The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL—No. 3.356

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1881

.'Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEJtfXtf



Shipping. tytyk S TEAIVI TU LuJNJL.u_., fWfjfjlb> ~ ouii-NtTini-. ieSlfe2a&a Tho ioilowTng Steamships bo longing to tho Orier.t Ptenin Navigation Com panyt Limitodl.and th.. 1* joiilo Stonm Navlgatior Company will leavo S-TDNEY at tho under mentioned duteo for it.H'L-OT.RNK, ADK LAII)l- and LONDON, via Sue,- Canal:- _ Summer. I rtog. Ton go | Dato. ORIKNT S,__i Aiiril'6 LUSIIANIA »,825 April 22 L-GURIA 1,0.6 May 6 PuTOSI 1.-l!) May 20 BAUONNK 3.578 June 3 CIUMBORAW).... 8,817 Juno 17 And tho Servlco will bo nialntiiTneit ny sno cooillng stotimors at Intervals of a Fortnight, Firo to London, 1-5 to 70 guineas, Suez Onnal Dues. 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London, Passengers c.n 1; from Auckland at a through m o to covor Intercolonial fore and Cnii'il dues, nnd so seenro special advantages. Passagos from London can bo granted In Auckland. For plan. and i particulars, apply, In London, to F, Oiv( is Co., and Anderson, Ander.on & to.. Joint Man-gars Of tho Lino ; or to tho Agents in Aucklnno, UNION STEAMSHIP DO, OF N.Z, Limited Queoc-stroot. ¥-~_*"-~_-« B fIVION STEAMSHIP ''..-.■■ U U COMPANY OF NKW if "gl2l \ ZEALAND (LIMITED), * Si_.. Sias^ time Tar lk— I j! MAncui, 1881. FOR GISBORNH NA DIER, WRLLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS. AND BLUFF (PROM QUEEN-STrKKT WHARF) Steamship, Date ot Sailing. Latest Train. TeAnau Thursday, 21, 10 a.m — Rotorua Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — FOR TARANAKI, Nb-LSOI. PIOTON, WKlj LINGTON. LYTTELTON and West Coast Ports (prom Manukau) Hawka Tnoeday, 29,10 a.m. !) 10 a.m. Wanaka Monday, Ap. 4,11 a.m. 9.10 a.m. FOR SYDNEY. VIA RUSSELL. Tararua Tuesday, Ap. 5,1 D.m — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Te Anau Thursday, 21,10 a.m. — Rotorua Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. WEtLINOTON Every Wednesday, s p.m — Rotorua Tuesday, 29, _ p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Wellington Every Monday, p.m. — FOR WHANGARKI MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MANGA WAT. Wellington Kvory Wcdnes., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — WCargo must bo alongside one hour beforo timo of departure. Passage Tickots must bo taken at the officio beforo e-barking. Anrklp_d Branch I 53, Qneon-Btieot. „ \\r hanG-KEI, tau t/JK^. V T RANGA & RUSSELL. V|2|^P^ WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH Tho Union Steamßhip Co.'s s.s. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave for— TAURANGA—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAl—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents: pKi «UCICLANL> AND Jja>*HSv j___ NORTH SHORE FERRY "Wffiln^^. COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AROHA GOLD FIELDS, CONNECTING wrm OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. ' ENTERPRISE No. 2" & 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames i tFriday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Tho ahove steamers connect at Junction of the Waihou with iho Btoam launches 'Riro Biro' and 'Memsahlb.' Fares: To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, os Through to Te Aroha ifs Return to Te Aroha 25s Freight to Te Aroha .. .. 2osporton Arrangements have been msde with the owners of small steamers to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to Te Aroha. Fares, ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or JJa charging live stock. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. "PIOR HOKIANGA. SIHS-BS. FANNY THORNTON Will load for the above port immediately—on discharge of inward cargo. Apply to IC. R. CARONO, Fort-street. (was*--. T3ENIJNSULAR ANU §Mj__>X7 oriental steam navi q™llß** GATION COMPANY. The s.s. 'CATHAY' leaves Melbourne on April 11th. Steamers follow on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. 16, Queon-street, Auckland. -Tjaffih- CIT-SAM TO HOT SPRINGS, J£«§J3g:iO Mahurangi, Matakana,- Era*:a'y Kawau, and Omaha. The s.S. ROSE CABKY, Al at Lloyds. J. Casey, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Mahurangi— Thursday, March 24, at 10 o'clock Saturday, March 26, at 11 o'clock Thursday, March 31, at 11 o'clock All cargo must bs down half-an-honr before advertised time of leavirg, or It will not be No Parcels or Goo Is taken without a shipping note. , _ For freight or passage apply to _.___ J. -AoKX. Juno 12,1879 jj£Vte\ TVRECT STEAM COMMU- Tfiß|. \J NICATION WITH OMAIIU TB AROHA GOLDFIELI'S. NOTICE. Passengers leaving Auckland at nieht time por •Kntrrprise No. 2' ore met at Grohams town by the p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, 15s, Goods forwarded through from Anckiana Wharf to Goldfleld landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. -3*i.- (J TEAM TO THAMES, CAR 2S_^~ H RYING PASSENGERS AND *i^*i^ CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHINE MURI, OMAIIU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORRINB -ville (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA,' From Auckland: Friday, 9 morning Saturday, 10 morning From Thames t Friday, 3 afternoon Saturday, 1 at tornocn Fnron to Thames: Saloon, 7s Gd ; Steerage, sp. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through o To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Cargo recoivod within half-an-honr Of ad vertised time of leaving. ERASER & TINNE, Agontß. iSve^ OHOR RUSSELL, WANGA |||&g£ I. ROA. AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA w leave every Monday, at 5 dm. (weather permitting). Passengers booked md small parcels prepaid at the Offloe on the Vv Th-rf No cargo received after _ p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The sb ARGYLK will leave for the above IHo s .Very Tuesday and Friday, at-6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. S.S. 'GLENELG' Will loa. c Queen-streot Wharf at 6 p.m. Monday, 28th Friday, Ist April Connecting with the b.s. ' Fingal' for Mercury pVv.n March 4th, 9th, 18th. 23rd, and Ist April: -om>. cting willlS.S. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and Kas" Coast: also connecting with s.s. Katikatl ovv Kel kerind totherc-rcumstances permuting. N« WW-reoelved after I Jg^,^ Manager,



__ _iiri_i_i__M________.__-_«T.tf^^mif E«H_,—j,_i„,ii__ "wn^w—wmi Shipping-. ' «S&SS-_>_ \\F AIU X U AND ON E jFffijg vt lIUNGA steam NAVI m *""' GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, BSI. i S.s. •MANUKAU.' Leuvo Oncbunga : Loavo Waiukn : - 25-Frlday, 2pm 20-Haturday, 7a m . 28—Monday, Ip m 29—Tuesday, 9.30 a m 30—Wednesday, (i a m 30— Wcdnes., 10.30 a m Manuknu Heads-Kvory Thursday, 8 a m. Apply to A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent. t-f_&__K l^ HAKLES il ) AllJl!'•'', AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albort-stroet, near tho Dock. Builder of ovory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c„ to any si™ or dosign, Vcasols Locked and Ropairod. Spars mado, Sec, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho Bhortcst notioo, I'stimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats alwaysl on hand, nnd for Salo Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numoroiis friends and custo mers that ho has socurod Business Promises in Auokland as abovo, whore ho will bo glad to rooolvo any ordors, and will endoavour to glvo , tho same satisfaction as heretofore. Business Cards. TVENRY T tpORSTER SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER,] TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. T\TEWTON VENETIAN BLIND Jl. WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and flxod at Ib per foot. Wirowort., of any descrip tion and pattern, mado to ordor. Repairs neatly executed. JC. P E L II AM, * LADDER & BAItROW MAKER 49, VICTORIA-STREET. Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horßos, Clothos Boxes, Travelling Cheats, &c„ on bond or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale ordor. Shop and Olllco Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by oxporionoed workmon on tho shortest notlco. N.Li.—i adders, Stops and Barrows lont on hire. Violina bought. One or two superior old Violins tor salo; also, a good Violincollo cheap. T J. SWINNERTON, tf • AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Sitai-usfeare Hotel), Having introduced Stoam Power, ho 1b now pro parod to mako a deduction of Twenty jer Cent, off the pricoot all common work. _ar Country Ordors punctually attondedto. "** T I_. R. ERASE R, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, ROTORUA. Comrlete arrangements can t>o entered into for Tourists visiting Kotomaiiana and sur rounding Lakits, including the alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Siiootinq Excursions .also Ahranoicp. Maori Mats and Carvings can hkOotain-D. A Choieo Variety of Ferns and Small Boxeß of Sulphur and Silica Specimens, mado up and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. / 'riHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, I AND Bteam brush works, Victoria-street East, AUCKLAND. Awardod at Sydney Exhibition : Bronze Medal and Certipioat-u EWTON AND PONSONBY JUNCTION STORE, CORNER OE Newton and Great North Roads, J. M. WIII T E (late W.Baxter), FAMILY GROCEK AND TEA DEALER. Dairies op Butter of First-class Quality. Famllioß Waited upon for Ordors. Goods PromDtlv Delivered. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. hobson-strekt, Close to Wellington-street. JW. KNIGHT • (Late of tho City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GUOCffiK, Corner op Darby and Queen streets. wholesale and retail. Kst_bli_hed 1866.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drtssed for Table Always Ready. Live Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Gecso, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stock. Game Fowls, Spanish Brahraaß, Bantams (Puro bred). Freih Butter and Egga always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, TWO DOORS ABOVE ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &C„ Grey-street (opposito tho Market Hotel). Stylo and Fit Guarantr cd. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired. Tl/| R A. J. 11 ARl>rV IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Piinces-Bt-cets, opposite St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. U X, F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLKSLEY-STREET WEST. Aitifleial Tosth from 5;. WILLIAM TENNANT, Pioneer Manufacturer of Umbrellas and Paraso s, pper Queen-street. Wanted Known Tern-ant's AI Umbrellas are the Best und Cheapest. New summer stock at pri.o3 to meet tho times. Recovering in tho En. styleZwith choice variety of material. Note--, Lennox's Buildings, Upper Queen street. Established 1869. [Established ■jY/fR T, TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, W akefield-street, nebr Queen street. Painless Extraction of eoth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. WH A N S O N . CARPENrKR AND JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposito the Congregational Churoh. All repairs promptly and economically executed. Estimates given. Funerals furnished. T7IDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TE DEALER and FAMILY GROCER, Eden Terrace. Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to any part of tho Town and w Suburbs.



Business Cards. WADDINGHAM AND J_Ar.nu TINSMITHS, LINCENSED PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERB Opposite Lambourno's, Ironmonger, KAItiVNCSAIIArE I.OAD. All orders punctually nttondod'to, and oxccutc ut tho lowest possible romuneratlvo piicoa. T\7~ 11, SKINNER BUU-UER, CARPENTER AND JOINKH VULCAN LANS, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUIi.DINC DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OK SUI'KItINTISNDUD ONLY, if ritUFKRUKD AH Branches of tho Building Trade oxeontoi by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts Ofltoi Fittings, &o„ &o. K. K. JIABBE.J |M. RAWLINOS 0 A B E H & II AWLIN G £ [successors to tup, iatb uonmiT t.ubr], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS ANI IMPORTERS, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. IOIINS U P P X T HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposito H.M.'a Oustom-houso, Fort-stroot, Auokliiiid, H Always fob Sale Largo Blooks ot LANU FARMS, both Improved and othorwißO Also, HOUSKS. COTTAGER, &0. On Most Ueaaoniiblo 'forms. Tn j. M v s s & C 0., 'land AND ESTATE AGKNTS, SHORTLANDSTREKT. Proportioa ontrustod to us have tho additional advontago of being placed on Moss, ltalno and Co.'sContral Registry in Wellington. Womako no chargo unlosa suloa aro oll'eetod. BoeCaltO our advertisement on fourth pugc, ri:o BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Tho undersigned aro Cash Purciusers of HIDES, BHK«;P8RIN8, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &o„ Sec, at Highest Markot Rates, In any tiuautity. Conaignora diroot will havo prompt and im mediate oash remittances roturnod at Batlstao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNER AND LICATnEII MANUFACTURERS, AUCKLAND. TA I T BROTHER S, MAUIILE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, nnd Iron Tomb Railings. INSCItIITIONS EXKCU.ICI. IN A SUI'EUIOB STYLE. Phicks and Lesions FREE on Application. ADnRESS :— Corner of ! Rutland and Lome Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of Quoen and W'akclleld streotsl. . riARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN. ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. VV. THOMPSON Proprietor. ______ Gontlomon's Clothes Cloanod or Ronowed and Well-prcßsed. Ladlos' Drossoa Cloaned or Dyod and Wol! ---bed. Kid Gloves Cleaned C. EOR G E COOK', XX ELKCTRC-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Kkun Brooch, Bird, and Leaf Ornament Maker, Respectfully hoes n renewal of tho patronage of hia old customers and tho public generally. Jowollory carefully repaired, and gill or plated iv a substantial manner. —GISOHGK COOK, Ijcighton's Hulldings, Upper Queen .trcot, oppo sito tho Young Women's Institute. Klectro plater und Giluer to Sir Gnororo Urey, 1801. WT. r O U N G, . FANCY PAPER-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to niako known that bo has Oponcd Business in GREY-STREET, opposito Cook street, and solicits a share of public patronage Fire Ornaments. Sty* Decor vtions. Gonoral Trimming in Artificial Work of iho Most Elegant Description, Jt_T Note tho A ddrcsa. THAMES CARRIAUIS AT.D DRAY FACTORY. JAM E S MA OKIE, Proprietor, victoria stkket east. auckland. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron neatly exeontod on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, mr N.B.—Country Ordorapunctually attended to. IRKLAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS 0_ Saddlors' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suotion and Dolivory Hoso, &o„ &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-Btrcet, Works:—Panmuro. Auckland. Constituents'Ordors Promptly and Carefully Executed. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Vlctoria-Btreets, Auokland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENKBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every deecription of Stone VV ork at the lowest posaiblo prices for town and country. TJEW-UN AND MELVILLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc Wynyard Pier, Auckland. Vossols Docked and Ropairod on tho Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Boats for salo or to lot at the Lowoßt Current Prioe. TWAYM 0 U T H, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, Custom-house-btrritt, foot of Hobson street. Builder of a'l kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &C Vessels Looked and . Hepaired. Ship Joinery of every description promptly attended to. 1 HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER,! 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. qiGN. WRITE B. J. MaoKinlay Sign and Tickot Writer. Estimates given. Writing done for tho trade.— Klliott-atreet, two doors above Mosars Cousins and Atkln's Coach Factory. XT E. COTTON & CO., LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room. (CHARLES PALMER, J DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scale om Rough Sketches or Traoed. Addresses, &o Illuminated Ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Soheduleß prepared tor County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, over National In surance Company's Office. J J. AUSTIN & CO., a WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A large Stock of Pegged, Rivetted and Sbwn Goods of aU sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOcTt FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-street, Auckland.



Business Cards. I'IIILLIPFS & S 6"n, • OIL, COLOUIt, AND GLASS I MERCHANTS, ' Importers of Pap--hangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turnontlno, Coloure, Varnlehoa, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Coloure and Brushes; Plato Shoot, Crown, Ornamontnl, and PhotogrophU Glass; Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings d Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed -ashca anc Doors. Glass cut to slzo and carofully packed 05 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. \ T\. H hEAN IN G : >_ * UNDICRTAKKR, Wei, lest, ky-street. FUNKRALS PROMPTLY EXKOUTICD A1 25 por cont. bolow tho unual charges ' in Auckland. 1 Punctuality to all orders, and tho strictest respectability guaranteed. Noto tho Aildrosß. i 111 I S 11 E 11 AND CO., J? WIIOLKHAT.B BlllrriNO AND FAMILY MUTOIIICItS, IJUKI-N-HTItKICT [Noxt Bank tof Now Zoatund, Auokland]. ) Poultry of All Kinds di-oased to ordor. Prima Smoked Tonguoa, Homo-cured Bacon. Cornod Beof on Sato In Largo Quantltlos. nsr N.H.—Dealers in Game, ia Mvo I'hoasmitH forwarded to all pnrts ot tho Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbs. EENCU AND ENGLISH HOUSE, WKLLKSLEY-STRK'ET. VICTOR LONGUET, LADIES* & GENTLKMICN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair and Wiga on hand. iJOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING f Executed in all its Branohoa, at W. L E V S", THREE DOORS AnOVE "STAR" OWICE. Morobants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. ! MUSIC, MAG A-INKS, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakora' Special Rulod Day-books. LiniiAßY Books strong and cheaply nonNa TCT O T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut In Blooks) for 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GEOCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-strcct, Auckland, HYY A I T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, TORT -STREET, Wishes to Inform the publio that he Is ho only ono in tho Provlnoo who dovotos the whole of hia time to tho abovo buainoaa, and with his faoilitioa'for working and modorn appliances can dofy comootition C. X E AND POTTER, TT COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B,—lron-bark Shaftß, Spokos, Folloos, Bine Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest markot prices. JAMES BUTCII ER, CARTKR, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Ciirtnl and Delivered from ship's sldo on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcab.li- and Bay or Islands Coal. Also, Flrowood (cut and uncut) reasonable CF. COOP ER, • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER. Uppkr Queen-street, Auckland, Throo Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.H.—Courier Dags, Loggtnga, &0„ &0., made to ordor Dn tho Bhortust notieo. Charges moderate nm \v. p v c k c x. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICKNSKD INTKRPRK'i'ER. 12, N.Z. liißiiranco Buildings, Auckland. AMES 11. B U C II A IS AN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLE AND 3TONH MKRCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. |X 8T A 1! tIBII II II 1S 0 3.1 VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Bnmo Bide as tho Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—resigns of nil kinds of abovo work for warded to Town or Country on application. TTI D W A R D B A R T L E V, ARCHITECT. BTICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, WAItSOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe 1 Durham-street, Auokland, Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskin! and Bonce. DROSS, . KAURI GUM MKRCHANT And Commission Aqest. I). Ross having leased Mr Rold'a New Store, Gore-streot. (between Custom and Fort stroets), hns commencod bmincsa ns Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agont. Higbost prio paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, Maroh 14,1880. "XT X W ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of From 12 up _o 124 Varieties. Also in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh containing eithor 25, 60, 76,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. a The 100 „ ~ .. tli For Sale by ERIC CRAIG, FBINCES-STPKKT rsio STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE J. HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stook of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kopt by the undorsignod, will admit that Cus tom-houao-atreet ia tho propor placo to go to, KDWARD LEWIS. An Kxperionood Packor Engaged. Hotels XT. js KE V HOTEL, NORTHCOTE JO LATE STOKKB' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Tkopkiktor, Accommodation for Travellers. Saddle Horaea on Hire. ARKWO XT 11 11 OTE L, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor, First-class accommodation for Travellers, Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hiro. The steamer from Auckland arrives and de parta twice a-week. CLaRK» T A F F, • formerly of tho City Club Catoly of tho Terminus Hotel, Hclonavillo), having bought tbo Freehold of tbo Whangarei Hotel from Mr Caffier, bega to inform visitors that no effort will be aparod to afford satisfaction. Horsoa and Pleasure Boats on Hiro. t \ V~_~ UN'S HOXJS JU Corner of Fyrnonds-atreet and Kybor Pass Road. C. E. GUN DRY having purchased the above well-known Hotel, haa much pleasure In informing hia Friends and tho Publio generally that he will keep the choieost brands of Winea and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attention to merit their patronago. Hancock's Sparkling Alks. R. JOHN GROGaN (late 01 tne Prince Albort Hotel, Onehunga), begs to inform tho Public ot Auckland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE QUE KIN'S HEAD; and trusts by koeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to roceivo a fair sharo of patronago. Mr Grogan will also bo glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when they are in town. First-class accommoda tion. Good Beds. ACCIDKNTAL HOTEL. ALBERT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Bogs to inform the Public, hia Patrons, and Friends that ho has purchased the far-famed OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Th_t additions and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of the Public, have been completed, and that every endeavour will bo mado, and no expanse spared, to main tain the high reputation of th House. THE CAFE. This department, under the management of an experienced chief, will be conducted on a soalo worthy of the name ani fame of the Occidental Hotel.



Busiuesß Notices. KAURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING AND GBNKRAL COMMISSION AGENT. '< F. A. TWINAME i Bega to intimate tbaa ho has commenced ' Business as Kauri-gum Brokor, Shipping and General Commission Agont. Thoso who may favour him with buainesa can rest assured that their Interests will bo most , carefully attonded to. Advances mode on Consignments and Ao oount Siilos promptly rondorcd. Country Storokcopors' and Sottlcrs' orders oxeoutod with caro nnd diaputeh, lit lowest ' rates, and froo of commission. Reforcncoa kindly permitted to D. IT. Mc- ICicnzie, Esq., iv whoao employment F. A. Twinamo lias boon for over six years. tar Office : No, 8, Qukkn-struet, Auckland, March 1,1581, TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. OPENINCI of True CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wrlleslby-strket West. JOHN FRITH Bogs to Inform tho Publio of Auokland that ho 1 is now ofl'erlng all kinds of aLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, brushes, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Lcsa than Queon-streot Prices. A Call Invited to Sco for Yourselves. Noto Iho Address— THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stono and Marblo Works, Wiai.KSLEV-STHEICT WEST. GOUD NEWS ! GOOD NEWS 11 GOOD NEWS 111 Storokooperß, Sbopkoopor-, and tho genoral public should now avail tnoinsolvea of the opportunity of purchasing Puro Sweets, guaran teed 10 bo mado from tho beat Bugara. Tho largest and moat varlod assortmor.t in Boiled Ooods ovorofforod to tho publio of Auckland. An early Inspection invited. Trado supplied with Bollod 7DA-I.1) Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Croams. — James W. Marriott, Wholoaalo and Rotall Alanufncturlng Confcc tlonor, Groy-atroet. WOO D W A R D, • BAKER, CONFEOTIONKU, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call tho pollto attention of tho Inhabitants of Queon-Btroot, nnd fainilloa in the snbiirljH, to bin Superior Broad, Confectionery, and choice aoloetlon of LoHlea, of tho most' tempting description. J. W. hopes te merit a eharo of publio patronago by soiling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholeaalo or Retail, will tie oxo outed at the shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Noto the Address. R J. R (3 W J, GREENGROCER. Bogs to notify to bis friends and tho genoral publio that ho has takon that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, liakor, Karangahapo Howe. Newton, and by strict attention to businesa, und supplying nothing but a good artielo, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Ordera promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. 11. TONES) [R. C. CARR \\7E lmvc day admitted Mv B. Dionv Tonic, a Partner In our Firm. B. TONKS & CO., Auckland. March Ist, ISBI. mO TRAVELLERS, &C. I'IiKRKNTS fdr Ilojiit.—Very Randaomo Cur osity Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful Now Zealand Wooda; also, Pollahed Specimens of Woods in small bor, and Brass-bound Cheats of Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIK. Worker of Nati vo Wood B.top of dhortland-streot. IyOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUKEN-ST., (Botwcon tho Albort and Thlatlo Hotels.) D. OLPHBRT, lato of tho City Market, has removed to tho abovo spacious Premises, and ia now soiling hia varied and extensive btock ot Furniture, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlorr, China, ataaß, Earthonwaro, Sea., &c., at rcducod prices, to mako room for now goods. Having a horse and spring cart, goods will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Free op CIIAROB. N.B.—ulasswaro, Earthonwaro, &c„ lont on hlro at Modorato Charges, HUTCHINSON, • BUTCHER, ViOTORIA-STREI-,, Bays to his old friends, " Call at my Now Shop and Inspect the choico-grained Country Meat at Queen-stroet Prices, for I can, and will, soil Cheap, and shall be ploafed to sco my old oua tomors and all the surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. tST Note the Address. REAT EXCITEMENT IN QUEEN STREETI MONEY FOR ALLI-To Professional Men, Merchants, Mechanics, Working Men, and all persons who may run short of cash.—lmmediate aeaistanco may bo obtainod by applying to tho City Loan Oilloe, opposito Market Entrance, Oueen-stroet, whero S. A. ABhor will advanco Monoy in sums of Ono Shilling to £50 on any description of security. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. ■VTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. AU porsons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the services of tho presout Contractor at tho reducwd rates should make early application to G. WILSON, at hi 3 residence Nelson-street, or under covor, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," OOTS I BOOTS I BOOTS I Selling off! Selling off I For one month only, com mencing on Tuesday, March 15th. C. Wostpfahl bogs to inform tho publio that ho is now Boiling his valuable stock of boots and shoes at greatly reduced prices, for cash, to mako re om for Autumn and Winter Hhlpmonts, p.r Loch Deo and other Bhlps.—>.oto tho address: C. West pfahl. Bootmaker and Importer, next to Mr Coa gravo'a Draper, and opposite H_ymarkot, Queen-atroct, Auckland. RS.HO D S O N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform tho public ot Uppor Qucon street and its environs that Hata, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinds aro cleanod on the pro mises at tho Bhortont notieo. Dressmaking done at vory low prices, to compote with tho times. Note the address— , UPPER QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Cheapest n .no Markot. Challenges competition with ho boat imported. It ia madn of tho purest and boßt materials B easily and porfoctly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour: and will never sott'e in tho clothcß. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Ruaaell-street Great North Road' ?|T.RISCO DINING-ROOMS, JP Opposite South British. S. H. COX, PROPRIETOR. Moala from 6a.m. toB p.m, .. .. 9d After that uaual prices, Private Room Is Board and Lodginga (por week) .. 203 Jlnapeetion Invited. C.ENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anyhody. Here's tho proof: Best Hobarton Palling Fence, 5Ss; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Karri Palingß, 455; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Hails, 445; do Kauri, 31a; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2ia; Purlrl Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 33a. Other kinos equally choap. The materials and work of tho bast deacriptlon. Largo stock of Posts and Rails for sole at low prices. Poatß borod and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Foncor. Custom-house-street. SANFOED'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per lb, an excellent _ reakfast Relish, try my rest Taranaki Butter. Taranaki Butter, lOd per lb. Best Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or 4s per lOOlbs ; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Bice, &o„ &c FRUIT.-Kating and Cooking Apples, 4d per lb; Whangarei Grapes, Gd to la por lb; Mason's Best Hot-house Grapes, Is Id per lb. Victoria street, corner of Albert-street. R THOMAS CAIN, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, has hia establishment very centrally located at the Junction of Queen and Groy streets, whero ho carries on a very extensive and ever increasing business. He haa always the very best and freshest Confectionery of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from the very beat lingredient', so that their quality can be always confidently relied on. To lovers of Lollies (the purity of whloh is guarantoedllia trial is|£respectfully solicited,



■ ■■!!■ —__■—■_—■_——I I 111 ————» Un Sale. mo ARRIVE, Per the "Doflancc'and "Sea Bird," 250 sacks FLOUR 70 „ OATMEAL 80 „ BRAN 100 „ OATS 10 cases HAMS and BACON. ON SALE, Ex Lato Arrivals, 51 case. BACON and HAMS, bare and in cloth 9 eas.s BACON aud HAMS, Engish 27 oases CHEESE 20 kega BUTTER 21 kega and cases LARD 700 sacks FLOUR 120 half-ancka FLOUR GOO quarter-sacks FLOUR 280 sacks OATS 150 „ WHITE nnd BLACK TARTARS 380 „ BARLEY 250 „ BRAN GO „ OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 210 „ BARK FINEST QUALITIES TKAS, in Half chest, and Boxes. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWER QUEEN-STRKET. Maroh 22,1881. Jft KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER (Fresh and Salt), JUST LANDED, NOW O-'FERINO I)'- COUPLAND & CO., QUEEN-STREET. n H E A 1' TIMBER. THE UNION SABII AND DOOR CO. ARE NOW TRErARED TO SUPFLY ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, INCLUDING Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, Carving, and Fretwork, at the Very Lowest Rates. Union Sash and Door Company. Branch Office : Custom-house-street, a ucklaxd. "DULL BROTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Conslatlng of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONKS, &c.. &c., &0. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HTjLL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wlno and Spirit Merchants Quoen-Btrcet Kauri Gum Stores. Bro water Free md Lorded Stores Albert-street. TUSTRA L I A N. JUST ARRIVED : A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF NEW TEAS AND GROCERIES TO SELECT FROM AT R. L. MEEK'S SYDNEY STORE, Lennox's Buildings, Half-way up Grey-street, right hand side. PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL. "p. O X S A L~E AT LOWKST MARKET RATKS (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somerville Bros/, McGlll's, and Meok's Oatmoal 60 Tons Duflleld'a Adelaide Flour 300"Sacks Coast Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacka or bales), &c MCKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. T> T U N X S 05 CO. Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Groy and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizeß, qualities, or colours re quired, Theße Papers aro now largely üBOd here, and aro acknowledged to be superior to most im ported, Cavalier Frftro's Gonuine French Brandies American Carriages American Hurneas. To ARRIVB Farm and Kxprcsa Wagons American Fireproof Safos, &c„ Sea. R. TONICS & CO. im — OR BALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belcjrov-- Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morloy & White's. Forpartioulara apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Raad. Q N SALE, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KEANE &• JENKINSON. LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers aro Invited for tho Purchase of the One slxth Undivided Share or Interest of Robe-t Maxwell in 2200 acres in tho Island of Motutapu. Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 374 ,c, in tho County of Kden, and Province of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 42130, and Robert Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common, Tho land is bounded towards tho North aDd East by high water line on the shore ; towards South South Ea-t and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towards the West by high water line on tho shore to Public Reserve; thonco by said Publio Reserve; and thence to wards the West by highwater lino on tho shore. Motutapu Island is one of the Gemß of tho Hauraki Gulf ; rich and fertile: and the Sharo for salo, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working Bottler. For further particulars apply to SIKVWRIUn.iT & STOUT, Soil- Itora, Wellington. WatcDmaKers and Jewellers. pHRISTMAS ETOLIDAYS. VISITORS in Auckland would do' well TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT hia Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. ETC tar Which they will find upon average, to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHORTLAND.STREET Adjoining General Post Offlco,



JuraDerv . TTf H V GO TO TOWN When you can Buy for Cash of equal value and very much lower prlca* at STEPHEN SUM'S. A. P. S. calls special attention to his Vnried Stock of Hosiery, Gloveß, Corsets,' Kdginga, Rink Collars, Umbrellas, Manchester Goods, and Drees Materials in French Merinos, Cash meres, Lustres, and Winceys. A. O. STEPHENSON, Karangahape Road, Newton, Near Post ofllce. "VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announco that they havo commenced Business as niJAPKUS AND /~ILO THIERS ON Till- Deferred Payment System, in the karangahate road (Opposite Newton Post Offlco), Whoro they h a vo a Well-assorted STOCK ot tho BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresbfs, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Siiketings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinofs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Hnn.rs, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and tweeds, gentlemen's clothing In al its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment Sj/sfcmhasbeen found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to proouro nocesmries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer tho BUST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. t&" Noto the Address, — ■jy/TUNRO & TITILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). "OEST Plush Hats, Cs Cd ; Real Sealskin .O Hats, 10s: latc3t styles in Black Chip and Straw from lOd to ss; Long White Ostrich F.athorg, is; all tho newest shades in Silks, Velvets, and Pluah Flowers, Koithera, and Ribbons; Cliennillo and other ties, 8d each; Ladies' Felt and Wincey Skirts, 2s 6d: Gentle men's White and Coloured Shirts, from 2s 3d— At Georgo Cartor'a, Victoria-street (lato Adams), next door to Adams, watenraakcr. CHEAP MILLI-HSfiKl CHKAP MILLINERY I MRS MACKRILL, Millinery, Drbss, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post Ofllce, Nowton, Dressmaking dono on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmod in all the Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from 1b : untrimmed, from 9d, Note tho address:—Next to Post Office, New ton, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, have jnst Opened a Larae Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtain liepartment. Having imported direct from tho Manufacturers, wo aro able to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give the purchaser every advantage. Ladies' and Gents' Indian filk Scarves and Handkerchiefa, nil shadea and stylos. The newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. XTOTICE.—Great surprise 1 The Ladies J_l all Bay that Williams's is the Cheapest Houso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A Bplendid lot of Ladles' Underclothing, akirts, Lnce, Ties, Malteso Laco, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladles' Back Comba, Bella, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nico lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Karrlngs. cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Williama'a, Cheapest Hou_e in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, opposite Damplor's. Open 111 9 p.m. TIT- ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For the Present and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver, Seal, Sc. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, Wellesley-strebt. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, T. LONERGAN, Tailor, &0„ wishes the public to know that ho has Removed to Wyndham-street, next to Evening Star Office, and being under leas expense, is prepared to givo hia customers the benefit of having their Clothos mado at a great reduction. To those who nave not patronised mo, como and judge for yourselves. A splendid lot of Geelong, Bliss and other Tweeds to pick from ; also, West of England Blue and Black Broadcloths, German Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatinga.-Noto Address: T. Lonergan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndham- Btroßt, next Star Offloe. TTARRY JOHNSON, GENERAL DEALER, HODSON-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbotts, Grocer). H J. begs to call the attention of the surround ing inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Stock of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Great Bargains Under Cost Price. Como early. Mcko your Purchases for Christmas. ANE.V ZEALAND WANT SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladirs' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stayland Corset Manufacturer, Upper yuoen street, Auckland (two doora abovo Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman.). W.P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding dis tricts that ho has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and evory requisite for carrying on tbo above business in all its branches, and hopes by supplying a good artielo at ronsonablo prices, and by strict atten tion to buainesa, to merit a share of their pßtronago. A trial is respectfully solicited. True Fit Guaranteed. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen-street respectfully invites the public of Auokland to Inspect hia stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of the Australian Criokoters, and a correct representation of tho Molhourno .exhi bition, Gd each. Also a nice variety ot Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins, at Lowest Prices. Good stock of Millinory and Kency Goods always on band.—Note tho ad dress. HOSIERY, Laaies' underclothes, tea- Constant supply always on hand to suit tho seasons and fashions. LadiOß' White Stock ings from Od a pair, very good valuo; Men's Socks from 3_d; Mcn'a Braces from Gd a pair; an extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Fashion able fctockings at la; Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2s Gd; Nighta from 3a 9d each; Ruffle, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Oreßses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, Gd dozen yards; Crape Flowers from6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Note the Address J. Green, 41 Victoria-Btreetj "pIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WcRKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increaae of their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trial Is Te3peetfully solielted.



Amusements. ot, matthews church. organ"kecital n_ MX. ANGELO FORREST, In Aid of the Organ Fund, THURSDAY, March 21, Tho Choir (supplemented) will sing Selections from Hajdn's "Creation," Mozart's " 12th Ma9B," &o. Tickets can bo procured from tho Parsonage, Churchwardona, and Voßtrymen. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS WORSHIP Till- MAYOR AND COUN CILLORS. AND THE MUSICAL ELITE OF AUCKLAND. PROGRAMME 01.' MR. GORDON GOOCH'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, IN THE CHORAL HALL, MONDAY EVENING, March 28, 18S1. Pianoforte Solo .. Mr Anqelo Forrest. TAUT I. 1. Gipsioß' Chorus, ''The Stars that abovo ua are shining" ["Preoioaa"] (Weber)-Mem bors of Mr Gordon Gooch's Advanced Sing ing Class 2. Reeit. and Air (baritone), "Thou wilt return no moro" (Tito Mattci) —Mr Edmiston, Gentleman Amateur 3. Duet (soprano and contralto), " O ye Tears" (Abt)— Tho Misses Lodder, Lady Amateurs 4. Vocal Waltz (Boprano)—"11 Bacio" (Arditi) —Mrs Revitt 5. Sacred Song (basso), " Consider the Lilies,' by request (Olover) —Mr Gordon Goooh, A.R.A.M. 0. Glee, "The Rosa has blu.hed" ["Green Leaves"! (Taylor)—Members of Advanced Singing Class 7. Song (soprano), "I seek for Theo in erry Flower" (Ganz)—Miss May Hastings 8. Old English Song (tenor), " Tell me, Mary, how to woo thee" (Hobbs)—Mr Wilson 9. fong (contralto), "The Three Fishers" (Hullah)—Lady Amateur 10. Part Song .serenade), " Awake ! tho Btarry midnight hour" (Mendelssohn)— Members of Advanced Singing Clasß. PART 11. 1. Part Pong, " Come out,'tis now September " (Stirling)— Members 01 Advanced Singing 2. Ballad (tenor). "Alice, where art thou? (Aschor)-Mr Wilson 3. Pianoforte Solo, " Tbo Harmonious Black smith" (Handel)—Mr Angelo Forrest. 4. Song (contralto), "The Mountebank" (Vivien) Mrs atanier, Lady Amateur 5. Descriptive Song (basso), "The Desert" (Emanuel)—Mr Gordon Goocb, A.R.A.M. 6. Scena (soprano), "Vashti' (Bordese)-Mrs Revitt 7. Sea song (tonor), " The White Squall (Barker)— Gentleman Amateur 8. Descriptive Song (baritone), "Will-o-the- Wiap" (Oherry)-Mr Edmiaton, Gentleman Amateur 9. Part Song (patriotic)—" Our Native Land" (Keichardt)—Members of Advanced Singing ClaBS 10. Finale, "God Save the Queen" (Dr. John Hull)— Everybody. Tickets at principal Music Warehouses and Stationors. Admission:—First Seats, 3s; Second 3eats, 2a; Gallery, Is. Sporting1. *£__te <?^___agj___WMaWm A UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. FISHER'S OCCIDENTAL HOTEL SVVEEP 0N THK AUTUMN HANDICAP 500 Subscribers at 20s. Each. First Horse.. .. _ .. .. £150 Second Horae .. .. _ .. 100 Third Horse 50 Starters idivlded) 100 Non-starters (divided) 100 Tickets to be obtained at the Hotsl. ALBERT FISHER, Occidental Hotel. The Drawing will take place on 16th April. Please add Exchange to Cheque, and two stamps for reply and result. For Programme Tickets and other particulars apply as above. /CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING £2000 SWKKP olf TnE CANTERBURY GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run at Christchurch on tho 18th April, 18SI. TICKETS, £1. First Horse £100 Second Horse 200 Third Horae .. 100 Other Starters (divided) .. ..300 Non-starters (divided) 500 50 Prizes (£lO each) 500 Tho 50 prizes, £10 each, is quite a now princi pal, and bringa the number of prizes up to about 90, which gives subscribers a better chance. If cheques are forwarded exchange must be added. Wherever possible P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stsmps enclosed for reply and resu't. The LIST will be CLOSED oa tho 16th April. THEODORE BROWN, 19, Grey-stroot; Or, Box 210, Poat office, Auckland. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN HANDI CAP CONSULTATION, £1000. Race on 18th April, 1881, Fee, £1. First.. .. .. £7001 Starters .. .. £800 Second .. .. 300 Non-startera ._ 2000 Third .. .. 200 I Total .. ..£4OOO Starters (divided) average about £134 each; non-starters (divided) average about £100 each. There is no such liberal division aa above given in tho Colonies for eithor starters or non-starters. Attention is drawn to the fact that in all tho important races, both in Australia and New Zealand, a largo proportion of the horses ori ginally nominated aro subsequently struck out of their engagements, and, therefore, the drawers of non-starters in nearly all other Consultations receive but a very trifling anu almost infinites!-' mal amount each, and in many instances they receive actually less than tho amount of their application fee for a non-atartor. Cheques to bo crossed with Is exchange added. Two Postage Stamps. Close abont 13th AprU. ALFRED A. CAMBRON, Box 251, Duncdln. Art Unions. ■VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT ±y CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable 4s por Month, or £1 for Five Months in advance. Members joining above Club are entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June, 1881, when tho following valu able Gifts will ho Brawn for in tho Albert Hall, under the management of a Committeo of GoDtlemen selected from Memb__B present. Tbo First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules conslsta of :— 20 Harmoniums £110 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 Flrat-claas Violinß, in cases .. £35 4 Writing Bureaus £80 40 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts. Total value, £2.000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks beforo distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-troaf, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager. ARTU N O N 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Phizes. Engine and Boiler (with certifloate) Chaffcutter, for Btoam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers In the Country on receipt ot P.O. Order for £1, and Postage Stamps. ', Ap ly to M . S. Worms, Land Agont, Newton ECCLES' SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER will completely restore in a few days grey or prematurely light hair to its original colour, gloss, and beauty without the slightest chance' of injury, Hcclob' Hair Restorer is one of tho best offered for sale. It effects its objects satis factorily in a few days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoroughly cleanses tho head from scurf and dandriff, causing tho growth of now hair and preventing it falling off. Sold in Bottles, 2/6 escb. Prepared and sold by M. ECCLES, Dispensing Chemist, Hewin's Buildings. Wellealay-street, I and sold by all respectable Hairdressers,



Amusement.. THEATRE ROY AL. Proprietor R.J.DeLias. IMMENSE SUCCESS I IMMENSE SUCCESS 1 IMMENSE SUCCESS ! OF ma THE SHAUGHR-UNI THE SHAUGHRAUN I THE SHAUGHRAUN! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT! TD-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! GRATTAN lUGGS AS CONN ! GRATTAN RIGGS AS CONN ! GRATTAN lUGGS AS CONN ! Assisted by MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT And a Well Selected Company. EVERY SCENE NEW I EVERY SCENE NEW 1 EVERY SCENE NEW ! DR. J. SIMM S, ho unrivalled • PHYSIOGNOMI-T and PO ULAR BEAKER, Will Lect oon Practical and Scientific P II V S I 0 G N 0 M V ! At Lome street Hall, TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. Admission :-First Scats, 2s: Second Seats, Is. Courso Ticket to First Seat, 10s; Second Seat, sa. The Lecture will bo Splendidly Illustrated with several hundred Paintings of tho most re nowned and distinguished Mou nnd A. omen of Ancient and Modern Times. Thia Magnificent Collection of life-sized portraits, in oil, eonsiatß of Excellent Likenesses of Remarkable Characo tera—male and female—who have figured in tho world's history. Many of theso paintings tro works of Genuine Ait, having been painted from life by the most eminent living Artists, at a cost of many Thousand Dollars. Tho ontiro collection—Paintings and Curiosities—will ba tastefully arranged in the Hall and canrot fail to deeply interest visitors of all classes. Tho Hall is open To-day FREE TO ALL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PHYSIOGNOMICAL CHARTS. Daily during the Lecture Course Dr. Simms will be in waiting at the comfortable private ante-room of the Lecture Hall, In order to supply the public with his large Physiognomical Charts. 210 pp., accurately marked to indicate tho mental and moral traits of applicants, their state of health, the occupations for which nature has adapted them, and the character of person they Bhould choose for a life companion. Thou sands of men and women in Great Britain and America are to-day reaping the benefits of a conaultatiin with Dr. bimma. To follow bis profeaflional advice, communicated orally, and by meana of hia Chartß, ia to pursue the path of virtue, happiness, and worldly success. T ORNE.STREET HALL. SUND-Y EVENING, MARCH 27, At 8 o'clock. First Appearance in Auckland of the Celebrated Inspirational Lecturess, Madame LOTTIE WILMOTTI Subject of Lecture: "FORBIDDEN FRUI TI" "THE WOMAN THMPTED ME AND I DID EAT.1' Donations:—Roserved Stalls, 2s; Body of Hall and Gallery, la. Packets of Tickets at reduced rates may bo obtained of Madame Lottie Wilmott, Royal Mall Hotel. m H E A T R E ROYAL.' Preliminary announcement. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERA. COMPANY, Numbering 40 Artists. The Manager has the honour to announce to the Public of Auckland that he intends givinga Season of Twenty Subscription Nights of Eng liah and Italian Opera, commencing on MON DAY, April 1, J. S. SMITH, Agent. mAKE NOTICE. All Persons are hereby Cautioned against Playing or Performing the Opera of "Pinafore," compoaed by Mesßrs Gilbert and Sullivan, with out the permission of the undersigned. SMITH, ANDERSON AND CO., Solicitors, Dunodin. T> 0 X I N G! BOXINGI R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at thoir own residences. Terms moderate. Gloves provided. Education. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN. AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouso, Queen-street. ly/TRS. H. E. URABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Qaeen-Btroet. [t/| X P. 15. WOODa. AM, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Music Ware, house. KS, ALLAN WEnf teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hqß-Qn-btreet. A JJ AM S ' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. The "Baptlßt Weekly" says: One Hour- Study of his Chart will give a person a better Idea of the World's History than a day's perusal of ho best compeniiiums ever published. JOHN EARLE, _ Agent. rJIHE ART OF RINGING. MR H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Loudon, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakcfield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mu_ic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at Pome of tbo Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same in Auckland may depend upon s fir. t-cI&S ---programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving thomselvea from all preliminary and tedious details. MESSRS. PERRET AND CO., PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS. 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