The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII—No. 3,354

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 37, 1881-

(] Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtftf¥



Shipping. OACIEIC MAIL STEAMSHIP (Jl THROUGH THE UNITED STATES C AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governments Now Zealand and Now South Wales. Date of Dateof Sa Steamer Tnn ß Sailing for Ing for steamer. ions. Sy(lner# g an Fra clsco._ Australia".. .. .200 ,lufy~2s May 21 City of Now York 3,100 May 2 Juno 21 .ealandia.. .. 3.200 May 30 July 10 City of Sydney .. 3,100 Juno 27 August 1 Passengers booked through to Livorpoc Liadon, or Paris, via t1 c groit Overland Roip Dt Mnerira. nnd tho Stoamors Ot the AtJant ino3 from New York, FAKES, Fust-class to London .. - £RG and|upware SMerage to London .. .. £37 10 Fir t-eloas toSaulrrancisco_ £10 Stiorago „ £20 Through Cabin Passengors aro permitted t lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of th United States, not to excood six months. No c^hippin,' Orders wi.l bo issued aftcrlp.ii on tho day beforo tho sailing of steamers fc San Francisco. For froight rates and all other informatioi apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agont. Lower Quocn-stroet jvi _ri'EAM xv LUJNJUun *^P^^^^, ORIENT LINE. i 4 .aSwsaSi Tho iollavvingr Stoamships b< onging to tho Orier.t Steam Navigation Coir panylLimited).and th 3 Paclflc Steam Navlgatio: Company will leave SlfnNltY at tho undei mentlonod datec for MHL JOURNK. ADH LAIDE and LONDON, via Snoi- Canal:— Stoamur, | ttcg. Tonge I Dato. LUsI'I'ANIA 3.82* April' 2* HOUR A 1,060 MoyO PDTOSI .-19 May 20 GARONNE 3^70 Juno 3 OHIMBORAZO.... 3,817 June 17 JOHN ELDER.... 4,152 July 1 And tho Sorvicc will bo maintained Dy sue oooding stoamors at intervals of a Fortnight. F*ro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Duos, 8s in addition. Varools bookod through to London. Passengers en book from Auckland at t through ra o to covor Intercolonial fore ant Camil dues, and so seetiro special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted ii Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, li London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson Anderson Se Co., Joint Managers of tho Lino or to the Agonts in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP CO, OF N.Z. Limited Queen-street .' * \T^H U companx- on new r ■*&£ \ ZEALAND (IJMITEB _Ssfl?^s>\ Time Ta_ lb— May, 1881. FOR GISBORNE, NA UIER, WLiLLINGTON LYTTELTON. POP.T CHAUIKRi*. and BLUFF IrrrnM QmcKV-RTricKT Wn t!!F) Steamship, Date ot Sailin?. Latest __^ Train. Tk Anau Thursdny, 28, 10 a.m — RiNOARooMA Thursday, S, 10 a.m. — FOR TARANAHI. nklso.^, picton. wul LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND WEST Coast Ports (from Manukau) Penouin Monday,May2,loa.m 9.10 a.m. Hawka Tuesday, 10,3 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 EOrITydNHIY. via RUSSELL. Rotorua Tuesday.May 3, i p.m, — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Tk Anau Thursday, 28,10 a.m. — RINOAROOMA Thursday, 5,10 am. — won KCBSKLL AND KAWAaAW*. Rotorua Tuesday, 3,4 pm. — Rotomahana Monday, 9, 4 p.m. — t3T Cargo must bo alongside one hoar bofore time of departure. Passage Tickets must be takon at the ofllce bofore embarking. Am kip jd Branch I 53, Qneen-streot. r*£«v_^_ "|3 to O. S. N. UO. Tho following first-class Steamers will bo despatched as under: - Leave I Leavo Sydnoy. I Mel'brno kosktta, via Bombay I May i I Way 0 KHEDIVE, via Oallo I May 18 I May 23 Passages booked through from Auckland at lowest rates. Apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. 10, Queen-street, Auckland. Caffi^. .2TEAM TO THAMES. CAR £_•s£*_.■: k- 7 RYING PASSENGERS AND "*WT3!*l ** CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHINE MURI, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins- VILLK (Piako District). Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 1 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames l Wednesday, 5 afternoon Thursday. 0 aftornoon Saturday, 8 morning Faros to Thames: Saloon. 7b 6d ; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 15a. Freight through to To Aroha, 25s per ton. No Cargo rooeived within half-an-hour Of ad vertised timo of leaving. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. ~~nki OIEAM TO THE THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINEMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, Piako District, •ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA,' From Auckland : From Thames t Wednesday, 9 p.m. — Tho abovo steamers connect at Junction of thp Waihou with tho steam launches 'Riro Riro' and 'Mcmsahib.' Fares: To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5s Not responsible for Bhipping:, carrying, or dis charging live stook, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. •■SasS.^ IL. OR RUSSELL, WHANGA |||gg>JU ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. 'lONA' will leave every Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Ofllce on the Wharf. No cargo recoived after 1 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. Tho s.s. ' ARGYLE' will leavo for the above places every Tuosday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-Btreet Wharf at 6 p.m. Thursday, 28th . Tuesday, May 3 Connecting with s.s. 'Fingal' for Mercury Bay and Tairua on 20th April, 28th April, and 3rd May; and 8.8. 'Stnfla' for Opotiki and Kost Coast; also connecting with B.s. 'Rati kati' for Katikati Settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No cargo received after i p.m. A. MOGRWQOR, Manager. «£»fcs-, % Q 8. 'COROMANDEL.' «ii«S3aS» TIMETABLE. FOR WAIHKKE AND COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Fridiy, 29th, 3 p.m. From Coromandel— Thursday, 28th, 12 noon Saturday, 30th, 12 noon No cargo received within half-an-hour of advertised timo of sailing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Managor. jft_i, /IHABLES 'OAILEK, tmmwl^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH wmmmim SHORE, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- treet, near tho Dock. Builder of ovory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c„ to any size or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars mado, Sec, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notico, Estimates and Designs furnlßhed. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, egs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has seeurod Business Premises in Auckland as above, where he will be glad to reoeivo any orders, and will endeavour to give the sttmo satisfaction as heretofore.



Shipping. J, TpOR LONDON DIRECT 'E jL/_J______!2h__^ Tho ollpper barquo Of 683 tons Roglster. This vessol. now daily oxpoctod, will load foi _ London on discharge of inward cargo. Havinf il- a largo portion of her cargo engaged, sho wll uloot with quick despatch. n* For freight, &c., apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. 6 ClfiJK Wf AIU X U AND ONF, T i&PsSSm rJ HUNGA STEAM NAVI ll *SOSBS»* GATION co> (Limjtjjo), 10 TIME-TABLE-APRIL, 1881. Ss. 'MANUKAU.' 8 Leavo Onohunga: Leave Waiuku Apr. Apr. 30-Saturday, 715 a m 30-Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads -Evory Thursday, 8 am. 10 Apply to m A. CUNNINGHAM, Agont. a. " i&B^ ("J HEAP FREIGHT. ' fillip LYTTj<jLTON TO AUCKLAND. 'EMPEROR' '• will havo quick despatch. Freight, 15s. Con cession will bo mado to large shippers. W. LODDER, 3 . Agent. n *£&Br__-. QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, 7' c^^^r^-' MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ,_ <ukK^c^ kawau, and Omaha. The b,S. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds, J. Carry, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Evory Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Springß and Mahurangl— Thursday, April 28, at 11 o'clook Saturday, April 30, at 11 o'olock All cargo must be down half-an-hour before cdvertlaod time of caving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goo 1b taken without a Bhipping note. , For freight or passage apply to 1 J. OASKY, Juno 12, 1579 Hotels. t\ U E E N 'S HOTEL Corner of By monds-etreet and Kyber Pass Road. C. K. GUNDRY having purchased tho abovo > woll - known Hotol, lias much pleasuro in ■ informing his Friends and the Public generally that ho will koep the choioost brands of Wlnos and Spirits, and trusts by civility Cand attontion to morit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. ARKWO RT II HOT EL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. Flrst-olass accommodation for Travellers. Bo its can bo obUined on reasonablo terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auokland arrivos and do carts twice a-wcek. MR. JOHN GROGAN (late ot tne Prinoo Albert Hotol, Onohunga), hogs to inform tho Public of Auokland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Moellcr) that well known Hotel in Upper Quoen-Btreot THE QUE UN'S HEAD; and trusts by kooping Liquors of tbo Best Brands only, to recoivo a fair share of patronago. Mr Gtogan will also bo glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey aro in town. First-class accotnnioda ion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBEItT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and lato of tho Imperial and Princo of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Bogß to inform tho Public, his Patrons, and Friends that ho has purchased tho far-famed OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Thst additions and alterations, conduoive to tho groater comfort and convenionco of the Publio, havo boen comploted, and that ovory endeavour i will bo made, and no oxpenso sparod, to mam tain the high reputation of th Houso. THE CAFE. This department, under tho management of an experienced chiof, will bo conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fanio of tho Occidental Hotel. FC J, aX X BXA VF, • formerly of tho City Club (latoly of the Terminus Hotel, Holensvillo), having bought tho Froshold of tho Whangarei Hotel from Mr C'afller, begs to inform visitors that no effort will bo spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasuro Boats on Hire. XiiERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, JD LATE STOKES' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire Business Oards, "C*l MITCHELSON & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. TfIDWARD CASH, TAILOR, ETC., WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. D'EMKY ~L. FORS TE R, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. TT I. COT TO N & CO., LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. i Commodious Auction Mtrt and Store Room. /ILARKE BROTHERS, _J ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (opposite union dank). Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in the Latest and Most Fashlonablo Stylos, Executod in a manner Unsurpassed in tho Colonies. LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. CI E S AND P OT T E B, 3T COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Follocs, Blue Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Pricos. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. Hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMERS, AND OTHERS, Tho undersigned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHKK.PSKINS, WOOL, TALI-OW, BEESWAX, &c„ &c, at Highest Markot Rates, in any quantity. Consignors dircot will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CO TRACTOR, &a Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notico. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut and uncut) reasonable. FLETC H E R, a PRACTICAL TAILOR ANDGENERALOU ITTER (Lato of Pitt-streot), KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Next door to Lambourno's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Stylo, Quality, and Workmanship. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically Made-up. Garments cleaned, pressod, and noatly repaired.' Lowest Cash Prices. I H _t I. v E R S O N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. S, WYNDHAM-STREET. f . _



Business Curds. FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLESLEY-STREET. VICTOR LUNGDET, LADDIS' Se GENTLEMEN'S HAIRDRESSER I A Large Varloty of Human Hair and j Wigs on hand. JW. KNIGHT • (LATK OF TIIKI CITY MAItKET), Poulteber, Fkuiteuer & Greengrocer, Corner of Darby and Qukkn-strrkts. . Wholesale and Retail. Established 1806, SHIPPING SUPPLIED, Poultry, Drosßed for Tablo, always ready. Livo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Gooso, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stook. Game Fowls, Spanish, liralimns, nud Bantams (Pure-brod). FRKSII DUTTKR AND KGGB ALWAYS ON HAND. Licensed Dealer In Game. OW KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart. R. K. BARER.] [M. RAWLINGS. T> A B E R & RAWLINGS [SUCCESSORS TO THE LAT ROBKUT LUSU-l, ' GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. }71 ISII E R AND CO., } WIIOI.KSALK SIIIPPINfI AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, UUKKN-sritßKT [Noxt Bank of New Zealand, Auckland]. Poultry of All Kinds drosscd to order. Primo Siuokod Tongues, Home-cured Bacon Cornod Beof on Salo in Largo Quantities. IW N.B.—Dealicks in Gamk. T.l Llvo Phoasiiiits forwarded to all parts of tho Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbs. GE OR G E COO X, ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Fern Brooch, Bud, and Leak Ornament Maker, Rospootfully bogs a renewal of tlio patronago of his old customers and tlio public gonorally. Jowollory carefully repaired, and gilt or plated In a Bubitautial manner. — OEOKUK COOK, Uppor Queou-itrcot, near tho Young Women's Inßtituto. Eleetio-plaler and Gilder to Sir Gnoro-o Uroy, 1801. TJEWSON AND MELVILLE, SHIP, YACHT ND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, mo. Wy .yard Pier, Au kla hd. Vessels Hooked and Repaired on tbo Shortest Notico. Now and Second-hand Boats for salo or to let at tho Lowest Current Prico, WT. YOUNG, . FANCY PAPER-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to make known that ho tins Opened Business In GHEY-STREKT, opposito Cook Stroot, and solicits a sharo of public patronage. PIRK OIINAMKNTS. STVK DECORATIONS. Gonoral Trimming in Artificial Work of tho Most Elognnt Description. t3T Noto tho Address J J. SWINNERTON, • AUCKLAND STEAM WfOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndiiam Street (Next Shakespeare Hotkl), Having lntrodnoed Steam Powor, ho la now pre pared to mako a Reduction of Twenty per Com. oif tho prioo of all common work. tar Country Orders punctually attended to. _t BOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed In all Its Branches, at W. L E V S\ THREE DOOBB ADOVE "STAR" OFBTCB. Morchantß' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Nkatly Bound. Bakors' Special Rulod Day-books. Library Bookb stkonq and cheaply noraa [A CAIID.] TV|" E D I C A L. A. ROSS, M.D., THYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Frionds and tho Publio generally that, ho has Resumed the Practico of his Pro fession at Onehunga. Catherine-street, off Church-Btroot, April 13. 1881. Wl' II I L L IP PS & HUJN, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS mkkchanth. Importers of Paperhangingß, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Froneh Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes: Plato, Shoot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass; Plcturo Frames and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes and Doors. Ulaes cut to size and carefully packod. 05 Se 97. QUEEN-STREET. ■yIOTORI-A.STREET WEST. J. 11. DALTON, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cuttlng-out on a Now Amorican System, where by a Perfect Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Order in 10 hours' notico whon required. A speedy trial solicited. A I T B R O T II E RS, MARBLE and FREESTONE MASONS. Monumonts, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INSCRIPTIONS RXKCI7IKD IN A SUI'KRIOB STYLE, Pricks and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— Corner of Rutland and Lome Streets, auckland [Near Junction of Quean and Wakoflold streets!. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, OFSTO*" : durham-strebt. auokland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. mHAMES CAKKIAWK A!ND DJKAY J. FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, VIOTORIA STREET EAST, AUOKLAND. Repairs of Evory Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, vr N, 8.-Conntry Orders p nnotually attended to. J J. AUSTIN & CO., • Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivetted and Sewn Goods of ali sorts and sizeß to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndham-street, Auckland. T\/f R A. J. HA B D rV IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Princos-Btroots, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate, william thomas, Corner of Lorno and Victoria streets, Auokland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER, Inscriptions accurate and boautiful. Monuments, 'Tombs, Headstones, and overy description of Stone Work at tho lowest possible prices for town and country. / rriHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STRKET EAST, AUOKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition : Bronze Medal and Certificate. J v. K. ERASE R, GUIIJE AND INTERPRETER, Oiiinemutu, Rotorua. Complete arrangements can bo entered into for Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakes, including tho Alum Cave. Camting-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arrangkp. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. A Choico Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and silica Specimens made up and sent to Any Part If required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIAT . ATTENTION.



Business Oards. Xy H. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER Vulcan Lane, Evory Description of Building Designed am Erected. All Branohos of the Building Trade oieontei by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts Offloi Fittings, &C, Seo. '/. H. LEANING UNDERTAKER, Wellesley-strebt, FUNERALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED Al 25 por cent, below the usual charges i In Auckland. Punctuality to all orders, and tho strlotOB1 rospectabillty guaranteed. Noto tho Address. rpARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor, GonUemon's Clothos Cleaned or Ronowod and Woll-proßßcd. Ladios' DrosßOß Cloancd or Dyod and Woll hed. Kid Gloves Cleaned WADDINGHAM AND LAING, T NSMITHS, LINCENSED PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERS Opposite Lambourno's, Ironmongor, Kakangaiiapk Road. All ordors punctually attondod to, and oxeoutod ut tho lowost possible romuneratlvo prices. ■VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND JL. WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETLAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kakanqahape Road, Newton, Vonotlan Ultada of tho boot quality mado and fixod at Is pot foot. WirewoHr., of any dosorlp tlon and pattern, mado to ordor. Ropairs iioatlv oxeoutod. imDWARDB A R T L EY ARCHITECT, STIOHBUUY'3 BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, I O 11 N S U P P E T, .P HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposito ll.M.'s Ciistom-hcuso, FORT•S TRE ET, AUCKLAND, Has Always for Sale Largo Blookß of LAND FARMS, both Improvod and othorwlso Also, OUSKS, COTTAGES, &o. On Most Roaionablo Torms. HW A I X B, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho publlo that ho is he only ono to Uie Provlnoe who devotee the wholo of his time to tho above bualnoas, and with hia facilities tor working and modem applianoea oongdefy competition TTIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER and FAMILY GROCE. Eden Tkkrack. Families waited upon for ordors. Good dollvorod to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. AMES ¥. LEPI NE, TAILOR, Seo., Grey-street (opposito tho Markot Hotol). Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlomon's Clothing Cloanod and Repaired "AT O T I C ~E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut to Blooks)| or 12s Pkr Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-streot, Auckland, jV/T R. F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, Artificial Teeth from ss. JW O O D W A R D' • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Qukkn-strekt, Wishes to call tho polito attention of tho inhabitants of Queen-stroot, nnd families in tlio suburbs, to his Superior Broad, Confectionery, and choico iielectiou of Lollies, of the most tempting description, J. W. hopes to merit a sharo of publlo patronage by soiling at a low llguro, and all oidors, both Wholcealo or Retail, will bo exe cuted at tlio shortest notico. Baking Done on Sundays. Noto tho Address. JC. PELH AM, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, ViCTORIA-STKEET. Every Description of Laddera, Stops, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Hortes, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Cheats, &c, on hand or mode to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholoßalo order. Shop and Offloe Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on tho short9st notice. N.B.—Ladders, Stops and Battows lent on hiro, Violins bought. One or two superior old Violins for salo; also, a good V.olincollo. cheap. WILLIAM TENNANT, Pjoneer Manufacturer ov Umbrellas and Parasols, ' Uppor Queen Btreet. Wanted Known Tennant's AI Umbrellas aro tho Best and Cheapest. Now summer stock at prices to meet tho times. Recovering in tho best style, with choico varioty of material. Noto— l, Lennox's Buildings, Upper [Queon treet. Established 1809. C. A. LAID LA W, JT« Storekeeper, Confectioner, Baker, &0., &a, Bogs to inform the Publlo of Te Awamutu and Waikato, that ho has LEASED Mr Duffus's Premises, And Is carrying on business as abovo AND TRUSTS BY SELLING AT REASONABLE TRICES, To recoivo a sharo of PUBLIC PATRONAGE WM. WILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitter Is'preparo-1 to Re-lacquer Gasoliers, Pendants, and Brackets, Curtain Bands, Cornices, &c. EQUAL TO NEW. Repairs in Gasfitting and Gonoral Brj-oflwork on tho most reasonable terms. Beat workmanship guaranteed, Address : Hiou-street, Corner Victoria street, Auckland -\M R T, T R A F F O R V, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield-street, neor Queen street. Painless Extraction of eoth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. WH A N S O N, . CARPENTER AND JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Congregational Church, All repairs promptly and economically executed. Est matoa givon. Funerals furnished. J W AY^ M O U T~"h_ SHIP AND BOAT BUILBER, Custom-house-btrekt, foot of Hobsost street. Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &c. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Ship Joinery of every description promptly attendod to. (MHAKLKS PALMER, \J DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps Bnd Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale om Rough Sketchos or Traced. Addresses, &c Illuminated Ir the Highest Stylo of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. office—2s, Queen-street, over National In surance Company's Ollice. _^__ms^3mwum_m^m^mßsssm__



Business Noticss. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN FOR CONFECTIONERY, 1 Junction of Grey-Btreet and Queon-Btreot, 1 a THOMAS CAIN. Evory descripUon of Lolllos on hand. J ___ .— -mm IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATIIEP. MANUFACTURERS, - IMPORTERS OF Saddlors' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlors' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, i Mill Belting, Suotion and Delivory * Hose, &o„ &c. Watohousos:—Vulcan Lano and Hlg Btreot. Works:—Panrauro. Auckland- Constituents' Ordors Promptly and fully Executor!. CIENCIISGI FENCING! FENCING! I can do al klnda of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Hero's tho proof: Best Hobarton Failing Fonco, 635; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kauri Palings, 16s; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Ralls, -I Is; do Kauri, ais; Wire Fonco i(5 wiros, 20s; Ton Hall, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and fi wires, 335. Othor kinds equally chonp. Tho materials nnd work of tho best description. ...Largo stock of Posts and Rails for sulo ot low pricos. Posts bored and morticod, and rails dressod on eround. SAM. WHITE, Foncor. Custom-house-Btroot. IVTEW ZEALAND FERNS, -L .1 UNMOUNTED OR MOUNTED, In Sets of from 12 up to 120 Varieties, Also, in Eronch Polishod Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100, or 135 Varieties, Tho 25 Varloty Boxes as abovo„. £1 Tho 100 Varioty Boxes as above...™ £3 *•&, For Salo by- ERIC CRAIG, Princcß-stroot. rBW STOREKEEPER aNO iiUUHJH X HOLDERS. Thoso who onoo mako purchaeoalfrom the Extonslvo and Varied Stook of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by tho andorelpnod, will admit that Ous tom-houso-Btroot Is tho proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Exporlonood Puekor Engaged. SATISFACTION for your SHILLING IT YOU THY A TIN V WILSON'S EXCELSIOR BAKING POWDER, As Manufactured ny F. Goodwin. Test It with any other at moro money, and in thu futuro you will buy WiluoiiV. It only needs to he known to ensure tlio side. It Is a first-class articlo at n reasonable prico. Sold by most Grocers : half-pound tins. In ; larger tins, Is 3d. Wholomlo by F. Goodwin, near Soup-works, Parnell. A liberal profit to Grocors. m O TRAVELLERS, &C. Prkbknts for Domic.—Very Randnomo Cur OBity Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rich and beautiful New Zoaland Woods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small box, and Brass-bonnd Choßtß ot Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri, All at vory reason ablo pricos, WILLIAM NORRIE. Workorof Natlvo Woods.top of Shortlßnd-fltroet, R J. R O W E, GREENGROCER, Beirs to notify to his friends and tho gonoral publlo that he has takon that shop lately in tha occupation ot Mr J. Gardiner, noxt to Mr Philip, Bakor, Karangahapo Rowe, Newton, and by Btrict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good articlo, hopos to recoivo a fair patronago. Orders promptly attondod to. GOODS DELIVERED SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND F R U I T. DalryFod PorkPles SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d por lb, an oxcellcnt l-rcakfiist Rolish, try my hkst Taranaki Buttku, Taranaki Butter, lOd per lb. Best Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or Is per lOOlbs; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Bice, &c, &c FRUIT.-Eating and Cooking Applos, 3d %1 lb. ISLAND From Gd. tola ISLAND ORANGES. per dozen, ORANGES. Victoria Btreet. cornor of Albort-stroet. MRS. H O D S O N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to Inform the public of Upper Queen- Btreet and its environs that Bats, Feathers, and Bibbons of all kinds aro cleaned on tho pre mises at tho shortost notice. Dressmaking dono at very low prices, to compote with tho times. Noto tho address— UPPER QUEEN-STREET KAUKI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Bega to intimato thas ho has commonced Business as Kauri-gum Brokor, Shipping and General Commission Agent. Thoso who may favour him with business can rest assured that thoir intorcsta will bo nios carefully attondod to. Advances mado on Consignments ond Ac count Sales promptly rendered. Country Storokoepora' and Settlors' orders executod with oaro and dispatch, at lowost ratos, and free of commission. Rcforonces kindly permitted to D. H. Mo- Kenzib, Esq., In whose employment F. A. Twinamo has boon for ovor six years. __T Office : No. 8, Quebn-btreet. Auckland, March _, 188 L T> HUTCH I N S O N, Jl\j» BUTOHEII, Victoria-STREB-,, Says to his old frionds, " Call at my Now Shop and inspect tho choics-grained Country Meat at Quoen-stroet Pricos, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall bo pleaeed to sco my old cus tomers and aU tho surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. AST Note tho Addross. STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. JAMES BEID & SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. O-ders executed at tho lowest posslblo prices, and Estimates given for all kinds of Cabinet making, Tho Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. "VTIGHT SOIL CONTRA OX. All porsons in tho City or Suburbs requiring tho scrvicos of tho prosont Contractor at the reduced rates should mako early application to G. WILSON, at his residenco, Nelson-street, or undor cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," ,T<ODD NEWS I GOOD NEWS ! \Jf GOOD NEWS HI Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and tho general publio should now avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to ho made from tho best sugars. The largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods ever offered to tho publio of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade supplied with Boiled 7DA-LD Goods. Sole manufacturer of French Creams. — James W. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-street. "CIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. C. LITTLE and C. MILLS having purchased tho Bußinosa lately carried on by J. J. Mills as General Furnißhing Warehouse, Victoria-street beg to inform their customers and the gonoral puolio that in consequence of great improve ments about to take place on tho premises, they have Keduoed tho Prices of thoir Varied Stook to effect a Speedy Clearance. L. & M. wish to call special attontion to tholr stock of Mattrasseß and Palliasses, both now and second-hand, which aro the bost and cheapest in town. Valu ations made. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M., in addition to the above, are prepared to undortake the FurniHhlng of Funerals at the cheapest rate.—Noto the address: •13, Victoria-street West. DROSS, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agent. D. Ross having leased Mr Reid's Now Store, Gore-street (between Custom and Fort streets), has commenced business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agent. Highest prico paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. TTOIICU OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUKEV-ST., (Betwcon the Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of tho City Markot, has removed to the abovo spacious Promiaes, and is now selling his varied and oxtensivo Stock of Furniture, Bedding. Hollowaro, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c., frc, at reducod prices, to mako room for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will bo caref nlly packed and promptly delivered Fbee OF CIIAKQV. N.B.—Glassware, Earthenware, .c,, lent on hire nt Moderate Charges,



rranal——cawm .1 i^w^^^m i _mm-_m,^______. Business Notices. [ AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL r% AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOI MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND MKAT PRESERVING COMPANY. G. HULME, For excellence in Canned Meats, both foi quality, flavour, and workmanship, having recently made great improvements in Machinorj and Appliances, which will enable us to pro duco a first-class articlo at reasonable rates. Our pros achinery, when working fall power, will mako two tons per day. Tho quality . will bo found equal, if not suporior, to tho besl oannod productions In tho Market at the pre sent time. PRICE LIST : 41bs21bs Roast and Boiled Beef .. .. 6d 7d Corned BoeC 6,i 71 Minced Beef G 7 Mutton 5J 81 Minced Mutton 6 7 Corned Mutton 6} 0} Pork Sausage 7 8 Boot Sausago 0 7- Brawn .. . 6} 7J Trlpo .. .. _ .. - 7 8 Price List on application. Torms and Dls oount. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. WE have a fow Breech-loading Gun* For Sale. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. VTEWTON AND PONSONBY ll JUNCTION STORE, CORNER OB- Newton and Great Noxtii Roads. J. M. WHITE (Late W. Baxter), family grocer and tea dealek Dairies of butter of First-class quality. Families Waited upon for Ordora Gooda Promptly Delivered. WatcHmaKers and JeweHers. ptHKISTMAS DTOLIDAYi. VISITORS in Auckland would do well tO CALL ON T TT OWD E N And INSPECT his Stock'ot GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY WATCHES. Etc. e»*Whlch they will find upon average to be TWENTY PElt GENT. CHKAPEII than any Othor Houso. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Olllco. ironmongery. Tjl X [LATE ARRIVALS A LARGE ASSORTMENT of the Undermentioned GOODS will bo oflered during tho Present Month at TEN TEK CENT. DISCOUNT, FOR CASH ONLY FOR CASH ONLY For Cash Only For Cash Only Foil Cash Only For Cash Only For CAsn Only TEN PER CENT, DISCOUNT, Rodger's, Lockwood's, and WIGFALL'S IVOBIY BOINE, AND HORN HANDLED TABLE, DESSERT KNIVES and CARVERr/i John Round & Sons elkctbo-plated n.s FORKS, and[BUTTER|KNIVE3. P. Ashberky & Sons B.M. TEA POTS and ELECTR9- PLATED CRUETS. J. * J. D lCKzy ' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 830.' Boots ana Shoes, SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, JOHN ~C.~~SMITH, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREYS TEEETS. Ladies' Kid Boots to Order, lis, Gd. (.t^^^mlflh. <wO cost! Great Clearance J__|_S\;r-%jfS®¥a«ASalo of Boots and __rfty\_^V4_-"%&Vv YvwslloCß at anunpro- W'i' wfsA^jy'Si'f^-Mfi^ia ccdented lowfiguro L^^'cv'i^^-^ .W^i' t0 make V! ay tor U *■'■;,.'/ll ■ *$i"^ir*4 ■_. Note tho address, *M»ilS«P lB*"" and writo it upon tho tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTON, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-street. Groat Saorifice of tho above Goods for Ono Month only. Mectnc Bells. TjILECTRIC T3ELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC -RELLSI LECTRIC -OKLLS! T. PEACOCK has jußt received a shipment of tho abovo, which can bo thoroughly recom mended to Householders on tho following grounds. They are moderate In cost; com munication can roadily bo mado with any or all of tho rooms in the houso. Single strokoa of a telegraphic character.can bo mado, or t bell bo rung continuously at will. No dangerous acids aro ugod with tho battory, and it involves no trouble One can he seen on operation, and pricos obtained by applying to T. PEACOCK, Optician, SHORTLA ,D : SIRBET



Un Saie. ' t IjIREEMi INS BAY STEAM ANI FLOUR MILLS. JAM ES SOPRET AND CO. ■ Havo on ho nd at their Mills and Store, No. Lower Queen-street :— Fine Flour; and Household (quality guaranteed Also, ' Bran, S harPs, Pig Meal ! Maize* Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Crack© and Whole All cxi cedent quality, at vory low rate . IRON TANKS 1 IRON TANKS IRON TANKS! . S. PA R X E R HAS FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Ikon Tanks,. From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for uso. ALSO, a Large Stock of Spouting, Ridging DowN-nrE, Sec, So., Sec, ALWAYS ON nAND at bib GALVANISED IRON & LEAD-PIPI STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA - STREET EAST, I AUCKLAND. RHODES, BUILDER, nJT» Has For Sale, 100 CASKS BEST CEMENT, Juat Landed. ixsr Yard No. 1, Pitt-street, .ss qALMON I SALMON 1 SALMON 1 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). X U M M E R & CO., FOET-STEEET. , r(OALI COALI COAL!! WHATJ WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. oefice': NO. 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. S L 0 A NE, AGENT. ' Xfl O X HALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS i Belgeove Estate, Situated In EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. ' gJFo .particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. Q N SALE, Per 'Oxford,' AND TO ARRIVE, Per'Peru'and 'Coronilla," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 50 „ STARCH 60 „ GLUCOSE 61 „ COCOA 100 „ LIMEJUICE CORDIAL 50 „ RABPBKRRY BALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR 31 „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED fish 25 „ LING 15 „ VESTAS 50 Dales PAPER BAGS 50 Jhhds. VINEGAR. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWER TREET. April 13,1881.! DH. MCKENZIE * Begs to inform Ship Masters, Ship Owners. Ship Builders, and Shipping Agents, that ho has REMOVED his Ship Chandlery Business from Custom-house-street To His New Premisbs In FORT-STREET. D. H. M CX E N Z I E, Having determined to RETIRE from the SHIP Chandlery part of his Business, Will Sell his Large Stock AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Partle s Building or Re-fitting would do wcl to call on him bofore buying elsewhere T_> TONKS ffl CO., AGENTS FOR SYDNEY PAPER MILLS, Havo always In stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, 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 largelj* used horo, and are acknowledged to bo superior to most im ported. Cavalier FrSro'a Genuine Frenoh Brandies American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, Sec, &c. B. TONKS & CO. "IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE, OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, JOHN FRITH Bega to inform tho Public of Auckland that he is now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-street Priccß. A Call Invited to Sco for Yourselves, Noto tho Address THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marblo Works, Welleslky-stkeet Webt. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Cheapest n «no Markot. Challenges competition with ho beßt imported. It ia made of the purest and best materials a easily and perfectly soluble; produoes a most brilliant colour; and will never settle in the clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Ruasell-Btreet Great North Road "DULL BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, . OIL STONES, &c., &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celobratod Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, _*mo and Spirit Merohants Quoen-stroet Kauri Gum Stores. Bro water Free and Bowled Stores Albert-street.



Juraperv. .J\ R A P E R V SAL I GREAT BARGAINS! In consequence of the recent fire in Qaeen-strooi and the determination of the owner to erect Now and Enlarged Premises, DUNNE, HALL & CO. • Are compelled to clear off their Large, e-jtirel* new, and well-assortod stock, .at a Great Sacrifice, during the next T WO or a THREE WEEKS, comprising Millinery, Dress Goods in Frenci and English Cashmeres, Lustres, coburgs, pompadore, silk 1 Velvet and Print, Particular attention is called to aMagniflccn Lot of AM E RIC A N ULSTERS and JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest Cashmere Jerseys for Ladie3' ani Children, LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Large Stock of SHETLAND SHAWLS ' In the Newest ond Handeomest Patterns, And General Hosiery. • DUNNE, HALL & CO. beg to intimate that In announcing this sale they do so only or aocount of tho circumstances Btated abovo. , . 1 74, Q U E E N - S T R E E T, 5 Opposite Thistlo Hotel. "li/f ILLINERYI MILLINEBY: MRS. MACKRELL, , FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKEK, .KARANGAHAPE ROAD. I KILTIKO DONE lIV MACHINE FOR TUB TRADE. Next door to the Post Office. | TX7- ANTED KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER' (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that she has commenced Business in tho I EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next the Corner of Wyndham-street. Prompt attontion will bo givon to all ordors sho may be entrusted with. Tl/- ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For the Present and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Folt, Beaver Seal, &c NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LOVETT, DRAPER, Well esley-strekt. MALCOLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, Shortland-street. OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, SHORTLAND-STREET. Wanted, a Message Boy. TyOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as T)RAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, IN THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite Nowton Post Offlce), Where t have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tbe following Departments t— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinofs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, umbrellas, mantle cloths, and Tweeds, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment Sj/sfemhasbeen found to be a groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries In the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience In this particular System ot Business, and having their Goods direct from the>BEST London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. t&T Note the Address, — Tl/TUNRO & Ti/TILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). HOSIERY, Ladies' underclothes, tec- Constant supply always on hand to suit the seasonß and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's Socks from 3id; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladies' Fashion able Stockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nights from 3s 9d each; Ruffle, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Dreßßes, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowers from 6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Noto the Address J. Green, ii Victoria-street NOTICE. —Great Surprise I The Ladies all say that Williams's 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 Ladles' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and KErrlnga cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houee in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entranoe, .opposite Dampier's. Open IU 9 p.m A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahape Road, is all that is needed to prove that Pur chasers of Drapery can obtain Goods of equal value, and very muoh lower prices, than at town. A.O.S, calls Bpeotal attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Calicoes, Blankets, Plaids, Serges, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres, Tweeda, Ulsters, Jackets; also, to his Varied Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, and Straw Good?. 1 case Corsets last arrived. A. O. STEPHENSON, Nowton (near Post Office). WN. HENDERSON, • DRAPER, HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, 210, Queen street, Respectfully invites the Publio to inspect his Stock of Millinery and Hats of the newest shapes. Sealskins, from 7s Od ; Plush and Beaver, from 6s 6d; Straws, from 6d upwards; also, Good Variety of Dross Materials from Id per yard; Ladies'and Children's Jackets and Ulstors of the newest stylos, at lowest prices. Miss Shera takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. Note tho Address. I\JOTICE !—Wc can and will sell Cheap JJi Best Plush Hats, 6s Cd; Real Sealskin Hats, 10s; Latest Btyles in Black Chip and Straw, from lOd to ss; Long Whito Ostrich Feathers, Is; All tho newest shades in Silks, Velvets, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons, Chenille and other tics, Sd each; Ladies' Felt and Winsey Skirts, 2s Cd ; Gentle mens' whito and coloured Shirts, from 2s Od, at George Caktkk's, (lato Adams), Victoria street, noxt door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Roll Upj ANEW ZEALAND WANT SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies* Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stayiand Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors abovo Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman's). W.P. bogs to iuform tho 'Ladles of Auckland and the surrounding dis tricts that he has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and ovory requisite for carrying on tho above business in all its branches, and hopes by supplying 9 good articlo at reasonable prices, and by strict atten tion to business, to merit a share of thpir patronage. A trial ia respectfully solicited True Fit Guaranteed.



Amusements. HEA TR E ROYAL. Lessee and Proprietor..Martin Simonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND fc' ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! v TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT S WEDNESDAY, April 27, WEDNESDAY, April 27. Iff LAST TIME ! LAST TIME ! *«* 1 Of the Grand Spectacular Opera, DKR T.RKISCHUTZ! ERXREIS C H U T AI Received Last Night with _ THUNDERS OF APPLAUSE ! SHOUTS OF APPROBATION ! > and genuine enthusiasm ! The Incantation ucenb Produced in a manner hitherto unequalled J in tho Australian Colonies. The Fire Brigade will bo in attendance in case of accident. • TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), 28th April, and ; FRIDAY, 20th, Will bo produced, with Grand Scenlo Effects, and asslßted by tho ENGINEER BAND, who will appear in the Soldier's Chorus, Gounod's grand masterpieoe, in 5 acts, F A U S TI I Concluding with the Apotheosis, the Spirit of Marguerite bc*ne by Angela to its ' Heafenly Home. SATURDAY NEXT, April 30,' Will bo repeated, by special request, and posl tivcly the last time, MARITANA! Box office at Milner',. Music Warehouse, Queen-street. W. z- g- ~^ The Pride of Manukau Lodge, No. 3, Will givo an Entertainment in tho Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on THURSDAY EVENING, 28th April. A splendid Programmo is getting np for this occasion, cons'sting of Songs, Duets, Glee?, Dialogues, Piano Selections, Instrumental Music, &c„ &c. Admission to Concert, Is; Children, GS. 'Busses will leavo Mr. Crowther's Stablos at a quarter to 7 p.m. D. GOLDIE, Chairman. ST. THOMAS'S CHURCH, Freeman's Bay.—Concert in the Sohool-room on Thurs day next, April 23, at 8 o'clook. Admission, Is. LL SAIKTS' CHURCH, PON SONBY. A LECTURE, in aid of the funds of All Saints' Church, will be delivered in the School-room on FRIDAY next, 29th instant, at; 7.30 p.m., by A. . Boardman. Esq., on "Old Englandand New Zoaland: Some comparisons and contrasts sug gested by a recent visit to the formor via Italy and Franco." The Lecture will include brief sketches of Galle, the Red Sea, Suez, Venice, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Parih. Admission: One Shilling. IffEWMAKKET HALL. A Select Juvenile Dancing Class, oonducted by Mrs Laman. will be held in tho above Hall on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, at 2 o'clook. Payment in advance. To commence on Satur day, April 23rd. "O 0 X I N G! BOXING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences. Terms moderate. Gloves provided, LAWN TENNIS! TOBACCO I LAWN TENNIS! CIGARETTES! W. W. ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American Tobaccos, chosen by himself whilo in America, suitable for this market. Moro Novelties to arrive. ta. Call at 98, QUEEN-STREET Sporting. JL. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION No. 2. 051 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th, 1881, including Tho New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. SO3O Subcribers at 10s. Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning 3 Frizes, N.Z.G.N.H. FirstHorae.. .» .. _ „£350 Second Horse .. .. .. ..125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters «. ..115 £670 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horso 50 I Starters and Non-Startera .. ... 115 ms MAIDEN PLATE. First Horso £175 Socond Horse 75 Third Horsa 50 Starters and Non-Starters . .. 115 £115 As oach Race will be drawn separately, evory Subscriber will have a chance of winning Threo Prizes for eaoh Ticket. Tho Drawing will be held under tho supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and Results advertised in daily papers. Intondlng Subscribers are requested to mako early application. If Chequeß aro sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L, FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c, High-street, Triangle, Christchurch. ~KT O T I O E, Members of the New Zealand Grand Gift Club ore requested to pay their Subscriptions, ovordue. THEODORE BROWN. Educational. ORGAN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. MR. JOHN HARTWELL has arrived from London. For Lessons, Seo., apply to Messrs Hoffman Se Sons, Queen-Btreet, whore Copies of his Compositions may be had. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of ( Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars anply to J. J. Milner Se Co., Auckland Musio Warehouso, Queen-street. DANCING.— Mrs Pcttitt will reopen her Dancing Class on Friday, April 29.— Melbourne Cottage, Karangahape Road. mHE AK'f OF RINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Loudon, aud Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence iv Wakefield-strect. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Musio, upon reason able torms. Mr Gooch having had tho direction of musio at Eomo of tho Banquets in London, any gontlemon entrusting him with the samo in Auokland may depend upon a flrft-claBS programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving thomselvos from all preliminary and tedious details. IUKB. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at thoir own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street. MRS. ALLAN WEST TEACHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. . Present Address— Devonshire Hous Hobson-Btreet. IY/1 X xr. a. WUODH. AMj Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Music Ware; house. T>ISEASES OF THE EYE. I may bo Consulted Dally, between eleven and ona o'clock, in my Rooms in Hobson street, a fow doors from Mr Minetti's French Bakery. T. AICKIN, _. _. M.D. Berlin, F.K.C.5.1., &C. Private Residence, Ponsonby Road. TJO'i'AMIC MED ICIN ES. Tho Herbs recommended in Coffin's " Guide to Health" are kept in stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, '" V.ICTORIA-SIItKKT AUOlitANl*.