The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol -Xlf. No. 3,363

AUCKLAND, ls T.Z., THURSDAY, JANUARA .6. 1881

(PyBLisHED Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtfNY



otuPDinff. jTJ\A. UIEAM TO LONDOI. Jm|)o^> orient"__ine. ,___.___ ■!■ ThQ loilowing Steamships be longing to tho Oriei.t Steam Navigation Com panylLimiteib.nnd th o Taciflo Stoom Navigatioi Company, will loavo SPUNKY at the under mentioned dates for MELBOURNE. ADE LAIDH and LONDON, via Suez Canal :— " Steamer. | Keg, Torrgg I Dato. GARONNE -,>7t) I January 11 CHIMBORAZO.... 3 815 I January 28 JOHN ELDER.... 1.152 I February 11 CUZ.O 3.817 February.2.' AJONCAGCA .... 1,106 ' 1 And tho Sorvico will bo maintained py sao ococlt-g steamers nt intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Passer.gors can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover Intercolonial faro ana Canal duos, and so securo special advantages. Passage from London can ho granted in For plans and full particulars. apply, in London, to F. Green to Co., and Anderson, Andei-o. & Co., Joint Man. gars Of tho Lino, or to tho Agents in Auckland UNION STKAMSHW CO. OF N.Z. (LIMITK.D)? . , 'jueoi.-slroot. w ttnion sruAM-mr l^r^vT^. U COMPANY OF NEW nt.-' &_m \ ZBALAND (LIMITED), I i__.£!^_i time Table— January, 18S1. FOR niRPORNH, VA»IKR, WKLLINGTON LYI'TKLTON, PORT CHALMI.RS. and BLUFF (FROM QIJKKN-BTRKKT WHARF.) Staamshl', Dato of Sallln.. Latest Train. AhawatA ITriday, 7, lO'a.m. — Rotomahana .lvurEilay, 13,10 a.m. — FOR TARANAKI. NKLSON. PIOTON, WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND WKBT Coast Pouts (from Manukau) WANAKA Alonday, 10. 3 p.m. 2.15p.r0. Penuuin Tuesday, IS, lv a.m. 9.10 a.m, FOR SYDNEY, via RUSSELL. ~" Rotorua Tuesday, Jan.ll,l p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Araw-TA Krl.iay, 7,10 a.m. — Rotomahana Thursday, 13,10 a.m. — FOR RUB3I.LL and KAWAKAWA. Waitaki (Every Wednesday, s p.m — It jtohtja I I'ucsday, 11,1 p.m. — EQtt tauranga. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU. and MANGAWAI. Waitaki Every Wednes., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — B^Cargo must be alongside one hour before time ot departure. Note.—From the 20th Soptomber till tho 31st January, 1881. Special KXOUKSION Tickets at Reduced Faros will be issued to Melbourne, available for TWO MONTHS from dato of Issue. Particulars at the Company's Ofllce. Passage Tickets mnst be taken at the offlce before o _barklng. Auekl. Jd Branch) 63, Qneen-street. *SJt&^q S. 'A RAW AT A,' **°™*"!' FOR SOUTHERN PORTS, Will loavo Queen-street Wharf TO-MORROW, the 7th Instant, at 10 a.m. Car.o received till 1 p.m. This Day (Wednes day). UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. -WAITAKI RUSSELL, WHANGAREI, toe. In consequence of tho dotent'on of above steamer at Tauranga, the s.s. ' Arawata ' will take her placo, leaving Queen .treet Wharf THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 5 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. "TTTHaNG -REI, TAU •I/K&-V IT RANGA & RUSSELL. <Pkiy|_t__ WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH The Union Steamship Co.'a s.s. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for— TAURANGA—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL- Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU and MANGAWAI— Wedneßdaya at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY CF N.Z., Agents r-tvl. AUCKLAND AND _<£ia>^tV J\ NORTH SHORE FERRY •WpMg^^COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHIN-MURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2" & 'TE AROHA,' From Auckland I From Thames i — Thursday, 1.30 D m. Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight The above steamers connect at Junction of the Waihou witb tho steam launches ' Riro Riro' and 'Menißahib.' FARES: To Thames .. Saloon, 7s Gi; Steerage, 5s Through to To Aroha 15b Return to Te Aroha 2os Freight to To Aroha .. .. 253 per ton Arrangements have been made with the owners of small steamera to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to Te Aroha. Fareß, ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stook. WILLIAM CARRICK, Secretary. L_TEAM TO THAMES, CAR £_-SL-_: v IO RYING PASSENGERS AND '*^ir* CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHlNK stum Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins vi_l_ (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTAMAHANA.' From Auckland: Thursday, 5 30 a'ternoon Friday, 6 afternoon 3_turday, 7 evening From Thames: Friday, 10.30 morDinf> Saturday, 11.30 morning Return Tickets will be issued from Thurs day. December 23, available till January G, 1881 (iuoludve). -'aloon, 10s; Steerage, 7a G_. Fares to 'I hames: Saloon. 7s 6d; Steorago, sb. Through to Te Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. • No Cargo received within half-an-hour of ad vertisod timo of leaving. _-_-_,_ FRASER to TINNE, Agents, rt. I "WAIUKU AND ONE _cJ-'S_>^_ *' HUNG A STEAM NA- T&#»n^s.VIGATION CO. (Limited). •MANUKAU.' TIME-TABLK-JANUARY, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku: Jan. Jan. B—Saturday, 10.15 am. 8-Saturday, 3.1a p ru. 10—Moiday, 1.30 p.m. 11—Tuesday, 7 a.m. 11—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 12— W edneeday. 8 a. m. ll—Friday, 4 p.m. 15—Saturday, 10 a.m. 17—Monday, 630 a.m. 17—Monday, 11.15 a.m. 1.-Wednes, 7.15 a.m. 19-Wednes., 12.30 p.m, 22—Saturday, 9 a.m. 22-S .turday, 2 p.m. 21-Monday. 10.30 a.m. 21-Monday, 330 p.m. 25-' i uosday, 1 p.m. 26—Wednes. 6 30 a.m. 28-Kriday, 1 p.m. 29-?aturday, 9 30 a.m. 31—Monday, 630 a.m. 31-Monday, 11 am. Manukau Heads—Kvery Thursday, at 8 a.m. For freight, &c., apply to b A.CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga; 101, Queen-street, Auckland. «a_s&&_. Q TEAM T0 THE WADE -i________nP'C' AND PUHOI. The - a ' TAM O'-HANTER' To Wade: To Auckland: Jan J*D -Bth, Saturday, 8 a.m. 10th, Monday, 2 p.m. ToPuhoi: To Auokland:



—^ ___-__-_ _ Siippinc. , j£N4. npHE NEW Z ..ALAND A]lffv^|-^> SHIPPING COMPANY'S r mmmaat**) LINIC 3 Hkad ___*• M London 0.-i-i.h: jgf'Wi Zfq Buancii: - Christchurch F** lilUlSlll 81, Bishops. N.Z. Lvi.'^'fi-'*. I gate-street ! ll^Ht C°A Within. Branches Throughout the Colony. STEAM TO LONDON. Thoab-vo Compauv wIU despatch Moesi. ' Money, Wiirriim and Sons'favourito passenger steamship 'NORTHUMBERLAND.' 2157 tons register, 1500 horse power, ell'eetiye. I E. S. Bah. it, Commando.. From Welliiigion, for London, ia JANUARY. Tbo Chief Cabins nro provided with every requisite. The i-'eeond _!nlo;m Cabins are similarly furnished, and aro roomy and well •■■luted. A liboral table witn fresh •>' other provisions of it In b.-.t q.i Illy, will I c kopt. me iieocmmodatlon ror all olasses of passen gers is u-surpus-c-l. 1-uss igomoney,. CIS iS and upwards. A duly qualified surgeon will proceed with tho shin. For further pnrtioulai-3 apply to THE NEW /,.(!'LAND SHIP] ING COM PANY (LIIMTI D), 1)1), Qucon-streor. £&&-J W Oll '-'°NDON DIRECT. To Follow the 'Fkk. hi itx.' mm:*w™m~^— _>ho rnagnifloent iron clipper ' WANGANUI,' !?P.„ A1 nt Lloyds, 1077 tons ro.istor, Captain William Watt, now loading, and will have quick despatch. Hub splendid accommodation for Saloon and second-class passengers. For freight or passago, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited). BJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA. jgggjjj^gJ- ROA, and MANGONUI. The b.b. lONA win Inr.v? overy Monday, at t p.m. (weather permittiutfl. P-. ,:.onreera booked _ud amall .areols prepaid at tho Offloo on the wharf. No oargo rooolved after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. Tha b.b. ARUYI S will leave tor the above flaoe every Tuesday and Friday, at i p.m, FOR IAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG' WIU leave Quoen-Btreot Wharf at 6 p.m. Friday. 7th Monday, 12th Connecting with tho b.b. ' Fingal' forMoreury Bay on November 3rd, 12th, 17th, 2Gth, and Ist December. Connecting with s.s. 'StalTa' for Opntlkl and East Coast, also connecting with s.s. 'Katikatl' for Katikatl Settlement. Weather and other circumstances pormittiag. No Cargo received aftor 1 p.m. A. MCGREGOR, Manager, «Skfi_^ "TfcIRECT STEAM COMMIT. £M££&£ LJ NICATION WITH OMAHU *^*r-aB'AND TE AROHA GOLDFIELUS. N OTIC E. Passengers leaving Auckland at ni_ht timo per ' Kntcrpriso No. 2' are met at Grnhams town by tho p.s. ' To Aroha,' aad forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, l.s. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfleld landing, WM. CARRICK. _Sik&^. C'I'KAM TU HOT SPRINGS, O Maii o raxqi, Matakana, ""^' Kawau. and Omaha. Tbe b.b. ROSIC CASEY, Al at Lioyds. Captain J. CA sky. For Hot Springs and Matakaiu—Every Titos day, at 11 o'clock For Sprin.sand Mahurangi— Saturday, January S. at 1) o'clock Thursday, Jan.ary 13, nt 11 o'clock Saturday, January 15, at 11 o'clock Thursday, January 2', at 11 o'c'oek Saturday, January 22. at i) o'clock Thursday, January 27, at 11 o'clock Saturday, January 29, at 11 o'clock All oargo mußt be down half-an-hour before idvertlsed time of leaving, or It will not bo taken. No Parcels or Goo Is taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to] 1. CASEY. Juno 12,1879. /CHARLES "OAILEY, 'Bffl«pP' AUCKLAND AND NORTH _________m shore, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albort-stroot, noar tho Dock. Buildor ot every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c, to any sizo or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars mado, &c„ and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at tho shortest notice. Fstimates and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that he has Becured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where he will bo glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to give tho same satisfaction as heretofore. SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. Dairy Fed jfZm&K »**s* Puddings'! German Bd lb. vm_-mw. v -_>- Snusago. CHRISTMAS FBSTIVITH... Frulfc, Figs, Muscatel 3, Almonds, Apples, Green'Pea3, Is per Peck; New Potatoes, 20 lbs for Is; Boat Fresh Butter and Kggs; Good Salt Butter, 6d to 8d lb.; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Maize, Apples, Oranges, Bananas; Sine Apples, Id to la each: Poultry Dr.ss.d to Order. —Victor'a-street, comerof Albert street. TJTIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AMD CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auokland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, nnd made costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Waleß. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rondered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited. IT.URNITUEE ! FUR NIT UIIE I J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dcnlor, &c, 13 and 15, Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customers and patrons for former favours, again intimat.s 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, Utensi's. and Old Curiosities, to be sold at once at 2o per cont b-low cost. Great Bargains ! In fact, this is the cheapest and best emporium of its kind in Auckland. Note the address, and make your purohases early in the year. VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C_mpbe_l has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choico Villa Sites as above. These allotments, having a large frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, Emmett, and . arsfleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, Bize, toe The allotments are marked off on tho ground. Price and terms on application DIGNAN «= AI'.MSTRONG, 1 and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lano. ftj OTlCE.—Great Surprise I The Ladies 17. all say that Williams's is tho Cluapcst House in Town for Fancy Drapory and Small Go>-ds A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Skirts,' Lace, Ties. Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &o.; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Bel s, and Neck Frilling, all piieos from 2d a yard ; a nico lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and herrings cheap. Ladies from the country would do woll to buy their "oods at Williams's, Cheapest House in Town foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, opposito Dampiei s. Open ill 9 p.m. ___-____- • X> 0 _Te~N & CHASE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS. NOTE THE ADDRESS : CORNER OF VICTORIA AND CHAPEL 0U STREETS. AUCKLAND. Finest New Seasons Teas, Canterbury Bacon Superior Cheeses, and Grass Butter. Grocery of every description. Tho Cheapest w wvv * House in the Trade.



Business Cards. FAMESnU T C H E X, •f GARTER, CONTKAOTOK, &o. Joo_b Carted and Delivered trom shir's Bide oi IhortoßtNotloo. Ballast Supplied Ncwoastl. nd H_7 ot Inland. Op i.l. A!_3, Flrorraod (cut r nnont) ro-..im_l. DOd'OK C. EMERSON TIXNENTI hag Koinoved from Groy-Btreot to Jymou ds jtrcct, the lato roaidenco o( Dr. Young, HOURS 01>' ATTENDANCE. . to 10 ii.m. 1 to 2 >> m, Aad 7 to 8 p.m. auudaya-l to _ o'clock p.m. Jt; r r. i_ II AM, . LADDER to HARROW MAKER, 49, VICTOKIA-STRKKT. Kvery 1 Inscription of Laddo.s, Stops, Harrows, ' arrow Wheel., Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, rravolling Cho.ts, too., on haiid or mado to ordor. A liberal di. count allowed to Contractors and on wholomilo order. .hop and Ollice Fittings, anil all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on llio shortest nolico. N.B. : 1 adders. Stops and Harrows lent on aire. Violin, bought. One or two suporior old Viollua for uulo; also, i good Vlolineelio ohcun. r " | YY 1NN1! RT 0 1., AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, -VyNuIIAM STUICKT (NICXT SIIAK-BI'ICAUE Hoi'UL), Having introduced Steam Power, ho la now pro pared to mako n lluductiou of Twenty ior Cent, off the price ot all coiiiuion work. tST Country Orders punctually attended "B_ I\ It. E D Q E L U W. MR. MoGUB'-TE'S, North Shoro. CONSULTATION HOUUS: 10 a.m. to r.noon [A CAKD.I j 1| X EDWIN COX, { LICENTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY OK THE Royal Coileoe of Surgeons, England, CBborno House, Hobson-strcot. TTAltltY JOHNSON, [GENERAL DK.LXU, HOBSON-STBEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbotts. Grocor). It J. beg. to call the attention of llio surround ing inhabitants to his I.urge and Varied Si. ok of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Great Bargains Undsh Cost Price. Come early. Make your Purchases for Christmas. Tfl \v. P U C X E Y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICH_NSI_D INT-li.fn_.Tl-H, 12, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Auckland. -vr o x ice. .11 P. Glbbona to Co. deliver for Cash, tho| BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Pun Ton. H. P. GIBBONS fc CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-strect, Auckland. J J, AYS TI N & C0„ O WIIOLKSALIC BOOT AND SllOi. MANUFACTURER.. A Largo Stock of Pegged, Rivkttbo and SawM Goods of al' sorts and Bizcs to select from. All Orlcra have Quick Dospatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-strekt. Auckland. / piIOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, I AND STEAM URUSH WORKS, Victoria-street East, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition : Bronze Mutal and Certificate. riIAKA_SAI_rT7YKTNG _XN_. CLEAN". ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIELD-STRKET. J. \V. THOMPSON ' PROPRIETOR. Gentlomon's Clothes CloanO- or Ronowcd aud Well-prosaed. . Ladios' Dresses Cleaned or Dyod and Well finished. 'Kid Gloves Cleaned. M R F. LAs T SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artiilcial Teeth trom 5 . "El d w __ _. d Fa bile y, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUBKN-SritKIET. "l B_| _ _ 1) Ult . O _, HOUSE, ..HIP, SIGN,_ANI> ENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER,1 S, WYNDIIAM-STJIEET. 11l ;E W SON & Ik/J ELVILLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc.: Wynyard Pier, Auckland. Vosbols Docked and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Boat-3 for salo or to lot at the Loweat Current Prico. |UHNSO P P IS X HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Custoin-hcuao, Fort-streot, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, hOUSKS, COTTAUi.., &0. On Most Reasonable Terms. /ILAIU-E J> EOT ER S, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Opposite Union Bank), Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in th. Latest and moat Fashion able Styles, Executed in a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies, jig-Large Collection of N.Z. Views always on hand. AMES GATE Jtt, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOIiSON-STREKT, Close to Wellington-street. ILITIAM DAVID DALLEN (Lato C. Burton), Baker and Confectioner, Queen-Btreet. CENTRAL DINING ROOMS. LadiCß* and Gcntlemens' Commodious Dining Roomß, with overy convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking Meals scrvod up -on the shot test notice. rTINRY jr^ •., -.jj.ub_.t___. SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAU RANG A, AUCKLAND. _ p ~S .T _.' VENi. ON, FASHIONABLE TAILOR, Foot of Grey-street, Auckland. A Largo and Well-assorted Stock of Tweeds and Coatings alwajs on hand. Style and Fit Guaranteed. H_ _ AND P O T 1 E X Vr COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N 8.-_con-bar_ Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bine Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at 0 west market prices. ajHßgl *na> -au.J___a._- wum n writ •>• >. -> — ___________________•____** nt, a. . .



Business Cards, f. H AR L lii S PALMER, KJ DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Irawingn, Maps and Plans conipilod, Drawn to Sculo from Rough Sketches or Traced. vddrossoL', &c„ Illuminated lr tho Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Litographs. lohodulos proparod for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Quoon-Btroet, o. ntionnl In uranco Company's Ollioe. \\T Ui HA M TII DMAS T T Corner of Lome and Victoria streets, Auokland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND OENEBAL STONEMASON, VKC.HTKCTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER, Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every lo_c.iptlon of Stone Work at tlio lowest possible .irii'i'S for town and i-uuiit. y POOK-MNDINU & PAPEU-RULINU __) Executed iv all lis Branches, at W. LEY S*, WinitlC DJOItH AUOVIB "STAR'" Oll'inClS. Moroliani'a Account Books Ruled and Bound TO nun' UKQUIIIKMK.nts, MUSIC, magazines, and law HOOKS Neatly Hound. Puliers' Special Killed Day-books. I,lll'_nv Hooks stuonh and criwi'LY mound lICBTAUI.IHIIKU ISO."). Jl/f R T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON DKNTIST, WAICKIfIULD-S-I'IIUILT, NKIIIt QUKICN STRffiRT. Painless Extraction of eetii by tho Oxido- Nltrogon Gaa. evv A 1 T E, m irlAi.nn'AOTiiHiNii Tinsmith, FOIIT-STREET. Wishes to Inform tlio public that ho Is ho only ono in tho Province who dovotoS the wholo of his time to tho above businoss, and with his facilities for working and modern applianoos can dofy competition nn ait v v v t ii c r s JL MARBLE AND FRKEBTONK MASONS, Montimonts, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions oxo mtod n a Suporlor Stylo. Prices and Designs rnicic on application, Address i OOKNBBf-. RUTLAND to LDHNE-STW-KTS" Air OK LANO Near Junotlon ot Queen and Wakoflold Btreots.) miIOMAS OTEAD MA N, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, Noxt Union Bunk of Australia, Queen-street, Auckland, Just Ariiivkd, A NEW STOCK OF KITCHKN, GARDEN, AND FLOWIC SEEDS. 0.- Sale, Oats,!Mai.o, Bran, Chad. Fowl Wheat, l'oruvlan Guano, Tablo Potatoes.. Boncdiist and Artificial Manures, \\f A _T_l OUR B1 - V 'I' HER , \7 SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, Oflloo: Lurham-atrcot. Auckland. Cash Purchanera of Tallow, Wool, Sheopskln., and Bonos. Ef. I S II E X AMD CO __. Wholes.ut, Smppiua to ___!_-- BUTCHERS, duoon .treat, nest Bank of New Zaalanil Auckland. Poultry Of all _Jni)n dicnsod to order. Prime Smoked Tongtioe, Homo-oured Bacon. Corned R:of on Hah) In lav.c Quantities. H.8.-Dealors In Gamo. Ll7o Pheasants for warded to all parto of tho colony upon receipt of or.lu-. KamlilOii waited ou In town orsuhurtia. ■ODEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, " Kdkx Tbkkack, M. and W. formorly with Messrs Ghinvillo and Kllyett), 80ll.it tlio patronago of tlio public. Families wailed on (or orders. Goods dolivorod any part of tho town und suburbs nOTT ON &~ R EYNOLD S, LAND AGKNTB. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, COMMERCIAL AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. Commodious Auction Mrrt and Storo Room. (^1 F. COOP ER, J. SADDLKR, COLLAR to HARNESS MAKER, Ui'l'h; Qukkx-stiikkt, Auckland, Three Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotol. N.B.—Courier Bags. Loggings, &c„ ST..,made to order _n tho shortest notice. Charges moderate. ___ mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, Ear- JL MERS, AND OTHERS, The Underalgned are Cash Pnr_h_-orß Of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.B.eswnT:, &0.. toe, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and Im mediate cash r__.ittan.os returnod at B-tistao toi-y rates. IRELAND PROS., TiNSKSS tvr LKATiiirn anufaoioscss. Auckland. AMES li. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON.; MARBLE AND 3TONK MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. IE 8T A BLIB aX D 18 - -.1 VICTORIA - STREET EAST, Bamo »lde aa Greyhound HotoL N.B.—Deelgna of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cnntrv on application. RE L ~A~N~~U BftU'l' H E R_, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANKERS AND LKATHKB MANUP'AO-'UP.BinS Importoi-B of Saddlers' and ilootmakeri Machinery, Knglljh and Forolgn Leather, Saddlery, Saddlors Ironmongery, BocS Uppers. Grindery, Mill Beting, Suction and DoUvory Hose, So. Wa-ohouBoa: Vulcan Lano and Hlgb.--._i Workat Panmure, Auokland, Constituents' orders promptly and oart fully exooutad W' PlilLLllTS AND SONS, OIL, ' COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangingß, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artiata' Colours and Brushes, Plat- Shoot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frames and TapesWy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sh„.hes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully ncke..-.. and 37. QUEEN-STREET. WT 0 » A I G, Licensed Plumber, Having returned to Auckland. Is now ptcpnred to givo Estimates for all kinds of Plumber's Work, including Laying on Water, Bell-hanging, Gasiittiug, toe, toe W. CRAIG, LICBNSKD PLUMBK , Symonds-street. doors abovo Wynyard Anna rTiiIAMES -AHK.IAIiiS AI.D DRAY JL [FAC?C__. JAMES MACKIE, PROPRIETOR, VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Ropalra ot Kvory Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho Shoktkst Notice, SPRINGS MADE AMD REPAIRED, W N.B.—Country Orderspanotually attended to. IVTEWTO-. VENETIAN BLIND J_\ works. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. Venotlan Blinds of tho best quality mado and flxod at Is per foot. Wirewor., of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order, Repairs neatly executed. T&7 it SKIN N X R, BUILDER, CARPKNTKR ANI) JOINKR. Vulcan Lank, KVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUD DING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUP3IUNTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED. AU Branches of tho Bnildlng Trado xeoutod by Kxperiouced Workmen. Shop Fronts Office Fittings, tec to,e _______ TV]" E W Z ISA LAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of [ I'uosi l_ up _o 125 ViHiiiTii-i. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxos, each i containing oither '25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. U The 25 . arlery Boxes, as above .. a Tho 100 „ .. _...«) For Salo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STPKHT. *»• j" J ~TB"_r_'"o-'"''^-»"N-t._i_«%__^-r^ v



K_-T__________B___lllll-l_llill-___»_--_---_---_------_l Busihess Notices. , r W. KNIGHT <J • (Lato of tho City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN -1 GItOCER, Cjrnerof Dardyan" Queen streets, ' wholesale and retail, [(established ISCC] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Diitbbkd ir«n Table Always Ready. Ijlvc Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Duoks, Gccso, Turkoys, and Fowls kopt lv stock, [jamo Fowls, Spanish Brahmas, Bantams (Pure-bred), Frofh Huttor and Eggs always on li md. KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two Dooiis above Arthur's Auction Mart. 171 J. M O S S Ss C 0. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Suortland-strket. Proporlloa entrusted to ns havo tho additional ulvantiige of being placed on Moss, itaino und Jo.'s Central 1 tegiatry in Wellington. We mako io chiii-go unless hiJiis are effected, i-.'co a!.O ir advertisement on fourth page. J-J AM. AND I> A C O N ON HAND AND ARRIVING. M Cases PRIME ENGLISH HAMS 12 Cases PPIME ENGLISH JSACON 10 Cases PRIME CANTERBURY HAMS 11 Cases PRIME CANTERBURY BACON 8 Cases PRIME SYDNEY BACON T. H. H A" * C° ■7l O U N . D I? AT LAS T. THE 11I.TORY OP THE WORLD. ADAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. JOHN"EARLE, Agent. qOAKBBO 4 rr OUS E, W II A _. G A R E I. H. A. M-KEAN, DRAPER, GROCER, AND GENERAL STORKI.KKPI.It. 11. A. McKean In thanking his numerous Friends and the Public generally for pa^t favours, respectfully informs ihem that owing to tlie liberal support hitherto accorded him he has licim able to niiiko satisfactory arrange ments for DIRECT SHIPMENT.. FROM HOME (Tuitounii I.kadi.o Honsßstofa SUPERIOR CI.AS. of UUOli-1, suitable both for Town nnd Countr , which for Style and yu-ALn-y.cannot bo Surpassed, Novelties for Christmas nnd the Holidays to arrive. Choice Assortments of Millinery, Mantles, &c., constantly arriving, H. A, McKean bexs to draw apodal attention to tho CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Which will bo found lo contain Men's, Roy.V, mid Youths' Ci.otih.-0 of FIRST CLAS. VALUE at MODERATE PRICKS, solectetl personally with a view to tho requirements of tho District. PRIZE MOSGIEL TWEED. In tho Grocory O.pirtniont similar advan tages aro oll'erod. Al Tea, choice Christmas' Fruits, &c„ too., Ironmongery und Tinware- Crockery and Glnsßivare, GarJcn Seeds, Sta tioacry and Stauip Agent for the Auckland Evening Star and "Observer" Auckland Music Warehouso Pond's Homroopathic Medicines. A UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tho undersigned beg to stato thoy aro now prepared to supply every description of OOrtKS, viz, Boer, vvine. Gingor Beer, Brewers' Hangs, Ko.: Chcmiats' Vials, Daf.ys, toe ; Ship..' Fenders and Life - Buoys, Fishermen's Net Floats. The above cut to any si.o required, in any quantity, cheaper nnd h. iter than tho imported article.— DUTTON BROTHERS Wholosalo and Retail Cork Manufacturers, iUDjior Queou-street, Auckland mO TRAVELLERS, eic. Pr.ri.ktß F3R Homb.—Very Handsome Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods ; also, Polished Specimons of Woods in small bo., and BrasH-bonnd Chests of Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIK, Workerof Native Woods.top of Shortland-street. AUCKLAND AZURE RLUE Tho Cheapest in tho Market. Challenges competition with tho best Imported. It is madfl of tho purost and best matonals; is easily aLd perfectly soluble ; produeea a most brilliant colour; and will never sett'o in tho clothes. So'o Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Russell-street Great North Road' |71 O R SALE AT LOWKST MARKET RATKS (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oatfl 1,000 Sacks Danish Oa Somervlllo Bros., McGill's, and Meek's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duflleld'a Adclaldo Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c Mckenzie & Ross, October 20,1880. S"~ ELLU... UEif ROuTS AND SHOES AT A DISCOUNT AND LOW REDUCTION. I am still obliged to let tho public havo Ihe honellt of my Largo Stock of Boots and Shoes nt a Great _acrillc3. Como early and secure for yourselves these Bargains. Best valuo cvor known In Auckland at tho Shop of W.lJohnston Victoria-street. r. IU STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE- J. HOLDERS. Thoso who once make purchases from tho Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is tho proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Fngagod. T> T U i. _v S & C 0., Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, comprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizos, qualities, or colours re quired. , ~ . These Papers are now largely used here, and arc allowed to be superior to most imported. Cavalior Frire's GenuinelFrench Brandies American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm nnd Kxpress Wagon American Fireproof Safes, toe, toe B. TONKS & CO. p. OR <^ A|L E, 1 "CALI_DONIAN"ENGINE, lO.in. Cylindor. 1 " SOHO " ENGINE, OJin. Cylinder, 1 " HORIZONTAL"! ENGINE, sin. Cylinder. 2 " STEAM LAUNCH ' KNGINKS, LVin. Cylin der, fitted with Link Motions. 1 " WINDING " ENOINE, 7in. Cylinder, fitted with Link Motions. TUBULAR BOILERS, Vertical or Horizontal. 1 WOOL PRESS, Screw, 7ft. Gin. x 3_iu. diametor. 1 PAIR TWIN BOILKRS and Mountings Complete, 20 H.P. Nominal. R, 11. V E O M A N, ALBERT BOILER WORKS.



Business Notices. ' f AND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTD _J TAPU FOR SALK. Offers aro Invited for tho Purchase of tho One sixth Undivided Share or Interest ot ltobo-t Maxwell in 2200 aercs in the Island of Motutapu, ilaurakl Gulf, forming Section 371 .0., in the County of Eden, and. Province of Auckland, It is held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 1213 C, and Hoboit Maxwell is ono of tho bi_ Gi.ntops, tenants in common. Tho land is bounded towards tho North and '•'list by hi^li water lino on tho shore; towards South s-'outli Ka t and Month by land granted to .ob.i-t Graham; towards tho Wost by high water lino on tlio shore to l Jublic Reserve; Miencoby said Publio Reserve; nnd thence to vardu tlie West by highwatcr lino on the shore. Motutapu Island is ono of tho Gems of tho Ilaurakl Gulf ; rich ami ..rtllo: and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent fai m for a wor-ing settler. For further partlnu'a.H apply to _^„_ SIEVWRIGUT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington, 17th Docomber, 18S0. npilE TOEW pIIOTOGRAPHY. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES ! - M All TI N & PA R TING TON PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Que-.n-stkeet. Mr Josiah Martin having mado special study it tho Koyal College o: Chemistry, London, of lie Latest I.ii'hov.mknis in Rai'id I'hoto iiKAi'liv by the Oclatlne-llromiilo process, has ii.lured into Partnership with .Mr W. 11. T. Partington (lato with Mi surs Hemus and Hanna and Mr llartlctt), and will Open thoir now Por n-nit Gallery in a fow days. Tho great success which luia attended these now Dky PLATES in Europe and Amorlcahas established thoir superiority, and produood quite a huvolltionin I .iotourai__v. Tho most bountiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Kxpresßion of the sitter, ran no.v bo takan In scarcoly ono second of timo, and without any delay in preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can bo photographed ia ac instant, without tho least constraint. For Oul-duor Photography this process has superior advuntagos. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and ■ither animals, will bo taken on tho shortest notice, WILL OPEN 7n A FEW DAYS. T\TE have tnis uay ooid our Timber Business and Premise, to tho NX W ZEALAND TIMBICR COMPANY (Limited), who will contlnuo tho Business as horct iforo. Auckland, Ist Dccembor, 1880. CARLAW & Co. ]W"EW _ EjA LA N D TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). CjUSTOM-IIOU SK-STRKET WEST. Temporary Prcmlros lato Carlaw to Co. Tho abovo Company haviDg Purchased tho Uusinesß and Prcm'scs of Messrs Carlaw to Co. aro now ofl'oring tho Wholo Stock at RE DUCED PRICES, to Effect a Clearance boforo 31st inbt., and to Bavo Cost of Romoval to New Premises Opposite Gas Works. O'Ordcrs to bo addressed to Mr John Carlaw. C. A. HARRIS, JUNK., Managor. Auckland, Docomber 0.1880. r\ N SALE, Slates E_j.l:-„land Amcrican_Coraont Now.landlng. KKANE &JJENKINSON. 13 i M O V A 1, J. MACKINLAY. Sign and Ticket Writor, has removed from Darby-str.ot to Klliot-streot, a fow doors above Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders. Writing dono for tho trado. .|',o LEATHER MERCHANTS, ROOT X AND SHOK IMPORTERS, AND OTHERS. The undesigned begs to inform tho trade that ho continues to ship all descriptions of (Inoi's in their line, and, from his intimate knowledge <>f tho Colonial and English markets, is in a position to offer special advantages to Importers in their busiiuss rolations with Rag land, not obtainable through any other channel. References: Hank Now South Wales. J. W. II OAli P, Worcester Park, Malden, Sdrhey. X-.AIZ-I 11 AI Z E ! "JVf- AIZ E 1 Ex 'Albion,' 800 SACKS MAIZE, In First-class Condition, from 2s Od to 2s 9d per Bushel, Net Cash. TIIO MA S STEAD MA N, AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT. yOU_l_ MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Coßnek of Wellesley and Albert reets LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM, ThoREAIHNG-POOMlsc.mfortablyfurnishod, and is suplied with English, American, and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedln Newspapers; "Homo News," "Pu'.lic Opinion." "European Mail," "Weekly .imes;" Illustrated Journals, including tho "Graphic," "Illustrated Lundon News," "Punch," &c„ &c. MAGAZINES — Blackwood's, Harper's, .lacMlllan'e, "Eclectic,"and "Nineteenth Century," 'Conihill." "All the Year Round," .irgosy,' "Saturday," etc., etc. RBVIFAVS— The "Quarterly," "Edin burgh," " Princeton." etc., etc.; " Scientific American," "KDglish Mechanic," &c, toe Subscription—2s Gd por Quartor. Tho LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.500 vols., in th. various departments of Literature. New Works frequently addod. Subscription-2s Gd por Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial and Local Nowspapors. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, toe, Tea and Coffee Provided, • Boarding Houso Register, Employment Register YOU N G M E N Are Invited to avail themselves of tho advan tages otferod by tho Association. STRANGERS WELCOMED, nnd allowod froo uso of the Rooms on implication to tho General Secretary. _.„_)" Information gladly given at tho Rooms. Open Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. "tr~on~ iron IRON TANKS 1 TANKS 11 TANKS \l l S. P A R X E R, has For Sale (Cheap) About] ;5 of the above. ALSO, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and v war_ Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, toe, toe, toe Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. Victoria - street East Auckland pOALi /^ O A L I 1 nOALII! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE: No. 8, Lower Queen-stkeet. w. sloane, Agent. O THE TRADE, BUILDERS, AND BRICKLAYERS. Anchors, 13;b. to 12ib., at 3d per lb. Chimney Bars, id per lb, all. sizes, and iron work of every description at lowest rates. J. Mc-WEN, Lower Albert-street. r^Tlfi- A P MILLINERY! . CHEAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Milt-isery, Dress, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post-office, Nov. ton. Dressmaking doroon the premises. Kilting done by Machinery. Ladies' and Cnildren s Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all ho Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from la; untrimmed, from 9d. Note tho address:-Next to Po3t-of_.ee, New ton i



I ironmongery^ t > t ! Til X LATE ARRIVAL S. A Large Assortment of the Undermentioned GOODS will be oilered during the Present Month • at TEN MR CENT. DISCOUNT, FOR CASH ONLY FOR CASH ONLY FOR Cash Only . Hor Cash Only For Cash Only For Cash Only For cash Only TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Rodger's, Lockwood's, and Wigfall's ivory bonb, and horn handled table, dessert ENIVES and CARVERS. John Bound & Sons' ELECTRO-PL VTED & N.S. SPOONS, FORKS, and BUTTER KNIVES. P. Ashberky & Sons B.M. TEA POTS and ELECTRO PLATED C-UETS. J. & 3. D IOKET ' 230, QUEEN-STREET, .30, Prospectus. HE INDUSTRIAL & PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. Incorporated under the Building Societies Aot, 1880 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT :- PRKS'O-NT : THOMAS PEACOCK, ESQ., MAYOR, Vice-Presidknt : autred g. horton, esq. Treasurer : thomas macky, esq. Directors: ms graves aickin, mr geo, lioldship, mh jab. blaikie, m_ j. j. Hol land, mr cd. bari ley, mr john marshal-, ms jas. dacre, mr 0. b. stone, mr h. g. WADE. Bankers : national bank of new Zealand, Solicitor : mr. c. a. mackechnie. Manager : mr. qeorge fraser, This Soolety is established on tho Mutual Permanent Principle ; its object boing as set forth in tho Rues, to enable its members 1. To purchase land for building purposes. 2. To purchase or build dwelling-houses, business premises, and public buildings. 3. To borrow monoy upon tho security of land, dwelling-houses, business premises, and public buildings. i. To redeem mortgages. 5. To invest money, in largo or small sums, without liability. 6. To provide means for tho profitable In vestment of savings, and for other pur purposes, for tbe mutual benefit of its members. ■ INVESTING SHARKS. Tho payments are so fixed that tho humblest can become members, whilst at the same timo overy opportunity is afforded for the investment of large amounts. Investing Members aro entitled to bo credited with Interest at 8 per cent per annum, and share ha tho Profits. BORROWING SHARES. Tho monoy borrowed may be repaid by weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly instalments in advance. Borrowing members share in the profits, and may, with th 6 consentof the Board, either reduce or extend the period over which the loan was originally made repayable. , The following table shows tho woekly and yearly payments required for a given number of yearß to repay a loan of £100 = five borrowed harea of £20 each. Fors Shares yoarljr Per Share of £20 = *luu' - nterest. Per Pei Per week week annum Total. Percent. 8. d. b. d. £ B.d. £ s. d. £8. d. In 3 years 32US 10 113 1123 10 o=7 16 8 In 4 fears 2 6 U2 0 32 10 J 130 0 0 = 7 10 0 In 5 years 2 1 10 o 27 1 8135 8 4=7 1 8 In 6 years 1 10 9 2 23 16 8 143 9 2=7 4 10 In 7 years 18 8 4 21 13 4 152 18 = 7 810 In 8 years 16 7 6 19 1G 0156 76 = 7 OHi InlO years 13 6 3 16 5 0162 16 3= 6 . 7J A person may at enco become a Dorrowing member without first becoming an investing member. It is desirable, however, in all oases, to join the Society in the first instance as an in vesting member. If the person wishes after wards to purchase or build, the funds at tho credit of his investing account can be trans ferred to his borrowing account. Further yarticulars may bo obtained from the printed Rules of the Society or from the Manager, or from any Membor of the Board. Subscriptions and repayments are reoelved any weekday during office hours, but the weekly pay-day of the Society is Monday. Temporary offices—No. 6, South British In surance Buildings, Queen-Btreet. Offlce Hours-Daily, 9 to 5; Saturdays, 9 till noon: Saturday Hvenings,6 till 8 o'clock. Hotels MR. JOHN GROGaN (late of the Prince Albert Hotel. Oaehunga), begs to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Uppor Queen-street. THK QUEffiN'3 HEAD; and trusts, by keeping Liquors of tbo Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage, Mr Grogau will also be glad to see any of Ms friends from Onehunga when they are in town, First-clasß accommoda tion. Good Beds. mHISII- Tl O X 15 L, AND WINE AND SPIRIT STORE. BOVE TnEATRE ROYAL, QUE KN-STRKET, AU CKLAND. M, GALLAGHER [Late Thames and Cosmopolitan Hotels], PROPRIETOR, F.ERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKKS' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation tor Travellers, Saddle Horses on Hire /UEESON'S CXOTEL CORNER OF CUSTOM-HOUSE AND LOWER HOBSON STREETS. Board and Reeidence, £1 por week; Single Rooms, £15s. Suites of Apartments on application. Marshall and Coupland'a XXX Dunedin Beer in draught or otherwia.. Dunedin Beer supplied at 6d per bottlo, THE 15 ALL ALLEY. Tne Ball Alley Is the first of the kind established in the province, and is also the finest in tho colony, P. GLEE SO N, PROPRIETOR. THi i iim lull T^'NllWlHa



Education. HUE MISSES B \NI_S' SCHOOL will 1 He open Monday, January 10th. Loisons n .Vlu3lc, Frenoh, Drawing, and Wax Flowers, f r quired.—Cholmley Houae, Vincent Lano \/TRS MITCHELL, Professor of Singing. IVJL -Mrs Mitchell will bo prepared to re eeivoherpapi's on Monday, tho 10th of Janu uv. 1881,-Karangahapo Road, City Side, IAARANGAHAPE ROAD. -Mrs Sand -I_V erson bas Recommenced her Musical ii'ies.-January Ith, 1881.*^ tjIRENCH LESSuNS, Grammatical and ' ConvcrsatiO-al—A Lady, very successful ■vuh her pupils, is prepared to open a Class for l'oung Children. Terms, 30. per quarter.— -ildreso, " Madame," Star Offlce. jO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. MRS GENERAL STODDARD hcKS to call .ttontionto the ncces ity for watchful caro as we 1 as good education, in tho case of daughters c peeialiy. She can comfortably accommodate eight boarders in the two cottages she now has, and as eodii as sin prudently can she willß.cure i l>ir t e and commodious houae. Mrs Stoddard will aleo enga.a masters for _;ngin„' and for advanced pupils in Mueio, the ilnrgesfor which must necessarily bs higher 'linn thosoinhir present terms, which are lor •llioient lady teachers only. Mrs .to.dnrJ hopes to make all commitcd to •icr otrof.oltbat shei.a t;ue fiiend, as well as .•achcr and guide ; an-i, whethar in recreation > in H'.udies, she will exercise a supervision .v-ioh will prevent evil and form character, ■ttle boysalso received. School will RE-OPAN on WEDNESDAY, F-bruary 2od, when tlio.-e i lii Hr. n ODly will be received whose fo?B are paid in advar cc, TERMSI „ _ , Per Quarter. Boarders r.J guineas Do., more than ono of same family, each Hi i, Day Pupils, over 12 years .. ..2 „ Day Pupilß, under 12 years .. -. 1. „ D.iy Pupils, moro than 1 of family, under 12, each 1. ■• Extras and weekly routine as per circular. Mrs General Stoddard will alto ho!d Evening Classes for Young Women (married or single) tvvico a week, beginning Fbiday, February Ith, from 7 to 9 o'clock, Sibjeets: English Composition, Arithmetic, and enternining reading. Terms: One guinea per quarter, in advance. HOPE OOTTAGB, Ponsonby Road (Near Ponsonby Hall). MR S. A L L A. N W E b T teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House: Hobso-T-street. ONSOMBY.-At the request of some musical friends, and encouraged by the s'iceees attained by two similar classes, Mr Gordon Gooch bas tho honour to announce the formation of an Kvening Elementary Singing Clasa in the CSS. School-room, Ponsonby, com mencing Friday evening, January 7tn, from 8 till 9 o'clock. Terms: One guinea for 13 weekly practices, payable in advance. Names of ladles and gentlemen may be enrolled at the Auckland Music Warehouse, corner of Vulcan Lane and Qneen-street. rpHE ART OP OINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of tho Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for Singing at his private residence in Wakefield-street, or a. the Auckland Music Warehouse. During Mr Gooch _ residence in London, he had the honour of being associated, as Piincipal Bbbb, with Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Edith Wynr.e, Miss Mary Davies, Madame Antoinette Sterling, Mr Kd ward Lloyd, Mr Vernon Rigby, and Mr Cummlngs, at many Oratorio and Miscellaneous Concert.; and at the Brighton Musical Festiva of 1876, was Bass of the Quartette of Vocalists for Mozart's " Requiem Mass " and Arthur Sullivan's "Light of the World,"—Mr Sims Reeves being the Principal Tenor on that occasion. Signor Alberto Randegger says:—"Mr Gordon Gooch has always proved himself most efficient and thoroughly reliable in aU the Concerta he sang at under my direction." Madame Saintton-Dolby :—" Your rendering of the basso solo music in my Cantata [St. Dorothea] was extremely effective." Professor Lb. Macfabren :—" Has a powerfu and unusually-oitensive voice; is an excel lent reader at first sight; and. in enunciation of words, is very good." Mr Walter Lacy :—" Elocution, excellent." Mr Lewis Thomas also writes:—"All the gentlemen in the Choir [the Temple Church and Mr Edward Hopkins [the organist speak in the highest terms of your Blnging." j Mr Walter Macfabren :—" Has a remark ably fine bass voice, sings in tune, and is a capital reader." Mr Frank R. Cox:—" Possesses a fine voice, and has sung in various parts of England with great success." The original letters from which the asova la quoted are in Mr Gooch's possession, together with the highest opinions of the London and Provincial Press, such as "The Musical Times," "Musica World," "Daily Telegraph," "Era &c„ toe. The Committee of the Royal Academy ot Music, under whose signature and seal Mr Gooch is empowered to teach Singing, includes the following names of world-wide celebrity:— Sir Ju'ius Benedict, Mr F. P. Cox, Signor Manuel Garcia, Mr Henry Leslie, Mr A .alter Macfarren, Signor Alberto Randegger, Mr Brinley Richards, Monsieur P. Sainton, Dr. Steggall, and Dr. Macfarren.l PUBLIC and Private Banquets, Ga:do . Par ties, Cricket and Regatta Club Dinners, supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reasonable terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at tome of tho Banquets In London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a first class programme 'of Muslo being arranged,— theroby relieving themselros from all pre iminarv and tedious detailp. Drapery. T^-OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as -p)RAPBRS AND ALOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where they have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Sihrting, Countebpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, Fbencii Merinohs, Shawls, Cashme.es, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umb.ellab, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In all its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling thoso with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having bad considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and hiving their Goods direct from tho Best London and Glaßgow Firms, are in a position to offer the BKST GOODS on tbe Most Advan tageous Terms. _3T Note the Address,— MUNBO & It/fILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). .Boots ana _3noes. _f. ,A____.,_J_# CJELLING OFF *<&!wWmS-?ky9A rO SELLING OFF -. ois Largo and Varl £j_6r ffSlSfefr-^*"* ed Stock of Boots "^ ?'-___*_*<?*- at an enormous re r^r*****^ duction. T O O X OUT FOR THB BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is selling tho whole of his Stock of Splendid BOOTS AND SHOES (English and Colonial) AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH. A few lines of Women's Kid E'astic Sides sizes 5 and 6, at Half thoir Cost, The Largest Stock in Auckland to Solect from CALL EARLY. C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, Opposite Garlicl- & Cranwell's.



Amusements. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor.... Mr R. J. De Lias. The World-famed LIN G A RD S! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, LAST NIGHT 1 LAST NIGHT I LAST NIGHT ! OF THE _ THE AY RECK OF THE PINAFORE ! I A n entirely or iginal COMIC OPERA, in two acts and a hurricane. The Admiral Mr W. H. Li.gabd Josephine Mies AlicbLingahd Chorus of Sailors. Marines, &c. Chorus ol Lniies, &c. „ Conductor Mr Luscombo Searell. TO-MORROW, will bo produced Gilbert ana Sullivan's Great Comedy Opera, HUT C_ pINAFORK 1 .M..0. X INAFORE 1 Prices of AdmißSion :-Dress Circle, _s; Stalls, 2s 6d: Pit, Is. Reserved seats at Upton & Co. s. Doorß opsn at 7.30. Begin at 8. Over at 10.30. OUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, Queen-street. On FRIDAY, 7th instant, a CHRISTMAS TREE and SALE OF WORK, Will be held in THE INSTITUTE, From 3 o'clock till 9 p.m. Admission: One Shilling | Children: Halt-price It Ib desired to havo a Refreshmert Stall, for which contributions in kiud will be grate fully rcc. ived. T7-ETTEN! KETTENI! KETTENII! KETTEN AT THEATRE ROYAL. FIRST PIANOFORTE RECITAL by HENRY KKTTEN, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1881, at theatre royal. Ketten's First Recital in Auckland, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1881. Tiokets and Plan of Reserved Seats at Upton and Co.'s. Prices of Admisßion :-Dreas Circle, ss; Family Tickets, to admit six, 255; Stalls, 3s; Pit, 2s, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM AT THE VICTORIA REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Next Post Office, Devonport. The above delicacy can be had through the Season at 9d per plate, to suit the times. Lemonade, Gingerheer, Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments on the premises. Tobacco, Cioars, &o. N.B.—Arrangements made for the use of Vaux hall Gardens for Pionio Parties, &0., at moderate rates. ... .. , Picnic Parties oatered for. Famlbes waited on for Orders Daily.l F. H. WELLS to CO., Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Fruiterers, So. DOXIN6I BOaIM., E. DAVIS'S Boxing Saloon, Hobson-Btreet, is open on every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays. Admis sion, is, or 103 the Quarter. Yearly Ticket., fil 10s. Private Leßsons given to Gentlemen on Wednesday Evenings. Terms mod crate. '—— ______ Sportiner. £4000 S w B -A> No 7, on tho WELLINGTON CUP, to be rnn in tho first week in FE BRUARY, 1881. Tiokets £1. FlrstHorse - ..£IOO Second Horse .. ■• - 300 Third Horse 200 Other starters (divided) 700 Non-starters (divived) 1800 The -700 for other starters will average about £100 each horse. ~ • The £1803 for non-sta era wiU average about £60 each horse. "Mr George North, .f Lam .ton-quay, an nounces his seventh ann al sweep on the Wel lington Cup. This time it is for no less than £1,000, which will give handsome prizes even to the non-starters. Mr North's former racing sweeps have invariably beon oonduoted with such thorough fairness as to give entire satisfaxv tion to all interested, and we are not surprised to hear that there is already a brisk demand for tickets for his four - thousand pounder."— " Evening Pcßt," 9th September. Address: Geo. North, Box 109, Post Office; or Lambtou-qnay, Wellington. £2 000 SWEEP ON THE ' WELLINGTON CUP, To be Run in February, 188 L TICKETS. £1. FIRST HORSE - .. £500 SECOND HORSK £200 THIRD HORSE £100 OTHER ST ART RRS (Divided) .. .. £350 NON-STARTERS (Divided) £850 The £350 for Other Starters wid average about £50 each horse. The £850 for Non starters will average about £30 each horse. If Cheques are forwarded, exchange mußt bo added. Wherever possible, P.O. Orders Bhould. be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply. Address— THEODORE BROWN. 19, Grey-street, or Box 210, Post-office, . Anokland. A RT UNION DRAWING. ____. 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5s EACfc 60 PRIZES. i PRIZES-l BUILDING ALLOTMENT Bacb. 56 PRISES-FURNITURE. Consisting of 6 Chests of Drawers, 2 Cheffo niers, 12 Tables, 1 Drawing-room Suite, 4x3 Chairs, 1 Bedsteads, 6 Easy Chairs, 6 Lamps, 2 Treadle Sewing Machines, 2 Hlegant Clocks, 7 Looking Glasses, 2 Washßtanda and Ware, and. Couche?. Furniture first-class workmanship, and will be on exhibition a fortnight before Drawing takes plao.. 1,100 Subscribers already guaranteed. To be drawn on the 28th of 'anuary, 1881. Tickets to ba had at Owner's Offlce, Hobson atreot, 5 doors from Victoria-street (opposite Lyceum), Ponsonby Road, In Shop opposite top of Franklin Road, and Grey-street, 19, next door to Mr Wilson, Baker. *Watc_i__ta__ers and .ewellers. ALFRED A L E V, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, 256, QUEEN-STREET (Opnosite entrance to the Market), Begs to announce that during tbe Christmas nnd New Year's Holidays he will make CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN HIS 43- PRICES! ■_* Intending Purchasers will do well to I __i ect the Large and Elegant STOCK IN THE WINDOW. ALL THE NEWEST AND LATEST DESIGNS IN JEWELLERY WATCHES IN GOLD AND SILVER by the leading English and Continental Manu facturers. The Largest btock of CLOCKS in New Zealand, At all Prices. '.""'! pHRISTMAS TTOLIDAyF VISITORS Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TTT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD IPIANOS.I and ORGANS. SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. Etc lyWhich thoy will find npon average to bo TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office]. KERRY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon" day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a,ra.; and returning every Tuesday, 'i'-uraday, and Satur day. Through to Na.ier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hiro. Booking-office, Spring street. ' -s: T7l O R (SALE, CHOICE BDILDINGALLOIMENTS Belgrovji! Estate, Situated in EDEN TEEBACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND,; Plan at Morley Ss White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, J Mount Eden R__d. ■HMmrrri iiTTTT Bg____g___BMM