The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII— No. 3,325

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1881

PRICE: ONE PEtfN*

/Published Daily.)



Shipping. OACIFIC MAIL STEAMSUII' UO. THROUGH TUT UNITKD BTATKS OF A.MKHICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GHIC.VT B KIT A IN. Under l'ontal Contract with Iho Governments of New Zealand and Now South Walea. Date of Uatoo"M"ttU" -a.,,mnnl. .p nn . Sailing for ing for a.eamor. ions, ay^ngj^ gan y ean . 1 CJPCO. _ Boiilamlla.." .. '3,200" — March 29 City of Sydney .. 3,100 — April 2« Australia.. .. :!,200 April I May 21 City of Now Yort X IOO May 2 - Pastongors booked through to Liverpool, London, or Parin, via t!io gro:it Overland Roada of America and tno Steamors of tho Atlantio linos from Now York. FARES. First-class to London .. .. £fifi and upwards l-tofrago to London .. .. £37 10 Fir t-class to San Francisco _ £10 Stoerage .. £20 Through Onbin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at lion ilnlu, or any of tho citioa of tho United States, not to oxecort six months For freight rates and all othor information, apply to TIIOS. T. GAMBLE, Afcont. Lower Queon-strcot rK l yXJiAM XU LOJNJJUi.'"!. ORIKNI' LINE. sSoSßs^ao Thoioilowing Steamships be longing to tho Orier.t f-'teiim Navigation Cqm pany I Liinitcdt.nndth 31-acilloStisnm Navigation Company will leavo SiUNIiY at tho under mentioned datoa for MlfL JoUKNK, ADE LAIUK and I.ONDOX. via Sue;'. Oana):— atoftinor. | r(ng. t'i'n'gc I Dato. ORIKNT $M April'G LUbIIANIA 3,825 April 23 LIOURIA I.GCG MayG HOTOSI J.-1D May 20 GARONNE 3,^7G June 3 CHIMHORAZO.... 8,817 Juno 17 And the Sorvlco will bo malntnlnoa Dy aac oco.li.ipr stoamors at intorvals of a Fortnight. Fare to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suoz Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Pusienjrors o«.n k from Auckland at a through ni o to cover Intercolonial fara and Oanil dues, and so securo special advautagus. Passages from London can bo grantod In Auckland. Kor plan^ .tn<l .1 particulars, apply, In London, to i<\ Gc;< i & Co., and Anderson, Anrtoreon & Vo., Joint Mans Rare Of tho Line ; Or to tho Agonts in Auotlnna. UNION STKAMSHIi> DO. OF N.Z. Limited Qneoc-Jlreet. X a 1 WIOH STKAMStm" VZrrr y-^Ti |J COMPANY OF NEW 11||- 'J&S2& A Z 'ALAND (LIMITKJI, |^-i~^l IIHK TAILS— I I MARCH, 1881. FOR GISBOKNK NA^IBR, WKLLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMERS. AND BLUFF (FROM QURES-BTI-EKT WIURF) Steamship. Date of Sa.ll^7. Latest Train. Te Asau Thursday, 21, lOa.m — RoTOUUA Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — FJK TAKANAiU. NKLSO.-. PICTON. WBL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND Wkst Coast Pouts (from Manukap) Hawk* Tuesday, 29,10 a.m. 010 a.m. WANAKA Monday.Ap.l, 11a.m. 3 10 a m. FOR 3YDNH:Y. VIA RUSSKLU Tarauu.i Tuesday, Ap. 5,1 p.m — FOR MELBOURNK. Via SOUTH. Tk Anau Thursday, 21,10a m. — Rotohua Thursday, 31, 10 a.m. — FOR RU33KLL AND KAWAKAWA. WELLINGTON' Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Hotobua Tuesday, 29,1 p.m. — FOR TAURAN6A. Wellington Every Monday, p.m. — FOli WttANdARKI AIANGAPAI, WAJPU, asp MANGA WAI. Wellington Kvery Wednos., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, t p.m. — WCargj must bo alongside one hour before time of departure. Poseago Tickets must bo taken at the office before o-abarking. An kli>jd Branchl 51, Qneon-ati3et. ■TiTi/-HAWG\REI, TAU •\\^. V V RANGA & RUSSELL. A^^^^^- WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH iji32s=3& PLACE. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. • WELLINGTON' Will lcavo for— TAU RANG A—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGAUrci, MANGAPAI WATPU, and MANGAWAI-Wcdntsdayp, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMfANY OF N.Z., Astenta. _~v*fc. x> ENIJNSULAR AND ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVI "^SSa&f GATION COMPANY. Tho 5.9. 'CATHAY' learcs Melbourno on hteame-8 fo'low on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. 18, Queen-street, Auckland. QTHAM TU HOT SPIUNUS, Mahoranqi, Matakana, aiSKS!C3iir KAWAU, and Omaha. Th 68.8. ROSE CASEY, AlatLlojoß, J. Cakky, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana-Every Tues day, at 11 o'clook For Springß and Mahurangl— '1 hursday, March 21, at 10 o'clock Saturday, March 2G, at 11 o'clock Thursday, March 31, at 11 ocloctc All cargo must b* down naU-»f h°S rJ| o t fc?! »dvertlsod time of leaving, or it will not be "noWcclb or Goo Ja taken without a shipping 11 For freight or passage apply to OASK y, Juno 12,1879 . ■^r^PTiiior STEAM COMMU %Sfe>- [J NICATION WITH OMAHU I^»^^AND TE AROHA OOLDFIELDS. Wnar noGoldf,eld landing ■ ARents. ~Z CTTFAM TO THAMES, CAR- V#iV S HYING- PASSENGERS AND **£»& CARiO,CONNKOTINO WITH OIIINK MURI, OMAHU, WMTOA PLAINS, A^D MORB.NB VILLK (Piako District). Time Table. S.S, ' ROTOMAHANA.1 From Auckland: Wednesday, i afternoon Friday, 9 morning, Saturday, 10 morning From Tharaos! Thiirsdav, 12.30 afternoon Friday, 3 afternoon Saturday, 4 afternoon half-an-honr af ad vertlsed time of leßWrg^ sKa & TINNKj tt£&> D ROA, ANPMAN6ONUI. FOR IAURANGA, SS 'GLENELG1 WIU loavo Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 23rd Monday. 28th ConnectirftJ^W^ M'^ Bay on MarohWh.JthjlWMM^Q , iki an feaf^lS S^SKiS b s/'Katikat No cargolreceived ofter GKM ,, GO R, Manager.



Shipping. jjiOli II OKIA NG A. jjH^ggl^ Tho scliooncr SEiaiuMM FANNY THORNTON Will load for tho abovo port immediately—on diaolmrifo of Inward cargo. Apply to E. R. CARDNO. Fort-stroot, M&N.WAIUKU AND ONE- V> IIUNGA BTICAM NAVI •^^ •'*'"9 CATION CO. (Limitbd). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. 'MANUKAU.1 Lcavo Onohunga : Lcavo Waiuku: 25-Friday, 2pm 20—Saturday, 7 a in 28—Monday, 1 p m 29-Tuesdav, 9.30 a m SO—Wednesday. (i am 30—Wcdnea., 10.HO a m Mnnukau Uoiula-Kvory Thursday, S a m. APPlrt° A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent. ~^ZTT UABSENGKRS' I'INK OF . L PACKETS TO NEW ZEA nKtSXKmm ownkd by Micasiis. snAW, SAVILL & CO., 31, LeadonUall-atroot, London Tho abovo lino of ships aio rngnlar tradors to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. They aro clipper ships, classed Al at 1 loyds', and com mandod by cxfcricncccl mantors. 't'ho bill of faro is moat substantial, and of tho host quality, and tho accommodation roomy nml oouvonlant. The undoraiK'iioa aroompowurcd to grant pus sngos from London to Now Zi'iUnnd, payment for which liavo bton guarantrod in tho colony. Koturn Bhiys to London alao loavo lit almost regular intcrvain. Kull purticulara on application to h. 1). NATHAN & CO., ) OWICN & UHAHAM, )-AgostS, CRUICKSrIANK & CO) r-K l « uaUNH AND jri-M^IV J\. NORTH SHORE FERRY *B||*||^> COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND T E AIIO II A GOLDVI ELD S, CONNECTING WITH OUINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITO\ PLAINS, AND MORRJNS VILLE, PIAKO DISTKICT. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2' & (TE AKOHA.' From Auckland ! From Thamoa i Wodnes., 12 midnight Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, G p.m. Saturday Tho aoove stoamors connoot at Junction of the Waihou with iho atoam luunohes "Rlro Biro* and 'Memsahib.' Kaubs : To Thames .. Saloon, 7s Gd; Steerage, 5s Through to To Arolia I^3 Return to To Aroha 2'w Froight to To Aroha .. .. 25a por ton ArranKoraents havo boon mido with tho owners of smtill stoamorn to connect at tho Junction, and convoy passengers from theueoto To Arolia. Faros, ss. Not rosponalblo for shipping, carrying, or Jls charging live stock, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agont?. rt»^^ #iUAKLES OAlblll, AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albort-street, near tho Dock. Builder of cvory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any Bizo or doslga. Vossols Docked and Repairod. Spßrs made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinory dono at tho shortest notice. Kstimatos and Dcoigns furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always) on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has securod Business Promlsos in Auckland as above, whoro ho will bo glad to receivo any orders, and will endeavour to give tho same satisfaction aa heretofore Business Cards. / TIHOS. J. HARBDTT. / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND steam brush works, Victoria-street East, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition : ' Bronze Mepal and Certificate. ATEWTON AND PONSONBY J3I JUNCTION STORE, COSNKK OV Nkwton and Great Nokth Roads, J. M. WHITE (Lato W.Baxter), FAMILY GR'JCEU AND TEA DEALER. DAIRIES OK BnTTEH OP FIBST-CLASS QUALITY. Families Waited upon for Ordo a. Goods Promptly Dolivorcd. TVENRY J^ piOBSTER SOLICITOR AND BARIUSTER,1 •I'AURANGA, AUCKLAND. JAMES CAT EH, OHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STREET, DLOBB TO WKLLINQTON-fITBaET. XW.KN I G H T tf • (Late of thd Cily Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GUOCER, Corner ov Darby and Queen stbeetb. WIIOLKSALE AND RETAIL. Established 1566.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drksskd for Table Always Ready, Live Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Duoks, Geese, Turkoys, and Fowls kopt in stock. Game Fowls, Spanißh Brahnaas, Bantama Froth Butter and Eggs alwayß pn hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doors above Ahthpr's Auct;on Mart. Tr^AM E S F. LEPI NE, <J TAILOR, &C, Grky-stbket (opposite the Market Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen's Clothing Clcanod and Repaired. -jyrß A. J. HARD ffICK, SURGKON DENTIST, Hhortland and Piincns-strcets, opposite St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLICY-STREKT WEST. Artificial Teoth from ss. WILLIAM TENNANT, Pionkkr Manufacturer of Umbrellas and Paeaso s, ppor Queen-stre?t. ; street. Kstabllshed 1869. [EaTABLISIIKD " -«-• R T, T KAFFOED, SURGEON DKNTIST, W AttKFIELD-BTRKBT. NUttR (JOEKN BTRKKT. Painless Extraction of coth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. \ 777 eTa n so n W . CARPENTER and JOINER, BERESFOKD-STREKT, AUCKLAND, 9 Opposite tho Congregational Church. All repairs promptly nnd economically executed Estimates given. Funerals furnished. TjiDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE F. M. MORLEY, 1: TE DEALER and FAMILY GROCER, d Kdkn Tkkraok. Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to |n7part of the Town ar



Business Cards. WADDINGHAM AND liAiau, TINSMITHS, LINOENBED PLUMUERS, & GASFITTERS, Opposite Lambourno's, Ironmonger, KAItANOAHAPE IIOAD. All orders punctually attondod to, and oxecutod Bt the lowest poasitlo remunerative prlcos. T\T 5! SKINNER, BUILDER, OAKPKNTKR AND JOINHK, Vulcan Lane, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUIIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUPUUINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED, All Branohos of the Building Trade oxoonted by Kxporlonood Workinon. Shop Fronts Oflloo Kit tin K<l, &O.i &O. riiO BUT CUE US, SETTLE US, JL FAHMKRtf, AND OTIIKKS, Tlio undersitfnod nro CASH PunoiUSEHS of HIDES, SllKill'dlvlN', WOOb, TALI OW, ÜBKSWAX, &«., &0., ut Highest Murkot Hutcs. in any quantity. Consignors diro.it will havo prompt nnil Im lucdiuto caaU remittances returned at sallstao tory rates. IRIIL.AND BltOS., TANNHIt AND JLISATIIICK M ANUI''ACTURICIIS, AUCKLAND. rpAKANAKI VIUISHi AND GLEAN. ING KdTAitLISIIMKNT, FOOT OK WAKEFIELD-STRKBT. J, \Y. THOMPSON I'llOruiKTOll. Gontlomon'a Clothos Cloano.l or Ronowcd and Woll-prcßßcd, Ladies' Drosaoa Cleaned or Dyod and Woll- Kid Gloves (jlkanicb GB 0 11 G X COO X, ELKCTRC-PLATKR, GILDER, And Natural Khun llitoocn, BIBD, AND Lkah1 OBNAMKNT MaKKK, Respectfully boiia v renewal of tho patronage of his old ciutomnrs and tho public generally. Jowollory curclully repairod, anil gill or plnti'd in a BubJlanlial manner.— GICOKUK COOK, Lcighton'u Buildings, Upper Quoon-ntroet, oppo sito tho Young Womon'a loatituto. Electro plnter tind Gilder to Sir G(ioru- 0 uroy, 18C1. \\T T. i 0 II N G, TT . FANCY PAPKR-OUTTER.ANO ORNAMENT MAKISK, Wishes to inako known that lio has Oponod Huuiiioss in GHEY-STRKKT, opposite Cook strcot, and solicits a uharo of public patronage FMK OIINAMKNTi. STVJ UICOJH ITIOX3. Goncral Trimming in Artillcial Work of Ilio Most Klcznnt Description. t£T Note the Address IK E LAND B U 0 T 11 E RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MAHUFACTUBERS, IMPORTSKS OK Saddlors' and Bootmakers' Maohlnery, Knglißh and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, SaddlerY Ironmongery, Kooi Uppora, Grindory, Mill Helling, Suotion and Delivory Hoso, &c, &c. Warehouses:—A'uloan Lano and Hlgh-atrcot. Works:—Piinmuro. Auckland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and Carefully Executed, WILLIAM THOMAS, Cornor of Lornu and Victoria-streets, Auckland Kiuit MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions) aecurato and beautiful. Monuments, Tomba, HeiuUtonos, and ovory description of Htouo Work at tho lowcat possible prices for town and country. LJEWSUM & "]%/■ EL V lIiJjJI, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT HUILDKR9, SPAR MAKKRS, Ktc. Wykyard I'ike, Auckland. Vesaolß Dockod and Repairod on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Boats for silo or to lot at tho Lowest Curront Prioo. "l WAYM 0U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR. CDSTOM-nOUSE-6TIiEIT, FOOT Oi' HOBSON BTItKET. Ruik'or of all kinds of Yachts, Launchoa, Route, &c. Vessels Docked and licpuirod. Ship Joinory of cvory description promptly attended to. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goals Carted Mid Delirersd from ahir's aide on SaorteattiOtloe. Ballaat Supplied Nowoastla and Bay of lslandn Coal. Also, Firewood:(out or unouJ) reasonable /UA li X E O KOTUKR S, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Oppositk Union Bank), Queen-street, Auckland, Photography in tho Latest and most Fashion able Styles, Kxccutod in a munner Unsurpassed in tho Colonies. far Large Collection of N.Z. Viowa always on hand. JIB JSNDERSOH, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AN)) GENERAL decorative painter,! 8. Wyndham-strket. q I G N • W R 1 T E R. J. MacKinliy Fign and Ticket Writer. Estimates given. Writing done for tho trade.— Klliott-Btreot, two doors abovo Messrs Cousins and Atkin'a Coach Factory. __ • JJJ« \J V' LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONBERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION ASKNTS, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room. B. K. BABKK.J [M. RAWLINGS. T3 AB E X & DAWLIMGS [SUCCSSSORB TO THE LATE BOUKKT LUSa], GENERAL COM MI3 JION ME HANT3AND FOhT-STREET, AUCKLAND. To 11 X B 0 P P X X HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite ll.M.'s Ouatom-houao, Fort-street, Auckland, H Always fob Sale Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improvod and othorwiae Also, HOUSKS, COTTAGKt*, &c. On Most Reasonable Terms. :jm J, M v « S & CO., '*■ *LAND AND EBTATK AGKNTS, SIIORTLANDSTUKBT. Proporties entrusted to us havo the additional advantage of being placed on Mosa, Rame and Co/s Central Registry in SVollington We make no charge uoless Balea are oifected. See [also our advortiscmont on fourth page. '/V HAKLKS FALMEK, ; \J DKAUQHTSALAN &O. ! nrawines Maps and Plans compUed, Drawn » S om Rough Skotchea or Traced. ■ Addresaeß.Sc Illuminated lr the Highost Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. ' Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICK-25, Queen-street, over National In surance Company's Ottice. ■ bji 1 8 Jl iS X AMD CO., Queon-strsot, next Bank of Naw ICftlaaS, Auckland. Pnnltrr of all kinds drenßod to order. Prims SmSSdVongues, Homw)nred Bsoon. Corned Beat on Salo in large quantities. N.8.-Dealera In came. Live Pheasantai for " warded to all parto of the colony upon receipt of ordortFßmiliea waited on in town orsnbnrfiß. - ■=, —jnry^mr~& co., !. AND SUoT^NUFACTURERS. « Lar g o stock of Pegged, Rivkttbo and sfwN Goods of ali sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatch. , COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 1 14, Wyndeam-streit, Auckland.



Business Cards. IriKENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE, J WKLLESLEY-STRBET. VICTOR LUNGUET, LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair ani Wigs on hand. BOOK-BIN DING & PAPER-RULING Executed in all Its Branohos, at W. L E V S', tubes Doona above "star" office. Merohants' Account Books IIULKD AND BOUND TO SUIT KKQUniBMBNTB, music, magazines, and law books Neatly Bound. Bakors' Special Ruled Day-books. Liuuauy Books strong and ckkaplv nooNtt "iyr O T I C E. II P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, tho BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) for 12S Plill TON. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., CKOCEItS ANI) rUODUC'H MERCHANTS, llobiioii-strout, Auckland. CF. UUUJf Hi X, a SAHDLICIt, OLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Ui'i'K QuKBN-STliuicT. Auckland, Throe Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.l).—Courier liuga, Loggings, &0., &-s., inndo to order on tho ahortußt notico. Charges moderato. "ITI \v. p U C X X X. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AOENT AND LICKNSIiD INTKRPRETER. 12, N.Z. Insurance liuildinga, Auckland. DR O S S, . KAUill GUM MERCHANT And Commission Auknt. D. Ross havluß louaeil Mr Hold's Now Store, Gore-strcot. (botweou Custom and Fort Btreet»), has commenced biuinusa as Kauri Gum Mor oliuni and Coininlsaiou Agent. Highest prio paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880, TA I T B R O T H JS R 8 MARBLE ANI) FRKESTONK MASONS, Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, nnd Iron Tomb Railings, Inscriptions executed in a Bnporior Stylo. Prlooß and Doeißna n«a on npplloatlon. Address i OoiINKB OV RUTLAND & LORNE-STREHTB' AU OK LAND Near Junction oi Qucuu ami Wukeflold strcotß, /I 11. LEANING, UNDERTAKER, Wkllksley-btukkt. FUNKRALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 por cent, below tho usual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all ordds, and tho strictest roßpoctability guurantood. Noto tho Address. Hotels IT. ERR V HOTEL, NORTUCOTE X? LATK BTOKK3' POINT, J. MAXWELL, PiioriUKTOK, Aocommodc tlon /or Travellers. Buddie Ilorsos on Hiro. A\TAIiKW OliT II HO TE L, \\ MAHURANGL G. F. SUCH, Pitoi'UiKTOU. Firstcluss accommodation for Travellora. )toata can be obtained on reasonable torms. Horses on hire. Tho Bteamer from Auckland arrives nnd do uarta twlco a-wcok. FC LA X X STA FV, • formerly of tho City Club (lately of tho Terminus Hotol, Helousville), having bought tho Freehold of tho Wiiaxqikki Hoiki, from Mr Cafllor, bogs) to inform visitors that no effort will bo spaioa to afford satisfaction, Ilorsos and Pleiisura Boats on Hiro. /QUEEN'S li UXJS L Corner of fiymonds-streot and Kybor Pass Road. C. E. GUNDRY having purchased tho abovo well - known Hotel, has much ploasuro In informiughia Friends and tho Public gonerally that ho will koop tho ehoicoat brands of Winos and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attention to merit their patronugo. Hancock's Sparkling Ales, MR. JOHN GROGaN (late ot tnc Prince Albert Hotol. Onohunga), begs to inform tho Public ot Auckland that ho haß taken over (from Mrs C. Moollcr) thut well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE QUKKN'3 HEAD; and trusts by koeping Liquors of tho Best Brands only, to roceivo a f nir Bhnro ot patronage. Mr Grogan will also bo glad to soo any of his friends from Onehunga when they aro in town. Firat-claaa accommoda tion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBERT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thameß Hotel, and Into of tho Imperial and Pnnco of Walea Hotels, Wellington), Beza to inform tho Public, hi* Patrons, and Friends that he haß purchased tho far-famod OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Tint addltiona and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convonionco of the Public, have been completed, and tint every endoavour will bo made, and no oxpanse spared, to main tain tho high roputatioa of th Uouso. THE CAF K. This department, undor tho management of an experienced chief, will bo conducted on a scalo worthy of tho name and famo of the Occidental Hotbl. Medical. E COLES' SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER will completely restore in a few days grey or prematurely light hair to its original colour, gloss and beaut? without tho slightest chanco of injury. Kccles' Hair Reatorer ia one of tho best offered ior salo. It effects ita objects satis factorily in a few days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoroughly cleanses tlio hoad from fcurf and daiidriif, causing tho growth ot new hair and preventing it falling oil. Sold in Bottles, 2/fl each. Prepared and sold by M. KCCLEd.Diaponsing Chemist, Hawin's Buildings, AVellesl By-street, and sold by all respectabio Hairdressers. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY ANU BAIT S I'ABLE-KKEPERS CARTERS, AND OTHBRS. CHAWFORD'S ORBE AND CATTLE OI^S, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lamoncsß, Iheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Soro Backs Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stiff Joints, Kwis Injured i.i Lambing, &c, &c. This invaluable preparation ehould be kopt in ovory stable-it never fails to effect a Cure m tho above ouses, i£ persoverod with; it has been used with tho «reatcst auecoss in numberless cases, and U by far tho Cheapest Embrocation in tho Market. Tho following Testimonial* (among many others) havo been received from woll-kuown citizens:- tkstislo maLS. Victoria Btable3, Victoria-street, November 2,1880. TDoa^ Sir^-Having given your valuable Horse and Catt'o Oils, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Collar Gallß, &c, a fair trial, I havo groat nleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery and 3ait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has Horses, never to bo without the same. I remain, dear Bir, Yours respectfuUy, QuicKi Greyhound Stables, Auckland. November 17,1880. Mb Crawford, Newton: Having effected several Cnres with tho use or your Homo and Cattlo Oils, I havo much Pleasure in testifying to its good quality in the ■uro of Cuts Wouuda. Collar Bruises, Sec, &c. 11. AY. WIGGINS. Nowton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Dea?air,-I havo used your celebrated Horso and Cattle Oils, for Broken Knees and pthor open wounds, with wonderful buccosb, and can confidently recommend it to anyone as tho bes preparation I over tried. * lam, dparsir, Yours, &c, &C J. WARHKN. CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLE OILS May be had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s Cd and Sa each. COUNTKY AGENTS WANTED. Prepared and sold by CRAWFORD, Chemist, Newton. Auckland.



business Notices. I T^-AURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING j GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Bogs to intimate thaa he has commenood Business as Kauri-gum Urokor, Shipping and Gonoral Commißslon Agent. Thoso who may favour him with businoss oan rost aßSu:cd that their interests will be most carefully attondod to. Advances niodo on Conaignments and Ac count Salos promptly rendered. Country Storolcoopors' and Settlors' ordors executed with care and dispatch, at lowest rates, and fi'Je of commission. Refercncos kindly pormittcd to D. 11. Mo ICknuik, Hsq., la whoso employment F. A. Twinamo haß been for ovor six yoars. tar Office : No. 8, Quebn-stbhet. Auckland, Marob 1,1!81. TM PORT ANT I'OULIC NOTICE. OPENING OF TllK (;heap hardware stobe, WKI.LESLEV-STltllET WEST. J Oil N FRITH Bogs to inform tho Public of Auckland that ho is now oll'oWng all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, E.Un'HKNWAUE, BKUSIIES, AND ALL KINDS OV GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queon-streot Prlcos. A Call Invited to See for Yoursolvcs. Noto Iho Address— THE CHKAP HARDWARE STORE, Noxt to J. and (j. liuohanan's Stono and Miublo Works, WISLLKBIiUV-STUEBT WEST. li. TONKS] [U. C. CAIIII W^ I)ttVo tlli3 day aJuiilte(l JIK V' Diquy TONK3 a Partnor in our Firm. B. TONKS & CO., Auckland, Marcli Ist, 1881. m O TRAVELLERS, &0. PmcHKTiTS vnt tloMß.—Vory handaomo Cur oaity Cabinets, Inlaid Tublo Tons, and Walking Sticks, uuiilo of rich and beautiful Now ZuaUnd Woikls ; nluo, I'ollahod Spooimena of Woods In biiiii.ll bor, and Brniw-boiuid (Jhosts of Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at vory reasou ablo prlcos. WILLIAM NORRIIC. Workorof Native Woods,tou of dhortland-strcct. Tyr O T I C li OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST., (lletwoen tho Albert and ThlslloHotele.) I). OLPHKHT, late of tho City Market, has rcmovod to tho above apaciotiß Premises, and is now Boiling his varied and oxtonaiyo btock of Fiirnlturo, tioddlnc Hollowaro, Cutior/, China, Glaaa, Karthouwaro, &0., S.c, atreducod pricos, to mako room for new goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbbe ok CilAUQir. , , N.B.—Hlosaworo, Earthenware, &c, lont on hiro at Moderato Charges. HUTCHINSON, • BUTCHKIt, VICTOHIA-STKKfc., Say« to liis old friends, " Call at my Now Shop and inapoct tho choico-gralned Country Moa: at Queon-streot l'rices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, ii nd shall bJ pleased to soo my old ous toniors i.nd all tho tmrrounding public." Uukat Reduction on Satuuuay Niuiit, To Ci.kau Out. US' Note ll'.o Address. RISAT EXCITKMENI' IN (JUEEN STHEKT! MONKY FOR ALL!—To Professional Men. Morchunts, Maclmnio?. AVorking Men, and all persons who may nunmortof eush.—lmmediate assistance may bo obtainud by applying to tho City Loan Olllee, opposito Jlarket Kntrnnoo, Quoonatroot, where S. A. Anhor will advance Money in sums of Ono SUillinnr to £50 on any dcsorlutiou of security. N.B.—AH business strictly confidential. t^tTgTTFt soil contract. All persons in tlio City or Suburb 3 requiring tho aorvlces of tho preaont Contractor at the niuiuOKD hatks should make early application to G. WILSON, at his rosidenco, Nelson-street, or under cover, nddrossod "G. Wilton, Mght Boil Contractor, City Council OlUcob." I >OOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! SclliDgoff! I~> soiling offl For ono month only, com mencing on Tuesday, March 15th. C. Woatpfdhl bogs to inform tho public that ho is now soiling his valuable stock of boots and shoes at greatly reduced prices, for ensh. to muko room for Autumn and Winter Hhipmeuts, ptr Loch Deo and other ships.—lsoto tno addross: C. AVest pfahl. Bootmakor and liu]iorter, next to Mr Coa gravo'B Draper, and opposito Uayniarket, Queen-atrcct, Auekland^ MRS. II O D S O N DRKBSJIAnE« AND MILLINER, wishes to infnnn tho public of Uppor Queon -Btreot and its onvirons that Hats, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinds aro cloanod on tho pre mises at tho ahorlestnoiice. Dressmaking dono at vory low pricos, to compote with the times. Noto tho address— UPPER QUEEN-STHEET. A UCKLAND AZURE BLUE J\. Tho Cheapest nwo Market. Challenges competition with ho beat imported. It ia madn of tho purest and beat materials a easily and perfectly aolublo; producea a moat brilliant colour ; and vill never sott'o in tho olothes. So'.o Manufacturer: Jos. Bukoesb, Russoll-streot Great North Road1 ? rrr i\ Is c o dining-rooms, X; Opposite South British. S. H. COX, PROPRIETOR. Meals from 0 a.m. to 8 p.m 9d After that usual prices. Private Room Is Board and Lodgings (per week) .. 20j -Inspection Invited. riOOD NEWsI GOOT) NIiWS 11 \JC GOOD NEWS!!! Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and tho general public Bhould now avail themselves of tho opportunity of purohaalng Puro Sweets, guaran teed to ba mado from the beßt sugars. Tho argest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods over offered to tho public of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trado supplied with Boilod 7DA-LB Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. — Jamks w. Jlabihott, Wholesale and Rotail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-street, WOO 1> W A R D, • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Ul'l'Eß QUEEN-STIiHET, AViahes to call the polito attention of tho inhabitants of (lueon-stroet, and familio3 in tho suburbs, to his Superior Broad, Confocllonory, and choico aoleotion of Lollies, of tho most tempting description. J. AY. hopes to merit a shavo of public patronage by soiling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo exe cuted at the shortest notice BAKINO DONK ON SUNDAYS. Note tho Address. iT/f li ~~J. R <J W is, JLYX GREENGROCER, Begs to notify to his friends and the general public that ho hns takon that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardinor, noxt to Mr Philip. Baker, Karangahapo Rowo, Newton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good articlo, hopes to rccoivo a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. jmENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinis of Foncing at lowor priceß than anybody. Here's the proof: Bust Hobarton Puiling Fence. 58a; Heart Kauri Post? and Rails, and Ka'Ti Palings, 15s; Purlri Posts, and Hobarton Rails, ih; do Kauri, 3.15; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Othei kinus equally cheap. Tho materials and work of tho best description, Largo stock of Po3te and Rails for Balo at low prices. Poatß bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-streot. SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AN! F R U I T. SUPERIOR POTTED lIKAD, 8d per lb, ai oxcollcnt Hrcaktnst Kolish, thy my brst Taiunaki Butter, Tahanaki Buttbh lOd por lb. Best Hotatt Town Potatoes, 201b3 for le, or J per lOOlbs; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, tf ica, &c, &c FBUIT.-Eating and Cooking Apples, id pc lb • Whangaroi Grapes, 6d to 1b par lb; Mason Best Hot-houso Grapes, Is Id per lb. Victoria stroot. corner of Albert-street. MR THOMAS CAIN, Wholesal and Retail Confectioner, has h 1 establishment very centrally located at t Junction of Queen and Gi-oy streets.whero.l carries on a very extensive and ever lncreasir business. He has always the very beßt at: freshest Confectionery of all kinds on hand, ar manufactured from the very beßt lingredient so that their quality can ba nlwayß confident relied on. To lovers of Lollies (tho purity which ia guarantoed)ha trial ielSrespectful solicited.



On Sale. I mO ARRIVE, Por tho "Defiance" and " Sea Bird," 253 sacks FLOUR 70 „ OATMEAL 80 „ BRAN 100 „ OATS 10 ca3es HAMS aid BACON. ON SALE, Ex Loto Arrivals, 51 OJBO3 BACON nnl HAMS, bare and in cloth 0 cases BACOH and HAMS, Engish 27 03803 CHEESE 2G kegs BUTTEE 21 kegs and caeca LARD 7CO sacks FLOUR 420 half-sacks FLOUR COO quartor-sacka FLOUR 280 sacks OATS 150 „ WHITE and BLACK TARTARS 380 „ BARLEY 250 „ BRAN CO „ OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 210 „ BARK FINEST QUALITIES TEAS, in Hult cheat j wid Boxes, T. EL H ALL * C° LOWER QUEEN-STRKET. March 22,1881. Af\ XX G S PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER (Fkesii and Salt), JUST LANDED, NOW OI'FUHINC) BY COUPLAND & CO., QUEEN-STIIBET. p H E A P T I M B E R. THE UNION SASII AND DOOR CO. AUK NOW PItKI'AKED TO SUPPLY ALT, KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, INCLUDING Sashes, Dooits, Mouldings, Tdbnery, Carving, and Fbktwobk, AT TUB Vkuv Lowest Rat e s. Union Sash and Door Company. Bhancii Owicb: CUoTOM-IIOUSE-STUEKT, AUCKLAND. "T V 8 T R A I. I A N. JUST ARRIVED: A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF NEW TEAS AND GROCERIES TO SELECT FKOM AT R. L. MEEK S SYDNEY STORE, Lennox's Buildings, Half-way up Ghev-stkert, r«ht hand sido. PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL. _^ JjiREEMAH'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Havo on hand at their Mills and Store, No. Lower Quocn-streot :— Flno Flour and Household (quality guaranteed, Also, Bran, Sharps, Pif? Meal Mai/0 Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked and Whole All excollont quality, at vory low rato . m O X SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervillo Bros.-, McGill's, and Meok's Oatmeal 50 Tons Duffield's Adelaldo Flour 30O;Sacks Coast Maize, Chickon, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c. McKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 18S0. r:io STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE _L HOLDERS. Thoso who onco make purchases from the Extonsivo and Varied Stook of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, opt by the undersigned, will admit that Cus m-houso-street is tho proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer KnKaged. T> T O N X S « OfiO. Agents foe Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising Whito, Printing and Tea Papor, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualitios, or colours re- QUTheso Papors aro now largely \tsod horo, and aro acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frero'o Gonuino French Brandies American Carriages Amorlean Hurncßß. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Firoproof Safes, &o., r&o. n. tonks & co. TJI O X SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrovu: Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's, FMPMtICnl CrHfffipHßß BAILEY. Mount Eden Road. r\ I* SALE. Slates KDglish and Amorican Cement ■ Now landing. KKANE &■ JENKINSON. ; rßon rinni iro» TANKS! TANKS 11 TANKS 1 I I i S. PARKER, I HAS FOX SALK (CHEAP) o£ Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IROB TANKS, ' From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap roady for use; alflO, A Large Stock of _,__ SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE &0., &0.. &°- Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAI PIPE STEAM WORKS. TOTORIA - HTKEKT HURT APCKHWI 1 T AND IN THE ISLANU OF MOTU JJ TAPU FOR SALE. '■' Offers are invited for tho Purchase of tho One „ Blxth Undivided Share or Interest of Robai 3 Maxwell in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapti ' Hauraki Gulf, forminK Section 371 .c., m th r County of Kden, and Provinco of Auckland. I 's ia held under tho Crown Grant, Registered N( 4213G, and Hobort Maxwell is one of the Si Gran'tars, tenants in common. 'I ho land ia bounded towards tho North an East by hi«h water lino on the shoro; toward E South South Ka-.t and South by land granted t is Kobcrt Graham: towards tho We3t by hig! Ie water lino on the shore to Public Ressrvc ie thenco by said Public Reserve; and thonce t ik wards tho AVest by highwatcr lino on the shor id Motutapu Island is ono of tho Gems of tl id HauraUl Gulf ; rich and fertile: and the Sha: ;«, for sale, when partitioned, would form an o ly colUnt faun for a wor.:ir.K aettler. of For further partinn'nra appiv to ly BmluLluK- S6 STOUT, tollilt kh, Wellington,



uraDerv. WHY GO TO TOWN When you can Buy for Cash o£ equal valuo and very much lower prio3 t STEPHENS A. O. S. calls spoclal attention to his Varied Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets. Edgings, Rink Collars, Umbrellas, Manchester Goods, and Droes Materials in French Merinofl, Cash morcß, Lustres, and Wincays. A. O. STEPHEJNSON, KABANOAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, Noar Post office. TVTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Bog to annouaco that they havo commenced Business as T)RAPBRS AND riLOTHIKRS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangaiiape koad (Opposite Newton Post Office), Whcro they havo a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dkebshb, Prints, Calicoks, Longcloths, Siieictings, Linens, Flanmkls, blankets, RUCJB, OAHI'BTS Oxford Shirting, counterpanes, Watkiu'koof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinohs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Bilks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbhellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to proouro necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Busineßß, and having tholr Goods direct from theBEBT London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to oU'er tho BEST GOODS on the MOST ADVAN TAGEOUS TEBMS. tsr Note tho Address, — MUKKO & ly/TILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). T>EST l'lusli Hats, 6s GJ ; Real Sealskin J-> Hate, 10s: Uto3t styles in Black Chip and Straw from 10(1 to ss; Long Whlto Ostrich Feathois, da; all tho newest shades in Bilks, Velvets, and Plush Flowers, Fcathera, and Ribbons; Chennillo and other ties, 8d each; Ladies' Felt and Wincey Skirts, 2s Gd: Gentle men's White and Coloured Shirts, from 2s 3d— At Goorgo Carter's, Victoria-street (late Adams), noxt door to Adams, watchmaker. CHEAP MILLIn £fi il CHKAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Millinery. Dkksb, ano Mantle Maker, Next to Post Office, Newton, Dressmaklnar dono on the promises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Chddrons Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latest tylea and Fashions. Children's Hata, trimmed, rom Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Note tho address:—Noxt to Post Odd;, Now ton. DUNNK, HALL, & CO., 174, Queen- Btroet, opposite Thistlo Hotel, have just Openod a Larao Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtain Department. Having imported direct from tho Manufacturers, we aro ablo to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus givo tho purchaser every advantaga. Ladies' and Gents' Indian Bilk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and styles. The newest designs in Gents' Bowa. Alao, a large lot of Liven Cambric Handker chiefs, and tho choicest makea in Bilka. T^TOTICE.—Great Surprise 1 The Ladies 131 all say that Williams's is tho Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A Bplendid lot of Ladicß' Underclothing, Kkirts Laco, Tics, Malteso Lace, Ribbons, &o.; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Karringa. cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Willianis's, Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-atreot, four doora from Market Entrance, opposite Dampior's. Open ill 9 p.m. TAT" ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For ana Present and Coming Season, A SPLKNDID ASSORTMENT OP LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver, Seal, &c. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NffiW DRESS GOOD 3, &c. A. LOTETT, DRAPER, Wellkslky-street. t^OTICE OF REMOVAL, T. LONERGAN, TAILOR, &C, wishes tho public to know that ho has Removed to Wyndham-street, next to EVENING STAB Office, and beiog undor less expense, is proparea to givo his customers tho benefit of having then Clothca mado at a great reduction. To those who havo not patronised me, come and judge for yourselves. A splendid lot of Geelong, Bliss and other Tweods to pick from; also, West ol England Blue and Black Broadcloths, German Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatings.-Noto Address T. Lonergan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndbani stroot, next Star Oftbo^ TT AR X V JOHNSON, GENERAL DEALER, HOBSON-STREET, [AUCKLAND (Opposito Abbott's, Grocor). II J. bega to call tho attention of the surround ing inhabitants to his Large and Varied Stocl of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Gbbat Bargains Under Cost Price. Come early. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. ANEAV ZEALAND WAN! SUPPLIED. , W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket Stayland Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors abovo Messrs Rubb brook & Bridgman'b). W.P. begs to inform th Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding ail tricts that ho has recently arrived fron England, bringing with him materials and evor requisite for carrying on the abovo business l all ita branches, and hopos by supplying 8 goo< article at reasonable prices, and by strict attor tiou to business, to merit a share of thei patronage. A trial is respectfully solicitec True Fit Guaranteed. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosiei • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen stree respectfully invites the public of Auckland t inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchief a, jus imported, amongst which will bo found exce lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, an a correct representation of the Molbourno Kxh bition, Cd each. Also, a nico variety of Lac and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslin at Lowest Prices. Good stock of Millinory an Kanoy Goods always on hand.—Note tho a< dress. HOSIERY, Laaies' Underclothes, &c- Constant supply always on hand to su the seasons and fashions. Ladies' White Stoc! 1 injra from 6d a pair, very good value; Men Sooks from 3Jd; Men's Braces from Gd a paii an extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies Faahioi i ablo fctockings at Is; Ladies' Chcmiseß, &( beautifully trimmed, from 2a Cd; Nitthta fro: 3s !ld each; Rutlie, d per yard; Net Tnmmir tor Ball Oresses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Cra] ' ditto, Cd dozon yards; Crape Flowers from j - spray othor goods eoitftUy cheap.—Noto tl Address J. Green, 41 Victoria-street; t mo OWNERS Olf PROPERTY o Wells Cleaned Out, or Mado Deeper if I t quired, at reasonable rates.—Apply at tb >• office, or C. Cantell, Karangahape Road. * SrUJRNITURE! FURNITURI d |1 _ o J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dealor, &c, 13 and < i- Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning than >; to hi 3 numerous customers and patrons i 3- former favours, again intimates to them tt o. there is no mistake about it. as he can and \\ le sell cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Boddii re Iron Bedatead3, Chairs, Tables, Utensils, a s- Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 25 per ci below cost. Great Bargains ! In fact, thii tho cheapest and best emporium of its kind Auckland. Noto the address, and make y< purohases early in tho year.



Amusements. OT, MATTHEW'S CHURCH. ORGAN RECITAL MR. ANGELO FORREST, In Aid of the Organ Fund, THURSDAY, March 21. TheOboir (supplemented) wUI Bing Seloctions from Haydn's "Creation," Mozart's "12th Mass," &c. Tickets can ba proenred from the Parsonage, Churchwardens, and Vestrymen. TTNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS U WORSHIP THK MAYOR AND OOUN CILLORS, AND THE MUSICAL ELITK OF AUCKLAND. PROGRAMME I OV i MR. GORDON GOOCH'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, IN THE CHORAL HALL, MONDAY EVENING, Makcii 28, 1881. Pianoforte Solo .. Mft Angklo Forrkbt. tart i. 1. Gipsies' Chorus, ''The Stars that above ua are shining" ["Preciosa"] (Weber)-Mem bers o/ Mr Gordon Gooch's Advanced Sing ing Class 2. Rocit. and Air (baritone), " Thou wilt return no more" (Tito Mattel) —Mr Edmiston, Gentleman Amateur 3. Duet (soprano and contralto), Oye Tears (Abt)—The Misses Lodder, Lady Amateurs i. Vocal Waltz (soprano)—" II Bacio" (Arditi) —Mraßevitt 5. Sacrod Song (basso), " Consider the Lilies," by request (Glover) —Mr Gordon Gooch, 6. Glee, "Tho R033 has bluihed" ["Green Leaves"] (Taylor)-Members of Advanced Singing Clasa . 7. Song (soprano), "I seek for Thee in ev^ry Flower" (Ganz)-Miss May Hastings 8. Old Bnelish SoDg (tenor), " Tell me, Mary, how to woo thee" (Hobbs)-Mr Wilson 9. Eons (contralto), "The Threo Fishers" (Hullah)-Lady Amateur 10. Part Song .serenade), " Awake ! tho starry midnight hour" (Mendelssohn)— Members of Advanced Singing Claaa. PART 11. 1. Part Fong, " Come out, 'tis now September " (Stlrling)-Members of Advanced Singuig Claaa 2. Ballad (tenor), " Alice, where art thonT' (Asoher)-Mr Wilson 3. Pianoforte Solo, " The Harmonious Black smith" (Handel)-Mr Angelo Forrest. i. Song (contralto), "The Mountebank (Vivien) Mrs Btanier, Lady Amateur 5. Descriptive Song (basso), "The Desert' (EmanueD—Mr Gordon Goocn, A.R.A.M. 6. Scena (soprano), "Vashti* (Bordeso)—Mrs 7. Season? (tenor), "The White Squall" (Barker)-Gentleman Amateur 8. Descriptive Song (baritone), "Will-o-the- Wisp" (Uh3rry)-Mr Edmiston, Gentleman 0 Part Song (patriotic)—" Our Native Land" (Reichardt)—Members of Advanced Singing Class 10. Finale, " Goa Save the Queen" (Dr. John BulD-Kverybody. Tickots at principal Music Warehouses and Admission :-Firat Beats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is. U SICAL CEREMONY OF LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OFTIIE NEW MASONIC HALL, Bro. Gordon Gooch respeotfully invites the co-operation and assistance of all Master Masons Musical) to meet Bro. Anoklo Forrest and limsolt to practice the Music to be performed oc tho 30th March. Tho evoDings for practico aro Saturday, March 18th; Tuesday, March 22nd; and Satur day, March 26th, in School-room, rear of Supreme Court, at 7.30 sharp. By order. Sporting. A UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. FISHER' 3 OCCIDENTAL HOTEL JpCQQ SWEEP ON THE autumn handicap 500 Subscribers at 20s. Each. First Horse.. .. - .. .. £150 Second Horse .. .. - ..100 Third Horse 50 Starters idivlded) 100 Non-Btartera (divided) 100 Tickets to be obtained at tha Hotel. ALBERT FISHEB, 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 \J . £2000 swasP 0N THE CANTERBURY GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run at Christchurch on the 18th April, 1831. Tickets, £1. First Horse .. ..£IOO Second Horae 200 Third Horse 100 Other Starter 3 (divided) .. ..300 Non-starters (divided) 500 60 Prizes (£lO each) 550 The 50 prizep, £10 eaoh, is quite a new princi pal, and brings the number of prizes up to about 90, whioh glvea subscribers a better chance. If cheques aro forwarded exchange must be added. Wherever possible P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply and resu't. Tho LIST will be CLO3ED on the 16th April. THEODORE BEOWN, li), Groy-Btroet; Or, Box 210, Post oillce, Auckland. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN HANDI CAP CONSULTATION, £1000. Bace on 18th April, 1881. Fee, £1. First £700 Starters .. .. £80C Second .. ..300 Non-Btartera ... 200 C Third .. .. 200^ Totai __~ Starters (divided) average about £131 each; non-startors (divided) average about £100 eaoh. There is no such liberal division as above given ia the Colonies for either starters or non-starters. Attention is drawn to the fact that in all the important races, both in Australia and New Zealand, a large proportion of the horses on ginally nominated are subsequently struck oui of their engagements, and, therefore, the drawer! of non-starters in nearly all other Consultation! receive but a very trifling ana almost infinites! mal amount eaoh, and in many instmoes the; recßive actually less than the amount of thei application fee for a non-starter, Chequos to be orossed with Is exchange added Twj Poßtage Stamps. Close about 13th April. ALFRED A. CAMKRON, Box 251, Dunedin. Art Unions. IVTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIF? jj| CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable is per Month, or £1 for Five Month in advance. Members joining abovo Clab are ontitlod t take part in the Free Distribution o£ Gifts o the 30th of June. 1881. when tho following yah ablo Gilts will bo Drawn for in tho Albert Hal under the management of a Committee c Gentlamen selected from Members proseni it- The First Distribution of Gifts under the Noi 's Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :- ---:; 20 Harmoniums £H0 n- 23 Pianos *M§a :., 10 Musical Boxe? £90 m 3 First-class Violins, in ca3oa .. £3o ig 4 Writing Bureaus £?0 jj 10 Sewing Machines £220 10 10J Gifts. Total value, £2,000 a AH Gifts will bo on viow four weoks bofoi r distribution. '• Booking Ofllco: No-19.Groy-Btroet, Aucklan THEODORE BROWN, ■o Manager tie | _"a R T U N . o J SI i^L 200 SUBSCRIBERS AT 20s EACH, ks Five Prizes. '°f Engine and Boiler (with certificate) ~, Chau'cutter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horee, warranted ■V Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harncs3 ri 40 Acres Land. • Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in 1 3- 13 Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, a •™ Poatago Stamps. ' Ap ly to Mv S. Wornia, Land Agent, Newt



I Amußements. TH KAT X E ROYAL. Proprietor R.J.DoLia3. IMMENSE SUCCESS GRAND DRAMATIC REVIVAL .Of Dion Bouolcault's masterpiece, THE SHAUGHRAUN I THE SHAUGHRALN! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! The above Drama will bo repeated. He-engagbment, for a limited, number Of nights, of Ireland's Comedian, GRATTAN RIGGSI Under whose personal supervision the Drama will be produoed in a stylo of spendour never before equalled in Auckland. EVERY SCENE NEW! And Elegantly Painted by Mr. Harry Fiabm and Assistants. The Cast for this Grand Pro'duotion will include MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT And a Well Selected Compaky. DB. J. a 1 M M B. he unrivalled PHYSIOGNOMIST AND PO ULAK PKAKBII, Will Lecture on Practical and Scientific PHYSIOGN. 0 M Yl At Lome street Hall, TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. Admission :-First Scats, 2i : Second Seals, Is. Course Ticket to First Seat, 10s^Second Seat 6s. The Lecture will be Splendidly Illustrated With several hundred Paintings ot *c most re nowned and distinauishod Men nnd Women ol Ancient and Modern Times. This Mafmiflcont Collection of life-azed portraits, in o) I.^!"1 ™ of Excellent Likenesses of Remarkable Charaoo tors-male and femalo-who bavo figured in tho world's hißtory. Many of those paintings atd works of Genuine Art, having bean paintot from life by the moat eminent living Artiste a a cost of many Thousand Dollars. The entire collection-Paintings and Corioeitioß—will De tastefully arranged in the Hall and cannot fail to deeply interest visitors of allc.asses. iho Hall is open To-DAT FKKK TO ALL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 'PHYSIOGNOMICAL CHARTS. Dally daring the Lecture Course Dr. Simms will be in waiting at the comfortable P"vato ante-room of tho 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 Bdaptod th«m. und the character of PeraOn they should choose for a life companion, lliou sands of men and women in Great Britain an 4 America are today reaping the benefits ot a consultation with Dr. Simms. To follow his professional advice, communicated orally, ana by means of hii Charts, is 10 pursue the paui or virtue, happiness, and worldly success, YOUNG fltN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO UATION ROOMS. GRAND LIME r LIGHT EXHIBITION OF A Tour through North-eastern Europe, (all now views), including Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, St. PetebS' burg, Moscow, &c, with Descriptive Lecture. Also, aa Exhibition of the Wonderful New Davis Vertical Feed sewinu machine, To be worked on the platform by MBS. Fiske, who will show the marvellous capacity of this maohine, A D MIS SlO N-FREE, BY TICKET. This Exhibition to take place TO-NIGHT, March 3rd, 1831. Tickets to bo had at tho Great Dopot, Quecn-sireet. W. C. DENNES. m A X E NOTICE All Persons are hereby Cautioned against Playing or Performing the Opera of " Pinafore," composed by Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, -with out the permission of the undersigned. SMITH, ANDERSON AND CO., Solicitors, Danedln. LAWJN TENNIS ! LAWJN" TENNIS ! Jctst Arrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Queen-street, Has opened up a pioked assortment by various makers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sets, Men's and Youthe Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. T> OKI NG! BOXING! R. DAVIS1 BOXING SALOON. Hobson-btreet (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences, lerms moderate. Uloves provided. Education. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (PCFIL OP CHARLE3 HALLE). For terms and other particulars anply to J. J. Milnkr & Co,, Auckland Music Warehouse, Qaeen-street. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS. The ABSoclatioa has resolved to appeal for Funds to all who desire to aid ia procuring Religious Teaching in Government Schools. Persons sympathising with the objects of this Association aro therefore respectfully and urgently requested to send Subscriptions to tna undersigned. F . G . EmNGTON , Hon, Sec "li/TRS. H- E. BKAJiAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address :-Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queon-Btreet. Tt/T R F. B. WOOD HA M, j Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Music Ware; house. _ KS. ALLAN WEST teacheb of Vocal akd Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire lloube Hobhon-btbebt. ) a uAJYlei' SYNCHRONULOGICAL - "^ CHART. ' ) ; The "Baptipt Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of bis Chart will give a person a better i idea of the World's History than a day's perusal • ot be best compendiums ever published. ' JOHN jvAnLjß, ' Agent t mHE A RT OF RINGING. r Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associated r the Royal Academy of Music, London,, and 1. Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private : residence in Wakeiield-strcet. Public nnd Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueic, upon reason- F able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of maßic at tome of tho Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho samo in Auckland may depend upon a flnt-clssß programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and is tedious details. ° WatchmaKers and JeweUens. }■ nHKISTMAS ETOLIUAXH. >i v^ ■*-*- w VT3ITOR3 in Auckland would do] woll TO CALL ON T TT 0 W D X N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, "WATCHKS. KtC. t0 tar Which they will find upon avcrago to be d< TWKNTY PER CENT. CHKAPBIt than any Other Houra. SHORTLAND-STREET N Adjoining General Post Office. "VT X W ZEALAND FEBNS ) Unmounted, or Monntcd, in Sets of. From 12 up sx> 12fi Vakibtiks. AJbo in ifronen PoUohedMottled KaurißoxKi,-eaoh oontainlnß either 25,60, 76,100 Ot 125 varieties. rhe 25 farlery Boxes, as above .. « tho ThBIOO „ » » .. «3 ,nd For Bale by KBIC CRAIG, ton PBINCKS-STRKET