The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XII. No. 3,363

IUCRLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1881

(Published Daily.)

FRICE: ONE PEN^Y



Shipping. OACIFIO MAIL STKAMSHII- UU. THROUGH TUB UNITKD STATES OF AMKKICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Govornmontaof New Zealand and Now South Wales. j Itoto of DatoofSuil qronmnr Tnm Sa'linpr for in# for bteamor. Lons. -j. ytlni y . 3 an Kran- cltco. Australia.. ..3 200 - Fob. i.'sii City of New York 3,100 Jan.l2,'Sl Marchl.'Sl Zoalandia.. .. 3.200 Fob. 9,81 - City of 9ydnoy .. 3,100 — — And every fourth Tiusdny thereafter. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho groat Overland Roads of America and tno Steamora of tho Atlantic lines from New York. FARES. First-okss to London .. .. £fifi nnd upwards Mecrago to London .. .. £371's Fir.-t-class to San Francisco.. £10 Steorago - *-° Through CtMn Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honululii. or any of tho cities Of tho United States, not to exceed six months. For froight ratc3 and all other information, aPPly'o THO3.T. GAMBLE, ARent, Lower Queen-streot. -CK-k QTfiAM. T0 LUINUUIN. 'I*||f|&|^>. ORIENT~UNtt. irtmiimnMS Tho i allowing Steamships be longing to tho Orior.t eteam Navieation Com pany(Limitcd).and th D I 1 .wide Steam Navigation nimnnnv will loave SYHNKY at tho undor- SenSd riates for MKLBOUUNK. ADK- L AIDE and LONDON, via Suez Canal : _ Steamer. I itog- ion go I Vtn.lo. GARONNK 3.&78 January 14 CHIMBORAZO.... 3 835 January 28 JOHN KLDKR.... 4,152 February 11 CUZCO 3.817 February 2a AJONCAGUA .... ■UOG March 11 And the Servico will be maintalnca py sao ceodiDg stoamors at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8a in addition. Pasaengars can book from Auckland at a through rato to cover Intercolonial fore and Canal dues, and so seouro special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, In London, to F. Green & Co., and Andorson, Anderson & Co., Joint Mans gars Of tho Line; or to tho Agents in Auckland UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N .Z. (Limited) Queoi-flroet. V JTNION STKAMSHir I^^VT^S <U COMPANY OF NKW ilf'S&2i,A ZEALAND (LIMITKJ). !'>—^-~-4 Tims Tabik j II January, ISSI. FOR GISBORNH, VA°(KK, WELLINGTON, LYI'TELTON. PORT CHALMKUS, AND BLUFF (PROM QUKKN-STRBKT W'HABF). Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest ___ Train. Abawata Friday, 7,10 a.m. — Kotomahana Thursday, 13,10 a.m. — tfOB TARANAKI. NKLSON. PICTON. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTO.V, AND Wkbt COIBT PORT 3 (yROM MANUKAU) WANAKA Monday, 10. 3 p.m. 2.15 p.m. Pknouin Tuesday, IS. 10 a in. 9.10 a.m. FOR SYDNICY, VIA RUSSKLL. Rotorua Tuesday.Jan.il,4p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Aratvata Friday, 7,10 a.m. — Rotomahasa Thursday, 13,10 a.m. — FOR RUBBKLL AND KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Rotorua Tuesday, 11,4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WUaNGAKEI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MANGAWAI. Waitaki Every Wednes., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — I^Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. Note.—From tho 20th September till tho 3lßt January, 1881. Special KXOUKSION Tickets at Reduced Fares will be issued to Melbourne, available for TvVO MONTHS from date of issno. Particulars at the Company's Office. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office bofore embarking. Aucklpjd Branch I S3, Qneen-atreet T*7HANIi4.RKr, TAXj jJA VV RANG A & RUSSELL. w|j|y£s|s» WEEKLY SERVIC3 TO EACH The Union Steamßhip Co.'s s.B. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for- TAURANG A—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSKLL— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wednesdays at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STKAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Attenta rtvX * UCKLANU AND JM>=3V Jt\. NORTH SHORE FERRY I[|I2i|^COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AKOHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. 'E^TERPKISE NO. 2' & 'TE AROHA,' From Auckland : From Thames l Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight The aoove steamers connect at Junction of tho Waihou with ihe steam launches "Riio Riro' and ' Mem3ahib.' Farks : To Thames .. Saloon, 7b Gd ; Steerage, 6a Through to Te Aroha 15s Return to Te Aroha 2a3 Freight to To Aroha .. .. 253 per ton Arrangements hava been made with the owners of small steamers to connect at; the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to To Aroha. Fares, os. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or Jlfl oharging live stock. WILLIAM CARRICK, Secretary. "^SkSSN CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAK ISaIS^ O RYING PASSENGERS AND **<*&*» CARUO, CONNKCTINO WITH OHINK MURI, Omaiiu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins villk (Piako District). TiiE Table, S,S, 'KOTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Friday, 6 afternoon auturday, 7 evening From Thames: Saturday, 11.30 morning RETURN Tickets willba issued from Thurs day. December 23, available till January 6,1881 (inclusive). Saloon, 10s: Steerage, 7s Gd. Fares to Thames: Saloon. 7s fld; Steerage, ss. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-hour OJ ad v6rtisedtimeofleavi/ g ksHK&TiNNB:( Agents. .-». l TS7AIUKU AND OnE »V HUNG A STEAM NA EU|i»ri^^ViaATION CO. (Limited). 'ma'nukau, 1 TIME-TABLE-JANUARY, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: 8-'^aturday, 10.15 a.m. 8-Saturflay, 3.15 pm. 10—Monday, 1.30 p.m. 11— Tuesday, 7 a.m. 11— Tuesday, 3 p.m. 12— Wednesday, 8 a.m. It—Friday, 4 pm. 15—Saturday, 10 a.m. 17-Mond iy, 630 a.m. 17-Monday, ll.loa.ni. 19-Wednes,7.Jsa.m. 19-Wednes, 12.30 p.m. 22-Paturday. 9 a.m. 22-Saturday, 2 p.m. 21-Monday. 10.30 a.m. 24-Monday, 330 p.m. 25-'uesday.lp.m. 26-Wednes. 6 30a.r0. 28-Friday, 4 p.m. 29- aaturrtay, 9 30 a.m. 31-Monday, C3O a.m. 31-Monday, Ham. Manukau Heads—Kvery Thursday, at 8 a.m. For freight, &0., apply to uNNiNGHAMi Onehunga; 101, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. .gvvgig^CTEAM TO THE WADE 4BSaS£&'^ AND PUHOI. TheS>9> 'TAMO'SHANTEE' To Wade: I To Auckland i



_ Shippinc. *iJtaK. "13 T. N INSULAR AND LHaMMt- ORIENTAL STEAM NAV. ■wksobbv QATION COMPANY. Tho 'CATHAY' loavos MclbTurno on WED NESDAY, Ifltli instant. Steamers follow on caoli nltornat s Wodnosday, I'asaeiiKOra booked through from Auckland. CRUinrcs'iANK & no.. Agoula P. and 0. Co. January 7th, ISSI. 10, Qucon-slrott, Auckland. jrtvi rnilc NEW ZEALAND <^^^^^> SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINK. i i Hbad —i"Jpf IjONDox Oi'l'icb: Zf| Buanch: Cliriatchureh /^^j||f ?^M 81, lllslion' jjSPWjl qo'A ""vUhfn. 0 BUANCnBS TUHOCOHOUT THE COLON r. STEAM TO LONDON. Tho abovo Company will despatch lUoaarp luoiiey, Wigram ami Sons'favourlto nissanac'i' :-t umiihip 'NORTIIUMP.KRLAND.' 2157 tons register. 1500 horso power, cil'uctiyo. K. s. BaboT, Commaudor, From WellinKlon, for London, in JANUABY. Tho Chief Cabins nro provided with ovory requisito. Tho Second Saloon Cabins arc similarly furnished, mid aro roomy and well ventilated. A liberal table witn f-csii and other provisions of,tho l)3st qutlity, will te kept. 'i. ne acoommodation lor all classes of pnsson- Kirs isunsurpussol. I-'uss.igo money, £ls)Siand upwards. A duly qualified surgeon will iirocccd with tho ship, For further particulnra apply to THK NKVV Zlt A LAND SHIPPING COM PANY (LiiMTni), 03, Quecn-atroet. F* Oii ■'ONDON direct j^j|^^^> To Follow the 'Fkhnclkx.' •^■"^■* Tho magnificent iron clipper ' WANGANUI,' 100 Al at Lloyds, 1077 tons roaster, Captain William Watt, now loading, and will havo quick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for Saloon and Socond-claas passengers. For freight or passago, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). IJASSENGEKS' UNE OF JIShI^ X PACKETS TO NKW ZEAJ ■EHMKi owned by micssks. SHAW. SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadenhall-street, London Tho abovo lino of ships aro regular traders to all tho principal ports in Now Zealand. They are elippor ships, classed Al at 1 loyda'. and com manded by experienced masters. Tho bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undorsignca aroompowored to gr/int pas- BBRea from London to Now Zealand, payment for which havo been guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London aldo leave at almost reßular intervals. Kull particulars on application to L. U. NATHAN & CO., 1 OWKN & GXAIIAM, Mgeats. CUUICKSUANK&COI *a*x. CJIOK RUSSELL, WANGA. ROA, AND MANGONU:. Thes.B. lONA will loare ovorr Monds?. at 6 p.m. (woather permlttlnp;). Pasaongors bookod sind small paroela prepaid &t the Ofllao on tht Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOX WHANOAKEI AND MAWGAPAI. Thn s.B. AKGYLK will lonvo for the «,t>OT« >la<y a *vary Tnesda/ and Friday, &t I p.m, FOR IAURANQA, S.S. 'GLENELG' WUI leato Qnecn-streot Wharf at 5 p.m. KrWay. 7th Wednesday, 12th Connecting with tho s.e. ' Fingal' forllorcury Bay on November 3rJ, 12th, 17th, 2Cth, and Ist December. Connecting with s.s. 'Staffa' for Opntiki and ICast Coast, also connecting with s.s. ' Katikati' for Katikati Settlement. Woathor and o.her circumstancoa permittiri(j. No Cargo recoived aftor 1 p.m. a. McGregor. Manager. «aS®N. TAIKECT STEAM COMMU i^^^ \J N'CATION WITH OMAHU """•""AND TE AROHA GULI)FIEI,DS. NOTICE. Paesenger3 leaving Auckland a', nisht timo per 'Knterpriso No. 2' are met nt Grahams town by the p.s. 'To Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fare*, 15a. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfield landing. WM. CARRTCK. QTJSAM TU HOT SPKINOS, Mahuranqi, Matakana, Kawac, akd Omaha. The s.B. ROSK CASKY, Al at Lloyds, Captain J. Casky. For Hot Springs and Matakani—Kvery Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Sprinas and Mahurangi— Saturday, January 8. at 9 o'clock Thursday, Jamary 13, at 11 o'clock Saturday, January 15, at II o'clock Thursday, Jannary 2. at 11 o'c'ock Saturday, January 22, at 9 o'clock Tnur day, January 27, at 11 o'c'ock Siturday, January 29, at 11 o'clock All oargo mnßt bo down half-an-honr before tdvertlsed time of leaving, or It will not be taken. No Parce'.a or Goo-is taken without & shipping note. ifor freight or pfwsage apply to! J. CABBY. June 12,1879. ryiARLES -OAILEY, AUCKLAND AND NORTH ™"gß? *3" SHORK, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-street, near tho Dock. Builder of overy description of Ship3'Boatß, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any Bize or dosign. Vessete Hocked at:d Repaired. Spare made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at tho shortest notice. I stimatos and Deuigns furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in retu'n'.ng thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where ho will bo glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour ta give the same satisfaction as horetoforo. T> O D E N & CHASE, TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GKOUEKS. NOTE THE ADDRESS : COaNEIi OF VICTORIA AND CHAPEL STREWS, AUCKLAND. Finest New Seasons Toes. Canterbury Bacon Superior Cheeses, and Grass Butter. Grocery of every description. The Cheapest House in the Trade. T> £ M O V A L. J. Mackinlay. Sign and Ticket Writer, bas removed frcm Darby-street to Klliot-street, a few doors above Cousir.s and Atkin, Coach Builders. Writing done for the trade. rKOK IKON IRON TANSSI TANKS 11 TANKS !1 I S, P A R X E R, has For Salk (Cheap) ibout 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete -with tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &0., So., &o. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. Victoria - btbeict Ka&t Auckland SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. n ■r.vw a a _ Pork Plea uairy i* en Feet,Ton p r l 7' y^'^'^P^^K Bneß' all(1 6dlb' CHRISTMAS FRSTIVITircsT Fruit, Figs, Muscatels, Almonds, Apples, °G?e^'Peas, Is per Peck; Now Potatoes, 20 lbs for is; Beat Fresh Butter and Kggs; Good Sal Butter, 6d to 8d lb.; Bacon, Cheese, Fhonr Maize, Drßss°dfto Order!



Business Cards. JAMES BUTCHKIi, OARTKK, OONTHACTOK, *0. Jools Carted and Dellvorod from Bhlr's Bide on ihortoatNotloo. Ballast Supplied Newcastle md Bay of Islands Coal. Alho, Firewood (ont or unnul) nuuionublA DOCTOR C. EMERSON TLNNENT has Kemovoil from Grcy-etroot to J/monds street, the Into rosidenco of Dr. Young. lIOUKS OK ATTKNDANCK, SI to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m. Ajid 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays-1 to D o'clock p.ir, JC. P EL,II AM, • LADDKR & BARROW MAKKIt. 49, VICTOItIA-STRBKT. Kvory Description of Lacluoi'H, Stops, Harrows, f arrow Whoolu, CloJhes Horses, Clothes Hoxur, Travelling Clients, &c, on hand or miido to order. A lllwral dismount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Olllco Kitting, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono b}1 experienced workiuou ou tho shortest notice N.U.—-Ladders, .stopij and Harrows lent on hlro. Violins bought. Ono or two superior old Violins for sulo; nlso, ajcood Violincollo cheap. T I VJ VV 1 N N X R T 0 H, AUCKLAND STJCAM WOOD TUKNINU I'ACTORY, Wyndham Stkicict (NKXT SirAKkSI'IOAUK HOTSrJ, Having Introduced Stoam Power, ho is now pro parod to mako n ((eduction of Twonty jer Cont. oil' tho pricoof nil common work, tST Conntry Orders punctually attondod to. TRI T\ 11. E D G E L O W. 11119 McGUmiE'S, North Slioro. CONSUIiTATION HOUIISt / 10 a.]iL_to_l2 noon |A CAHD.I TIT It EDWIN COX, LIUKNTIATK IN UKNTAL SURGKRY OV THU Royal College of Si'itQKONa, Kngland, Cstorno Houso, Hobson-strcot. TT AliltY JOHNSON, GENERAL DKALKH, lIOIISON-STUEKT, AUCICI.AND (Opposlto Abbotts, Grocer). 11. J. bPRJ to call tho attention of tho surrotind inu inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Ktock Of Drapery and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. (.{BEAT IUItdAINS UNUKU CoBT PltlCK. Cumo oaily. Mako your Purcbasi'S fur Christmas. E\v. r v c k c y. NATIVK LAND PURCHASE AOKNT AND LICKNSKD INTICIU'KItTKH. 12, N.Z. Insuranco CuiWiiiKa, Auckland. IV" ° r i o c. H P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, tin 15E3T FIKKWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s I'Ell TON. H. P. GIUHON3 & CO., GROCERS AND PKODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-street, Auckland. JJ. AUSTIN & C 0., c Wiiolksalk HOOT AND SIIOK MANUFACrUIUCItg. A Largo Stock of Pkookd, llivkttko and Sb.\vn (Juon.s of a!i sorts and Bizoa to select from. All Orders have Quick Despatch. COLONIAL iToOT FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-street, Auckland. / piIOS. J. HARBUTT. / AMERICAN CORN UUOUM, AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORTA-STUKET EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydnoy Exhibition : Bronze Meiul and Cebtificatk. mAKANTLvriTYiINirAND^CLEAN. ING B3TAdLT3HMKNT, FOOT OF WAKKFIKLD-STRKKT. J. W. THOMPSON PIIOPHIETOH. Gentlomcu'a Clothes Cloano \ or Renowod and Wcll-prt'Baed. Ladies' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Woll ilniahcd. Kid Gr.ovES Clicankd. m"^ f. las t ' SURGEON DENTIST, WELLKSLKY-STRKET "WEST. Artificial Teeth from 6s. |TiDV/AxvJLi BAKTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUH!HN-31'RKKT. JBj ENJLEUSOJN, a JUL HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GSNKRAL DKCORATIVE PAINTER, S, WYNDIIAiM-STREET. TT EWS9M & yi ELVILJLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDKRS, SPAR MAKERS, ETC. Wyny ar d Pi c i?, Auckland. Vo3sels Docked and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Boats for silo or to lot at tho Lowest Current Price. loh jn aopp- js x, HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.'d Uiutom-hcuse, Fort-alrcet, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, EOUSHS, COTTAGE, &c. On Most RenFonablo Terms. /ILAit JV E -|Jlt OTHE II S, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHEBa (Opposite Union Bank), Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in tli9 Latest and most Fashion able Styles, Executed4n a manner Unsurpassed In the Colonies. jtarLaree Collection of N.Z. Viowa always on hand. JAMES CA X Jfi JB, CHKMI3T AND DRUGGIST. HOIiSON-STREBT, Closb to Wellington-street. iTITIAM DAVID DALLEN (Late C. Burton), Baker and Confectioner, Queon-stroat. CENTRAL DINING ROOMS, Ladles' and Gontleinens' Comraodloua Dining Rooms, with every convenience. Gas Apparatus for Cooking. Meals served up on the shortest notice rT&JNKY Jj gi OBBT BB SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. T^j S X H V E N S O N, FASHIONABLE TAILOR, Foot of Grey-street, Auckland. A Lart;e and Well-assortod Stock of Tweeds and Coatings always on hand. Style aDd Fit Guaranteed. E~^ ah x> y ox i k a, COACH-BUILDSRS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.8.-Iron-bark Shafta-Spokeß, felloea. Blue Gnm and all kinds ot Hardwood, at lowest market prices,



Business Cards. M HA X L X S PALMEK, KJ DRAUGHTSMAN &o. Drawing, Maps nnd Plans coinpllod, Drawn to Scalo from Rough Sketches or Traced. lddroß3oß, &c, lUuminatnd ir iho Highest Style of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Pinna and Lithographs. dchodulos proparod for County and Highway Boards. OFfTICK-25, Qucon-street, ovor National In suranco Company's Oliicu. WILLIAM TIII)M AS, Cornor of Lome and Victoriu-strocts, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, MABMjE, AND OENEBAIi STONEMASON, Auciirrisci'uitAij sculptor and cauvisk. JnucriptioiiH aoouroto nnil beautiful. Monument:), Tombs. HeiulHloni'H, find ovory description of Stono Work at the lowest possible princH for town anil nonntry BOUK-IiINDINIJ & I'M'KK-KULINU Executed in all Hi! HranollQS, at \V. L X V S', TIIRKK DJOHS AIIOVIC "h'l'Au" OITFIC'It. Merchants" Account Hookß Kur.KD and Hound to SUIT itiCQinmcMicNTfl. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW HOOKS NKATI.V JiOUNI). HakorB1 Hpcolnl Killed Day-hooks. LIHKAHY IiOOKR KTHONiI AND CI'KAITjY HOUND [ESTAIIMBIIICU 1885. Tl/I U T. XUAK FO It I), BURGEON DENTIST, WAKKFIUXD-STUICII.T, Nlcalt QUKKN STIIKKT. Palnlosa Extraction of ootli by tho Oxido- JNltroKon Gaj). HW A I X X, • MANUFACTUIttNO TINSMITIt, POUT-STKKKT, Wishes to Inform tho public that ho Is ho only one In tho Province who dovotoa the whole of his tlmo to tho nliovo buntnoss, and with hla [uciliUcu for working and modern appllanous oan defy romuotltlnn nn a i t 15 k v th v it s JL MARBLE ANI) KRICICSTONK MAHONb, Monumonts, Hoad-Btonos, Tombs, iind Iron Tomb KaillnKS. Inscriptions exccutod In a 3aporlor 3tylo. I'rlouD and Doslgna ruKic on replication. Address i DORNKBOF 11UTLAND & LOHNK-BTWKBTB' AtIOKLAND (Soar Junotlon ot Quocn and Wakofiold Btreots.) mIIO MA S OTE A D cO. AN, SEEDSMAN AND F L 0111 ST, Next Union Hank of Australia, QUKEN-STIIKKT, AUCKLAND. Just Ahhivkd, A. NKW STOCIC OF KHCHKN, OAIIDKN, AND FLUVVjCR SICKD3. Om Sai.h, 3at9, Maizo, Bran, Chaff, Kowl Whoat, Peruvian Guano, Table Potntooa. and Artificial Manures. WA KJNO C X BIiUTUK KS, SOAP AN n (!AN!IL X MANUFACrUKICKS, SOX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Oilloo! Uurham-otroot, Auckland. 3ash Purohasors of Tallow, Wool, Shoopsklnr, and KoneA. FI BHli i; aa d CO., Wboijcbimc. BntPHiNO & lUuili BU'IXJHKKB, juoon-Bjroot, next Hank of Now Ecnian', Auckland, Poultry of all kinds droaaod to order. Prime Jmokad Toni?uec, Homo-ourod H&oon. Cornell i .'of on Solo In larßO quEintltlss. N.H.—DenlOM in Oiime. lire Phoaaants tor irardod to al! uarM of tho colony upon rocolpt of >rdor. Kamilioa waited on In town or suburbs. 11l DEN TEKKACE POST OFFICK MOUI.EY AND WHITE, TKA UEALEU3 and FAMILY OROCKRS, • Eden Tkhkack, M. and W, formo-ly with Mcsarß Olanvillo md KilyctO, soli -it tho patronage of Iho iniblic. ifinnilica waited on forordora. Hoods delivered my ]jnrt of tho town and suburbs r< OTT ON & ÜBYNOLD S, LAND AGKNTS. OKNKRAIi COMMISSION AGKNTS. AUCTION'KKRS AND ACCOUNTANTS. COMMERCIAL AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. 3ommo(llous Auction Mart and Store Room. CF. COOI' EX, « HADDLKB, 30LLAK & HARNKSS MAX KR, Upi'K Quekn-sthkkt, Auckland, Three Doors abovo tho Army and Navy Hotol. N.a-Couriar Hbrs, Losings, &0.. &0., mado ;o order on the shortcut notice. Charges noderate. TO BUTOIiKUS, SETi'LlSJttts, ifAK MKKB, AND OTHKK3. The Undersigned are Cash Parchnsenj of Elides, aheopskina, Wool, Tallow.Beoswax, fto., See, at hl«hO8t markot rates. In any quantity. ConfliKnors dlroot will have prompt and im mediate car.n remittances returned at uatisfno lorym6B' IBKLAND BKOS.. Vxnmtaa ivi> liUathbb M tirarAOTusiKS, Anokl»nd- JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLK AND 3TONK MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDKR. [Bbtablisbed 18 8 3.1 VICTORIA • STREET EAST, samo side M Greyhonnd Hotel. N.B.—Desiima of all kinds of! above work for warded to Town or Pantry on application. Ikkl a~Bi v d*ur fl i kB, WOOL MaHCHANTS, TAKHKBB AND LKATUEE MANUFACTfJEKitS Importers of Saddlers' and Uootmakera Maohlnory, Encllah and Foroi(?n Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bo'tlct?, Snctlou and Delivery Hose, &o. WareboußOß: Vuloan Lane and Hizh-streei. Works! Panmuro, Auckland, Constituents' orders promptly and oarefully exeonted PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of PaporhangiuKO, Scrim, Paints, Oilß, Turpentine.Colours, Varnishes. French Polish Gold Leaf, Artista' Colours and Crushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glaeses, Glazed Shashos, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carefully ackod.-05 and 97. OUEEN-STKEET. W^ U 11 A I G, Licensed Plumber, Havincr returned to Auckland, is now prepared to give Estimates for all kinda of. Plumber's Work, including Layinfcon Water, 8011-hannini;, Gusilttinir, &c. &c. W. CKAIG, Lioknskd Plumber, Symonds-street, 3 doora abovo Wynyard Armp. rUHAMiiS O-AAtIUAWK AJND UHAY X FACTORY. JAMES MACKIB, Peopeiktoe, VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed ou tho shoutest Notiob, SPPtINGS MADE AND KEPAIitED, tsy- N.B.—Country Ordorspanotcnlly attended tx : IVJJiW'I'ON VKJN JBTIAN B h liN U 1>( WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahapb Road, Newton, Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wireworfc, o£ any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed. **j v, S It 1 ft JSI i ft, V V > BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINKR, Vdloan Lank. IS VERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OK SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED. All Branches of the Bnlldlng Trade seonted by Experienced Workmen, Shop Fronts Omoe Fittings, tec- fro. WUW ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of , From 12 up so 125 Vakiktikb. Also in ifrenon ' Pollßhod Mottled Kauri Boxes, each I oontainlna either 25, fiO, 75,100 or ' 135 varieties. fhe3s farlof7 Boxes, na abovs .. fll The ICO h » •» » « For Sale by ERIC CRAIG, PIUNCBS-STIfBKT. ''"Hj-jj.-^ 'Cr"'""."«J",u":A", *"-W*~.' ■]■■'■' "I



Business Notices. TW.KN I G H T 'J • (Late of tho City Markel), POULTJCRICR, FRUITERER, AND GREKN GItOCKR, CjnNKU DV DAUBY ANA QUBKN STREETS. WHOLKSAI.B AND UETAIL. [(established 18G0.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. POULTIIY DrtlS^KV) KOU TAULK Always Ready. lilvo PigoonH, Rabbits', Kanoy Birds, Ducks, Gccso, Turkeys, and Fowls kopt in stock. Uamo Fowls, Spanish liruhmns, Bantams (Pure-bred). Froth Butter and Kp;gs always on h md. KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two Uooits aiiovk Aitriiuit's Auction Maht. Tp J. MO H S & C 0 LAND AND HISTATK AQKNT3, SUUUTI.AND-HTItKXIT, Properties cntHißt"d to iia liavo tho ad lltional advantage of lining placed on Moan, ltiuno and Co.'h Central Registry in Wellington. Wo make no Charon unless puloa aio oll'ootud. fc'eo also iir iid vortlsomont on fourth pngo. JJ A M S AND JJ A C 0 N ON HAND AND ARRIVING. 14 Cases PRIME ENGLISH HAMS 12 Cases PRIM 2 ENGLISH BACON 10 Cases I'KIME CANTERBURY HAMS 11 Cases PRIME CANTERBURY BACON 8 Cases PIUME SYDiNKY BACON T. H. H ALL & C° FOUND AT LAS T. THE HISTORY OK TnE WORLD. ADAMS'BYNOHUONOLOGICAL CHART. JOHN EARL IS, Agent. piUUNITUIiE !VUR NIT UIIE ! J. J, MILLS, Furniture Deaior, &c., iliand i'<, Viclorla-stiect, Auckland, in returning thanka to his numerous cuntomuis and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that them ia no mistake about it as ho can aud will sell cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Deciding. Iron Bed-tends, Chairs, Tables, Ut^nsi's. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 25 per cent b low cost. Ukkat Hahqainh ! In fact, this is tho cheapest und lical emporium of its kind in Auckland. Note tlm nddicss, and make your purohases early in the year. /~k N SALE, Slatoa KDKIieU and American.Comont Now^landlnp;. KKANK &JJKNKI>fSON. VILLA SITUS, CAMPBELLVILLE, PUNSONBY. Mil Jonw C IMPDKtJ, has instructed tho under -Binrned to dispose of ull his Choicn Villa SlUw as above. These allutmentu, l.avinK a lar«ofrontago to Ponsonby and Shelly lleach JCoads, Curmn, )C.iiUie.it, and Sarsfleld BtrcL'f, aro unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, size, &c. Tho allotments are marked oil'on tho ground. Prico and terms on application. IJIGNA.N «•. Ai'.MaTROVG, i and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan J .mm. V! OTlCE.—Great Surprise ! The Ladies -L* all nay that Williams's is tho Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goads. A splendid lotof I.adics' Underclothing skirts, Luce, Ties, Maltese Lace, Hibbons, &c.; a lot of J.ad'.cs'Back Combs. Dels, nr.d Neck Krillliif,', all in i'-oa from 2d a yard ; a nic;; lot of Gilt and Hluclc Ilroochon and hiii-rlngD cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goods a t, Williams a, Cheapest liouEO in Town, foot of Gr^y-street, four doora fiom Mmket Entrance, opposito Dniupiot's. Open ill 0 p.m. \ UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tlio undors;s;ned dor to state thoy are now prepared to supply cvory description of COuKS, viz. Boor, Wino. Gingor Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c.: Chemists' Vials, DalFys, &n. ; Ships' Fenders and l.ifo - Buoys, FisniiKMKN's Nkt Floats. Tho above cut to any size required, in any quantity, cheaper and hotter than tho Imported article.— DUTTON BROTHKKS Wholesale and Retail Cork Manufacturers, Upjer Queen-street, Auckland rfTo TRAVELLERS, &c. Pubhknts ior Homk.—Very Randßomo Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walkinj? Sticks, made of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small bor, and Brass-bonnd Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Workerot Nativo Woods.top of Shortland-street. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE J\. Tho Cheapest In tiie Market. Challonges competition with tho best imported. It 1b mad* of the pureat and best materials ;i s easily ai.d perfectly soluble ; produces a most brilliant colour; and will never sett'e in the clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Rus3ell-street Great North Road' Xji 0 R SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oata 1,000 Sacks Danish Oa Somervitlo Bros., McGill's, and Mook's Oatmeal 50 Tons Duilleld's Adolaido Flour 500 Sacks Coast Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &o. MoKENZIE & R O SS. October 20,1880. SELLInw OFlf BOuTS AND SHOES AT A DISCOUNT AND LOW REDUCTION. I am still obliged to let tho publio have tho benefit of my Largo Stock of Boots and Shoes at a Groat sacrifice. Come early and secure for yourselves these Bargains. Best value ever known In auckland at the Shop of W. Johnston Victoria-street. r;iO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE -1 HOLDERS. Those who once make purohasea from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that CUS tom-house-street is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packor Engaged. T> T U a jv S & CO., Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Hayo always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, comprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizes, qualities, or colours re quired. These Papers are now largely used hero, and are allowed to ba superior to most imported. Cavalier Frere's Gonulno|French Brandies American Carriages American Hurness. To Arrive Farm and Ttxpresa Wagon Anierioan Fireproof Safos, &C, &0. B. TONKS & CO. C1 O R Q A |L E, 1 "CALEDONIAN"ENGINE, lOJin. Cylinder. 1 " SOHO " ENGINE, 6Jin. Cylinder. 1 " HORIZONTAL"! ENGINE, 51n. Cylinder. 2 " STEAM LAUNCH' ENGINES, dlln. Cylin der, fitted with Link Motions. 1 " WINDING " ENGINE, 7in. Cylinder, fitted with Link Motions. I TUBULAR BOILERS, Vertical or Horizontal. 1 WOOL PRESS, Screw, 7ft. 6in, x 3Jin. diameter. 1 PAIR TWIN BOILTCRS and Mountings Complete, 20 H.P. Nominal, R, H. YEOMAN, ALBERT BOILER WORKS,



Business Notices. VTOBEi/S PATENT DYNAMITE. To Contractors^ Miners, Quarrymen and Others. E. PORTER & CO., SOLIC ACIENTB KOU Tint NOIiTII ISLAND FOR TUB ABOVE DYNAMITE, !!ok to call attention to tho Reduction in the Price of Nobol's Be3t, or No. 1, Dynamite, which h now being Eold at TWO SHILLINGS and ■3IXPKNCK per lb., with Liberal Discount to tho Trade and Large Buyara. Also, to its great itrength, ns compared with other explosives. \fler repeated trials by tho largest contractors in tho Australasian Colonies, t.ho results prove beyond dispute that " NOBKL'S" DYNAMITE is tho Most PowKHKi/r, and Hoo.vomioal, being fully Kfteen Per Cent. stronger than the Alls tralian-mudo Dynamito and Lithofracteur. NOBKIi'S DV N AJIIT B h unequalled for the following purposes :— Mining, Quahhyinci, Blasting (in hard or soft, wet or dry rockl, Tunnelling, Ukkakino up iw Wkkoks and Sunken Rocics. Splitting Time STUMPS, Houldeiw, &c, &c. No danger from tamping. Its Safety hus been completely i:emonßtratcd by tho absence of accidents either in transit, in storage, or in any legitimate uso. It is insensible to heavy shocks, a por cussion cup being; required to develop its Gunt Power. l Jrinlcd instructiona for miner issued with every package Necessary Double Tape Fuao and Caps ulwaya in a-.ock. Price reduced. Ten Tons of tho abovo Just Landed, x John null. Mr Gorman, the Company's Instructor, in now in Auckland, and on application will give any information regarding this explosive. E. POUTER" & CO., HARDWARE MKKCHANT3 AUCKLAND LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU- I TAP a FOR SALE. Oilers are Invited for the Purchase Of the One sixth Undivided Sharo or Intorest of Roboit Mnxwoll in 2200 acres in tho Island of Motutapu, llaurakl Gulf, forming Section 371 .0., in tho County of Kden, and Provineo of Auckland. It in held undor the Crown Grant, Hegistored No. 1213(1, and Robert Maxwell is ono of tho Six Grantcs, tenants in common. Tho land is bounded towards tho North and Kustby high water lino on tho shore; towards South South Ka t and Kouth by land granted to Itobert Graham: tovvardß tho West by high water lino on tho shore to Public Reserve; thence by said Public Keservc; and thonco to wardH tho West by highwator lino on the shoro. Motutapu Island is ono of tho Uorns of tho Ilauraki Gulf; rich and fertile: and tho Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent faun for a working settler. Kor further particular* apply to SIEVWKIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington. 17th Docombor, 1800. rililE "VTKW 'piIOTOGHAPIIY. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PA It TIN GT O N PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Knthancb, Quhkn-sthekt. Mr Josiah Martin having mido special study at tho lJoy.il College of Chemistry, London, of tho LATKHT IMI'HOVKMKNIS IN IUI'ID PIIOTO GHA I'll V by tho (Jehuiiiß-Ilrnmido process, has (ii.tered Into PartnorHhip with Mr W, 11. T. Partington (lain with Mi asrs llemus and Hanna and Mr llartlett), mid will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a few days. The great sucoesi which haa attonded these new l)uv Pi.atks in Huropo and Amorica has established their superiority, and producod quito a >■ EVOLUTION IN PnOTOOBAITiY. Tho most beautiful Pictures, preserving tho Natural Altitude und Expression of tho sitter, ran i>ow bo talcn in scarcely ono second of timo, and without any delay In preparation. Children's Portraits und Family Groups, can bo photographed in ar. instant, without tho. least constraint. Kor Out-door Photography this process has superior uri vintages. Picnic Partioß, Portrait Groups nnd Views, also Photo 3. of Horses and other animals, will bo taken on the shortest notice. WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE. CLEAIiING-OUI SALE. G. BROWNING Having purchased tho Business lately carried on byJ. 1). HYanciaisnowSKLLlN'.' OFF tho Wellasnorted Stoclc at GREATLY KKDUCJCD PRICKS. All Goods Marked in Plum Figures, and must bo Bold to make room for new shipments. Wholesale and Kctail. G. 15 R O W N I N G, 220, QUEEN STREET. VITE have tins nay ooit 1 our Timber Business nnd Premises to tho NKW ZEALAND TIMBKR COMPANY (Limited), who will contlirao tho Business as heretofore. Auckland, Ist December, 1880. CAR LAW & Co. YEW Z E|A LA N D TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). C;USTOM-lIOUSE-3TUKET WEST. Temporary Premises lato Carlaw & Co. Tho abovo Company having Purchased the Business and Premises of Messrs Carlaw & Co. aro now ofTorinß tho Wholo Stock at RE DUCED PRICES, to Effect a Clearance before 31st inst., and to Save Cost of Removal to New Promises Opposite Gas Works. O"ordors to be addressed to Mr John Carlaw. C. A. HARRIS, JUNR., Manager. Auckland, Docombor O,IBSO. yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, COItNKR OF WELLBSLKT AND ALBERT RBETS LIBRARY AND HEADING-ROOM, TheREAOING-POOMiscomfortablyfurnished, ana is suplled with English, American, and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedln Newspapers; "Home News," " Po'jlto Opinion," " Kuropean Mail," "Weekly Timca;" Illustrated Journals, Including the •'Graphic" "Illustrated London News," "Punch," &c, &o. MAGAZINES — Blackwood'a, Harper's, MacMillan'B, "Eclectic," and "Nineteenth Century." '"CornhUl." "All tho Year Round." "Argosy," "Saturday," etc., etc IiEVIFAVS-The "Quarterly," "Kdin burgh," " Princeton," otc, etc: " Scientific American," "English Mechanic," &c, &o. Subscription—2s 6d per Quarter. Tho LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.500 vols., in the various departments of Literature. New Works frequently added. Subscription-2s 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Nowspapors. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, Tea and Coffee Provided. Boardirig House Register, Employment Register YOU N G M E N Are invited to avail themselves of tho advan tages offered by the Association. STRANGERS WELCOMED, and allowed free uso of the Rooni3 on application to the General Secretary. £3T Information gladly given at the Kooms. " Opon Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. mo LEATHER MERCHANTS, BOOT X AND SHOE IMPORTERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned begs to inform the trade that he continues to ship all descriptions of Goods in their line, ar.d, from his intimate knowledge of tho Colonial and English markets, is in a position to offer special advantages to Importers in their business relations with i£ng land, not obtaiaable through any other channel. References: Bank New South Wales. J. W. HO ARE, Worcester Papk, Maldbn, Sdrhey. p O A L! />« O A L ! 1 riOALIII WHATJ WHATJ COAL MINES, W H A N G A 11 E I. lOFF I C X : No. 8, Lower Queen-street. w. sloank, Agent. HEAP. MILLINERY! CHEAP MILLINERY! MRS MACKRILL, MiiiT.iNERY, Dress, and Mantle Maker, Noxt to Post-office, Nowton. Dressmaking doroon the premises. Kilting done by Machinery. Ladieo' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all he Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Nots the iddrjßßi-Ncxt to FO3t-offlce, New ton '



j MelicaJ. j TMPOIITA.NT TO FARMERS, J. LIVKRY AND BAIT S rABLK-KKEPKRS CARTERS, AND OTHKRS. CRAWFORD'S HORSE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Sore Backs, Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stifl Joints, Ewjs Injured i i Lambing, &c, &c. This invaluable preparation should bo kept in every Btable—it never fails to effect a Cure in the above crbcs, if persevered with; it has been used with thf* ctreutest success in numberless cases, and ii by far tho Cheapest Embrocation in the Market. Tho following Testimonial? (among many others) have been received from well-known citizens:- THSTIM OMALS. Victoria ttablea, Victoria-street, November 2, 18S0. To Mr Crawford : Dear Sir,—Having fciven your valuable Horso and Catt'e Oils, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Collar Galls, &c, a fair trial, I have great pleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery and Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has Horses, never to be without the same. I remain, dear Bir, Yours respec'fully, F. QUICK. Greyhound Stables, Auckland, Novombor 17,1880. Mr Crawford, Newton: Having effected ssveral Cures with tho use of your Horso and Cattle Oils, I have much pleasure in testifying to its good quality in tho euro of Cuts, Wounds, Collar Bruises, &c, &c. H. W. WIGGINS. Kewton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Mr Crawfokd : Dear Sir,—l have need your celebrated Horse and Cattle Oils, for Broken Knees and other open woundß, with wonderful buccobs, and can confidently recommond it to anyone as the beat preparation I ever tried. I am, dear sir, Yours, &c, &c, J. WARREN. CRAWFORD'S HORSHi & CATTLE OILS May bo had from moßt Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s Cd and 5s each. Country Aoknts Wanted. Prepared and sold by CBAWI'uKD, Chemist, Newton, Auckland. Hotels WABKWOETH HOTEL, MAH UR ANGI. O. F. SUCH, Proprietor. Firatclasa accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horseß on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de parti twico a-week. LJTKAMEKS FOH THE NORTHERN £5 WAIUOA OTAMATKA. Ana all Stations in tho Kaipara District, Start from tho Wharf at WALKER'S KAIPARA HOTEL, Railway Station, Helensville. Pas cngers for Northern Wairoa or (.Hamilton, leav in Auckland, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock Mondays, and for Northern Wairoa or Port Albert, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed nesdays, will find flrst-clasa accommodation, and every guidance, at the abovo Hotel. A large and well appointed addition has been made to tho Hotel. New and well-ventilated Single and Double Bod-rooms. Private and well-furnished Slttinß-rooms up stairs and down. First and Becond-class Dining-rooms. Tho Billiard-room is new, and fitted with one of Hopkins's and Stevens's bestJTables, witb every requisite for tho game. Ales, Wines, Spirits, Waters. andlCordlate/of best quality only. Saddle Horses. Stablingi. TmDEN T7"INE JJOTEL, Kden Terrace. list op prices:- Bottled on the premises. Per bottle s.d. Martell's and Henncssy's Brandy, equal to Case Brandy 5 0 Qreenless and Colvillo'3 Cambelton Whis key (strong) 4 6 Dunvillo's Whiskey _ .. .... 4 6 Rum. 3a; Old Jamaica (proof), 4j ; small ..2 0 Cofisen's Shorry, best, 4s; small .. ..2 0 Sandiman'a Be« Port, Is; small _ ..2 0 Amontillado Sherry, ss; small .. ..2 6 Old Tawny Port, 6s; small 2 6 Knglish Ginger Wine 3 0 IN' CASE (GENUINE BRANDS). Hennessy's and Martell's Brandy .. ..6 0 Schiedam Schnapps, 4s 6d; email .. ..2 6 Geneva, JDKZ. ss, 4s Cd; small .. ..3 0 Stone Gin 5 6 Old Tom 4 6 Dunvillo's Whiskey 4 6 Scotch Whiskey (any brand) 5 0 Townsend's Sarsapnrilla 5 0 Hnglish Ale and Porter (best brands), Is4d to . 1 E Flask Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits sold by tho Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bondod Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S.E. has also procured one of Thurston's New Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and he has fitted up a room for the same, sooond to none in Auokland, and, being detached, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR.. MR. JOHN GROGaN (late of the Prince Albert Hotel. Onehnnga), begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street, THK QUEKN'3 HEAD; and trusts, by feeepiag Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Giogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-class accommoda tion. Good Beds. np HIST LJS LJ OXJS L, AND WINE AND SPIRIT STORE. bovb Thbatrb Royal, QUEEN-STREKT,AUCEIj.4.ND. M. GALLAGHER [Latb Thames and Cosmopolitan Hotels], proprietor. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKES' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Peophiktok. Accommodation tor Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire /UEESON'S JTXO TEL CORNER OF CUSTOM-HOUSK AND LOWER EOBSON STRKETS. Board and Residence, £1 per week; Single Rooms, £15s. Suites of Apartments on application. Marshall and Coupland'a XXX Dunedin Beer in draught or other wisa. Dunedin Beer supplied at 6d per bottle. THE BALL ALLEY. Trie Ball Alley is the first of the kind established in the province, and is also the finest in the colony, p. g L~i~E son, Proprietor. TO THE TRADE, BUILDERS, AND BRICKLAYERS. Anchors, 131b. to 421b., at 3d per lb. Chimney Bars, Id per lb, aIL sizes, and iron work of every description at lowest rates. Lower Albert-street. •jl/TUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! Songs I Ddkts iano Solos, and Duets ! Dances ! ictoria Magazines 1 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents I BOOKS for Prizes I BOOKS for Sunday-School aries 1 POETICAL WORKS ! NOVELS in Great "Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS I SCRAPS! i SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP THE ABOVE. W. E. MEAR S, Bookseller, Stationer, and Mtrstc S X L L EII, 8, QUBBN-STBEET, .



Education. MRS MITCHELL, Professor of Singing. -Mn Mitchell will be prepared to re ceive her papils on Monday, the 10th of Janu ary, liSßl.~Karangahapc Road. City Side. 1> ARANGAIIAPK ROAD.-Mia Sand- A\_ orson has Recommenced her Musical lnriea.-Jar.uaryith, 1881. >O PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, MRS GENERAL STODDARD boss to call attention to the necessity for watchful care as wo 1 as good education, in the caso of daughters o pecialiy. She can comfortably accommodate eight boaiders in the two cottages she now has, and as soon as she prudently can she will secure a liir/e and commodious house. Mrs Stortdard will aieo enga?a maaters for Singing and for advanced pupils in Mu-ic, the clnrgea for which must necessarily ba higher than those in her present terme, which are for e/licient lady teachers ODly. •Mrs Stoddard hopCB to make all commit:ed to her c .re feel that Bhe is a true f i iend, as well as teacher and guide ; and, whether in recreation o■ in Btudies, she will exercise a supervision W'' ich will prevent evil and form character. Little boys also received. School will lIE-OPaN on WEDNESDAY, F< bruary 2ad, when those children ODly will be received whoso fees are paid in advance, TERMS! Per Quarter. Hoarders 12i guineas l)u., more than one of sumo family, each Hi ~ Day Pupils, over 12 years .. *. 2 „ Day Pupiß, under 12years .. -• 11 ■■ Day Pui>i's, more than 1 of family, under 12, each U ■• | ICxtras and wuekly routine as por circular. Mrs Gerornl Stoddnrd will aUo tio'd Evening ClaS£es for YouDg Women (married or single) twice a week, banning FiirDAY, February 4th, from 7 to 9 o'clock, S ibjects: English Composition, Arithmetic, and enter aining reading. Terms: One guinea per quarter, in advance. HOPE COTTAR X, Ponronby Road (Near Ponaonby Hall). MBS, ALLAN W E (S T TEACHER OF Vocal and Instkumental Mosic. Present Address— Devonshire Hoobe Hobson-btrebt. 130NS0NBY.-At the request of some musical friends, and encouraged by the success attained by two similar classes, Mr Gordon Gooeh has the honour to announce the formation of an Kvening Elementary SinglDg Class In the CIS. School-room, Ponsonby, com mencing Friday evening, January 7th, from 8 till 9 o'clock. Terms: One guinea for 13 weekly practices, payable in advance Names of ladies and gentlemen may be enrolled at the Auckland Music Warehouse, corner of Vulcan Lane and Queen-ttreet. rpHE ART OF OINGING. Mh H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of tho Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for Singing at his private residence in Wakefield-street, or el the Auckland Music Warehouse. During Mr Gooch'a residence In London, he had the honour of being associated, as l'nncipal Bass, with Madame Lemmens-Sherrinßton, Madame Edith Wynne, Miss Mary Davies, Madame Antoinette Sterling, Mr Kdward Lloyd, Mr Vernon Riftby, and Mr Cummlngs, at many Oratorio and Miscellaneous Concerts; and at the Brighton Musical Festiva of 1876, was Bass of the Quartette of Vocalists for Mozarl'a " Requiem Mbbs" and Arthur Sullivan's "Light of the World,"—Mr SiMB Rbbvks being the Principal Tenor on that occasion. Signor Alberto Randegger says:—"Mr Gordon Gooch has always proved himself most efficient and thoroughly reliable in all tho Concerts he sang at under my direction." Madame Sainton-Uoiby :—" Your rendering ; of the basso solo music In my Cantata [St. Dorothea] was extremely effective." Professor Dr. Maofarren:—"Hasapowerfn ' and unußually-extensive voice; is an excel- ' lent reader at first sight; and. In enunciation : of words, is very good." I Mr Walter Lacy:—"Elocution.excellent" ' Mr Lewis Thomas also writes:—"All the i gentlemen in the Choir [the Temple Church j and Mr Edward Hopkins [the organist speak in the highest terms of your singing." < Mb Walter Macfarren :—" Has a remark- , ably fine bass voice, sings in tune, and is a capital reader." , Mr Frank R. Cox :—" Possesses a floe voice, and has sung in various parts of England . with great Buccess." ■ The original letters from which the above is quoted are in Mr Gooch's possession, together with the higheßt opinions of the London and , Provincial PreES, such as "The Mus'cal Times," . "Musica World," "Daily Telegraph," "Era &c, &c. , The Committee of the Royal Academy ot I Music, under whoso signature and seal Mr ' Uooch is empowered to teach ringing, includes the following names of world-wide celebrity:— Sir Julius Benedict, Mr F. It. Cox, Signor i Manuel Garcia, Mr Henry Leslie, Mr Walter Macfarren, Signor Alberto Randegger, Mr Brinley Richards, Monsieur P. Sainton, Dr. Steggall, and Dr. Macfarren.? PUBLIC and Private Banquets, Garden Par ties, Cricket and Regatta Club iDlnners, supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reasonable terms. Mr Goooh having had ] the direction o( music at come of tho banquets { in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with > the same in Auckland may depend upon a first- i class programme 'of Mubio being arranged,— ; thereby relieving themselves from all pro iminarv and tedious details. Drapery. i TyOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as TQRAPERS AND riLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape koad (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where they have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments ;— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Regs, Carpet b Oxford Siiirtins, Counterpanes, Waterphoof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinoes, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and T weeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In all its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible 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 poaition to offer the BEST GOODS on the Most Advan" ! tageous Terms. tsr Note the Address,— "jyruNßo & Tt/riLLiGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). soots ana Bnoes. i*s -rf^&w-fl!^ CjELLING OFF SELLING OFF >^ i*vit?SKK-f?&^£l/T' W. Johnston, Boot fe*/.^}]i^!W'LLv:^?Ev>i maker, Victoria-st,, X^ses9=^ftp3SKfVi) is now disposing of *^|s|isjfettgw at an enormous re- TOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is soiling tho whole of his Stock of Splendid BOOTS AND SHOES (English and Colonial) AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH. A few lines of Women's Kid Elastio Sldea Bites 5 and 6, at Hal t their Cost, The Largest Stock In Auckland to Select from CALL EARLY. C. 88.00 KE 8, BLtE Boot, Opposite Garliok & Cranwell's,



Amusements. TH EAT Ii E It OVA L. Proprietor....Mr R. J. DoLias. The World-famed LIN G A 11 D SI THIS (Friday) ftVENIN'J AND TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), JANUARY 7 AND 8. Conductor MbL. Skahrll Will be produced (by Bpeo'al request) Sullivan and Gilbert's Grand Nautical Comic Op3ra, in two aote. entitled HTI/T C! T>INAFORK ! .M.O. riNAFOKK! Now in its third year in London, and played by ai K MHon. S irJoßephForter, r & JcsKPinNK '.'. .. .. Mies AlicbLingard MONDAY JAN UAKV 10. Wilkie Collin's Grand Comedy Drama, THE NEW MAGDALEN. Prices of Admission :-Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Reserved seata at Upton & Co. s. Doors opan at 7.30. Begin at 8. Over at 10.30. YOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, QOEKN-BTRE&T. THIS DAY (FRIDAY), 7tii instant, a CHRISTMAS TRKE AND SALE OF WORK, Will bo held in THE INSTITUTE, From 3 o'clock till 9 p.m. Admission: One Shilling; Children: Half-price It is deßired to havo a Refreshment Stata, for which contributions in kind will bo gratj fully received. 1 7 ETTEN ! KETTEN !! KETTEN !!! KETTEN AT TmEATRE ROYAL. BIRST PIANOFORTE RECITAL by HENRY KKTTEN, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1881, AT THEATRK ROYAL. Ketten's First Recital in Auckland, ON MUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 1881. Tickets and Plan of Reserved Seats at Upton and Co.'B. Prices of Admission:—Dreas Circle, sa; Family Tickets, to admit six, 255; Stalls, 33; Pit, 2s. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM AT THE VICTORIA. REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Next Post Office, Devonport. The above delicacy can be had through the Season at 9d per plate, to suit the times. Lemonade, Gingerbeer, Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments on the premises. Tobacco, Cibars, &c. N.B.—Arrangements made for the use of Vaux hall Gardens for Pionio Parties, &c, at moderate rates. Picnic Parties catered for. Families waited on for Orders Daily. F. F. WELLS & CO., Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Fruiterers, &o. "DOXINGI BUXINB, R. DAVIS'S Boxing Saloon, Hobson-street, is open on ever TDE3DAY. Friday, and Satcrday. Admie ston, Is, or 103 the Quarter. Yearly Tickets, SI 10s. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wednesday Evenings. Terms moderate. Sporting. £4000 ' s w' " ■ * No 7, on the WELLINGTON CUP, to be rnn In the first week in FEBRUARY, 1881. Tickets 51. First Horse.. .. ..£IOO Second Horse 300 Third Horse 200 Dther starters (divided) 700 tfon-starters (divived) ... .. „ ..1800 The £700 for other starters will average about 8100 each horse. The JSIBOJ for non-sta ers will average about 660 each horse. 1 Mr Georga North, )f Lambton-cjuay, an nounces bis seventh ann al sweep on the Wel lington Cup. This time it is for no less than £4,000, which will give handsome prizes even to She non-starters. Mr North's former racing sweeps have invariably been conduoted with inch thorough fairness as to give entire satisfac tion to all interested, and we are not surprised jo hear that there is already a brisk demand for ;ickct-s for his four - thousand pounder."— " Evening Pust," 9th September. Address: Geo. North, Box 109, Post Office; Dr Lambton-quay, Wellington. £'Z 000 SWJEEP 0N THE ' WELLINGTON CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. TICKEi'S, £U FIRST HORSE .. .. .. _ .. £500 3ECOND HORSK £200 THIRD HORSE £100 OTHER STARTBRS (Divided) .. .. £350 NON-STARTERB (Divided) £850 The £350 for Other Starters will average about 650 each horse. The £850 for Non starters will average about £30 each horse. If Cheques are forwarded, exchange must be idded. Wherever possible, P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply. Address— THEODORE BROWN, 19, Grey-street, or Box 210, Post-office, Auckland. A RT UNION DRAWING. 1,500 SUBSCrHeRS AT 5s EACt 60 FRIZES. i PRIZES-l BUILDING ALLOTMENT Each. 66 PRIZES—FURNITURE. Consisting of 6 Chests of Drawers, 2 Cheffo niers, 12 Tables, 1 Drawing-room Suite, Ix3 Chairs. i ßedsteads,6Easy Chairs, 6Lamp). 2 Treadle Sewing Machines, 2 ulegant Clocks, 7 Looking Glasses, 2 Washstands and Ware, and ?, Couches. Furniture flrut-class workmanship, and will be on exhibition a fortnight before Drawing takes place. 1,100 Subscribers already guaratteed. To be drawn on the 28th of -'ann&ry, 1881. Tickets to be had at Owner's Office, Hobson street, 5 doors from Victoria-street (opposite Lyceum), Ponsonby Road, In Shop opposite top of Franklin Road, and Grey-street, 19, next door to Mr Wilson, Baker. Watchmakers and Jewellers. \LFRED \ L E V, watchmaker and jeweller, 256, Queen-street (OpDOßite entrance to the Market), Begs to announce that during the Christmas and New Year's Holidays he will make CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN HIS m price si ■sj Intending Purchasers will do well to ItfsrECT the Laroe and Elegant STOCK IN THE WINDOW. ILL THB NEWEST AND LATEST DESIGNS IN JEWELLERY WATCHES IN GOLD AND SILVER by the leading English and Continental Manu> facturers. The Largest fa took of CLOCKS in New Zoali.nd At all Prices. /CHRISTMAS O" OLID AYS* Vj JdL VISITORS in Auckland would do woll TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS.J and ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES, ETO. 4a*Which they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office!. KERBY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OP COACHES to Ohinerautu, Hot Springs and TauraDga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesday, T&arsday, and Satur day. Throngh to Napier. Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street, Tauransra. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. tiookinglOfflco, Spring street TjT O 10. B il L W, CHOICE BUILDINGALLOIMENTB Belgkovk Estate, Situated In EDEN TEEEACS, SUBUEDS OP AUCKLAND^ Plan at Morley & White's. **"rtta-laiSS&tt BAILEY, Mount Kdenßaftdi