The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,308

VUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY. MARCH 3, 1881.

/Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtftf¥



ShipDinß. T>ACIFIC MAli. STEAMSHU- UU THROUGH THK UNITKI) STATES 01 AMKRICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor I'ostal Contract with tho Governments o „ Nyw Zealand nndJv'e\v_So_uth Wales. Dato oi~lJatooTsaTi '.•Steamer. Tons. baili, ns for , Inu for Sydn( y. 3an Fran ' clfco. .Zealandin.. .. 3,200 _ March 29 C.tyof Sydnoy .. 3,100 March 0 April 26 Australia.. .. 3,200 April! May 2* City of Now Yorn 3,100 May 2 _ PaatenKora booked through to Llvorpool London, or Paris, via tho grosit Overland Roads of America and tno Steaiuors of tho Atlantic lines from Now York. F A R X S. First-class to London .. .. £(iG and upwards fctoeraßf* to London .. .. £37 Us Fir.-t-clasa to Sun Francisco.. £10 Stcorngo _ £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro perr>Yitted t 0 lay over at lion ilulu, or miy of tho c.^ics of tho Unitpil States, not to cxceoil six '.nonthß For freight rates and a.l other information, apply to THOS.T. GAMBLE, Agont. Lower Qucon-strcot jJKJL UXISAM TO LUJNUUK. 'i^^^^^ orient Tine. '"''' Theioilowing Stoamphlps be- Songing to tho Orient Pteam Navigation Com pdnylLimitO'.ll.andth 3l:aci(lcSteam Navigation Company, will lcavo Si'UNKY at tho undor montionud dates for JiKLBDUKNK. ADK VAIUK n;id I.ONI)UV.viq Siiee Canal:- Btoamor. | rteg. 'I'nn'go | Duto. AOONCACUA .... J.IOG MarcliTi COI'OPAXI i 02S Mareb2j ORIKVT ;»,HS! AprilS LUUITANIA 3525 April 22 LIGURIA <,6tS6 [ Mayß And tho Sorvico will bo maintaTnea Dy sao ceediDg stonmors at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a iv addition. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rato to covor Intercolonial fero and Canal duos, and so secure special ndventages. Passages from London can bo granted In Auckland. For plans and full particulars, app iy ( i n London, to F. Green & Co., aniJ Anderson, Anderson & Co., J.oint Managua of tho Lino: or to tho Agents iji Auckland, UNK»; STEAMSHIP 00. OF N.Z. (Limited) Queec-Bireet. if_- * BTNION STEAMSHir ,f- \i 1 \J COMPANY OF NICW Koi^S4o\ ZBALANU (LMITED), ,i'r~-'^~-^\ Time Tablk— jijl March, 1881. FOR GISBORNE, NA°IEK, WELLINGTON, LV I'TELTON, PORT CHALMKRS. AND BLUFF (FROM QITBEN-STKKKT WHARF). eteamship. Date of Sailing, Latest Train. Tararua* Friday, 4,5 p.m. — A3AWATA Thursday. 10,10 a.m. — 'Calling at Tanranga. LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND Wbst Coast Ports (from Manukau) Hawka On arrival of mail - FOR BYHNKY, VIA RUSSKLU Tk Anau Tuesday, 8,1 pm. - FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Tararua Friday, 4,5 pm. — Arawata Thursday, 10,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSELL AN~n KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesdays p.m — ]_ gQK TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — Tararua Friday, i, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MANGA WAI. Waitaki Kvery Wodnes., 5 p.m. — . Kvery Friday, 8 p.m. — WGtirKO must bo alongside one hour before time of departure. Piseage Tickets most be taken at tho office before onbarldng. Ati'klpjd Branch I 3, Qneon-stieot. Y\[ HAN(i \ KEI, TA U - • ri*4^ RANGA & RUSSELL. <v||j|yi\^ WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'s B.a. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for- TAURANGA-Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL-Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. VVHANGARKI. MANBAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI-Wedneßdayp, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. "UNION TEAMSHIP COMfANY OF N.Z Agents. .Sfc*^ \»rAIUKU AND ONE' ~3§iSfeli, '* HUNGA RTKAM NAVI "*"■"• GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. 'MANUKAU.' Leave Onehunga: Loavo Wavuku: 5-Saturday, 8 a ra s—Saturday, lpm 7— Monday, 9.45 a m 7-Monday, 2.30 p m 9—Wednosday, 12noon 9—Wodnes,, ISO pm 11-Friday, 3 p.m. 12-Saturday, 7.30 a m 14_Monday, l."0 p m 15—Tuesday, 9.30 a m 18-Wednesday, Cam 16—Wednes., 10.30 am 19-Saturday, 715 am 19-Ssturday, 12.30 pm 21-Monday, 830 a m 21-Monday, 1.30 p m 23—Wednesday. IS a m 23-Wednesday, 3pm 25-Fridar, 2pm 26—Paturday, 7am 28-Monday, lpm 29 -Tuesday, 0.30 a m 30—Wednesday. 6am 30—Wednes., 10.30 a m Mannkau Heads-Every Thursday, 8 am. Apply to CUNNINGHAM. Agent. -srt*,. "OENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVl >assaßß*' GATION COMPANY. The b.b. -BRINDISI' leaves Melbourne on March 16th. M . Steamers followon each alternate Wednesday, Passengers bookod through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. >-*2eiN^ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR ftgrejg". p RYING PASSENGERS AND *bs9*l* t cargo, connecting with oliine mubi, Omahu, Wa itoa Plains, and Morrinb villk (Piako District). Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.1 From Auckland: Thursday, 4 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon From Thames I Friday, 8.30 morning Saturday, 0 morning Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, sb. Through to To Aroha, 15s. Freight through to Te Aroha, 25a per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-honr ai ad vertised time °Me«*»&Sß a & TINNE> Agents, «aikf»^ T\IRECT STEAM COMMU- \J NICATION WITH OMAHU Aii Q T K AROHA OOLDFIELDS.. NOTICE. Passengers leaving Auckland at night time per 'Enterprise No. 2' are met at Grahams town by the p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, 15s. Goods forwarded through fxom Auckland Wharf, to Goldiield landing. A.N.S. FKRRY CO.. Agents, -jvte^ CJTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANBI, MAIAKANA, Wiy>cirrW> KAWAtJ, AND OMAHA. The b.b. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Master, J. Casey. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'elook For Springs and Mahurangi— Saturday, March 5, at 11 o'clock Thursday, March 10, at 11 oclock Saturday, March 12, at 11 o'clock Thursday. March 17, at 11 o'clock Saturday, March 19. at 11 o clock Thursday, March 24, at 10 o'clock Saturday, March 26, at 11 o'clock Thursday, March 31, at 11 o'clock All cargo most be down half-an-honr before ndvertised time ot leaving, or It will not be a Nonparoela or Goo Jb taken without a shipping n For freight or passage apply » _~„__ June 12,1879



Shippjpg. JpO* LfiVUKA, VIA SUVA. S1 Tho Auckland Steamship Co.'s s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' l( ,TX ni loav,° fDl' al)ov<> Ports on WKDNKSDAY. 9th March, at 1 p.m. '" c £ t™nß°niont9 havo boon mado with tho Union S.H. Co. to book Pascongors and Froight bo i- twrton Fiji and Southern Ports and Australasian _ Oolonioß at Lo\V lUtks. Arrangements have aITO been mado whereby Shippers can book throuffh by steam direct toTong*. Furthor particulars can bo obtained at the Company's Ollice, Quoen-atroot Wharf. W. LODDKR. j Mn^agtir, A. S.S. Co. _I ClVk /% UUKIjANIj AND wfTrgS^SCS^ J\_ NORTH SHORIC FKHKY I _VM^^^ COIVU'ANY (LIMITED). | SXKAM TO THE THAMES i AND 'TE ARO II A GOLDFIEL DS, CONNKCTING V.'itri OHINKMUKI, OMAHU, WAIT(J\ PJ.AINS, AND MOHRJNS VILLE, PIAKO DISTIIICT, ENTERPRISE No. 21 & 'TE AHOHA.' From Auckland • From Thnmon : Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midngt The aiiovo stenmers connect at .1 unction of Wuihou with lho steiun liuinchea ' Riro and ' Aloiueahib.' Fares: | ToThamc3 .. Saloon, 7s Cd ; Stoorage, 5a Throngl'to To Arolni 15s Return to To Aroha 25s Freight to To Aroha .. .. 25s per ton Arrangomonts havo been made with tho i ownors of small steamor-i to connect at tho Junction, and convoy passengers from thence to To Aroha. Fares, us. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live slook, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. W OR LOIN DON DIRECT. '11) well-known Iron Barque ■miWiSi LOCH URR, 710 tons register, 100A1 at Lloyda. John Muh docic, Commnnder, now loading, and will have quick despatch. For freight apply to THE N«\V UKALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITKD). jCV^v ijASSRNCfBRS1 LINK OF Jjjggraw -JL PACKKTB TO NEW ZEA f-'mSMba ownkdby MKB3RB. hhaw, SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadenhall-3treot, London Tho abovo lino of ships aro regular traders to all tho principal ports in Now Zealand. They aro clipper ahlps, classed Al at I loyds', and com manded by oxperlonood moatcrs. The bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grunt pas sages from London to New Zealand, payment fjr which havo been guaranteed in tho colony. Roturn ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D.NATHAN & C 0.,) OVVKN & GKAIIAM, VAgOits. CRUICKSIIANK&COI iSteSfc WOii KUSSKLL. WANIiA. .■gvJHTg^- _6J ROA, un> MANQONUI. The 8.3. lONA T-'ill Isa7s every Monday, at 6 p.m. (woathor parmlttlng). Pas3Ongors booked and small uareels prepaid r.t the Offlee on the Vv'harf. No cargo rooelyod after 4 p.m. FOX WUANGAUKI AND MANGAPAI. Tho g.B. APGYLK will lonve for «he nbOTB tlsots svery TuosUa/ and Friday, at 5 p.m. FOR IAURANGA, J S.S. 'GLENELG' i Will leave Qnoon-Btroot Wharf at 5 p.m. ■ Friday. Uh March | Wednesday, 9th Monday, llch Friday, 18th Wednesday, 23rd Monday, 2Sth Friday, Ist April Connecting with the s.s. ' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on March Ith, 3th, 18th, 23rd, anil Ist April; ' connecting with B.s. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and East Coast; also ounncctlng with s.a.' Katikatl for Katikati Settlement. Weather and othor circumstances permitting. No cargo roceived after i p.m. A 'MaGRKGOR, Manager. £j^^ /IHAKLES OAILJSi, ■^^^^^> AUCKLAND AND NORTH ( SIIORK, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BDILDER, ] Foot of Albert-street, near the Dock. Buildor of ovory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any Bize or dosign, ( Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notice, Kstimates and Designs furnished. J New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks lor past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premises in Auokland as above, whero ho will bo glad to receive any orders, and will ondeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore^ Business Cards. JAMES F. LEPINB, TAILOK, &C, Gkey-street (opposite the Market Hotel). c Style and Fit Guaranteed. r Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired. c "Ti/TR A. J. HA R D rY ICK, ( SURGEON DENTIST, ! Shortland and Piinces-stroeta, opposite St. J Paul's Church. Terms moderate. M^ F. lT AsT) b SURGEON DENTIST, j WELLESLEY-STRKET WEST. Artificial Teeth from ss. ' rTIARANAKI D^UIJSG AND CLEAN- I ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIELD-STRKET. J. VY. THOMPSON PROPIUETOH. Gentlemen's Clothos Cleanol or Ronowed and Well-pressed. Ladies' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Wolt hed. J Kid Gloves Cleaned JU K. 1" It AS E 11, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTTJ, ROTORUA. Complete arrangements can be entered into for Tourißts visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakks, including the Alum Cave. ( Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. < A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Specimens mado up and sent to Any Part if required. ; TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. c DOCTOR C. EMERSON TiNNENT 1 has Removed from Grey-Btreot to Jymonds- Street, the late residence of Dr. Young. i HOURS OF ATTENDANCE! j 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p-ni, AJ»d 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—l to 2 o'clock p.rc. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, AKCHITECTUKAL SCULPTOR AND CAKVEB. Inscriptions accurate and oeautitui. ■ de^rn^sKvo?raf=we asfpoffl prices for town and country. I JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBIJC AND viCTok Kil. Ts|B K^)| k^e'U »



Business Oards. / 1L A It X E wy It OTHERS ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Oitositk Union Bank), queen-stjteet, auckland. Photography in tho Latost and most Pashlor nblo Stylos. Kxocuted in a mannor Unsurpasse in tho Colonioa. jiaTLargo Colleotlon of N.Z. Vlewa always o: hand. HW A I X B » Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho publio that he ta he onl ono in tho Province who dovotoa the wholo o his timo to tho abovo buainoss, and with hi facilitlos for working and modern appllanoo can defy couiDOtitlon rfIUAMES OAKKJAWK AJND DKAI A. FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, PiioruiKTon, VICTORIA 3TRKET KAST, AUCKLAND ltopalrs of Kvory Description In Wood and Iroi neatly nxocutud on tho Shohtkht Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, •»" N.B.—Country (M'.orspiinotuaUy aUondet to. ( S E E AN D 1' OT 1 E X V3T COACH-HUILDKR3, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Folloos, Bine Gum and all kinds of liurdwood, at lowesl market dilcoh. \\r a. s k i n n k it, BUILDKB. OAHI-'KNTICU AND JOINKK, VULOAN LANE, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF IJUIIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUrEKINTENDED ONLY, IF PKKFISREED, All Branches of tho Building Trade oioouted by Kxporionoud Workmon. Shop Fronts Oflloo Fittings, &c. fro. jU|K>YSUJN & [yj li LV 1L L, a, SHIP, YACHT AND DOAT HUILOKK9, SPAU MAKERS, Etc. Wyny ar v Pie c, Auckland. Vesaols Docked and llcpairod on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Boats for salo or to let at tho Lovrost Ciirront Price JW A V M 0 U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT HUILHKK. CUSTOM-IIOUSE-BTItUHT, KJOT Of HOUSON BTKKKT, Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, .fee. Vosseln Donkcd and lfupaired. Ship Joinery of uvory description promptly attended to. Js_| ENDEKhOJN, a till HOUSK. SUIP, SIGN. AND GKNKUAL DKCOHATIVK PAINTER, S, Wyndiiam-stkket. WPIULLIPfS AND SUNS, UIL, ' COWVK, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of PaperhtuiKings, Scrim. Palnta, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varuiauoß. French Palish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plata oheot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic) Glass, Picture Framos and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shaßhos, Doors, &o. Gla;>a cut to size, and caxofully scked.-85and 87. OUKKN-STUKKT. D I G N - W R 1 T E R. J. MacKinhy Flpn and Tlokot Writor. Estimates uiven. Writing done for tho trade.— Kllloit-street, two doors above Messrs Cousiiia ami Atkln's Coach Factory. H. E. C OTXUN * C°- LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agknts, Camiskidgk (Waikato), Auckland. Commodionß Auction I.lcrt and Storo Room. B. K. CABEE.J [M. EAWLINGS. T> AB E R & OAWLIMGS (SUCCESSORS TO THIS 1 ATE HOUKRT LUSKI, 3ENBHALCOMMISSION MERCHANTS AND MPORTKRS, FOET-STREKT, AUCKLAND. TOHNS 0 P P E X HOUSE, LAND, &GKNERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, Opposite H.M.s Custom-heueo, Fort-street, Auckland, Has Always for Salk Largo Blooka of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, HOUSKS, COTTAGICrf, &c. On Most Rcaaonablo Termß. TTI J. M v a « & C 0., LAND AND KSTATK AGENTS, Bhohtland-strket. Properties entrusted to us havo the additional idvantago of bolng placed on Moss, Raine and Do.'s Central Registry in Wellington. We mako 10 charge unless sales are otrectcd, Eco [aIEO >ur advortisoment on fourth page, CH AX L S 8 PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &C Jrawlngs, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale oin Rough Skotohoa or Traced. iddrossoß, &c, Illuminated ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Jchodules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICK—2S, Queen-street, over National In luranco Cotnnany's OUico. lili S U X X AND C C, Jj Wholesale. Shipping * FxuiLT BUTCHKRB. iuoen-etreet, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prims Jmokad Tongues, Home-oared Bacon. Corned 3ecf on Sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants for irarded to all parta of the oolony upon receipt of >rder.Famillea waited on in town or suburbs. /T>-rcS>&*'2i/ OX% Below Cost! TX};:&2fcl'i^°F"ex S^^ißffl^r • - >i® sale of boot and shoes -Low F»Knre to make v ■*~" ajlh T^o wayfor a frcsl' Bnlp' "^"¥hl^3^/i i nient.—Noto the ad t^:*^ H^^ta,^-^* dressandwritoitup ■^i1-"-'-^?^ on thetablotsofyour «J^J**<Car^ memory, W. John jton, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-street. T J. AUSTIN & CTO^ BOOT AND SH^^MANUFACTURKRS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivkttko and Skwn Goods of aU sorts and bizos to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatoh, COLONIAL Jo"oT FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-strebt, Auckland. 0. P E v H A M, « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 4.9, Victoria-street. Kverr Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, r arrow Wheels, Clothes Horßos, Clothos Boxes, Travelling Cheats, &0., on hand or made to DlAHberai discount allowed to Contractors and Offlc do rFittln ßa ,andall kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on thN B -^dtofsteps and Barrows lent on "ffne JftSr old VloUna for sale, also, a good Vioiinccllo. cheap. v WINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndium Strket (Next Shakkspeabe Hotel), Having introduced Steam Power, he is now pro pared to mako a Reduction of Twenty jer Cent, off the price of all common work. &• Country Orders punctually attended to. TO r»!EWTOJM VENETIAN BLIIMJU J3l WORKS. GE O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRK WORKER, Kakakoahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at is per foot. Wireworlr., of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed.



Business Oards. jOHUTCII I N S O N, ' jl\i» BUTCHER, Victoria-street.. t-'ayn to his old friends, " Call at my Now Shot and inspoct tho choice-graine.d Country Meat ai Queon-atreet Prices, for I can, and will, sel! Cheap, and shall bo pleaeed to neo my old cub' tomors and all the surrounding publio." Great Rbduction on Satuhday Night, '■ To Clrah Out. d StF Note tho Address. n / / nnos. j. harbutt, 11 / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, AND >' steam brush works, 8 Victoria-street East, , auckland, ' Awarded at Sydnoy Exhibition : Bkonek Mkpal and Ckhtifioatb. i. IKbtablibiikd 18fti 1%/f R T. TRAFF OR D, BURGEON DENTIST, I WAKEFIKLD-HTICKKT, NKaU (iUKKN BTRKKT. PalnloßS Extraotlon of ooth by tho Oxldo- Nitroxon Gas, A UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tho undersigned bog to stato thoy aro now ' prepared to supply every description of t COKICS, viz, Boer, Wine, Uingor Deer, Ilrowors' Bungs, &c.; Chemists' Vials Dall'yß, &n. ; Ships' Fondors and 1-ifo - Buoys, Fisiiermkn'b Nkt Floath. Tho above i cut to any sizo required. In any quantity, ohonpor and hotter than tins Imported artiolo.— i DUTTON HKOTHHHia Wholosiilo and Hotnil Cork Manufacturers. ,Ui>ior Queon-street, Auckland lIjEJMRY X t^ORSTER SOLICITOR AND BAUKISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. WA KJNU C X IiKUTHKKS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURKRS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durhaui-stroot, Auokland. Dash Parohasors of Tallow, Wool, Shoopsklng and Bones. UUH aa U HARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, UUKKN-SrRKKT. TT AR R V JOHNSON, GHNERAL DEALER, lIOIiSON-STRUET, AUCKLAND (Oppoalto Abbott 8, Grocor). H. J. begs to call tho attention of tho surround ing inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Stock of Drapory and Fancy Goods, Hardware, oto. Gbkat Bargains Undkr Cost Priob. Como early. Mako your Purchasoa for Christmas. Jr. v v v 1? 5 iti • SADDLKR, OLLAR S, HAHNES3 MAKER, Ul'l'K CJUEKN-STKKttT, AUCKLANB, Thrco Doors abovo tho A rmy and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, I-ogglnge, &c, &0., mado to order an tho shortest notice Charges moderate JAMES BUTCHER, CARTKK, CONTRACTOR, fcO. UooOa Carted and Dollvorsd rrom shlr'o side on Shortest Notioo. Ballast Supplied N'owoostlo and Bay of Islands Cos!. Also, Flrowaod.lont or nnoul) rca»unab)a I3OOK-151ND1NU & PAPER-RULING JL> Kxecutod in all Its Branehoa, at W. LEY S', TnBKK DOOBB AIIOVK "STAR" OfFICK. Morchantß' Account Books rulkd and bound to suit hkguirkmknts. music, liagazinks, and law books Neatly Bound. Bakors' Special Ruled Day-books. Lidharv Books strong and ci'kaply nouNa npiiE YJKW T> HOTOGRAPHY IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PARTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHISTS. Market Entkancz, Quesn-strkkt. Mr Josiah Martin having mado special study at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, of tho Latkht Imi'liovkmkntb in Rapid Photo graphy by tho Gelatino-Broinido procoss. has entered into Partnership with Mr W. 11. T. I'drtingtou (lato with Mtsurs liemus and Hanna and Mr Battlett), and will Opon their now Por trait Gallery in a few days. Tho great Buceess which has attended thoso now Dhy Platks in Kuropo and America has established their Biiporiority, and producod quite a hevolution in Photography. Tho most beautiful Pictures, preserving tho Natural Attitudo and Kxproseion of tho sitter, can now bo taksn in scarcely ono second of timo, and without any delay in preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can bo photographed in an inßtant, without tho least constraint. For Out-door Photography this process has superior advantages. Picnlo Parties, Portrait Groups and Viowa, also Photos, of Horses and other animals, will bo taken on tho shortOßt notice. NOW OPEN. TA I T BKUTHKKS MARELK AND FREESTONE MASONS, Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed in a Superior Stylo. Prices and Designs rRSB on application, Address 1 OOBNBB OF RUTLAND & LORNH-STREKTa 1 Auckland Near Junction oi Queen and Wakeflold streets. JAMES CAT EX, CHKMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STKKET, CLOSB TO WELLINGTON-6TBEKT. im \v. p v C X E x. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICENSED INTERPRKTER. 12, N.Z. Insuranco Buildings, Auckland. WILLIAM TENNANT, PIONBKR MANUFACTURER Ol' Umbrellas and Parasols, Upper Queen-street. Wanted Known Tennant's AI Umbrellas are the Best and Cheapest. New summer steck at Ericc3 to meet tho tin?C3, Recovering in the oat style, with choico variety of material. Noto-1, Lennox's Buildings, Upper IQueen street. Established 1869. JW. X N I G H T • (Late of the City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Cornkr of Darby and Queen streets. wholesale and retail. Established ISGC] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drhssed for Table Always Ready. Livo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Geoso, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stock. Game Fowls, Spanish Brahmaß, Bantamß [(Purebred). Fresh Buttor and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doors above Arthur's Auction Mart. TPEff ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sots of FROM 12 up ro 125 Variktikb. Also in Jfrenob Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, SO, 70,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 varioty Boxes, as above .. W The 100 „ ~ .. 33 For Sale by EBIC CRAIG, FBINCES-STPKKT ITIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WuRKS. Ji SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to' double its former size, and mado costly addi tions to the plant, aro now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goodß. A Trial ia respectfully solicited.



Business Notices. i 'JIO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS JL FARMERS, AND OTHERS. J Tho undersigned are Cash Purchasers c 1 HIDES, SHEHPfIRINR, WOOL, TALI.OW • BEK3WAX, &0,, &c, at Highest Markot Rates in nny quantity. Consignors diroot will havo prompt and in: mediate cash remittances returned at Batisfa( tory rates, IRELAND BUOS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. ttTden terrace post office f> m. murley, TE DEALER and FAMILY GROCER, Eden Terrace, Families waited upon for orders. Gool delivered to any part of tho Town am Suburbs. TMNSTED respectfully announce; c to tho general publio that ho is about ti Opon a Butnhd''H Shop on SATURDAY, 26tl instant, In Victoria-street Wost, nnd hopos b; attention to merit a sharo of puhlio patronage -P.S. Noto tho address: H. & J. Blnstod Vlctoria-Btroot West. rpo OWNERS OK PROPERTY Wolls Cleanol Out, or Mado Doepor if ro quired, nt reasonable rates.—Apply at thii ollice, or O. Cantoll, Karangahape Itoad. JW O O L> W A R D, • UAICKIt, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Uri'Kß QUEKN-HTJtKKT, Wishes to call tho polito attention of the inhabitants of Uueonstrool, and families in the suburbs, to hia Superior Broad, Confcotionory, and cholco soloetlon of Lol!ios, of tho moßl tomptlng description. J. W. hopes to merit a eharo of public patronago by soiling at v low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Rotail, will bo oxo outod at thoshortoat notice BAiuNfi Done on Sundays. Noto tho Address. Mit .;. it owe, GREKNGHOCER. Hbkb to notify to hia frltmds and tho gonoral publio that ho has takon that shop lately in tin occupation o( Mr J. Gardinor, next to Mr Philip, ltakor, Karangahapo Rowo. Nowton, unil by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good articlo, hopes to receive a fair pittronago. Ordors promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. MR THOMAS CAIN, Whoi.esalu and Retail Confkctionkk, has his OHtalilislmicut very centrally located at tho Juiiction of Queon and Grey streets, wlio:c ho carries on a very extensive and ovor increasing biuinenß. Ho nan always tho very bo«t and froßhest Confectionery of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tho vory bußtliiiKreiilent', bo that their quality can bo always confidently relied on. To lovers of Lolllos (tho purity of which id guaranteed) a trial la respectfully solicited. MRS. II O D S O N DKSKBM4KKB AND MILLINEK, wishes to inform tho publio of Uppor Quoon- Btrcet and its environs tbat Hats, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinds aro cleaned on tho pro misus at tho Bhortoat noilce. Dressmaking dono at vory low prloos, to compote with the times. Noto thn addresß— UPPKH QUEKN-STIiKKT. JY/TANUfACTUUE OF CEMENT. In anticipation ot tho formation of a Company for Manufacturing Portland Cemont, tho pro moters invlto applications from exports qualilled to conduct experiments with materials locally provided. Appllmtions, with toatimonialH, to jo addressed "Cemont," caro of Industrial Association, Chri.tchurch. EC CLE S1 SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER will completely rißtore in a fow days grey or prematurely light hair to its original colour, [loss, and beauty without tho slightest chanco of Injury. Kccles' Hair Restorer is one ot tho bott olFored for salo. It eilVcts its objects satis factorily in a fow days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoroughly cloumes the head romeeurf and dandrill, causing tho growth of new hair and provunting it falling off. Sold in noltles, 2,6 <>.eh. Prepared and sold by M. KCCLKd, Dispensing Choniist, llewin's Buildings, Wellcsley-streot, and Bold by all rospeotablo HairdressorH. SANFUKD'S FARM PRODUCE AND F R U I T. Dairy Fod u__-_ Pork Pies 6d per lb' Sausages. TRY MY BEST TARANAKI BUTTKK. 'I'ARANAKI BUITER, lOd. por lb. Eating Apples, 2d ami 3d per lb. Cooking tpples, 3d por lb. Just Landed, in good condition. Bananas! Bananas! the cheapest kruit dkfot in the australian colonies Victor'»-stroot, cornor of Albortstreet. "XT O T I C E. II P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut In Blooks) for 12s Per Ton. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-street, Auckland. mO TRAVELLERS, &C. I'RKSKttTS f m Homb.—Very Randsomo Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, snd Walking Sticks, mado of rich and boautiful Now Zoaland Woods ; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small box, and Brase-bound Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason ablo prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Workerof Native Woods.top of Shortland-street. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE jr\_ Tho Cheapest n tno Market Challenges competition with he best Imported. It is mad* of the purest and best materials s eaßily ai.d perfectly solublo; produces a most brilliant colour: and vill never settle in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Rusaell-strcot Great North Road 1 PIURNITURE! FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS, Furniture Doaler, &c, 43 and 15, Victoria-street, Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customors and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that there is no mistake about it. as ho can and will sell cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Utensils, and Old Curiositios. to bo sold at onco at 25 per cent b"lowcost. Grkat Bargains ! In fact, this is the cheapest and best emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho address, and mako your purchases early in tho year. vr o T I Cl OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST., (Betweon the Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of tho City Markot, has removed to tho abovo spacious Premises, and is now selling his varied and extenßivo ttock of Furnituro, Bedding. Holloware, Cutler;, China, Glass, Earthonware, &c, &c, at reduced prices, to make room for new goods. Having a hoiso and spring cart, goods will bo carof ally packed and promptly delivered Free of Charop. , N.B.—olasswaro, Earthonware. &0., lent on hiro at Moderate Charges. ~O T U N X S « CO. AGKNTS FOR SYDNEY PAPER MILLS, Havo always in Btook a Largo Supply of P A P E E, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Groy and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualities, or colours re quired. , , , Theso Papers aro now largely used here, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frer&'s GenuinelFrenoh Brandies American Carriages American Hurness. To Arrive Farm and Kxpresa Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. B. TONKS & CO, TSIU STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDERS. Those who [onco mako purchases from the •Extonsivo and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, ept by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus ui-house-street is the proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. T~D A M iS ' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. The "Baptist Weekly" sayß: One Hour's Study of his Chart will give a person a better idea of the World's History than a day's perusal of he bost compendiums ever published. JOHN EAKLH1, Agent.



On Sale. Q N g A L E, AND TO AR R IV* E, 1050 Sacks FLOUR 200 1-Sacks FLOUR 510 J-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 260 „ BARLEY HO „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 85 „ PEARL BARLEY dO Coses CHEESE 2G „ HAMS AND BACON (in Cloth) 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Kngllsh Tons HAMS AND BACON (bare) 3C Kogß BUTTER 18 Cusos and Kegs LAUD T. H. H ALL & C° pOALI /^ O A L ! I riOALNI WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI OFFICE NO. 8, LOWEIt QUEKN-STKEET. W. SLOANE, Agent. O UL L IJ KOTH ER S, HAVE NOW LANDING. XX 'FAMKNOra' AND 'LOCH DOON, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GHOCKKIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORXSACICS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c. &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Colobratod Scotch Vhißkoy. HTjLL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, vVine and Spirit Merchants (Jueen-Btrcet Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albert-street. Q N SALE, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KKANE &• JENKINSON. TRON IKON IRON TANKS I TANKS! 1 TANKS! ! I S. "PARKER, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tup ready for use; also, A Larok Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &c, &.C. fee. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. lOTORIA - RTKELT EAfiT AUCKLAND TTI O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrove Estate, Situatod in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF.AUCKLAND. Plan at Morloy & White's. For particulars apply to CIIRISI'OPHKR BAILEY, , Mount Eden Road. Tm O X SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervillo Bros., McGill's, and Meet's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duffleld's Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chicken, and Mill Ing Wheat (sackß or baleß), &c MCKENZIE & ROSS. Ootober2o 1880. . LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers aro Invited for tho Purchaso of tho One slxth Undivided Share or Interest pf Robert Maxwoll in 2200 acres in tho Island of Motutapu. Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 371 .c, in the County of Eden, and Province of Auckland. It Is held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. ■12136, and Robert Maxwoll is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common, The land is bounded towards tho North and Kast by hiKh water line on tho shore; towards South South Ea-. t and South by land granted to Kobert Graham; towards the West by high water line on the shore to Public Reserve; thence by said Publio Reserve; and thonoo to wards the West by highwater lino on tho shore. Motutapu Island is one of tho Gems of the Hanraki Gulf ; rich and fertilo : and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For furthor particulars apply to SIEVWKIGHi' & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. IJ\O SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID~INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town of. Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying the Boat Position in tho Town, doing aFirst-ciass Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of the present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—The Waimate Plains, adjoining Hawera, have just been sold, so that there is a good prospect for anyono with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undersigneQ G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawer (JUKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. Mrs Mclntosii's Property. THK MATAWAI TCSTATE, which is being every day more and more fully proved to bo rich in GOLD BKAHING UEEFri, is still open for Lease for Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or Claims f from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per acre, to nether with one fortieth (2J%1 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 diil'crent blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRg MoIWTOSH> T^OTIGEI NO'IHJMI NOTICE 1 R. L. Mekk. the Working Mans Grocor, hav ing removed from City Markot to more commo dious premises known as Lennox's Buildings, l) roy-stroet,takes this opportunity of thanking his Customers for tho very liberal support they havo favoured him with since commenciug business and trusts, that by a strict attontion to business, together with civility.dispatch.and a good article to merit a continuance of the same. R.L. M. woul call special attention to his i^ock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s 6d per lb. He also calls attontion to his (irocerieß, which in price and quality cannot be lurpassed. His provisions aro in prime condi tion; the Best Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to b« appreciated, and at prices so low as to como within the reach of all. Ho has great ploa3ure in announcing to his patrons and the general public that his rapidly increasing trade has inducod him to make arrangements fora constant Biipplyof tho Best Fresh Buttor obtainable in this province for their benefit, co that they may rely upon getting ft really good article at a small cost, his motto being, Small profits and quick returns.— Note tho Address: R. L. MEKK, Lennox's Buildings, Gre»-street, Auckland. — Families waited upon for orders, <\nd «ooda delivered.



I Oil aiid Colour Merchants. ."VfEW PAPEK HANGING ±1 fob 183 C. Largo and Small Buyers of Paperhanglnns w do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhangings, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 & 30, victoria-street, aucklani Where may be inspected one of the largest and bcst-selectod Stocks of Paperhangings in New Zealand, FroraUd per piece to tho most costly, GILT & STAINED PICTURE - FRAM MOULDING' In Great Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branches, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnlsheß, Brushvar Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &C. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. W PHILLIP PS & SOI • Have received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATJSST DESIGNS IN PAPERHA N G I N G S And in Groat Variety, FRKNCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TION3 For Privato Halls, Public Saloons, Bare, Theatres, &c, &c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CKILINGS, HoßSian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and Wiiite Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trado Sundries Plato Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silveretl Pluto and Fluted Glass Glass Shftdes, Artists' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURKS OF EVKRY DESCRIPTION, KANOY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &0., &c, &c, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 05 & 37. aUKKN-STRKET. uraperV' aOSIERY, Ladies' underclothes, &c— Constant supply always on hand to suil tho sonsons and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ingß from Gd a pair, very good value; Men'f Socks from 3Jd ; Men's lirace3 froni 6d a pair an extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Fashion able .-tockinKS at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c. loimtifiilly trimmed, from 2a Cd; Nights froni .^ ad each ; Kuilh, d por yard; Net Trimminp for Hall Dresses, fid dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, Cd dozen yards; Crapo Flowers from 6d spray; othor goods equally cheap.—Note the Address J. Green, 11 Victoria-street TMFOKIANT NOTICE. Having to rnako extensive alteration in pre mises, I mtißt Reduce Stock, so I Khali sell for a [fortnight or Three Weeks at COST PRIOK and UNDER (terms Cash), soliciting tho attention of tho public to onablo mo to mako a Si'KßDii Clearance. Commenco on THURSDAY. Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symonds-street. DUNNE, HALL, & CO.. 174, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, hive jusl Opened a Laree Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is Invited to tho Lace Curtain Department. Having imported direct from thf Manufacturers wo are able to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give the purchase] ovory advantaga. Ladies'and Gents' Indian 6ilk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and styles. The newest designs in Gonts' Bows, Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. CHEAP MILLINERY! CHEAP iviILLINKRY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Millinery, Drkss, and Mantle Makeh, Next to Post Ufflce, Newton. Dreßsmaklne done on tho premises. Kilting done by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's iats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, rom la; untrimmed, from 9d. Note tho address:—Next to Post Office, New on. ■\TOTICE.— Great Surprise! The Ladies .Ll all say that Williams'e is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladles' 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 of Gilt and Black Brooches and barrings, cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, opposite Dampiei's. Open ill 9 p.m. N. IIENDERSUN, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasner, 210, Queen-street respectfully invite 3 tho public of Auckland to inspect his stcck of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of the Jlelliourne Kxhl bitiou, Cd each. Also a nioo variety of Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Mußlins, at Lowest Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Note the ad dress. "* O, STEPHENSON, xjL« having purchased E. TESTER'S WELL-KNOW is STOCK OF DRAPERY, . In Karangahape Road, Newton, The samo being new, and the larger patt of English Importation, also baing purchased by an experienced buyer, trusts that by moderate charges, a wollasaorted Stock, civility, and strict attention to business, to merit a eon tinuance of tho favours received by Mr Teßter. Orders by post and othcrwiso will receive special attontion. An early call of inspection is requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHENSON. I^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they havo commenced Business as DRAPERS AND pLOTHIERK ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape roae (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where they have a Wbllassorted STOCK ol the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Deportments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Siiirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mkkinoks, Shawls Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to bo a groat boon, by enabling those witt limited incomes to prooure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M, having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business and having their Goods direct from tho Bebi London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position U offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. tS" Note the Address, — lyruNßO & lyf illigan, KiRANGAHAPifi ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). TIIELAND B 11 O T li E R S 1. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS IMPORTERS OF Seddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, Knglisl and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddler,' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery Mill Belliug, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c, &c. Waiehouses:—Vulcan Lano and High-street Works:—Panmuro. Auckland. Conßtituonts' Orders Promptly and Carefully Executed. UH. LEANING • UNDKRTAKKI?, W ELLKSLKY-STREKT. Funerals promptly executed at 25 per cen bolow the usual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all orders, and tho Btrictei respectability guaranteed. Note tho Address.



Art Unions. s OANMURE ART UNION, Persons who hold"io^ks of Tickets In th( above are respectfully requested to communicate 1 with and make remittances at once to tm owncr?MrP. Quintan, care ot the undersiKned in order that an early day may be fixed for tn« drawing to take place. JQHN KWQ Now Zealand Inauranco Offices, Auokland. 3 VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFI 1M CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable 4s por Month, or fil for Five Months h in advance. Members joining abovo Club aro entitled tc take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of Juno, 1881, when the following valu. able Gifts will Bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, uuder the management: of a Committee oi Gentlemen selected from Members present, ■c Tho First Distribution of Gifts under tho New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :- ---20 Harmoniums *110. 23 Pianos *lf*» 10 Musical Boxes >>'JO 3 First-class Violins, in cases .. £38 4 Writing Bureaus *j™ 40 Sewing Machines £220 a 10'J Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks before distribution. , . Booking Offica i No, 19, Groy-6treer, Auckland, THEODORE BROWN, Manager. ''art union, 200 subscribers at 20a each. Five -Phizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffoutter, for Bteam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and llarnes3 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in tho Country on receipt of P.O, Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agont, Newton ART UNION DRAWING. TWO PRIZES : 50 SUBSCRIBERS, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—"Ecco Homo," "Daniel in tho Den of Lions." On view at ■ Sirk.tton's, 208, Queen-street, whero ticket may be obtained. Education. j L-jINGING.—Mr. RHODES, bass of St. ; io Mark's, Remuera, und late pupil of Dr. - Spark and Mr. Burton, Leeds, will open an , Elementary Singing Class, in the Newmarket l Hall, at 7.30 p.m., on Wednesday, 2nd March. C For terms apply to Mr Morgan, Saddler, New ) market; or Mr Rhodes, care,of Mrs Dalton, I Symoud3-street. Mr Rhodes will also give i Private Lessons, and will attend pupils at their Own reßidonces if required. EVENING CLASSES FUR YOUNG WOMEN, Hope Cottage, Ponsonby, near tho Hall.-Mrs General Stoddard holds Claws ' for Young Women (married or single) on Tues f days and Fridayß. fi om 7to 9. Sub,i ects: Arlth metic, Composition, and Reading. Terms: J Five shillings per month, paid in advance. rriHE ART OF RINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu j tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and - VOICE PRODUCTION at his private \ residence in Wakefield-street. f Public and Private Banquets supplied with i Vocal and Instrumental Mußio, upon reason t able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction . of music at nome of the Banquets in London, ■ any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a fir*t-claß9 programme of Music being arranged,—thereby | relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. 1%/T KS, H. E. RRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attendod at their own Residences. : Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, ! Queen-atroet. ', TV/T R F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. ! Addrass—Care of Auckland Music Ware ' house. US. ALLAN W E & t" TEACHER OF : Vocal and Issteumkntal Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-street. R~ ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of Charles Halle, will arrive in Auokland at the end of February, All letters care of J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Vulcan Lane Auckland insurances. XTEW ZEALAND INSLRAiNUjd IX COMPAN7. Capital £1,000,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Funds „ £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS, MODERATE RATES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINOS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager TTNION INSUKAJSUE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capitai,..- £2,000,000 , AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUBEN-STREET, next to the Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise ot all kindß, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at LOWKST CURRENT RATES. 1 Manager. ' Money- A UCKLAND PERMANENT J\. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCDITY, Office;— 93. Quben-strkkt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of " Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums Of £20 to £6 000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates tor every £100 borrowed:— R*Cr° a- *« Week. T&USZKS? 1 8. d. £ B. 1 i years _ .. - 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 1« 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 tST Further particulars may be obtained on application at tho Society's Office. JOHN BATGEB, Secretary. f i\/| ONEY Hi LEiSD, oil approved IV± security. R< TYLKB> 1 Solicitor, Vulcan i-ano. i "it/TONJiY TO LEND on Mortgage of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. • Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. \ TVfONEY TO LEWD ON MORTGAGE, IYJL in sums of £30 and upwards. • BEVKRIDGK & AL tfXANDBR, Solicitor, Bank Buildings, W vndham-stroet M 5 *~ B Vi Money to Lend on Mortgago ol Freehold Securities.—George Frasor, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estate Agent, W. S. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British ! Insurance Buildings, cornor of Quoen and Short and-atreet. \/B"ONEY TO lißlHlj m large or small ' JltjL sums at a moderate rate of intereßt.- Jackaon and Russell. Solicitors. ' *«ONEY TO LEND, in large or small JjJl sums, at usual rates of interest, 1» CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, '• Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. - F Bins, Agent, Shorthmd-street mHE UNDERSLGNED is prepared tc • mako CASH ADVANCES upoi '' WHEAT, t. sent in for Storage or otherwise. 3t G. W. BINNEY, Quecn-stroet,



Amusements. _ THEATRE KOYAL. Sub-Lessee.. ._ Mrß.Georgo I GREAT SUCCESS! I THOMPSON'S "CONFEDERATE DIORAMA And LIKUT. HERMAN! ■ TO-NIGHT - GREAT GIFr NIGHT. • 80OTOF1|10BHSSS1o»roBiiiTOi« AND jgy OTHER PRESENTS! ' The recipients of the Suites of Furniture: Last Night^Roso smith Chapel-streot, > Tuesday Night-Miss Palmer, Albion iiown 1 Million Prices !! Million Piuces !! i ADMISSION :-35., 25., Is. [ I Doors open at 7 p.m.; overture at 8 o'clock. SATURDAY-GRAND MATINEE ! When Every Child attending will recMvo a Handsome Present. .„ Doors open at 2.30; commoncc at a. B G 3ACHBLDKR. 0.8. Agent. LIBUr. IIKKMAN, Manager. 77hoba_l_ hall. CHAMPION 18 MILES WALKING MATCH, for £25 a-side, Between A. BKKTT and W. L. WiHH, On SATURDAY NEXT, at 8 o'clock sharp. , -rTcTx I N GJ__B 0 X ING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-btreet (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lsssons given toS^t^iheir^wn gr n s n&^a^gggg r AWJN TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS 1 Jj Just Arrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Queen-street, to arrive. Watchmakers and Jewellers^ nHEISIMAS TTOLIDAYS. VISITORS in Auckland -would do well TO CALIi ON T XT 0 W D X N And INSPBOT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, and ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. ETC. «-Which they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than.any Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office. Hotels TjiDEN -yiNB JJOTEL, Eden Terraob. LIST OF PRIOES:- Bottled on the premises. s.d. MarteU'a and Hennessy' Brandy, equal to g q Groenless and Colville'3'Cambelton Whlfl key (strong) } - Dun vMe'a Whiskey _ .. -„„••;« Rum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof), 4s; email.. i 0 Cotisen's Sherry, best, 4s; small - •■ • » Sandiman'u Beat Port, 4s; small _ .. 2 0 Amontillado Sherry, ss; small .. •• * ° Old Tawny Port, ss; amaU g ° English Ginger Wine .. 0 0 IN CASE (GENUINE BRANDS). Hennessy's and Martoll's Brandy .. .. B 0 Schiedam Schnapps, 4s 6d; small .. ■• i ° Geneva, JDKZ, ss, 4a 6d; small .. .. 3 0 Stone Gin - •■ " ? S Old Tom • f Jj Dunville's Whiskey * « Scotch Whiskey (any brand) ° " Towcsend's Sarsaparilla .. •• ,;: ° v English Ale and Porter (beat brands), Is 4d to ....•••-■*■" Flask Brandy,'large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Caßh (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S.E. has also procured one of Thuraton's New Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and he has fitted up a room for the same, second to none in Auckland, and. being detached, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR. / \ UKE N S li OX JB li, Comer of eymonds-street and KyborPafS Road. C. E. GUNDRY having purchased the above well - known Hotel, has much pleasure in informing his Friends and the Public generally that he will keep the choioest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. TTEKKY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE JD LATE STORKS' POINT, j. MAXWELL, Proprietor, Accommodation ior Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire, MR. JOHN GROGAN (late of tne Prince Albert Hotel. OnettuDga), begs to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well; known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE QUEKN'B HEAD; and trußts by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-class accommoda tion. Good Beds. __. FC LA R X STAFF, • formerly of the City Club (lately of the Terminus Hotel, Helenavillo), having bought the Freehold of the Whangabbi Hotel from Mr Caffler, begs to inform visitors that no effort will be spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. WARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGL G. F. SUCH, Pboprikiob. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. The steamer from Auckland arrives and do ■oarta twice a-week. j»OOTMAKER FOE TUAKAU. J. CROWTHKR, Bootmaker, wishes to inform the inhabitants of the obovenamed district o£ his intention to commence the business near to the Railway,- rftation, where orders and repairs will receive prompt attention. ..,.,_.. J.C., being aUo acquainted with the best Factories (in Auckland, will be able to supply that class of work on the most reasonable terms. aOUD NEWS I GOOD NiSWS I! GOOD NEWS 111 Storekeepers, Shopkeeper*, and tho general public should now avail themselves of tho opportunity of purchasing Pnro Sweets, guaran teed to bo made from the best sugars. Tho largest and most variod aßsortmoct in Boiled Goods ovor offered to tho publio of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade supplied with Boiled 7DA-1.8 Goods. Sole manufacturer of French Creams. — Jamks w. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-street. 1%/TUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC Songs I Duets, Piano Solos, and Duetsj Danceb I Victoria Magazines ! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKSI BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School aiies POETICAL WORKS! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS 1 SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED A CHOICE. ASSORTMENT OK THE ABOVE W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, ajsd Music S fc L L E X, Q"CftC X N.- S TJKJB B T.