The Auckland Evening Star.

Vor, XIL—No. 3,313

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

/Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PE*N



Shipping. DACIFiO MAIL STKAMSHII' (JU, THUOUGH THR! UNITKD RTATKS 01 AMKIUCA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Govornmonts o Now Zealandjtnd New South Wales. I Date of Oato"6f^ail Steamer. Tons. for a cifco. Zeaiandia.. .. 3,200 — Morchlo" City of Sydnoy .. 3,100 March 0 April 20 Australia.. .. 3,200 April t May 24 City of Now York 3,100 Hiay 2 — PaSFongors booked through to Livorpool, London, or I'arin, via tho grout Overland lloudc of America and tno Stcamors of tho Atlantic lines from Now iTork. FAKES, First-class to London .. .. £(!(! and upwards Hoerago to London .. .. £37 113 Fir.<t-elas9 to San Francisco „ £10 Stoerago £20 Through Cabin Passcnuors aro pormlttod to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho ciHes of the United Statos, not to exceed six months For freight ruto] and all other information, apply to TIIOS. T. GAMBLE, Acont. Lower Queon-stroot jVi U'X'ISAM TO Lt»JNL>Wix. "!^^^^^. orient Tine. ' HAllUnnltlw ij,] )o io;]Q W inß Stoamshlps bo longing to tho Orier.t Ptoam Navigation Com pany I Limitedt.and th o I- acifloStuam Navigation Company, will leavo SJfUNKY at tho under mentioned rintos for MKLBDURNE, ADK LAIDK and LONDON', via Suezjjanal:_— Stenmor. | rteg. Ton'gn I Pato. AOONOAGUA.... -J.IOIJ March 11 COI'OPAXI - 1.02-1 March 25 OKIKNT 5,380 Aprils IiUWTANIA 3.835 April 21 LTQUIUA.. .^.._.^^J llitit! I MayC And" tiio Sorvico will bn malntalnea py sao oeoding atoamera at Intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a in addition. Pasaongors can book from Auckland at a through rato to covor Intercolonial foro and Canal dues, nnd so secure special advantages.. Passages from London can be granted In Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, In London, to F. Groen & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Manoßjre Of the Line ; or to tho Agonta in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z. (Limited) Queen-ntreet. if. , . B 1 NIUN STEAM.SHII" . "" V) I VJ COMPANY OV NIEW if- "S>VZ:«\ zwaland (Limiik;)), ! I-"—^tslk Time Tabi. k— March, issi. for gisbornk, n"a»ikr, wkllington, lyttelton, port ohailmkrß. and BLUFF (ITHOM OUBK^V-STIiKKT WIIAKF). Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest __Traln. Arawata Thursday. 10,10 a.m. — Albion Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — IfOKTAKANAIU. NKLSOnTpIUTDN. W1I_" LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND Wkst Coast Ports (kuom Manukau) Hawka On nrrival of mail — Waxaica Tuesday, 15, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. FoiFsYDNICYrviA RUSSELL. Tk Anau Tuesday, 8,1 pm. - FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Ahawata Thursday, 10,10 a.m. — ALIiION Thursday, 17, 10 a.m. — FOX RUBBBLL and KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m _ Tk Anau Tuesday, S, i p.m. — FOX TAURANOA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m, — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU' AKD MANGA WAI. Waitaki Kvory Wednes., 5 p.m. — lCvory Friday, 8 p.m. — *»~CarRO must bo alongsido ono hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho ofllce before o^borking. An--kl«>jd Branch! si, Qnoen-Bti3Ot. W/HaNUA-KEI, TAU- ' KANGA & KUSSELL. WKKKLY SERVICE TO EACH PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'s 8.8. 'WAITAKI' Will leavo for— TAUKANGA— Mondays, at 5 p.m. UUSSKLL-Wednesdays, ats p.m. WIIANGAItKI. MANGAPAI, and MANGAWAI- Wednesday*, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents. _&$3~ 0U LEVUKA) VIA SUVA> Tho Auckland Steamship Co.'s s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave for abovo ports TO-MORROW, 9th March, at I p.m. Arrangements havo been made with thoUnion S a. Co. to book Paesengera and Freight be tween Fiji and Southern Ports and Australasian Colonies at Low Rates. Arrangements have alw been made whereby Shippers caa oook through hy steam direct to Tonga. Further particulars c«n be obtained at the Company's Ofllce, Queen-street Wharf. W. LODDKR, Managor, A.S.S. Co. IirAIUKU AND ONE *mgfe» VV HUNGA STEAM NAVI <""™B**GATION CO. (Limitbd). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. " ' 'MANUKAU.' T.eavr Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku: 0-V/ec). . sdny,l2noon 9-Wcdnoa., 1.30 pm H-Friday. 3 p.m. 12-Saturday, 7.30 a m 11-Monday. 4.E0 p m 15-Taesday, 9.30 a m lli-Wednesday. Cam 16-W ednea.. WJOb. m 19-Paturday, 7,15 am 19-Rj.turday.mo p m 21-Monday, 830 a m 21-Monday 1.30 pni 23- Wednesday. 15 a m 23-Wednesday, ip m P. VriAn.r <n 2(1— Paturday, 7a m llMondaV I™m 29-Tnesday, 9.30 am wlwcdnesday. Ga m 30-Wednes.. 10.30 a m ManTau Heads -Every Thursday, 8 a m. Apply 10 A .CUNNINGHAM. Agent. Me**.- a TEAM TO THAMES, CAK i.aSa? !^ RYING PASSENGERS AND J^*S' CARGO, CONNKOTING WITH OHINK MUBI OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MOBRINR" VILLK (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'KOTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Tuesday, 0.30 afternoon Thursday. 9 morning Friday, laid up to clean taturoay, laid up to clean From Thames: Wednesday. 12 noon Thursday, 3 afternoon Friday, laid up to clean Saturday, laid up to clean Fares to Thames: Saloon. 7s Cd; Steerage, ss. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through '^C^recei'Jed^hin balf-an-hour of ad vertisedtimeof I**^^ _ INNKi Agents. ~-Z_T T^VIBECT STEAM COMMU -fflNfe* I ) VICATION WITH OMAHU TE AROHA GOLDFIELUS. a%u_rtt'Auckland WharftoGold«cld.anding. MiiiYcai ' ' Agents. "_,__ ol'ifiAM TU HOT SFKINGS, MAHUBANfII, MATAKANA, x&wrPi* KAWAtr, and Omaha, 8-Rffle^ KCAß^ atliloyda ' For Hot springs and Matakanu-Every Tues- ForWnUVn'fM'ahiu-angi- TC^Marchn,atllo;cock °No Dp S icol9 or Goo is taken without • B hipplr,g ° For freight or pft»»ge »VW W ft fJASKY>



ShippiDe1. • jgfcfe. l^plOli LONDON DIRECT. P •"■lia woll-kttowu Iron Barque *™""""™ LOCH UKK, C 711! tons roßistor, 100A1 atLloyda, John Muu- DOOIC, Commandor, now loading, and will havo : quick dospatoh. For freiKht apply to THE NHIW ZKALAND SHIPPING COJIPANY (LIMITKD). sikftx 'U ENINS DL A X AND "HIItN'I'AL HTISAM NAVl nß_B_aa> QATION COMPANY. Tho p.p. 'BHINDISI' leaves Molbourno on 1 March 10th. 1 Hteamora follow on each altcrnato AVodnoaday, PasscuKors booked through l'rorn Auckland, CHUICKStIANK & CO.. 1 Agouts P. and O. Co. January 7th, 18S1. 10. Queon-atrcot, Auckland. , bJ koa. and manbonuk. Tlio a.3. lON A will lo.ivo every Monday, nt 6 p.m. (woathor pormlttluftl. Pwwontrora hooki-d mid muall parooie prepaid nt the Oiiloo on the V» rharf. No oarßO rccolvod after A p.m. FOX WIIANC-lAiiin AND MANOAPAI. Thft B.a AKUVLIG will loavo for the nbope il»c; a svery Tuoada/ and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOKIAU X A N G A. S.S. 'GLKNELG' Will leavo (Jiioan-atroot Wharf at 5 p.m. Thursday, loth Alon-iay, lUh Fri.lny, ISth Wednoadny, 23ici Monday, JSIII Friday, Ist April Coniicctlns? with tho b.s. ' KingnP for RTuroury Bay cm March Itli, iltli, 18111, L'Jnl, mid Ist April: connecting with 8.8. 'StultV for Opoliki and Knst, Coast; also Rtiincuting with b.s. ' Kutikatl for IvaUkati Settlement. Weather and oilier cireumstanooa permitting. No cargo received after 1 p.m. A ;sicunicnon, Managor, -CS3V BJ^OK NOKFOLK ISLAND SJ ANDNKWCALHDONIA. nngSM__E3 Thoechooncr ' N U 11 A" A L,' Captain J. MoLIYKU, will leavo Queen-street Wharf for abovo porta on tho 11th March, ISSI. Hni nood Hccoiumodatlon for passenger!!. For freight or pnssago apply to KDWAP.D USWIS, Agent, Cuatom-houae-aireet. t> X » IUKIiAHu AND -C3l NOHTII SHORK FKKKY "__t___l__J> c^AU>ANY I LIMITKU)> STEAM TO THE THAMES AND T E AllO II A G OLD F lELD S, CONNKCTING with OHINKMUKI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MOUHINS VILLK, Piako DISTUIOT. ENTERPKISE No. 2' & 'TE AKOHA,1 From Auckland ! From Thamoa t — Tuesday, 3 p.m. Wednesday, 0.30 p.m. Thursday, 5p m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 7.iio p.m. Tho atiovo steiunora connoct at .1 unction of Waihou with the steam launchea 'liico and ' ilomaahib.' Fakks: To Thames .. Saloon, 7s Cd ; Steoniße, 5a Throngl-to To Aroha 15a Itcturn to To Aroha 25a Freight to To Aralia .. •• 25s rer ton Arrangomcnts havo been m>\do with tho owners of smiill Bteamora to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to To Aroha. Fares, ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or Jls- Oharsing live stock .A.N.S. FERRY CO., AgenU "^7^ t IUAItLES" &>AlL^i, AUCKLAND AND NOHTII SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-IiUILDEK, foot of Albortstreet, near tho Dock. Buildor of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c to any sizo or design. Vesso's Docked and Reptiiroi. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notice Hstimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, nnd for Sale Cheap. C.8., in retu'n'ng thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerou3 friends and custo mers that he has secured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where ho will bo glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to givo tho same satisfaction as heretofore. .Business Curds. ■jrj-EjNRY ~T~ DIOIiSTER SOLICITOII AND BAKIUSTER, TAUUANGA, AUCKLAND. X li E L A N 1) 15 U 0 THEIt 8, JL WOOL MEUCUANTS, TAXNERS AND LKATIIKR MANUFACTUI'.ir.IS, IMPOHTKHS OF SadJlors' and Bootmakers' Maonlnery, Knijlish and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, _\[ili B'liin", Suction and Delivery Hose, &c, &c. Waiehouaes:—Vulcan Lano and High-street, Works:—Panmurc. Auckland. Constituoiita' Orders Promptly and Carefully Kxecnted. AMES V. LEPI NE, TAILOK, &C, Guby-stbkh,t (opposito tho Market Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed, Gentlemen's ClothiDg Cleanod and Kopairod. iTfln A^ J. HARD (VIC X, SUBGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Fiinccs-stroets, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms modekatk. SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLKSLKY-STKKET WKST. Artincial Teeth trom ss. aTITt a a v th is it a MAP.HLB AND FKKESTONK MASONS. Monnmonts, Head-stones, Tomba, Rnfl 7;on Tomb liailitiKS. Inacrlptions executed in a Superior Stylo, Prices mid Dostßna i-heu on application, A ddrcfia I COBN3BOI RUTLAND 4s LOKNK-STHEICTS AC OJTI-ANI) Near Junction oi Queen and Wakeficld streets. rpAKANAKI JJJJfIISG AND GLEAN ING K3TAJIiI3IIMBNT, FOOT OF WAKKFIELD-STKKHT. J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gentlemen's ClOthoß Cloand or Uonewed and Well-pivßßcd. Ladies' Drosso-3 Cleaned or Dyed and Well lied. Kid Gloves Cleaned y v, iv. VKAS EX, GUIDE AISD INTEBPIIETER, OIIIKEMUTO, PvOTOEUA. rounding Lakkb, including the ALUMt-AVE. of SuLWiu.< ami 'imoa Spk.CIMBNS made up and sent to Any Pal t it required. TELEGKAMS WILL ALWAYS HAYK imm ediatk attention. illiaTl b n n a n t, PIONEKB MANUFACrUJIEI! OF Umbrellas and Paiiasols, Upper Queen-street. street. Established IEUO. -Tj QIC LAND CORK FSCIOBY «iB niWoN BRoThBiS Wholesale and Ketail Ur^ o Manuiactarer H . [Upper Queeu-street, Auckland



Business Cards. /UAKKJ! "B > X 0 T II X E S, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Oi'positic Union Hank), QUEEN-STKBET, AUCKLAND. Photography in tlu Latest and most Faßhion ablo Stylos, ICxocutod in a mannor Unsurpassed In I ho Colon iej. SSTLavgQ Collodion of N.Z. Viows always on hand. HYY A I T X, O MANUIfACTUHING TINSMITn, FORT-BTRKKT, Wishes to Inform tho imblio that ho Is ho only ono in tho Provinco who diivotoa the whole of his tlmo to tho nhovo businoHs, and with his faoilitioa for working mid niodorn appltnnooa can dofy comuotitiou mil AMES CAKKIAUK AJNI) DLiAY JL FACTORY. JAMES MACK IE, PIIOPKIKTOB, VICTOKIA BTRKKT KABT, AUCKLAND. Repairs of Kvory Description In Wood and Iron noutlv oxooutod on Uio HnoitTKBT Notioic. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, ff N.H.—Country Ordorepnnotually n> tended to. /^1 X X AN 1) V O T 1 E R, VJf COACH-MULDERS, GRKY-STREET, Auckland, N.l!.—lron-bnrk Shafts, Spokoa, Follooa, Uluo Gum and all kinds u£ Hardwood, at lowohl market prices. \\f 11, X X 1 N N X R, BUUjUKR, UMU'KNTICR AND JOINER, Vulcan Lank, fiVEKY DESCRIPTION OV HUIIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OK SUI'KUINTKNUKD ONLY, IF PUKKKKKKD, All Branches of tho Building Trade oxoontod by Kxporioncud Workmon, Shop Frouta O/1100 Fittings, &c, ifo. |_| IS Wa U N i& iVI KLViLi nn, HUH', YACHT AND BOAT BUILDKRS, bPAR MAKERS, Etc. WYNYA 1! I) 1? I E If, AUCKLAK D. Yosaola Uooktd and Ropnirod on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Boconil-haml Hoatsfor sale or to lot at Iho Lowcat Current Prico, ff W A. V M U U T 11, SHIl' AND BOAT BUILBBK, CUSTOM»!IOUSB-STIIEn,T, FJOI OK HOiSSUH sutkicr. Builder of ftll kinds of Yachts, Launches, Bouts, l'cc. VomuU Douki'd and 1 opairud. thin Joinory of uvoiy doserißtbn promptly attended to. JL HKNuK Xb° "■ HOUSK, dllil', SIGN', AN)) O.CNEUAL dkookati v k pain te r, 8, Wyndham-stmekt. \\r PHlLLll'lS AND ISUKS, OIL, V V ' COLOUR, X GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Pup •rlmiij.'iiu;;!, Scrim, I'aini.s, Oils Turpentine Colours, Varni»hea. French Palish Gold Loaf, Artiata' t.oloura and HrusUes, Pluto Sheet, Crown, Ornatnontul, mid Photographic Glues, Picture Frames and Tapestry Muuldingß. Clock and Compass Glasses, Ulazod Shannon, Doors, &c. Ulasia cut to s:/.0, and curodilly acked.-Uo and 37, QUKICN-STKKKT. Q I G N • \Y R 1 '1' X R, J. MACKINLW Klku and Ticket Writer. Kitinmtes nivon. Wrltlnii dona fjr tho trade.— Kliio.t-siivot, two ilonrn above Moaurs Cousins and Alkin's Coucl^Kuctoi-v. H'l-H (MOTION & f^O., LAND AGENTS, AUOTIONKEHS AND ACCOUNTANTS, OENEKAL COMMISSION AGKNTS, CAMDttIDCIE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo lloom. E. K. BABEK.] [M, EAWUMCB. BAIiEli & OAW LIN GS [SUCCKSSOIiS TO THE [All! BOIIBKT LUSTi], UENEIIALCOMMIS-lONMICUCIIANTdAND MPOUTKKB, FOhT-STKKHT, AUCKLAND 1 O ii ft S I) P P X X M HOUSK, LA.XV. & GKNKUAL COMMISSION . AGKST, Oppoaito ll.M.'a Ciisiom-liciioO, ifort-atrcot, Aucklimd, Has Always j/ou Salk LarKO Blocks o£ LAND FAltMa, both Improved aud otiicrwiso Also, IIOUSKB, COTTAGIC-i, &c. On Moil Keasouiiblo Terms. In j. M van •& c 0., I , LAND AND E3TATK ABKNTS, EIIORTLANU SntKKT. Proportiea entrusted to us havo tbo additional advantage of bcin« placed on Mobb, Kaino and Co.'c Central llcKistry in Wollinßton. Wo mako no charge unless ealos aro oliocted. Soo 'also our advertisement on fourth pago. /IUAKLKB PALMER, V 7 DKAUGHTSAIAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans complied. Drawn to Scalo 0111 Kou«h Sketches or Traced. Addroß'OS, &c, Illuminated ir the Highest Style of tho Art. Anctionecra' Show l'lans aud Lithographs. Schedules proparcd for County and Highway Boiuds. OFFICK—2S, (Jliieen-aLroot, ovor National In euranco (Jomnany's Otticfi. en 1 8 H JS i! AMD G C, 13 WnoLicaALK. amppiNS ft; Fahilt BUTCHKKS, Queon-Btrest, nezt UanK of Self Zsalan?, Auckland, Ponltr/ of nil ilnda dronaod to order, Prime Bmokad Tongnes, Home-onred Bsoon. Oorned Beef on Sftlo in large quantities. N.B.—Doaleis 12 Gtuna. Live Phoasanta for warded to all parto of tha colony upon receipt of order.lT&mllles waited on In town orauhnrbs. lS»"^%®'«-J %yy& Huloofbootanfl shoes —,vv iSOStr^Ci/Tlll an unprecedented f>/A mmi [J \¥f* Low Flffiiro to mako -S SSj. ]nent.-Noto the ad 'ii'-ti1 * dicssandwriteitup -PV" ■ ■ tsTtfesi. onthotablotsoiyour ♦^s^^^*- niomory, vV. John- Bton, Boot and Shoemaker. Viotoris-atroot. -| J. AUS KIN & C Ul> BOOT AND SHVoTmaNUFACTUKKK3. A largo Stock o£ Pegged. Hivktteo and Sjuvs Goods o£ al. aorta and sizes to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL MM)! FACTOKY, 14, Wyhdham-stkeet, Auckland. J~~ C PEL.H AM, a LADDKB & BAHROW JIAKKIt, 49, VICTORIA-STKEET. Kvory Description of Ladders, Steps, BarroW3, I "rrow Wheels, Clothes Horaes, Clothes Boxes, 'levelling Cheats, &0,, on hand or made to 01A Cliberal discount allowed to Contractors and Sittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on th§ 80-B 0-' eadde°.t n stepa and Narrows lent on hiOno S?SSbS3& OW YWta for sale; also, a «ood Violincello cheap^ ~^- \ "v" W~I NNEKTO X, AUCKLAND STICAM WOOD TUIiNING I'ACTOKY, WYNIinAM STRKET (Nkxt SnAKUBI'BARB Hotkl), Having introduced Steam Power, he is now pre pared to make a lieduotion of Twenty jcr Cent, off tho price of all common work. tS" Country Orders punctually attended ta. *aa j^ r WO B X S. C4 E O. T U C X E X, VENETIAN BLIND iIAKEF. AND WIRE WOKKKEi KAEA^GAHArB 110 AD, NEWTON. VonoUan Winds of tho best quality made and fixedattepSfoot. WlHiwoit, o. any descrip i ion and pauern, made to order. Ilepairs neatly osecuttu.



Business Cards. T> II U T C II I N S OiN, L\)» HUTOIIKH, VICTOHIA-STKKfc., Sayn to hia old friends, " Cull at my Now Shop and Inspect (hu uhoioe-krainod Country Meat at Qnoon-stvoot l Jriccy, for I cun, and will, sell Choap, and shall b3 pleased to boo my old cus toiuoraand all tho surrounding public" GiiKAT RBDUM'ION ON SATURDAY NjCHT, To Cr.ic.ui Out. MST Nolo tho Address. / MHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMKBIOAN COltN BHOOM, _______ AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, ViCTOIUA-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND, Awarded at Sydney Kxhlblllon : BItONiSK MKDAL AND UKItTIVIOATU. IKSTAlil.lHinci) 1805 "1%/f X T, TK A I'1 Voli D, BUKGKON DICNTI3T, WAKKFIICI.D-STRICKT, NKaii QUKKN BTRICICT. Painless Extraction o( eoth by tho Oxldo- NiIrOKOU Ciua. /^ 11. L E A N I N 0, \JU UNDICHTAKKrt, W kr,i.k ai. k y- at hie kt. l'\mura'B |jroiiiptly executed at 25 pur oont. bu'ow Iho usual oliai'KCH la Auckland. I'uiH'.timH'.y to all orclors, and llio blrictOßt roapootubillty guaranteed. Nolo thu Address. WAX» 00 X J5 KOTIIIS XS, TT BOAF AND CANIILK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CUE EX, KICUMON D. Ofllao t Durhum-otroot, Auckland. Caoh Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shoopßklnß r.ud Hono?. &p 1) V /i uVj EA X T LEY, AHOHITKCT, STICUUUKV'S BUILDINGS, HUKICN-31'KKKT. F. M. MUULKV, TK DKA.LKH and FAMILY QKOCKIt, Kdkn Tkkkack. Families wnitud upon fur orders, Goud dtliwrcd to any part of tlio Town and Suburbs. VST AKKY JOHNSON, GHNKHAIj DKALBII, IIOBSOK-STUKET, AUCKLAND (Oppoaito Abbotts, Cirocor). 11 J. bCKi to call this attention of Ihnnurround lnit iiihabitantt! to hia I.nru'o and Vai'.ed Stock of Drapery and Fancy Goads, llurdwarj, oto. CJ.ttAT UAHGAINS U.NDirit OUST PltlCß. Como curly. Make your Purchases for Chrietmaa. C 1 ir. v v v r v it. J» SADDI.KU, OliliAU & lIAKNKSS IIAICKH. Ul'l'H QUBEN-BTUKBT, AUCKLAND, Throo Doorj übovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.l!.—Courier Hiikh, LoifKiiiK*, f;c, kc, mudo to order on thu shoneflt notice. ChurKU) modurato. Bjm;i;m:ii and knulisii house, -A.' VVKLLKSLKY-aTXIKKT. VICTOIt LoNGUKT, LAWKS1 & QKNTLKMKM'B HAIKDItKSoJUt. A Largo Varluly of Human Hair mill \\ i«a on ham). f A M E S n V X (J U X Li, «i CAKTKI4, CUNTKACTOK, &o. iooij) Unt'.bd and Dollve-roa tro:ii uht)'» eldo on SborwatNomw. Italhtst Huppllad Nowcaatle md iSay of Ic!.t.'hli Uo.-.1, Also, FlroT7ood (oui or unuut) roiiac;iu!)\> \\T ILL 1A M TIIIIII AS, I T Corner of Lorno and Victoria etrcctu, Auckland Kust MONUMENTAL, MAIUILK, AND OEiNEBAL STONEMASON, AKCIIITECTLKAL, SCULPTOR AKD CAHVKE. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Toinbn, lleiulstonos, and every description of Stone Work at tliulowcdt posHiblu prices for town ami country. JA M X S H. I3UCUANAN, MUNUJIUNTAL JIA3ON, MAI'.ULK AND STONII MKKCIIANT AKI) UJtNKKAL, UUILDKH, IK sTaJiLI 811 X D 18 8 2.] V?CTOIUA-STUEJCT KAST, same aide v Greyhound Hotel, S.B.—Designs of r.U kinds of above work for- Wfti'fiiiil W Town or (,'rmitrv on ani)Ucatton, I>OOK-BINUINt} ie I'AI'KK-KUUJSCi y Kxecuted ia all Its Uranchea, at \V. L X V S', THUES DJOIIB ABOVE "STAU" OFFICE. Merchants' Account Books IIULK.D AND BOUND TO SUIT KKQUIKKJIKNTS. music, magazines, and law Ijooks Nkatly Bound. Bakers' Special Huled Day-books. Library Buoks stuonq and cpkai'LY bounu 0 T 1 C K. II P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, tha BEST FIKKWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Per Ton. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., GKOCEKS AND I'KODUCE MERCHANTS, Uobson-street, Auckland. f A M X S C A T IS li, O CUKMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STKKET, CLO3B TO WkLLINGTON-S'JUKKT. "J^ >. i J U C X E V. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICKNSKD INTKRPHKTKB. 12, N.Z, Insurance Building.}, Auckland. EWTON AND I'ONSONBY JUNCTION STORK, CUItNKR OB1 Newton and Geeat Nohtii Koads. j, M. \Y II IT E (Lato W. Eaxtcr), FAMILY GBOCKK AND TKA DEALKK. DAIHIES OK BIITTKIt OF FIUSTCLASS Quality. Families Waited upon (or Orders. Goods ProniDtlr Do'.ivored. • W. X NIGHT • (Late of tho City Mnrkot), POULTKUKU, FHUITKItKH, AND GRICKN GKOCICU, CORNRIt OF DAKBYANTD QUEEN STUEKTS. WHOLKSAI.It AND WOTAIL. Kstiblishcd 18GIJ.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Duksskd itor Table dlwaya Keady. Live Pigeona, llabbite, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Goeso, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stock. Gamo Fowls, Spanish lirahmas, Bantams (Pure teed). Frof Ii Butter and Effga always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MAKKET, Two Mooiis ahovk Anyiiuit'3 Auction Mart. Watcnmauers and Jewellers. pIIKIS'FjMAS O OLIDAYS". VISITOB3 iv Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT 0 W 1) X N And INSPKOT lii-i Stock of GOLD I'IANOd, AND ORGANS, BILVEH JKWKLLERY, AVATCUKS. KTO. tar Which tliey will lind upon avoragc to b 0 TWENTY PEB CENT. CHICAPiJR than any Other Hou:o. S II 0 X T L A N D ■ S T REE T Adjoinini; General Post Oillco. ms-KLLY'B KOYALr MAIL LINE OF IV OOACUKS to Ohinomutu, Hot Sprin K a and Tiiuranga, leaving Taoranga every Mon d«y Wednesday, and Friday, at a a.m.: and returninp every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Natiier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m Fare, f.o. Livery and Hait Stables, Spiins street Tnun'D«u. )JiiKKi«».Wa(fKOri>Jtll)S. "n(lVehicles o£ all kinds tor Hire. Boakiua'.Otllce, Spring street



Business Notices. 11. TONKS] [«• 0. CAHR V\7"E have this day admitted Mft B. ! Diguy Tonics a Partner in our Firm. B. TONICS & CO., Auckland, Maroh Ist, 1881. \\f~O~N~IJ E li F U L L~Y Cheap Music, Fuom tiiu Bust Authors, at Id. Each, at D. N. GAUNIER'S, 207, Queon-Btroot. n REAT EXCII'EMENT IN QUEEN \j{ STRICET! MONICY FOR AIL!—To Professional Men, Merchant), Mcchnnicß, Working Men, and all persoiiH who may run short of cash.—lmmcdlato assistance may bo obtainud by applying to tho City Loan 011100, opposito Market Kntruiuo, (ineun-Htruot, where S. A. Ashor will advance Money in Hums of Ono Shilling to £50 on any desorlotlon of security. N.U.-All business oil-icily confidential. ttj X W ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of ITrom vi op ±x> Vib Vauiktiks. Also In Frencli Polinhoil Mottlod Xvauri Boxes, oaoh containing oltlior 2b, 50, 75, 100 or lib varieties. l'ho 25 farlofy Boxoa, as abovs .. Bl TholCO „ „ .- .. #3 iror Salo by BBIC C H A I G, PKINOKS-STKKKT JO OWNERS OF PROPERTY, Wells Cleanol Out, or Made Deeper if re quired, at reiisonab'u rutos.—Apply ut this ollicc, or C. Cuntell, Karanaaharo uoad. rBW BUTCHERS, SE TT L E R.S. JL FARMrCRS. AND OTHERS, Tho undci'BlifDod ara Cash I'iiiiciiahkiih of HIDICS, SllKltl'^KlN-*, WOOL, TALLOW, BIUWWAX. &0,, &0., at Highest Markot Rutcs. in any quantity. Consignor!) diropt will have prompt and im mediate cash remittance!) retiiruod at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNKII ANU ];ISiTIIHnMANUiaCTUHICItS, AUCKLAND. ■VTIOHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring tlio services of tho present Contractor at the KKiß'c" ii hatkb should mako curly application to Ci. Wll SOS', at lilh reHldiiiico, Nclsoiviiticet, or under cover, nddrosaed "(J. Wllhoii, Night Boil Contia-Jtor, City Council Olllcen." C\ OUD NEWS I GOOD NuWS 1! (U)OI) NEWS!!! Btorekooporß, Shapkeoperi', und the general public should now avail thomsolvcs of the opportunity of purehosiuK Pure Sweets, guaran teed to lm made f'Om tho best sugiirs. Tho lar'ucstaiul must varied assortment in Boik'd Goods ever oll'ernd to tho publio of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trado nupplied with Boiled 7l)ai,h Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. -.1 amkh W. MiHßiui'T, Wholooaln and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-stroot. TWOOV W A R D, ?J a BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Ul'I'KK (JUKKN-STRKKT, Wiahos to call tha palito attention of tho inliatiltitntßof Queen siroot, nnd families in the suburb) to hU .itiporlor Bread, Confectionery. nnil choieo nolootlon of Lol ica, of the moat tempting tlesoriptiou. J. W. linces to merit a fcluvo of public pntronago by Boiling at it low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo exo cuted at tlio shortest notice. Making Done on sundayh. Noto the Address. MR 7~ X ~0~ AY JS, GREKNGROCEH, Ileus to notify to his friends and tho gonoral public that hn has takeu that shop lately in Iho occupation of Mr J, Gardinor, next to Mr Philip, Hnker. Karanßiihapo ltowe. Nowton, ami by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good nrt.'clo, hopes to receivo a full- pitronago. Orders promptly attondod to. GOOD 3 DELIVERED. MR THOMAS UAIN, WHOLESALE AM) ÜBTAIb CO.NKItCTION-KU, IIOS Ills e:itablishiiiont. very centrally located at tlio Junction of Queen and Grey streets, whol o he carries on a very extensive and over increasing business 110 has always tho very bo-t and f r,-iheKt Confectionery of all kinds on hand and manufactured from tho very best rlngrcdlont J, so that thoir quality cm bo Mwaya conlldently rolled on. To lovers of Lollies (the purity of which U guarautcod) a trial is respectfully solicited. MR S. U O D SON Dukbsmakkh and MILMNBU. wishes to inform the public of Uppor Qucon slr'eet and its envitona that Hats, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinds are cleanod on tho pre mises ut tho shortest no'ieo. Dressniakinßdone at very low prio:>s. to competo with tho times. Note Iho address— UPPKU CjUEKN-aTIIKKT. IyTANUI'ACTURE OF CEMENT. In anticipntion of the formation of n Company for MannVooturinK Poi-tlind Cement, the pro moters invite npulicntions from experts quahflea to conduct experiments with materials locally provided. AppliCitions. with testimonials, .to be addr»ssul "Cement," euro of Industrial Assoclatiun, Christchurch| ttTccles1 sulphur hair Jij RESTORER will completely rtstoro in a fow days Rroyor prcmalurely Httht hair to its oruanal colour, L'loss and beauty without the sliKhtost chance of ini'ury. Kceles' Hair Restorer is one of tho lio-1 offered for salo. It effects its objects satis faoiorily in a fow days, producing a porfectly natural colour, thoroughly cleanfos the head from ecurf and dandriil", causinß the growth of now hair and preventing it fallinß off. Sold in Bottles, 2/6 ejeh. Prepared and sold by M. KCCLE3, Dispensing Chomist, Hcwin'B Bulldln™. Welleßlsy-street, and sold by all rospectable,llulrdrosserH. rjANI'ORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. Dairy Fed Pork Pics 6d Upcr I1i:b> Sausages. try my best Tahanaki Butter. Taranaki Butter, lOd. per lb. Eating Apple?, 2d and 3d per lb. Conking Apples, 3d per lb. Juat Landod, in good condition. Bananas .' Bananas ! THIC CHEAPEST KRUIT DKFOT IN THE AUbTKALIAS COLONIES. "Victoris-etreet, cornor of Albort-strcct. mo TRAVEL LXR S, &c. i>rßit«i»-NTs p >R HOM«.-Very Randsomo Cur oalty Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, nnd Walking Stitke made of rich andbeautiful New Zealand Waods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small box, and Brass-bound Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIK, WorkorofNativo Woods.topofShortland-Btrcot. CTURNITUREI FURNITUREI J. J. MILLS, Furnituro Dealor, &c., 13 and -15, Viotoria-Btreet. Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customers and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that there is no mistako about it. as ho can and will sell cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Bedding, Iron JBedstead3, Chairs, Tables, Utnnsi'B. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 25 per cent b?lowcost. Great Bargains! In fact, this is the cheapest and best emporium of its kind in Auckland. Note the address, and mako your purchases early in the year. vroTICE OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUKEN-ST., (Between tho Albert nnd Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, lute of the City Market, has removed to tho above spacious Promises, and is now selling his varied and extensive Stock ot Furnituro, Bedding. Hollo ware, Cutlery, China, Glass. Earthenware, &c, fee, at reduced prices, to make room for now goods. Having a hoiso and spring curt, goods will be caret ally packed and promptly delivered Fukk ' N.B,—Glassware, Karthenwaro, &0., lent On hire at Moderate Charges. rsiu STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDERS. Thoso who ionce make purchases from the Extensivo and Varied Stock of. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, opt by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus m-house-street is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. ] A DAMri' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL ' -^" CHART. The "Baptist Weekly" says: Ono Hour's Study of his Chart will «ivo a person a better idea of thu World's History than a day s peiUdal of l>tt best cooipendiunia ever piiblislied JUHJN JiAUlj", Agent,



I On Sale. WX IUIUJUK ' A N S D E L, qqo TONS BBST HOUSEHOLD AND SMITII3' NEWCASTLE COALS, And a Quantity of Spokes, Shafts, and Felloes. Also, ox 'Lady Jocelyn,' IRON TANKS. \V. & G. WINSTONB, Custom-house-street. t> tv n k s3 « c o. Agents fok Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, comprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Paper, Groy and Brown Wrapping, and aro prepared to indent any Bizos, qualities, or colours re quired, Theao Papers aro now largely used hero, and aro acknowledged to bo suporior to most im ported. Cavalior Friro's GenulnolFronoh Brnndloß American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safos, &c, &0. B, TONKS & CO. Q N g A L E, AKD TO ARRIVE. 1050 Haoks FLOUR 200 J-Sacka FLOUR 510 j-Sacka FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 2G'J „ BARLEY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 85 „ PEARL BAULKY 10 Cases CHKK3E „ HAMS AND BACON (in cloth) „ HAMS AND BACON (Knglish Tons HAMS AND BACON (baro) 30 Kegs BUTTER 18 Cases and Kegs LARD T. H. H ALL & C° noAM nOALII nOALIII WHAU WIIATJ COAL MINES, W II A N G A R E I. O F V I C IC No. 8, Lower Queen-street. W. SLOANB, Agent. UCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Cheapest n liio Market Challenges competition with ho best imported. It is madn of tho purest and bost materials s easily ai.d perfectly soluble ; produces a most brilliant colour; and will nover Bottle in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Russell-street Great North Road' Tl UL h BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Fajienoth' and 'Loch Doon, ---1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOE SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STKKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORMSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONKS, &c, &c, &c. Agonts for J. Craig & Son's Colebr&tod Scotch Wliiakoy. HTjLL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, A'ine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albert-ctreet. ~r\ ii SALE, Slates EDgl'sn and American Cement Now landing. KEANE &• JENKINSON. r RON I~K ON IRON TANKS! TANKS!! TANKS !11 S, PARKER, HAS For Salk (Cheap) . About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Comploto with tap ready for use; also, A Laugh Stock or SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fco., &c, to. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, IOTORIA - BTREKT EAST AUCKLAND Tm O R KALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belqrovh! Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars appTy^^^^^^ Mount Eden Hoad. ■pi o i; sale AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervillo Bros., McGill's, and Meek's Oatmeal 60 Tons DuUleld's Adolaido Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), Sec McKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. . miKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. Mes Mclntosii's Property. THE MATAWAI KSTATE, which is being every day more and more fully provod to bo rich in GOLD BKARING REEFd, is still open for Lease for Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or Claims i f from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per aorc, to- Kether with one fortieth (21%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. ■ , The necessary documents will be drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may bo required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will bo made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRg moINTOSH^ AND IN TUB ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers are invited for the Purchase of the One sixth Undivided Sharo or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu, Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 371 .a, in the County of Kden, and Province of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 42136, end Robert Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towards the North and Kast by hiKh water line on tbo shore ; towards South South Eait and South by land granted to Robert Graham: towards tho West by high water lino on tho shore to Publio Reserve; thenco by said Publio Reserve; and thence- to warda the West by highwator lino on the ahore. Motutapu Island is ono of tho Gems of tho HauraUi Uulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form au ex cellent faim for a working aettler. For further particular!) apply to SIKVWRIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington.



I Hotela (ACCIDENTAL HOTEL ALBERT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thame Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Be^s to inform tho Public, hi? Patrons, an< Friends that ho has purchased tho far-fame OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alterations, conducive to th greater comfort and convenience of the Public have been comploted, and that evory ondeavou will bo made, and no expense sparod, to niair tain tho high reputation of the House. THE CAFK. This department, under tho management o an oxperionced chief, will bo conducted on ; Bcale worthy of tho name and fame of th Occidental Hotkl. n U E 1! I( 'S H O X J£ Jb Corner of Bymonds-stroot and Kyber Pats Road C. E. GUNDRY having purchased tho abovi well-known Hotel, has much pleasure ii informing his Friends and tho Public generall; that he will keep the choicest brands of Wine and Spirits, and trusts by civility am attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. TTi EX R V HOTEL, NORTHCOTE JD LATK I STOKIC31 POINT, ! J, MAXWELL, Proprietor, Accommodation 2or Travellore, Saddle Horsei on Hire. R. JOHN GROGAN (late or trie Prince ilnert Hotel, Onehunga), begs tc inform tho Publio of Auckland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen street TUB QUEKN'3 HEAD; and trusts by kooping Liquors of tho Best Brands only, to recoivo a fuir share of patronago. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of Ms friends from Onehunga when they are in town. First-class accoinmcda' tion. Good Beds. CLA R X STAFF, • formerly of tho City Club (.atoly of the Terminus Hotel, Helonuvillo), having bought tho Fronhold of tho Wiiangarei Hotkl from Mr Caflier, begs to inform visitors that no effort will bo spared to afford satisfaction. Horsos and Pleasure Boats on Hire. WA RK W OBTH HOT EL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boatß can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Hoiscs on hiro. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and carte twico a-weott. uraDerv ltt) iTaTTHkY desires to "inform the Ladies of Auckland and tho Provincial Districts that she intends CommoDcing Business In I'ri.nck9-sthekt opposite tho Noi thorn Club, in Ladies' Underclothing nnd Baby Linen, which will bo made on tho premises. |Ba9U> notth and liaskota ready Trimmed, and all the requirements supplied. Mrs H. feels confident, from her groat cxpeiienco, that sho will bo able to givo satisfaction-to those who may patronise her. Children's Costumes and General Drapery will bo added to the abovo. Open on Tuesday next, Bth March. CU E!AP MILLINERY! CHEAP MILLINKUY I MRS MAOICIULL, Millinery, Drksp, and Mantlk Maker, Next to Post (iftlco, Newton. Dressmakinz dono on the premises. Kiltini? dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all tho Latest Styles and Fashiuns. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Noto tho address:—Next to Post Office, New ton. DUNNF, HALL, & CO.. 174, Queen- Btroet, opposito Thistle Hotel, have just Opened a Large Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to the Lace Curtain Department. Having imoorted direct from the Manufacturers, wo are able to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give tho purohaeoi every advantago. Ladies' and Gents' Indian Bilk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and styles. Tho newest doslgns in Gents' Bows. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, nnd the choicest makes in silks. VTOTICE.—Great Surprise ! The Ladies _Ll all say that Willinms's is the Cheapest Houso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard ; a nice lot ol Gilt and Black Brooches and Herrings, cheap, Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houte in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open ill 9 p.m. HOSIERY, Lames' unncrciothes, &c— Constant supply always on hand to suit the seasons and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ings from Gd a pair, very good valuo; Men'e Socks from 3id; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladies' Fashion able Stockings at Is; Ladies' Chemisos, &c., beautifully trimmed, from 23 Gd; Nights from 33 3d each; Ruflis, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Oreeses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozon yards; Crape Flowers from 6ti spray; other quods equally cheap.—Noto the Address J. Greon, 44 Victoria-street T M P 0 X T A N T NOTICE. Having to mako extensive alteration in pro mises. I must I'.educo Stock, so I shall soil for o Fortninht or Three Weeks at COST PIUCK and UNDEK (terms Cash), soliciting tho attention of tho public to enable me to mako a Speeds Clkaranck. White Calico at 3d per yard; Grey ditto at 3i<3 per yard; Ladies'and Children's Colored Hose, in all colors, from 5d a pah:; splendid line ir New Zealand flannel, Is Gd. Commence on THURSDAY, Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symonds-street. N. HENDERSUN, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen street respectfully invites the publio of Auckland tc inspect hia stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, jusl imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of the Melbourne Kxhl bltion, Gd each. Also, a nice variety of Laos and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins at Lowest Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Noto the ad dress. AC). STEPHE NSO N, • HAVING PUKCHASED F. TESTER'S WELL-KNOWN STOCK OJ DRAPERY, In Kakangahapk Road, Newton, The same being new, and tho lamer part o: English Importation, also being purchased bj an experienced buyer, trust 3 that by moderatt charges, a well-asßortod Stock, civility, and strict attention to business, to merit a con fin nance oi the favours received by Mr Tester. Orders by post and otherwise will receive special attention. An early ca'l of inspection is requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHENSON. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they havo commenoec Business as DRAPERS AND rtLOTDIBRS ON THK Deferred Payment System, IN THE KARANGAIIAPE BOAI (Opposite Newton Post Ofllce), Whero they have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Drkssks, Prints, Calicoes, Longclotus, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Kugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, counterpanes, \Vatkrij kook Cloaks, Mantles, Fkkncii Mkuinohs, Shawls Cashmeres, Silks, shikts, Curtains, Ujhsbkllas, Mantle Cloths, and twkkds GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. Iho Deferred Payment System has been fount to bj a great boon, by enabling those witl limited incomes to procure necessaries in th< easiest possiblo way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Businese aud having their Goods dirsct from theßES' London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position t offer the BKST GUOUS on tho Most Advak tageous Teems, fST Note the Address, — MUNRO & IVfILLIGAN ItJL KIUANQAHAPU ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office),



Sportinsr.l3 HfiNDEKSON'S MILL TLfBF CLUB ANNUAL RACKS. TIIUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1881. \ President : i- The Hon. Thomas Henderson. Vicb-Pbesidknt : A. K. Taylor, Esq. f STBWARDS i !J Messrs Thomas Henderaon, Jun,, John Smytb A. Beetham, J. Malam.land A . Hopburn. Judge : Startek: ', Mr A. Dilworth. Mr J. Archibald. Clerk ov ihe Scales: Mr R. J. Verooe. ® Clerk of the Course : j Mr A. X, Whitaker. J HANDIOAPrER: Mr W. Perclval. MAIDEN PLATE, of 25 soys ; second horso to receive 53OVS out of the stakes. Nomina tions, 28OVB each to the funds. 2yrs, Ost 81bs: 3yrs, Bst 41b3; 4yre, flst; syrs and up wards, 9st 21bs. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 20sovi". Dißtance, lj miles. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of lOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out or the < stakes. Nominations, 2sovs ; and acoept anoes 28OV8 to the funds. Nomination, wilh 2sovs enclosed, to be made to tho Secretary, at his Office. Queon-street, by 8 ! pm. on Friday. 25th February. Accept ances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 mileß over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft 6uib ; high. ; NORTHERN COUNTIES CUP, of 20sovs, with i a sweep of 2sovs each; amount accruing > sweep to go to second horse. Weight for i age. For all horses the bona fide property of owners living north of the Whau for bis months previous to the race. Distance, U miles. Declaration of ownership, if required will have to bo made before a J.P. 1 MAORI RACE, of lOsovs; second horse to receivo Ssova out of the stakes. Kntranc*, laov. To be ridden by natives. Iwlce • round tho oourse. Five hoi sea to enter or no race. HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap), of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and the third lOsovs, out of the stakes. Nomi nation 2sovs, and acceptance 3aovs to the funds. Distance, 2 milea. Nomination, with 2sovs onclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Queen-street, by 8 pm. on Friday, 25th February. Acceptances on night of general entry. SELLING RACE, of 30aovs. Entrance, 2sors. Weight for age. Tho winner |to bo sold by auction immediately after tho race for 100 soys. If entered to be sold for 50sovs, al lowed 71b; if forSOsovs, allowed Ulb; if for 20sovs, allowed 211b. Distance, li miles. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 30iovs; second horse to receive 5-ova out of the stakes. Nomination lsov, ana acceptance 2sovs to tho fuuds. Handicaps to appear directly dfter tho Cup, and acceptances half an hour before tho race. Distance, 1 mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of losovfl Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. HULES AND REGULATIONS. No entry will bo received for any of the races except upon this condition—That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the race ing shall be decided b/ a majority of Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. L'heir decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered shall be fined 2 boys. When two or moto horses start, tho property of tho samo owner, a distinguishing colour niußt No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after tho hour named, or without 1 being accompanied by tho necessary amount in ■ cash, together with a qua ifleation fee Of 1 guinea. All person 3 intending to withdraw horses aro required to givo notice to that effect to tho 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 boys,, to the Kaco Fund. 1 iAII entries to be sealed and addressed to tno Secretary, Queen-street, Aucklsnd, as at foot, I entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of bandi ■ caps, performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colours of the rider, i Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their gross win nings towards the expenses of the Course. All races to run under the A.R.O. Rules. Qualification Fee, Ono Guinea. Stabling for Horses free at Dargaville and Mangawhare. Groom's passages both ways in ' Kaipara Company's steamers Iree. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY, March 11-Accoptances and gene ! «l6Dtrieß- WM . PERCIVAL, Secretary H.M.T.C. Exhibitions. rpHE SOCIETY OF AKTS ■ J WILL HOLD I B : ANNUAL EXHIBITION ' IN THE j CHORAL HALL, COMMENCING ON APRIL 4TH. i This Exhibition will comprise Works of Art . in the Departments of Drawing, Painting, i Sculptura, Architecture; Modelling in Clay, Wax, Leather, &c.; Needlework; Etching, Wood-Caning, Engraving, Photography; De signs for Plate, Gins?, China, and any other Department of Industrial and Decorative Art. There will also be a valuable Loan Collection , of Paint'ngs, China, Curios, &c. i An Art Union, open to Membe'S, will be , held in connection with the Exhibition. ■ The Annual Subscription for Honorary Mem bers is 10a; for Working Members (already sfi in i number), 5i for Ladies and 10s for Gentlemen. Share in Art Union is 10s. ! Exhibits will be received on March 31st and April Ist and 2nd. Copies of Rules and Regulations may bo had fromtheSeeretary. NEIL HKATa Hon. Sec. \ AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL i SOCIETY. t i THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION J oy < FLOWERS, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES, Will be held in the DRILL. SHED, WELLESLEY-STREET, i 0N thursday and friday, March 10th and Uth. Entrioa will be received by tho undersigned [ at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street, up to - 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, March Bth. T. F. OHKESEMAN, I Hon. Secretary. Education. RINGING.—Mr. Rhodes, bass of St. >C> Mark's, Remuera, and late pupil of Dr. Spark and Mr. Burton, Leeds, will open an Elementary Singing Class, in the Newmarket Hall, at 7.30 p.m., on Wednoaday, 2nd March. For terms apply to Mr Morgan, Saddler, New market ;or Mr Rhodes, caro.of Mrs Dalton, Symonda-street. Mr Rhodes will also give Privato Lessons, and will attend pupils at their ' own residences if requ;red. VENING CLASSES FOX YOUNG WOMEN, Hope Cottage, Ponsonby, near tho Hall.—Mrs General Stoddard holds Ulafscß 1 for Young Women (married or eingle) on Tues days and Fridays, from 7to 9. Subjects : Arith metic, Composition, and Heading. Terms: 5 Five shillings per month, paid in advance mHE ABI OF OINGING. ME H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of 1 the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Pablio and Privato Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at some of tho Banquets in London, 1 any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a flrrt-cluss programme of Music being arranged,—thereby , relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. 1%/jTRIS. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF TUB PIANOFORTE. 1 Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address:—Caro of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street 1 ivr X F> B< wooi)ham> 3 Teacheb of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auckland Music Ware '• house. I r\M KS, ALLAN WEft f r . J3-L TBACIIEK OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Addre3B— Devonshire House Hob3on-btkeet. R ANGELO FORREST, Pupil ol Charles HallcS, will arrive in Auckland at tho end of February. All lettei'3 care of J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Vulcan Lstiio Auckland



AmuseiußU" 1" __ THEATRE ROYAL, Sub-Lessee.. .^ Mrß.Georgo CROWDEiThOUSES! • GREAT SUCCESS OF THOMPSONS M . To-night 1 MONSTER GIFT NIGHT! SUITE OF FURNITURE! SUITE OF FURNITUREi ED, TO BE GIVJCN AWAY lO NIGHT! 300 othekJrWs. 300 ADMISSION PrTcES:-35., 2s. f Is. Doors open at 710; overture at 8. The recipient* of the Suites of Furniture: Last Night-Miss Shera, Bay Koad. 1 arneu Saturday Night-Mr, Mullarapo/, driver or Ponsonby Coach. Victoria-street Friday Night-Mi>s Vaugnan, Carlton Boaa Thuraday-Mr. Brannigan, Gundry-streei. Wednesday Nisht-Roso BmitK n^ro1 *' Tuesday Night-Miss Palmer, '""^ HALL.-The~Tuesday IN Kvening Dancing Class, conducted by Mrs Laman, will Ue-commenco on IUESDAY, March loth, at 8 o'clock p.m. T OVAL UN 1X151; FRIENDS. MASONIC HALL. NEWTON. a haiJj will be held in the above Hall by tickets,sa. Ecfre3hmenteproyided^ LKMa UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DEMONSTRATION. THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 1881. The Proceeds of the Wholo, after paying expensee, to be Divided among the various Charitable Institutions. Procession to the Domain. Sports in the Cricket Ground. Concert and Ball in Cuobal Hall. committee: Messrs, Warburton, J. Phillips, Leydon, Moore, STARTER- JUUOB: Mr. Leydon. Mr. Warburton. HANDICAPPEK: Mr. R. E. Kllis. ItEirIIKKBS : Messr3. Moore and Little. OPEN TO ALL COMKRS: 300 Yards Race-lst prize, £3; 2nd, trophy. 3 Mnenwa n iki D g R^e-lßtprize, £2; 2nd, trophy. 1 MUe^-lst prize, £2 10a; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, 2s 6d. *_,_„« i» Sack Race-lst prize, trophy. B"tonc9. Is. Putting the Btono-lßt prize, trophy, by Jfreo man's Journal," Entrance, le. MEMBERS OF VfOKSDhY SOCIETIES ONLY: Maiden Race. 120 yarda-lst prize, £110s; 2nd Hop^tfpa^aTmp^^prize. trophy. Bn- FrienmySoiietiesHandicap.lSOyards-Utprtee. French timepiece value! 61 is; 2nd, trophy. 100 YardT Race (members over iOt-lst prize, tronhv • 2nd. trophy. Entranoe, Is. Three l Pe7«cdKace_lst prize, trophy. Entrance, 1 Mile Race-lst prize, £3 10a; 2nd, trophy. Long Jump-lst'prize, trophy. Entrance, Is. JUVENILE RACES. Boys' Race (under 15 yeirs). 150yardB-lßt prize, tropny; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, is. Girls' Race (under 15 years), 50 y^-lst prtae. Pair o£ Boots, presented by Mr Moore. Urey strcet. Entrance, free, on the ground. Ladies' Race, 75 yards-lst prizi), Box of Tea; 2nd, trophy. BABY SHOW (OPEN TO Alt). For Babies under — months old-lst prlzo, Bassenett, by Mr Rafton. For Babies undjr - months old, Silver Bella and Coral; by Mr Dorringtou. DANCING AND SWINGS. ADMISSION TO SPORTS, Is.; Children, 6d. Music by the Artillery and Victoria Bands. Entries will be received by Messrs R. B. Ellis, Queen-street; Dorrington, Pitt-street; Little. Victoria-street; and Kaf ton.Grey-street.up to 10 pm on Satunlay.mli instant. Handicaps to ba made known on Monday, 11th instant. Trophies will be on view after 10th instant, In Mr Rafton's window, Grey-atreet. Entries received, and further particu.ars BUT piled, by applying to q DOERIN(JTONt Secretary U.F.8.D., Pitt-stroet. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. THURSDAY, March 17, 1881. Programme :— Selection—Band SoDg—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margettß Song—Lady Song—Mr Edwards Song—Mr Williams Song-Lady Song—Mr Abernethy Song-Lady INTERVAL. SoDg—Mr Edwards Song—Mr Gordon Gooch Song—Lady Song—Mr Abernothy Song—Mr Williams Song—Lady Song—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margetts Duet—Mies May Hastings and Mr Gordon Gooch Selection—Band God Save the Queen! Tickets, 2s, to all parts of the House; Family Ticket "to the Ball, 7s 6d; extra Lady, 2s 63. Refreshments included. Tickets to bo had ot any of the Committee; or H. G. DORRINGTON, Secretary, Pitt-street. T3OXING! BOXING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-btrbet (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences, acrms moderate. Gloves provided. LAWn TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS J Just Abbivbd. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Queen-street, Has opened up a. picked assortment by various makers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sets. Men's and Souths Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. ,_^_____ Art Unions. -VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT J3| CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable Is per Month, or £1 for Five Months in adyance. Members joining abovo Club are entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June. 1881, when tho following valu ablo Gifts will be Drawn for in tho Albert HalL under the management of a Committee of Gentlemen selected from Members present. Tho First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zsaland Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— 2D Harmoniums n 23 Pianos 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, in cases _ £35 4 Writing Bureaus £90 40 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts, Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will bo on viewWour weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-street, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager. T X T U 1( 1 () n[' 200 SUBSCRIBERS AT 20s EACH. Five Pkjzks. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffoutter, for Btcain or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness •10 Acres Land. Tickets forwardod to Subscribers in tho Country on receipt of P.O. Order for £1, and Postago Stamps. Ajiply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, Newton milE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to mako CASH ADVANCES upon WHEAT, sent In for Storage or otherwise. G. W. BINNEY, Queen-stree