLESALE _ BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivktteo and Sbwn Goods of ah sorts and sizos to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL BOOri FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-street, Auckland. J"'- c. PELH AM, 4 LADDER _ BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STREKT. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Rarrow3, . arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothea Boxes, rravelling Choets, &c„ on hand or made to 1 A-'beral discount allowed to Contractors and in wholesale ordor. ,„,_,_ ,_ _ Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by oxporienced workmon on tho shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Stopa and Barrowß lent on hire. Violins bought. ... , Ono or two suporior old Violins for sale; also, i good Violincello cheap. j r j< <j WINNER TON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Siiakhspeare Hotel), Havlntt introduced Steam Power, he is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty ier Cent, off the price of all common work, <_- country Orders punctually attondodto. "_» I_[EWTON VENETIAN BLIJNID £X WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KAKANGAHAPK ROAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds of the best quality mado and fixed at is per foot. Wirework, of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order. Repairs neatly executed.



Business Oards R HUTCHINSON, • BUTCHER, VICTORIA-STRKB-., Sayntohls old frionds, "Call at my Now Shop and inspect tho choice-grained Country Moat at Quoon-stroot Pricoa, for I oan, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be ploafcd to bco my old oua tomors and all tho surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, ' To Clear Out. 1 J_" Noto tho Addresa. _ ,_ / 'BIHOS. J. HARBUTT, '' / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, 7 ( AND g STEAM BRUSH WORKS, 8 Victoria-street East, r AUCKLAND, Awardod at Sydnoy Exhibition : Bronze Medal and Certificate:. lEbtaulihiikd ISIiS 11/ I R T. TRA_F OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, 1 WAICEEIKLD-STRKBT, NlCilß QUKICN STREET. Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxldo- Nitrogon Gas. \ UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tho undersigned bog to Btnto thoy aro now J prepared to supply ovory description of ' COKES, viz, Boor, Winn. Ginger lleor, Brewers' Bungs, &c.: Chemists' Vials Dall'ys, S_c. ; Shipa' Fendera raid Life • Buoys, Fishermen's Nkt Floats, Tho abovo 1 cut to any sizo required, in any quantity, cheaper and bettor than tho Imported artiolo.— . BUTTON BROTH Kits Wholcsalo and Retail Cork Manufacturers, .Unoor Quoou-Btroot, Auckland OENRY T rjIORSTKR SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. WA KNO O _ 15 KUTa ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Ofllou i Uurhnm-Btroot, Auokland, Oaßh Purohasors of Tallow, Wool, Shoepsklns and Hones. TCpDW__il BART LEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. O A R R V I O II N S O N, GENERAL DEALER, lIOIISON-STKUET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbotts, Grocer). H.J. be|<B tocallthoattontlonof thoßtirround lnu inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Stock of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, oto. Great Bargains Undwr Cost Price. Como oarly. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. milE -VT EW T) lIOTOGRAPHY IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES I MARTIN & PARTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Queen-street. Mr Joalah Martin having mado speolal study nt tho Itoyal Collogo of Chemistry, London, of tho Latest Improvements in Uapid Photo ouaphy by tho Gelatine-Bromide procosa. has entered Into Partnership with Mr W. H. T. Partington (Into with Messrs I lemua and Manna and .Mr Bartlctt), nnd will Opon thoir now Por trait Gallory in n fow days. Tho great success which has attondod thoso now Dry Plates in Kuiopo and Amorioahas established their superiority, and producod quito a •• EVOLUTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY. Tho most bountiful Pictures, preserving tho Natural Attitude and Expression of tho sitter, rati now bo tak.n in scarcely ono second of tirno, and without any delay In preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can bo photographed in aa instant, without tho leant constraint. For Out-door Photography this process hns Bupcnor advantages. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and other animals, will bo taken on tho shortest notice NOW OPEN. TA I T BROTHERS MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS, Monnmonts, Head-Btonee, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings, Inscriptions executed in a Superior Style. Pricea and Designs nir.ic on application, Address! Corner or RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETB" Auckland Near Junction ot Queon and WakeflGld streets. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STREST, Close to Wellington-street, Tp W. P UC X E _. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICENSED INTERPRETER. 12, N.Z. Insuranco Buildings, Auckland, JW. KNIGHT • (Late of tho City Markot), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Corner of Dardy and Queen streets, wholesale and retail. Establlshcd 18GG-] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drkssed for Tablb Always Ready. Llvo Pigoons, Rabbits. Fancy Birds, Ducks, Gecso, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in Btock. Game Fowls, Spanish Brahmaa, Bantams ;(Pure bred). Fret h Buttor and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, TWO DOOHH ABOVE ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. vrjjw ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of From 12 up ro 125 Varieties, Also in Frenob Polished Mottlod Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 126 varieties. The 25 f arlety Boxos, as above .. « Tho 100 „ » - .. « For Sale by ERIC CRAIG, FHINOKS-STttKKT TrriEKEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. SAUNDERS & GILBEBD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Vlctoria-streot, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged tholr Fnotory to double its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, aro now in a position to com pete with any factoriea in Now Zealand or New South Wales. Tho yearly incroaaa of their trade, which has rendered tho extensive altera tions unavoidable, is tho best guarantee of tho superior" charactor of their goods. A Trial is roßuoctfully solicitod. Money. MONEY TO LEND, on approved security. E. X, TYI.ER, Solicitor, Vuloan I ane, TV/TON-Y i'O LEND on Mortgage of Firtt-clasa Freehold Securitiea. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Sliortland-strccta. MON EY TO LENDON MORTGAGE, in sums of £50 and upwarda. BEVURIDGE & AL riIXANDER, Solicitor, Bank Buildings, Wvndham-streot 51 —357— 5- Y. Money to Lend on Mortgage ot Freehold Securities.-George Frasor, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estato Agont, W. S. Grahamo's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, cornor of Queen and Short and-atreet. MONEY TO l_in_ m nirgo or small sums at a moderate rato of Interest.- ' Jackson and Rus3ell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at -jnual rates Ot interest, CONNELL „ COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lano. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage,— F Ring, Agent. Shortland-street



Business Notices. TjIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE F. M. MURLEY, TE DEALER and FAMILY GROCER, Eden Terrace. Famllios waited upon for ordors. Good delivered to any part of tho Town an( Suburbs. TBINSTED respectfully announce! • to tho general publio that he ia about ti Opon a Butcher's Shop on SATURDAY, 26tl Inßtant, in Victorla-Btreet West, and hopes b; attention to morit a share ot publio patronage —P.S. Noto the addross: 11. & J. Binßted Victorla-Btroot West. mo OWNERS OF PROPERTY Wells Cloanod Oat, or Mado Doopor if ro quired, at roasonablo rates.—Apply at thli ollleo, or C. Cantoll, Karangahape Road. JW O O _» W A R D. • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Qubbn-btmcbt, Wishes to call tho polite attention of the Inhabitants or Queen Btroot, and families in thi suburbs, to his Superior Bread, Confootionory and choico induction Of Lollies, of tlio mosl tomptlng description. J. W. hopes to merit a sharo of public patronage by selling at a low llguro, and all orders, both Wholcsalo or Retail, will be oxo outod at thoshortoßt notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Noto tho Address. Tiff R 3, X O W E, iVX ORBItNGItOCER, Bbkb to notify to hln frionds and tho gonoral public that liv bus tukon that shop latoly in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, noxt to Mr Philip, Hakor, Karnngahapo Rowo, Nowton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to reccivo a fair patronage Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. MR THOMAS CAIN, WHOLESALE and Retail Confectioner, has his ostabllshmont very centrally locatod at tho Junction of Qucon and Gvoy streets, wlio-o lie carries on a very extenalvo and over increasing business. Ho haa always tho very be*t and freshest Confootionory of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tho very beat (Ingredient-, bo that tholr quality oan bo ulwayß conlldeutly relied on. To lovers ot Lollies (tho purity of which la guurautoed) a trial is respectfully solicited. MR S. H O I) S O N Drksbmakkr and Mii.mnek, wishes to Inform tho publio of Upper Quoon- Blraet and Its environs that Hats, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinilß are eleanod on tho pro mises at tlio shortoßt notlco. Dressmaking done at very low prices, to compote with tho times. Noto Iho addreas— UPPER QUEEN-STREET. •jt/rANUI'ACTURE OF CEMENT. In anticipation of tlio formation of a Company for Manufacturing Portland Ccmont, tho pro moters invite applications from exparta qualified to conduct experiments with materials locally provided. Applications, with testimonials, to be addressed "Cemont," caro of Indußtrlal Association, ChrUtchnroh. ECCLES' SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER will completely restore In a few days grey or prematurely light hair to its original colour, gloss, and beauty without tho slightest chanco of Injury. Kcclcb' Hair Restorer Is ono of the hoit offered for salo. It eU'nctß Ha objects ealis factorlly In a tow days, producing a perfoctly natural colour, thoroughly clemiFCS tho head from scurf and dandrill, causing tho growth Of now hair and prevonting It falling olf. Sold In Bottles, 2/6 e<oh. l'reparod and Bold by M. ECCLES, Dispensing Chemist, Hewin'a Buildings, Wellesley-street, and Bold by all respectable Hairdressers. CI AN FORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND J^ F It U I T. Dairy Fed _*3£B__ Foot,Ton 9 6d per lb' '^***4-U^___^B<^^ Sausages. try my iiest Takanaki Butter. Taranaki Butter, lOd. per lb. Eating Apple?, 2d and 3d per lb. Cooking Apples, 3d per lb. Juat Lnndod, in good condition, Bananasl Bananas I THE CHEAPEST VRUIT DEPOT IN THK AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, Vlctor's-etrcot, cornor of Albort-stroet. |T O T I C E. II P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOO (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIRRONS „ CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-strcet, Auckland. rp O TRAVELLERS, &0. PiiKftKKTS p iR Hoattn.—Very handsomo Cur osity Cabinets, Inlaid Tnblo Tops, snd Walking Sticks, mado of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods ; also. Polished Specimens of Wnod3 in small box, and Brass-bound Ghosts of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prlcca. WILLIAM NORHIB. Workerof Native Woods.top of Shortland-stroot. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Cheapest n tno Market. Challenges competition with ho best imported. It is mad" of the purest and best matonala s easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour: and will novor aott'o in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Job. Burgess, Husaoll-strcet Great North Road' CIURNITURE! FURNITURE I J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dealer, &c, 13 and 15, Victorla-Btreot. Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous cnatomors and patrons for former favours, again Intimates to them that there is no mistake about it. as ho can and will sell cheap. All kinda of Furniture and Bedding, Iron Hedxteads, Chairs, Tables, Uti-nsi's. and Old (lurioaitios, to bo sold at onco at 25 por cent b»low cost. Great Bargains I In fact, this is tho cheapest and host emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho addrosa, and mako your purchases oarly in tho year. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST., (Botwcon tho Albert and Thlßtle Hotels.) D. OLPHERT, late of tho City Market, bas removed to tho above spacious Promises, and is now aolling his varied and extensive Stock ot Fiirnituro, Bedding. Hollowaro. Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c, fee, atreducodprlccß, tol__Kho.£ and Bp°ring-cart, goods will bo caret illy packed and promptly delivered Free N.B.—Hlaasware. Earthenware, &0,, lont on hiro at Moderato Charges. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNJBRB AND LEATHER MANUrAOT-RKBS Importers of Saddlers' and tlootmakerr! Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Be'tlng, Saotlon and Delivery Hose, &o. Wa-ohoußea: Vulcan Lane and Hlgh-fltraei, Work at Pannxure, Auokland. Constituents' orders pro_ptly and oareluily executed T> To N X S _ CO, Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in Btock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualities, or colours re- These Papers aro now largely used here, and aro acknowledged to bo superior to most im ported. Cavalier Fr&re'a Gonuine|Fronch Brandies American Carriages Amerioan Harness. To Arrive Farm and Exprcsa Wagona American Fireproof Safea, &c, &o. B. TONES & CO. TS.O STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE X HOLDERS. Thoso who (once make purchases from tho Extonsivo and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, ept by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus m-houßO-strect is tho proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experionood Packor Engaged. A DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICA_ CHART. Tho "Baptitt Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of his Chart will tdve a person a better idea of the World's History than a day's perusal ot he best compentUumaever pubiis'if d. JOHN EARLB., Agent,



On Sale. • —— O N 8 A L Ej AND TO ARRI V_[E. I i r [ 1050 Sacks FLOUR 200 J-Saoks FLOUR 510 i-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 200 „ BARLEY l 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 35 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 Cases CHKKSK 26 „ HAMS AND BACON (In cloth) > 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Knglish Tons HAMS AND BACON (baro) 3G Kogs BUTTER [ 18 Casos and Kegs LARD T. H. H ALL & C° noALi /^ O A L I! O A L! I! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFF I C v No. 8, Lower Queen-street. W. SLOANE, Agont, DULL BROTH ER S, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'FAMENOTH' AND 'LUCH DOON, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES ANIJ STOVKS BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS. GRINDSTONES, OIL STONKS, &C, &C, &c. Agents for J, Craig & Son's Colobratod Scotch Whißkey, HDLL BROTHERS, Auctloneoni, Wine and Spirit MerohantS Quoen-stroet Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albort-Btreet. r\ N SALE, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KKANE _ JENKINSON. rRO N IK ON IRON TANKS I TANKS 11 TANKS 111 S, PARKER, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Comploto with tap ready for use; also, A Lahgk BTOCK OP SPOUTING, RIDUING, DOWN-PIPE, _:._., _0., fee, Always on Hand, at bis GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. lOTORIA - STREET KAST AUCKLAND -171 O R KALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrove Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. ' T7l O X SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATBS (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacka Danish Oats Somerville Bros., McGiU's, and Meek's Oatmeal 60 Tona Duillold's Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chiokon, and Mill ing Whoat (sacks or bales), &c Mckenzie & Ross. October 20 1880. LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers aro invited for tho Purchaeoof tho One sixth Undivided Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu, Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 371 .0., in tho County ot Edon, and Province of Auckland. It ia held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. ■12136, and Robert Maxwell 1b one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towardß tho North and Fast by high water lino on tho shore; towards South South Eal t and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towards the vvest by high wator line on the shore to Public Reserve; thenco by said Public Reserve; and thence to wards tho West by highwater lino on the shore. Motutapu Island i 8 one of tho Gems of the Hauraki Gulf ; rich and fertilo : and the Share for salo, when partitioned, would form an ex collont farm for a working settler. For f urthor partiou'ara npply to SIEVWRIGKT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. TO SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID INVESTMENT, In the Flourishing Town of Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying the Best Position in tho Town, doing aFirst-ciasa Trade. Terms Liberal. Solo reason of tho present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—Tho Waimate Plains, adjoining Hawera, havo jußt been Bold, bo that thero is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or tho undersigned G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawer miKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. Mrs Mclntosh's Property. THE MATAWAI KSTATE, which is being every day moro and more fully proved to bo rlcb in GOLD BEARING REEFS, is still open for Lease for Gold Mining Purposos, in Blocks or claims ■ I from three to flvo acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pouncs per acre, to gether with one fortieth (21%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. Tho necessary documents will bo drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may bo required. Surveys of tho dilftrrent blocks or claims ap plied for will bo made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. mrj _ ■VT OTIUE 1 NO'l ICE 11 NOTICE 1 R. L. Mekk. tho Working Man 8 Grocer, hav ing removed from City Market to moro commo dious premlßeß known as Lennox's Buildings, G rey-street,takes this opportunity of thanking his Customers for the very liberal support they havo favoured him with sinco commencing buaineES and trusts, that by a strict attention to business, together with civility.dispatch.and a goodartlcle, to merit a continuance of thesame. R. L.M. woul call special attention to his Stock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixturo at 2a Gd per lb. Ho also calls attention to hia Groceries, which in prieo and qualrty cannot bo 3urpassod. His provisions are in prime condi tion ; tho Boat Cantorbur-y and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to bo appreciated, and at prices so low as to eomo within the reach of all. Ho has groat ploa3ure in announcing to his patrons and the gonoral publio that his rapidlf Increasing trado has induced him to mako arrangements for a constant supply of Iho Beat Fre3h Butter obtainable in thia province , for their benefit, co that thßy may roly upon getting a really good article at a small cost, his motto being. Small prollts and quick roturns.— Note the Address: R. L. MEEK, Lennox's Buildings, UrejM-reot, * aokland. — Families waited upon for ordors, and KODd3 do'lvored.



I Oil and Colour Merchants. JIV"EW PAPERHANGINGS ±y FOR 188 ft Largo and Small Buyers ot Paperhanglngs w do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhanginos, Oil, Colour, „ Glass Warkhousk, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLANI Where may be inspected one of the largest and best-selected Stooks of Paperhanglngs in New Zealand, Fromlld per piece to tho moat coßtly, GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAM MOULDING' In Great Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branchbs, At lowest possible rates. 0113, Colours, Glasa. Varnishes, Brushy ar Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Ct_.ss Merchants. WPHILLIPPS & SOl • Havo received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPERHANGINGS And in Great Variety. FRKNCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DKCORA TION3 For Private Halla, Publio Saloons, Bars, Theatres, ko., &c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hoaslan and Scrim, all qualities OU and White Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries Plato Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvered Plato and Fluted Glass Glass Shades, Artists' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVKRY DESCRIPTION, FANCY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &c„ &c, &c, W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 & 97. QUKKN-STRKET. ' —- —a uraperv- HEAP MILLINERY. CIIICAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Millinery, Dkkss, and Mantle Makeb, Next to Poßt ofllco, Newton. Dressmaking dono on the premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children't Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all tho LatCßl Styles and Fashiuns. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is ; untrinrrned, from 9d. Noto tho address:—Next to Post Ofllco, Now ton. VTOTICE.—Great Surprise I The Ladies __i all say that Williams's is the Cheapest Houso In Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A Bplendid lot of I-adtcs' Underclothing, skirts, Lace, Tiea, Maltcao Luco, Ribbons, &o.; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Beltß, and Neck Frilling, all pricos from 2d a yard; a nioa lot ol Gilt and Black Broochea and Karrings. cheap, Ladles from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houro in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, opposito Damplor's. Open ill 9 p.m. N. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen-Street respectfully invitc3 tho publio of Auckland tc inapect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongat which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a corroot repreaontation of tho Melbourne Exhi bition, Cd each. Also, a nico variety of Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins, at Lowoat Pricea. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Note tho ad dress. O. STEPHENSON, • HAVING PURCHASED E. TESTER'S WELL- KNOW t* STOCK OF . DRAPKRY, In Karangahape Road, Newton, The samo being new, and tho larger part oi English Importation, also being purchased by an experienced buyer, trusts that by moderate chargoa, a well assorted Stock, civility, and strict attention to business, to merit a con tinuanco of tho favours received by Mr Teßter. Orders by post and otherwiee will receive special attention. An early call of inspection is requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHENSON. TyrOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announco that they havo commenced Business as nRAP-KS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape koad (Opposite Newton Post Ollice), Whero they havo a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mkrinobs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment Sz/st'cmhasbeen found to bu a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M, having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having their Goodß direct from the Besi London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a position tc offer tho BEST GOODS on tho MOST ADVAN TAGEOUS Terms. tST Note the Address,— TITUNRO & IyfILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE .ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). mHE UNDERSIGNED is prepared tc mako CASH ADVANCES upor WHEAT, sent in for Storage or otherwise. G. W. BINNEV, Queon-streot. riIUURNTOiy, SMITH, AiND FIRTH* JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100'b. Sffe. Crown Brand Flour £ b. d. £s. d. £s. d pertou 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 I T.S.&F. Canteioury , Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 I Sharps, per ton ~ 510 0 Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 .. . .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3a, 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacka and bagf ; saoki and bags not returnable Terms : Cash. ITY FLOOR MILLS AN! BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland. November 1,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices froff this date are aa under: Sacka. lOOlbs. 501ba. £ b. d. £ s. d. £ 8. d Anchor Flour, toa.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 I Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. o 0 0 — — Bran, pertou ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - lOOlba. 501b3. lOOlbs. Caso .... 2a 6d 2b Ska. Is Wo are yours truly, J. BYCROFf &CO. \\f AITEMATA FLOUR MILLS Yr PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notloe. Packs. 100's. 50'a. £ s _. ,-S p. d. £ 8. d Fino Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 ' J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, por ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton .. I) 10 0 — — The above priceß include sacKa and bags. Sacks and bags rot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 rer tou ; caaes, 2s Cd each. Also, a large aasnrtment of Fancy Biscuits Price List on applic .tion" TERMS: CASH. Ofllco : Lower Qaecn-strett, Auckland. lßt November, 1880.-- _ . - _ , _ - JOHN LAMB.



Bportm„. HENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUE ANNUAL RACES. , THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1881. President : The Hon. Thomas Henderson. Vice-President : A. K. Taylor, Esq. " Stewards : McSßrs Thomas Henderson, Jun,, John Smyth A. Beetham, J*Malam,|ana A. Hopborn. Judge: Starter: Mr A. Dilworth. Mr J. Archibald. Clerk of" the Scales : 0 Mr R. J. Vercoe, Clers of the Course : Mr A. E, Whltaker. Handicapp kr : Mr W. Percivul. MAIDEN PLATK, of 25 eovs ; second horse to receive 530VS out of tho stakes. Nomina tions, 2aovs eaoh to the funds. 2yrs, bat glbs;3yrs, Bst libs; -lyre. 9st; oyrs and up wards, 9st 21ba. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 20sovp. Distance, 11 miles. ' HANDICAP HURDLE RACK, ot -lOsovs; eecond horse to receive lOsovs out o£ the atattea. Nominations. 2sovs ; and accept ances 2aovs to the funds. Nomination, wilh 2sovs enclosed, to be made to tho Secretary, at his Office. Queen-street, by 8 pm. on Friday. 25th February. Accept ances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3£t 6ma high. NORTHERN COUNTIES CUP, of 20sovs, with a sweop of 2aovß each; amount accruing sweep to go to second horse. Weight for age. For all horßeg tho bona fide property of owners living north of the Whau for six months previous to the raco. Distance, 1. miles. Declaration of ownership, if required ; will have to be made before a J.P. MAORI RACE, of lOsovs; second horse to receive 3aova out of tho stakos. Entrance, laov. To bo ridden by natives. Twice round the oourse. Five horses to enter or no race. HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap), of 100aov8; second horso to receive 20sova, and tho third lOsovs, out of the stakes. Nomi nation 2sovs, and acceptance 330VS to the funds. Distance, 2 miles Nomination, with 1 2sova enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Queen-street, by 8 p.m. on Friday, 25th Fobruary. Acceptances on night of general entry. SELLING RACK, of 30sovs. Entrance, 2sOVB. Weight for age. The winner |to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 100 boys. If entered to be sold for SOaovs, al i lowed 71b; if for 30sovs, allowed 141b; if for ; 20sov8, allowed 211b. Distance, li miles. - RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 3030V5; second horso to recelvo sjovs out of the stakes. Nomination lsov. ana acceptance 2sovs to the funds. Handicaps to appear directly after the Cup, and acceptances half an hour 1 before the race. Distance, 1 mile. '■ CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15sovs 1 Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile, I RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 No ontry will be reoeived for any of tho races ' except upon this condition—That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the race ing shall bo deoided by a majority ot Stewards , present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with tho carrying out of this programme shall be Any Jockey riding except hi the colours entered 1 shall be fined 2 aovs. ■ When two or more horaes start, tho property J of the same owner, a, distinguishing colour must - be worn. No entry will be received on any pretence 1 whatever after the hour named, or without • being accompanied by the necessary amount in 1 cash, together with a qualification fco of 1 1 guinea. 1 All persons intending to withdraw horaes are • required to givo notice to that effect to the Sec retary or Clerk of Scales, one-half hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to , comply with this Rule shall pay a fine, not ex ceeding 5 aovs,, to the Race Fund. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the ' Secretary, Queen-street, Auckland, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in ease of handi caps, performances of the horse, name of the [ owner, and colours of the rider. Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their grosß win nings towards tho expenses of the Course. 1 All races to run under the A.R.C. Rules. Qualification Fee, One Guinea. Stabling for Horses free at Dargaville and Mangawhare. Groom's passages both ways in Kaipara Company's steamers free. , D ATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY, March 11—Acceptances and gene ral entries. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary H.M.T.C. Art Unions. ATEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT _[_S CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable la per Month, or £1 for Five Months in advance. Members joining above Club aro entitled to take part in tho Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30;h of June, ISSI, when the following valu able Gifts will bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under tho management- of a Committee of Gentlomon selected from Members present. The First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules conaißts of :- ---20 Harmoniums £110 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, in cases .. £35 4 Writing Bureaus £?0 40 Sewing Machines £220 101 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will be on view four weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-street, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager. T It Ti U N I O N. 200 subscribers at 20a each. Five Pkizks. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffoutter, for steam or hend power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. ' : Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, Newton 1 . ART UNION DRAWING. TWO PRIZES I 50 SUBSCRIBERS, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—"Ecce Homo," "Daniel in the Den of Lions." On view at 1 Strktton's, 208, Queen-street, where tickot may be obtained. Education. RINGING.— Mr. Rhodes, bass of St. 1 O Mark's, Remuera, and late pupil of Dr. Spark and Mr. Burton, Leeds, will open an 1 Elementary Singing Class, in the Newmarket Hall, at 7.30 p.m., on Wedneaday, 2nd March. For terms apply to Mr Morgan, Saddler, New market :or Mr Rhodes, caro;of Mrs Daltpn, Symonds-street. Mr Rhodes will also give Private Lessons, and will attend pupils at their own residences it required. . T7IVENING CLASSES FOR YOUNG __l WOMEN, Hope Cottago, Ponsonby, near j tho Hall.-Mrs General Stoddard holds Classes for Young Women (married or single) on Tues days and Fridays, from 7to 9. Subjects -Arith metic, Composition, and Beading. Terms: Five shillings per month, paid in advance. 3 rpHE \RT OF RINGING. ' Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and 3 Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and I VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakeiield-street. 1 Publio and Prlvato Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumeetal Mur-io, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction i of music at eomo of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a flr.t-clasa nroKrammo of Music being arranged,;-thcreby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. jijiis, H. E. BRABAZ ON, TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at thoir own Residences. Address :-Caro of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street. -jyr ii, f. 13. WOOD 5a M, A Teaches of the Pianoforte and 0 Harmonium. Addross-Caro o£ Auckland Music Ware houso. RS. A L L A N W E to T TEACHER OF Vocal and Ikstkumental Music, !! Present Add re?B— Devoxbhiuk Hqqsb Hqbso.v-strekt. _ tOTT ANGELO FORREST, Pupill J IxJL Chailca Hallo, will arrive in Aucklanc at tho etui of February, AU letters care of J, J Milccr t_ Co., Auckland Mubio Warehouse, , I Vulcan Lane Auckland



Amusements. HEA TR E ROYAL. Sub-Lessee „ -_ Mr R. George GREAT SUCCESS I fiROWDED HOUSE ! , ° WONDERFUL SUCCESS! OF THOMPSON'S CONFEDERATE DIORAMA And LIEUT. HERMAN t LEADING PRESENTS TO-NIGHT: Suite of Furniture I Suite of Furniture I Suite of Furniture! Silver Watch, Gold Watch, Oil Paintings, Papier Machio Tables, Ifjo AND 150 Xtl OTHER -< Kfl 150 PRESENTS! iOU BBMEMBKRI—This is the GREATEST GIFT DISTRIBUTING , ENTERTAINMENT .ravelling in tho Colonies. : The Winner of tho Suite of Furniture Last Nit?ht:_ MISS PALMER. Albion Hotel, Hobson-street. ADMISSIOn7-3s„ 2s„ Is. Doors open at 7 p.in,^ overture at 8 o'clock. N.8.-REMKMBER- A SUITE OF FURNITURE. Valued G a^wi.Ue YWN _ G _ Ti B G. BACHKLDKR. G.B. Agent. LIEUT. HERMAN, Manager, t" 0. 0. F., __M- U., A. B. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. r."!^^** THE 37th ANNIVERSARY ip^Mi* of the above Lodge M^^rS WILL BE CELEBRATED BY DINNER AND BALL, ""' TN THE LORNE-STREET HALL, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD, 138!. Dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing at 9 p.m. Tickets to Dinner and Ball, 10a. Tickets to Ball, 7b 6d. Extra Ladies' Tickets, 2s 6d. r- nm mittae ■ Tickets can bo procured from the Committee. S. H. Matthews. N.G. J. g. |*a n o iDg•J'•t:'• S. G.Wright. P.G. J-¥-% m?i& w. G. Connolly, P.». A-81?1^:,^ Edwd. Leydon, G.M. Jjro. J^Burke. Seoretary. "POSTPONEMENT. MRS. WILLIAMSON'S GARDEN PARTY is POSTPONED until THURSDAY, 3rd March. J\ A N C_ I X G- A Select Class will bs opaned.in the.Pen sonby Hall, next Thursday evening, 3rd March. GoodniUßic. L. RIULING, M,~. T> O X i"n 01 BOXING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7,30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, _■ the Saloon, or at their own residences. Terms moderate. Gloves provided. AWiN TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS I Jost Arrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Queen-Btreet, Has opened up a picked assortment by various Sakers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sete, Men's and _ouths Cricket Materials. Noveltieß to arriye. . Watc_ma_ers and JeweHers. pHRISTMAS JJOLIDAYS. VISITORS in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stook of GOLD PIANOS, 4-D ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. Eto. t_-Which they will find upon average to bo TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER . thanlany Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office. Medical. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS LIVBRY AND BAIT STABLE-KEEPERS CARTERS, AND OTHKRS. CRANviORD'S HORBE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuta, Bruises, Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism. Kickß, Broken Knees, Sore Baxjks Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stiff Jointa, EwJB Injuredi.i Lambing, &o„ &c. This invaluable preparation should be kept jn every stable—it never fails to eflect a Cure in the above cbbcs, if persovered with; it has been used with tha greatest success in numberless. cases, andia by far the Cheapest Embrocation in tho Market. Tho following Testimonials (among many others) have been received from well-known citizens i- TBSTmOMALS . 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 Galla, &c, a fair trial, I have great pleasure in recommending Fanners, Livery and Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has Horsos, never to be without the same. I remain, dear sir, Yours respectfully.^.^ Greyho-^bl^uc^^ "KSfi^Cares with the use of your Horse and Cattle Oils, I have muoh pleasure in testifying to its good quahty in the cure of Cuts, Wounds, Collar Bruises, &c, &c H. W. WIGGINS. Newton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Mr Crawford : , _ . . _„__ Dear Sir,-I have used your celebrated Hpwo and Cattle Oils, for Broken Knees and otter open wounds, with wonderful succobb, and ran confidently recommend it to anyone as the bea preparation I ever tried. I am, dear sir, Yours, &0., Sco., __._ J. WARRKN. CRAWFORD'3 HORSE & CATTLE OILS May be had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s lid and 5s each. Country Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by CRAWFORD, Chemist, Newton. Auckland. -|»OOTMAKER FOR TUAKAU, J. CROWTHKR, Bootmaker, wishes to Inform tho inhabitants ot the nbovenamed district of his Intention to commence tho business near to tho Railway Station, where orders and repairs will receive prompt attention. J C, being also acquainted with the best Factories [in Auckland, will be able to supply that class of work on the most reasonable terms. Tt/lUSIC! MUSICI MUSIC Songs I Ddets, Piano Solos, and Duets) Dances 1 Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKSI BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes 1 BOOKS for Sunday-School ariea POETICAL WORKS 1 NOVELS in Great Variety 1 PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS I SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS ! " SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of THE ABOVB W. E. HEARS, 1 BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC S li L L E R, 'I Q UEEN.-ST»RjEET.