The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL—No. 3,311

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1881

.'Published Daily.)

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Shipping, jTtvA TO LUJNUU •^^^^^. oriknTline, The loilowinp; Stoamshlps longing to tho Orient Steam Navigation C< pany( Limitodl.and th D I 1 aciflo Stoain Navigat Company, will leave SJfDNKY at tho und mentionod riatos for MKLUOUHNK, AI LAIUIC and LONUUN.vIn, Suez Canal :— Bta»mor. 1 rtee. Tonirol bate. A-ONCAGUA .... 57T08 March II COTOPAXI _ i.O2S March 25 ORIKXT 5,386 April 8 liUBI P ANI A 3.823 April 2J ] ,10 UIUA i j; t jß6 MayC And tho Sorvico will bo malntalneoT Dy s. eeocling stenmors at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8d in addition, Pasaongors can book from Auckland at through rato to covor Intercolonial foro a Canal dues, and so secure special advantages l'assngns from London can bo granted Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, London, to F. Groen & Co., and Andorst Andor?on & Co., Joint Mansßoro of tho Lin or to tho Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP DO.OFN.Z. (LIMITKU) Queon-fltroet, r-.- _-_..., I I HlUfl STBAMHHI 1 U ' <LJ COMPANY OP NX : , -- -—^-^ T1 m k Tan lk— March, issi. for gisbornk, n a'miek, wki,hngtol lyttklton, pop.t chalmwu3. and BLUFF IjTItOM OIJKKN-STHKKT WHARF), Stoamahii). Dato of Saillnqr. Latost Train. Arawata Thursday. 10,10 a.m. — Aliiion Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — FOR TAKAJJAKi. NKLSON. PICTON. WKJ LINOTON. LYTTKLTON, AND W^ST Coast Pouts (kuom Manukau) Hawka On arrival of mail — Wamaka Tuasday, 15, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. iamlvvTiN~H:'Y7 via rVjssklu Tk Anau Tuesday, 8,1 p in. - FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Arawata Thursday, 10,10 n.m. — Albion Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — gQR KU3HKLL AND KAWAiIa\VA^ IvAITAKt Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — li Anau Tuoiday, 8,1 p.m. — FOU TAURANGA. Waitaki Every Mondoy, 5 p.m. — fTjlTwlTanTmrkiTaiTngapai, \vaipu and mangawai. Waitak; Kvory Wcdnos., 5 p.m. — Kvery Friday, 8 p.m. — ** Cargo must be alongside one hour bofon timo of departure Passage Tlckots must bo taken at tho office before o^ibarking. Au'klpjd Branch) 53, Quuen-Btioot. „ TI/KANGA.KEI, TAU> VK^ T T RANGA & RUSSELL, V^O^- WEJCKLY SERVICE TO EACH «S#aßSl3' PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'s 8.8. 'WAIT A X 1' Will leave for- TAURANGA-Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSKLL-Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI. MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAl—"Wednesdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., AgenUJ «ga*a-/|rou LIVUKA >VIA SDYAi The Auckland Steamship Co.'a s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leavo for abovo ports on WEDNESDAY, 9tli March, at i p.m. A rrangemonti have been male with tha Union S.S. Co. to book Pa?sengers and Freight be tween Fi ii and Soutr crn Ports and Australasian Colonies at Low Rates. Arrangements havo nho been made whereby Shippers caa book through by steam direct toTong-i. Further pnriiculars c-n bo obtained at tho Company's Oilice, Quecr.-3treet Wharf. W. LODDK1?, Manasor, A.^.S. Co. •Ckffi-^ WrAIU'KL1 AND ONE. 3PlSfcl V* HUNGA STKAM NAVI "^saB"^GATION CO. (Limitec). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. 'MANUKAU.' T eavo Onehunga: Loavo Walnkn: O-Worinesrtny, 12 noon 0-Wedne3, i3O p m ]1-Fiiday. 3 p.n'. 12—Saturday, 7.30 a m 1 l_Afonday, ITO p m lo—Tuesday, 9.30 a m Ks_-Wednesday. li am 16—Wodnes.. 10.30 a m 39-Paturday, 7.JS a m 1!) -Puturday. 12.30 p m 21-Monday, 830 a m 21-Jlonday, 1.30 p m 23—Wednesday. 15 a m 2.'!— Wednesday, 3pm 1!— Friday, 2pm 2U—Snturday, 7 am 28-Monday, 1 p m 2!)-Tuesday, 9.30 a m 30—Wednesday. (! a m 30-Wednes., 10.30 a m Manubau Heads -Kvery Thursday, 8 am. Apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent. fittife<. C3TEAM TO THAMES, CAR pV J^ HYING PAS3KNGKRS AND ■^*irja* CARGO, connkctino with Ohink uuri, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins villu (Piako District). Time Table, s.s, 'rotomahana.1 From Auckland: Monday, 5.30 afternoon 1 ucsday, C 30 afternoon Thursday, 9 morning From Thames: Tupsday, 11 morning Wednesday. 12 noon Thursday, 3 afternoon Farea to hames: Saloon, 7s Od ; Steerage, se. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Cargo rocoived within half-an-honr Of aa- VOrtlSedtimeOn°atR gA SSB& TINNK, Agents. PK A, * UUKL AN 1» AND Jja^CS. A- NORTH SHORE FERRY j^^y^^.COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND T E AROHA GOLDVI ELD S, CONNECTING wnn OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITO* PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLE, Piako Distiuct. ENTERPRISE No. 2" & 'TE AROHA.' From Aneklnnn : From Thamos I Monday, 12 midnight Tuesday, 3_p.tn. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, op m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 7.30 p.m. Tho above steamers connect at Junction of Waihou with the steam launches liiro nnd 'Memsahib.' Fares: . To Thames .. Saloon, 7a 63.; Steerage, 5s Throug>-to Te Aroha l?s Junction, and convey passengers from thence to To Aroha. Fares, os. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dls- Charging Uve stock, ANgFERRYCO Agents. ~^ZL "TkIRECT STEAM COMMU"" NICATION WITH OMAHU TE AROHA GOLDFIELUS.- NOTICE. lJjisqpneers leaving Auckland at night time per •Knterpriso No? 2' are met at Grahams town by the p.s. 'To Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, Ids. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldflcld landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. -j-, QXKAM XU HOT SPRINGS, £|^^-n MAHUBANfIr, AUTAKAtU, g3csss&* kawau, and Omaha. Tteß- B-«elWi^. atlJoyda; For Hot Springs and Matakana-Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Mahurangi— Thursday, March 10, at 11 o'elook Saturday, March 12, at 11 o'clock ThSrVday. March 17, at 11 o,'oloek Saturday March 19, at 11 o'olock Thursday/March 21, at 10 o'clock a Nonparoels or Goo Jb taken without a shipping "Tor freight or passage apply to CASKyi June 12,1879



j SllippiDg. >a' l W Oii LOJNDON JHKEI '%sM±!kl>~ TIIJ Iron Bar bo- JwrWffiw Locn UKRi ion 710t0n3 roffiator, 100A1 at Lloyds, John m tor- DOCI^. Oommandor, now loadinp;, and will li $ quick dcepatoh. Ja' For freight, apply to - THE NKW ZICALAND SHIPPIN COMPANY (LIMITKD). ' «J»lßS&>v UKNINSULAK Al Mrit|j|>jr ORIENTAL STKAM NA KBBfflv GATION COMPANY. ao~- Tho s.r. 'BRINDISI' loavo7jtolbourno March lfith. Steamors follow on each altornato Wodnoad Passengors booked tlirougli from Aucklant a CUUICKSIIANK & CO., nd , Agents P. and O. C< January 7th, ISSI -ln IG, Quoon-strcot, Auckland. ln WiSL BfOK KUHSEI.fi, WANU ' o n: -te_Si^' '"- KUA' -»KD MANHONUI. Tho H.B. lOIj'A \;!!1 leave ovory Mond.l7, t p.m. (woatbor pcnuitthiK). PnuwiiKera book and nmall pareo.'6 pronaid at tho Odloo on I Whan. No oarsto rocotyod r.ftor 1 p.m. - B\Uv WIIANO'AUEI AND MANCiAPJ „ Tho B.S. AiWiLIC will loavo for the r.bc (Ism s avorj Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR IAURA NG A, S.S. 'GLKNELC Will loavo Quoon-stroot Wharf at 6 p.m. Thursday, 10th JUc»i!lay, Illh N, I Friday, IHth Wednesday, 23n'. Monday, 'iriih - Friday, Ist April Connecting with the b.b. ' I'ingal' for Muroti Bay on March Jth, i)lh, ISth, 2tal, mill Ist Apr - connecting witli s.B. 'Stalla' for Opotiki a Kiist Coast; also connooliug with a.a. ' Katlkii for Katikati Hottiomunt, Vvoather and other circumstances permiltir _ No cargo received after J p.m. v A JMcGUTCOOR, Manager, «<&•_. OABSBNGBRS1 LINK U ,^SS3^+ , "*^™" OWNED BY MKSdItS. SHA\ - SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadenhall-strcet, Londi Tho nbovo lino of ships nto regulur trade to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. The - aro dipper niiips, classed Al at Lloyds', andcoi inanded by experienced mastors. Tho bill faro ia moat substantial, ami of tho best qunlil and tho accommodation roomy and convonior Tho muloraigtiou aroompowored to grsnt pii Bsgcs from I.oudon to Now Zealand, payment f which havo bocn goarantcod in the colon Kotum ships to London alao lonvo at almo " regular interval?. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWKN .V- UKAIIAM, yAgCRte, CHUIGIsajfIANK&COi jgjsr&^ / 11IA1CLKS BBAILJIij AUCKLAND AND NORTH ', «Si«wia SHORK, - SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-15U1LDE1 Foot of Albert-street, near tho Dock. Builder of ovory description of Ships' Boati 3 Launches, Yachts, &c. to any sizo or dosign. j Vesso!s Docked ami Repairoi. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of. Ship Joiner dono at tho shortest notice. >stimates and Designs furnishod. • Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand [ and for Sale Cheap, C.8., in returning thanks for past favourE begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mors that he has secured Business Premises ii Auckland as above, whero ho will bo glad ti receive- any orders, and will endeavour to giv tho same satisfaction aa heretofore. Business Cards lj|" E« KY lp OR ST El SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. IRELAND BKOTHI R S WOOL MERCHANTS, TAN'NEUS AXD LBATIIEB MAKUi'ACTUEKKS IMPORTERS OF Saddlers'and Ilootmakora' Machinery, Englisl and Foreign Loathcr, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Üb\)crg, Grindery M^ili Belling, Su.'tion and Delivery Hoec, &c, &c. Wateliouses:—A'ulcan Lano mid High-street, Works:—Panmuro. Auckland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and Ca rcfnl'y Kxccu'.ed. JAMES F. LE1"I NE, TAILOR, &C, GiiKY-iTREET (onioMto tho Market Hotel). Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlomen'd Clothing Cleaned and Ropaired. ■|*/I R A. J. HARD ,V IC X, SURGHON DENTIST, Bhortland and Piinoes-strccts, opposite St. Pauls Church. Teums moderate. M~" F. LAs T SURGEON DENTIST, WELLKHLKY-STRKET WEST. Artificial Teoth from 53. m All BJBOTHJSBB A MARBLH ANi) FRKK3TONK MASONS, Monuments, Hoad-Btonos, Tombo, anfl Iron Tomb Railing. Inscriptiona executed in a Bnporior Style. Prices and Design? jtrkk on ftpplloatiOD. AddreHßi coewm! of rutland & lornb-strkkt3' Auckland Near Junction ot Queen and Wakoflold streets. npARANAKI DyKIJNG AND CLEAN. ING E3TAdLI3HMENT, FOOT OF WAKEKIELD-STR/'CKT. J. W. THOMPSON pROPniETOR. Qentlemon's Clothes Cleanerl or Renowed and Well-pressed. Ladies' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well hed. Kid Gloves Cleaned T li. JK. i'1 It A S X R, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINKJIUTU, ROTORUA. Comrlolc arrangements can bo entered into for Tourists visiting KoTOJiAHANA and sur rounding Lakhs, including tho alum Cavk. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting JiXCUKSIONS ALSO AUBiNGEn. Maori Mats and Carvings can ue Obtained. A Choice Variety of Kbhns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Spkcimkns mado up and sent to Any Part if. required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMKDIATJS ATTENTION. WILLIAM TENN AN T, PIONKKB MANUFACTDRKH OF Umikellas axd Paiiasols, Upper Queen-street. Wanted Known Tonnant's A I Umbrellas aro the Best and Cheapest. New summer steclc at prices to meet the fees. Recovering in tho best style, with choico variety of material. Noto-1, Lennox's Buildings, Upper {Queen street. Established 1E69. ~\ (JCKLAND CORK FACTORY The undersigned beg to state thoy aro now prepared to supply every description of CORKS, viz, Beor, Wine. Ginger Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c; Chemists Viala Daffye, &c • Ships' Fenders and Life - Buoys, Fishermen's Net Floats. Tho above cut to any size required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than tho imported wHole.- DUTTON BROTH Una Wholcsalo and Retail Cork Manufacturers, ,Uoper Queen-street, Auckland ulI a m thorn aa, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets. Auckland Kast MONUMENTAL, MAEBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, AKCHITECTUEAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER, Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. A~M JK S H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLK USSSMSSS 41" [KBTABLISHBD 1852.1 VIGTOP.IA - STBKKT KAdT, Bame lifte as Qreyhound HoteL N.«.-Dealgna of all kinds of above work for , warded to Igwn or Ccuuwy on application.



Business Oards. OT. /JLAKKE TJKOinEK qUO ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Owositk Union Bank), ™- queen-street, auckland. Photography in tho Latost and most Faßhii (j ablo Stylos, Kxocutod in a manner Ungurpasi in tho Colonies. fTT, 43TLargo Collection of N,Z. Viows always VI- hand- HW A X T • Manufaotithino Tinsmith, FOBT-STUKKT, ny. Wishes to inform tho pnblio that ho Is ho 01 « ono in tho Province who dnvotoa the whole Ills tinio to tho abovo business, and with i 3. facilities for workim; and modern appliam can dofy competition . TFIIIAMES UARIUAWK AJND DRA A" JL FACTOUY. it 5 JAMES MACK IE, ted Pkopuijctor, tho VICTORIA BTUKBT EAST, AUCKLAN ltovalrn of Kvory Douoriptlon In Wood and Ir ifo neatly nxooutod on Urn Shortest Notice. SPIiINGS MADE AND KKl'AJivKi W N.8.-Co>mtry Ordorapnnotually aUond to. /^ X E AND 1' OT 1 X J \JH COAUMUJILDKRH, GKEY-STUEBT, AUCKLAND. N.l).—lron-bark Shafts, Bpokos, Kolloofl, Hit Gum and all kinds o£ Jlardwood, at lowc ry market oilcos. j|; _ iTl 1 \V" Ul SKIN NX J .„ UUILUIUt, UAKPKNTICK AND JOINKI Vulcan Lank, , EVERY DESCRIPTION OF UUIIDIN' DKSIGNUD AND ERECTED, 'F } OR SUI'KIiINTENDED ONLY, IK PKEFEKREI A All Kranohon of tho Biilldlni; Trade oxooute ■ - by Kxporionood Workmou. Sliou Fronts Olllc 3 B Fittings. &0.. &o. re U KWSUfI & ft/I XL V ILL* 37 ii-J- ItJL o( S11II", YACHT AND BOAT BUILDKRS, y, BPAH MAKERS. Km !gl WYNVAKU I'IEH, AUt'KLANI J< Vesaold Docked and Kcpalrod on tho Sliortot st Nutico. Now and Second-hand Boats fur anlo or to 1c «t tlio Lowest Current Price, -fWAYM o U T 11 . (J ■ '• SHIP AND BOAT lIUILBICR, CUSTOM-HOUBE-BTREUT, FOOT OF HoiiSON STKIiKT, {, Huildor of all kinds ot Yachts, Launches Roiilp, &c. VosseN Doukfd and Itppaired Ship Joinery of every description promptlj attended to. Jn jj X X U E1! b O S * JJL y HOUSE, 3UIP, SIGN 1, ANJ) GICNERAL DBCOKAIIVK PAI NT E B,' S, WvNimAM-srnKET. [_ , \\T I'UlLLli'ia AND &OJNS, OIL T V " COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' i. Importers of Paperhangings. Scrim, Paints, Oils ~ Turuontino, Colours, Varnishes. French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bnißhcs, Pluto 11 Bhoet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic 0 Gluaa, Picture Framoa and Tapestry Mouldings, a Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed Shanties, Doors, &c. Glass out to aizo, and curofully acked.—9s and 1)7. UUICKN-HTREKT. Q I G N • WRITE K. t J. MaclCini.w Figu and Ticket Writer. Estimates given. Writing dono f or tho trade.— Kliioit-aireet, two doora above Mesurs Cousins and Ai kin's Coach Kuctorv. ■ hTeT "c o™^^ LAND AUEN TS, , auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, ' Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodloua Auction Jlcrt and Storo Room. ' E. K. ISABEJR J [M, KAWUNGS. pAI! Ell & I>AWL IN G S [a'JCOEBSons to tub ia-ik boiskut lush], GENERAL COMMISSION MKKOIIANT3 AND JIPOHTKKB, FOkT-STKEKT, AUCKLAND 1 O H IN B 0 P 1' E T HOUSE, LAND, & DBSKRAL COMMISSION AGKNT, Opposito ll.M.'a Custom-heuso, Fort-stroot, Auckland, Has Always for Sals Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, botli Improved and othcrwlso Also, HOUSKB, COTTAOKH, fee. On Most ltcatonablo Terms, "C IJ. M v » S & C 0., 'land and estatk agents, KHORTLAND-STiiKKT. I'roportio3 ontrusted to us liavo tho additional ndvantago of bcinK placed on Moea, llaino and Co.'s Central Registry in Wollington. Wo make no charge unless sales are effected. Kco'also our advertisomont on fourth psißO, CH AX L F, H 1 J ALM EE, DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn to Scalo om Hough Sketches or Traced, Addresses, &.C., Illuminutod ir the Highoat Style of tho Art. Anctioneors' Show Plans and Lithographs, Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. 1 OFFICIC—2S, Queen-street, over National In- Buranco Company's Oilicc. iiil B U IS 1! AND C C, &} WnOLKBALR. SHIPPIKO ft FAKItT BUTCHKRS, t-Jtisen-BtrMT-, next Hr.ni; ot Now Sonlon*. Auckland. Poaltrr ot sill fclnds dreased *o order, Prime iJmokad Tonsucs, Homo-ouxed ti&oon. Corcod Boot on Ualo In large quantities, N.B.—Dealorß In Gams. Llto Phoasantn lor-; warded to a)! pnrto of the colony upon receipt of order.lfamilioa waitodon in town oranbnrbß. iA---E3rT2*Z2^ i>'~J- Below Co3t! &,oV^ 'tßtW^y <A >»'*-'Orcatclearanco 3*^OhßS«!I| 'J^yyZs saloof bootanri shoes r^^F^^l /^°^&/^ at aa u."Prflco(Jorlto<i wai" f°r a ffes'l ship- .^ K^?' c^- niont. —Noto llvo nd "fe'iii? B"*«s£2,<i^*^ dress and write it up *sZ^i :-^Csikt^r*i» on the tablets of your «^oi^^<ar*-' memory, W. John- Bton, Boot and Shoemaker. Viotoria-atreot. 1 J. A U HT 1 N & C 0,, ''BOOT AND SH^OK LM SA ANUFACTURKRS. A largo Stock of Pbgqkd, Rivettbo ana Sbwn Goods of ali sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL I7o~OT FACTORY, 14. wyndham-street, Auckland. a p i n~ ha m, 0 9 LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 4.9, VICTOIUA-STKEKT. Kvery Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, 1 arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to "Vu'beral discount allowed to Contractors and ""shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds ot Job bing Work dono by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. , . N.B.—ladders, Steps and Narrows lont on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior eld Violins for sale; also, a wood Violincello cheap. g U~\Y INNERTOK, AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TUIiNINO PACTOKY, wvnijiiam stkeet (Next Shakbspbare HotktJ, Having introduced Steam Power, ho is now pre pared to make a Reduction of Twenty jer Cent. oIE tho prico of all common work. tS' Country Orders punctually attended to. _i EWTUN ViSJNETIAN BLIJN!U WORKS. C 4 E 0. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kakakgahape Road, Newton, Venetian Blinds o£ the beat quality made and ilxoft at Is per foot. "W ireworfc, ot any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order. ltopaltß neatly executed.



Business Oards g "O HUTCHINSO ' A\)» BUTOIIKFt, VICTORIA-STRKICx, Hayn to his old friends, " Call at my Now S and Inspoot tho choicu-graincd Country Mca Quoon-streot Prices, for I can, and will, Cheap, and shall ba pleased to sou my old < tomors and all tho Burrouuding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Niain on- to C mca it Out. jod • iW Noto tho Address. on / " ' ~" ~ — / 'nilOS. J. UARBUTT, X / -*- 1 / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, , AND nly ot STEAM BRUSH WORKS, Jl3n VICTORIA-STRKItT EAST, V AUCKLAND. k * Awarded at Sydnoy Kxhlbltion : Bronze Medal and Certificate J)l iKsTAiii.raiiici) 18115 on M X T> TKA* F° R D SURGEON DICNTIST, 1 WAKEKIICLD-STRKIIT, NKBH QUKKN STREET od Painless Extraction of outh by tho Oxl< ~ Nitrogen Gail. /I 11. L E AKIN VJU UNDICRTAKICIt, uo W l! I. M H ;. n v - h T it II re t. , n i t'ltnorals promptly oxooutod at -li por cci below tho usual clnii'Kcs ill Aucklaud. Piiiicliiality to all ordois, and tho blricti respectability guarantcud. ;i, Noto tho Addroaa. t{< \\! akn ov k )i kuin ait TT BOAP AND CAN I) Lit MANUFACTURERS, Gi COX'S CHEEK, RICHMONJ Ottloo s Durham-Btroet, Auckland, " Cash Purohaaora of Tullow, Wool, Sheootikli and llonoe. !d _ )0 WJJ\\a nii \i ART LE 1 AUCHITKCT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUKKN-SI'KKKT. »■ s:r ait r v john so r it QKNKBAL QKALBIt, HOBSON-STUEEI", AUCKLAND 1 (Oppo.silo Abbotts, Grocor). IT J. bega to cull tho attention of tho snrrotini ing Inhabitants to hia Largo and Varied Htoc 1 of Drapery and Funoy Goods, llardwaro, otc. Qrkat Baiicjainb Under Cost Prick, Como oarly. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. I f^ l r. V U U 1' U 1( ,' V/'O SADDLER, t OLLAR & HARNKS3 MAKKH Ul'l'K QUEEN-STItKKT, AUCKLANC. Throo Doors abovo tho Army and Navylloto N.B.—Courier Bags, LugginßK, &0., Sro., mad to order on tho shortest notice. Charge moderate. JAMES BUTCHER OARTKK, CONTRACTOR, SCO. liooda Carted and DeUverad from shirs side a . Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied Nowoaatl and Bay ot islands Coal. Also, Firewood (on , or Dnout) rosujonatilo |>OOK-UINI)hNG & I'APER-RULINt JU» Kxecutod in all Its Branches, at ! W. L E V S l, , TIIHKK DJOUB ADOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Mercluuitu' Account Books Rulkd and Bound to suit ukuuiremknts music, magazines, and l\\v mooics Neatly Bound, I!akors- Special Ruled Day-books. LluiiAHY Books stkonq and upbaply uounc "AT O T I C X, II P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, the BKST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for \2i Per Ton. ii. v. GinnoNS & co., CROCKKS ANI) PRODUCE MERCHANTS, llobsun-atrcct, Auckland. JAMES C A T JS it, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. IIOUSON-STRKKT, CLOBK 10 \VKI,LINOTON-STREKT, Tm \v. v U C X E X. NATIVE LAND PUROHASF. AGKNT AND LICKNSKD INTKRL'RKTKR. 12, N.Z. Insuranco Bui!ding3, Auckland. JW. X N I G H T • (Ijvto of tho City Markot), POULTERKR, FRUITERER, AND GREICN GKOCKR, Corner of Darby anh Quekn streets, wiiolksar.e and retail. Established ISCG.) SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Duis^rd fou Table Always Ready. Llvo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Dacks, Geese, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stock. Gamo Fowls, Spanish Brahmas, Bantams ;(Puro bred). Froth Buttor and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doons auove Arthur's Auction Mart. WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. nHBISTHAS TTOLIDAYS. VIBITORB in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T XT O W D E N And INSPECT hid Stock o£ GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. ETC. CfWhich thoy will ilnd upon avorago to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHBAPKR than any Othor House. S II ORTLAND-STREET Adjoinine; General Post Oltlce. Medical. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS LIVKRY AND BAIT S I'ABLK-KKEPERS GARTERS, AND OTllltlW. CRAWFORD'S lIORBE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lamor.css, Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Sore Backs Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Logs Stiff Joints, Ewjs Injurod i i Lambing, &0., &c. This invaluable preparation ehould bs kept in every stable—it never fails to efleot a Curo in tho abovo chbcs, if persevered with j it has been used with thei greatest buccoss in numborless cases, and U by far tho Cheapest Embrocation in tho Markot. Tho following Testimonial* (among many others) havo been received from well-known citizons:— TESTIMONIALS. Victoria Stables, Victoria-stroot. November 2,1880. To Mb Crawford : Dear Sir,— Having Riven your valuable Hqrsa and Catt'o Oils, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Collar Galls, &c.. a fair trial, I havo great pleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery and 3ait Stable-keepors, or anyono that has Horses, never to bo without the Bame. I remain, dear sir, Yours rcspec fully, F. QUICK. Greyhound Stables, Auckland, November 17,1880. Mr Crawford, Nowton: Having ell'ected swe-ral Cures with tho use of your Horse and Cattle Oils, I havo much ileaouroin tentifylng to its goid quality in the euro of Cuts, Wounds, Collar Bruises, &c, &c. H. W. WIGGINS. l>~owton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Mr Crawfoud : Dear sir,—l havo need jour celebrated Horse and Cattle Oils, for Broken Knees and other open wounds, with wonderful succoes, and can confidently recommond it to anyono as the bos preparation I ever tried. I am, dour sir, Yours, &c, &c, J. WARREN. CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLK OILS May be had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s Gd and os each. Country Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by C R A\V FuKD, Chemist, Nowton. Auckland,



business Notices. N, B. TONKSI [H. C. CAR! ho \7t7'E have this day admitted Mr ] b^l Diguy tonics a Partner In our Firm. :ua" a TONK9 & CO., Auckland, Maroh Ist, 1881. W/- O N D E R F U L L~ Cheap Music, Fkom tiik Best Authors, at Id. Eacb, a D. N. GAKNIER'S, 207, Qacon-streot. ■\riSWTON AND PON SON B 1 ll JUNCTION STORE, CORNER OIT Newton and Great North Roads. J. M. WHI T E (UtoW. Baxter), — FAMILY GROCER ANI) TEA DBALEr D, Dairies of Butter of First-class Quality, , Families Waited upon for Ordors. Gooda Promutlv Dollvored. lo- rgiO 15UTCUE US, SETTLERS (T JL FARMitRS, AND OTHER?, Tho undersigned urn Cakii PURCHASERS 0 , HIDICS, HIIKiIPdKINH, WOOL, TALLOW ii'- UKKiWAX. &0., &c, lit Highest Market Kates in any quautity. '8t Consignors diroot will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittances roturaod at satisfac tory ratos. IRELAND nilOS., S, Tannhr and Licathuh Manufaciub :hs, AUCKLAND. °« -KIDEN TKIIHACE POST OFI'ICK F. M. MORLEY, 118 TE DEALER AND FAMILY GROCER, Kdkn Terrace. 1 Families waited upon for orders. Good dclivcroil to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. ■VTIGHT SOU. CONTRACT. j All persons In tho City or Suburbs reiiuiring 1 tho fiurvieoj of tho iireHont Contructor at the uiCDuein rates should mako early application la (!. WILSON', at Ills residence, Noluon-Htront. or under cover, addressed "(1. Wilxon, Ni^llt Soil Cont: a :tor, City Council Ollicos." i. /^IO'JD NEWS I GOOD NisWS !! k \JT OOODNEWSII! StorcUcopurn, Shopkeeper*, nnd I ho general public shou'd now uvuil tlionmulvcg of the opportuuity of purchasing Puro Bwtcts, guaran teed to bo made from tho host sugars. Thn lurgost and mast varied aseortmor.t in Boiled - Goods ever ollenid to tho publl.i of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade supplied '' with Hoilud 7Da-i.ii Goods. Solo manufactuicr of French Creams. — Jamkh W. Mabkiott, t, Wholosaln and Kotall Manufacturing Confcc tionor, Grey-street. U T WO O DWAIt D, 0 O • BAKER, • 8 CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Ul'l'Klt QUEEN-STKKKT, Wishes to cull tho polito attention of tho 1 inhabitants of Queon otroet, and families in tho suburbs, to hi* Kup»rior Bread, Confectionery, * and choico solcotion of Loliios, ot tho most j tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a eharo of publio patronago by soiling at a low (lguro, and all ordoru, both Wholpsalo or Retail, will be exo j outed at tho shortest notice. Bakino Dove on Sundays. Noto tho Address. MR 3. ROAV H, GREKNGROCER. ek'B to notify to his friends and tho gonoral public that hi) hus takon that shop lately in tho occupation of Mr J. Gardinor, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Nowton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying [ othing but a good article, hopos to receive a fair patronage Orders promptly attondod to. GOODS DELIVERED. MR THOMAS CAIN, WHOLESALE am) Retail confkctionbk, has his establishment very centrally located at tho Junction of Queen and Grey streols, where ho carries on a very extensive and ovor increasinur business. Ho has always tho very bo-t and fivshoat Confontionery of allklnds on hand, and manufactured from tho very best (ingredient", bo that tholr quality cm bo always confidently relied on. To lovors of Lollies (tho purity of which is guaranteed) a trial Is respectfully solicited. H O D S O N DRKSSM4KKR AND MIIXINER. wishes to inform tho public of Upper Queen street and Its environs that Hats, Feathers, and Kibbons ot all kinds aro cleanod on tho pre mises at tho shortostnoiico. Dressmaking done at very low prices, to compote with tho times. Noto Ihn address— UPPHR QUKKH-STHEKT. iT/TANUFACTURE OF CEMENT. In anticipation of tho formation of a CompaDy for Manufacturing Portland Cement, tho pro motors invite applications from exports qualilled to conduct experiments with materials looally provided. Appliotions, with testimonials, to be addrfssul "Cement," care of Industrial Association, Christchurch. EC CLE S" SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER will completely restoro in a fow days grey or prematurely light hair to its original colour, gloss, and beauty without tho slightest ohanco of Injury. Hccles' Hair Restorer is one of the bo-t ottered for sale. It eiftcts its objects satis factorily in a few days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoronp;hly cloanees the head from scurf and dandriil', causing tho growth ot now hair and preventing it falling off. Sold in Bottles, 2/6 o«ch. Prepared and sold by M. KCCLES, Dispensing Chemist, Hewin's Buildings, Welleßlsy-streot, and sold by all respectable Hairdroasors. SANI'ORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. Dairy Fod Pork Pies 6d per lb Sausages. try my best Taranaki Butter, Tauanaki Butteh, Wd. por lb. Eating Applos, 2d and 3d per lb, Cooking Apples, 3d por lb, Juet landod, in good condition, Bananas! Bananas! thk cheapest kltuit dkpot in the australian colonies, Victor'a-etreet, oornor of Albert-street. mO TKAVKLIiIsKS, &c. Presents fjr Homb.-Very Bandßome Cur osity Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking StMks mado of rich and beautiful New Zoaland wSoda; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in BW4II boy, and Brass-bound Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at veryreason ablo prlcos. WILLIAM NORRIE, WorkerofNativoWoods.topofShortland-Btreot. IpURNITUKEI FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dealer, &c, 43 and J5, Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customers and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that there is no mistake about it. as he can and will sell cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Bedding, Iron Bedßtoads, Chairs, Tables, Utfinsils, and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 25 por cent below coßt. Great Bargains ! In fact, this is tho cheapest snd best emporium of its kind in Auokland. Note the address, and mako your purchases early in the year. i^OII CE OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST., ; (Between the Albert and Thistlo Hotels.) : D. OLPHKRT, late of the City Market, has ! removed to the above spaoious Promises, and is , now selling his varied and extensive stock of ■ Furniture, Bedding. Hollowaro, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c, &0., at reduced prices, . to make room for new goods. , Having a hoise and spriDg cart, goods will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Free ■ OF OHARGir. i N.B.—Olassware. Earthenware, &0., lent on hire at Moderate Charges. r;W STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDERS. Thoso who [onco mako purohascs from tho Extcnsivo and Varied Stock ot EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, ept by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus m-house-stroet is tho projer place to go to, . JCDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. A DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. Tho "Baptist Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of his Chart will give a person a better idea of tho World's History than a clay's perusal ot be bestcoujpendiunwevor published. JOHN BARLH, Agent,



Un Sale. R TCTX BARQUE 'ANSDE 338 TONS BKST household AND SMITHS' NEWCASTLE COAL y And a Quantity of Spokes, Shafts, atjd Felloes. Also, ox 'Lady Jocelyn," I7Q IRON TANE iT \V. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-housc-stroot, V D Xo N X fc> oc C i Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Largo Supply P A P E R, comprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Pap( , Groy and Brown Wrapping, and are prepari " to indent any oizos, qualities, or colours I quired. Theso Papers aro now largely usod horo, ai aro acknowledged to bo suporior to most ii ported. Cavalior Frero's GonuinojFroneh Brandloß American Cam'agoj American Harness. To Arrive i, Farm and Kxpress Wugona American Fireproof Safoß, &c, &o. [ B. TONKS & CO. - Q N g A L I AND TO A It It I V I 1050 Sacks FLOUR 2UO J-Sacks FLOUR 510 1-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sucko OATS 20 J „ BARLEY 110 ~ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 85 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 Cases CHEESE „ HAMS AND BACON (in cloth „ HAMS AND BACON (KngllBl: Tons HAMS AND BACON (bare) 30 Kogs BUTTER 18 Casos and Kegs LARD T. H. H ALL & C° riOALI /I O A L! I nOALIII WHAU WIIAU COAL MINES, WHANGAItEI. OFF I C X No. 8, Lower Queen-steeet. W. SLOANE, Agent, AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE it Tho Cheapest n tiio Market. Challenges competition with ho best Imported. It is madn of the purest and best materials s easily at.d porfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour; and will never settle in the clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Rus3ell-Btroet Great North Road' "DULL BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenoth' and 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOE SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKR& CORVSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c., &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HTJLL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, tVlno and Spirit Merchants Quoen-street Kauri Gum Stores, Breakwater Free «nd Kondod Stores Albert-street. /AN SALE, Slates EDgl'ah and American Cement Now landing, KEANE «• JENKINSON. FRO JN Tr ON IRON TANKS I TANKS! 1 TANKS! 1 1 IS, PARKER, HAa For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the'above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complote witb tap ready for use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, to., £0., &c Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, TOTORIA - STREET KAST AUCKLAND ttT or k a" l i£ CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgkove Estate, Situated in EDSN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road, im O X SALE AT LOWEST MARKET BATHS (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervillo Bros., MoG Ill's, and Meek's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duffield's Adelaide Flour 3001Saoks Coast Maize, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c. McKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. miKI (PROPER) GULDFIELD. Mrs Mclhtosii's Property. THK MATAWAI ESTATE, which is balng every day more and more fully proved to be rich in GOLD BEA.RIN& REEFS, is still open for Lease for Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or Claims i f from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rontal of Six Pounds per acre, to gether with one fortieth (2J%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. The necessary doouments will be drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may bo required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will be mado by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRS McINTOSH. "VT OTICE I NOI LOU 11 NOTICE 1 11. L. Meek, tho Working Mans Grocer, hav ing removed from City Markot to more commo dious premises known as Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, takes this opportunity of thanking his Customers for the very liberal support they have favoured him with since commencing business and trusts, that by a strict attention to business, togetherwlthcivility.dispatch.andagoodarticle, to merit acontinuanceofthesame. R.L.M.woul uall speoial attention to his ntock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s 6d per Ib. He also calls attention to his Groceries, which in price and quality cannot bo 3Urpassed. His provisions are in prime condi tion; the Best Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to be appreciated, and at prices so low as to come within the reach of all. He has great pleasure in announcing to his patrons and tho general publio that his rapidly increasing trade has induced him to make arrangements fora constant supply of the Beet Fresh Batter obtainable in this province for their benefit, co that thßy may rely upon getting a really good articlo at a small cost, his motto being. Small profits and quick returns.—• Note the Address: B. L. MEEK, Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, Auckland. — Families waited upon for orders, nnd goods delivered.



I Hotels 1~ ] c npO TOURISTS & OTHERS ', I " VISITING AUCKLAND 11 \ g £ | ELLERSLIE HOTEL! S, | » ' fc «• AND PUBLIC GARDENS. , to IWA IW E iTT HOTEL!1 a _g ————————— - b.2 (Hot Springs and Mineraj « £8_ gS Curative Batns). * Shake house, I N v ——— ——^—^——— i "f OHINEMUTU, ROTORUA | •^ | (Sulphur and other Baths of J ~ § every description). | U. 11 lIER R A O~E HOTEL, | iS TARAWERA (Wairoa),in the p ss, vicinity of the far-famkd S "v g ROTO3IAHANA TEItKACES, One J tj of tho Wotdor spot 3of the sr, o World. * - I 1 1 ROBERT GRAHAM, S m- S PROPRIETOR. O , ACCIDENTAL HOTE! ALBKHT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John CoupJand, Tham Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Princo of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Be^s to inform tho Public, his Patrons, an Friends that he has purchased tho far-fame OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. - That additions and altorationß, conducive to tl greater comfort and convenience of tho Publi havo boon completed, and that every ondeavov f will bo mado, and no expanse spared, to mail J>- tain tho high reputation of tho House. THE CAFE. This department, under tho manageniont ( an experienced chief, will bo conducted on 5. scalo worthy of tho nume and fame of th Occidental Hotel. f \ U E E N ' S Ji U X JS I Corner of Fymonds-strcot and Kybsr Pass Roac C. E. GUNDRY having purchased tho abov well - known Hotel, has much pleasure i) informing his Friends and tho Public gonerall; that ho will keep the choicest brands of Wino and Spirits, and trusts by civility am attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. fiEKKY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE LATE BTOKIC3' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Proprietor. ) Accommodation lar Travellers), Sn^dlo Iloreoi on Hire, l , , MR. JOHN GROGaN (lute ol tnc . Princo Albert Hotel, Onehnnga), bogs tc inform tho Publio of Auckland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Mocller) that well known Hotel in Upper Quuen atrcct TIIK QUEffiN'd HEAD; and trusts by keeping liquors of tho Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Gtogau will also be glad to boo any of his friends from Onehunga • when tboy are in town. First-claae aceotnmoda. tion. Good Beds. PC LA R X STAFF, • formerly of tho City Club (atoly of the Terminus Hotel, Helensvillo), having bought tho Freehold of tho Whanoarki Hotel from Mr Caflier, begs to inform visitors that no cifort I f will be spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. W ARK WORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor, First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. The steamer from Auckland arrives and carts twice a-weok, uranerv- HOSIERY, Laaies' underclothes, &a— Constant supply always on hand to suit the ncasonß and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's Socks from 3Jd; Men's Braces from Gd a pair; an extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Fashion able stockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c, boautifully trimmed, from 2s Gd; Nights from 3a 9d each; Ruffle, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Orosscs, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crapo Flowers from 6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Noto tho Addross J. Green, U Victoria-street TMPORTANT NOTICE. Having to mako extensive alteration in pre mises, I must Keduce Stock, so I shall sell for a Fortnight or Three Weeks at COST PRICK and UNDER (terms Cash), soliciting the attention of the publio to enable mo to mako a Speedy Ci.karanck. White Calico at 3d per yard ; Grey ditto at 3Jd per yard; Ladies'and Children's Colored Uoso, in all colors, from 5d a pair; ep'endid line in New Zoaland flannel, Is Gd. Commence on THURSDAY, Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symonds-street. WN. HENDERSON, Diaper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen-street respectfully invites the public of Auckland to inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of the Melbourne Hxhl bition, Gd each. Also, a Dice variety of Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins, at Lowest Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Note the ad dress. A O, STKPHENSON, xjL« having purchased ff. TKSTBR'd WELL-KNOWtf STOCK OF DRAPERY, In Karangarape Road, Newton, The same being new, and tho larger part of English Importation, also being purchased by an experience! buyer, trusts that by moderate chargos, a wcll-asaorted Stook, civility, and strict attention to business, to merit a con tinuance of tho favours received by Mr Tester, Orders by post and otherwise will receive special attention. Aa early call of inspection io requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHENSON. "jyOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they havo commenced Business as rjKAPSKS AND riLOTHIERS ON THK Deferred Payment System, in the kabanoaiiape koad (Opposite Nowton Post Offlco), Whoro thoy havo a Well-assorted STOCK of tho BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Dbebsks, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, blankets, Rugs, Carpetb Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mbrinobs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbbuus, Mantle Cr,OTns, AND TWEEDS. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. Ihe Deferred Payment System has been found to bs a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure 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 position to offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Tehms. KST Note the Address, — -jyruNiio & 1%/riLLiGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposito the Newton Post Office), T) U E J4 JJONEDUST JAMES SOPJPET AND CO. Are supplying Fine Bonodust of their own manu facture, guaranteed free from any adulteration £3 103 per ton, sacks or bags included, at the Mills, Freeman's Bay, or theic Storo, No. 8 Lower Queen-Btreet. Bones boughtin any quantities. October 23, "ISSO



Aquatics. !f mAURANGA ANNUAL REGATT SB JL TO EE HBLD ON H| THURSDAY, MARCH 17tu, 1881. 1 1 President: il* George Vesey Stewart, Esq. ;-§ VICK-PnBSIDBNT: 3 s Captain G. B. Morris. j! Ist Race. 9 a.m.-CHAMPION OUTRIGGE 'o SCULLINtt RACIf, for all comers. Fn j"-g prize, £-; second prize, & | S 2ad Raco, 9.30a.m.-AMATEUR OUTRIGGE . s SCULLING RACE, open to all amateu \ S To bo pulled under tho Auckland races. ;3 3rd Race, 10 a.m.-OPEN SAILING KKf •>a IiOATS, any dimensions, owned andßaU' i<^ by Maoris. ! S lth Race, 10.30 a.m.-SCULLING RACE FC . SKIFFS, 15 feet and under, open ~«? amateurs only. No batswings allowed. '^% sth Race. 11a.m.-DKCKED KEELED BOAT • S 25 feet and under. Time allowance ■3 seconds per foot. No centre - hoari *5 allowod. 6th Race, 11.30 a.m.—DINGY RACE, all cornel for boys under 17 years o£ ago; 12 feet ai L, under. 7th Raco. 12 noon.-SECOND-CLASS SAILIN CEN t'RKBOAUD BOATS, 20 feet ai e8 under. To siil under mainsail, foresa and spinnaker. Bth Race, 12.33 p.m.—MAORI WAR CANO ,d RACE, not less than 21 paddles, id th Race, 1 p.m.—OPEN SAILING BOA RACE, 17 feet k«el and undor. Tim io allowance 20 seconds per foot. Centri c boards to ba sealed up or down. N ir restrictions to canvas. °- 10th Rare, 2 p.m.—SKIFF RACB, of 15 feet an under, pulled by two oars and coxswain for amateurs only. 11th Raco, 2.30 p.m.-OPEN BAILING KEK: )f BOATS, any dimensions, opoa to a a comers. Time allowance, 20 seconds pc io foot. 12th Kace. 3 p.m.-SCULTJNG RACE, fo boats to be sculled over tho stern-post, an l dimensions. ' 13th Race, 3.30 p.m.—TUB RACE, all comon 1, ' Ono Daddle allowed. Distance, 300 yards. n Art Unions. I -VTEAV ZEALAND GRAND Gil"] 4 IS CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable Is per Month, or £1 for Five Monthi in advance. Membors joining abovo Club are ontitlcdtt tako part in the Free Distribution of Gifts oi the 30th of June, 1831, when the following valu able Gifts will be Drawn for in the Albert Hall 3 under tho management of a Committee o. GeDtlamen selected from Members present . Tho First Distribution of Gifts under tho New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— ! 20 Harmoniums £110 ' 23 Pianos £1,165 ' 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, ln cases .. £35 ' 4 Writing Bureaus £80 ' iO Sewing Machines £220 ! 10J Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-etreet, Auckland, THEODORE BROWN, 1 Manager. 1 T R T U N I O N. 200 SUBSCRIBERS AT 20s EACH. Five Phizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffeutter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly uewj and Harnes3 10 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribe™ In the Country on receipt of P.O. Ordar fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agont, Newton RT UNION DRAWING. TWO PRIZES : 50 SUBSCKIBEKS, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—" Eooo Homo," "Daniel in the Den of Lions." On view at Strktton's, 208, Queen-street, where tioket may be obtained. Education. BINGING.— Mr. Rhodes, bass of St. Mark's, Remuera, and late pupil of Dr. Spark and Mr. Burton, Leeds, will open an Elementary Singing Class, in the Newmarket Hall, at 7.30 p.m., oa Wednesday, 2nd March, For terms apply to Mr Morgan, Saddler, New market ;or Mr Rhodes, care,of Mrs Dalton, Symonds-atreet. Mr Rhodes ■will also giyo Private Lessone, and will attend pupils at their own residences if required. E~VENING CLASSES FUR YOUNG WOMKN, Hope Cottage, Ponsonby, near the Hall.—Mrs General Stoddard holds Classes for Younsr Women (married or eiuglc) on Tues days and Fridays, from 7to 9. Subjects : Arith metic, Composition, and Beading. Terni3: Five shillings per month, paid in advance. rpilE XRT^ "OF OINGING. MR H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Goooh having had the direction ot mueio at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a firtt-closs programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. iT/Trs. h. c. brabazon, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-Btreet. TIT li F. 8.-WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Habmonium. Addross—Care of Auckland Masio Ware house. Ry. A L L A N W B b T TEACHER OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-Street. IT ANGELO FORREST, Pupil o~f Charles Halle, will arrive in Auckland at the end of February, All letters care of J. J. Mllner & Co., Auckland Musio Warehouse, Vulcan Lane Auckland insurances. "YTEW ZEALAND INSTJRAINUr: IX COMPANY. Capital - C 1.000,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Fonda „ £150,000 LIISEKAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE KATES, PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Managor TTNION INSUKANCJS CUMPAN V NEW ZEALAND. Capital, _„„ ~- £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STRKET, next to the Colonial Bank FIHE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on DwelliDK-honseß, Stores, 3hops, Buildings In which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description, MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Woo! to United Kingdom, at LOWEBTCUKRKNTBrT Bh: STEVENSON, Manager. Trio OWNERS OF PROPERTY. Wells Cleaned Out, or Made Deeper if re quired, at reasonable rates.—Apply at this office, or C. Cantell, Karangahapc Koad. mHE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to make CASH ADVANCES upon WHEAT, sent in for Storage or otherwise. G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. WKW ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of From 12 up ro 125 Vakiktibs. Also ln French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 60, 75,100 or 125 varieties. fho 25 variety Boxes, as above .. to The 100 >, .. " -• & For Sale by EBIC CRAIG, KBrNCES-HWKJCT



Amusements. ~ mII KAT X E KOY A I J_ Sub-Lessee.. Mr R. George Second Week andT'ontinued StTCCBS &\ OF =L THOMPSON'^ „ . B CONFEDERATE DIORAMA 'A, And ÜBUT. HERMAN! SUITE OF FURNITURE! STITTE OF FURNITURE! H. TO BE llfvm AWAY UONIGHT! « 200othe«pSsbnts.200 „ REMEMBER-TO-,!^ ik ADMISSION PRICES :-35.,25., Is, ire- Doors open at 710; overture at 8. Kh The recipients of the Suites of Furniture: led Saturday Night-Mr. Mullamper, driver Oi Ponsonby Coach Victoria-street )R Friday Night-MikS Vaugban, Cariton Roac] to Thursday-Mr. Brannigan, Gundry-street : na WeSa? Night-Rose CtePel^ Tuesday Night-Miss Palmer, Albion Hotel. dS N. 8.-1671 tickets having been •■«"*?„■* „ Diorama Hoi-offlce on Saturday, nil. TS, being able to obtain admission, iniuu,""". ud orowded state o£ the theatre, the remainins ticket-holders will be admitted to-mgnt. JG , — — ' "" ' " 3f ATEWMARKET H \LL.-Thc Tuesday ' IM Evening Dancing Class, conducted by w Mrs Laman, will He-commence on 1 UnSDAY, March loth, at 8 o'clock p.m. il H H 0 B AJt_ HALL ?o MR. GORDON GOOCH'S EVENING CONCERT. id MONDAY, 28TH MARCH, i; In addition to Choice Songs, Duets, &c, &c., eeveral Old English Glees will be sung, under :L direction of Mr. Gooch, by selected Members of w TTNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' T U DEMONSTRATION. B THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 1881. ~ The Proceeds of the Whole, after paying expenses, to be Divided among the various Charitable Institutions. Procession to the Domain. Sports in the Cricket Ground. Concert and Ball in Choral Hail, IB COMMITTEE '. Messrs, Warburton, J. Phillips, Leydon, Moore, .o C. Little, and H. G. Dorrington._ n HT V.RTER * JUDGBI • Mr. Leydon. Mr. Warburton. ] HANDICAPPBB : ,j Mr. R. E. Kills. t BKFEHBES : y Messrs. Moore and Little. OPEN TO ALL COMKRS: 300 Yarda Race-lst prize, £3; 2nd, trophy. 3 Mile" Walklng 3Race-lst prize, £2; 2nd, trophy. 1 Mne^aoe-lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, 2s 6d. Sack Race-lst prize, trophy. Entrance, Is. Putting the Stone—lst prize, trophy, by Free -0 man's Journal." Entrance, Is. • MEMBERS OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ONLY: Maiden Race. 120 yarda-lat prize, £1103; 2nd trophy. Entrance, Is 6d. • Hop, Step and Jump-lat prize, trophy. En- Frienaly Sooie;ies Handicap, 150 rards-lstprize, French timepieoe value! Si Is i 2nd, trophy. Entrance,2s. ~. , . ._„ 100 Yards Race (members over 40)—1st prize, trophy; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, Is. Three-legged Kace-latpnze, trophy. Entrance, 1 Mile Race-lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, la. 3 Long Jump -Ist prize, trophy. Entrance, la. 1 " JUVENILE RACES. Boys' Race (under 15 yeirß), 150yards—1st prize, tropny; 2nd, tcophy. Entrance, Is. Girls' Kace (under 15 years), 50 yards-lst prize, Pair of Boots, presented by Mr Moore, Grey street. Entrance, free, on the ground. ■ Laoies' Rbee. 75 yards—lst prize, Box ot Tea; " 2nd, trophy. ' BABYBHOW (OPJCN TO ALL). ; For Babies under — months old—lst prizn, Bassenett, by Mr Rafton. . For Babies undar — months old, Silver Bella and Coral, by Mr Dorrington. DANCING AND SWINGS. 1 ADMISSION TO SPORTS, Is.; Children, 6d. Music by the Artillery and Victoria Bands. Entries will bo received by Messrs R. E. Ellis, Queen-street; Dorrington, Pitt-street; little. Victoria-street; and Katton,Grey-street,up to 10 p.m.on Saturday,l2th instant. Handicaps to b3 made known on Monday, Uth instant. Trophies will be on view alter 10th instant, in Mr Hafton's window, Grey-street. Entries received, and further paruonars sup plied, by applying t &anoBMNGToN> Secretary U.F.8.D., Pitt-Btreet. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. THURSDAY, March 17, 1881. Programme :- Selection—Band gong—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margetts Song—Lady Song—Mr Edwards Sonu—Mr Williams Song—Lady Song—Mr Abernethy Song-Lady interval. ■ i Song—Mr Edwards Song—Mr Gordon Gooch Song—Lady Song—Mr Abernethy Song-Mr Williams Song—Lady Song—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margetts Duet—MiES May Hastings and Mr Gordon Gooch Selectioa—Band God Save the Queen! Tickets, 2s, to all parts ol the House j Family Ticket, 6s. Ticket to the Ball, 7s 04; extra Lady, 2a 6d, Refreshments included. Tickets to be had ot any of the Committoe; or, H. G. DOKRINGTON, Secretary, Pitt-stroet. "Auckland horticultural. SOCIETY. THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES, Will bo held in the ; DRILL SHED, WELLESLEY-STREET, . ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, March lOtii and 11th. . ■ <• Entries will ba received by thounderaißiiea at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street, up to 5 pan. on TUESDAY, March Bth. T. F. OHKEBKMAN, Hon. Secretary. TDOXINGI BOXING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-stokkt (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open overy 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. Gloves provided. LAWJV TENNIS ! LAWN TENNIS ! Jest Arhivbd. w. w. Robinson, 9 Queen-street, Has opened up a picked assortment by various makers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sets, Men's and Youths Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. ■jl/|USIC! MUSIC! MUSIC Songs I Duets, Piano Solos, and Dcets] Dances 1 Victoria Maqazises 1 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKSJ BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School arloa POETICAL WORKS 1 ■ NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS 1 ? SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS t BIRTHDAY CARDS I SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Statiohek, and Music S la L L E X, Q UKENi-STjRIBHT. u %