The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,35-5

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, APRIL 28. 1881.

(Published Dailt.)

PRICE: ONE PESTN



ShiDPinpr. rtv i TO LOJNDUXI. ■^flfml^^. ord-ntTine. ,M™™*^*™* Tho following Steomßhlps be tihglng to tho Orient Steam Navigation Com tianyl Limitodhand th 3 V aciilo Steam N avigatlon Company will leave SrilNliY at the undor montionod date, for MXL JOURNK. ADE- LaIDH: and-LONDON, via Suez Canal:— Stoamer, | rtcg. longe| Dato. 1-ÜbITA.NIA 3.82-" April.* LIGUR A -1,006 MayG puTOSI; ~-1- May2o GARONNE,., .V7B Juno 3 OHIMBORAZO.;.. 3,817 June 17 JOHN ELDER.... 1,15. July 1 And tho Sorvico will Ou muintainua Dy suo ocodliig stuamorß at intorvals of a Fortnight. Faro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a in addition. Paroels hooked through to London. I'aSTOngers o-n book from Auckland at a through _a o to cover Intercolonial fare and Cmi'il duos, and so aecuro special advantages. Passages from London can be granted In Anokland. , , For plans and full particulars, apply, In London, to F, Groen & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & (0.. Joint Managers of tho Line tho Agontß in A ncklann UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. LIMITBD Queen-sSroet. * ■;, a I «IUN BT___aU_ J lf>r-"'Vr^ U COMPANY Oi? NEW It *W. A ZEALAND (LIMIT-!. l^._-£l_^_4 time Tahls i MAY, IS3I. FOR GISRORNK, NAPIER, WK.LIJNGTON, LYTTKLTON. PORT CHALMERS. _«n BLUFF (FROM QITKEN-BTrWI-T WlIAIIT) BtO____lPi Dato ot Sailt... Latest Train. Tit Anau Thursdny, 28, 10 a.m. — Ringaroqma riiursday, 5,10 a.m. — FOR TAKANAI.I. NKLSO."-, PIOTON. WKL lington. lyttklton and wrst Coast Ports ifrom Manukau) Pknguis Monday.May2,loa.m 9.10 a.m. LfAW-A Tuesday, 10,3 p.m, 2 p.m. FOR SYDNKY. via RUSSELL. Rotorua Tuesday ,May 3,1 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Tr Anatt Thursday, 28,10 a.m. - Ringaucojia Thursday, 5,10 am. — FOR Kt-SSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Rotorua Tuesday, 3,1 p.m. — Rotomahana Monday, fl, 1 p.m. — *_T Cargo muet bo alongside ono hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the office bef oro c mbarking. Au- kl. ad Hranchi 53, Qnoon street. «figkS^,T> & O. S. N. VO. The following first-class Steamers will be despatched as under: - *" Leave I Leave Sydney. I Mel'brne ROSKTTA. via Bombay I May i I May 9 KIIEOIYK, viaGallo [ May 18 I May 23 Passages booked through from Auckland at lowest rates. Apply to CRUICKSHANK to CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. ££__?,_ \\r AIUKU AND ONE.. _K_|s_l»_, Y'V lIUNGA STEAM NAVI ,ffiB'GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-APRIL, 1881. •MANUKAU." Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku Apr. Apr. 30 -Saturday, 715 a m 30— Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads-Every Thursday, 8 am. Apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent. _S___3*»_ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- Saoap IO RYING PASSENGERS AND *,v__.i»» CARGO, connecting with Ohine muri, Omaiiu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrinb- Villk (Plako District). Time Tabme. B.S. 'ROTOMAHANA,' From Auckland: Friday, 1 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames l Thursday, 6 afternoon Saturday, 8 morning Faroa to Thames: Saloon, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 15j. Freight through to To Aroha, 25a per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-honr of ad vertised timo of leaving. ERASER to TINNE, Agents. "7_*a_. OASSENGERS' LINE OF _Ss|»ajK X PACKETS TO NEW ZEAJ «^KH__ OWNED BY MKS3RS. SHAW, SAVLLL to CO., 31, Leadonhall-street, London The abovo lino of ships aro regular traders to all tha principal porta in New Zealand. They are clipper Bhips, classed Al at 1 loyds', and com manded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tbo undersigned are empowered to grant pas sages from London to New Zealand, paymentfur which have been guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London also leavo at almost regular intervals. . Full particulars on applloatlon to L.D. NATHAN to CO.,') OWKN & GRAHAM, Ugeits. CRUICKSHANK & CO) hkjl OIEAM TO THE *CTro^> THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINEMURI. OMAHU, WAITO- PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLE. PIAKO DISTRIOT. •ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA' From Auckland i From Thames i — Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 10.30 p.m. The above steamers connect at Junction of the Waihou with the steam; launohes ' Riro Riro' and ' Memsahib.' To Thames .. Saloon, Vs 6d; Stoerage, 5s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. ■«_j__^ I/lOR RUSSELL, WHANGA |||||2g>_D ROA.ANDMANGONUI. Tho s.s. 'lONA'will leave every Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting!. Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ofllco on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. EOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. Tho s.s. 'ARGYLI.' will leave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m, FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m, Thursday. 28th Tuesday, May 3 Connecting with s.s. 'Fingal' for Mercury Bay and Tairua on 26th April, 28th April, and 3rd May; and s.s. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and Kast Coast; also connecting with s.s. 'Kati katl' for Katikatl Settlement. Woathor and other circumstances permitting. No cargo.received after aB K>GOR, Manager. _.-.-.*--. CJ S. 'COROMANDEL.' .. .._'.!.>>• O* •_r,--__-<*s> TIME TA B_,E. FOR WAIHEKE AND COROMANDEL. From Auckland- Friday, 29th, 3 p.m. From Coromandel— Saturday, 30th, 12 noon No cargo received within half-an-hour of advertised time of sailing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manogor. ._&-___». ("J HAKLES TR Alljl!iJt» "i^^^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH (___-______ SHORE, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- treet, near the Dock, Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c„ to any size or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice. l-Btimates and Designs furnished. Nov/ and Second-hand Boats alwoys on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, cgs to inform hia numerous friends and custo mers that he bas secured Business Premises ir Auokland as above, where he will be glad tc reoeive any orders, and will endeavour to give tho sumo satisfaction as heretofore,



Shipping. «aj_a-_. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP s§_§gg£^-_ COMPANY. Tho s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS,' FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA, Will leave Auokland for above ports on MON DAY, May 2nd, at I p.m. Arrangomonts havo boen made with tho Union S.S. Co. to book Paasengora and ..-eight be tween Fiji and Southern Ports and Australasian Colonioß at Low Rates. Further particulars en bo obtained at tho Company's Oilico, Qucon-streot Wharf. W. LODDER, Manager, _£___3_fc. W oli LONDON DIRECT. _4_Sg*\f|g^ The clipper barquo 633 tons Rogistor. This vessel, now daily cxprctod, will lond for London on iliaohargo of inward cm-go. Having a largo portion of hor cargo engaged, B-C will meet with quiclc despatch. For freight, &o„ apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, JSS&gIO mahurangi, Matakana, *111 lill lIP Jf AWAU> AND OMAHA. The B.s. ROSK OASKY. Al at I_oy__, J. Cabby, Mnstor. For not Springs and Matakana—Every Tuos day, at 11 o'clook For Hot Springs and Mahurangi— Saturday, April 30, at 11 o'olock All cargo trmat bn down half-an-hour before advertised time of eavlng, or it will not be taken, No Paroels or Goo is taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. OASKY, June 12,1870 Hotem. / \ U i_ i_ JN ' _ 11 O X 1- Li Corner of Symonds-strcot and Kybor Pass Road. C. E. GUNDRY havir.ee purchased tho abovo well - known Hotol, has muoh pleasure in informing his Frionds and tho Publio gonorally that ho will keep tho choicost brands of Winos and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attontion to merit thoir patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. WARKWORTH II OTE L, MAHURANGI, G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Travellors. Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on biro. Tho steamer from Auckland arrivos and do parts twice a-weok. MR. JOHN Gl-OUAN (late oi tne Prince Albert Hotel, Onohunga), begs to inform tbe Public of Auckland that ho has taken ovor (from Mra C. Mocllor) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-Btreet TIIE QUEKJN'3 HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to rocoivo a (air share of patronage. Mr Grogan will also bo glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey aro in town. First-class accomnioda ion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBEHT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Conpland, Thames Hotel, and lato of tho Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Bogs to Inform tho Public, his Patrons, and Friends that he has purchased the far-famod OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Thst additions and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of the Public, havo been completed, and that evory endoavour will be made, and no expense spared, to main tain tho high reputation of th Houso, THE CAFE. This department, under tho management of an experienced chief, will bo conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fame of tho Occidental Hotel. FC La R X ii 1A . X, • formerly of tho City Club (lately of the Terminus Hotol, Holcnavillo), having bought the Freahold ot tho Whangarei Hotel from Mr Caffler, bega to inform viaitora that no effort will bo spared to alFord satisfaction, Horsos and Pleasure Boats on Hire. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STORKS' POINT, J, MAXWELL, PROPRIETOR, Acoommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire Flour M']1 J. ~~~* J^T O T I V I have added a third Brand to my already well-known Brands (if Flour, which, in future, will bo known ua "HilVt Drcs3ed,"andis equal to any Southern Flour. Tho prico for this Brand Is-10 in sacks, „1U 10s in lOOs, £11 in SO's. IArAITITMTTA ELOUR MILLS Vr PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration withont notice. Sacks. 'lOO's. 60s. £ s d. £ c tl. £ s. d. Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 110 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 A. Flour, perton 11 0 0 — — „ Wheat Meal .. 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, perton ..600 — — Tho above prices include sacKs and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £17 por ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a largo aisortmont of Fancy Biscuits Price List on application. TERMS: CASH. Office t 35, Queen-street, Auckland, Bth March, 188 L JOHN LAMB, Ci IT V ¥~L OUR MILLS, / SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having mado extensive purchases of the Best Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw special attention to thoir ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brand is superior to any Southern Flour imported, and fearlessly rocomrnend it to all Householders re quiring a First-class Pastry Flour. ASK FOR BYCROFT'S ANCHOR BRANU. ——— Per ton.! Sacks £H 0 0 Hundreds 11 10 0 51's 12 0 0 25's .. .. 12 7 J. BYCROFT & CO. April 6th, 1881. CIITY ELOUR MILLS AND ' BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices from date are as under: Sacks. IOOIbB. BOlbs. Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— „ b. d. £ s. d. a b. d. Anchor Brand.ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 12 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 2 2 Bran, perton .. — — 5 0 0 Sacks nnd Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; caaes, 2s _d. We are yours truly, T. BYCROFT to CO. mnOl-NTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S X PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subleotto alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. (SO-s. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £s. d porton .. . ... 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantei.ury _ ._ _ . Hooper ton .. 11 0 0 1110 0 12 0 C Sharps, per ton ..600 .. .. Bran, per ton .. .. 500 •• ~ •• Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The abovo prlcos Include sacks and bagf; saoke and bags not returnable, Terms : Cash. Auckland. Bth March 1881. insurances. ATEW ZEALAND INSURAJNCri IS COMPANY. Capital... - B1.000.00( Reinsur_nce and Reserve Funds -. £150,00( LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE BATES, PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager. TTTNION INSURAISCE COMPAN. NEW ZEALAND. Capital.. _ -_._._. ZZZZZZ7... -. - _. _. ..£2,000,001 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET. Xt to the Colonial Bank FIEE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores Shops, Buildings in which trado Is carried or Merchandise, and Goods of every description.) MARINE DEPARTMENT, i Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, v 1 Manager,



Business Cards. FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLESLE IT-STREET. VICTOR LuNGUET, LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIRDRESSER A Lnrgo Variety o( Human Hair nnd Wigs on hand. TW. KNIGHT • (LATE OF TTTE CITY MA-KKT), POULTERER, FRUITERER & GREENGROCER, Cornor of Daiuiy and Quekn-strektb. Wholesale and Kotnil. Kstablisliod 1800. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry, Crossed for Tablo, always roa-ly. Livo Piccnns, Rabbits, Knncy Birds, Ducks, Gcoao, Turkeys, and Fowla kept in stook. Gamo Fowls, Spanish, Hralinias, and Bantams (Furo-brod). FRKSII BUTTKR AND KOOB ALWAYS ON HAND. Llcnnscd Dealer in Gamo. ffi KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart, R. X, BABE-.] LM. EAWLINGS. T> A B B R to KAWLINGS ISUCCIIBSOHS TO THB tAT ROTlimT I.USrt), GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. FORT-STREET AUCKLAND, lil I S 11 E R AND CO., _D WIIOI.KSAI.K SIIIITINO AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, yir_KN-STiiitKT [Noxt Hank of Nmv Zealand, Auokland], Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokod Tonguos. Homo-cured Bacon Corned Hoof on Salo in Largo Quantltios. SIT N.B.—DEALERS IN GAMIC. "ttT* Livo Phoasants forwarded to all parts of tlio Colony mion receipt ot order. Families waited on in town or suburbs, GK ORG IS COO __, ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Fkun Buoooii, Dud, and LICAF OItNAMKNT MAKER, Respectfully boss a renewal of tlio patronage of hia old customers and tho public gonoratly. Jowollory carefully repaired, and gilt or plated in a substantial manner.— GI.ORG - COOK, Uppur (Juecn-.itrect, noar tho Young Wonioii's Institute. Electro-plater and Gilder to Sir Gooro-o Grov, 1864. TJEVV-ON AND MELVILDE, SHIP, YACHT ND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, ETC. WYNYARD PIE R, AU KLAND, Veesels Docked and Ropaired on tho Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Itoats for salo or to lit at tho Lowest Curront Prioe. W~~ T. 'YOU NG, . FANCY PAPKR-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to mako known that ho lias Oponod Business in GIIEY-STRKKT, opposito Cook streot, and solicits a sharo of publio patronage FIR.:. OIiNAMKNTS. STVH L)KC.R-TIONS. Goncral Trimming in Artificial Work of the Moat ElcKant Description. __J" Noto tho Address J J. SWINNERTON, . AUCKLAND STEAM WJOOD TURNING FACT.ORY, Wyndiiam Street (Nkxt Suakvsprarb Hotel), Having Introduced Steam Power, ho is now pro pared to make a Itoduction of Twonty ier Cent .oil tho prico ot all common work. __r Country Ordors punctually attended to. *C_ IJOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING J-_» Executed in all Its Branches, at W. LEY S', THREE DOORS AOOVK "STAR" OFFICE. Morcbants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. music, magazines, and law books Neatly Hound, Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. Library Books strong and cheaply boun_ Ia card.] TMT E D I C A L. A. ROSsTm.'D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarmshls Friends and tho Publio gonorally that, ho has Resumed tho Praotico of Ills Pro fession at Onehunga. Catherine-stroot, off Church-stroot, April 13, 1881. Wl' 11 I L L I PI'S iS - OJN, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCIIANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Tumontins, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artist.' Colours and Brushes: Plato, Sheot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass; Picture Frames aud Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashee and Doors. Glass cut to size and carofully packed. 03 to 97. QUEEN-STREET. TTICTORIA.STREET WEST. J. H. DAMON, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cutting-out on a Now American System, whero by a Perfect Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Order in 10 hourß' nolico when required. A speedy trial solicited. A I T BROTHERS, MARBLE and FREESTONE MASONS. Monumonts, Ilcad-stoncs, Tombs, nnd Iron Tomb Railings. inscriptions executed in a suteriob style. Pbioes and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— corner of Rutland and Lome Streets. Auckland [Noar Junction of Quoen and Wakefield streets!. A li NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE t DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers ol Tallow, "Wool, Shoepsklns, and Bones. THAMES CA.RRIA(___ AJND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Pboprietok, victoria street east, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly excoutod on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. _T~ aTsTiI i coT, c Wholesale BOOT AND SHOK MANUFACTURERS. A large Stock of Pegged, Rivetteo and Sewn Goods of al, sorts and sizes to select from, All Orders havo Quiok Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndham-street. Auckland. 1 -1%/TR A. J. HARD iVICK, SURGEON DKNTIST, Shortland and Prlnces-Btreets, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. "' ILLI AM. IH'IHAS Corner of Lome and Viotoria-streets, I Anokland East ( MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER i Inscriptions accurate and boautifuL Monuments, Tombs, Headßtones, and ovorj description of Stone Work at tho lowest poßsiblt prices for town and country. \ / 'pHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, I ' ' and j > STEAM BRUSH WORKS, Victoria-street East, auckland. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition: Bronze Medal and Certificate. r T D. R. E X A S E B 0 *GUIUE AND INTERPRETER, Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Complete arrangements can bo entered into f( Tourists visiting Rotomahana and su rounding Lakes, including the AlumCavi '• J Camping-out, Boating, and SnooTiNG '• excursions also arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings oan be Obtains] A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Box* of Sulphur and Silica Specimens made i II and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMM-DIA-S ATTENTION.



Business Cards. IT. MITCHELSON & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf, TJ. DWA R D CASH, TAILOR, ETC., WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland, vjrr H. S_.lN NE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER Voloan Lane, Evory Dosoriptlou of Building Designed and Erooted, . . All Bronohes of tho Building Trnde oxoonteo by Kxporlonood Workmon, Shop Fronts Office Fittings, too., too. /"I B. LEANING, * UNDERTAKER, W ellhble y-btreet. B-UNBRALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 por oont, bolow tho uoual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all ordois, and tho striotest rospootabillty guaranteed. Noto tbo Address. npABANAIU DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET, J, W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gontlomon's Clothos Cloanod or Ronowod and Woll-pri'BSod. Ladlos' Drossos Cloanod or Dyod and Well hod. Kid Gloves Cleaned WADDINGHAM AND LAING, T NBMITIIS, LINCSNSKD PLUMBERS, & GASFITTEU3 Opposito Lambonrno'a, Ironmongor, Karangahape Road. AU orders punctually attondod to, and oxocuted at tbo lowest, possible remunerative prices. TjIUWAKD BART LEY architect, stichbur_'s buildings', queen-street. John" so ppc t, house, land, and general commission agent, Opposito H.M.s Custom-house, FORT.STREET, Auckland, Has Always por Salb Largo Blocks ot LAND FARMS, both Improved and othorwlse Alao, OUSKS, COTTAGrCS, &c. On Most Roaaonablo Tormß. HW A I T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho publlo that he Is he only one In the Province who devotes the whole of his time to tho abovo business, and with his faclUtles for working and modern appliances oanfldofy competition "U1 DEN TERRACE POST OFFICE, F. M, MORLEY, TEA DEAL-lt and FAMILY GROCE_. Eden Tkuraok, Families waited upon for ordors, Good dolivorod to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. T^- O T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. delivor for Cash, the BEST FIUEWOOD.fCut lv Blooks)! Or 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Uobson-atreot, Auckland. ri/r R i\ L A S T, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artificial Tcoth from ss. JW O O D W A R D' • BAKER, CONFECTIONER. & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call tho polite attontion of tho Inhabitants of Queon-stroot, and familloa in tho suburba, to bis auperior Bread, Confectionery, and choico selection of Lollies, of the most tempting description. J. W. hopes to morit a share of publlo patronago by soiling at a low figure and all orders, both Wholosalo or Retail, will bo oxo ouled at tho shortest notice. Baking Donk on Sundays, Note tho Address. "I V. P E L H A M, 0 t ladder & barrow maker, 49, Victoria-street, Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, 1 arrow Wheels, Clonics Horsea, Clothos Boxes, Travelling Cheats, toe, on hand or made to ordor. A libera! discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Oflloo Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior old Violins for sole; also, a good V.olincello. cheap. ILLIAMT E N N A N T, Pioneer Manufacturer op Umbrellas and Parasols, , Uppor Queen street. Wanted Known Tennant's AI Umbrellas are 1 the Best and Cheapest. New summer stock at pricos to meet tho times. Rocovoring in the 1 best Btyle. with ohoice variety of material. Note-4, Lennox's Buildings, Uppor [Queen treat. Established 1869. GA. L AI D L A W, • Storekeeper, Confectioner, Baker, &0., &c, I Begs to inform tho Publio of To Awamutu and Waikato, that ho has LEASED Mr Duffus's Premises, And is carrying on business as above AND TRUSTS BY ' SELLING AT REASONABLE TRICES, To receive a Bhare of , PUBLIC PATRONAGE \]_T M. WILLIAMSON, V » Brass Founder and Gasfitter Is'preparod to Re-lacquer Qasollers, Pendants, ond Brackets, Curtain Bands, Corniceß, &o. equal to new. Repairs in Gasfltting and General BraßSWOrk on the most reasonable terms. Bost workmanship guaranteed. Address: Hioh-street, Corner Victoria street, Auokland T^JTr ~T, T~R AFFORD, BURGEON DENTIST, a Wakefield _treet, NBan Queen street. " Painless Extraction of eoth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. H A N S O if, . CARPENTER AND JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Congregational Church. AU repairs promptly ond economically exoouted. Est mates given. Funorals furnished. X W■ A V M O U T 11, ' SHIP AND BOAT BUILBER, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET, FOOT OP HOBSON BTRKET. '"> Buildor of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &c. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Ship Joinery of evory description promptly attended to, )r/^HARLKB PALMER, l'_ VV DRAUGHTSMAN &o. Drawings, Maps and Plans compUed, Drawn to Scale oni Rough SketohOß or Traoed. n Addresses, &o Hluminated ir the Highest Style "• of the Art. jp Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highwaj Boards. OFFIOE-25, Queen-street, OY6E National In ' surf-ice Company's Oilico,



business jNoticea. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE 11* TOWN FOR CONFECTIONERY, Junction of Gwy-atreet and Queen-street ( THOMAS CAIN, Evory description of Lolllos on hand. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlors' and Bootmakors' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlors' Iroiimougory, Boot Uppers, Grindory, Mill Bolting, Suction and Delivery Hoao, &o„ toe. Woiohousos:—Vulcan Lano and Hlg street. Works:—Pannmro. Auckland. Constituents' Ordora Promptly and fully Executod. . _ _ niENUING! FENCING 1 FENCING! loan do al kinds of Ponf_n_v_t 10-jror prices than anybody. Bores tho proof: Boat Hobarton Palling Fonco, 58b; Heart Kauri Posts and Hails, and Kauri Palings* «s: Purlri Posts, and Hobarton Ralls, 44a; do Kauri, 31s; Wiro Fonco (6 wiros, 20s; Top Rail, 2_s; Purlri Poata, Hobarton Top Rait and 5 wires, 3.3. Othor kinds equally choap. Tho matorialß and work of, tho bost dosoriptlon. Largo stock of Posts und Ralla for salo at low prices. Boats bored and morticed, and rails drcHsod on ground. SAM. WHITE, Ifonoor, Custom-houso-stroot, ■VTEW ZEALAND FERNS, J_M UNMOUNTED OR MOUNTED, In Sets op from 12 ui> to 120 Varieties, Also, in Fronch Polishod Mottled Kauri Boxob, each containing either 20, 60, 75,100, or 125 Varioties. Tho 25 Variety 1 loxoa as abovo £1 Tho 100 Variety Boxes as abovo £3 tt__ For Salo by— ERIC CRAIG, Ptinces-streot. * TBIO STOREKEEPERS AND __UUi_l_ JL HOLDERS. Those who once mako pnrohaeofl'/from tho Extonslvo and Varied Stook ot EARTHEN WARE.. CHINA, AND GLASB WARK, Kept by tho andorslgnod, will admit that Cus tom-houßO-stroot is tlio proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Exporlonood Packor Engagod, SATISFACTION for your SHILLING IP TOU THY A TIN P WILSON'S KXCKL-lOU BAKING POWDER, AS M.NUPACTI'IIED 11Y F. GOODWIN. Tost it with any othor at moro money, and In tho future you will buy Wilson.. It only necda to bo known to ensure the aale. it 1b a tlrat-claes artielo at a reasonable price Sold by mont Orocors ; half-pound tins, 1b; larger Una, la 3d, Wholosalo hy F. Goodwin, neur Soap-works, Parnell. A liberal pi-ollt to Grocers. rp O TRAVEL LER S, &C, Presents Pin Homk.—Vory Handsome Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rich and boautiful New Zoaland Woods; aieo. Polished Spoclmons of Woods In small box, nnd Brasa-bound ChOßts of Drawors in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prlcos. WILLIAM NORRIK. Workorof Native Woods.top of Shortland-street. R J, X O W E, GREENGROCER, Beorß to notify to hla frionds and tho general public that ho has taken that shop lately in th. occupatlon of Mr J. Gardiner, noxt to Mr Philip, Bakor, Karangahapo Rowe. Newton, and by strict attontion to buainesa, and supplying nothing but a good artiolo, hopeß to receive a fair patronago. Orders promptly attended to, GOODS DELIVERED SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND F R U I T. Dairy Fod _««_■>_ poJ, kples SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d por lb, an excellent I'reakfiißt Holish, try my iikßt Taranaki Butter. Taranaki Butter, lOd per lb. ... Best Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs for la, or Is por IOOIbs ; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Kice, toe, too FRUIT.-Kating and Cooking Apples, 3d .! lb, ISLAND From Gd. tola ISLAND ORANGES, por dozon. OKANUI-b. Victoria etroct, corner of Albert-street. MRS. H O D S O N Drkssmakku and Milliner, wishes to inform tlio public of Upper Quccn etrcet and its environs that Data, Feathers, and Ribbons of all klnda are cloanod on tlio pro miaes at tho shortest nolico. Dressmaking dono at very low prices, to compote with tho times. Note tho address— UPPER QUEEN-STREET TTAURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Y. A. TWINAME Bogs to intimato thus ho has commencod Business as Kauri-gum Ilrokor, Shipping and General Commission Agont. Thoao who may favour him with business can rest assured that their interests will bo nios carofully attended to. Advances msdo on Consignments and Ao count Sales promptly rendered. Country Storekeepers' and Settlors' orders oxecutod with caro and dispatch, at lowest rates, and froo of commission. Reforonccß kindly permitted to D. H. MC- Kbnzik, Esq., In whoso employment F. A. Twiname has been for over six years. tsr Office : No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, March 1,1881. HUTCH I N S O N, o BUTCHER, Victoria-BTREB., Says to his old frieods, '.' Call at my Now Shop and Inspect tho choice-grained Country Meat at Queen-street Prices, for I oan, and will, bou Cheap, and shall bD ploascd to bco my_ old ouu tomors and all the surrounding public.' Great Rbdootion on Saturday Night, To C-EA-OUT. ar Note tho Addreaa. STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE-1 HOUSK, HOBSON-STREET. JAMES REID to SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Ordors executed at the lowest possible pricos, aud Katiniatoß given for all kinds of Oabinet ; making. The Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. "VTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in the "city or Suburbs requiring tho services ot tho presont Contractor at tho rbduokd bates Bbould moko early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offlcos," /^OODNEWSI GOOD NEWS I VJT ■ GOOD NEWS!!! Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and the general publlo should now avail themselves of tho opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to bo made from the best sugars. Tho largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods over offered to the publio of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade supplied with Bollod 7DA-LD Gooda. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. - James W. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Groy-stroot. TCTURNITCRE WAREHOUSE. C. LITTLE and C. MILLS having purchasod tlio Business lately carried on by J. J. Mills as General Furnishing Warehouse, Victoria-street beg to inform their customers aud the general public that ia conacquenco of great improvo monts about, to tako place on tho premises, they havo Reduoed tho Prices of their Varied Stock to effect a Speedy Clearauce. L. & M. wish to c.U special attention to thoir stock of Mattrasses and Palliaaacs, both now and socond-hand, which are tho boat aud cheapest in town. Valu at'ons made. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. to M., in addition to the abovo, aro prepared to undertake the Furnishing of Funeralaatthecheapcstrate*—Noto the address; 13, Victoria-street West. B O S S, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Aoent. D. Ross having leased Mr Hold's New Store, Go.'o-3treefc (between Custom nnd Fort streets), has oommonccd business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agent. Highest price paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. TTOTIC- OF REMOVAL, CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST, ' (Between the Albert and Thiatle Hotels,) i D. OLPHKRT, late of the City Market, ha* removed to tbo abovo spacious Promises, and li now selling his varied and extensivo Stock o ' Furnituro, Botlding. Hollowaro, Cutlerj, China Glass, Earthenwaro, &0., toe, at reduced pricos to make room for new goods. i 7 Having a horae and spring cart, goods will b* oarcf ally packed ond promptly delivered Fbej op Chaugb. , ■ N.8.-Glassware. Earthenware, &0„ lent 01 bine nt M. d.i-fttg Cterge?.



Business Notices. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL, AM) PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOR merit) to the auckland meat pbeserving company, G. HULME, For excellence In Canned Meats, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having recently made greatimprovemontsinMachinery and Appliances, which will enablo us to pro duce a flrst-class article at reasonable ratos. Our pros achinory, when working full powor, will mako two tons por day. Tho quality will bo found equal, It not suporlor, to the bast oanned productions in tho Market at the pre sent time. PRICE LIST : _lbs2lb3 Roast and Bollod Beef .. .. (id 7d Corned Beef 0.1 7i Minced Beef .. _. .. .. C 7 Mutton 5J 8J Minced Mutton 6 7 Corned Mutton 5} 0} Pork Sausage .. .. .. ..7 8 Beef Sausage 0 7 Brawn .. _ 01 71 Tripe 7 8 Price List on application. Torms and Dig count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. WE have a few Breecli-loading Guns For Sale B. TONES & CO., Auctioneers. lt/I'USICI MUSICI MUSIC Songs 1 Ddets, Piano Solos, and Duetsl Danckb 1 Victoria Maoazines 1 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Prosonts BOOKS for Prizes 1 BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries POETICAL WORKS I I NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAPS 1 .CHAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS 1 JUST OPENED A OHOIOK ASSORTMENT or THK ABOVE W. E. MEAES, bookseller, stationer, and music Seller, QUEEN-STREET. "VTEWTON AND PONSONBY 131 JUNCTION STORK, CORNER of Newton and Great North Roads. J. M. WHITE (Late W. Baxter), family grockr and tka dkalkr Dairies op botter op First-olass Quality. Families Waltod upon for Order- Goods Promptly Delivered. Electric Bells. TILECTEIC 'DELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC D.LLBI LECTRIC JJELLSI T. PEACOCK has j vat received a Bhipmont of tho abovo, which can bo thoroughly recom mended to Householders on the following grounds. They nro modorato in cost; com munication can roadily bo mado with any or all of tho rooms in the houso. Single strokes of a telegraphic character, can bo mado, crt boll bo rung continuously at will. No dangerous acids aro usod with tho battery, and it involves no trouble Ono can bo scon on operation, and prices obtalnod by applying to T, PEACOCK, Optici AN, SIIORTLAND-STREEI' Educational KGA N, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. MR. JOHN HART WELL has arrived from Loudon. For Lessons, &c„ apply to Messrs Hoffman & Sons, Ouccn-street, whero Copies of his Compositions may be had. lANOEORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Popil op.Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milnkr & Co,, Auckland Musio Warehouse Quoon-atrect. DANCING.— Mrs Pcttitt will reopen her Dancing Claß3 on Friday, April 29.— Melbourne Cottago, Karangabnpo Road. r-TIHE AKT OE OINGING. MR 11. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Publlo and Prlvato Banquets Bupplled with Vocol and Instrumental Musio, upo_ reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had tho dirMtion ot music at Bomo of tho Banquets in London, any gontlomon entrusting him with tho same in Auokland may depend upon a flrst-class programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious detaila. ' "1%/r Rb. H. K. BR A BAZON, TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended nt thoir own Residences. Address:—Caro of W. Moors, Stationer, Queen-Btreet. R IS. ALLAN W E fcj T teacher op Vocal and Instrumental Music. Presont Address— Devonshire Hops Houson-street. __ m/| _t _<•. B. WOOD HA M, Teaoheb op the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auokland Musio Ware: house. Watcßma__ers and JeweUers. piIRISI'MAS pg-QLIDA.i.. VISITORS in Auckland- would do well £0 CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stock'of ' GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY ; WATCHKS. ETC. i tar Which they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHKAPER than any Other House. ! SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Ofllce. ' Uoots ana Shoes. OMEK 'S E T li OU S E AUCKLAND, . 1 JOIIN~C7~SM_TH, ° BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AN! MANUFACTURER, " junction of queen and greys treets Ladies' Kid Boots to Order, Us. Cd. " *v*C?-°.ir-- O PC % BELOV " • fl^! y--^ZiZ\il.Zfi]% ™** cost! 4^}Zf''--~^JjJt>ZWm Great Cloaranc „ MJ~ \! -t _A)« o1 qblo of Boots an Ih <»*%' V l " ! "V uSlioes at anunpri it fV< "V' ' *" 1 1 *^VAW)ccdcntcd lowflgui i 7 •_!">-' i • ''''' "*'' l 0 make way for -' StVfC ' '"f/V* fresh Bhipment. ---' '' .. ? A'tr Note tbo addrea )0 •'*H3^t^ 111^ and write it upc ■ X the tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTOI loot nnd Shocnakor, Victoria-street. Grei ,„ „aorl-oe, o£ tho above Goods for One Mont • only,



GRHUD'ES, BUIIiDEB • Has For Sale, 100 CASKS BEST CEMENT, Just Lauded. idT YARD NO. 1, PITT-STRE-3T. IE ALMON ! SALMON ! SAJ.MON 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (bost Brands). KUMMER &CO., FORT-STREET. riOALI COAL! COAL! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OEFICE : No, S, LOWRR QUEEN-STREET. W. SL O A N E, AGENT, Til O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgkove Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For'partlculara apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILHY, Mount Hdeia Rood. r\ N S A L & Pbr 'Oxford,' AND TO ARRIVE, Per'Peru'and 'CohoniliiA," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 50 „ STARCH 60 „ GLUCOSE 61 „ COCOA 100 „ LIMEJUIOE CORDIAL 50 „ RASPBERRY BALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR 31 „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED FISH 25 „ LING 15 „ VESTAS 50 Dales PAPER BAGS 60 Jhhds. VINEGAR. T. H. H ALL & 0° LOWER TREET. April 13,1881.! T> T O N X S a CO., Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizes, qualities, or colours re- Thes'o Papers are now largely used here, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported, Cavalier Fr6rc'o Genuine French Brandies American Carriages American Hurneaa To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &0. B. TONES & CO. | MPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellesley-street West. John frith Begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that he ia now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-street Prices. A Call Invitod to Sec for Yourselves. Note the Address THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marble Works, WELLBSLKY-STREET WEST. rniKi noLDiiELD, WHANGAPGUA ESTATE. This Property is now OPEN FOR LEASE FOR '...'■. GOLD-MINING PURPOSES; On tho following terms :— CLAIMS to be Three Acres in extent, RENT | For First Two Year 5............ £2 10s per acre For Second Two' Years _ £i per aore For Remaining Three Years.... £6per acre Leases will bo granted for 7 Years, and wil contain a Purchasing Clause,-to be exercised ai ' option of tho Losses within One Year from dat< ofLeaso. The Leases will bo prepared by the Company Solicitors, and will contain such Covenants anc Conditions as they may deem necessary, anc the Company undertake that the coat to Lesaei 1 for a Lease shall not exceed Three Guineas exclusive of Stamp and Registration Foes. The Surve s will bo mado by Company's Sur veyors, and tho cost of any Survey for a Leas* ; shall not exceod Five Guineas. C. A. HARRIS, JON„ Managor N.Z. Timber Co. (Limited). THE AUCKLAND iERATED WATEI COMPANY, CORNER OF WKIXKSLBY AND ALBKRT-STBEETf Manager: Mr. Geo. Gledhill. WHOLESALE ONLY. The abovo Company, in commencing business beg to intimato that it is their intention to Mann facturo a First-class Article at tho LOWEST pos bible prick, ond being In possession of Appli o ances which no other llimin the trade possesf they can, with confidence, defy competition, a tbo following prices will prove:- ■• Prices from and after February 1,1881. £ B. c Ice (in large quantities, per agreement), per lb .... 0 0 ASratcd Waters, Lomonade, Soaawater. _ Gtnger-alo, Ginger Beor, Raspberry- • ade, Tonic Water, at per dozen ... 0 1 Lemon Cordial, Peppermint do., Clovo dc, Raspberry do., nt per dozen ... 015 . Ginger Wine, per dozen 1 _ • i Ginger VV mo tin bulk), por gallon .. 010 Quinine Wino, perdozen 2 0 Lime-juice Cordial, per dozen .. .. 010 Sarsaparilla, por dozen 110' n Stoughton Bitters, per dozen .. ..14 Orange Bitter?, perdozen „ .. .. 118 Twenty per cent. dnconnt will ba allowed o 5 the abovo priceß for oasb, or if tho account " paid on or before the 15th day of each montl It accounts are not paid before that date, tl - full amount will be ohargod. V Country customers will- bo. supplied at tl abovo prices, bur, all packing cases and bottl will be charged for, and a reasonable allowam :§ will bo made for cases when returned, accor n ing to their conoition. Bottles and stoppe £; when returned will bo allowed for at mark 3 Particular care will ba taken in packing goof ,„ Customers aro particularly requested to advi i„ tb o return of empty bottles, by post card or oth kj wise, as cases frequently disappear in ami at mysterious manner from the Auckland wharf 'H All bottleß not returned will bo oharged for ma-set prices. . .;....



11 n R A F E R V SALE. GREATBARQAINSI In consequence of the recent firo in Queen-street, _ and tbe determination of tho owner to erect Now and Enlarged Premises I DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are compelled to clear off their Large, en _._.__,_■ new, and well-assorted stock, at a Great Sacrifice, during tho next T WO or THREE WEEKS, comprising Millinery, Dress Goods in French: and English Cashmeees, Lustres, ; COBDROS, POMrABOKE, SILK . ; Velvet and Print. ' Particular attontion is called to a Magnificent , Lot of AMERICAN ULSTERS and ! JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest Casiimbrk Jerseys fob Ladikb' and Children, LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Largo Stock of SHETLAND SHAWL S,! In tho Newest and Handeomeßt Patterns, And General Hosiery. DUNNE, HALL & CO. bog to intimate that in announcing this sale they do so only on account of the circumstances stated above. 17 4, QUEEN-STREET, • Opposito Thistle Hotel. "jV/lILLINERYI MILLINERY! MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKEIt, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. KILTINa DONE BY MACniNE TOR THE TRADE. Noxt door to the Post Ofllce. VT7" ANTED KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that sho has commenced Businoss In the EW BUILDINGS, 1 ALBERT-STREET, Noxt the Corner of Wyndham-street. * Prompt attontion will be given to all orders she may be entrusted with. T\7- ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For thb Present and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver Seal, &c NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, ■ NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS OOODS, &C. A. LOVETT, DRAPER, Wkl-b.-ey-stbekt. MALCOLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, Shortlandbtreet, OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &o. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, , SHORTLAND-STREET. . Wanted, a Message Boy. '■__ "V"OTICE TO THE PUBLIC, MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as T\RAPERS AND pLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposite Newton Post Offlce), Whero t have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments:— 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 System has been found to,be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible woy. .... M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience In this particular System of Business, and having thoir Goods direct from the Best ' London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer the BEST GOODS on the MOST ADVAN TAGEOUS TS-tMS. tsr Note the Address,— Ti/rUNRO & TVTILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (ODDosite the Newton Post Office). HOSIERY, Daaies' Cnderciothes, tea- Constant Bupply always on hand to suit the seasons and fashions. Ladles' Whito Stock inga from 6d a poir, very good value; Men s Socks from 3_d; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladieß' Fashion able Stockings at Is; Ladles' Chemises, &o„ beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nights from 3s 9d each; Ruffle, -d per yard; Net Trimming t for Ball Oresßes, 6d dozen yards: Beaded Crape ditto, Od dozen yards; Crape Flowers from6d ' spray; other goods equally cheap,—Note the Address J. Greein, 44 victoria-street \TOTICE.—Great Surprise I The Ladles IS all Bay that Williams's is the Cheapest , House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small 1 Goods. A splendidlot of Ladies' Underclothing, i Skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; Ia lot of Ladles' Back Combs, Bells, and Neck | Frilling, all prioes from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Herrings, cheap. Ladies from the country would do well.to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open > Ul9p.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 much lower prices, than at town. A.O.S. calls speoial attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Calicoes, Blankets, Plaids, Serges, Ich Beiges, * Satin Cloths, Cashmeres, Tweeds, Ulsters, Jackets; alao, to his Varied i Stock of Hosiery;, Gloves, and Straw Goods. I oaso Corsets just arrived. A.O. STEPHENSON, Newton (near Post Ofllco). W' N. HENDERSON, • ■•/-.-,. DRAPER, '" HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, r 210, Queen street, Rcspcotfully invites tho Public to inspect hlB • Stock of Millinery and Hats of tne newest Bhapes. • 8 Sealskins, from 7s 6d; Plush and Beaver, from 63 6d; Straws, from 6d upwards; also, Good , I Variety of Dreas Materials from Id per yard: ' [ Ladles' and Children's Jackets and Ulsters of „ the newest Stylos, at lowest prices. Miss Shera d takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. Note the Address. 3 "VTOTICE I—"We can and will soil Cheap 0 jS Best Plush Hats, 6s Gd; Real Sealskin 0 Hats, 10s; Latest styles in Black Chip and 6 Straw, from lOd to ss; Long Whito Ostrich 0 Feathers, 4s; All tho newest Bhades in Silks, 0 Velvets, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, and 0 llibbons. Chenille and other ties, 8d each; 0 Ladies' Felt and Winscy Skirts, 2a 6d ; Gentle -0 mens' whito and oolourod Shirts, from 2a 6d, at iff George Carter's, (lato Adams), Victoria is etreet, next door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Roll h. UpJ_ ■ 19 A NEW ZEALAND WAN'I io i-L SUPPLIED. es W. PETTY, Ladies. Mantle, Ulster, Jacket oe Stay'and Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen "■ street, Auckland (two doors above Messrsßuah ira brook & Britlgman's), W.P. bogs to inform thi :et Ladies of Auckland and the surrounding dia tricts that ho has recently arrived fron _s. England, bringing with bim materials and ever; iso requisite for carrying on the abovo business li er- a ii its branches, and hopes by supplying a goor oat artielo at reasonable prices, and by strict atten '. tion to business, to merit a share of thei :at putronrffte. A trial is respeotful soUoited . True Fit Guaranteed.



THEATRE IOr'AL Lessee and Proprietor..Martin fclmonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. 1 THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, APRIL 28, AND TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, Will be* produced, with Grand Soenjo Effecte, spectacular attraction, and assisted oy mo ENGINEER BAND, ... Who wiU appear during tho fourth aot in tho Soldier's Chorus, Gounod's grand masterpiece, in 5 aot«, ; '; F A U S T! Faust Bi^OTff.-?.-f Mephistopheles.. ... .. WmwWWggj Valentine -WL^nrth Wagner « Mr. Wentwortn Siebel Mies Leonora Simonsen Dame Martha .. .. Miss Frances Simonsen Marguerite (tier great " _._.„.„_ ' impersonation) Madame Fanny Simonsen Soldiers, Villagers, etc. Concluding with tho Apotheosis, the Spirit of Marguerite borne by Angela to its Heavenly Home. SATURDAY NEXT, __p.i 130, LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON!!! When wiU be repeated, by general desire, and for positively the last time,: marit a n a! Monday Evening Next, May 2, For this night only, tbe greatest of all English Operas, Balfe's World-renowned Romantic Opera, in four acts, f, SATANELLA! Tuesday Evening Next, May 3, First Benefit in New Zealand of Mies Martina fcumonsen. By general desire, and for positively the last time, un ballo in maschera! ]v| ount albert public hall. Evening Entertainment and Concert TO-NIGHT, 28th inst. ,>: i Tiokets to any part of tho Hall, 2s, To commence at 7 30 p.m. ST. THOMAS'S CHURCH, Freeman. Bay.—Concert in the Sohool-room TO NIGHT, April 28, at 8 o'olock. AdmiSßion, Is. «rs -V-EWMARKET HALL. A Select Juvenile Dancing Class, conducted . by Mrs Laman. will be held in tho abovo Hall on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, at 2 o'clock. Payment in advance. To commence on Satur day, AprU 23rd. 130XING1 BOXING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. ■ Private Lessona given to Gontlemen on Wed» nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences, lerms moderate. Gloves provided, AWN TENNIS! TOBACCO LAWN TENNIS 1 CIGARETTES I W. W. ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choico Assortment of American Tobaccos, chosen by himßelf while , in America, suitable for this market. More Novelties to arrive. t_l CaU at 98, OUBBN-STREBT Sporting. JL. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION NO. 2, . ... OS THE ;■ ■"•1 NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th, 1881, including .1 , The New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. ■ •.. i!■ 3000 SUBCRIBERS AT 10S. EACH.' Each Ticket has a chance of winning 3 -Prusea. .', . N.Z.G.N.H. First Horso.. .. .. - -*350 Second Horso .. .. .. .. 12a - Third Horse .. .. .. .. 60 . Starters and Non-Startera _. ... _U5 -3670 ' .'.. HUNT CLUB CUP. FlrstHorse ' ..-.175 " " " Second Horao 75 Thlrd Horso .. 60 Starters and Non-starters .. ..115 m. MAIDEN PLATE. FlrstHorse.. _.''.. .. ..£175 Second Horse -75 Third Horse '.. , 60 Starters and Non-Startera _. .. 115 ; As each Raoe will be drawn separately, every; " Subscriber will have a chance of winning Three . Prizes for each Ticket. The Drawing will be held under tho supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and Results advertised in daily papers. Intending Subscribers are requested to make early appUeation. If Cheques are cent exchange must be added, and stamps onclosed for reply and result. *..-. J. L. FLEMlNG,.Auctioneer, &o„' ~-< ',;.) High-street, Triangle, Cbrlstohuroh. ""VT O T I C : E. Members of tho New Zealand Grand Gift * Club are requested to pay their Subscriptions, overdue _. _r:' t THEODORE BROWN.;;.;.<■ medical- ..r.ii-.odi-i - ' . •.-:..: . -■:[■■ ' • ' ~, ■ . ,!•-: IMPORTANT TO ' FARMER.,'' LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE-KEEPERS CARTERS, AND.OTHBRSi .' '.'•'../ cß^vpPiiD's;; ':'jZZjf^ ORBE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism, Kioks, Broken Knees, Sore Bock- Saddle and Collar Galls, SweUed Legs Stiff Joints, Ewes Injured in Lambing, &c, too. ). ■■■ This invaluable preparation should be bept in every stable—it never fails to effect a Cure in tbj above oases, if persevered with; ithosbeen used with the greatest success in numberless:-: cases, and is by far the Cheapest Embrooaionin , . the Market. _«f oii,l The followtog Testimonials (among many ■ others) have been received from .well-known oitizena;— ''-.—'. '-'■ :i'-'', v,::"-'--',' TESTIMONIALS. -■ "'■■-'■ Victoria Stables, Vlotorla.treOt, November2,lßß0 T ,'.,, To Mr Crawford: _» „ __' Dear Sir,— Having given your valuable HorSa, . and Cattlo OUs, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains. ,' Collar Galls, &0., a fair trial, I have:;grcdt;./ pleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery ana , . Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has Horse.; , t i never to be without the same. i u/, >ci 1 remain, dear sir, .'. i Yours respectfully, F. QUICK. , :;.; Greyhound Stables, Auckland,; ~,,,; * November 17,1880. o o i o Mr Crawford, Newton::- .-.::; lit Having effected several Cures with the use of,, * i I yonr Horse and Cattle Oils. I have mnoh* ■*: pleasure in testifying to its good quality in the » , •■ cure of Cute, Wounds, Collar Bruiseß.&c. too. r.-tsv. * H.W.WIGGINS. •>,-{ ,: Newton, Auokland, —: . November 18,1880. Mb Crawford • ,I. ._. Dear Sir,—l havo used your celebrated Horso and Cattle OUs, for Broken Knees and.other open wounds, with wonderful success, and con " confidently recommend it to anyone as tho bes I ■'■ preparation I ever tried. '■'"■i_)V_,i_J i I am, dear sir, '' • Yours, too.,toe, - > !t>r. ■-' J. WARRKN. j» _ CRAWFORD'S HORSE o & CATTLE OILS May bo had from most Saddlors, in bottles, .' at 2a 6d and 6s each. .-,'.' KJ irayj-io Country Agents Wanted. ~ ~...* :fg Prepared and sold by '' . ', ■ '■ *\ CRAWFORD; Chemist, .-,; ~' ' Newton. Auckland. i ' >' ■' iL) : 1 lit*-- . I J} ISISAS E S OF TH E E.iß; J;,: I may be Consulted DaUy, between eleven t i and one o'clock, in my Rooms in Hobson- . street, a lew doors from Mr Minettl's French . Bakery. •-•-' iy T. AICKIN. tl M.D. BerUn, F.8.C.5.1., &o. Private Rcßldonce, PonßOnby Road. _J ( T> OTA NI C MEDICI NES. Q Tho Hcrbß recommended in Cofiin'a " Guide to , . Health" are kept in stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHBMIST and DRUGGIST, ~: , VjCTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND. t_\ F' REEMAN'S BAY SOAP VVuRKS.^ SAUNDERS & GILBERD, ' (Ji SOAP AND CANDLE'MANUFACTUBEBS,. Ir > ! Viotoria-street, Auckland.'. v*. . S. to G. having enlarged their Factory Ja^* I double its former size, and made coatly addi- . a tlons to tho plant, are nowin a nos tion to com-, v nete wif v any factories in New Zealand or New _ south "..ales. The yearly increase of theie i trade, which has rendered tho extensive altera i tlons unavoidable, is the best guarantee of tha r superior oharaoter of their goods. . . _ ~ . , .: AT_ial_iMßpeotru_yßA_oitod^^'^a^