The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL—No. 3,371

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY. MAY 17, 1881

.Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PENNJ.



gßMM__—l—— —i Shipping. jTKJL U'ttSAM. TU lA)Bi_l\jn. orient Tine. " -ho iollcwing Steamships be ongmg to tho Orient Steam Navigation Com p,iny(Limited).andtho l:nciflc Steam Navigation Company will loavo SYDNEY at the under mentioned date, for MELBOURNE. ADE LAIDH and LONDON, via Suez Canal:- Stoamor. | nog, ionge | Date. P')TOSI 1,219 May 20 GARONNE 3.-.G Juno 3 CHIMBORAZO.... 3,817 Juno 17 JOHN ELDER.... 1,152 July 1 CUZCO 3.819 July 15 ACONCAGUA .... 1,112 July 29 And tho Service will bo malntainoa Dy SUO oooiiinpr steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. Faro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues. 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers en book from Auckland at a through rato to cover Intercolonial fare and Canal duos, and so securo special advantages. fassngoa from London oan bo granted in Auckland, For plans and full particulars, apply, in London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Managers of the Line ; Or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z. (Limited Queen-street. SL ~ . N THIUN SXEAMatllf I ;... •■■- \f^Sf %J COMPANY OF NEW | itZiSaffi Q \ ZB___,AND ~_IMIT__U TIMK TA-il ;[ MAY, 1881. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, and BLUFF (from QnKEM-STrKRT Wharf) Steamship,! Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Rot.ihua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — Albion Thursday, 26,10 a.m. — FOX TARANAK.I. NKLSON, HIUTON. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, and W hht Coast Ports (from Manpkau ) Taiaroa Tuesday, 17,10 a.m. 9,10 a.m. Pekouin Tuesday, 21, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 'JJJZZ FOR SYDNEY. Abawata Wednesday, 18, _ p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotorua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — Albion Thursday, 20,10 a.m. — FOR GREYMOUTH, HOKITIKA, NEW CASTLK. AND MELBOURNE. _ Hero Monday, 23, 4 p.m. — ffUK KUW-liL, Al-n KAWAKAW A, Arawata Wednesday, 18,1 p.m. — (t_T Cargo must bo alongside one hoar before time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the offloe before embarking. Au~klc_id Branch I 53, Qn eon-street. _=_*_&_=_. "PENINSULAR AND OKI. jg||S2> IL ENTAL STEAM NAVIGA "•«ssK*«rTION COMPANY. PROBABLE SAILING ARRANGEMENTS. For CEYLON. &c. wi'h Mails and Passengers for EUROPE and the EAST. stumor I Leave I Leave _ Steamer. I Sydney I Melb'rne KASKWAK June 1 June 6 BOKHARA JunolS June 20 CATHAY June 29 July! Place and Hour of Departure :— Sydney.. _ Circular Quay, at 9 a.m. Melbourne .. Railway Pier, at 2 p.m. Adelaide .. Glenelg, about 5 p.m. For further information apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents for Auckland. <»Kk£K^QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, _ig__SlS£;£3 Maiiuransi, Matakawa, >__s_-_s__s__- KA7rAU> _ KX>D Omaha. The s.s. ROSE CASKY, Al at Lloyds. J. Caiey, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Springs and Mahurangl— Thursday, May 19, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 21, at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 2G, at 11 o'clook Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All cargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of earing, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goo is taken without a shipping note, For freight or passage apply to J. OASBT, June 12 -rivis-- VVAIUK.U AND ONE lslS-__. Vt hunga stkam NAVI "™B!™^GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-MAY, 1881 'MANUKAU.' Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiutra 1 May May 18 -Wednesday. 830 a m 18—Wednesday, 115 p m 21- Saturday, 1015 a m 21—Saturday, 315 p m 23—Monday, 130pm 23—Monday, 6p m 21—Tuesday, spm 25—Wednesday, Bam 27—Friday, 4pm 28-Paturday, 10am 30—Monday, 7 45 a m 30—Monday, 12 noon Manukau Heads-Every Thursday, 8 am. A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent. r=w>. TfOR LONDON DIRECT. jETgSgSg^^ The clipper barque 683 tons Register. This vessel, now dally expected, will load for London on discharge of inward cargo. Having a large portion of her cargo engaged, She will meet with quick despatch. For freight, &0., apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, S2jSs>_-. QTEAM TO THAMES, CAR SSffig^io RYING PASSENGERS AND *™W*,r CARGO, OONXEOTINQ WITH OniNE- Mtntr, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins ville (Piako District). Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland I Tuesday, 4 afternoon Wednesday. 4 30 afternoon Thursday. 5 afternoon Friday, 5.30 afternoon From Thames: Wednesday, 9 morning Thursday, 9.30 morning Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 12 noon Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7s fld; Steerage, SB. Freight through to Te Aroba. 25s por ton. No Cargo received within half-an-honr of ad vertised time of leaving. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. rKx a TEAM TO THE lS|||||^. THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OIHNKMURI, OMAHU. WAITO V PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. «ENTERPRISE No. 2' & «TE AROHA.' From Auckland t From Thames 1 Wednesday, 12midngt Thursday, 1- P-™-, , . Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight Tho aDove steamors oonneot at Junction of the Waihou -with the steam launches Kiro Riro - and ' Memsahib.' To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or ___■ «*«^ five __*■_, MBRTOO>> Agent*. 1/IOR RUSSELL, WHANGA lfeffife> I- BOA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. 'lONA* will leave every Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passenger, booked _nd small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WHANGAR^I AND MANGAPAI. The 8.8. 'ARGYLE' will leave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 6 pjn. Tuesday, 17th Thursday, 19th Tuesday, 21th Thursday, 26th Tuesday, 31st FOR RUSSELL. Connecting with s.B. 'Steffa' for Opotikiand Fast Coast; also oonneoting with s.s. Kati katt' for Katikati Settlement. .„. Weather aDd other circumstances permitting. No cargo received Manager, "thiOE KAIPARA DIRECT. "^^^^X The schooner M^sSZ ANNIE WILSON Will sail for Kaipara on discharge of her in ward cargo, landing cargo at all stations on west bank Wairoa River. Freight, 15. PW£^ CHJaSON g^



Shipping. agjftg^'fj. XCUIi SIGN QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. 'COROMANDEL' will leave Quoen-stroot Wharf at 12 noon o MONDAY, 23rd in.tant, roturnlng from Cort mandol at r.-0 a.m. on WKDNEBDAY, 2flt instant. Roturn Tlokets. 10s, A, R. H. SWINDLKY, Manager. *-*-~fe~_S S. 'COROMANDEL, "^^^ TIME TABLE. Leavo3 Auckland for Walheko and Core manriel— Every Monday and Wednesday, at 12 noon and Friday, at 1 p.m. Loaves Coromandol— Every Tuesday, Thursday; and Saturday, a 12 noon. Weather and other circumstances permitting All oargo to bo alongside half-an-hour befor time of departure. A. R, H. SWWDLEY, Manatfor. "SkSfc--TATAIKATO STEAM NAVI Jjjjgpg; TJ GATION CO. (LIMITED). NOTICE. Tho Auckland Agency of this Company 1 Removed from Fort-street to No. 10, Wyndham street, whoio full information maybe obtaine. respecting Waikato Kivor Trafllo. W. S. LAURIE, Agent. -CVAI "OOREALIS, Capt. McKen- JFxJSQ&jv O ssie, having ontored at the ■jdMSfflgtgp|_Cnstoma.Con3igneesaroreaHeßte_ _j_B_i___s__T to pay freight and tako delivory 1 '■*"" Goods impeding tho disohargo oj vessol will be stored at risk and cxponso oi OJnsignocs. H. F. ANDERSON & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. ,_G_*JSu gJASSKNGKRS' LINE OJ? &__s£___ JJ PACKETS TO NEW ZEAi ■™i>fl™'-"- OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 84, Leadenhall-Btreet, London The above line of ships aro regular tradors to all the principal porta in New Zealand. They are clipper shipß, classed Al at Lloyds', and com manded by oxperionoed masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convonient, The undersignea are empowered to grant pas sages from London to New Zealand, payment for which have been guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on applio.tlon to L. D. NATHAN & CO .J) OWEN & GRAHAM, .Age its. CRUICKSHANK&CO) jjgjjj. /CHARLES "OA-LJSi, I||||yP^ AUOKLAND AN NORTH -___a~------ SHORK, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, 1 Foot of Albert- treot, near tho Dock. Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, launches. Yachts, &c, to any size or doslgn. Vessels Docked and Repaired, Spars made, &c„ and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice. Estimates and Designs furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, egs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has scoured Business Premises in Auokland as above, where ho will be glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to give tho same satisfaction as heretofore. ;< Boots ana Snoes. LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT, Where You Gkt GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY! All our Goods abk Madk on ttik Premises, I For Style and Quality cannot be surpassed. BOOTS and SHOES of every description Made to Order on tho shortest notice. JUST LANDED, ex Loch Dee, 21 cases of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S ENGLISH GOODS, in great variety. A large assortment of Ladies' Felt Slippers. All will bo Sold at Low Prices. The Largest Btook in Auckland to Select From. C. BROOKES, BiLUE BOOT, opposite ttarlick and Cranwell'S, QUKEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. T_>ARN£LL AND NEWMARKET. We are just opening from the 'Loch Dee'an Assortment of Roots and Shoes, suitable for the coming season. Wo have marked them at very low prices to cloar them out for fresh shipmonts which will shortly arrive. , _ Also, agreat variety of English Uppers, which wo are prepared to make up to order at very reasonable price?. ■ We would advise all residents of Parnell and surrounding districts to pay ub a visit, thoy Will find it to their advantage in doing so. A. & G. BROOK, PARNELL., (Branch Establishment—Newmarket.) SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, JOHN "c7~iSMITH, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GEEYSTRKETS. Liri-S' Kid Boots to Order, lis. 6d. the tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTON. Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-street.. -QteaA Sacrifice of the above Goods for One Month only. ' Business Cards. T|ENRY L. FORSTEB, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. ,|oHNS O P P E T t) HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Custom-house, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, Has Always fob Ba_j_ Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, HOUSES, COTTAGES, &C. On Most Reasonable Terms. r> ENJA MI N TANNER, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT, 70, QUEEN STREET. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. hobson-steeet, Close _o We_lington-__rh_-_. JFLE TCHER, • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GENERAL OU ITTER (Late of Pitt-street), KARANGAHAPB ROAD, Next door to Lambourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Style, Quality, and Workmanship. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically Made-up. Garments cleaned, pressed, and neatly repaired. Lowest Cash Prices. JO, p ELH AM, « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, Victoria-street. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, BamHTC, J arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to oll ei_-eral discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. . ,_ . Shop and Office Fittings, and aU kinds of Job blng Work done by expenenoed workmen on thr.fa-L_4_e ort 6Steps and Barrows lent on. hiOne _rm™ _P.rlo. old Violins for sale; also, a good V.olincello. cheap. *-* j.'. COOPER, \j_ SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Upper Queen-sect, Auckland, Three Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel. N.8.-Co_rier Bags, Leggings. «-_.. &_h™£* to order on the shortest notioe. Charges moderate, ____________________--~-r~ -____________



i .Business Cards. TVTEWTON AND PONSONB. i.l JUNCTION STORE, CORNER OF Newton and Great Noetii Roads. J. M. WHITE (Lato W. Baxter), FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER Dairies of Butter of I^irst-glass Quality. Families Waited upon for Ordors Goods PromDtlv Dollvorod. "I J. AUSTIN & CO. BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTUBKBS. A Large Stock of Peggkd, Rivetted ant Sewn Goods of al. sorts and sizes to soloot from. All Ordors have Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndhah-street, Auckland. "V/TR A. o. nAKDrVICK, SURGEON DENTIST, Shoitland and Princes-streets, opposlto St. Paul's Churoh. i Terms moderate* THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. I • JAM E S M~A OKIE, Proprietoe, VICTORIA STREET BAST. AUCKLAND. Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest'Noticb. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, : w N.8.-Oountry Orders punctually attended *3__ . ■VTEWTON vKK-uaM BLIND Jli works, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, ! Karajkoahapk Road, Newton, 'Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and flked at Is per foot. Wire wort, of any descrip tion and pattern. Bade to order. ;Repairs neatly exoouted. _[— _____ \%T ILLI At THUML A » IT T Corner of Lorno and Yiotorla-stwets, Auckl d Kaat MARBLE, AND GKNKBAIi STONEMASON, AiRCniTECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. ' Inscriptions accurato and beautiful. [Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the lowest possible pHces for town and country. GEORGE COOK, ELKCTBO-PLATKB, GILDER, And Natural Fern Brooch, Bud, and , leaf ornament maker, Respectfully be»s a renewal of tlio patronage of his old cuetomers and tho public (.onorally. Jowellery careful)), repaired, and Kilt or plated in a substantial manner. —GKORGE COOK, Upper Qucon-ntreot. noar the Young Women's Institute. Electro-plater and Gilder to Sir (fnnri/e Grey 1861. FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLKSLE Y-STRKET. VICTOR LuNGIfET, LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIlt DRKSSER | A Large Variety of Human H lr arid Wigs on hand. J. W. KNIGHT • (late of the city makkkt). Poulterer, Fruiterer* Greengrocer, : Corner of Daruy and Quk-n -streets. Wholesale and Hot ail. Established 1806. SHIPPING SUPPLIED, ; Poultry, Dro.sed for Table, always rcarty. Uvo Pigeons, Babbits, Fancy Birds, Duoks, J Geeßc, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stook. Game Fowls, Spanish, Brahmas, and Bantams i (Puro-brod). FRESH BUTTItR AND K3OS ALWAYS ON HAND. Llcrnscd Dealor in Game. tar KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doora above Arthur's Auction Mart. B. K. BABEK.j [M. KAWLINOS. *> A B E R & RAW LINGS [BUCOKS3ORS TO THE LAT ROBERT LUBK), General commis~ion merchants and impobtkbs. FORT-STREET AUCKLAND. |_>OOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING -L> Executed in all Its Branches, a* W. L E V S\ THREE DOORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Merchants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. music, magazines, and law books Neatly Bound, Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. Library Books strong and cheaply bouno JL. R. J. RAS EX, . GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Complete arrangements can bo entered into for Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakes, including tho Alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. A Choloe Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and silica Specimens made up and sent to Any Par If required, TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HATS IMMEDIATE attention. (A CART. TVT E D I 0 A L. A. ROSS, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Friends and the Publlo generally that he has Resumed the Praotlco Of his Pro fession at Onehnnga. Catherine-street, off Church-street, April 13. 1881. ' WP H I L L IPPS 6. SUN, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MKRCHANTS, Importers'of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes: Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamo-tal, and Photographic Glass; Picture Frameß and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes and Doors. Glass cut to size and carefully.paoked. 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. t! y o v n g, . FANCY PAPKR-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to make known that he has Opened Business in GREY-STREET, opposite Cook street, and solicits a share of public patronage. Fire Ornaments. Stv~ Deooritions. General Trimming in Artificial Work of the Most Elegant Description. _3T Noto the Address FISHER AN D C Oi, Wnoi.EBALE Shipping and Family BUTCHERS, . übbn-sthebt [Next Bankfof Now Zealand, Auokland]. Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked ToDgues, Home-cured Bacon Corned Beef on Sale in Large Quantities, __T N.B.—Dealers in Game. i__ Live Pheassnts forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbs. / rpHOS. J HARBUTT. / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, Awarded at Bydney Exhibition I Bronee Medal and Certificate. XT E. COTTON.. CO., * LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. mmodlous Auction Mart and Store Room., " J. swinnerton/ « AUCKLAND STEAM ' WjOOD TURNING FACT.OKY, Wyndham Street (Next Shakkspeare Hotel), Having Introduced Steam Power, h_ is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty rer Cen ofr the price of all common work. __T Country Orders punctual!, attended to



j Business Cards. IAM R T, TRAFFORI., BURGEON DKNTIST, Wakkfield-btricet, neer Queen-street, Painless Extraction of eeth by the Oxide' Nitrogen Gas. WH AN S O N, . CARPENTER and JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET, Auckland, Opposite tho Congregational Church. All repairs promptly and economically oxocutod. Eat mates given. Funorals furnished. I HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, Wyndham-strkkt. T ~W A V M O U T H, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBER, COSTOM-lIOUSE-STREET, FOOT OFjHOBSON-l STRKKT. Hulldor of all kinds of Yaohts, Launohos, Boats, &c. Vosaela Looked aim Repaired, hip Joinory of ovory dosorlptlon promptly ttendedto. I\T 0 T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dollvor for Cash, the BEST FIUKWOOD (Cut In Blocks), or 123 Per Ton. ii. p. gibbons & co., oro-eks and i'koduck merchants, Hobson-street, Auckland. yiCTOBIA-STKBET WEST. j. h7u_lton, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cutting-out on a New American System, where by a Porfcct Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Order in 10 hours' notice when required. A speedy trial solicit--. IL L 1 A M TENNANT, PIONEER MaNU A-TUBER OF Umbii-Jllas and Pabasols, Upper Queen stro-t. Wanted Known T.n___.. iAI UmbrellM are the Bett and Cheapest. Now summer .took at prices to m-et the tir-oa. Recovering in the best style. wlUi choice variety of material. Note—l, Lennox's Buildings, Upper IQaeea troet. EBUblished 1809. jVT K. F LAS T, .SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artlflolal Teeth from ss. BR O S S, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agent, D. Boss having leased Mr Rold's Now Storo, Gore-streot (botwoon Custom and Fort streots), has oommoncod business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agont. Highest price paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. JE D W ~~A R V~~7, m COAL MERCHANT, SHIP AGENT. Bay of Islands, Nowcastlo, and Walkato Coal in any quantity. Ollliound Yard, Breakwater, Auckland, opposito Railway Station. AI 'I BROTHERS, MARBLE and FREESTONE MASONS. Monumonts, Head-etones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings, INSCRIPTIONS EXECUTED IN A SUPERIOR STYLE. Prioe3 and Lesion. FREE on Application. address i— Corner of Rutland and Lokne Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of Queen and Wakefield streets]. WAKNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, OFFICE: DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. GEE AND PO T T ER, COACH-BUILDEBB, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowost Market Prices. WADDINGHAM AND LAING, T NSMITHS, LINCENSED PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERB Opposito.Lamboorne's, Ironmonger, KAKANdAHATE ROAD. All ordors punctually attended to, and oxcouted at the lowest possible remunerative prices. mARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET, J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gentlemen's Clothes Cloaned or Renewed and . Well-pressed. , Ladles' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well hed. Kid Gloves Cleaned m D W A R D CASH, TAILOR, ETC., . WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. X.DEN TERRACE POST OEEICE. F, M. MORLEY, TEA DEA ER and FAMILY GROCE. Eden Trrrace, Families waited upon tor orders. Good delivered to any part of the Town, and Suburbs, JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CO TRACTOR, &C Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side On Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied, Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out and uncut) reasonable. T7IDWARD BART LEY ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDING QUEEN-STREET. Tjl MITCHELSON & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. /S H~ LEAN IN G, * UNDERTAKER, Wellksley -street. FUNERALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 per cent, below the usual charges In Auckland. Punctuality to all orders, and -the - strictest respectability guaranteed. Note the Address. HW A I T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET. Wishes to Inform the public that he is he only one In the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern aipplianoee oangdefy competition W H, S __ 1 _. N E R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lanb. Every Description of Building Designed and Erected. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts Office Fittings fee fen (CHARLES PALMER, J DRAUGHTSMAN &0, Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scale am Rough Sketches or Traced. Addresses, Sec Illuminated Ir the Highest Style of the Art, Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway ....... Boards, office-25, Queon-etreet, oyer National In i turanco Company _ Office. ' _____j__^___EmmrnWmmm^



Business Noticeß. SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE ANI FRUIT. Dairy Fed PorkPle 6d lb. aga^^pga_____B__"i^ Sausagei SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per b, ai excellent Breakfast Relish. ISLAND From Gd. to Is ISLAND ORANGES. por dozon. ORANGKS Victoria-street, four doors above Albert-street THE CHEAPEST HOUSE Ifc TOWS FOR CONFECTIONERY, Junotlon of Grey-street and Queon-streot. THOMAS CAIN. Every description of Lollies on hand. ii GOOD NEWS ! GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS !1! Storokoopers, Shopkeepers, and tho general publio should now avail thomßOlvcs of the opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to be mado from the best sugars. Tho largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods ever oU'orod to tho publio of Auckland. An early inspection invitod. Trade supplied with lloilod 7Da-i.ii Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. — James W. Marriott, Wholeualn and Retail Manufacturing Confco tlonor, Grey-stroot. I7.ENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I oan do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Hera's tho proof: Rose Hobarton Palling Fonoo, 588; Heart Kauri Post, and Rails, and Kauri Palings, 15s: Purlrl Posts, and Hobarton Rails, 41s; do Kauri, 31s: Wire Fenco (6 wires, 20s: Top Rail, 255; Purlrl Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 6 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. The matorlals and work of tho beit description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morilood, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, -.ncor. Custom-housa-street, STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE. HOUSIt, HOB-ON-STREET. JAMES RKID «c 80NH" FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Orders executed at the lowest possible, pricos, and Estimates given for all kinds of Cabinet making. The Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. ri H E A P TIM B E R. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. ARE NOW PREPARED TO 6UPPLY ALL FINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, Carving, and Fretwork, at TUB Very Lowest Rates. Union ~sash and Door Company. BiUncii Office : Custom-house-street, Auckland. "VTEW ZEALAND FERNS, -Li UNMOUNTED OR MOUNTED, In Sets of from 12 up to 120 Varieties. Also, in French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, eacli containing oither 25, 60, 76. 100", or I_s Voilotloo. Tho 25 Varioty Boxes as abovo £1 The 100 Varioty Boxes 03 above *3 KB. For Sale by- ERIC CRAIG, Princes-street. .810 STOREKEEPERS AND _10U»E A HOLDERS. Thoso who once make purohasog from the Extonslvo and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kopt by tho nudorsignod, will admit that Ons tom-houso-street is tho proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged.. "C.URNITCJRE WAREHOUSE. C. LITTLE and C. M'LLB having purchased tho Business lately carried on by J. J. Mills as General Furnishing Warehouse, Victoria-street beg to inform t .oir customers and the general puolic that in consequerce of great improve ments about to tako plaeo on tho premises, they havo Reduced tho Prices of thoir Variod Stock to ofl'oot a Clearance. L. & M. wish to cull special attoution to thoir stock of Mattrassos and Palliasßes, both hew and second-hand, which aro tho host and cheapest In town. Vnlu ations made, Furniiuro Bought, Bold, or Ex changed. L. & M„ la addition to tho abovo, are proparod to undertake the Furnishing of Funeralßat the cheapest rat».—Note the address I 13, Victoria-street Wost. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL, AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOR MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING COMPANY. G. HULME, For excellence In Canned Meats, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having reoently made great improvements in Maohinery and Appliances, which-will enable ns to pro duce a first-cl&es article at reasonable rates. Our present machinery, when working full powor, will make two tons per day. The quality -will be found equal, if not superior, to the best oannod productions in the Market at the pre sent time. PRICE LIST : ilbsSlba Roast and Boiled Beef .. .. 6d 7d Corned Beet 8 71 Minced Beef .. . .. .. G 7 Mutton 5} 8} Minced Mutton _ .. „ 6 7 Cornod Mutton 5J 6} Pork Sausage 7 8 Boef Sausage .. .. .. ..6 7 Brawn .. _ 0} 7J Tripe .. .. -. _. ..7 8 Price List on application. Tonne and DlB oount, AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. SATISFACTION FOR YOUR SHILLIMG IF YOU TRY A TIN OF WILSON'S EXCELSIOR BAKINGPOWDER, As Manufactured by F. Goodwin. Teßt it with any other at more money, and in the f uturo you will buy Wilson.. It only needs to bo known to c' sure the sale. It is a first-class article at a rea.onable price. Sold by moßt Grocers; half-pound tins, is; larger tins, Is 3d. Wholesale by F. Goodwin, near Soap-works. Parnell. A liberal profit to Grocers pUBL 10, NOTICE. In consequence of E. Carr's appointment as Manager of the New Zealand Timber Co., the firm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by the above firm will be paid by Edwin J. Carr, who will also rocelve all monies duo to them. EDWIN CARR, EDWIN J. CARR. Auokland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friendfl and the public that he will still continue the Coal and Firewood Business, at tho Yard, corner of Newton and Karangahape Roads. mO TRAVELLERS, 6.-. Presents F-R Home.-Very Handsome Cur oaity Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small box, and Brass-bound Chests of Drawers in pioked Mottled Kauri, All at very reason able prices. P WILLIAM NORRIE, Workerof Native Woods.top o/fhortland-street, mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, JL FARMERS, AND OTHERS, The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEKPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, BEESWAX, &o„ &c, at Highest Market Rates, in any quantity. ... Consignors diroot -will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNER AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, AUCKLAND. nnilE TIKI GOLD FIELD. Notice is hereby given that MR W. F. Hammond has this day been appointed Surveyor of the Matawai Block. -'_,__, All persons wishing to tako up Land in this Block are informed that his Survey and Plan only will be recognised. - May 7,1881. rw^Sv T_^"'T? B%^ a,''-?----mM l i?"- l iJ^giwiiii



.Business Notices. I QHURCH ORGAN J. H O W DEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Is in a position to supply Churches, Chapels. & with ORGANS, At Prices from „50 to £500. Guaranteed of tho Best Manufacture, and Cheaper than can bo Imported from England. tW Specifications and Prices on application. . Arrangements mado with Churohcs and rolial persons for time payments, -HORTLAND-STREET. 11/rUSIC! MUSIC! MUSI Songs ! Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets Dances ! Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes I BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries POETICAL WORKS I NOVELS in Great Variel PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS ! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS JUST OPENED A OHOICE.ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE W. E. ~MZE ARS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Musi S IS l l c r, QUEE N-STREET. C.IREWOOD YARD, PATTISON V STREET, FRKEMAN' BAY. T. F. Billington has for Sale, for Cash :— Ti-Troo, lis per ton (guaranteed) Purlri. 10s Gd ditto ditto Parramatta, 9a ditto ditto COAL, DRAIN PIPKS, &c, at Lowest Marke Bates. p|i_;EMIST AND DRUGGIST S. GILBERT Bogs to Intlmato that ho has commence. business as Chemist and Druggist in QUEEN STREET, next to tho Albert Hotel, where h( hopes to rooeivo a shuro of public patronage. A select stock of Po.ro Drugs and Chomloali will be kopt. Also, AH kinds of Toilet and Nnrsery Requisites Perfumery, Fancy Soapß, Hair, Tooth, and Nuii Brußhoe, Sponges, &o. Country Storokeepors and Settlers' order. executed with care and dhspatch, and at lowest rates. Physicians' Prescriptions faithfully dispensed, Address: NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. cure! fire! fire!!! fire !i! Salvage Stock, cheap jewellery. H. O. PAYNE Having resumod Business at No. 100. Quoon streot, opposito Arthur's Mart, will sell hi- Salvugo Stock of WATCHES AND JEWELLERY at an IMMENSK REDUCTION. H. G. PAYNE. WATCHMAKER, ETC., 10G, Queen Street (UAKKE BRO THE RS, J ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (oi-roaiTß UNION Rank), CJUEEN-STREKT,, AUCKLAND, Photography In tho Latost and Most Fashionable Styleß, Exeontod in a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies. LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. M. W ILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gabfittbr Is'prepared to Be-lacquorGosoliers, Pendants, and Brackets, Curtain Bands, Cornices, &c. EQUAL TO NEW. Repairs in Gasflttlng and Genoral Brasswork* on the most reasonable terms. Beßt workmanship guaranteed. Address: High-street, Corner Victoria street, Auckland HUTCHINSON, • BUTCHER, VICTORIA-STREHr., Says to his old frionds, " Call at my New Shop and inspect the choice-grained Country Meat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be pleased to see my old cus tomers and all tho surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. tar Note tho Address. VTOTI.CE'I NOTICE L. H. GREEN bags respectfully to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fruit Troea, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pioaeure Grounds Laid Out sad Planted. All orders left at my Plant Stall, No. 5, City Market, will meet with prompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- Tree Hill. I~~ R ELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF ~,". Saddlers'and Bootmakors' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery ■ Hose, &c, &c Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and Hig street. Works:—Panmure. Auckland • Conßtituenta' Orders Promptly and carefully Executed. JW O O D W A R D, • BAKER, : CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call the polito attention of tho Inhabitants of Queen-Btroet, and families in the Buburba, to his Suporior Broad, Confectionery, and choice selection of Lolließ, of the most tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a share of publio patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesalo or Retail, will bo exe cuted at tho shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. "VTOTICE !—We can sua will sell Cheap. JLI Having received a lot of Ladies' Ulsters ar.d Jackets, we are selling them cheap, also other Goods. Ladies' Ulsters, Us 6d; Jackets, 15s 6d; a lot of Long-coloured Feathers, from.2s 6d to 7s 6d; Ladies' Satin and Silk Ties, from 2a to It 6d; Velvet Hats, -S 6d; Straw do., Is; Flowers! in coloured silver and gold, 6d; all Wool Flannel, Is; Mon's Guern»eys, 2s; Extra Quality Wool Socks, 8d; Wido Wincey, 7d ; lot of Lustres, Is and Is 3d ; Boys' Middy Caps, 3s: Children's Gaiters, Bdotakins, Boots and Botiers, 6d: Diapers, 9d;...Mon's Cotton Socks, Id; Boyß' Felt Hats, 2S-GBORGE Carter, 89, Vlotoria-Btreot West, next Adama, Jeweller. > - "j MPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellesley-street West, JOHN FRITH Begs to inform tho Pnblio of Auckland that he is now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-street Prices, A Call Invited to See for Yourselves. Note the Address THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buohanan's Stono and Marble Works, Wellesley-street West AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE The Cheapest n .he Market, Challenges competition with he best imported, It is made of the purest and best materials t easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant.colour; and will never settle in the clothes. Sole Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess Russell-street Great North Road MRS. H' O D S O N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to Inform the public of Upper Queen street and its environs that Hats, Feathors, anc Ribbons of all kinds are cleaned on tho pro mises at the shortest notice. Dressmaking done at very low priooa, to compete with the times. Note the address— UPPER QUEEN-STREET -fcTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT, All personß in the City or Suburbs roquirlnf tho services of tho preaont Contractor at thi RKDUUKD rates should make early appUoatioi Ito (J. WILSON, at liia residence Nclson-streei or under covor, addressed "G. Wilton, Nigh Boil Contractor, City Council Office.,"



i Drapery. j j mOMLINSON'S ADVERTISEMENT, j WANTED KNOWN- Just Opened— One Sample Case of Boys' and Men's Hats, I .comprising all the Newest Shapes and Extra ! Value Tho Largest and Cheapest Stock of Corsets in Auckland. Over one thousand pair to choose from, at F. Tomlinson's, Parnell. Tho greatest wonder is how you can get 0 pair of the "La Fortifrant Corsets," laco at sides and spoon bu_k, for 5/6, when the regular town price is 11. F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell, is now show ing New Goodß of overy description, suitab.e - for tho Winter Season, and at prices to meet a ready sale. Who would not have an Ulster whon you can | get one for 10/6, worth 15/, AT F. TOMLINSON'S, Draper. Parnell. TCTOTiOE.— Great Surprise! , The Ladies ' \S all cay that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fanoy Drapery and Small , Goods. A splendid lot of L_.dios' Underclothing. 1 Skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs. Belts, and Neck , Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nioe lot of 1 Gilt and Black Brooches and Rarrings. cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to buy , their goods at Williams's, Cbeapcßt Houeo in I Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, Opposite Dampier's. Open ill 9 p.m _ A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahapc Road, is all that is needed to prove that Pur chasers of Drapery can obtain Goods of equal ' value, and very much lower prioes, than at A.6.5. calls special attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Calicoes, Blankets, Plaids Beri.es, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres , Tweeds. Ulstors, Jackots; also, to his Variec Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, and Straw Goods. 1 caso Corsetß just arrived.- •_ A. O. STEPHENSON, Newton (near Post Office). ANEW ZEALAND WAN. , SUPPLIED. _ ..,/ ■ ■ . . W. PET rY, Ladias' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stayjand Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen -1 street, Auokland (two doors above Mesßrs Rush brook & Bridgman's). W.P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auokland and the surrounding dis tricts that he has recently arrived from i England, bringing with him materials and every 1 requißito for oarrji-g on tho abovo business in " all its branobee, and hopes by supplying a good ' article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten tlon to businoßS, to merit a share of their patronage. A trial Is respectful solioltea i True Fit Guaranteed. ALGOL M MURC HI E, TAILOR, SIIORTLAND-STREET. • ,) OPENING, ex Oxford, i GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sona, SHORTLAND-STBEET. Wanted, a Message Boy. TTvRAPERY SALE. GREAT BARGAINS! In consequence of the recent Are in Qa~en-Btreet, and the determination of the owner to erect Now and Enlarged Premises*. DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are compollod to clear off their Large, entirely Nbw, and well-asßorted stock, at a Great Sacrifice, during tho next T SVO or .THREE WEEKS, comprising Millinery. Dress Goods in French and ENGLisn Cashmeres, Lustres, Coburos, Pompadoee, Silk Velvet and Print. Particular attention is called to a Magnificent Lot of AMERICAN ULSTERS and JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest Cashmerk Jerseys for Ladles' and Ciiildren, ■■•■■-.' LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Largo Stock of SHETLAND' SHAWLS, In the Newest and Handsomest Patterns, And General Hosiery. DUNNE, HALL & CO. beg to intimate that in announcing this sale they do so only on account of tho circumstances stated above. 174, QU E E N■S T REE T, Opposite Thistle Hotel. "IyOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to apnonnce that they have commenced Business as T-JRAPERS AND /".LOTHIERS .ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the kaeangahape road (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where t have a Well-assorted STOCK of the " BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Dresbes, ; Prints,. . ; Calicoes, Lonqcloths, Sheetings, Linens, , Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxbord Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinoes, l~ Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, „ Umbrellas, : Mantle Cloths, and , Tweeds. GEN TLB MEN'S CLO THING Inal its Brancb~B.. 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. J M. &M, having had considerable London ex perience in this particular Syßtem of Business, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a pOßition to offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. i _ar Note the Address,— TyruNßO & t%/B"illigan, KAEANGAHAPE ROAD .Opposite the Newton Post Office). : ' •-. '!,,_'' i •: ■: ■Pl / |ILLI_.ERY! MILLINERY! MRS. MACKRELL, • FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER, ..: KABANGAHAPE ROAD. ■ KILTING done by machine for the trade. Next door to tho Post Office. X*T A N X ED X N OWN MISSDELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER* (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that she. baa commenced Business In the EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next the Corner of Wyndhom-street. Prompt attention will bo given to all ordors she may be entrusted with. -ry EL LESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 188 L ! JUST OPENED, Z i For the Present and Coming Season, ; A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver Seal, feci j' NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOOD 3, &c. a A. LOVE TT, I DRAPER,^ Wellksley-stbeet. ■a_HH--a--H-B--------i---M-i-----i



I SDortmer. "t L. FLEMING'S NOVELT . O 0 CONSULTATION No. 2, ON the NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th 1881, including The New Zealand Grand National Handicap Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plato. j 3030 Subcribers at 10s, Each. i Bach Tloket has a ohanco of winning 3 Prizes I N.Z.G.N.H. I FiratHorao - -£-50 Second Horse _*> ! Third Horso .. 50 f Starters and Non-Starters .. ..115 £670 ! HUNT CLUB CUP. i FirstHor&e.. ... .. .. ..£175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse .. 50 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. 115 £115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse .. £170 Second Horso .. .. .. .. 75 Third Horse .. ... .. .. 60 .3tarters and Non-Starters .. ..115 ~ . ,Z *-«?. ASieaoh Race will be drawn separately, every Subso riber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each Ticket. The Drawing will be held muder the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and Results advertised In daily papera. Intending Subscribers are requested to make early application. If Cheques are sent exchange must tie added, and stamps o-dosed for reply and result. . J. L, FLEMING. Auctioneer, &o„ Hieh-street, Triangle, Uhristchuroh. On Bate. "J? TOK X 8 « CO. AGENTS FOR SYDNEY PAPER MILLS, Have always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper. I Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizes, qualities, or colours re quired. These Papers are now largely used here, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Fr Arc's Genuine Frenoh Brandies American Carriages American Harness. ' To.Aerivb Farm and Expr-e«3 Wagons American Fireproof Safes, So., &o. B. TONES & CO, QOALS! QOALSI /^.OALSI '.':'''.-■ F. A. TWINAME .•■:-,- Begs to state that he has 500 TONS CO-OPERATIVE COALS To arrlvefper' Cabarfeidh,' now on her way from Newcastle. tar Buyers from ship's side will meet with special, advantages. He has taken Coal Yards in Fort-street, where he will at all times be fully suppliedwlth the Best Coals of the various kinds, and also Firewood, which ho will dispose of at Lowest Market Bates. He will still continue to carry on the business of Kauri Gum Broker and Commission Agent.' OALMON! SALMON! SALMON 1 200 CASES 18. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). ~ X U M M E R & CO., FORT-STREET, WE have a few Breech-loading Gun For Sale. . ■ . B. TONKS & CO.. Auctioneers, XT U L L B ROT HE R S HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting" ■ GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STORES .BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE„, DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OH STONES, &C„ &C..&0, : -\\ Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotoh Whiskey.. - • ■ ■ •".., HULL BROTHERS,', Z ' Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Bre water Free and Bonded Stores Albert-street. just a r r r-y ED, Per Brigantlne 'H 1 na fromOamaru, AND FO R SALE,..; By the Subscriber, 600 bags Best SHORTOATS 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS / . i ' 800 „ DANISH OATS'. \ - ' 100 „ BRAN '..,,' :' ~ZZ 100 „ FOWL WHEAT .. . .... 10 tons OATMEAL. .i'.J L. W. EATON., ■. | •,,.- Q N S A L E, Per 'Oxford,' -.■••. AND TO ARRIVE, Pkr 'Peri.' and 'Cohonilla," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 60 „ STARCH 60 „ GLUCOSE . 61 „ COCOA ...... 100 „ LIMEJUICE CORDIAL 50 „ RASPBERRY BALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR 31 „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED FISB 25 „ LING :' 15 „ VESTAB 60 bales PAPER BAGS 60 1-hhds. VINEGAR. T. ___." H iLL * C° OWE I QUEEN STREET. nOALI COALI CO ALII WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OEFICE :■•; No. 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. SLO A N E, AGENT. IRON TANKS! IRON, TANKS! IRON TANKS 1 S. PARKER HAB FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. • A150,,... Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for use-, ; Also, a Large Stock of SpoutiNg. Ridging, Down-pipe, &c„ &c, &c, always on hand AT HIS GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, A.W-tAND. - "' -'•'J '« "'■'



I Amusements. 'I m HEATRE ROYAL. " JL Proprietor Mr R. J. DeLias. IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT. Mr DeLias respectfully begs to inform tho Publio of Auckland that ho has engagedL at . great exponse, tho world-wide famed Tragic AOtor' HERR BANDMANN, Who will appoar on THUBSDAY, May 19.1881. assisted by the most charming and highly-talontod Amorioan Artiste, MDDLE. LOUISE BEAUDET, AND AN ENTIRELY NEW COMPANY, IN HAMLET 1 HAMLET HAMLET ! Mr Bandmann's Unequalled Impersonation. FRIDAY, May2o, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE!:! ! Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, Is; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Reserved fceats at Upton and Co.'s AXWORKS EXHIBITION ALBERT HALL,, , Commending WEbNESDAY, May 18th, will be exhibited the Largest and Grandest Collection of WAX FIGURES ever ExhlDited in tho Australian Colonies, comprising— THE OUTLAWS OF THE WOMBAT RANQ-S, ww. Tv n .kb (Two Magnificent Groups), KELLY GANG Ned KeU} ,. B Armour . The Melbourne Opera House Tragedy. PRiNC^'iMP^ULZ'HowhediedinZululand." THE TWO-HEADED NIGHTINGALE, And numerous other Groups, forming the most artistic and instructive Exhibition iv the Colo nies. Admißßion, Is; Children, half-price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. TVTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF II ARTILLERY-A BATTERY. The Anniversary Ball of the Battory will be held, in the Lome-street Hall, on MONDAY EVENING. May 23rd, 1881. Doublo Tickets, 7s 61. ■ ._, Tiokets may be obtained from members Of tna Committeo, or , „„__„ FRED J. ROGERS, Hon. Sec. "D OKI NG 1 BOXI NG I R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-strebt (opposite Scotia Hotel), la Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own resldenoes. lerms moderate. Gloves p ovlded FOOTBALLS I r_ ,0 BE CLEARED. OOTBALLS! JL O BE CLEARED W. .W. ROBINSON Has just received Novelties In TobaboonUt- Fanoy Goods, which will bo sold with great reductions. •SB-Cigarettes and American Tobacco. Educational, . Z\IZ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, A_.D HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Charles Halle). , For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Muslo Warehouse, Queen-street. . ~ . ■ ■ . ORGAN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. MR. JOHN HARTWELL has arrived from London. For Lessons, &c, apply to , Messrs Hoffman & Sons, | . -..'.. i Queen-street, .where Copies of his Compositions may bo had. mHE AM OF QINGU.G. Mb 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 hia private residence in Wakefield-street. Publio and Private Banquets supplied Wlth Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the samo In Auckland may depend upon a first-class programme of Muslo being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. ■ MKS. ALLAN WE _> X teacher of ;..-' Vocal and Instrumental Music. i Present AddreSß— Devonshire House, Hqbson-btreet. j*/| .it. _. U. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium, ..,■,,,;,' • ..-.-: Address—Care of Auckland Muslo War.: house. . ■ ;. • •-';.:■!.••: ■.. Flour Mills. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILLS, PRICES .CURRENT (Wholesale).■-.. i I Subject to alteration withoutinotioe.; ~, Sacks. l(K.s. SO",. • & B d £ n __ _B -Bl d ' Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 10 10 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 A. Flour, per ton 1010 0 — — Silk Dressed .. 10 0 0 1010 0 11 0 0 Wheat Meal .. 12 0 0 12100 13 Oil Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 - — ■"'-*_- Bran, per ton ... SlO 0 — — The above prices include saoss and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. ~->..' : Cabin Biscuits, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits Price List on application. j TERM-TcASa Office 135, Queen-street, Auckland, 13th May, 1881. . . ■ ■ . JOHN LAMB. riIHORNTON, SMITH, AflD Flr-TH'S. JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). . . Subject to alteration without notice. .... _ Bao_~. lOO's. So>. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton .. ... ~ 12 0 0 1 10 0 13 0 0 T.S.&F. Canteibury Flour, per ton .. 10 10 0 11 0 0 1110 0 Canterbury Flour, perton 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 Sharps, per ton ~ 510 0 .. .. Bran,perton .. ~ SlO 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ ,'ls. (id. per bushel. .-i The above prices Include Backs and bagf i sacks and bags not returnable. Terms : Cash. : Auckland, 13th Mdy, 1881. CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. j We beg to advise you that our Prices from date ore as under: Sacks. IOOIbs. 601bs. - Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— . ■ £ a. d. £ s. d. £ B. d. Anchor Brand,ton.. 11 0 0 1110 0 12 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 12 0 0 — ' — Sharps, per ton .. — — S 0 0 Bran, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; eases, 2s 6d. We are yours truly, T. BYCROFT & CO. ITY .FLOUR. MILLS, SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having mado oxtenslvo purchases of the Best Auckland and Southern Whoatß, beg to draw spocial attention to their ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brand Is superior to any Southern Flour imported, and fearlessly recommend it to all Housenolders re quiring a First-oh-ss Pastry Flour. Ask foe Byckoft's Anchor Brand, PertOD,; '' : ' ' Sacks £11 0 0 Hundreds 1110 0 50's 12 0 0 25's .. 12 7 - r:• J. BYCROFT & CO. : I April 6th, 1881. ~ , ~.;. I ..;-.. ■ .11 '- -P THE Old-established and Wcll-knowa Business hitherto carried on by . ; -, F. HE WIN AND BROTHER , JL' as - '.!'"!': , Family Grocers and Provision Merchants, Will (in consequence of the death of Mr. __J He win) in future be carried on by HENRY HKWIN . *j"'. -j, On his own account under the same stylo ot; firm as heretofore, and while thanking th_^. public for the largo measure of support accorded . the old firm in the past, he hopes to recfalve an ' increased support in tho future, which it wfllba* 1 ,i his constant endeavour to deserve. I «. | F.-HEWIN AND BROTHER,"' i ; Family Grocers and Provision Merchants,1 Comer of Queen and Wellcslcy Streets, ; .' i,-.- And at tho Thame-.