The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,309

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIiUY. MARCH 4, 1881

/Ptjblished Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtfSX



Shipping. rj^l (^TIIAIVI TO LUJNUUW "J ORIENT LINK, * " ' Tho loilowinct Steamships br lonßinp; to tho Oriot.t .'-'team Navigation Com piinylljimitedl.andtho PacifloStoam Navigatioi Company, will loavo SKDNKY at tho nndor mentioned dates for MKLHOUUNK. ADK LjU 1> H! and LONDON, via Shcz Canal :— atenmar. | M\u. ■{ ont?e | Dato. AJONC.\(}I)A .... j.iog Marchll COI'OI'AXI .10-21 .Vur.-h i> OHIKVT 5,380 Aprils LUbir.-VNIA I SB2S I April 22 LIGUUIA..... I l.liliG _ I Mayfi And tlio Service will Do malntn.ncci oy sac cc,o:iii g stonmers at intervals of a FortnlKht. Fiirea to London, £ir> to TO irnlncas. Suez Canal Dues, Sd in addition. ['ussongors can book from Auckland at n through rato to covor Intercolonial forts and Canal dues, and bo sccuro special advantages'. I'nPsiigHs from London can bo grantod in Auckland. Kor I'lans and full particulars, applr, in l.nndon, to F. Groan & Co., and Andorson, Andernon & Co., Joint MnnorfiW D( tho Line ; or to tho Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP OO.OFN.Z. (LIMITBD) Oueor.-nlroot. iTNION STBAMSmi' * \T-~1 U COMPANY OF NEW ' N-J/j A ZFAIiAND (LIMITIPJf, :Syf^S\ ! -~vi TIME TABLE— MARCH, 1881. FOR GISRORNE, N"A DIKR. WKLUNGTON, LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMERS. AND BI^UFF |F]!OM OUKKN-HTRKKT WHARF). steamship. Dato of Sailing, Latent Train. Tararua" Friday. 1,5 p.m. — Ahawata Thursday. 10, 10 a.m. — 'Calling at Tauranßa. VOX TABANAHI. NKLaON, PIOTON. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, and Whst COA9T Pouts (from Manukau) Hawea On nrrival of mail — FOR SYDNKY, VIA RUSSELL. Tk Anau Tuesday, 8, 4 p m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. TARARUA Friday, 4,5 p.m. - Arawata Thursday, 10,10 a.m. — FOH RU33KLL AND KAWAKAVVA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — FOU TAURANOA. Wattaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — Tararua Friday, 1,5 p.m. - FOK'WHANGAREI, M A^GAPaTTWAIPU, and MANGA WAI. Waitakj itvery Wednes., 5 p.m. — Kvory Friday, 8 p.m. — I^CarKO must be alongsldo one hoar before time of departure Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho office before o-nbarkinK. Auekle jd Branch I 3. Queen-stiset. *. T\/KAtit*A.KEI, TAU- Tjs^. V T RANG A & RUSSELL. weekly service to each iksaa^afe PLACE. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. 'W A I T A X 1' Will lotwe for— TAURANGA-Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI-Wednesdayp, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Azenta _..... GISI3ORNE AND EAST COAST PORTS. jQHiSp^ Tho schooner 'MINNIE II A R E,' John H. Planner, master,will commence loading at Queen-street Whtirf on MONDAY, 7th Inst,. and will sail on TUESDAY, Bth instant. HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Ap;cnt3. .SiVfijte^ Ij.OK TATJRANGA AND *- OPOTIKI. The s.s. 'STA F F A ' Will Icavo Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, Jli-rch 7th, at 6 p.m. a. McGregor. Manager. *£Kft^ TpOK LEVL'KA, VIA SUVA. Tho Auckland Steamahip Co.'s s.s. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leava for above ports or. WEDNESDAY, 9th March, at 4 p.m. Arrangements have beon madewith thoUnion SS. Co. to book Passengers and Freight be twnen Fiji and Southern Ports and Australasian Colonies at LOW Ratkb. Arrangements have aUo been made whereby Shippers can book through by steam direct to Tongi. Further particulars csn bo obtained at the Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf. W. LODDER. Manager, A.S.S. Co. -vs. ifcrAjl/KU AND ONE^ *H^fe> V> HUNGA STKAM NAVI *"^™bb'gation co. (LrMiTED). TIME-TABLE-MARCH, 881. S8- 'MANUKAU.' teave Oneminga: Leave Waiuku: r,-Saturday, Bam 5-Saturiay, 1 p m y-Monday; 9,15 a m J-Mottday, 230 p m 9_Wodnesdßy,l2noon 9-Wodnea, 1301 pm 11-Friday 3 p.m. 12-Saturday, 7.30 a m H-Monday, 430pm 15-Tuesday, 9.3oatn 16-Wednesday. 6am IG-W ednes., 10.30 a m 19-Saturday, 7.15 am ]fl-S« turf ay. 12.30 pm 21-Monday! 839a in 21-Mpnday,l.3o p m 23-WedneHday. ISam 23-Wednesday, 3pm 25-Friday, 2 p m 26-Saturday, 7 a .8 28-Monday, 4pm 2D-Tncsdav, 9.30 a m 30-Wednesday, 6am 30-Wednea., 10.30 a m Manukan Heads-Every Thursday, 8 am. 4Ppljrto A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent. DENINSDLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM. NAVl '^xßmnr OATION COMPANY. Tho b.b. -BRINDIBI' leaves Melbourne on M Steamorsfonowon each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auokland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th. 1881 ---16, Queen-street, Auckland. tfk£**» QTEAM TO THAMES, CAR ig^fe-n RYING PAB3ENGERS AND «W* CARGO, COKNKCTINO WITH OHINE MUBI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MpßßlNS vcLtit (Piako District). Time Tablb. g,.S. 'ROTOMAHANA,1 y,rom Auckland: Friday, i afternoon Saturday, 4.34 afternoon From Ttomes I Saturday, 9 uiorniug half-an-hour sf ad. vertlsodtimeof having. & TINNK _ Agents. ~ZrT -r^wTRKOT STEAM COMMIT •a^feD WOATION WITH OMAHU riBa*«B»AND TE AROHA GOLDFIJtLUH. NOTICE. Kbu ,,. 0 0,d«= M l»d»|. r]ffiiirco " " Agents. "v*^ OTiSAMXO HOTSPBINWB, ■S^SmABCW NQ I. MATAKANA. t".rrTr^T^' ei X AWAIT* AND OM AH A, Thes. B . KOSE CASEY, AlatLloyofl. », Hot Sprinrana'MaXna-Every Tues- KorWn^anWhurangl- Saturday, March 12 at " o^ck Thursday. Ma'ch 17, at li ooiook lltii aNo n p«oel8 or 000 Js taken without a shipping n Tor frelaht or passaae WPlr to } OABBY<



| Shipping. • ' , rtv,A. \ UV,K.L AN I) ANI rfW«^E&v -c^- NOHTH SHORE FKUR-J TlJfflQ^^.t'OML'ANY (LIMITED), bI'EAM TO THE THAMES 1 AND : T E Alto II A GO LD FIE LD S. . CONNKCTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU VVAITOV PLAINS, and MORKINS VILLE. I'IAUO DiHTHICT. ENTERPRISE No. 21 & 'TE AUOIIA. From Auckland : From Thames i Friduy, 12 midnieht Saturday, 12 mldngt Tho anovo stemiiers connect at Junction ol Wnihou with tho stoam launchofl 'Kiro and 'Momsahib.' FAUBS: ToThamos .. Saloon, 7s Ctl; Stoorngo, 5n 1 Throng'1 to To Aroha 15s Ui'tlirn to To Arohn 2Sa 1 Froiglit toTo Araha .. •• 2os por ton ArrnnKomonts havo been niiulo with tlio owners of snuill steamors to connect at tho ; Junction, anil convey lmsaenKers from thencuto ' To Arolm. Fares, ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or >Uf oharglng livo slock, A.N.S. FEHIIY CO., Agents. rg£sw piOR LOMDON DIRECT. w9n^ Tin woll known Iron Itarquo rasyeKr^sssna LOCH URI?, 71G tons register, 100AI at Lloyds, John Mun docic, Commander, now loading, and will havo quick despatch. For freight apply to THK NICW ZBALANI) SHIPI'INU COMPANY (LIMITKD). jSi-a^ OASSKNtIERS' LINK OF j|a£%vX t PACKETS TO NEW ZKA 3tßtWE| OWNED BY MESSRS. STIAW, SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadonhall-Blroet, London Tho abovo lino of ships aro regular traders to all tha principal ports in Now Zealand. Thoy aro clippor Bhips, classed Alnt I loyils', andcom niandod by experienced mastors. Tho bill of faro is moat substantial, nnd ot tho bost quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convnniont. The undoraignod are ompowered to grant pas sages from London to New Zealand, payment for which havo boou guaranteed In tho colony. Return Bhips to London aUo leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. I). NATHAN & CO.,') OWKN & UKAIIAII, >Agests. CRUICKSrIANK & CO I •SkSt- ipOK KUSSEIiL, WANUA. r ROA, iND MANGONUI. Tha s.o. JONA will leavj tvory Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting), I'uasengera boohnii &nd small parcois prepaid ct tho Ofllce on the Vs'hsrf. No oargo recolvod after 4 p.m. VJH WUANGAKEI AND MANGAPAI. Tho 5.3. AKOYLKwIII leave (or the tiboi-o il»WB every Tueada/ and Friday, at 0 p.m. FOR IAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG' Will lolivo Quoon-stroot Wharf at 5 p.m. Friday, 4th March Wednesday, Oth Monday, lith Friday, 18th Wednesu.ty, 23rd Monday, 28th Friday. Ist April Connecting with the s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on March 4th, 9th, ISth. 23rd, and Ist April : connecting with s.s. 'Stafl'a' for Opotiki and East Coast; also connecting with s.s. ' Katikati for Katikati Settlement. Weather aDd other oircnmstanccß permitting. No cargo received after 1 p.m. A JMcGRKGOK, Manager. /^IIAKLES KSAlLlii, I^^S^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-street, near the Dock, Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any sizo or design. Vessels Docked ami Repairoil. Spars made, &c, and all sorts ot Ship Joinory dono at tho shortest notice. Estimates and Deoisns furnished. New and Second-hand lioato always on hand, nnd for Salo Cheap, C.8., in rotum'.ng thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends nnd custo mers that he lms secured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where ho will bo glad to receivo any orders, and will endeavour to give tho sama satisfaction as heretoforo. _ Business Cardtt. JAMES F\ LEPI NE, tl TAILOR, &C, Grky-strkkt (opposite the Market Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemon's Clothing Cleanod nnd Ropnircd. j\|K A. J. HA X D ,V IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortiand and Piinoes-strcets, opposite st, Paul's Church. Terms moderate. SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLESLEY-STRKET WEST. Artificial Teeth from ss. ait b k v th a a a MARBLE AND FREESTONE Monuments, Head-stonea, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed m a Snperior Style. Prices and Designs free on application. Address! OOBNBB OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STREBTS' AUOK LA N D Near Junotlon ot Queen and Wakofield streots. rriARANAKI DYKING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON fROPRIETOK. Qentiemen'S Clothes Cloanc 1 or Renewed and Well-pressed. Ladies' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Well hed. Kid Glovks Cleaned 1: LT K. I'1 It AISK X, t.t • GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, ROTORUA. Comrleto arrangemonts can be ontered into for Tourists visiting Kotomahana and sur rounding Lakks, including tho alum Cave. Campin'g-out, Boating, and Shooting kxcdrsfons also arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and silica Specimkns made up and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TINNENT has Removed from Grey-street tovjymonds street, tha late residence of Dr. Young. HOUK3 OF ATTENDANCE, S to ID a.m. 1 to 2 p.m. Aid 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—l to 2 o'clock p.m. TlTiTm term an t, Pionbhk Manufacturer of Umbrellas ahd Parasols, Uppor Queen-street, Wanted Known To^arfa AI Umbrellas are Street. Established 1869. \\r ILL IA M THOM AS, W Comoro ? Lome and Victona-streetß, AuoWand East MOKUMENTAL, MARBLE, AJTD GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautitm. Monuments Tombs. Headstones, and every dcSSof'sS Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. TAMES H. BUG HA NAN, ft MONUMENTAL MASON. MABBMt NE D N EfA°f aß«E CgA^ AND



Business Cards. I /UAKKIi T> It OTHERS, AHTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Opi'osn'K Union Hank), QITEKN-STBBET, AUCKLAND. , Photography in tin Latest and most, Fashlon , ablo Stylos. lCxocutod in a niannor Unsurpusaed in tlio Colonies. /hfr Largo Collection of N.Z. Viows nlways on < hand. ew A 1 T X, a irtANUFACTimiNO Tinsmith, FORT-STRKKT. Wishes to Inform tlio public tlmt ho is ho onlj onu in tho I'rovinco who dnvntoß the whole of hia tinio to tho nbovn huslnoHß, nnd with hip faeilitioa for working itnd modorn appltunooh oui doty comnotitton , I'fiHAMKS UAKKIAUB AND DRAY , A. PAOTOHV. JAM X S MACK IX, Proprietor, victoria Btkeet kast. auckland. Repairs of Kvovy Description In Wood mid Iron naiLtlv oxooutod on tho HIIOUTBWT Notiuie. SI'RINGS MADE AND KKI'AIKKD, WN.H.—CoiinfcrjOrdurn punctually attornled to. f^i B X A N D V 0 T'l X X, \JT COACII-IiUILDICKS, GRE Y-STIIK XT, A UCKLAND, N.H Iron-bark Khufts. Spokos, Folloos. Uluo Unm and all klnils of llm-dwuoil, at lowest mnrkot prices. T\7" H, SKINNER, BUILDER, OARPICNTKU AND JOINER, Vulcan Lank, KVEKY DESCRIPTION OF KURDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, ) OR SUPEItINTBNDICD ONLY, IF PKHFKKRKD. All Hranchos of tho Building Trado oxoontod by Experienced Workmon. Shop Fronts Oilloo Fittings, &o. «r,o. II IS W SON & |^/1 EL V IJUIjH, O. J.VI SHIP, YACHT AN!) BOAT HUILDKUS, SPAH MAKERS, Era Wtsvaiid Pier, Auckland. Veßßol3 Docked and Unpaired, on tlio Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Boat* for sale or to lot at tlio Lowest Current Price. I W A V M U U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT HUILHICII, CUSTOM-HOCSK-STUKKT, I'JOT OP IIODSOX SMUItV. Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boatri, Sec. V'oßSt'li Ducki.d nnd i.opaired. Miip Joinery of every description promptly attended to. J«B a N D E U b O X, • o. IIOUSK, dHiP, SIGN, AN"]) QKNKKAL DKCOHATIVK i'AINTH 11,' 8, WYNDItAM-STBKET. WPHILHWS AND SUNS, OIL, ' COLOUIt. & (JLASS MKKOHANTS?, Importers of Paporhangings, Scrim, I'uiuUi, Oils Turpontlno, Colours, Varnishes. French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate aheot, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographlo Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry .Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glaaaeß, Oluzod Shashos, Doors, Co. Glass cut to size, and carofully ackod.-ltf and 117. OUBKN-STUKKT. CJ I G N • W X I T E X, £•} J. MaoKiNIAY Hik'n and 'Jickot Writor. Estimates given. Writing done for tho trade.— Kliio.t-slri-et, two doors above Messrs Cousins nnd Aikin'sCoach Factory. H. E. C OTruN • C°- LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agknts, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room, c. k. nAi!i:i: I [M. nwviiNGS. ■p ABER & I> AW LIN BS [succicssons to this t.ate borkkt lush], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTSand MPOItTKIIS, FOHT-STKEET, AUCKLAND. T O 11 fl S U P P X T HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposito ll.M.'s Cuatoni-house, Fort-stroet, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, EOUSKS, COTTAGKrf. &C. On Most Reasonable Torms. T?l J. MuSS & C 0., °LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Bhorti,and-stkekt. Properties entrusted to us havo tho additional advantage of bein« placed on Moss, Raino ana Co.'s Central Registry in Wellington. Wo make no charge unless pales aro elVucted. !-co [aIEO oar advertisement on fourth page. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &C Drawings, Mapa and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scale om Rough Sketches or Traced. Addresses, &c. Illuminated ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Board 3. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, over National In suranco Company's Oilice. in! S il B ii AND 0 C, Jj WHOLZ3ALK. 3HII-PINB * FAMIIT BUTCHERS. Quosu-ttoset, nezt Hanlc Of New Eealftni?, Auckland. Poaisry of «J1 Mnda diesaod to order, Pilme Bmokad Tontfuas, Homo-cured Bacon. Oornsfl Beef on Sain in largo Quantities. N.8.-Dealora In Sama. Llvs Phassants for- TTarded to ai! parto of the colony upon reoelpt of order.Familios waited on in town or suburbs. /f^ --cS^fe*'^ t>"\/- Bolow Co3t' tSu^W£H'tyr^&. /Wt/Greatoloaranee s£■"'•O<*®His ---yips sale of boot and shoen -;AnV -BS3 V7i<>^T/f at an unprncedonted W^- -SvlW-'^-^^VX way for a fresh ship '■ -i W&-r^- mont—Note the ad '*hsn,k2P- B*KBsi2,c^2»w dress and vvrito it up !&',-- _r7^OS-^. on the tablets of your «^^3^>S^-' memory, iv. John ston, Boot and Shoemaker. Vletoria-street. tj j. ava ti N & CO., BOOT AND amT^NUFACTURKRS. A Largo Stock of Pboqrd, Rivettbd and Skwn GOODB of ali sorts and bizob to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, WYNDnAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. TCPEh H A M, •j « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STKEKT. Kverv Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, T arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Bpxeo, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to ""iTlberal discount allowed to Contractors and andaU kinds 011 Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on th N BS-^dde°rt fiSto P s and Barrows lent on hi One SS old Vtoltoß for sale; also, a good Viglincello cheap^ "« g WIKJfERIOK, AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TUIINING I'ACTOKY, ■Wyndham Stkkkt (Next Shakhspeare Hotel), Having lntrodcced Steam Power, he is now pre pared to mako a Reduction of Twenty rer Cent, off the pr.co of all ' common work. tS" Cotmtrv Orders punctually attended to. "& "ITe^l^^e'jnetlAN hLiJNji; ]3[ WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKKR AsJD WIRE WORKER, KARANGAJJAVfi KDAD, NEWTON. Venetian Blinds o£ the best quality made and fixed^t 13 per foot. Wireworf., o£ any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repairs neatly executed.



Business Cards. RHUTCIIINSON, • BUTCHER, VICTOUIA-STRKK-., fays to his old friends, " Call at my New Shop and inspect tho choic-!-grainurt Country Mca! tt1 (^uoon-slroet Pricoa, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall bii pleased to roo my old cus tomors and all tho surrounding public." UIiKAT RkIJUC'I'ION ON SaTUHDAY NIUHT, To Clrau Out. tST Noto tho Address. / 'piIOS. J. HARBUTX, / AMKRICAN CORN BROOM, X AND S'I'EAM BRUSH WORKS, VrCTORIA-STRKKT EAST, AUCItr.AND. Awarded at Sydney KxhlblMon : BnONZIC MltllAL AND CICUTIiriOATK. [EBTAnr.isiini) lUtifl 1%/t It X. TRAIfV OR D, SUUOEON DICNTI3T, WAKBB'IIIir.D-STUKKT, NKIIK UuliEN STHKET. Palnlosa Extinction of ooth by tho Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. \ [JCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tlio undors;gncd bog to otate tlioy are now prepared to supply every doncrlption of COuIvS, Viz., Hour, vvino. (lingur lieor, Browont' Bungs, &c; Chuniista' Vials Dnll'ys, &n. ; .Ships Fendorn und Life • Buoys, Fishkhmicn'b Nbt Fr.oATH. Tlio abovo cut to any si/.o required, in any quantity, chunpor and bottor than tho imported article.— DUTTOM BltOTlllCltS Wholosalo and Retail Cork Manufacturers. .Uuiior (iuoon-stroot. Auokland rrEJNRY T I^ORSTER SOLICITOR AND HAKHISTER, TAURANGA, AUCICLAND. \\r AKW OC X Ii KUIII EX S, >7 BOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACI'URKRS, COX'S CREEK, RICFIMOND. 011100 i Durham-Btroot, Auokland, Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shoopakiuß and Doncß. jjl 1) *aft ii BAKTLE V, ARCHITECT. STICUBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEICN-SIRKET. OARRYTO II N S O N, GENERAL UKALEK, lIOIISOK-STKEET, AUCKLAND (Opposito Abbotts, Grocor). H.J. begs to call tho attontion of tho surround ing Inhabitants to liis Uinro and Varied Stook of Drapery nnd Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Gkbat ISauoains Under Cost l. JHtCK. Como oarly. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. CJf. VUUF JH X, • SADDLER, OLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Uppb Uukbn-stukkt, Auckland, Throo Doors iibovo tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.l!.—Courlor Bags, Leggings, Sec, &0., mado to order on tlio shortest notice. Chorees moderate. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C SJODilii Oarwd ruid Dollvorsd trom shlj '8 sldo on ShorwatNotice. Uallast Supplied NQWoaatle and Bay of Islands Co*J. Aluo, Firewood (ont or nnoutl rnasonablo 13OOK-BINDINU i\: I'APER-RULINU ) Executed In all Its Branchoa, at VV. L E V S\ tiireic uoona ahovk "star" ofitioe. Merchnnta' Account Books Ruled and Bouxd to suit hkquirkmknts. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LvW 11OO1CS Neatly Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. Lin'Uiiv Books strong and CPKAPLY houno JAMES CA T X 11, OIIKMI9T AND DItUGGIST. JIOIISON-STREKT, CLOSB 10 WKLI.INUTON-SVREET. Tjji AY. P U O X E y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICICNSICD INTKRPRKTKK. 12, N.Z. Insuranco Buildinga, Auckland. J"~"~ W. X JV I G H T a (Lato of tho City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER. AND GREEN GUOCKR, COUNKR OF DAlillY AND QUEEN BTBEETP. WIIOLKSAI.E AND RETAIL, Established ISG6.J SHIPPING SUPPLIED. POUITBY DUIfSSED FOR TABLE Always Ready. Livo Pigeons, Babbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Goeso, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stock. Gamo Fowls, Spanish Brahmas, Buntams (Pure bred). Froth Butter and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKF.T, TWO DOOHS ABOVE AItTUUIt'S AUCTION MART. Watcomanerß and Jewellers. pHRISTMAS FT OLID AYS. VISITORS in jluckland wo«lt: do well TO CALL ON T TT O W D B X And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JKWKLLERY, WATCHES. ETO. «-Which thoy will Und upon average to b e TWKN l'Y PER CENT. CHKAPER thanany Othor House. SHORT LAND-STREET Adjoining General Poßt Office. Money. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPKRATIVK BUILDING AND IrtVKSTMKNT SOCIETY. OSTICE:-93, tjUBKN-STREKT. LOANS grantod upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasohold Proportios in sums of fi2o to £.6 000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at tho following rutof* forjyycry £100 borrowed:— . Ropaymenteoxtend- VVoek . Total^maun* b. d. £ B. < years _ .. - 12 6 130 0 0 •6 years 9 2 U> » j 8 years 7 6 log 7 6 10 years 6 & 2 16 3 US' Further particulars may be obtained on application at the Society's Ofllco. JOHN BATGEH, Secretary. MONEY TO LEND, on approved BeCUrit7> K.K. TYLER, Soljcitor, Vulcan I anp, IMTONBY TO LEND on Mortgage of Firtt-olass Freohold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Cornor of Queen und Shortland-streota. MONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGE, Solicitor, Bg,nk Buildings, VV f ndham-strnet _ 0 y E f, Monoy to Lend on Mortgage ol Freehold Securities.— George Frasor, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estato Agent, W. S. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insuranoe Suilding3, cornor of Queen and Short and-street. MONEY TO L-eiJNu vi >arge or small sums ap a moderate rate of Interest.- , Jackson and RußselL Solicitora. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at \i3ual rates ot interest, CONNKLL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. M""OINEY TO LENLS' on Mortgage,— V Ring. Aaont, Shortland-Btreet



Business Notices. rDicTli UTC II i RS, SETTLERS, JL FAHMHRS, AND OTHERS. Tlio undorsignod aro Carii Purchasers of HIDES, SHEKPSKIN.-s, WOOL. TALLOW, BICIMWAX, &0., &e.,nt Highest Market Rates, in any quantity. Consignors dircnt will havo prompt andim mcdlato cash remittances returned at satisfac tory nitoa, IRELAND BROS., TANNKII AND LICATIIEItMANUFACTURKKB, AUCKLAND. TJIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE, ' F. M. MURLEY, TE OBALEIt AND FAMILY GROCER, Eden Tehraok. Families waited upon for orders. Good dollvoroil to any purt of tho Town and Suburbs. rpo" OWNICIW OF PROPERTY. WcllH Cloano.l Out, or Mado Doopor if re quired, at reiisoii!il)!c rates.—Apply ut this olllcc, or C. Cnntoll, Karingahapo ltoud. a ODD NEWS ! GOOD NjsWS !! CiOOI) NEWS Ml Btorokoopors, Bhopkeopoi'f, nnd the general public should now avnil themselves of the opportunity of purchasing I'uro Sweets, guaran teed id bo niiido from tho best sugars. The lui-k'cst und mont varied aseortinnct in Boilwl Goods ovoroirercd to tho publluof Auckland. An oarly inspection invited. Trado supplied with Denied 7Da-mi Goods. Solo ronnufactuiei of French Croama. — JAMRB W. Mahuiott, Wholosaln and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-stroot. JW 0 O L> V? A R D, • BAKER, CONFECI'IONICR, & PASTRYCOOK, Ul'l'lClt QUICICN-BTHKItT, Wishes to cull tho poilto attention of tho Inhabitants of Uuoon stroot, and families in tho suburbs, to his buporior Hrcacl, Confectionery, and cholco noloctlon of- I.olios, of tho IBOBt tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a Bharo of public putronngo by soiling at a low llguro, and all ordoi-H, Imtb Wholesiilo or Retuil, will bo oxo cutod at tlio Hhortcst notice. Bakinii Donk on Sundays. Noto tho Address. MR .T. It OAV X, GKEICNOItOCKK, Heirs to notify to lilh I'rlniuls and tho genoral public that hii has tnkou that shop lately In tho occupation of Mr J. Qardinnr, next to Mr Philip, Jiakor, Karnngnhapo Rowo, Newton, and by strict attention to huslness, and supplying nothing but a good arllolo, hopes lo receive v fair patronage- Orders promptly atlendci tn. GOODS DELIVERED. MR THOMAS CAIN, WWOI-KSAIJR and lticTAir, Conkicctionbii, has his OHlablishniont very centrally located at tho Junction of Qu-jcn and Grey sti-cots. wliore lie carries on a very oxtensive and over lncrcasine bminess. Ho hns always tho very iKvt and (r. lihcst Confontionn-y of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tlio vory bi'stilngrediont^, to that Ihcir quality can bo nlwnys conlldcntly rolled on. To lovers tif Lollies (tho purity of which is guaranteed) a trial la roßptclfully solicited. MR S. U O I) S O N DItICKPMiKKIt AND MILMNEU, wishes to iiifr.rm the public of Upper Queen street and Its environs that Hats, Fcathors, and Ribbons of (ill kinds aro cleanod on tho pro misos at tho nhortont no' ico. 1 irossmaking done at very low pricus. to compoto with the times. Noto tlm nddrass- UPPHH QUEEN-3TKEET. TITANUL'ACTCRE OF CEMENT. In anticipation of the formation of a Company for Manufacturing Portland Cement, tho pro moters invitci applications from experts qualified lo conduct experiments with materials locally provided. Appllcitiomi, with testimonials, to bo addressed 'Cement." caro of Industrial Associatlon.'Chrhtehurch. IJI COLES' SULPHUR HAIR JiJ RESTORER will completely restore iv a few days grey or premiiluroly light hair to its original colour, gloss and beauty without the sli^hteßt chanco of In'l'ury. Kceies' lUir Rontorflr is om; of tho bu. t'oll'ored for salo. It cllVc-ls its objects satis fantorlly In a fow rlnj-s. produciiK a perfectly natural colour, tliorqiiLrhly cloaneOß the hnad from scurf and tinndnll, oaUßinK tho growth of now huir und previinling it falling oil. Hold in Hot ties, 2;fio*ch. Prepared an<i sold by 11, iCCCLKrf, Dispensing Chemist, Hetwin's RulldlngS, Wellcalay-strcct, und sold by all rcspcctublo Hairdressers. OAN FORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND O F R U I T. Dairy Fod Pork Pies 6d per lb ..austtges. tux siv übst Takakaki Buttkk. Takanaki Buttek, lOd. por lb. Eating Applo?, 2d and lid per lb. Conking & pples, 3d per lb. Just Landed, in good condition, Bananas! Bananas i the cheapest fruit defot in tmt AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, Victor'B-streot, corner of Albort-stroet. iw- or i c E. 11 P. Gibbons & Co. delivor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) for 12s Pkr Ton. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-struet, Auckland. m O TR AVKLL IS RS, &O. Prkrk^ts F »k Homk.—Very Handsomo Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tublo I'ops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and boautifnl Now Zealand Woods • aleo, Polishod Spocimons of Woods in small box, and Brasa-bound Cheßts of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Workorof Native Woods.top of Shortland-streot. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Ch'Sapost n luo .Harkot. Challenges competition with lie bost lmportod. It is mad" of tho purest and bost materials s easily ai.d perfectly soluble i produces a most brilliant colour : and will nover sott'o in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Bubgkss, Russoll-stroot Groat North Road" rpURNITURE I FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS, Furniture Doalor, &c. 43 and 45, Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning thanks to h's numerous customors and patrons for former favours, again intimatss to them that there is no mistake about it. as he can and will sellchoap. All kinds of Furniture and Bodding, Iron Pednteads, Chairs, Tables, Utenßils. nnd Old Curiosities, to bo sold at once at 25 por cont b°low cost. Great Bargains 1 In fact, this is the cheapest and bos', emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho addross, and mako your purchases early In the year. ■VT O T I C E O P REMOVAL. CHBAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST., (Betwoon tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of tho City Market, has removed to the abovo spaoious Promises, nnd is now selling his varied and extensive stock of Furnituro, Bedding. Ilolloware, Cutlery, China, Glass Earthonware, &c, fee, at reduced prices, to mako room for now goods. Having a horse and spring cart, goods will be carcf ally packed and promptly delivered Fbee oir OuAßGir. N.B.—Glassware, Earthenware, &0., lont on hire at Moderate Charges. X> T U N X S « CO. Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizes, qualities, or colours re- These Papers are now largely usqd here, and are acknowledged/ to"be Superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frero's GenuinelFronch Brandloa American Carriages American Harness. To arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof SafOß, &c, &0. B. TONKS & CO. r'sSu HI'OREUEEPERS AND HOUSE X HOLDERS. Those who [onco mako purchases from tho Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS ept by the undersignod, will admit that Cus m-house-street is the proper place to go to. . EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packor Engaged. A DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL •^*" PHART, The "Baptitt Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of his Chart will give a person a better idea of tho World's History than a day's porusal Of he beat comppndiupis ever published. JOHN H-'j^Vl C UK, Agent.



On Sale. Q N g A L B, AN D TO AR it I V E. 1050 Sacks FLOUR 200 J-Sacks FLOUR 510 1-Siicks FLOOR 300 Sacks OATS 2CO „ BARLEY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL % „ PEARL BARLEY iO CaBOS CIIKEBK „ HAMS AND 11ACON (In cloth) „ HAMS AND BACON (English Tons HAMS AND BACON (bare) 30 Kegs BUTTER 18 Casos and Kegs LARD T. H. H ALL & C° nOALI /IOALII pOALHI WITAU WTIAU COAL MINES, w 11 A N G A R E I. OFFICE No. 8, Lower (Jueen-street. W. SLOANE, Agent. Tl U L L. 15 X U T HERS, HAVK NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famknoth' and 'Locit Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVK FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARISKD STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPB, LAWN MOWKRS CORNBACKB, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c. &c, &o. Agenta for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. i HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Kreo n-nd lionded Stores Albort-Ltreet. r\ N ~ S A L E, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KEANE fr JENKINSON. TROW IRO3S IRON TANKS I TANKS 11 TANKS! ! I S, PARKER, HAs For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of tho above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for use j also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, ko., etc., &c Always on Hand, at hia GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. ICTORIA - BTKERT KAKT AUCKLAND Tfi O R SALE, "CHOICE BDILDING ALLOTMENTS BELCiROVK Estate, Situated in EDEN TEREACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars f pply o tO HKRBAiLEY) Mount Eden Road. Tfl O R SALE AT LOWEST MARKET RATKS (WHOLESALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1.000 Sacks Danish Oats Somerville Bros., McGill's, and Meek's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duflleld's Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chickon, and Mill ing Whoat (sacks or bales), &c McKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. . LAND IN THE ISLAJNU OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers aro invited for tho Purchase of the One sixth Undivided Share or Interest of Robert Maxw )U in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu, HauraKl Gulf, foiming Section 371 .c., in the County of Kdon, and Province of Auckland. It is held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 42136, and Koboct Maxwell is ono Of tho bis Grantees, tonants in common. Tho land is bounded towards tho North and East by hi«h water lino on tho shore; towards South South Ea-1 and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towards tho West by high wator line on the shore to Publio Reserve; thence by said Publio Reserve; and thonca to wards tho West by highwater line on tho shoro. Motutapu Island is ono of the Gems of the Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for salo. when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For furthor particulars apply to SIKVWRIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellingtpn. tJ\O SMALL UAH XAJLI ST S. A SPLENDID~INVESTMENT. In tho Flourishing Town of IIAWERA, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying tho Beat Position in tho Town, doing a First-class Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of the present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—The Waimato Plains, adioining Hawera, havo just been sold, so that there is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A CLARK & SONS, or the undersigned Q. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawer miKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. Mrs Mclntosii's Property. THE MATAWAI ESTATE, whioh is being every day more and more fully proved to be rich in GOLD BK&RING REEFS, is still open for I.caso for Gold Mining Purpßsps, .in Blopks or Claims ■ t from -jiu'octo flvo aoroß in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per aero, to gether with one fortieth (2J%) royalty, and one forty-eighth p*id up interest. The necessary documents will be drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may bo required. Surveys of tho dilterent blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. M RS McINTOSH. "VrOTICE ! HOIIUEII tfOTIOE ! •R L Meek, the Work'mg Mans Grocer, hav ing removed from City Market to more commo dious premises known as Lonnox'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, together with civility,dispatch,and a good article, to merit a continuance oHhe same. R. L.M. woul oall Bpecial attontion to his Mock of New Sea aon's Teas, having a Splendid Family, Mixture at 2s 6d per lb. He also calls attention to his Groceries, which in price and quality cannot bo ■surpassed. His provisions are in prime condi tion; the Best Canterbury and Wairqa Cheese, which only requires a trial $o bo appreciated, and at prices salaw as to come within the reach of all. Ho has great pleasure in announcing to his patrons and the genoral publio that hia rapidly increasing trade hes induced him to make arrangements ror a constant supply of the Best Fresh Butter obtainable in this provinco for their benefit, co that thssy may rely upon Betting a really good article at a arnall cost, his motto "being. Small profits and quick returns.- Note thp Address: R. L. MEEK, Lennox's Buildings, Grej-street, Auckland. — Families waited upon for orders, snd goods delivered.



Oil and Colour Merchants. 'iVTEW V A PEK HANGINGS il FOB 1880. Largo and Small Buyorsi of Papornanglngd wl) do well to call at HOLLAND & SUTLER'S PAPSRHANQINGS, OIL, COLOUR, £ SLABS WAItBHOUSK, 28 & 30, VICTOKIA-STREKT, AUCKLAND Where may bo inspected one of the largest and best-selectod Stocks Of Paporhaneings in Now Zealand, From Id per pi .co to tho roost costly. GILT & STAINKD PICTURE-ffRAMK MOULDING! In Groat Vuriety. I'ICTUniC-TfIUMINQ IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Ula.,.i. Wirnislios, Bruahwaio Scrim, «lass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &C. HOLLAND & BUTUE, Oil and Class MERCHANTS. XST PHILL IP P S & SON ¥? o Have received, ex LA T B AItKIV AL S, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPE II HANGINGS, And in Great Vaiiety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TIONS For Private Halls. Public Saloons, Birs, Theatres, &c, &c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hessian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and Whito Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trario Sundries I'lato Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvero'l Plato and Fluted Ola6S Glass Shades, Artists' Matoiials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FANCY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &C, &C, &C, W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 & 37. QUEKN-STRKET. uraperv aOSlKßY, Lames' underclothes, &c— Constant Biipply always on hand to suit tho seasons and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ingn from Od a pair, very good valuo; Men's Hocks from 3}d ; Men's Ilraces (rom fid a pair; nn extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Fauhion able i-lockings at Is; Liulics' Clicmises, &c, l.eiiutifiilly trimmed, from 2s Gd; Nights from :(-i!)dcach; Rulll:, d per yard; r-'et Trimming for Hall OrcBSCS, Od dozen rards; Beaded Crapo ditto, Cd dozen yards; Crape Flowers from (id spray; other goods eqimlly cheap.—Note the Address J. Green, 11 Victoria-street TMFO It T A N T NOTICE. Having to mako oxtenfivo alteration in pre misos I must Hcduco Stock, so 1 uhull sell for a FortnlKht or Three Weeks at COST PJtICK and i UNDEII (terms Cash), sjliciting tho attention of tho public to enable me to mako a Si>eedy Clkauanck. Wliito Calico at3d per yard ; Grey ditto at 3id per yard; Ladies'and Children's Colored Hose, in all colors, from 5d a pair; splendid lino in New Zonland flannel, Is Cu. Commence) on THURSDAY, Fob, 17,1881. J. H E APE, DRAPER, Uppor Symonds-street. UNNE, LIALL, & CO., 174, Queen streot, opposito Thistle Hot'U, hive just Opened a Larao Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtain Department. Having imported direct from the Manufacturers, wo aro ablo to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thu* givo tho purchasor every advantage Ladies' and Gents' Indian Silk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and style?. The newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. CHEAP MILLINERYI CHKAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Millinery, Drubs, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post office, Newton. Di-esßmakine dono on the premises. Kilting dona by Machinery. Ladies" and Children's Hat 3 and Honnots Trimmed in all the Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, /rota Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Note the address :—Next to Post Office, New ton. VrOTICE.— Great Surprise ! The Ladies _131 all say that Williams't* is tho Cheapest Houso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splnndid lot of Ladios' Underclothing, fckirts, Lace, Ties, Maltcso Lace, Ribbons, &o.; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belis, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nico lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and harrings. cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houce in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, opposito Dampier's. Open ill 9 p.m. X\[ N. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, TT • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen street respectfully invites tho public of Auckland to inspect his stock of. I'ioturo Handkorchlofs, just imported, amongst which -will bo found excel lont Portraits of the Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of tho Melbourne Kxhl bltion, 6d eaoh. Also a uico variety of Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslim, at Lowo3t Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Note the ad dress. - gYE PIIEN SO N, • HAVISG PURCHASED E. TESTER'S WELL - KNOWN STOCK OF DRAPKRY, In Karangauape Road, Newton, The same being now, and tho larger part of English Importation, also being purchased by an experienced buyer, trusts that by moderate charges, a woll-asßortod Stock, civility, and strict attontion to business, to merit a con tinuance of the favours received by Mr Tester, Orders by post and othcrwiao will receive special attention, An early call of inspection is requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHKNSON. VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as DRAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THK Deferred Payment S?stem, in tjie kakangahape eoad (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where thoy have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetinos, Linens, ■ Flannels, blankets, Rugs, Carp^is Oxford Shirting, Countmipanes, Waterproof Cloakq, , Mantles, French Merin6&s, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantl? Clothe, and Tweeds. GENTLE tyEN'S'" CLOTHING In al its Branches. Ihe Deferred Payment System has been found to hi a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure necesaarleq is tho easiest possible way, M. & M. having bad considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having tlioir Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a. position to offer the BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tageous Terms. tsr Note the Address,— ly/TUNRO & IMriLLIGAN, KA.RANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). R E LA N D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTCRERS, IMPOBTKI--S OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddler-*' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c, &c. Waiehouses -.—Vulcan Lane aud High-street. Works:—Panmure. Auckland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and Carefully Executed. /I H, LEANING, \jt» undkrtakicb, Wellesley-stbkbt. Funerals promptly cspcutsd at 25 per cent, below the usual cnargea in Auckland. Punctuality to all orders, and tho strictesl respectability guaranteed. Note tho Address,



&.TU UIIIUJ-18. p A N MU R E ART UNION. Persons who hold nooka of Tickets in thf abovo aro respectfully requested to oommunicmc with and make remittances at once to the owner, Mr f. Uuinlan, care of tho undersißned. in order that an oarly day may bo fixed for tilt drawing to take place. JOHN KING . New Zealand Insurance Offlcos, Auckland. TKTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT IM CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable Is per Month, or £1 for Five Months in adyanoo, Mombors joining nbovo Club are entitled to take part in tho Freo Distribution of Gifts on tho 30th of Jure, 1881, when the following valu able Gifts will bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under the mansgemem- of a Committee of Gentlumon ss-lected from Members present. Tho First Distribution of Gifts under tho New Zealand Grand Gift Club Hulos consists of :— 20 Harmoniums £110 23 Pianos £1,103 10 Musical Boxes £00 3 Fir9t-nla9S Violins, in cases .. £35 i Writing liuroaus £w 40 Sewing Miichice3 £220 103 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks before distribution. Booking Oflic3: No. 19, Grey-street, Auck'anrt. 11I15ODORE BROWN, Manager. a It T UNION, 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Prizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffoutter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly newj and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, Newton AX X UNION DRAWING. TWO PRIZES : 50 SUBSCRIBERS, 10S. EACII. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—" Ecce Homo," "Daniel in tho Den of Lions." On view at Stbbtton's, 208, Queen-street, whore tickot may bo obtained. Education. RINGING.—Mr. Rhodes, ba?s of St. JO Mark's, Ilomuera, and late pupil of Dr. Spark and Mr. Burton, Leeds, will open an Elementary SinKinn Class, in the Newmarket Hall at 7.30 p.m., on Wednesday, 2nd March. For terms apply to Mr Morgan, Saddler, New market •or Mr Rhodes, ciro;of Mrs Ltalton, yymondE-strect. Mr Khodes will also give Private Lessons, and will attend pupils at their own residences if rcqu.rcd. EVENING CLASSES FuK YOUNG WOMEN, Hope Cottage, Pousonby, near the Hall.—Mrß General Stodilard holds l.'latscs for Younsr Women (married or single) en Tues days and Fridays, from 7to 9. Subjects : Arith metic, Composition, and Reading. 'lenru: Five shillings per month, paid in advance. rjjfiHE AKT " OF QINGING. 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. Pnblic and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mupic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch hav'ng had the direction of music at tome of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same n Auckland may depend upon a firft-class programme of Musio boing arranged,—thereby •elioving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. lVTitb. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. .Address:-Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-Btreet. "iVf X F> B- w°°B vA M> Teacher cp the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auckland Music Ware house. KB. ALLAN WEsl TEACHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-btreet. IT ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of Charles Halle, will arrive in Auckland at tho end of February, All letters care of J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Vulcan Lane Auckland Hotels / \ U E E JN 'S Ji O T iS U, Corner of Symonds-street and KyberPass Ro^fl, C. K. GUNDRY having purchased the above well-known Hotol, has much pleasure in informing his Friends and the Public gonerally that he will keep the choicest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. f: eit r y hotel, northcote LATE STOKE 3' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation ior Travellers, Saddle Horses on Hire. MR. JOHN GROGAN (late ot tne Prinoe Albort Hotel, Onehunga), begs to inform tho Publio of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE QUEICN'S HEAD; end truets 'by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Qrogan will also ba glad to sco any of bis friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-class acooinmoda tion. Good Beds. CLARK STAFF, • formerly of the City Club (lately of the TermiriUS Hotel, Helen&villo), having bought tho Fronhold of the Whang*rki Hotel from Mr Caftier, beg 3to inform visitors that no effort will be spatcd to afford satisfaction, Horoes and Pleasure Boats on Hire. W ARK WORTH HOTEL, MAHURANSI, Q. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. The steamer from Auckland arrives and de carts twice a-weefc. Flour Mills. rnUUKNTOJV, SMITH, AJVU FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. sort. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £s. d per ton ... . 13 0 0 13 10 0 H 0 0 T.S.&F. Canteuury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 ~ .. Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 Fowl Wheat .. •. 38. 6d. per bußhel. The above prices [Delude sacks and bagr; sacks and bags not returnable Turms: Cash. CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo bog to advise you that our Prioes from this dato are as under: Sucks. lOOlbs. 501ba. & s. d. & s. d. £ a. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 - — Sharps, per ton ..500 - - Bran, per ton ..600 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - — lOOlbs. SOlbs. lOOlbs. Case .. •• 2s Gd 2s Sks. Is We are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. W A ITEM AT A FLOUR MILLS PRIOES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration -without notice. Sacks. ICO's. 50's. & a d. £b. d. £ b. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 C J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 C A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — - Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per tan .. 910 0 — — Tho above prices include saoics and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Bisoults, £18 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits Price List on application' TERMirCASH.. Office i Lower Queen-streetj Auckland. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMa



TH KAT It E KOY AL. Sub-Lessee.. •• Mr R. George \ GREAT SUCCESS ! i THOMPSON'S "CONFEDERAIE DIORAMA And LIBUT. HERMAN 1 TO-SIGHT- First Grand fashionable Night ! GREAT GIFT NIGHT! Leading Presents This Evening , SUITK OF FURNITURE ! •&ND Qf)() OTHER MAGNIFICENT GIITTS! ' The recipients of tho Suites of Furniture: Last Night-Mr. Brannigan, Gunary-stroet, ' I WcdnOß<ia7NiKht-Rose Smith. Chapel-st. : I Tuesday Night—Miss Palmer, Albion Hotel. ADMISSION :-35., 25., Is. Dosra open at 7 p.m.; overture at 8 o clocK. SATURDAY-GiIaND MATINEE! For the convenience ot schools and Fa™a' e.f; Every Chid attending tho Entertainment Will receive a Handsome Present. Doors open at '2.30; commence at i. Admission -.-Down Ktaira, Sixpm cc; Circle, Is; Adults, 2s and Is. B. G. BACHELDRB, Q.B. Agent. LIHUT. HERMAN, Manager. UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DE HONBTKATION. THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 1881. Tho Proceeds of the Whole, after paying expenses, to bo Divided among the various Charitable Institutions. pnouession to the domain. Sfoets in tiie Cricket Ground. Concert and Ball in Choral Hall. COMMITTEE : Messrs, Warburton, J.Phillips, Leydon, Moore, C. Little, and H, G. Dorrington. starter: jufge: Mr. Leydon. Mr. Warburton. HANDICAPPEB: Mr. K. E. Hllis. REFEREES: Messrs. Moore and Little. OPEN TO ALL COMERS: 300 Yards Race-lst prize, £3; 2nd, trophy. Kntrance, 2s 6d. 3 Mile Walking Race—lst prize, £2; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, 2s. , , 1 Mile Race-lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, 2s 6d. Sack Raco—lst prize, trophy. Entrance, Is. Putting the atone—lst prize, trophy, by" Free man's Journal." Entrance, le. MEMBERS OF FRIRNDLY SOCIETIES ONLY : Maiden Race. 120 yards—lst prize, £110a; 2nd> trophy. Entrance, Is 6d. Hop, Step and Jump—lst prize, trophy. .En trance, Is. Friendly Societies Handicap, 150 yards—lst prize, French timepiece valued £14s; 2nd, trophy. Entranoe, 2s. 100 Yards Race (members over 40)—1st prize, trophy; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, Is. Three-legged Race—lst prize, trophy. Entrance, Is 1 Mile Race—lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd, trophy. Kntrance, Is. Long Jump-Ist prize, trophy. Kntrance, Is. JUVENILE RACES. Boys' Race (under 15 years), 160yards—1st prize, tropny; 2nd, trophy. Entrance, Is. Giils'Kace (under 15 years). 50 yards-lst prize, Pair o£ Boots, presented by Mr Moore. Grey street. Entrance, free, on the ground. Ladies" Race, 75 yards—lst prize, Box of Tea; 2nd, trophy. BABY SHOW (OPBN TO ALI). For Babies under — months old—lst prizfi, Bassenett, by Mr Rafton. For Babies undar — months old. Silver Bella and Coral, by Mr Dorrington. DANCING AND SWINGS. ADMISSION TO SPORTS, Is.; Children, 6d. Music by the Artillery and Victoria Bands. Entries wi>l bs received by Messrs R. E. Ellis, Queen-street; Dorrington, Pitfcsrreet; Little, Victoria-street; and Ratton.Grey-street.up to 10 p.m.on Saturday,l2th instant. Handicaps to be made known on Mcaday, 11th instant. Trophies will be cm view after 10th instant, in Mr Hafton'a window, Grey-street. Entries received, and further particulars sup plied, by applying to H. G. DORRINGTON, Secretary U.F.S.D., Pitt-street. ■«. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. THURSDAY, March 17, 1881. PnoasAMMß:— Selection—Band Song—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margetts Song—Lady Song—Mr Edwards Song—Mr Williams Song—Lady Soag—Mr Abernothy Bong-Lady INTERVAL, Song—Mr Edwards Song—Mr Gordon Goooh Song—Lady Song—Mr Abernethy Song—Mr Williama Song—Lady Song—Mr Worral Song—Mr Margetta Duet—Mies May Hastings and Mr Gordon Gooch Selootiou—Band God Save the Queen! Tickets, 2a, to all parts of the House: Family Ticket, 6s. . Ticket to tho Ball, 7s 6d; extra Lady, 2s Cd. Refreshments included. Tickets to be bad oc any of the Committee; or, H. 6. DORRINGTOK, Secretary, Pitt-street. "AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES, Will be held in the DEILIi SHED, WELLKSLEY-STREET, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, March lOtii and 11th. Entries will be received by tho undersigned st the Museum Buildings, Princes-street, up to 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, March Bth. T. F. OHEESKMAN, Hon. Secretary. pOKING! BOXI N~G~! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobsoh-BTREKT (opposito Scotia Hotel), Is Open overy Tuesday, Friday, and Batnrdar, 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. AWJN TENNIS ! LAWN TENNIS t Jest Arrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Qnoen-stroet, Has opened np a pioked assortment by various makers of Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sets, Men's and Youths Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. mHE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to rnako CASH ADVANCES upon WHEAT, sent In for Storage or otherwise. G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street, MEW ZEALAND FERNS Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of Fbom 12 up ro 125 Varieties. Also In French Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25,50,75,100 or 125 varieties. < ' • rhe 25 variety Boxes, aa above .. a The 100 „ „ v. .. a For Sale by EBIC CRAIG, FIUVCKS-BTRKKT TjiKEEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. RAUNDEKS & GILBERD, SOAP AND. CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to doable its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, aro now In a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. Tho yearly increase ot their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectf oily solicited.