The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XI I—No. 3,330

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1881

Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PE,W¥



Shipping. jJKA m'JSAiyi 10 LUJNJUUJ ORIKNT LINK. i«E«fflSS9ga» ,j. ho { O u OW j D( j stoanißhlps I Oiißinp; to tho Orier.t i^tcam Navigation Coi puny (Li m i todl.and th 31'aolflo Steam N avlgatii Company will loavo SPUNKY nt the und( mcutionud tlatoc for MUDDURNIC, AD LA IDIC and I.ONIMW.via Snez Canal:— Bteamor. I i<eg. Ton |/» I Diito. OKIKNT 5,:W April'fi LUtJIIANIA 3.82f. April 21 LIOUR A i.GCG MayG PiiTOSl J...19 May 20 GAKOMNK H,>7(! Juno 3 CIHMHORA/0.... 5.817 JunoJ7_ And tlio Service will bo nmintninen ny Ba coo Uii(j stonmorg at intervala of a Fortnight, Furo to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suck Canal Din-n. 8a In addition. Farculs booked through to liondon. I'aa-iongora en book from Auckland at through ra o to cover Intercolonial f»ro an Can il dues, and ao sccuro epocial advantages. l'assag<n from London can bo granted i Auckland. For plans ana full particulars, apply, 1 London, to F. Green & Co., and Andorsoi Anderson ft ' 0.. Joint Managors of tho Line or to tho Agents in Anoklanu, UNION STEAMSHIP CO.OFN.Z, Limited Queen-street. fT^'AT^ U COMPANY OF NK\ ji, S^SJI Z vAJLAND (LIMITKU). | <h' —-~ -J\ TI M X TAUI MAItCII, 1381. FOR GISHOUNH N"A°IBB, WitLUNGTON LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMKKH. and BLUFF (fliOM OIJEKN-STI-KKT WHAHg) Bte>amßhip. Date ol Saili.l7. Latest Train. Rotorua Thnrsday, 31,10 lum. — Rotomahana Thursday,A. 7,10 a.m. — FOB TARANAMI. NKLSO ."PICTttN. WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND Wkst Coast Pouts (from Manukau) Hawea Wednesday.3o.Ba.m. 7a.m. Waxaka Monday.Ap.i,lla.m. 9.10 a.m. F~O~R HYDNICY. VIA KUSSKLL. Tararua Tuesday, Ap. 5, 1 v.m — FOR MKLBOURNK. Via SOUTH. Rotorua Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — RotomauanA Thursday, A.7,10 a.m. — FOX UU3aKLL~AND KAWAKAWA. WELLINGTON Every Wednesday, J p.m — Rotohua Tuesday, 29,1 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Wellington Every Monday, r.m. — FOR WHANOARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MANGA WAI. Wellington Kvery Wednes., 5 p.m. — Kvery Friday, 8 p.m. — w Cdi'KO must bo alongside one hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets must bo takon at tho Office before embarking. Aurkl»jd Branch I 53, Qnoon-atioot. TAU- TjN^. T T RANGA & RUSSKLL. ' '-\J^^" WKKKLY SKRVICS TO BACH I^^%> PLACK. Tho Union Steamship Co.'s a.s. •WELLINGTON" leavo for— TAURANGA—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSKLL—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI. MANQAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGA WAl—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STKAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents! wii*^ TT> ENIJNSULAK AND J^ H ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVl **WMfflto' GATION COMPANY. Tho s.s. "CATHAY' loaves Melbourne on April 11th. Steamers follow on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland, CRUICKSriANK & CO., Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. IC, Queen-street, Auckland. «SiS^ TVKKCT STEAM COMMU -gSffiS>> \} NfCATION WITH OMAHU *™SiO£aBSAND TK AROHA GOLDFIELUS.: NOTICE. Passengers leaving Auckland at night timo per ' Kcte.rpriao No. V aro met at Grahams town by the p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, 15a. Goods forwarded through from Aackland Wharf to Goldfleld landing. A.N.S. FBKRY CO., Agents. i-K 1 X uUKLANJj AND JM>3^ J\. NORTH SHORK FKRRY '^M^^. COMPANY (LIMITED). STKAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNKCTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITON. PLAINS, AND MORRINS VIIJjK, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE No. 21 & 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland I From Thames i Wednesday. 10p.m. Thursday, 10.30 am. Friday, 11 pro. Saturday, 11 P m. Tho above Bteamors connect at Junction of the Waihou with tho Bteam launches "Riro Riro' and ' Momaahib." Fares : To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 6s Througl- to Te Aroha 158 Return to Te Aroha .. .. .. "25s Freight to Te Aroha .. .. J 2s3P? i r,. to° Arrangements have been made with the owners of small steamers to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to To Aroha. Fares. ss. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or olß charging Uve stock. ANgFERKycai Agents. sKfcfe* QTEAM TO THAMES, CAR tfflmg. O RYING PASSKNGKRB AND *"«»**' CARGO, CONNEOTINQ WITH OHINE MURi, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins villk (Piako Dißtrict). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA.1 From Auckland: Wednesday, 5 afternoon Thursday, 3.30 a'ternoon Friday, i afternoon Saturday, 1 afternoon From Thames I TuGßday, 6 afternoon Thursday. 8 morning Friday. 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Fareo to Thames: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, sb. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through half-an-hour of ad vortisedtimooi tertg^ & TINNK> Agents. sn,M KTOR RUSSELL, WANWA *g£ts£ If BOA. and MANBONUI. The be. lON Aw leave every Monflw. at 5 j."(w e atho?permittingl. P«f H on ( f fl ce™b o o^ SnlsmaU parcelß prepaid at the Offloe oiuno Wharf. No oargo reo«lT^ 7 »'t^ 4 A p< m< .« » t FOR WUANGARKI AND MANGAPAI. Tho ».B. ARBVLKwIII leave for the »bOTB |la«B 9Very Tnesda/ ana Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR IAURA NG A, S.S. 'GLENELG' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Friday, Ist April Nolcargo received after QRK , GOR> Manager. AJ- tLKS J3 AlLllil ■^fe^^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-stroet, near tho Dock. Builder of evory description of Ships'Boata, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any sizo or doaign. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spurs made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notice ] stimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Sccond-hanTßoata always! on hand, and for Salo Cheap. CB in returning thanks for past favours, bega to inform his numerous frionds and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premies in Auckland as above, where he will be glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to gxve ■tia aamo aatlsiacUoa w lierctgiore.



_ Shipping. «> "ffljSK QTIIiAM XU HOT SPRING ■ffTNMi^a' MiBIBAITSI, MATAKA» Katvau, and Omaha, »• Tho s.B. ROSE CASKY, Al at Lloydß, IU" „ J. Carky, Master, on For Hot Springs and Mivtakaua-Eyory Tv( >r- day, at 11 o'olonk E- For Sprlnßß and Mahurangl — Thursday, March 31, at 11 o'olook _ Saturday, April 2, at 11 o'clock '1 uoaduy, April 5, at 11 o'olook Saturday, April il, at 10 o'clock Tuoaday, April 12, at 11 o'clock Thursday, April 11, at 11 o'clock Saturday, April Hi, nt 11 o'clock Tuesday, April 11). at 11 o'clock Thursday, April 21, utu o'clock Saturday, April 23, at 10 o'clock Tuesday, April 2li. Nt 11 o'clock Thursday, April 28, at 11 o'clock Saturday, April 30, at 11 o'clock All cargo must bo down half-an-hour bofoi •dvortlsea time of leaving, or It will not 1 akon. No Parcola or Goo Ja taken without a shlpplr note. For freight or panaago apply to J. OABKY, June 12,1879 £t^. UrAIUKI) AND ONI jESSei » * HUNGA STEAM NAY ■'"4™I*brOATION CO. (Limited). TIMK-TABLK-APRIL, 1881. S.B. 'MANUKAU.' tonvo Onohunga: Loavo Woiuku: 80—Wcdnesdny, Ga m 30—Wodnes., 10.30 v m Apr. Apr. 2—Saturday. 715 a m 2—Saturday, 12 30 p m ■I—Monday, 830 a m 4—Monday, 130 pin 6—Wodnosday, 10 am G— Wednesday, 3p m S-Friday, 12 15 p m B—Saturday, 8 15 a in 11—Monday, 3 p in 12—Tuesday, 8 30 a m 12—Tuosdny, 1 p m 13—Wednes , U 30 a in 1(!-Saturduy, 7 15 urn ID—Saturday, 12noon 18—Monday, S 30 a ni 18—Monday, 12 15 p m 20—Wednesday,!) la am 20—\Vednon., 2 SO p in 22-Friday, 1235 pm 23-Saturday, « a m 25—Monday, 3pm VC—Tuesday, 830 a m 2G—Tuesday, 1 p m 27—Weduea., 9 30 a in 30—Saturday. 7 I") a m 30—Saturday, 12 noon Mnnukau llends—Evory Thursday, 8 a iv. Apply to A. CUNNINGHAM. Agont. 'iikSS&^CITEAM TO WADE AN I |§B^O PUHOI. Tho s.s. 'BLANCHE.' For VVade: March 31—Thursday, 1 p.m. April s—Tuesday, G p.m. 9—Saturday, 1130 a.m. For Auckland: April 1-Friday, 8 a.m. C—Wednesday, 11 a.m. 11—Monday, 1 p.m. For Puhoi: March 29—Tuesday. 2 p.m. April 2—Saturday, 3 p.m. 7—Thursday, 7 a.m. For Auckland: March 30-Wcdnoaday, 7 a.m. April i—Monday, 10 a.m. Not responaibln for Goods or Parcels put on board without shipping note. Business Cards. jyi R A. J. MARU^ICK, SURGKON DENTIST, Shortland and Piinces-streots, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms modkhatk. BOOK-BINDINW & PAPKR-RULINU Executod in all Its Branches, at W. L E V S\ THBEK DOORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE, Morchants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit rkquirkmknts. music, magazines, and law Isookß Neatly Bound, Bakors" Special Ruled Day-books. Libuary Books stkonq and cheaply nouNa 1 C. P E L II A M, tJ ♦ LADDKU & BAUIiOW MAKER, 49, VICTOiiIA-STRKUT. Every Doscr'ptionof Ladders, Steps, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c., on hand or made to Order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Offioe Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by oxporioncod workmen on the Bhorteat notice. N.B.—Ladders, Stops and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought. One or two anperlor old Violins for aalo; also, a good Violincello. cheap. jyr K. F. last, SURGKON DENTIST, WELLKSLKY-STREET WEST. Artificial Teeth from sa. TV EJN R V L. FOKSTE R, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. MRS, H O D S O JX Drkssmakkr and Milliner, wishes to inform tho public of Upper Queen street and its environs that Hats, Feathora, and Ribbona of all kinds are cleaned on the pre mises at the shortest notice. Dressmaking dono at very low prices, to compete with tho times. Noto the address— UPPKR QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND C 0., Wholesale Siiifpinq and Family BUTCHERS, QuKKN-srREET [Next Bank 'of Now Zealand. Auckland]. Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornod Beef ou Sale in Largo Quantities. SST N.B.—Dealkks in Game. TEt Live Pneasonts forwaided to all parts of the Colony upon recoiDt of order. Families waited On in town or suburbs. JAMES CAT XX, CHEMIBT AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STRKBT, Close to Wkllinoton-hxekkt. WI'EILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, ArtiaW Colours and Brushes: Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photoxrophic Glass; Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass GIaBBOS, Glazod Sashes and Doors. Glass cut to sizo and carefully packed. 95 & 97, QUBEN-STREET. T h, K. If X A 8 I B, GUILE AND INTERPRETER, Ohinkmutc, Kotorua. Complete arrangements can be entered into for Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakes, including tho Alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shootino kxcursions also arranged. Maobi Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. A Choice Variety of Feknb and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Specimens made up and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. / 'nHOS, J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTOEIA-STKBKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition : Bronze Medal and Certificate. SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. JOHN C. SMITH, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GRKYS TRKETS. Laeies' Kid Boots to Order, Us, 6d. /NEK AND V O T 'f EX, (jf COACH-BUILDERS, GKEY-STRBET, Auckland. N B -Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Folloos. Blue Gum and all kinda of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prices, ■pTlTwTlt D BAKTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'3 BUILDING?, QUEEN-STREET. ■ AMES F. LEPI NE, f) TAILOR, &C Guby-stkeet (opposite tho Market Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. e«Btlemen'B Clothing Cleaned and Repaired,



Business Cards. 8, TItELAND B It 0 T II EX i fA. A WOOL MKRCHANTS, TANKERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER IMPORTERS OF Sttddlore' and Bootmakers' Machlnory, Knglli 51" anil Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppera, Urindor Mill Belting, Suction and Delivory Hose, &0., &c. Waiohousos:—Vulcan Lano and High-atroo Works:—Panmuro. Auckland. Constituents'Ordors Promptly and Carefully Kxccutod. WILLIAM THOMAS Cornor of Lorno and Victoria-streets, Auckland Kaat MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, X) ARCHITECTURAL, SCULPTOR AND CARVEI Inscriptions acourato and beautiful. ig Monunionts, Tombs, Houdstonos, and ovor description of Stone Work at the lowest poßßlbl prlceß for town and country. UK Oli(i X COOK ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, 5* And Natural Ficun Buooan, Biud, an: I" LICAF OItNAMKNT MaICKH, Respectfully bCKS » renewal of tlio patronng of lila old oiisloniors and the ptibllo Konorallj Jowollory cnroCully repaired, and gill, or plain In a Bubdtanlial limuiior. — UICOKUH COOK LolKlitou'H KulldltiKH, Upper Quoon-atreot, oppi slto tho Young VVomons Inatitute. Kleatrc plater und Gilder to Sir Gnome Uroy, 1801. LpRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE D WELLKSLIOV-STRNICT. VIOT 011 LUNU UE T, LADIES' & GENTLICMICN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair and WiKB on luuiii, WT. YOUNG, . FANCY PAI'ICR-CUTTKU, AND ORNAMICNT MAKKK, Wishoa to mako known tlmt ho baa Opened Iluslnoas ill GRKY-STRKKT, oppoaito Cook stroot, and BOlloita a elniro of public patronage, FIUK OuNAMKSNTd. STY* DHUOIUTION.S. * General Trimming in Artificial Work of the Most Klouant Description, tST Note thoAddrcsa. LJKWSON AND MJS L V ILI. a, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILUKRB, SPAK MAKKUS, Era WIKTAED PIK X, AUCKIAKD, Vesaols Dookod and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice NowandSooond-hand Boats for sivlo or to lot at tho Lowoßt Curront Prioo, CH AX L E S I'ALMEIi, DRAUGHTSMAN &O. Drawings, Mapei and Plans compiled, Drawn to Suilo om Hough sketches or Traced, AddrosßOS, &c Illuminated lr the HlKhost Stylo of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plana and Lithographs, Schedules proporod for County and Highway Hoards. OFFICE—2S, Qucon-stroet, ovor National In surance Uomnany'a Olllco. JJ. AJO »T I N & CO., • WIIOLKSALK BOOT AND SHOK MANUFACTURERS. A Largo Stock of Peoqbd, Rivetteo and Skwn Goods of nli sorts and Bizos to select from. All Orders have Quick Dospatoh. COLONIAL IIoOT FACTORY, 14, WVNDIIAM-STREKT, AUCKLAND. I II & h V IS X IS O JN, house, amp, sign, anj> general DECORATIVE PAINTER, jn o. 8, Wynuiiam-stueet. O I G N - W X I T E K. J. MdCKINLAY, SION AND TIUICKT WIIITKH. Ratimatcs Riven. Writing done for tho trade.— Elliott-street, two doors abovo Moßßrs Cousins and Atkln's Coach Faotorv. rnARANAKI UYKUNtt AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIKLD-STRKET, J. \V. THOMPSON PnopniETon. Gontlemon'B Clothes Cleinal or Ronowed and Wcll-presaod. Ladios' Dreßßoa Cloancd or Dyod and Woll hcd. Kid Glovks cleaned xp j. mo s s & c 0., LAND AND KSTATK AGBNT&, SIIORTLAND-STRBET. Properties ontriißted to ua have tho additional advantage of being placed on Moss, Raino and Co.'b Central Registry in Wellington. Wo make no charge unless salca are effected. Kco;[alno our advortisoment on fourth pugo, T W~ AY M O U|X 11, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBER, CUSTOM-IIOUSE-BTRERT, FOOT Or HOBSON STKKET. Bulldor of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &c. Vessel* Docked and Repaired. Miip Joinory of every description promptly attended to. TT E. COTTON & CO., LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMERS, AND OTHERS, Tho nnderait;n<id are (Cash Pubciiasers of HIDKB. SHBitfSlilNd, WOOL, TALI.OW, BtCKSW AX, &0., &c, at Highest Markot Rates, in any quantity. Consignors dire-it will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. c. k. babee.j [m. rawmngs. T> ABE Ii & RAWLINGS [SUCCEBBOKB TO THE lATB EOBBRT LUBE], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. FORT-STKEKT, AUCKLAND, AIT H X O T II E RS, MARBLE and FttKKSTONK MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INSCRIPTIONS KXKCUJED IN A SUPBRIOH STYLE, Pmces and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— Corner of Rutland and Lome Stbeets. Auckland [Near Junction of Quoon and W akelleld streets!. WADDINGHAM AND LAING, TINSMITHS, LINCENSKD PLUMBERS, & GASFITTKRS Opposite Laiiiljourno'B, Ironmonger, Kakangahape Road. All orders punctually attondod to, and oxeciited at the lowest possible remunerative prices. TVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND JX WORKS, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahapk Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at is per foot. Wireworl'-., of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs noallv executed. JJ. SWINNE XTO m, « AUCKLAND STEAM WjOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Suakkspeare Hotel), Having Introduced Steam Power, ho Is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty ier Cent, off the price of all common woik. US' Country Orders punctually attended to. "Hi WH A N S O N . CAHPKNTER and JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Congregational Church, All repairs promptly and economically executed. Estimates given, tfunertUu funiwiiad.



Business Cards. S, p H. LEAN IN < S, UNDERTAKES, W ELJOBStE y-STHEBT. 3h y, FUNKRALS PROMPTLY KXKOUTKD I 25 por cent, liolow tho uaual cbargos in Auckland, Punctuality to all ordors, and tho Btriotc roapoctabillty guarantood. Noto tho Addross. '' T^l W. PUCK 15 1 NATIVE LAND PUROIIABK AGENT AN LICKNSKD INTKRPRKTKR. 12, N.Z. Insui'unce Uulldiugs, Auokland. _^______ , .nr os ; l0 v. kauri gum mkuohant And Commission Agent. ' D. Ross having loaned Mr Reid's Now Stor Gore-Blroet. (betwonn Custom nnd Fort streets him commoncod biiHincsa an Kauri Gum Ma " chant nnd Commisaiuu Agent, Highest prii paid for Kauri Gum. 0 Auckland, March 11,1350. t ]yj[ R T, TIiAFF Oli I '- BURHKON DENTIST, Wakefiklu-btuekt, NEaii Queen btkbet. 1 Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxide Nitrogon Gaa, T^IDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE F. M. MORLEY, tea dealer and family groce. Eden Tekuaoe. ' Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to any part of tho Town uu< ) Suburbs. CLARKE Hli O T HERS ARTIVr PHOTOIiRAPHKRS > (Ol'l'OSlTK UNION JUNK), QUEEN-S TIIX ET, AUOKLAUD Photogmplij' in this Lnteat and Most Fashionable Styles, Kxoculod in a mannor Unsurpaßßed in tho Coloniea. LAIH3E COLLECTION HEW ZICALAND VIKW! Always on Hand. AIIN OUK V, ROTIIE li S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CKKEK, RICH MON D, OFFICE: DURIIAM-STHKET, AUCKLAND. Cnelv Purchaajis of Tallow. Wool, Shoopakins, ami. Bones, \\T ILL 1A M TENNAN T, T T PIONKKIt MaNUKAOTUKKB OF Umbrellas and parasols, Upper Queon-stroot. Wantod Known Tonnant'i A I Umbrollas aro tho Host and Uheapeat. Now summer stock nt prices to uioet tho times. Recovering in tho best style, with choice variety of material, Noto—l, I^jnnox's Buildings, Upper iQuoon streot. Established 1809. WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. pHKISTUAS nOLIUAiiS, VISITORS In Auckland would do] woll TO CALL ON TUOW D E N And INSPECT hla Stock of GOLD PIANOS, and ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCUK3. KTO. tyWhleh thoy will find upon average to bo TWJCNTY PKR CKNT. CHKAPKR than any Othor House SUORTLAN D - S T R E E T Adjoining Gcnorul Post Olllco. Hotels 1» Eli R V UOXKL, NORTHCOTE, ! LATK STOKK3' I'OINT, J, MAXWELL, PKOriiiJUTOB. Aocommodttlon ;or Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. ARK \V OKI II HOTEL, MAHUUANGI. G. F. SUC H, PROrKIBTOR. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hlro. Tho steamer from Auckland arrivos and do parts twico a-wook. FU LA X X SX A X if, • formorly of tho City Club (lately of tho Terminus Hotol, Helennville), having bought tlio Froohold of tho Wiiangarei Hotkl from Mr Caffier, begs to inform visitors that no offort will bo spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hiro. / \ U JK li JN ' b H O X Jl ii, Corner of Pymonds-Btrcot and Kybor Pass Road, C. K. GUNDRY having purchased tho abovo woll - known Hotel, has much pleasure in Informing his Friends and tho Hublio generally that he will keep the choicest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusts by! civility and attontion to niorlt thoir patronago. Hancock's Sparkling Alks, K. JOHN GKOGaN (rate ol tae Prince Albert Hotol, Onclmnga), begs to Inform tho Publio of Auckland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotol in Upper Quoenstreot THE QUEKN'S HEAD; and trusts by kooping Liquors of tho Best Brands only, to receive a fair sharo of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town, First-claas accommodat ion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL, ALBKRT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, nnd late of tho Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotele, Wellington), Bc^s to inform tho Public, his Patrons, and Friends that he haa purchoaed the fur-famod OCCIDENTAL HOTEU That additions and alterations, conducive to the greator comfort and convenience of tho Publio, havo been completed, and that every endeavour will bo made, and no expanse spared, to main tain the high reputation of th Honse. THE CAFE. Thla department, under tho management of an oxperlonoed chief, will bo conducted on a scale worthy of the name and famo of the Occidental Hotkl. DOTANIC MEDICINES. Tho Herbs recommended in Coffin's " Guide to Health" aro kept in Btock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CUKMIST and DRUGGIST, VICTOniA-STKEET, AUCKLAND. G~ ~~&. 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Business Notioea. B~ I\/fR THOMAS CAIN, WiIOLESAi ' IvJL AND RETAU, CONKKCTIONKU, has 1 establishment very centrally located at t Junction of Queen and Groy streotß, whore ' carries on a vory oxtonßivo and evor increusi; bujinoss. Ho has always tho very boat ai freehest Coiifootionery of all kinds on hand, ai iT manufactured from tho very best llngredion! ao that thoir quality can bo fllways conlldent reliod on. To lovers of Lollioa (tho purity which ia guaranteed) a trial is respectful solicited. , B t . — ■ SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AN F R U I T. a BUPKIUOII POTTED HICAD, 8d por lb, c •> oxcollont Hreakfuat Holish. TRY MY UKBT TAKANAKI BUTTKU, TAKANAKI BUTTE] lOd pur lb. 0 Host Hobart Town Potatoos, 201bs for Is, or i i), per 10011)8 ; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Rice, &c, & r- FBUIT.-Kallng ftnd Cooking Applea, Id p( ) lb; Whangaroi Grapes, Od to la per lb; Mason Best Hot-houso Grapos, la id por lb. Victoriastroot, oornor of Albortstroet. '» I^URNITUREI FURNITURE J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dcalor, &0., 13 and i\ Viotorla-stroot. Auckland, in returning thank to his numerous customers and patrons fc v. former favoura, again intiuiatos to them thu llmrn Is no mlstako about it. as ho can and wl noil cheap. All kinds of Furniture and Hoddl^ Iron Hodntmuls, Chairs, Tables, Utnnsils, am ; Old CJiirioHitics. to be Bold at onco at 25 por con ' below coat. Ghkat Haugainr! In fact, this i thu cheapest und beat emporium of its kind ii Auckland. Noto the address, and mako you purohaaes early in tho year. \T JS W ZEALAND FERNS 1.1 UNMOUNTED OH MOUNTED, 1 In Sets of feom 12 up to ]20 Varieties Alao, in Frondi I'olishod Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, , 50, 75,100, or 125 Varieties. Tho 25 Variety Boxus as abovo £. Tho 100 Varioty Boxi'b asabovo £; ifi For Salo by— ERIC CRAIG, Prlnocß-Btroot. ? |ji XI SC O I) IN IN G-R OOM 8, IT OrrosiTK South British. S. U. COX, PROPRIETOR. > ~— Mealj from Gu.m. to tt p.m, .. ~ Od Af tor that usual pricos. i Prlvato Itoo'n Is Board and Lodgings (por wook) .. 20d Inspection Invited. T^AURI-GUM BROKER, SlllPl'lNC GKNKUAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Bogs to intimato thas ho ha'i commoncod Business aa Kauri-gum Urokor, Shipping nnd Qouornl Commission Agont. Thoao wlio may favour him with bualnoss oan 1 rest awuied that tholr Interests will bo most i oarof ully attondod to. Advancos mado on Consignments and Ac count Saloa promptly rendered. Country Storekeepers' and Sottlors' ordors executed with caro and dispatch, at lowoat rates, and free of commission. Referoncos kindly permitted to I). H. Mo- Kknzik, Ksq,, la whoso omploymont F. A. Twinamo has been for over six years. t3T Office : No. 8, Queen-stheet. Auckland, March 1,1881. IfIENCINL, ! FENCING! FENCING! lean donl klnilnof Fencing at lowor pricos than anybody. Hore's tho proof: Heat Hobarton Pailing Fence. 5Ss; Heart Kauri I'obti- and Rails, and Ka'.ri Paling", 15s: Purirl Poßta, and Hobiiiton Rails, 11»; do Kauri,3ls: Wire Fenco (S wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2)8; Purirl Poßti1, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 33a. Othor liin'ia equally cheap. Tho materials nnd work of tho best description. Largo Btock of Posts and Halls for niilo at low prices. Poflta bored and mortlcod, and rallß drosaod on eround. SAM. WHITE, Fflncor, Custoni-houso-stroot. TMPORTANT IJUISLIC1 JUISLIC NOTICE. OPENING OB1 THK CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellesley-street West. John frith Uegs to inform tho Public of Auckland that ho ia now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Qucon-stroot Prlooß. A Call Invited to Sco for Yoursolvee. Noto tho Address— THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stono and Marble Works, Wkixeslky-stkket Webt. a ODD NEW S ! GOOD NJGWS i j \JC GOOD NEWS! I! Storokoopprß, Shopkoopers, and tho general publio should now avail themselves of tho ; opportunity of purohuaing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to bo mado from tho beßt sugars. The largest and moat variod aßSortmcct in Boiled Goodß ever olFered to tlio publio of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade Buppliod with Boilod 7Da-i.ii Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. — Jamrs w. Marriott, Wholesaln and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Groy-streot. -\ff R J. X O W E, IVX GRKBNGROCER, Bega to notify to his friends and tho general public that ho has tnkon that shop latoly in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Newton, and by strict attention to buaineaa, and supplying nothing but a good artiolo, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to, GOODS DELIVERED. MESSRS. PKRKET AND CO., PLUMBKKS AND GASFITXERS. Speciality Of all kinds of Tinning. Stirrups and Bits. All kinds of Repairs, dono on the promises, Elliott-stroet. B. TONKS| [It. C. CABR VY^E havo this day admitted Mk B, Digby Tonks a Partnor in our Firm. B. TONK3 & CO., Auckland, Maroh Ist, 1881. m"o TItAVEL LJSX S, &C. Pubrkt!ts F jb Homk.—Very Handsome Cur OSity Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rloh and beautiful New Zoaland Woods; also, Polished Speoimena of Woodß in small box, and Brass-bound ChostS of Drawers in pioked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices, WILLIAM NORRIE, Workor of Nativo Woodß.top of Shorcland-stroet. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST,, (Between the Aibort and Thistle Hotels.) D. OI.PHKBT, late of tho City Market, haa romoved to the above apaoioua Premisea, and is now selling his varied and extensive Stock of Furniture, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c, &c, at roducod prices, to mako room for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will bo carof ally packed and promptly delivered Fbee of Chabqb. N.B.—Glassware, Karthonware, &0., lent on hire at Moderato Charges. HUTCH INSOW, • BUTCHER, VICTORIA-STJREfc., Says to his old friends, " Call at my New Shop and inspect the choice-grained Country Moat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be pleased to see my old cus tomorß and all the surrounding publio." Gbeat Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clkab Out. tST Note tho Address. REAT EXCITEMENT IN QUEEN STREET 1 MONEY FOR ALL!—To Professional Mon, Merchants, Mechanics, Working Mon, and all persons who may run snort of cash.—lmmediate assistance may be obtainnd by applying to the City Loan Ollice, opposito Market Entrance, Queen-atroot, whero S. A. Asher will advanco Money in sums of Ono Shilling to £50 on any deselection of security. N.B.—All bußincss strictly confidential. •VTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the services of tho present Contractor at the rkducitd hates should make early application to G. WILSON', at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," BOOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! Selling off! Selling off! For one month only, com mencing on Tuesday, March 15th. C. Wcstpfahl begs to inform tho public that ho is now Boiling his valuablo stock of boota and Bhoes at greatly reduced prices, for cash, to make room for Autumn and Winter Shipments, ptr Locn Doe and other ship«.—Noto the address: C. West pfahl. Bootmaker and Importer, next to Mr Cos gravo's Draper, and opposito lltiyniurkot, Queen.-Btr.oet, Auckland.



On Bale. "5 "R Tv N X S « C C its JL>« 1;° Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, ne Havo always in stock a Largo Supply i nd PAPER, ''• comprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Pape ; 'y Gray and Brown Wrapping, and are prepare j" to Indont any Bizos, qualities, or colours r "y quired. Theso Papors aro now largely used here, an — aro acknowledged to bo superior to most in jj ported. Cavalior Fr6rc'a Gonuino French Brandies American Carriagos American Uurness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wngons Amorican Firoproof Safes, &c>, &o. B. TONICS & CO. in ' IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS IRON TANKS 1 d O B S. PAR XE R OT IIA.B FOR SALjj; (CHEAP) ABOUT FlFT'tf I>B FIVE Olf TUB ABOVE. Also, - Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks ■ 1 From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap roady for uso. 5> Also, a Laugh Stock oi<' Spouting, Ridqino |° DowN-i'ii'Jc, &c, &c, &c, It ALWAYS ON HAND " AT HIS d 1 GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPI | B l STEAM WORKS, n VICTORIA - STREET KAST, r AUCKLAND. lIT UL h BROTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, 1 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of 1 GKOCERLES AND OILMEN'S STORES. S AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STKEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOVVKRb ' CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &0., &c, &o. Agonta for J, Craig & Son's Colobratod Scotch Whlskoy. HTjLL BROTHERS, Auctioneer!", vVIno and Spirit Merchants (Juoen-atroot Kauri Gum Stores. Bro water !. Free >md Uoudod Stores Albort-r.tieet. i\ N SALE, Slntos English und Amorican Comont Now landing, : KKANK &• JKNKINSON. mo ARRIVE, Portho "Doflanco"and "SeaßirJ," 250 Backs FLOUR 70 „ OATMEAL 80 „ BRAN ICO „ OATS 10 cases HAMS and BACON. ON SALE, Ex La to Arrivalß, 51 ewes BACON and HAMS, bare and in cloth 9 casaß BACOM and HAMS, Eng.isb. 27 caaos CIIEKBK 20 kega BUTTKR 21 kegs and cases LARD 700 sacks FLOUR 420 halt-aicks FLOUR 600 quartor-sacks FLOUR 280 sacks OAT 3 150 „ WHITE and BLACK TARTARS 380 „ BARLKY 250 „ BRAN CO „ OATMEAL SO „ PEARL BARLEY 210 BARK FINEST QUALITIES TEAS, in Half chests and Boxes. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWER QUEEN-STRKET. March 22,1551. T7\ O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOXMENTB Bklgkoyis Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHUISTOHIKR BAILEY, Moult Eden Road, T U S T It A L I A N. JUST ARRIVED ; A FIRST. CLASS STOCK OF NEW TEAS AND GROCERIES TO SELEd FROM AT H. L. MEEKS SYDNEY STORE, Lennox's Buildings, Half-way up Ghey-strkst, ri.<ht hand side. PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT LL. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOX MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING COMPANY, G. HULMJS, For excollenco in Cannkd Meats, both for quality, llavour, and workmanship, having recently mado great improvements in Machinery and Appliancea, whioh will enable us to pro duce a nrst-cuv>B article at reasonable rates. Our present machinery, when working full power, will make two tons per day. The a uality w ill bo found equal, if not superior, to the best canned productions in tho Market at the pre sent tiii'e. PRICK LIST : ilbs2lbs Roost and Boiled Beof .. .. Gd 7d Cornod Beef GJ 7J Mincodßeef 6 7 Mutton 51 OJ Minced Mutton ..6 7 Corned Mutton 5J GJ Pork Sausage 7 8 Beof Sausage C 7 Brawn .. _ 6J 7i Tripe ..7 8 Price List on application. Terms and Dis count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVIN G CO. DH. MCKE NZ I E • Begs to inform Ship Musters, Ship Owners, Ship Builders, and Shipping Agents, that he is now REMOVING his Ship Chandlery Business from Custom-house-street To Hjs Nkw Premisks In FORT-STREET. D. IJ. mTk ENZ IE, Having determined to RISTIRE from the Snir Cuandlkry part of hia Business, Will Sell his Largo Stock AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Parties Building or Re-fitting would do well to call on him beforo buying elsewhere. ''810 STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE X HOLDERS. Thoso who onco make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHKNWARK, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, (\ npt by tho andorßigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street ia tho proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged.



Drapery ) "VTOTICE !—Wo can and will soil Chea XI Best Plush Hats. Cs Cd ; Real . uealski Hats, 10s; Latest styleß in Black Chip an Straw, from lOd to ss; Long Whito Ostric Of Foather*, is; All the newest shades in Silk Velvots, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, an ltibbons, Chenillo and other ties, 8d each r I,udie»' Felt and Winsoy Skirts, 2s Cd ; Ontli J niens" whito and coloured Shirts, from 2s Od, t „. GitonQK Cartkr's, (Into Adams), Victorii f troot, next door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Ro d Up! a- — " — DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, Queer stroet, opposite Thistle Hotel, have jui Opened a Larso Shipment of New Goods. Pa; ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtai Department. Having imported direct from th Manufacturers, wo are able to sell at the Lowe! Possible Prices, and thug give the purchase every advantage. Ladies' and Gents' India: ■Mlk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades an style?. Tho newest designs in Gents' Bowf Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handkej - chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. 1 K\ OTICE.— Great Surprise ! TheLadie 1' all sny that Williams's is tho Cheapes House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Smal Goods. A splondid lot of Ladios' Underclothing f kirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &o. '. a lot of LadlCß'Back Combß, Belts, and Necl Frilling all prices from 2d a yard ; a nice lot o lUilt and Black Brooches and Rtirringß cheat Ladieß from tho country would do well to bu; their goods at Williama's, Cheapest Houeo ii Town, foot of Grey-street, four doora fron Market Entrance, opposite Dampior's. Opei ill 9 p.m. "VT O T I C E O F REMOVAL T. LONERGAnTtaiIob, &C, wishes tho public to know that ho has Rcmovoc to Wyndlmm-street, next to Kvening Stai Olllco, and bebgundor less expense, is prcparec to givo his customera the benefit of having theii Clothca mado at a great reduction. To those who havo not patronised me, come and judge for youraolvoa. A splondid lot of Geoloni?, Biisi and other Tweodß to pick from ; also, West oi England liluo and Black Broadcloths, Germar Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatinga.-Noto Address T. Lonkkqan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndbam Btroat, next STAilOflloo. ANEW ZEALAND WANT SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulstor, Jaekot, Stay .and Corset Manufacturer. Upper (Jueen atreot, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rush brook & ISriciKinan'B). W.P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and the surrounding dis tricts that ho ha^ recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and every requisite for carrying on tho above business in all its branches, and hopes by supplying a good article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten tion to business, to merit a share of their patronage A trial Is respectfully solicited. True Fit Guaranteed. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Habordasher, 210, Queen-street respectfully invites tho public of Auckland to Inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lone Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a enrroct representation of the Mollxmrno Kxhi b.tion, C(i each. Also, a nice variety of Lace ami other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslin 3, at Lowoit Prices. Good stock of Millinery and k .ncy Goods always on hand.—Noto the ad dress. |_J OSIBRY, Laaieir underclothes, &c— I iL Constant supply always on hand to suit tho Beaaonß and fashions. Ladles' Whito Stock ing* from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's Sooks from 3}d; Men's Braces from Gd a pair; an oxtraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Faahion ablo .-lockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &a, beautifully trimmed, from 2s (3d; Nißhta from 3s 3d each; Ruflie, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Oresaes, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowers from 6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Note the Address J. Green, 41 Victoria-Btreet IVTOTIUE TO LADIES.—T. VARNOM XI bega to inform his friends and the public that he will open his Shop in Queen-street, known as Dampier's corner, in a fow days, with a new and well aeaortod stock of brapery and Millinery, imported direct from England, which ho will sell cheap for cash only. The Millinery Department will contain all the Latest Novel tioa from Homo, and will bo managed by Mra Varnom, whose study will bo as usual to please nll.-T. VAUNOM, Queen-street, Auckland. CHEAP MILLINis ji i ! CHBAP MILLINERY I MRS MACKRUjL, Millinery, Dribs, and Mantle Maker, Next to Poat office, Newton. Dressmaklns done on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all tho Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untriinmed, from Od. Noto tho address:—Next to Poat Office, New ton. TMPORTANT NOTICE. Having to make extensive alteration ia pro mises. I mu-t Reduce Stock, so I shall sell for a Fortnight or Three Weeks at COST PRICK and UNDEK (terms Cash), soliciting tho attention of tho public to enable mo to make a Spbedy Clearance. Whito Calico at 3d per yard; Grey ditto at 3Jd per yard ; Ladies'and Children's Coloured Hose, n all colours from 5d a pair; splondid line in New Zealand flannel. Is Cd. Commence on THURSDAY, Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symond-streot. \\T ANX E D KNO WN. MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLK MAKER (Late Fokkwoman op Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimato to her Friends and Customers that Bho has commenced Business in tho NEW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STRBET, Next the Corner of Wycdham-atraot. Prompt attention will bo given to all orders she may be ontruated with. T\r ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For tub Prkshnt and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT or LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver goal, &o. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS. NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOOD 3, &o. A. LOVE TT, 'DRAPER, Wellkslky-strekt. T^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announco that they havo commenced Business as "TV RAPE US AND pLOTHIERS ON THB Deferred Payment System, in the karangaiiapk road (Opposito Nowton Post Office), Where they have a Wbll-absoktbd STOCK Of tho BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :- Drksskb, Prints, Calicoes, Longclothb, Suektings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantlks, French Mkrinokb, Shawls, Casiimekks, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, JVlanile Cloths, and Tweeds, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to bd h groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. ■ M. &M. having had conaldcrablo London ex perienco in this particular System of Business, and having their Goods DiniccT from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to otter tho BEST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous TEfIMS, t3T Note the Address,— MUNRO & "MILLIGAN, xtJL karangahape road fOupoaite tko Newtou Post Office).



Amusements^ PTpHEATRE BOYAI | SIMONSEN'S ROYAL -ENfiLISH AM s, ITALIAN OPEKA. COMPANY, fi 40 ARTISTS 40 li SEASON OF TWJCNTT SUBSOBIPTIOI *' ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERAS - Commencing on MONDAY, April Ith, 1881. t THE OPERAS TO BE GIVEN ARK : St LUCEEZIA DOfiOlA H.M.S. PINAFORE r- LA TRAVIATA THE HEHMIT S KBLI n IL TROVATORK JfARITANA f t I LUCIA DI LAMMER- SATANELLA ir MOOR MARTHA n NOIIMA THE BOHEMIAN CIHI fLA SONNAMBULA CARLO IiROSCni r! FAUST D«K FREISCHUTZ UN BALLO IN MASCIIERA SATANELLA THE WHITE LADY OF AVENEL (NEAV) ? All the Operas will be given in their entirety, f and put on the Stage in the same manner as in 11 Melbourne and Sydney, With all details oi •; Scenio Effects* k' SPLENDID WARDROBE AND NEW ,f SOKNERY^ >• The Company Includes the Finest Operatic y Artists In Australia, vizi— U Primi Donne Soprani: " MADAMB FANNY SIMONSKN D MISS MARTINA SIMONSEN Primi Donne Contralti : MISS LKONOKA SIMONSEN 1 MISS CARRY GODFREY Secundo Donne: 1 MISS KUOKNIK DEHAES t MISS JANE DOUGLAS 1 Primi Tonori: r SIGNOR PIKTRO PALADINI I SIGNOR GAETANO BIANCHI 5 Primo Baritone: t SIGNOR P. LUISETTI i Secunde l'cnor: MR A. CRAIN Priroi Bossl: SIGNOR RICCARDI MR BRNiIST ST. CLAIR , Secunde Basso: MR H. WENTWORTH. CONDUCTOR .. .. MARTIN SIMONSEN. FULL CHORUS 1 FULL ORCHESTRA!! Terms of Subscription for 20 Nights: Dress Circle, available and transferable for any night £5; Stalls (eolect) £3. Single admission for the Kvening Performance: Dress Circle, Six Shillings. Stallß, Four Shillings, Pit. Two Shillinga. No Season Tickots will be sold after tho Opening Nißht, Box Office at J. J. Mllner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouso, Qaeonstreet, where Seats may be reserved one week in advance, J. SMITH, Business Manager, m A X E NOTICE. All Persons aro hereby Cautioned against Playing or Performing the Opera of " Pinafore," oompo^ed by Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, with out tho pcrnjission of tho undorsigned. SMITH, ANDERSON AND CO., Solicitors, Dunedln. Sporting. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN HANDI CAP CONSULTATION, £1000. Race on 18th April, 1881. Fee, £1. First.. .. .. «700 "starters .. .. £800 Second .. ..300 Non-atarters ... 2000 Third .. .. 200 -— '■ Total .. .. «1000 Starters (divided) average about £131 each; non-starters (divided) average about £100 each. There is no sach liberal division as above given in tho Colonies for either starters or non-starters. Attention Is drawn to the fact that in all the important races, both in Australia and New Zealand, a large proportion of the horses ori ginally nominated are subsequently struck out of their engagements, and, therefore, the drawers of non-starters in nearly all other Consultations receive but a very trifling ana almost infinitesi mal amount each, and in many instances they receive actually less than the amount of their application fee for a non-starter. Cheques to be crossed with Is exchange added. Two Postage Stamps. Close about 13th April. ALFRED A. CAMERON,, Box 251, Dunedin. /CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING V^ £2000 SWKEP 0N THK CANTERBURY GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run at Cbristchnrch on the 18th April, 1881. TICKKTS, £1. First Horse.. ..£4OO Second Horse 200 Third Horse .. .. ... .. 100 Other Starters (divined) .. ..300 Non-starters (divided) 500 50 Prizes (£lO each) .... ..500 The 50 prizes, £10 each, is quite a new princi pal, and brings the number of prizes up to about 90, which gives subscribers a better chance. If cheques are forwarded exchange must be added. Wherever possible P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply and result. The LIST will be CLOSED on the 16th April. THEODORE BKOWN, 19, Grey-street; Or, Box 210, Poat offloe, Auckland. A UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. fisher's occidental hotel svfkep 0n the autumn handicap 500 Subscribers at 20s. Each. First Horse.. .. _ .. ~£lsO Second Horse .... _ ..100 Third Horse .. 50 Starters idivlded)..- .. .. ..100 Non-starters (divided) .. .. .. 100 Tickots to be obtained at the Hotel. ALBERT FISHER, Occidental Hotel. The Drawing will take place on 16th April. Please add Kxchange to Cheque, and two stamps for reply and result. For Programme Tickets and other particulars apply as above. Art Unions. "VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT IS CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable is per Month, or £1 for Five Months in adrance. Members joining above Club are entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June, 1881, when the following valu ablo Gifts will be Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under the management of a Committee of Gentlemen selected from Members present. The First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :- ---20 Harmoniums £410 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, in oases .. £35 4 Writing Bureaus £80 40 Sewing Machines £220 lOi) Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks beforo distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-street, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Managor, \ X T UNIoN. 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Prizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffcutter, for steam or hand powor Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order for £1, and l-'oatago Stamps. Ap ly to MtS. Worms, Land Agent Newton IV/rUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC SONQ3I Duets, Piano Solos, and Ddbts. Dances ! Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School arles POKTICAL WORKS 1 NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS I SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS 1 CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 BIRTHDAY CARDS! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.I JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of THE ABOVK W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Music Seller, quebn-strkjbx.



Amusements. hkatke'boyal. Proprietor R. J. Delias 3 THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. Special Engagements (FOB POSITIVELY FIVE NIQniS ONM) Of the well-known artistes, ! TIIEO. HAMILTON (his first appearance in Auckland), J. J. WALLACE, AND GRATTAN RIGGS, Who hao kindly delayed his doparture to add strength to the production of the.most micceßsfal drama of the dar, by Joaquin MiUar (the Poet of the Sierras) called, THE DANITESI (".! WBman TIIEO.HAMILTON °^&£o^.(? aUCd "The J- J- WALLAC* William Wise(eleoted "Judge") Gbattan Riggb NEW SCENERY AND MECHANICAL EFFECTS. Box Plan at Messrs Upton & Co.'S. Prices—is, 2a 6d, and Is. ____. | ~V RN E-ST REET HALL, : THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 31st. MADAME LOTH WILMOT Will Lecture on "COURTSHIP ANO MARRIAGE ; ob> £. S. D." Eis?ht precisely. Front Stalls, 2a; Body of Hall and Gallery, Is. ■jl/TADAME LOTTI WILMUT during her stay in Auckland will hold SPIRITUALISTIC SEANCE 3. Singlo Tickets, ss; six for £1 Is. Private Seance, £1 la. Tickets for the SUNDAY LECTUREB, in packots of Twelve, reduced prices.—Apply Madame Wilmot, Army and Navy Hotel. T>OXINGI__BOXINGI R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Sootia Hotel), ; Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons gtven to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences. Terms moderate. Gloves provided. Exhibitions. f. THE SOCIETY OF AKTS WILL HOLD IS ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN THE CHORAL HALL, COMMENCING ON APKIL 4TH, This Exhibition will comprise Works o£ Art in the Departments of Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture; Modelling in Clay, Wax, Leather, &C.; Needlework; Etohlng, Wood-Carving, KnKraving, Photography; De sizns for Plate. Glas>. China, and any other Department of Industrial and Decorative Art. There will also be a valuable Loan Collection of Paint'ngs, China, Curios, &o. An Art Union, open to Members, will bo held in connection with the Exhibition. The Annual Subscription for Honorary Mem bers is 10a: for Working Members (already 66 in number), 5i for Ladies and 10s for Gentlemen. Share in Art Union is 10s. Exhibits will be received on March 31st and . April Ist and 2nd. Copies of Rules and Regulations may be had from the Secretary. NEIL HEATH, Hon. Sec. Education. OUNG LADIES' SEMINARY, EPSOM HUUSH), Onbhukqa Road. MRS LEWIS informs Parents and Guardians ot Pupils that the Second Quaktek ot 1881 will commence April 2nd. A Preparatory Boarding and Day School for Young uontlemen under 10 years of ago. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, ANJ>; HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST '< (Pupil of Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars atiply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. ' • . 1%/TRS. H. E. iJRABA ZO N, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences.. Address:—Care of W. Moors, Stationer, Queen-street. (1/| n J. X WUUJJUAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Miiaio Wore: house. , MUti, ALLAN WBST TBACHEB OF Vocal and Ihstbumemtal Music/ Present Address— Devonshire Hopbk Hobson-btrbkt. mHE a RT OF QINGING. Me H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, und' Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING.and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private, residence in Wakefield-street. .':( ii i «' Pnblio and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mnsio, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction ot music at pome of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a fint-clssa programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious do tails Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bumu, at -aaual rates ot Interest, - ~• CONNKLL & COOPEK, • : Solicitors, ■ ' Vnloan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.-r F Ring. Agent. Shortland-street .-,: ---jy| " O ___£_ E. Y. LONDON LOAN OFFICE, , UNDER Theatre Koyai,, , ■VICTOEIA-STKEET. J. HAFT is prepared to offer advantages to persons in want of accommodation. : ' ■ ' MONEY ADVANCHD FROM £5 to £500 ON PERSONAL SECURITY. For Instance: Persons borrowing £5 receive £1103. cash. '" £10 „ £9 „ - £20 „ £18 Repayable by 10 ineta'ments of 2e. in the £ per week. Money advanced on every description of Goods. All transactions entertained, and Money ad vanced without delay, if security approved of. MONEY TO LEND, on approved security, E. X, TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan lane. lyjrONisY TO LEND on Mortgago~of Firtt-clasa Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortland-streeta. T\/fONEY TO LKNDON MORTGAGE, i>JL in suniß of £50 and upwards. BBVaiUDUB & AL tfXANDBE. Solicitor, Hank Buildings, W f ndham-street J| O N B Y. Money to Lend on Mortgage ot Freehold Securities.—George Fraser, Public Accountant, Investing and Estate Agent, W. S. Grahamo's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. S, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-atroet. ONKV 10 Liijxu vi »arge or small sums at a moderate rate of interest.— Jackaon and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY ADVANCED (on Jewellery, Watches, Plato, Clothing, and Mer chandise of every descriptfon). in suiiib of from one shilling to £50.— S. A. Asiibh, City Loan Ofllce. ODPOsito Market Entrance. Queen-street. IVfEWTON AND PONSONIF? ll JUNCTION STORE, CORNER Of Newton and Gkeat North Roads, J. M. ~ W~H IT E (Late W. Baxter), FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER. DAIBIB-S OV BrrTTER OF FIHST-CLASS QUALITY, Famllios Waited upon for Ordors. Uooda Promptly Delivered.