The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XII. No. 3,391

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY U, 1881

'Published Daily.)

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__ Shipping. jjJKJL U'i'EAM. TO LOIN Dun orisntTline. The ioilowing Stoamehipa be rionglng to tho Orient Steam Navigation Com ipany(Liinitedt.a.ndthoraclfloStoainNavigatloi iCompany, will loave SjfUNKY at the nndor •mentioned dates for MKLBOURNE, ADE _ AIDi: antl LONDON, via Suez Canal : steamer. I nog. Ton'gn i Dato. HOW* ELDER.... I 4,152 FehniaryT •CUZCO 3,817 February 2, AJONCAGUA .... I 1,106 Marchll ORIENT 5.35G Maroh 25 COTOPAXI _ 4.02S AprllS LUSU'ANIA I 3.325 April ii And tho Servico will bo maintained ny Bao oeodlng stoamors at Intorvals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suoe Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Pnaaongera can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover Intercolonial faro and Canal duea, and ao soouro spocial advantages. Passages from London can bo granted lr Auckland. For plans and bill particulars, apply. In London, to F. Grocn & Co., and Andoraon, Anderson & Co., Joint Manßgsra Of tho Line; or to tho Agontß in Auckland. UNION STTCAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z, (LIMITIIID' _ . . Queen-Btreet^ "pACIEIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. THROUGH THK UNITKD STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governments of New Zealand and New Soutii Walc3. j Dateof UatoofSail- L„„ Sailing for Ing for Steamer. Tons. Byd^y . g a „ Fran- I Cisco. Cltyof New York 3,1001 May 2 March 1 Zoalandia.. .. 3,200 , March 20 City of Sydnoy .. 3,100 March 7 April 2o Australia.. ■■ 3,2001 April! May 21 And every fourth Tuesday thereafter. Pasfcnj-'ra booked through to Llvorpool, London, <■ Pari?, via tho groat Overland Roads of Amori a and tne Steamorß of tho Atlantic lines from --low York. FARES. First-class to London .. .. £fiG and upwards Steerage to London .. .. £37 IDs First-class to San Francisco _ £10 Stcerago - £20 Through Cabin Passengors aro permitted to lay ovor at Honolulu, or any of the ciiica of tho United States, not to exceed six months. For freight ratc3 and all other information, ■PPly to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent. Lower Queen-street. pSlkat?^ OENINSULAR AND •SbSSK* C ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVI '-jasosSHij- GATION COMPANY. Tho s.B. ' TKSHAWUR' leaves Melbourno on March 2nd. Steamors follow on each alternate Wednesday, Paasongorß bookod through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. und O. Co. January 7th, ISBI. 16, Queon-street, Auckland, |ft>~""\y~*^ U COMPANY OK NKW L Sjv: l ZKALAND (LIMITKDI. |t_-J£~^A TIMK TABLB II. February, 1881. OR GISBORNE, NA^IKR, WKLLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, and BLUFF (FROM QUBKM-BTRKKT WUARFI. Bteamshlp. Dateof Sallla--. Latest Train. Rotomaiiana Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — KOR TARANAKI. NELSON. PIUTON. WBt- LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND WItST Coast Ports (from Manukau) Hawba Tncsday, 15, 0 a.m. 7a m. FOR SYDNEY. VIA RUSSELL. Abawata Tuesday, 22,1 p.m. — FOR MKLBOTJRNK. Via SOUTH. ~ Rotomahana Thursday, 17,10 a.m. - FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Rotomahana Monday, li, 6 p.m. - " FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — flor^hangarei, mangapai, wah ju, and mangawai. Waitaki Kvory Wednos., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — VrCaxno must be alongside ono hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets niuat be taken at the office before o*nbarking. Aufklfjd Branch I 53, Qneen-stieet. '. VST'HA'NIi'VKEI, TAU -jjk^, VV RANGA & RUSSELL, <^^^^^- WEEKLY SERVICE to EACH The Union Steamship Co.'s b.b. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for— TAURANGA— Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wodneadays, at 5 p.m. WHANGAREI. MANGAPAI WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z.. Agents YYZiY, ciTEAM TO THAMES, CAR "£jS_s£ >0 RYING PASSENGERS AND "****s*3 ** cargo, connecting with ohink muri, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins- VILLK (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Saturday, 11 morning From Thames: Friday. 1.30 afternoon Saturday, 5 afternoon Paloon, 10s; Steerage, 7s 6d. Fares to Thames: Saloon. 7b Cd; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 15*. Freight through to Te Aroba, 25s per ton. No Cargo reoeived within half-an-hour M aa vertlsed time of -nji^ & _ nw - > Agenta. ~~rK 1 "Wl AIUKU AND ONE —iTa^l*-^ VV HUNGA STEAM NA *Ui«I»r^^sI,VIGATION CO. (Limited). 'MANUKAU.' TIME-TABLE—FuBRUAnv, 18S1. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: 11-Friday. Ipm 12—Saturday, 9 a m 1-Monday. 6am 11-Monday, 1030 am IB -Wednesday, 7am Ifi-Wedncßday, noon 19-Saturday, 8a m 19-Saturday, 1p m 21-Monday, 930 a m 21-Monday, 230 p m 23-Wednes, 1130 am *3- Wednesday. 430 pm «5-Friday, 330 p m 26 Saturday, 830 a m 28-Monday, 6am 28-Monday. 1030 am Manukau Heads at 8 a m on 4th, 10th, 17th, 21th. For freight, & o„applrto uNNiN(}HiMi Onehunga 101, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, jEaSS_'O MAHUBANOi, Matakana, and Omaha. Theß.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Captain J. Cahky. For Hot Springs and Matakana-Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Mahurangi— Saturday, February 12, at 11 o'clock TbuTsday, February 17, at 11 o'clock Saturday, February 19. at 11 o'clock Thursday, February 24, at 11 o'clock Saturday, February 26, at 11 o'clock All cargo must be down half-an-honr before •dvorffl time of leaving, or it will not he UNoParcola or Goo is taken without a Bhipping n For freight or passage apply to OAaH! Y I Juno 12,1879 ___«-=& TYIRECT STEAM COMMU- U NICATION WITH OMAHU *-_a_B_* A ND TE AROHA GOLDFIELUS. NOTICE. Passengers leaving Auckland at night time „_. • i^tßrnriße No. 2' are met at Grahams ?o°wn by the "a! "Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their Seßtination. Farea, 18s. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfiold landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. 7-_-*_ a TEAM TO WADE AND 'SS^liS^ PUHOI. ' TAM O' SHANTEK' Tn Pnhoi • To Auckland: 12-Sa"uroay, 11.80 a.m. 11-Monday, 7 a.m. Not resoonsible for Goods or Parcels without booking notef All Freight must bo paid on



Shippinc*. ~**Kl /% UCKLAND AND mßM£<&&s. -c_- NORTH SHORE FERRY IS|M«g^^.COMPANY (LIMITED!. STEAM TO THE THAMES I AND . T E AROHA GOLDFIELDS, . CONNKCTING wn'it OHINEMURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORRINS [ VILLE, Piako District. • ENTERPRISE No. 2' &■ TE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames t Friday, 8.30 p.m. Saturday,!) p.m. ". Tho anovo Btoomors connect at Junction of tho Waihou with tho steuin liiunohoa "Riro Riro' nnd 'Mciusahib.' Fares : To Thamos .. Suloon, 7s Cd; Stoorngc, 5b | Throngl-to To Aroha 15a 1 Return to To Aroha 25a Froight to To Aroha .. .. 25sporton Arrangements havo been mado with tho i owners of small stoamera to connect at tho Junction, and convey passengers from tlienco to | To Aroha. Faros, ss, Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or Jlß oharglng llvo atock, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agent". S2g& StfiOß RUSSELL, WANGA -3§3-s&£; £< BOA, AMD MANGONUX. Tho s.a. lONA irlll lunvo overy Monday, at 6 ff.m. (wiwthor poi-niUUfg). Fanaongorß booked \nd ainall pnrcois prepaid rt. tho Oi'lco on the V\rh,nrf. No cargo rocolvod after 1 p.m. 1 FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The 8.8. ARGYLE will leavo for thn above ilaof a overy Tueada/ and Friday, at 5 p.m. FOR IAURA NG A. S.S. 'GLENELG' Will leavo Qtioen-Btroot Wharf at & p.m. Monday, Hth Friday, 18th Wednesday. 2-ird Monday, 23th Friday, 4th March Connecting with tho s.s. ' Xingfil' for Mercury Bay; connecting with s.a. 'Stuil'a' for Opotiki and Kast Coust; also connecting with s.s. ' Kntikntl' for Kntikati Settlomont. Woathor and other circunistancoa porniitting. No cargo rooeived after i p.m. A. MoGREGOU, Manager. _________ OASSENGERS' LINE OF XY_ PACKETS TO NKW ZEA uiafiH____- OWNED BY MKSSSS. SHAW, SAVILL Sc CO.. 31, Leadouhall-atroet, London Tho abovo lino of ships aro regular traders to all tho principal ports in New Zealand. 1 hey are clipper ships, classed Al at Uoyds .and com manded by experienced ma«t.ors. 'I ho bill of faro ia most substantial, and of tho bost quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient, Tho undersigned arooinpowored to grant piis- BBges from London to New Zealand, payment for which havo been guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London nLio leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GItAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK Se CO I __Jt-_fc (^SABLES T>AILE-, I§|g|g||> AUCKLAND AND NORTH "™*™*""'l SHORK. SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albort-streot, near tho Dock. Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, Sec. to any sizo or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars mado, &c„ and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notico. Kstimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to Inform his numerous frionds and custo mers that he has secured Business Premises in Auckland aa above, whero ho will bo glad to receive any ordere. and will endeavour to givo tho Bamo satisfaction as heretofore m 0 TRAVELLERS, &C. Prkrfa'ts ior Homk.—Very handsomo Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful Now Zealand Woods: also, Polished Specimens of VV oods in email box, and Bras^-bonnd Chosts ot Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Worker of Nativo Woods, top of ahortiand-atreet. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE _-__ The Cheapest in 'mo Markot. Challenges competition with he besc imported. It is mad« of the purest ar.d best matorials s easily atd perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour: and will uevor eott'o in the clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Ru33ell-3trcet Great North Road' C-lURNITUKE ! FUK NIT UR E I J. J. MILLS, Furnituro Dealer, &o„ 13 and 15, Victoria-street, Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous cuatomers and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that there is no mistake about it. ns ho can and will sell cheap. All kinds of Furnituro and Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables. Utensi's. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 2o per cent b'lowcost. great Bargains I In fact, this is the cheapest <>nd hear. emporium of its Kind in Auckland. Noto tho addtess, and mnko your purchases earlyjnjho year. A"UCKLAND CORK FACTOKY Tho undersigned bog to otato they are now prepared to supply every description of CO.iKS. viz.. Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer. Brewers* Bungs, &c: Chemists \ial3 .Daftys. Sec • Ships' Fenders and Lifo - Buoys, Fishermen's Net Floats. Tho above cut to any sizo required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than tho imported article.— BUTTON' BROTHKHS Wholesale and Retail Cork Manufacturers. ;Uoper Queon-street, Auckland. -IMKKEMAN'S BAY SOAP WcRKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-Btrect, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, and made costly addi tions to tho plant, aro now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New Soutii Wales. Tho yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of tho superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited. CHEAP M ILLINEBYI CHKAP MILLINERY! MRS MACKRILL, Millinery. Dntss, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post Office, Newton. Dressniakinz dono on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children s Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Lateß„ styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from is : nntrimmed, from yd. Noto the addresa :-Next to Post Office, New ton. MR J. HOWE, GREKNGROCER. Rees to notify to bin friends and the general nnblic that he has taken that shop lately in tho occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip Haker. Karangahape Rowe. Nowton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to receive a fair"attonage. Orders^romptly attended to. GOODSJjELIVERED. N^ HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen-street respectfully invites the publio of Auckland to mspectlln/stock of Picture Handkcrcbiefc .jest imnortcd amongst which -will bo found cxcel eXportraßß of the Australian Cricketers and a correct representation of the Melbourne Kxhl hitinn Cd each. Also, a nice variety of Laco and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins. at iSw-Srt Prices. Good stock of M ffinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.-Note tho aa dress. ■— OSIER YLaales' underclothes, &o.— Constant supply alwaya on hand to salt the aeadons and fasnfons. Ladiea White Stock intra from 6d a pair, very good value, iUens Socks from 33d; Men's Braces from Cd a pair; Kr_e°rain_?y cheap line of Ladies Fashion able ttockings at Is: from beautifully trimmed, from 2s Gd^N-Bhte Bom *ta Id eacn • Ruille, 2d por yard; Net irinimin', toi -BaU Cresses, 6_dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Kowb ftwnbd spray; other goods equally. cheap.-Note tne address: J. Green, It. Victoria-street. UTTOTICE.—Great Surprise ! The Ladies jS all say that Williams's is tho Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Pnnd? ABDlendidlotof Ladles' Underclothing, BMr» LaoefTioß. Maltese Lace, Ribbons, Sec; a lo of ladiea-Back Combs. Belts, and Neck FriUing. all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of riiiV «,ui Black Brooches and I'nrringa cheap. Ladi Sir?- too, 00-n?ry would do well to buy th-U goods at WilUania's, Cheapest Howe in Town foot of Grey-street, four .doora from Market Entrance, opposito Dampiers. Open ill 9 p.m. .—, X THOMAS CAIN, WHOLESALE and Retail Confection**-., has his establishment very centrally located at tlio junction of Queen and Grey streets,.where.no carries on a very extensive and ever lncrcaeiniz hujiness. He Pas always tho very best and freshest Confectionery of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from the very best llngreaient*, so that thoir quality can be alwaya confidently relied on. To lovers of Lollies (the purity of ; which ia guaranteed) a trial ia respectfully solicited.



—__—_—__■_—» ■■MMUll_———————————————— Business Cards. Tjl w. PUC X E i. NATIVE LAND PURCHABE AGENT AND LICKNSKD INTERPRETER. 12, N.Z. Inauranco Buildings, Auckland. W D Aaii BARTLEY, AROHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-SI'KEET. /^ E E AND P 0 T 1 E R, VJT COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.H.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokos, Folloon. Bine Gum and all klnda ot Hardwood, nt lowost ninrkot nrlc<ia. TV E INKY T^ " OIORST|ER SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAUHANQA, AUCKLAND. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOIiSON-STRKKT, Close to Wellington-street. I |_j|ENDEIiSOIN, HOUSE, SHIP, SIUN, ANI) GKNEKAL DECOR ATI V E PAIN TE R, S, WYNDIIAM-STItKKT. HYv A I T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wlshoß to inform tho publio that ho Is ho only ono in tho Province who dovotos the wholo of hia timo to tho abovo buainosu, and with hia facilities for working nud modern appliances can defy competition | AM X S KU T CHE R, t? CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Boofis Carted and Delivered from Bhlr's aldo on | Shouoes Notice. Italiast Suppllotl Nowoaatla and Bay of Island* Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or nnnntl reasonable \\f AKffIOCK ISKUTIiISKS, H SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Ollice t Durham-atrooi, Auokland, Cash Purchusera of Tallow, Wool, ShoopaklM, and lionoa. U1 J. M v 5 S & C 0., LAND ANI) ESTATE AGENTS, Si 10RTI.A ND-STlt KKT. Properties entrusted lo uu have tho additional iidvantiigo of beinu placed on Monti, liaino and Co.'s Central Registry in Wellington- Wo mako no charge unless sales aro olfuctetl. Sco also our advertisement on fourth pngo. "I A M X S H. BUCHANAN, U MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE ANI) 3TONH MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. IK sT A B r, IBH i£ D 18 fl 2.] VICTORIA - STREET KAST, noma (Wo as Greyhound Hotel. • N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or C'jnirp on auplloatlon. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, * COLOUR. & GLASS MKRCHANTS, Importorsof Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpontino, Colours, Vnrnishca. French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glanod Shaahoa, Doors, Seo. Glaaa cnt to sizo, and carofnlly acked.-85 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. CF. COOP ER, o SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Uri'E Queen-street, Auckland, Thrco Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Loggings, &c„ Sea., mado to order on tho shortest notico. Charges moderate TA IT BROTHERS MAR-LB AND FRKKSTONK MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombß, and Iron Tomb Raillnga. Inscriptions executod in a Superior Stylo. Pricoa and Doslgna rues on application. Addreea i OOBNBR OF RUTLAND & LOHNK-STUKKTS* AUCKLAND Near Junction ot Queen and Wukoflold atrcots. mHAMES OAI.IRIAGE AND DRAY JL FACTORY. JAMES MACK IE, Pkopriktor, VICTORIA STREET EAST. AUCKLAND. Ropalra of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly oxocutcd on tho Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W N.B.—Country Ordorapnnctually attended to. tViEWTUN VENETIAN BLIND ' _M WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, 1 VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karahgahapk Road, Newton. Venetian Blinda of tho boat quality niada and flxca at Is per foot. Wiroworl*, of any descrip tion and pattorn, mado to ordor. Repairs neatly executed. XXT H, S X I N N E li, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OF. SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED, All Branches of the Building Trade o**eouted by Kxperiencod Workmen. Shop Fronts Offloe Fittinita. fee- fee. rr.o BUTCHERS, SE'l"i'Lisrvi3, jrAitt 1. MBRS, AMD OTHERS. '*'_c Undersigned aro Cn-sh Purohr.aera Of Hides, Sheepstino, Wool, Tnl'ow.BeeHV/ax, Seo., „c, at highest marker, rateß, in any quantity. Consignors direct will novo prompt and im '. mediate cash remittancco ratnrned at oattafao lor3^ratOT■ IRELAND BROS.. T_KN*tß3 Ayi* LEATHKB MtNUS-ACTUBIIBB. Anokland. (7~~8 A~ I G. Licensed Plumber, Having returned to Auckland, is now prepared to givo Estimates for all kinds of Plumber a Work, including Laying on Water, 8011-hanging, Gasiitting, &c. Set-. W. CRAIG, LICKNSHU PLUMEKR, Symonds-streot, 3 doora abovo Wynyald Anne. T KEL A n v BKUT--88, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER*! Importers of Saddlors' and rtootmakem Maohlnery.KngllflhnndForolgn Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery. Mill Bc'ting, Suotion and DoUvery Hcoo, &c. .-,.,.__» Warohouaes: Vulcan Lane and High-fltreei. Workßt Panmure, Auokland. Conßtltuonta' orders promptly and oarefnlly executed BiviSH.SK AND CO., JD WHOLESALE. Shippiuu & B_Mir,Tf BUTCHERS, Qaaon-Btreat, noxt j;ank of Now ZealanA, Anckland. Poultry of all kinds dreaaod to order. Prime 3mokad Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sole ifi largo quantltlso. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasantß for worded to all parts ot tho oolony npon receipt of ordor.Famllioa waitod on in town orßuburbs. T U Wl N N E R T 0 N, 4 tf _ rO AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WvNDnAM Street (Next Shakespeare Hotel), Having introduced Steam Power, ho ia now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twonty per Cent, oil' tho prico of all common work. _*T Country Orders pnnctually attended to. THi i*l HA& U E S PALMER, XJ DRAUGHTSMAN Sec Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scale from Rough Sketches or 1 raced. Addresses, &c, Illuminated ir the Highest Style ot the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plana and Lithographs. Schodulca prepared for County and Highway Bourdß. OFFICK—2S, Quecn-sireot, over National In suranco Company's Ollice. ILL IA M THO MA S, Corner of Lorno and Victoria streets, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEEAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions ucourato and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs. Headstones, and every description of Stono Work at tho lowest poasiblo prices for town and country.



Business Cards. TTV R. ELLIOTT Bogs to announce that ho has COMMENCED PRACTICE At hia Residonce, Near All Saints' Church, Ponsonby Road. DOCTOR C. EMEKHON TJiNNENT has Romoved from Groy-strcot to Jymonda -Btreot, the lato residence of Dr. Young. [HOURS OV ATTKNDANOB. 0 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m. A4d 7 to 8 p.m. Bundayß-l to 2 o'clock p.m. fA CARD.I TMT R EDWIN COX, LICENTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY OI" THH ROYAL COLLKH!" OF SuiIOKONS, ENQLAND, Oabomo Houso, Hobßon-stroot. AMU A. J^ H a"R1)~W IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland uud Ptinccß-ntrcetu, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. UCSTAIILIKIIICD l'i_i> lyr X T. TRAVF Oli D, BURGEON DENTIST, WaICKFIBLD-BTRKBT, NKIUI QUHBN STRBBT, Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxldo- Nitrogen Gaa. M X P. LAs T SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLKSLKY-STREET WEST. Artificial Tcoth from 6a. TORN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AG X NT, Oppoalto ll.M.'a Ciisiom-hcuao, Fort-atrcot, Auckland, U.s. Always for Salic Lnrgo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved uud othorwiao Alio, HOUSHS. COTTAUK'S. &c. On Most Reasonable Torms. / . L A li X E T> li O T II E li S, artist photographers (Oppositk Union Bank), Queen-stkbet, Auckland. Photography in tho Latest antl moat Fashion ablo Stylos, Kxccutetl in a maniior Unsurpassed In tho Colonies. iiTLargo Collection of N.Z. Viows alwaya on hand. h71r7~o otton * cr 7- LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mert and Storo Room. It. K. IIAIIKK.J [M, RAWLINGS. "OARER Se DAWLINGS [HUCOICSSORS TO THK LATH ROISKRT LUSK), GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, FORT-STRBKT, AUCKLAND. / piIOS. J. lIARBUTT. / AMERICAN* CORN BROOM, I AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTOIUA-STREKT EAST, AUOKLAND. Awarded nt Sydnoy Exhibition : BRONZK MIEDAL AND CKRTIFIOATK. wA y "l^o U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBICR, CUSTOM-WOUSK-STREItT, FOOT OF HOBSON STRKKT. Builder of aU kinda of Yachts, Launches, Boats, Sec Vesseln Docked and nopaired. Sliip Joinery of every description promptly attended to. rpAEANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING E3TA_LISHMKNT, FOOT OF WAKKFIKLD-3TRKET. J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gontlomon's Clothes Cloancl or Ronowod and Well-pressed. Ladles' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Well shed. Kid Gloveb Cleaned. "UIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, 5 Eden Terrace, M. and W. formonly with Mobbi-b Glanvillo and Kilyott), solicit tho patronago of tho public. Families waited on for ordora. Goods delivorod any part of tho town and suburbs. TT AKli V JOHNSON, GENERAL DEALER, HOIISON-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbotts, Grocor). H.J. begs to cull tho attention of the surround ing inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Stock of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, otc. Gkkat Bargains Under Cost Prioe. Como early. Make your Purchases for Chrißtmas. TXEWSON & "ryi'ELVILLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc. Wynyaed Pice, Auckland. Vessels Docked and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Boats for salo or to lot at the Lowest Current Prioe, J. AUSTIN & C 0„ n Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A largo Stock of Pegged, Rivetteo and Sbwn Goods of al. aorta and sizes to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndham-steeet, Auckland. J C. PEIH aM, • ladder & barrow maker. 49, Victoeia-stkekt. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horsea, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c„ on hand or made to order. A liberal diacount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Offloe Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notico. N.B.—Ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior old Violins for sale; also, a good Violincello. cheap. BOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executod in nil its Branohea, at W. L E V S', three doorb above "star" office. Merchanta' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS ' Neatly Bound. Bakerß' Special Ruled Day-books. Library Books strong and c^baply bound KE M U V E D —W. H. JACOBS, Bootmaker (late Glas gow Houso, 160, Queen-street), has Removed to Lennox's Buildings, Upper Queen-street, next Rushbrook & Briogman's. A trial solicited



business Notices. W. X N 1^ G H T • (Lato of the City Market), POULTERKR, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Corner of Darby ano Queen streets, wholesale and retail. Established 1866.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drfsbkd for Table Always Ready. Llvo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Duckß, Gecso, Turkoye, and Fowls kept in stock. Game Fowls, Spanish Brahmas, Bantams (Puro-bred). Froth Buttor and Eggs alwaya on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doons Anovi* Arthur's Auction Mart. i^OOD NEWSI GOOD NEWS! DOWN AGAIN 1 J. Marriott boga to return hlB Blncero thanks to tho publlo for thoir llbornl support since ho commoncoi bii»inoss In Auckland, and hopes to continuo to recoivo a eharo of their patronago by Riving thorn an articlo far aupoiior to any In Auoklan I. Storekeepers antl the Trado supplied with Boiled Hoods at 7d por lb. Solo Manufacturer of French Creams. JAMKS W. MARRIOTT, Manukautukinq Conkectioneb, tl I'oy-utroot, Auckland. I>OD EN & C "HAS E, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS. NOTE THK ADDRESS : CORNER OV VICTORIA AND CHAPEL STRKKTS, AUCKLAND. Finoat Now Season a Tens, Canterbury Bacon Suporior Chooses, and (Jrasa Buttor. Grocory of every description, Tho Choapeßt Houso in tho Trade. f L, It. F RASE lt, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, Oiiini'mutu, Rotorua. Comrilet.o arrangements can bo entered into for Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakes, including the alumCavk. CAMI'INO-OUT, Boatino, AN 11 SIIOOTINO Excursions also arranokd. Maori Math and Carvings can iikOiitainkd. A Choh-ti Variety of (Terns and Small Boxes of Sui.i'iiUH and Silica Si'iccimunb made up and Bout to Any Part If retnilred. TELKGItAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE LMMI'DIATK ATTKNTION. r7;u7-*n'oß-KEISPKItB AN 11 IK) USE 1 HOIiUKRS. Thoso who onco make purchusoo from tho Kxtuiiiiivo and Varied Slock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARK, Kept by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is tho proper placo to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Exporionoed Packer Engaged. VT E W ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, In Sots of Ifhom UI vv .~o IM Vaiuktikb, Albo In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxob, eaoh containing either 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 28 «w*lefy Boxos, aa above .. fll The 100 „ » _ .. ffl For Salo by ERIC CKAIG, FRINCKS-ST<?KKT : vr O T I C E. H P. Gibbons Se Co. dollvor for Cash, tho BEST FIREWOOD (Cut In Blooksl for 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS Se CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobaon-Bireot, Auokland. QIGN-WRITKR. J. MacKinlhv, Pign and Tlokot Writer. Estimates given. Writing dono for tho trade.— Klliott-sirect, two doors above Moflflrs Cousinß and Alkln's Coach Factory. T> T U « i_ _ « CO. AGENTS FOR SYDNEY PAPER MILLS, Havo always in stook a Largo Supply of P A P E R, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Groy and Brown Wrapping, and aro prepared to indont any Bizoa, qualities, or coloura re- Theso Papers aro now largely used horo, and aro acknowledged to bo superior to most im ported. Cavallor FrGro's Genuino|Fronch Brandloß American Carrlagos American llurness. To Arrivk Farm and Kxpresa Wngons Amorican Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. R. TONKS & CO. CIANFORU'S FARM PRODUCE~AND F R U I T. neinVeA Fo«,Ton 8 Od per lb' Sausages. Taranaki Butter, Taranaki Butter, lOd. por lb. Boat Fresh Buttor and Eggs; Good Salt Butter, 8d per lb.; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Maize; Green Poaa, — per peck; Now Potatoes, 20 lba , forle. RIPE Fikty for RIPE PICAOHr"**. One Shilling. PRACHKS. Fruit, Figa, Muscatels, Almonds, Applofl, Oranges, Bananas, Pino Appleß. id to Is each. Poultry Drasaod tn Order. — Victor's-strect, corner of Albert-street. jmiiEEMAN'S RAY bTEAM. AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Havo on hand at thoir Mills and Store, No. 8 Lower Quoen-atrcet :— Flno Flour antl Household (quality guaranteed, Also, Bran, Sharpa, Pig Meal Maize, Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked and Whole All excellent qualltv, at very low rate . pOU IRON IRON TANKS 1 TANKS 11 TANKS! 11 S. P A R X E R, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho.above. ALSO, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, Sco., Seo., Sec Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, ICTORIA - STREET KART AUCKLAND fIOALI no ALII pOALIII WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. O F F I C X, No. 8, Lower Queen-street. w. SLOANE. Agent. -|71 O R KALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgkove Estate, Situated la EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's. For partioulara apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. -p-TO R S A^ L E AT LOWEST MARKET BATES (WnOLKSALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somorvlllo Bros., McGill'a, and Meek's Oatmeal (SO Tons Duffield's Adelaide Flour ?o)!Sacks Coaat Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c Mckenzie & ross. October 20 13S0.



Business Notices. rriHE "IWEW T>HOTOGRAPHY| IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES ! MARTIN & "PARTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Queen-street. Mr Joslah Martin having mado spocial study at tho Royal College ot Chemistry, London, of the Latebt Improvements in Rapid Piioto- QRAiniv by tho Gelatine-Bromide process, has •intorod into Partnership with Mr W. H. 1. Partington (lato with Messrs Hemus and Hanna and Mr Bartlott), and will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a fow days. ....„„ Tlio great sucecas which has attended these now Dry Plates in Europe and America has established their superiority, and produced ouito a n evolution in PHOTOGRAPHY. Tho most boautiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of tho sitter, ian now bo taksn In scarcely ono second of timo, and without any delay In preparation. Children's Portraita and Family Groupa, can bo photographed in ac instant, without tho loaßt constraint. , ... . Kor Out-door Photography this proceßß has wporior advantages. Picnio Parties, Portrait Glroupa and Viows, also Photos, of Horsea and ither animala, will bo takon on tho shortest notice. NOW OPEN. TAM-1 f. IePI nc, •I TAILOR, &c„ GhhY-street (opposite tho Market Hotel), Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gcntlomon's Clothing Cleanod and Ropaircd. O N 8 A L El AN D T O Alt lt I V E. 1050 Sacks FLOUR 2UI) 1-Saeks FLOUR 510 {-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sacka OATS 200 „ BARLEY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL ■ii „ PEARL BARLEY •10 Cases CIIKKSE 26 „ HAMS AND BACON (in cloth) 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Knglish 3 Tons HAMS AND BACON (baro) 36 Kegs BUTTER 18 Casos and Kogs LARD T. H. H ALL * G° 7} N SALE, Slatca English and Amorican Coment Now landing. KKANE _ JENKINSON. D UL h BROTHERS, have now Landing, Ex 'Famenoth' and 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of 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. Sec, Sec Agonts for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, A'ine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Broakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albort-ttreet. rv a I L V EXPECTED. Per Barque ' Ansdelt,' 338 Tons Best Household and Blacksmith's mewcastle noAiiS. ■Newcastle Also, Es Lady Jocclyn, 70 IRON TANKS. W. & G. WINSTON E, Custom-house-street. CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Ex 'Looh Urr,"Lady Jocolyn,' and 'Mar garet Galbralth.' BBST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT In New Zealand. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. 13, FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN-STREET. AND IN THE ISLANU OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALK. Offers arc invited for the Purchase of the One sixth Undivided Share or Interest of Roboit Maxwell in 2200 aores in the Island of Motutapu. llaurakl Gulf, forming Section 371 .C., in the County of Kden, and Province of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 12130, and Kobert Maxwell is one of. tho Six Grantees, tenants in common. .____. The land is bounded towards the North and Kast by high water lino on the shore; towards South South Ea.t and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towarda the West by high water line on the shore to Public Reserve; tbonco by said Publio Reserve; and thence to wards the West by highwater line on the shore. Motutapu Island is ono of the Gems of the Hauraai Gulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For further partloulara apply to SIKVWRIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. rntj" SMALL OAPI TAVISTS. A SPLENDID~INVESTMENT. In tho Flourishing Town of Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying tho Best Position in tho Town, doing a First-class Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of tho present Pro prietor soiling, ill health. Note.—The Walmato Plains, adjoining Hawera, havo just been sold, so that thero ia a good prospect for anyono with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undersignea G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPKRATIVK BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Of*tick:-93, Juken-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Froohold or Leasehold Properties in sums of ■220 to £6 000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, al tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— ReP^r^K' Week Topayable. nt I sTT £s. i years- .. J J2 (5 130 0 0 • J™ 1" *• ■**■ ii o 114 a n 6yoars 9 2 143 9 2 o vnars .... I I 100 7 D _jjjg£L_J_--L fi:- 16216 s _*T Further particulars may bo obtained on application at the Society's Ollice. JOHN BATGEB, Secretary,



Drapery ■VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they havo commenced Business as -TVRAPERS AND riLOTHIERS on the: Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape boai (Opposito Newton Post Office), Whero thoy havo a Wkix assorted STOCK of tho BEST CLASS GOODS.. In tho following Departments :— Dbkssks, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels. .blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxb-ord Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinobs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In all its Branches. Iho Deferred Payment System haa beon found to baa great boon, by enabling thoso with limited incomes to procuro nccesaaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had conaiderablo London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a pOßition to oiler tho BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. i_" Note the Address,— ■jyrUNKO & jyTILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). Hotels fjVDKN TfINE TXOTEL, Kden Terrace. LIST OF PRICBR:- Bottled on tho premises. Per bottle s.d. MarteH's and Hennossy' Brandy, equal to Cuso Brandy *„-.." " " Grconless and Colville's Cambelton Whia koy (strong) 4 Diinvillo'fl Whiskey _ -- -„ •• * S Rum, 3a; Old Jamaica (proof), Is; small.. 2 0 CoH.sen'B Sherry, best, Ja: amall .. .. ! J Saiuliman'a licit Port, la; small _ ..2 0 Amontillado Sherry, ss; small -- •• 2fa Old Tawny Port, Ss ; email 2 6 English Ginger Wine , ..3 0 IN CASE (GKNOINE UKANDS). Ilenncssj's and Martell's Brandy .. ..6 0 Schiedam Schnapps, Is Cd; amall .. ..2 6 ("enova, JDKZ, 6s, IsCd; small .. .. 3 0 SlonoUin .. .. .- » 6 Old Tom f 6 Dunvillo's Whiskey » J Scotch Whiskey (any brand) 5 0 Townaend's Sarsapiiiilla 5 0 Knglish Ale and Porter (best braudß), laid to -10 Flask Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Teims: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S.E. has alro procured one of Thurston's New Exhlbltion Tables, with lateac appliances, and ho has fitted up a room for the same, second to none in Auokland. and. being detached, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR. I'l* CLARK STA_" F, 1 • formerly of tho City Club lately of the Terminus Uotal, Helensville), having bought the Fret-hold ot the Whangarei Hotel from Mr Caffler, bega to inform visitors that no effort will be Bpaicd to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hiro. HA KKSfEAKii HOTEL, Wyndham-street, Auckland, W. KANE respectfully wishes to inform traveller.3 and others that he has takon pos session of the above well-known Hotel, trusting that by being courteous, civil, and obliging, he will receive a share of publio patronage. Tbe Hotol is commodious, with good accommodation for boarders, who will receive every care and attontion. Wines and Spirita ot the best brands only kapt, and Hancock's first-chus sparkling Beer on draught. „ W. KANE. Manager. ARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. Kirst-clasa accommodation for Travellers. Boata can be obtained on reasonable terms, Horsea on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de parts twice a-wcek. / \ U HUM '- H O T JS JL', Corner of Symonds-streot and Kybor Pa?s Road. C. K. GUN DRY having purchased tho abovo well-known Hotol, has much pleasure in informing hia Friends and tho Public generally that he will keep the choicest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusta by civility aud attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. f-iERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE late STOKEB' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horsos op Hire MPv. JOHN GROGAN (late oi tne Prince Albert Hotol. Onehunga), begs tc inform tho Public ot Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Mooller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-atreet THE QUEKN'S HEAD; and trusts hy keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair sharo of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to sco any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-olasa accommoda ion. Pood Beds. insurances. TTNION INSURANCE COM_*AN_ NEW ZEALAND. CAPITA. ~ _......£2,000M AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEBN-STREET, next to the Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores Shops. Buildingß in which trade is carried on. Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of al kinds. Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, a Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. ATEW ZEALAND INSORAJNCx J3I COMPANY, Caoltal £1,000,00 Reinsurance and Roservo Funds .. £110,00 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRK of ever: description of Property may bo effected wit! this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mci chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, h; Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Risks lon Woe Bubjectto special arrangement. LOSBE- Promptly Paid. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. GEORGE P. MERCE Manager Money. "fl/TONEY TO LEND ou Mortgage o First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Cornor of Queon and Shortland-atrects. ONEV TO LEND, on approve 3eoMity- E. K. TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan >.ane. ONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGE in auma of £50 and upwards. BKVERIDGK & AL tfXANDER, Solicitor, Bank Buildings, W yndham-atreet M °~ _ * Money to Lend ou Mortgage of Freohol Securities.—George Eraser, Publio Accountan Investing aud Eatato Agent, W. S. Grahame Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South Britia Inauranco Buildings, cornor of Queen and Shor anti-street^ MONEY TO JjHi-nl- ju .arge or sma 3ums at a moderate rats of Interest.- Jackson and Ruaaell. Solicitore. MONEY TO LEND, in large or sma It 3 sums, at **su.al rates ot interest, CONN ELL Se COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, on Alongage.- V. Ring, Agent. Shortland-atreet



Oil and Colour-jMerchants. TVTEW PAPERHANGINGS 1> for IMB. liwgoand 3mall Buyers of Paperhanglnga wil do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhanginos, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 23 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND Where may bo inspected one of the largest and beat-selected Stocks of Paperhanglngs in New Zealand, Fromlld per pieco to tho moat costly. UILT & STAINED PICTURE - FRAMIf MOULDING* In Great Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branch-is. At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Olaaa. Varnishes, Brnshvare Scrim, Glsbb Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials Sec, Sec. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. WP II ILLI PP S & SON • Have received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPERHANGINGS, And in Great Variety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TIONS For Private Halla, Public Saloons, Bars, Theatres, Sec, Sec gold centres for ceilings, Hessian and Scrim, all qualltiC3 OU and White Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trace -sundries Plate Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvored Plate and Fluted Glass Glass Shades, Artißts' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, PANOY FRAMES, ALIJOMS, SCREENS, &C„ &c, Sec, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 Sc 97. QUEEN-STREET. WatcnmaKerß and. Jewellers. pHRISTMAS TTOLIDAYS VISITORS In Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT 0 W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. KTC GTWhich they will find upon average to b a TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Othor Homo. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Offlce. Coaches, &c. VTOETH SHORE AND WAIWERA -^ royal mail coach. Time Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every MONDAY, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of tho » a.m. Boat trom Auckland Calling at tho Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wado, and Orewa. Leave Waiwera Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for tha North Shore. JAMES LORD,*, [■Proprietors. JAMES DODD, j /GREYHOUND LIVERY AND VJT BAIT STABLE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKL-ND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Good Saddle Horses ana Buggies, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harness. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG. Proprietor. I_-'ELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF JL5_. COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Sprlngß and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning evory Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier. Wednesday, at 8 a.m Fare, £3. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, andVehioleß of all kinds for Hire. Booking Offlce, Spring treet. , Education. mHE A RT 0F RINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist ol that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had tlie direction of music at somo of tho Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auokland may depend upon a flr't-class programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. PONSONBY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN ROAD. Mrs Shaylo George's pupils will Resume School Duties on MONDAY, January 31st Girls and Boys from tha age of Fivo years are received and trained in all the branches ot a Liberal Education. Terms:-Junior Classes, £1 la, and £1 10a ; Senior Classes, £2 2a per quarter. Curriculum includes Froneh, Music, Dancing, Drawing, and Fancy Needlework. O I N G I N G. MONS. f7o.~CAILLIAU desires to announce that a Third Singing Class under his conduct will be Opeued m tho Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on IUESDAY. February 1, at 7.30 p.m.. and that it will meet at the Banie tune and place every following Tuesday, Names ot intending members may be left, for the present, at tho shop of Mr Flynn, book -1 seller, Wellcsl'-y-street. Terms (per quarter): Ladies, Cs; Gentlemen, 10s 6d; payablo in advance. Tl/TRS. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address -.-Care ot W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street. '_ \ *m/r R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auckland Music Ware house. __ I -jvi -B S. A L L A N W E & f _!__. TEACHER OF r Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobsqn-strkkt. _ 1 1%/|R ANGELO FORREST, Pupil oi If.!. Charles Halle, will arrive in Auckland at tha end of February. All letters care of J. J. Milner & Co., Auokland Music Warehouse, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, = IVpEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL Jj* Evening Class.— Pupils prepared for Civil ~c Service and Law Examinations. -[YI'USICI MUSIC! MUSIC d songs 1 Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets Dances 1 Victoria Magazines 1 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! 'i, BOOKS for Presents I BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School arios 1 POETICAL WORKS 1 NOVELS in Great Variety ", PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS 1 SCRAPS ! d SCRAP ALBUMS 1 '. CHRISTMAS CARDS ! Jj BIRTHDAY CARDS! t- SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS: 7l JUST OPENED - A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE -ii W. E. MEA RS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSK _ SliLlE It, - Q:UKEN-S'«REET.



Amusements. mii"_rx- riribr royal. * GRANIIFASUi6NAI S UE D&" r . »i MIPITP RIIT ONK) OF TUB _ydia hoTaede burlesrue COMPANY. , , _ tiS__^aJSm____r __^Wfln_S__«. THE CHILD Ul -'"^LyDiAHoWARDK Josephine .... - * f V"* nil™ " jTa Fille dv (With gema from the Opera, __■■■■■«• __?r__EJ&s* !ra- "Lo! Hear tho Gentle Lark 1 rcmon douß To-morrow (Saturday) Night, JJ l™****** Doublo Bill (last appearance), THE WATERMAN ! And the Fantomino Burtoquc. TOM, TOM, THE PIPERS burn . Sportine. HENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1881. President : Tho Hon. Thomas Henderson. Vice-President: A, K. Taylor, Esq. Stewards : Messrs Thomas Hendersonu Jon., a' A. Bootham, J. Malamjand A. hopduiii. judge: Starter: Mr A. Dilworth. Mr J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales : Mr R. J. Vercoe. Clerk of the Course : Mr A. E. Whitaker. Handicapper: Mr W. Percival. MAIDEN PLATE, of 25 "vs : Mcond hoM to receive s*ovs out of the stakes- Nomina tlons 2sovb each to the funds. 2yrs, usr, never won an advertised race exceoaiui, 2l)sovs. Diatance, li miles. HANDICAP HURDLE RACK, of lOsoVfil ; second: horsei to receive lOsovs out of tho stakes Nominations. 2sovs ; and accept ances 290VS to tho funds. Nomination, with 2sova encloßed, to bo made to the Secretary, at hia Office. Qucon^treet, by 8 p,m. on Friday. 25th February. Accept ancca on night of general entry. Diatance, ■"miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft 6ms a sweep of 2sovs each; amount; accruing Kween to go to second horse. Weignt tor n-c For all horses tho bona fide property of owners living north of the WtaajWg months previous to tho race VfrScd, miles. Declaration of ownership, if requirca, will have to be made before a J .f • MAORI RACE, of lOsovs; second horse to receive 3sov's out ofthostakea. Entranc^ laov. To be ridden. by natives. **■{» round tho course. Five horses to enter or no raco. . . , HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Han-hcap),, Of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 2030V5, ana the third lOsovs, out cf the stakes. Nomi nation 2sovß, and acceptance 3iOvs to the funds. Distance, 2 miles. Negation, wto 2sovs enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, QMcn-fltreet. by 8 p.m. on Friday, 25th February. Acceptances on night of genoral entry. SELLING RACE, of 30sovs. Entrance, Zsovs Welght for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 100 soys. It entered to he sold for 50sovs, al lowed 71b; if for 30sovs, allowed Hlb; if for 20sovs, allowed 2llb. Distance, li miles. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 3030V3; second horse to receive ssova out of the staßeß. Nomination lsov, ana acceptance 2sovs to the funds. Handicaps to appear directly nicer the Cup, and acceptances half an hour before the race. Distance, 1 mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15S0VS. Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No entry will ho received for any of the races except upon thia condition—That all disputes, claimß, and objections arising out of the race ing shall bo decided by a! majority of Stewards present, or thoso whom tney may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall bo Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered shall bo fined 2 bovb. When two or moro horses start, the property of the same owner, a distinguishing colour must be worn. No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after tho hour named, or without being accompanied by tho necessary amount in cash, together with a qualification fee of 1 guinea. All persona intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that effect to the Sec retary or Clerk of Scales, one-half hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with thia Rule shall pay a fine, not ex ceeding 5 soys,, to the Race Fund. All entries to be sealed and addressed to tho Secretary, Queen-street, Auckland, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, wi th the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handi oapa, performances of the horse, namo of tho owner, and colours of the rider. Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their gross win nings towards the expenses of the Course. All races to run under toe A.R.C. Rules. Qualification Fee, Ono Guinea. Stabling for Horsos freo at Dargaville and Mangawhare. Groom's passages both wayß in- Kaipara Company's steamora free. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY, February 25 — Nominations for Hurdle and Henderson's Mill Cup Handicap. FRIDAY, March 11—Acceptances and gene ral ep.tries. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary H.M.T.C. AUT-DOOK SPORTS. HANDICAP RACE. 100, 150, AND HO YARDS. First Prize, Suit of Clothes. Race to take placo on SATURDAY, 19th Feb ruary. Entries close on Saturday, 12th February, at tho shop of J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Victoria-ttreet. THISTLE HOTEL Consultation on Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub scribers of Ono Pound each. Ist Horse, 30 per cont.; 2nd Horso, 20 per cent.; 3rd Horso, 10 per cent. Starters and Non-Startere, each 20 por c-mt. (Divided). To bo drawn about Fobruary 22,1831— M. Gallagher. CONSULTATION OWEEP ON THE DUNEDIN CUP (UNLIMITED). Run February 23rd, ISBI. Tickets £1. H. GLLLKTT Exchange Hotel. Parnell TjUNEDIN CU P, 1881 PRESS CONSULTATION. 3,000 Members at £1 Each, Rapidly Filling up. Opinions of the Press. "Judging from tho buccoss which attended Hub event last year, and from tho undoubtedly satisfactory manner in which the Press drawings are conducted, we should say the present under taking will prove even a greater success.— "N.Z. Tablet." ■'' Put your money in whore you may bo Bure all is fair and square.' This may be ensured if they invest in the New Zealand Press Consulta tion. Tho namo of Mr J. J. Connor is ample guarantee for tho strictest integrity."—"Printers" Register, "Now that Consultations have become on established institution, aa it wero, it ia gratifying to iind them conducted by men of standing and reputation. Mr .T. J. Connor, the Seoretary of the New Zealand Press Consultation, is a member of the firm of Woodifleld, Jolly & Co., and 1b well khown as a gentleman of integrity and respectability. People who Invest in con sultations shoula satisfy themselves as to tho bona iides of those who get them up. ... Mr Connor h also offering tho handsome prize of £50 for tho placing of the first three horses in tho Dunedin Cup."—" Saturday Advertiser." J. J. CONNOR. Atmospheric Printixo Works, Dunedin. ART UNION, , 200 SUBSCRIBERS AT 203 EACH. FIVH PKIZKS. • Engino and Roiler (with certificate) Chaffoutlcr. for Btoatn or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted ! Spring Cart (nearly now) and Harness 10 Acres Lund. Ticketa forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and ; Po3tago Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agont. Newton AR T "UN TO I. DKAVVIN G. TWO Pr.IZES : 50 StrBSCRIBEBS, 103. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—"Ecce Homo," "Daniel in tho Den o£ Lions." On viow at i Rim-oN'.-*, 2uß, Qticcn-st-eet, where tickets ay bo obtainoa.